[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc and Research Assistant Positions, Community Ecology

[Lauren Hallett]

We are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow and field research assistant to join 
our research group at the 
University of Colorado Boulder. Details about the positions are listed below. 
Projects in the lab are 
broadly focused on community ecology, with an emphasis on biodiversity, plant 
invasions, 
environmental change, and restoration.  

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW: PLANT COMMUNITY ECOLOGY A postdoctoral position in 
community 
ecology is available in the research group of Katharine Suding at the 
University of Colorado Boulder. 
The successful candidate will be part of a NSF-funded project to explore how 
changes in precipitation 
influence the engineering (soil alteration, burrowing) and non-engineering 
(seed predation, herbivory) 
effects of a keystone species, the federally-endangered Giant Kangaroo Rat, on 
plant community 
structure.  

We are excited to work with someone with strong quantitative skills, a 
demonstrated publication 
record, and expertise in nutrient cycling, ecophysiology, and/or community 
ecology. Abilities in field 
experimental work (e.g., rainfall manipulations) and organizing research teams 
are also highly 
desirable. The position will begin as soon as a qualified candidate is found, 
no later than March 2015, 
and is available for at least two years. Position will be based at University 
of Colorado and will involve 
collaboration with the Prugh (Univ Alaska) and Brashares (Univ California 
Berkeley) lab groups. 
Fieldwork (which largely occurs in Spring) will require travel to the Carrizo 
Plains National Monument 
(San Luis Obispo County, California). Salary will be commensurate with 
experience.  

Review of postdoctoral candidates will begin January 30, 2015. To apply, email 
a research statement 
including a curriculum vitae, relevant publications, and names of two 
references to 
suding...@gmail.com. Please include your last name and position (postdoc) in 
the subject line.  

RESEARCH ASSISTANT: FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY AND GLOBAL CHANGE We are looking for 
someone 
with a Bachelor’s degree in biology or environmental science to join our group 
as a full-time field 
(seasonal) research assistant. They will join an USDA-funded project relating 
functional diversity and 
ecosystem resilience to precipitation variation. This position requires good 
communication, 
organization, and problem-solving skills, willingness to work outside in 
sometimes harsh conditions, 
and a valid driver’s license. Experience in field work, experimental design, 
botany, and/or soil or 
biochemistry techniques is desirable.  

The position will be based primarily at a field site near Grass Valley, 
California (Sierra Foothill 
Research and Extension Center). Shared housing at the research station will be 
provided. Start date is 
flexible, a date in March 2015 preferred. Position will run to mid- May with 
the possibility of 
extension into the summer in Colorado. Salary will be commensurate with 
experience.  

Review of research assistant candidates will begin January 30, 2015. To apply, 
email a cover letter, 
curriculum vitae and names of two references to suding...@gmail.com. Please 
include your last name 
and position (research assistant) in the subject line.  

The University of Colorado Boulder is an equal opportunity employer committed 
to excellence through 
diversity.  

[ECOLOG-L] Grants for grassland research in CA or OR

[David Inouye]

The Nature Conservancy: Oren Pollak Grasslands Research RFP

 The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will be granting up to $9,000 for 
assistance to a student to conduct research on grasslands in 
California or Oregon. Favor will be given to projects that are 
explicitly focused on grassland conservation and can be used to 
improve TNC's grassland conservation efforts across California and 
Oregon.  Proposed projects may include, but are not restricted to, 
research on grassland restoration, grazing and other management 
practices, habitat value for target species, and community ecology. 
Locating projects on TNC preserves and coordinating with TNC preserve 
managers is desirable but not mandatory. The final date for receipt 
of proposals is January 30, 2015.  Notification of the award 
recipient will be announced no later than March 6, 2015. Any student 
needing assistance for the implementation of a grassland research 
project may apply.  This includes high school, undergraduate or 
graduate level students. The full RFP can be found here: 
http://scienceforconservation.org/projects/oren_pollak_research_fund. 
Questions and proposals should go to btay...@tnc.org.



Brynn Taylor, Conservation Science Program Manager | The Nature 
Conservancy, California | btay...@tnc.org | 
415-609-0519

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Pollinator Health Assistant Professor, UNL

[David Inouye]

 Position Title: Pollinator Health Assistant Professor
Administrative Unit: Entomology

The Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
(UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking 
applicants for the tenure-leading position of Pollinator Health at 
the Assistant Professor rank with expertise and interest in 
apiculture and pollinator health. Expectations are to develop a 
nationally recognized program in pollinator health that will 
complement existing programs.


Minimum Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in 
entomology or related field before employment begins, research 
expertise in apiculture and pollinator health.


Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience and success or 
potential for success in grantsmanship/scholarship, student 
mentoring, and extension or outreach program development and 
delivery. Research experience involving stressors such as pesticides, 
host pathogens or parasites and their impact on honey bees or other 
insect pollinators with skills in pollination ecology, chemical 
ecology, host/parasite or host/pathogen interactions, neurobiology, 
environmental toxicology or risk assessment.


To view the complete position details and make application for this 
position, go to the UNL Employment website: 
http://employment.unl.edu. Search for requisition number F_140227. 
Click on "Apply to this job."


Attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a personal 
statement describing your research and teaching interests and 
experience (other). Candidates should also arrange for three letters 
of reference to be submitted to e-mail: mweidn...@unl.edu.
Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2015 and continue 
until the position is filled or the search is closed. The University 
of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community 
through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and 
dual careers.  

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: summer Biological Science Technicians (Botany), USGS, CA

[David Inouye]

Summer Employment Opportunity! Come work among the Giant Sequoias!


Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station (USGS) is currently hiring summer 
Biological Science Technicians (Botany).


 Pay: GG-5 (approx. $15.31/hour)

Location: Three Rivers, California

 Application opening/closing dates:  Jan 9 Feb. 2, 2015

(applications must be received between 8am PST Jan 9th and 5pm PST Feb. 2nd)

 Examples of Duties:

Measure forest demographics, including measuring trees and seedlings 
and determining cause of death. Resurvey White Pine Blister Rust 
plots. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research, 
identifying Sierran trees, and forest pathology.


Up to 5 positions will be filled.  Positions are full-time, start in 
mid-May, and will last about 5 months. Need bachelor's degree or 
equivalent education and experience.  Some field work experience 
required. Want people with some biological coursework and experience, 
an interest in forest ecology, who want to work outdoors, and who 
like to work in small teams and get along easily with others. Housing 
available for rent.  Must be a US Citizen in order to qualify.


For more information, call Anne at (559) 565-3172 or e:mail at 
ahpf...@usgs.gov.




To apply: mail, e:mail, or fax resume and transcripts (unofficial okay) to:

Wendy Cole, USGS/BRD/WERC, 3020 State University Drive East, Modoc 
Hall, Room 4004, Sacramento, CA 95819; FAX (916) 278-9475; 
wc...@usgs.gov. (E:mail preferred)  Please 
list the announcement number


(WERC-39-15-01) on all your application materials and make sure to 
include hours worked per week for each of your jobs on your resume 
and begin and end dates.


**Also e:mail your application materials to: 
ahpf...@usgs.gov


--
Anne Pfaff
Ecologist
USGS Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station
47050 Generals Highway #4
Three Rivers, California 93271
(559) 565-3172
(559) 565-3177 (fax)

[ECOLOG-L] OTS Graduate Course offering for 2015

[Andrés Santana Mora]

Hello all,

I just wanted to send out a reminder of the courses being offered this year 
(2015) for advanced undergraduate and graduate students by OTS. For more 
information about the courses you can visit www.ots.ac.cr

Please keep in mind that the deadline for some of these courses is February 3. 
Partial scholarships are available.

Summer courses (May - July, 2015):


-  Systematics, Ecology, Evolution, and Uses of Palms

-  Payment for Ecosystem Services: Putting Theory into Practice in 
Costa Rica

-  Tropical Conservation & Sustainable Development: Law, Policy, & 
Professional Practice

-  Ecology and Evolution of Coleoptera (Beetles)

-  Tropical Biology: An Ecological Approach (6 weeks)

-  Animals, People and Nature

-  Sistematica de Plantas Tropicales (taught in Spanish; 5 weeks)

-  Inquiry in Rainforest: an in-service program for teachers (K-12)

-  Telling Stories About Science: Science Communication in the Digital 
Age

-  Biodiversity Conservation through the lens of Indigenous Communities 
(new dates!)

Saludos,

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.cr
twitter: @ots_tropicaledu

[ECOLOG-L] Yellowstone Summer Field Intern Positions

[Lisa Macki]

*Yellowstone Wildlife Ecology Program*

*Field Intern *

*Montana, USA*



*Application period closes January 25th, 2015*



*About Ecology Project International:*

EPI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing
critical conservation issues through field-based partnerships between local
experts and high school students. We engage adolescent youth from local
communities and visiting youth from other regions in applied conservation
as they learn about and help protect threatened species and habitats.
Through EPI’s programs in the U.S. and Latin America, teens are inspired
and empowered to engage in conservation efforts at home and worldwide.
 Description:

Ecology Project International (EPI) is hiring field interns to assist with
five to nine-day field ecology courses for middle and high school students
in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Our programs introduce students to
real-world scientific study, engage them in conservation service projects,
and raise their cultural and ecological awareness. Each summer, EPI offers
residential ecology courses to diverse U.S. middle and high school student
groups from June through August in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.



