Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology grad student resources
http://www.nimbios.org/resources/ Aaron Hogan (970) 485-1412 hogiesk...@gmail.com On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 2:17 PM, Luka Negoita luka...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone ever find something they wish they had read going into grad school? Any particularly useful resources for learning statistics? Work life-balance? Finding grants? I am working on putting together a webpage of annotated resources for graduate students in ecology. The goal is to have it mostly be free online resources, but there could be a book section as well. While many lab or student sites have a page with similar helpful resources, I am yet to find a page that really compiles them all--a sort of *ecology student's toolkit* (but correct me if I am wrong!) Topics include (but are not limited to): - Grant / scholarship sources - Research methods - Statistics / R - Time management - Data sources - Work-life balance - Resources for Taxonomic ID - Natural history blogs / inspiration - Books/recommended readings - Writing - Data collection / smartphone apps. Feel free to send me links to any blogs, blog posts, interactive tutorials, articles, apps, etc. that you have found useful as a grad student in ecology. I would greatly appreciate your help and happily acknowledge you on the website. I will send out a follow-up email when this is complete--hope to have it done by this fall. You can reply to: lnego...@syr.edu so that we don't clog up the list-serve. Thank you! Luka Negoita -- Plant Ecology -- Fridley Lab http://plantecology.syr.edu/fridley/ Syracuse University http://www.syr.edu/ www.lukanegoita.weebly.com College of the Atlantic '11 Putney School '07
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology grad student resources
The NiMBIOS website has compiled some resources aimed at helping grad students be successful. Enjoy, Aaron Hogan (970) 485-1412 hogiesk...@gmail.com On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 2:17 PM, Luka Negoita luka...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone ever find something they wish they had read going into grad school? Any particularly useful resources for learning statistics? Work life-balance? Finding grants? I am working on putting together a webpage of annotated resources for graduate students in ecology. The goal is to have it mostly be free online resources, but there could be a book section as well. While many lab or student sites have a page with similar helpful resources, I am yet to find a page that really compiles them all--a sort of *ecology student's toolkit* (but correct me if I am wrong!) Topics include (but are not limited to): - Grant / scholarship sources - Research methods - Statistics / R - Time management - Data sources - Work-life balance - Resources for Taxonomic ID - Natural history blogs / inspiration - Books/recommended readings - Writing - Data collection / smartphone apps. Feel free to send me links to any blogs, blog posts, interactive tutorials, articles, apps, etc. that you have found useful as a grad student in ecology. I would greatly appreciate your help and happily acknowledge you on the website. I will send out a follow-up email when this is complete--hope to have it done by this fall. You can reply to: lnego...@syr.edu so that we don't clog up the list-serve. Thank you! Luka Negoita -- Plant Ecology -- Fridley Lab http://plantecology.syr.edu/fridley/ Syracuse University http://www.syr.edu/ www.lukanegoita.weebly.com College of the Atlantic '11 Putney School '07
[ECOLOG-L] CitSci.org Free Webinar Series to begin 7/10 1pm MDT
You are invited to our Free Feature Friday webinar series: How do you go from raw data to meaningful results? (1 of 3) Please join CitSci.org for the 1st of a 3-webinar series exploring free tools for producing compelling results from your raw data. Webinars include step-by-step guidance on generating derived data (e.g. biodiversity indices, biomass, etc.), case studies of what current and past citizen science projects are doing with their data, and suggestions on ways to expand the value of your efforts. Fri, Jul 10, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time * Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. * https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/964628893 * You can also dial in using your phone. United States +1 (408) 650-3131 Access Code: 964-628-893 ~**~**~**~**~**~**~ Nicole Kaplan Information Management Natural Resource Ecology Lab Colorado State University (970)-491-1147 NESB A225 ~Data services in support of excellence in science~ http://nrel.colostate.edu http://sgslter.colostate.edu http://citsci.org
