[ECOLOG-L] AGU2014 Session 3340 Sea Level Rise +: forecasting coastal wetland ecosystem responses to multiple stressors
Dear fellow wetland enthusiasts, We are excited to announce our Session #3340 Sea Level Rise +: forecasting coastal wetland ecosystem responses to multiple stressors at this years American Geophysical Union annual Fall meeting in San Francisco (December 15th-19th). The abstract deadline is August 6, 2013 at 23:59 EDT. We look forward to seeing you in December! Sincerely, Susanna Theroux, DOE Joint Genome Institute, sther...@lbl.gov Lisamarie Windham-Myers, U.S. Geological Survey, lwind...@usgs.gov Susannah Tringe, DOE Joint Genome Institute, sgtri...@lbl.gov Wyatt Hartman, DOE Joint Genome Institute, whhart...@lbl.gov Confirmed invited speakers: Lisa Schile, San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Michael Osland, U.S. Geological Survey Description: Coastal wetlands perform a number of critical functions for local and global ecosystems including protection from storm surges, transformation of nutrients, habitat support for fish and wildlife, and long-term storage of organic carbon. The impact of climate change on the stability and survival of coastal wetlands remains unclear. Because models suggest a full range of projections, from marsh expansion to degradation, specific responses to increasing global temperatures and sea level rise (SLR) may be constrained by barriers to landward migration, sediment supply, nutrient availability, and more. Plant and microbial communities will both be impacted by global change and influence the adaptability of the ecosystems. This session aims to unite researchers examining coastal wetland responses to SLR and other natural and anthropogenic stressors. We welcome multiple perspectives including those focused on historical records of wetland adaptation, modern ecosystem processes, and forecast models of predicted wetland response to a rapidly changing environment. Section/Focus Group: Biogeosciences (B) Co-Sponsors: Global Environmental Change (GC) Submit an abstract: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session3340.html
[ECOLOG-L] AGU Fall Meeting Session 2399 -Carbon and Water Cycling within Low Latitude Wetlands
We invite abstract submissions for our session entitled Carbon and Water Cycling within Low Latitude Wetlands at the 2014 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, CA (Dec 15-19). The AGU abstract submission site is open (http://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/b/papers/index.cgi?sessionid=2399 )and the deadline for all submissions is 6 August 23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 GMT; no abstracts will be accepted after this date. Please contact any of the conveners if you have any questions about the session and we look forward to seeing your abstracts. Cheers, Brian Benscoter (bbens...@fau.edumailto:bbens...@fau.edu), on behalf of Ross Hinkle (rhin...@ucf.edumailto:rhin...@ucf.edu), Xavier Comas (xco...@fau.edumailto:xco...@fau.edu), and Barclay Shoemaker (bshoe...@usfs.govmailto:bshoe...@usfs.gov) Session Title: Carbon and Water Cycling within Low Latitude Wetlands Session ID: 2399 Session Description: Low-latitude (tropical and subtropical) wetlands play a critical role in global carbon and water cycles. Coastal and freshwater peatlands in this biome constitute more than 4% of the global terrestrial C pool and wetland evapotranspiration can return 80% or more of rainfall to the atmosphere. These wetlands are at increasing risk of loss as a consequence of a changing climate via sea level rise or altered temperature and precipitation, resulting in disturbance of their C stocks and atmospheric fluxes. We invite papers focusing on processes, drivers, and alterations of C cycling in low latitude wetlands and associated watersheds as well as interactions between water and C cycling via water-use efficiencies or productivity response to climate-driven altered hydrology (e.g., drought or flooding). Submissions integrating empirical research with landscape or climate models are encouraged, as are those highlighting critical research needs to enable accurate incorporation of these ecosystems into Earth Systems Models. ** Brian W. Benscoter, MSc PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Florida Atlantic University 3200 College Ave Davie, FL 33314 USA Tel: 954.236.1141 Fax: 954.236.1099 Email: brian.bensco...@fau.edumailto:brian.bensco...@fau.edu Webpage: www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlabhttp://www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlab
[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Winrock International - Science Program Officer II
