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Ball State University: The Ward Lab in the Department of Biology is seeking a PhD student to begin as early as January 2023, and an MSc student to begin in Fall 2023. The students will work on an NSF-funded project examining social learning and communication in oviparous aquatic embryos (specifically, we work with small stream fish in a controlled lab setting), in the context of embryonic learned predator recognition. Students with interests in the development of behavior, learning, social cognition, communication, and sensory ecology, are encouraged to apply. The Ward Lab is housed in the newly constructed, LEED-certified Foundational Sciences Building, which boasts cutting-edge design features and a new, state-of-the-art Aquatics facility. Prospective students should contact Dr. Jessica Ward at ward@bsu.edu. Please include (i) a letter of motivation, including a statement of your research interests, relevant technical skills and experience, and earliest potential start date; (ii) a CV; (iii) unofficial transcripts; (iv) contact information for 3 academic references; and (v) a scientific writing sample. For MSc applicants, a working knowledge of basic parametric and non-parametric statistics is preferred. For PhD applicants, please note that the successful prior completion of an MSc degree is required. For best consideration, please apply as soon as possible. To learn more about admissions requirements and processes, see university graduate admissions. Posted: 8/15/22.

Central Michigan University: Two graduate student positions (M.S. or Ph.D.) available in cichlid behavior and physiology in Dr. Dijkstra’s lab at Central Michigan University starting Fall 2023. Our current projects combine behavioral experiments and physiological measurements to study social dominance and sexual signaling in cichlid fish. More details and application instructions can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/peterdijkstrausnl/prospective-students. Review of applicants will start Oct. 31, 2022. Posted: 10/10/22.

Chosun University: A PhD student position is available in plant phylogeny & molecular ecology lab at Chosun University, South Korea. A prospective PhD student who is interested in plant phylogeny, speciation and molecular evolution can apply for the position. Project: 1) Phylogeography of genus Iris: Origin and specieation mechanism with morphometric and genome wide data 2) Invasion genetics. Field: The candidate students should have master's degree in botany, plant phylogeny and population genetics. Language requirement: English score ibt 80 or higher The porject is including the global sampling (Central Asia & Europe), thus the candidate student should communicate well enough in English. After acceptance: 1400 us$ stipend per month + tuition fully covered. various learning opportunities in molecular genetics tools (RAD, Hybseq etc). To apply: email with CV (publications included), English score and degree certificate. More questions: ra1130@chosun.ac.kr . Posted: 3/20/23.

Clemson University: Plant Ecology (PhD and MS positions). The lab of Jason Fridley is recruiting new PhD and MS students for Fall 2023 admission into the Biological Sciences Graduate Program. Research in the Fridley Lab focuses on plant functional ecology, with expertise in species invasions, forest ecology, climate change, and tree ecophysiology. Opportunities are available for fieldwork internationally, as well as new projects that take advantage of collections at the on-campus South Carolina Botanical Garden or the surrounding 7000-hectare Clemson Experimental Forest. Research assistantship support is available for PhD applicants; support through teaching assistantships is guaranteed for all graduate students pending satisfactory degree progress. Full applications are due by Dec 1; there is no admission fee or GRE requirement. Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV and statement of interest before applying to fridley@clemson.edu. For additional information and application instructions see fridleylab.org/join-us. Posted: 8/26/22.

Colorado State University-Pueblo: Three, funded MS positions are open, starting in January 2023. The three projects focus on temperature-dependence and thermal acclimation of immune function (phagocytosis by leukocytes, including B1 lymphocytes) and nasal bacteria in desert tortoises. The selected MS students are expected to collaborate with each other, and to each head a team of paid undergraduate students to complete the projects. In addition, MS students will help develop teaching materials for an undergraduate course and work with me to conduct outreach projects at the local Nature and Discovery Center in the final year of the project. CSUP is a comprehensive, regional university in southern Colorado and a Hispanic Serving Institute. The Biology Department supports a graduate program of roughly 30 MS students per year, and has several new, grant-funded programs to support undergraduates and MS students in conducting research projects with faculty. Funding is through a grant from NSF, and includes a research assistantship of $18k per year, for three years, as well as a tuition scholarship. Please submit a letter of intent, a CV, and 2 letters of recommendation to fcsandmeier@gmail.com, by August 31. In the letter of intent, address your interest/past experience in research, interest in working to increase diversity in STEM fields, and interest in outreach and education. Selection of candidates will be prioritized by the letter of intent, more so than by past GPA or GRE scores. Priority will be given to regional applicants and applicants that represent and/or are passionate about increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information. I will conduct interviews in early September, to allow for plenty of time for selection of candidates and for candidates to formally apply to the Biology MS program. To be considered for an MS position, a BS or BA in Biology, or a related field, is required. See Biology MS program and Sandmeier lab research. Posted: 8/15/22.

Eastern Washington University: The Biology Department is excited to recruit graduate students funded under a Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) grant for admission fall 2023. We seek GAANN Fellows for our Master’s program who will ultimately pursue a PhD, and are planning a career focused on either teaching or research. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. See more information about EWU’s commitment to supporting diverse students. Eligible students must have outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated financial need (FAFSA), and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. GAANN Fellows will receive a tuition waiver and a stipend of up to $34k annually, with up to two years of support. GAANN Fellows may focus on any area in biology and are encouraged to contact individual faculty members in the EWU Biology Department to discuss their research interests. For additional information, including application materials, see: GAANN Fellowship program. Applications due December 10, 2022. You may also contact Dr. Paul Spruell, GAANN Program Director at pspruell@ewu.edu. Please include “GAANN Info request” in the subject line of your E-mail. Posted: 10/10/22.

Emporia State University: Graduate student (MS) research assistantship, with tuition waiver, beginning January 2024 for 6 semesters, 3 summer field seasons, to study grassland bird responses to cattle grazing in CRP-restored grasslands in eastern Colorado and eastern Kansas. The student will perform transect surveys of adult birds by sight and sound, manage collection of nest data (nest locations and contents, with particular emphasis on cowbird parasitism and nest trampling by cattle), and supervise technicians. Field season housing and transportation provided. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology / ecology or wildlife / natural resources management. Preferred applicants will have experience with bird and nest surveys, program R, and be able to tolerate demanding schedules and field conditions. Valid driver's license and much field travel required. To apply, email your cover letter and CV to Dr. William E. Jensen at wjensen1@emporia.edu. Dr. Jensen is in the Department of Biological Sciences, Campus Box 4050, Emporia State University, 1 Kellogg Ave., Emporia, KS 66801. Salary: $25k/year (includes summer field seasons) + tuition waiver. Start date: 8 January 2024. Deadline for applications: 14 April 2023. Posted: 3/17/23.

ETH Zürich: Doctoral student in plant water relations in urban environments (100%, 4 years). We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and highly motivated doctoral student for the collaborative UrbaNature project. The project will look at urban plant ecophysiology, and the doctoral student's tasks will include quantification of in situ photosynthesis and transpiration, identification of hydraulic strategies of urban vegetation using stable water isotopes, and evaluation of plant ecophysiological responses to the urban environment. Applicants should have a passion for science, and must have a completed Master’s degree in biology, ecology, or environmental sciences, or a closely related science field. Experiences in plant ecophysiology, micrometeorology, and/or biogeochemistry as well as statisticals, field work, and programming are required. More information about the position and the link to the application form can be found on ETH Zurich's official job platform. Deadline: January 10th 2023. Posted: 11/3/22.

ETH Zürich: The Plant Ecology Group is seeking 2 enthusiastic PhD candidates: (1) Masting & Seed Predator Dynamics: Mast seeding is when boom and bust seed production is coordinate amongst individuals and occurs over large spatial scales. Masting is thought to have evolved to foil seed predators that cannot consume all seeds during mast years, allowing for recruitment. We are exploring the following questions: 1) Do co-occurring conifers co-mast and share seed predators?; 2) How does masting and co-masting affect tree and seed predator communities? 3) How will climate change alter these relationships? The PhD candidate will take a leadership role in addressing these questions with existing long-term data from Mt. Rainier National Park (USA) and may also develop their own project within this general theme. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, has relevant knowledge and experiences (e.g. plant-animal interactions, field work); a Masters degree in Ecology (or related); and a good command of English (the groups working language). (2) Tree Regeneration Niche: Tree seedlings are assumed to play a minor role in forest dynamics, however, community turnover during rapid climate change can only occur through the arrival and establishment of new seedlings. We are looking for a PhD student to join a team effort to: 1) quantify seedling functional traits relevant to climate change vulnerability, 2) conduct climate chamber experiments documenting tree seedling responses to climate stressors, and 3) use demographic models to explore how seedling stages influence tree population dynamics under climate change. The PhD candidate will take a leadership role in one or more objectives and may also develop their own project within this theme. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, has relevant background knowledge and experiences (e.g. ecophysiology, seedling growth experiments), has a Masters degree in Ecology (or related) and a good command of English (the groups working language). Both: The Plant Ecology Group, led by Professor Janneke Hille Ris Lambers (she / her), conducts research on plant community ecology, with field sites in forest and Alpine sites in the USA (Washington State) and Switzerland. We are committed to collaborative, inclusive and open science, and welcome applications from a broad diversity of candidates. See the links above for applications and position information. We will start reviewing applications September 15, 2022, with an anticipated start date of January 2023. Posted: 8/23/22.

Georgia Institute of Technology: Ph.D. student opportunities in Lin Jiang's community ecology lab. I am seeking 1-2 highly motivated Ph.D. students to join my laboratory at the School of Biological Sciences in Fall 2023. My primary research interests are in community ecology, and students interested in community ecology and related fields should consider applying. The successful candidates will have the freedom to choose their study systems (laboratory, field, or theoretical) and develop their own research projects during their graduate studies. Competitive stipends are provided in the format of research and teaching assistantships, with graduate fellowships also available for outstanding students. Note that GRE is no longer required for admission to our graduate program; the application deadline is Dec 15, 2022. For more information about our graduate program and online application, please go to https://biosciences.gatech.edu/graduate/prospective-students. Potential applicants may wish to contact me (Lin Jiang; email: lin.jiang@biology.gatech.edu) prior to filing an application. Posted: 10/14/22.

Georgia Southern University: The CRABEY Lab in the Biology Department and the Coastal Carbon Lab in the Institute for Coastal Plain Science are looking for two highly motivated graduate students to start this fall to work on an exciting project investigating the potential for coastal habitat restoration to increase carbon sequestration. We are specifically seeking one MS level and one PhD level student to work on oyster reef restoration, sediment accumulation, and shoreline change. Positions will start in Fall 23. Position descriptions are below: Ph.D. Position - mapping shoreline change around restored reefs. The student in this position will leverage a large, long-term Georgia DNR data set and aerial images to calculate shoreline change and new marsh formation behind restored oyster reefs. The student will also develop dissertation research questions related to coastal habitats and restoration. The Ph.D. student would be a participant in our newly established Ph.D. program in Environmental Science. Qualifications include experience in mapping and GIS, small boats, working in unfavorable field conditions, and scientific writing. MS prefered, but exceptional BS students will be considered. M.S. Position - sediment and organic matter accumulation. This position will be responsible for monitoring sediment accretion and organic matter accumulation behind newly created oyster reefs. The student will also develop a thesis research topic related to oyster reef restoration. The M.S. student would be a participant in the M.S. in Biology. Applicants should have experience working in lab and field settings. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a statement of interest and CV, as well as the names and contact information of two references to Dr. John Carroll, jcarroll@georgiasouthern.edu, by March 24. Posted: 3/17/23.

Grand Valley State University: The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) at GVSU has several Graduate Research Assistantships available to full-time students interested in pursuing a Master of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis in aquatic sciences. Graduate assistantships include a generous 12-month stipend that is eligible for annual renewal. Accepted applicants will assist with research projects conducted by faculty and staff at AWRI in addition to performing research related to their thesis/project. AWRI maintains state-of-the-art analytical and GIS laboratories, a mesocosm facility, two research vessels, and several smaller watercraft. AWRI is located on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, MI, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Institute is located approximately 30-miles from the main campus of GVSU. Please visit Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) for more information on the application process (graduate studies) and on our faculty, facilities, research programs, and educational/outreach initiatives. More information: Biology Master of Science Program). Contact: Mark Luttenton (AWRI Director), luttentm@gvsu.edu; (616) 331-8795 or Eric Snyder (Biology Graduate Program Coordinator), snydeeri@gvsu.edu; (616) 331-2417. Closing date: Feb. 3, 2023. Posted: 10/28/22.

LegumeLegacy Doctoral Network (10 universities): Eleven well-paid PhD Researcher positions available as part of the new LegumeLegacy project. LegumeLegacy is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network titled ‘LegumeLegacy – Optimising multiple benefits of grass, legume and herb mixtures in crop rotations: modelling mechanisms and legacy effects’. The role of multi-species grassland mixtures within crop rotations will be investigated in the search for solutions to develop lower nitrogen farming systems that will promote sustainable farming practices. Multiple PhD Researchers positions available across the disciplines Agronomy, Biology, Soil science, Environmental science, Forage nutrient dynamics and quality, Plant ecology, Molecular plant breeding, Agricultural science and Statistics. These PhD Researchers will be located at institutions across Europe. Each PhD Researcher will conduct their own project specific experiments and will together collaborate in a common multi-site LegumeLegacy experiment. Full details for each position, including how to apply, are available at: https://legumelegacy.scss.tcd.ie/recruitment.php. Deadlines different for each position, ranging from 28th March to 20th April 2023. Posted: 3/27/23.

