[ECOLOG-L] Has anyone seen this image elsewhere? Protocol when copyright holder of an image is unknown?

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Has anyone seen this image elsewhere? Protocol when copyright holder of an
image is unknown?

Dear Ecolog-Listers:

An undergraduate working with me hopes to submit for publication her first
paper by the end of 2015. The student would like to *use one image*:


http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/66498000/gif/_66498895_spidersilk.gif



The paper in which it appeared can be seen here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/0/21685308


I contacted the BBC, 'I Photo Library' ; News
website permission requests 
and received this reply:


"Our capacity to supply images found on the BBC website is limited by the
quality of image available and potential copyright issues. The images seen
online may be BBC copyright, but are often screen grabs that are unsuitable
for high resolution reproduction. Online images that are not BBC copyright
are often licensed by external agencies for limited reuse on the web.



Unfortunately, on this occasion the Photo library is unable to confirm the
origin of the requested images."


Question # 1: Has anyone seen the image of interest elsewhere? The idea is
that, perhaps elsewhere we detect who is the copyright owner and request
permission.


Question # 2: Does anyone know what is the protocol  when copyright holder
of an image is unknown?


If you have answers for question # 1 or # 2, please, kindly send me a reply
off the list to: blayjo...@gmail.com


Gratefully,


Jorge


P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails.


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[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor and Herbaria Director

[David Inouye]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK) AND HERBARIA DIRECTOR
(Vascular Plant Systematics)
Biological Sciences
College of Science
Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University Department of Biological Sciences invites 
applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor and Herbaria Director position (see 
http://www.herbarium.lsu.edu) Exceptional candidates at the Associate 
Professor level will also be considered. Responsibilities: Develop 
and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded, specimen-based research 
program in vascular plant systematics; teach undergraduate and 
graduate classes; curate and further develop LSU's Herbaria 
collections with support of a recently enhanced endowment and a 
collections manager; and participate in extracurricular activities at 
LSU. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in plant biology or 
related area; a successful record of independent research in vascular 
plant systematics; and experience in collecting, managing, and using 
herbarium specimens in research. Preferred Qualifications: 
Postdoctoral experience preferred.


An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment 
background check. Application deadline is November 30, 2015, or until 
a candidate is selected. Anticipated start date is August 2016. We 
encourage applications from women and minorities. Apply online for 
position #029339 at www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu, where application 
materials are uploaded, including a statement of how you would help 
LSU attain the goals stated in Flagship 2020: 
http://www.lsu.edu/flagshipagenda


LSU IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Quick link at ad URL: 
https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59946

[ECOLOG-L] Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution, July 2016: Call for Symposia and Workshops

[Carissa Brown]

Hello all,

We are pleased to announce the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution/la 
Société 
Canadienne d’Écologie et d’Évolution Annual Meeting, which 
will be held in St. John’s, 
Newfoundland and Labrador July 7-11, 2016.

CALL FOR SYMPOSIA
Rather than a conference theme, this year we have more of a conference 
sentiment, captured by 
a line from the Ode to Newfoundland: “From windswept land to spindrift swirl". 
Our goal is for 
conference symposia and sessions to address questions in ecology and evolution 
that transcend 
systems; we encourage symposium proposals that address research questions with 
a suite of 
speakers who together work across a number of diverse systems; however, we will 
consider all 
submitted proposals.

Please submit your symposium proposal to carissa [dot] brown [at] mun [dot] ca 
by NOVEMBER 
16, including the following information:

Title
Description of symposium (200-250 words; theme, etc.)
List of 6 suggested speakers, their affiliations, and tentative presentation 
titles
An indication of whether the speaker has confirmed their participation

Each proposal may include a nomination for a plenary speaker for the 
conference who fits 
with your symposium theme. If selected, your nominee will receive a grant to 
defray the costs of 
travel to the conference*

For more information, please email me at the above email address.

CALL FOR WORKSHOPS
We welcome proposals for workshops for the 2016 meeting. Workshops will run on 
Thursday, 
July 7, 2016 and can be organized for a full day, morning, afternoon, or 1-2 
hours. There is also 
the opportunity for short 50 minute workshops to be run over the lunch hour 
during the scientific 
program of the meeting, July 8-10.

