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The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources and the USFS Northern Research Station are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to conduct research examining the biological and environmental controls over wood decay rates within natural and managed systems The postdoctoral scientist will utilize field measurements of carbon efflux to quantify decomposition rates and integrate the results into statistical and simulation models representing the long-term dynamics of dead woody material in forest ecosystems Experience with and/or interest in gas flux measurements and statistical modeling is preferred Research may involve field work across the northern Lake States and the postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for conducting field and lab work in support of project goals, supervising field and lab assistants, analyzing data and preparing peerreviewed publications Preferred start date is Spring 2011 Position is funded for two years and located in St Paul MN or Grand Rapids, MN Qualifications: Ph.D in ecology, forestry, silviculture, biology or a closely related field Applicants should be able to work independently, but also cooperatively with other researchers Application Instructions: Applications and required documents must be submitted online at the University of Minnesota Employment website: http://employment.umn.edu, requisition 167372 Attach a cover letter, statement of interest and goals, resume/CV, three relevant reprints or pre-prints, and names and contact information for three references Specific questions about the position should be directed to Dr Anthony D'Amato (damato@umn.edu), Dr Chris Woodall (cwoodall@fs.fed.us), and/or Dr.John Bradford (jbbradford@fs.fed.us) Deadline for receiving applications is October 15, 2010 forest modeling postdoc The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources and the USFS Northern Research Station are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to conduct research examining the impacts of forest biomass harvesting on primary productivity and carbon and nutrient dynamics The student will join a team of collaborators from the Universities of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and USFS working to assess the environmental sustainability of woody biomass feedstock procurement from regionally important forest types (aspen and northern hardwoods) within the Lake States Within the larger project, the postdoctoral scientist will integrate field measurements with ecological simulation models to quantify the impact of biomass removal on carbon cycling and nutrient availability in Lake States forests and assess the long-term sustainability of repeated biomass harvests Experience with and/or interest in ecological simulation models is desired Research may involve field work across the northern Lake States and the postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for conducting field and lab work in support of project goals, supervising field and lab assistants, analyzing data and preparing peer-reviewed publications Preferred start date is Spring 2011 Position is funded for at least two years from DOE/USDA and located in Grand Rapids, MN or St Paul, MN Qualifications: Ph.D in ecology, forestry, silviculture, biology or a closely related field Applicants should be able to work independently, but also cooperatively with other researchers in the lab and on the larger project Application Instructions: Applications and required documents must be submitted online at the University of Minnesota Employment website: http://employment.umn.edu, requisition 167372 Attach a cover letter, statement of interest and goals, resume/CV, three relevant reprints or pre-prints, and names and contact information for three references Specific questions about the position should be directed to Dr John Bradford (jbbradford@fs.fed.us) and/or Dr Anthony D'Amato (damato@umn.edu) Deadline for receiving applications is October 15, 2010 Ph.D research assistantship will be available spring/summer 2011 to study distribution abundance and habitat relationships of the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis jamaicensis) and the Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus vennator) in the Luquillo Mountains and the Cordillera Central of Puerto Rico This study will examine hypotheses related to population and landscape ecology of two insular raptor species Results of this research are linked to restoration strategies for the critically endangered Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona vittata) This project will provide the successful applicant opportunities to develop and apply field techniques as well as advanced statistical analysis and other quantitative skills Graduate studies will lead to a Ph.D in Forest Resources at Mississippi State University QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of M.S in zoology, ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management or related field Upper percentile undergraduate and graduate course transcripts and GRE scores required Applicants with knowledge of raptor survey techniques, distance sampling, occupancy modeling, and landscape habitat modeling are encouraged to apply The successful candidate will work with field technicians recruited from local universities in Puerto Rico Working knowledge of Spanish desirable, but not required Field research will be conducted in the El Yunque National Forest, located in the Luquillo Mountains, and the Maricao Forest, located in the Cordillera Central of Puerto Rico SALARY: $21,000 including tuition and fringe benefits APPLICATION: I will begin reviewing applications upon receipt; the desired start date is January 2011 Send resume including copy of academic transcripts, GRE scores, and references to Dr Francisco J Vilella at fvilella@cfr.msstate.edu We invite applications for the following THREE PhD research positions in riparian ecology, fluvial geomorphology, and hydraulics for an NSF-funded project: "Quantifying feedbacks between fluvial morphodynamics and pioneer riparian vegetation in sand-bed rivers" Riparian vegetation communities and river geomorphology co-evolve in many systems Feedbacks vary spatially and temporally but are expected to be especially strong when vegetation is newly established: small enough to be vulnerable to scour and burial but large enough to redistribute flow and sediment transport within channels and on bars This project will couple laboratory experiments, field investigations, and numerical modeling of vegetation, flow, and sediment interactions to develop a mechanistic and predictive understanding of feedbacks at nested spatial scales ranging from individual plants to channel reaches We will concentrate on measuring and modeling the effect of vegetation on flow and sediment transport around individual plants and the reciprocal effect of flow on plant removal via scour and burial in arid sand-bed rivers, with the goal of improving management of river systems We seek three Ph.D students to form an integrated interdisciplinary team across our three institutions Please see more information about each position below State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) Dept of Forest and Natural Resources Management Seeking Ph.D student starting in Spring or Summer 2011 working with Dr John Stella to conduct riparian plant ecology studies in complementary field and flume settings Field studies in the southwestern US will document woody plant responses to flooding disturbance in concert with geomorphology collaborators Flume experiments at the St Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota, will investigate mechanistic processes of plant mortality in concert with engineering collaborators Ideal candidates will have an MS in ecology, environmental science, or a related field; a strong quantitative and statistical background; the ability to work in remote field settings; and interest in feedbacks between vegetation and fluvial physical processes The position is funded for a minimum of two years and provides a competitive stipend, tuition and benefits Interested candidates (inquiries welcome) should send a CV or resume (with GPA and GRE scores), a letter describing research interests and experience, and names and contact information for references to stella@esf.edu (also see http://www.esf.edu/fnrm/faculty/stella.htm) University of Montana (UMT) Dept of Geosciences: Ph.D student in fluvial geomorphology sought to plan, implement, and interpret field and numerical modeling elements of project, working with Dr Andrew Wilcox and starting in Spring or Summer 2011 Field studies will be completed in the southwestern US and will include data collection on hydraulics, sediment transport, topography, and, in concert with ecology collaborators, riparian vegetation Modeling will entail simulations of flow and sediment transport that integrate vegetation feedbacks to address management scenarios Ideal candidates will have a BS/MS in earth sciences, engineering, or a related field; a strong quantitative and computational background; the ability to work in remote field settings; and interest in riparian ecology The student will be funded as a Research Assistant (minimum two years) and Teaching Assistant, including stipend, tuition and benefits Interested candidates should send a CV or resume (with GPA and GRE scores), a letter describing research interests and experience, and names and contact information for references to andrew.wilcox@umontana.edu (also see http://www.umt.edu/geosciences/faculty/wilcox/index.htm) University of New Hampshire (UNH) Department of Earth Sciences or Department of Civil Engineering: Seeking Ph.D student starting in Spring or Summer 2011 to plan, oversee , and interpret hydraulic and sediment transport aspects of flume experiments at UNH and in the Outdoor StreamLab at the St Anthony Falls Laboratory at the University of Minnesota Basic qualifications include a BS degree in engineering, earth sciences, physics, or mathematics; a strong quantitative background; and the ability to work without supervision in both field and lab settings Desired qualifications include an MS degree in environmental engineering, hydrology, or geomorphology; a background in environmental fluid mechanics, open channel hydraulics, or sediment transport; and experience with hydraulic measurements The position is funded for a minimum of two years and provides a competitive stipend, tuition and benefits Interested candidates should contact Dr Anne Lightbody, anne.lightbody@unh.edu (also see http://www.unh.edu/esci/people/lightbody-a.html) Application deadlines are December for Spring 2011 and April for Summer 2011 Two PhD Positions in Experimental Microbial Ecology The Molecular Microbial Ecology Group at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-Zürich (ETH-Z) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) has two PhD positions available in experimental microbial ecology Both positions seek to understand the evolution and implications of cross-feeding, whereby one microorganism consumes metabolic intermediates produced by another microorganism The objectives of the project are to better understand why cross-feeding sometimes occurs within microbial communities and how cross-feeding