[ECOLOG-L] Feedback on feedbacks?

[Sue Nichols]

Recently, the journal Ecology and Society published the open access special 
issue “Exploring Feedbacks in Coupled Human and Natural Systems (CHANS)”   to 
look at ways to fill the gaps in interdisciplinary research on CHANS feedbacks. 
To date such data is scant and often site-specific, a shortcoming that prevents 
complex coupled systems from being fully understood.

The issue, kicked off with an editorial “Synthesis of human-nature feedbacks” 
by guest editors Jianguo “Jack” Liu, Vanessa Hull (Michigan State University) 
and Mao-Ning Tuanmu (Yale), presents several research scenarios across the 
world.

The question: What's next? We’re interested in knowing what others think about 
the importance of feedbacks in coupled human and natural systems across the 
globe, the challenges and the rewards. Most importantly, who’s already doing 
this?

Special edition: (http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/issues/view.php?sf=85)
Editorial: http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol20/iss3/art17/


Many thanks,

Sue Nichols
Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability
Michigan State University

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Asst Professor Landscape Ecology: Tenure Track Clemson Baruch Institute

[Skip Van Bloem]

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson
University is seeking applications for a 12-month tenure-track (research
and extension) position in Landscape Ecology at the Assistant Professor
level. Potential candidates should demonstrate interests related to
Landscape Ecology that complement existing faculty interests at the Baruch
Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science (BICEFS). Candidates should
demonstrate use or development of technology related to environmental
monitoring and modeling, that include, but are not limited to, urban
systems, invasive species, water resources, water quality, land use,
forestry, and/or climate change. The incumbent will enhance Clemson's
Cooperative Extension Service mission by working with a team dedicated to
developing sensor and database technologies to effectively and efficiently
quantify hydrological and ecological processes in South Carolina, as well
as to work among the various disciplines that exist within the Clemson
Cooperative Extension Service. The incumbent will be stationed at BICEFS (
http://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/baruch/), located in Georgetown, SC, but
will work with research and extension personnel across the state.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded
research program in landscape ecology that includes the development and/or
application of environmental sensor technology and data management at
various spatial scales. Possible focal areas include but are not limited to
monitoring impacts associated with natural and anthropogenic disturbances
to the landscape, impacts of climate and land use changes to the state's
natural resources, understanding urban ecosystems, effects of invasive
species on ecosystem function, or quantifying ecosystem resilience from
natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Abundant opportunities exist for
collaborative research that aligns strategically with existing departmental
strengths and Clemson's Intelligent Forest, River, and Farm initiatives.
The faculty member would collaborate with researchers at Clemson's Baruch
Institute and Experimental Station as well as other faculty within
Clemson's Cooperative Extension Service who conduct research and extension
activities related to natural resources management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Conservation or Management,
Ecological Engineering, or other closely related discipline in
environmental science. Undergraduate or graduate training in the field of
natural resources is desired, but not mandatory. Extension and/or teaching
experience; the potential to develop a vigorous, extramurally funded
research program; and a commitment to extension, research, and teaching are
required. A strong publication record and post-doctoral or professional
experience are desirable.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a single PDF file
(lastname_landscape_ecology.pdf) including (1) a letter of interest with
applicant's contact information; (2) names, titles, and contact information
for 3 references; (3) a two-page research plan that describes the
applicant's approach to landscape ecology and integration of environmental
monitoring, modeling, and technology into research; (4) an unofficial
transcript from the PhD degree-granting institution; and (5) a Curriculum
Vitae to:
Ms. Jennifer Hooper, Administrative Assistant/HR
School of Agricultural, Forest and Environmental Sciences
Clemson University
2720 Lehotsky Hall
Clemson SC 29634
Email: jtho...@clemson.edu

To ensure full consideration applications should be submitted by October 1,
2015. Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified applicants
will be invited to interview in November 2015, or until the position is
filled.

[ECOLOG-L] University of Kentucky | Assistant Professor | 4 Positions

[Jeremy Van Cleve]

The Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky seeks to recruit 4 
tenure-track 
Assistant Professors in the following areas:

1. Cell Biology
2. Microbiology (*microbial ecology and/or evolution are encouraged*)
3. Neuroscience
4. Physiology

Please see the *official advertisement* in Science below for details on the 
positions and 
how to apply.

http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/380870/assistant-professor-of-biology-4-positions-/

Additionally, we are particularly interested in programs that integrate 
empirical 
approaches with theoretical, statistical, or computational approaches, and also 
encourage applications from candidates with primarily computational interests. 