Louisiana Tech University: M.S. Assistantship in Freshwater Ecology, Ruston, LA, to start in late November 2022 (preferred) or March 2023 under supervision of Dr. Julia E. Earl. This is a NSF- funded project to examine the relationship between leaf litter on the colonization of ponds by aquatic insects. The two projects include 1) assessing the trophic level and diet of aquatic insects using stable isotopes, and 2) effects of leaves on insect colonization preferences. The selected student will have the freedom to choose which project will be their thesis but will assist with all aspects. Desirable skills include: aquatic insect identification, tree identification, and R coding, though these can be learned. The student needs to be detail-oriented, have a good attitude and patience, as some work can be tedious. Other responsibilities include analyzing data, presenting results, writing manuscripts, outreach, and interacting well with diverse people. Students need a B.S. in Biology, Wildlife, Entomology, or related field. The assistantship provides $1750/month ($21k per year) and covers all tuition and fees. Preference will be given to applicants from groups underrepresented in STEM; please indicate in your application. To apply, please email an application as a single pdf including a cover letter explaining your interest in the project and long-term goals, a CV (including GPA and relevant coursework), and the names and contact information for 3 references. Submit applications by email (jearl@latech.edu). Application review will begin by October 5, 2022. Dr. Julia E. Earl, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, jearl@latech.edu, 318-257-2667. Posted: 9/21/22.

Lund University: We are hiring a PhD student to work on carbon storage and changes in Swedish and European primary forests. The position is 4-years and fully paid as a Swedish governmental employee, with all benefits, vacations, parental leave and pension. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and technical skills and be prepared to work in remote locations. The focus of the position may be adjusted based on the students interests and skills, but the initial idea is too study states and changes in primary forests carbon cycle, using inventories, field work and remote sensing. Dynamic modelling using LPJ-GUESS could be added too. Apply here. Closes: October 20th, 2022. Posted: 10/5/22.

Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry: In cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry houses a unique and flexible research program that grants German and foreign students a broad selection of learning opportunities while still maintaining a research focus. The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC) offers a PhD program specializing in global biogeochemistry and related Earth System sciences. See the detailed description of all open PhD projects on the link above. Application deadline for these fully funded PhD positions is 9 January, 2023. Pre-interviews via web conference will be carried out and promising candidates will be invited to take part in our selection symposium (13-15 March, 2023). Posted: 11/23/22.

Memorial University: Looking for a MSc student at the Marine Institute of Memorial University, St John’s, NL, Canada, to link detailed knowledge of the seafloor through the application of benthic habitat mapping. This fully-funded project will aim to characterize surficial geological characteristics to locate and characterize sites of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) and quantify the spatial distribution of benthic fauna at potential sites to evaluate the effects of SGD on benthic ecosystems. This project would make use of multibeam acoustic mapping (including water column data) and video ground truthing. Required skills include a quantitative background in ecology, marine biology, or geographic information systems and familiarity with a programming language (e.g. R), previous experience acquiring or processing acoustic or video data will be considered a strong asset. This project would also involve a one-year visit at Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. To apply, please visit: https://www.mi.mun.ca/graduateopportunities/. Posted: 11/18/22.

Michigan State University: The Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability has an opening for a self-motivated graduate student with interests in remote sensing, agricultural production, climate shocks, resilience, sustainability, telecoupling, and/or metacoupling. Working under the guidance of Jianguo (Jack) Liu and Andrés Viña, the graduate student (PhD or MS) will join an interdisciplinary and multi-institutional USDA-funded 5-year research project. This project will investigate the complex interactions and cumulative impacts of multiple shocks (e.g., climate change, disease outbreaks) on the resilience and sustainability of agri-food systems in the U.S. Midwest and beyond. With a flexible starting date, the successful candidate will have opportunities to interact and work with a large interdisciplinary research team with expertise in agricultural economics and supply chain management, artificial intelligence and digital agriculture, food and nutritional science, modeling, remote sensing, social network analysis, K-12 educational outreach, rural development, science communication, system integration, sustainability, and sustainable food systems and food security, to explore new frontiers of interdisciplinary research. Application materials include: (1) a letter of application, (2) CV or resume, (3) transcripts, (4) GRE scores, (5) TOEFL scores (for non-native English speakers only), (6) list of 3-4 references (names and contact information), and (7) up to three representative publications, if any. Unofficial copies of the transcripts, GRE, and TOEFL scores are OK initially. Please e-mail any questions and application materials to: Jianguo (Jack) Liu (liuji@msu.edu) and Andrés Viña (vina@msu.edu). Applications will be reviewed starting March 31. Posted: 3/13/23.

Michigan State University: I (Alisha Shah) am actively looking for a motivated, talented, collaborative graduate student (PhD) who is interested in aquatic insect ecological physiology, conservation, and response to climate change. The graduate position will be funded with RAs (1 year), TAs, and fellowships if possible. We use a mix of field and lab experiments to answer questions related to how ectotherms interact with their thermal environment, and how these interactions shape their physiology, distributions, and interactions within their communities. More broadly, we hope our research provides a deeper understanding of how organisms and communities will respond to changing climatic conditions. Although we primarily use aquatic insects as a model, we also have projects on frogs (tadpoles), and terrestrial insects (parasitoid wasps and hosts). The Shah Lab is located at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in southwest Michigan. This is a unique area with pristine and agricultural land, as well as forests, fields, ponds, lakes, and streams. All of these systems are available for research. Our state-of-the-art Pond Lab as well as a temperature control research lab lend themselves well to large experiments in thermal ecology. The Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) is a Michigan State University (MSU) facility and students and postdocs in the Shah Lab would be in the Department of Integrative Biology in the degree-granting Ecology, Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior program. KBS is a genuinely community-oriented workplace, where there is a lot of interaction among faculty, students, and staff. Grad students and postdocs are deeply involved in various aspects of the KBS community, from being on committees to organizing academic, non-academic, and outreach events. All have access to great resources, additional faculty, and numerous funding opportunities on the main MSU campus. KBS has a vibrant undergraduate research training program funded by a recurring NSF REU grant and MSU URA program. Graduate students therefore have numerous opportunities to hone their outreach, teaching, and mentorship skills. Those who are interested should take a look at the "Join" tab on my website (linked above). Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need additional clarification! Posted: 10/14/22.

Michigan Tech University: A Ph.D. student position is available in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University in the lab of Dr. Trista Vick-Majors. Housed in the Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Tech, the Vick-Majors Lab studies microbial life in the cryosphere and aquatic systems. We use a combination of field and lab-based approaches to understand reciprocal relationships between microorganisms and the environment. The successful applicant will conduct microbial ecology focused research as part of a larger NSF-funded project aimed at understanding the ecology of inland lakes during winter, along gradients of winter severity and trophic status. Opportunities to develop ideas associated with the larger project would be encouraged as part of the Ph.D. program. A M.S. degree in ecology, microbiology, or a closely related field, with evidence of research success in the form of a thesis and/or publications is strongly preferred; demonstrated research excellence and experience may substitute for the M.S. degree. Experience with microbial ecology and molecular techniques in addition to at least one the following is desired: aquatic sample processing, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, microbial growth assays, microbe-dissolved organic matter interactions. The ability to work independently as well as with a diverse research group and the ability to organize individual as well as team tasks is necessary. The ideal candidate should communicate effectively, be reliable, well-organized, respectful of others, and interested in contributing to a cohesive lab environment. The preferred start date is the fall semester 2023, with some flexibility for qualified candidates. The position will remain open until filled, with interviews expected to begin in July. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Trista Vick-Majors (tjvickma@mtu.edu) with the subject line, "Winter Eco PhD Application" and the following items compiled into a single pdf: (1) a one-page cover letter describing your experience and interest in the position, (2) a resume or CV, (3) contact information for three professional references, and (4) most recent academic transcript (unofficial or official). The Vick-Majors Lab is committed to creating a diverse environment; all qualified applicants will receive consideration, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates would be expected to gain acceptance into the Biological Sciences Ph.D. program. Posted: 6/29/23.

Montana State University: The Environmental Systems Science Lab is seeking graduate students that want to work with us on advancing our understanding of how grassland plants differ in their use of summer precipitation versus winter precipitation. The project is focused on advancing our understanding of the seasonal origin of soil water used to drive ecosystem functioning across western US drylands. This work will provide a mechanistic basis for understanding which ecosystems may be most vulnerable to increases in climatic variability and extremes, such as drought. The project will primarily involve field sampling of vegetation across western US grasslands and laboratory-based isotopic analyses. You’ll have opportunities to acquire an array of skills in field ecology and ecohydrology including field sampling methods, isotope analysis, and even remote sensing and geospatial analysis. You will also be part of a collaborative team that includes researchers at University of Nevada, Reno and Chapman University. Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis and until the position is filled. Please consider coming to work with me at Montana State University (Bozeman) as a graduate student (masters or PhD) to begin summer or fall of 2023. Your position would be fully funded including stipend (26K), tuition, health insurance, and fees. If you are interested, please send an email with a short one-page cover letter expressing your interest and your CV (or resume) combined into one document as an attachment in the email to Dr. Andrew Felton (andrew.felton2@montana.edu). Posted: 2/3/23.

Montana State University: Ecosystem Recovery From Climate Extremes (PhD). The Environmental Systems Science lab in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences is recruiting one fully-funded PhD position for USDA-funded research projects to begin Fall of 2023. Research projects will use experiments and satellites to understand how the structure and functioning of western US ecosystems recovers from climate extremes. The project involves collaboration with researchers at Colorado State University and will provide a springboard for the student to develop additional questions and research. To apply, please send an email with the subject “PhD Student Application” to: Dr. Andrew Felton (andrew.felton2@montana.edu) that contains the following in a single PDF document: (1) one-page cover letter describing your academic and research experience, reasons for pursuing graduate school, your specific current research interests, and how your research interests fit the lab; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) email address and phone number for two references. For questions, please contact: andrew.felton2@montana.edu. Review of applications will commence on 12/15/2022. The position will begin 15 August 2023. Posted: 11/11/22, revised: 11/18/22.

New Mexico State University: A Ph.D. student position is available in the Department of Biology in the Fungal Ecology Lab with Dr. Adriana L. Romero-Olivares. The successful applicant will conduct microbial ecology focused research as part of an NSF-funded project to develop a trait-based approach to determine fungal responses to global change drivers. Opportunities to develop ideas associated with the larger project would be encouraged as part of the Ph.D. program. Successful candidates will have a strong record and interest in soil microbiology, ecology, soil sciences, and related fields. They will have the ability to work independently but collaboratively, have strong work ethics, and experience in or willingness to learn a variety of methods including bioinformatics, microbiology, molecular biology, and statistics. This position will begin in January 2024. More information about the Biology graduate program at NMSU can be found at https://bio.nmsu.edu/students/grads.html and the NMSU graduate school at https://gradschool.nmsu.edu/. Interested students can reach out to Dr. Adriana Romero-Olivares at alro@nmsu.edu prior to applying. Please attach a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief description of your research interests and career goals. Grad school deadline to be considered to begin in January 2024 is September 15, 2023. Therefore, for full consideration, please send materials by August 15, 2023. Posted: 6/29/23.

Northern Arizona University: PhD (fully funded for 3 years, more likely available through TAships, etc). We are seeking 3 positions to work as a team, along with 5 faculty members, on a new, ambitious project to model tree stress across Arizona on an individual-tree scale at near real time. The PhD student should have some experience in eco-physiology and remote sensing, with a keen desire to advance. Come work with us on a first-of-its-kind tree stress monitoring program across all of Arizona funded by Arizona Board of Regents. You'll be part of a team funded for 3 years (1 Ecology/RS postdoc, 1 high-throughput computing postdoc, 1 PhD student, 5 faculty) at Northern Arizona University's SICCS and its ecoinformatics cluster using field-collected data coupled with PlanetScope, Sentinel-2, ECOSTRESS, and other data to monitor tree stress across novel scales: individual trees, 10's of millions of hectares, daily frequency. Many science questions to be asked and answered, policies to be affected, and public, private and institutional users to be served. Please send CV and letter to Alexander Shenkin (al@ecosystem.science or alexander.shenkin@nau.edu) if interested for summer/fall start. With Michael Gowanlock, Christopher Hakkenberg, Chris Doughty, and Scott Goetz. Please reach out with questions. Posted: 3/30/23.

Northern Arizona University: Ecological and Environmental Informatics (PhD). The T3 Program in Ecological and Environmental Informatics at NAU is recruiting PhD students for the 2023-24 academic year. The Informatics PhD program with an emphasis in Ecological and Environmental Informatics (“ecoinformatics”) integrates informatics (data science, computing, statistical analysis, synthesis, modeling) ecology, environmental and climate science, and other disciplines to address pressing global issues. Fellowships ($34k/year stipend, tuition benefits, health insurance, for 1 year) are available for outstanding applicants; we strongly encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. Additional funding is available via research and teaching assistantships. All funded students receive a tuition waiver. Exceptional early applicants may be eligible for supplemental funding through NAU’s Presidential Fellowship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the final (Graduate College) deadline on April 1, 2023. For full funding consideration, we recommend applying during the Fall 2022 semester; prospective students should apply to the Informatics and Computing (INF) program, and explicitly indicate interest in the ecoinformaticsT3 program within the personal statement. We strongly encourage interested students to contact prospective faculty mentors or the T3 Program Coordinator (Rohan Boone, Rohan.Boone@nau.edu) prior to applying. Posted: 11/11/22.