can promote diversity within these communities Denitrification of nitrate to nitrogen gas is used as a model cross-feeding pathway, which has important implications for water quality, air quality, and global warming The positions are expected to largely focus on experimental work, but may incorporate theoretical components as well Both positions will begin January 1st, 2011, but this is to some degree negotiable The positions are funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation for three years, include an annual salary of approximately 57,000 CHF, and cover all tuition costs The Molecular Microbial Ecology Group provides a unique opportunity to conduct research in microbial ecology The group is located at Eawag, which has a broad range of expertise in environmental sciences, including ecology, microbiology, chemistry, and toxicology The group is also part of the Department of Environmental Sciences at ETH-Z and maintains strong interactions with various groups in experimental and theoretical biology Both Eawag and ETH-Z are located within the Zürich metropolitan area The city of Zürich is continuously ranked among the top cities in the world for quality of life and is within close proximity to the Swiss Alps Interested applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent in biological or environmental sciences and have a strong background in experimental microbiology, microbial ecology, and / or microbial evolution The ability to conduct research independently and to communicate in English is essential Those interested should send (as PDFs) a cover letter outlining their motivation to work on the project, a CV, a brief summary of research experiences and interests, and contact information for at least two academic references to Dr David Johnson ( david.johnson@eawag.ch) Review of applicants will begin on November 1st Informal inquiries before application are encouraged Dr David R Johnson Swiss Fed Inst Aquatic Sci Technol (Eawag) Dept Environmental Microbiology Uberlandstrasse 133 BU-F13 8600 Zürich, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)44 823 55 20 Fax: +41 (0)44 823 50 28 E-mail: david.johnson@eawag.ch Johnson David Russell PhD-position at the Department of Botany Reference number SU 42/2010 Deadline for applications: October 15, 2010 *Subject* The role of refugia for distribution and adaptation of plants when climate changes *Project description* When climate changes, species distribution ranges changes At the retreating edge of a range populations might become restricted to localized refugia and at the expanding edge populations in old refugia might start to expand Topographic heterogeneity is likely to affect where various types of refugia are located by regulating the local micro-climate The overall goals with this project in a wide sense are to increase the understanding of: a) where in a landscape micro-refugia are likely to be situated along the trailing edge of distribution ranges, b) to what extent populations in such micro-refugia (created during previous range shifts) contribute to range expansion when the climate become favorable again, and c) if plant populations in micro-refugia differ genetically from populations in core distribution areas (e.g., due to differences in plant-insect interactions) and how this affect patterns and processes of recolonization The project will include analyses of distribution patterns in relation to micro-climate models as well as reciprocal transplant experiments and population modeling of both vascular plants and bryophytes The field work is planned to be conducted in central Sweden (county Västernorrland) where the topography has governed the existence of old refugia for southern species and could possibly also become important for northern species during the projected warming scenarios This PhD-project will be one of several PhD-projects within the large cross-departmental program EkoKlim “A multiscale, cross-disciplinary approach to the study of climate change effects on ecosystem services and biodiversity” at Stockholm University *Conditions* The student will be employed for 4-years at the Dept of Botany, Stockholm University, starting during the autumn 2010 (1 years of doctoral grant and year of employment) The doctoral thesis will be done as a series of English manuscripts *Requirements* MSc or similar degree in ecology or related disciplines (at least years education including a minimum of 10 weeks ecology courses) We seek a candidate with analytical capacity and good skills in English Knowledge of botany is desirable *Applications* Applicants should send their CV, including a letter stating why they should be considered a strong candidate for the position The application should also include the names (with email address and telephone numbers) of two references The application should also include one copy of the master thesis (and other documents supporting your competence and suitability for the position) Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant’s knowledge of ecological theory and applications, fieldwork experience, written and spoken English, creativity, power of initiative, independence and ability to collaborate Evaluations will be based on results on University courses, quality of master’s thesis, references, interviews and the letter of intent *For further information*, please contact Dr Kristoffer Hylander, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4899, *kristoffer.hylander@botan.su.se*, or Prof Johan Ehrlén, +46-(0)8-16 1202, *johan.ehrlen@botan.su.se* *Union representatives *are Bo Ekengren (SACO, *saco@saco.su.se*), Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST, *lisbeth@st.su.se*), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000* *(switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41, and PhD student representative, *do@sus.su.se * *The application should be labeled with the reference number SU 42/2010 and should be received at the following address no later than October 15, 2010:* Department of Botany Registrator Anna Kjellin Stockholm University SE-10691 STOCKHOLM SWEDEN PhD Positions in Earth System Science Applications are invited for PhD assistantships within the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University Assistantships cover tuition, provide an annual stipend, and include eligibility for a competitive fellowship Clark's Earth System Science program features expertise in terrestrial ecosystems and global change, hydrology, forest ecology, Arctic System Science, remote sensing of land cover and change, disturbance and landscape ecology, human dimensions, and GISci For complete details see http://www.clarku.edu/departments/geography/graduate/apply.cfm , or contact Brenda Nikas-Hayes, BNikasHayes@clarku.edu , 508-793-7337 Applicants are encouraged to communicate with prospective advisors Could you please help distribute the information on the graduate student positions? Thanks a lot! MSc/PhD positions Two graduate student positions are available at the Department of Coastal Sciences of the University Southern Mississippi located at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on the Gulf of Mexico coast Expected start date is January 2011 One position is funded by EPA The focus of the project is biogeochemical modeling at high elevation forests under climate change using PnET-BGC model The other position is funded by NERR The focus of the research is land use/land cover modeling We are seeking bright, independent, question-driven，highly-motivated students with interests in ecosystem ecology, spatial modeling, GIS and remote sensing When applying for the PhD program, candidates should possess a relevant MS (Ecology, Environmental Science, Computer Science etc.) degree and have evidence of the ability to publish the results of scientific studies Experiences in the application of satellite or airborne remote sensed data, and writing computer code in C++, R, FORTRAN or other programming languages are a plus Strong statistical analytical skills are also favorable Successful applicants will be provided a 12-month research assistantship with tuition waiver and other employee benefits Interested candidates should send, via email, a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts, GRE score (unofficial or official), and contact information for three references to Dr Wei Wu (wei.wu@usm.edu), Assistant Professor, Department of Coastal Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 GRADUTE POSITION IN ECOLOGY We are looking for a motivated MS or possibly Ph.D student to participate in an NSF funded project at the University of Cincinnati The research investigates rising treeline in the front ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and its effects on alpine species The ideal candidate would have interests in Ecology, Forestry, or Conservation with skills in GIS and mapping using GPS The research involves strenuous hiking in alpine areas thus participants must be able to cope with harsh climates and conditions necessary for field work The University of Cincinnati’s Department of Biological Sciences offers competitive graduate assistantships and stipends Applicants must be available beginning June 2011 with matriculation in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati in Fall 2011 For more information and application instructions please contact: Stephen F Matter (513) 556-9768; mattersf@uc.edu Graduate Research Assistant in Forest Ecology Dr The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University is seeking applications for an MS graduate research assistantship in forest ecology to study the relationships among fire frequency, habitat quality, and wildlife values in Cross Timbers forests including vegetation composition and structure, forage production and amount and quality of litter and coarse woody debris The Cross Timbers vegetation type is a mosaic of oak forest, oak savannah and tall grass prairie covering almost million hectares from southeastern Kansas across Oklahoma to north-central Texas It retains some of the best preserved old-growth oak forests in the south-central US because the forest has little commercial timber value These forests are highly threatened today by overgrazing, invasive species, exclusion of fire and clearing for agriculture and urbanization Evidence suggests the quality of savannahs and forests for wildlife habitat is changing due to increasing density of woody vegetation This research position is part of the project "Fire Frequency Effects on Habitat Quality of Three Wildlife Management Areas Dominated by Cross Timbers Forests" supported by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Dr David M Leslie, Jr., Leader of the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is co-director of the project In addition to the cooperation of several departments at OSU, the research includes collaboration with the staff of several wildlife management areas in the state Position: The student will enroll in an MS program at OSU starting Winter 2010 The stipend will be $15,500/year and will be renewed after each year based on satisfactory progress Benefits include tuition waiver and health insurance Application: A complete application includes the following: personal statement, three letters of reference, curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all