[ECOLOG-L] ForestSAT 2014 - abstract submission deadline 30 April 2014
ForestSAT 2014 A conference promoting science-based applications of remote sensing and other spatial data in forested systems 4-7 November 2014 Riva del Garda (Trento), Italy www.forestsat2014.comhttp://www.forestsat2014.com ForestSAT 2014 is the 6th in a series of international conferences promoting scientifically based understanding of how spatial analysis technologies can help describe and monitor forested systems. ForestSAT 2014 will be held in the conference center located in the picturesque town of Riva del Garda on the north shore of Lake Garda, in the north east of Italy. Previous conferences were held in USA (2012), Spain (2010), France (2007), Sweden (2005), and Scotland (2002). Delegates typically represent research organizations, universities, agencies, and the private sector. Overview Themes ForestSAT 2014 conference is aimed at promoting the integration of earth observation with other geo-spatial applications and traditional forest sciences. The conference covers all possible scientifically-based developments and applications of remote sensing and GIS tools for monitoring, mapping or modeling forest systems. Aiding a better understanding of their functioning, and supporting their inventory and sustainable management. Conference themes will include: • Forest mapping and inventory • Ecosystem modelling • Proximal sensing • Forest management and policy • Unmanned aerial vehicle • Data processing techniques • Education Abstract Submission Deadline for the submission of abstracts for oral or poster presentations is 30 April 2014. Authors will be informed of acceptance by 30 June 2014. Online submission details can be found at the website: www.forestsat2014.com -An extended abstract (max 1000 words) is required for each paper submission -A maximum of two abstract submissions per person; a single presenter is allowed to present a maximum of two papers. -Authors will be given the opportunity to have their paper(s) considered for a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal. Registration Registration fees are € 350,00 on or before July 15th 2014 (€ 200 for students), and from July 16th 2014 € 450,00 (€ 300,00 for students). They include admission to all sessions, all printed materials, refreshments, welcome poster receptions, daily coffee breaks lunches. A 4-hours LiDAR hand-on course with Martin Isenburg is organized for Wednesday the 5th afternoon (additional cost of € 20). A social dinner is planned for Thursday the 6th (additional cost of € 52). Cultural or forest excursions are available for Saturday the 8th (additional cost of € 52). Updated info at: www.forestsat2014.comhttp://www.forestsat2014.com Email: i...@forestsat2014.commailto:i...@forestsat2014.com
[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting : Director of the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Colleagues, Below is an job announcement for the Directorship of the Cape Fear Museum of History and Sciencehttp://capefearmuseum.com located in beautiful Wilmington, NC. You can find more information at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nhc/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=823256 and apply for the position through the New Hanover County government website at http://www.nhcgov.com/HR/Pages/JobOpportunities.aspx --- New Hanover County on the North Carolina coast (population 202,000) seeks a museum director for Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, which is the state’s oldest history museum and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Reporting to an Assistant County Manager, this position directs and evaluates the work of 17 staff members; prepares and administers a $1M budget; oversees facility maintenance; develops and implements long-range plans to meet museum standards by identifying objectives and ensuring programs and exhibitions to further the museum’s mission; manages volunteers and resources donated from the private sector; and uses various media sources to make presentations to the Board of Commissioners, staff, and the public about the museum and its activities. Work is performed in collaboration with an advisory board (appointed by the Board of County Commissioners) and a 501(c) (3) board of directors. Master’s Degree in Museum Administration or related field and 7 years of progressively responsible museum administration experience, preferably as director or senior management of a history museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. North Carolina Driver License required. --- -- Stuart Borrett Associate Professor Systems Ecology and Ecoinformatics Laboratory Dept. of Biology and Marine Biology University of North Carolina Wilmington http://people.uncw.edu/borretts/ http://uncw.academia.edu/StuartBorrett https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stuart_Borrett/ A system is never the sum of its parts, it's the product of their interactions Russell Ackoff (http://bit.ly/gpu6d2)
[ECOLOG-L] Conservation Biologist for a project in Amazonian Peru
Biodiversity and Conservation Managing Director Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Job Description: The Center for Conservation Education and Sustainability of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking a highly motivated Conservation Biologist to provide strong leadership and management for SCBI biodiversity and conservation programs in Peru. The job requires the development and implementation of biodiversity action plans, biodiversity monitoring and assessment programs, ecosystem services assessments, scenario planning and engagement with multiple stakeholders to achieve SCBI programs conservation priorities. SCBI programs have a strong research framework and require the development and publication of research results to achieve conservation goals. This position is based in Lima, Peru with regular travel to research sites within the country and occasional international travel. Background: SCBI conducts research to study, understand, predict, and monitor the impact of infrastructure development projects on biodiversity and ecosystem services. The knowledge and information generated by SCBI programs provides management recommendations for best conservation and sustainable development practices. Guided by the principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity, SCBI has worked with selected energy development companies since 1996 to integrate biodiversity conservation into development projects to meet national needs with conservation priorities. Responsibilities: The Biodiversity and Conservation Managing Director is responsible for developing, managing and implementing SCBI programs and priorities in Peru. The candidate will work with SCBI staff in Lima, Peru and Washington, DC as well as sponsors of SCBI programs and stakeholders in Peru and in the area of influence of the projects. They will follow and implement Smithsonian and Peruvian policies and standard operational procedures to effectively achieve SCBI program goals. The candidate will work closely with SCBI researchers to develop and implement conservation science protocols. Qualifications: The successful applicant will have: 1) a PhD in conservation biology, ecology, biology, or a related discipline, 2) three to five years of experience in leading and managing programs, and certified in program management or demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills, 3) strong science and statistical background with a publication record, 4) fully bilingual in Spanish and English and with excellent oral and writing communication skills. Applicants should email: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position in Spanish and English, 2) curriculum vitae and 3) contact information for 3 professional references (including institution, email address, phone number) to Ms. Castro at cast...@si.edu. Include Biodiversity and Conservation Managing Director, Peru in the subject line of the email. Salary: Determined based on qualifications. Deadline to submit applications: Application deadline March 17, 2014. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
