[ECOLOG-L] Stats course: Lisbon, Portugal

[Highland Statistics Ltd]

Apologies for cross-posting

We would like to announce the following statistics course:

Course: Data exploration, regression, GLM & GAM with introduction to R
Where:  Lisbon, Portugal
When:   8-12 February 2016

Course website: http://www.highstat.com/statscourse.htm
Flyer: http://highstat.com/Courses/Flyers/Flyer2016_02Lisbon_RGG.pdf



Kind regards,

Alain Zuur




--
Dr. Alain F. Zuur

First author of:
1. Beginner's Guide to GAMM with R (2014).
2. Beginner's Guide to GLM and GLMM with R (2013).
3. Beginner's Guide to GAM with R (2012).
4. Zero Inflated Models and GLMM with R (2012).
5. A Beginner's Guide to R (2009).
6. Mixed effects models and extensions in ecology with R (2009).
7. Analysing Ecological Data (2007).

Highland Statistics Ltd.
9 St Clair Wynd
UK - AB41 6DZ Newburgh
Tel:   0044 1358 788177
Email: highs...@highstat.com
URL:   www.highstat.com

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Researcher - Ecological/Evolutionary Genomics

[Jesse Lasky]

A postdoc position is available in the lab of Jesse R. Lasky (laskylab.org)
in the Department of Biology at The Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, PA. Lab goals are to understand the processes that generate
and maintain biodiversity, with a focus on spatiotemporal variation in
high-dimensional systems. In particular, the lab studies genetic and
ecological mechanisms of local adaptation to environment. Furthermore, the
lab will pursue connections between local adaptation and community ecology,
conservation, and agriculture. The primary study organisms are plants;
currently including forest trees, Arabidopsis, and sorghum. Penn State
University has research strengths in genomics
(http://www.huck.psu.edu/content/graduate-programs/bioinformatics-and-genomics/faculty),
plant biology
(http://www.huck.psu.edu/content/graduate-programs/plant-biology/faculty),
and ecology
(http://www.huck.psu.edu/content/graduate-programs/ecology/faculty) across
departments and colleges. The postdoc will have freedom to develop new
projects in the lab and to build collaborations with other labs.The position
requires a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Plant Biology, Statistics,
or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience including
population/landscape genomics, analysis of sequence data, GWAS methods,
statistics, and computation (R, python, shell, HPC cluster). Complementary
expertise in molecular biology, ecophysiology, and ecology is also of
interest, but not required. Excellent communication skills, including
writing, are required, as is a strong publication record. A complete
application will include a cover letter detailing experience and research
interests, a current CV, and contact information for three professional
references. The position is initially funded for one year, with possibility
of re-funding. Anticipated start date is flexible. Review of applications
will continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Opportunity for River and Floodplain Biogeochem

[Ken Forshay]

EPA-supported NRC post-doc opportunity now open for application.  Deadline
is Nov 1

“Floodplain Restoration, Expansion, and Infrastructure Effects on Ground and
Surface Water Quality”

A Postdoctoral Opportunity (22.03.05.B8222) is available for research on the
effects of restoration and infrastructure on the biogeochemistry of
floodplain surface and ground water systems. The Associate will work with
Principle Investigator Dr. Ken Forshay of US EPA, Office of Research and
Development, at the Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center in Ada, OK.
This is a collaborative research effort that includes opportunities for
interaction with EPA scientists and scientists at various institutions.
Field research will take place at established and tbd locations across the
country with travel to field locations.

Research will focus on floodplain restoration and infrastructure effects on
nutrient and carbon biogeochemistry in ground and surface water. The
research approach should include both lab mesocosm experiments and field
studies to support conclusions and literature review. Manipulative
experiments may be necessary to test or confirm results. Expertise required
includes knowledge of (1) river floodplain ecology and biogeochemistry; (2)
fate and transport of dissolved nutrients, especially C, N, and P; and (3)
hydrology, especially groundwater and surface water interaction. Experience
with statistics, geographic information systems, and experimental design
will be beneficial. Potential exists for developing novel research questions
and measurements based on research interests of the postdoctoral scientist.  

Go to the NRC web site for more info on the opportunity, eligibility, and
application requirements. 

http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunity.aspx?LabCode=22ROPCD=220305=B8222

For a description of the National Academies Research Associateship Programs
with the United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research
and Development

http://nrc58.nas.edu/PGAContent/RapLab20/Opportunity/PromotionalBrochures/EPA.pdf
 
Ken Forshay
forshay@epa.gov
580-436-8912

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Xerces Monarch Database Volunteer

[Candace Fallon]

The Xerces Society is currently looking for a monarch database volunteer
based at our Portland, OR, office. The position will start as soon as a
suitable candidate is found. Please share with your networks. Thank you!