Initial consideration of applications will begin immediately and the positions 
will remain 
open until filled.

For more details on the department and the university, visit our website 
(http://bio.as.uky.edu/). Questions about the Department and/or these searches 
should 
be addressed to Dr. Vincent M. Cassone (Department of Biology Chair), email: 
vincent.cass...@uky.edu / telephone: (859) 257-6766.

The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
University that 
values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. 
It is 
committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, 
persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are 
encouraged to apply. The University also supports family-friendly policies.

[ECOLOG-L] CALL FOR RESEARCH MENTORS, Summer 2016, Costa Rica - NAPIRE, Organization for Tropical Studies

[Barbara Dugelby]

*CALL FOR RESEARCH MENTORS*


*NAPIRE: Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience at Las
Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica*

Mentors needed between June 20th and August 3rd



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is seeking Research Mentors
(ABD or PhD only) for the Native American and Pacific Islanders Research
Experience (NAPIRE) Program funded by the National Science Foundation’s
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NSF LSAMP) at the Las
Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. This is an exciting and highly
rewarding research internship program for minority undergraduate
students enrolled
in accredited institutions in the United States and Pacific Island
Territories.



The goal of the NAPIRE Program is to facilitate a successful summer
research experience for Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate
students and, therefore, strengthen their interest and potential for
pursuing careers in biology or environmental science. The program seeks to
provide a quality, safe environment where students are motivated to learn
scientific skills, such as:

- Critical thinking,

- Hypothesis building and testing,

- Research design and sampling,

- Statistical analysis skills, and

- Scientific writing and presentation.

Mentors will live at the Las Cruces Station where whey will provide
personal, direct guidance in ecological research for one or two (typically)
undergraduate students. Mentors will guide students as they work to develop
an answerable research question, design their research goals and data
collection methods, analyze data, and interpret and present results. In
addition, mentors will also participate in symposia, evaluations, and
ethics discussions.



Mentors do not receive honoraria, but NSF funds their transportation to and
from Costa Rica, as well as room, board, station use, research permits,
in-country transportation, and needed equipment and supplies. The Las
Cruces Station offers excellent installations, logistics, and other
conditions for long-term research projects in forest ecology, climate
change, ecological restoration, habitat fragmentation, and other similar
studies.



NAPIRE Mentors are needed between June 20th and August 3rd, 2016. Interested
researchers should send* a letter of interest and a short summary (max 250
words) of potential student research project(s).* This summary will be used
on the OTS website so that students can select their preferred
mentors/projects in their applications. *For researchers who have not
previously served as mentors in the NAPIRE Program, please also provide a
copy of your curriculum vitae and a statement of mentoring philosophy.* To
allow sufficient time for appropriate matches between mentors and accepted
students, please send this information by no later than *November 30th,
2015*.


Applications should be sent electronically to Barbara Dugelby, Program
Coordinator, at barb...@dugelby.com.


-- 
___

*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] PhD studentship opportunities at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Sydney, Australia

[David Inouye]

PhD studentship opportunities at the Hawkesbury Institute for the 
Environment, Sydney, Australia


We are currently recruiting talented PhD students to undertake a 
programme of doctoral research as part of a new DroughtNET project in 
Sydney, Australia. If you have a strong undergraduate and masters' 
track record, and are interested in pursuing a PhD in the fields of 
ecosystem ecology, plant ecophysiology, microbial or invertebrate 
ecology - in the context of climate extremes - please contact A/Prof 
Sally Power 
(s.po...@westernsydney.edu.au) 
or Prof David Tissue 
(d.tis...@westernsydney.edu.au) 
for further details. Western Sydney University has fully funded 
scholarships available for outstanding doctoral research candidates 
to study at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, in 
Australia. Closing date 10th October.