college level study, GRE scores and a completed OSU Graduate College application Please contact Steve Hallgren with questions Steve Hallgren 022 Ag Hall Natural Resource Ecology and Management Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078 office: 405-744-6805 steve.hallgren@okstate.edu PhD position in evolutionary ecology at Colorado State University The Hufbauer lab is filling PhD position in evolutionary biology to work on a collaborative project between CSU and CU Boulder at the interface of demography, modeling and ecological genetics The project focuses on the contributions of demography and genetics in the founding and spread of new populations, combining a model biological system (Tribolium flour beetles) and quantitative models The student at CSU will conduct the experiments in the lab of Ruth Hufbauer at Colorado State University (http://lamar.colostate.edu/~hufbauer/) We will collaborate closely with mathematical biologists at CU Boulder in Brett Melbourne's lab (ttp://www.colorado.edu/eeb/facultysites/melbourne/) Previous experience conducting lab experiments using insects or other model organisms would be helpful, and a strong background in evolutionary ecology is vital The ability to start as early as January 2011 would be a bonus, but at the latest summer 2011 Please get in touch with Ruth for additional details When you write, please send a CV that includes information on coursework and grades Applications can either go through BSPM (http://www.colostate.edu/Dept/bspm/) or GDPE (http://www.ecology.colostate.edu/) A PhD position in "Movement/Pollination ecology" is available at the Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F), Lab K BöhningGaese, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany The successful applicant will investigate the determinants of bird pollination and plant reproduction in South African heathlands He/she will examine how resource distributions shape bird movements and plant reproduction, combining observational and experimental approaches The project is carried out in close collaboration with another PhD-student (supervised by Frank Schurr, University of Potsdam, Germany) and aims at a deeper understanding of spatial interactions between plants and animals The applicant should hold a master/diploma in Biology or a related field, and needs to have expertise in conducting ecological field work and a strong interest in statistical modelling, preferably with R He/she is expected to carry out several field work periods in South Africa and to analyze the data with advanced statistical methods Experience in tropical/subtropical ecosystems, in experimental pollination studies and basic ornithological knowledge are an advantage Good written and oral English language skills are required Please send your application by e-mail attachment in a single pdf file, mentioning the reference of this position (#B40), and including a letter outlining your suitability and motivation, a detailed CV, contact details of referees, a list of your most important publications and a summary of your thesis before September 30th to recruiting@senckenberg.de For scientific enquiries please write to matthias.schleuning@senckenberg.de More details about the announcement and application procedures are found at: http://www.bikf.de/files/stellenausschreibungen/b40_phd_schleuning_web.pdf The Biology Department of Grand Valley State University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in natural resources management to begin August 2011 Applicants must have a Ph.D (or equivalent terminal degree) in Forestry or other appropriate natural resources field completed by August, 2011 We seek candidates with expertise in forestry, measurements and mapping, terrestrial ecology, and related areas of sustainable natural resources management Teaching responsibilities will include courses in forest ecosystem management, resource measurements and mapping, introduction to natural resources, trends in natural resources management, and may include other courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise that will enhance our undergraduate or graduate programs Excellent communication skills and relevant field experience are required Competitive applicants will have experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders and demonstrated success in teaching and research involving undergraduate or graduate students Grand Valley faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activity, serve on committees, advise students, and perform community service Salary is commensurate with skills and experience Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, copies of transcripts, and a list of three references The online system will allow you to attach these documents electronically If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616.331.2215 Also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Natural Resources Management Search, Department of Biology, Grand Valley State University, Campus Drive, Allendale, Michigan 49401 If you have questions regarding this position contact Dr Heather Rueth at 616.331.2814 or ruethh@gvsu.edu Review of complete applications will begin on Oct 18, 2010 and continue until the position is filled Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution Heather Rueth, Ph.D Associate Professor Biology Department Grand Valley State University Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401 Office: 222 Henry Hall Phone: 616.331.2814 Email: ruethh@gvsu.edu A position is available at the University of New Hampshire for a highly qualified and motivated PhD student to conduct research in the mixed hardwood-conifer forest