Please submit your workshop proposal to carissa [dot] brown [at] mun [dot] ca 
by NOVEMBER 
16, including the following information:

Title
Description of the workshop (200-250 words)
List of workshop leader(s)
Workshop length and preferred timing
A tentative budget
Estimated number of attendees (minimum and maximum numbers)
Facility or equipment requirements for workshop (e.g., classroom with projector)

We look forward to seeing you in St. John’s, July 2016!

Carissa

-
Carissa Brown

Assistant Professor of Biogeography

Department of Geography
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL, A1B 3X9
Tel: (709) 864-8981

carissabrown.wix.com/home

http://www.mun.ca/geog/people/faculty/cbrown.php

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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Vulnerability of Coastal Ecosystem Services to Climate Change

[Ted DeWitt]

An ORISE postdoctoral research opportunity is available at the US EPA 
Pacific Coastal Ecology Branch laboratory in Newport, OR. The focus of the 
research will be to develop and test methods to assess the risk of changes 
in production of ecosystem services in coastal ecosystems (particularly 
estuaries) associated with scenarios of climate change. We seek to have 
the selected candidate start in early January 2016 or sooner.

An application & full description of the opportunity can be found at 
http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/application.htm. 
Please reference Project # EPA-ORD/NHEERL-WED-2015-06 when searching the 
site for the announcement, and when calling or writing for information. 

The mentor for this project is Ted DeWitt (dewitt@epa.gov).

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Opportunity - SCALING UP

[Teresa Mourad]

“Scaling Up – Bringing research data into undergraduate classrooms”: a QUBES 
Faculty Mentoring Network
Spring 2016

Apply by November 20, 2015
https://qubeshub.org/groups/scalingup

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) and Quantitative Undergraduate Biology 
Education Synthesis (QUBES; https://qubeshub.org)  are pleased to offer a 
unique networking and professional development opportunity  from January – May 
2016 for faculty interested in bringing research data into undergraduate 
classrooms.  Faculty will implement selected  Teaching Issues in Ecology & 
Evolution (TIEE) modules in their introductory biology or ecology courses, with 
a 
focus on providing students with the quantitative skillset needed to ‘scale up’ 
to large ecological datasets.  For more information on the selected modules, 
visit https://qubeshub.org/groups/scalingup/tiee_modules.

This opportunity is made possible by a grant from the NEON program of the 
National Science Foundation to prepare faculty to use NEON data in 
undergraduate 
education and to diversify faculty and institutions involved in NEON science 
and education.  QUBES (qubeshub.org) is an NSF-funded virtual center that 
supports collaboration to promote quantitative biology education at the 
undergraduate level.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
•   Access to ready-to-use teaching modules. Participants will incorporate at 
least two of the selected TIEE materials in Spring 2016 classes.
•   Access to peer mentors on lecture/classroom/lab effective tips and 
strategies in small group virtual meetings every two weeks.
•   Travel support of up to $1,000 to participate in the Scaling Up workshop 
and the Life Discovery –Doing Science Education conference.
•   Recognition as an ESA Education Scholar

Faculty from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) or Primarily Undergraduate 
Institutions will be given priority.  MSIs include HBCUs, Hispanic serving, 
Pacific and Alaskan serving and Tribal institutions. Underrepresented minority 
faculty are especially encouraged to apply.

INFORMATION WEBINAR
For more information, attend our webinar on November 6, 2015 at 4:00pm EST. 
Register for the webinar by November 3 here. 

QUESTIONS? Contact Gaby Hamerlinck (gaby.hamerli...@bioquest.org) or Arietta 
Fleming-Davies (arietta.flemingdav...@gmail.com). 



