Re: [ECOLOG-L] PNAS
On a slightly different topic about PNAS, I found the article very interesting in this week's issue that showed that gender bias can be lethal: people don't take hurricanes with female names as seriously as those with male names, so don't take enough precautions and are more likely to be killed or injured. Amazing. I had a paper go through peer review at PNAS last fall, and although the paper got rejected, it was certainly very well peer reviewed. This paper compares current extinction rates of vertebrates in modern times to that in the Cretaceous mass extinction (using fuzzy computational approaches). One reviewer caught a typo in the table on mammals and it fed down the column. The other reviewer alerted me to a couple of Pimm's articles which I had missed citing, pretty important since he had done similar stuff with point estimates a good decade or more before. I went back, corrected the error, required me to recalculate the column of numbers, and now its back in peer review with a different journal. Of course, the hardest part is that so few people have any background in fuzzy math that they make a lot of invalid interpretations of the numbers. This means I have to be extra careful to relate things well. Its pretty hard in that respect. But, hopefully, it will get published this time around. Its obviously an important study, but you have to dot your i's and cross your t's. I was pretty embarrassed to have such an error, but even though others had read it for me prior to submission, none would have recognized it. In fact, the reviewer who knew fuzzy math caught it. Pretty disappointing too, but you know what? Its water under the bridge now. :) I would not hesitate to send a paper into PNAS if I felt it was that important. Now, would would you like me to relay my experiences with PLoS One? Ok, I'm in a good mood today, not going there. :) M On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 2:30 PM, David Duffy ddu...@hawaii.edu wrote: Problems with peer review at PNAS and trendiness at Science and Nature http://www.nature.com/news/scientific-publishing-the-inside-track-1.15424?WT.ec_id=NATURE-20140619 -- David Duffy æ´å¤§å (Dà i Dà wÄi) Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Botany University of Hawaii 3190 Maile Way Honolulu Hawaii 96822 USA 1-808-956-8218 -- Malcolm L. McCallum, PHD, REP Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology âNothing 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.â -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] Call for Book Chapters on GIS and Agroenvironmental Sustainability
Dear all, you could find here: http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/1403; an open Call for Book Chapters by IGI Global with the title : Integration of Geographic Information Systems into Agro-Environmental Sustainability. This book is going to strengthen the potential dynamics derived by the combination of Geospatial Technologies, especially in relation with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with issues of Agro-eEnvironmental Sustainability throughout the world, promoting benefits, best practices and future opportunities through the presented chapters. Deadline of chapter's proposals : 30 July 2014. Additional information you can find by following the above link. Please, feel free to disseminate this call to your colleagues. Best regards, Dr. Avraam Mavridis (Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc./ Lecturer of American Farm School of Thessaloniki, Greece)
Re: [ECOLOG-L] PNAS
On 06/19/2014 06:57 AM, Judith S. Weis wrote: On a slightly different topic about PNAS, I found the article very interesting in this week's issue that showed that gender bias can be lethal: people don't take hurricanes with female names as seriously as those with male names, so don't take enough precautions and are more likely to be killed or injured. Amazing. I think that gets covered under don't believe everything you read in journals. The main result is based on not using a model that fits to the data: http://www.theguardian.com/science/grrlscientist/2014/jun/04/hurricane-gender-name-bias-sexism-statistics Bob I had a paper go through peer review at PNAS last fall, and although the paper got rejected, it was certainly very well peer reviewed. This paper compares current extinction rates of vertebrates in modern times to that in the Cretaceous mass extinction (using fuzzy computational approaches). One reviewer caught a typo in the table on mammals and it fed down the column. The other reviewer alerted me to a couple of Pimm's articles which I had missed citing, pretty important since he had done similar stuff with point estimates a good decade or more before. I went back, corrected the error, required me to recalculate the column of numbers, and now its back in peer review with a different journal. Of course, the hardest part is that so few people have any background in fuzzy math that they make a lot of invalid interpretations of the numbers. This means I have to be extra careful to relate things well. Its pretty hard in that respect. But, hopefully, it will get published this time around. Its obviously an important study, but you have to dot your i's and cross your t's. I was pretty embarrassed to have such an error, but even though others had read it for me prior to submission, none would have recognized it. In fact, the reviewer who knew fuzzy math caught it. Pretty disappointing too, but you know what? Its water under the bridge now. :) I would not hesitate to send a paper into PNAS if I felt it was that important. Now, would would you like me to relay my experiences with PLoS One? Ok, I'm in a good mood today, not going there. :) M On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 2:30 PM, David Duffy ddu...@hawaii.edu wrote: Problems with peer review at PNAS and trendiness at Science and Nature http://www.nature.com/news/scientific-publishing-the-inside-track-1.15424?WT.ec_id=NATURE-20140619 -- David Duffy 戴大� (Dà i Dà wěi) Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Botany University of Hawaii 3190 Maile Way Honolulu Hawaii 96822 USA 1-808-956-8218 -- Malcolm L. McCallum, PHD, REP 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. -- Bob O'Hara Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre Senckenberganlage 25 D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Tel: +49 69 7542 1863 Mobile: +49 1515 888 5440 WWW: http://www.bik-f.de/root/index.php?page_id=219 Blog: http://blogs.nature.com/boboh Journal of Negative Results - EEB: www.jnr-eeb.org
