Re: [ECOLOG-L] Gaining Experience in Molecular Biology

[Malcolm McCallum]

This is long, and I am posting it to Ecolog because, frankly, I guarantee a
ton of people are asking the same question as you!

the only realistic way you will get this is to take some classes.
When I graduated with my BS most bio programs only required a genetics
class.  Then, I attended an MS program where most of the courses were more
field-based or traditional ecology (biogeography, evolution, etc.).  The
molecular tools became a dominant tool requirement became a common request
in the 90s.  When I did my PHD everyone already knew them.  I took lab
courses that taught specifically how to do methods I had not done (or was
shaky on).  Now, anyone with a BS should have run an elisa and done some
basic things like PCR (heck, they were teaching basic PCR in freshman
biology at the community college in the mid-1990s.  THese students did not
"KNOW" it, but they had a clue at least about what was going on.  Check
your local community college, they might teach biotech courses.  It is
increasingly common for community colleges to have some form of biotech
classes and programs.  I lived near SIUE after my MS and had no molecular
experience/training.  I did not know a PCR from a blot test.  So, I
attended a recombinant DNA course and a molecular genetics course at that
school through a neat adult learner program they offered at the time.  YOu
could take any course for a small fee (in 1995 I think it was $15).  So, I
enrolled in grantsmanship, molecular genetics, recombinant DNA, entomology,
insect morphology, field botany, and a few other courses.  There were no
transcripts but you could keep your receipt which would show what course
you paid to take.  There may be similar programs at universities near you.

There is also the option to earn an MS or graduate certificate at a nearby
institution specifically in molecular biology.  However, I will tell you
that although every student should know the basics of these molecular
tests, most graduates with a BS at least are not fluent in their usage.
THey are kind of like the kid who drove a car for the first time in drivers
ed.  The real skill with these techniques is understanding what jels to
use, and the amazing number of specialized molecular methods tht now
exist.  IF you are truly interested in learning molecular techniques, I
suggest you find a class and take it.  However, it is generally true that
permanent jobs in which biology students get hired break up loosely into
lab techs, desk jobs, and teaching.

Many testing labs hire biology majors.  These positions may be doing
chemical testing (I was once interviewed to test the viscosity of paint in
a paint factory!), forensic tests, or environmental tests (using standard
test organisms or methods with instrumentation).  Often, these jobs have
nothign to do with biology, but your understanding of laboratory "life" is
essential.  Some places may hire you for clinical testing, but generally
these jobs go to people who have a back ground in medical technology.  I
remember once being interviewed for a field chemist job in which I was to
collect soil and water samples around chemical factories.  I live in Kansas
City and there are a surprising large number of environemntal testing labs
around here.  At least one in Overland Park, another over in Columbia
Missouri that I am aware of.  They pay darn well too.  I have seen their
job ads on Indeed.com.  Clin ical testing labs tend to hire people with
education in med tech.  THings like medical technologist, clinical
laboratory tech, serologist, hematologist, etc., these are all med tech
jobs and most biology majors just will not qualify.  Likewise, there has
been a movement for biotech AA degrees and you may see jobs for gel
technicians, and such wich are mostly filled by people with simple training
via such degrees and training programs.

Federal and state jobs with the department of the interior and US EPA tend
to be desk jobs where you do a lot of permit approvals denials.  THese are
very important jobs and from the outside sound kind of dry, but they can be
amazingly interesting.  Most of these jobs are multi-tasking of sorts with
say 50% permits, 20% NEPA EIS reviews, 20% Endangred species paperwork, 10%
research.  The research part is largely assisting biologists when needed.
The other kinds of jobs are few in number by comparison so there is WAY
more competition for things like a wildlife biologist doing direct wildlife
studies. I was offered a really neat job like this with the US EPA many
years ago. It was a PHD level job, but it involved pesticide policy for the
entire US and was stationed in Washington DC.  FOr me, visiting the city is
one thing, living in city that goes on forever was too much!  I turned it
down.  This is another thing you HAVE to consider when applying for jobs
and training for potential careers...is the job and the place you have to
live to do it compatable.  It is hard to be a Forester in the great plains,
an arctic surveyor in Nevada, or a 

[ECOLOG-L] Two Ph.D. assistantships in freshwater ecology at Virginia Tech

[Cayelan Carey]

The Carey Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech has 
funding for two 
Ph.D. graduate student positions to start in Summer 2016. We are looking for 
enthusiastic and 
highly self-motivated students at the Ph.D. level interested in studying 
freshwater lakes and 
reservoirs.  