During Yellowstone courses, students work with research partners (e.g.
National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service)
to collect data for wildlife research projects. Students also engage in a
hands-on conservation service project with partners like The Nature
Conservancy or National Parks Conservation Association. EPI guides student
exploration via relevant ecology and science lessons along the way and lead
students in Leave No Trace techniques as they camp under the stars.
Additionally, there is time dedicated to exploring Yellowstone National
Park and whitewater rafting. For more information please visit
www.ecologyproject.org.



Field interns guide students in the preparation of all meals in the field,
maintain EPI field equipment, transport students, lead students in
leadership activities/games, and support field instructors in conducting
all courses. As the season progresses, interns will be called upon to
provide relevant ecology and science lessons to students.


*Responsibilities:*

§  Supervise group cooking and camping chores.

§  Actively participate in all EPI field courses and assume a leadership
role on course.

§  Promote and ensure a safe learning/living environment.

§  Understand, model, monitor, and enforce EPI policies and protocols.

§  Serve as a mentor for students.

§  Support field instructors before, during, and after the field courses.

§  Support field research data collection.

§  Keep course gear organized, clean, and in good working order.

§  Drive EPI vehicles, including hauling a trailer, to transport
participating students and gear, often over rough, unpaved roads.

§  Maintain clear & consistent communication with teachers, chaperones,
participants, partners, co- instructor(s), and EPI staff.

§  Assist in the preparation and closure of each course, including
completing paperwork, managing gear, and purchasing course food.

§  Assist in managing logistical challenges and emergencies on course.

§  Show and maintain a positive attitude.



*Qualifications:*

*Required**: *

Some teaching or mentoring experience, preferably with high school age
students;

Enthusiasm for working with student groups in remote areas;

Experience camping and living in outdoors, especially preparing group meals
on camp stoves;

Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record;

Must be physically fit and capable of participating in intense physical
labor including, but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds, spend 8-10
hours a day in all weather conditions (e.g., sun, heat, wind, cold, snow,
etc.) and hike up to 5 miles a day with a day pack and equipment, ability
to conduct repetitive hand and arm motions, and able to maneuver in tight
spaces, including bending and kneeling;

Must be willing to work hard and actively participate as part of a team;

Minimum 21 years of age.



*Preferred:*

Knowledge of the Rocky Mountains/Intermountain West, especially the Greater
Yellowstone Ecosystem;

Field research experience;

Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications;

Undergraduate coursework or bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology,
environmental science/studies, or related field.



*Schedule:*

This is a 14 week position from early June to the end of August. Field
interns must participate in a required, unpaid training session held at the
end of May in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Yellowstone Ecology
Program field interns work primarily in the field during the program season
assisting with EPI field courses.



*Compensation:*

· Lodging in Missoula, MT for non-local interns.

· Room and board while on-course.

· Stipend of $150 per week worked.

· Ten days of professional development and training at the start of
the season.

[ECOLOG-L] WA ST DNR FOR PRACTICES GEOLOGIST JOB OPENING

[WOLF, MELODY (DNR)]

Washington State Department of Natural Resources
has an exciting and challenging opportunity for the FOREST PRACTICES GEOLOGIST-
Natural Resource Scientist 3-Recruitment #2014-06-5818-05752
Salary Range:   $4,322 - $5,668  per month plus a comprehensive benefit package 
including retirement.

*This position provides scientific consultation to DNR region Forest Practices 
Foresters and the Forest Practices Division on the effects of proposed forest 
management activities on potentially unstable slopes, erosion potential, 
channel migration zones, groundwater recharge hazards, hydrologic impacts and 
wetlands.
*This position may present training to DNR Forest Practices Foresters, TFW 
stakeholders, Tribal members and employees, and the general public on forest 
practices scientific issues.
*The position may provide scientific support and testimony in forest practices 
enforcement actions and appeals.
*On occasion, this post participates in special department or FP Division 
projects and may be requested to participate on the Cooperative Monitoring 
Evaluation and Research committee (CMER).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrology, Soil Science, Forestry or closely 
related natural resources field.
*An Engineering Geologist License in good standing in the State of Washington.
*Three years of professional experience evaluating unstable slopes in the 
forested environment as required by WAC 222-10-030(5).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
*Experience in evaluating unstable slopes and identifying the presence of and 
delineating channel migration zones according to Washington's Forest Practices 
rules.
*Experience carrying out or overseeing scientific research.
*Participate positively in small groups with representatives from various 
backgrounds.
*Be familiar with logging systems, logging roads, and silvicultural practices 
of the Pacific Northwest.
*Fluvial geomorphology and knowledge of channel processes.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
*Requires an Engineering Geologist License.
*The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
*Must have a valid driver's license and have two years of driving experience.
*The employee works in steep mountainous terrain with slope gradients greater 
than 70 percent in all weather conditions. Working in dense and fallen 
vegetation and trees presents hidden uneven terrain and obstacles which may be 
hazardous. The incumbent must be able to traverse unstable substrates and 
fluvial environments safely. There may be exposure to sun, insects, and 
wildlife. The incumbent will usually be in company of others, but at times 
alone.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY, GO 
TO:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=896033

