Graduate Position: East Carolina U_Plant Evolutionary Genomics

GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS: POPULATION GENETICS, PHYLOGENOMICS, AND COMPARATIVE GENOMICS OF LEGUMES AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Multiple graduate student (Ph.D. or M.S.) positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Ashley N. Egan in the Department of Biology, East Carolina University. We seek highly motived colleagues to study evolutionary genetics and genomics of the plant tribe Phaseoleae (family Leguminosae/Fabaceae) that includes many species of economic importance (soybean, common bean, jicama, etc). Research interests in our lab include bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular systematics, evolutionary and population genetics, and evolutionary comparative genomics.

Research activities can involve fieldwork in the US and abroad, next-generation DNA sequencing, and phylogenetic, phylogenomic, andcomparative genomic analyses. Opportunities exist for students to develop independent projects making use of considerable 454 transcriptome data collected from several species across phaseoloid legumes. For an outline of current projects and prospective projects in thelab, please go to http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/biology/egan_ashley.cfm .

Prospective students with a background in genomics, botany, phylogenetics, and/or population genetics are encouraged to apply. Evidence of robust quantitative/analytical skills, strong work ethic, passion for investigating scientific questions, ability to work in both field and laboratory conditions and collaborative skills will all be vital for the success of potential candidates. Students will be supported by a combination of research and teaching assistantships.

A National Science Foundation funded PhD position is also available to study the phylogenetics, taxonomy, and population genetics of Kudzu, Pueraria lobata, a highly invasive species in the U.S. This work involves extensive fieldwork in Asia and will involve collaborations with several international scientists. Field and prior research experience is a plus. Work will involve DNA extraction and amplification, microsatellite genotyping, next-generation sequencing and analyses, phylogenetic and population genetic analyses and genomics.

Interested applications should send a cover letter with statement of research interests, CV, and transcripts (can be unofficial) to Dr. Ashley Egan (egana@ecu.edu). In addition, please have three references sendletters to the same e-mail address. More information about the department and graduate program admission process can be found at the Department of Biology (www.ecu.edu/biology) and http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/biology/applyingforadmission.cfm and, for PhD's, the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences (www.ecu.edu/idpbs) . Application review begins immediately for a start date of fall or winter semester 2011.

Graduate Position: U of Hawaii Land Snail Systematics

We have National Science Foundation funding to support a graduate student at the PhD level to work on systematics, evolution and conservation of Hawaiian land snails. For full details and application instructions please go to http://www.hawaii.edu/cowielab/HLS_GA_notice.htm


Kenneth A. Hayes, Ph.D.
University of Hawaii
Center for Conservation Research and Training
3050 Maile Way, Gilmore 408
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: khayes@hawaii.edu or hayesk@si.edu

Graduate position: Australia. Adaptation To Environmental Change

Please follow the link to find details for PhD scholarships within the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at the University of Western Sydney, Australia.
http://www.uws.edu.au/hie/hie/scholarships2#HIEHDRS

The HIE is a new multi-million dollar research institute offering comprehensive field and laboratory based facilities for research from genes to ecosystems. Dedicated to answering crucial questions about the impact of environmental change on terrestrial ecosystems, the Institute's multidisciplinary research team is exploring how these ecosystems, and their components, respond to changes in atmospheric CO2 concentration, temperature, drought, land use, fire and biotic invasion.

We are seeking excellent doctoral candidates to undertake research within the broad areas of:
- Ecology, biodiversity, and sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems, particularly forests, savannas and grasslands;
- Soil science and molecular microbial ecology including plant-microbe interactions, soil biogeochemistry and ecological genomics;
- Plant-animal and plant-insect interactions, including animal ecology, insect herbivores and their multitrophic interactions;
- Ecology, physiology, biochemistry and genetics underpinning adaptation of plants to a changing environment.

Applicants should discuss their research aspirations and eligibility with potential supervisors in the Hawkesbury Institute: http://www.uws.edu.au/hie/people

Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer to discuss
enrollment and scholarships: Ms Sandra Lawrence: sg.lawrence@uws.edu.au

III Taller de Dunas y Humedales: futuro y conservacion

La SEMARNAT, Senado de la República, INE, CONANP, Los Cabos Coastkeeper y otras instituciones, los invitan al "III Taller de Dunas y Humedales: futuro y Conservación", del 12 al 14 de octubre del 2011, en las instalaciones de la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, en Mazatlán (Sinaloa).

Pida informes a: Los Cabos Coastkeeper caboscoastkeeper1@gmail.com

Vea los detalles en: http://proesteros.cicese.mx/archivos/t3_dun_hum.pdf

curso: "Aplicacion de tecnicas y metodos en el estudio de vertebrados"

La Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH), el Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería y la Coordinación de la Licenciatura en Biología, invitan al
curso-taller "Aplicación de técnicas y métodos en el estudio de vertebrados: análisis y programas estadísticos, estimación de la biodiversidad y Sistemas de Información Geográfica", del 17 al 19 de agosto (30 horas) y del 22 al 26 de agosto (40 horas) del 2011. La fecha límite de inscripción es el 14 de agosto del 2011.

Pida informes a Victor Miranda vmiranda@uaeh.edu.mx

Manual de Educacion para la Sostenibilidad (UNESCO)

La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO), tiene disponible un "Manual de Educación para la Sostenibilidad" en formato
digital en-línea.

Vea los detalles en http://www.unescoetxea.org/ext/manual_EDS/unesco.html

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
El Divulgador Científico Ensenadense (www.divulgar.org)

Graduate position: U Adelaide, Enviro. Genomics-Water

Environmental Genomics of freshwater systems: PhD opportunity at the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, Adelaide in association with South Australian Water

A PhD position is available within a large environmental genomics project to apply next-generation DNA sequencing approaches to the analysis of environmental samples and develop a new range of methods to perform biodiversity surveys, taxonomic discovery, and underpin environmental impact reports. The project, which is a $1M Australian Research Council-industry partnership, will employ multiplexed PCR, 2nd/3rd Generation Sequencing, and advanced Bioinformatics and Phylogenetics to develop novel systems for rapid and accurate biodiversity assessment.
This PhD will apply environmental genomics approaches to the following areas:
· Developing new tools for assessing biodiversity from environmental samples;
· Non-invasive methods to monitor the presence and abundance of threatened species;
· Investigating the relationship between biodiversity and biotic and abiotic factors, e.g. rainfall, geology, land-use history.

We are looking for a highly motivated graduate student, who enjoys independent and unusual research. An interest in environmental biodiversity is a key requirement, and a background in any of the following would be useful: molecular ecology, molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, chemistry/biochemistry. The project is for 3 years, starting in 2011/2012.

International Students wishing to study at The University of Adelaide in 2012 should check the available scholarship opportunities http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/) as they provide payment of full tuition fees plus an annual living allowance of approximately AUD$21,000 tax free. Note the closing date for international scholarship enrolment is 31st August, 2011 or 31st October for Australian/NZ applicants.
Please contact the following supervisors and provide your CV/resume:
Prof. Alan Cooper (alan.cooper@adelaide.edu.au)
Dr. Laurence Clarke (laurence.clarke@adelaide.edu.au)
Australian Centre for Ancient DNA
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/acad/