[ECOLOG-L] Seeking Women and Minority Ecologists to serve on a Panel at ESA's Annual Meeting

[Caitlin Ryan]

We are seeking women and minority ecologists from academia, government, and 
industry positions 
to serve on a discussion panel at ESA's 2012 Annual Meeting. The workshop will 
address the 
attrition rate of women and minority graduate students in the ecological 
sciences.  (The workshop 
abstract follows below).

If you are interested in participating in this wonderful opportunity, please 
contact Caitlin Ryan 
(caitlin.r...@ttu.edu) with a brief bio by March 31, 2012. Note, there are a 
limited number of 
positions available, however, all applications are greatly appreciated. ESA is 
spearheading a new 
mentorship initiative during this year, and all applicants will be invited to 
participate. 

Thank you!
ESA Student Section Women and Minorities Council


ABSTRACT

Currently 26% of the members of the ESA Student Section are self-declared 
minorities, and over 
60% are women.  However, ESA membership as a whole is only 13% minorities and 
39% women.  
This workshop will focus on specific strategies that women and minority 
ecologists use to succeed 
in hopes of fostering the retention of these groups.  A diverse panel of 
ecologists from academia, 
government, and industry will share their experiences as a mentor and 
strategies they have used to 
structure their own support networks. 

Specifically, the panel will share how they have encouraged participation of 
under-represented 
students in ecology. 

The discussion will focus on two themes:
Becoming a Mentor/Finding a Mentor: strategies for effective mentoring of women 
and minorities 
in your institution, and the importance of identifying a mentor of your own.  
Keys to Success: strategies for women and minorities navigating the career 
ladder in academia, 
industry, and government. 



The ultimate goal of this workshop is to share strategies for career success 
and discuss the 
importance of mentorship for stemming attrition.

[ECOLOG-L] Summer 2012 Sierra Nevada Forest monitoring position

[Chris Carlson]

*Summer 2012*
*Post-Fire Vegetation Sampling crew member needed*

We are hiring two crew members to conduct post-wildfire forest vegetation
monitoring in and around Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra Nevada Mountains,
California.

Positions will run from early June to ~late August, 2012. Successful
applicants will be provided housing in South Lake Tahoe, California for the
duration of the position. The crew will be employed by the University of
Montana. This is primarily a field based position, though duties may
include data entry. Applicants should expect to: spend 40 hours per week
working outdoors in all weather conditions, hike across steep terrain
carrying backpacks, camp for durations of 1-4 nights when working outside
of Tahoe, and contribute toward a productive, enjoyable field season.

*Required qualifications:
*Experience collecting ecological data,
GPS/compass/map navigation skills,
Demonstrated skills in plant identification
Ability to follow established data collection procedures
Ability to safely hike over steep, undulating terrain
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Work well in a team setting
Experience using GIS / Microsoft Access
**
South Lake Tahoe, California (elev. 6,200, pop. 23,000) sits on Lake Tahoe,
renowned for its size and clarity. Summers are relatively cool and dry,
with average highs around 80 degrees in August. The area provides
exceptional hiking, climbing, biking, and other recreation opportunities.

*Employment Dates:* early June – late August, 2012 (somewhat flexible).
*Compensation*: $15-$18 DOE, housing provided in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

*To apply:
*E-mail cover letter describing qualifications and interest in this
position, resume, and three references to:

Chris Carlson
Forest Landscape Ecology Lab
christopher1.carl...@umconnect.umt.edu
406-370-3239


*Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2012, or until positions are filled.*

[ECOLOG-L] I buttons Hygrochron hydrometers

[Wendy Townsend]

I was hoping to use hygrochron i buttons in bat nests, but someone just
told me they are not very effective in high humidity environments.  Can
anyone  share their experience and advice?
Thanks
Wendy R. Townsend,

[ECOLOG-L] Job opportunity: Biodiversity Postdoctoral Associate

[Anne Frances]

NatureServe, an international nonprofit conservation organization, in
collaboration with Stony Brook University, is seeking a Biodiversity
Postdoctoral Associate to join its team of scientists. The Biodiversity
Postdoc will collaborate with a multi-institutional team on a project
titled: "Integrating genetic, taxonomic, and functional diversity of
tetrapods across the Americas and through extinction risk." The postdoc will
compile databases of tetrapod distribution and trait data, perform data
analyses using R, model distributions in GIS, and write manuscripts.

