[ECOLOG-L] Paid Internships in Conservation and Land Management
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2012! Please apply online at http://www.clminternship.org/ www.clminternship.org Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in botany, wildlife biology, natural resource management and conservation! Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Forest Service (US FS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska. Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include collecting seed for restoration and conservation purposes and data on threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous. As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend paid every two weeks totaling $11,900 over 5 months and will attend an all-expenses paid week-long training workshop at a location to be determined. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://www.clminternship.org/ www.clminternship.org
[ECOLOG-L] NSF-REU at Georgia Tech
We will be hosting 10 NSF-REU participants this summer at Georgia Tech focusing loosely on the theme of Aquatic Chemical Ecology. We would like to ask for your help in publicizing this program to undergraduates. Our program website is http://www.biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate- program/reu/ including program details, application process, and contact information. Our research theme of Aquatic Chemical Ecology has 3 core areas of research from which students can choose: Biological and geochemical transformations of chemicals in aquatic ecosystems; Sensory biology and ecology of aquatic chemical communication; Ecological roles and consequences of chemicals in aquatic environments. This program is an excellent choice for undergraduates majoring in any field of biology, chemistry, earth/ocean science, civil engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and related bioengineering areas who want to apply their classroom learning to an interdisciplinary research environment to solve complex scientific problems and learn about the importance of chemically-mediated processes. The application deadline is February 15, 2012. The full-time, 10-week program will start in late May and run until the end of July. Participants will receive a stipend of $4500 plus accommodations with kitchen facilities in university housing, and help with travel expenses to and from Atlanta. Students can go to our website to get more information and to apply. Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program is eligible, unless they have already been part of an NSF-REU program in Ocean Sciences or unless they will graduate before this summer. We are particularly interested in increasing our proportion of minority students and in reaching students at non-PhD granting universities. We hope that you can send us your bright, curious, and motivated students!
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: plankton biodiversity, Lake Baikal
A two-year postdoctoral fellowship position is available at the Dept of Biological Sciences at Wellesley College to co-lead a NSF-funded project on plankton biodiversity at Lake Baikal, Siberia. The goal of this multidisciplinary, multi-institutional project is to determine if the genetic and functional diversity of endemic plankton species will allow them to adapt and persist in a changing climate or whether they will be replaced by cosmopolitan species. Research on-site at Lake Baikal and at Wellesley College will quantify functional and taxonomic diversity of Baikals zooplankton. This project will be carried out in collaboration with Dr. Marianne V. Moore, Wellesley College, and other participating faculty and students at Michigan State University, UC-Santa Barbara, University of Texas, and East Tennessee State University. In addition to pursuing the projects core research questions, the candidate will also have the flexibility to develop their own independent research project. Requirements: · Ph.D. in aquatic ecology or limnology · Experience culturing zooplankton in the laboratory and conducting laboratory experiments with plankton · Strong quantitative skills · Record of peer-reviewed publication · Willingness to spend 3 months each summer and 1-2 weeks in winter at Lake Baikal · Interest in learning Russian and experiencing Russian culture A starting salary of $50,000 per year plus health and dental insurance will be provided. Applicants should attach their CV to an email describing their research interests and career goals, starting date availability, and contact information for three references. Send this email to mailto:mmo...@wellesley.edummo...@wellesley.edu with the subject line Baikal postdoc application. Please feel free to ask questions about your fit to the position before applying. Start date is negotiable, ideally March 1, 2012. For a project abstract, see: http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1136657http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1136657 For more information about the history of this Russian-American collaboration, see: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/science/earth/06lake.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/science/earth/06lake.html Several papers authored by members of this US-Russian collaboration: http://www.wellesley.edu/Biology/Faculty/Mmoore/publications.htmlhttp://www.wellesley.edu/Biology/Faculty/Mmoore/publications.html
[ECOLOG-L] grassland fellowship
Please circulate this to undergraduate and graduate students who might be interested in a research fellowship opportunity focused on semi-arid grassland, savanna and riparian areas. Please find attached the announcement for the Ariel Appleton Research Fellowships for 2012. Purpose: To support non-destructive research in the natural sciences, with emphasis on conservation ecology focused on species, communities, ecosystems and ecosystem services, or human ecology in semiarid grassland, savanna, and riparian areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan ecoregions; research proposals within the earth sciences are also encouraged. Applications that propose non-destructive, non-invasive research at and around the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National Audubon Society (http://researchranch.audubon.org/) will be especially welcome. Amount: $2000 per fellowship, which is considered to cover costs of the study, including room, board, transportation, and minor equipment. Payment will be made directly to successful applicants. Application deadline: 1 February 2012 Awards announcement: early March 2012 Duration: Study to be completed within one year. Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at recognized academic institutions. After reading the attached details, address questions to W. R. Osterkamp (wros...@usgs.govmailto:wros...@usgs.gov; 520-670-6821tel:520-670-6821 ex. 113).
