[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc - NSF project on Quantitative Ecology / Biodiversity Ecosystem-Function
NSF-funded Postdoctoral Associate position available in Mark Genung’s lab at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (genunglab.com) in collaboration with Rachael Winfree’s lab at Rutgers (winfreelab.com). The selected applicant will analyze and write papers on the biodiversity-ecosystem function relationship using cutting-edge analytical techniques. There is no field work requirement, allowing the selected applicant to focus on writing and publishing papers. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ecology or a related field, experience with biodiversity-ecosystem function research, and strong R skills. The successful candidate should be interested in learning how to use the ecological Price equation, if s/he is not already familiar with it. Applicants should send a single .pdf with a cover letter, CV, 2 representative publications, and contact information for three references to Mark Genung, mark.a.gen...@gmail.com, using “NSF postdoc candidate” as the subject line. Review begins January 18 and continues until the position is filled. Target start date is February or March 2019 (but negotiable). Salary is $43-49k depending on qualifications. The position is funded for ~20 months. See www.genunglab.com/join for more information.
[ECOLOG-L] Genung/Winfree Labs - Quantitative Ecology Postdoc Position
Postdoc Position: Quantitative Ecology and Biodiversity/Ecosystem-Function Creative and highly motivated candidates with strong track records of research productivity are invited to apply for an NSF-funded Postdoctoral Associate position. The position will be based in Mark Genung’s lab group at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette (genunglab.com) with frequent collaboration with Rachael Winfree’s lab group at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (winfreelab.com). The selected applicant will analyze and write papers on the biodiversity-ecosystem function relationship using cutting-edge analytical techniques, including the ecological Price equation. Applications will be evaluated based on past research productivity, alignment of applicant experiences with the goals of the Genung and Winfree labs, and the individual’s potential to grow as a productive, independent investigator. Target start date is January 2019 (but negotiable) and the position is funded for ~20 months. Salary range is $40-46k depending on qualifications. Lafayette is an affordable, medium-sized city with excellent food and music in the heart of the culturally unique Acadiana region. The campus is 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, two hours from New Orleans and three hours from Houston. Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ecology or a related field, experience with biodiversity-ecosystem function research, and excellent R skills (statistics, null models, simulations). The successful candidate must be interested in learning how to use the ecological Price equation, if s/he is not already familiar with it. Application: Applicants should send a single .pdf file consisting of a letter of interest, CV, 2 representative publications, and contact information for three references to Mark Genung, mark.a.gen...@gmail.com, using “NSF postdoc candidate“ as the subject line. Applications will be reviewed beginning 3 November 2018, with review continuing until the position is filled. Position contingent on final approval of funding. The University of Louisiana, Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions - Louisiana - plant/insect community ecology, theoretical ecology
The Genung Lab has openings for PhD students to begin in either Spring or Fall 2019. We study plant and insect community ecology, both in the field and through the development of new analyses and theory. We have particular interests in biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships, plant-pollinator interactions, and the importance of within-species genetic variation. The University of Louisiana, Lafayette is a national research university, and the Department of Biology is growing rapidly with many new faculty members in ecology and evolution. The Department offers excellent fellowships for well-qualified applicants. Southern Louisiana allows for field work in many different environments, including coastal, swamp, forest, and agricultural ecosystems. Lafayette is an affordable, medium-sized city, and the unofficial capital of the Acadiana region – a unique melting pot of American, French, African, and Spanish culture with outstanding food and music. We are seeking bright, motivated individuals with a history of research experience, ideally including one or more peer-reviewed publications or scientific presentations. If interested, send your CV, a short cover letter describing your previous research and ideas for projects to carry out in the lab, and contact information for two references to Mark Genung (mark.a.genung at gmail.com). The Genung Lab encourages applications from underrepresented groups, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities as required by all applicable federal and state laws.