Teresa
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Kennedy-Grohne Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation

[David Inouye]

Position: Kennedy-Grohne Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation

Department: College of Natural Resources

Hayes Hill Title: Assistant Professor (C40NN)

Position Description: The College of Natural 
Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens 
Point announces the Kennedy-Grohne Chair in 
Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation. The position 
is full-time (12-month), tenure track, and 
includes undergraduate teaching (50%) as well as 
outreach, administration, research, and grant 
writing (50%). The salary for this position is 
funded by the University and the activities of 
the Professor will be supported by a two million 
dollar endowment. The successful applicant will 
secure extramural funding for research and 
outreach, organize outreach activities, advise 
the new student chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and 
teach 6 credits per semester. The successful 
applicant is expected to expand or enhance course 
offerings in waterfowl ecology and wetlands and 
contribute to other courses in the wildlife 
discipline. Other duties include undergraduate 
and graduate advising, participation in waterfowl 
management and conservation at the state and 
national levels, and contributing to the goals of 
the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife. The successful 
applicant may be required to teach during the 
Summer Field Experience if needed. Faculty 
members are expected to have and maintain a 
record of scholarly achievement in their field of 
interest. Opportunities exist for involvement in 
research, outreach and international programs to 
meet University scholarship and service 
requirements. Experience in and desire to work 
with diverse populations of learners and stakeholders is preferred.


Department/University Description: The Wildlife 
Ecology Discipline is in the College of Natural 
Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens 
Point (www.uwsp.edu/cnr/) and is one of the 
largest undergraduate wildlife programs in North 
America with over 400 undergraduate students. The 
College of Natural Resources has approximately 
1700 undergraduates, 100 graduate students, and 
over 130 faculty and staff. The College supports 
premier undergraduate natural resource programs 
with disciplines in Fisheries and Water 
Resources, Forestry, Human Dimensions of Natural 
Resource Management, Soil and Waste Resources, 
Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Engineering.


The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, part 
of the University of Wisconsin System, is a 
leading four-year comprehensive institution 
located in scenic Central Wisconsin. 
Approximately 9,300 students are enrolled in 
undergraduate and graduate programs with a 
student faculty ratio of 20:1 in the classroom. 
The 406-acre campus features state-of-the-art 
facilities and the Schmeeckle Nature Reserve. The 
university has a strong focus on sustainability 
initiatives and has been named one of the 
nation’s green universities by The Princeton 
Review. Visit www.uwsp.edu 
for more information about UW-Stevens Point.


Qualifications:
Required:
- Completed Ph.D. in wildlife ecology or similar 
field with an emphasis on waterfowl and wetlands management/ecology


Preferred:
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Significant experience in extension and outreach
- Demonstrated ability to conduct applied 
research and secure funding for research and administrative endeavors

- Demonstrated ability to work well with traditional conservation community

Appointment Date: Start date negotiable after January 1, 2016

Terms of Employment: This is an Assistant, 
Associate, or Full Professor in Wildlife Ecology, 
tenure track, full-time appointment (12 months). 
Salary is commensurate with education and professional experience.


To Apply: Before you get started with the online 
application process, we recommend you preview the 
frequently asked question (FAQs): 
Apply 
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Step 1: Please select the applicable link below:
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Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
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and include all required documents before 
submitting your application. Once submitted, you 
will not be able to edit or 

[ECOLOG-L] $500 for amphibian research: Deadline for registration is Friday

[Katharine Corriveau]

Hi ECOLOG-ers,

If you're a researcher studying amphibians, check out Instrumentl's
 Amphibian Challenge for the chance to win an
extra $500 grant towards your crowdfunding campaign.

Register HERE  by entering your
name and email by *this Friday, October 23rd, at 11:59 pm PST*.


Have questions? Read more about our Grant Challenges
or send me an email. I'm
happy to answer questions.

Good luck!

Katharine

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Co-founder/COO
Instrumentl
kathar...@instrumentl.com



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[ECOLOG-L] The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature's Salvation

[Heneghan, Liam]

Some of you may be interested in my recent review of this book.  It's an 
important topic, but I fear the author has been fairly incautious, and ignores 
a lot of evidence. Noting the very positive reviews it's getting in some 
places, I think it important that there is renewed discussion of the ecological 
impacts of invasive species before policy is crafted based upon an overly 
simplistic understanding of the problem.

https://lareviewofbooks.org/review/is-there-need-for-the-new-wild-the-new-ecological-quarrels