[ECOLOG-L] Eastern PA - R Workshop - July 23
Join us for a R Workshop at Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. Lacawac is an independent field station and is in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania within 2.5 hours of Philadelphia and NYC. R Workshop: First Steps July 23, 2015 This one day workshop, led by Rachel Pilla of Miami University (Oxford, OH), is designed to help you take your first steps in R. For information and to register: http://www.lacawac-outreach.org/r-workshop.html We still have space! Contact Lesley Knoll with any questions: lesley.kn...@lacawac.org
[ECOLOG-L] Forest and Livelihoods Conference: Call for Abstracts
Dear Ecologers, In early December, Paris will host the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change. The Musee de l’Homme Research Group on Social and Natural Evolution, the International Forestry Resources and Institutions (IFRI) research network (coordinated from the School of Natural Resource and Environment at the University of Michigan), and Program on Forests of the World Bank (PROFOR) announce the first annual conference of the FLARE (Forests and Livelihoods: Assessment, Research, and Engagement) network. FLARE aims to advance cutting edge knowledge and practices regarding forest-based livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate change. The meeting will help improve our understanding of the approaches, methods, tools, and indicators to assess how, where, and why governance of forest and forest mosaics for improving livelihoods works, and how it can be strengthened. The meeting will take place at the Musee de l’Homme (Paris, France) on November 27th - 30th, 2015. We invite proposals focusing on the relationship between forests and livelihoods, the different ways in which forests are imagined, accessed, used, and governed. In particular, we are interested in the work of practitioners and scholars who work at the interface of forest conservation and livelihoods with the goal of sharing knowledge about their experiences and findings. We expect papers to: use qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods and evidence to report on findings; examine tradeoffs and synergies in forest management and outcomes; and generate a conversation to promote greater visibility and use of key findings, methods, data, and experiences of researchers, practitioners, and decision makers alike. The conference aims to produce a summary document on the state of impact assessment and monitoring efforts, and the impacts of forestry interventions on livelihoods and biodiversity. CONFERENCE THEMES: Proposals for oral presentations, lightning talks, posters, and workshops can address one or more of the following six sub-themes related to forests and livelihoods: 1) Governance and Landscapes; 2) Agricultural Commodities; 3) Social and Biological Aspects of Forest Dependence; 4) Impact Evaluations; 5) Pathways to Prosperity; 6) Climate Abstract submission deadline is July 15, 2015. Notification of acceptance/decline will be given by August 1, 2015. For more information on the FLARE network, conference themes, limited financial support for participants from lower-income countries and students from any university, and to submit your abstract, please go to the Events page of IFRI’s website, and select the FLARE Community of Practice Conference: http://www.ifriresearch.net/category/events/ Conference Scientific Committee Arild Angelsen (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) Eric Lambin (Stanford University) Christopher Barrett (Cornell University) Melissa Leach (University of Sussex) Tony Bebbington (Clark University) Jan McAlpine (International Consultant) Guillermo Castilleja (Moore Foundation) Peter Messerli (University of Bern) Robin Chazdon (University of Connecticut) James Murombedzi (UN Economic Commission for Africa) Michael Dove (Yale University) Tuyeni Mwampamba (UNAM CIEco) Paul Ferraro (Georgia State University) Harini Nagendra (Azim Premji University) Susanna Hecht (University of California, Los Angeles) Robert Nasi (CIFOR) David Kaimowitz (Ford Foundation Thomas Sikor (University of East Anglia) Alain Karsenty (CIRAD) Sven Wunder (CIFOR) Thank you and please feel free to circulate this among anyone you think might be interested, Johan Dr Johan Oldekop Marie Curie Research Fellow | International Forestry Resources and Institutions (IFRI) The University of Michigan | 440 Church St. | Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041, USA Tel: +1 (734) 615 5966 | Fax: +1 (734) 647 5047
