The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources and the USFS Northern
Research Station are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to conduct research examining the
biological and environmental controls over wood decay rates within natural and
managed systems.
The postdoctoral scientist will utilize field measurements of carbon efflux to quantify
decomposition rates and integrate the results into statistical and simulation models
representing the long-term dynamics of dead woody material in forest ecosystems.
Experience with and/or interest in gas flux measurements and statistical modeling is
preferred. Research may involve field work across the northern Lake States and the
postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for conducting field and lab work in support of
project goals, supervising field and lab assistants, analyzing data and preparing peerreviewed publications.
Preferred start date is Spring 2011. Position is funded for two years and located in St.
Paul MN or Grand Rapids, MN.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in ecology, forestry, silviculture, biology or a closely related field.
Applicants should be able to work independently, but also cooperatively with other
researchers.
Application Instructions: Applications and required documents must be submitted
online at the University of Minnesota Employment website:
, requisition 167372. Attach a cover letter, statement of
interest and goals, resume/CV, three relevant reprints or pre-prints, and names and
contact information for three references.
Specific questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Anthony D'Amato
(), Dr. Chris Woodall (), and/or Dr.John Bradford
().
Deadline for receiving applications is October 15, 2010.
forest modeling postdoc
The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources and the USFS Northern
Research Station are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to conduct research examining the
impacts of forest biomass harvesting on primary productivity and carbon and nutrient
dynamics. The student will join a team of collaborators from the Universities of
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and USFS working to assess the environmental
sustainability of woody biomass feedstock procurement from regionally important
forest types (aspen and northern hardwoods) within the Lake States.
Within the larger project, the postdoctoral scientist will integrate field measurements
with ecological simulation models to quantify the impact of biomass removal on carbon
cycling and nutrient availability in Lake States forests and assess the long-term
sustainability of repeated biomass harvests. Experience with and/or interest in
ecological simulation models is desired. Research may involve field work across the
northern Lake States and the postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for conducting
field and lab work in support of project goals, supervising field and lab assistants,
analyzing data and preparing peer-reviewed publications.
Preferred start date is Spring 2011. Position is funded for at least two years from
DOE/USDA and located in Grand Rapids, MN or St. Paul, MN.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in ecology, forestry, silviculture, biology or a closely related field.
Applicants should be able to work independently, but also cooperatively with other
researchers in the lab and on the larger project.
Application Instructions: Applications and required documents must be submitted
online at the University of Minnesota Employment website:
, requisition 167372. Attach a cover letter, statement of
interest and goals, resume/CV, three relevant reprints or pre-prints, and names and
contact information for three references.
Specific questions about the position should be directed to Dr. John Bradford
() and/or Dr. Anthony D'Amato ().
Deadline for receiving applications is October 15, 2010.
Ph.D. research assistantship will be available spring/summer 2011 to study distribution
abundance and habitat relationships of the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis
jamaicensis) and the Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus vennator) in the Luquillo
Mountains and the Cordillera Central of Puerto Rico. This study will examine
hypotheses related to population and landscape ecology of two insular raptor species.
Results of this research are linked to restoration strategies for the critically endangered
Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona vittata). This project will provide the successful
applicant opportunities to develop and apply field techniques as well as advanced
statistical analysis and other quantitative skills. Graduate studies will lead to a Ph.D. in
Forest Resources at Mississippi State University.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of M.S. in zoology, ecology, conservation biology,
wildlife management or related field. Upper percentile undergraduate and graduate
course transcripts and GRE scores required. Applicants with knowledge of raptor survey
techniques, distance sampling, occupancy modeling, and landscape habitat modeling are
encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work with field technicians recruited
from local universities in Puerto Rico. Working knowledge of Spanish desirable, but not
required. Field research will be conducted in the El Yunque National Forest, located in
the Luquillo Mountains, and the Maricao Forest, located in the Cordillera Central of
Puerto Rico.
SALARY: $21,000 including tuition and fringe benefits
APPLICATION: I will begin reviewing applications upon receipt; the desired start date
is January 2011. Send resume including copy of academic transcripts, GRE scores, and
3 references to Dr. Francisco J. Vilella at
We invite applications for the following THREE PhD research positions in riparian
ecology, fluvial geomorphology, and hydraulics for an NSF-funded project:
"Quantifying feedbacks between fluvial morphodynamics and pioneer riparian
vegetation in sand-bed rivers"
Riparian vegetation communities and river geomorphology co-evolve in many systems.
