[ECOLOG-L] Distance sampling workshops, August/September 2011, University of St. Andrews
The Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) is hosting two linked workshops in the summer of 2011 in our purpose-built facilities at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. The aim of these workshops is to train participants in the latest methods for design and analysis of distance sampling surveys, including line and point transects. The workshops are taught by leading researchers in the field, using industry-standard software. The first workshop (30 August - 2 September) will run at an introductory level, and will focus on conventional distance sampling methods, as described in the standard reference book Introduction to Distance Sampling. The workshop will be a blend of theory and practice and participants will learn how to use the program Distance. Participants will gain a solid grounding in both survey design and methods of analysis for distance sampling surveys. Note this year we have moved the 'automated survey design' topic out of the advanced workshop into the introductory workshop. The advanced distance sampling workshop (5-7 September) will include advanced treatment of: incorporating covariates in detection function modelling, analyses in which detectability on the transect line is not assumed to be perfect (the so-called g(0) problem) and spatial (or density surface) modelling. The aim of this workshop is to bring participants up to date with the latest developments in distance sampling methods and software. It is also an opportunity for those actively engaged in the design, analysis and execution of distance sampling surveys to discuss common issues and problems, and set future research directions. The workshop will be a combination of lectures and computer sessions, with considerable time for discussion. For both workshops, participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets, and can expect to do some preliminary analyses with their data. Computer sessions take place in our modern computer classroom (attached to the seminar room); participants can use our computers or bring their own laptops. Additional details regarding the workshop can be found at our website http://www.ruwpa.st-and.ac.uk/distance.workshops/distance2011/workshop_overview.html
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc fellow: teaching and research
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, Murray State University. Full Time, 12 month Professional Staff position. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in an area of Biology or related field is required. Candidates must have demonstrated interest in undergraduate biology teaching and research, expertise in dealing with complex data sets, use of multivariate statistics, maintaining relational databases, and using web-based technology, exemplary organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Candidates with excellent communication skills, undergraduate teaching experience (e.g., graduate teaching assistant), and mentoring/consulting experiences with peers and graduate and undergraduate students are preferred. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include maintaining relational databases for an NSF-funded project (https://www.msu.edu/~first4/https://www.msu.edu/~first4/) focused on the professional development of postdoctoral scholars in teaching and learning biology. The fellow will focus on project data analysis involving surveys and validated assessment tools, and assist with conducting workshops on curriculum development, instruction and assessment. The postdoctoral fellow will work with the PI's, teach an undergraduate biology course, and pursue questions about the learning of science using appropriate research designs and methods. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop substantive credentials in teaching that are fully integrated into their science expertise. Application Deadline: April 20, 2011 To Apply: Please visit http://www.murraystatejobs.comwww.murraystatejobs.com Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer. -- Diane Ebert-May, PhD Professor, Plant Biology 270 Plant Biology Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 (office) 517.432.7171 (cell) 517.256.3536 (fax) 517.353.1926 http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu https://www.msu.edu/~first4/ https://www.msu.edu/course/bs/110/ebertmay/
[ECOLOG-L] REU opportunity in marine ecology
We are extending the deadline for applications by another 2 weeks. Please submit by April 15, 2011. A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer fellowship is open at the Marine Science Institute, University of California Santa Barbara. Duration is 12 weeks, June 3-Aug 29, although these dates can be somewhat flexible to accommodate academic schedules. We invite applications from qualified, highly motivated undergraduate students from U.S. colleges/universities to participate in a 12-week lab and field based summer research experience. U.S. citizenship is required. The student will be involved with an NSF-funded project on the use of particulate organic matter by marine suspension feeders. The main objective of the project is to determine the relative importance of phytoplankton and kelp detritus to the diet of benthic suspension feeders on reefs off the California coast. The student will learn ecological and biochemical methods to explore this topic, and will be required to write a report, in the format of a scientific paper, and give a presentation on their project at the end of the summer. Travel costs to and from UCSB will be covered, and the student will be provided with a $500/week stipend for living expenses. This is a full-time commitment and any work or educational activities outside the program must be approved. Eligibility You are eligible if you are an undergraduate student who has completed at least two years of study towards a bachelor's degree, and you will still be an undergraduate in the fall after the summer program. Students from underrepresented groups and institutions with limited research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply. Experience with scientific diving is desirable but not required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and its possessions. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Application Interested applicants should send a statement of interest, resume, unofficial transcript, one letter of recommendation, and contact information for one additional reference. The statement of interest should be less than 500 words and include the following information: (i) professional goals, (ii) interest in position, and (iii) relevant experience. Send application materials, preferably in one PDF or Word file, to Robert Miller ( mil...@msi.ucsb.edu). You may also send all application materials in hard copy by non-electronic mail service to: Robert Miller, Marine Science Institute, UCSB, Santa Barbara CA 93601-6150. Either method of application is fine as we understand some applicants may have limited electronic access. The letter of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender (please include the applicants name in the subject line for emails). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2011. -- Robert J. Miller Marine Science Institute University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CA 93109-6150
[ECOLOG-L] ESA Education Scholars Awards 2011
ESA Education Scholars Awards 2011 http://www.esa.org/education_diversity/educationscholar/ Application Deadline: May 2, 2011 Anticipated Date of Notification: May 23, 2011 Apply Online Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JYWS2M8 ESA is pleased to announce the ESA Education Scholars Award program to recognize leaders in ecology education. This year, the first group of education leaders will be selected to receive a $1,000 Education Leader Travel Scholarship to the 2011 ESA Annual Meeting and support the development of ESA’s EcoEd Digital Library (EcoEdDL). Scholars will participate in the Student-Active Teaching workshop at the 2011 ESA Annual Meeting and appointed to one of two EcoEdDL editorial positions. ESA Education Scholars are faculty members, postdocs or PhD candidates in the ecological sciences interested in learning, practicing and promoting active learning approaches and digital resources in the classroom. Applicants from underrepresented populations, community colleges, minority- serving institutions and primarily undergraduate institutions are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a strong interest in student- active teaching and transforming undergraduate ecology education. Teaching experience desirable but not mandatory. These awards are made possible through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Questions, please contact Teresa Mourad, ESA Director of Education and Diversity Programs
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate positions in terrestrial ecosystem ecology
Ph.D. and M.Sc. graduate positions in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology Paul Grogan, Department of Biology, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Our lab is focused on understanding how terrestrial ecosystems function and why they are structured the way they are (http://post.queensu.ca/~groganp/). We investigate biogeochemical interactions between plants, herbivores, soil microbes, and soils that significantly affect ecosystem functioning. Right now, we are interested in gaining a better understanding of the controls on carbon and nutrient cycling and their interactions in arctic tundra, temperate grassland and forest ecosystems, and have experiments and collaborations across Canada as well as in Alaska and Scandinavia. The underlying rationale for our research is that an improved understanding of biogeochemical interactions is essential to predicting the impacts of perturbations such as changes in climate and land-use management, and therefore to developing appropriate adaptation and mitigation strategies. Here are just two of many questions that I would be interesting in developing with new graduate students: How do the differences between nitrogen and phosphorus biogeochemistry influence our understanding of low arctic tundra ecosystems, and how they will be affected by climate change? What is the relative importance of top-down (deer herbivory) and bottom-up (water and nutrient availability) controls on primary production and plant community composition in temperate grasslands? Applicants should e-mail me (grog...@queensu.ca) with a short CV and an insightful paragraph outlining specifics of how your research interests and experience would contribute to, and the kinds of questions you would like to address. We currently have funding for two graduate positions and will begin reviewing applications on April 21st, 2011. Queens is very highly rated within Canada as a medium-sized university that balances innovative world class research with excellent undergraduate and graduate education (http://www.queensu.ca/). The Department of Biology (http://www.queensu.ca/biology/index.html) and associated departments on campus offer a wide range of faculty with interests and skills relevant to our labs research including the ecology of plant communities and vegetation succession, nucleic acid analyses and metagenomics, epifluorescence microscopy, soil bacterial tolerance to freeze-thaw, ecosystem trace gas production, regional and landscape-level patterns of soil biogeochemistry, remote sensing, and isotope analyses. Queens is located in the particularly attractive and historical city of Kingston, which is centered about 2 hours drive from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa (within Eastern Canada) and Syracuse, New York.
