[ECOLOG-L] recent experience with Iridium satellite collars
Hi all, I would appreciate hearing about recent experience researchers have had with satellite collars on wildlife that upload data using Iridium satellite technology, especially different brands. We are considering our options for a large mammal study and would appreciate any and all advice. Thanks, Ryan. Ryan K. Brook, PhD Assistant Professor College of Agriculture and Bioresources University of Saskatchewan 51 Campus Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A8 Phone: (306) 966-4120 Cell: (306) 371-0013 Skype: ryankbrook agbio.usask.ca
[ECOLOG-L] 200 Volumes of New Phytologist from 1902 – 2013
200 Volumes of New Phytologist from 1902 – 2013 http://newphytologist.org/200VSI To mark the publication of the 200th volume of New Phytologist we have grouped together selected papers from the journal’s archive into a Virtual Special Issue. The articles typify the enduring nature of the research published in New Phytologist and range from Sir Arthur Tansley’s 1904 essay on ‘The Problems with Ecology’ to more recent papers on climate change and plant mortality. All of the papers included in this VSI are freely available without subscription. http://newphytologist.org/200VSI
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Fellowship Opportunity in Water Science [CUAHSI]
Attention! Fellowship Opportunity for Graduate Students in a Water-Science Discipline The Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc (CUAHSI) http://www.cuahsi.org/ is pleased to announce the 5th annual call for graduate student applications for the Pathfinder Fellowship Program. Through funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Pathfinder Fellowship program supports graduate students in water science to broaden and enhance their current research through opportunities to conduct comparative field research, to collaborate with a research group using alternate approaches or modeling methods, or to work with researchers on adding an interdisciplinary dimension to a water science research project. Fellowships are awarded to cover travel costs up to a maximum of $5000. To learn more about CUAHSI's Pathfinder Fellowship, please visit http://www.cuahsi.org/PathfinderFellowships.aspx. DEADLINE: Applications are due by Friday, October 18, 2013. Notifications of awards will be made by the end of November with funds available for travel starting February 1, 2014. View 2012 Pathfinder Fellow project summaries http://www.cuahsi.org/2012PathfinderResearch.aspx to see the exciting graduate research that was supported through this year's Pathfinder Fellowship program. For questions, please contact Kayla Berry at kbe...@cuahsi.orgmailto:kbe...@cuahsi.org. Kayla Berry Communications and Outreach Specialist CUAHSI 196 Boston Ave, Suite 3000 Medford, MA 02155 p. (339) 221-5400 x202 e. kbe...@cuahsi.orgmailto:kbe...@cuahsi.org w. www.cuahsi.orghttp://www.cuahsi.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in GIS Environmental Planning
Position Description: Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary department in the College of Public Affairs and Administration at University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) seeks applications at the tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level with expertise in geographic information systems (GIS) and environmental planning. The position will begin on August 16, 2014. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in environmental planning, land use planning, geography, or a related field. We expect the person for the position to teach Fundamentals of GIS, Advanced GIS, Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, Land Use and Environmental Planning, and courses in candidate's areas of expertise. The position also directs the GIS Laboratory and requires the knowledge of and proficiency in the Esri ArcGIS system structure (version 10.1 or higher), including ArcGIS Desktop, Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE on SQL Server), ArcGIS Server (Service Oriented Architecture software design), and the Web APIs to create GIS Web applications and/or other GIS solutions to support teaching and research. Teaching load (two courses per spring and fall semester) will consist of a combination of on-campus and online courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position will also perform academic advising, direct graduate research, and conduct research in her/his specialization. Applicants should have a desire for excellence in teaching. At UIS there are immediate opportunities, and expectations, to develop a service portfolio at the department, college, and campus levels. Research opportunities exist not only through collaboration with other Environmental Studies faculty, but with active peers in other departments that share interests in environmental issues, as well as with the resources afforded UIS due to our position in the state capital. Campus Information: Located in the state capital, UIS is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 23 undergraduate and 21 graduate programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology-enhanced learning environment. Our diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs, and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty members are committed teachers, active scholars, and engaged professionals in service to society. Applicants are encouraged to visit the campus web page at www.uis.edu and the department web page at uis.edu/ens. Application Steps: Send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, vita, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and the names and contact information of at least three references to e...@uis.edu. Alternatively, materials may be mailed to Search Committee, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, MS PAC 309, Springfield, Illinois 62703. Review of applications will begin October 14, 2013, and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Asst. Professor Positions in Physical Geography