Feedbacks vary spatially and temporally but are expected to be
especially strong when vegetation is newly established: small enough to be vulnerable
to scour and burial but large enough to redistribute flow and
sediment transport within channels and on bars. This project will couple laboratory
experiments, field investigations, and numerical modeling of
vegetation, flow, and sediment interactions to develop a mechanistic and predictive
understanding of feedbacks at nested spatial scales ranging from
individual plants to channel reaches. We will concentrate on measuring and modeling
the effect of vegetation on flow and sediment transport around
individual plants and the reciprocal effect of flow on plant removal via scour and burial
in arid sand-bed rivers, with the goal of improving
management of river systems.
We seek three Ph.D. students to form an integrated interdisciplinary team across our
three institutions. Please see more information about each
position below.
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY
ESF) Dept. of Forest and Natural Resources Management. Seeking Ph.D. student
starting in Spring or Summer 2011 working with Dr. John Stella to conduct riparian
plant ecology studies in complementary field and flume settings. Field studies in the
southwestern US will document woody plant responses to flooding disturbance in
concert with geomorphology
collaborators. Flume experiments at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of
Minnesota, will investigate mechanistic processes of plant
mortality in concert with engineering collaborators.
Ideal candidates will have an MS in ecology, environmental science, or a related field; a
strong quantitative and statistical background; the ability
to work in remote field settings; and interest in feedbacks between vegetation and
fluvial physical processes. The position is funded for a
minimum of two years and provides a competitive stipend, tuition and benefits.
Interested candidates (inquiries welcome) should send a CV or
resume (with GPA and GRE scores), a letter describing research interests and
experience, and names and contact information for 3 references to
(also see />University of Montana (UMT) Dept. of Geosciences: Ph.D. student in fluvial
geomorphology sought to plan, implement, and interpret field and numerical
modeling elements of project, working with Dr. Andrew Wilcox and starting in Spring
or Summer 2011. Field studies will be completed in the southwestern US and will
include data collection on hydraulics, sediment transport, topography, and, in concert
with ecology collaborators, riparian vegetation. Modeling will entail simulations of flow
and sediment transport that integrate vegetation feedbacks to address management
scenarios. Ideal candidates will have a BS/MS in earth sciences, engineering, or a
related field; a strong quantitative and computational background; the ability to work in
remote field settings; and interest in riparian ecology. The student will be funded as a
Research Assistant (minimum two years) and Teaching Assistant, including stipend,
tuition and benefits. Interested candidates should send a CV or resume (with GPA and
GRE scores), a letter describing research interests and experience, and names and
contact information for 3 references to (also see
/>University of New Hampshire (UNH) Department of Earth Sciences or Department of
Civil Engineering: Seeking Ph.D. student starting in Spring or Summer 2011 to plan,
oversee , and interpret hydraulic and sediment transport aspects of flume experiments at
UNH and in the Outdoor StreamLab at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory at the
University of Minnesota. Basic qualifications include a BS degree in engineering, earth
sciences, physics, or mathematics; a strong quantitative background; and the ability to
work without supervision in both field and lab settings. Desired qualifications include
an MS degree in environmental engineering, hydrology, or geomorphology; a
background in environmental fluid mechanics, open channel hydraulics, or sediment
transport; and experience with hydraulic measurements. The position is funded for a
minimum of two years and provides a competitive stipend, tuition and benefits.
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Anne Lightbody,
(also see Application deadlines are
December 1 for Spring 2011 and April 1 for Summer 2011.
Two PhD Positions in Experimental Microbial Ecology
The Molecular Microbial Ecology Group at the Swiss Federal Institute
of
Technology-Zürich (ETH-Z) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic
Science
and Technology (Eawag) has two PhD positions available in experimental
microbial ecology. Both positions seek to understand the evolution and
implications of cross-feeding, whereby one microorganism consumes
metabolic
intermediates produced by another microorganism. The objectives of the
project are to better understand why cross-feeding sometimes occurs
within
microbial communities and how cross-feeding can promote diversity
within
these communities. Denitrification of nitrate to nitrogen gas is used
as a
model cross-feeding pathway, which has important implications for
water
quality, air quality, and global warming. The
positions are expected to largely focus on experimental work, but may
incorporate theoretical components as well. Both positions will begin
January 1st, 2011, but this is to some degree negotiable. The
positions are
funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation for three years,
include an
annual salary of approximately 57,000 CHF, and cover all tuition
costs.