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching (Friday, Dec 16th): US Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape Ecology (US-IALE) Annual Meeting
Last Reminder Tomorrow is the last day to submit abstracts for the USIALE Meeting in Newport RI. Cheers, Jeff *** Dr. Jeffrey W. Hollister US EPA Atlantic Ecology Division 27 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 782-9655 *** From: Jeff Hollister/NAR/USEPA/US To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU, usial...@listserv.uri.edu, usial...@listserv.uri.edu Date: 12/09/2011 01:59 PM Subject:Reminder: Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching (Friday, Dec 16th): US Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape Ecology (US-IALE) Annual Meeting All (apologies for cross-postings), The USIALE annual meeting abstract submission deadline is approaching. Abstracts need to be submitted by Friday, Dec 16. For more information about the meeting, visit http://www.usiale.org/newport2012 To submit an abstract, visit http://www.usiale.org/newport2012/abstract-submission Cheers, Jeff Hollister USIALE 2012 Program Chair *** Dr. Jeffrey W. Hollister US EPA Atlantic Ecology Division 27 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 782-9655 ***
[ECOLOG-L] NSF Summer REU 2012 in Sustainable Forest Bioproducts (Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis)
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR 2012 *UMaine Summer REU 2012 in Sustainable Forest Bioproducts http://forestbioproducts.umaine.edu/files/2010/04/UMaine-Summer-REU-in-Sustainable-Forest-Bioproducts-3.pdf * *NSF Undergraduate Research Fellowship Application 2012http://forestbioproducts.umaine.edu/upcoming-events/1733-2/ * EXPLORE IT! BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE FOREST BIOPRODUCT RESEARCHERS *Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in the University of Maine and University of Concepción, Chile* During the Summer of 2012, the Forest Bioproducts Research Institute offers an opportunity for 10 highly qualified undergraduate students to participate in research for a 10 week period,* 6/4 – 8/10/2012 . *This research experience is funded by the National Science Foundation. Women, minorities and students with disabilities are strongly urged to apply to the program. *Award Includes*: • $5000 Stipend + On Campus Housing Provided • 2 of the 10 Students to Perform their Research in Chile • Week Long Research Experience Exchange in Chile for all Students • Opportunity to Perform Research on Pressing Global Issues Relating to Sustainable Product Development and Biofuel Generation from Woody Biomass ** *Research Opportunities* • *Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis *• Feedstock Extraction/ Modification • Process Control and Sensing • Nanomaterials Production and Utilization • New Product Development • Nanotechnology Risk Assessment *Disciplines* Industrial Environmental Management and Economics, Forestry • Resource Economics • Wood Science •Biology • Chemistry • Chemical and Bioengineering •Material Science • Nanotechnology *Eligibility* • Current undergraduate in sophomore or junior year • US Citizen or permanent resident • Must have a valid passport ** *Activities* • Fundamental and Applied Forest Bioproducts Research • Access to State-of-the-Art Research Equipment and Facilities • Technical Writing and Oral Presentation Opportunities • Ethics Workshop • A Series of Evening and Recreational Activities • Field Trips! ** *Contact Information* *Jessica Sleeth* *5737 Jenness Hall* *Orono, ME 04469-5737* *Tel: (207) 581-1431 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (207) 581-1431 end_of_the_skype_highlighting* *Fax: (207) 581-9418* *jsle...@umche.maine.edu* *ROLLING DEADLINE TO 3/31/12 — APPLY ONLINE* (will be posted soon) www.forestbioproducts.umaine.edu/reu -- Anthony Halog, PhD, MBA Certified Life Cycle Assessment Professional Research Group for Industrial Ecology, LCA and Systems Sustainability (IELCASS) University of Maine, 5755 Nutting Hall Orono, Maine 04469-5775 Tel: +1-207-581-2944 Email: anthony.ha...@maine.edu Website: http://ielcass.tripod.com/ilss/ “Knowledge is bounded and limited;* Imagination is transboundary and transcending*” - Anthony Halog
[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Field Assistant Job - Nantucket MA
Please do not respond to this email - see below for application and contact information Job Title: Seasonal Field Assistant Position (5 months) Job Description: The Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. (www.nantucketconservation.org), Department of Science and Stewardship is seeking two motivated, enthusiastic, self-reliant field assistants to aid in conservation and land management-based ecological research. This is primarily a field-based position inventorying rare species and habitats, monitoring vegetation community response to management and applying management techniques in native ecosystems. Field assistants will have the opportunity to gain experience in rare species conservation, land management-based research and applied ecological monitoring. Application deadline is Feb 10, 2012. Application must be completed online. To read a full job description and to apply online, please visit our job application website: http://www.smartrecruiters.com/NantucketConservationFoundation For more information, please contact Dr. Jennifer Karberg (jkarb...@nantucketconservation.org)