A Ph.D. is required for the position. The ideal candidate will have a strong
theoretical and analytical background in biodiversity science with a proven
track record of senior-authored publications, proficiency at biodiversity
data analysis, and experience with GIS/RS and spatial analyses. .
Applications from candidates with an interest in NGO conservation
organizations are encouraged.

The successful candidate will be an employee of NatureServe (located in
Arlington, Virginia) but based in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY (under the guidance of Dr. Catherine
Graham). NatureServe offers a competitive nonprofit benefits package that
includes a 401(k) savings and retirement plan with matching contributions;
health and dental insurance; short and long-term disability; annual and sick
leave; and life insurance.

Review of applications will begin Friday, 9 March 2012, and the starting
date for the one-year (with possibility of renewal for 2 additional years
contingent upon performance) position is 1 June 2012. Please click on this
link [http://natureserve.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php] for detailed
information about this job, the organization, and how to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] UW-Madison MS position: Quantifying American marten recruitment in Wisconsin

[Sara Rodock]

MS Position Fall 2012

University of Wisconsin-Madison MS position: Quantifying American marten
recruitment in Wisconsin

* *

*Project Overview:*

An MS research assistantship will be available to initiate a study
quantifying population size and recruitment of recently reintroduced
American martens to northern Wisconsin. The project will involve
non-invasive sampling and DNA-based approaches to identify individuals,
determine genetic relatedness, estimate population size and quantity
recruitment rates. Research will help evaluate the success of the marten
reintroductions to the state. There is the possibility that this position
could continue for a PhD provided that additional funding is secured.

* *

*Information on University, Department, Lab, and City:*

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the major research
universities in the United States (www.wisc.edu). UW-Madison has a long
history of excellence in ecology, conservation biology, and molecular
biology. This project will be supported in the in the Department of Forest
and Wildlife Ecology and under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Pauli (
http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/facstaff/pauli.html). Madison,
Wisconsin consistently ranks as one of the best places in the United States
to live, work, and study. It is Wisconsin’s capital city, with a vibrant
population of approximately 230,000 that combines small town charm with a
nice variety of leisure and cultural opportunities.

* *

*Stipend/Salary:*

Current annual stipend levels are $20,400 per year before taxes, plus
tuition remission and health care benefits. A start date by September of
2012 at the latest is strongly preferred.

* *

*Qualifications:*

A BS in zoology, genetics, ecology, conservation biology, forestry,
wildlife ecology, or other related disciplines is required. Applicants with
a BA degree will only be considered if substantial relevant experience can
be shown. Prior research experience is required including both substantial
lab and field experiences. Especially desirable are applicants with
previous experience conducting DNA-based laboratory work and analyses,
particularly with microsatellites. Experience with developing field-based
projects is preferred. Good English writing and verbal communication
skills, as well as the ability to work in a team, are essential.

* *

*Application Process:*

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until
candidates are chosen. Applications received before April 1st 2012 are
guaranteed consideration. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through
diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Interested applicants are asked to e-mail the following documents listed
below to our Student Services Coordinator Sara Rodock (rod...@wisc.edu) (in
ONE PDF file). Please specify in your letter when you would be available to
start.



Required Documents:

1. The “Forest and Wildlife Ecology; University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduate Application Cover Sheet” which can be found at *
http://www.fwe.wisc.edu/documents/fwe_cover_sheet_pauli.doc*

2. Cover letter outlining research interests, academic and professional
backgrounds

3. Resume/CV

4. Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this point)

5. GRE scores if available

6. Reprints if available

7. Names and contact addresses of three references

[ECOLOG-L] POPULATION BIOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

[Johannes Knops]

POPULATION BIOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN is seeking applications for two 2-year 
postdoctoral fellows in Population Biology.

A Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, or Mathematics, and 
expertise in any aspect of population biology is required.  Qualified 
candidates are required to contact a potential faculty advisor to develop a 
2-year research project.  Advisors may be in the School of Biological 
Sciences (biosci.unl.edu), School of Natural Resources (snr.unl.edu), or 
Department of Mathematics (math.unl.edu) and must be qualified to advise 
projects in population biology.  Fellows will pursue research with a 
faculty advisor and will teach a graduate seminar in each year of their 
fellowship.  Applications must include a CV, a 1-page research proposal, a 
1-page description of prior research, and a 1-page description of potential 
graduate seminars.  Application materials should be assembled into a single 
pdf (Lastname_Firstname_PopBio) and emailed as an attachment to 
biologysearch.unl.edu.  In addition, the applicant must arrange for three 
letters of reference (one of which must be from the proposed faculty 
sponsor) to be emailed to the same address.  Questions about the program 
should be sent to Dr. Diana Pilson (dpils...@unl.edu).
Applications should be received by 15 April 2012 in order to ensure full 
consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. The salary 
range is in line with international standards for postdoctoral positions.

We strongly encourage applications from women, and members of minority 
groups. UNL is committed to a pluralistic campus community through 
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, and is responsive to the needs of 
dual career couples. We assure responsible accommodation under the 
Americans with Disabilities Act. For further information contact Dr. Valery 
Forbes at 402-472-6676 for assistance.

[ECOLOG-L] Short-term Spring Field Assistant – Raleigh/Durham, NC

[Adrian Carper]

We are seeking one full-time temporary Field Assistant for field research in
Raleigh, North Carolina. The project examines the effects of florivory on
plant-pollinator interactions.  

The successful applicant will assist a Ph.D. student in field collecting
caterpillars, observing plant-pollinator interactions, measuring floral
traits, and manipulating pollination and florivory in a common garden
experiment. Previous experience in field biology or plant-insect
interactions is preferred but not required. Individuals with a BA or BS in a
relevant field are encouraged to apply.  

The position is available from mid-March (starting on or after March 12)
until ~May 1, 2012.  Salary will be in the range of $8-11 per hour,
depending on experience. The position does not come with health or
retirement benefits.  

To apply, please send a resume and brief cover letter as a single email
(pdf) attachment. In your resume, please include the names and contact
information for three references (email and phone numbers, and a brief
description of how you know the recommender). The cover letter should
explain why you are interested in the position. Information about how this
position would relate to your previous research experience and/or career
goals is encouraged. In the subject of the email, please put: Spring Field
Assistant. 

Applications should be sent to: Adrian Carper
. Applications will be accepted until the
positions are filled.  To receive full consideration, please apply by March
10, 2011.

[ECOLOG-L] Biogeosciences REU at Iowa State University

[Ryan Williams]

The lab of Dr. Kirsten Hofmockel (http://www.kirstenhofmockel.org) is
looking for two highly motivated and enthusiastic undergraduates to
participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in
Biogeosciences at Iowa State University
(http://www.abe.iastate.edu/undergraduate-students/research-experience-opportunities/biogeosciences-reu-program/).
 The REU positions will be part of larger projects investigating soil
nutrients, microbial processes, greenhouse gas emissions, soil run-off, root
growth and architecture, and plant community production within conventional
agricultural and next generation biomass systems.  The proposed projects
will contrast components of soil microbial communities in perennial biomass
and traditional agricultural cropping systems and relate them to
biogeochemical cycling.  The student will participate in field work as well
as extensive lab work, including soil sampling, soil structural analysis,
and laboratory analysis of soil microbial community function.  Also, the
student will gain interdisciplinary experience using techniques from
biogeochemistry, molecular biology, microbial and ecosystem ecology. 
Students with course and/or lab and field work experience in ecology,
molecular biology, and/or chemistry are highly encouraged to apply.

The REU program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and provides
student researchers with a $4000 stipend for the 10-week program.  The
program runs May 29-August 3, 2012, but start and end dates are flexible. 
Students will have access to on-campus resources and facilities at Iowa
State, including recreational facilities (e.g., the Lied Recreational
Center), computing facilities, the library, and the student health facility.
 Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution and
a citizen of the United States.

Interested students should contact Dr. Kirsten Hofmockel (k...@iastate.edu).
 Applications are due March 16, 2012.

