[ECOLOG-L] Seeking Referral - Principal Level Ecologist - Employment Opportunity
Dear Fellow Ecolog-L Subscribers, I thought I’d drop you a quick note to see if anyone may be able to provide me some assistance as one of my most respected technical and research-focused environmental consulting clients has asked me to assist them in hiring a Principal level Ecologist to lead Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), natural resources and policy related projects throughout the United States. Considering our ecology backgrounds, it seemed appropriate to touch bases with about this opportunity in the event you might happen to know someone (friend, associate or colleague) who might be interested in this exceptional career opportunity. my client, long considered one of the nation’s most respected scientific and innovative leaders in environmental research and consulting, has been at the forefront providing comprehensive, multi-disciplinary expertise in environmental sciences and natural resources. They’re exceptionally well known for their environmental information management, environmental economics and policy analysis practice on behalf of international, federal, state and tribal government agencies. They’ve been behind much of the regulatory and policy development / support of our country over the last twenty years and participated in some of the nation’s largest and most high profile natural resource assessment and advisory efforts. Today, they’re seeking a seasoned Ecologist / Biologist to serve as one of the firm’s Principals heading the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) practice. The ideal individual would have at least five years experience leading and directing projects revolving around assessment of injuries related to natural resources. This would include working on NRDA preliminary assessments, injury assessments, restoration planning / implementation, fate/transport modeling, field reporting, managing the collection and assessment of data, as well as developing reports and undertaking staff mentorship. Knowledge of ecosystem ecology, restoration ecology, biogeochemistry, ecological risk, toxicology assessment and natural resource damage assessments are many of the desired and key requisites the firm would like in the ideal individual. Candidates must have previous experience assessing human impacts (in research, agency, or consulting capacities) of surface water, soils and vegetation communities throughout the Northeast, Southwest and mountain regions of the U.S. This position requires an advanced degree in Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, Toxicology or related disciplines, with higher education and Ph.D. being a strong plus to consideration. This position is initially slotted to be based in either the Denver or Washington, DC region, but there’s some flexibility to location. This post would be in replacement of a one of the organization’s Principals that officially followed through on her vow of finally retiring to part time status after years of service with the firm and in government. An integrity-based company, the firm is driven to create scientific documentation that not only sets a standard for quality in the industry, but is based on proven science and is solidly defensible in the scientific community. As a bit of background, the organization has maintained itself over the years with a reputation for producing very high quality technical work which has resulted in establishment of a healthy mixture of public and some private sector clients. Because the company is very stable, they’ve always had the opportunity to go after and be involved with very interesting and innovative projects and, with key world and scientific leadership. Growing holistically with an organizational structure based on shared firm- wide resources, the company expands through business development and recruitment of individuals into the structure who become invested in the firm. Key to their continued success is assessment of transition planning for internal posts and on-going development of the next generation of company leadership under current management. Continuing this transition, they’re seeking to find a senior individual to come into the organization that could serve both as a project manager and hold group leadership responsibilities. Ideally this would be someone that could make an immediate impact as a new principal of the firm. The right person would be extremely capable and able to supervise / conduct technical work as well as continue to help build a successful practice. So beyond technical excellence, they’d be expected to manage complex client relationships, have a well defined interaction and negotiation skill set. Beyond very competitive compensation and performance bonuses, the firm has a strong benefits package (health / dental / medical, 401(k), AD&D insurance, life insurance, 125 cafeteria plan, flexible work schedule, etc.) and works hard to structure opportunities that help in
[ECOLOG-L] please post job announcement
Hello, We are looking for an ecology postdoc to do climate change related work. Would you kindly post this on Ecolog? Thanks very much, Sue Post doc position available: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Canyonlands Research Station, Moab, UT is seeking an Ecologist to study how climate change will affect plant communities and dust production in the Upper Colorado River Basin. Major duties include using complex and multivariate statistics to analyze vegetation and climate data compiled from National Parks throughout the Upper Colorado Plateau to document how species and functional groups have responded to past climatic regimes. These results will be used to model likely future changes in cover for the dominant plant communities in this region; integrating vegetation and climate predictions, available wind soil erosion models, and data on dust production from different soils to predict and map likely future dust source/sink patterns and amounts; summarizing research results for distribution/communication to a general audience; and reporting research results as high quality, peer-review publications. This is a one year, TERM, full-time appointment, GS-11, starting at $55,494 year, plus full benefits. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Interested parties please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED], or apply online at www.usajobs.gov, announcement WR-2008-0610. Applications due 8/18/08. Sue Phillips USGS- Southwest Biological Science Center Canyonlands Research Station 2290 S.W. Resource Blvd Moab, UT 84532 Phone: (435) 719-2337; FAX: (435) 719-2350 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] salt hay farming
