*Stream Resiliency Research Coordination Network* *Call for Applications for Participation*
We are seeking 12-14 highly motivated aquatic scientists spanning a range of career stages, scientific expertise, and research experience to participate in a collaborative working group to advance our understanding of temporal patterns and responses in stream ecosystems, with an emphasis towards the context of perturbations and disturbance. This working group will address questions central to understanding temporal variability in stream ecosystems from a variety of ecological perspectives. Core questions that address ecological challenges associated with understanding and predicting temporal change will be developed at the outset of the group. Activities related to the pursuit of these questions will include collecting and collating appropriate long-term and high frequency datasets, guided application of analytical frameworks and techniques, and collaborative involvement in products. Outside mentors will provide guidance in statistical approaches to time series analysis, including spectral analysis (specifically Fourier and wavelet analysis), multivariate autoregressive (MAR) models, and additional tools necessary for answering the research questions posed by the working group. General activities for this working group include: 1. Data assembly and organization, online webinars, and exercises designed to develop the research focus and analytical expertise of the group. This phase will begin in November 2015 and extend through September 2016. 2. A half-day meeting during the Society for Freshwater Science annual meeting (May 21-26, 2016), Sacramento, CA, to refine research ideas and prepare for the upcoming workshop at SESYNC. 3. A 4-day workshop (October 2016) at the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), Annapolis, MD. Travel, accommodations, and per diem expenses will be covered for working group participants. 4. Post-workshop completion of products, networked collaboration with group members and mentors, and other related follow-up activities. Participants are expected to participate in both pre- and post-workshop activities including biweekly webinar meetings, data assembly and analysis, and product development as well as attend the 4-day workshop at SESYNC. Individuals that are currently involved in research exploring temporal dynamics in stream ecosystems are especially encouraged to apply. To submit your application, email your CV, application form (found at https://sites.google.com/site/streamrcn/working-group-2---time-series-analysis), and preferred contact information to [email protected] <[email protected]>. Applications will be due Friday, October 2, 2015 and selected participants will be contacted by October 30, 2015. The working group is expected to begin meeting via teleconference in November 2015. For more information on the Stream Resiliency RCN and associated working groups, contact [email protected] <[email protected]> or visit the website ( https://sites.google.com/site/streamrcn/). -- Claire M. Ruffing [email protected] Postdoctoral Research Associate Stream Resiliency Research Coordination Network University of Alaska Fairbanks