OR: www.dnr.wa.gov/aboutdnr/employment and search on Geologist-Forest Practices 
-NR Scientist

Questions? Please contact Leslie Lingley at 360-902-2138 or e-mail us at 
dnrrecruit...@dnr.wa.gov.




Melody Wolf
Agency Recruiter
Human Resources Division
Washington State Department Natural Resources (DNR)
360-902-1350
melody.w...@dnr.wa.gov
www.dnr.wa.gov/aboutdnr/employment

[ECOLOG-L] PLEASE POST: Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station 2015 Fellowships, Grants, and Internships

[Dawn O'Neal]

The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in Rensselaerville, 
NY (approximately 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY) is pleased to 
announce several research opportunities for summer 2015.



Our Research Fellowship, _open to Ph.D. level researchers at all stages 
of their careers_, offers a $10,000 fellowship plus residency (beginning 
ast early at May and ending in August) for researchers in any science 
discipline that can benefit from research station experience. The Fellow 
will  conduct on-site independent research, act as the primary mentor 
for undergraduate students participating in the Preserve's Odum 
Internship in Field Ecology (mid-June through mid-August), and lead the 
Preserve's Thursday Lecture Series. Fellows are also encouraged to 
participate in one of the Preserve's many public outreach programs to 
share their research with the greater community. Preference will be 
given to individuals and projects with the potential to develop into 
long-term research actives at the Preserve.  The application deadline 
for the 2015 Research Fellowship is Friday, March 13. More information 
about the position and application instructions can be found on the 
Huyck Preserve website: 
http://www.huyckpreserve.org/senior-research-fellowship.html


_Open to researchers at all stages of their careers_, are our Huyck 
Research Grants. Huyck Research Grants support work in basic and applied 
ecology, conservation biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, 
geology, land use history, and other areas of natural science. Typical 
grant awards are for $2000, but can be as much as $3500 for projects 
that involve extended residencies. Applications for the 2015 Huyck 
Research Grant program are due Friday, March 13. For more information on 
Huyck Research Grants and how to apply, please visit our website:


http://www.huyckpreserve.org/huyck-research-grants.html

_Undergraduate students_ interested in the natural sciences are 
encouraged to apply to our Odum Internship in Field Ecology. This 8-week 
internship pairs students with the Preserve’s Summer Research Fellow for 
original field-based research. Students typically engage in a small 
independent projects and are expected to collect and analyze data and to 
present their results at the Preserve’s Annual Science Symposium. This 
is an unpaid internship though housing is provided. Applications for the 
2014 Odum Internship are due Friday, March 13. More information about 
the internship and application instructions can be found on the Huyck 
Preserve website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/odum-internship.html


Please address inquiries about research opportunities at the Huyck 
Preserve to the Executive Director, Dawn O’Neal (d...@huyckpreserve.org).



Dawn O'Neal, PhD
Executive Director
Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
P.O. Box 189
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
cell:518-813-5583
phone: 518-797-3440
email: educat...@huyckpreserve.org
http://www.huyckpreserve.org/
http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/

[ECOLOG-L] Yellowstone Summer Field Instructor Positions

[Lisa Macki]

*Yellowstone Wildlife Ecology Program*

*Field Instructor*

*Montana, USA*



*Application period closes January 25th 2015*





*About Ecology Project International: *

Ecology Project International (EPI) is a non-profit education and
conservation organization that offers experiential educational programs to
students in a variety of outdoor settings. Students work alongside
professional scientists on applied research projects and participate in
multi-activity outdoor adventures (camping, whitewater rafting, etc.) in
National Parks, forests and nature reserves throughout the western
hemisphere.



*Description: *

Ecology Project International (EPI) is hiring instructors to teach five to
nine-day field ecology courses for middle school and high school students
in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Our programs introduce students to
real-world scientific study, engage them in conservation service projects,
and raise their cultural and ecological awareness. Each summer, EPI offers
residential ecology courses to U.S. and international middle and high
school student groups from June through August in the Greater Yellowstone
Ecosystem.



