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ECOLOG-L Digest - 20 Oct 2008 to 21 Oct 2008 (#2008-290)
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There are 11 messages totalling 486 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Ph.D. Opportunity in Biogeochemistry @ Boston University
2. Tenure-Track Position at UNC Greensboro
3. Postdoctoral Position and 4 PhD fellowships in Plant Invasion Ecology (New
Zealand)
4. MS Assistantship in biofuel crop ecophysiolgy
5. Ph.D. Graduate Assistantships in Forest Ecology
6. MS Graduate Student Assistantship in Fire Ecology
7. Marine Biologist, Assistant Professor Position at Boston University
8. [Fs-workshop] Winter Natural History Workshop at the UWM Field Station
9. Plant ecology PhD opportunities at Univ. Louisville
10. Postdoc in Landscape Disease Ecology
11. Ph.D Student Opening at Utah State University
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Subject:
Ph.D. Opportunity in Biogeochemistry @ Boston University
From:
Adrien Finzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:53:35 -0400
Ph.D. Opportunity in Biogeochemistry at Boston University:
Understanding the effects of N limitation on inter-annual and
long-term uptake of atmospheric CO2 in temperate forests.
This project seeks to understand the capacity of temperate forests to
store atmospheric CO2. Building on long-term measurements (>16
years) of forest-atmosphere exchanges of CO2 at the Harvard Forest
EMS tower, we are specifically interested in understanding how N
cycling affects inter-annual variation in forest-C uptake as well as
the >2-fold increase C uptake observed at the tower over the last
decade and a half. The position will include field and laboratory
work as well as collaboration with modelers. The Ph.D. position is
open to post-bachelors and post-masters candidates with a background
in ecology, biology, soil science, chemistry, or related field.
Interested applicants should contact Adrien Finzi (afinzi @ bu.edu or
617.353.2453) to discuss their interests and to learn more
about the project. Application information and materials can be
found at www.bu.edu/grs. The deadline for receipt of
applications to the Graduate School is January 15, 2009.
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Subject:
Tenure-Track Position at UNC Greensboro
From:
Matina C Kalcounis-Ruppell MCKALCOU <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:58:52 -0400
The Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro is seeking to hire a tenure-track ECOLOGIST working at large
spatial scales on issues related to ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. Appointment is
anticipated at the level of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR but especially
well-qualified candidates may be considered at the level of ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR. Tenure may be offered at the Associate rank depending on the
selected candidate?s qualifications. The Biology department has 21
tenure-track faculty, offers undergraduate and MS degrees in Biology, and
anticipates initiating a Ph. D. program in Environmental Health Sciences
(see http://www.uncg.edu/bio/). Successful applicants would be expected
to develop a strong, externally funded research program, train
undergraduate and graduate students, make significant contributions to the
new Ph. D. program, and teach courses relevant to their specialty.
Synergies with faculty in related disciplines are encouraged. Candidates
must hold or anticipate the Ph.D. by August 1, 2009 and postdoctoral
experience is preferred. Applicants should email or post a cover letter,
CV, brief statements of research goals and teaching philosophies, and
arrange for 3 letters (e-mail acceptable with hard copy to follow) of
recommendations to Ms Kathe Martin ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Biology
Department, UNCG, 312 Eberhart Building, 321 McIver St, Greensboro, NC
27412. Evaluation of applications will begin December 1. Position starts
in August 2009. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. A. E. Hershey
([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Search Committee Chair. UNC Greensboro is especially
proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an
equally diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and
members of minority groups. We are an EEO/AA employer with a strong
commitment to increasing faculty diversity.
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Subject:
Postdoctoral Position and 4 PhD fellowships in Plant Invasion Ecology
(New Zealand)
From:
David Inouye <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:16:43 -0600
Postdoctoral Position and 4 PhD fellowships in Plant Invasion Ecology
(New Zealand)
We have exciting opportunities for one Postdoctoral Fellow and four
PhD students to work in the area of plant invasions. The positions are
based in the Weed Invasions research group in the Bioprotection
Research Centre, Lincoln University, New Zealand. The successful
candidates will join an active and dynamic group of invasion
ecologists and are part of a three-year funded project headed by Profs
Phil Hulme and Richard Duncan. You can find out more about our work at:
http://bioprotection.org.nz/project/world-leading-biosecurity/weed-dynamics-and-invasion-processes
The Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake research aimed at understanding
how plasticity in key life history traits affects invasion success.