Hi everyone. I am writing a book about salt marshes, and included a photo of salt hay farming that was old (of course!) and low resolution and not enough pixels to be acceptable to the publisher. Do any of you have decent photos with close to 300 dpi that might be acceptable to the publisher? You would get acknowledgement and credit for the photo. Cheers and thanks Judy 1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000's: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. \ \ \ \ \ - - _ - \ \ \ \ \ - _ -\ - -( O \ _ - -_ __ / - -/ -/// _ __ ___/ /// / Judith S. Weis, Professor Department of Biological Sciences Rutgers University, Newark NJ 07102 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 973 353-5387 FAX 973 353-5518 http://newarkbiosci.rutgers.edu/faculty/weis.html
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position in Structured Decision Making
Postdoctoral Position in Structured Decision Making at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC) Science-based structured decision-making is increasingly recognized as a promising approach to a wide range of decision problems, including those in environmental management and conservation. This 2-year postdoctoral position represents a means of trying to increase Department of the Interior (DOI) capacity in this area. Specifically, the position is directed at building capacity within DOI primarily in the following ways: (1) The postdoc would serve as an apprentice who would have the opportunity to learn about structured decision processes from the senior personnel at PWRC with expertise in this area. After two years working with PWRC personnel, the postdoc would be a strong candidate for a permanent position within USGS or another DOI agency, requiring this expertise. (2) The postdoc would be assigned a particular methodological problem associated with decision analysis as a research project. Although efficient approaches for the implementation of structured approaches to decision making are reasonably well known, there are many technical issues that would benefit from additional study. These might include modeling approaches, characterization of optimal solutions for general classes of problems, and elicitation of objectives from stakeholder groups with divergent perspectives. This research would build capacity of the postdoc and add to the methodological toolbox available to practitioners. (3) The postdoc would contribute immediately to DOI capacity by serving as “point person” for at least one actual collaborative structured decision project with DOI management agencies (e.g., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) or state agencies. (4) The postdoc would participate in DOI training programs designed to build capacity in structured decision analysis and adaptive management. PWRC personnel currently lead short courses, workshops and web-based seminars on these and related topics. The postdoc would be a primary contributor in this effort, first as an apprentice and later as an instructor. (5) In addition to these specific duties, the postdoc would work with investigators and other DOI personnel on development of a broad strategy for extending the competency of USGS personnel in structured decision making and building the capacity within USGS to assist other DOI agencies in use of this approach. Applicants will be evaluated on their experience and abilities in the 3 primary areas of quantitative expertise used in structured decision making: modeling, estimation and optimization. Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline and should be proficient in at least one of these areas. Salary is very competitive. For further information, contact: Jim Nichols ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Mike Runge ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Bill Kendall ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) U.S. Geological Survey Patuxent Wildlife Research Center 12100 Beech Forest Road Laurel, MD 20708-4017 USA
[ECOLOG-L] Carmabi Research Station: reopened
Dear Listers CARMABI on the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curacao likes to announce that over the last two years is has greatly improved and modernized its facilities that are now open again for visiting researchers. CARMABI is situated outside Willemstad, the historic capital of the island, right next to the Piscaderabay, a large inland bay surrounded by mangroves. The institute directly borders the ocean and coral reefs can be found within swimming/ diving distance. The institute now provides several facilities / services to assist those interested in working on a wide variety of topics related to reef ecology/ biology / geology in the Southern Caribbean, outside the Atlantic Hurricane Belt. At present the renovated dormitories can house up to 25 people simultaneously, so that CARMABI is capable of housing the larger number of participants generally associated with courses. A wet lab with running seawater and 30 80x40x40cm aquaria is present. A large dry lab with basic laboratory equipment (e.g. microscopes, drying ovens, scales, basic chemical supplies etc.) is also present with 26.5m of available bench space. CARMABI presently owns three boats (15’, 23’ and 32’) that are available for research purposes, though all reefs are generally easily accessible from shore. An enormous collection of historic ecological literature is present in CARMABI’s on-site library. Collecting, CITES- and shipping permits are obtainable through CARMABI and generally require approx. one day to complete. Assistance can be provided to accommodate whatever other need exists to successfully complete research projects or samples can be collected and send overseas to parties unable to visit the institute themselves.More nformation can be found on the CARMABI website, under the link “tropical field station” at www.carmabi.org or contact the new director of the scientific department at the following email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] for any information/ requests you might have. Best regards Mark __ Dr. M.J.A. Vermeij Science Director Carmabi Foundation Piscaderabaai z/n Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles Phone: +5999-5160185 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: markvermeij Web: www.carmabi.org Department of Botany University of Hawaii at Manoa email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc positions on fire and climate effects in Idaho
Two postdoctoral positions are available for interdisciplinary research on responses of sagebrush steppe ecosystems to fire and climate change. One position will focus on vegetation, microclimate, and wind erosion. The other position will focus on ecosystem responses to fire and to long-term manipulations of precipitation and plant community assemblage. Job requirements include a PhD and background in plant ecology, physiological or biophysical ecology, ecohydrology, biometeorology, and/or stable isotopes. Submit cover letter and CV to Matt Germino, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 208-282-3285; Box 8007, Idaho State University, Pocatello ID 83209-8007. Closes September 15, 2008.