During Yellowstone courses, students work with research partners (e.g.
National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service)
to collect data for wildlife research projects. Students also engage in a
hands-on conservation service project with partners like The Nature
Conservancy or National Parks Conservation Association. Field instructors
guide student exploration via relevant ecology and science lessons along
the way and lead students in Leave No Trace techniques as they camp under
the stars. Additionally, there is time dedicated to exploring Yellowstone
National Park and whitewater rafting. For more information please visit
www.ecologyproject.org.



*Responsibilities: *

· Provide and lead a positive experience for EPI participants in
the field.

· Promote and ensure a high quality learning/living environment.

· Plan, lead, and instruct quality experiential environmental
education lessons to diverse middle and high school students.

· Plan, lead, and instruct courses based on the group’s
expectations.

· Be sensitive to the health and welfare of all participants and
meet their developmental needs.

· Understand, model, monitor, and enforce EPI policies and
protocols.

· Participate in all EPI staff development sessions throughout the
season, including staff training, staff meetings, staff retreats, and
feedback/evaluation forms.

· Oversee and/or lead research activities in accordance with
research protocols.

· Lead conservation service projects in accordance with risk
management protocols.

· Establish and maintain clear communication with teachers,
chaperones, participants, partners, co- instructor(s), and EPI staff.

· Effectively manage logistical challenges and emergencies on
course.

· Conduct all courses with rigorous attention to risk management.

· Promptly and accurately complete paperwork associated with each
course.

· Drive EPI vehicles including, hauling a trailer, to transport
participating students and gear for up to three hours at a time often

   over rough gravel roads.

· Keep course gear organized, clean, and in good working order.

· Mentor EPI Yellowstone interns and assist them in course food
purchasing and camp kitchen management.

· Show and maintain a positive attitude.



*Qualifications: *

*Required:*
Proven field teaching and outdoor leadership experience with young adults;
Enthusiasm for leading student groups in remote areas;

Field research experience;

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental education, or related
field;

Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record;

Experience and skill camping and ability to teach the same;

Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications;
Minimum 21 years of age;

Must be physically fit and capable of participating in intense physical
labor including, but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds, spend 8-10
hours a day in all weather conditions (e.g., sun, heat, wind, cold, snow,
etc.) and hike up to 5 miles a day with a day pack and equipment, ability
to conduct repetitive hand and arm motions, and able to maneuver in tight
spaces, including bending and kneeling;

Must be willing to work hard and actively participate as part of a team;

Desire to make a difference in the world;

US citizen;

English fluency.



*Preferred:*
Wildlife biology research experience, especially with species of the Rocky
Mountains;
Knowledge and familiarity with the Rocky Mountains, especially the Greater
Yellowstone Ecosystem;

Leave No Trace trainer or master educator certification;
Curriculum development experience;

Master's degree in related field.



*Compensation:  *

· Lodging in Missoula, MT for non-local instru

[ECOLOG-L] Open Position: University Field Station Director

[Andy Casper]

Director, Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon
Location:Springfield
Close Date:02/28/2015
Description:Directs activities of the Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon 
(TFSE).  The TFSE is a 1.5 acre holding with agreed access to the 7,000 
acre Emiquon Preserve, a University of Illinois Springfield facility 
located at Lewiston, IL.  The TFSE Director will work to fulfill the 
station’s mission to promote research and education of the Illinois River 
floodplain, with special emphasis on the Emiquon restoration project being 
managed by the Nature Conservancy. (https://jobs.uis.edu/job-board/job-
details?jobID=47305&job=director-therkildsen-field-station-at-emiquon)

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position: Endowed Professorship of Plant Biology

[Chris Blackwood]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University invites 
applications and nominations for the Herrick Endowed Professorship of 
Plant Biology. The position is open rank; we encourage applications from 
highly successful individuals who are currently Assistant, Associate or 
Full Professors (or at equivalent rank at non-academic institutions).

The recipient of the Herrick Endowed Professorship is expected to 
contribute to research, education, and graduate training within the 
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) program. Applicants working in 
terrestrial plant ecology or plant evolutionary biology are particularly 
encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree 
and must demonstrate substantial research accomplishments, including but 
not limited to an established record of publication, sustained and 
substantial extramural research funding (including active grants), and 
demonstrated success in training and mentoring.

The position includes significant on-going research support from the 
Herrick endowment, and a nationally competitive start-up package.

Kent State University (www.kent.edu), the second largest university in 
Ohio, is a state-supported, doctoral degree granting institution ranked 
as 'high research' by the Carnegie Foundation. Kent State eight campus 
system has a total enrollment of nearly 42,000 students. The Kent campus 
population consists of 22,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students 
and includes individuals from all 50 states and over 100 countries.  The 
city of Kent combines the eclectic atmosphere of a small midwest college 
town with easy access to major metropolitan centers, including Cleveland, 
Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.