The study will examine how key demographic parameters of successful
and less successful alien plant species vary across marked
environmental gradients, and the consequences of such variation for
population dynamics and rates of increase. Research will involve field
and glasshouse experiments aimed at parameterising population dynamic
models under different environmental scenarios. The successful
candidate will need a PhD in ecology or a closely related discipline,
experience in quantitative data analysis and modelling, and to
demonstrate they can publish their research in peer reviewed journals.
Salary will be in the range of $55-60,000 NZ dollars per annum.
This position is funded for three years. For more information and an
application form see:
http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/section269.html, Vacancy 08-213 or contact:
Prof Phil Hulme ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Prof Richard Duncan
([EMAIL PROTECTED]).
Applications close 14 November 2008; please send applications to: The
Human Resources Director, PO Box 94, Lincoln University, Canterbury.
New Zealand quoting reference 08-213.
The four PhD fellowships aim to address key questions in invasion
ecology using a variety of approaches (including field data
collection, field and glasshouse experiments, and modelling). Each
fellowship is fully funded covering fees, a three year student stipend
($26,000 NZ dollars per annum) and operating expenses associated with
each project. The project titles are:
· <http://bioprotection.org.nz/node/560/>How do propagule pressure,
climate and land-use interact to determine weed abundance and
distribution?
· <http://bioprotection.org.nz/node/561/>Predicting weed distributions
under climate change: beyond the envelope
· <http://bioprotection.org.nz/node/563/>Quantifying invasion risk:
commercial trees as a model system
· <http://bioprotection.org.nz/node/562/>Do mutualists matter? The
significance of pollinators, seed dispersers and rhizobia on the
differential success of Acacia species in NZ
For more details on these projects see:
http://bioprotection.org.nz/vacancies or contact:
Prof Phil Hulme ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Prof Richard Duncan
([EMAIL PROTECTED]).
Applications for the PhD fellowships should include a CV, cover letter
describing why the project interests you, and the names and e-mail
addresses of three referees. If you would like to be considered for
more than one of the projects please make this explicit in your
application, identifying your preferences and provide reasoning as to
these preferences. Applications close 14 November 2008 and should be
e-mailed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject:
MS Assistantship in biofuel crop ecophysiolgy
From:
John Erickson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:18:06 -0400
MS Research Assistantship in ecophysiology of non-woody biofuel crops at the
University of Florida (http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/enter.html).
I am currently (spring semester 2009 preferred) looking for a motivated and
enthusiastic graduate student to study physiological and ecological aspects
of biofuel crop production in Florida. The project will look at production
potential of various annual (sweet sorghum) and perennial (elephantgrass,
energycane, sugarcane, miscanthus, arundo, and possibly others) grasses
across a climatic gradient from North to South Florida. Within the context
of this study, additional research projects could include nutrient use and
cycling, water use, and/or carbon cycling. Interested individuals must be
willing to work both in the field and laboratory and be interested in basic
fundamental research as well as applied research. Assistantship includes a
competitive stipend and tuition waver. Background in agronomy, botany,
ecology, horticulture, or related subjects preferred. Interested applicants
should contact Dr. John Erickson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) for further information
before applying. Application materials including the UF application, the
statement of purpose/intent, GRE (and TOEFL if international) scores,
transcripts, and letters of reference will be required before admission.
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Subject:
Ph.D. Graduate Assistantships in Forest Ecology
From:
Geoff Wang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:24:08 -0400
Graduate Research Assistantship in Forest Ecology
One Ph.D. graduate student is sought to conduct research in forest ecology
within a newly funded research project entitled “Temporal and Spatial
Patterns of Pine Mortality in the Southeastern United States”. The project
will address two questions: (1) Is there a decline in southern pine
forests that is different from historical (healthy) patterns of growth and
mortality? (2) What are the patterns of decline in time and space? These
questions will be addressed at stand, landscape, and regional scales using
data obtained from remote sensing, forest inventory, and field sampling.