Position 1: We are seeking a graduate student who will integrate field data 
with simulation 
models to study lake water quality responses to changing land use and climate. 
This position is 
part of a recently-funded, multi-institutional NSF project that will model 
catchment-scale 
limnological, hydrological, and economic dynamics at Global Lake Ecological 
Observatory 
Network (GLEON) sites. The student will be based at Virginia Tech and be 
co-advised by Dr. Paul 
Hanson at the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin. We will 
support the student 
to travel to the University of Wisconsin annually to learn modeling skills and 
develop 
collaborations. This highly interdisciplinary project will involve close 
collaborations with resource 
economists, hydrologists, and limnologists to examine the feedbacks between 
human decision-
making and water quality in lake catchments.

Position 2: We are seeking a graduate student to examine phytoplankton dynamics 
in local 
drinking water reservoirs. This project involves substantial field sampling 
with other graduate 
students and undergraduate assistants to lead a reservoir monitoring program, 
and will involve 
multiple opportunities to conduct whole-ecosystem reservoir experiments. This 
student would 
interact closely with reservoir managers and local governmental officials to 
help make 
recommendations for drinking water management decisions.  

We seek conscientious and energetic students who can work independently while 
participating 
in a fun and highly collaborative lab environment. To learn more about what we 
do, please visit 
our lab website: http://carey.biol.vt.edu

The Carey Lab is part of the Virginia Tech Stream Team, an 
internationally-recognized group of 
faculty and students focused on understanding the community and ecosystem 
ecology of 
aquatic habitats.  This vibrant research group provides an ideal environment 
for conducting 
graduate work within an interactive and supportive community of aquatic and 
ecosystem 
scientists.  For more information on the Stream Team Research Group, please 
see: 
www.research.biol.vt.edu/ERG_webpage/VT_ST_ERG.html

Virginia Tech, as Virginia’s leading research institution, has a strong 
interdisciplinary focus on the 
environment and natural sciences. Virginia Tech is located in scenic 
southwestern Virginia, and 
its close proximity to ponds, reservoirs, streams, woodlands, and other diverse 
habitats makes it 
an ideal location for field studies.  

Both student positions will be funded on a combination of teaching and research 
assistantships, 
which include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance 
benefits. Interested 
students should send an email letter of inquiry containing an overview of your 
research interests, 
your C.V., an unofficial transcript, a list of past research experiences and 
mentors, and GRE 
scores (if available) to caye...@vt.edu.  Please feel free to contact me with 
questions about the 
application process, graduate school at Virginia Tech, or potential research 
questions!

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Eight tenure-track positions in plant biology at Purdue University

[Dukes, Jeffrey S]

EIGHT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS

The College of Agriculture at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 
invites applications from outstanding basic scientists for eight academic year 
tenure-track assistant professor positions that will comprise a college-wide 
cluster hire in fundamental plant biology. Candidates utilizing modern methods 
to address important questions in plant biology including but not limited to 
genomics and molecular genetics, computational modeling, biosensor/imaging, 
synthetic biology and metabolism are all encouraged to apply. We are interested 
in individuals working on molecular, organismal or ecosystem levels, and in 
model systems, crops, or natural systems.

We envision that the majority of candidates will be considered for positions in 
the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology and the Department of 
Biochemistry. Positions are also available in the Department of Agronomy, the 
Department of Entomology, the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and 
the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for individuals 
conducting basic plant science research but with an interest in application of 
their research in more applied contexts.