The Department of Geography at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for two (2) tenure-stream appointments in Physical Geography at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2014. The candidates are expected to develop a research programme that integrates field, laboratory and/or modelling-based approaches. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field by date of appointment or shortly thereafter. Evidence of excellence in scholarly research, publication, and teaching is required. The primary appointments will be at UTM, which has a strong interdisciplinary commitment to teaching and research, a multicultural student body of 12,000 students, and a modern, spacious campus, where the appointee will be expected to develop an externally funded research program. The successful candidates’ research programmes will be facilitated through a 2500 sq ft integrated research facility. The successful candidates will also hold a graduate faculty appointment in the tri-campus Department of Geography and Program in Planning at the University of Toronto, a department with strengths and interdisciplinary linkages in physical and human geography and the environment. Active participation in the UTM Geography and Environment undergraduate programs, as well as in the graduate program of the Department of Geography and Program in Planning, is expected. All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, including potential infrastructure and equipment requirements, examples of publications, and materials relevant to teaching experience. All materials must be received by September 30, 2013 (no email applications will be accepted). Any inquiries about the application should be sent to the Department Chair, Professor Kathi Wilson, at geography@utoronto.ca . All application materials should be submitted online. The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the Department via email geography@utoronto.ca by the closing date. Additional information on the Department can be obtained online at www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography
[ECOLOG-L] Hydrologist postdoc opportunity
See the online advertisement here: http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/description.aspx?JobId=14322 EPA-ORD/NRMRL-STD-2013-03 Project Description: A postdoctoral research project training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL). This appointment will be served with NRMRL Sustainable Technology Division (STD) in Cincinnati, Ohio. STD’s mission is to advance the scientific understanding, development, and application of technologies to address a variety of areas related to sustainability, including systems analysis, environmental management, clean processes, green chemistry, and green engineering. Using a multidisciplinary approach, EPA-ORD and Regional scientists study the social, economic, and environmental aspects of how to better manage wastewater flows in urban core areas historically lacking in both environmental quality and ecosystem services. This project will study the implementation of green infrastructure at multiple scales in various urban sewersheds in different locations throughout the United States, and address residential- and street-level green-infrastructure (GI) in vacant lots, parks, and other types of land parcels. The research participant could be involved in the following: - Designing and undertaking interdisciplinary ecohydrological research involving GI as implemented in combined sewer communities in the United States - Researching quantifiable estimates of social, economic and environmental impacts of GI to understand its implications for sustainability in water resources management, stormwater runoff control, and correcting systems conditions that lead to undesirable combined sewer overflows. - Collecting field samples for agronomic, hydrometric and other environmental data to be used for developing links between landscape ecological endpoints and hydrological processes. These datasets will be used to pursue the development of linkages between landscape ecological endpoints and hydrological processes. The research participant will be exposed to and interact with a large team of researchers from a variety of backgrounds across EPA and other government and non-government institutions. S/he will also gain experience with statistical data analysis. The participant may have the opportunity to present research findings at a select research conference and collaborate on a project-related manuscript(s). Qualifications: Applicants must have received a doctoral degree in environmental science, hydrology, hydrology, water resources engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field within five years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is preferred (but can also hold an appropriate visa status, however, an H1B visa is not appropriate). The appointment is full-time for one year, and may be renewed for up to two additional years upon recommendation of EPA, contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. This can be obtained through ORISE. The participant does not become an EPA employee. Funding may be made available to reimburse a participant’s travel expenses to present the results of his/her research at scientific conferences. No funding will be made available to cover travel costs for pre-appointment visits, relocation costs, tuition and fees, or a participant's health insurance. Technical Questions: The contacts for this project are Drs. Ahjond Garmestani (garmestani.ahj...