[ECOLOG-L] Forest Ecology Internship - Fall Positions

[Karen Rice]

B4Warmed Overview:
Northern Minnesota is a focal point of potential climate warming impacts
because it sits at the transition between boreal and temperate forest
biomes.  B4WARMED (Boreal Forest Warming at an Ecotone in Danger) is a
unique manipulative experiment that warms plants and soil in the field to
examine tree seedling and germinant response to warming with respect to
physiology, phenology, growth, and survival.  For more information on this
project please visit: http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/B4WARMED.html and
http://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/Research/index.htm. 

Position overview:
We seek undergraduate or newly graduated students with a background or
interest in biology, ecology, physiology, environmental science, biophysics,
forestry, or a related field for paid field research internships ($10/hr).
Interns are needed primarily from August through November. Typical work days
are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some tasks require early
morning, evening, or weekend work. The majority of tasks will be field work
based, in all weather conditions. A valid driver’s license is required.
Personal vehicles helpful but not required; mileage accrued for work
purposes will be reimbursed at official UofMN rate. 


Responsibilities: 
-Biotic and abiotic data collection in field and laboratory settings using
high-tech equipment (e.g. Licor 6400 photosynthesis systems)
-Assess physiological traits and phenological events for woody and
herbaceous species
-Routine maintenance of field sites, field instruments, and research equipment. 
-Aiding principle investigators and graduate students as needed 

Desired qualifications: 
1) Ability and eagerness to work hard in a challenging outdoor setting. 2)
Capacity to collect data following established protocols. 3) Familiarity
with plant and tree species of northern Minnesota. 4) Willingness to work
well and communicate clearly with others. 5) Flexibility to adjust to
unexpectedly changing tasks due to varying outdoor conditions.  6) Curiosity
and passion for the natural world.

Research sites: 
Field work will be split between research sites at the Cloquet Forestry
Center in Cloquet, MN (http://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/ and google map) and the
Hubachek Wilderness Research Center near Ely, MN.  Both research sites are
in beautiful forested settings and provide access to the natural areas of
northern Minnesota including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Travel between sites will be necessary.  An individual’s home base may be at
either of these locations. On-site housing with cooking facilities is
available for a small fee.
 

Contact:
Please send cover letter (including available working dates), one-page
resume, and contact information for two references electronically to:

Karen Rice   
ker...@umn.edu
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
1530 Cleveland Ave N. 
St Paul, MN 55108 USA
(217) 891-8046

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras

[Gasper, Bryan R.]

I have used Cuddeback, Reconyx, Moultrie, and Primos cameras over the last two 
years.   I have not used Bushnell cameras, but intend to use a couple for 
comparisons in 2012.

Both models of the Cuddebacks that have a flash have worked reasonably well.  
The limiting factor would be that they flash at night, if that is a factor in 
study design.  Cuddeback IRs have not worked well at all, in my experience.  I 
had the same problems that Jim described below.  The website 
http://www.trailcampro.com/ does not review Cuddebacks for some reason.  

Moultrie cameras...I took them back very quickly.   Their trigger speed was too 
slow, recovery time (time need to save and reset before taking another picture) 
was too slow, and animals were missed.  That was in 2010.  I'm told they have 
improved significantly over the last 18 months.

Primos 46 (10 cameras) all failed to work consistently within 10 months.  They 
simply would not trigger consistently or reliably.  Primos 35 (4 cameras) have 
worked consistently and reliably for nearly 2 years.  Night-time images can be 
a bit blurry.

Reconyx is the top of line and I have had great experience with them.  Much 
like optics, you get what you pay for.

Bryan Gasper
Senior Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist
Environmental Studies & Permitting
Burns & McDonnell
9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-349-6770 - Office
bgas...@burnsmcd.com
www.burnsmcd.com

Proud to be one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For


-Original Message-
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Jim Boone
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 9:16 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras

I have had very bad luck with Cuddeback Capture cameras. Mine can drain fresh 
batteries in a day or two for no apparent reason (very annoying when they have 
been set out for 2 months), sometimes go off every 30 seconds (photographing 
nothing) until the batteries run out (again, very annoying when out for 2 
months), and two cameras set side-by-side often do not capture the same moving 
object (e.g., animal, person, vehicle). I've had worse luck dealing with the 
company regarding repairs. I would not buy this brand again.