Job Announcement: Winrock International - Science Program Officer II, Ecosystem Services Unit Winrock International’s Ecosystem Services Unit (WI-ECO) is a global leader in implementing innovative climate change solutions in the agriculture, forestry, and other land use sector (AFOLU). For about 15 year, WI-ECO has developed the tools, analyses, and capacity to assist our partners to partici¬pate in the climate change AFOLU sector. Science Program Officer II, Ecosystem Services is a member of the senior team responsible for domestic and international programs related to Winrock's Ecosystem Services Unit portfolio within the Environment Group. The Science Program Officer II will have responsibility for conceiving and managing a portfolio of projects for the Ecosystem Services Unit. S/he will be responsible for maintaining strong knowledge of projects, operations and business plans to ensure outstanding team management, development and delivery of programs, and quality control and evaluation. The Science Program Officer II will provide technical and organizational leadership, alongside two other senior technical staff, to the unit’s implementation of applied research initiatives and project activities, both in the field and in the Arlington, VA office. S/he will supervise a staff of about three (within a Unit of over a dozen analysts) who are implementing a diverse portfolio of projects ranging in size, scope and project length. The Science Program Officer II is responsible for supervising and mentoring assigned staff, and is accountable for financial performance of his/her project portfolio, contributing to new business development. For more information and to apply see: http://www.winrock.org/page/careers- winrock
[ECOLOG-L] JOB - Staff Scientist- Insect Ecologist
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: The Insect Ecologist develops, tests, and evaluates documents associated with the Ground Beetle Abundance and Diversity, and Mosquito Abundance, Diversity, and Phenology sampling designs. Primary responsibilities include refining field and lab protocols, writing documents that describe data processing algorithms, generating datasets suitable for testing data processing algorithm functionality, supporting the development of analytical contracts, and resolving sampling issues encountered by Field Operations staff. The Insect Ecologist will also participate in some field work associated with collecting baseline data at several (10) sites. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead refinements to sampling designs and protocols to track abundance, diversity, phenology, and population dynamics of ground-dwelling beetles and mosquitoes. • Lead and refine the NEON invertebrate identification design, including DNA barcode libraries for selected taxa. • Develop and test algorithms used in data processing, and produce documents defining the theoretical basis for those algorithms. • Work with other NEON scientists to develop appropriate data formats for effective, user-friendly data access. • Develop, test, and evaluate QA/QC protocols for field sampling and data processing. • Work with the NEON Audit lab to develop appropriate workflows for beetle and mosquito data quality control and quality assurance. • Document the methods and results for all baseline data collection efforts related to ground beetles and mosquitos. • Assist in the development of training material and field manuals for ground beetle and mosquito field and lab procedures. • Assist with the identification of and interface with external facilities for identification and analyses. • Develop data products and quality check data from field crews and external labs. • Assist with the data management between outsourced analytical facilities and NEON Cyberinfrastructure team. • In coordination with other team members and the Assistant Director for Terrestrial Ecology, contribute to other team deliverables. . • Coordinate information sharing with relevant external and or internal communities via informal (e.g. email) and formal (e.g. presentations) communications. Work with collaborating laboratories and NEON scientists to facilitate publication of results, and collaborate with other NEON scientists to prepare reports and develop recommendations for best practices, future analyses and data processing. • Travel to field site and conduct work in a variety of weather conditions. • Follow NEON and site specific, environmental protection requirements, policy and procedures. Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: • PhD in ecology, evolution, or related field. • Five (5) years research experience (may include PhD research) in insect ecology, specifically related to ground-dwelling beetles or mosquitoes. • Ability and experience with scientific writing and review. • Proficiency with data analysis. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate with and develop relationships with internal staff and external entities (e.g., outsourced facilities, science community). • The candidate may be exposed to conditions in the field, and therefore must be able and willing to traverse uneven ground such as dirt banks, stream beds, and steep slopes carrying, moving, and lifting equipment and materials up to 40 lbs. Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: • Five (5) years field experience (including PhD research), familiarity with pitfall trapping methods, mosquito trapping methods, insect identification, bioarchive collections, and/or DNA barcoding. • Proficiency with R, including scripting to automate data QA/QC tasks. • Proficiency with relational databases (PostreSQL, Access). Must have permanent authorization for US employment. NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women,
[ECOLOG-L] *JOB* Associate Scientist (Terrestrial Ecology)