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Conservation Planning Associate (Defenders of Wildlife)
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE JOB TITLE: Conservation Planning Associate (term) DIVISION/SITE: Headquarters, Washington, DC or Portland, OR DEPARTMENT: Conservation Policy REPORTS TO: Director, Conservation Planning BASIC SUMMARY: With limited resources and time, conserving biodiversity requires a strategic approach. The conservation planning program brings together the tools, information, and expertise needed to make biodiversity conservation more effective. We help Defenders and its government, private, and non-profit partners make more strategic decisions about where and how to target their efforts for the maximum positive impact. The result is a better use of conservation dollars and improved outcomes for wildlife and their natural habitats. The Conservation Planning Associate works with Defenders staff, state and federal agencies, land trusts and other non-governmental organizations to develop and promote more strategic approaches to species and habitat conservation. The focus of this two-year term position will be to improve planning tools that in turn produce better on-the-ground results for wildlife conservation. The Conservation Planning Associate will review and synthesize scientific and policy research, facilitate conservation planning efforts, organize conferences, workshops and meetings, prepare reports, and represent Defenders of Wildlife in a variety of forums at both technical and policy levels. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Facilitate conservation planning exercises, including those designed to identify and prioritize climate change adaptation strategies for wildlife; *Compile spatial data and conduct GIS analysis to help identify spatially explicit conservation priorities; *Collect, synthesize, and communicate scientific information on climate change and other stressors, their effects on species, habitats, and ecological systems, and approaches to climate change adaptation; *Work with partners at federal, state, and local levels to update and implement conservation plans with special attention to priority habitats, landscapes and endangered species conservation actions, and climate change adaptation; *Represent Defenders and promote the ideas associated with land conservation for wildlife in a variety of forums; *Assist in developing products and delivery of services related to Defenders' conservation programs, including maps, publications, multi-media presentations, and workshops; *Assist in writing grants and soliciting support for Defenders' conservation programs and related projects, including but not limited to grants, contracts, in-kind assistance, and political support; *Perform all other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: *Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in conservation biology, ecology, environmental policy, and/or other related discipline, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary coursework and integrative subject matter. Advanced degree preferred. *Experience: 3+ years of experience (which may include graduate study) in working with natural resources issues and programs in the public and/or private sector. *An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Other: *Experience facilitating workshops and group planning exercises; *Thorough understanding of the principles of conservation biology, including expertise in wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources management, and climate change adaptation; *Strong working knowledge of geographic information systems (ArcGIS), including familiarity with spatial analyst geoprocessing tools; *Excellent writing and verbal communications skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences; *Demonstrated ability to work with diverse interests on complex natural resources issues; *Self-starter with a flexible nature and the ability to seek direction when needed; *Creative problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: *While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so. WORK ENVIRONMENT: *General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. COMMENTS: *This position requires occasional travel. For information on how to apply visit http://www.defenders.org/about_us/jobs/conservation_planning_associate.php Please indicate that you saw this announcement on ECOLOG
[ECOLOG-L] Ariel Appleton Research Fellowships for 2012