The Molecular Microbial Ecology Group provides a unique opportunity to
conduct research in microbial ecology. The group is located at Eawag,
which
has a broad range of expertise in environmental sciences, including
ecology,
microbiology, chemistry, and toxicology. The group is also part of the
Department of Environmental Sciences at ETH-Z and maintains strong
interactions with various groups in experimental and theoretical
biology.
Both Eawag and ETH-Z are located within the Zürich metropolitan area.
The
city of Zürich is continuously ranked among the
top cities in the world for quality of life and is within close
proximity to
the Swiss Alps.
Interested applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent in
biological or environmental sciences and have a strong background in
experimental microbiology, microbial ecology, and / or microbial
evolution.
The ability to conduct research independently and to communicate in
English
is essential. Those interested should send (as
PDFs) a cover letter outlining their motivation to work on the
project, a
CV, a brief summary of research experiences and interests, and contact
information for at least two academic references to Dr. David Johnson
(
). Review of applicants will begin on November
1st.
Informal inquiries before application are encouraged.
Dr. David R. Johnson
Swiss Fed Inst Aquatic Sci Technol (Eawag)
Dept. Environmental Microbiology
Uberlandstrasse 133
BU-F13
8600 Zürich, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)44 823 55 20
Fax: +41 (0)44 823 50 28
E-mail:
Johnson
David Russell <>
PhD-position at the Department of Botany. Reference number SU 42/2010.
Deadline for applications: October 15, 2010.
*Subject*
The role of refugia for distribution and adaptation of plants when
climate
changes.
*Project description*
When climate changes, species distribution ranges changes. At the
retreating
edge of a range populations might become restricted to localized
refugia and
at the expanding edge populations in old refugia might start to
expand.
Topographic heterogeneity is likely to affect where various types of
refugia
are located by regulating the local micro-climate. The overall goals
with
this project in a wide sense are to increase the understanding of:
a) where in a landscape micro-refugia are likely to be situated along
the
trailing edge of distribution ranges,
b) to what extent populations in such micro-refugia (created during
previous
range shifts) contribute to range expansion when the climate become
favorable again, and
c) if plant populations in micro-refugia differ genetically from
populations
in core distribution areas (e.g., due to differences in plant-insect
interactions) and how this affect patterns and processes of
recolonization.
The project will include analyses of distribution patterns in relation
to
micro-climate models as well as reciprocal transplant experiments and
population modeling of both vascular plants and bryophytes. The field
work
is planned to be conducted in central Sweden (county Västernorrland)
where
the topography has governed the existence of old refugia for southern
species and could possibly also become important for northern species
during
the projected warming scenarios. This PhD-project will be one of
several
PhD-projects within the large cross-departmental program EkoKlim “A
multiscale, cross-disciplinary approach to the study of climate change
effects on ecosystem services and biodiversity” at Stockholm
University.
*Conditions*
The student will be employed for 4-years at the Dept. of Botany,
Stockholm
University, starting during the autumn 2010 (1 years of doctoral grant
and 3
year of employment). The doctoral thesis will be done as a series of
English
manuscripts.
*Requirements*
MSc or similar degree in ecology or related disciplines (at least 4
years
education including a minimum of 10 weeks ecology courses). We seek a
candidate with analytical capacity and good skills in English.
Knowledge of
botany is desirable.
*Applications*
Applicants should send their CV, including a letter stating why they
should
be considered a strong candidate for the position. The application
should
also include the names (with email address and telephone numbers) of
two
references. The application should also include one copy of the master
thesis (and other documents supporting your competence and suitability
for
the position). Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant’s
knowledge of ecological theory and applications, fieldwork experience,
written and spoken English, creativity, power of initiative,
independence
and ability to collaborate. Evaluations will be based on results on
University courses, quality of master’s thesis, references, interviews
and
the letter of intent.
*For further information*, please contact Dr. Kristoffer Hylander,
telephone
+46-(0)8-16 4899,
**< />cies/phd-studies/phd-position-1.4911>,
or Prof. Johan Ehrlén, +46-(0)8-16 1202,
**< />d-studies/phd-position-1.4911>
.