Each successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally 
recognized research program, interact with diverse faculty, staff and students 
across campus, and contribute to the further development of plant science as an 
area of excellence on the Purdue University campus.  Each such candidate will 
also teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses, and function as an active 
member of the departmental and university faculty. Purdue University is a large 
and vibrant life science community. Our faculty spans disciplines that include 
biological sciences, physical and computational sciences, agriculture and 
engineering. Faculty also participate in interdisciplinary graduate programs 
with focus areas in plant biology, cancer biology, neuroscience, biophysics, 
gene regulation and bioinformatics.

This hiring initiative is part of the Plant Sciences Research and Education 
Pipeline, through which are being developed facilities for genome editing, 
high-throughput controlled environment imaging and field-scale phenotyping, and 
a plant commercialization incubator. Core facilities for genomics, 
bioinformatics, microscopy, metabolomics, NMR, X-ray crystallography, flow 
cytometry and proteomics are available. Substantial resources for field-based 
research are also available near campus and throughout the state.

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading 
colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural-resource sciences and is 
ranked number 5 globally in the 2015 QS World University Rankings. The College 
is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and 
extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all 
missions, and to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment. Purdue is an 
ADVANCE institution – 
www.purdue.edu/dp/advance. The College has 11 
academic departments and includes 330 faculty, 2,710 undergraduate students, 
and 685 graduate students. The College’s strategic plan can be accessed at 
https://www2.ag.purdue.edu/Pages/strategicplan.aspx.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in life, computational, or physical sciences, 
preferably with at least two years of post-doctoral experience or its 
equivalent, a strong publication record, the potential to develop a vigorous, 
extramurally funded research program, and a commitment to both 
hypothesis-driven research and teaching excellence. Applications should be 
submitted electronically to 
molecula...@purdue.edu and should include in a 
single pdf file a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two page summary of research 
interests, a one-page teaching statement, and the names and contact information 
for three references. Applicants may learn more about the departments involved 
in this search at https://ag.purdue.edu/plantsciences/pages/molecularag.aspx 
and indicate in their application up to two departments of greatest interest. 
Screening of applications will begin October 15, 2015, and will continue until 
the positions are filled. A background check is required for employment in 
these positions.

Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action 
Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, 
including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected 
veterans are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Grad Assistantships in Forest Nutrient Cycling at SUNY-ESF

[Forest Ecology]

Ruth Yanai is seeking new graduate students (MS or PhD) to participate in a 
large collaborative project investigating above and belowground carbon 
allocation, nutrient cycling, and tradeoffs involved in multiple resource 
allocation. The Multiple Element Limitation in Northern Hardwood Ecosystems 
(MELNHE) project has field sites located at Hubbard Brook, Jeffers Brook, and 
Bartlett Experimental Forests in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Since 
2011, thirteen stands have been receiving N, P, N, and control treatments in 
0.25-ha plots, with six stands receiving Ca treatments. Research in the MELNHE 
project includes soil respiration, soil mineralization, beech bark disease, 
leaf production by species,  foliar nutrient resorption, water use, 
mycorrhizae, forest productivity (among species and stand age classes), and 
snail and arthropod diversity.  More information on the project can be found at 
http://www.esf.edu/melnhe.

We also offer opportunities to contribute to uncertainty analyses.  QUEST 
(Quantifying Uncertainty in Ecosystem Studies) is a Research Coordination 
Network led by Yanai and others.  Learn more at 
http://quantifyinguncertainty.org.

We welcome inquiries from prospective students interested in forest ecology, 
nutrient cycling, and uncertainty analysis. Applicants should be 
self-motivated, excited to work as part of a multi-investigator project, have 
laboratory and field experience, and be comfortable living and working in a 
group setting. A field crew blog from previous years is available at 
http://shoestringproject.wordpress.com/.

The ideal student will be able to start in May or June 2016, to allow 
familiarization with the field sites and our research activities.  A January 
2016 start is also an option.

Funding will consist of a combination of research and teaching assistantships. 
A stipend, full tuition waiver, health insurance, and a summer position with 
the field crew in New Hampshire will be provided. Prospective students may 
apply to the Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management or the 
Graduate Program in Environmental Science, both at the SUNY College of 
Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY.