-

Scope: Under the direction of Endangered Species program biologists, the
monarch database volunteer will support our Western Monarch Conservation
Campaign by providing data management expertise, including: data entry into
spatial and informational databases, edits to the structure and scope of
existing databases, and general maintenance and cleaning of data.

General duties:
- Assist Xerces staff in maintaining the Xerces Western Monarch
Overwintering Sites Databases
- Enter data from biological surveys into Access database
- Edit Access tables, forms, and reports
- Update geospatial database with GPS data from biological surveys
- General database maintenance and quality control
- Other data management projects as assigned

Required qualifications, knowledge, and skills:
- College student or recent graduate, preferably with a background in
biological sciences or geography
- Highly proficient in creating, using, and updating databases in Microsoft
Access
- Proficient with ESRI ArcMap and other ESRI products
- Extremely dependable, punctual, and organized, with great attention to
detail
- Understanding of data use ethics and adherence to quality data standards
and protocols

Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to working at least one day a
week for 4-5 months (can be flexible with a student's schedule).

For more information and to apply, please visit
http://www.xerces.org/volunteer/.


-- 

*Candace Fallon*

Conservation Biologist

Endangered Species Program



*The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation*

*Protecting the Life that Sustains Us*

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Disseminating research to K-12 students

[David Inouye]

The Ecological Society of America's EcoEd Digital 
Library:  http://ecoed.esa.org/


Welcome to the Ecological Society of America's online education 
resource portal!


ESA's EcoEd Digital Library (EcoEdDL) is a forum for scientists and 
educators to locate and contribute peer-reviewed resources for 21st 
century undergraduate ecology education. EcoEdDL strives to foster a 
community of ecology education users and contributors. Need Help or 
More Info? Contact ecoe...@esa.org.



At 09:40 AM 9/29/2015, you wrote:


Is anyone aware of a website that allows researchers/scientists to create
modules or lessons out of their own research that can be used in K-12
classrooms?

I am under the impression that such a site exists but am unable to find it
with extensive searching myself. I have many graduate student friends who
would be very interested in sharing their own research with young minds so
any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Nicole

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position in Coastal Ecosystem Ecology at Florida International University

[John Kominoski]

*Florida International University, Miami, Florida*

One PhD graduate assistantship is available in the Department of Biological
Sciences at Florida International University (FIU) (http://biology.fiu.edu)
to conduct research in the Florida Everglades, beginning fall 2016.  These
positions are affiliated with the Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term
Ecological Research program (http://fcelter.fiu.edu/) and will include
integrative field and experimental research approaches, and public
outreach.

FIU is a public research university in Miami with a highly diverse,
vibrant, and growing student body located near the eastern boundary of the
Everglades.  The Department of Biological Sciences has strengths in
Ecology, Marine Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Evolution, and
Cellular/Molecular Biology.  The FCE LTER student organization (
http://fcelter.fiu.edu/students/), based at FIU, is a very active community
of over 70 students from multiple departments and institutions who conduct
integrative, multidisciplinary, long-term research.


To be eligible for positions, students must meet FIU graduate admission
requirements and successfully compete for a teaching assistantship to match
existing research assistantship support (http://biology.fiu.edu/graduate).
Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for fully funded Presidential
Fellowships.  The deadline for graduate applications is January 05, 2016,
but early submission (December 2015) is highly encouraged.


*Sea-Level Rise and Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Ecosystems:*  The
candidate’s research interests should include global environmental change,
wetlands, coastal ecology, and ecosystem ecology, especially
biogeochemistry and organic matter processing. The student will be expected
to develop research related to understanding how sea-level rise and
saltwater intrusion affect net carbon storage in freshwater and brackish
wetlands through altered nutrient subsidies and salinity stresses to soil
microbial and wetland plant communities.  Interested applicants should
contact Dr. John Kominoski (jkomi...@fiu.edu) and visit his lab website (
https://kominoskilab.wordpress.com) before applying.


The selected candidate will join an existing collaborative team of graduate
students, FIU faculty, as well as scientists from the South Florida Water
Management District, Everglades National Park, and the Everglades
Foundation, with a shared goal of understanding and forecasting peat
collapse and carbon loss in coastal wetland ecosystems exposed to sea-level
rise and saltwater intrusion.


-- 
John Stephen Kominoski
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences and
Southeast Environmental Research Center
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33199, USA

Email: jkomi...@fiu.edu
Office: +1 305.348.7117
Lab: +1 305.348.6512
Fax: +1 305.348.1986
kominoskilab.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] Disseminating research to K-12 students

[Nicole White]

Is anyone aware of a website that allows researchers/scientists to create
modules or lessons out of their own research that can be used in K-12
classrooms?