The Department of Biological Sciences (www.kent.edu/biology) is the 
largest in the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 80 MS and PhD 
students, approx. 1100 undergraduate majors across a broad spectrum of 
degree programs (including Botany, Ecology, and Conservation), and 41 
faculty on the Kent campus. Facilities and resources include an active 
herbarium, plant conservatory, an interdisciplinary Center for Ecology and 
Resource Sustainability (CENRS), and 18 managed natural areas available 
for research activities. The Department has formal affiliations or active 
collaborations with non-academic organizations across northeast Ohio, 
including: the Holden Arboretum, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cuyahoga 
Valley National Park, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Museum of Natural 
History, and the Nature Conservancy of Ohio. International opportunities 
for teaching, training, and research are supported by membership in OTS, 
and a formal agreement with the University of Costa Rica.

Please submit a letter of interest in the position, a curriculum vita, and 
a statement of accomplishments and future interests in research and 
training; references will be requested at a later date. Review of 
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is 
filled.


Application materials, nominations, and inquiries should be submitted 
electronically to plantbiologych...@kent.edu.



Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

Institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and

Control Act of 1986. We strongly encourage candidates that will enhance 
faculty diversity and inclusion across our campus.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: CNPS Rare Plant Project Manager, Sacramento, CA

[Danny Slakey]

Rare Plant Project Manager
Job Announcement
Announcement available on our webpage:
http://cnps.org/cnps/jobs/rp_proj_mgr-20150106.pdf

About CNPS
Founded in 1965, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a
science-based non-profit dedicated to increasing understanding and
appreciation of California’s native plants, and to conserving them and their
natural habitats. The Society is headquartered in Sacramento. CNPS has
around 10,000 members organized in 34 chapters, including the newly-formed
Baja California Chapter.

Job Summary
CNPS is seeking a Rare Plant Project Manager to help develop and implement a
portfolio of plant science projects. As part of the CNPS Rare Plant Program
(RPP), they will be dedicated to developing and maintaining information
about rare plants in California, and will promote the use of sound science
in the conservation of our rare plants. 

The successful candidate will work with dedicated staff, professional
botanists, and smart and devoted volunteers to scope projects, develop
funding and manage budgets, ensure training and engagement of volunteers,
prioritize species/populations/sites, and report to funders and the public.
Much of the work will be office-based, but there will be ample opportunity
to participate in field work throughout California. The work requires an
individual who is organized, collaborative, possesses strong project
management skills, and is enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of and
passion for California plants.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the center of some exciting and truly
important projects. The Rare Plant Project Manager will ensure continued
growth of the CNPS Rare Plant Treasure Hunt (RPTH), which in five years has
mapped more than 2,500 rare plant occurrences of which 30% were new
discoveries!  They will provide support to the California Plant Rescue
(CaPR) partnership, which is saving seeds from every population of rare
plants in California. They will help collect tissue for sequencing by
researchers, support assessment of taxa to determine extinction probability,
and participate in prioritizing taxa and populations for field assessment or
conservation action.

Representative Responsibilities 
Develop and Manage Projects
•   In coordination with other Rare Plant Program staff, develop goals and
objectives for new and current projects, and develop budgets and timelines.
•   Secure funding through contracts, grants, donations, and alternative
funding sources such as crowdfunding. 
•   With support from staff, negotiate and review grants, contracts, and
agency agreements. 
•   Work with field staff to plan seasonal field work, hire and schedule
staffing, and otherwise coordinate project implementation.
•   Supervise staff to ensure tasks are completed and grant/contractual
obligations are met. Coordinate with staff and funders to adjust project
details as necessary.
•   Ensure completion of data analysis, evaluation of projects, and
dissemination of results. Write progress and final reports for funders.
Share project reports with committee members, CNPS leadership, partners and
stakeholders.

Engage and Support Volunteers and Partners
•   Engage, listen to, and work cooperatively with CNPS chapters, 
volunteers,
and partners.
•   Expand the volunteer community by recruiting new individuals, engaging 
new
volunteer groups, including students, and supporting involvement of
underrepresented communities.
•   Ensure that volunteers are supported by: promoting excellent field 
safety
practices; developing and providing training; evaluating and matching
individual skill sets with appropriate responsibilities; providing reference
materials and curricula for training events;  developing and distributing
rare plant survey assignments (including maps and targets); assisting with
acquisition of collecting permits; answering questions and providing
volunteer support. 
•   Provide or coordinate detailed planning for all aspects of volunteer
events, including: transportation, lodging, maps/directions, meals,
permits/permissions, reimbursements.
•   Work with CNPS administrative staff to maintain database of volunteers, 
so
that they are recognized for their work, apprised of developments, and
informed of opportunities to participate.
•   Lead and co-lead rare plant survey trips and training events with
volunteers and partners.
•   Work with Communications staff to publicize events and communicate
successes to CNPS chapters and the public via email, websites, brochures,
newsletters, blogs, broadcast and social media.
•   Foster relationships with experienced botanists who can assist with 
field
trips.
•   Expand relationships with other organizations, agencies, land trusts, 
and
private land owners to secure site access, cultivate partners and funders,
and represent CNPS and the Rare Plant Program.