ecosystems of New Hampshire related to ecosystem ecology, plant ecophysiology, and/or ecohydrology Broadly, the research should address questions related to how plant species, forest ecosystems, and management practices influence water fluxes from the individual plant to the stand or watershed scale Ideally, the research would enhance understanding of how climate change is affecting these ecohydrological processes within forested landscapes The student would have substantial flexibility to develop the details and focus of the research once initiating her/his PhD program at UNH Examples of possible research questions include: How different tree species and/or forest ecosystems vary in their water use patterns in relation to management history, stand structure, and/or site conditions? What are the trade-offs between different species' adaptive strategies to key environmental stresses, such as drought, flooding, temperature extremes, and nutrient deposition, and the implications for long-term shifts in species composition? How different silvicultural practices influence plant transpiration, canopy interception, and ultimately, site water balance? What is the relationship between historical fluctuations in climate (e.g., rainfall, temperature, CO2 concentrations, N deposition), plant water use efficiency, and alterations in species composition along elevational gradients and/or under different management practices? A variety of tools will be available to the student for conducting the research, including but not limited to sap flow techniques, stable isotope analysis, throughfall measurements, nutrient analysis, and leaf- and plant-level ecophysiological assessments There would also be the opportunity to collaborate with researchers having diverse expertise within UNH's Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Complex Systems Research Center, Stable Isotope Laboratory, and the Institute for the study of Earth, Oceans, and Space, as well as the USDA-Forest Service's Northern Research Station Requirements: Successful applicants must have obtained a researchbased M.S degree in a discipline related to ecosystem ecology or plant ecophysiology, or equivalent experience during or after a B.S degree Applicants should also have a demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively in both field and laboratory settings, strong organizational and interpersonal abilities, and excellent written and oral communication skills Previous experience with plant water relations and/or stable isotope analysis is desirable but not required To apply, please submit a statement of interest, full CV, copy of academic transcripts, pdfs of relevant publications, and the names and contact information of three references to the contact listed below via email Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found The anticipated start date is flexible, but should be sometime between January and August 2011 Dr Heidi Asbjornsen Associate Professor of Ecosystem Ecology email: heidi778@gmail.com M.Sc position - Raspberry pollination in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada We are looking for a M.Sc student to participate in a project investigating ecological interactions between plants and pollinators in the hardwood forest ecosystem of Algonquin Park The student will be working with a multi-discplinary team of faculty members in the Department of Biology at Trent University, Ontario The project will involve an examination of the effects of pollinator diversity and abundance on patterns of fruit production in wild raspberry (Rubus strigosus) Previous field experience is required, and a background in plant and/or pollinator ecology is preferred Basic skills in plant and insect identification are also desired The student will be supported by a combination of research funding and teaching assistantships (minimum annual stipend of $18,000 CA) Please send applications by email to Marcel Dorken (marceldorken@trentu.ca) or Erica Nol (enol@trentu.ca) In the application, include a letter outlining your suitability for the position, a CV, and contact details for three referees This position is available in May 2011 SWS 2011 Diversity Program Undergraduate Mentoring Awards for Prague, Czech Republic The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) announces the availability of undergraduate student awards for travel to attend the annual SWS meeting July – July 9, 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic The mission of this SWS program is to increase diversity in the Society and the field of wetland sciences by offering full travel awards to undergraduate students from underrepresented groups and providing career mentoring and exposure to career options at the Society’s annual meeting (see application form for eligible groups) These awards are supported by the National Science Foundation and several SWS Chapters (Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, South Central, North Central, Western, and Pacific Northwest) The areas of interest of the student participants range from freshwater to marine and involve a wide variety of organism types Undergraduate participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions An undergraduate student is a student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associates degree Spring 2011 graduates are eligible as well Application materials and additional information are available from Dr Frank P Day, Old Dominion University (fday@odu.edu) and on the program’s web page (http://www.sws.org/mentoring.mgi) An email to Frank Day expressing interest in the program can serve as a preapplication Application deadline is December 3, 2010