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: Reporting to the Assistant Director Terrestrial Ecology, and working in collaboration with staff scientists, the Associate Plant Ecologist assists in the development, testing and evaluation of the documents associated with the Plant Productivity, Biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) sampling design. Primary responsibilities will include development of field and lab protocols and documents that describe that describe data processing algorithms. The Associate Plant Ecologist will also participate in some field work, primarily sampling for below-ground biomass. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop, test and evaluate QA/QC protocols for field sampling and data processing. • Develop and test documents defining the theoretical basis for algorithms used in data processing. • Contribute materially to the refinement of plant sampling protocols, required equipment lists, QA/QC protocols. • Prepare training material and field manuals for all field and lab procedures – assist in training field operations staff. • Assist in locating external lab facilities for analyses of plant material, developing scopes of work and assisting in managing contracts. • Prepare reports based on field and laboratory research activities and develop recommendations for best practices, future analyses, and data processing. • Assist with collection of baseline data at NEON sites, particularly belowground biomass sampling. • Participate in the larger NEON science community, including collaborations and attending meetings and conferences. • Travel to field site and conduct work in a variety of weather conditions. • Follow NEON safety, and environmental policies and procedures. Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: • Master of Science with at least 1 year of experience, or PhD in ecology, evolution, or related field. • One (1) to three (3) years of field research experience in plant ecology. • Experience and ability in scientific writing and review. • Experience with quantitative analyses that correlate biological data with abiotic variables. • Proficiency with data analysis. • Very effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate with the FIU team and broader NEON science groups. • Ability and willingness to travel to Domain sites and perform work activities in a variety of weather conditions. • Ability to move or carry equipment and supplies (occasionally, 6-25% of work time) that weigh up to 40 lbs., with and without equipment or assistance. Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: • Specific background and experience with plant biomass and productivity measurements, including above- and below-ground biomass, vegetation structure, and LAI. • Proficiency with R. • Proficiency with relational databases. • Experience working as a productive member of a research team. • Quantitative skill and experience with geospatial tools and technologies (i.e. ArcGIS). Term: This is a term position with work scheduled until May 31, 2016. Must have permanent authorization for US employment. NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. APPLY: http://www.neoninc.org/jobs/AssociateScientistFSU2014
[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST – MOLECULAR POPULATION GENETICS/ECOLOGY
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST – MOLECULAR POPULATION GENETICS/ECOLOGY Location: A new, collaborative, state-of-the-art facility established for molecular-genetic studies of exploited marine organisms, located at the Harte Research Institute at Texas AM University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5869. Responsibilities: Position responsibilities involve assay and analysis of nuclear-encoded single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for projects involving population genetics and molecular ecology, primarily of exploited marine fishes. Central responsibilities include data acquisition and analysis, preparation of reports and publications, and positive interaction with other members of the laboratory. Qualifications: Dissertation or postdoctoral work in molecular population genetics and/or molecular ecology is required, as is documented experience with microsatellite and mtDNA data acquisition and analysis. Documented experience with major software programs used in analysis of molecular (DNA) data for population genetics/molecular ecology also is required. Individuals with documented experience in analysis of next-generation-sequencing data, primarily RADseq, RNAseq, or genome assembly, will be given highest priority. Applicants should be ambitious, able to work collaboratively with other group members, and capable of taking initiative and assuming responsibility. Salary: Salary range is from $40,000/year and will depend on experience. Benefits include health care and retirement. Position is for 12-24 months. Closing date: Position will remain open until filled. Contact: Send curriculum vitae, description of research experience/interests, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail address of three references to Dr. John R. Gold and Dr. David S. Portnoy at goldf...@tamucc.edu and david.port...@tamucc.edu, respectively. International applicants will be considered if they hold the correct visa(s). The Harte Research Institute and Texas AM University-Corpus Christi are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employers.