[ECOLOG-L] Funded PhD position to study ant functional diversity and ecosystem function in forest ecosystems
Ants are ecosystem engineers, represent a large proportion of animal biomass worldwide and. through their daily activities contribute to various ecosystem functions. However, it is unclear whether all ants contribute equally or whether different functional groups fulfill different functions within ecosystems. We seek a graduate student to conduct observational and experimental studies linking ant functional diversity to soil community structure and litter decomposition in forest ecosystems. The project involves (1) an observational study along a broad-scale climatic gradient - from the temperate to the subarctic regions, and (2) an experimental study along the same gradient. The student will also have the opportunity to extend this study to the tropics, pending a successful application for a fellowship awarded through the NSERC CREATE program in *Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Sustainability* (http://www.mcgill.ca/bess/). The student will be supervised by Jean-Philippe Lessard, Concordia University and Tanya Handa, Université du Québec à Montreal (UQAM). We offer a 3 yr PhD scholarship with an annual stipend of at least $17,500/yr. However, in order to supplement this research stipend, the selected student is expected to apply for government-funded scholarships, NSERC CREATE fellowships and other funding opportunities. The qualifications are strong writing and inter-personal skills, ability to conduct field-research independently, and good knowledge of the R programming language and multivariate statistics. Previous experiences working with soil invertebrate’s and\or conducting litterbag experiments is an asset. Applicants should submit by email a short statement of interest, a current CV, transcripts and the names of three references. For additional information, contact jp.less...@concordia.ca jp.less...@concordi.ca
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Assistantship – Using sonar to Map Seagrass Beds in South Texas
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is offering a Graduate Research Assistantship (MS) related to the development of tools to map seagrass beds and investigate species distributions using high frequency sonar. The appointment will begin in Fall 2015 in the Biological Sciences Department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (http://www.utrgv.edu) and continue to Spring 2017. The student will be employed as a graduate research assistant and will be expected to work 19 hours/week in the laboratory of his/her faculty teaching mentor(s) and participate in departmental outreach events. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology or related field. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research and ability to work independently. Prior experience with small boat use, sonar and GIS is preferred, as is the ability to conduct fieldwork under hot weather conditions. A current, valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record is also preferred. The successful applicant will be expected to enroll full time in the URGV Biological Sciences Master of Science program pursuing the thesis option. The available assistantship has $1200 per month stipend, is benefits eligible, and includes a waiver for in-state-tuition for out-of-state students, and a tuition scholarship for fall and spring semesters. Interested applicants should send to Dr. Faiz Rahman (abdullah.rah...@utrgv.edu) a copy of their CV or resume, transcripts, GRE scores, a written statement of graduate research interests, and two letters of reference. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and minimum new GRE scores of: verbal 153 and quantitative 144 are required. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Institute for Applied Ecology e-Newsletter
For those who may be interested, the latest e-newsletter from the Institute for Applied Ecology is now available: http://p0.vresp.com/fWvaLL Yours, Tom -- *Tom Kaye, PhDExecutive DirectorInstitute for Applied Ecology* 563 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, Oregon 97333-4602 541-753-3099 ext. 111 www.appliedeco.org http://www.appliedeco.org http://www.appliedeco.org http://www.facebook.com/Applied.Ecology *Please Like us on Facebook!* Associate Professor (courtesy) Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology Oregon State University 2087 Cordley Hall, Corvallis, Oregon 97331
[ECOLOG-L] Managing collaborative research in quantitative biology at the undergraduate level? Join us at BEER 2015!