Of 10 or so cameras, I still have two that usually work, but I only use them 
for fun (e.g., at a campsite) when I can check them everyday.


Cheers, Jim




Jim Boone
Las Vegas, NV
birdandhike.com




-Original Message-
From: Brandon Calderon 
To: ECOLOG-L 
Sent: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 6:42 pm
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras


Hi Michael,

Like Blair stated, the Scoutguard SG550 is an excellent choice, as is the DLC 
Covert Assassin II and Cuddeback Capture IR (in my experience).
However, if you are not limited by $$ the best of the best is just about any 
model of Reconyx, but they are expensive.  Also, for a great review on almost 
any game camera, check out: http://www.chasingame.com/

Hope this helps!


--
Brandon L. Calderon
Graduate Student
Fort Hays State University
Room 425, Albertson Hall
blcalde...@scatcat.fhsu.edu

 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras

[Jim Boone]

I have had very bad luck with Cuddeback Capture cameras. Mine can drain fresh 
batteries in a day or two for no apparent reason (very annoying when they have 
been set out for 2 months), sometimes go off every 30 seconds (photographing 
nothing) until the batteries run out (again, very annoying when out for 2 
months), and two cameras set side-by-side often do not capture the same moving 
object (e.g., animal, person, vehicle). I've had worse luck dealing with the 
company regarding repairs. I would not buy this brand again.


Of 10 or so cameras, I still have two that usually work, but I only use them 
for fun (e.g., at a campsite) when I can check them everyday.


Cheers, Jim




Jim Boone
Las Vegas, NV
birdandhike.com




-Original Message-
From: Brandon Calderon 
To: ECOLOG-L 
Sent: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 6:42 pm
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras


Hi Michael,

Like Blair stated, the Scoutguard SG550 is an excellent choice, as is the
DLC Covert Assassin II and Cuddeback Capture IR (in my experience).
However, if you are not limited by $$ the best of the best is just about
any model of Reconyx, but they are expensive.  Also, for a great review on
almost any game camera, check out: http://www.chasingame.com/

Hope this helps!


-- 
Brandon L. Calderon
Graduate Student
Fort Hays State University
Room 425, Albertson Hall
blcalde...@scatcat.fhsu.edu

 

[ECOLOG-L] A post-doc position in boundary layer meteorology, ecology, agricultural engineering

[Dafeng Hui]

Please contact Dr. Junming Wang if you have any questions: 

Junming Wang, PhD
Assistant Professor, GIS /Remote Sensing, Air Quality, Boundary Meteorology
Farrell-Westbrook Ag Sciences Complex, Room 113
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Nashville, TN37209
jwa...@tnstate.edu
615 963 5017 (lab) 615 963 1386 (office) 615 963 1557 (office fax) 615 963 5436 
(dept. fax)
http://remotesensing.tnstate.edu/

 Institution: Tennessee State University
> 
> Location: Nashville, TN, USA
> 
> Category: Admin - Laboratory and Research
> 
> Posted: 02/22/2012
> 
> Application Due: 03/13/2012
> 
> Type: Full Time
> 
> A post-doc position is available to join a research group focused on
> eddy covariance and chamber measurements, and modeling of greenhouse
> gases (GHGs) emissions, plant growth, irrigation and fertilization for
> agricultural lands. Prospective candidates need to have a strong
> background in boundary layer meteorology, as well as extensive IT and
> programming skills.
> 
> The position is aimed to improve the capabilities of an existing plant
> growth model to simulate the soil-water-fertilizer-plant-air interaction
> to improve water and fertilizer efficiency and yield, and reduce GHGs.
> Finally, the model will be converted to an online geospatial tool so
> that stakeholders can easily access and use.
> 
> Requires a PhD in boundary-layer meteorology, computer science, ecology,
> agricultural engineering, geospatial information, or related field;
> modeling and instrumentation (eddy covariance) experience preferred;
> demonstrated record of writing and/or publishing of manuscripts.
> 
> Application Information
> 
> Contact: Office of Human Resources
> 
> Tennessee State University
> 
> Phone: 615-963-5281
> 
> Online App. Form: 
> 
> TSU is an EO/AA/M/F Employer
>  

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc – Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecologist/C omputational Biologist, Dept Zoology, University of Oxford

[Colin Garroway]

Postdoctoral Research Assistant
–
Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecologist/Computational Biologist

Fixed-­‐term for up to three years
Department of Zoology,
South Parks Road, Oxford
Grade 7: £29,249-­‐£35,938 p.a.