I am under the impression that such a site exists but am unable to find it
with extensive searching myself. I have many graduate student friends who
would be very interested in sharing their own research with young minds so
any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Nicole

[ECOLOG-L] CFP Creating Connections – Biology in Action DEADLINE: October 2

[Teresa Mourad]

3rd Life Discovery - Doing Science Education conference
Baltimore, MD 
www.esa.org/ldc

Plan to share your successes and strategies on "Creating Connections – 
Biology in Action"!  The conference is especially designed for high school 
and undergraduate faculty. 

We are especially looking for creative approaches to Biology that showcase 
how to:

* Connect learning to life science careers in research and practice: What is 
it like to be a Biologist?
* Connect learning to current events: What is the relevance of Biology?
* Connect learning across institutions and settings: How do we build bridges 
across education settings?

Session formats include Hands-on workshops, Short presentations and the 
Education Share Fair (roundtable discussions).

Deadline for workshops and short presentations are Friday October 2, 2015.

Questions:
ter...@esa.org / l...@esa.org

Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor-Arthropod Ecology/Evolution at University of Connecticut

[Elizabeth Jockusch]

Assistant Professor, Arthropod Evolution/Ecology
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut

For the complete position announcement, please visit 
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6351

Job Summary: The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the 
University of Connecticut 
seeks a researcher who uses innovative approaches to address fundamental 
evolutionary or 
ecological questions using arthropods as a study system. We especially 
encourage applications 
from individuals working in one or more of the following areas: population and 
evolutionary 
genomics, species interactions, functional and behavioral biology, population 
biology, biodiversity, 
paleobiology, diversification, and adaptation.

This position builds on Departmental strengths in organismal biology, ecology, 
evolution, 
systematics, and conservation biology. The Department offers a highly 
collaborative environment 
at a top public research university that is committed to fostering a diverse, 
inclusive academic 
community. More information about the Department can be found at 
http://www.eeb.uconn.edu.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a minimum of two 
first-authored 
publications related to arthropod evolution/ecology and have earned a Ph.D. in 
Ecology and 
Evolutionary Biology, Entomology, or a related field by time of appointment. 
Equivalent foreign 
degrees are acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications: Potential to establish a nationally recognized 
research program using 
arthropods to answer fundamental ecological or evolutionary questions; research 
program that 
complements and expands the Department’s strengths; evidence of or potential 
for excellence in 
teaching and mentoring; commitment to fostering and supporting diversity in the 
Department and 
University; broad training in arthropod biology; relevant postdoctoral 
experience.

Appointment Terms: This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant 
Professor position with 
an anticipated start date of August 23rd, 2016.

To Apply: Follow the ‘Faculty Positions’ link at http://jobs.uconn.edu, which 
will redirect you to 
Academic Jobs Online. Please submit the following: 1) a cover letter addressing 
qualifications, 
including a description of experience with and commitment to enhancing 
diversity; 2) curriculum 
vitae; 3) a summary of research accomplishments and future research objectives 
(3 pages 
maximum); and 4) a description of teaching experience, interests, and approach 
(2 pages 
maximum). Additionally, please follow the instructions in Academic Jobs Online 
to direct at least 
three reference writers to submit letters of reference on your behalf. To 
ensure full consideration, 
applications should be received by November 2, 2015. We request that all 
reference letters also be 
received by this date. (Search # 2016155)

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a 
multicultural and diverse 
community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty 
and staff continues to 
increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and 
salutatorians who consistently 
make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes 
serve the University’s 
teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s 
ranking as one of the 
nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical 
link to fostering and 
expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an 
Affirmative 
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications 
from women, 
veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally 
underrepresented populations.


Elizabeth Jockusch
Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut
elizabeth.jocku...@uconn.edu

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 and 2019 International Symposium on Ranavirus: Request for Proposals (16 Oct Deadline)

[Allen Sa;lzberg]

2017 and 2019 International Symposium on Ranavirus: Request for Proposals
(16 Oct Deadline)

A reminded about the Request for Proposals (RFP) to host either the 2017 or=
2019 International Symposium on Ranaviruses.  A link to the RFP is availab=
le at:

http://www.ranavirus.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/RFP_ISR2017and20191.pdf

The deadline for proposal submissions is Friday, 16 October. Proposals shou=
ld be emailed to Amanda Duffus (aduf...@gordonstate.edu).  Please specify the 2017 or 2019 symposium if you have a pre=
ference for the hosting year.