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Student Position
Ph.D. Graduate Student Position - MARINE MOLECULAR POPULATION GENETICS/ECOLOGY Location: A new, collaborative, state-of-the-art facility established for molecular-genetic studies of marine organisms, located at the Harte Research Institute at Texas AM University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5869. Research Focus: Research will involve development and assay of nuclear-encoded, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), microsatellites, and/or mitochondrial DNA sequences for projects involving population genetics and molecular ecology of marine fishes, including sharks. Qualifications: Master’s degree in marine science or related field and/or B.S. in appropriate discipline required with documented work in the field of molecular population genetics and/or molecular ecology. Applicants should be ambitious, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively with other lab members. Salary: Salary range is $1,500 -$2, 000/month, with an increase to $2,200.00/month upon completion of comprehensive exams. Closing date: Position is available Spring 2015. Contact: Send curriculum vitae, description of research experience/interests, unofficial transcripts, GRE scores, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail address of three references to Dr. David S. Portnoy and Dr. John R. Gold at david.port...@tamucc.edu and goldf...@tamucc.edu respectively. International applicants will be considered if they hold the correct visa(s). Candidates must meet minimum requirement of the Marine Biology Ph.D. Program at Texas AM University-Corpus Christi (http://marinebiology.tamucc.edu). Texas AM University-Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employers.
[ECOLOG-L] Monarch butterfly scientists in Mexico?
I am working on an article (under my Mongabay Special Reporting Initiative grant) about how people have been displaced in the name of conservation (³conservation refugees²) including ³soft evictions² where people stay on the land but their rights of access to local resources are taken away. One example I am seeking an expert on is the Monarch Butterfly reserve in Oaxaca Mexico. Locals (some indigenous) have land tenure but their rights to access the forest were taken away with the reserves creation, without any consultation. As a result (and in line with Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom¹s theory) logging has INCREASED since the certain of the reserve (see this aerial image: http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=8506). I have read research by Anthropologist Catherine Tucker about this, but it was in the 2000s. I would like to talk to someone who is currently working on the butterflies in the region so that I can get an update. I know WWF works there (and can to some extent be ³blamed² for the ill-planned reserve planning that occurred without any consultation with the locals) so I would love to talk to someone with them, or a scientist who can give me the low-down on how logging is continuing or has it reduced lately? Email me at wendeenicole AT gmail DOT com. Thanks! And for old hippies like me (OK I am ³hippie spawn²) check out my latest article Ecotopia Emerging (how research has backed up the utopian hippie classic novel! http://news.mongabay.com/2014/0626-sri-nicole-ecotopia-emerging-agrawal-prof ile.html) Wendee Wendee Nicole, M.S. Wildlife Ecology Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian Web: http://www.wendeenicole.com Adventures Blog: http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com Writing Green ~ online class http://www.wendeenicole.com/nature.htm
[ECOLOG-L] AGU Fall Meeting Session: Developing the Next-Generation of Sensors and Instruments for Application in the Biogeosciences
posting the following on behalf of the organizers: -- Dear Colleagues: We would like to encourage your participation in the session *Developing the Next-Generation of Sensors and Instruments for Application in the Biogeosciences* at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) national meeting on December 15-19, 2014 in San Francisco, CA. We want to hear about your adventures in developing and deploying commercial and advanced sensors and in developing networking capabilities in natural and human ecosystems. We appreciate your sharing this invitation with your colleagues, students, and listservers. Thank you, Stan, Yarom, and Melanie. *Developing the Next-Generation of Sensors and Instruments for Application in the Biogeosciences* Research in the biogeosciences is undergoing a revolution as collaborations are increasingly developed between geoscientists, ecologists, engineers, and information technologists. A common goal of these interactions is to better understand the functions of the Earth system across multiple spatial and temporal scales. While there has been some progress towards developing the *in situ* measurements needed to realize this goal, the convention of manually conducting measurements in the field, or field sampling followed by laboratory analysis is still common. However, advances in technology and interdisciplinary cooperation are changing this trend. This session will address how *instrumentation, sensor development, and low-power wireless communications* either now or in the future will enable a wide range of environmental monitoring applications. We encourage speakers to highlight how *new capabilities are transforming our ability to measure, monitor, detect, and quantify changes* in important physical, chemical, and biological processes in surface and subsurface environments. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session2630.html *Co-Conveners:* Stan D. Wullschleger Climate Change Science Institute, Environmental Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Yarom Polsky Electrical and Electronics Systems Research Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Melanie A. Mayes Climate Change Science Institute, Environmental Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory *Invited Speakers* 1. Mike Allen from the Department of Biology, University of California Riverside 2. David Sayres from Harvard University 3. John Selker from the Department of Biological Ecological Engineering, Oregon State University 4. Kathleen Weathers from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies - Santonu Goswami, Ph.D. Climate Change Science Institute and Environmental Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008, MS-6301, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6301 Phone: +1 865 241-1296 | Fax: +1 865 241-9910 E-mail: goswa...@ornl.gov | Web: http://santonu.googlepages.com