A postdoctoral position is available, for up to three years, from 1April
 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter, to study social structure in
wild bird populations from an ecological and evolutionary perspective.
The post is funded as part of an ERC Advanced Investigator grant of
€2.5M over five years to Prof Ben Sheldon. The post will be based in
 the Edward Grey Institute, Department of Zoology, University of
Oxford. The post-­‐holder will join a research team examining the
causes and consequences of variation in social structure in wild
populations.

Candidates should have a PhD in behavioural or evolutionary ecology, or a
 related subject or in computational biology,particularly
 as applied to the study of social networks, group and population
structure or collective behaviour. The
 successful candidate will have proven
 skills in computationally intensive analyses of biological systems
and in writing and publishing papers in leading journals in the field.

The post is based in a dynamic research-­‐active institute,
 of c. 55 people, fully integrated within the Department of Zoology.
Further details about the institute
 available at: http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/

Informal inquiries (with CV) to Prof Ben Sheldon (ben.shel...@zoo.ox.ac.uk).
 Only applications received before midday on 29 March 2012 can be
considered.  If you would like
to apply please go to
http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/research/
 and search using reference 102358.


Cheers,
Colin

-- 
Colin Garroway

Edward Grey Institute,
Department of Zoology,
South Parks Road,
University of Oxford,
OX1 3PS
http://sites.google.com/site/colingarroway2/home




Further particulars:
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY TINBERGEN BUILDING
SOUTH PARKS ROAD
OXFORD
OX1 3PS
Tel: 01865271278


Job description and selection criteria


Job title Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Division MPLS
Department Zoology
Location South Parks Road
Grade and salary Grade 7: £29,249-£35,938 per annum
Hours Full time
Contract type Fixed-term for up to three years
Reporting to Professor Ben Sheldon
Vacancy reference 102358

Introduction

The University

The University of Oxford is a complex and stimulating organisation, which
enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence in research
and teaching. It
employs over 10,000 staff and has a student population of over 21,000.

Most staff are directly appointed and managed by one of the University’s
130 departments or
other units within a highly devolved operational structure - this includes
5,900 ‘academicrelated’
staff (postgraduate research, computing, senior library, and administrative
staff) and
2,820 ‘support’ staff (including clerical, library, technical, and manual
staff). There are also
over 1,600 academic staff (professors, readers, lecturers), whose
appointments are in the
main overseen by a combination of broader divisional and local faculty
board/departmental
structures. Academics are generally all also employed by one of the 38
constituent colleges
of the University as well as by the central University itself.

Our annual income in 2010/11 was £919.6m. Oxford is one of Europe's most
innovative and
entrepreneurial universities: income from external research contracts
exceeds £376m p.a.,
and more than 70 spin-off companies have been created.

For more information please visit www.ox.ac.uk

About the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division

The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) is one of the
four academic
divisions within the University, (that is, Humanities Division, Social
Sciences Division,
Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division, Medical Sciences
Division). It comprises
ten academic departments: Chemistry, Computing Laboratory, Earth Sciences,
Engineering
Sciences, Materials, the Mathematical Institute, Physics, Plant Sciences,
Statistics, Zoology.
The MPLS Division also encompasses the Begbroke Science Park, the Life
Sciences
Interface Doctoral Training Centre, and the Oxford e-Research Centre. The
constituent units
of the Division enjoy an international reputation for excellence in the
mathematical, physical,
and life sciences, as well as in interdisciplinary areas, particularly at
the interface with the
medical and environmental sciences.

Each division has its own academic Head of Division and a divisional
secretariat, led by the
Divisional Secretary. Each division is responsible for academic oversight
of the teaching and
research of its various departments and faculties, for strategic and
operational planning, and
for personnel and resource management. Much of this is undertaken by the
divisional board
and its principal committees.

