[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician, Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research Program.
The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER program seeks a Research Technician to be based at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, Georgia. The selected individual will work as part of the field crew supporting the GCE LTER project (gce-lter.marsci.uga.edu/). This will include monitoring plant and invertebrate populations, water chemistry, climate, and sediment dynamics, maintaining monitoring instruments, entering data into spreadsheets, downloading data from instruments, and a variety of other tasks. The position will occasionally require strenuous physical activity and irregular hours. Applicants must be able to hike through mud, marsh grass and other difficult terrain; lift and carry heavy gear in the field; and assist in light construction. The position is based out of the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, GA (http://www.uga.edu/ugami/). The selected individual may either live on the Island (in UGAMI housing at a subsidized cost) or on the mainland. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in an appropriate field; small boat piloting experience; first aid certification; field research experience; basic computer skills, including experience with email, word-processing and spreadsheet programs; and the ability to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people. The salary range for the position is $22,750-43,831, and includes full benefits; starting salary is typically $22,750-26,000. Applicants should be willing to make at least a 2-year commitment to the project. Apply online at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp, posting number 20150978. Applications will be considered starting June 10 and until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to Jacob Shalack (shal...@uga.edu) or Dr. Steve Pennings (spenni...@uh.edu). The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Marine Mammal Research Internship
*Fall 2015 Marine Mammal Research Internship* The IMMS Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns will participate with multiple projects involving bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles and diamondback terrapins. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-id research, sea turtle satellite tracking, and other current research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal care. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science research. Interns must: - Commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks. The internship can be extended depending on work performance. - Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat trips. Some field days may fall on the weekends. - Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes. - Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. - *Principle Duties include*: data entry, searching and cataloging journal articles, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-id fin images, learning to use photo-id programs such as Darwin (fin matching software), and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field research (21’ and 31’ boats), and learn how to use ArcGIS - *Secondary Duties involve*: Assisting with animal care staff, attending marine mammal necropsies, responding to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings, and assisting with educational tours. - *Field days: *Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal temperatures range from over 100 °F in summer to 30 °F in winter. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur at least two or three times a week. Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this Internship Program. This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable housing options and locations. *Deadline to Apply for the Fall Session (8/3/15 - 10/23/15 and 9/28/15 - 12/18/15) is June 1, 2015* *Please visit **http://imms.org/internship.php* http://imms.org/internship.php* for application and full details*
[ECOLOG-L] Jobs; EPA
We are seeking Physical Scientists to apply for multiple vacancies at the US EPA, Design for the Environment Branch. The DfE Branch, which houses the Agency's Safer Choice program, uses multi-stakeholder engagement and technical tools to identify and encourage the use of safer chemicals in consumer products and industrial processes. You may review the position and apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/404599100https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/404599100. EPA is now accepting applications, and the application period will close in the very near future. Please check the USAJobs website for specifics. An ORISE fellowship position is also available; please find more information and application instructions at http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/description.aspx?JobId=17676http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/description.aspx?JobId=17676 Thanks for considering, Jamie Jamie Suski, Ph.D. Biologist Safer Choice Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1201 Constitution Ave NW Washington DC 20004 202.564.3190
[ECOLOG-L] Call for Papers -- Abstracts Deadline is June 8th - Natural Areas Conference
Submit A Paper or Poster for Natural Areas Conference 2015 Abstracts for oral or poster presentations are still being accepted for the Natural Areas Conference, Conservation Through Collaboration to be held in Little Rock, Arkansas, November 3-5. Abstracts must be received on or before June 8, 2015. This conference is one of the nation's premier gatherings of conservation professionals, educators, and scientists. We welcome papers that explore these important topics http://naturalareasconference.org/session-topics . Visit the 2015 conference site http://naturalareasconference.org/ for details about abstract submissions and other conference information. We welcome your contribution to this exciting and educational conference. Please also share this information with colleagues who may be interested.