We appreciate communicating with students as part of the application process. 
Students are encouraged to review MELNHE related data and publications and 
supply their own ideas for research in relation to the project. Prospective 
students should begin that conversation by requesting the password for Ruth's 
project materials from Heather Engelman at 
forestecol...@esf.edu

Heather

Heather Engelman
Forest Ecology Lab, B-9 Marshall Hall, 315/470-4868 (generally M-W), 
forestecol...@esf.edu
(Mailing address:  105 Marshall Hall)
SUNY ESF
1 Forestry Dr.
Syracuse, NY 13210
http://www.esf.edu/for/yanai/research.htm

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Gaining Experience in Molecular Biology

[Emily Moran]

You could look for lab assistant or intern positions that include basic 
molecular bio tasks such as PCR, DNA extraction, etc.  Although many will be 
looking for someone who has those skills already, if it is a minor part of the 
project they may be willing to train you.

Emily Moran

On Sep 30, 2015, at 6:14 AM, Angela Trenkle  wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>I am a recent graduate and since I've been applying to jobs, I've noticed 
> that the majority of them ask for skills in molecular biology. I do not have 
> any of this under my belt and I was wondering if anyone here had any 
> suggestions on how I could gain some experience in this area. Thanks!
> -Angela Trenkle

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Gaining Experience in Molecular Biology

[Antonio Castilla]

Hi Angela,


Actually, I think that you are right now in the best scenario to gain some
experience in molecular skills. When I finished my degree, I didn’t have
any experience with molecular tools. I got an initiation into the
scientific career fellowship in Spain. During one year, I collaborated with
my former lab in different projects and I was trained in a diverse set of
molecular tools. It was a great experience! Finally, I applied for a
doctoral fellowship combining field and molecular work. And now, molecular
work is present in most of my works!


Therefore, I think that you are in the right moment to explore this
pathway. I think that you should take a look to labs working on interesting
questions for you. I don’t know if you have fellowships to make a stay in a
lab. If not, you could contact with the principal investigator and explore
alternative options (e.g., lab technician...).  I think that this previous
experience could be very useful for your future.


If you are thinking in a PhD, you can also write a project incorporating a
part focused on molecular work. I don’t know what your interests are, but
if you want, I could help you with this part giving you some feedback.


Good luck!


Best


Antonio

On Wed, Sep 30, 2015 at 8:14 AM, Angela Trenkle 
wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>I am a recent graduate and since I've been applying to jobs, I've
> noticed that the majority of them ask for skills in molecular biology. I do
> not have any of this under my belt and I was wondering if anyone here had
> any suggestions on how I could gain some experience in this area. Thanks!
> -Angela Trenkle
>



-- 
Dr. Antonio R. Castilla
Integrative Biology
University of Texas at Austin
401 Biological Laboratories
http://www.antoniorcastilla.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Free outreach class for scientists

[Jai Ranganathan]

Are you interested in connecting to the public with your research? If so, 
you're in luck. 
SciFund Challenge is organizing an outreach training class for scientists that 
will be running 
for five weeks, from late October to late November. The class is free and is 
intended for 
scientists that are new to outreach, but would like to get started with it. The 
class is open to 
scientists at any level, in any discipline. The class will be conducted over 
the Internet, so all 
countries are welcome. The deadline to fill out the short application form is 
October 16th. 
You can find more information about the class here: 
http://scifundchallenge.org/blog/2015/09/25/free-outreach-training-class-for-scientists-is-
back/
Take care,
Jai Ranganathan
SciFund Challenge
j...@scifund.org

[ECOLOG-L] Learn at Lunch Webinar: Aspen Response to Drought and Climate Change in the 21st Century

[USU Forestry Extension]

I feel your audience will be interested in one of our upcoming webinars
presented by USU Forestry Extension and Utah Division of Forestry, Fire,
and State Lands.

