[meetyeti] List of International Opportunities
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*GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP -- FOREST ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS*
* *
*Position Description: * One M.S. research assistantship is available
through the Forestry and Natural Resources program at Purdue University
starting fall 2012 or spring 2013. This position will be dedicated to
investigating the response of forest ecosystems in the eastern United
States to multiple drivers such as climate change, fragmentation, and
invasive species and the feedback of forest composition shift on ecosystem
services. Inquiries on the position should be directed to Dr. Songlin Fei (
sfei@xxxxxxxxxx). More information about the lab’s activities can be found
at http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~sfei/index.htm.
*Stipend*: Assistantships are awarded at $17,500 (M.S.). Purdue University
also provides a tuition waiver and health care benefits.
*Application*: Applications should include a letter of interest, resume,
cumulative GPA, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (international students only), and
letters from three references. Complete instructions can be found at
https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/gradadminguide.aspx. Applications should
reference the above position in order to be considered. Deadline for fall
admission is July 15, 2012.
*Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.*
--
SongLin Fei, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University
FORS 111, 195 Marsteller St.,
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033
Email: sfei@xxxxxxxxxx
Office phone: 765-496-2199
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Oklahoma Biological Survey,
University of Oklahoma.
I am seeking a postdoctoral scholar to gather and synthesize
information on the relationship between environmental flows and
ecosystem services. This is a one-year position, beginning 1
September 2012. Possibility of extension of the position beyond a
year depends on funding. PhD should be completed prior to start date.
The ideal applicant will have expertise in both ecology and hydrology
and experience creating models to explore the dynamics of complex
systems. The postdoc will (1) synthesize the existing literature on
methods for determining environmental flow requirements for freshwater
mussels, (2) use existing data to model mussel population success and
ecosystem services under different environmental flow scenarios, and
(3) make recommendations regarding environmental flow requirements,
minimum instream flows, and water management scenarios for several
rivers in the middle Red River drainage. The postdoc will have
opportunities to interact with faculty and students in the Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology graduate program, Department of Biology and newly
established South Central Climate Science Center at the University of
Oklahoma. The position is located in Norman, OK, 20 miles south of
Oklahoma City. In 2008, Norman was ranked by Money Magazine as the
6th best small city in the U.S. in which to reside. Applicants should
send a CV, statement of interests, up to 3 representative
publications, and contact information for 3 references to Caryn Vaughn
(cvaughn@xxxxxx<mailto:cvaughn@xxxxxx>). I will be attending the
Society for Freshwater Science meeting in Louisville next week (21 May
2012); I would be happy to discuss the position with potential
applicants.
Caryn C. Vaughn
Director, Oklahoma Biological Survey
Presidential Professor
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-4034
http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/V/Caryn.C.Vaughn-1/
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Cadenasso Landscape and Urban Ecology lab at UC Davis, Department
of Plant Sciences, seeks a junior specialist to assist with an
interdisciplinary project focused on ecosystem services in urban
systems, home gardening, and lead exposure. The applicant will be
responsible for quantifying soil lead concentrations in urban gardens
in Sacramento, CA, recruiting study participants, creating spatially
explicit maps of research results, mentoring undergraduate students
and interns, and conducting surveys. The position will require
extensive time in the field, i.e. residential areas of Sacramento, CA.
The applicant will be expected to engage with study participants and
be able to articulate the goals of the research project to a wide
range of audiences, including academic and local community groups.
The applicant will be an active member of a collaborative and
interdisciplinary research project and must possess the flexibility to
work both as a team member and independently.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related
field required. Previous field and lab experience required. GIS
(geographic information systems) experience and familiarity with ESRI
software required. The applicant must possess excellent written and
oral communication skills. Knowledge and experience working closely
with Sacramento non-profits focused on issues surrounding urban
agriculture is desired but not required. Working knowledge of
culturally important crops and regional environmental justice issues
is desired but not required. This is a full time position. The
applicant is expected to work 40 hours per week. Applicant must have
access to reliable transportation in order to travel to sampling sites
in Sacramento, CA.
The Junior Specialist will be expected to:
1. 50% -- In the field - sample soil at research sites, maintain
a field notebook of sampling locations, and map research
sites/sampling locations.
2. 30% -- In the office - coordinate field crews, assist with
administrative duties associated with participant recruitment efforts,
enter data, conduct basic statistical analyses, maintain geographic
database, maintain laboratory/field equipment and supplies, produce
maps, update x-ray safety information, and attend meetings with
community partners.
3. 20% -- In the laboratory - prepare and analyze soil samples.
Closing Date: May 31st, 2012 or until position is filled.
Salary: $34,680 - $36,984 annually, commensurate with experience
Application: submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information
for 3 references to:
Mary Cadenasso
mlcadenasso@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:mlcadenasso@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Mary L Cadenasso
Associate Professor
Department of Plant Sciences
PES 1210, Mail Stop 1
One Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
Voice: 530.754.6151
Fax: 530.752.4361
Ph.D. position: climate change effects on larval fish behavior
Position description: One Ph.D. scholarship leading to a Doctoral degree
in Marine Biology at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences of The
University of Adelaide, Australia is currently available. I am looking for
an outstanding student interested in studying the interactive effects of
ocean acidification and sea surface temperature rise on the physiology,
behavior, and sensory ecology of larval fish. The project has a strong
experimental component and is mainly laboratory-based. The project is in
collaboration with other experts in the field providing a broad mentoring
experience to the successful candidate.
Qualifications: this scholarship is only open to international candidates
outside of Australia and New Zealand. Domestic students (Australian and
New Zealand citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia) who are
interested in working on this topic can contact me and send their CV to
discuss possibilities to apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award
(www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/pgresearch)
International applicants should have a M.Sc. degree or at least the
equivalent of an Australian First Class Honors degree, in a field of
research relevant to this project. At least one scientific publication as
a lead author in a reputable peer-reviewed journal (with ISI impact
factor) is required. Applicants should be native English speakers or show
recent evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFFL, IELTS). A
candidate is sought who is a team-player, ambitious, conceptually strong,
has excellent writing skills, can work independently, and is available to
start in August/September 2012. Experience with behavioral experimental
work and/or larval fish is highly recommended.
Stipend: The scholarship will be for a 3-year period, with the possibility
of a 6 month extension. The stipend is approximately $ 23,728 per annum,
and the yearly international tuition fees will be waived. The stipend is
likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. The position
is funded by the University of Adelaide and the requirements are
equivalent to that of an international postgraduate scholarship
(www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/asi
.html). The compulsory standard Overseas Student Health Cover is not
covered by this stipend.
The University of Adelaide is a research-intensive university, and one of
Australia’s top eight Universities. The School of Earth and Environmental
Sciences has strong expertise across the disciplines of marine ecology and
global change biology (www.marinebiology.adelaide.edu.au).
To apply: Send your cover letter, CV, list of publications, and M.Sc.
transcript (grades + courses followed) to Dr. I. Nagelkerken
(ivan.nagelkerken@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) before 15 June 2012.
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Dr. Ivan Nagelkerken
Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories, room 126b
Darling Building, DX 650 418
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide SA 5005, Australia
E-mail: ivan.nagelkerken@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Phone: +61-8-8313-4137
Mobile: +61-477-320-551
Skype: ivan.nagelkerken
ResearcherID: E-1093-2011
Homepage: http://marinebiology.adelaide.edu.au/people/staff/ivan.html
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