[ECOLOG-L] POSITION: Primate Reintroduction Coordinator

[Sagan Friant]

*The Organisation*

The Centre for Education, Research and Conservation of Primates and Nature
(CERCOPAN) is a UK-registered Charity (Reg. No. 1116955) with operations in
Cross River State, Nigeria. Since 1995, CERCOPAN has worked to conserve
Nigeria’s primates and rainforests. CERCOPAN currently has two sites: an
administrative and primate rehabilitation headquarters in Calabar, and a
field centre at Rhoko Forest, Iko Esai. Sadly CERCOPAN has been severely
affected by the world recession and is compelled to commence the wind-down
of its operations in Calabar, with every aim to do this in an orderly
manner, as the welfare of the animals is paramount. An international ‘Task
Force’ is liaising with CERCOPAN to try to bring this about, and a
programme to release monkey species into Rhoko is a primary strategy to
help phase out the Calabar rescue facility. Rhoko Forest, the base for
CERCOPAN’s forest conservation and release programs to date, is located
approximately 90km north of Calabar. It was established as a result of a
long-term agreement with the Iko Esai community. The site is home to 60
semi-free-ranging forest monkeys, almost all of whom are candidates for
release. Immediately around the camp an array of wildlife including
pangolins, wild putty-nosed guenons, red-eared guenons, mona monkeys,
bushbabies, duikers, golden cats and drills are regularly seen. Forest
patrols are carried out 24/7 to ensure no illegal activities take place in
the area.

*The Position*

CERCOPAN is recruiting for a Release Coordinator, based in Rhoko Forest, to
start as soon as possible for a minimum period of 6 months
with possibility of extension. The role of the Primate Coordinator is to
supervise and manage all forthcoming Rhoko primate Release projects with
input from the Veterinary team, expert Task Force members and the CERCOPAN
Board of Trustees. We are looking for someone with a strong background in
primatology, animal behaviour or reintroduction with the ability to hit the
ground running. The ideal candidate will be patient, dedicated,
hard-working, flexible, amicable, and a team player. They must also have
the ability to cope well under stress and live happily in basic forest
living conditions. The rainforest site is approximately 40 minutes from the
nearest village and 3 hours from Calabar. This is an excellent opportunity
for those wishing to make a real difference to the conservation and welfare
of primates, given that the imminent releases will be actively saving the
lives of these animals and giving them a second chance at living in the
wild.

*Essential Skills and Competencies*

   - Experience working in the tropics
   - Educated to MSc level in Animal Behaviour, Ecology, Zoology or other
   appropriate subject
   - Experience collecting behavioural data
   - Ability to analyse/ process data and use statistical techniques
   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   - Experience/understanding of reintroduction techniques
   - Interest in Conservation/Primates
   - Physically fit and prepared to spend long periods of time in the field

*Desired Skills and Competencies*

   - Experience working in Africa
   - Staff management experience
   - Primate Reintroduction experience
   - Primate care experience
   - Experience living in remote rural locations
   - Project management experience

*Duties*

RESEARCH & RELEASE

   - Collate and summarise all previous release data, methods and tests,
   and re-evaluate to formulate a new release plan, with input
   from expert task force, vet team and Board of Trustees.
   - Prepare animal background information and documentation needed by
   Nigerian government for releases
   - Coordinate all aspects of primate release preparation with input from
   Vet team and Board of Trustees
   - Collect behavioural data on captive/ released/ wild primates
   - Ensure all research data is entered into a database and analysed
   - Prepare reports and updates on the reintroduction as and when needed
   - Publish data on primates in posters and scientific papers whenever
   possible

ANIMAL CARE

   - Checking on, observing, and care for Rhoko captive primates as and
   when needed
   - Assist with the care, observation and medication of sick animals
   - Assisting where possible and appropriate in medical emergencies
   - Conduct checks on animal health and numbers
   - Conduct checks on purchased supplies and monitor/attempt to limit
   waste and cut costs whenever possible wherever possible.
   - Assist in developing improved methods of enclosure
   maintenance/construction and enrichment as funding and staffing permit

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

   - Supervise Primate Care and relevant Research staff based at Rhoko and
   remotely at the release site

OTHER

   - Give talks to conservation clubs, community members, students etc. as
   and when required
   - Maintain cordial and respectful relationship with Chiefs’ Council,
   Village Head and Clan Head of Iko Esai
   - 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Virginia Tech tenure-track position in Plant Sciences

[David Haak]

The Department of Biological Sciences (https://www.biol.vt.edu 
) at Virginia Tech invites applications for a 
tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Sciences starting in the 
Fall 2016 semester. Candidates are sought who use contemporary molecular and 
genomics tools to address fundamental ecological and evolutionary questions in 
plant systems. Candidates with a research focus on interactions between plants 
and abiotic or biotic factors will be of particular interest. 