[ECOLOG-L] Non-tenure Assistant/Associate Professor position in Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu, Japan
We have a three-year fulltime faculty position in Mathematical and Systems Engineering, broadly defined, including ecological and biological/evolutionary modelling and simulation. Please see below for the detail.-jin yoshimura The Graduate School of Engineering, Shizuoka University (http://www.eng.shizuoka.ac.jp/en/), invites applications for a faculty position in Mathematical and Systems Engineering, at the associate or assistant professor level, beginning at the earliest possible time in 2014. Applicants should have a doctoral degree and a substantial record of publications in such areas as Mathematical Engineering, Systems Engineering and Computer Science. Applicants must be non-Japanese and capable of offering courses in English. Preference will be given to those applicants fully qualified at the associate professor level. However, the assistant professor level may also be considered for promising candidates with satisfactory qualifications. The successful candidate will conduct research and teach some major subjects in Mathematical and Systems Engineering in English. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to teach “Academic English for Engineering” which focuses on technical writing and reading, and also speaking and listening in technical English. The English teaching load is two classroom courses per year. Expectations include cooperating with others in developing international exchange programs in both undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term contract basis. This three-year fixed-term contract is renewable, only upon mutual agreement, in the form of either a non-renewable two-year fixed-term contract or an indefinite-term (i.e. tenured) employment. Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications and experience, according to Shizuoka University Remuneration Regulations. Application instructions: Interested candidates should electronically submit Prof. M. Yokozawa (tmyo...@ipc.shizuoka.ac.jp), a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of selected papers, a statement of research and teaching interests, and two letters of recommendation. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Shizuoka University for interview and lecture. The final decision will be made shortly after the interview. Applications should be submitted by 31 May, 2014. Inquiries should be directed to Committee of foreign scholar affairs (tman...@ipc.shizuoka.ac.jp). All application documents, which are used only for selecting a qualified candidate, will be destroyed after making the final decision. We list in the website below: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=4ln=1id=D114021227ln_jor=1 https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail/koubo_A.pdf?fn=99id=D114021227ln_jor=1seqNo=1 -- Jin Yoshimura, Ph. D., Professor Department of Mathematical Systems Engineering Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu 432-8561 Japan Email: j...@sys.eng.shizuoka.ac.jp Phone/Fax: +81-(0)53-478-1215
[ECOLOG-L] Backcountry Horseback Naturalists
***We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Job Description: Experience the best backcountry Yellowstone National Park has to offer! Use your wildlife and botany knowledge to work as a naturalist for Yellowstone Wilderness Outfit- ters. You will have the opportunity to view grizzlies, black bears, moose, and wolves all while interpreting Yellowstone's hottest conservation issues for our guests. Guiding horseback tours in Yellowstone is the adventure of a lifetime. You are not just a tour guide; you are a Yellowstone ecology expert. You'll learn all about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and add extensive backcountry experience to your resume. Interpersonal skills are vital to interacting with our guests. A guide must be able to field any and all questions about Yellowstone National Park. Knowledge of wildlife, wildflowers, general ecology, geology, and history is essential. We will point you toward materials that will help you prepare. You are essentially naturalists working on horseback. There is also a very physical side to the job. The job requires lifting 50 lbs or more, working in all weather conditions at altitudes of 6,000 to 10,000 feet, very long hours, and very few days off. We are based out of Gardiner, MT, the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Housing is required on-site in a huge, nice camper trailer, shared among other guides, and costs around $200 per month. Pets and personal horses are not allowed. This is an outdoor job and you will be required to provide the equipment necessary for working in the backcountry. At a minimum, this must include: waterproof boots, western wear and hat, rain and winter gear, headlamp, Leatherman Wave, and a zero degree sleeping bag. If you plan to spend all your time in the local bars, please don't waste our time (and yours) apply- ing. We expect all applicants to have a genuine desire to work in Yellowstone National Park. Qualifications: Our 2014 season runs from June through September and you must be able to commit to the ma- jority of the season (exact contract dates to be determined later). Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate that they have worked with horses and have competent riding skills. Video may be required of applicants. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. Previous naturalist and guiding experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Any experience with the public is beneficial. All positions are very labor intensive and applicants must be physically fit. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and arrive with valid Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification. At this time, we are only able to hire US citizens or those with a U.S. work visa in-hand. Positions: Day Ride Naturalist Guide. We run half (3.5 hour) and full (8 hour) day rides in the Mammoth Hot Springs area. Your duties will include catching, saddling, and loading horses into a trailer; driving the trailer into the Park to meet your guests for the day; taking care of your guests along the trail and give info on YNP; serving lunch on the trail; and returning to the barn to unsaddle and check over horses and tack. You are also responsible for barn chores: basic horse health care, putting out hay, cleaning water tank, shoveling poop, and truck/trailer inspections. Backcountry Naturalist/Wrangler. We run trips lasting four to six days every week for 13 weeks in a row. Pack trips are camping trips into the Yellowstone wilderness on horseback and take place throughout the Park. We camp in tents and sleeping bags and ride horses 15 miles per day. Your duties will include saddling horses and mules, setting up our portable electric fence, setting up camp, assisting with camp and kitchen tasks (tending the fire, fetching water, washing dishes, etc.), packing food and equipment in panniers, and assisting guests on horseback and around camp. This position will be filled from our selected day ride guides; June is a trial period to see who best fits this role. Backcountry Naturalist/Camp Cook. We run trips lasting four to six days every week for 13 weeks in a row. Pack trips are camping trips into the Yellowstone wilderness on horseback and take place throughout the Park. We camp in tents and sleeping bags and ride horses 15 miles per day. Your duties will include a combination of saddling horses, cooking breakfast and dinner, packing food and equipment in panniers, and assisting guests on all of our pack trips. This posi- tion requires a great deal of interacting with our guests. You will help them on the trail and dis- cuss Yellowstone with them over breakfast. For application instructions, please visit our website at http://www.yellowstone.ws/jobs.html ***We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary: $350.00 per week plus tips. Website:
[ECOLOG-L] Lab Director Position at Southwestern University