Advance Rare Plant Science 
•   Working with the Rare Plant Botanist, the RPP Commit

[ECOLOG-L] Jan 8th deadline -- Students & Early Career Scientists: Join the Governing Board of the International Network of Next Generation Ecologists!

[Alexandra Sutton]

If you're looking for a great group of dynamic young scientists from around the 
world, and interested in potential opportunities to receive free or reduced 
conference registration to ecology conferences worldwide, consider applying 
for a position on the governing board of INNGE! (see below)


Do you want to make a difference for ecologists and ecology around the 
world?

We are excited to announce the 2nd annual election for the board of the 
International Network of Next-Generation Ecologists (INNGE).

-
 
If you would like to run for a position on the board, please fill in this 
google 
form: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mVkpQATZCuEmm2wjO720wdQn16CTc0r
0NuoWhkpDVHA/viewform?c=0&w=1

BY JANUARY 8th, 2015.



To read more about INNGE visit our website www.innge.net. Make sure to 
check out who you will be working with by going to the page of INNGE's 
working group - http://innge.net/?q=node/6. 

Also make sure to check out the FAQ page http://innge.net/?q=node/347 to 
get answers to some frequently asked questions about INNGE (such as, what 
is "the working group"?).

The current election schedule looks as follows:

December 11th: Call for candidates
January 8th : Voting open
February 8th: Voting closed
February 10th: Results announcement
 
Voting: Each of the 18 ecological society members of INNGE have one vote for 
each of the eight seats to be filled this year. See the member institutions, 
here: 
http://innge.net/?q=node/339

We invite you to read INNGE’s bylaws and to stay abreast of developments via 
the INNGE blog, Facebook, and Twitter.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the 
elections or the bylaws, or any other aspect regarding INNGE: 
nextgenecologists [at] innge net

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[ECOLOG-L] Faculty opening: Community ecologist position

[Koslow, Jennifer]

Community Ecologist Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University is 
accepting applications for a Community Ecologist at the rank of Assistant 
Professor. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 15, 2014. 
Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the department's 
undergraduate biology and graduate degree (MS) programs and participation in 
introductory non-majors courses. Primary courses to be taught include the 
introductory course in ecology and evolution and other courses within the 
candidate's areas of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to 
establish an active research program in area of specialty that includes 
mentoring undergraduate and master's level students. Requirements include a 
Ph.D. from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution. 
Candidates must have a strong record of research accomplishments and must 
provide evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills. Review of 
applications will begin March 2 and will continue until position is filled.  
All interested applicants must apply via jobs.eku.edu (search requisition 
number 0616576).

http://biology.eku.edu/ Department of Biological Sciences webpage
http://www.eku.edu/ Eastern Kentucky University webpage

Jennifer Koslow, PhD
Assistant Professor of Plant Ecology
Department of Biological Sciences
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475

office: Moore 339
phone: 859-622-6258
jennifer.kos...@eku.edu
http://people.eku.edu/koslowj/

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Papers: Rhodora

[David Inouye]

Call for Papers: Rhodora

In continuous publication since 1899, 
Rhodora is one of 
the oldest peer-reviewed botanical journals in North America. The 
journal is devoted primarily to the botany of North America and 
accepts scientific papers, literature reviews, and notes relating to 
the systematics, floristics, ecology, evolution, biogeography, 
population genetics, paleobotany, or conservation biology of this or 
floristically related regions. Rhodora is issued four times a year.


We are soliciting manuscripts, including featured reviews of current 
topics of broad botanical interest, for upcoming issues. Benefits of 
publishing in Rhodora include:


No page charges
Quick review turnaround and highly informative reviews
Online publication before print with citable DOI
Option to publish open access for a very reasonable fee
Color figure printing and the option to publish color figures online 
for a reduced price
Article archiving at BioOne-2 and JSTOR for high visibility and 
searchable content


Please contact the Editor-in-Chief, Nishanta Rajakaruna 
(nrajakar...@gmail.com), if you are 
interested in submitting a manuscript to Rhodora. For more 
information on the journal, visit: 
http://www.rhodora.org/rhodora/aboutrhodora.html


--
Nishanta Rajakaruna
Professor of Botany
College of the Atlantic
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Office: 207-801-5731
Web: http://nrajakaruna.wordpress.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Abstracts due Jan 15- International Urban Wildlife Conference