Oakland University: A fully funded Ph.D. assistantship is available beginning in the summer or fall of 2023 in the Wagner lab. The student will participate in and lead field- and laboratory-based experiments examining how phytoplankton and possibly zooplankton communities respond to changes in nutrients, and temperature. There is a lot of flexibility in designing and implementing different experiments. Come be creative. The Ph.D. student will mentor undergraduate students, present findings at regional and national scientific conferences, and publish manuscripts. Qualifications: B.S. is required (M.S. preferred) in biology, ecology, or related fields. The ideal candidate will have an interest in biogeochemical cycling, organismal eco-physiology, and in both laboratory and field experiments. Interested applicants should email Dr. Nicole Wagner (nicolewagner@oakland.edu) the following as a single PDF 1. Brief letter of interest including qualifications, experience, research interest, and career aspirations after graduate school. 2. C.V. 3. Unofficial transcripts Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Graduate Program information. Posted: 11/7/22.

Ohio University: The Giery Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences is recruiting 1-2 graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D.) to join the lab starting as early as January 2024. Our research focuses on understanding the reciprocal interactions between evolutionary and ecological processes in nature. More specifically, we investigate how intraspecific diversity evolves and influences ecological dynamics from community to ecosystem levels. Our work integrates a broad range of tools and approaches including historical resurveys, intensive field surveys, stable isotope analyses, and field experiments. Competitive applicants will share a broad interest in evolutionary ecology and have prior research experience in the field or lab. Research topics are flexible but would preferably build on the lab's existing research themes and study systems (vernal pond amphibians in the eastern US, and anole lizards in the Caribbean). Students will develop skills in conducting fieldwork, experimental design, and quantitative analysis. All students admitted to the program receive tuition waivers and stipends ($18-25k/year) that come from a combination of teaching and other assistantships. I am happy to assist competitive applicants with their National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship proposals (NSF GRFP) and other fellowship applications. We're looking for students to begin in Spring '24 or Fall '24. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Applicants interested in a Spring 2024 start should submit preliminary materials by July 31st 2023. Do not hesitate to reach out at stgiery [at] gmail.com with any questions. Please submit materials through the online form: https://forms.gle/VKg2Uc9wMrg3qiuU7. Posted: 6/29/23.

Ohio University: The Zimova Lab, Dept of Biological Sciences, is looking for 1 - 2 graduate students (MSc or PhD) to join our group in Fall 2023. Our research focuses on quantifying consequences of climate change for vertebrate populations and understanding the potential for evolutionary change to facilitate adaptation to climate change-related stressors. Our work integrates a broad range of tools and approaches including intensive field surveys, museum specimens, high-resolution climate and environmental data, and advanced statistical modeling. We are looking for graduate students who are interested in conservation biology, animal ecology and/or evolutionary biology with at least some relevant undergraduate coursework and/or field ecology research experience. The student would work with Dr. Marketa Zimova on a field-based research project related to seasonal camouflage mismatch in snowshoe hares (for more information see 'Phenological mismatch in seasonal camouflage'). The student will develop strong field ecology- and quantitative skills and conduct reproducible research. All students admitted to the program are guaranteed teaching assistantship ($18-25k/year) that comes from a combination of teaching and other assistantships. I am happy to assist students with their NSF GRFP and other fellowship applications. If you are interested, please fill out this form by July 17th, 2023 for full consideration: https://forms.gle/JVn7q6WjLjukAYoTA. Do not hesitate to reach out to Marketa at marketzimova [at] gmail.com with any questions. Posted: 6/29/23.

Ohio University: We are looking for a capable student to join our Urban Ecology team at the Masters or PhD level in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology. The student will work on long-term population dynamics of the urban forest. Remote sensing and ground truthing will be used to characterize change in urban tree communities through decades and centuries, comparing tree demography across gradients of urban development and land ownership. In addition to research commitments, students will take courses and serve as teaching assistants in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology. The position is fully funded including tuition waivers. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.2. A strong work ethic, quantitative skills, and the ability work independently are essential. Applicants should be physically fit and capable of field work under less-than-ideal conditions. Previous field experience is desirable. Start date is flexible, but applications must be received by January 15. Application procedures. If you are interested please contact Glenn Matlack at Matlack@ohio.edu. Posted: 11/11/22.

Ohio University: We are looking for a capable student to join our Forest Ecology research team at the Masters or PhD level in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology. The student will explore the spatial ecology of forest herb species across a range of scales. Demographic data will be paired with micro-environmental heterogeneity to examine the roles of disturbance history, animal behavior, micro-physical gradients, and plant life history in shaping forest herb distributions. In addition to research commitments, students take courses and serve as teaching assistants in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology. The position is fully funded including tuition waivers. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.2. A strong work ethic, quantitative skills, and the ability work independently are essential. Applicants should be physically fit and capable of field work under less-than-ideal conditions. Previous field experience is desirable. Start time is flexible, but applications must be received by January 15. Application procedures. If you are interested please contact Glenn Matlack at Matlack@ohio.edu. Posted: 11/11/22.

Oklahoma State University: Ph.D. Research Assistantship in Forest Ecology and Management. We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student to study the long-term recovery of forest production and the associated timber value from ice storm damages and other stand disturbances. The prospective student will join a team of professors with expertise in vegetation modeling, forest ecology, silviculture, and forest economics. Salary/Benefit: A graduate stipend of $22,400 annually, resident and non-resident tuition waiver, and health insurance at $20 per month (for students only, family coverage available for an additional fee). Starting Date: Aug. 2022. Qualifications: Applicants should have: (1) B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in natural resources (forestry, rangeland, or agriculture), ecology, natural resource economics, geography, or a related field; (2) An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Desired qualifications include: (1) Experience or coursework in statistical analysis; (2) Interest in plant ecology or natural resource economics; (2) Willingness to learn application of computer modeling to forest ecology and management. Documents: Applicants must create a single PDF with the name containing the first and last name of the applicant. Send the PDF to Dr. Lu Zhai (lu.zhai@okstate.edu). The PDF must contain: (1) A 1 or 2-page letter of interest stating motivation to pursue an Ph.D. degree and research experiences and interests; (2) Curriculum Vitae including GPA, GRE, and TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students only); (3) Three references: names, emails, and connection with references (i.e., if you participated in a specific project with one reference, please add the project title or topic and other important details), (4) Unofficial college transcript and GRE transcript. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Closes: 7/31/2022. Posted: 5/16/22.

Oregon State University: Mule Deer Nutrition and Habitat Quality. PhD Assistantship in Rangeland Ecology & Management OR Wildlife Science. A five-year fully funded Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) examining: 1) mule deer forage availability across complex montane landscapes and 2) the effects of habitat, forage quantity/quality on mule deer demographic performance. The project integrates field-collected information on forage availability and quality, vegetation type, gps data of mule deer distributions, deer demography and geospatial data as part of a collaborative research project between the Oregon Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (ODFW) and Organ State University to better understand the landscape factors affecting mule deer populations. Applicants must have earned a Master of Science degree in Ecology, Rangeland Sciences, Wildlife Science or a related discipline. The student will be co-advised by Dr. Casey Brown and Dr. Bryan Endress. Depending on the background and research interests of the student, the student could either pursue a PhD in Wildlife Science or in Rangeland Ecology and Management. Applicants should have the following qualifications: 1) Ability to publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals, 2) Working knowledge of GIS and experience with geospatial analyses, 3) Field experience in forest or rangeland ecosystems, 4) Motivated individual with ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment. A research assistantship that covers tuition expenses and a competitive stipend is available. The position will be based at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Union, Oregon, but students will need to spend some time in Corvallis for coursework. General admission requirements and an on-line application form can be found at: http://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/admissions. Additionally, please send a cover letter indicating your interest in the position, stating how your background and qualifications match the position requirements, your curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your education, awards, publications, skills, and research experience, and contact information for at the least three references. Please send the requested documents electronically as a single PDF file to Bryan Endress. For more information or questions, please contact Bryan Endress (bryan.endress@oregonstate.edu). Review: 8/1/2023. Posted: 6/14/23.

Queen Mary University of London: Two PhD positions available to come and work with us at QMUL, London, UK! 1. Determining the impacts of non-native species on global ecological network structure. 2. How far are we from biodiversity collapse?. Apply now - deadline 31 Jan. Posted: 12/30/22.

Rice University: The McCary and Miller Labs in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program are jointly looking to recruit 1-2 PhD students to start Fall 2023 on a recently funded NSF project. We are looking for students interested in climate-induced shifts in plant and insect communities and linking those changes to ecosystem functioning. Applicants interested in joining the labs should contact us directly via email (matt.mccary@rice.edu). The email should include (1) a 1-page summary of your academic background, research interests, and motivation for earning a graduate degree and (2) your CV. Successful applicants will receive a tuition waiver, health care, and a competitive stipend from guaranteed fellowship support. Rice's Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program does not require GRE scores, and there is no application fee. Posted: 10/14/22.

South Dakota State University: A graduate research assistantship at the MS level is available in Dr. Rachel Short's lab group in the Department of Natural Resource Management. The Short Lab focuses on responses of mammal communities to habitat disruption across geographic space since the Pleistocene. We apply quantitative methods to trait data collected from modern and fossil museum specimens to investigate how mammals might respond to future habitat changes. The student will work with Dr. Short to develop a project of mutual interest. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: developing or expanding trait-based approaches, examining patterns and processes driving changes in the past, and generating models of future mammal community composition. It is likely that any project will integrate biological and geospatial approaches. The student will be expected to attend and present at relevant conferences and publish their findings in peer-reviewed literature. The student will be supported on a research assistantship for 2 years beginning August 22, 2023. This position will receive a $21k stipend plus tuition waiver each year. This position will be housed in Rapid City, SD, at the West River Research and Extension Center. The student will be expected to take online courses and maintain a virtual presence with the main campus in Brookings, SD. The student will be part of an interdisciplinary team at WRRE and will have opportunities for professional development and collaboration with other graduate students and faculty. Qualifications: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, zoology, or a closely related field from an accredited university and a valid U.S. driver's license. Students with experience in paleobiology or community ecology are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a strong academic background with skills in scientific writing and communication. Preferred qualifications are research experience, skills in quantitative analyses, and experience using GIS and R programs. For more information, please contact Dr. Rachel Short (Rachel.Short@sdstate.edu). Candidates interested in applying for this position should email Dr. Short by April 20, 2023 for full consideration. Please submit: a 1-page cover letter describing your background, qualifications, career goals, and interest in this position; a resume/CV; unofficial transcripts; and contact information for 3 professional references. Please combine into a single PDF document and email to Rachel.Short@sdstate.edu. The email subject line should read "MS position - Short Lab". Posted: 3/13/23.

South Dakota State University: Master’s or PhD Assistantship in Natural Resource Management. We are seeking to fill a graduate student research assistantship position (either MS or PhD based on interests and qualifications) to advance knowledge about women in the outdoors, the fastest growing segment of America’s hunters and anglers today. The successful candidate will be advised by Dr. Jennifer Zavaleta Cheek and housed in the Natural Resource Management Department at South Dakota State University. The student will work with women’s groups for hunting and fishing, employing qualitative research techniques, including using social systems mapping techniques. Ideally the candidate will have some experience with qualitative methods, but technical skills are not required. The successful candidate will work closely with women’s group leaders and support a project aimed at improving retention of women in the outdoors. The successful candidate will gain skills in supervising a team of student workers and will be required to travel to participate in women’s hunting and fishing retreats in SD, MT, UT, CO, and WY. The successful candidate will also support the establishment of a community of practice. The student will conduct an independent thesis research project that aligns with the larger goal and research team, produce a report and online storymap in addition to peer-reviewed publications, present at conferences, and complete necessary coursework. The student will be supported on a combination of teaching and research assistantships for a minimum of 2 years, with the possibility of more depending on funding availability. The stipend is $20k with full tuition waiver. GRE scores not required for admission. The anticipated start date is January 2022. However, there is opportunity to start earlier and be paid hourly, if desired. To apply: Please submit a single PDF with your name in the title to Jennifer.ZavaletaCheek@sdstate.edu: 1) a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position, 2) resume or CV, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) a list of three references and their contact information. Deadline: September 15, 2022. Posted: 8/16/22.

SUNY ESF: Climate Smart Commodities Graduate Assistantships. SUNY ESF (Syracuse, NY) is seeking five graduate students with 1) a record of publishing, 2) masters (or equivalent degree) in a related field, and 3) research interests in: 1. Effectiveness and impacts of afforestation, reforestation, and rapid afforestation using shrub willow (primarily responsibility: Drs. Volk, Beier) 2. Techno-economic analysis (TEA) of biofuels and bioproducts production systems and integration with life cycle assessments (Drs. Brown, Volk, Kumar, Malmsheimer, Therasme) 3. Environmental life cycle assessment of biofuels and bioproducts and integration with TEA analyses (Drs. Therasme, Kumar, Volk, Brown) 4. Management practices that increase the carbon sequestration and storage potential of forests – particularly in historically marginalized communities (Drs. Vander Yacht, Beier, Volk, Malmsheimer) 5. Visualizations of climate smart practices and products (Drs. Ackermann and Malmsheimer). Interested students must apply for admission to SUNY ESF’s Department of Sustainable Resource Management or the Graduate Program in Environmental Science (GPES) Climate and Energy PhD program at this link: https://apply.esf.edu/apply/. Note: Please disregard the January 15 application deadline on this page. It does not apply to these assistantships. Students should enroll in programs according to interests in the above options: #1-#3 - Sustainable Energy PhD program, #4 - Forest Resources Management PhD program, and #5 - GPES Climate and Energy PhD program. We encourage interested students to reach out to professors involved in the project by emailing those most closely aligned with research interests (emails and research interests. For optimal consideration, please apply as soon as possible. Posted: 3/31/23.