@epa.gov) and Bill Shuster (shuster.will...@epa.gov). How to Apply: The Research Participation Program for EPA ORD is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Please reference Project #EPA- ORD/NRMRL-STD-2013-03 when calling or writing for information. Applications are accepted and processed on a continuing basis until the selection is made. For additional information and application materials contact: Research Participation Program/EPA-ORD, Attn: Betty Bowling, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, P.O. Box 117, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117, Phone: (865) 576-8503 FAX: (865) 241-5219 e-mail: betty.bowl...@orau.org. An application can be found at http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/application.htm.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Population ecology of urban rodents @ Tulane University
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN THE POPULATION ECOLOGY OF URBAN RODENTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF RODENT-BORN DISEASE TULANE UNIVERSITY We are seeking a postdoctoral associate to join an NSF-funded, Coupled Natural and Human (CNH) systems project to assist with research on the population ecology of Norway rats and epidemiology of rodent-born pathogens in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The postdoc will develop a computational metapopulation model of rodents in New Orleans. The population model will synthesize information and data from GIS analyses, population genetics, trap-based surveys, disease prevalence, vegetation surveys, and sociological surveys. The model will be used to assess ecological and human-health outcomes of alternative control scenarios reflecting risk perceptions, rodent abundance, and habitat suitability across the New Orleans study region. The expected outcomes of the project include (1) modeling the distribution and demographics of human exposure risk according to habitat, landscape and socioeconomic factors; and (2) determining the likelihood of containing and controlling transmission according to competing intervention targets and strategies; and (3) determining the extent to which interventions give rise to feedbacks between ecological and societal diversity. The postdoctoral researcher also may be expected to serve as a coordinator for the project, working with an interdisciplinary team of scientists including public health professionals, sociologists, geographers, ecologists, and mathematicians. The researcher will be mentored by Dr. Caz Taylor (Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Center for Computational Science, Tulane University) and Dr. Michael Blum (Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Center for Bioenvironmental Research, Tulane University). In addition to contributing to the collaborative research project described above, the postdoctoral researcher will develop his/her own research questions and will be expected to present results at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates are being sought with: (1) Strong computational and programming skills, prefer experience in R, and/or matlab; (2) Demonstrated research excellence; (3) Strong oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests and expertise complement the research project but outstanding applicants looking to broaden their field of interest will also be seriously considered. A PhD in ecology, population genetics, epidemiology, mathematics, or a related field is required. The position is available immediately, though the start date is flexible. Funding is available for three years. An initial appointment will be for two years with an extension contingent on performance. Compensation will be #8805;$40,000 per year, with starting salary commensurate with experience. A standard benefits package will be available. Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate. To apply, email a cover letter, a statement of research interests and experience, a CV, and the names and contact information of three references to: Ms. Shelley Meaux Department Administrator Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research (CBR) 107B Richardson Building Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118 sme...@tulane.edu Questions about the position or project should be directed to Dr. Caz Taylor (c...@tulane.edu) and/or Dr. Michael Blum (mjb...@tulane.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15 2013.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Landscape genetics of urban rodents @ Tulane
PhD POSITION IN THE LANDSCAPE GENETICS OF URBAN RODENTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF RODENT-BORN DISEASE TULANE UNIVERSITY Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Blum Lab (www.tulane.edu/~mjblum) in the Department of Ecology Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. Support is available for the position through a NSF-funded, Coupled Natural and Human (CNH) systems project on the population ecology of Norway rats and epidemiology of rodent-born pathogens in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The successful applicant will undertake doctoral thesis research on the landscape genetics of Norway rats and rodent-born pathogens to help reconstruct the process of coupled re-assembly of socio-ecological communities in an urban ecosystem recovering from a catastrophic disaster. This will involve conducting laboratory-based genetic studies, as well as leading or participating in field crews conducting trap-based rodent surveys and plot-based vegetation surveys across the New Orleans study region. The successful applicant also will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientists (including public health professionals, sociologists, geographers, ecologists, geneticists and mathematicians) to support the development of a computational metapopulation model of rodents that will be used to assess ecological and human-health outcomes of alternative control scenarios reflecting risk perceptions, rodent abundance, and habitat suitability. In addition to contributing to research collaborations, the successful candidate will be expected to develop his/her own research questions. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests and expertise complement the CNH project, but outstanding applicants looking to broaden their field of interest will also be seriously considered. A BS or MS degree in ecology, evolutionary biology, population genetics, epidemiology, or a related field is also preferred. The position is available immediately, though the start date is flexible. To apply, email a cover letter, a CV, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Michael Blum Department of Ecology Evolutionary Biology Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118 mjb...@tulane.edu Questions about the position or project should be directed to Dr. Michael Blum (mjb...@tulane.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2013.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Food and the Environment
Assistant Professor in Food and the Environment, University of Colorado- Boulder ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. The University of Colorado seeks candidates for a position of assistant professor with expertise in sustainable food systems or related fields of food harvest or production and its environmental implications. The environmental consequences of human food needs are inherently interdisciplinary, in that they involve ecological processes, natural resource management, policies to address equity and security, public health, and human values and decisions. We seek candidates with research explicitly focused on the interactions between food systems and the supporting environment. Topical research foci for this position could include (but are not limited to): environmental effects of locally, organically-grown, and genetically-modified food, aquaculture, traditional and indigenous agricultural systems; sustainable fisheries; links between fuel and food production and environmental conservation; food justice; energy and water use in agriculture. Candidates should have experience in these or related fields and a clear research plan to continue or expand these efforts, congruent with the broad interdisciplinary orientation of the ENVS program at CU Boulder. Candidates from any relevant field of social or natural sciences or the humanities are encouraged to apply. The candidate will have a primary appointment in the Environmental Studies program (ENVS) at CU-Boulder. The ENVS program is a dynamic, internationally recognized program with over 25 faculty, 55 graduate students, and over 1000 undergraduate majors (http://envs.colorado.edu/about/). Applicants are encouraged to visit this site to learn more about ENVSs broad and interdisciplinary composition. Consideration of applications will begin on October 14, 2013 and will continue until the appointment is made. Please submit a cover letter indicating interest in the position, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests and complete contact information for at least three referees to https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting # 818573. A successful candidate should use these documents to demonstrate an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to research and education in environmental studies. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in disciplines related to environmental studies at the time of appointment, evidence of current scholarly activity as well as a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education are required. Potential candidates seeking additional information, or those wishing to submit nominations, may contact the Search Committee Chair, Daniel Doak, at daniel.d...@colorado.edu. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at (303) 492-1334. See www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for additional information.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Evolutionary Genomics at Iowa State University
Postdoctoral Researcher: Evolutionary Genomics A postdoctoral position is available on the evolutionary genomics of maize in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at Iowa State University (ISU). The position will be offered through collaboration between Matthew Hufford of EEOB and Andrew Severin, head of the Genome Informatics Facility at ISU, providing the chosen candidate with opportunities in both population genomics and bioinformatics. Salary will be $55,000 per annum with an initial appointment of one year and possible extension to additional years based on performance and funding. The postdoctoral scholar will use next-generation sequencing data to identify polymorphisms across an Americas-wide sample of maize landraces and, through population genomic analyses, test the hypothesis that maize has acquired adaptation to highland conditions in parallel in multiple geographic regions. Possibilities also exist for the candidate to develop new projects related to the overall goals of the Hufford Lab and the Genome Informatics Facility. An ideal candidate would have a strong background in evolutionary genetics, prior experience with whole-genome next-generation sequencing data, and well-developed computational and analytical skills. The start date is flexible, with a preference for starting during or prior to January of 2014. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a cover letter to Matthew Hufford (mhuff...@iastate.edu). Additional information regarding the Hufford Laboratory and the Genome Informatics Facility can be found at the following URLs: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mhufford/HuffordLab/home.html http://gif.biotech.iastate.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Scientists, practitioners, religious communities urge collaborative action to save our planet
