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| Location | Title | Closes | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Biogeochemistry of Beaver-Created Ecosystems (PhD) | 9/1/26 | 7/10/26 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Understanding Nekton-Seagrass Habitat Relationships and Drivers of Change to Support Coastal Management (PhD) | 8/31/26 | 7/24/26 |
| Stockholm University (Sweden) | Methane Oxidation in the Arctic Ocean (PhD) | 7/31/26 | 7/10/26 |
| University of Brasilia (Brazil) | Tropical forest ecology in Brazil and French Guiana (2 PhD positions) | 7/28/26 | 7/10/26 |
| Purdue University | Forest herbaceous layer response to fire (PhD) | 7/27/26 | 7/17/26 |
| University of North Texas | Impacts of ranch management on insect pollinators | 7/24/26 | |
| University of Wyoming | Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics and Global Change | 7/17/26 | |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Dynamic color change in marine fishes (1 MS, 1 PhD position) | 7/10/26 |
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Purdue University: We are seeking a motivated PhD student to examine how the herbaceous layer responds to silviculture and prescribed fire as part of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment, a long-term ecological study that examines how management affects multiple forest components. The PhD students will determine how plant diversity and composition, including both native and non-native species, have responded to management treatments. Position is funded for four years beginning in January 2027 and includes a graduate stipend, tuition waiver, and access to employer assisted health insurance. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. GRE scores are not required but may be submitted. Desired qualifications: an MS degree in forestry, botany, ecology, plant science, biology or a related field; experience conducting field research; interest in forest ecology, fire management, and invasion biology. To apply: Prospective applicants should send, via e-mail attachment, a brief letter of interest, CV (including GPA and contact information for three references), and unofficial transcripts to both Mike Saunders (msaunder@purdue.edu) and Mike Jenkins (jenkinma@purdue.edu). We will begin reviewing materials on July 27, 2026, and will continue until an applicant is selected. Posted: 7/17/26. Stockholm University: I (Mag. Dr. Birgit Wild) am currently recruiting a PhD student to work on methane oxidation in the Arctic Ocean. The detailed plan will depend on the interests and background of the student, and methods could include experiments, biomarkers, isotopes, modelling … possibly field work. See the job description for details and to apply. Last application date 31.Jul.2026. Posted: 7/10/26.
University of Brasilia: We are recruiting two PhD students to join the PlantForAdapt project, an international research collaboration between Brazil and France addressing key research priorities on native-species planted forests to support resilient Amazonian landscapes in the face of global change. Both PhD candidates will be enrolled at the University of Brasília and will conduct research across three study sites in the Brazilian Amazon and French Guiana. Full project description and application instructions are available here: - Tree performance and resilience in Amazonian native species plantations under climate change - Natural regeneration in native species plantations in Amazonia. Application deadline: 28 July 2026. Posted: 7/10/26.
University of Connecticut: We are seeking a motivated PhD student interested in freshwater ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry to join the Helton and Lawrence lab groups at the University of Connecticut beginning in January or June 2027. The student would be part of a broader interdisciplinary team investigating how beaver-created ecosystems in the Northeastern United States affect freshwater carbon cycling. The successful candidate would join the team as a Graduate Assistant (~$38,000 / year) and conduct field work to quantify greenhouse gas dynamics, ecosystem metabolism, and carbon stocks in ponds, wetlands, and streams. The student would also have the opportunity to develop approaches to model beaver-created ecosystem carbon dynamics at the watershed-scale. Required qualifications include an undergraduate degree in a related field and at least one year of post-baccalaureate research experience; fieldwork experience; interest and experience in biogeochemistry; and, excellent oral and written communication skills. Two or more years of post-baccalaureate research experience or an MS degree in a related field is strongly preferred. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment and encourage students from all backgrounds to apply. Interested? Please email Ashley Helton (Ashley.Helton@uconn.edu) by September 1, 2026 with the subject line “PhD Application Beaver Project”: 1) a statement of your research interests, and 2) a CV that includes relevant professional experience and contact information for three references. Posted: 7/10/26.