[ECOLOG-L] identifying swamp moths from photographs
I'm very interested in learning the moth fauna in my rather swampy area, and I've been taking reference photos in hopes of documenting species and their patterns of abundance. Since I'm not an entomologist, I could use some help identifying them, and that's where I'm stuck. I'm aware of BAMONA, which is a citizen-science website dedicated to the Lepidoptera of North America; at first glance it would seem ideal. Unfortunately I find their submission process extremely cumbersome and time-intensive, and their system doesn't seem to agree with my Linux-based workstation. I'm also aware of BugGuide, and very leery of it. For print references, I do have David Wagner's remarkable tome on owlet caterpillers, which shows the adults in life poses; but not all moths in heaven and earth are dreamt of in noctuid taxonomy. Would anyone be able to recommend other resources, either books or kindly professionals, which might help me identify some of the moths I've been finding? Please contact me directly and I'll post any good resources back to the list. Thanks in advance, John A.
[ECOLOG-L] Energy Ecology at UGA (Tenure Track)
FYI Assistant Professor - Energy Ecology Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia (UGA) invite applications for an academic-year, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Energy Ecology. The successful applicant will be located at SREL in Aiken, S.C. and will report to the SREL Director (0.75 EFT) and to the Dean of the Warnell School (0.25 EFT) at the UGA. This position is part of an ongoing cluster hire in Natural Resources Sustainability led by the Warnell School, SREL and the Odum School of Ecology at UGA. Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to develop an extramurally funded and internationally recognized research program at SREL that is focused on the ecological consequences, costs, and benefits of sustainable energy production technologies. The position will be 75% research and 25% teaching. The teaching commitment is 1.5 courses per year, which may include contributions to course instruction on the main UGA campus in Athens, GA as well as Maymester courses at SREL. Specific courses will be negotiated based on instructional needs and candidate expertise. The successful candidate also will be expected to advise and serve on graduate student committees. Professional service to groups such as state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, professional societies, and the public is expected as well as significant interaction with colleagues and students in other disciplines at UGA and the broader academic community. Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in an appropriate field (Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Natural Resources, Sustainability Science, or related discipline), with demonstrated excellence in research, teaching proficiency and service commensurate with time since degree. A strong background in animal and/or plant ecology and a broad understanding of issues related to sustainable energy production are required. Furthermore the ability to interact with colleagues from a diversity of disciplines on the development of research proposals related to sustainable energy production is necessary. Applicants with expertise in plant ecology as related to the ecological impacts of energy production are especially encouraged to apply. Savannah River Ecology Laboratory: SREL (www.srel.uga.eduhttp://www.srel.uga.edu) is a research unit of UGA located on the 300 square mile Savannah River Site, a Department of Energy facility in South Carolina, 130 miles from UGA. With a staff of over 70 faculty, postdocs, research professionals, technicians, and graduate students, the laboratory pursues basic and applied research at multiple levels of ecological organization, from atoms to ecosystems. SREL also provides opportunities for graduate and undergraduate research training, and service to the community through environmental outreach. Throughout its 60+ year history, SREL has strived to acquire and communicate knowledge that contributes to sound ecological stewardship. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources: The tenure home of the successful candidate will be in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the main UGA campus in Athens, GA (www.uga.eduhttp://www.uga.edu). UGA is a land/sea grant institution comprised of 16 schools and colleges. The Warnell School is a professional school with 63 faculty, 365 undergraduates, and 215 graduate students (www.warnell.uga.eduhttp://www.warnell.uga.edu). The School offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in the areas of Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism, and Water and Soil Resources. Application Procedure: To ensure full consideration, candidates must submit their curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, official transcripts of all college-level work, and contact information for three references by September 15, 2014. Finalists will be required to provide a signed consent form authorizing the University to conduct a background check (www.hr.uga.eduhttp://www.hr.uga.edu). Actual background investigations will be conducted on a post offer/preemployment basis. The preferred starting date is January 2015 but other dates are negotiable. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Send applications to: Dr. J Vaun McArthur, Savannah