The summary of the event is below:


*Webinar: *Aspen Response to Drought and Climate Change in the 21st Century
*Date:* Tuesday October 20, 2015
*Time:* 12 pm - 1 pm (MST)
*Speaker:* Dr. Anderegg, Assistant Professor, Department of  Biology,
University of Utah

Recent elevated dieback of aspen after severe droughts in the 2000s has
prompted concern about the future of aspen in a changing climate. I will
give an overview of what we know and don't know about drought stress on
aspen physiology and mortality, and what this means for the future of aspen
forests in a changing climate.



*FREE. No registration required.* ISA and SAF CEUs available.
--

Click HERE 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker in Newton, GA

[Stribling Stuber]

JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER

ICHAUWAY, INC.

ECOHYDROLOGY RESEARCH HOURLY WORKER


The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a 
full-time, temporary Research Hourly Worker. The 28,500-acre Research Center 
is located between Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia. The Center’s research, 
education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource 
management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 
1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. 
Further information can be found on the web site at 
http://www.jonesctr.org/.

This position will begin as early as January 2016 and continue for 3 months 
with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.  
This employee will assist research staff and graduate students in the 
Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and lab studies. The Ecohydrology 
Lab conducts research focused on the intersection of upland longleaf pine 
forest dynamics and hydrology at local and regional scales. The employee’s 
main duties will include: 1) routine collection of canopy and litter 
interception data and sample processing; 2) assistance with construction, 
installation and maintenance of sap flow probes; 3) measurement of gas 
exchange, water potential and other plant physiological parameters; and 4) 
data entry. Additional opportunities may exist to assist with a study of 
plant-insect interactions under varying fire regimes.

Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct 
sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions 
(i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal 
supervision.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural 
resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or 
coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is a 
plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly desirable. 
The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and ability to master 
the safe and proper operation of complicated field instrumentation. 

Wages:  $9.00–$11.00 per hour with housing
$10.00–$12.00 per hour without housing
(Rate will depend on qualifications)
Limited on-site housing is available.

A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies are 
acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to: j...@jonesctr.org 
Subject: Ecohydrology Research Hourly Worker or sent by mail to:  Cindy 
Craft, ATTN: Ecohydrology Hourly Research Worker, Joseph W. Jones Ecological 
Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 or by Fax to 
(229)734-4707.  Specific questions regarding the position should be sent to 
steven.brant...@jonesctr.org.  Applications received before October 23, 2015 
will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research 
Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

[ECOLOG-L] soil/plant drying oven - suggestions

[Thomas Pypker]

Hello Everyone.

I am looking to purchase an oven for drying soil and plant samples. I need
 an oven with the capacity to dry a large volume of biomass samples. The
oven temperature should range between 50 and 120 C. I am looking for the
largest possible oven for the price (which in my case is about $7000 USD).
I am not looking for something fancy. Any suggestions you have would be
appreciated. Please respond to my email: tgpyp...@mtu.edu

The purchase will be made in Canada, so a company with a Canadian vendor is
even better.

thanks,
Tom

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SESYNC

[kelly hondula]

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), located in
Annapolis, Maryland, invites applications for two-year postdoctoral
fellowships.



SESYNC focuses on a research approach called “synthesis” to produce
fundamental knowledge about co-dependent human and natural systems.
Synthesis brings together existing but disparate data, methods, theories,
and tools in new and perhaps unexpected ways to reveal relationships or to
generate novel insights. Synthesis is a highly varied effort, and its
definition will change depending upon the lens of those who undertake it.
However, in all cases, synthesis is a means for accelerating scientific
understanding that is applicable across multiple places and scales.



Appointments will be through the University of Maryland, and fellowship
awardees must be based full-time at SESYNC’s facilities in Annapolis,
Maryland. Depending on their research interests, fellows may have the
opportunity to spend part of their time at the offices of our partner
organization, Resources for the Future, located in Washington, D.C. The
SESYNC postdoctoral fellowship provides an annual stipend, full University
of Maryland employee benefits, and a small annual travel allowance to
attend meetings or to meet with collaborators.