[ECOLOG-L] Comparing variables with positive and negative values
Dear friends, I have a colleague comparing the Redox Potential in waters from polluted and not polluted rivers but this variable have positive and negative values (-300, -200, -100, 0, 100, 200, 300). She will compare six field sites but the problem is to use these negative and positive numbers in an ANOVA!! How to deal with data like that? Is there some specific transformation? Thanks for any help ! Prof. Dr. J. C. VOLTOLINI Universidade de Taubate - Departamento de Biologia Taubate, SP. 12030-010. E-Mail: jcvol...@uol.com.br ECOTROP (CNPq): http://dgp.cnpq.br/buscaoperacional/detalhegrupo.jsp?grupo=1546205IMB87W7 Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/8137155809735635 Orkut (Ensino de Ciência): http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#Profile?rl=lsuid=17608429643840608483 Fotos Artísticas: http://voltolini.album.uol.com.br/texturas. 'Siamo tutti angeli con un'ala e possiamo volare soltanto se ciabbracciamo'
[ECOLOG-L] Staff and Tenure-track faculty positions at Cal Poly
The following positions are currently available at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California: 1. Tenure-track faculty: Assistant Professor, natural resources and environmental management (position 102235) 2. Public engagement and communications specialist, Kennedy Library (position 102325) For more information and to apply, go to CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and search on the position number. 1. TENURE TRACK POSITION: Assistant Professor, Natural Resources and Environmental Management. (position 102235) The Natural Resources Management Department, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, California, invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in Natural Resources and Environmental Management. Projected start date September 12, 2011. Responsibilities: - Teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in areas of emphasis include applied terrestrial ecology, environmental planning and management, GIS, wetlands, water-related resources and watershed management. - Professional growth, scholarship and service activities, in addition to teaching, are important in the consideration for tenure and promotion. - Advising of undergraduate and graduate students. - The successful candidate will play a lead role in the environmental management and protection program. - Develop an externally funded applied research program focusing on applied terrestrial ecology, environmental planning and management, GIS, wetlands, water-related resources and watershed management. Qualifications: - Ph.D. required at the time of appointment. Preference given to candidates with at least one degree in natural resources management. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in teaching and research, as well as ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. - Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to one or more of the following, GIS, terrestrial and/or aquatic habitat management and restoration, conservation biology, wetlands, watershed and water quality management. - Qualified candidates must demonstrate the potential for collaborative research in resource ecosystems science and management. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application and apply to requisition #102235. Please attach to electronic application a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae. Please see online posting for instructions for submitting three letters of recommendation and copy of transcripts. Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Review Begin Date May 15, 2011. Selected candidate will be required to submit sealed official transcripts of highest degree and original signed letters of recommendation. For questions, please contact: Dr. Richard Thompson, Chairperson, Faculty Search Committee Natural Resources Management Department California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 (805) 756-2898, rptho...@calpoly.edu 2. Public engagement and communications specialist, Kennedy Library (position 102325) Kennedy Library at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking an exceptional candidate for a new position, Public Engagement and Communications Specialist. Under the direction of the Associate Dean and in coordination with other Library administrative, program, and services staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Library's public engagement programs, including Cal Poly Science Café and Conversations with Cal Poly Authors, and also for coordinating Library-wide marketing and public communications activities with the campus and community. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and public relations, or a related field. This full time exempt staff position is available at the Public Affairs / Communications Specialist II level, with an anticipated hiring range of $41,628 $62,412, plus a generous benefits package. Appointment rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin April 5, 2011. For a complete job description, application instructions, and more information, please visit Cal Poly Jobs (position 102325). Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. EEO
[ECOLOG-L] WEBS: symposium for early career female biologists - reminder applications due April 15
Dear Colleagues, Several weeks ago, we introduced you to WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences), an annual three-day symposium aimed at addressing the retention of female scientists and issues related to the transition of women from early career stages to tenure track positions and leadership roles in academic and research settings. The inaugural WEBS symposia were huge successes. Early career participants as well as our senior scientist panelists reported feeling inspired and equipped with new connections and tools that they expect will help them in their career in the years to come. We are now accepting applications online (http://www.webs.washington.edu) for participation in the symposium. WEBS will target early career women in the Biological Sciences with an emphasis on ecology and evolutionary biology. In particular, it will focus on women who have earned their doctoral degrees within the past two to eight years and who do not have tenure in order to address the critical transition period from graduate studies and post-doctoral positions to permanent research and teaching positions. The symposia will provide a forum for professional development, including awareness and improvement of academic leadership skills; opportunities to establish mentoring relationships; and resources for developing professional networks. The 2011 symposium will be held at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center in Durham, North Carolina from November 6-9, 2011. Please visit our website (http://www.webs.washington.edu) for details and application materials. Applications are due April 15, 2011. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have (websi...@u.washington.edu). Sincerely, Claire Horner-Devine, Ph.D. University of Washington Samantha Forde, Ph.D. University of California Santa Cruz Joyce Yen, Ph.D. University of Washington