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Program Officer, Research, Conservation, and Exploration, National Geographic Society
Job Type Full-time, Regular Summary of Position The Program Officer (PO) works in close collaboration with the Director of Operations and the Vice President of the RCE and is responsible for administering and developing the innovative grant making programs of the RCE. The Sr. PO is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the daily operations of the disciplines of Biology, oceanography and conversation of the CRE. The Sr. PO ensures consistent and timely grant processing for the CRE. The Sr. PO prepares reports of grant making actiivties, disseminates the results of CRE grant making to interested parties, and is the liaison between researchers, committee members, grantees, professionals and conservation organizations and internal NG divisions. The Sr. PO promotes grantees through all NG media divisions and other departments and communicates with grantees and NG divisions to develop NG story/media opportunities. The Sr. PO promotes Closer Look lectures by grantees and shepherds grantees among editorial units when they visit the NG campus and monitors the RCE's web presence for accuracy and functionality. Manages special projects on occasion such as BioBlitz. Responsibilities 1. Reviews requests for funding, identify qualified requests based on eligibility, timeliness, viability of research methodology, currency and significance of research, and consistency with RCE and NGS mission goals. 2. Manage correspondence related to grants, pending proposals, and/or general questions. Provide advice and assistance to applicants, grantees, and related officials. Work with other program officers in RCE to coordinate application process. 3. Promote grantees through all NG departments by notifying them of new grantees and highlighting projects with good media potential. Draw on expertise to provide scientific context and grant documentation to interested media units. Communicate with grantees to identify story/media opportunities and stay appraised of new discoveries, high profile academic publications, and/or media-friendly results. Serve as point of contact or liaison between grantees and NG media units. Track media coverage of grantees. Create regular updates and monitor RCE web presence. 4. Manage the NPS/BioBlitz program including coordination with NG Staff across the Society. 5. Represent RCE at relevant meetings and/or conferences. Supervision Exercised Interns. Minimum Education Experience 5-7 years of related experience. Bachelor's degree required; Ph.D. preferred. Knowledge Skill Requirements Excellent multitasking and interpersonal skills essential. Oral and written communication skills are a necessity as is knowledge of MS Office, ArcGIS, Microedge GIFTS, visual media and databases preferred. Strong understanding of scientific method, knowledge of current biological and/or research is helpful along with a demonstrated interest in the conservation of the earth''s cultural and natural resources. Equal Opportunity Employer Apply at https://careers.ngs.org:8291/psp/jobspa/RECRUITING/HRRECRT/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTLAction=AJobOpeningId=5986SiteId=1PostingSeq=1
[ECOLOG-L] 14th International Course on Mangrove Ecosystems
Dear Ecolog, *14th International Course on Mangrove Ecosystems* *Centre of Advanced Studies in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, India (Oct 27 - Nov 10, 2014) * Since 2004, UNU-INWEH has been supporting this annual two week training course in collaboration with UNESCO-MAB and Annamalai University, India, where it is organized and held. The South Asia Co-Operative Environment Programme (SACEP) became a partner in 2011. Teaching primarily focuses on mangrove ecosystems while maintaining an integrated approach on coastal ecosystem management. The course aims to build the capacity of professionals and institutions in developing countries to undertake monitoring, research and conservation of mangrove forests. This is achieved through training in the scientific methodology and teaching of latest research work on related subjects. A secondary objective is to create a network of professionals working with mangroves. *UNU Fellowships* A limited number of fellowships are available to qualified candidates from developing countries only. Thesefellowships will be granted on a competitive basis and will cover all expenses, including economy excursion airfares via the most direct route for candidates from outside India. Candidates from India will be reimbursed for travel via the most direct route. In order to apply for a fellowship, please complete the section called 'Justification for UNU Fellowship'. *ITTO Fellowship Programme* Applicants may apply for funding via The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) Fellowship Programme. Please note that this is a 2 week training course so requests should reflect realistic expenses for travel, accommodation and allowance. For more details please visit http://inweh.unu.edu/training/mangrove-course-in-india/ *Last date for applications is July 31, 2014.* Thank you -- Sunil Kumar Sahu DST INSPIRE SRF C/o Prof. Dr. K. Kathiresan Faculty of Marine Sciences CAS in Marine Biology Annamalai University, Parangipettai 608502 Tamil Nadu, India Mbl no. +91 9543213025 Skype ID: sunil_biotech https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sunil_Kumar_Sahu/?ev=hdr_xprf
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Research Assistantship – Functional assessment of forested wetlands, Auburn University, AL