Preference will be given to applicants with research areas that complement 
existing strength in Molecular Biology and Ecology/Evolution in the Department 
and the Translational Plant Sciences (TPS) interdepartmental research and 
graduate program (http://www.molplantsci.org.vt.edu 
). The successful applicant will have the 
opportunity to participate in The Global Change Center 
(http://www.globalchange.vt.edu/ ). The 
Department and the Virginia Tech campus provide excellent research and support 
facilities for molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and 
bioinformatics including the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute 
(https://www.vbi.vt.edu/ ).

The successful candidate should have the potential to develop and maintain an 
extramurally-funded independent research program, a commitment to research and 
teaching excellence, and a demonstrated interest in collaborative research. 
Applicants must have earned a doctorate in Biology or a related field and 
preference will be given to individuals with post-doctoral research experience. 

For additional information and to submit an application, go to 
www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ (posting #TR0150127) 
  Virginia Tech has a strong 
commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion. In that spirit, we 
seek a diverse candidate pool including women, minorities, veterans, 
first-generation University graduates, and people with disabilities. Questions 
regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Dorothea Tholl, Chair, Plant 
Sciences Search, Department of Biological Sciences, 409 Latham Hall, Virginia 
Tech (0309), Blacksburg, VA 24061, Tel: (540) 231-4567, Email: th...@vt.edu 
. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2015 
and continue until the position is filled.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants 
for admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, 
veteran status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or political 
affiliation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact 
the Office for Equity and Access.


David Haak (dhaak at vt dot edu)
Assistant Professor-Ecological Genomics
PPWS Department
211 Latham Hall
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-1186

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc in Quantitative Community Ecology—University of Florida

[Ben Baiser]

Post-doctoral opportunity in Quantitative Community Ecology—University of 
Florida

The Baiser lab of community ecology in the Department of Wildlife Ecology 
and Conservation at the University of Florida 
(http://www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/baiser/) is now accepting applications for a 
Post-doctoral position. The 2-year position offers a unique opportunity to 
work with a highly interdisciplinary team that includes a Community 
Ecologist, Bayesian Statistician, Computational Phylogeneticist, and 
Computer Scientist. The NSF funded project aims to integrate data from 
ecological networks (e.g., food webs), phylogenetics, functional traits, and 
community composition to better understand how anthropogenic drivers alter 
biodiversity patterns. The successful applicant will work with data sets 
from wide ranging systems such as pitcher plant food webs, island bird 
communities, and tropical forest plant communities, among others. This 
position provides the opportunity to hone current skills and develop new 
skills through interactions with the interdisciplinary research team.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will be highly motivated, independent, 
enthusiastic, and will hold a PhD. in Ecology or a closely related field 
with a specific focus on quantitative research.  Demonstrated proficiency in 
R statistical programming and the successful ability to communicate research 
results (i.e., publications and oral presentations) are required. Experience 
with network analysis, analyzing functional and phylogenetic diversity, and 
general knowledge of food web ecology are major pluses.

Salary:  $44,000/year plus fringe benefits

Start Date: Flexible, but ideally between January 1, 2016 and September 1, 
2016.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send the following information with the subject line 
“Post-doc position” to bbai...@ufl.edu:
   
- One page cover letter describing your research experience, interests, and 
goals
  
- CV 
   
- Reprints of 2 publications
   
- Contact information for three academic references

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


The University of Florida is an equal employment and affirmative action 
employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, 
color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, 
disability status or protected veteran status.

[ECOLOG-L] Two Tenure - Track assistant / associate positions at the University of Oklahoma

[de Beurs, Kirsten]

Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Geohumanities and Tenure-track 
Assistant or Associate Professor in Socio-Ecological Systems Modeling
OKLAHOMA, NORMAN 73019. The Department of Geography and Environmental 
Sustainability at the University of Oklahoma (http://geography.ou.edu/) is an 
actively growing and dynamic department. Over the past 5 years, undergraduate 
enrollment has more than tripled, research expenditures have doubled and the 
department has quintupled its computer resources for research and teaching.  As 
part of our ongoing growth, applications are being solicited for two 
tenure-track assistant or associate professors.