Do you want to keep track of your research group activities, involve professors and students from other departments or universities in common research, or make the pathway to publication in journals like SPORA or LiB easier? Join us at BEER 2015 to kick off an online network that will be focused on using QUBES Hub to manage research groups in quantitative and mathematical biology education and research. Dates Location: Friday, October 9, 2015 from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM preceding the International Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research meeting at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Description: The Quantitative Undergraduate Biology Education Synthesis (QUBES) team sponsors online mentoring networks and an online hub (https://qubeshub.org) focused on quantitative biology education. QUBES Hub can be used to run a variety of computational tools in the cloud, for everything from agent-based modeling simulations in NetLogo to big data analysis in R. Be one of the first user groups to see how QUBES Hub could be used to manage your current undergraduate research, classroom-based research, or undergraduate education research agendas. This Faculty Mentoring Network will begin in-person, then continue online all semester to facilitate the sharing of resources and expertise. Prior to the BEER kick-off meeting, participants will have the opportunity to review tutorials for QUBES Hub and begin participating in the online environment. The network will run from 1 October 2015 to 26 February 2016 and will be hosted online at https://qubeshub.org/groups/beer2015. During the October 9th kick-off, participants will develop a plan for integrating QUBES Hub into their research team. After the in-person meeting, network participants will continue to interact online to refine the workflow for their research groups (classroom-based or undergraduate research), discuss various implementation challenges, define strategies to overcome these challenges, and engage in user experience feedback for the QUBES Hub team. Participants will integrate QUBES Hub into their research groups during the late fall and/or spring and share their experiences with each other. This mentoring network is most relevant for faculty who have already defined research agendas in mathematical or quantitative biology which incorporate undergraduate students or the scholarship of teaching and learning. No more than 14 participants will be selected from the applications. To qualify, participants must identify at least one current research topic in mathematical or quantitative biology, identify at least one quantitative tool that they use with their students, and must have an ongoing research collaboration either with an undergraduate student(s) or with another faculty member in the scholarship of teaching and learning. We particularly encourage applications from research groups that involve faculty and students from more than one college/university. Participants must also be able to commit ~1 hour per week to online discussions throughout the span of the mentoring network dates. Additional time outside of these discussions will also be required for independent work on adapting the framework for managing research online. Although we are unable to provide travel support, BEER has its own travel funding opportunities for early-career faculty. There is no additional cost to participate in the QUBES Faculty Mentoring Network. To apply, please go to: https://goo.gl/REgTok. Review of applications will begin on July 2nd and continue until the mentoring network is filled. QUESTIONS? You can find more information here: https://qubeshub.org/groups/beer2015/ Questions can also be directed via email to Carrie Diaz Eaton at cea...@unity.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] MS Assistantships-Artificial Reef Monitoring
We are seeking motivated students for graduate positions (MSc) that include a research component aimed at assessing the effects of artificial reef placements. Research will consist of measuring the effects of newly placed reef material on fish populations and recruitment using SCUBA and reef fish assessment using fish traps. The appointments will begin no later than Fall 2015 in the Biology Department at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and minimum new GRE scores of: verbal 153 and quantitative 144 are required. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology or a related field and have experience Scuba Diving. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research and ability to work independently. Prior experience in fish identification, research diving, and fisheries research and/or ecology is preferred. A current, valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record is also preferred. Interested applicants should send to Dr. Richard Kline (richard.kl...@utrgv.edu) a copy of their CV or resume, GPA and GRE scores, a written statement of graduate research interests, and contact information for two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Wanted: Restoration Technician at Joshua Tree National Park
http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/research-associates-employment/restoration-technician-joshua-tree-national-park/ In cooperation with the National Park Service Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Restoration Technician to support resource management and restoration at JOTR, and focus on the following duties: Restoring disturbed sites (revegetation, watering, monitoring); assisting with exotic plant eradication; assisting the nursery manager with plant propagation and nursery maintenance; organizing and maintaining GIS and other databases; and assisting with other resource management projects. Orientation and safety trainings will be presented throughout the year. Compensation: o $21.75/hour o Health and Dental Benefits Timeline: o July-August 2015 – July-August 2016, possibility of extension pending positive performance review and funding availability o Full time, 40 hours per week, possibly including some weekends Location: Joshua Tree National Park encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in southern California. Qualifications: o Bachelor’s degree in biology, restoration ecology, botany, environmental studies/science, wilderness management or related discipline; o Experience in performing field work, and applying methodological protocols for collecting field data; o Familiarity with invasive/exotic plant species and associated resource issues, and experience in performing weed inventories, treatment and monitoring; o Experience in applying revegetation and other restoration techniques; o Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; o Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation; o Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass; o Experience using ArcGIS software; o Familiarity with the flora of the Mojave and Colorado/Sonoran Deserts preferred; o Willingness and ability to work, hike, and lift, carry and use equipment in harsh, variable desert conditions; o Willingness to work a variable schedule, possibly including some weekends; and o Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD vehicles on unimproved roads. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Amy Gladding at agladd...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information Testing, Family Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