[ECOLOG-L] Position: Assistant Professor - GIS Applications, U. Nevada Reno

[Thomas P Albright]

Assistant Professor in Geographic Information Systems

Job DescriptionThe Department of Geography at the 
University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant 
Professor position with a focus in Geographic Information Systems. The 
anticipated start date is July 1, 2016. Primary teaching responsibilities will 
include spatial analysis, GIS, and undergraduate/graduate courses within 
his/her specialty. The candidate will be expected to sustain an active funded 
research program and supervise graduate students at the masters and doctoral 
level. The department values the integration of human and physical geography, 
and to complement the department’s existing research strengths, candidates with 
research and teaching interests in human geography or human-environment 
interactions are preferred. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in 
Geography or related field by the time of appointment, as well as evidence of 
successful teaching and a demonstrated capacity for research. Candidate will 
also receive a start-up package. For information on the department, visit our 
websitehttp://www.unr.edu/geography.
The deadline for applications is November 16, 2015. For further information 
about this position contact Scott Bassett, Search Chair ( 
sbass...@unr.edu ).

The University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevada’s land grant and historic 
flagship institution of higher education and is one of eight institutions of 
higher education governed by the Nevada System of Higher Education. With a 
growing and increasingly diverse student enrollment of approximately 21,000 
including nearly 3,000 graduate students, the University provides a 
comprehensive selection of degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and 
professional levels. The University is currently classified (Carnegie) as 
“Research University/High” which places us among approximately the top 200 
colleges and universities in the United States. Located in the Truckee Meadows 
at the base of the Sierra Nevada to the west and the Great Basin to the east, 
the University of Nevada, Reno is located 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and world 
class ski resorts, and four hours from San Francisco and the Napa-Sonoma wine 
country.

Required Qualifications PhD in geography or other related 
discipline at time of appointment. A record of publications and/or 
presentations at professional meetings using GIS and its applications in human 
geography or human-environment interactions. Ability to teach undergraduate and 
graduate courses in GIS and spatial analysis.

Preferred Qualifications Potential to develop an externally funded 
research program that includes the training of graduate and undergraduate 
students. Interest and experience in online course development and teaching.

Special Instructions Applicants must submit a resume/CV, 
cover letter, statement of philosophy, statement of research and plans, and 
contact information for three professional references.

For more information and/or to apply for the position go to: 
https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/18991[unrsearch.com].

Thomas P. Albright
Assistant Professor

Laboratory for Conservation Biogeography
Department of Geography
& Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology

University of Nevada, Reno
104A (office)/209 (lab) Mackay Science Hall - Mailstop 0154
Reno, NV 89557-0154

office: +1 775-784-6673 | lab: +1 775-784-6671 | fax: +1 775-784-1058

e-mail: talbri...@unr.edu | Twitter: @AlbrightLCB
http://wolfweb.unr.edu/~talbright/LCB

[ECOLOG-L] Population Biologist, Assistant Professor, California State University, Fresno College of Science and Mathematics Biology Vacancy # 12736

[Paul Crosbie]

Population Biologist, Assistant Professor, California State University, 
Fresno
College of Science and Mathematics
Biology
Vacancy # 12736
http://www.fresnostate.edu/csm/

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on 
broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning 
skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, 
and instilling  an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural 
competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and 
welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are 
expected to work  effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse 
ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the 
University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for 
its integrity, civility, equity, respect and ethical behavior, please visit: 
http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity

Available for Academic Year: 2016/2017.

Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an 
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution 
(AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement 
Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. 
Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's 
Probationary Plan Process. Salary placement depends upon academic 
preparation and professional experience.

Position Summary:
The successful candidate will be a broadly trained biologist with expertise 
in population biology whose research program involves computational biology, 
systems biology, bioinformatics, or population genetics/genomics. Focal 
areas of expertise might include computational approaches or modeling at the 
molecular, cellular, organismal or population level to address population 
oriented questions. Specific teaching assignments will depend on the 
candidate's expertise and departmental needs. 
The successful candidate is expected to develop a research program that 
involves both undergraduate and graduate students and pursue the external 
funding necessary to maintain a successful research effort. Faculty members 
are also expected to engage in service activities at all levels of the 
university and provide academic and professional advice to students. The 
successful candidate will have access to NSF and NIH funded instrumentation.
Required Education:
An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Population Biology or other closely-related 
disciplines from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required.
Required Experience:
1) Evidence of publications in scholarly journals; 2) Demonstration of grant 
writing or scholarly activity at the university level and; 3) Ability to 
demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and 
students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level; 2) 
Postdoctoral research or experience; 3) A publication record that is 
commensurate with the candidate’s experience; 4) Success obtaining 
extramural grants and contracts for research.

Application Procedures:
Review of applications will begin on Thursday October 15, 2015 and continue 
until the position is filled. Individuals interested in being considered for 
this position should submit an online application at 
http://jobs.fresnostate.edu and attach the following supporting documents: 
1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred 
qualifications, 2) a C.V., 3) a statement of current and future research, 4) 
a statement of teaching philosophy, and 5) a list of five professional 
references. 
Finalists will be required to submit (1) three current letters of 
recommendation and (2) official transcripts. For inquiries contact Dr. 
Ulrike Müller, Search Committee Chair; California State University, Fresno; 
College of Science and Mathematics; Department of Biology; 2555 E San Ramon 
Ave, SB73; Fresno, CA 93740-8034; email: umul...@csufresno.edu Phone: (559) 
278-2532; fax: (559) 278-3963.

