Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Positions

1/6/2021

Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Positions

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Tanya Dapkey

2/24/2021 05:53:03 am

Aquatic Entomology Temporary Employee
Spring-Summer 2021 (March through June 30th)
Position Description:

The Macroinvertebrate Lab (Patrick Center) of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University seeks a detail-oriented person to assist with current project sample processing, previous project curation, as well as possible field work.

Responsibilities include processing macroinvertebrate samples, processing macroinvertebrates for metabarcoding, following ANS and Drexel lab protocol, data collection and field work (if conditions and COVID protocols allow). Field work entails using macroinvertebrate sampling techniques (kick net, Surber) and long days in the field. Additional duties include data entry, QA/QC of entered data, administrative tasks, educational outreach, and other duties as needed.

The hire will be trained to handle and process benthic macroinvertebrate samples from major rivers including some sorting and identification of major aquatic insects and macroinvertebrates orders. Training for data capture into databases, zoological classification and taxonomy, archiving of samples and curation of collections will also be provided. The position will provide hands-on experience on aquatic invertebrates, including insects, and collection management. The student will be part of a diverse group of scientists from the Patrick Center for Environmental Research, and will have the opportunity to interact with scientists

This work will be done under the supervision of Dr. Stef Kroll, Section Lead Watershed Ecology and Ms. Tanya Dapkey, Lab Manager, Patrick Center of Environmental Research.

This position will be a full time, paid position working 40 hours a week, wage is commensurate based on experience (between $15 and $17/hr).

Location: Philadelphia, PA with travel throughout the Delaware River Watershed.
Qualifications:

Science major (or previous coursework in biology/ecology) and an interest in ecology, particularly aquatic ecology is preferred. This job is a good fit for anyone interested in biology and identification of macroinvertebrates, in aquatic ecology, in academic research. The ideal candidate will have some field experience, even if not specifically in stream sampling. This work requires a driver’s license.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and at least 2 references by March 19th, 2021 12 PM EST to Tanya Dapkey, thd45@drexel.edu

Ainsley Seago link

3/19/2021 01:14:21 pm

Rea Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History: https://us59.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/car/Posting/View/2886

1-2 year postdoc in Pittsburgh, PA, working at one of the country's best collections of Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and Siphonaptera. Anticipated salary = $45-50k/year.

This is an excellent position for any recent (or forthcoming) PhD graduate who enjoys museum-based research incorporating morphological and/or molecular data. There is also a possibility of cross-disciplinary research incorporating our other collection areas, e.g Ornithology, Botany, Herpetology, or Mammalogy. BYO project ideas, which you should discuss with a curator before submitting an application.

The program provides funds to conduct a specific research project within a limited time period and under the mentorship of the museum’s curatorial or other senior scientific staff. Fellows may apply to conduct research in the sections of Botany, Ornithology, Earth Science and Minerals, or Invertebrate Zoology.

Additional support may be provided for travel related to collections visits, conferences, and/or field and lab work. The appointment will be for one year and may be extended for a second (and final) year upon performance review. International scholars will receive support to obtain a J-1 visa.

Awardees are expected to be in residence at the museum (except during any periods of travel associated with their project). In addition to the proposed research project, fellows will be expected to deliver a presentation as part of the museum’s R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Series, and to participate in the museum’s educational activities and other public programs.

Please email Dr. Ainsley Seago for more information or to begin developing an application: SeagoA@carnegiemnh.org

Andrea Lucky link

4/5/2021 11:20:55 am

This fully supported 4-year PhD position in my lab at the University of Florida is funded by a National Science Foundation grant through the ARTS program (Advancing Revisionary Systematics and Taxonomy). The project focuses on Nylanderia taxonomy and will involve dozens of new species descriptions. The student will be working primarily with museum collections as there are many many drawers of unsorted and un-identified Nylanderia in major collections. The project encompasses both molecular systematics (UCEs) and morphology (including CT-scanning and geometric morphometrics). Prior experience with these techniques is not necessary, but there will be lots of training opportunities to learn new tools, teach about ants, work with our local museum, and more. In addition to this position, my co-PI, John LaPolla, is also looking for a MS student to join his lab at Towson University. For more information, contact Dr. Andrea Lucky, alucky@ufl.edu

Jiri Hulcr link

4/6/2021 09:55:45 am

Fully paid Masters (MSc) in AMBROSIA BEETLE SYSTEMATICS at the University of Florida's Forest Entomology Lab: http://ambrosiasymbiosis.org.

Women and folks from underrepresented backgrounds are very, very much encouraged. US citizens only.

Preliminary enquiries are welcome, email me at hulcr@ufl.edu. But if you know that systematics is your passion, please send the full application package: 1) their Letter of Interest, 2) CV, 3) list of hobbies and interests.
Due date: April 16

Matt Hudson link

4/26/2021 03:48:42 pm

The Entomological Society of America's journal Insect Systematics and Diversity seeks a new editor-in-chief(s).

This may not be the right fit for the job board in that it is not a paid position, but it does come with an honorarium, and we certainly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other under-represented groups, as it notes on the job description at https://www.entsoc.org/isd-eic-search.

Applicants can also apply as a co-editor tandem, or they can indicate they'd prefer to work with a co-editor and we will match them up accordingly. More details can be found at the link.

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