Best wishes

Liam

Liam Heneghan
Chair and Professor of Environmental Science and Studies
Blog: http://10thingswrongwithenvironmentalthought.blogspot.com/
Radio segment on book project: 
https://soundcloud.com/morningshiftwbez/beasts-of-bedtime-finds?in=morningshiftwbez%2Fsets%2Fmorning-shift-march-9-2015
Co-Director, Institute for Nature and Culture
DePaul University
Environmental Science and Chemistry Building (McGowan South)
1110 West Belden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Ph 773 325-2779
Fax: 773 325-7448

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position at USF Integrative Biology

[Lynn B. Martin]

Post-doctoral opportunity in avian disease biology at USF 

Drs. Lynn B. Martin and Thomas R. Unnasch are searching for a post-doc to 
continue work on an 
NSF-funded project on the role of the stress hormone, corticosterone, on West 
Nile virus dynamics in 
birds.  Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology, 
endocrinology, immunology, or 
something related to the project focus.  The most competitive individuals will 
have a background in 
mechanistic and ecological disease research with strong lab, experimental 
design and data analysis 
skills.  Experience with songbird and mosquito husbandry/handling and ABSL-3 
facility work are also 
plusses.  A strong publication and grantsmanship record as well as evidence of 
independent thinking 
are also highly desirable.  Only US citizens and permanent residents are 
eligible for this position, as 
the research requires FBI background clearance.  The position is based at the 
University of South 
Florida, Departments of Integrative Biology and Public Health (Tampa campus). 
The start date is 
somewhat flexible but would ideally be around January 15, 2016.  

Martin lab: http://lbmartin.myweb.usf.edu/Martin_lab_at_USF/Welcome.html
Unnasch lab: http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/gh/Thomas+Unnasch.htm

Applications should be submitted by email as a single PDF document to Dr. Lynn 
B. Martin 
(lbmar...@usf.edu) with the subject heading “NSF postdoc application”.  
Complete application 
packets will include a cover letter, a CV, one relevant reprint, and the names 
and addresses of three 
referees preferably from former PhD/postdoc mentors.  In your (2 pg maximum) 
cover letter, make 
sure to address your passion for scientific investigation, motivation to 
succeed, drive, work ethic, 
willingness to take risks, ability to overcome hardship, leadership 
capabilities, collaborative skills, 
and career aspirations.  Written confirmation of the PhD will be required prior 
to hiring.  The position 
will remain open until filled, but application review will begin around 
mid-November.  Applications 
from women and minorities are especially encouraged. The University of South 
Florida is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Thanks for your attention, and please email me with any questions,
Marty

[ECOLOG-L] 2016 ESA Annual Meeting: Proposals for Ignite, Workshops, Special Sessions, Field Trips Due Nov. 19

[Jennifer Riem]

Call for Proposals: Ignite ESA, Workshops, Special Sessions, Field Trips

101st Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America in Fort Lauderdale, 
Florida, August 7-12, 2016

Meeting website: http://esa.org/ftlauderdale 

Deadline for Submission: November 19, 2015. Only complete proposals submitted 
by 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Pacific) will be considered.

We invite proposals for Ignite ESA Sessions, Workshops, Special Sessions, and 
Field Trips for ESA's 101st Annual Meeting. Join us in sunny Fort Lauderdale 
next summer as we begin ESA's second century with sessions that explore our 
meeting theme, "Novel Ecosystems in the Anthropocene."

With a rapidly changing climate, altered hydrological and nutrient cycles, 
dominance of large regions by agricultural and urban ecosystems, and massive 
movement of species to new continents, the Earth has entered a new epoch 
characterized by human influence. Understanding the basic principles of ecology 
will be more important than ever before, to predict how new combinations of 
species in new environments will develop into functioning, novel ecosystems. We 
encourage proposals that address ecosystem structure and function responses to 
multiple drivers of change, management of developing novel ecosystems, and 
potential benefits and problems that society will face as we progress into the 
Anthropocene Epoch.

Although session proposals related to the meeting's theme are encouraged, any 
timely and coherent subject of broad interest to ecologists will be considered. 
We also welcome proposals that explore interdisciplinary connections with areas 
of social and natural science outside of ecology or that relate to ecological 
education at any level. All proposals will be peer reviewed using criteria 
described in the proposal calls. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Program Chair, Lee Frelich 
(freli...@umn.edu) or the Science Programs Coordinator, Jennifer Riem 
(jenni...@esa.org). 