[ECOLOG-L] Wanted: Propagation Support Technician at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/research-associates-employment/propagation-support-technician-ash-meadows-national-wildlife-refuge/ The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is recruiting for a Research Associate (RA) to serve as a Propagation Support Technician at the Ash Meadows Fish Conservation Facility, Amargosa Valley, NV. The primary duties include commissioning and monitoring critical life support equipment to successfully establish a back-up population of endangered Devils Hole pupfish (including hybrids) and the Devils Hole biological community, as well as other listed and/or imperiled aquatic species in the Mojave Desert. Assistance is provided to all phases of facility start-up and commissioning in order to successfully propagate aquatic organisms. The RA works directly under the supervision of the Facility Manager and with project partners and cooperators. Main duties include: • Assists in spawning, rearing, harvest, inoculation, culture, inventory, monitoring, and identification of fish, algae, and invertebrates in both a laboratory and artificial refugia setting. Assists with all aspects of assessing and maintaining fish and aquatic species health; • Commissions a variety of water control and monitoring equipment to achieve desirable biotic and abiotic conditions in the 100,000 gallon refuge tank and various-sized aquaria in the propagation room; • Troubleshoots equipment malfunction and finds solutions in a timely matter by referencing OM manuals, written and video-recorded SOPs, and other resources; • Accurately records data and maintains written records of water control manipulations, water quality, commissioning and propagation efforts, and other work completed. Compiles, analyzes, and sets forth findings in report and SOP formats to inform counterparts and superiors; • Ensures proper cleanliness of grounds, buildings, and hatchery equipment, including routine cleaning, as well as minor repairs and routine service to facility equipment as necessary to prevent cross-contamination and ensure propagation tasks are completed safely; • Assists in the planning and execution of the planned program by making recommendations and ensuring communication is effective between AMFCF staff, and other partners and offices; • Works cooperatively with various Service partners to address commissioning and propagation questions to further the successful propagation of native aquatic organisms in the southwest. • Assists with the supervision and direction of volunteers, makes assignments, and guides their work activities; • The work is completed in both indoor and outdoor locations, often in extreme conditions, and often working alone; • Requires considerable physical exertion such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting (feed, aquaria, etc.), and netting. Some weekend and odd-hour work may be required; • Applicant must be comfortable working in a remote desert location. Compensation and Timeline: • Rate of Pay: $19.00/hour • August 3, 2015 – August 2016 • Full time, 40 hours per week • ACA compliant health benefits • 401(k) Location: Ash Meadows NWR, one of the first wetlands in the United States to be designated a Wetland of International Importance, comprises over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert in the Mojave Desert of southern Nevada near Death Valley National Park. The Refuge was established in 1984 to protect threatened and endangered species and more than two dozen endemic plant and animal species. The Refuge also provides habitat for over 100 species of plants and animals that are considered sensitive, or are state protected or priority species. The Research Associate must provide his/her own reliable transportation for non-work-related trips since the closest personal amenities and grocery stores are located approximately 30 miles from the Refuge in Pahrump, Nevada. The city of Las Vegas is located approximately 90 miles southeast of the Refuge. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, wildlife management, or related field) or engineering with emphasis on aquatic ecology, limnology, ichthyology, mechanical engineering and related coursework – candidates with advanced degrees encouraged to apply; • Previous experience in fish culture and water recirculation systems, including water quality monitoring; • Previous experience with mechanical equipment (e.g. pumps, heaters, etc.) troubleshooting and installations; • Basic construction and plumbing skills • Related experience in data collection and management, and project reporting; • Familiarity with and ability to assist in spawning, rearing, harvest, inventory, and identification of fish, algae and invertebrates; • Understanding of issues related to threatened and endangered species, and familiarity with aquatic ecology of the desert southwest preferred; • Ability to ensure proper
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Coastal Plant Science-UTRGV
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, Marine and Coastal Sciences is accepting applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin in the fall of 2015. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction within the undergraduate and graduate program in Marine and Coastal Sciences, establishing and conducting research and scholarship activities serving the college and the university. Candidates should have a research focus in Coastal Plant Science (e.g., seagrasses, mangroves, coastal thornscrub, etc., and the impacts of global climate change and anthropogenic disturbances on those ecosystems); applications are encourage from exceptional candidates whose expertise can take advantage of UTRGV’s unique biogeographical location and subtropical coastal ecosystems, and who can integrate undergraduate research and training into their research program. Faculty members are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their general field of study and additional courses as necessary to support the needs of the program, develop a research program that attracts extramural funding, and provide service. If interested please visit the posting here: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/6773
[ECOLOG-L] Join us! Virtual Short Course on Time-Variable Transit Times!