Scientists, practitioners, religious communities urge collaborative action to save our planet Big global questions face us, among them: How will we feed a growing global population without ruining the soil and polluting freshwater? Or meet our burgeoning energy demands while curbing the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel rising sea levels, flooding, drought, disease and wildfire? And what can we do to stem the extinction of thousands of other species that share the planet with us? These daunting environmental problems are not only in the domain of ecologists and environmental scientists. Other natural scientists, social, behavioral and economic researchers, urban designers and planners, and religious groups are also grappling with ways to turn around our sobering collective trajectory. And, in what marks a significant shift, ecologists are recognizing that generating and distributing scientific data is not enough. They see the need to embrace the social and ethical dimensions of scientific practice and to join with a wide variety of allies to solve these real-world problems. September's Special Issue of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment brings together the perspectives of anthropologists, architects, city planners, ecologists, engineers, ranchers, members of religious communities and others on ways to foster Earth Stewardship-defined here as taking action to sustain life in a rapidly changing world. Anthropologist Laura Ogden and colleagues highlight socio-ecological drivers of global change that create patterns of environmental injustice and economic inequalities. Architect Frederick Steiner and colleagues address the need to make urban areas more resilient to natural disasters and they highlight the potential of green infrastructure. Alex Felson et al. offer four practical examples that emphasize interactions between urban designers and ecologists. Psychologist Susan Clayton and co-authors review ways to encourage people to change a behavior that causes unintended damage. For example, old fishing lines that wash into the sea can entangle marine mammals, often leading to severe injury or death. A successful initiative invites anglers to dispose of their unwanted fishing tackle in specially marked bins placed in popular fishing areas. The relative ease of performing this behavior as well as the large potential audience for the intervention makes it worth targeting, say the authors. Gregory Hitzhusen and Mary Tucker explore the potential of religion to advance Earth Stewardship. Religions play a central role in formulating worldviews that orient humans to the natural world and in articulating ethics that guide human behavior, say the authors. Often overlooked and undervalued, rangelands are subject to degradation, conversion to other land uses and fragmentation worldwide. Noting that rangelands support the livelihoods of some 1 billion people and provide the animal protein, water and other resources to twice as many, Nathan Sayre and co-authors argue that rangelands are in dire need of Earth Stewardship. The next generation of scientists, Ricardo Colon-Rivera and colleagues, bring attention to the desire of an increasing number of graduate students in science fields to integrate civic concerns with their research. This Frontiers Special Issue and the workshop on the ecological dimensions of Earth Stewardship were generously funded by the National Science Foundation. The September issue is open access, as are all Frontiers Special Issues and may be accessed at: http://www.esajournals.org/toc/fron/11/7 ESA's press release may be viewed at: http://www.esa.org/esa/?p=9142 Nadine Lymn ESA Director of Public Affairs Washington DC 20036 (202) 833-8773 x205 https://twitter.com/esa_org https://www.facebook.com/esa.org
[ECOLOG-L] Outreach for WFM RDA Fire Application Specialist, GS-401 (7)/9/11
http://www.fs.fed.us/rmrs/jobs/openings/ Ecolog, We have an exciting chance to work in wildland fire technology transfer and application. Please share widely if you know anyone who may be interested, and with relevant employment assistance programs such as universities, mailing lists, etc. This is a wildland fire technology transfer, application, and decision support position. We are outreaching this three different ways to fill one position. The Pathways positions are for either an intern (someone enrolled in graduate school, or a second bachelor’s) and the Recent Graduate Program is for individuals who graduated within the last 2 years with a degree in Biological Sciences. Please share these outreaches far and wide and be sure to include those individuals that would be good candidates for the Pathways positions. Each outreach will have a separate response form; interested applicants should apply to all outreaches they qualify for. Position Title: See outreach notices at link above. Outreach closes 9/6. Interested candidates should find the