M.S. Assistantship: Use of prescribed burning to restore and maintain forest health: University of Arkansas at Monticello

School: University of Arkansas at Monticello

Location: Monticello/Fayetteville

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://www.uamont.edu/pages/department/school-forest-resources/

Salary: Annual stipend of $15,000 plus tuition

Start Date: 01/02/2017

Last Date to Apply: 11/30/2016

 

Description:

     The School of Forestry & Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking applicants for a M.S. Assistantship available beginning January 2, 2017. The assistantship is half time and carries an annual stipend of $15,000 plus tuition. The project will examine prescribed burning effects on shortleaf pine and upland hardwood systems. Areas of focus are broad and accommodating to the student’s interest and may include the evaluation of shortleaf sprouting ability after burning, burning effects on oak regeneration, fire effects in long unburned stands, and fuel consumption.

 

Qualifications:

    Applicants must have a 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate courses and satisfactory GRE scores. A B.S. degree in a natural resources-related field is also required. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license or obtain one within 60 days of starting employment. Overnight travel is required as well as the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. For additional information please contact Mohammad Bataineh (bataineh@uamont.edu).

MS Opportunity: Arthropod-Borne Disease Ecology – University of Maine

School: University of Maine, Orono

Location: Orono, ME

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Salary: Tuition and competitive salary

Start Date: 08/28/2017

Last Date to Apply: 01/15/2017

 

Description:

     A position is open for a Master's student to join my research group in the School of Biology and Ecology at the University of Maine (Orono) in Fall 2017. My lab studies the ecology of infectious diseases that are transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks. The research topic will broadly address the effects of landscape and/or climate change on arthropods of medical importance in Maine's Midcoast and Downeast regions using a combined lab/field approach, with specific research questions and hypotheses determined in discussion with the student. The most important prerequisites to joining the lab are experience with and enthusiasm for conducting field work and openness to developing new scientific skills (e.g., experimental design, molecular techniques, the analysis and presentation of quantitative data).
     Research assistant support is available from the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station for at least one semester, and teaching assistant support is guaranteed for the duration of the graduate program (course assignments may include Basic Biology, Biology of Organisms, and General Entomology). Applications submitted prior to 15 January 2017 also may be considered for UMaine fellowships. The student may be admitted through the program in 1) Ecology and Environmental Science, 2) Entomology, or 3) Zoology depending upon his/her interests and professional goals. 

Qualifications:

     Applicants must meet the requirements of the School of Biology and Ecology and the Graduate College of the University of Maine, outlined on the following web-site: https://sbe.umaine.edu/graduate/program-requirements/degree-offerings/application-to-the-program/.

     Please send inquiries to Dr. Allie Gardner (allison.gardner@maine.edu) by 1 November 2016 with the following to ensure consideration:
1) Cover letter discussing your interest in graduate study in ecology and relevant coursework and research experience;
2) Names and contact information for three references;
3) Writing sample (e.g., an undergraduate paper or lab report of ~5-10 pages in length, which does not necessarily need to be related to biology).

   

 

MS Research Assistantship on Wading Birds: Florida Atlantic University

School: Florida Atlantic University

Location: Boca Raton, Florida

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://cescos.fau.edu/biology/gawliklab/

Salary: $12,848/year plus tuition waiver.

Start Date: 02/01/2017

Last Date to Apply: 10/16/2016

 

Description:

     Successful applicants will join an active lab at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) conducting research on wetland birds and the aquatic ecosystems that support them. The student will become part of a team conducting field studies on Lake Okeechobee that address questions related to wading bird breeding biology and behavior, foraging ecology, habitat selection, wetland drivers of prey communities, and the responses of birds and aquatic fauna to water management (see lab web page for details http://www.science.fau.edu/biology/gawliklab/). In the course of conducting research the student will be exposed to the process of using science to guide one of the nation’s most comprehensive wetland ecosystem restoration projects. The successful candidate will be hired as a Research Associate in Feb 2017. Conditional on acceptance to the MS degree program in Environmental Science (http://science.fau.edu/envirosci/; http://www.fau.edu/graduate/applyonline/degree-seeking.php), the candidate will transition to graduate student status in Aug 2017.

