LSU Study Links Wild Hogs' DNA to Waterborne Pathogens in Central LA

Feral hogs have long been known as an invasive, disease-carrying scourge on the Louisiana landscape, wreaking havoc on agriculture, hunting leases and even other wildlife caught in their wake.

In the last 10 years they've spread rapidly, and recent evidence suggests they are now present in all 64 of the state's parishes.

But a study conducted last summer by the LSU Ag Center's School of Renewable Natural Resources shows an alarming correlation between feral hogs and the presence of a multitude of pathogens including E. coli, leptospirosis and salmonellosis in water bodies in Central Louisiana. 

The three-month project sampled  40 bodies of water between Alexandria and Natchitoches adjacent to the Kisatchie National Forest, and the news wasn't good for humans - or other wildlife. 

"Based on one or more criteria, every site evaluated was potentially unsafe for human-water and wildlife-water contact," the report states. 

At 22 of the sites, DNA fingerprinting positively matched E. coli with fecal samples from feral hogs. Pathogens that cause leptospirosis were found at 34 sites, Klebsiella pneumonia was found at all 40 sites and salmonellosis was located at nine sites, the report states. 

According to the report, the pathogens can cause severe intestinal diseases, kidney damage, liver failure or mortality (if untreated) in humans. For other wildlife, including white-tailed deer, turkeys, squirrels, raccoons and waterfowl, they can cause kidney damage, renal failure, spontaneous abortions, respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal illnesses and death.

Scott Durham, director of species management for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, said the research was an eye-opener.

"I think it was probably a little bit surprising how many of those pathogens were there, and the levels the researchers found them at," Durham said. "I don't think it surprised us that hogs were carriers and sources of these diseases, but this study gives some real good evidence using DNA sampling techniques that drilled home the way the diseases seem to be getting from one place to another."

Aside from the potential human health risks associated with the pathogens in the water, Durham said the research results have broad implications for other wildlife - and the biologists who study them. 

DNA fingerprinting in the study revealed that feral hog family groups were moving - or being moved - great distances in the region, up to 30 miles at a time.

"The take home message is to get rid of the pigs somehow, some way, over time, and not move them around. It's illegal to transport and release them," Durham said. "We have to contain them and eliminate them. They look to be the main way these pathogens are being brought around."

Durham said the state's Department of Health and Hospitals had reviewed the report results as they related to human safety, and may be commenting on it regarding recreational activities like swimming, boating, hunting and kayaking in the area.

"Some of the levels were definitely unsafe for humans," he said.

To view the entire LSU report, click here.  

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Harvard Forest undergraduate summer research

Greetings from Harvard Forest!

We are offering an exciting summer program for undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research.

The strict deadline for this program is February 5th, 2016 @ 11:59pm.

Applications are currently being accepted on-line and complete details are listed on our website.
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/

Thank you for your time and please pass information along to your colleagues.



Program dates for 2016 are May 23 - August 5, 2016.


Sensory testing, Gayle Hall, March 25-27, 2015

Please drop by Gayle 201 to test four products (Elderberry/ Hawthorne Juice, Beef jerky with L-Arginine/Glycine).  The test only takes 5 minutes.

These sensory tests will be held on

1.March 25 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm


2.March 26 from 10 am to 12 pm


3.March 27 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

You may participate on any one of these days.

Waterfowl research

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with the USGS and the University of Georgia in conducting waterfowl research, primarily on blue winged teal.  During the next 3 weeks crews will be attempting to capture blue winged teal in TX and LA.  Capture days in this area will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Capture sites will be varying each day between Beaumont and Anahuac NWR.  The remaining days of the week, crews will be at other locations in Louisiana.  Birds will be aged, sexed, banded, and sampled for various avian diseases.  Crews will attempting to capture birds using rocket nets and volunteers are welcome to come and assist.  Sites will be muddy and water could be as deep as 2 feet, so dress and plan accordingly.  If capture attempts are successful, volunteers can help with removing birds from the nets, holding birds while banding and sampling occurs, and releasing birds.  We will attempt to capture birds anytime they cooperate between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  If capture times shift for the following days, an email will be sent out.  

Emails will be sent out each night with directions as to where the crews will be banding the following day.  

Assembly sites are:

Beaumont @ Tyrrell Park - Drive to the back of the park and crews will be waiting at the Cattail marsh parking lot.

Link with Directions http://www.beaumontcvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&listingID=7&menuID=381&hit=1

Anahuac Refuge - Assembly location will be Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Entrance on FM 1985.  