The graduate student is expected to incorporate many methodological
techniques from the discipline of tree ring research (dendrochronology) to
study pine decline, including possible role of global/climatic change on
pine decline. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with BS and/or MS in
Forestry, Biology, Ecology, and Environmental Sciences. A past record of
scientific publication and experience in conducting tree ring analyses is
desirable. The student will be offered a full graduate research
assistantship ($19,000/year) plus a tuition waiver. The assistantship is
for 3.5 years, which is renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance. Competitive university and/or college scholarships are also
available for outstanding candidates. The assistantship is starting
January or May 2009. If you are interested, contact: Dr. Geoff Wang,
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 261 Lehotsky Hall, Clemson
University, Clemson, SC 29634-0317 (Phone: 864-656-4864; Email:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]). In your initial contact, please send the following
information: statement of your research interest, degrees earned. GPAs,
GRE score, and TOFEL scores (for foreign students). For information about
Clemson University and the Silviculture/Ecology Lab, visit www.clemson.edu
and www.clemson.edu/~gwang/
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Subject:
MS Graduate Student Assistantship in Fire Ecology
From:
Geoff Wang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:25:59 -0400
Graduate Research Assistantship in Fire Ecology
One MS graduate student is sought to conduct research in fire ecology
within a funded research project entitled “Managing declining pine stands
for the restoration of red-cockaded woodpecker habitat”. The overall goal
of the project is to develop protocols for restoring longleaf pine
ecosystem to stands currently occupied by declining loblolly pine. We
conduct two large-scale field experiments (Fort Benning, GA and Camp
Lejune, NC) to develop an optimal silvicultural system that allows best
longleaf pine restoration while, at the same time, retaining mature trees
and enhancing the herbaceous ground layer. The student is expected to
study how various silvicultural treatments affect fuel, fire behavior, and
fire effects. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with a degree in
Forestry, Biology, Ecology, and Environmental Sciences. The students will
be offered a full graduate research assistantship ($15,000/year) plus a
tuition waiver. The assistantship is for 2 years, which is renewable
annually based on satisfactory performance. Competitive university and/or
college scholarships are also available for outstanding candidates. The
assistantship is starting January or May 2009. If you are interested,
contact: Dr. Geoff Wang, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 261
Lehotsky Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0317 (Phone: 864-656-
4864; Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). In your initial contact, please send the
following information: statement of your research interest, degrees
earned. GPAs, GRE score, and TOFEL scores (for foreign students). For
information about Clemson University and the Silviculture/Ecology Lab,
visit www.clemson.edu and www.clemson.edu/~gwang/
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Subject:
Marine Biologist, Assistant Professor Position at Boston University
From:
Pamela Templer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:15:59 -0400
*Assistant Professor Position at Boston University*
The Biology Department at Boston University (www.bu.edu/biology
<http://www.bu.edu/biology>) invites applications for a tenure-track
appointment at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an evolutionary
ecologist conducting research in coastal marine systems at the
population, community, and/or ecosystem levels. The successful
candidate will also participate in the interdisciplinary Boston
University Marine Program (www.bu.edu/bump <http://www.bu.edu/bump>).
Responsibilities will include establishing an independent research
program with extramural funding and active participation in
undergraduate and graduate teaching. Please submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and statement of research and teaching interests in
a single electronic document. E-mail this document and three
representative reprints to Dr. Michael Sorenson, Chair, Marine Ecology
Search Committee, Department of Biology, Boston University at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Also, please arrange for three
letters of reference to be sent to the same email address. Review of
applications will begin December 5, 2008.
/Boston// University// is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer./
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Subject:
[Fs-workshop] Winter Natural History Workshop at the UWM Field Station
From:
UWM Field Station <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:16:03 -0600
Please share this announcement with others who may be interested.
WINTER 2009 NATURAL HISTORY WORKSHOP AT THE UWM FIELD STATION
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station conducts a series of
Natural History Workshops. These workshops offer an opportunity to study
focused topics at college-level instruction under the guidance of noted
authorities. Most workshops present two full days of instruction, and
housing and meals are available at the Station. Enrollment is limited to
20, the atmosphere is informal and instruction is individualized. Workshops
may be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit by enrolling in UWM,
Topics in Field Biology.
We will be offering one workshop in Winter 2009: see description below.
Please contact the Field Station for more information and a registration
form, or visit our website at
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/fieldstation/wkshops.html for a downloadable
Registration Form.
ECOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF PLANTS IN WINTER: SURVIVING THE BIG CHILL
Jan 9 & 10, 2009.
Instructor: Dr. James Reinartz, Director, UWM Field Station is a plant
ecologist and evolutionary biologist.
The course: The plants of temperate and boreal regions have several
anatomical and physiological adaptations that allow them to survive low
temperatures. Minimum temperatures set the range limits for many species,
and snow and ice loading can be important constraints on the morphology of
northern trees. Some woody plants can photosynthesize in the winter, which
is also an important time for seed dispersal. This workshop will explore
all of the aspects of plant life in the winter, especially what is known
about the special adaptations that allow northern plants to survive the
freezing and drought associated with extreme cold. We also spend some time
learning the basic characteristics used to identify woody plants in the
winter.
Fee: $85.00 (includes a winter fruit and twig key which will be provided).