 

Qualifications:

     Applicants should have experience in avian ecology, wetlands, or wildlife science, possess a good analytical mind, a strong sense of curiosity, and a demonstrated ability to work well in teams. The position is based on FAU’s main campus in Boca Raton, Florida. Boca Raton is located between the Everglades and an extensive coral reef tract, two of Florida’s most unique natural features. FAU has over 30,000 students and a Carnegie Classification of High Research Activity. Applicants should send as a single pdf, a letter of interest indicating their specific research interests and qualifications, CV, transcripts, GRE scores (unofficial copies will suffice), and the names and contact information for 3 references to Dale Gawlik at dgawlik@fau.edu (561-297-3333) by Oct 16, 2016. For additional information please contact Dale Gawlik (dgawlik@fau.edu).

 

Graduate Research Assistant – MS and PhD Research Technician: Auburn University, Fish Ecology Group – Alabama

School: Auburn University

Location: Auburn, Alabama

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Last Date to Apply: 11/13/2016

 

Description: 

     Graduate Research Assistant – MS, PhD and Research Technician, Auburn University Fish Ecology Group (Drs. Russell (Rusty) Wright and Dennis DeVries). We are seeking interested and qualified applicants for four positions – three Graduate Research Assistantships (two MS level, one PhD level) and one Research Technician to participate in a large scale, comprehensive study of the influence of dams with low‐use navigational locks on riverine fish populations. The overall project will combine field sampling and tracking, laboratory experiments, and hydrological /behavioral simulation modeling components, all in a collaborative research effort.

The Program: 

     The Fish Ecology Group at the Ireland Center in Auburn University’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences is currently involved in a variety of projects investigating the ecology and management of aquatic organisms in a variety of systems. Recent/ongoing work has included the ecology of coastal fishes in the northern Gulf of Mexico, the effects of an introduced planktivore on resident fishes and other aquatic organisms in an Alabama reservoir, adaptations of freshwater fishes to life in estuarine waters, respirometry of non‐game fishes to quantify thermal and DO stress, use of lock chambers to pass riverine fishes, and management of small impoundment fishes, and study of the role of introduced yellow perch in two Alabama impoundments. Laboratory and field facilities are outstanding, including expansive pond facilities, large wet labs, controlled environment space, and newly renovated student office space. Our staff and students work with natural resource agency biologists, travel widely for professional activities, and maintain a team approach to research.

The GRA Positions: 

      We are seeking graduate student applicants at both the M.S. and Ph.D. levels. Students are expected to conduct their thesis/dissertation research project and complete required course work. Students will receive a stipend (currently approx. $17,000/year for MS, $19,000/year for PhD), waiver of both in‐state and out‐of‐state tuition, as well as required technical help, all costs of conducting the research (including travel to field sites, supplies and equipment, etc.), and travel to scientific meetings.

The Technician Position: 

      We are seeking applicants with a B.S. degree for a full‐time research technician position to assist with all aspects of the project, including field sampling, equipment/gear maintenance, laboratory work, data entry, and possibly some data analysis. Our technicians are integral components of our research programs, assisting graduate students and working on a number of ongoing projects in our laboratory. Salary is commensurate with experience, and the position includes benefits. 

 

Qualifications:

For additional information, please contact either:
Rusty Wright (wrighr2@auburn.edu; 334/844‐9311)
Dennis DeVries (devridr@auburn.edu; 334/844‐9322)

To Apply: 

      Send a letter of interest, along with a current CV (including GPA and GRE scores, if available), contact information for three (3) references, and photocopies of transcripts to: Dr. Dennis DeVries, devridr@auburn.edu.