*DIRECTOR OF FIRST-YEAR BIOLOGY LABORATORIES WITH FACULTY RANK* The Department of Biology at Southwestern University seeks applicants for a full-time, nine-month Director of First-Year Biology Laboratories beginning in August 2014. This position is a renewable non-tenure-track staff appointment with faculty rank commensurate with experience and terminal degree. Opportunities are available for summer teaching, research with students, and faculty development. *Primary Responsibilities* include, but are not limited to: teaching up to five first-year laboratories, employing the inquiry-based learning model; preparing all reagents and needed materials for lab set-up; verifying that students are registered for the appropriate lecture and lab, with revisions made and communicated, as necessary; creating quizzes and handouts; grading all classwork, including papers, quizzes, exams, and lab reports; administering practical exams; participating in departmental assessment activities; assisting students as needed and serving as an academic advisor; adhering to all safety standards and work practices established by the University; promptly reporting on-the-job accidents and assisting supervisor with safety initiatives. *Required Qualifications:* Master's degree in Biology or related field; competence in all areas of biology, including biodiversity, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics and evolution; strong record of teaching excellence; experience in teaching college-level biology labs and with inquiry-based teaching techniques; familiarity with OSHA and other safety-related rules/regulations; demonstrated willingness to collaborate with faculty and staff within and outside of the department; excellent interaction and communication skills (verbal and written). *Preferred Qualifications:* PhD in biology or related field. Candidates who have a strong commitment to enhancing diversity in academia are also preferred. *Southwestern University* is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,500 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapolis Group. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of downtown Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. *To apply: *Through Interfolio, applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the candidate's interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. More information is available at http://apply.interfolio.com/24613. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University's Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F -- *Dr. Romi L. BurksProfessor of Biology* *Co-Chair of Interdisciplinary Programs* *Animal Behavior Environmental Studies * *1001 East University Avenue* *Georgetown, TX 78626* *Office Phone: 512-863-1280* *Remember - One never has time but one can always make time!* *Follow me on Twitter: ProfRomi*
[ECOLOG-L] Extended - Job opening: Research Data Environmental Sciences Librarian at Cornell
Dear colleagues, We've extended the deadline (until March 23) to apply for the position of Research Data Environmental Sciences Librarian. Interested candidates should apply online: https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html. Best wishes, Gail Gail Steinhart Head of Research Services, Albert R. Mann Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 g...@cornell.edu Tel: 607-255-7251 Research Data Environmental Sciences Librarian-22849 Description Albert R. Mann Library, part of the Cornell University Library, is looking for a creative energetic professional who is service oriented, technically skilled, and thrives in an innovative work environment. Candidates should have a strong background and interest in environmental science in order to develop and implement highly effective services in support of Cornell's environmental sciences students, faculty and staff. The librarian will be a member of the campus-wide Research Data Management Service Group, and will work collaboratively to provide data management and data management planning services to the Cornell community. Working on a team with more than a dozen colleagues who make up the Mann Library Research and Learning Services and Collection Development librarians, the Research Data and Environmental Sciences Librarian will also have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to the overall public services program at Mann Library. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head of Research Learning Services, the Research Data and Environmental Sciences Librarian: * Develops and leads innovative information services for the environmental sciences research, learning and extension communities. * Acquires and maintains expertise in information trends in environmental sciences disciplines. * Participates in Library and campus research support service initiatives including those related to research profiles, and research data management, curation and preservation. * Develops and supports services for documenting and distributing research data. *Develops and maintains expertise in data issues for libraries. * Provides quality reference, consulting, and liaison services, and teaches classes and workshops as assigned. * Serves as liaison to selected environmental sciences activities and departments within College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. * Leads and/or participates in other innovative projects in information delivery. Qualifications * MLS from ALA accredited school or equivalent professional degree. * Subject area background (degree or work experience) in environmental science, natural resources, ecology, or related field. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, service orientation. * Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, and ability to work independently and collaboratively. * Experience with computer and telecommunications technologies for information management and collaboration. * Commitment to professional development. Preferred: * Work experience in an academic library. * Experience teaching information management and computer technologies. * Experience working with tools and technologies related to data management, such as relational databases, GIS software, scripting languages, etc. Environment: Albert R. Mann Library has a long commitment to providing innovative information services. The Library's collection of life sciences, agricultural and related social sciences materials serves the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Human Ecology, and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. Mann Library is an integral part of the Cornell University Library. The recently renovated building is the vibrant hub for our primary Colleges. We provide leadership in the library community through projects such as VIVO (http://vivo.cornell.edu), the USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System (http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu), the Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository (http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu), and the TEEAL (http://www.teeal.org/) and Research4Life (http://www.research4life.org/) programs which provide developing countries with free or low cost access to academic and professional peer-reviewed content. Cornell University is an Ivy League comprehensive research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes. The university comprises 14 schools with over 2,700 faculty members and nearly 21,600 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. The Cornell University Library is a vigorous professional organization with a strong track record in innovation and service quality. It contains nearly 8 million
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Looking for SDM workshop using GIS
There's a workshop free in Mexico (Spanish):http://www.sibcolombia.net/web/s ib/taller-de-herramientas-informaticas-para-colecciones-biologicas Maybe you already know the package 'dismo' in R. I guess it have what you are needing:http://cran.at.r-project.org/web/packages/dismo/vignettes/sdm.pdf Theres anothers methods using ArcGIShttp://geoapplications.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/a-maxent-script-tool-for-arcgis/http://www.uvm.edu/~ebuford/MB_species2.htmlhttp://www.uvm.edu/~ebuford/MB_species1.html IvanInstituto Alexander von HumboldtColombia Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:38:39 + From: stry...@clarkson.edu Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Looking for SDM workshop using GIS To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Dear all, I am a PhD student developing a species distribution model for a local species. I am new to the species distribution modeling field and I am looking to attend a workshop/training/short course on creating and executing these models using ArcGIS. I am proficient both in GIS and R but would like to learn more about how to integrate the two to execute an SDM. If you are aware of any SDM workshops (paid or free) please share the information. Any leads are greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Kinga Kinga Stryszowska Environmental Science and Engineering Ph.D. Candidate Clarkson University stry...@clarkson.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellow in Restoration Ecology at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Postdoctoral Fellow in Restoration Ecology Missouri Botanical Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, Henry Shaw’s original 1850 estate home, and one of the world’s largest collections of rare and endangered orchids. The Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development (CCSD) explores and implements new, science-based approaches to the conservation and sustainable use of plant diversity. CCSD’s strategies for conservation are based on a sound, scientific understanding of the occurrence and distribution of plants. CCSD applies the knowledge of plant diversity accumulated by Missouri Botanical Garden researchers over many years, making that knowledge usable for conservation planning and decision-making. Operating under the auspices of the Garden and as part of its division of Science and Conservation, CCSD builds upon the Garden’s institutional expertise, scientific programs, influence and resources. Summary of the position: The holder of this position is expected to develop innovative research projects that advance the science of restoration ecology and build upon the strengths of MBG’s local and international field programs. The candidate will have opportunities to develop collaborative projects at MBG’s Shaw Nature Reserve and other field sites and natural areas in the St. Louis region, the Midwest, USA, and internationally. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate in ongoing research projects related to the restoration of degraded ecosystems and reinforcement of populations of endangered plant species by working directly with MBG scientists active in conservation biology, reintroduction biology, global change, restoration ecology, community ecology, and macroecology. This individual will also interact with a broader community of scientists at universities, non- governmental organizations, and governmental agencies. Other responsibilities include participating in the recently-formed Ecological Restoration Alliance of botanic gardens, arboreta and seed banks and working with MBG seed bank staff to develop ex situ collections for restoration projects. This individual will also be expected to help build restoration capacity in MBG’s international field programs. Two regions of particular interest are the tropical Andean countries, and Madagascar and other islands in the Indian Ocean. Thus, fluency or competence in Spanish and/or French is highly desirable. The position will be based in St. Louis, where a vibrant community of conservation biologists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists interact through partnerships among MBG, Washington University, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Saint Louis University. Missouri Botanical Garden offers a comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications and/or Experience: Candidates should have a strong background in one or more of the following fields: restoration ecology, landscape ecology, conservation biology, or a related discipline. A Ph.D. in one or more of these fields is required by the start date. In addition, candidates should have excellent writing and communications skills as well as an eagerness to produce and publish scientific results. •Strong background including a minimum of (6) months prior experience or coursework in one or more of the following fields: restoration ecology, conservation science, community ecology, landscape ecology, spatial analysis. •Demonstrated ability including a minimum of (6) months experience using R and ESRI software (or at least one of the above tools). •Prior experience writing scientific papers, grant proposals and reports. Application Process: To be considered, applicants should apply on-line and submit a brief statement of research interests (2 page maximum), a CV, copies of relevant publications or manuscripts, and the names and contact information for three references to recruit...@mobot.org before March 31, 2014. For more information please visit our website or contact the Recruiter Link to comprehensive posting and job application: http://www.mobot.org/jobs Missouri Botanical Garden Website: www.mobot.org Recruiter: Tracy Breckenridge E-mail: recruit...@mobot.org Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Re: [ECOLOG-L] 4,362 environmental consulting jobs vs 721 academic posts