Other Requirements:
A link to the Annual Safety and Security/Fire Safety Report is provided in 
compliance with the 1998 Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, and California 
Education Code section 67380. The report includes three calendar years of 
select campus crime statistics and it includes security policies and 
procedures for the campus. Applicants, students, and employees can obtain a 
copy of this
report from the web site: 
http://www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml or by contacting the 
Campus Police Department. The person holding this position may be considered 
a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting 
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU 
Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of 
this Executive order by accessing 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Assistant or Associate Professor in Ecology at Georgia Tech, Deadline: 10/1/2015

[Joshua S. Weitz]

Aaron,

I was thinking about applying for this, but... it looks like it's being 
announced 3 days before the application due date?  Is there something I am 
missing?


Not missing anything - it had been posted on Science for a while, and 
apologies that the ad was late to appear on Ecolog-L:


http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/380879/assistant-or-associate-professor-/

I can assure you (and the community) that we welcome applications even
those after the official deadline, though we will begin review as of 
October 1st as stated in the ad.


All best,
Joshua


Joshua S. Weitz
Associate Professor, School of Biology
Courtesy Associate Professor, School of Physics
Director, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Quantitative Biosciences
Georgia Institute of Technology
310 Ferst Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30332

email: jswe...@gatech.edu
phone: 404-385-6169
office: Cherry Emerson 219
group: http://ecotheory.biology.gatech.edu/
web: http://www.biology.gatech.edu/people/joshua-weitz
twitter: @weitzlab & @QBioS_GT

(New) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Quantitative Biosciences
http://qbios.gatech.edu

(Register for online chats @ QBioS) Next chat, October 2, 12:00pm EDT
http://bit.ly/qbios_gt_webex_chat

(Book) Quantitative Viral Ecology, December 2015
http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10642.html

[ECOLOG-L] marking raccoons for phototraps

[Russell L. Burke]

I am conducting both a camera trap study and a mark-recapture study of a local 
raccoon population.  It would make my camera trap study more effective if the 
raccoons were uniquely identifiable, so that I could identify them individuals 
in the night-time photos.  Because I am also capturing and temporarily sedating 
them, I have the opportunity to mark them.  Has anyone ever used hair dyes or 
other techniques to mark mammals in such a way that they are uniquely 
identified in nocturnal pictures?  

Raccoons quickly remove ear tags, which would be too small to see reliably in 
photographs anyway.  I cannot use collars or other attachments.  I am looking 
for a method, such as a dye or bleach, of making long-lasting (a few months, 
anyway) marks on the sides of raccoons.  

If you have any suggestions please contact me offlist.

Russell Burke
bio...@hofstra.edu

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc: California climate change ecology, U Idaho

[Will Cook]

Note: please reply to Blair McLaughlin, not me. Thanks!

-- Forwarded message --
California climate change ecology

Postdoctoral funding available on climate change ecology in California, 
in the Department of Natural Resources and Society at the University of 
Idaho. Postdoc will help design and conduct work to monitor climate 
change impacts and potential climate change refugia in oak woodlands, 
and contribute to studies on climate change conservation planning. Also 
potential opportunities to independently conduct related work in 
California or in other systems in the West, including at the UI field 
campus in McCall ID (http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/moss). Funding for 1 year 
with the possibility of extension. Located in Moscow, ID or potentially 
in California. Experience desired in one or more of the following: GIS 
and spatial statistics, species distribution modeling, field ecology in 
remote locations and/or private lands, climate change ecology, 
California ecosystems. Submit application to Blair McLaughlin 
(bcmclaugh...@uidaho.edu). Please include CV, contact information for 3 
references, and a cover letter detailing research experience, interests 
and goals. Application review will begin on October 20, 2015. Flexible 
start date, but preferably before December 2015.


-- Forwarded message ends --

For many other ecology-related jobs, please see the ESA Physiological 
Ecology Section jobs site:

http://sites.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.html


--
Charles W. (Will) Cook
Nicholas School of the Environment
Division of Environmental Science & Policy
Box 90328, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708
http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook

[ECOLOG-L] Herpetologist-Casper Wyoming

[Allen Sa;lzberg]

Job Title:  ATAW99-03708-Herpetologist-Casper 
Opening Date/Time:  Mon. 09/28/15 12:00 AM Mountain Time 
Closing Date/Time:  Continuous 
Salary: $21.17 Hourly 
Agency#-Div-Sec:040-Game & Fish 
Job Type:   Full Time 
Location:   Casper, Wyoming 
Open Until Filled 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm?action=viewJobjobID=1253765


GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 
Coordinate and supervise the Central Wyoming Herpetofauna Survey State
Wildlife Grant-funded project. Will be responsible for supervising
technicians and writing reports to summarize results. This is the
continuation of a 2-year project and contract position, funded through
February 2017. The objectives of the project are to: 1) Determine amphibian
and reptile distributions within central Wyoming. 2) Record habitat features
where amphibians and reptiles are observed. 3) Determine detection
probability and more accurate weather parameters for spadefoot species in
Wyoming. General herpetofaunal surveys will be conducted in central Wyoming.
Spadefoot surveys will be conducted in priority areas across the state.
These spadefoot survey sites will also include collecting detailed data
using acoustic recorders and weather stations at predetermined locations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe
every function which may be performed in the job level. 
- Lead a crew of 1-2 technicians to survey for reptiles and amphibians;
survey techniques will likely entail visual encounter surveys, auditory
surveys, funnel traps, and possibly pitfall trapping. 
- Collect detailed data on reptile and amphibian captures and surrounding
habitat; compile, enter, and analyze data (including data collected using
acoustic recorders and HOBO weather stations). 
- Write reports to summarize results and to provide management
recommendations. - Coordinate efforts with other Wyoming Game and Fish
personnel, external agencies, and landowners involved in the project. 
- Represent the Wyoming Game and Fish Department by working with public and
private entities to develop relationships for future conservation efforts. -
Spend extended periods (1-2 weeks at a time) in remote field locations. A
camper, camping equipment, and other provisions will be provided while in
the field. 
- Make purchases for the project, file appropriate paperwork, and manage
project budget. 

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track positions in Ecological/Environmental Informatics

[Michael Fell]

The Informatics and Computing Program (ICP) at Northern Arizona University
invites applications from exceptional candidates for multiple tenured and
tenure-track positions at all levels to build on our strengths in health and
bioinformatics and ecological and environmental informatics. These positions
are research-centric with a long-term institutional commitment to ensuring
low teaching loads.

Exceptional candidates or coordinated group applications for highly
desirable cluster hires in all informatics areas are encouraged to apply.
Specific areas of interest include:

·(1) Ecological and environmental informatics, including the
application of data assimilation and computational approaches to
ecohydrology, global biodiversity, earth systems science, critical zone
processes, or biosphere-atmosphere interactions.

· (2) Health and bioinformatics, including quantitative
epidemiology, generalized linear models, comparative genomics, molecular
evolution, population genetics, bioinformatics, microbial ecology,
metagenomics, High Throughput Sequencing data analysis, and molecular
diagnostics design.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD or equivalent degree in an area of
interest by August 22, 2016. See details at
nau.edu/Human-Resources/Careers/Faculty-and-Administrator-Openings under Job
ID 602210.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position in Synthesis of tree growth response to past climate

[Michael Fell]

A post-doc position is available in the Ogle Lab in the Informatics &
Computing Program (http://nau.edu/CEFNS/Informatics-Computing) at Northern
Arizona University. The post-doc will participate in a project aimed at
understanding how tree growth is affected by antecedent exogenous (e.g.,
past climate) and endogenous (e.g., past ring widths) factors. Three
objectives of the project are: (1) Develop a stochastic antecedent model
(SAM) for quantifying antecedent climatic and endogenous conditions and
their influence on tree growth. (2) Evaluate the time-scales over which
antecedent factors affect tree growth for multiple species across multiple
sites in the southwestern US. (3) Identify potential physiological
mechanisms underlying the antecedent effects on tree growth. The study
combines large datasets (e.g., tree-ring and climate databases), field
studies, literature data, Bayesian synthesis, and an individual-based model
(IBM) of tree growth. The post-doc will likely focus on the Bayesian
modeling and data synthesis component, but may also participate in field and
lab work depending on interests and skills. Applicants should have a PhD in
ecology, biology, forestry or related field with strong statistical and
computing skills, or a PhD in math, applied math, statistics or related
field with experience or interest in plant / forest ecology. Questions about
the position should be directed to Dr. Kiona Ogle (kiona.o...@nau.edu).
Applications must be submitted on-line through NAU’s Human Resources Web
Page (go to
https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Careers/Applying-Hiring-Information/  and
click “Staff Openings” and search for Job ID 602216). Complete applications
must include: (1) cover letter outlining interest in position and relevant
skills, (2) curriculum vita, (3) names and contact information for 3
references, and (4) 2-3 writing examples (preferably published papers or
papers in press, but this could also include dissertation chapters). Review
of applications will begin October 21, 2015.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: spatial analyst, TNC, Oregon

[David Inouye]

The Nature Conservancy in Oregon is hiring a permanent spatial 
analyst to serve our Forest Team. The Forest Spatial Analyst 
develops, and manages, conservation databases and provides technical 
support in GIS and other relational database technologies to the 
Conservancy's Oregon Forest Team and collaborative stakeholders as 
supervised by the Oregon Forest Conservation Director. The primary 
role is development of decision support tools and analysis to inform 
forest conservation planning, implementation, and monitoring, with a 
focus on improving the quality, accelerating the pace, and increasing 
scale of dry forest restoration. Forest restoration activities may 
include mechanical thinning, prescribed burning, and managed 
wildfire. The position interacts extensively with external partners, 
including forest collaborative groups and state/ federal agencies, 
working to cultivate strong partnerships and jointly funded projects. 
The position will be located in Bend, Oregon but will entail travel 
to support other geographies; may consider locating position in 
Medford, Oregon, pending mutual agreement.




