New Grad Assistantships

It's a good time of year to begin checking some of the sites listed in the sticky thread for more oppurtunities too!


PhD &MS Graduate Study in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology -
Bowling Green State University

The Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology at Bowling
Green State University is actively recruiting both MS and PhD
students for admission in Fall 2008. Housed in the Department of
Biological Sciences, major areas of research include:

AQUATIC ECOLOGY (behavior, evolution, microbial limnology, and fisheries),
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (invasion biology, habitat assessment and restoration,
ecological genetics),
and
POPULATION and COMMUNITY DYNAMICS (plant-animal interactions, predator-prey
dynamics)

>Prospective students are encouraged to contact the following faculty
>(Google the faculty name and BGSU):

Dr. Gabriela Bidart-Bouzat Evolutionary ecology; plant-insect interactions
Dr. Juan Bouzat Molecular ecology and evolution;
conservation genetics
Dr. George Bullerjahn Microbial physiology and limnology;
cyanobacteria
Dr. Sheryl Coombs Sensory biology-fishes; comparative
studies of vertebrate hair cell systems
Dr. Robert Huber Neurochemistry of aggression; crayfish
Dr. Rex Lowe Aquatic community ecology of benthic
algae
Dr. R. Michael McKay Aquatic microbial ecology;
phytoplankton-trace metal interactions
Dr. Helen Michaels Molecular ecology and systematics,
plant conservation and restoration
Dr. Jeffrey Miner Aquatic community ecology; fishery
biology
Dr. Paul Moore Chemical ecology and behavior of
aquatic organisms, crayfish
Dr. Daniel Pavuk Plant-insect interactions; agroecology
Dr. Lee Rockett Ecology of soil mites and mosquito control
Dr. Scott Rogers Ancient
DNA/ice/viruses/bacteria/fungi; DNA/RNA preservation; plant development
Dr. Karen Root Conservation biology; population
viability analysis; reserve design
Dr. Moira van Staaden Ethology and evolution, evolution of
auditory systems in fish and insects
Dr. Daniel Wiegmann Behavioral ecology; reproductive biology of
fishes
Dr. Ronny Woodruff Genetics of transposable DNA in
Drosophila and natural populations
>
>Bowling Green State University (18,000 students) is at the western end
>of Lake Erie (Great Lakes research), and in close proximity to remnant
>oak-savanna prairies and fragmented forest-agroecosytem complexes.
>Recognized as one of the best cities in Ohio
>(http://www.ohiomagaz...273DB64D454D95C
>64060915007F4), Bowling Green is also within easy driving distance of
>Columbus, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Cleveland.



Further information about graduate studies in Ecology, Evolution and
Conservation Biology at Bowling Green State University is available at:

http://www.bgsu.edu/...tments/biology/
http://www.bgsu.edu/...grad/index.html




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Jeffrey G. Miner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Laboratory Graduate Program in Ecology,
Evolution, and Conservation Biology Department of Biological Sciences
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 USA
(419) 372-8330 Fax: (419) 372-2024
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http://www.bgsu.edu/...tments/biology/

Reuben Goforth, PhD
Assistant Professor of Aquatic Community Ecology Department of Forestry and
Natural Resources Purdue University
195 Marstellar Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Voice: 765-494-0009 Mobile: 269-967-7620 E-mail: [log in to unmask]

Position Announcement

Ph.D. Assistantship in Aquatic Community Ecology, Purdue University,
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources

I am seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated individual to join
my lab as a PhD student in Aquatic Community Ecology beginning in May -
August 2008. This position is fully funded for three years based on
departmental funding, and there is potential for an additional fourth year
of funding if needed. The successful candidate will conduct research in
aquatic community ecology related to research themes in my lab, including
(but not limited to):

1) Evaluating and modeling stream ecosystem responses to landscape
change resulting from increased corn production to support rising ethanol
demands
2) Evaluating stream conservation success for watersheds subjected
to varied levels and strategies for conservation
3) Elucidating mechanisms underlying the displacement of native
aquatic species by introduced aquatic nuisance species
4) Evaluating the ecology and life history of native freshwater
mussels to inform efforts to conserve and manage this highly imperiled
taxonomic group

Financial support for this position provides a stipend for living expenses,
full tuition coverage, and an insurance package. Interested candidates
should have a strong background in aquatic sciences, including species and
community ecology and biology, and should be prepared to conduct
independent, novel scientific research related to the areas described above
(other areas are possible, too). The student will incorporate field,
laboratory, and theoretical approaches in her/his work. Travel to support
research activities and to present research findings will be necessary, and
this may include long periods in the field. Experience with boat operation
and SCUBA desirable but not absolutely necessary. Students will work
closely with other faculty and students in the Department of Forestry and
Natural Resources at Purdue University.
The position will ideally begin in May 2008, although it is also possible
for the successful candidate to start as late as August 2008.
More information on the graduate program in the Department of Forestry and
Natural Resources at Purdue University is available at:
http://www.fnr.purdu.../graduate.shtml. Although still under
construction, the departmental web site for Dr. Reuben Goforth can be viewed
at: http://www.fnr.purdu...rth/index.shtml.
For consideration, please send a letter/email of intent (electronic
submissions strongly encouraged), including a statement of research and
career interests, resume, names and addresses of 3 references, and
transcripts (photocopies or scans okay) to:
Reuben R. Goforth, Ph.D.
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
195 Marstellar Street
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Office Voice: 765-494-0009 Mobile: 269-967-7620 FAX: 765-496-2422
E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Web:
www.fnr.purdue.edu/faculty/goforth/index.shtml

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.