*Union representatives *are Bo Ekengren (SACO,
**< />Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST,
**< />telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000* *(switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg
(SEKO),
telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41, and PhD student representative,
*
* < />.
*The application should be labeled with the reference number SU
42/2010 and
should be received at the following address no later than October 15,
2010:*
Department of Botany
Registrator Anna Kjellin
Stockholm University
SE-10691 STOCKHOLM
SWEDEN
PhD Positions in Earth System Science
Applications are invited for PhD assistantships within the Graduate
School
of Geography at Clark University. Assistantships cover tuition,
provide an
annual stipend, and include eligibility for a competitive fellowship.
Clark's Earth System Science program features expertise in terrestrial
ecosystems and global change, hydrology, forest ecology, Arctic System
Science, remote sensing of land cover and change, disturbance and
landscape
ecology, human dimensions, and GISci. For complete details see
, or
contact
Brenda Nikas-Hayes, , 508-793-7337. Applicants
are
encouraged to communicate with prospective advisors.
Could you please help distribute the information on the graduate
student positions?
Thanks a lot!
MSc/PhD positions
Two graduate student positions are available at the Department of
Coastal Sciences of the University Southern Mississippi located at the
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on the
Gulf of Mexico coast. Expected start date is January 2011.
One position is funded by EPA. The focus of the project is
biogeochemical modeling at high elevation forests under climate change
using PnET-BGC model. The other position is funded by NERR. The focus
of the research is land use/land cover modeling.
We are seeking bright, independent, question-driven，highly-motivated
students with interests in ecosystem ecology, spatial modeling, GIS
and remote sensing. When applying for the PhD program, candidates
should possess a relevant MS (Ecology, Environmental Science, Computer
Science etc.) degree and have evidence of the ability to publish the
results of scientific studies. Experiences in the application of
satellite or airborne remote sensed data, and writing computer code in
C++, R, FORTRAN or other programming languages are a plus. Strong
statistical analytical skills are also favorable. Successful
applicants will be provided a 12-month research assistantship with
tuition waiver and other employee benefits.
Interested candidates should send, via email, a curriculum vitae,
statement of research interests, undergraduate and/or graduate
transcripts, GRE score (unofficial or official), and contact
information for three references to Dr. Wei Wu (),
Assistant Professor, Department of Coastal Sciences, University of
Southern Mississippi, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
GRADUTE POSITION IN ECOLOGY
We are looking for a motivated MS or possibly Ph.D. student to
participate in an NSF funded project at the University of Cincinnati.
The research investigates rising treeline in the front ranges of the
Canadian Rocky Mountains and its effects on alpine species. The ideal
candidate would have interests in Ecology, Forestry, or Conservation
with skills in GIS and mapping using GPS. The research involves
strenuous hiking in alpine areas thus participants must be able to
cope with harsh climates and conditions necessary for field work.
The University of Cincinnati’s Department of Biological Sciences
offers competitive graduate assistantships and stipends.
Applicants must be available beginning June 2011 with matriculation in
the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati
in Fall 2011.
For more information and application instructions please contact:
Stephen F. Matter (513) 556-9768;
Graduate Research Assistant in Forest Ecology
Dr.
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at
Oklahoma State University is seeking applications for an MS graduate
research assistantship in forest ecology to study the relationships
among fire frequency, habitat quality, and wildlife values in Cross
Timbers forests including vegetation composition and structure, forage
production and amount and quality of litter and coarse woody debris.
The Cross Timbers vegetation type is a mosaic of oak forest, oak
savannah and tall grass prairie covering almost 5 million hectares
from southeastern Kansas across Oklahoma to north-central Texas. It
retains some of the best preserved old-growth oak forests in the
south-central US because the forest has little commercial timber
value. These forests are highly threatened today by overgrazing,
invasive species, exclusion of fire and clearing for agriculture and
urbanization. Evidence suggests the quality of savannahs and forests
for wildlife habitat is changing due to increasing density of woody
vegetation.
This research position is part of the project "Fire Frequency Effects
on Habitat Quality of Three Wildlife Management Areas Dominated by
Cross Timbers Forests" supported by the Oklahoma Department of
Wildlife Conservation. Dr. David M. Leslie, Jr., Leader of the
Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is co-director of
the project. In addition to the cooperation of several departments at
OSU, the research includes collaboration with the staff of several
wildlife management areas in the state.