position announcements on USA Jobs after the outreach closes. Series/Grade: There are three outreaches announcements to fill *one*position, with full competency at the GS-0401-11 level. Outreach announcements include Fire Application Specialist GS-0401 9/11, Pathways Intern - GS- 0499-7 with promotion potential to GS-0401 9/11, and Pathways Recent Graduate GS-0401 7/9/11. Each outreach will have a separate response form; interested applicants should apply to all outreaches they qualify for. Organizational Unit: Wildland Fire Management RDA (USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station) Duty Station: May be located in Boise, ID; Missoula, MT or Virtual Program Overview The Wildland Fire Management Research Development and Application (WFM RDA) Program, within the Rocky Mountain Research Station will soon be advertising to recruit and fill one Fire Management Specialist position. This is an exciting opportunity that will offer rewarding experiences in a dynamic program that supports science application and integration in wildland fire management for all federal fire management agencies. The WFM RDA is a national level program with significant interagency coordination in support of national strategic goals, and mission statements for the US Forest Service and Department of Interior bureaus. The WFM RDA ensures effective and timely communication between research and management; in addition to ongoing integration of new knowledge and processes into management. It sponsors and guides development and application of wildland scientific knowledge; decision support tools; and provides science application services to the interagency wildland fire community. The WFM RDA also acts as a primary point of contact for communication between scientists and participating field managers, and an advisor to program administrators at local, regional, and national levels. The WFM RDA’s mission is not original research; rather it is to identify research that shows promise for refinement into deliverable field applications. Visit http://www.wfmrda.nwcg.gov/ for more information about the program. -- Andrew D. Bailey - Data Manager Wildland Fire Management RDA Rocky Mountain Research Station - DOI OWF National Interagency Fire Center, Boise ID o. 208-387-5248 c. 208-407-6711
[ECOLOG-L] Trail End Ranch invites educational groups and researchers to Southwestern New Mexico
Trail End Ranch cordially invites researchers, field courses and other educational groups to the Gila Mountains of Southwestern New Mexico. Administered by the Albuquerque Academy, Trail End Ranch is nestled between the Aldo Leopold and Gila Wilderness areas in a region renowned for its rich Native American history as well as its amazing diversity of native flora and fauna. The setting is breathtaking, with rolling native grasslands, oak savanna and mixed conifer forest all within walking distance of ranch headquarters. Trail End Ranch offers a picturesque location along the East Fork Gila River, housing for up to 20, full kitchen and dining areas, and affordable pricing. For further information please visit: http://www.aa.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=158564
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Integrative Biology, Asst. Prof., Univ of Central Florida
Faculty Position in Integrative Biology The Department of Biology at the University of Central Florida invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty appointment in Integrative Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. All scales of research are welcomed from subcellular processes to interactions among organisms or their environment. The candidate's research should utilize innovative approaches and must possess an overarching evolutionary or ecological perspective while focusing on cellular, developmental, genetic or physiological processes. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability or strong potential to establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program. The successful candidate will contribute to our core undergraduate and graduate programs (Master's and Ph.D.) by teaching molecular, cellular and/or genetic themed courses and by mentoring graduate students. The University of Central Florida maintains a strong research emphasis with competitive startup funds and teaching loads. UCF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university of very high activity (RU/VH), and is one of the top five 'Up-and-Coming Schools' as published in the 2012 U.S. News and World Report. See http://biology.cos.ucf.edu for departmental details. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and appropriate post-doctoral training. Applicants must complete an online job application at http://www.jobswithucf.comwww.jobswithucf.com for position #39286. In a separate e-mail, applicants must send a single PDF document that includes a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of research plans, and a one-page teaching philosophy statement to Dr. Ken Fedorka, Search Chair (mailto:bio-sea...@mail.ucf.edubio-sea...@mail.ucf.edu) and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the above email address. Review of applications will begin October 1st, 2013, with an anticipated start date of August 2014. Groups traditionally underrepresented in the Biological Sciences are encouraged to apply. The University of Central Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. As an agency of the State of Florida, all application materials and selection procedures are available for public review.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Emergent functions contributing to the functional diversity of a community?