M.S. Research Assistantship – Functional assessment of forested wetlands, Auburn University, AL We are seeking a MS-level graduate student to conduct research on ecosystem functions related to forested wetlands in the southeast United States. Work will be conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to examine rapid wetland assessment tools and techniques using science-based approaches. Students will also develop and explore other research aspects related to wetland functions (e.g., carbon cycling or wildlife habitat). Prospective students should be highly motivated, demonstrate good communication skills (written and oral), and be willing to conduct extensive field and laboratory work. A B.S. (GPA 3.0) in environmental science, ecology, aquatic science, or natural resources is desirable along with field experience in the southeast U.S. A valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record is also preferred. The ideal candidate would be available to start in fall 2014. Student research assistantship is through the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences (SFWS) and includes tuition waiver and annual stipend ($16,540). Further details regarding graduate education, application, and admission to Auburn University and the SFWS can be found at (http://www.grad.auburn.edu/) and (http://wp.auburn.edu/sfws/). Information about the Anderson wetland lab can be found at (https://cws.auburn.edu/andercj/). If interested, please forward a letter of interest, transcripts (unofficial), and GRE scores to Chris Anderson at ande...@auburn.edu (preferably) or mail to 3301 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building, Auburn, AL 36849.
[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: Two faculty positions, Hampton University
Colleagues, The Department of Biological Sciences at Hampton University (Hampton, Virginia) needs two faculty persons. An plant ecologist is high on the wish list. Please see below. Barb Barbara J Abraham, PhD Associate Professor SEEDS Chapter Advisor Department of Biological Sciences Hampton University Hampton, VA 23668 barbara.abra...@hamptonu.edu 757-727-5283 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FACULTY VACANCIES Description The Hampton University School of Science and Department of Biological Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time faculty positions in the baccalaureate and Medical Science Degree programs, in the areas of anatomy and physiology, biodiversity and ecology, cell biology, genomics and bioinformatics, immunology, plant biology and virology for the fall semester beginning August 25, 2014. Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically Black university located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton, Virginia. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution of higher learning with approval by the Commission on Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Department of Biological Sciences offers a baccalaureate degree in Biology and master's degrees in Biology and Medical Science. The principal objectives of the department are to incorporate the instructional and research expertise of the faculty to provide a scholarly atmosphere in which students are exposed to a variety of ways to define, analyze and solve scientific research problems. The curricula provide fundamental and advanced interdisciplinary academic and professional enrichment for students who aspire to pursue graduate studies and careers in molecular, genetic, microbial, botanical, ecological and organismal fields, as well as those with an interest in secondary and post-secondary teaching, and medical and other health-related professions. Three curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology are: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Integrative Biology and Pre-Med. The department also offers the Master of Science degree in Biology, Biology Education and Medical Science. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include teaching, research, external funding, publications, creative and scholarly activities and community service. Faculty will be expected to teach lecture and laboratory courses as assigned. Additionally, faculty must prepare and/or maintain current course syllabi and outlines; develop course expectations; sustain expertise in specialty areas in teaching, research, and professional development; advise and register assigned students; participate in recruitment and retention activities; and keep accurate academic/student records. Faculty members are expected to conduct and utilize research for the integration and discovery of knowledge. They are also expected to represent the University, the School of Science and Department of Biological Sciences when participating in professional organizations, meetings and conferences, and community activities. The annual contract covers nine months, with the summer months off for professional or personal development. Requirements and Qualifications The successful candidates will hold an earned doctorate at the time of the appointment in a related field. In addition the successful candidates will advise undergraduate and graduate students, and build an exemplary research and publication program. The candidates prepared to engage in cross-disciplinary research and teaching will be especially welcomed. The successful candidates should be capable of teaching undergraduate and advanced courses in their area of training. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all available positions are filled. The compensation package will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vita, contact information, prior teaching evaluations and the names of three professional references (please include their postal and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) to Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall, at michelle.penn-marsh...@hamptonu.edu. If you wish to mail your materials, please use the following address: Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall Chair, Department of Biological Sciences 100 E. Queen Street Hampton University Hampton, VA 23668
[ECOLOG-L] US Forest Service Research Participation Program Opportunity!