SUNY ESF: Two opportunities: 1: Master’s Assistantship: Applied Forest Ecology in the Northeastern US BACKGROUND: The Applied Forest & Fire Ecology Lab (AFFEL) at SUNY ESF explores disturbance as the key to forest resilience. The selected individual(s) will pursue research ideas within this broad theme. AFFEL possesses data and experimental capacity related to mechanical/fire control of American beech, pyric herbivory, hardwood regeneration in pine plantations, tree fertilization, expanding corridor-cut silviculture, plant-soil(-fire) feedback & forest regeneration, the oak-fire hypothesis, & more. This will be a Master’s position in the Forest Resources Management program of SUNY ESF and include a full tuition waiver & monthly stipend for a 2-year teaching assistantship. QUALIFICATIONS: Students with related interests, fieldwork/lab/greenhouse experience, data analysis skills, effective communication abilities, & a related undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply. 2: PhD Position: Forest Regeneration, Ticks, and Fire in New York BACKGROUND: Fire exclusion in the Eastern US has promoted widespread forest mesophication – which has restricted oak and pine regeneration and may be facilitating increases in tick abundance and tick-borne disease risk. A student is sought to relate forest and tick data to long-term variation in fire regimes in the Central Pine Barrens of Long Island and within a field experiment across New York. This will be a PhD position in the Forest Resources Management program of SUNY ESF and include a full tuition waiver & monthly stipend for 3 years. QUALIFICATIONS: Students with related interests, peer-reviewed publications, fieldwork and project management experience, data analysis skills, effective communication abilities, and a master’s degree in forestry, fire/tick ecology, or closely related field are encouraged to apply. Both positions: TO APPLY: Email a CV, statement of interest, & contact information for 3 references to Dr. Andrew Vander Yacht (avandery@esf.edu). Desired start date is May of 2022, but later or earlier dates are possible. Application review will begin January 1, 2023 and the position will remain open until filled. Posted: 12/2/22.

Stephen F. Austin State University: Two PhD positions available, one in forest hydrology, another in riparian forest ecology in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at SFA (Nacogdoches, TX) investigating infiltration rates in planted stormwater retention basins in Houston, Texas. Students will be based in Nacogdoches Texas, at SFA. Funding is $25k per year, plus full tuition scholarship for four years. Qualifications include M.S. in Forestry, environmental science, natural resources, ecology, or a closely related discipline; undergraduate and Graduate GPA of 3.0 or greater; field experience; conducting independent research; valid US driver license; GIS Software and GPS; strong interest in ecohydrology and forest hydrology; statistical analysis methods and software; technical writing and/or publication. Start date is ASAP, by June 1, 2023. Email a single PDF file including: (1) a 1–2-page cover letter that details why you are interested in this position, your most relevant experiences, and your professional goals/aspirations; (2) a Curriculum Vitae; (3) contact information for 3 references (i.e., name, affiliation, email, and phone number); and (4) unofficial transcripts as an attachment to mcbroommatth@sfasu.edu with the subject line of the email titled “Forest Hydrology Ph.D. Position” or “Riparian Forest Ecology Ph.D. Position.” Posted: 1/11/23.

Tennessee State University: Plant-Soil Feedback in Forest Ecology. Two M.S. positions are available in the McCarthy-Neumann lab with 12-month stipend support ($23,000 per year plus fully paid tuition and fees) for two years. The research project is fully funded through USDA-NIFA and focuses on PSF and oak/hickory regeneration failure with one position focused on PSF greenhouse experiment, and the other complementary position focused on a mycorrhizal network field-based experiment. A B.S. in the field of ecology, forestry, environmental science, or another related field is required. Members from groups underrepresented in STEM are encouraged to apply. Competitive stipends are provided in the format of research assistantships. Preference will be given to candidates with a passion for ecology, dedication to long days in the field, leadership experience, previous research experience and strong quantitative, writing and communication skills. Interested applicants should submit a single pdf that includes, (1) a cover letter outlining your interests in ecology, your career goals, ecological questions you are interested in pursuing for your graduate work, experience/skills as they pertain to this opportunity and why you believe my lab would be a good fit for you (maximum 2 pages); (2) your curriculum vitae; (3) a copy of your unofficial transcripts; (4) a copy of your unofficial GRE scores (and TOEFL scores for international students); and (5) contact information for 3 references, to Sarah McCarthy-Neumann (sneumann@tnstate.edu). Applications must be completed by June 21st 2023, for Fall 2023 enrollment. Only the selected candidates will be required to formally apply through TSU’s Graduate School. Posted: 11/3/22, revised: 5/25/23.

Tennessee State University: MS students in Agro-Ecology and Ecosystem Ecology. We are seeking two MS students to begin spring 2023 in the Department of Biological Sciences. One successful candidate will work in the USDA Center of Excellence for Natural Resources, Sustainable Energy, and Environment (CoE-NaRSEE) at TSU. Both students will focus on understanding of plant productivity and soil greenhouse gas emissions in terrestrial ecosystems. Major Duties/Responsibilities: One MS student will participate in the USDA Center of Excellence project to investigate the impacts of climate smart agricultural practices such as biochar application and improved nitrogen application on plant productivity and soil greenhouse gas emissions in switchgrass and other bioenergy crop ecosystems using field experiments. The successful candidate will also participate in meta-data synthesis and ecosystem modeling and contribute to the development of scientific manuscripts. Another student will participate in an ecosystem modeling study supported by the DOE to understand the impacts of global warming, elevated CO 2 on spruce in a peatland ecosystem (DOE SPRUCE project site), in collaboration with scientists at ORNL. Graduate student benefits include stipend (RA) and out-state tuition waiver. TSU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. Basic Qualifications: A BS in areas of ecology, biology, agriculture, or related fields is required. Please address any inquiries to: Dafeng Hui, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN 37209 Email: dhui@tnstate.edu; Phone: 615-963-5777 (Office), 615-999-9607 (Cell). Posted: 9/30/22.

Tennessee State University: Plant-Soil Feedback in Forest Ecology (M.S.). Two M.S. positions are available in the McCarthy-Neumann lab with 12-month stipend support for two years. Research will focus on plant-soil feedback (PSF) in forest community dynamics. Potential projects include soil biota influenced light gradient partitioning, PSF and oak/hickory regeneration failure, and PSF in forest restoration. A B.S. in the field of ecology, forestry, environmental science, or another related field is required. Members from groups underrepresented in STEM are encouraged to apply. Competitive stipends are provided in the format of research assistantships. Preference will be given to candidates with a passion for ecology, dedication to long days in the field, leadership experience, previous research experience and strong quantitative, writing and communication skills. Interested applicants should submit a single pdf that includes, (1) a cover letter outlining your interests in ecology, your career goals, ecological questions you are interested in pursuing for your graduate work, experience/skills as they pertain to this opportunity and why you believe my lab would be a good fit for you (maximum 2 pages); (2) your curriculum vitae; (3) a copy of your unofficial transcripts; (4) a copy of your unofficial GRE scores (and TOEFL scores for international students); and (5) contact information for 3 references, to Sarah McCarthy-Neumann (sneumann@tnstate.edu). Applications must be completed by July 15, 2022 for Fall 2022 or November 1, 2022 for Spring 2023 enrollment. Only the selected candidates will be required to formally apply through TSU’s Graduate School. For more info see https://www.mccarthy-neumannlab.com/. Posted: 6/27/22.

Texas Tech University: The Landscape Ecology and Fire lab in the Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University seeks a PhD ($24,500/yr +tuition waiver) or MS ($18,500/yr +tuition waiver) student with interest in forest dynamics and disturbance ecology. Various research topics are possible at either degree level. Experience in remote sensing, dendroecology, quantitative wood anatomy, and/or tree ecophysiology is beneficial but not required. Please submit a cv and brief cover letter to: Nathan Gill (nathan.gill@ttu.edu). US citizenship required due to funding restrictions. Posted: 9/10/22.

Umeå University: 4-year PhD in boreal forest carbon cycling. The immediate impact and pattern of recovery from disturbance – and particularly now the effects of clear cutting in modern rotational forestry – is key to projecting future shifts in boreal forest landscapes but remains poorly understood. The PhD student will make advances to this field by measuring whole ecosystem carbon fluxes and cycling along two contrasting forest age gradients in northern Sweden – one wildfire recovery gradient and one rotation forestry gradient . The position is part of a wider project using the gradients to assess trade-offs in ecosystem services over time after disturbance. The PhD will be at Umeå University which is located in Umeå, a small town in northern Sweden. It's a great place to live and work, lots of open wilderness and great skiing/hiking. For details and to apply, see the full advert. Contact: Dan Metcalfe. Application deadline is December 15, 2022. Posted: 11/3/22.

Universität Hamburg: I am recruiting a fully funded PhD student to join my lab 'Functional Forest Ecology' at Universität Hamburg, which is a University of Excellence in Germany. The position is intended to commence on 01 January 2023 (or shortly thereafter) and is fixed to 3 years. The position belongs to an international research training group ‘Biota-Mediated Effects on Carbon Cycling in Estuaries'. The PhD student will investigate the impacts of temporary hypoxia or drought (as predicted under climate change) on root C fluxes in tidal forests of the Elbe estuary, will study root exudation and alternative oxygen respiration by isotopic analyses and 2D imaging, examine the microbial community composition and activity by shotgun metagenomics and infrared gas analysis, and conduct rhizobox experiments in climate chambers. She or he will publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at international conferences. A university degree in a relevant field is required. Strong skills in root physiology, rhizosphere ecology and/or biogeochemistry are a plus. The ideal candidate is team-orientated, interested in conducting interdisciplinary research, and proactive. Willingness for field work in temporary flooded alluvial forests as well as for stays at Max Planck Institute of Biogeochemistry in Jena. Excellent German and/or English communication skills (spoken and written) are desirable. For more details refer to the application link below or contact Prof. Ina Meier at ina.meier@uni-hamburg.de or Dr. Benjamin Branoff at benjamin.branoff@uni-hamburg.de. Please send your full application (incl. a cover letter, a CV, and copies of degree certificates) by November 04, 2022, VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ONLY (reference number 446). Posted: 7/26/22, revised: 10/10/22.

Université Laval: PhD research assistantship: Apparent competition in a large mammal food web in boreal ecosystems. The spatial and demographic relationships between the populations of predators and prey can be largely determined by the presence of alternative prey species in the system. This PhD project will evaluate indirect interactions between alternative prey through their common predators, an indirect interaction referred to as apparent competition. This information has strong conservation implications, as apparent competition is often the proximal cause of population declines in threatened boreal caribou. Field data will include observations from aerial surveys and GPS-tracking of boreal caribou, wood bison, moose, wolves, and black bears. Qualifications: Hold an MSc in terrestrial ecology or a related field. Be familiar with the use of Geographic Information Systems and R programming, and have a strong interest in statistics and quantitative ecology. Université Laval is a French university, and the student should learn French within the first two years. A scholarship of 21k$/year is available for 3 years. Small scholarships from U. Laval will be added to this amount. Students admissible for NSERC and FRQNT fellowships will be favored. Documents to provide by email: Applicants for this position should forward a short cover letter indicating their motivation, accompanied by a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information of three references to Daniel Fortin (Daniel.Fortin@bio.ulaval.ca). We will start reviewing the applications on 15 June 2023. Posted: 5/16/23.

Université Laval: PhD research assistantship: Group dynamics in free-ranging Plains Bison. Plains bison exhibit fission-fusion societies where group size and composition vary on a regular basis. These changes have multiple consequences, notably on bison spatial distribution and their interactions with wolves and hunters. The objective of this research is to identify key drivers of fusion-fission events in bison groups and their impacts on population dynamics. To meet this objective, the student should also be involved in the statistical development of animal movement analysis. The research will be based on a long-term dataset (> 10 years) of bison and wolf relocations, on 10-sec video clips gathered by bison equipped with camera collars, and on field observations. Qualifications: Hold an MSc in terrestrial ecology or a related field. Be interested in wildlife conservation, quantitative ecology and statistics. Be familiar with the use of Geographic Information Systems and R programming and have field experience. Université Laval is a French university, and the student should learn French within the first two years. A scholarship of 21k$/year is available for 3 years, together with additional small scholarships provided by the University. However, students admissible for NSERC and FQRNT fellowships will be favored. Documents to provide by email: Applicants for this position should forward a short cover letter indicating their motivation, accompanied by a current CV, unofficial transcripts and contact information of three references. We will start reviewing the applications on 15 June 2023. Daniel Fortin (Daniel.Fortin@bio.ulaval.ca), Departement de biologie. Posted: 5/16/23.

University of Alabama: The Biogeochemistry Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences is recruiting two graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D. level) to join a DOE-funded, multi-disciplinary project investigating the effect of flood disturbances on coupled carbon and nitrogen cycling in inland forested wetlands (pdf). The position will involve collaboration with biogeochemists, watershed scientists, and hydrologic modelers that include co-PIs Drs. Corianne Tatariw, Nate Jones, and Behzad Mortazavi at the University of Alabama and Drs. James Stegen and Xingyuan Chen at the DOE Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. This research will be conducted at the Tanglewood J. Nicholene Bishop Biological Station, a 570-acre nature reserve and research facility located 30 miles south of Tuscaloosa. Research topics can include, but are not limited to, measuring nitrogen transformations in soil and water, organic carbon characterization, and quantifying carbon in nitrogen transport in surface and groundwater. These positions will be funded by 12-month stipends (teaching and research assistantships) with internal and external opportunities for additional support. Preferred qualifications include previous research experience in the areas of biogeochemistry, soil science, hydrology, and/or freshwater ecology. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and goals and a complete CV to mortazavilab[at]gmail.com. Review of applications will begin on 1 September 2022. Posted: 8/16/22.