To submit, visit: http://eco.confex.com/eco/2016/cfp.cgi. 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Positions in Quantitative Ecology & Resource Management Program at UW Seattle

[Erica Owens]

The Quantitative Ecology & Resource Management (QERM) program at University of 
Washington 
in Seattle, WA is accepting applications for Autumn 2016.

QERM is a unique interdisciplinary graduate program (MS/PhD) designed for 
students interested 
in applying quantitative tools to ecological and resource management issues. 
QERM has an 
interdisciplinary faculty, drawn from academic programs across the 
university—statistics, 
applied mathematics, environmental and forest sciences, biology, aquatic and 
fishery sciences, 
oceanography, marine and environmental affairs, anthropology, and sociology.

Competitive applicants have a strong quantitative background and desire to 
further develop and 
apply their skills in statistics and mathematical modeling to problems in 
ecology or natural 
resource management. Applicants should have completed coursework in 
college-level 
probability and mathematical statistics, linear algebra, and differential 
equations.

The application deadline is December 15, 2015. For more information, please 
visit 
http://depts.washington.edu/qerm

[ECOLOG-L] MS position in global change and stream ecosystem ecology

[Jim Hood]

MS position in global change and stream ecosystem ecology

Hood Lab, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology

 The Ohio State University



I am seeking a Masters student to participate in a large, collaborative
project investigating the influence of climate warming and nutrient
enrichment on stream ecosystems. Our multi-institution team has been
studying the effects of warming and nutrient enrichment in southwestern
Iceland using a series of geothermally-heated streams and stream-side
channel experiments. The student’s research will focus on using the
stream-side channels to understand how warming and nutrient enrichment
interact to shape communities and ecosystem processes.



Applicants should have a strong background in ecology and freshwater
science, an interest in ecosystem ecology, and an ability/willingness to
work with a large collaborative team of national and international
scientists (https://sites.google.com/site/hengillresearch/). The student
should also have demonstrated field and laboratory experience. Fieldwork
may involve long hours and moderately strenuous sampling in wet and cold
conditions.



Ideally, the student would start in June 2016 and participate in the 2016
field season to gain experience with the stream-side channel experiments.
The student will be supported by both teaching and research assistantships.



Interested students should contact Dr. Jim Hood (hoodx...@umn.edu) with a
brief letter of interest, a CV, GPA, and GRE scores if available. Review of
applications will begin on 1 November and continue until a suitable
candidate is identified. For more information please see my website (
www.montana.edu/hood/hood), the departmental website (http://eeob.osu.edu),
and our Iceland team blog (http://icelandstreams.blogspot.com).



James M. Hood, Ph.D.
RANNIS Postdoctoral Fellow
Montana State University & Icelandic Institute of Freshwater Fisheries

email: hoodx...@umn.edu
phone: (651) 925-7292

Mailing address:
310 Lewis Hall
Department of Ecology
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT  59717

http://www.montana.edu/hood/hood

[ECOLOG-L] Associate Professor in Plant Ecology, University of Denver

[Shannon Murphy]

Associate Professor in Biological Sciences, Plant Ecology - Kurtz Endowed
Chair in Biological Sciences

The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Department of
Biological Sciences at the University of Denver invites applications for
a Plant Ecologist in a tenure-track position at the Associate Professor
level to begin September 1, 2016.  Applicants at the level of Full
Professor will also be considered.  We are interested in candidates
studying plant ecology at any scale from population to community to
landscape ecology, and those interested in plant ecological interactions
with other organisms, including in an evolutionary context. Candidates
will have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field and demonstrated success
in extramural funding with an established research program that
complements the research interests of faculty.  The successful
candidate will be the Kurtz Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences,
supervise undergraduate research projects and M.S. and Ph.D. students,
teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and specific areas
of specialty, and will serve as the Director of the Chester Alter
Arboretum at the University of Denver by consulting and working with
campus facilities. Information on Departmental programs can be found
at http://www.du.edu/nsm/departments/biologicalsciences/