US Forest Service Research Participation Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Athens, GA FS-2014-RD-200 Project Description: A postdoctoral research participation project is available with the Southern Research Station - Center for Forest Disturbance Science located in Athens, GA. Global change is accelerating and there is considerable uncertainty surrounding effects on ecosystem processes. Predicting the impact of these changes will require accurate models of ecosystem processes and these models will be essential for guiding land management. The accuracy of these models depends on both the quality of inputs and proper scaling of data to inform model processes. This project will synthesize and evaluate long-term data on ecosystem carbon and nutrients in two southeastern pine forests that are required inputs to multiple landscape ecosystem models. In addition to assessing data quality assurance and quality control, we will investigate whether these data can be scaled appropriately for model use and detect issues associated with scale. The applicant will develop skills related to spatial and temporal scaling of data and explore the potential influences that scaling has on performance within and between models. Based on our data synthesis and scaling analysis, we will develop model performance-related questions for future ESTCP-Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, DoD - Department of Defense topics. This is an opportunity to work alongside several federal, state, and private agencies that work cohesively to provide quality data and analysis on ecosystem nutrient cycling. For instance, we will work directly with DoD (ESTCP) personnel to create model evaluation questions for proposed future projects. In addition, the applicant will work closely with a federal research assistant that will handle data synthesis, database management, as well as metadata development. There are opportunities for gaining field work experience alongside the scientists and collaborators associated with the project, including obtaining their wildland fire red card certification if desired. Ideal Candidates will: Have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of research, which may include, forestry, ecology, ecosystem ecology, or equivalent environmental field. A M.S. degree will be accepted if the applicant can show considerable (2-5 years) post graduate experience in ecosystem ecology or ecosystem modeling. Have a strong background (course work, thesis/dissertation) in ecosystem ecology, ecosystem or environmental science, exceptional data management skills, and moderate to advanced GIS skills. The applicant must have experience or background in ecological or environmental modeling. Demonstrate their ability to work independently and in groups. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Preferred Skills: Experience or background in: forest ecology, fire ecology, landscape ecology, fire or forest management, spatial analysis or spatial statistics, general statistics, and soil science. Familiarity with one or more programming languages, for example, R, python, or C++. Experience or background in landscape ecology. Field experience is a plus. Details: Stipend Amount: $66,000/year with annual increase Relocation Allowance: $1,000 Length of Appointment: Two years Travel Allowance: $1,400 Start Date: July 1st, 2014 Number of Positions: 1 Health Insurance Included Deadline: Until position is filled Additional Information: 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. The U.S. Forest Service Postgraduate Research Participation Program is administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. How to Apply: Additional information and application materials: http://www.orau.gov/usfs_rpp/application.htm Please send the following materials to usforestserv...@orise.orau.gov Application Form CV/Resume Letter of interest Three contact references with name and email Letters of recommendation are accepted but not required
[ECOLOG-L] Courses: Costa Rica.OTS Graduate Courses 2015
Hello everyone, I apologize for the cross-posting. However I wanted to share the following information: OTS is offering several graduate level courses for 2015. All are accredited courses, meaning students that participate will receive academic credit. OTS is a consortium of over 50 universities worldwide so credits from our courses are recognized by all the member institutions (http://bit.ly/1078fLg). The course catalog can be found here http://bit.ly/1nl5E8k Courses offered for 2015: An Introduction to Tropical Ecology: -Coordinator: Jane Zelikova -Course duration: 4 weeks (December 29, 2014 - January 24. 