Position: The student will enroll in an MS program at OSU starting
Winter 2010. The stipend will be $15,500/year and will be renewed
after each year based on satisfactory progress. Benefits include
tuition waiver and health insurance.
Application: A complete application includes the following: personal
statement, three letters of reference, curriculum vitae, official
transcripts of all college level study, GRE scores and a completed OSU
Graduate College application. Please contact Steve Hallgren with
questions.
Steve Hallgren
022 Ag Hall
Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
office: 405-744-6805
PhD position in evolutionary ecology at Colorado State University
The Hufbauer lab is filling PhD position in evolutionary biology to
work on a collaborative project between CSU and CU Boulder at the
interface of demography, modeling and ecological genetics.
The project focuses on the contributions of demography and genetics in
the founding and spread of new populations, combining a model
biological system (Tribolium flour beetles) and quantitative models.
The student at CSU will conduct the experiments in the lab of Ruth
Hufbauer at Colorado State University
( We will collaborate closely
with mathematical biologists at CU Boulder in Brett Melbourne's lab
(ttp://www.colorado.edu/eeb/facultysites/melbourne/).
Previous experience conducting lab experiments using insects or other
model organisms would be helpful, and a strong background in
evolutionary ecology is vital. The ability to start as early as
January 2011 would be a bonus, but at the latest summer 2011.
Please get in touch with Ruth for additional details.
When you write, please send a CV that includes information on
coursework and grades. Applications can either go through BSPM
( or GDPE
( />
A PhD position in "Movement/Pollination ecology" is available at the
Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F), Lab K. BöhningGaese, in
Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
The successful applicant will investigate the determinants of bird
pollination and plant reproduction in South African heathlands. He/she
will
examine how resource distributions shape bird movements and plant
reproduction, combining observational and experimental approaches. The
project is carried out in close collaboration with another PhD-student
(supervised by Frank Schurr, University of Potsdam, Germany) and aims
at a
deeper understanding of spatial interactions between plants and
animals.
The applicant should hold a master/diploma in Biology or a related
field,
and needs to have expertise in conducting ecological field work and a
strong
interest in statistical modelling, preferably with R. He/she is
expected to
carry out several field work periods in South Africa and to analyze
the data
with advanced statistical methods. Experience in tropical/subtropical
ecosystems, in experimental pollination studies and basic
ornithological
knowledge are an advantage. Good written and oral English language
skills
are required.
Please send your application by e-mail attachment in a single pdf
file,
mentioning the reference of this position (#B40), and including a
letter
outlining your suitability and motivation, a detailed CV, contact
details of
2 referees, a list of your most important publications and a summary
of your
thesis before September 30th to
For scientific enquiries please write to
More details about the announcement and application procedures are
found
at:
/>
The Biology Department of Grand Valley State University invites
applicants
for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant
professor level in natural resources management to begin August 2011.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in
Forestry or
other appropriate natural resources field completed by August, 2011.
We seek candidates with expertise in forestry, measurements and
mapping,
terrestrial ecology, and related areas of sustainable natural
resources
management. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in forest
ecosystem management, resource measurements and mapping, introduction
to
natural resources, trends in natural resources management, and may
include
other courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise that will enhance
our
undergraduate or graduate programs. Excellent communication
skills and relevant field experience are required. Competitive
applicants
will have experience working with diverse groups of
stakeholders and demonstrated success in teaching and research
involving
undergraduate or graduate students. Grand Valley faculty are expected
to
engage in scholarly activity, serve on committees, advise students,
and
perform community service. Salary is commensurate with skills and
experience. Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Submit a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and
research interests, copies of transcripts, and a list of three
references.
The online system will allow you to attach these documents
electronically.
If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at
616.331.2215. Also arrange to have three letters of recommendation
sent to
Natural Resources Management Search, Department of Biology, Grand
Valley
State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, Michigan 49401. If you
have
questions regarding this position contact Dr. Heather Rueth at
616.331.2814
or Review of complete applications will begin on Oct.
18,
2010 and continue until the position
is filled. Grand Valley State University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Institution.
