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MSc or PhD Assistantship in Fish Ecology and Conservation Genomics The Mamoozadeh Lab at North Carolina State University (NC State) is accepting applications for a MSc or PhD student to begin August 2025 (fall semester). The Mamoozadeh Lab leverages genomics and bioinformatics to explore questions related to the ecology and evolutionary biology of aquatic species, particularly fishes of conservation or management concern. Research themes representative of the lab include exploring how genetic diversity is distributed across space and time, evaluating the role of climate and other landscape features in shaping adaptation, and assessing the effectiveness or likely impact of management actions. This research is often conducted in close collaboration with state and federal fisheries management agencies. The Mamoozadeh Lab is housed within the Department of Applied Ecology at NC State (https://lnkd.in/g9hCqPBH). The selected applicant will work directly with Dr. Nadya Mamoozadeh on the NC State campus located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Qualifications: Applicants should have a BSc degree in the field of biology, ecology, evolution, environmental science, fisheries, natural resources, genetics/genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field. The selected applicant will be expected to develop and lead independent research in the fields of fish ecology, conservation genomics, and fisheries management. Prior molecular lab experience is strongly preferred, as well as quantitative skills (such as in R or bioinformatic analyses), or at least an authentic interest in developing these skills. Field experience will be viewed as a plus. Support: Students in the Mamoozadeh Lab receive a stipend, tuition, and health insurance, as well as support for professional travel. This support may come through a mix of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and other sources. How to Apply: Interested students should email the following to Dr. Nadya Mamoozadeh (nmamoozadeh@gmail.com) as a single PDF and using the subject line "Fisheries Genomics Student": 1) Brief cover letter describing research interests, accomplishments, career goals, and how working in the Mamoozadeh Lab will help you achieve these goals 2) Resume/CV 3) Unofficial transcripts 4) Writing sample (e.g., published paper, manuscript in preparation, MSc or undergraduate thesis, or research paper or essay from a relevant course) 5) Names and email addresses for three professional references Applications should be received before 25 October 2024 to receive full consideration. Top candidates will be invited to discuss their qualifications and interests in a virtual interview. This informal selection process will be completed before the deadline for the official NC State graduate school application, which is 15 January 2025.

Relevant reading for all soil microbial ecologists. "...a new generation’ (R43) or a ‘transition’ (R42) in soil microbial ecology, moving away from ‘the era of molecular methods’ (R42) and primarily descriptive studies towards a new mode of research that they considered as more scientifically and social-environmentally relevant, and better suited to deal with the complex interactions between microbial communities and their soil habitats." https://lnkd.in/g72i9emc

📢 PhD position in ecology ❗ Last days to apply ! ❗ We have a 3-year PhD position available at iEES Paris to investigate ecological connectivity in relation to climate change. #PhDposition #Ecology #GlobalChange #Earthworms #Connectivity #ClimateChange #Modelling #PopulationGenetics

🌱🌍 Exciting News for Microbial Ecologists! 🌍🌱 We are proud to announce the release of the Thematic Issue on Ecology of Soils 2024 in FEMS Microbiology Ecology! This issue compiles groundbreaking research presented at the fourth Ecology of Soil Microorganisms (ESM4) conference held in Prague, Czech Republic in June 2022. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evFiNgxz Since its inception, the ESM conference series has highlighted the crucial role microorganisms play in ecosystem processes. This edition delves into their interconnectedness with entire ecosystems, featuring studies from forested and agricultural landscapes. The research also explores the potential roles of microorganisms under future climate conditions. #FEMSMicrobiologyEcol continues to be a leading peer-reviewed venue for this research, and we are proud to offer this thematic issue as a fully open-access publication. Dive into the latest findings and practical strategies in soil microbial ecology – all articles are free to read and download! #Microbiology #Ecology #SoilScience #OpenAccess #Research #ClimateChange #SoilMicrobiology #MicrobialEcology

I updated my newsletter on how to generate research ideas for ecology and environmental sciences. Now I have the following points: - Playing with ecological hierarchies - Transferring experimental designs from one field to another - Exchanging settings - Transferring to other organism groups - Transfer among temporal and spatial scales - Importing concepts from other areas of biology - Importing concepts into ecology from other sciences - Examining responses over a wider range of levels - Examining a phenomenon by experimenting (or observing) at a different order of magnitude This can almost be used to build an ideas engine for environmental research. What would you add? Please let me know in the comments!😀 Link to newsletter for more detail: https://lnkd.in/eC_7VXuJ #creativity #ecology #environment

ADAPT Trinity College Dublin academic Prof. Caroline Brophy has recently published a new paper in Journal of Ecology from the British Ecological Society evaluating the impact of species diversity in agricultural ecosystems. Titled “Design principles for multi-species productive grasslands: Quantifying effects of diversity beyond richness”, the paper investigates how to identify combinations of plant species that best deliver one or multiple functions and explores when community species and proportions are more important than the number of species, or species richness, alone. Learn more > https://lnkd.in/e2VGihNF #ecology #diversity #species #ai #research

Can animals handle their “drink”? 🍷 A new study published in the Cell Press journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution suggests that ethanol consumption among non-human animals is more common than previously thought. Contrary to the assumption that animals only encounter alcohol accidentally, ecologists argue that fruit- and nectar-eating animals likely consume ethanol regularly, as it’s naturally present in most ecosystems. According to researchers from the University of Exeter, ethanol has been around since flowering plants emerged millions of years ago, and animals adapted to metabolize it efficiently. The study explores how ethanol might provide wild animals with calories, act as a medicinal agent, and even affect social behavior. This work challenges us to rethink ethanol's role in nature and recognize its potential ecological impacts. #Ecology #Evolution #AnimalBehavior

Call for Papers The Journal of Aquatic Ecology (JAE) is a peer-reviewed open-access international quarterly journal in Persian (with extended English abstracts and bibliographies) devoted to the fields of aquatic science, and ecology of aquatic environments, published by the University of Hormozgan in March, June, September, and December. The publication covers a broad range of topics related to the aquatic economy, including the impact of natural and non-infectious factors on aquatic life, the influence of environmental factors on the composition of scientific assets, and the effects of various factors on the wear density, spraying, and feeding of aquatic animals. Indexing & Abstracting: EBSCO, EBSCOhost, EBSCO: Arab World Research Source: Al Masdar, TOC Premier Database, DOAJ, WorldCat, ISSN-ROAD, Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), Scientific Information Database (SID), National Digital Archives of Iranian Scholarly Journals, Magiran, Google Scholar, Academia, LinkedIn, etc. https://lnkd.in/dAfThGYJ https://lnkd.in/dybMZEHH

PhD Scholarship in Applied Ecology: The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is offering a 3-year PhD scholarship in Applied Ecology, dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence to detect, quantify, and map cryptic mortality in large carnivore populations across Scandinavia. This project aims to address illegal wildlife killings, a significant threat to biodiversity, by employing machine […]

PhD Scholarship in Applied Ecology: The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is offering a 3-year PhD scholarship in Applied Ecology, dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence to detect, quantify, and map cryptic mortality in large carnivore populations across Scandinavia. This project aims to address illegal wildlife killings, a significant threat to biodiversity, by employing machine […]