2015) -Deadline: September 30, 2014 -Credits: 4.0 Tropical Ferns and Lycophytes: -Coordinator: Robbin Moran Eddie Watkins -Course duration: 2 weeks (January 7 -22, 2015) -Deadline: October 1, 2014 Ecología Tropical y Conservación: -Coordinator: Federico Chinchilla -Course duration: 7 weeks (January 12 - February 21, 2015) -Deadline: OPEN ENROLLMENT Biodiversity Conservation through the Lens of Indigenous Communities -Coordinator: Claudine Sierra Mariana Altrichter -Course duration: 2 weeks (May 24 - June 9, 2015) -Deadline: February 3, 2015. Systematics, Ecology, Evolution and Uses of Palms -Coordinator: Andrew Henderson, Henrik Balselv, Chuck Peters, Scott Zona -Course duration: 2 weeks (May 25 - June 7, 2015) -Deadline: February 3, 2015. Tropical Biology: An Ecological Approach -Coordinator: TBD -Course duration: 6 weeks (June 8 - July 19, 2015) -Credits: 6 credits awarded by the University of Costa Rica -Deadline: February 3, 2015 Sistemática de Plantas Tropicales -Coordinator: TBD -Course duration: 5 weeks (June 30 - Agosto 3, 2015) -Credits: 6 credits awarded by the University of Costa Rica -Deadline: February 3, 2015 Payment for Ecosystem Services: Putting Theory into Practice in Costa Rica (http://bit.ly/1a13abb) -Coordinator: Erin Sillshttp://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/directory/sills.php -Course duration: 2 weeks (May 25 - June 8, 2015) -Credits: 2 semester credits awarded by the University of Costa Rica -Deadline: February 3, 2015 Ecology and Evolution of Coleoptera (Beetles) -Coordinator: Christopher Carlton, Richard Leschen, Nathan Lord, Victoria Bayless -Course duration: 3 weeks (June 5 - 24, 2015) -Deadline: February 3, 2015 Inquiry in Rainforests: an in-service program for teachers (http://bit.ly/1aJyauv) - Coordinator: Barbara Bentley and Joe Levine - Course duration: 2 weeks (July 8 - 21, 2015) - Application deadline: March 1, 2015. Monitoring Tropical Forest Dynamics In A Changing Climate -Coordinator: Johanna Hurtado (http://www.teamnetwork.org/) and Susan Letcher (Biohttp://openscholar.purchase.edu/susanletcher/) -Course duration: 2 weeks (July 21 to August 3, 2015) -Course Credits: 2.0 -Application Deadline: February 3, 2015. Monitoring Terrestrial Vertebrates Using Camera Traps: Field and Analytical Techniques -Coordinator: Johanna Hurtado (http://www.teamnetwork.org/) -Course duration: 2 weeks (August 3-13, 2015) -Course credits: 2.0 -Application deadline: February 3, 2014, followed by rolling admission until full. Andrés Santana Graduate Education Department Organization for Tropical Studies San Pedro, Costa Rica. 676-2050 (506) 2524-0607 ext. 1511 Skype: andres.santana_otscro www.ots.ac.crhttp://www.ots.ac.cr/ twitter: @ots_tropicaleduhttps://twitter.com/ots_tropicaledu
[ECOLOG-L] Updated - Southern Research Station - US Forest Service Research Participation Program
US Forest Service Research Participation Program - Southern Research Station U.S. Department of Agriculture Athens, GA FS-2014-RD-200 Updated Project Description: A postdoctoral research participation project is available with the Southern Research Station - Center for Forest Disturbance Science located in Athens, GA. Global change is accelerating and there is considerable uncertainty surrounding effects on ecosystem processes. Predicting the impact of these changes will require accurate models of ecosystem functions and these models will be essential for guiding land management. The accuracy of these models depends on both the quality and proper scaling of data. This project will synthesize long-term data on ecosystem carbon, nitrogen, and climate in two southeastern pine forests for use in evaluating multiple landscape ecosystem models. In addition to assessing data quality assurance and quality control, we will investigate whether these data can be scaled appropriately for model use and detect issues associated with scale. The applicant will develop skills related to spatial and temporal scaling of data and explore the potential influences that scaling may have on inter-model comparison. This is an opportunity to work alongside several federal, state, and private agencies that work cohesively to provide quality data and analysis on ecosystem nutrient cycling. In addition, the applicant will work closely with a federal research assistant that will handle data synthesis, database management, web-based data exchange, as well as metadata development. There are opportunities for gaining field work experience alongside the scientists and collaborators associated with the project. Ideal Candidates will: Have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of research, which may include, forestry, forest ecology, ecosystem ecology, or equivalent environmental field. Have a strong background (course work, thesis/dissertation) in ecosystem ecology, landscape ecology, ecosystem or environmental science, exceptional data management skills, and moderate to advanced GIS skills. The applicant must have experience or background in ecological or environmental modeling. Demonstrate their ability to work independently and in groups. Additional Preferred Skills: Experience or background in: ecophysiology, climate science, fire ecology, fire or forest management, spatial analysis or spatial statistics. Familiarity with one or more programming languages, for example, R, python, or C++. Database management, especially related to web-based data exchange is desirable. Details: Stipend Amount: $66,000/year with annual increase Relocation Allowance: $1,000 Length of Appointment: Two years Desired Start Date: July 1st, 2014 Number of Positions: 1 Health Insurance Included Deadline: Until position is filled Additional Information: 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. The U.S. Forest Service Postgraduate Research Participation Program is administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. How to Apply: Additional information and application materials: http://www.orau.gov/usfs_rpp/apply/application.html Please send the following materials to usforestserv...@orise.orau.gov Application Form CV/Resume Letter of interest Three contact references with name and email Letters of recommendation are accepted but not required