Position 1: Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Geohumanities
We seek a geohumanities scholar who studies environment-society relations, 
utilizes critical theory, and incorporates stakeholder/community engagement. An 
urban or regional specialization would be welcome. The successful candidate 
will have an opportunity to participate in new and established campus-wide 
efforts to support humanities scholarship. To raise our research profile, we 
desire faculty members who are strong in research in terms of suitable 
publications and grant success, as well as active within both professional and 
stakeholder communities and effective at bringing research insights into the 
classroom.
Teaching duties would include introductory geohumanities courses as well as a 
course on environment and society, and possibly regional courses within the 
candidate's expertise.
Application Process: Candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest 
and qualifications, a full curriculum vita, up to five scholarly publications, 
and a list of three references. Screening will begin September 15th, 2015. To 
apply, please submit applications electronically in one PDF file to Dr. Laurel 
Smith, Chair, Human Geography Search Committee at lau...@ou.edu. Please copy 
Ms. Deborah Marsh at dma...@ou.edu.

Position 2: Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Socio-Ecological 
Systems Modeling
The successful candidate will be capable of research excellence in 
socio-ecological systems modeling as related to climate variability and change, 
and they must have demonstrated success in proactively leading and/or 
participating in interdisciplinary, collaborative teams. In particular, the 
candidate will fill an immediate need in coupled human-natural systems 
modeling, preferably through Bayesian hierarchical modeling or similar 
methodology.  The candidate will also be able to work within collaborative 
teams that examine challenging questions facing the social, natural, and 
physical sciences.
Application Process: Candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest 
and qualifications, a full curriculum vita, copies of up to five scholarly 
publications, and a list of three references. To apply, please submit all 
materials electronically in one PDF file to Dr. Bruce Hoagland, SES Search 
Committee Chair (Email: bhoagl...@ou.edu) and copy Ms. Deborah Marsh 
(dma...@ou.edu).
Screening will begin October 1st, 2015. Applicants for both positions should 
have demonstrated a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate 
levels and a willingness to participate in Department, University, and 
professional service. We seek an outstanding candidate with a PhD in geography, 
or closely related field.
Persons from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Initial 
appointment to this position will begin August 2016. Salary and remunerations 
are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Candidates interested in collaborative research will find many exciting 
opportunities on the campus. The University hosts the History of Science 
Collections, Digital Scholarship Lab in the Bizzell Memorial Library, Western 
History Collections, Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, and 
the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. The College of Atmospheric and Geographic 
Sciences hosts the National Weather Center, South Central Climate Science 
Center, Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program, and the Center for Spatial 
Analysis. The Department is home to the Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative and the 
Land Use Land Cover Institute.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research 
university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community 
engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs 
of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences 
Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 
30,000 students and has more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 
colleges. In 2014, OU became the first public institution ever to rank #1 
nationally in the recruitment of National Merit Scholars, with 311 scholars. 
The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No.1 research campus in 
the nation by the Association of 

[ECOLOG-L] online training course Data Analysis in Ecology: Statistics for Field Biologists and Ecologists

[David Inouye]

Dear colleagues,

Registration is now open for the five week online training course 
Data Analysis in Ecology: Statistics for Field Biologists and 
Ecologists at the University of Oxford starting 30 October 2015.


The final registration deadline is 14 October 2015.

This part-time course is taught online by Dr Thomas Hesselberg, 
Research Associate at the Oxford Silk Group at the Department of 
Zoology, University of Oxford.  The course provides a thorough 
introduction to the statistical principles and methods encountered by 
ecologists, and covers training in QED Statistics and R.  The cost of 
QED statistics is included in the course fee, please visit our 
website for IT Requirements.


The course will be of value to practitioners, students and 
researchers across ecology and the environmental sciences that are 
seeking the skills and knowledge to undertake effective ecological 
surveys from planning stages through to delivery and reporting.  A 
special student rate is available for currently registered graduate 
students, further information is available on our website.



Please visit 
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/dataanalysis 
for further information and how to apply, or contact the course team 
on e...@conted.ox.ac.uk and 
+44 
(0)1865 286952.