I found this information to support that previous email on consulting. http://www.pmenv.com/Environmental-Consulting-Career-Advice I hope this helps out some people. On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 1:29 PM, Malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccallum.ta...@gmail.com wrote: A few moments ago I did an indeed search for environmental consultant. The search returned 4,362 vacancies, compared to the 721 academic posts listed on the ecology job wiki. Now, many of these solicitations were older and had not been removed from the web yet. Others, certainly are not appropriate for an ecologist. But, the same can be said of the 721 posted on the jobs wiki. My point here is that if you are a doctoral ecology student, it behooves you to take some courses in environmental policy/environmental law/risk assessment/environmental assessment before you graduate, maybe even a course or two in business management or public administration. The pay is often better than what you get in academia, and you still work on projects that can be pretty intriguing. These will be very applied, and you will be expected to beat the bushes for contracts I suspect. But, find me an academic who is not expected to find $$. I've applied for a few of these in the past, I'm sure many others have. I get the feeling most positions are filled by MS level employees, but I know plenty of PHDs doing this. With so many people discussing employment opportunities, I felt it might be worth mentioning this on the listserv. It would be especially interesting to hear input form those who do this kind of work. IT would probably be useful for the many people who are seeking employment. -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 into law. Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive - Allan Nation 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 into law. Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive - Allan Nation 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
[ECOLOG-L] 4,362 environmental consulting jobs vs 721 academic posts
A few moments ago I did an indeed search for environmental consultant. The search returned 4,362 vacancies, compared to the 721 academic posts listed on the ecology job wiki. Now, many of these solicitations were older and had not been removed from the web yet. Others, certainly are not appropriate for an ecologist. But, the same can be said of the 721 posted on the jobs wiki. My point here is that if you are a doctoral ecology student, it behooves you to take some courses in environmental policy/environmental law/risk assessment/environmental assessment before you graduate, maybe even a course or two in business management or public administration. The pay is often better than what you get in academia, and you still work on projects that can be pretty intriguing. These will be very applied, and you will be expected to beat the bushes for contracts I suspect. But, find me an academic who is not expected to find $$. I've applied for a few of these in the past, I'm sure many others have. I get the feeling most positions are filled by MS level employees, but I know plenty of PHDs doing this. With so many people discussing employment opportunities, I felt it might be worth mentioning this on the listserv. It would be especially interesting to hear input form those who do this kind of work. IT would probably be useful for the many people who are seeking employment. -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 into law. Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive - Allan Nation 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
[ECOLOG-L] Announcing the Urban Naturalist journal
The Urban Naturalist (ISSN # 2328-8965), a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original articles focused on all aspects of the natural history sciences as they pertain to urban areas is now accepting submissions and proposals for special issues. Urban Naturalist carries on the tradition of the journal Urban Habitats, formerly published by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden of Brooklyn, New York, USA. It joins the suite of journals published by Eagle Hill Institute. Aim and Scope - The journal welcomes manuscripts based on original field research and observation as well as research summaries and general interest articles on topics of significance to field biologists worldwide. Subject areas include, but are not limited to, field ecology, biology, behavior, biogeography, restoration ecology, wildlife and fisheries management, taxonomy, evolution, anatomy, physiology, geology, and related fields as they occur in urban settings. Strictly lab, modeling, and simulation studies on natural history aspects of urban areas, without any field component, will also be considered for publication as long as the research has direct and clear significance to field naturalists and the manuscript discusses these implications. Announcement page and more information - http://www.eaglehill.us/urna. Rebecca Dolan, Managing Editor rebeccad.u...@eaglehill.us
[ECOLOG-L] Associate Scientist
Overview: The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, re-locatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyber-infrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales. Summary: Background: NEON Project BudBurst (PBB) staff and researchers from the Richardson Lab at Harvard University are collaborating on a new approach to engage citizen scientists in ecological research that will result in the large-scale categorization and/or annotation of remotely sensed phenological imagery from the PhenoCam network. Part of the proposed effort will include the development of instructional materials and technical resources to enable volunteers to participate easily. The Associate Scientist develops significant portions of a new website and supporting educational materials that will include tutorials and modules. Modules should be designed to engage diverse audiences in the categorization and/or annotation of PhenoCam images, and to support the submission of additional plant phenology images via mobile devices. Specifically, the Associate Scientist will develop appropriate web-based technologies, applications, and interfaces to support the development of modules and tutorials for use in a pilot project designed to engage citizen scientists in the classification of remotely sensed imagery. This Boulder, CO based position will work in conjunction with NEON EDU and Public Engagement staff and will work collaboratively with a post-doc at Harvard University. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Assists with organizing and attending an initial planning meeting in order to develop a detailed work plan based on proposed project goals, objectives, outcomes, and timelines. • Contributes significantly to the design and development of a website interface to support educational and scientific aspects of the project that will include user registration, background science content, protocols, and that will incorporate various aspects of social media as appropriate. • Contributes to design and development of web-based interface for image classification. • Designs and develops instructional materials including online tutorials, modules, and incentives. • Facilitates initial image classification trial with diverse user groups. • Develops and implements recruitment plan that targets different user needs including secondary educators and their students, informal educators, amateur naturalists, and hobbyists. • Revises project web-based materials and interfaces, incorporating initial user feedback. • Contributes to development of virtual PhenoCam network trial. • Incorporates instructional resources into existing NEON Citizen Science Academy online courses, as appropriate. • Creates and submits final report with recommendations for future related effort. • Collaborate with Harvard post doc, and internal departments. • Follow and participate in the development of NEON safety and Field Operations policy and procedures. Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: • Ph.D. in Science Education, Instructional Design, or Computer Science with a strong UX focus • Recent PhD graduates may apply. • Ability to organize and manage project plan and deliverables. • Ability to balance self-directed work while being an effective member of an interdisciplinary team. • Ability to communicate effectively while working in a team environment. • Effective problem solving and analytical skills and ability to be detail oriented. • Expertise in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Demonstrated ability to design and develop web-based applications. • Demonstrated ability to write and edit scientific information for a general audience. • Ability to work very effectively with diverse teams internally and externally. • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to effectively apply experience, judgment, and creativity to both short- and long-term challenges. • Ability to assist in the management of a project, overcome obstacles, and meet deliverable deadlines. Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: • Knowledge and understanding of ecology, environmental science, or other related field of science. • Knowledge
[ECOLOG-L] Webinar on Nonpoint Pollution Policy
Dear Ecologgers, some of you may be interested in this, cheers! Silvia Secchi Assistant Professor, Energy and Environmental Policy, Southern Illinois University ssec...@siu.edu A Council on Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (C-FARE) webinar to celebrate Choices Magazine. When: Friday, March 21, 2014 Time: 2 PM ET – 3 PM ET Registration Link https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4353156007248483841 Summary: The most recent assessment of U.S. surface waters reveals that 55% of the nation’s rivers and streams are in poor condition. The leading causes of impairment are pollutants associated with land uses such as roads, parking lots, and farm fields. These “non-point” water pollutants diminish aesthetic and recreational values; raise costs of treating water for drinking and industrial uses; impair stream and reservoir ecosystems; and create nutrient-induced dead zones. As federal budgets grow more limited and legislative will ebbs, U.S. conservation and environmental goals are broadening to encompass soil productivity, air and water quality, and wildlife habitat as well as carbon sequestration. In view of these divergent trends, new approaches to protecting America’s water bodies are needed. The 2014 Farm Bill re-couples conservation compliance with a robust crop insurance program while reducing conservation funding. With encouragement from U.S. EPA, and in some instances responding to federal inaction, states, tribes, communities, and even private supply chains are developing innovative ways to determine impacts and create incentives for stewardship. These initiatives include California’s Cap and Trade Carbon program, Wetland Banking pursuant to the Clean Water Act, and large scale Total Maximum Daily Loads regulations. This webinar will discuss the ‘state- of- the-art’ in nonpoint source pollution policy and analysis to help inform policy development. Speakers: · Dr. John Braden, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Economics, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois · Dr. Silvia Secchi, Assistant Professor, College of Agricultural Sciences at Southern Illinois University Register here by March 20. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4353156007248483841 This webinar is part of C-FARE series highlighting the Agricultural Applied Economics Association’s (AAEA) Choices Magazine stand-alone articles and themes. For further information we encourage you to read the following Choices Magazine articles (http://www.choicesmagazine.org/choices-magazine/theme- articles/innovations-in-nonpoint-source-pollution-policy): Theme Overview: Innovations in Nonpoint Source Pollution Policy John B. Braden and Kevin J. Boyle Addressing Death by a Thousand Cuts: Legal and Policy Innovations to Address Nonpoint Source Runoff Lara B. Fowler, Matthew B. Royer, and Jamison E. Colburn State Level Efforts to Regulate Agricultural Sources of Water Quality Impairment Catherine L. Kling Local Innovations in Water Protection: Experiments with Economic Incentives Lisa A. Wainger and James S. Shortle Integrated Modeling for Conservation Policy Support Silvia Secchi A Tale of Many Cities: Using Low-Impact Development to Reduce Urban Water Pollution Amy W. Ando and Noelwah R. Netusil U.S. Coastal and Estuarine Stormwater Management Approaches Sara Aminzadeh, Linwood Pendleton, Sean Bothwell, Amy Pickle, and Alexandria B. Boehm Innovations in Nonpoint Source Pollution Policy-European Perspectives Jussi Lankoski and Markku Ollikainen
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Research Associate Position – extreme environmental effects on demography of stream fish and salamanders
Position description: Climate change will likely increase the frequency and severity of extreme events. Understanding and forecasting biological response to extreme events represents a key challenge to applied ecology. This project involves incorporating forecasts of extreme events into population models for stream fish and salamanders in the northeastern US. Existing models include detailed demographic models (integral projection models), abundance models and occupancy models. Extreme events in streams mainly result in floods and droughts, so models will account for effects of these drivers on vital rates and probabilities of local extinction. Models will primarily rely on existing data, but there is an opportunity to conduct flume tests of the effects of environmental drivers on vital rates if necessary. The post-doc will collaborate directly with a hydrologic modeler, and indirectly with a large team of environmental and biological modelers. The USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center in Turners Falls, MA seeks a postdoctoral research associate to develop demographic models for species response to extreme events. The project is part of a larger US Department of Interior effort to understand effects of hurricanes on the northeastern US. Preferred start date is September 1, 2014. Qualifications: Competitive candidates will have skills in demographic modeling (projection matrices, abundance and occupancy models), estimation (particularly in a Bayesian context), and optimization, with previous experience working on collaborative research projects and familiarity with headwater streams. We are especially interested in applicants with experience linking environmental drivers to demographic models. The successful candidate will also have excellent writing and personal communication skills. Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, preferably within the last 2 years. Benefits: Salary is $52K per year plus a health care allowance, with support available for 2 years. Travel funds will be provided to attend regional workshops during model development, and to attend professional conferences. Application: Send a letter describing your background and experiences as they relate to this position, and a CV with names and contact information for three references to Ben Letcher (bletc...@usgs.gov). To receive full consideration, send application materials by 31 March 2014.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] 4,362 environmental consulting jobs vs 721 academic posts - real?