The Head of the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division is
Professor Alex
Halliday, and the

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Quantitative Biodiversity Scientist (Japan)

[Evan P. Economo]

Postdoc: Quantitative Biodiversity Scientist

The Biodiversity and Biocomplexity Unit
(http://www.oist.jp/biodiversity-and-biocomplexity-unit, PI: Evan
Economo) at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST),
Japan, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher.

We are looking for a postdoc with interests in computational,
theoretical, or statistical approaches to biodiversity science from
evolutionary and/or ecological perspectives. The lab has a focus on
the ecology, evolution, and biogeography of ant biodiversity in the
Pacific region but prior experience with ant biology is not necessary
for this position.  Applicants having experience with model-based
inference of population and evolutionary processes and working with
next-generation sequence data are especially encouraged to apply.
However, the position is flexible and all interested parties are
encouraged to contact the PI.  There will be numerous opportunities to
work closely with other research groups at OIST (e.g. Ecology &
Evolution Unit, PI: A. Mikheyev), the nearby University of the
Ryukyus, the U. of Michigan, and elsewhere.

To apply, please send your CV, including a list of references, and a
letter describing your scientific background and interests by email to
 by March 12. Informal enquiries or
questions are also welcome, and I will be at the ESJ meeting in Otsu
in March for those who would like to meet then.  The position would
begin in summer 2012.

About OIST:  The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
(www.oist.jp) is a new interdisciplinary research institute and
graduate university located in the seaside village of Onna-son. The
institute is international by design; the working language is English
and researchers are split between Japanese and foreign nationalities.
The institute is located in a beautiful ecological setting adjacent to
coral reefs and subtropical forest, and offers a highly competitive
package for postdoctoral scientists.  For more information on OIST,
see recent articles in Nature
(http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110629/full/474553a.html)
(http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v474/n7353/full/474541b.html)
and the Economist (http://www.economist.com/node/21540228).


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Evan P. Economo
Michigan Society of Fellows
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Michigan

[ECOLOG-L] GBIF Young Researcher Award and Ebbe Nielsen Prize

[Angel Hjarding]

GBIF Young Researcher Award

The Young Researchers Award (YRA) in an annual award aimed at graduate 
students in a masters or doctoral programme at universities in countries 
participating in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) 
network.


The main objective of the award is to foster innovative research and 
discovery in biodiversity informatics.  The award has been put in place 
to stimulate use of GBIF enabled data by graduate students developing 
new research in biodiversity informatics and also to serve as an 
outreach mechanism to universities.


Please notice that all nominations for the award cannot be sent directly 
to GBIF, All nominations are to be sent to the GBIF Secretariat by the 
national Heads of Delegation. Se call for nomination for more information.


For further details, please download the full call for proposals 
.

http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/call-for-proposals-for-the-2012-young-researchers-award/


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Ebbe Nielsen Prize

The Ebbe Nielsen Prize was established by the GBIF Governing Board to 
honour the memory of Dr Ebbe Schmidt Nielsen, who was an inspirational 
leader in the fields of biosystematics and biodiveristy informatics.


The prize is awarded annually to a promising researcher, usually in the 
early stages of his/her career, who is combining biosystematics and 
biodiversity informatics research in an exciting and novel way.


The nominations are submitted by GBIF Participants to the GBIF Science 
Committe which decides upon the recipient. The prize is awarded each 
year at the GBIF Governing Board meeting. The prize consists of 30,000 
Euro to be used by the recipient to furhter his/her research.



For further details, please download the full call for nominations 
.

http://www.gbif.org/communications/news-and-events/showsingle/article/call-for-nominations-for-the-2012-ebbe-nielsen-prize/


Angel Hjarding
Scientific Research Assistant
Global Biodiversity Information Facility Secretariat (GBIF)
Universitetsparken 15, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
http://www.gbif.org

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in Wetland Ecology, Fall 2012

[Kerry Griffis-Kyle]

The Griffis-Kyle lab invites applications for a PhD position in Wetland 
Ecology in the Natural Resources Management Program at Texas Tech 
University. We welcome inquiries from motivated students interested in how 
climate change or other stressors affect wetland dependent organisms. 
Students will conduct field work at the Lake Waco Wetlands 
(http://www.lakewacowetlands.com/) in Waco Texas. There are mesocosms, lab 
space, and a natural area available on site to create an integrated research 
project combining laboratory and field ecology.