Join us at 1:00 pm ET on Wednesday, July 8th for the first lecture in the CUAHSI Virtual Short Course: Theory and application of time-variable transit times in hydrologic systems Instructed by Ciaran Harman, Johns Hopkins University This hands-on short course covers the theory of time-variable transit times based on StorAge Selection (SAS) functions. The first lecture in this virtual short course series is free and open for everyone to join! No advance registration is required. This new theory generalizes the idea of a transit time distribution to fully non-stationary conditions, where flows in and out of a system are variable in time, and the transport processes themselves may also change. The theory has application in all areas of hydrology where tracer data is used to make inferences about the storage and transport of water, including catchment studies using passive tracers like δ18O and D, studies of hyporheic exchange in streams using active tracer injections, and experimental studies in columns, flumes and tanks. For additional information visit https://www.cuahsi.org/harman_transittimes This lecture will be recorded and archived on the CUAHSI website for later viewing. To join the lecture on July 8th at 1:00 pm ET: Point your browser to http://cuahsi.adobeconnect.com/virtualshortcourse/ and log in as a guest. You will be prompted with audio connection upon entering the meeting room. Questions? Contact ecl...@cuahsi.orgmailto:ecl...@cuahsi.org
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position: Remote Sensing of Sub-Tropical Forest Degradation
The Geography Department at Humboldt-University Berlin seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates for a PhD Position in Remote Sensing of Sub-Tropical Forest Degradation One funded PhD position (TV-L HU 13, 60%) for three years. Starting date: from 1st October 2015. Application deadline: 16 July 2015 Reference number: DR/096/15 The successful applicant will study forest degradation in the South American Chaco using satellite remote sensing and ground data. The Chaco ecoregion, stretching into parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, has experienced widespread land-use change with drastic outcomes for biodiversity and ecosystem service provisioning. In this context, the successful candidate will focus on assessing gradual forest changes in the Chaco, for example due to changing grazing pressure or logging. To quantify forest degradation and recovery across large areas in the Chaco, and to assess the environmental outcomes of these changes, the applicant will develop and apply time-series methods that make full use of the Landsat archives and upcoming sensors such as Sentinel-2. The position will contribute to a larger research project focusing on understanding recent land-use changes and their effects on biodiversity in the Chaco, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and carried out in collaboration with the Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA) in Buenos Aires and Salta, and the National Universities of Tucuman and Mar del Plata (all in Argentina). At the Geography Department, the applicant will join the Biogeography amp; Conservation Biology Lab (https://www.geographie.hu- berlin.de/en/professorships/biogeography), which seeks to better understand dynamics in coupled human-natural systems, and how these dynamics affect biodiversity – from landscape to global scales. Our research has the overall goal to help identify pathways to balance human resource use with the conservation of biodiversity, and is strongly motivated by providing solutions to conservation problems. We develop and apply approaches grounded in spatial ecology, spatial statistics, geographic analyses, and remote sensing. The group works in collaboration with researchers and science institutions worldwide, and is an active contributor to science networks such as the Global Land Project and Diversitas. The working language of the group is English. We seek a candidate with an above-average MSc (or equivalent degree) in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Ecology, or related fields. We expect experience and a strong interest in land system science, forest ecology, and sustainability science. Required methodological skills include a sound background in remote sensing, geographic information systems, and spatial statistics. Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python) and in R, as well as in forestry biometry methods is a plus. Spanish language skills are highly welcome. We also expect excellent command of the English language, good communication skills, and willingness to work in international research teams. We offer a position in an international, young and dynamic team with an excellent scientific record. Payment will be according to EGr. 13 TV-L HU (60% position), i.e., an annual gross salary of about 22,000-25,000 EUR, depending on prior research experience. Employment at Humboldt- Universität zu Berlin offers all benefits of the German public service, including health insurance. Funding for participation in scientific conferences and relevant workshops is available. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is located in the Berlin-Brandenburg research area and closely linked to neighboring institutions like the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) or the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). HU Berlin hosts one of Germany’s leading Geography Departments, with research foci in Land System Science, Sustainability Science, and Metropolitan Studies. Berlin is Germany’s largest city with an inspiring metropolitan flair and great scientific networking opportunities. Researchers from abroad are welcome to apply. HU Berlin is a certified family-friendly university. We seek to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourage qualified female scientists/researchers to apply. Applicants with disabilities with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. Non-German Citizens are specifically encouraged to apply. Please refer to https://www.personalabteilung.hu- berlin.de/stellenausschreibungen where you find the legally binding German version of the job announcement. Applicants should include (1) a letter of motivation, (2) a full CV, (3) a writing example (e.g., a publication, a part of a thesis), and (4) contact details for two references. Please send the application electronically in a single PDF file to Ms. Dagmar Wörister (dagmar.woeris...@geo.hu-berlin.de).
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Senior Ecologist/ Sr. Project Manager
Requisition Number 15-0303 Title Senior Ecologist/ Sr. Project Manager Status Regular FT City Jacksonville State FL Cardno is seeking an Ecologist in our Jacksonville, FL office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting a broad array of natural resource based consulting activities Performing environmental regulatory permitting and compliance support Conducting site evaluations and field investigations Performing wetland delineations and assessments Preparing reports, permit applications and presentations Managing small to medium-sized projects, and assisting with management of large projects Working closely with senior staff, senior project managers and team members Interacting directly with clients, regulatory staff, and team members Developing scopes of work and budgets for natural resource projects Assist with regional business development. Basic Qualifications: BS in ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline, and at least 10 years of professional experience MS degree preferred (in which case, 6 years of professional experience is acceptable) Environmental consulting experience required (Prior experience in NE Florida preferred) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with Florida natural resource regulations (wetlands, streams, buffers, wildlife, etc.) Experience with Federal Dredge and Fill permitting and compliance processes Knowledge of Georgia natural resource regulations is a plus Strong knowledge of the MS Office applications suite Strong math skills and the ability to use Excel for basic data presentation and statistics tasks Must be willing and able to travel when needed Desired Qualifications: Proven record of developing client relationships and winning projects is very desirable Experience working with private land developers and national homebuilders is preferred Experience working with local governments and FDOT is desirable Knowledge and experience with the NEPA process (EIS and EA) is desirable Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification is desirable Wildlife ecology expertise is desirable * Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background and reference screening. Cardno is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer EEO/AA/M/F/V/D If you would like to apply for this position, please copy/paste the following URL into your web browser: https://re12.ultipro.com/CARDNO/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*E474C64EDD71A472https://re12.ultipro.com/CARDNO/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*E474C64EDD71A472 Heidi Reece HR/STAFFING ASSISTANT AMERICAS REGION CARDNO Office +1 813 257 0004 Address 3905 Crescent Park Drive, Riverview, FL 33578 Email mailto:heidi.re...@cardno.comheidi.re...@cardno.com Web http://www.cardno.comwww.cardno.com
[ECOLOG-L] journal issues available
The following journal series are available for free. American Journal of Botany: 1985-1996 American Naturalist: 1989-2006 Biotechniques 1994-2008 Ecology: 1987-1990, 1993-2010 Evolution 1989-2006 Genetics 1988-2007 Molecular Biology and Evolution 1998-2005 Science: 1997-2004 Get in touch if you’re interested and we can discuss how we might get them to you. John Dr. John Bishop Professor, School of Biological Sciences Washington State University Vancouver, WA 98686 360 546-9612 bish...@wsu.edu