Any further questions should be directed to Stephanie Martinez, Volunteer Coordinator @stephanie_martinez@fws.gov.  I will not be available for email because I will be in the field most days.   

Thank you

-- 

Patrick Walther

Wildlife Biologist

Texas Chenier Plain Refuge Complex

Anahuac, McFaddin, Texas Point, & Moody

Harvard Forest summer research program

We are offering an exciting summer program for undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research.

The strict deadline for this program is February 6th, 2015 @ 11:59pm.

Applications are currently being accepted on-line and complete details are listed on our website: Harvard Forest

2014 Research Experience for Undergraduates on Sustainable Land and Water Resources.

Application deadline: EXTENDED until March 4, 2014.


Program dates: June 9 - August 15, 2014.

Visit http://reuslawr.wordpress.com for more information and an application.

This innovative Research Experience for Undergraduates Program takes place in 3 locations:

    • On the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation near Cloquet, MN
    • At Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Montana
    • At St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, Minnesota

This REU introduces undergraduate students to interdisciplinary research on sustainable land and water resources that is essential for improving management practices. Students will work on one of three teams using an interdisciplinary team-oriented approach that emphasizes quantitative and predictive methods. Student projects will integrate the Earth-surface dynamics, geology, ecology, limnology and paleolimnology, and hydrology principles and techniques required for sustainable land and water management and restoration.


Teams: St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota : Stream restoration-related experimental work; Salish Kootenai College , Montana: Effects of surface water management practice on groundwater resources; Fond du Lac Reservation in northern Minnesota: Paleolimnology and current habitat conditions of wild rice lakes. An All-Team Gathering at the conclusion of the program will bring all teams together to celebrate their summer research in a research symposium, with talking circles to discuss research in a community context, and hands-on experiments in St. Anthony Falls Laboratory facilities.

American Public Health Association student research competition

2014 Annual Meeting November 15 - 19, 2014 — New Orleans, LA Applied Public Health Statistics Section 2014 Student Research CompetitioFinalists will receive free copies of JMP and APHA registration! Eligibility: Applicants must be students and members of the Applied Public Health Statistics section of APHA at the time of the conference. To Enter: Applicants must (1) submit an online paper abstract to APHS, and (2) submit a two page summary or prospectus of research to Trent Lalonde at trent.lalonde@unco.edu by February 11, 2014. For more information, see https://apha.confex.com/apha/142am/stat.htm or contact Trent Lalonde at trent.lalonde@unco.edu

2014 Harvard Forest Summer Research Program

We are offering an exciting summer program for up to 22 undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research.http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/other-tags/reu

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is soliciting applications from interested undergraduate students and faculty mentors at all Louisiana universities and colleges.  UROP, established in 1992 by the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program, offers the Louisiana undergraduate community funding to support hands-on research experiences in marine and coastal resource issues. Previously funded projects have dealt with topics such as coastal ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, environmental engineering, and genetics. 

A maximum of ten projects will be funded for the March 2014 to December 2014 period; each faculty member will receive up to $2500 to cover student wages, supplies, and necessary travel.  Both student wages and academic credit may be earned concurrently if the policies of your institution allow this practice. Full-time undergraduate students at all Louisiana colleges and universities are eligible. 

A written final report of research accomplishments and findings is required, and UROP students must present their findings at LSU during a Louisiana Sea Grant sponsored event (limited travel funds will be provided to UROP students from other universities to attend this event).  In addition, UROP students will be required to submit abstracts of their research results for a poster session or similar event at a statewide conference related to coastal issues.  Louisiana Sea Grant will provide funds to cover registration fees for this conference should a UROP student’s abstract be accepted for presentation.  Students are also encouraged both to present their findings at regional, national and international conferences and to publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Applications will be accepted until 6 December 2013.  An Application Form and complete information can be found at the UROP website (click following link) Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

SUMMER 2013 OCEAN SCIENCES
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES
OVERVIEW
In summer of 2013, Mote Marine Laboratory will host a 10-week, National Science Foundation-funded program focused on providing research experiences in estuarine science to 10 undergraduate students. Students will be paired with Mote scientists and conduct research on major threats to estuaries such as aquatic
pollution, natural toxins, habitat alteration, and coral reef decline. Students will gain experience in science communication by presenting the results of their independent project in a manuscript-style research paper and orally at a laboratory-wide poster presentation. Students will also attend research seminars, workshops on career skills in science, and may have the opportunity to present their research findings at professional conferences. 