SESYNC is currently accepting proposals under three calls:



+ Socio-Environmental Immersion Postdocs (pre-screening applications due
October 26, 2015)



+ SESYNC–LTER Postdocs (pre-screening applications due October 26, 2015)

 + Natural Resource, Environmental & Ecological Economics Postdocs
(applications due December 1, 2015)



For details, visit:
http://www.sesync.org/news/apply-now-postdoctoral-fellowships-at-sesync



For questions, email: postdoc.applicat...@sesync.org



The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center, funded through an award
to the University of Maryland from the National Science Foundation, is a
research center dedicated to accelerating scientific discovery at the
interface of human and ecological systems.

[ECOLOG-L] Gaining Experience in Molecular Biology

[Angela Trenkle]

Hello everyone,
   I am a recent graduate and since I've been applying to jobs, I've
noticed that the majority of them ask for skills in molecular biology. I do
not have any of this under my belt and I was wondering if anyone here had
any suggestions on how I could gain some experience in this area. Thanks!
-Angela Trenkle

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Approaching: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Environmental Policy, University of Illinois at Springfield

[Ting, Tih-Fen]

Dear Colleagues,

A friendly reminder that the application deadline (October 12) for our 
tenure-track assistant professor position in Environmental Policy at UIS is 
approaching.  To ensure full consideration, we strongly encourage interested 
colleagues to complete the applications by October 12.  Thank you very much for 
your attention!

Best,
Tih-Fen
___

POSITION:  Environmental Studies, an interdisciplinary department in the 
College of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Illinois 
Springfield, seeks applicants with expertise in U.S. environmental policy for a 
tenure-track Assistant Professor position that will begin on August 16, 2016.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in environmental policy/administration, 
environmental law, environmental studies, natural resources management, or a 
related discipline. The successful candidate must be able to teach two specific 
graduate courses on U.S. environmental policy (ENS 581 Environmental Policy & 
Analysis and ENS 587 Natural Resources: Policy and Administration). Preference 
will be given to candidates who can also teach courses on environmental law and 
NEPA; some familiarity with international policy is desirable. The remainder of 
the course load will be a to-be-determined combination of core courses for our 
majors and topics in the successful applicant's area of interest. Teaching load 
(three courses per spring and fall semester) will consist of a combination of 
on-campus and online courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
Summer teaching may be done but is not required. This position will perform 
academic advising, direct student research, and conduct research in her/his 
specialization, but the primary expectation is excellence in teaching.

At UIS there are immediate opportunities, and expectations, to develop a 
service portfolio at the department, college, and campus levels. Research 
opportunities exist not only through collaboration with other Environmental 
Studies faculty and staff, but with active peers in other departments as well 
as with the resources afforded UIS due to our position in the state capital. 
There are abundant opportunities to support graduate students, especially 
through our Graduate Public Service Internship program (gpsi.uis.edu).

DEPARTMENT:  We currently have six tenure-track faculty lines, approximately 
100 graduate students, and about 30 undergraduate majors. The Department offers 
an undergraduate minor and BA in Environmental Studies, Graduate Certificate in 
Geographic Information Systems, MS in Environmental Science, and an MA in 
Environmental Studies with three concentrations: Sustainable Development & 
Policy, Environmental Planning & Management, and Environmental Humanities. 
Students may pursue the MS or MA in on-campus or entirely online formats.

CAMPUS:  Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield 
is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves 
approximately 5,400 students in 21 graduate and 24 undergraduate programs. The 
academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an 
array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential 
education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The 
campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and 
a rapidly evolving technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse 
student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. 
Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online 
degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its 
implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active 
scholars, and professionals in service to society.  You are encouraged to visit 
the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the 
department web page at http://uis.edu/ens/.