All candidates must submit their application through
https://dujobs.silkroad.com   The online application should include: a
cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and separate statements of research
interests and teaching philosophy and two recent publications. In
addition, at least three recommenders should email letters of reference
to: Plant Ecology Faculty Search Committee, University of Denver,
Department of Biological Sciences at biology@du.edu . The review
of applications will begin November 15, 2015 and continue until the
position is filled.  Contact Dr. Anna Sher at anna.s...@du.edu  if you
have questions regarding the search.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its
faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities,
members of the LGBT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


Shannon M. Murphy

Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Denver
2050 E. Iliff Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80208

Office: Boettcher West 302
Lab: Boettcher West 301
Phone: (303) 871-7571
Web: http://mysite.du.edu/~smurph71

[ECOLOG-L] IPBES: Call for comments on global biodiversity & ecosystem services draft scoping report

[ESA-IPBES]

Dear colleagues, 

The draft scoping report for the Global Assessment of Biodiversity and 
Ecosystem Services (Deliverable 2c) has been completed. This draft report 
is available here: 
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5da0fed71c7e4399fb28ab549/files/Draft_IPBES_
Global_Scoping_Report_20151013.pdf 

IPBES would greatly appreciate your help in the scoping process.  We seek 
your views on the proposed approach, especially from the point of view of 
users of the future assessment arising from this scoping report. 

Please use the feedback template below to provide comments, and email your 
feedback to hien@ipbes.net by November 3, 2015. 

Feedback template: 
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5da0fed71c7e4399fb28ab549/files/Global_Scopi
ng_Feedback_Template_20151013.xlsx 

Thank you!

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Faster way to remove bubbles from gelatin placed on microscope slides

[Doug Strom]

I would suggest making the mounts using glycerin, which is cheap, nontoxic,
and widely available. Bubbles should not be a big problem.

Cheers,

Doug Strom
__


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Biology Department Manager
Aquatic Group Client Service Manager
Project Scientist - Aquatic Ecologist
Water & Air Research Inc.
6821 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Toll Free: 800.242.4927
Direct: 352.224.1555
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On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 4:29 PM, Jorge A. Santiago-Blay  wrote:

> Hello Ecolog-Listers:
>
> I have several hundred temporary slide preparations of insects body parts
> mounted on aqueous gelatin. As we prepare to photograph, we have been told
> to completely cover the specimen with the gelatin mounting and place a cove
> slip on top. As we melt new gelatin to comply, the process is invariably
> creating annoying bubbles, regardless of how gently we heat the gelatin.
>
> If we stick to gelatin, can someone suggest a method to minimize bubbles
> other than manually removing them?
>
> Of we switch mounting medium remember, all specimens are temp. mounted i n
> the gelatin), what aqueous medium compatible with the aqueous gelatin would
> you recommend that does not (ideally) create bubbles (ideally cheap).
>
> If you have any suggestions, please feel free to email me directly:
>
> blayjo...@gmail.com
>
> Gratefully,
>
> Jorge
>
> P.S. Apologies for potentially duplicate emails.
>
> --
> Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
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[ECOLOG-L] job announcement MN Center for Environmental Advocacy

[Cindy Buschena]

MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DATE:   October 2015 
POSITION TITLE: Natural Resources Scientist  
SALARY: $50,000 – 65,000, depending on credentials and experience
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Executive Director
JOB STATUS: Full Time
MCEA seeks a Natural Resources Scientist to join its advocacy team in the
fall of 2015. The Natural Resources Scientist works collaboratively with
MCEA staff and reports to MCEA’s Executive Director.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
•   Provide scientific expertise to support MCEA’s programs;
•   Advocate with state and local government agencies and elected officials
for MCEA’s positions on natural resources issues, including but not limited
to wetland  protection and regulation, agricultural drainage, Great Lakes
protection, water supply, groundwater, invasive and endangered species, and
mining;
•   Develop and maintain institutional relationships with government 
agencies,
with NGOs, with academics and other experts, with business, and with private
citizens to advance MCEA’s positions; 
•   Assist with fundraising to support MCEA’s natural resources work; 
•   Plan for future application of scientific work to support MCEA’s 
programs; and
•   Assist with related legislative issues, including testimony, fact 
sheets,
and lobbying.