Meals are optional, with an additional fee.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station
3095 Blue Goose Road
Saukville, WI 53080
Phone: 262 675-6844
Fax: 262 675-0337
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
_______________________________________________
Fs-workshop mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://listserv.uwm.edu/mailman/listinfo/fs-workshop
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Subject:
Plant ecology PhD opportunities at Univ. Louisville
From:
Sarah Emery <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:26:53 -0400
I am looking for 1-2 highly motivated PhD graduate students interested in
restoration ecology, invasive species, plant-fungus-insect interactions, or
other aspects of plant ecology to start August 2009 in the Biology
Department at the University of Louisville. My current work focuses on
plant-fungus interactions and the restoration of Great Lakes sand dunes.
Other related interests include the role of dominant species in plant
communities and the management and population dynamics of exotic invasive
species. I am working on several projects which students could collaborate
on, though I encourage students to develop their own research. For further
information please visit my website: http://louisville.edu/~smemer03/
Departmental Applications may be submitted at any time but preferably before
January 31, 2009 to ensure consideration for financial support. See the
departmental website for additional application information:
http://louisville.edu/a-s/biology/graduate.html. A number of graduate
fellowships and teaching assistantships are available for competitive
students. TA Stipends are currently $22,000/yr. Interested applicants
should send an email with a letter of interest and attached CV to me at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject:
Postdoc in Landscape Disease Ecology
From:
"Karen A. Garrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:16:51 -0500
Postdoctoral Fellowship in NSF Landscape Disease Ecology
Kansas State University, Department of Plant Pathology and Division of
Biology
We have a position available for a postdoctoral scientist to study
landscape disease ecology as part of a project funded by the NSF
Ecology of Infectious Disease program. This project addresses disease
transmission in heterogeneous landscapes, using neutral landscape
models to evaluate the effects of landscape pattern or heterogeneity on
epidemics. Existing plant disease epidemiology data sets will be used
to parameterize models and there will also be the opportunity for the
successful applicant to design new lab or field experiments to inform
the modeling approaches. New investigations might make use of the
nearby Konza Prairie NSF LTER site (www.konza.ksu.edu), several
long-term agricultural experiments associated with KSU, or other field
sites or greenhouse settings. There will also be opportunities to
apply landscape ecology approaches in the context of on-going
ecological genomics projects (www.ksu.edu/ecogen).
The postdoc will be co-advised by Karen Garrett (www.ksu.edu/pdecology)
and Kim With (www.ksu.edu/withlab) and work as part of a larger
collaborative project with Chris Mundt
(www.science.orst.edu/bpp/faculty/mundt), XB Yang
(www.plantpath.iastate.edu/dept/labs/xbyang), and Jim Stack
(www.gpdn.org)
Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in ecological modeling
and a PhD in landscape ecology, plant pathology, or related field.
Preference will be given to postdocs who have experience with
simulation modeling and computational methods or who have demonstrated
potential in these areas. The successful candidate should have the
potential to build an independent research program in this area.
Review of applicants will begin November 10, 2008, and continue until
the successful applicant is identified.
Applications should include a cover letter with a statement of research
interests and timing of availability, a CV, and names and contact
information for three professional references. Please send your
application through e-mail to both [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To ensure that your application is received, please include the
following in the subject of your e-mail: ‘Application for Landscape
Disease Ecology Position’.
The starting date is flexible. The position offers competitive salary
and benefits.
Kansas State University is located in the college town of Manhattan
(population ~45,000) in the Flint Hills of eastern Kansas, about 2
hours away from Kansas City. Kansas State University is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity
among its employees.
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Subject:
Ph.D Student Opening at Utah State University
From:
Morgan Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:59:19 -0400
The Ernest Lab at Utah State University has an opening in the general areas
of Community Ecology or Macroecology. Active areas of research in the
Ernest lab include desert ecology, long-term dynamics of community
properties, and the role of body size in the ecology and life-history of
mammals. While students interested in one of the general areas listed above
are preferred, students are free to develop their own research projects
depending upon their interests. Graduate students in the Ernest lab are
funded through a combination of research assistantships, teaching
assistantships, and fellowships. Utah State University has an excellent
graduate program in ecology with over 50 faculty and 80+ graduate students
across campus affiliated with the USU Ecology Center
(http://www.usu.edu/ecology/).
More information about the lab is available at:
www.biology.usu.edu/labsites/ernestlab/Ernest.htm
Interested students should contact Dr. Morgan Ernest
([EMAIL PROTECTED]), with their CV, GRE scores, and a brief statement
of research interests.
