Graduate assistantships – U Illinois, Eric Larson Lab.

School: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Location: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: https://docs.google.com/a/uw.edu/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dXcuZWR1fGVyaWMtci1sYXJzb258Z3g6ODc4MzA3MzQyN2ZkYTUw

Salary: $22,000 (estimate)

Start Date: 08/15/2017

Last Date to Apply: 01/01/2017

 

Description:

   The freshwater ecology and conservation science laboratory of Eric R. Larson at the University of Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (https://sites.google.com/a/uw.edu/eric-r-larson/) is recruiting for multiple graduate students at the MS or PhD level, to work on several externally funded and/or internal fellowship-supported projects including: distribution (or ecological niche) modeling of native and invasive species in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems; environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring for endangered and invasive aquatic species; and food web impacts and interactions of freshwater invaders.

 

Qualifications:

   Preferred qualifications include demonstrated ability in data management and analysis, scientific writing, field work in freshwater or terrestrial habitats, and genetics (project dependent).
   Interested applicants should first contact erlarson@illinois.edu with a brief statement of research interests and experience, along with a curriculum vitae or resume. Research interests should relate clearly to areas of emphasis in the laboratory (https://sites.google.com/a/uw.edu/eric-r-larson/home/publications). Applications may be considered either through the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES; http://nres.illinois.edu/) or Program in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (PEEC; http://peec.illinois.edu/), with January 1st 2017 deadlines for consideration of autumn 2017 admission. For additional information please contact: Eric Larson (erlarson@illinois.edu).

 

Professional MS in Environmental Conservation: Wisconsin.

School: UW Madison, The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies

Location: Madison, WI

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://www.nelson.wisc.edu/graduate/environmental-conservation/index.php

Salary: Please see website for tuition costs.

Start Date: 06/05/2017

Last Date to Apply: 12/01/2016

 

Description:

     The Nelson Institute professional master's program in environmental conservation is a 15-month, 32-credit blended learning curriculum designed to train conservation leaders in practical interdisciplinary skills. The program helps early-career working professionals advance their leadership, conservation and environmental management expertise through campus learning and remote experiences while integrating today's top conservation practitioners.
     With curricula in conservation planning, land use policy, and in professional tools such as applied GIS, conservation fundraising, strategic communications and facilitation, students are better prepared to tackle complex challenges in a changing world. Students also engage directly with a range of conservation organizations and practitioners, helping to solve some of the most urgent challenges in biodiversity conservation and environmental protection.
     The online application for the 2016 Environmental Conservation Professional MS Program is now open. Although applications for the professional master's in Environmental Conservation will be accepted on a rolling basis, applications received by Dec. 1 of each year will be given preference for admissions purposes. Applications are submitted online through the UW-Madison Graduate School: https://www.gradsch.wisc.edu/eapp/eapp.pl. When applying for our MS program make sure you select the summer term for the calendar year you are applying for, and Environmental Conservation in the drop down tabs. 

Qualifications:

   Ideal candidates for our program will have approximately two to five years of professional work experience, preferably in the conservation sector, though candidates with diverse professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
   Applicants must have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 may be considered under special circumstances. No additional prerequisite classes are required.
  Complete applications will include all items below. For applicants who have a GPA below 3.0, the GRE is required. For those who have GPAs at 3.0 or above GRE scores are not required for admissions to our program. Admissions decisions will be based on the entirety of each applicant's credentials. Professional credentials/resume, and reasons for Graduate Study/statement of interest. Two letters of professional recommendation; one letter from a current or former employer and one letter from a former university advisor are preferred; Although the online UW-Madison application gives you the option of adding three references, only two references are required for our program. Two official copies of undergraduate transcripts.
  Supplemental Application (found in UW-Madison online application), scores (dependent on undergraduate GPA). For foreign students, TOEFL or IELTS scores are also needed. Minimum TOEFL score required is 92 for internet-based test (iBT) and 580 for paper-based test (PBT). Minimum IELTS score required is 7.0. Applicants with language scores below these requirements may be considered under special circumstances. The UW-Madison Graduate School also requires proof of sufficient tuition funds for foreign applicants accepted into the program. For additional information please contact: Jamie Hogberg (jhogberg@wisc.edu).

DNA-based avian diet analysis: University of Saskatchewan.

School: University of Saskatchewan

Location: Saskatoon

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Salary: Graduate student stipend

Start Date: 01/15/2017

Last Date to Apply: 12/15/2016

 

Description:

     One Ph.D. graduate student position is currently available within the Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan to pursue a project that will (a) help us understand factors affecting the recovery of genetic material from environmental matrices and (b) use genetics-based tools to help predict potential impacts of environmental stressors on ecosystems and wildlife.
     The Department supports a diversity of research programs and has a large and active community of graduate students and faculty – with particular strengths in molecular biology, ecology, and toxicology.  The selected student will develop and implement a research program to take advantage of gene-based species identification to better understand avian feeding ecology with an emphasis on optimization and validation of techniques. The student is expected to lead the experimental design, sample collection, and statistical analyses of results, with input from advisors at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
     A strong background and interest in molecular biology or genetics is required and prior research experience with molecular techniques is required. Although we do have secure funding for the program, we are seeking a qualified and motivated candidate who is interested in pursuing additional student scholarships. Ideally, the student will also have interest and experience in ornithology/zoology and applied ecology.
    Your application should include: 

(a) A letter describing your interests and qualifications for the position, specifically highlighting how your skills match the position requirements. 

(b) Your CV/resume.

(c) Contact information for three academic/professional references.

(d) Unofficial transcripts for coursework to date.
      The anticipated start date is January 2017. Posting open until suitable candidate identified. Informal inquiries (without application materials) are welcome, please direct to kirsty.gurney@canada.ca.

 

Qualifications:

    Strong background and interest in molecular biology techniques, prior experience in molecular biology/genetics lab interest and some background in trophic ecology.