[ECOLOG-L] High-Level Research Technician - Late Spring & Summer 2018 - Pollination Ecology
The Winfree Lab at Rutgers University (winfreelab.com) seeks to fill a high-level research technician position to lead a field research team in summer 2018, as a replacement for a postdoc who will be out on leave. The research is an NSF-funded project exploring the role of bee biodiversity in ecosystem services. The position is full time starting 1 May 2018 and lasting 3-4 months. Pay will be $20+ per hour, depending on qualifications. The position involves field data collection to measure interactions between bee pollinators and native plants at 25 sites in central New Jersey, lab work such as pollen microscopy and bee identification, responsibility for project logistics and QAQC, and supervision of a team of 3-6 field technicians. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent Ph.D (or MS) graduate in ecology or a related field, who seeks higher-level research experience. Required Qualifications: Ecological field research experience; experience supervising and/or mentoring in a research context; maturity and comfort with a significant amount of responsibility; excellent organizational and communication skills; willingness to work outside in hot, humid conditions; ability to carry up to 40 lbs; drivers' license; no known bee sting allergy. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D or MS in ecology or related field; insect and/or pollen identification skills; experience caring for experimental plants; data science skills (SQL, R). To Apply: As a single PDF, send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, resume, and names and contact information for three references to: Mark Genung (mark.a.gen...@rutgers.edu). Please place “NSF Short-Term Tech” in the subject line of the email. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the Winfree Lab encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
[ECOLOG-L] 4-5 Field Tech Jobs - Late Spring & Summer 2018 - Pollination Ecology
Field Technician Jobs in Pollination Ecology The Winfree Lab at Rutgers University (see winfreelab.com) is advertising 4-5 research technician positions for the spring and summer of 2017, to work with us on our NSF-funded project ‘The role of dominance in mediating biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships across spatial scales’. 3-4 positions will be “Field Technicians” and one will be a “Lead Technician”. Required Qualifications for both jobs: Field research experience; willingness to work outside in hot, humid conditions; ability to carry up to 40 lbs; drivers' license; no known bee sting allergy; maturity and ability to work independently. Lead Technician: The Lead Technician position would run for ~21 weeks (approx. 26 March – 20 August) at 40 hours per week, paying $14-17 per hour, depending on qualifications. The exact dates are somewhat flexible and open to discussion. The job primarily involves field work to assess how many grains of pollen are deposited to plant stigmas by different bee species, and secondarily assisting the postdoc and PI with field crew leadership and quality assurance for the research. This work will take place mostly on the Rutgers campus, and potentially 2 other experimental plant arrays in central New Jersey. This job also requires propagation and care of experimental plants (native wildflowers), plus associated data processing and curation (pollen microscopy, insect pinning and identification, etc.). Preferred Qualifications for Lead Technician: Basic knowledge of eastern US bee identification; experience with field entomology and/or botany; experience curating insect and plant collections; personal vehicle (mileage reimbursements will be provided); experience leading/managing a field crew, managing high-quality scientific data, and checking data for undergraduates/technicians. Field Technician: The Field Technician positions would run for ~19 weeks (approx. 9 April – 20 August) at 40 hours per week, and would pay $12-14 per hour, depending on qualifications. The exact dates are somewhat flexible and open to discussion. The job primarily involves field work to collect bees from experimental plant arrays at 25 sites in central New Jersey, propagation and care of experimental plants (native wildflowers), plus all the associated data processing and curation (pollen microscopy, insect pinning and identification, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: Experience with field entomology and/or botany; experience curating insect and plant collections; personal vehicle (mileage reimbursements will be provided). To Apply: As a single PDF, send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, resume, and names and contact information for three references to: Mark Genung (mark.a.genung at gmail.com) Please place “NSF Pollination Tech” in the subject line of the email. You may specify your preferred job, but applicants will be considered for both job types based on qualifications. Review of applications will begin Jan 6 and will continue until the positions are filled. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the Winfree Lab encourages applications from underrepresented groups. -- Mark Genung Postdoctoral Research Associate Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources Rutgers University markgenungecology.com
[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician positions available in Winfree Lab at Rutgers - Spring/Summer 2017
The Winfree Lab at Rutgers University (see winfreelab.com) is advertising several research technician positions for the spring and summer of 2017, to work with us on our NSF-funded project ‘The role of dominance in mediating biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships across spatial scales’. The position would run for ~22 weeks (approx. 20 March – 18 August) at 40 hours per week, and would pay $12-15 per hour, depending on qualifications. The exact dates are somewhat flexible and open to discussion. The job primarily involves field work to collect bees from experimental plant arrays at 25 sites in central New Jersey, propagation and care of experimental plants (native wildflowers), plus all the associated data processing and curation (pollen microscopy, insect pinning and identification, etc.). Required Qualifications: Field research experience; willingness to working outside in hot, humid conditions; ability to carry up to 40 lbs; drivers' license; no known bee sting allergy; maturity and ability to work independently. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with field entomology and/or botany; experience curating insect and plant collections; insect identification; personal vehicle (mileage reimbursements will be provided). To Apply: As a single PDF, send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, resume, and names and contact information for three references to: Mark Genung (mark.a.gen...@rutgers.edu). Please place “NSF Field Tech” in the subject line of the email. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the Winfree Lab encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