APPLICATION:  To apply, go to Job Board at http://jobs.uis.edu and click on the 
position.  Create or update your profile, complete the online application, and 
upload a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy and research 
interest, vita, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), 
and the names and contact information of at least three references. Only those 
applicants who complete the online application and upload all required 
materials by the application deadline will be considered; incomplete 
applications will not be evaluated. To maintain the integrity of the search 
process, applicants are asked to upload their own materials. Review of 
applications will begin October 12, 2015, and continue until the position is 
filled or the search is terminated.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong 

[ECOLOG-L] Residential Research Fellowship at Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station

[Dawn O'Neal]

The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is pleased to offer a 
summer research fellowship of $10,000 plus residency (beginning in May 
and ending in September) and station fees for Ph.D. level researchers in 
any science discipline that can benefit from research station 
experience. The Fellow will conduct on-site independent research, act as 
the primary mentor for undergraduate students participating in the 
Preserve's Odum Internship in Field Ecology (mid-June through 
mid-August), and lead the Preserve’s Thursday Lecture Series. Fellows 
are also encouraged to participate in one of the Preserve’s many public 
outreach programs to share their research with the greater community. 
Preference will be given to individuals and projects with the potential 
to develop into long-term research activities at the Preserve. Ph.D. 
level researchers at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.


More information about the fellowship and application instructions can 
be found on the Huyck Preserve website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/srf


*The application deadline is Monday, November 2, 2015.*Please address 
inquiries about the position to Dawn O'Neal, Executive Director, at 
resea...@huyckpreserve.org


The Huyck Preserve is an independent non-profit nature preserve and one 
of the oldest biological field stations in the United States with an 80 
year history of supporting science education and research. This 
2,000-acre Preserve is located approximately 30 miles southwest of 
Albany, NY, in the historic village of Rensselaerville. The Preserve, a 
mosaic of old-growth, secondary, and plantation forests with two 
impounded water bodies and numerous wetlands all available for research. 
Further information on the Preserve can be found at: 
http://www.huyckpreserve.org/


Dawn O'Neal, PhD
Executive Director
Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
P.O. Box 189
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
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[ECOLOG-L] Announcing CUAHSI's Fall Cyberseminar series on Drought & Remote Sensing

[Emily Geosling]

Beginning THIS FRIDAY, please join us every Friday at 3pm in October for a very 
exciting set of research talks during the Fall CUAHSI Cyberseminar series:

"The Western US Drought on the Ground and from Space: Combining in situ and 
remotely sensed data to understand and mitigate drought"
Hosted by Todd Caldwell, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas

Please click on individual dates to access speaker titles and abstracts, as 
they are updated:

Oct 2:  Steven Quiring, Texas A 
University

  "Recent developments in drought monitoring and drought prediction 
using in situ soil moisture"

Oct 9:  Bridget Scanlon, Bureau of 
Economic Geology, University of Texas-Austin

Oct 16: Justin Huntington, Desert 
Research Institute

Oct 23: Mark Svoboda, National 
Drought Mitigation Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Oct 30: Narendra Das, NASA's Jet 
Propulsion Lab

Fridays in October at 3pm ET
These cyberseminars will be recorded and posted online for later viewing in our 
archives at: https://www.cuahsi.org/Posts/Cyberseminars

Join Us!
Connection Information

Join the Cyberseminars at http://cuahsi.adobeconnect.com/cyberseminar/

Audio connection options are available upon logging into the meeting using the 
link above.

Connect via phone line:

US Toll Free Number: 1-719-457-1414
Participant Passcode: 312 759 4305

View the Additional Connection 
Information for international 
connection instructions.


Emily Geosling
Communications and Outreach Manager
Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc.
196 Boston Ave, Suite 3000
Medford, MA 02155
P: (339) 221-5400 x204
E: egeosl...@cuahsi.org
T: @CUAHSI

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Asst Professor Landscape Ecology: Tenure Track Clemson Baruch Institute NOV 1 DEADLINE

[Skip Van Bloem]

Please note, this position was posted on Ecolog last week but with an
incorrect deadline.  It is November 1.  Also, if you have questions about
the application process, then you should contact Ms. Jennifer Hooper
(below).  Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Dan
Hitchcock, the search committee chairman, at dhitchc @ clemson .edu or
843-546-1013 x 236.

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) in Georgetown, SC.
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 November
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.