University of Alberta: We are seeking a PhD candidate who is interested in exploring the role of aboveground interactions in tree communities varying in diversity.This research will contribute to basic understanding of forest dynamics and function, as well as applied aspects of forest management and the establishment of new forests. As part of our ongoing research as members of TreeDivNet and the IDENT network, we collaborate globally and conduct focused studies at individual tree diversity experiments. The successful candidate will develop a thesis proposal that incorporates 1) synthetic analyses of data to test the response of tree allometry to tree diversity from ~20 TreeDivNet field experiments, 2) existing 3D terrestrial laser scanning data from experiments, and, 3) a new field campaign in an existing tree diversity experiment. There are thus opportunities for both broad collaborative scholarship, as well as more focused single site field studies designed by the candidate. We offer a competitive stipend and coverage of field research expenses. We will consider all qualified candidates, but generally look for previous research experience gained through the completion of a thesis based Masters degree. The ideal candidate has a knowledge of forest ecosystems, biodiversity-ecosystem function theory, is interested in tree structure and function, and strong writing and statistical skills. Previous experience with tree-based experiments, terrestrial laser scanning, or tree biomass or carbon estimation would be an asset. Evidence of an ability to publish in scholarly journals is an asset. The position is open until filled and a summer or fall start in 2023 is possible. Funding is offered for four years. Edmonton, Alberta is a wonderful and affordable city to live in that provides opportunities for recreation in the Rocky Mountains and the boreal forest. For further information or to apply, please send a cover letter and CV to nock@ualberta.ca. Posted: 2/3/23.

University of Auckland: Oxygen isotope transfer from the source water to the tree ring (PhD). A fully funded PhD position (NZ$35k per year, tuition/fees, and health insurance) in stable isotope ecology is available in the School of Environment at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The position is associated with a project, Shining a light on the past: improved chronology for Aotearoa-New Zealand using tree-ring based radiocarbon and stable isotope science, funded by the Royal Society of New Zealand’s Marsden Fund. The PhD project will investigate the oxygen isotope pathway from precipitation and soil water through the xylem up to the canopy and downwards through the phloem into the tree ring in mature kauri (Agathis australis) trees during different seasons which is critical for an accurate interpretation of our multi-centennial tree ring derived annual oxygen isotope chronologies. We are looking for a highly motivated student with a background in biology, ecology, plant physiology, or stable isotopes. Candidates should have a willingness and demonstrated ability to conduct field and laboratory work and be interested in modelling. Applicants must meet the University of Auckland’s criteria for entry into the PhD programme. Please apply to Gretel Boswijk (g.boswijk@auckland.ac.nz) with “Kauri oxygen isotopes” and your name in the subject line, including a CV, contact details for referees, and a statement outlining your interest in the role. We will start considering applications from January 16, 2023. Posted: 12/19/22.

University of Bristol: "Unlocking the scaling puzzle in forest carbon and water fluxes". The global terrestrial carbon and water cycles are inextricably linked, dominated by leaf-scale processes (e.g. photosynthesis and stomatal conductance). Consequently, we construct global vegetation models using leaf-level understanding of plant responses to environmental cues. However, when we evaluate model prediction at ecosystem scales (~km2), we find critical discrepancies in estimated and observed carbon and water fluxes, signifying an important gap in our understanding of leaf-to-ecosystem scaling. Furthermore, datasets derived at leaf-, canopy- and ecosystem- scales are rarely consistent. Our inability to explain these biases in both models and observations limits our capacity to accurately predict vegetation responses to future climate. Supervised by: Associate Professor Martin De Kauwe (University of Bristol), Associate Professor Tristan Quaife (University of Reading), Dr Emily Lines (University of Cambridge), & Dr Mathew Wilkinson (Forest Research). More details. Deadline: 9 January 2023. Posted: 11/3/22.

University of British Columbia: The Williams Labis looking for 1 - 2 graduate students (MSc or PhD) to join our group in 2023. We study how evolution and ecology interact to change population dynamics and species interactions in space and time. We want to understand how fast populations of native species can expand their ranges with climate change and invasive plants can expand following introduction to a new region, and also how plants in the endangered Garry oak ecosystem will respond to climate change. To answer these questions, we combine experiments in the field and greenhouse with quantitative models. Graduate students have the flexibility to develop a project that fits into ongoing lab research. Planning to attend the upcoming ESA/CSEE meeting and want to chat? Please send me an email. (or send an email if you're not going and would like to chat over Zoom) We are looking for graduate students who are curious about population ecology, with at least some relevant undergraduate coursework and/or research experience. Students in the group will develop strong quantitative skills (statistical and/or modeling) and do reproducible research. Prospective students should be in interested in becoming more quantitative, and we will help them get there. Helpful if prospective students know something about identifying and growing plants, and have a valid driver's license. Applications for MSc students are due in early December 2022 and for Ph.D. students in early January 2023, for a May or September 2023 start date. Curious if you might fit into the group? Send an email (jennifer.williams@geog.ubc.ca) telling a little about your research interests. Already know you'd like to be considered? Send an email (jennifer.williams@geog.ubc.ca) including a brief statement that describes your research interests, past research experience and why you are interested in this position, and attach your CV and an unofficial transcript. See the lab website and applying to UBC Geography. All students admitted to Geography are guaranteed a stable income ($25-31k/year) that comes from a combination of teaching assistantships and UBC fellowships. I am happy to assist Canadian students with their NSERC applications. Posted: 8/16/22.

University of California Irvine: Masters in Conservation and Restoration (MCRS) Graduate Program accepting applications for Fall 2023. Are you or do you have students or colleagues who are interested in a career as a leader in the conservation and management of natural resources? The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Center for Environmental Biology (CEB) at the University of California, Irvine are accepting applications for our professional, field-based Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science (MCRS) graduate program providing training for students interested in careers in the research and management of our terrestrial and marine natural resources. The MCRS degree provides students with the academic and professional skills needed to study, protect, and conserve natural resources and to hold leadership and management positions in environmental fields related to conservation, restoration, and sustainability. For more information, visit http://mcrs.bio.uci.edu, or contact Courtney Hunt, MCRS Academic Coordinator, at cchunt@uci.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; the final review deadline is June 30. Posted: 5/16/23.

University of Canterbury: PhD in plant microbiomes and resilience. We are seeking a PhD student to join our team studying plant microbiomes and resilience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student wanting to integrate cutting edge research on plant pathogen networks with ecosystem ecology. This PhD is part of a broader project, titled “Multi-scale integrated measures of productive ecosystem health” in which we will develop integrated measures of productive ecosystem health. The student’s contribution will focus on plant resilience to external stress, and how associated microbes can increase or decrease that resilience. The position is based at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch NZ, co-supervised by Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research and fully funded for 3 years. See: Full details. Application deadline: September 1, 2022. Posted: 8/15/22.

University of Connecticut: We are seeking a PhD student to join our aquatic ecology research team at the University of Connecticut, Department of Natural Resources & the Environment beginning January 2024. The successful candidate will be supported on a USDA-funded project investigating how beaver created wetlands and modified streams alter downstream nutrient loads and greenhouse gas emissions in variable landscapes in the northeastern U.S. Preferred qualifications include an MS in a relevant field, experience with spatial and empirical aquatic biogeochemistry data, and strong communication skills. The student will be advised by Beth Lawrence and closely collaborate with Ashley Helton and with members of both research groups. Beth and Ashley share analytical and field lab spaces, have a proven track record of positive collaboration, and are both committed to effective graduate student mentorship and professional development. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups in the environmental field and strive to create a welcoming and diverse working group. Interested? Please email us both (beth.lawrence@uconn.edu, ashley.helton@uconn.edu) a CV and statement of your interests by July 1, 2023. Posted: 6/20/23.

University of Florida: PhD Opportunity: Landscape ecology, fire, and invasive species, in the Donovan Lab, University of Florida IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center. Anticipated Start: Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. Anticipated Salary: $25-30k plus tuition waiver. Globally, invasive species cause trillions of dollars in damages to ecosystem services, including agricultural production and biodiversity, and these damages will only increase as climate change progresses. The U.S. has adopted early detection and rapid response (EDRR) policies to prevent the spread and establishment of invasive species. The Donovan lab is seeking a motivated PhD student to assist with developing a national scale EDRR tool that can predict invasive plant spread and ecosystem service impacts. The student will lead field sampling and subsequent modelling to predict the impacts of cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) on biodiversity and fire risk across climatic and invasion gradients at multiple scales in the southeastern US. They will use these models to generate national-scale predictions of cogongrass ecosystem service impacts that can be used to prioritize mitigation strategies. The student will be expected to lead field work, conduct quantitative statistical analyses, present their findings at relevant scientific conferences, complete relevant coursework, and publish their findings in the peer-reviewed literature. The student will work closely with students and scientists from across the United States including Arkansas and Montana as part of a national team. The successful candidates will have a BS and MS degree in ecology or a related field, a valid driver’s license, experience with R and/or GIS for spatial analysis, and field work experience. In addition, they will have strong writing, communication, leadership, and organization skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Please submit a cover letter explaining why you are pursuing a graduate degree and why you believe our lab is the right fit for you, plus a CV, unofficial transcript, and two references to Victoria Donovan at victoria.donovan@ufl.edu. Submit documents as a single PDF file named “[your last name]_PhD_EDRR.pdf”. Deadline: April 21st. Posted: 3/30/23.

University of Florida: A four-year NSF-funded Ph.D. Research Assistantship is available in the Urban Ecosystem Ecology Lab at the University of Florida. This position will study nutrient and energy dynamics of residential stormwater ponds throughout Florida. The student will be advised by Dr. A.J. Reisinger in the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences at the University of Florida located in Gainesville, FL. The student will be a part of an NSF-funded project focused on evaluating ecosystem services provided by stormwater ponds, and improving our understanding of the tradeoffs between social and environmental services provided by ponds. Specifically, this position will focus on nitrogen and carbon dynamics within ponds and how these dynamics are related to pond management. Beyond this biogeochemical focus, the broader project is highly interdisciplinary, and the student will interact with faculty, staff, and students from anthropology, economics, engineering, and phycology. Applicants from a range of backgrounds will be considered, including environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, hydrology, or related disciplines. Experience in freshwater aquatic ecosystems (especially ponds or lakes), and biogeochemical cycling is preferred. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a MS degree by the start date of the position. Applicants can apply to either the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences or the Interdisciplinary School of Natural Resources and Environment. The expected beginning stipend for this position is $25k and a tuition waiver will be provided throughout the duration of the project. Start date is summer or fall 2023. The Urban Ecosystem Ecology Lab is committed to performing cutting-edge scientific research while also promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. We conduct basic and applied research focused on urban aquatic ecosystems and water quality, working directly with end-users to protect and improve natural ecosystems while also enhancing societal goals. We are looking for someone who is motivated to expand our understanding of stormwater ponds to enhance the multitude of ecosystem services that they provide for society. Interested candidates should contact Dr. A.J. Reisinger (reisingera@ufl.edu) with a CV and a brief statement of research experiences and interests using "Research Assistantship" as the subject line before November 1, 2022. Following this deadline, Dr. Reisinger will communicate with applicants about formally applying to the graduate program at UF. Applications for summer and fall semesters are due by January 1, 2023 and instructions can be found at here or here. Interested students should communicate directly with Dr. Reisinger prior to applying to either program. Posted: 9/30/22.

University of Georgia: PhD assistantship in forest biogeochemistry, soil change, and soil health. I am recruiting a student to study soil change under managed pine forests utilizing the 30-year-old CAPPS project in Georgia as well as a soil archive from across the Southeast region. The student will evaluate biogeochemical processes and developing soil health metrics (e.g., POXC, enzymes, aggregates) across these temporal and spatial studies. Desired qualifications include an MS degree in forestry or soil science, demonstrated ability with soil chemical analysis, statistical modeling, and oral and written communication skills. Three years of funding are available with future funding depending on research progress. Students on assistantship are provided a tuition waiver. Research support and support for annual conference travel are available. Start date is prior to June 2023. Please email a 2-page CV and a 1-page statement of research interests specific to forest biogeochemistry and soil health to Dr. Daniel Markewitz (dmarke@uga.edu). Posted: 11/18/22.

University of Georgia: PhD Assistantship in soil rare earth element biogeochemistry. We are recruiting a PhD student to study biological exudates that solubilize rare earth elements (REYs) from soils. Only recently have microbes been identified that require REYs for growth and survival. This NSF-funded project investigates potential organic exudates that microbes might use to obtain REYs from soil environments. The work will examine natural gradients in soil REYs and involve laboratory REY complexation experiments at the University of Georgia in collaboration with a group of distinguished scientists from North Carolina State University. The student will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of chemists, soil scientists, and microbiologists on potentially transformative research expanding our understanding of the fundamental requirements of life. Desired qualifications include experience with a variety of soil, microbial, or geochemical measurements, knowledge of and interest in organic-metal complexation chemistry, strong statistical, oral, and written communication skills, demonstrated effectiveness working independently, and an MS degree in a related field of study. Candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to Aaron Thompson (AaronT@uga.edu) with SOIL-REY PhD in the subject line. To learn more about our research group, please visit Thompsonlab.uga.edu and the websites of our collaborators at NCSU [Duckworth, Baars, and Hyman. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified, but please return an application by November 15, 2022 for full consideration. The assistantship can start as early as January 2023 or as late as August 2023. Posted: 11/7/22.