University of North Carolina Wilmington: two open graduate student positions in the Schweikert Lab at the Department of Biology and Marine Biology at UNCW. Applicants with experience in neurophysiological or behavioral approaches are preferred, though not required. 1.MSc in Marine Biology: Behavioral Ecology of Dynamic Color Change in Reef Fishes (starting Spring or Summer 2027). 2. PhD in Integrative, Comparative, and Marine Biology: Neuroethology of Adaptive Camouflage in Flatfishes (starting Fall 2027). Prior to applying to the UNCW graduate program, interested students should email Dr. Lorian Schweikert (schweikertl@uncw.edu) with the following: - Statement of career goals and research interests (1 page max) - Resume or CV - Unofficial transcripts - Contact information for three references. Interviews for both positions will begin in early fall, though interest emails will be accepted until the positions are filled. The UNCW application deadline for the MSc position is October 15th, 2026 and for the PhD position is February 15th, 2027. Program Synopsis: Dynamic color change allows animals such as certain marine fishes to rapidly change the color and pattern of their skin, yet knowledge is lacking about how these animals gather and process the visual information needed to make color change decisions. Recent discoveries suggest that many color-changing animals can detect light with their skin, a process known as dermal photoreception, which may work alongside the eyes to regulate color change. Our lab investigates how dermal photoreception contributes to color change in fishes and whether the skin acts as a sensory system for monitoring the environment or the animal’s own coloration. By uncovering the principles underlying distributed light sensing and adaptive camouflage, the project may inform future technologies related to bioinspired sensing and material science. See also UNCW Center for Marine Science. Posted: 7/10/26.
University of North Texas: A funded PhD/MS position is available in the Lichtenberg Lab starting summer or fall 2027. This position is part of a USDA-funded project investigating how ranch management impacts pollinator, plant, and soil microbe biodiversity both directly and through habitat modification. The selected student will focus on the pollinator component. Research activities will include fieldwork at local North Texas ranches, insect identification, and analyzing a multi-year dataset from the ranches. Funding includes semester and summer salary, a tuition scholarship, and health insurance for PhD students or a Health Assistance Scholarship for MS students. The Lichtenberg Lab combines community and behavioral ecology to study plant-animal interactions, pollinator foraging and insect biodiversity. We are particularly interested in how land use change and land management practices affect these phenomena. The lab is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment to trainees from diverse backgrounds. Application: Please contact Dr. Elinor Lichtenberg (elichten@unt.edu) before applying. Send your CV, information on relevant experiences, the degree and kinds of questions you are interested in, and unofficial transcripts. Posted: 7/24/26.
University of Southern Mississippi: Understanding Nekton-Seagrass Habitat Relationships and Drivers of Change to Support Coastal Management. We seek a motivated student to fill a funded Ph.D. assistantship at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS. The selected student will be co-advised by Dr. Zachary Darnell and Dr. Kelly Darnell. This assistantship will begin in Spring 2027. The assistantship will be centered on a recently funded project to identify and monitor long-term trends and variability in seagrass-dominated ecosystems in the Gulf Islands National Seashore and identify drivers of change in biodiversity and productivity of these systems to inform coastal resource management. The project will involve field sampling for seagrass and seagrass-associated nekton across the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi, as well as laboratory sample processing and analyses of existing long-term datasets. Experience working in seagrass beds and familiarity with coastal nekton communities is preferred but not required. This is a collaborative project with researchers at multiple academic institutions and stakeholders from multiple agencies including the National Park Service. The student selected for this position will pursue a Ph.D. degree in the Division of Coastal Sciences within the School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE). The assistantship includes tuition and a stipend of $28,500 per year for a duration of 5 years. The student selected for the assistantship will be a fully integrated member of the project team and will contribute to study design, collection and analysis of data, and manuscript preparation. Applicants with an M.S. degree are preferred. Interested students should contact Dr. Zachary Darnell (zachary.darnell@usm.edu). Please include a cover letter describing your interests and career goals, a copy of your CV, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. For full consideration, submit all required information by August 31, 2026. Posted: 7/24/26.
University of Wyoming: The Weiss-Lehman lab is recruiting multiple graduate students (PhD and master’s positions available) to join our group in spring or fall 2027. Research in our lab uses a combination of laboratory microcosms computational models to explore the role of rapid evolution in ecological responses to global change. Current projects focus on testing the eco-evolutionary mechanisms responsible for range limit formation, predicting the evolutionary impact of climate driven range shifts, and applying advanced statistical techniques to better quantify the strength of species interactions. We are a highly collaborative group, and lab members are encouraged to work together on group projects while also developing independent research programs based on their own interests. Our lab is committed to creating a research culture in which all lab members feel valued and supported. The positions will be fully funded, including tuition, stipends, and health insurance. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, evolution, or a related field. Previous experience with quantitative techniques and/or scientific computing languages (e.g., R or Python) is a plus. To apply, please email Topher Weiss-Lehman (cwiessle@uwyo.edu) with your CV, transcripts (unofficial are fine), a statement of interest, and contact information for 2-3 professional references. I will also be at the ESA meeting in Salt Lake City, so feel free to reach out to arrange a time to meet and discuss the positions during the meeting. Posted: 7/17/26.
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