Would you consider this to be an example of what you're looking for: How about a parasite that needs an intermediate host before infecting its main host. Perhaps a worm that must live in a snail which must be eaten by a vertebrate before the parasite can enter the vertebrate to reach its adult form. Martin M. Meiss 2013/9/5 Aabir Banerji lycanthropus...@comcast.net Dear fellow ECOLOG users, The relationship between functional diversity and taxonomic diversity in ecological communities isn't always linear. I imagine the simplest case of non-linearity is where there is a lot of functional redundancy among phylogenetically diverse taxa. The opposite extreme (a depauperate community having a lot of functional diversity) is also possible... e.g., where generalist populations exhibit complex demographic structures or inducible polymorphisms. What I'd like to know, though, is if there is evidence of taxa fulfilling functions by associating with one another. It's one thing for a species to enter a new niche by relying on the product or ability of a different species (such as a beneficial symbiont). It's another for different species to combine complementary products or abilities to create/achieve something that no one species in the community is able to produce or achieve by itself (an emergent function). This latter phenomenon would be something akin to neighborhood habitat amelioration... or, perhaps, something more general that includes neighborhood habitat amelioration. Would any of you happen to know of recent reviews or articles that address this topic? Or some really good examples of it, perhaps? Thanks in advance! ~ Aabir Dr. Aabir Banerji Postdoctoral Associate Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies University of Zurich aabir.bane...@ieu.uzh.ch
[ECOLOG-L] Weed Management Conference- Jackson, WY
Hello Everyone, North American Invasive Species Management Association Wyoming Weed Pest Council Cordially Invite You to a Combined Annual Conference Invasive Species - A Grand View Monday, October 28 to Thursday, October 31, 2013; Jackson Hole, WY The deadline for early registration for the NAISMA/WWPC Conference is September 15. So, head on over to the NAISMA website http://www.naisma.org/event/1 where you can register online or print the registration form to fax or mail in. Let me know if you have any questions. Please forward on to any partners you know of that would be interested in attending. Meghan Prymak Teton County Weed and Pest Control District P: 307.733.8419 F: 307.733.0983 E: mpry...@tcweed.org
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professorship in Aquatic Ecology and Environmental Science at U Toronto
Assistant Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the School of the Environment, University of Toronto The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (www.eeb.utoronto.ca) and the School of the Environment (http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/) at the University of Toronto invite applications for a cross-appointed tenure track position in aquatic ecology and environmental science. The position is at the Assistant Professor level with an expected start date of July 1, 2014. We seek a candidate who conducts conceptually driven research, using field, lab, and/or quantitative approaches to study issues in aquatic ecology. Research may be at the level of population, community, landscape, and/or ecosystem. We seek applications from candidates whose research program fits well with the highly collaborative research in our Department and in the recently formed School. Successful applicants will have a PhD, with an outstanding academic record and will be expected to build an active, externally funded and internationally recognized research program. The appointee will demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and contributions to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students in both EEB and the School. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution in Canada with over 60 faculty members specializing in ecology and evolution and is an internationally leading institution in environmental science. Strong links exist between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the School of the Environment with the Royal Ontario Museum, the Faculty of Forestry, and many cognate departments involved in environmental science. The University owns a nearby field station dedicated to ecological research (the Koffler Scientific Reserve, (www.ksr.utoronto.cahttp://www.ksr.utoronto.ca/). A partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources provides access to infrastructure, including lab facilities in Algonquin Provincial Park (www.harkness.cahttp://www.harkness.ca), funding, and long-term data sets. Strong collaborations exist between the Department and School with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Environment Canada. Toronto is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work and live. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applications are to be made online by clicking on the following link https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=1300988. Applications must include a CV, statements of research and teaching interests and three representative publications. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent directly to: Professor Donald Jackson, Chair, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 25 Willcocks Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3B2 Canada. Electronic submission of applications in PDF or WORD format is preferred. Letters of reference should be e-mailed to chairsec@utoronto.camailto:chairsec@utoronto.ca or faxed to 416-946-5715 if email is not possible, but must be followed by an original signed copy. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 23, 2013. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professorship: ecology/evolution of disease, and/or biodiversity/conservation - U Toronto