University of Georgia: The Strauss lab in the Odum School of Ecology is recruiting one or two graduate students (PhD or MS). Students must be conceptually motivated to tackle questions in community/disease ecology. Opportunities include participation in ongoing field surveys in local ponds and reservoirs, developing general theory for the community ecology of infectious disease, and using mesocosm experiments to study effects of global change on disease dynamics at community and ecosystem scales. Please review the link above and reach out to Alex Strauss (ats50851@uga.edu) to express your interest or ask any questions. Posted: 10/19/22.

University of Greifswald: We are offering two well funded PhD positions at the Applied Zoology and Nature Conservation Research Group at the University of Greifswald in Germany. The positions are part of the recently funded BatTrend project, which aims to both explore new methods and to optimize more established ones, all with the aim of improving bat monitoring and conservation. BatTrend explores both summer and winter monitoring and builds on the batlas (https://batlas.info/) to compile and provide these data to all. One PhD project will use high-resolution long-term monitoring data to develop monitoring guidelines for forest-dwelling bats. The position offers the opportunity to conduct field work on wild bat populations at a number of sites in Germany and couple this with the analysis of large individualized long-term datasets with modern statistical methods. The other PhD project will explore two new monitoring methods, long-term passive acoustic monitoring and environmental DNA. The project will involve fieldwork at different sites in Germany where bat communities are already well described, to validate these methods in different contexts. The PhD candidate will develop automated pipelines to extract relevant activity data from continuous acoustic recordings and evaluate the applicability of long-term passive acoustic monitoring to track population dynamics. At the same time, the project will investigate the feasibility and suitability of eDNA from a variety of substrates, including air filters, leaf swabs and insect-derived DNA, to monitor bat populations. The eDNA work will involve laboratory work and bioinformatic analyses at the Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH) in Greifswald. Application deadline is July 10th. Please reach out if you have any questions! Posted: 6/29/23.

University of Hamburg: Root C Release from Alluvial Forest Trees Under Global Change. I am recruiting a fully funded PhD student to join my lab 'Functional Forest Ecology' at Universität Hamburg, which is a University of Excellence. The position is intended to start in October 2023 and is fixed to 3 years. The position is part of a research training group on Biota-Mediated Effects on Carbon Cycling in Estuaries (https://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/en/forschung/grk2530.html) at Universität Hamburg. The PhD student will investigate the impacts of rising temperature and flooding frequency (as predicted under climate change) on root C fluxes in tidal forest tree species of the Elbe estuary, will study root exudation and alternative oxygen respiration by isotopic analyses and 2D imaging, examine the microbial community composition and activity by shotgun metagenomics and infrared gas analysis, and conduct factorial mesocosm studies under controlled conditions. She or he will publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and present results at national and international conferences. A university degree in a relevant field is required. Strong skills in root physiology, rhizosphere ecology, and/or biogeochemistry are a plus. The ideal candidate is team-orientated, interested in conducting interdisciplinary research, and proactive. Willingness for field work in all weathers. Excellent German and/or English communication skills (spoken and written) are desirable. For more details refer to the full description or contact Prof. Ina Meier at ina.meier@uni-hamburg.de. Please send your application (including a cover letter, tabular curriculum vitae, and copies of degree certificate(s)) by May 31, 2023, VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ONLY (click on 'Apply' at link above). Posted: 5/15/23.

University of Hamburg: Biota-Mediated Effects on Carbon Cycling in Estuaries. We are recruiting 14 fully funded PhD students to join the second phase of the Research Training Group 'Biota-Mediated Effects on Carbon Cycling in Estuaries' at Universität Hamburg, which is a University of Excellence. The positions are intended to start in October 2023 and are fixed to 3 years. The positions will be involved in interdisciplinary research on the role of biota on estuarine carbon cycling. The projects built on the results of the first cohort of doctoral researchers and comprise experimental studies at three established research stations along the Elbe estuary, mesocosm studies and/or laboratory experiments. These will be combined with modelling approaches for integrating “biota-mediated effects on C cycling”. See detailed information on the different projects. Successful candidates should have a MSc or equivalent university degree in an area of relevance for the RTG 2530, be highly motivated and keen to work in an interdisciplinary research environment, have an interest in carbon cycling and are not scared to work in the field in all weathers, and be fluent in English. If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Susanne Stirn (susanne.stirn@uni-hamburg.de) or the potential supervisor of the doctoral project. Please send your application with reference number by May 31, 2023, VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ONLY, which you can find under the individual PhD job descriptions above when clicking on 'Apply'. Posted: 5/15/23.

University of Hamburg: Plant-Soil Interactions in Diverse Forests. I am recruiting a fully funded PhD student to join my lab 'Functional Forest Ecology' at Universität Hamburg, which is a University of Excellence. The position is intended to commence as soon as possible and is fixed to 3 years. The position is part of a cooperative project on soil C stabilization processes in the MyDiv tree diversity experiment in close cooperation with Prof. Johanna Pausch (University of Bayreuth). The PhD student will investigate dynamics of belowground C inputs of arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal trees, will examine fine root and hyphal turnover by mini-rhizotron imaging and hyphal ingrowth bags, and will collect root exudates and analyze by TOC analyses and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). She or he will publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and present results at national and international conferences. A university degree in a relevant field is required. Strong skills in root physiology, mycorrhizal or rhizosphere ecology, and/or biogeochemistry are a plus. The ideal candidate is team-orientated, interested in conducting interdisciplinary research, and proactive. Willingness for field work in the MyDiv experiment in Bad Lauchstädt, Saxony-Anhalt. Excellent German and/or English communication skills (spoken and written) are desirable. For more details refer to the full description or contact Prof. Ina Meier at ina.meier@uni-hamburg.de. Please send your application (including a cover letter, a tabular curriculum vitae, and copies of degree certificate(s)) by April 15, 2023, VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ONLY (linked above; reference number 112). Posted: 3/27/23.

University of Innsbruck: Plankton Ecology and Climate Change Adaptation (PhD). A fully funded PhD position on phenotypic and transcriptional plasticity in alpine zooplankton is available in the Lake and Glacier Research Group of the Department of Ecology at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. In this project, next-generation sequencing (RNA-seq) will be combined with physiological techniques to elucidate how a turbidity gradient (from clear to highly turbid lakes) affects zooplankton at the cellular level. The position is imbedded in a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). The PhD candidate will learn to use molecular techniques (RNA-seq, ddPCR, bioinformatics) and liquid chromatography (HPLC). Full training will be provided by the PhD supervisor and the international co-operation partner (bioinformatics analysis). Qualifications: MSc degree in Ecology, Zoology, Molecular Biology or in a related discipline, experience in limnology and plankton ecology is desirable. Competence in statistics and strong interest in bioinformatics. Knowledge of molecular techniques is a plus. Motivation to conduct fieldwork in an alpine environment. Good level of English for working in an international team, organised and able to work accurately. The position is funded by the Austrian Science Fund with a monthly gross salary of € 2,300. The project coordinator and PhD supervisor is Barbara Tartarotti. Application: Please send your letter of motivation and your CV, including two contacts that can provide a reference, as a single pdf file to barbara.tartarotti@uibk.ac.at. The start date of September 15, 2022 is expected, but negotiable. Please contact me on the same e-mail address for any questions. Closes: 8/31/22. Posted: 8/5/22.

University of Maine: The School of Forest Resources is currently recruiting for a graduate research assistantship position (M.S. or PhD) using state-of-the-art remote sensing to study coastal spruce forest dynamics. To read the full advertisement (pdf) for more details. Posted: 3/31/23.

[positions filled] University of Maine: Two MS or PhD Research Assistantships in Forest Ecology, Silviculture, and Climate Stress Biology. The School of Forest Resources is seeking two MS or PhD students to research the coastal spruce forests of Maine. These fully funded research assistantships are part of a larger multidisciplinary project assessing the management and conservation of coastal spruce forests for resilience to rapid warming. We are looking to fill these two positions as early as Fall 2023. MS and PhD applications are encouraged for both positions. Position 1: Forest Ecology and Silviculture. This position will use forest inventories and dendrochronology to quantify the stand dynamics of coastal spruce forests and the primary drivers of tree growth. It will include a mix of collecting new field inventory data and tree cores as well as using existing data sources to understand the ecology of this system and design ecologically-informed management guidelines. This position will be advised by Dr. Nicole Rogers and Dr. Shawn Fraver. Position 2: Climate Stress Biology of Trees. This position will use a range of experimental approaches to determine the sensitivity of trees at early life stages to climate change stressors. Approaches include greenhouse studies, field plantings across climate gradients, and field- and lab-based assessments of tree germination, establishment, physiology, growth, and survival in response to climate stress. This position will be advised by Dr. Jay Wason. See the full advertisement (pdf) for details and to apply. Posted: 3/13/23.

University of Maine: Forest Methane Flux (PhD). We are seeking a PhD student to participate in research addressing methane flux from living and dead trees in a northern conifer forest. This work is part of a larger National Science Foundation-funded project titled, “Understanding biophysical drivers of the methane source–sink transition in Northern Forests,” which includes collaborators from five research institutes. The work will be conducted at the Howland Research Forest of central Maine, USA, which exhibits methane source–sink transitions. The student would be supervised by Shawn Fraver (School of Forest Resources, Univ. of Maine) and Kathleen Savage (Woodwell Climate Research Center). The ideal candidate would have an MS degree in a related field, solid quantitative skills, strong field and laboratory skills (including the use of gas analyzers and similar sensors), and a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research. High levels of intellectual curiosity and self-motivation are essential. The position is expected to begin in fall 2023, but could begin earlier. If interested, please send a CV attached to a message briefly explaining your background and research interests to shawn.fraver@maine.edu. Posted: 12/9/22.

University of Maine: MS Assistantship in Tree Responses to Extreme Climate Events. The Wason Lab at the School of Forest Resources is seeking a Master’s student to research impacts of extreme climate events on tree regeneration in the Northern Forest. This research is funded by a grant from the Northeastern States Research Cooperative. The project will include two experiments that simulate novel future extreme climate conditions of heatwaves, drought, and late-winter warming using sapling trees of 10 tree species. This research will use a combination of lab- and field-based measurements of tree physiology, growth, and survival. The student will also be engaged in outreach and education activities that bridge the gap between science and practice. This position is a full two-year research assistantship with a stipend of ~$22,500 USD /year, full health insurance coverage, and a tuition waiver. Funds are available to cover research costs and travel to regional conferences. The ideal candidate will have field and lab skills, familiarity with forests of the northeastern U.S., a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Ideal start date is late spring or summer 2023 but fall 2023 start date is also possible. Interviews begin immediately. See the full job ad (pdf). Posted: 11/11/22.

University of Massachusetts Lowell: The Terrestrial Biogeochemistry lab in the Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences is recruiting PhD and MA students for the fall of 2023. Research projects are available for those interested in studying how human perturbations (specifically, climate change and urbanization) impact the movement of carbon, nutrients, and water in terrestrial ecosystems. Research projects will include field work, laboratory analyses, and/or modeling work. Interested applicants should email Prof. Joy Winbourne at joy_winbourne@uml.edu to learn more about the graduate programs at UMass Lowell, and to discuss potential research projects. In your initial email please include a brief summary of your research interests, experiences, and career goals, along with a CV (including relevant coursework). By fall 2023, applicants should have a BA or BS degree in environmental sciences, earth sciences, biology, or related field. Please use the subject “Available Ph.D. Position” in your email. Posted: 9/21/22.

University of Miami: We are looking for graduate students interested in joining our research group (amyzanne.org). Students would join an interactive lab group and develop an independent research focus in line with ongoing lab projects. Broadly we study how biotic interactions impact biogeochemical cycles. Many in our group explore how plant construction influences community structure and function (from morphology to genes) of biotic decay agents. Our lab also examines the consequences of these interactions for ecosystem carbon cycles, especially in USA, Australia, and Brazil as climate changes. New lab projects will be based in the New World Tropics including south Florida and Brazil. Other lab projects include solar radiation impacts on litter and wood decay, microbiome assembly on leaves and fruits, and macroevolution and functional ecology of plants, termites and microbes around the globe. The fully funded graduate work will be completed at University of Miami. If you are interested in working with us, send an email to me (Amy Zanne: aezanne@gmail.com) with brief details about your GPA, research interests and experiences, why our group is a fit for you and why you want to go to graduate school. See information about applying to the program. For fall 2023 admission, the application deadline will be 1 December 2022. I am happy to answer any further questions you might have! Posted: 9/30/22.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: 5-year PhD position linking abiotic processes to biotic recovery in burned sagebrush shrublands. I am recruiting a student interested in studying the dynamics of post-wildfire recovery in sagebrush shrublands in the Great Basin of western North America. This research will include fieldwork in burned and unburned sagebrush shrublands, identifying how patterns of post-wildfire change are organized spatially, and determining the causes of successful and failed sagebrush recovery. My lab seeks to elucidate the mechanisms of ecological change using diverse techniques and data sources from field sampling and experimentation, remote sensing, and modeling. These research projects will be integrated within a larger interdisciplinary Nevada EPSCoR project, Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science (HDRFS). The HDRFS project includes researchers from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the Desert Research Institute, and the University of Nevada Reno. It will be an excellent opportunity to develop skills in multiple research areas and to collaborate with a diverse group of scientists. Applicants should first email me (matthew.petrie@unlv.edu) a letter of interest, a resume/CV, and the contact information of 2-3 references. This position is fully funded and includes salary (~$22-24k), tuition/fees, and health insurance. The start date will be June or August, 2023. Please contact me if you have any questions! A competitive applicant will have most of the following: - MA or MS degree in a STEM field - Peer reviewed publication(s) - Field and Data analysis experience - Interest in ecological research - Writing skills - Ability to use tools and build things - A clean driving record. This position will be housed within the School of Life Sciences. Posted: 11/8/22.