[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement - Team Leader and Database Developer
Colorado Natural Heritage Program - Position Announcement TITLE: Research Associate III/Conservation Data Services Team Leader and Database Developer NUMBER OF POSITIONS:1 (100% time) WORK LOCATION: Colorado Natural Heritage Program Colorado State University - Warner College of Natural Resources Fort Collins, CO PAY RATE: $44,000 - $50,000/year, commensurate with experience The CDS Team Leader coordinates the statewide implementation of CNHP's information with partners and clients, including federal, state, and local agencies, as well as both non- and for-profit organizations. The CDS Team Leader supervises the CDS Team (3-5 staff) and is supervised by the Director. As Database Developer, the incumbent will coordinate, design, and implement project-specific natural resource-based database applications using primarily MS Access and Visual Basic, but also potentially other software and programming languages, depending on experience and interest. Current, ongoing projects that the incumbent will work on include development, maintenance, and support of Bureau of Land Management Endangered Species tracking database, and National Park Service Vegetation Mapping Plots database. CNHP's work is funded entirely through grants, contracts, and agreements, and as a member of the Leadership Team the CDS Team Leader will need to actively pursue funding opportunities. Approximately 25-33% of this person's time will be spent on Team Leader duties, while 66-75% will be spent on grant writing and serving as principal investigator on database related projects. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Natural Sciences/Resources field or related field and five years professional experience developing and managing relational database applications OR Master's degree and two years professional experience required. * Solid understanding of MS Access queries, forms, and coding is required. * Demonstrated experience and competence with microcomputers including Windows operating systems, data management systems, data transfer methods, file compression, file formats, and MS Office. * Strong communication skills. Must be able to write and speak clearly and accurately, and enthusiastically convey information to scientific and lay audiences. Ability to work as a team with supervised staff and a team of conservation biologists, as well as agency personnel, land managers and representatives of different public and private agencies and groups. * Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail necessary. * Supervisory experience required. Project and budget management experience highly desirable. To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and three references, electronically by 5:00 pm, May 8, 2011, to http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html. Selection will continue until an appropriate candidate is found. Hiring is contingent upon available funding. Preferred start date is July 2011. Full job description may be viewed at http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/faculty-staff/ CSU is an EO/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
[ECOLOG-L] Fish Pop Dynamics Assessment course
Course Announcement US Fish Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center FISH POPULATION DYNAMICS AND ASSESSMENT-CSP2300 June 13-17, 2011 Shepherdstown, WV Instructor: Dr Mike S. Allen , University of Florida Course Description: The goal of this course is to provide a set of tools useful for managing fish resources. This course will focus on techniques associated with the two fundamental activities for successful management: 1) monitoring fish populations with sufficient rigor to characterize key population attributes important to management objectives (e.g., growth, mortality, abundance, and size distribution); and 2) predicting how key population attributes might change with implementation of management actions. Students will learn basic parameter estimation, fisheries modeling and a framework to estimate key population attributes using monitoring data. The methods covered in this course will focus on exploited fisheries applications (e.g., managing harvest) but will also have application in conservation settings (e.g., endangered species). Students will learn how to use models to communicate ideas about the behavior of fish populations and to predict how populations might change with changing environmental or management drivers. The course will utilize case histories and actual fisheries data to elaborate these concepts. Students will build estimation and simulation models in Microsoft Excel. Who should attend: Federal and state fisheries managers and researchers interested in learning how to use fish population dynamics concepts and models to better assess and manage fish resources. Course Length:4.5 days; 36 hours Course Objectives: 1.Become familiar with common fisheries population models to describe growth, mortality, recruitment, and fishing. 2.Conduct parameter estimation using least squares and likelihood approaches in a spreadsheet framework. 3.Use of simulation modeling to evaluate the efficacy of monitoring designs and to predict the outcome of management actions. Cost: $950 For inquiries concerning course material: Contact: Mike Allen or Lew Coggins Email:m...@ufl.edu or lew_cogg...@fws.gov Phone:352/258-3454 or 304/876-7436 For inquiries concerning registration, transportation, and lodging: Contact: So Lan Ching Email:so_lan_ch...@fws.gov Phone:304-876-7771 REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 11, 2011