We would be grateful if list members would share this announcement 
with colleagues, students and associates for whom it will be of interest.




Kind regards,



Chris Thompson



Administrative Officer (Environment & Sustainability)

Continuing Professional Development Centre

Department for Continuing Education

University of Oxford



Tel: +44 (0)1865 286952

Fax: +44 (0)1865 286934

[ECOLOG-L] adjunct in Chicago area

[Malcolm McCallum]

I saw this ad, and thought it might help someone out who is in that area..
Best regards and good luck!  (Don't contact me, I don't know anything about
it!)

Adjunct Professor, Biology
Institution:
Prairie State College 
Location:
Chicago Heights, IL
Category:
Faculty - Science - Biology
Posted:
09/21/2015
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Job Description: Prairie State College seeks to fill available spots
immediately:

BIO 111 (Cell and Molecular Biology) MW Lecture: 8:00 - 9:20 Lab:
9:30-10:50 am

BIO 100 LS (General Education Biology) TTH Lab: 7:00 - 8:20 pm

BIO 108 (Essential Anatomy and Physiology for Surg. Tech) - MW Lecture:
3:30 - 5:20 pm

Please note in your cover letter which section(s) you are available to
teach.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Science with minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biology or
closely related area.
Experience in teaching in one of the above listed areas at college level.
Experience in conducting biology lab activities in the above listed areas
at college.
Excellent communication skills.
Please note in your cover letter which section(s) you are available to
teach.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD. in Biology or closely related area

-- 
Malcolm L. McCallum, PHD, REP
Link to online CV and portfolio :
https://www.visualcv.com/malcolm-mc-callum?access=18A9RYkDGxO

 “Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array
of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a
many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers
alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans.”
-President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973
into law.

"Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive" - Allan
Nation

1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea"  W.S. Gilbert
1990's:  Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss,
and pollution.
2000:  Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction
  MAY help restore populations.
2022: Soylent Green is People!

The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi)
Wealth w/o work
Pleasure w/o conscience
Knowledge w/o character
Commerce w/o morality
Science w/o humanity
Worship w/o sacrifice
Politics w/o principle

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[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant Position in Wetland Biogeochemistry at LUMCON

[Brian Roberts]

Research Assistant Position in Wetland Biogeochemistry

The Roberts Lab of Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry 
(http://robertsresearchlab.weebly.com/) at the Louisiana Universities 
Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking a research assistant in Wetland 
Biogeochemistry to participate in a series of field/laboratory and 
manipulative experiments studying the effects of the Macondo Oil Spill 
on coastal marsh ecosystems. The assistant will join a large, multi-
institution team of researchers in the Coastal Waters Consortium 
(http://cwc.lumcon.edu/), a BP GoMRI-funded project studying the impacts 
of the oil spill and future spills on marshes and coastal environments. 
The position is associated with a collaborative subproject on wetland 
biogeochemistry and microbial ecology led by Drs. Brian Roberts 
(LUMCON), Anne Giblin (Marine Biological Laboratory), and Anne Bernhard 
(Connecticut College) and including post-docs Ariella Chelsky and Troy 
Hill (LUMCON); graduate students; research assistants / technicians; and 
undergraduate interns. The objectives of the project are to 1) improve 
our understanding of temporal and spatial patterns in marsh 
biogeochemical process rates, associated microbial communities, and 
factors regulating these communities and rates; and 2) evaluate the 
impact of and recovery from oil exposure on marsh biogeochemical 
processes and associated microbial communities. The research assistant 
will support the field and laboratory analytical activities designed to 
accomplish these objectives. The position will be based at LUMCON and 
will require extensive field and laboratory work.  This is a unique 
opportunity to collaborate with top scientists from around the United 
States in a large, interdisciplinary research project of great 
importance to the US Gulf Coast and other ecosystems impacted by oil-
related activities. 