Please circulate this to undergraduate and graduate students who might be interested in a research fellowship opportunity focused on semi-arid grassland, savanna and riparian areas. Please find attached the announcement for the Ariel Appleton Research Fellowships for 2012. Purpose: To support non-destructive research in the natural sciences, with emphasis on conservation ecology focused on species, communities, ecosystems and ecosystem services, or human ecology in semiarid grassland, savanna, and riparian areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan ecoregions; research proposals within the earth sciences are also encouraged. Applications that propose non-destructive, non-invasive research at and around the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National Audubon Society (http://researchranch.audubon.org/) will be especially welcome. Amount: $2000 per fellowship, which is considered to cover costs of the study, including room, board, transportation, and minor equipment. Payment will be made directly to successful applicants. Application deadline: 1 February 2012 Awards announcement: early March 2012 Duration: Study to be completed within one year. Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at recognized academic institutions. Application Requirements: Applications must be received electronically, and must include four parts in the order given below: 1. Deadline: 1 February 2012 2. Submission procedure: Email to W. R. Osterkamp wros...@usgs.gov 3. Awards will be announced in early March, 2012. 4. Application structure: Must include all four sections in the order given below: a. Biography (one page) of applicant including field experience, relevant courses completed, and other information the applicant deems relevant. b. Research proposal (two pages maximum, excluding citations), that describes the work to be accomplished, its ecological or biophysical significance, relevance to contemporary ecology or earth science, and a tentative timeline. All information, excluding literature citations, must adhere to the two-page limit. c. Budget (one-page). d. Letter of support (one) from the faculty advisor stating that the applicant is capable of conducting the proposed research. The letter should describe the level of supervision that is to be provided or indicate how the work can be accomplished independently. The applicant's work plan should be endorsed by the student's faculty advisor in the case of graduate students, or the student’s faculty mentor in the case of undergraduates. 5. Format: 1 inch margins (maximum), 12 point font (minimum) 6. Special considerations will be given to a. projects that involve or include the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National Audubon Society, near Elgin, Arizona (applicants are encouraged to consider this site for part or all of the field work) b. efforts that provide the foundation (e.g. literature review) for larger proposals that would focus on transborder issues. Examples include the measurement of ecosystem services provided by semiarid grasslands, status of research associated with carbon sequestration of semiard grasslands, correlation of hydroecologic monitoring of grasslands to the ecosystem services they provide, as well as proposals that consider the phenological reactions of grasslands to climate change, and how changes and ecological conditions affect populations of native species such as bats, other small mammals, and the Chiricahua leopard frog. Address questions to W. R. Osterkamp (wros...@usgs.gov; 520-670-6821 ex. 113).
[ECOLOG-L] Call for Applications: NIMBioS 2012 REU Summer Program
Looking for a fun and challenging research experience this summer? The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) is now taking applications for its eight-week long summer research program for undergraduates (REU) interested in research at the interface between mathematics and biology. The program takes place June 11 - August 3, 2012 on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus. Undergraduate majors in biology, math, and related fieldswill live on campus and work in teams with UT professors, NIMBioS researchers, and collaborators to conduct research. Among this year's research topics are disease modeling, evolution of sexual imprinting, genome evolution, and development of natural plant pesticides. Stipend and housing are provided along with some funding for travel. Participants will also have their registration covered to attend the 2012 Society of Mathematical Biology annual meeting, July 25-28, in Knoxville. *Application Deadline: February 17, 2012* For more information about this year's program and an online application, go tohttp://www.nimbios.org/education/reu For more information about NIMBioS, go to http://www.nimbios.org or contact Kelly Sturner, NIMBioS Education and Outreach Coordinator, at kstur...@nimbios.org or Suzanne Lenhart, NIMBioS Associate Director of Education, Outreach and Diversity, NIMBioS, lenh...@math.utk.edu * Catherine Crawley, Ph.D. Communications Coordinator National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis University of Tennessee 1534 White Avenue, Suite 400 Knoxville, TN 37996-1527 e ccraw...@nimbios.org mailto:ccraw...@nimbios.org t +1 865 974 9350 tel:%2B1%20865%20974%209350 f +1 865 974 9461 tel:%2B1%20865%20974%209461 http://www.nimbios.org http://twitter.com/nimbios To receive email notifications of blog updates, click here http://www.nimbios.org/wordpress/subscribe2updates/. To subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter, click here http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001RgvbKVLa7a4Psoj8H7c43A%3D%3D.