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Mote REU Program, students must be:
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories
• Currently enrolled in a degree program (full-time or part-time) leading to a baccalaureate degree. Students cannot have already graduated at the time of their internship.
• First-time REU participants
• Available for the duration of the program, May 26th-August 3rd (subject to change)

In addition, applicants must:

Possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale)
Make efforts to receive academic credit for participation in the REU Program

 - Students from minority groups underrepresented in science are strongly encouraged to apply - 

TRAVEL, STIPEND, & HOUSING
Students participating in the REU program will receive:
• Stipend of $5,000 over the 10-week period
• Housing (paid by Mote)
• Support for transportation between Mote and their home institution

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students interested in applying to the 2013 Mote REU program can acquire information on the application procedure from the program website, www.mote.org/reu, or by emailing reu@mote.org. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2013.

ABOUT MOTE
Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit research laboratory that has been conducting marine science research and education for over 55 years. Mote is located in Sarasota, Florida on a campus overlook-ing Sarasota Bay, with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. For additional information about Mote Marine
Laboratory & Aquarium, please visit www.mote.org.
VISIT MOTE’S REU PROGRAM WEBSITE AT www.mote.org/reu

Harvard Forest Summer Research Program

SUMMER: Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Harvard Forest Summer Research Program, an opportunity for college students across the U.S. to participate in 11 weeks (May 20-August 2, 2013) of paid, independent research with mentors from Harvard and other leading institutions.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is soliciting applications from interested undergraduate students and faculty mentors at all Louisiana universities and colleges.  UROP, established in 1992 by the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program, offers the Louisiana undergraduate community funding to support hands-on research experience in marine and coastal resource issues. Previously funded projects have dealt with topics such as coastal ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, environmental engineering, and genetics. 

A maximum of ten projects will be funded for the period March 2013 to December 2013; each will receive $1500-2500 to cover student wages, supplies, and necessary travel.  Both student wages and academic credit may be earned concurrently if the policies of your institution allow this practice. Full-time undergraduate students at all Louisiana colleges and universities are eligible. 

A written final report of research accomplishments and findings is required.  Students are also encouraged both to present their findings at regional, national and international conferences and to publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Applications will be accepted until 14 December 2012.  An Application Form and complete information can be found at the UROP website (click following link) Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Louisiana Sea Grant College Program Research Projects

This is a solicitation from the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program for Statements of Interest proposing two-year coastal research projects.  The Statement of Interest serves as a project pre-proposal that identifies a topic relevant to coastal and marine needs in Louisiana and the nation. It describes both the scope of the need, problem, or opportunity and how the results achieved would contribute to development, conservation, or utilization of coastal and marine resources. Statements allow for review of concepts, rationale, general approach, and expected outcomes and impacts before faculty must commit to providing a narrative of detailed methodology, literature review, and other requirements of a full proposal.

1. Priority Focus Areas are: 1) Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, 2) Resilient Communities and Economies, 3) Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, and 4) Education and Workforce Development. We strongly suggest that you access a complete explanation of these priorities and their attendant Goals and Strategies at Draft Louisiana Sea Grant Strategic Plan 2014-2018.

2. Proposals must be strong in scientific and professional merit, rationale and user relationships. Other criteria apply.

3. 50% match is required for all awards.

4. Faculty may participate in a maximum of two Statements of Interest as either a Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or Associate Investigator.

5. Statements of Interest referencing oil spill-related research will be given low priority.

Size of Grant Awards

We will entertain Statements of Interest with maximum budgets of $90,000/year for either one or two year projects.  Occasionally projects that are evaluated highly, but fall just below the cutoff for full funding, can be supported at a reduced scope and cost with Program Development funds.

A fully completed and signed Statement of Interest form (available at Statement of Interest Form), using the PDF format provided, must be submitted to Ms. Katie Lea (Room 238 Sea Grant Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 or klea@lsu.edu) by 4:00 PM on Friday, 1 February 2013, without exception.

Please go to Funding and Proposal Information 2014-2016 for complete information on Statement of Interest content specifications, appropriate forms, and submission procedures.  Contact me if you either encounter problems or have questions regarding the Statement of Interest.