I am curious how many of those academic positions / jobs / opportunities are stable, permanent, full time , etc. Postdoc, postech, postemp, temp, term, student, intern, etc. do not count. On 3/12/2014 2:33 PM, Malcolm McCallum wrote: I found this information to support that previous email on consulting. http://www.pmenv.com/Environmental-Consulting-Career-Advice I hope this helps out some people. On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 1:29 PM, Malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccallum.ta...@gmail.com wrote: A few moments ago I did an indeed search for environmental consultant. The search returned 4,362 vacancies, compared to the 721 academic posts listed on the ecology job wiki. Now, many of these solicitations were older and had not been removed from the web yet. Others, certainly are not appropriate for an ecologist. But, the same can be said of the 721 posted on the jobs wiki. My point here is that if you are a doctoral ecology student, it behooves you to take some courses in environmental policy/environmental law/risk assessment/environmental assessment before you graduate, maybe even a course or two in business management or public administration. The pay is often better than what you get in academia, and you still work on projects that can be pretty intriguing. These will be very applied, and you will be expected to beat the bushes for contracts I suspect. But, find me an academic who is not expected to find $$. I've applied for a few of these in the past, I'm sure many others have. I get the feeling most positions are filled by MS level employees, but I know plenty of PHDs doing this. With so many people discussing employment opportunities, I felt it might be worth mentioning this on the listserv. It would be especially interesting to hear input form those who do this kind of work. IT would probably be useful for the many people who are seeking employment. -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 into law. Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive - Allan Nation 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ATD of ATB and ISI -- Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs Inc. Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation http://allthingsbugs.com/about/people/ http://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs https://www.facebook.com/InvertebrateStudiesInstitute 1-352-281-3643
Re: [ECOLOG-L] 4,362 environmental consulting jobs vs 721 academic posts
I worked as an environmental consultant for nearly two years - hated it! The primary goal was to circumvent any environmental regulations so that the client was free to do whatever they wanted with the property. You were expected to be doing something that was billable every moment, rather like justifying every breath you took. I hope to never have to go back to that. Just my thoughts based on my experience. Mark On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccallum.ta...@gmail.com wrote: I found this information to support that previous email on consulting. http://www.pmenv.com/Environmental-Consulting-Career-Advice I hope this helps out some people. On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 1:29 PM, Malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccallum.ta...@gmail.com wrote: A few moments ago I did an indeed search for environmental consultant. The search returned 4,362 vacancies, compared to the 721 academic posts listed on the ecology job wiki. Now, many of these solicitations were older and had not been removed from the web yet. Others, certainly are not appropriate for an ecologist. But, the same can be said of the 721 posted on the jobs wiki. My point here is that if you are a doctoral ecology student, it behooves you to take some courses in environmental policy/environmental law/risk assessment/environmental assessment before you graduate, maybe even a course or two in business management or public administration. The pay is often better than what you get in academia, and you still work on projects that can be pretty intriguing. These will be very applied, and you will be expected to beat the bushes for contracts I suspect. But, find me an academic who is not expected to find $$. I've applied for a few of these in the past, I'm sure many others have. I get the feeling most positions are filled by MS level employees, but I know plenty of PHDs doing this. With so many people discussing employment opportunities, I felt it might be worth mentioning this on the listserv. It would be especially interesting to hear input form those who do this kind of work. IT would probably be useful for the many people who are seeking employment. -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 into law. Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive - Allan Nation 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 into law. Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive - Allan Nation 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any
Re: [ECOLOG-L] 4,362 environmental consulting jobs vs 721 academic posts - real?
of those posted on the ecology Wiki, most are advertised as permanent. Stability is sometimes impossible to predict. When I started my first job back in 2003, there were few resources to investigate the financial status of a school. Back then, I took a job at a school that seemed financially stable. After arriving, I was enlightened to the fiscal situation with when a 4.8% budget cut caused them to shed faculty. Now, you have multiple databases on the Chronicle that can give you a clue and independent websites: AAUP Salary estimates on CHE: http://chronicle.com/article/2013-AAUP-Faculty-Salary/138291?cid=megamenu Changes in state support over the past 25 years on CHE: http://chronicle.com/article/25-Years-of-Declining-State/144973?cid=megamenu Sustainability of spending by universities: http://thesustainableuniversity.com None of this is going to give you an assured path. For example, I worked at one small school five years. When I arrived it was pretty stable and there was plenty of money to teach classes. It was hit with a cumulative 22.2% budget cut, and I was shed despite being promoted to associate professor (w/o tenure) only a year earlier. You just never know. My following job was supposed to be stable too. When I took it, I had no idea their budget situation. I had been hired by special permission in the midst of a hiring freeze. During my 18 months working there, I watched nearly all of the support staff and hard-money postdocs get released. And, after an audit they eliminated six faculty lines, including mine. However, had I access to the 25 year record that CHE recently released, I would have known to be careful. During that 18 months, the school was hit with a 13% budget cut. Heck, I had offer letters through Aug 2014 when I was notified in May 2013 that my contract would not be continued past Aug 2013. I do not think the Chair or Dean at that school saw this coming either. My current position is completely temporary, so like so many I'm looking. In every one of these cases, the decisions that had to be made were not the decisions that people wanted to make. Every since the Trade Towers incidence we have been riding an economic roller coaster mostly downhill. So, even those in the know, often don't know! If you make a decision with the best information available, and discover later that your info was incomplete or bad, you can at least be satisfied your decision was made properly. On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 2:25 PM, Aaron T. Dossey bugoc...