[ECOLOG-L] January Wetland Workshop
Hello, I wanted to let you know about our next wetland workshop. Workshop: Wetland Delineation and Regional Supplement Training Where: Ft. Meyers, Florida When: January 16-20, 2012 More Info: http://SwampSchool.org Thanks, Marc Seelinger, PWS Director The Swamp School http://SwampSchool.org m...@swampschool.org 1-877-479-2673 (toll free)
[ECOLOG-L] GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP – DISEASE ECOLOG Y
A graduate student assistantship is available to start in the Summer of 2012 in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The position is supported by a recently funded NSF grant aimed at understanding the web of social and ecological processes linking climate, human land use, wetland ecology, avian conservation and mosquito-borne disease. The graduate students research will focus on the impacts of climate, land use, and hydrology on mosquito population dynamics and West Nile virus transmission in Northern California. Graduate research will require intensive field work and quantitative analysis. The most qualified applicants will have substantial field experience, a quantitative background, and a strong interest in disease ecology, entomology, conservation, and interdisciplinary projects. Interested applicants should submit the following items: 1) a C.V. with GPA, GREs, and contact information for 3 references, 2) a 1-2 page description of research interests and experience, and 3) a 1-2 page statement outlining 3 potential research questions for projects aimed at understanding the interactions between human land and water use decisions, climate, and mosquito-borne disease. Each of the three proposed thesis ideas should include a testable hypothesis, justification or rationale for its importance, and a brief description of methods for how the research could be carried out to test the hypothesis. Applications should be submitted in a single file (pdf, Word, or .rtf) by email to: Dr. A. Marm Kilpatrick (akilpatr@ ucsc.edu) with the Subject line: GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP CNH. Information about Dr Kilpatricks research can be found at: http://bio.research.ucsc.edu/people/kilpatrick/
[ECOLOG-L] Stream ecology postdoc position
Postdoctoral Research Associate Department of Fish Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321 Project title: Evaluating air-water temperature linkages in Shenandoah National Park streams Project description: Climate change models often assume a 1:1 relationship between air and water temperatures, but streams are often thermally patchy such that some areas may be highly sensitive to air temperatures whereas other areas may be resilient in this regard. Understanding the spatial structure of air-water temperature is therefore necessary to predict the potential effects of climate change in stream ecosystems. A postdoctoral research candidate is sought to develop and evaluate air-water statistical models in conjunction with the USGS Leetown Science Center (N.P. Hitt, C.D. Snyder, and J.A. Young). Responsibilities: The candidate will be primarily responsible for (a) collecting air-water temperature data in Shenandoah National Park during summer 2012, (b) developing and implementing geostatistical models to relate air-water temperatures, and (c) co-authoring journal papers and technical reports. Duties will require 2-4 weeks of fieldwork in the Shenandoah National Park, requiring strenuous hiking and physical activity. Statistical modeling work will require programming in R and/or Python. Qualifications: PhD in landscape ecology, hydrology, biostatistics, or related discipline, with emphasis on aquatic ecosystems; demonstrated scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications; strong statistical modeling and analytical skills; proficiency with using large geospatial datasets; working knowledge of geographic information systems; excellent writing and speaking skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. Salary: $43,000-46,000/year + benefits. Duration: March/April 2012 to March/April 2013 Contact: Send a) cover letter describing interest and qualifications, b) vitae including all academic experience and employment history for past 5 years, c) copies of college transcripts, and d) names of 3 references with phone numbers and email addresses to Dr. Paul. L. Angermeier (540-231-4501; bi...@vt.edu) at address above. We will begin reviewing applications on 15 January 2012. ___ Nathaniel (Than) P. Hitt USGS Leetown Science Center Aquatic Ecology Branch 11649 Leetown Road, Kearneysville WV 25430 nh...@usgs.gov 304.724.4463 https://profile.usgs.gov/nhitt
[ECOLOG-L] Physiologist Faculty Position, Wilmington College, Ohio
Wilmington College of Ohio is seeking a broadly trained biologist specialized in either anatomy or physiology. The successful candidate will teach both upper and lower division courses, including Human AP, Vertebrate Anatomy, Animal Physiology, and General Biology (botany, zoology, ecology/evolution) as well as mentor student research projects. The successful candidate may also periodically teach in our general education global program. The position is tenure-track at the Assistant Professor rank and starts in the fall semester of 2012-2013 academic year. Ph.D. required, 3 years teaching experience preferred. For further information and to apply for this position please visit www.wilmington.edu/about/job.cfmhttp://www.wilmington.edu/about/job.cfm. Wilmington College is a career-oriented liberal arts institution affiliated with the Society of Friends (Quakers). The main campus of Wilmington College is located in southwestern Ohio. Wilmington College is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate unlawfully in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability or any other category protected by law. EOE
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Assistantship: Endangered plant population biology
M.S. Assistantship available at Eastern Kentucky University to work on the population ecology of a federally endangered plant species, Running Buffalo Clover. The largest cluster of populations for this species is located at the nearby Bluegrass Army Depot (5 miles from campus) and EKU has been involved with population monitoring for the past decade. The successful applicant will work on a funded project and lead a field crew to study management strategies, and will be expected to develop a thesis on a related topic. Applicants must be able to pass a background check to work on a military installation and have a drivers license. Applicants must be able to start this summer, preferably in April, but by early May at the latest. An official application must be submitted to the EKU graduate school (http://gradschool.eku.edu/) by March 1. As a preliminary application, please send a brief cover letter email along with your GRE scores, GPA, and a resume (all in a single document) to david.br...@eku.edumailto:david.br...@eku.edu or jennifer.kos...@eku.edumailto:jennifer.kos...@eku.edu. Jennifer Koslow, PhD Assistant Professor of Plant Ecology Department of Biological Sciences Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475 office: Beckham 227 phone: 859-622-6258 jennifer.kos...@eku.edu http://people.eku.edu/koslowj/