You can view and apply for this job at nature.org/careers.

https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?SiteId=1



Or through people soft at

https://peoplesoft.tnc.org/psp/tnchrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL=A=43546=1=1

[ECOLOG-L] PhD and Masters Student Opportunities in Ecological Genetics / Conservation Biology

[Noland H. Martin]

PhD and Masters student positions are available beginning as early as Spring 
2016 for 
full-time students interested in working in Dr. Noland Martin’s lab at Texas 
State 
University – Department of Biology. Students interested in the ecological and 
genetic 
processes that lead to speciation, adaptation and natural hybridization, as 
well as the 
conservation of rare taxa are encouraged to apply. 

The successful candidate will work with Noland Martin on a Texas Comptroller - 
funded project examining population structure and interspecific hybridization 
of the 
“Prairie Chub” (Macrhybopsis australis - Cyprinidae). The project will involve 
the 
generation and analysis of genomic data sets in order to assess population 
structure 
of field-collected samples. 

The position starts as early as Spring semester 2016. Student funding for this 
project 
is provided by a standard renewable 9-month research / teaching assistantship 
with 
the potential for an augmented 3-month summer salary should the student be 
performing satisfactory work and external funds remain available. Texas State 
University - Dept. of Biology offers a strong environment in population 
ecology, 
population biology, wildlife, and conservation biology. Candidates are invited 
to apply 
to the PhD program in Aquatic Resources (http://www.bio.txstate.edu/Graduate-
Programs/Ph-D--Aquatic-Resources.html) - a multidisciplinary degree-program 
that 
accommodates a wide variety of basic and applied interests in Biology or any 
number 
of Masters programs including a MS in Population and Conservation Biology. 
(http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/pcbio.html)

A primary requirement for employment includes having a broad interest in 
ecology 
and evolutionary biology. PhD candidates must have a demonstrated academic 
writing ability. Interested persons should contact Noland Martin by e-mail 
(n...@txstate.edu). To apply, please send a statement of interest, a CV, GPA, 
and 
GRE scores to n...@txstate.edu. Reference letters will be solicited at a later 
date. 

Applications will be reviewed as they come in. Further information about the 
specifics 
of this project may be obtained by e-mailing or calling Noland Martin. pdf 
reprints of 
recent lab publications can be found on the following website: 
http://www.bio.txstate.edu/contacts/faculty/noland-martin.html. 

Noland H. Martin 
Texas State University 
512-245-3317
n...@txstate.edu 

[ECOLOG-L] Fall Citizen Science Academy Courses

[Sarah Newman]

*Don’t wait! Start creating long-term data sets in your area today with
citizen science *


Enroll in a Citizen Science Academy course and discover how you can engage
your audiences in creating and contributing to long-term data sets around
weather, phenology, frogs, birds, and more in your area. Learn about
national citizen science projects you can get involved with and explore
ideas for engaging adult and student audiences in these projects today.



Registration is open for our Fall term beginning Oct 6th. Spaces are
limited, so sign up soon!


http://bit.ly/csacourses

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Disseminating research to K-12 students

[Rosenbaum, Stacy]

Some colleagues and I are working on a digital learning platform called Planet 
Lab that (among other things) is specifically being designed to accommodate 
what Nicole is describing.

We are in the process of conducting interviews with different types of 
potential users (teachers, administrators, students, scientists wanting to 
disseminate results etc.). We're interested in hearing about what users are 
looking for, the hurdles they face in disseminating research to the public, 
what efforts they've made previously and how they worked out, etc.

If other Ecologers in addition to Nicole would be interested in talking to us, 
we'd love to hear from you!

Cheers,

Stacy Rosenbaum, PhD
Institute for Mind and Biology
University of Chicago
srosenb...@uchicago.edu

and

Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL

From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 on behalf of slug2be 
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 11:58 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Disseminating research to K-12 students

We developed a variety of inquiry-based learning modules in the environmental 
sciences through a recent NSF GK-12 graduate training fellowship.