Qualifications: We are looking for highly motivated and creative students 
with good communication skills (oral and written) that are comfortable 
working independently with previous research experience. Applicants must 
have a M.S. to be considered.  Students should be interested in 
collaborating with a community college and mentoring undergraduates in 
research. Preference will be given to students with previous experience 
working with amphibians or freshwater invertebrates, competitive GRE scores, 
undergrad GPA (>3.0), and grad GPA (>3.5).

Applications are due by May 18th and should be emailed to kerry.griffis-
k...@ttu.edu as described below.

Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (kerry.griffis-
k...@ttu.edu) and have “PhD opportunity” in the subject line. Please include 
in the email: 1) how this position will help you fulfill your career goals, 
2) pertinent work experience 3) GRE scores, 4) why I should hire you, and 4) 
address, phone, and email. Please include with your email a resume, 
unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. Texas 
Tech University requires a background check before a person can be hired.

Email correspondence is preferred.

For additional information on the Department: http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/
For additional information on Texas Tech’s Graduate Program: 
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/

[ECOLOG-L] Frogs marking technique

[Ori Segev]

Hello Ecologgers,


We are looking for an efficient non-invasive short term marking technique
for frogs (*Rana temporaria*). We are interested in conducting behavioral
observations and wish to identify frogs individually from a short distance
without having to handle the animals to verify individual identity.
Observations will be conducted during the night. Any experience with color
coded waist belts, florescent colors, dyes, reflecting materials or other
suitable technique would be highly appreciated.


Please send responses to: ori...@gmail.com



Many thanks in advance,

Ori



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Ori Segev
Division of Evolutionary Biology
Zoological Institute,Technical University of Braunschweig,
Mendelssohnstr. 4, 38106
Braunschweig,
Germany
Office: 0049-531-391-2391
Mobile: 0049-151-1023-4969
E-Mail: ori...@gmail.com
Web:
http://www.zoologie.tu-bs.de/index.php/en/evolutionsbiologie/mitarbeiter/item/313-ori-segev

[ECOLOG-L] Training Workshop: Software Tools for Sensor Networks

[Matt Jones]

Training workshop: Software Tools for Sensor Networks

We are pleased to announce a training workshop “Software Tools for Sensor
Networks” sponsored by NCEAS ,
LTER,
and DataONE . The training workshop will be held
May 1 - May 4, 2012 at the LTER Network Office in Albuquerque, NM.  We have
support to cover travel and lodging for participants that need it.
Registration is now open with a deadline of March 25, 2012. Please see
http://sensor-workshop.ecoinformatics.org/  to register. Your participation
will be confirmed by April 2, 2012. Participants will be selected to
broadly represent the ecological and environmental science community. A
draft agenda and resources are currently listed on the webpage and will be
more fully detailed in the coming weeks.

The goal of this training is to promote best practices for sensor data
management and provide hands-on training in the use of existing tools and
common software. This workshop is designed to introduce several options for
managing streaming sensor data and discuss requirements for sensor data
management systems and best practices in quality assurance and quality
control (QA/QC). Hands-on exercises will focus on open source software
stacks such as the Open Source DataTurbine (OSDT), the Kepler Workflow
System with R, and CUAHSI's Observation Data Model to capture, quality
control, and archive sensor data. Ultimately, we hope that this training
will stimulate collaborative efforts where sites can share tool experiences
or even code development.

• Workshop dates: May 1 - May 4 (noon), 2012; Travel days: April 30 and May
4 afternoon.
• Registration deadline: March 25, 2012
• Participant confirmation: April 1, 2012
• Location: LTER Network Office, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
• We have support to cover travel and lodging for participants that need it.

For more information and to register for the workshop, please visit:
http://sensor-workshop.ecoinformatics.org/

Matt Jones
NCEAS, UC Santa Barbara

Corinna Gries
NTL LTER

Don Henshaw
AND LTER