As a society, we are standing with The Duke Herbarium and request that Duke University reconsider the decision to divest their herbarium. We ask that you also consider adding your support by signing this petition (https://www.change.org/p/urge-duke-university-to-reconsider-closing-their-herbarium) organized by AIBS, iDigBio, NSCA, and SPNHC with the support of ASPT, ABLS, BSA, and SHC.
Tenure track professorship in Plant Biodiversity with scientific focus in the field of speciation, systematics, and phylogeny.
This fellowship award includes a $10,000 individual grant, and 2 - 4 week stay at Oak Spring. It is open to plant biologists.
The Consortium of Plant Invasion Genomics (CPING) invites applications for its postdoctoral researcher fellowship competition. CPING is an NSF-funded project spanning five universities with the joint missions to determine how and why certain plant species become invasive and to train the next generation of botanists to use modern genomic and bioinformatic tools. Specifically, we are reconstructing genomic time series for five focal invasive plant species using herbarium specimens to investigate the roles of colonization history, admixture and adaptation in the invasion process. We also will be hosting genomics bootcamps for professors from EPSCoR regional universities and colleges. This training network will both promote genomics/bioinformatics expertise and create the opportunity for participants to contribute to CPING research projects.
Applicants may apply to work with any Co-PI in the network (see https://www.invasiongenomics.com/participants.html) and can be based at any of the CPING hub institutions including University of Louisiana at Lafayette, West Virginia University, University of Alabama, South Dakota State University and Wichita State University. The successful applicant will focus his/her research efforts on one of the CPING focal invasive species, while having latitude to pursue independent research interests related to CPING projects. The successful applicant will collaborate with other CPING labs to leverage the strength of the network to their advantage. Opportunities for outreach through participation in genomics and bioinformatics bootcamps will also be available.
The optimal candidate would possess:
● PhD in invasion biology, botany, evolutionary biology, ecology, computational biology, or a related field
● Experience constructing genomic libraries
● Experience working with herbaria or other natural history collections
● Experience in bioinformatics (working in a Unix environment, genome assembly, phylogenomic or population genomic analyses)
● Experience coding in R, python, Perl, or another computing language
● Experience researching polyploid species
● Desire and propensity to teach genomics and bioinformatics to all levels of trainees
● Excellent communication and organization skills.
The initial appointment is for one year with the opportunity to extend up to three years. Support includes a competitive salary and a benefits package including retirement and health care. A stipend for independent research ($5,000/year) is also included.
Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to any hub co-PI, and we encourage applicants to contact potential mentors prior to applying. Formal applications can be filled out at https://louisiana.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=1050. Please include your CV, contact information for 3 references, and a 2-3 page research statement that outlines previous and current research, as well a brief statement about future directions. References will only be contacted for applicants on the short list. Review of applications begins on April 1 and continues until the position is filled. Start date is flexible, but funding is available immediately.
Both CPING and University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Graduate Student Research Grant submission are now being accepted on our online portal. Applicants must first be a member of ASPT, and then log in to the portal:
http://awards.aspt.net/login
Once logged in, applicants can apply by clicking on the Create New Proposal button on the award page:
http://awards.aspt.net/awards/award/2020-aspt-graduate-student-research-grants
If the button does not appear, please check that you are an ASPT member, and if necessary log out and log back in again after becoming a member.
In the case of any difficulties, please contact Carl Rothfels at crothfels at berkeley dot edu.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University (Clemson, SC, U.S.A.) seeks applicants for Herbarium Curator and Lecturer. Deadline: 13 March 2020
Registration is free, but required. For more information about the program and speakers and to register for the webinar, please visit: https://www.aibs.org/events/webinar/nagoya-protocol.html.
Our society relies on member participation for its success and the Nominations Committee seeks enthusiastic people for leadership positions. Kindly email your nominations by email or anonymous form. Nominations must be received by 20 February 2020.
The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a full-time paid ($5, 750) summer internship. Visit https://pbcinternships.org/ for more information.
Native Plant Trust is offering one 13-week conservation internship for 2020 to help manage volunteers and conserve endangered plants.
Native Plant Trust is offering two 25-week conservation internships for 2020 to help manage volunteers and conserve endangered plants