Our classroom/field modules can be found here: 
http://scwibles.ucsc.edu/SCWIBLESModules.html
[http://scwibles.ucsc.edu/images/thumbnails/Jenkins_Argument_thumb.jpg]

SCWIBLES Modules
Learning Modules (click on title or image to see module details) "Gender 
Bender: How the media influences our perception of gender" byJenny Lovell
Read more...



Enjoy!

On Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Nicole White 
> wrote:
Is anyone aware of a website that allows researchers/scientists to create 
modules or lessons out of their own research that can be used in K-12 
classrooms?

I am under the impression that such a site exists but am unable to find it with 
extensive searching myself. I have many graduate student friends who would be 
very interested in sharing their own research with young minds so any leads 
would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Nicole

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Disseminating research to K-12 students

[Stephen L. Young]

It is great to see this activity and I applaud your efforts, but in my 
experience the real challenge is not creating the curriculum or making it 
widely available, but actually getting teachers to use it in their classrooms. 
I found that if I did not first contact the school district and make a direct 
inquiry as to what science teachers were interested and then follow up with 
meetings and return visits and finally demonstrating the use of the curriculum 
by teaching their class in a way and at a time that fit with a lesson they were 
already working on, then the curriculum that I had created was pretty much 
guaranteed not be adopted. It didn't matter how wonderful I thought it was or 
how much I impressed myself or my colleagues. Bottom line, I had to invest as 
much or more time working with teachers one-on-one as I did creating the 
curriculum to get it to be used at all and on a regular basis in K-12 
classrooms. Just something to consider as you continue on this path.
Regards,
Steve


From: "Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news" 
> on behalf of 
"Rosenbaum, Stacy" >
Reply-To: "Rosenbaum, Stacy" >
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 1:46 PM
To: "ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU" 
>
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Disseminating research to K-12 students



Some colleagues and I are working on a digital learning platform called Planet 
Lab that (among other things) is specifically being designed to accommodate 
what Nicole is describing.

We are in the process of conducting interviews with different types of 
potential users (teachers, administrators, students, scientists wanting to 
disseminate results etc.). We're interested in hearing about what users are 
looking for, the hurdles they face in disseminating research to the public, 
what efforts they've made previously and how they worked out, etc.

If other Ecologers in addition to Nicole would be interested in talking to us, 
we'd love to hear from you!

Cheers,

Stacy Rosenbaum, PhD
Institute for Mind and Biology
University of Chicago
srosenb...@uchicago.edu

and

Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL

From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
> on behalf of 
slug2be >
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 11:58 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Disseminating research to K-12 students

We developed a variety of inquiry-based learning modules in the environmental 
sciences through a recent NSF GK-12 graduate training fellowship.

Our classroom/field modules can be found here: 
http://scwibles.ucsc.edu/SCWIBLESModules.html
[http://scwibles.ucsc.edu/images/thumbnails/Jenkins_Argument_thumb.jpg]

SCWIBLES Modules
Learning Modules (click on title or image to see module details) "Gender 
Bender: How the media influences our perception of gender" byJenny Lovell
Read more...



Enjoy!

On Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Nicole White 
> wrote:
Is anyone aware of a website that allows researchers/scientists to create 
modules or lessons out of their own research that can be used in K-12 
classrooms?

I am under the impression that such a site exists but am unable to find it with 
extensive searching myself. I have many graduate student friends who would be 
very interested in sharing their own research with young minds so any leads 
would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Nicole

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Marine Science, Univ of Texas Marine Science Institute

[Amber Hardison]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MARINE SCIENCE

The Marine Science Institute, established in 1941, is experiencing exciting
growth in its nationally and internationally recognized research programs.
In support of this growth, The University of Texas at Austin invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Marine
Science.  We seek innovative and productive scientists who are addressing
critical issues in marine science.  The position, to be filled at the
Assistant Professor rank, will complement expertise of current faculty. 
These areas of marine science may include, but are not limited to:  coastal
physical oceanography, environmental toxicology, natural products chemistry,
ontogeny and nutritional physiology of fishes, and invertebrate biology.  

The position is located at the Marine Science Institute
(www.utmsi.utexas.edu) in Port Aransas, Texas, which offers outstanding
facilities in close proximity to a variety of unique estuarine, coastal and
blue water habitats, including the 185,708-acre NOAA Mission-Aransas
National Estuarine Research Reserve (www.missionaransas.org). The Institute
also has well developed marine education and outreach infrastructure for
disseminating research. The successful applicant will be expected to
establish an externally funded independent research program, provide
excellent training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and
contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in the department. 
Faculty members commit two-thirds time to research and one-third time to
teaching. 

The University of Texas at Austin is responsive to the needs of dual career
couples and is dedicated to work-life balance through family friendly
policies. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities,
veterans, and individuals with disabilities.  Review of applications will
begin November 23, 2015. 

Please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/31547 for more information and to
apply. You will be redirected to Interfolio. 

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Background check conducted on applicant selected.