[ECOLOG-L] 2 postdoc positions, EPA, Corvallis
Greetings, We have two post-doc positions available at the US EPA's Western Ecology Division in Corvallis, OR. Both positions are funded through the Oakridge/ORISE program, and applications must be submitted through the ORISE website (http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/application.htmhttp://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/application.htm). Position 1: Evaluating the effects of climate change on hydrologic behavior in the southwest (position EPA-ORD/NHEERL-WED-2014-02). Qualifications include: Doctoral degree hydrology, water resources, 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. Experience with the use of climate data and GIS analysis is desirable. The full project description can be found at http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/description.aspx?JobId=14812http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/description.aspx?JobId=14812. Position 2: Mapping watershed integrity nationally (position EPA-ORD/NHEERL-WED-2014-04). Qualifications include: Doctoral degree in aquatic ecology, ecohydrology, watershed hydrology, 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. Experience with the use of aquatic monitoring data and GIS analyses is desired. The full project description can be found at http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/description.aspx?JobId=14848http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/description.aspx?JobId=14848. Please share this information with any students or post-docs who might be interested in these positions. I would also appreciate it if you would post these positions within your department and forward this email to any colleagues or listservs that might have interested students. Further information can be obtained by contacting me at mailto:leibowitz.sc...@epa.govleibowitz.sc...@epa.gov. Thank you. Scott G. Leibowitz, Ph.D. US EPA 200 SW 35th Street Corvallis, OR 97333 TEL: (541) 754-4508 FAX: (541) 754-4799 http://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/staff/leibowitz.htm
[ECOLOG-L] Post Doc Associate position
Hi all, Below is an announcement for a post doc associate position available in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University. Sorry for cross posting. Guiming Wang, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39762 USA Phone:(662)325-0414 -- Title: Post Doctoral Associate Agency: Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University Location: Starkville, Mississippi Job Description: Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University, is seeking innovative and motivated candidates to fill a Post Doc Associate position as part of a collaborative project jointly funded by the USDA APHIS National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) and the Center for Resolving Wildlife-Human Conflicts (CRWHC) at Mississippi State University. The position is available for one year and is possibly renewable for an additional year depending on fund availability. This position involves the analysis of data on the Global Positioning System (GPS) relocations of American white pelicans to: 1) understand the effects of weather conditions, including winds, on the movement and migration of the pelicans using statistical models; and 2) assess the impacts of changes in aquaculture on the habitat selection by the pelicans in the wintering range in the Northern Gulf of Mexico using remote sensing and spatial analysis. The post doc associate will collaborate with scientists at the USDA NWRC and MSU CRWHC. The other duties include writing annual project reports and manuscripts and assisting other members of the project team with project duties. Qualifications: A conferred Ph.D. degree in wildlife science, avian ecology, applied statistics, or a related field completed at time of appointment. The successful candidate should have strong quantitative skills and excellent experience in remote sensing and GIS. Candidates who have an established publication record are particularly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Guiming Wang, Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mail stop 9690, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Review of applications will begin July 15, 2014. Inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Guiming Wang at gw...@cfr.msstate.edu or (662) 325-0414. Salary: Commensurate with experience. The candidate is also qualified for the MSU fringe benefits package. Starting Date: Position is available immediately but will remain open until filled, preferably by September 1, 2014. Mississippi State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] AudubonCA Working Lands Position