Best regards,

David L. Nieland

Associate Executive Director

Louisiana Sea Grant College Program

233 Sea Grant Building

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA  70803

Voice:  225-578-6373

Fax:  225-578-6331

Cell:  225-939-0577

www.laseagrant.org

http://gulfseagrant.tamu.edu/oilspill/index.htm

Ph.D. student: modeling forest disturbances

Graduate student opportunity in modeling forest disturbances at the University of Idaho.
Funding is available for a Ph.D. student to study forest responses and vulnerability to climate change and natural disturbances, with an emphasis on bark beetle outbreaks. Project goals include incorporating a model of mountain pine beetle outbreaks into an ecosystem model; assessing the influence of future climate changes on outbreaks; and quantifying the effects on forest dynamics, including carbon cycling. Research will be conducted jointly with Oregon State University using the Community Land Model (www.cgd.ucar.edu/tss/clm). Funding is available for five years at $24,000/year plus tuition/fees and health insurance. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, biogeosciences, atmospheric science, entomology, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include quantitative skills, familiarity with mechanistic ecosystem modeling and computer programming, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a research‐based M.S. thesis. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or Environmental Science (www.uidaho.edu/envs). Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke@uidaho.edu) as well as apply to the desired degree program. Inquiries via email or phone (208‐885‐6240) are welcome.
‐‐
Jeffrey Hicke
Associate Professor Department of Geography University of Idaho McClure Hall Room 305D
Mailing Address:
Geography
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive Stop 3021 Moscow ID 83844‐3021
Phone: 208‐885‐6240 Fax: 208‐885‐2855 jhicke@uidaho.edu www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke

Deepwater Draft Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Review

Credit: Scott Nicol The Deepwater Horizon trustees have released the Phase II Draft Early Restoration Plan & Environmental Review (DERP/ER) for public review and comment. The plan includes two proposed projects totaling about $9 million that focus on restoring nesting habitat for birds and sea turtles. Response efforts resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill caused injuries to this natural habitat. "This draft plan includes two Early Restoration projects which represent a near-term opportunity to improve the nesting habitats of birds and turtles, two species that are integral to the Gulf Coast wildlife community," said Cynthia Dohner, Natural Resource Trustee for the Department of the Interior. "Our desire is to provide these benefits during the next nesting season, but we'd first like to hear from the public. We encourage the public to attend the November 13 meeting in Pensacola and to give us their comments." The DERP/ER describes the second round of projects proposed to receive funding from the $1 billion BP committed to Early Restoration on April 21, 2011. The trustees will hold a public meeting on November 13, 2012 to solicit comment on the plan. The meeting will be held at the Escambia County Central Complex Building in Room 104, 3363 West Park Place Pensacola, Fla. 32505. There will be an open house from 6:00-7:00 PM followed by the meeting and public comment period from 7:00-9:00 PM. The DERP/ER describes two proposed projects for the second round of Early Restoration. These projects address coastal conservation for the purpose of restoring bird (avian) and sea turtle nesting habitats, which were injured by oil spill response operations. These projects are timed to enhance the bird and turtle nesting ground as the spring 2013 nesting season begins. Below is a brief description of each project: A Comprehensive Program for Enhanced Management of Avian Breeding Habitat Injuries by Response in the Florida Panhandle, Alabama and Mississippi. This project proposes to protect nesting habitat for beach-nesting birds from disturbance in order to restore habitat impaired by disturbance from oil spill response activities. It is to be conducted on sandy beaches in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin counties, Florida; Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Baldwin and Mobile counties, Alabama, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore (GUIS) - Mississippi District. Improving Habitat Injured by Spill Response: Restoring the Night Sky. This project proposes to reduce artificial lighting impacts on nesting habitat for sea turtles, specifically loggerhead turtles, to restore habitat impaired by disturbance from oil spill response activities. It is to be conducted on sandy beach public properties in Baldwin County, Alabama; and Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin counties, Florida. The DERP/ER and a list of public repositories are available at http://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov and www.doi.gov/deepwaterhorizon. Comments will be taken until December 10, 2012.  Comments may be submitted in the following ways: Via the Web: http://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov For electronic submission of comments containing attachments, email: fw4coastalDERPcomments@fws.gov U.S. Mail: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 2099, Fairhope, AL 36533.

Vancouver Island Graduate Student Opportunity

Graduate Student Opportunities at Vancouver Island University Graduate Student Opportunities at Vancouver Island University

GRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
I am recruiting 1‐2 graduate students (MSc or PhD) to join the Ecological Interactions Research Program at the Centre for Shellfish Research (http://www.viu.ca/csr/) and Deep Bay Marine Field station (http://www.viu.ca/deepbay/), Vancouver Island University.
My interests include ecosystem interactions, shellfish population dynamics, invertebrate larval dispersal, biological oceanography, climate change, non‐indigenous species, conservation and sustainability.
Over the next few years my lab will be conducting several research projects to investigate how shellfish aquaculture activities influence the ecosystem in which they occur. These activities provide 'experiments of opportunity', altering the ecosystem (e.g. the addition of filter feeders) in ways that allow us to answer interesting ecological questions, while at the same time addressing industry issues to work towards sustainable development.
Specifically, I am looking for students to investigate 1) the influence of deep water shellfish aquaculture activities on oceanography, phytoplankton, zooplankton and potentially fish communities and 2) the influence of aquaculture structures (e.g. fencing and netting in the intertidal, rafts in deep water) on the distribution of higher trophic levels (e.g. crabs, sea stars, fish). Further information about my research program is available at http://www.viu.ca/csr/ecologicalinteractions/index.asp
I am looking for students that are enthusiastic, self‐motivated and comfortable working on, in and around the water. Prospective students should be competitive for NSERC scholarships and students that end up joining the lab will be expected to pursue other scholarship opportunities throughout their degree. Students should be able to work independently under my guidance and supervision but to effectively act
as their own 'project leader'. Students will also be expected to
present their findings at scientific conferences and publish them in peer‐reviewed journals.
If you're interesting in joining the lab please send an email with an attached cover letter outlining your research interests and why you're interested in this opportunity, along with a CV and transcript copies to Sarah.Dudas@viu.ca

Sarah Dudas
Canada Research Chair
Shellfish Aquaculture Ecosystem Interactions Center for Shellfish Research 900 5th St
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Tel: 250 740‐6132

NOAA Fisheries research

Deadline Aug. 9: NOAA Fisheries Seeks Proposals for Research and Development Projects that Optimize the Use of Fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and off the South Atlantic States

NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region, is seeking proposals under the Marine Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN) for research and development projects that optimize the use of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and off the South Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida involving the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial), including fishery biology, resource assessment, socioeconomic assessment, management and conservation, selected harvesting methods, and fish handling and processing. Approximately $2.0 million may be available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 for projects. This amount includes possible in-house projects. Actual funding availability for this program is contingent upon Fiscal Year 2013 Congressional appropriations. NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office anticipates awarding approximately ten projects that will range from $25,000 to $175,000 per year for each project (not to exceed $175,000 per year). The total federal amount that may be requested shall not exceed $175,000 for a one-year project, $350,000 for a two-year project, and $525,000 for a three-year project. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time on August 9, 2012 to be considered for funding. Read more or submit an application.

Deadline Aug. 24: NOAA Fisheries Seeking Proposals for Cooperative Research in the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Caribbean; $2 Million in Funding Available

The Cooperative Research Program provides opportunity to compete for financial assistance for projects which seek to increase and improve the working relationship between fisheries researchers from NOAA Fisheries, state fishery agencies, universities, and the U.S. fishing (recreational and commercial) in the Gulf of Mexico (FL, AL, MS, LA, TX), South Atlantic (FL, NC, SC, GA) and Caribbean (USVI and Puerto Rico). The program is a means of involving commercial and recreational fishermen in the collection of fundamental fisheries information in support of management and regulatory options. Proposals must address one of the priority areas. Approximately $2.0 million may be available in fiscal year (FY) 2013 for projects. Actual funding availability for this program is contingent upon FY 2013 Congressional appropriations. The NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center estimates awarding approximately eight projects that will range from $25,000 to $300,000. The average award is $150,000. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 24, 2012 to be considered for funding. Read more or submit an application.

Research Fellowships in Plant Science

Research Fellowships in Plant Science within the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (SBBS), this position is available for 5 years.

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Research Technician Grassland Ecosystem Ecology

We are seeking an outstanding full-time research technician to support an
active research project in the Sala Lab.  Research activities will involve 5
to 7 trips per year to the Jornada Research Station in New Mexico, each trip
ranging from 1 to 4 weeks in duration. During field campaigns, the Research
Technician will work with PI, graduate and undergraduate students in various
activities including vegetation and soil sampling as well as maintenance of
long-term rainfall manipulation experiments. Field work will be complemented
with laboratory work, data entry and data analysis. A successful candidate
will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Ecology, Biology,
Soil Science). Experience in field biology and laboratory work will be
desirable. The successful applicant would be primarily based in the lab of
Dr. Osvaldo Sala in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University.

Applicants should submit a CV, a statement detailing how their interests
align with the focus of the project, and the names and contact information
for three references. Estimated start date is September 1st, or as soon as
the candidate is available. Position will have a salary commensurate with
experience and all the benefits of an Arizona State University full-time
employee.

Please submit applications by August 1st to: Osvaldo Sala
(Osvaldo.Sala@asu.edu).