University of Nevada, Reno: We are excited to recruit a PhD student to the Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology graduate program in the Leger Lab at UNR. The project is a collaboration between Elizabeth (Beth) Leger at UNR, Sarah Kulpa with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Sarah Barga with the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. The goal is to test the performance of seed transfer zones for plants used in ecological restoration in the Great Basin. There is some flexibility about study location and study species, but we are contemplating focusing on the Northern Great Basin ecoregion, an area that experiences extensive fire and post-fire seeding, and two plant species (Elymus elymoides and Dieteria canescens) that are tractable for experiments. This question is important, as much work has been done to create seed zones for important Great Basin species, but their efficacy still needs to be verified (especially in light of climate change). Species selection, seed collection strategies, test site selection and methodology, and experimental design will be developed by the PhD student in collaboration with advisors, and we also encourage the PhD student to develop their own related research questions. Required characteristics: BS or BA in Biology, Ecology, or related field; strong field skills; a love of plants and/or desert systems; a desire to conduct collaborative, applied work with real-world consequences; a commitment to DEI; and independence, maturity, and drive. Writing and professional communication skills are a huge plus, as are interest and experience in data analysis; a MS degree or 2-3 years of work experience in applied science is also beneficial but not required. Salary and benefits: This is a well-funded project, with 5 years of 12-month support, an annual salary of $29,400 ($2450/month) + benefits, funding for field work, supplies, and undergraduate assistants, and the student will work in a well-equipped, friendly lab, with Elizabeth Leger as your primary advisor. The EECB graduate program is large, collaborative, and supportive, with many student-led elements (www.unr.edu/eecb/about/student-committees) and opportunities for leadership and professional development. TA opportunities are extensive in the UNR Biology department, and most EECB students TA at least once. Applications will go through EECB's online system, due December 15th, 2022, but before applying, you may send a cover letter or email explaining your background, interests, and desires for future careers, along with a CV that lists 2-3 references; send with subject line "PhD opportunity" to lelizabeth@unr.edu, by October 31st, 2022. The position could start in January 2023 or Fall 2023; please indicate preference. Posted: 10/14/22.

University of New Brunswick: The Atomic Ecology Lab has an opening for a PhD student to join an exciting multidisciplinary team examining faunal community and trophic structure in Ireland during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs. The student will assist with excavations of faunal remains from multiple cave sites in Ireland, and use a combination of bulk and compound specific stable isotope analyses to assess the trophic ecology of sampled organisms. The student will be co-supervised by Dr. Brian Hayden (UNB) and Dr. Helen Lewis (University College Dublin). The position will primarily be based in New Brunswick, Canada but will include multiple trips to Ireland for sample collection and processing. Students with a background in archaeology, biogeochemistry and stable isotope ecology are especially encouraged to apply. Students will receive an annual base stiped of approximately $30k and will be encouraged to pursue additional scholarships with the aid of the supervisor. Interested candidates should send a CV (including publications and references) and cover letter explaining their interest and suitability for the role to Dr. Brian Hayden (brian.hayden@unb.ca), before April 15th, 2023. Informal enquires may also be directed to Dr. Brian Hayden, Assoc. Prof. in Food Web Ecology, Director of the Stable Isotope in Nature Laboratory (SINLAB). Posted: 3/20/23.

University of New England (Australia): The Rader lab is recruiting graduate students at both the MS and PhD levels for several research projects on plant-animal interactions in natural and agricultural ecosystems. The positions are fully funded for 3 years. Our group works on many different aspects of community ecology including plant-animal interactions, insect ecology, pollination ecology, ecosystem services provided by animals, agro-ecology, threatened species ecology and the health of biodiversity and ecosystems. Research usually involves travel to field sites so candidates will need a drivers licence. Candidates will have the opportunity to shape their project towards their field of interest. More information here. Posted: 5/25/23.

University of North Carolina Greensboro: Predictive Savanna Ecology (MS). The Predictive Ecology Lab at UNCG is recruiting a master's student to join the lab as part of the NExS project (Navigating Extremes in Savannas), to start Spring 2024. As part of their thesis, the student will conduct independent research that uses information about plant demography and growth to fine-tune and run mathematical process-based ecosystem models. The student will learn how to use predictive tools, such as ecosystem models, state-of-the-art statistical analyses, and will learn a variety of field sampling techniques. Student support will include tuition coverage, student stipend, and all work travel expenses. Application close date: July 28. Start date: January 2024. This position is part of an NSF-funded project (NExS) assessing how diversity of plant traits at the population and community level provide stability under multiple concurrent global change extremes in Kruger National Park, South Africa. The master's student will be responsible for assisting with field measurements in Kruger, incorporating plant trait data into a process-based model, and running computer simulations of ecological extremes in savanna ecosystems. Process-based models are collections of mathematical equations that represent ecological processes, such as photosynthesis, plant growth, and cycling of things like carbon and water in ecosystems. We do not expect the incoming student to know how to operate a process-based model, and the student will receive extensive training on this process. Collectively, these activities will culminate in the formation of the student's MS thesis. Kruger National Park is a 2 million hectare natural savanna ecosystem in the north eastern section of South Africa that supports a diverse assemblage of flora and wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebra, giraffe, elephants, and kudu (and many others). During their research, the student will travel to the Satara rest camp in the national park and will work in the Experimental Burn Plots (EBPs). The EBPs were initiated in Kruger in 1954 to examine the effects of fire frequency on vegetation, and our research group has been studying various dynamics in these plots for almost two decades. The student will make at least one trip to Kruger each year, so willingness to travel and work at a relatively remote field site is required. Desired qualifications: - Bachelor of Science degree in related field - General understanding of plant ecology - Experience conducting biological research - Willingness to travel internationally and to conduct research at relatively remote field sites - Strong work ethic - Insatiable curiosity about the natural world - Willingness to learn new techniques and skills, including using process-based models How to apply: Underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are strongly encouraged to apply. For full consideration, please send your application package as a single PDF by July 28th, at 5 pm ET to k_wilcox@uncg.edu. The application package PDF should include: 1. A two-page letter outlining your research interests, training, and why you are interested in this position 2. Curriculum vitae or resume 3. Contact information (email and phone numbers) for two academic or professional references. Posted: 6/29/23.

University of Notre Dame: The Swenson Lab is searching for a new graduate student to begin in the fall of 2023. The student will conduct their research as a part of a NASA-funded project integrating hyperspectral remote sensing, functional traits and transcriptomics. Field-work would take place at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center, the Nicolet-Chequamegon National Forest and the Ottawa National Forest. While the student would collaborate on the funded project, they would also be encouraged to pursue their own interests in hyperspectral imagery, functional ecology, transcriptomics and/or forest dynamics as they arise over the course of their Ph.D. Applicants should have previous ecological research experience, a desire to integrate across fields and an interest in working as a part of a diverse team. Previous experience with remote sensing, transcriptomics or informatics would be preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should contact Nate Swenson (nswenson@nd.edu) with a CV and a brief description of their interests. Answers to FAQs regarding the Department and graduate program can be found at: https://biology.nd.edu/graduate/application-faqs/. Posted: 10/19/22.

University of Rhode Island: M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship: Understanding greenhouse gas fluxes in tidal marshes. We are seeking an individual with experience in soil science, environmental science, or estuarine biology to work on a study focused on understanding greenhouse gas fluxes in Northeastern U.S. salt marshes. The candidate will research the relationships among edaphic and hydrologic factors that control fluxes of carbon dioxide and methane as well as how these fluxes vary within and among marshes. Studies will involve understanding the driving factors related to carbon accumulation and decomposition within salt marshes. Applicants should be experienced in working in the field under adverse conditions. Experience with GIS is essential and familiarity with R is desired. The candidate must also be an out-of-state applicant as required by our funding source. The College of the Environment and Life Sciences at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston RI conducts research in coastal and freshwater wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, watershed science, soil ecology, hydropedology, landscape ecology and wildlife conservation biology and management. Position begins Summer 2023. Please send statement of interest and CV to: Dr. Mark Stolt, mstolt@uri.edu and Dr. Serena Moseman-Valtierra at smoseman@uri.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning Feb. 1 2023. Posted: 1/2/23.

University of Southern Denmark and 8 others: We are seeking applicants for 12 fully-funded PhD projects in wildlife ecology, conservation, computer vision, and/or aerial robotics. The successful applicants will join the “WildDrone – Autonomous Drones for Nature Conservation Missions” Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, and be based at one of nine partner institutions across Europe. The network also includes collaborating partners in Europe, Africa and North America. The overarching aim of WildDrone is to revolutionize wildlife conservation practices by integrating the fields of aerial robotics, computer vision, and wildlife ecology, using autonomous drone technology as a unifying platform. Expanding on the existing doctoral programs, the candidates will form an interdisciplinary network of researchers working across European and African countries. Each of the 12 candidates will conduct research based in one of the three main subject areas of WildDrone. The candidates will work together within the WildDrone network and engage in multi-disciplinary training-by-research to develop technology in close collaboration with end-users. For further information on the network, the projects, and the application process, please visit the project website: https://wilddrone.eu/recruitment/. You can apply up to and including 9th January 2023. Posted: 12/30/22.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Conservation Science (PhD and MS positions). Paul Armsworth’s research group is seeking PhD or Masters students for Fall 2023 entry, who are interested in joining the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UTK. Successful applicants will join our highly interdisciplinary research group that focuses on combining ecology with socioeconomic concepts and data to help guide decisions in conservation and natural resource management as well as the very active communities of students, postdocs and faculty active in conservation science and quantitative biology on our campus. Applicants interested in applying mathematical, statistical or computational methods to support conservation practitioners from state and federal agencies and NGOs in the U.S. are particularly welcome. Support is available in the form of teaching assistantships that provide tuition, stipend and health insurance. Applications are due by Dec 1st but applicants are strongly encouraged to contact us ahead of time (p.armsworth@utk.edu), including a brief CV, for more information about our application process and program. Posted: 9/30/22.

University of Texas at San Antonio: The Microbial Ecology Lab is accepting applications for a Master's or a PhD graduate student to join our group in the Department of Integrative Biology. The applicant would start in Fall 2023 (and is preferred), but a later Spring 2024 start date is possible. The applicant would be working with Dr. Allison Veach and hydrogeological and soil science scientists at the Edwards Aquifer Authority in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Project goals are to understand how land management techniques used to increase water infiltration impact soil microbiomes. Additionally, other questions related to microbial community ecology, carbon cycling, and structure-function relationships will be pursued. The applicant will lead field campaigns and oversee undergraduate and volunteer field assistants. Laboratory work will also be a major component of the projects work. This position is fully funded with a stipend and tuition coverage. Health insurance is also included throughout the duration of one's appointment. UTSA is a public research university and a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in scenic San Antonio, Texas. The main campus, where the graduate position will be housed, enrolls ~34,000 students and has a diverse set of collaborative groups spanning ecology, microbiology, geosciences, and natural resource management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related scientific field, and a minimum GPA of 3.0. If applying for PhD, M.S. in these fields is preferred but not required dependent on student interests. Interest in molecular methods to understand the soil and stream microbiome is required. Interest in community ecology and biogeochemistry is also preferred. Strong written and verbal communication and an ability to work independently. Application Process: Please email a compiled PDF that includes (1) cover letter detailing interest in this position (2) CV and (3) three names of professional references to Dr. Allison Veach at allison.veach@utsa.edu. Please contact Dr. Veach with any questions about this position. Posted: 3/17/23.

University of Tokyo: The Shefferson lab is recruiting graduate students at both the MS and PhD levels for a JSPS-funded research project on the impacts of long-term trade-offs on population and evolutionary dynamics. Exceptional students will be considered for full funding. The Shefferson lab specializes in evolutionary demography, plant/microbial evolution, and computational methods in ecology and evolution. In addition to our current work on trade-offs, we have ongoing projects related to the impacts of individual history on population dynamics, the conservation of rare plant populations, and the evolution of the orchid mycorrhiza. Students applying to work in the lab may focus on these topics, or choose other research themes in plant and microbial evolutionary ecology. Research methods typically involve in situ monitoring and experimentation, combined with modeling and analysis based in R and/or C++. The Shefferson lab has ongoing field projects in Estonia, China, Taiwan, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Although we work with all plants and fungi, we are particularly interested in herbaceous plants and mycorrhizal fungi. Interested students may read about our projects our interests through several sources, including the Journal of Ecology blog, and various media sources, such as Popular Science. We are located within the University of Tokyo, at the Komaba Campus. U Tokyo is home to some of the finest scientists in Japan, including ecologists and evolutionary biologists, and more Nobel laureates than you can shake a stick at. Komaba in particular has a particularly large community of ecologists and evolutionary biologists working on plants, animals, and fungi. We also offer graduate programs in both Japanese and English. Students wishing to pursue their graduate research may do so fully in English via the Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences, or may pursue study in Japanese via the General Systems Sciences program. Please note that there is a strict application deadline of 9 July 2023 for entry in April 2024, and a further deadline in late November 2023 for entry in September 2024. The GRE is required for consideration. If interested, please contact me: cdorm@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp. Posted: 5/16/23.