[ECOLOG-L] AGU Fall Meeting Session: Advances in dryland ecohydrology
Dear Colleagues, Please consider submitting your exciting work to the following session. We welcome a wide spectrum of topics in dryland ecohydrology, especially new directions, new method development, and the interaction between soil biogeochemistry and hydrological processes. The confirmed invited presenters are: Brad Wilcox (Texas AM University) Russ Scott (USDA-ARS) John Wainwright (Durham University) A description of our session: Session ID: 2791 Session Title: Advances in dryland ecohydrology Sponsor:Hydrology (H) Co-Sponsor(s):Biogeosciences (B) Conveners: Lixin Wang (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IUPUI) and Sujith Ravi (Stanford University) Drylands cover 40% of the terrestrial land surface and support at least 2 billion people. Water is fundamental to sustain ecosystem functions in drylands, where a tight coupling exists between water availability, ecosystem productivity, surface energy balance, and biogeochemical cycles. Both physical (e.g., CO2, temperature) and anthropogenic factors (e.g. agriculture, energy development) are increasingly affecting the dryland water dynamics. We welcome submissions focusing on the ecohydrological processes/feedbacks in drylands and their implications on a broad range of issues including ecosystem change, land use change, water resources, desertification, and food-energy-water nexus. Please note the deadline for abstract submissions is 6 August 23:59EDT/03:59 +1 GMT. Please consider this invitation to join our session, and look forward to seeing you at AGU this December. Thanks, Yours sincerely, Lixin Wang ** Lixin Wang Assistant Professor Editor: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Associate Editor: Geophysical Research Letters Associate Editor: Journal of Arid Environments Department of Earth Sciences Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) 723 W Michigan St, SL 118E Indianapolis IN 46202 Office Tel: 317-274-3795 Fax: 317-274-7966 http://earthsciences.iupui.edu/~lxwang http://geology.iupui.edu/people/lixin-wang **
[ECOLOG-L] PhD or MS Assistantship: Fish Ecology (Purdue University)
PhD or MS Assistantship: Fish Ecology Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources West Lafayette, IN, USA Description: Graduate student (PhD or MS) assistantship available to participate in a study to evaluate fish utilization of spawning habitat in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron. Specifically, in collaboration with local, state (Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality) and federal (USFWS, USGS) partners, the student will survey remnant reef habitat in inner Saginaw Bay. In addition, there may be opportunities to develop complementary studies, potentially including an integration of field studies, laboratory analyses, controlled experiments and/or quantitative modeling analyses. The selected individual will enroll in Purdue University's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr) in West Lafayette, IN. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a BS (for MS position) or MS (for PhD position) in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater; and above average GRE scores (at least 50th percentile for quantitative and verbal; at least 4.0 for analytical writing). Salary: Assistantships include 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance. Start date: January 2015 (although earlier start is possible) How to Apply: The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please respond by 24-August-2014 and submit cover letter, CV, GRE scores (unofficial is fine), transcript (unofficial is fine), and names and contact numbers of three references to Tomas Höök (th...@purdue.edumailto:th...@purdue.edu; 765-496-6799; http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~thook). For more information please contact: Tomas Höök th...@purdue.edu Purdue University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Tomas Höök 765-496-6799 http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~thook/
[ECOLOG-L] Two postdocs in fungal symbiosis and taxonomy
The Forest Entomology and Symbiology team at the University of Florida is seeking TWO POSTDOC fellows: Postdoc 1: FUNGAL TAXONOMY. Discover and describe lots of new fungal symbionts of insects using culturing, multi-marker genotyping, and imaging technology of your choice. Postdoc 2: FUNGAL METAGENOMICS. Characterize communities of fungal symbionts inside beetles using high-throughput shotgun sequencing of fungal ribosomal RNA. Our team studies the symbiosis between wood boring insects and fungi (www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org). Our projects range from fundamental research on coevolution to management of invasive pests in the worlds forests. Our team is young, growing, and heavily multidisciplinary join us! Both postdocs will also collaborate with the UF Mycological Herbarium, the UF Forest Pathology lab, and the UF Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research. Apply by email to hu...@ufl.edu with the subject header Symbiosis postdoc 2014, and specify which project you are interested in. Please submit your CV (include evidence of ability to get projects finished and papers written) and contacts to three most recent supervisors. Start: any time during the Fall of 2014. Application deadline: July 20, 2014 Thank you!
