[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Research Assistantship
Graduate Research Assistantship Announcement School of Natural Resources University of Missouri “Silvicultural options for improving the quality and composition of mixed bottomland hardwood forests of Missouri” A graduate research assistantship at the PhD level is available with Dr. Benjamin Knapp in the School of Natural Resources (http://www.snr.missouri.edu/forestry/) at the University of Missouri. This research project is designed to evaluate the ecological factors limiting oak regeneration in bottomland hardwood forests, determine effects of past silvicultural treatments on bottomland hardwood successional dynamics, and develop silvicultural protocols for regenerating desirable species in this forest type. This research project is a collaborative effort between MU School of Natural Resources, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to develop professional experience across organizations. The duties of this position will include field sampling of bottomland hardwood forests, organization and analyses of data collected previously and by the candidate, and the completion of a dissertation and peer- reviewed publications, as well as the successful completion of the requirements of the degree. Competitive candidates for this position will have a M.S. degree in forestry or a closely related discipline, proficiency in written and oral communication, strong GRE scores, and evidence of scholastic success. Preference will be given to applicants who are self-motivated and enthusiastic about conducting field-based research. The position will be based in Columbia, MO, with field work throughout different bottomland hardwood ecosystems in Missouri. The position is available to begin in August 2018. The successful candidate will receive tuition support, a competitive stipend (at least $24,000 per year), and health insurance. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Benjamin Knapp: (kna...@missouri.edu): 1) personal statement of career goals 2) resume or curriculum vitae 3) transcripts 4) GRE scores 5) contact information for three references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Dr. Benjamin Knapp Assistant Professor School of Natural Resources University of Missouri 203S Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building Columbia MO 65211 Email: kna...@missouri.edu
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Research Assistantship in Wetland Ecology
Doctoral (and/or MS) Graduate Student position is available at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Department of Biology, in Dr. Mark Hester’s Coastal Plant Ecology Laboratory. This program is seeking a graduate student to conduct monthly ecological monitoring of a wastewater treatment plant assimilation wetland located near Lafayette, Louisiana. Students will perform routine monitoring of soil parameters, water quality, and plant cover and species richness to study the effects of treated wastewater on a freshwater wetland habitat. This student will be co-advised by Dr. Mark Hester (UL Lafayette Department of Biology) and Dr. Taylor Sloey (UL Lafayette Institute for Coastal and Water Research). Successful applicants must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, be a team player and able to work well both independently, display strong oral and written communication skills, and possess both the physical and mental attributes required to collect data in strenuous field conditions. Additional desirable skills include an educational background in plant, soil, and/or water science, plant ecophysiology, and statistical ecology. The applicant should have an interest in applied biological sciences, be disciplined, capable of managing project timelines and deliverables, and should expect to reside in Louisiana to perform monthly monitoring of the study site. Competitive graduate research assistantship funding and tuition waivers are available to support the successful applicant. Interested applicants should send any questions and/or the following application materials in an email to Dr. Taylor Sloey (tsl...@louisiana.edu) by November 23, 2017. 1) Letter of Interest (1 page) 2) Curriculum vita 3) GPA and GRE percentile score 4) Unofficial transcripts www.coastalresearch.louisiana.edu/student-opportunities
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Research Assistantship - Alligator Harvest Management
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia is seeking candidates for a PhD-level graduate assistantship to provide modeling-based research related to American alligator harvest management. The student, working with cooperators in three southeastern state wildlife management agencies, will lead an investigation into techniques to base harvest management on principles of biological regulation and resource sustainability. The work is almost exclusively quantitative and laboratory-based, including analysis of historic population and harvest data in hierarchical state-space models, construction and simulation of dynamic population models, and optimization of models. However, the student will also participate in structured decision-making workshops and consultations to identify policy objectives and constraints of the participating state agencies. The student will be encouraged to develop one or more research objectives that complement this work, and he/she will have opportunities to present results of this work at professional conferences. As a condition of this support, teaching assistantship duties may be assigned to the student once per year, as well as other related duties. The outcome of this work will help states evaluate their alligator harvest management policies and consider strategies that may better serve the needs of the resource and the public. The position is available beginning in the spring of 2013 (note: application deadline 15 Nov 2012) and will remain open until filled. The stipend is approximately $18,425 per year, which includes a full tuition waiver and benefits. A contribution ($2,000/yr) toward required fees is also provided. Applicants should have an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology, Statistics, Operations Research/Decision Sciences, or related fields. The most competitive applicants will have a strong background in one or more quantitative areas, including statistics, population modeling, or decision analysis. As the student will play prominent roles in stakeholder workshops, comfort and good communication skills in group settings are essential. For admission requirements, including relevant deadlines and minimum GPA and GRE scores, see www.warnell.uga.edu/grad/prospective-applicants.php. Prior to applying, qualified applicants should send a single email to Dr. Clinton Moore containing: 1) a cover letter that summarizes their interests, experiences, and qualifications for the project, 2) a CV, 3) a copy of all university transcripts, 4) a copy of recent (within 5 years) GRE scores, and 5) contact information for at least 3 references. Dr. Clinton Moore Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia 180 E. Green St. Athens, GA 30602 cmo...@warnell.uga.edu websites: warnell.uga.edu | coopunits.org/Georgia | profile.usgs.gov/cmoore
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Research Assistantship: Fire and plant ecology in the Central Hardwood Region