[Lehrer, Liza]

* CALL FOR ABSTRACTS -- International Urban Wildlife Conference-DUE ONE WEEK 
FROM TODAY *

Abstracts for symposia and presentations are now being accepted for the 
International Urban Wildlife Conference, hosted by the Lincoln Park Zoo and The 
Wildlife Society's Urban Wildlife Working Group, May 17-20, 2015 in Chicago! 
The International Urban Wildlife Conference will focus on disseminating the 
latest research on the ecology and management of urban wildlife, reducing 
human-wildlife conflict, planning wildlife-friendly cities, and strategies for 
effective outreach and education. Student and early professional travel grants 
are available! Abstracts are due Jan 15, 2015. Please go to 
http://www.urban-wildlife.org for more details.


Liza Lehrer
Wildlife Ecologist
Urban Wildlife Institute|Lincoln Park Zoo|Chicago, IL USA
p:312.742.7225| f:312.742.7220| lleh...@lpzoo.org
@LPZ_UWI|Our 
website

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship – Community Ecology – University of Florida

[Ben Baiser]

PhD Assistantship – Community Ecology – University of Florida

The Baiser lab of community ecology in the Department of Wildlife 
Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida is now accepting 
applications for a PhD Graduate Assistantship position. Our research 
focuses on how ecological communities assemble, change, and collapse. 
The effect of invasive species on ecological communities is a common 
theme throughout our research. 

Research opportunities include studying plant–herbivore food webs in the 
globally imperiled pine rockland ecosystem in south Florida, 
experimental manipulations of aquatic food webs in pitcher plants, 
analyzing macroecological patterns of community change, and modeling 
food web dynamics.  However, the opportunity to work with any taxonomic 
group exists.

The assistantship includes full tuition coverage, Gator Grad Care health 
insurance, and a yearly salary of $20,000/FTE .50 (20 hours/week) for up 
to four years. The student will teach one semester per year. The 
position will be located at the UF campus in Gainesville, FL.  Expected 
start date is August, 24 2015, the start of Fall term. 
 
Qualified applicants will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and will 
ideally have a strong undergraduate research background and/or an MS in 
ecology, botany, entomology, molecular ecology, biology, or a closely 
related field. 

Further information on the Baiser lab can be found at 
http://www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/baiser/ 
 

***The application deadline is Feb 1, 2015***

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 
Prospective students should send the following information with the 
subject line “PhD Position” to bbai...@ufl.edu:
   
- One page cover letter describing your research experience, interests, 
and goals
  
- CV 
   
- GRE scores
   
- Transcripts (unofficial) from undergraduate and graduate education
  
- Contact information for three academic references

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position - UC Davis - small RNAs, insect physiology, plant-vector interactions,

[clare casteel]

*Postdoctoral position - UC Davis - molecular biology, ecology, small RNAs,
insect physiology, plant-vector interactions, plant-microbe interactions,
endosymbionts*


A postdoctoral position is available in the Casteel lab at UC Davis,
starting after March 2015.

The primary research goal of the Casteel lab is to identify the functions
of microbes in plant-insect interactions and elucidate the key molecular
mechanisms responsible for these relationships. We use a combination of
molecular biology, genetics, genomics and biochemistry together with field
and laboratory trials to elucidate molecular mechanisms. The focus of this
position in the lab is on Solanaceous plant interactions with insect
vectors. Specifically they will examine phloem mobile small RNAs in
Solanaceous plants and the impact of pathogens on vector-plant interactions.

For more information on the lab:

http://casteel.faculty.ucdavis.edu/



*Minimum qualifications:*

Applicants for the postdoctoral position should be within 3 years of
receiving their PhD. Applicants must be able to do independent research,
have good written and verbal communication skills, and must be highly
self-motivated.



*Preferred qualifications:*

I am particularly interested in candidates that have a strong background
and publication record in molecular biology/biochemistry, insect
physiology, symbiont-insect interactions, bioinformatics (or analyzing
large data sets - RNAseq, proteomics, etc.), protein-protein interactions
and/or closely related fields. Applicants with a proven record of
publication and experience working in the area of plant-microbe or
plant-insect interactions will be preferred. Candidates with a proven
record of excellence in related areas will be seriously considered.

Salary range: $39,000-44,000 with excellent benefits. Duration: one year,
but renewable upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of
funds, and ongoing operational needs.



*How to Apply / Contact:*

Qualified candidates should submit the following to ccast...@ucdavis.edu: a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information
for three referees. The subject of the email should be “Postdoc
position: Plant-vector
interactions” and each file submitted should start with your last name in
the title.

For more information contact Clare Casteel at ccast...@ucdavis.edu.