University of Toronto: Two fully funded PhD positions are available to join the Laboratory of Quantitative Global Change Ecology, in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto, Scarborough campus, starting fall 2023. Both positions are at the interface of disease ecology, global change ecology and ecological modelling, and include theoretical, empirical, and applied aspects. Parasite ranges, transmission seasons, transmission pathways, and host-parasite dynamics are shifting worldwide due to the impacts of climate change and land use change, with substantial implications for ecosystem, wildlife, and public health. Both PhD students will work to (i) develop new modelling frameworks for understanding, predicting, and mitigating climate change and land use change impacts on the population and community dynamics of wildlife, their interactions with parasites, and the spread of disease, and (ii) test and apply these frameworks in select model systems, ranging from the High Arctic to Central America. Successful applicants will join a highly interdisciplinary environment where they will collaborate closely with both modelers and field ecologists, and where they will have ample opportunity to shape their projects into new directions. Applicants should have strong quantitative, organizational, and writing skills, and should be highly motivated to develop/work with ecological models to help address global change challenges. To apply, please email me (peter.molnar@utoronto.ca) (i) your CV, (ii) a copy of your transcripts, and (iii) a one-page cover letter that outlines your academic background, qualifications, and interest in the advertised positions. Applicants with backgrounds in ecology, parasitology, or related fields, and/or with backgrounds in mathematics, statistics, or related fields, will be considered. A previous MSc degree is an asset, but direct-entry admission from a BSc is also possible for excellent candidates with research experience. Both positions are fully funded through a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) grant, and are open to both domestic and international applicants, offering competitive stipends; please see https://eeb.utoronto.ca/education/graduate/ for details on admission, stipends, and the PhD program in general. Posted: 10/14/22.

University of Toronto or University of Alberta: A fully-funded Ph.D. position in forest ecology and climate change adaptation is available at the Institute of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Toronto or in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. The Ph.D. candidate will participate in an operational-scale silvicultural experiment that will test various “climate-smart” strategies for promoting the resilience of temperate mixedwood forests in the Petawawa Research Forest in central Ontario. One of the key strategies is within-range assisted migration, whereby southern provenances will be planted after partial harvest operations, with the expectation that they will respond better to global warming than local provenances. The Ph.D. candidate will assess the growth and survival of transplanted seedlings, examine how performance varies among species and provenances, and determine whether southern provenances are maladapted to the current frost regime (despite being adapted to the future climate regime). The Ph.D. candidate may also assess frost hardiness of the transplanted seedlings experimentally, as well the impact of frost on the long-term growth of different provenances, using dendrochronological analyses of historical provenance trials spanning a broad latitudinal gradient from Ontario to the southern US. Qualifications: 1) sincere interest in forest ecology, 2) strong quantitative skills, 3) excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae to John Caspersen (john.caspersen@utoronto.ca) and Charles Nock (nock@ualberta.ca) by November 15th. Competitive applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview (but note that less competitive applicants will not be contacted). The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The Ph.D. project is funded by Silva21 and the Petawawa experiment is part of the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change network. Posted: 8/4/22.

University of Virginia: Insect Ecology: spatial population dynamics, plant-insect interactions, global change (MS/PHD). I am seeking two new graduate students to start in Fall 2023. Potential research areas: 1) the causes of spatial and temporal variation in forest insect outbreaks, 2) impacts of climate change on forest insect outbreaks, 3) factors leading to geographic variation in rates of invasive spread by forest pests, and 4) effects of artificial light at night on insect behavior or plant-insect interactions. A student may also develop a distinct research focus that is consistent with my interests. These positions come with tuition waivers, 12-month stipends, and summer housing (if needed). To inquire, send 1) a research statement describing your qualifications and your interest in one of these positions and 2) a CV to Dr. Kyle Haynes (haynes@virginia.edu). Closing date is January 15, 2023. Posted: 7/27/22.

University of Wyoming: The Germain lab is seeking a self-motivated PhD student to conduct field-based research in the beautiful National Parks and Monuments of the western USA (Yosemite, CA; Grand Teton, WY; Cedar Breaks, UT), old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, and forests across the state of Wyoming. There will be considerable opportunity to interact with students, scientists, and academics affiliated with the Smithsonian Forest Global Earth Observatory, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, Washington State University, and the University of Montana. The PhD student may conduct research on a variety of topics and is expected to take a leading role designing the research program. Example topics include: forest health and disturbance, dendrology, dendroclimatology, forest community resistance and resilience, forest canopy-snow interactions, fuel dynamics, climate-mediated forest change, plant-soil interactions, carbon sequestration, seedling dynamics, or mechanisms and consequences of tree mortality. The successful applicant will receive a tuition waiver; health insurance; and an annual stipend ($24k/yr). Start date is no later than August 28, 2023 and estimated graduation date is May 2027. Prospective candidates can enroll in the either the Botany or the Ecology program. Required Qualifications: (1) BS/BA degree in Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field; (2) quantitative skills, including familiarity with R statistical software; (3) experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts. Preferred: (1) MS degree, though applicants with a strong undergraduate research record will also be considered; (2) experience with field-based research; (3) experience with dendrochronology and/or dendroclimatology. To Apply: email the following information in a single PDF file to sarajane.germain@gmail.com: (1) a cover letter describing your specific research interests, your career goals, and how you meet the qualifications; (2) full CV; (3) unofficial transcripts or GRE scores; and (4) email addresses and phone numbers for three professional references. The Germain lab is committed to supporting and advancing diversity in STEM. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional requirements for international students. Application deadline is April 30, 2023. Posted: 2/14/23.

Vanderbilt University: Dr. Lin Meng in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking 2 fully funded Ph.D. students interested in Global Change Ecology using remote sensing, in situ observation, and modeling. The Meng Lab aims to answer key ecosystem questions: How do climate change and human activities affect terrestrial ecosystems? We study the response of plants to climate changes and human activities such as urbanization and deforestation. We are also interested in carbon and water cycles in terrestrial ecosystems regulated by vegetation dynamics. Research topics for prospective Ph.D. students are open in the field of global change ecology, urban ecology, and tropical ecosystems and will be determined by Dr. Meng and the student. Starting date is Fall 2023. Apply by January 1st. See details: https://menglinmet.wixsite.com/meng/skills-1. Posted: 12/14/22.

Vanderbilt University: The Meng Lab in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral scholar and 1-2 Ph.D. students interested in vegetation dynamics under climate change, disturbance, and human activities using remote sensing, in situ observation, and modeling. There will also be exciting opportunities to explore topics related to vegetation cooling effect on urban heat, phenology under fire and droughts, ecological light pollution, and phenology modeling using machine learning depending on the interest of the successful candidate. To apply: Please send an email to Dr. Lin Meng (lin.meng@vanderbilt.edu) that includes your (1) CV, (2) list of contacts for three references, (3) a short cover letter highlighting your qualifications and interest in the position, and (4) unofficial transcripts. Immediately review upon receiving the application, while the search may continue until the position is filled. The start date of September 1, 2022, is expected but negotiable. See detail. Posted: 7/19/22.

Virginia Tech: PhD Opportunity in Stream Restoration and Invasive Species. We are recruiting a highly motivated student to work on an interdisciplinary project titled “Identifying restoration practices and landscape variables that increase native plant establishment and mitigate plant invasion” that will be based at Virginia Tech in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences. This project will involve field work in stream restoration projects largely in Maryland to identify elements of the landscape and restoration practices that facilitate native plant establishment and minimize invasion, and will involve faculty in invasive species ecology, restoration ecology, and stream restoration. The successful candidate will be located on the main campus in Blacksburg, VA and is expected to start January 2023. The assistantship will include a competitive 12-month stipend (~$26-28k) and a tuition waiver (worth ~$14k), and a subsidy of the university’s student medical insurance plan. There will be opportunities to join the Interfaces of Global Change Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Program within the Global Change Center, including being eligible for a 1-yr paid assistantship. Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates from populations underrepresented in ecology and conservation - Masters degree and/or a publication record in ecology or a related field - An enterprising curiosity about nature and a desire to conserve biodiversity - Unwavering high standards for scientific protocols and methods - Ability to work independently as well as on a collaborative team. Please send your CV, cover letter outlining your interest, and names and contact information for three references to Jacob Barney (jnbarney@vt.edu). Posted: 8/15/22.

Washington State University: PhD position available in Ecosystem Dynamics. We seek a sincere, motivated, and creative individual to apply for an exciting PhD assistantship in the Forest Ecosystem Dynamics lab. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Arjan Meddens and lab members to examine spatial and temporal patterns of ecosystem dynamics across the western United States. You will work on highly relevant research which aims to improve ecosystem resilience to future disturbances across the larger landscape under rapidly changing climate conditions. Possible research topics of interest include: (1) the dynamics of fire refugia and utilization of fire refugia by specific plant or animal species, (2) spatial and temporal patterns of bark beetle outbreaks, and/or (3) the utilization of high-resolution lidar applications for forest measurements. A genuine interest in teaching is required and an interest in natural resource management applications is highly desired. Three-year TA funding is available with additional research funding possible in during the PhD. The successful candidate will be housed in the School of the Environment at Washington State University, which has great collaborative faculty with expertise in both the social and biophysical sciences. Requirements: Good interpersonal skills as wells as strong quantitative background – as demonstrated by courses taken and programming skills. Field experience and a well-rounded educational background in ecology, geography, fire science, natural resource management and an active interest in teaching is desired. Experience in computer programming (e.g., R-programming) and geospatial software packages (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) is preferred. In addition, a candidate with an FAA drone pilot license or an interest in obtaining one would be helpful. The position will begin at the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester (Approximately Aug. 15, 2023). If you like to be considered for the position, please send a letter of interest, a CV, info on 3 references, and (unofficial) transcripts of courses taken to: Dr. Arjan Meddens (arjan.meddens@wsu.edu) by January 15th. Posted: 11/23/22.

Washington State University Vancouver: Graduate Assistantship is available in Dr. Cheryl Schultz's Conservation Biology Lab at Washington State University Vancouver. We seek one new graduate student to join the lab to work on a project funded to advance conservation needs for Oregon silverspot butterfly in coastal Oregon. The position requires that the new student be available to start in the field as a technician in April 2023, and formally matriculate into the graduate program in Fall 2023. We seek a student with excellent field, leadership and organizational skills. Broadly we use a population ecology lens to gain understanding of the ecology of at-risk species and to develop conservation and restoration responses to global change. Our work focuses on using at-risk butterflies and their habitats in the Pacific Northwest as a model system to address broad ecological questions while advancing conservation on-the-ground. WSU Vancouver is a small campus in the WSU system. We are located in Southwest Washington just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon and close to Willamette Valley and South Puget Sound prairies. WSU Vancouver is in the homeland of Chinookan and Taidnapam peoples and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Students benefit from outstanding faculty, world-class research, state-of-the-art facilities and small class sizes. http://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science-graduate-programs/Interested students should send a CV/resume, transcripts and a cover letter describing past research experience and future research interests to Dr. Cheryl Schultz, schultzc@wsu.edu Please include "OSB prospective grad" and your name in the subject line. We encourage all interested students to get in touch to learn more about the program and research in our labs. Also please note that while the admitted graduate student will formally matriculate in Fall, the position includes about 5 months as a technician in the field, starting in April 2023 (exact start date is flexible - technician position could start as early as January). Posted: 10/14/22.

Western Sydney University: The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE), NSW, Australia, is seeking an ambitious candidate for a 3-year PhD program of research to commence in 2022 in the multi-disciplinary and fast-developing field of plant-microbial interactions. The PhD candidate will conduct research implementing manipulative experiments and field surveys to identify those microbial taxa that drive drought-survival traits in grasses. The PhD candidate will have the unique opportunity to learn, develop and apply a range of cutting-edge experimental techniques, including a suite of advanced -omics technologies. They will also contribute to dissemination of results through scientific publications, conference presentations and group meetings. The successful candidate will be immersed in a cutting-edge, fast-paced research environment, and will have to opportunity to interact with world-class collaborators from many different disciplines. Applications close 30 June 2022. Details: full position description. Posted: 6/8/22.

Assistantships and Fellowships | Fellowship Program Links

Fellowship Program Links:

• Department of Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program
• Ford Foundation and Howard Hughes Medical Institute
• Hertz Foundation - supports PhD students in the physical, biological, and engineering sciences
• International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Young Scientists Program
• Link Foundation Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation Ph.D. Fellowship Program
• NASA Earth System Science Fellowship Program
• NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program
• NASA Harriett G. Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship Program
• National Academies Christine Mirzayan Internship Program
• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program
• National Estuarine Research Reserve System Fellowships
• National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis Visiting Graduate Student Fellowships
• NOAA Graduate Sciences Program
• National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
• The Nature Conservancy - NatureNet Science Fellowship Program
• NSF/New England Wild Flower Society Fellowship Program in Conservation Biology
• National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellowship Program
• Organization for Tropical Studies
• Rainforest Alliance Kleinhans Fellowship
• Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
• Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
• Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Opportunities
• Udall Foundation Environmental Public Policy & Conflict Resolution Ph.D. Fellowship
• US Department of Energy Global Change Education Program
• US EPA STAR Fellowships
• US Forest Service Presidential Management Fellows
• WWF Kathryn Fuller Doctoral Fellowships