@gmail.com wrote: I am curious how many of those academic positions / jobs / opportunities are stable, permanent, full time , etc. Postdoc, postech, postemp, temp, term, student, intern, etc. do not count. On 3/12/2014 2:33 PM, Malcolm McCallum wrote: I found this information to support that previous email on consulting. http://www.pmenv.com/Environmental-Consulting-Career-Advice I hope this helps out some people. On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 1:29 PM, Malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccallum.ta...@gmail.com wrote: A few moments ago I did an indeed search for environmental consultant. The search returned 4,362 vacancies, compared to the 721 academic posts listed on the ecology job wiki. Now, many of these solicitations were older and had not been removed from the web yet. Others, certainly are not appropriate for an ecologist. But, the same can be said of the 721 posted on the jobs wiki. My point here is that if you are a doctoral ecology student, it behooves you to take some courses in environmental policy/environmental law/risk assessment/environmental assessment before you graduate, maybe even a course or two in business management or public administration. The pay is often better than what you get in academia, and you still work on projects that can be pretty intriguing. These will be very applied, and you will be expected to beat the bushes for contracts I suspect. But, find me an academic who is not expected to find $$. I've applied for a few of these in the past, I'm sure many others have. I get the feeling most positions are filled by MS level employees, but I know plenty of PHDs doing this. With so many people discussing employment opportunities, I felt it might be worth mentioning this on the listserv. It would be especially interesting to hear input form those who do this kind of work. IT would probably be useful for the many people who are seeking employment. -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 into
[ECOLOG-L] FINAL Call for Presentations - Life Discovery - Doing Science Education Conference
FINAL CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS DUE MARCH 15, 2014 2nd Life Discovery-Doing Science Education Conference October 3-4, 2014 San José State University, San José CA www.esa.org/ldc Students Indifferent to Biology? Do you have ideas to bring the excitement of discovery and the wonder of a rapidly changing biology to your students? Then join us in Realizing Vision and Change, Preparing for Next Generation Biology! Share your lesson ideas and resources and receive helpful peer feedback at the Education Share Fair. Instructors, researchers, curriculum developers, technology experts and department leaders are all vitally needed in this project and welcome! We invite proposals for the Education Share Fair Roundtables (45 mins) to share ideas that are suitable, scalable, and adaptable to secondary and post-secondary levels of education in addressing the objectives of both the K12 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Vision and Change for Undergraduate Biology Education (VC). What is the Education Share Fair Roundtable format? Each presentation will be at a roundtable with up to seven other participants. Discussions can cover issues related but not restricted to core concepts, teaching methodology, misconceptions, assessment or educational extensions. This session is designed for educators to share lesson ideas and resources (images, datasets, charts, case studies, videos etc.) at any stage of development to receive peer feedback. Success stories and preliminary ideas are both welcome. All presenters with fully developed teaching ideas are strongly encouraged to publish in the LifeDiscoveryEd Digital Library as a record of conference proceedings. Sponsor and Exhibit opportunities are now available http://www.esa.org/ldc/2014-ldc-conference/sponsors-exhibitors/ Questions? Contact l...@esa.org Organizers The Life Discovery #8208; Doing Science Education Conference is a collaborative initiative among: Ecological Society of America Botanical Society of America Society for the Study of Evolution Society for Economic Botany Conference Collaborators Animal Behavior Society (ABS) American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative (CCURI) Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability (DANS) Ecological Research as Education Network (EREN) The GLOBE program National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) National Education Association (NEA) The Nature Conservancy's LEAF program Project Kaleidoscope at AACU US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development (USPESD)
[ECOLOG-L] training for LANDIS-II forest simulation model
Dear members of Ecolog, This is the final notice to register for the upcoming LANDIS-II training workshop at Harvard Forest (April 8th -10th, 2014). Registration is available at the following link (http://www.cvent.com/d/34qqrf/4W). You may register for basic training ($325), advanced training for the Century Extension ($75) or both ($400). The workshop will be taught by Drs. Melissa Lucash, Matthew Duveneck, and Jonathan Thompson. Housing is available at Harvard Forest and the training comes with a complimentary copy of the new LANDIS-II training manual. LANDIS-II is a widely-used forest simulation model, with over 600+ members on the current listserve (http://www.landis-ii.org/). The workshop will cover topics such as parameterization, simulating landscapes, and analyzing outputs of LANDIS-II. Please email myself or Matthew Duveneck at Harvard Forest (mduven...@gmail.com) if you have questions about the workshop. Dr. Melissa S. Lucash Research Faculty Department of Environmental Science and Management Science Teaching and Research Center, B1-24A Portland State University Portland, OR 97201 luc...@pdx.edu 503-725-3894
[ECOLOG-L] Summer 2014 Undergraduate Volunteer Opportunity
Hello Ecolog-ers! I'm a PhD student at the University of Montana seeking motivated undergraduate volunteers for ecology field work in southeastern Idaho and Utah's beautiful Wasatch valley from late May - early August 2014 (dates negotiable). Field work will be concerned with answering questions related to pollinator and herbivore impacts on fecundity and population growth across the geographical range of Astragalus utahensis. Meals, lodging, and transportation from Missoula, MT to field sites will be provided, along with 5 undergraduate credits. Volunteers should be comfortable working outside for extended periods and able to lift and carry loads of up to 50 pounds for no more than 1 mile. If interested, please e- mail a copy of your unofficial transcripts, a resume/CV, and a brief cover letter no later than April 4 to: kathryn.b...@umconnect.umt.edu Thanks! Katie Baer PhD Candidate - Maron Lab University of Montana