[ECOLOG-L] Wetland Plant Workshop
Hello, I just wanted to let you know that the Swamp School is hosting its annual Pocono PA wetland plant workshop. It will be held on July 22-24, 2014 at the Pocono Environmental Education Center. For more information please visit: bit.ly/2014Poconos Thanks! Marc Seelinger The Swamp School
Re: [ECOLOG-L] *JOB* Associate Scientist (Terrestrial Ecology)
Not to sound like a party-pooper here, but what happens in 2016 when the many vacancies at NEON all end? Is it expected that these people will be converted to full time? I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering this as it seems like almost every vacancy advertised has been term ending in 2016! Malcolm On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:29 PM, Yvette Hill-Nnaji ynn...@neoninc.org wrote: 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: Reporting to the Assistant Director Terrestrial Ecology, and working in collaboration with staff scientists, the Associate Plant Ecologist assists in the development, testing and evaluation of the documents associated with the Plant Productivity, Biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) sampling design. Primary responsibilities will include development of field and lab protocols and documents that describe that describe data processing algorithms. The Associate Plant Ecologist will also participate in some field work, primarily sampling for below-ground biomass. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop, test and evaluate QA/QC protocols for field sampling and data processing. • Develop and test documents defining the theoretical basis for algorithms used in data processing. • Contribute materially to the refinement of plant sampling protocols, required equipment lists, QA/QC protocols. • Prepare training material and field manuals for all field and lab procedures – assist in training field operations staff. • Assist in locating external lab facilities for analyses of plant material, developing scopes of work and assisting in managing contracts. • Prepare reports based on field and laboratory research activities and develop recommendations for best practices, future analyses, and data processing. • Assist with collection of baseline data at NEON sites, particularly belowground biomass sampling. • Participate in the larger NEON science community, including collaborations and attending meetings and conferences. • Travel to field site and conduct work in a variety of weather conditions. • Follow NEON safety, and environmental policies and procedures. Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: • Master of Science with at least 1 year of experience, or PhD in ecology, evolution, or related field. • One (1) to three (3) years of field research experience in plant ecology. • Experience and ability in scientific writing and review. • Experience with quantitative analyses that correlate biological data with abiotic variables. • Proficiency with data analysis. • Very effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate with the FIU team and broader NEON science groups. • Ability and willingness to travel to Domain sites and perform work activities in a variety of weather conditions. • Ability to move or carry equipment and supplies (occasionally, 6-25% of work time) that weigh up to 40 lbs., with and without equipment or assistance. Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: • Specific background and experience with plant biomass and productivity measurements, including above- and below-ground biomass, vegetation structure, and LAI. • Proficiency with R. • Proficiency with relational databases. • Experience working as a productive member of a research team. • Quantitative skill and experience with geospatial tools and technologies (i.e. ArcGIS). Term: This is a term position with work scheduled until May 31, 2016. Must have permanent authorization for US employment. NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. APPLY: http://www.neoninc.org/jobs/AssociateScientistFSU2014 -- 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