CONSERVATION PROJECT MANAGER - BIRD-FRIENDLY FARMING POSITION DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND The mission of Audubon is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. By connecting people with nature, Audubon will be a leader in creating a powerful voice for the environment, deeply rooted in and broadly drawn from all parts of our population. We accomplish this through conservation, advocacy, community involvement, and tapping into an active network that includes more than 100,000 members and supporters and 48 affiliated chapters in communities throughout California. We are a field program of the National Audubon Society. Audubon California's Working Lands Program is focused on increasing and sustaining the value of California's agricultural lands for migratory birds to ensure the conservation of birds and other wildlife in the context of a productive agricultural landscape. Our goal is to have 100,000 acres of farm and ranchland managed to benefit birds, other wildlife, and landowners within the next 5 years. Working at multiple levels, partnering with farmers, wetland managers, agricultural organizations, public agencies, and other conservation groups, we will develop and implement creative, cost-effective ways to meet our goal. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Bird-friendly Farms Conservation Project Manager (Project Manager) leads Audubon's work focused on enhancing cropland for migratory birds through development, testing and implementation of bird-friendly management practices. This position will work closely with public agencies, especially the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Resource Conservation Districts, agricultural producer organizations, conservation partners, and farmers to meet these goals with a particular emphasis on California's Central Valley. As a part of the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership, Audubon California is working closely with The Nature Conservancy and Point Blue Conservation Science to pursue a shared ten-year vision to protect, restore, and enhance an array of priority conservation areas in California's Central Valley for migratory birds. Bird-friendly management of agricultural lands in the Central Valley is one of the Partnership's focal strategies. The Project Manager plays an important role in guiding these efforts for the Partnership. The ideal candidate for this position will have agricultural conservation and/or wetland experience, proven ability to work with a variety of partners, ability to manage complex projects, skills to communicate and work with private landowners, and a passion for science-based conservation and agriculture. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the lead for Audubon California's Working Lands initiative to enhance agricultural croplands for migratory birds. This will include: Networking/Partnering - Develop and maintain relationships with partners, including but not limited to The Nature Conservancy, Point Blue Conservation Science, California Rice Commission, Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, private landowners and farmers. Project Management - Lead efforts to identify, prioritize, and implement bird-friendly agriculture projects and monitoring efforts that align with the goals of both Audubon California's Working Lands Program and the Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership. Research Coordination - Work with local researchers and program staff to achieve research goals, develop proposals to support studies that assess the value of alternative on-farm management practices, and communicate results widely to appropriate audiences. Apply the best available science to further the acquisition of knowledge to inform alternative on-farm management practices. Provide scientific input to the research efforts within the Working Lands Program. Outreach - Working with Audubon California's communications team, seek opportunities to raise the profile and disseminate information about wildlife-friendly agriculture and the Working Lands Program to a broad audience through printed, spoken, and electronic media. Host workshops with agency, NGO, and landowners to both gather and disseminate information. Landowner Liaison - Establish and continue relationships with multiple landowners across the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley to facilitate project development and communication. Fundraising - Assist Working Lands Program Director and development team to identify and secure program funding. Planning and Policy - Working with Audubon California's policy staff, identify key strategies that will increase the capacity to further goals of the Working Lands Program. RELATIONSHIPS Internal: The Project Manager will report to Audubon California's Working Lands Program Director and interact with the Audubon California's working lands, policy
[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Land Conservation Specialist
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is seeking a Land Conservation Specialist to actively target and implement conservation programs with private landowners in the middle Kaskaskia River basin. The Land Conservation Specialist will be responsible for utilizing the full suite of Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) options to reduce sediment and nutrient loading and improve wildlife habitat in this conservation hotspot. Under supervision of the Agricultural Conservation Programs Field Manager, this specialist will work alongside the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and USDA Farm Service Agency. For full description and application instructions, see https://jobs.lc.edu/postings/742. Piper A. Hodson Director, NRES Online M.S. Program Student Services Coordinator Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign http://nres.illinois.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Data Manager and Tech Positions at USGS in Fort Collins, CO