Assistant Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto (www.eeb.utoronto.ca) invites applications for a tenure track position in ecology and evolutionary biology. The position is at the Assistant Professor level with an expected start date of July 1, 2014. We seek a candidate who conducts conceptually driven research, using either empirical or theoretical approaches to study issues related to (1) ecology and evolution of disease, and/or (2) biodiversity and conservation of natural systems. Within these two areas, we seek applications from candidates whose research program fits with the research programs of the highly collaborative faculty currently in the department. Successful applicants will have a PhD, with an outstanding academic record and will be expected to build an active, externally funded and internationally recognized research program. The appointee will demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and contributions to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution in Canada with over 60 faculty members specializing in ecology and evolution. Strong links exist between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Royal Ontario Museum, the Centre for Global Change, the Centre for Environment, and the Faculty of Forestry. The University owns a nearby field station dedicated to ecological research (the Koffler Scientific Reserve, (www.ksr.utoronto.cahttp://www.ksr.utoronto.ca/). The department also has a partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources that helps provide access to infrastructure, including lab facilities in Algonquin Provincial Park (www.harkness.ca), funding, and long-term data sets. Genomic analyses are supported by the Centre for the Analysis of Genome Evolution and Function (www.cagef.utoronto.ca/http://www.cagef.utoronto.ca/). Toronto is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work and live. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applications are to be made online by clicking on the following link https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=1300986. Applications must include a CV, statements of research and teaching interests and three representative publications. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent directly to: Professor Locke Rowe, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 25 Willcocks Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3B2 Canada. Electronic submission of applications in PDF or WORD format is preferred. Letters of reference may be e-mailed to chairsec@utoronto.camailto:chairsec@utoronto.ca or faxed to 416-946-5715 but must be followed by an original signed copy. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 23, 2013. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
[ECOLOG-L] Environmental studies/Geology job posting
Greetings All, I am reposting this job ad as a quick reminder. We begin screening October 1, 2014 The Illinois College Environmental Studies (ES) program invites applications for a tenure-track position in environmental science, with a focus on geology, beginning fall 2014. Following an external review in 2012, this interdisciplinary program is undergoing an exciting re-envisioning of the curriculum. The ideal candidate will be able to teach and advise in this program and become a valuable team member and leader - helping to build and develop the program. Courses taught in rotation include Environmental Science, Earth’s Physical Systems, Physical Geology, Historical Geology, and appropriate upper-level courses in areas of interest. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in the Earth or Environmental Sciences, have a strong interdisciplinary vision and a commitment to undergraduate instruction in a liberal arts setting, and also develop an active undergraduate research program, for which internal support is available. Rank commensurate with experience. This position is currently the sole appointment to the program, which is coordinated by Illinois College faculty appointed in other departments who also teach courses in the program. Illinois College is a liberal arts college dedicated to student opportunities for excellence and success. We emphasize experiential learning, service, leadership, and helping students move towards professional careers. The College, founded in 1829, is located in Jacksonville, Illinois, a historic town 35 miles from Springfield. Interested candidates submit a letter of application, CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research plan, and three reference letters to the Office of Academic Affairs, Professor Kevin Klein, Program Coordinator of Environmental Studies, Illinois College, 1101 West College Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650, or to deansea...@ic.edu deansea...@ic.edu?Subject=. Review of applications begins October 1 and continues until the position is filled. Illinois College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and women. *Kevin Klein [image: True Blue] http://www.ic.edu/ * Professor of Economics Program Coordinator- Environmental Biology and Ecological Studies Co-Chair - Environmental Program Development Committee Illinois College 1101 West College Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650 217.245.3474 Survey of Economics, 4e, by Dolan and Kleinhttp://www.bvtstudents.com/details.php?25, 2010, **BVT Publishing, http://www.ic.edu/ http://webmail.ic.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ic.edu/ My Web page http://www2.ic.edu/klein