 OTHER PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
•   Strong writing skills (writing sample requested);
•   Strong oral presentation skills; 
•   Ability to act independently and also maintain adequate communication 
with
appropriate MCEA staff and partners;
•   Ability to evaluate project ideas and advocacy approaches to ensure they
are scientifically defensible, practical, and politically feasible; and
•   Experience working with government officials, legislators, and/or media.

QUALIFICATIONS
•   Advanced degree in ecology, environmental science, wildlife biology,
hydrology, aquatic ecology, geology, or related subjects; and
•   5+ years of experience in analyzing, developing, implementing, or
advocating for natural resources policy for government agency, NGO, academic
institution, or other interested parties.

DESIRED
•   Background in hydrology;
•   Familiarity with water quality models (e.g., BATHTUB; HSPF), and
•   Working knowledge of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act and wetland
plant community classification and delineation.

MCEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MCEA IS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING AND
RETAINING A DIVERSE STAFF. INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

COMPENSATION
MCEA offers a competitive non-profit salary based on years of relevant
experience along with a full benefits package, including vacation and sick
leave, a cafeteria plan for health insurance, 401(k) plan, and
transportation allowance. 

BACKGROUND ON MCEA
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA), founded in 1974, is
the legal and scientific voice protecting Minnesota’s environment. With 16
staff members and an annual budget of $1.6 million, MCEA’s lawyers and
technical experts work in all three branches of government to ensure that
Minnesota’s environmental safeguards are enforced and environmental
standards maintained. 

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and
references to h...@mncenter.org by October 30, 2015.

[ECOLOG-L] Want to host a Let's Talk About Water event? Apply for a Challenge Grant!

[Emily Clark]

Now accepting applications for CUAHSI's
Let's Talk About Water Challenge Grant Program!


Want to host a Let's Talk About Water event for water science education?
CUAHSI can help with funding and program support!
CUAHSI's Let's Talk About Water program uses a film screening and panel 
discussion format to catalyze conversation between water science experts and 
the public.
The Challenge Grant Program is a $1 for $1 matching campaign that helps support 
universities in the development of their own Let's Talk About Water outreach 
events
In addition, Challenge Grant awardees will receive support services such as 
film and program consultation by LTAW Program Director Linda Lilienfeld, and 
CUAHSI staff will provide guidance to ensure the event is smooth and effective.

Applications due November 20, 2015
For detailed information and application materials, visit 
https://www.cuahsi.org/LTAWchallengegrants
Questions? Contact com...@cuahsi.org

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Water Quality and Environmental Change

[Charles Hawkins]

Assistant Professor (Water Quality and Environmental Change) – Utah State 
University. The Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University 
(www.qcnr.usu.edu/wats) 
invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, assistant professor position 
in water quality. This position is part of a cluster hire in water and climate 
across multiple colleges at 
Utah State University (https://caas.usu.edu/cwi/). We seek applicants with an 
emphasis in contaminant ecology, ecotoxicology, or geochemistry of aquatic 
systems and their 
watersheds. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a 
collaborative research program that leverages existing expertise in aquatic 
ecology, climate science, 
geomorphology, hydrology, water quality extension, and watershed management to 
better understand the sources, movement, transformations, and ecological 
effects of 
traditional and emerging contaminants on aquatic resources. We are especially 
interested in applicants whose research can be scaled up to address water 
quality challenges at 
watershed, regional, or global scales. See 
https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=874 for the full announcement and 
application instructions. Review of applications will 
begin 15 November 2015.

[ECOLOG-L] Job posting: Stock assessment scientist, NOAA Fisheries in Honolulu (due Oct 27)

[Annie Yau]

Hello,

The NOAA Fisheries, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center is hiring a
full-time, permanent, fishery stock assessment scientist. All U.S. citizens
may apply, and applications are due by Oct 27. There is a positive education
requirement and specialized experience requirement. Candidates should make
sure their resume clearly shows how they meet these requirements. There is
no specific degree requirement, but we are looking to hire scientists with
experience in advanced fishery modeling and statistical analyses.

Please help spread the word. 
Link to posting and application:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/416483000