Dear Colleagues, We are looking to immediately fill two positions at the Fort Collins Science Center for 1) Environmental Data Manager and 2) Ecological Technician. We are looking for recent undergraduate or masters degree holders who can begin work late this Summer or Fall. Position descriptions are copied below. Please forward to any possible candidates or colleagues. The position is open from 6/19 to 6/26. No relocation expenses provided. Please contact Dr. Johanna Kraus (jkr...@usgs.gov) or Greg Auble ( aub...@usgs.gov) with questions or application materials. Thank you! Best, Johanna Kraus Greg Auble David Walters -- Johanna M. Kraus, Ph.D. Research Ecologist US Geological Survey 2150 Centre Ave, Building C Fort Collins CO 80526 Office: (970) 226-9436 https://profile.usgs.gov/jkraus *Position 1:* Position Type: Student Contractor, USGS Fort Collins Science Center Title: Ecological Technician Job Function:Assist in collection and entry of aquatic and riparian ecological data – Aquatic Systems Biology Branch, FORT Job Description: This position is to work with ecologists in the Aquatic Systems Biology Branch of the Fort Collins Science Center. The work focuses on (1) effects of aqueous contaminants on aquatic and riparian organisms through field, laboratory, and mesocosm studies; and (2) relationships among riverine hydrology, sediment transport, and riparian vegetation. The technician will work closely with several lead scientists in collecting field and laboratory data, entering data in consistent electronic formats, and performing quality assurance. Resume Receipt: Email – aub...@usgs.gov How to Apply: Send cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts by email (preferred) to aub...@usgs.gov or by mail to Dr. Gregor Auble, US Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, 2150 Centre Ave Bld. C, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Contact Information: Dr. Gregor Auble, 2150 Centre Ave Bld C, Fort Collins, CO 80521. aub...@usgs.gov, 970-226-9436 Posting Date: 6-19-2014 Expiration Date: 6-26-2014 Work Authorization: US Desired Start Date: 8-1-2014 Duration: through 10-15-2015 Approximate hours per week: 40 Class Level: At least BA/BS less than 1 year following graduation Qualifications: At least BA/BS less than 1 year following graduation. Capable of carefully following protocols and standard operating procedures. Capable of field work in sometimes harsh environments, wilderness camping, moderate difficulty hiking, carrying 50 lbs for reasonable distances, and able to swim. Knowledge of data entry and analysis software (e.g., Access, Excel, R, SAS, SigmaPlot) desirable. Knowledge of some combination of riparian ecology, toxicology, invertebrate ecology, community ecology, environmwntal chemistry, and stream hydrology is preferred. Scientific writing and communication is a plus required. Pay Rate: $17.49/hr Location: Fort Collins, CO, USA *Position 2:* Position Type: Student Contractor, USGS Fort Collins Science Center Title: Ecological Data Manager-Analyst Job Function:Develop, manage, and analyze ecological data sets – Aquatic Systems Biology Branch, FORT Job Description: This position is to work with ecologists in the Aquatic Systems Biology Branch of the Fort Collins Science Center. The work focuses on (1) effects of aqueous contaminants on aquatic and riparian organisms through field, laboratory, and mesocosm studies; and (2) relationships among riverine hydrology, sediment transport, and riparian vegetation. The data manger-analyst will work closely with several lead scientists in scoping the structure of custom data sets and identifying appropriate summary statistical analyses and figures. The data manger-analyst will have primary responsibility for developing and managing those data sets and conducting analyses. Resume Receipt: Email – jkr...@usgs.gov How to Apply: Send cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts by email to Dr. Johanna Kraus, US Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, 2150 Centre Ave Bld. C, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Contact Information: Dr. Johanna Kraus, 2150 Centre Ave Bld C, Fort Collins, CO 80521. jkr...@usgs.gov, 970-226-9436 Posting Date: 6-19-2014 Expiration Date: 6-26-2014 Work Authorization: US Desired Start Date: 8-1-2014 Duration: through 10-15-2015 Approximate hours per week: 40 Class Level: At least MS/MA less than 1 year following graduation Qualifications: At least MS/MA less than 1 year following graduation. Capable of managing very large data sets (100,000 data points), including multiple factors and variable using common programs (Access, Excel, R or SAS). Knowledge of frequentist, multivariate statistics and statistical software (R preferred). Familiarity with Bayesian statistics desirable. Knowledge of some combination of ecology, toxicology, and stream hydrology is preferred.