PhD Graduate Research Assistantship: Fire and plant ecology in the Central Hardwood Region Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign I am seeking a highly motivated individual interested in studying plant community and ecosystem response to fire in southern Illinois forests within the Central Hardwood Region. The overall purpose of the project is to evaluate the efficacy of fire-based approaches for meeting management goals in the region in light of heterogeneity in environmental conditions, non-native species invasions, and historical factors (e.g., fire and land-use history). The project will be conducted in collaboration with scientists at the Shawnee National Forest. A similar project being conducted in central Indiana will offer additional opportunities for collaboration with scientists at the University of Florida and the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. Desirable qualifications include excellent written and oral communication skills, basic knowledge of quantitative methods in ecological research, an interest in field based research, and experience with GIS. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.25 and satisfact ry GRE scores (verbal/quantitative: 1150 combined score, analytical writing= 4.0). Applicants with a Masters Degree in ecology, botany, forestry, or related field are preferred. Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter that states your research interests and provides the names and contact information for three references. Also include your curriculum vitae (with GPA, and GRE scores and percentiles) and any evidence of scholarly activity (i.e., publications). Please email all application materials to Dr. Jennifer Fraterrigo (j...@illinois.edu). Suitable candidates will be required to apply to the graduate program within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Research Assistantship
*Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship* Department of Natural Resources Sciences, University of Rhode Island Position available for the Fall of 2012 in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Meyerson (http://nrs.uri.edu/labs/invasive/index.html) Research is in the area of *INVASIVE SPECIES ECOLOGY/EVOLUTION. *Specifically, the project focuses the evolution of latitudinal gradients in the interactions between an invasive plant species (*Phragmites australis*) and its suite of insect herbivores. The work will be based in Kingston, RI but may involve much travel along the Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe/Northern Africa. Details regarding this project are available at http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/research/invasive3.htm. Graduate assistantship is funded by the National Science Foundation. In addition to an annual stipend, the assistantship includes a tuition waiver and health benefits. If you are interested in joining my laboratory, please send me an email ( lameyer...@mail.uri.edu). Include with the message a CV containing a brief summary of accomplishments (educational background, GPA, GRE scores, and academic major if applicable) and a statement of potential research interests. Students with a Masters degree are preferred. Please also state your availability for field work spring - summer 2012. -- Laura Meyerson Associate Professor **On Sabbatical leave until August 2012 at the Institute of Botany, Pruhonice, Czech Republic. e-mail: lameyer...@gmail.com U.S. local # to my Skype acct: 401-213-3613 Skype name: lameyerson Prague mobile: +420774137968 Mailing address: c/o Professor Petr Pysek, Institute of Botany, Department of Invasion, Ecology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Pruhonice, CZ 252 43, Czech Republic
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Research Assistantship at the University of Rhode Island
*Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship* Department of Natural Resources Sciences, University of Rhode Island Position available for the Fall of 2011 in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Meyerson (http://nrs.uri.edu/labs/invasive/index.html) Research is in the area of *INVASIVE SPECIES ECOLOGY/EVOLUTION. *Specifically, the project focuses the evolution of latitudinal gradients in the interactions between an invasive plant species (*Phragmites australis*) and its suite of insect herbivores. The work will be based in Kingston, RI but will also involve much travel along the Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe/Northern Africa. Details regarding this project are available at http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/research/invasive3.htm. Graduate assistantship is funded by the National Science Foundation. In addition to an annual stipend, the assistantship includes a tuition waiver and health benefits. If you are interested in joining my laboratory, please send me an email ( lameyer...@mail.uri.edu). Include with the message a CV containing a brief summary of accomplishments (educational background, GPA, GRE scores, and academic major if applicable) and a statement of potential research interests. -- Laura Meyerson Assistant Professor Natural Resources Science University of Rhode Island 1 Greenhouse Road Kingston, RI 02881 laura_meyer...@uri.edu Office: 401-874-7058 Lab: 401-874-4284 Farm: 401-874-5198 Fax: 401-874-4561
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Research Assistantship
Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Department of Biological Sciences University of Arkansas Responsibilities: I seek a Ph.D. student for a project pending funding to develop regional ecological-flow relationships that will form the scientific framework for setting environmental flow standards and understanding impacts of global climate change. These ecological-flow response relationships will help determine environmental flow needs in the Ozark Highland and Boston Mountain ecoregions and will provide the basis for conservation of at least 9 fish species, 11 crayfish species, and 11 insect species of greatest conservation need. The student will work with a multidisciplinary team of faculty members, state and federal agency personnel, and NGO staff. This project will involve field work in the Ozark Mountains and may also involve experiments and observations in the lab. Qualifications: Applicants should have a M.S. in fisheries, ecology, biology, or a related field and; 3.0 GPA (minimum); 1100 (V+Q) minimum GRE. Previous research experience with fish and/or streams is preferred, but not essential. Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of GIS are preferred. Applicants must be responsible, motivated, and able to work independently in remote field locations. Salary: Stipend will be $18,000 plus full tuition waiver. Closing Date: April 15, 2010. August 15, 2010 starting date is negotiable. Contact: Contact me for information or send (email preferred) 1) a letter describing your interests and career goals, 2) your resume (including GPA and GRE scores), 3) names and telephone numbers of three references, and 4) transcripts to: Dan Magoulick Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Department of Biological Sciences University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 dan...@uark.edu http://biology.uark.edu/1397.htm 479-575-5449