[ECOLOG-L] Science Communication: Telling Stories about Science
Hello all, I wanted to let you know we still have a few spaces available for our 2 week course Telling Stories about Science: Science Communication in the digital age course this summer. This course consists of lectures, hands-on activities, and projects that put skills into practice. Our lessons are drawn not only from our faculty's professional experience, but from the latest research on how to engage your audience -- yes, the science of science communication. Students will put their new knowledge to work with the help of expert science storytellers in every medium: writing, radio, photography, and film. They will learn how to tell compelling stories, and use readily available hardware and software tools to produce professional-quality multimedia content. By the end of the course, each student will have produced a science communication mini-portfolio -- a collection of science stories told through writing, audio, and video. Objectives of course: * To provide scientists with skills to communicate to diverse non-science audiences through writing, audio, and video. * To produce a series of science stories in a variety of media, enabling students to put their new skills into practice. For more information you can visit http://bit.ly/1c5fxZb Best, Andres Santana Graduate Program Coordinator - Costa Rican Office Organization for Tropical Studies (506) 25240607 ext. 1511 - www.tropicalstudies.orghttp://www.tropicalstudies.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Call for Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications at NIMBioS
*Call for Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications at NIMBioS -- Next Deadline: September 1, 2015* The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), located at the Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral scholarship at the interface between mathematics and biology. Highest priority will be given to those with explicit plans to develop their ability to effectively carry on research across these fields. We are particularly interested in requests to support research that integrates diverse fields, requires synthesis at multiple scales, and/or makes use of or requires development of new mathematical/computational approaches. NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellows are chosen based upon indications that the applicant's research plans are consistent with the mission of NIMBioS, the applicant has the demonstrated ability to carry out the proposed research, and the opportunities provided through NIMBioS will enhance the capacity for the research to be completed in an efficient and timely manner. Support: annual stipend of $51,000, full University of Tennessee employee fringe benefits, and an annual travel allowance of $3,000. *How to apply: *Complete the online application and submit a brief project description, references, and CV following the guidelines available at http://www.nimbios.org/postdocs/ http://www.nimbios.org/postdocs/postdoc.html* Deadline:* NIMBioS postdoctoral requests for support are reviewed two times per year, and the selected researchers are offered positions at NIMBioS where they conduct research that is mostly self-directed. The deadline for activities beginning in summer/fall 2016 is *September 1, 2015* but applications for positions starting later in 2016 are also accepted at this time. *All letters of recommendation must be submitted* *before the request deadline*. The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, with additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. * Catherine Crawley, Ph.D. Communications Manager National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) University of Tennessee 1122 Volunteer Blvd, Ste. 106 Knoxville, TN 37996 e ccraw...@nimbios.org mailto:ccraw...@nimbios.org t +1 865 974 9350 tel:+1%20865%20974%209350 f +1 865 974 9461 tel:+1%20865%20974%209461 http://www.nimbios.org http://www.facebook.com/nimbios http://twitter.com/nimbios To receive email notifications of blog updates, click here http://www.nimbios.org/wordpress/subscribe2updates/ To subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter, click here http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001RgvbKVLa7a4Psoj8H7c43A%3D%3D
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Scientist - Alexander Center for Applied Population Biology, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
The Research Scientist will join a strong existing team of scientists in the Zoo's Alexander Center for Applied Population Biology and Population Management Center. Our primary focus is on applied research that improves management and conservation decision-making for populations of endangered and threatened species, including cooperatively managed zoo-based populations and in situ (wild) populations. The Research Scientist will participate in all aspects of research, including design, data collection and analysis, writing manuscripts for publication or technical reports, and preparing oral or poster presentations for staff and conferences. The Research Scientist will ideally become an active participant in some existing Alexander Center projects, potentially including looking for patterns in vulnerability across zoo populations, analyzing an existing dataset on whether zoo breeding and transfer recommendations are being effectively used for species management, and conducting Population Viability Assessments for endangered species in collaboration with USFWS and other partners. There is also an opportunity to continue or initiate new research based on the Research Scientist's interests if it is aligned with the Alexander Center's focus. The Research Scientist will supervise an existing team of staff as they collect, manage, and analyze data for a grant-funded project (through Dec 2016) to assess sustainability of zoo-based populations using population viability analyses. This position is a permanent position, and will be filled as soon as possible. Salary will be commensurate with experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: PhD in ecology, conservation biology, or a related discipline. Experience developing population models to address questions about ecology or species conservation and management. One or more years' experience in conservation biology research. Excellent statistical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. Preferred/Desirable: Experience developing statistical and population models in R or another programming language. Experience with stochastic population models. Familiarity with the principles of small population biology as they apply to zoo population management. Experience developing grant proposals, obtaining grant awards, and managing grant budgets. Experience supervising staff. REQUIREMENTS: Available to work some weekends and holidays. Ability to occasionally travel to conferences and meetings to represent Lincoln Park Zoo. APPLICATION DETAILS: Applicants should include 1) a cover letter explicitly describing the fit with this position and a possible start date, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) two letters of recommendation, 4) PDF of one relevant publication you think best represents your scientific work 4) the Lincoln Park Zoo application for employment form. For full details, go to www.lpzoo.org/jobs.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral researcher in freshwater science
Postdoctoral researcher in freshwater science 19 May 2015 S.E. Hampton, Washington State University We are seeking a postdoctoral associate for collaboration in freshwater research, with a general emphasis on highly quantitative approaches to understanding lake ecology, but with specific topics to be defined primarily by the successful candidate. A few areas of current interest include time series analysis of multivariate long-term data and under-ice ecology; some emerging areas of interest include coupling remote sensing and in situ sensor data with long-term monitoring or experimental data. However, we are open to considering many areas of inquiry for the postdoctoral researcher’s work. A Ph.D. (A.B.D. candidates will be considered) and a record of peer-reviewed publication in an aquatic science field are required. Strong commitment to collaborative work is necessary, and experience working in large research collaborations is desired. Experience with programming in R is ideal, but those without this experience should feel free to contact us to determine their fit to this position. The postdoc will be based at Washington State University working directly with Dr. Stephanie Hampton (http://cereo.wsu.edu/hampton-bio/). While there is flexibility in start date, we anticipate that the postdoc will be in residence at WSU-Pullman by September 2015, with the yearly appointment renewable up to three years. Please direct inquiries to s.hamp...@wsu.edu. A complete application will include a Statement of Interest (1-page maximum) that outlines some of the areas of potential research, and a C.V. with the names and contact information for 3 professional references. Please use the subject header “WSU postdoc 2015” in all email correspondence. We will start reviewing applications on 8-June-2015 and the position will remain open until filled. Here is a link to the job announcement: https://cereo.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/95/2015/05/Postdoc- Announcement_19May2015.pdf
[ECOLOG-L] Post Doc in Epidemioloigcal Modeling - Rutgers University
Hello, Please share this announcement with anyone who might be interested. Thank you! Nina H. Fefferman Associate Professor EENR DIMACS Rutgers University Applications are currently being solicited for a post-doctoral research associate in the area of mathematical modeling of evolutionary epidemiology at Rutgers University in conjunction with the Center for Conservation Genomics and Evolution at the Smithsonian Institution. (The position will be based at Rutgers in New Brunswick, NJ.) The work will involve the mathematical modeling of multiple disease systems and the development of techniques based on machine learning (support vector machines, k-means clustering, etc.); an ideal candidate would be interested in both aspects of the work. Requirements: - A Ph.D. in some pertinent field. Such fields could include, but are not limited to applied mathematics, computer science, epidemiology, or evolutionary biology - Some research experience in applied mathematical modeling (within any scientific field would qualify) - A basic understanding of statistics and machine learning - An interest in infectious diseases and epidemics - The ability to write clearly and scientifically (e.g. to produce drafts of papers for publication in scientific journals without too much oversight); evidence of successful prior publication is a plus - Ability to work/communicate with a multidisciplinary team - Fluency in a mathematical programming environment (preferably Matlab, but Mathematica, R, or equivalent are also acceptable) - Willingness to help with the preparation of grant proposals would be a plus An ideal candidate could come from evolutionary biology or epidemiology, but could also come from a program in applied mathematics, computer science, operations research, bio-engineering, or nearly any other technical field. The position is grant funded, and therefore involves specific research goals, but does include the possibility to pursue additional research interests of the candidate. This position could be appropriate not only to new Ph.Ds, but also to more advanced researchers looking to switch fields, or re-enter academia from government or industry. This is a full-time, one year position, with the potential for renewal if things work out well. Ideal start date: July 15th, however this is negotiable. For further questions, or to apply by sending CV, statement of interest, and contact information for at least 3 references, send email to Nina H. Fefferman at feffermn ( at ) dimacs.rutgers.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. The institutions and lab are all equal opportunity employers and are highly welcoming of non-traditional backgrounds/career paths.