Heather Rueth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biology Department
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
Office: 222 Henry Hall
Phone: 616.331.2814
Email:
A position is available at the University of New Hampshire for a
highly qualified and motivated PhD student to conduct research in the
mixed hardwood-conifer forest ecosystems of New Hampshire related to
ecosystem ecology, plant ecophysiology, and/or ecohydrology. Broadly,
the research should address questions related to how plant species,
forest ecosystems, and management practices influence water fluxes
from the individual plant to the stand or watershed scale. Ideally,
the research would enhance understanding of how climate change is
affecting these ecohydrological processes within forested landscapes.
The student would have substantial flexibility to develop the details
and focus of the research once initiating her/his PhD program at UNH.
Examples of possible research questions include: How do different tree
species and/or forest ecosystems vary in their water use patterns in
relation to management history, stand structure, and/or site
conditions? What are the trade-offs between different species'
adaptive strategies to key environmental stresses, such as drought,
flooding, temperature extremes, and nutrient deposition, and the
implications for long-term shifts in species composition? How do
different silvicultural practices influence plant transpiration,
canopy interception, and ultimately, site water balance? What is the
relationship between historical fluctuations in climate (e.g.,
rainfall, temperature, CO2 concentrations, N deposition), plant water
use efficiency, and alterations in species composition along
elevational gradients and/or under different management practices? A
variety of tools will be available to the student for conducting the
research, including but not limited to sap flow techniques, stable
isotope analysis, throughfall measurements, nutrient analysis, and
leaf- and plant-level ecophysiological assessments. There would also
be the opportunity to collaborate with researchers having diverse
expertise within UNH's Department of
Natural Resources and the Environment, Complex Systems Research
Center, Stable Isotope Laboratory, and the Institute for the study of
Earth, Oceans, and Space, as well as the USDA-Forest Service's
Northern Research Station.
Requirements: Successful applicants must have obtained a researchbased M.S. degree in a discipline related to ecosystem ecology or
plant ecophysiology, or equivalent experience during or after a B.S.
degree. Applicants should also have a demonstrated ability to work
both independently
and cooperatively in both field and laboratory settings, strong
organizational and interpersonal abilities, and excellent written and
oral communication skills. Previous experience with plant water
relations and/or stable isotope analysis is desirable but not
required.
To apply, please submit a statement of interest, full CV, copy of
academic transcripts, pdfs of relevant publications, and the names and
contact information of three references to the contact listed below
via email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until a suitable candidate is found. The anticipated start date is
flexible, but should be sometime between January and August 2011.
Dr. Heidi Asbjornsen
Associate Professor of Ecosystem Ecology
email:
M.Sc. position - Raspberry pollination in Algonquin Park, Ontario,
Canada
We are looking for a M.Sc. student to participate in a project
investigating ecological interactions
between plants and pollinators in the hardwood forest ecosystem of
Algonquin Park. The student will
be working with a multi-discplinary team of faculty members in the
Department of Biology at Trent
University, Ontario. The project will involve an examination of the
effects of pollinator diversity and
abundance on patterns of fruit production in wild raspberry (Rubus
strigosus).
Previous field experience is required, and a background in plant
and/or pollinator ecology is
preferred. Basic skills in plant and insect identification are also
desired.
The student will be supported by a combination of research funding and
teaching assistantships
(minimum annual stipend of $18,000 CA). Please send applications by
email to Marcel Dorken
() or Erica Nol (). In the
application, include a letter outlining
your suitability for the position, a CV, and contact details for three
referees. This position is available
in May 2011.
SWS 2011 Diversity Program Undergraduate Mentoring Awards for Prague,
Czech Republic
The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) announces the availability of
undergraduate student awards for travel to attend the annual SWS
meeting July 2 – July 9, 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. The mission
of this SWS program is to increase diversity in the Society and the
field of wetland sciences by offering full travel awards to
undergraduate students from underrepresented groups and providing
career mentoring and exposure to career options at the Society’s
annual meeting (see application form for eligible groups). These
awards are supported by the National Science Foundation and several
SWS Chapters (Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, South Central, North
Central, Western, and Pacific Northwest). The areas of interest of the
student participants range from freshwater to marine and involve a
wide variety of organism types. Undergraduate participants must be
citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its
possessions. An undergraduate student is a student who is enrolled in
a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate
or associates degree. Spring 2011 graduates are eligible as well.
Application materials and additional information are available from
Dr. Frank P. Day, Old Dominion University
(<mailto:>) and on the program’s web page
( An email to Frank Day expressing
interest in the program can serve as a preapplication. Application
deadline is December 3, 2010.
