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Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forest Research – Harvard University, USA
Harvard University awards a limited number of Bullard Fellowships annually to individuals representing a variety of disciplines and approaches to the study of forested ecosystems. These full-time residential fellowships allow individuals to foster their scientific and professional growth and to contribute to research on forests at Harvard. Bullard Fellowships are not intended for post-doctoral fellows; instead they are targeted at individuals with a record of independent scholarship and professional accomplishment. We have two fellowships, short-term (2-3 months) and long-term (6–12 months).
Salary: Stipend of $6250 (USD) per month
Closing Date: 1st October 2024
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Postdoc Role in Spatial Ecology – State University of Campinas, Brazil
In this project, we will integrate information on how microclimate and community composition change at local scale with habitat suitability models to predict potential vegetation and animal redistribution across the Amazon biome in response to the local impacts of edge effects, fire, and climate change.
Applicants must send a CV or FAPESP Curricular Summary (see https://fapesp.br/6351/instructions-for-the-elaboration-of-a-curricular-summary) to Mathias Mistretta Pires (piresmm@unicamp.br).
Salary: 12,000 BRL
Closing Date: 10th October 2024
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Learning Programme Teacher, 10 x zero hour and part time contracts available – Kew Gardens, UK
Schools are integral to our work and vision, with a broad curriculum-linked programme for visiting schools which spans early years, primary, secondary and tertiary education. Our aim is to inspire and develop lifelong connections with the natural world and foster dialogue around the need for sustainable lifestyles. Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of teaching in a formal setting or delivering environmental education programmes to pupils from a variety of key stages.
Salary: £30,200
Closing Date: 27th October 2024
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3 x NSF-Funded PhD Positions – U. of Alabama / U. of North Texas / Penn State University, USA
We are recruiting a cohort of three PhD students interested in exploring the processes that control the transport of environmental DNA (eDNA) in streams. We seek highly motivated students with an interest in freshwater ecology, a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for field research, and a commitment to teamwork.
Contact Drs. Arial Shogren (U. Alabama, ashogren@ua.edu), Zacchaeus Compson (U. North Texas, Zacchaeus.Compson@unt.edu), and Daniel Allen (Penn State, daniel.c.allen@psu.edu) with any questions.
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Salary: $24,192 – $34,539 (USD)
Closing Date: 1st November 2024
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Assistant or Associate Extension Professor of Soil Science and Director – University of Connecticut, USA
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, a part of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, at the University of Connecticut invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Extension Professor to oversee operations in the existing UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory. Please apply online to Search #498484 and submit these materials: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Vision Statement, Diversity Statement and names and contact information for at least three references. Review begins immediately. Inquiries to: Nick Goltz nick.goltz@uconn.edu
Salary: $110,000 to $130,000 (USD)
Closing Date: 1st December 2024
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Freshwater Ecology and Environmental Genomics – University of North Texas, USA
Zacchaeus Compson’s research group at the University of North Texas—along with PIs at Penn State University (Daniel Allen) and the University of Alabama (Arial Shogren)—is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to coordinate an NSF-funded project titled, “DISTANCE: Determining In-Stream Transport of eDNA Across NEON Sites at the Continental ScaleE.” The postdoc will coordinate the project and mentor a cohort of three PhD students (one at each partnering university).
Salary: $60,000 (USD)
Closing Date: 31st May 2025