Qualifications:  The candidate must have a M.S. or B.S in ecology, 
wetland science, biogeochemistry or a related field. Familiarity with 
analytical instrumentation including autoanalyzers (for analysis of 
inorganic nutrients), TOC/TN analyzers (DOC/TDN), elemental analyzers 
(C, N), and/or gas chromatographs (CO2, CH4, and N2O) is desired. The 
candidate will also be expected to participate in field work that may 
require physical effort to transport equipment in field sites that are 
accessible only by small boats. The ability to work in a group setting 
is essential, as this researcher will work collaboratively with the PIs, 
post docs, students, and other research assistants/technicians on this 
project as well as on the larger Coastal Waters Consortium project. The 
position requires high organizational and communication skills as well 
as significant database management capabilities. 

Duration and Start Date:  Initial appointment is for 1 year and may be 
renewed for a total of 2.5 years with this funding, depending on 
satisfactory performance. The desired start date is fall 2015.
Location: The position will be based at the Louisiana Universities 
Marine Consortium (LUMCON) Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA (visit 
http://www.lumcon.edu for information on the facility).  The field sites 
are located along the Louisiana coast between LUMCON and the Mississippi 
River. 
  
To Apply: Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the name, 
address, phone and email contact for at least three individuals 
qualified to comment on scientific and work qualifications to Dr. Brian 
Roberts (brobe...@lumcon.edu) with “Wetlands Research Assistant 
position” in the subject line. For questions or more information contact 
Dr. Roberts by email or phone (985-851-2821).

Deadline: Review of applications will commence immediately and continue 
until the position is filled.  

LUMCON offers state benefits and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action Employer that actively seeks diversity among its employees.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor - Ecosystem Ecology, University of Toronto Mississauga

[David Inouye]

Department of Biology
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Assistant Professor - Ecosystem Ecology - Job # 1501024

The Department of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga 
(UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream
appointment in Ecosystem Ecology at the rank of Assistant Professor. 
The position start date is July 1, 2016.


We are searching for an outstanding candidate whose research focuses 
on ecosystem ecology, with strong links to
organismal (particularly, animal) biology. Areas of interest include, 
but are not limited to, aquatic ecology, urban
ecology, arctic ecology, and the ecology of other extreme or rapidly 
changing environments. The UTM and its
affiliated institutions offer a stimulating and supportive 
environment with a variety of facilities and a highly
interactive community of researchers.  We seek applications from 
individuals whose research program would
complement existing departmental research strengths, which include 
the study of freshwater ecology, predator -
prey interactions, landscape ecology, ecological interactions between 
plants and enemies, and plant ecosystems
ecology. Excellent opportunities exist for collaboration within the 
Department of Biology, with other departments at
UTM (e.g., Geography and Mathematical and Computational Sciences), as 
well as with faculty at the St. George

and Scarborough campuses of the University of Toronto.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology or related field (e.g., 
Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Geology, etc.), post-
doctoral experience, an outstanding academic record, demonstrated 
research excellence, ability to recruit and
supervise graduate students, and excellence in teaching. Evidence of 
excellence in research will be demonstrated
by publications in top ranked and field relevant academic journals, 
presentations at significant conferences, awards
and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees. The successful 
candidate will be expected to contribute to
the high quality teaching in our programs. Evidence of excellence in 
teaching will be demonstrated through
teaching accomplishments, letters of reference and the teaching 
dossier submitted as part of the application. Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The 
appointee will be located in the Department of
Biology (www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology), University of Toronto 
Mississauga, and will also be a member of the tri-
campus graduate Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology 
(www.eeb.utoronto.ca).


All qualified applicants are invited to apply online by clicking the 
link below.  Applications must include a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future 
research interests, a statement on teaching
philosophy and experience, and three representative 
publications.  Submission guidelines can be found at:
http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached 
documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word

files in the following format:

1) Letter, CV and research and teaching statements
2) Publications

Applicants should arrange for three signed letters of reference from 
individuals familiar with the candidate's
research and teaching to be sent directly to: Dr. Angela B. Lange, 
Chair, Department of Biology, University of
Toronto Mississauga, by email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to: 
biology@utoronto.ca.


If you have any questions regarding this position please contact 
Prof. Angela Lange at biology@utoronto.ca.


Closing date for submissions is November 1, 2015.

For more information on the Department of Biology please visit our webpage at
www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology.  Information on the graduate unit can be 
found at www.eeb.utoronto.ca.


The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within 
its community and especially welcomes
applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal 
persons, persons with disabilities, members
of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the 
further diversification of ideas.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians 
and permanent residents will be given

priority.