[ECOLOG-L] Physiology pdf search

[Philip Matich]

Does anyone have a copy of Okimoto, D. K., and M. H. Stetson. Effect of
light on melatonin secretion in vitro from the pineal of the hammerhead
shark, *Sphyrna lewini*. *Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium
on Reproductive Physiology of Fish*, The University of Texas at Austin.
1995.

-- 
Philip Matich
pmati...@fiu.edu
Heithaus Lab
Florida International University

Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies
Sam Houston State University

[ECOLOG-L] Student award in entomology

[Jiri Hulcr]

The student award “Appreciation for the Natural History of Insect Pests” 
is in its fourth year!

Selection criteria and conditions: The selection committee will award 
$500 to the student who in the given year publishes the most interesting 
and inspiring research paper on insects which are usually regarded as 
pests. For details, please see: http://www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org/award/

The award: $500 awarded annually to one recipient. Sponsored by the 
Forest Entomology lab at the University of Florida and by the TREE 
Foundation in Sarasota, FL. 

Who is eligible: University students regardless of their geographic 
location.

Due date: Each year on December 31st

___
Jiri Hulcr, Assistant Professor
University of Florida | School of Forest Resources and Conservation
352-273-0299  |  www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position in PLANT EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY at the University of Arkansas job posting

[Jeffrey Donald Silberman]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in PLANT EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY



The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites 
applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Plant Evolutionary 
Biology at the Assistant Professor level to start August 2016.

We seek candidates with a research focus on evolutionary aspects of land plants 
(embryophytes), working in areas including, but not limited to, 
phylogenetically based comparative biology, evolutionary ecology, or the 
genetics of adaptation and speciation. Candidates implementing phylogenomic, 
comparative analysis, or quantitative approaches to answer compelling issues in 
plant biology are encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. and 
post-doctoral experience in land plants and evolutionary biology, and 
demonstrated research accomplishments. Successful candidates will be expected 
to establish a dynamic extramurally-funded research program, teach an 
undergraduate course in evolutionary biology, contribute to or develop an 
undergraduate- or graduate-level plant course, and participate in departmental 
service.



The Department of Biological Sciences emphasizes cell and molecular biology, 
ecology and evolutionary biology. Biological sciences maintains one of the 
largest undergraduate majors in the university. Special topics courses, 
interdisciplinary graduate programs and undergraduate research opportunities 
expose students to a rigorous background in basic and advanced biology and 
allow for specialized coursework.  Additional information about the Department 
of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas can be found at: 
http://biology.uark.edu. There are additional 
opportunities for collaboration and graduate recruitment through the Cell and 
Molecular Biology program (http://cemb.uark.edu), 
Statistics and Analytics program (http://grad.uark.edu/stan), Environmental 
Dynamics program (endy.uark.edu) and the Arkansas High 
Performance Computing Center (http://hpc.uark.edu/hpc/).



All application materials (Application letter, Curriculum vitae, teaching 
statement, and research statement) are submitted through the faculty position 
listing at http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/10034. The names, titles, email 
addresses, and contact numbers of three professional references willing to 
provide letters of reference will be requested during the application process.  
Specific inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jeffrey 
Silberman (j...@uark.edu). Applications received by 25 
November 2015 will receive full consideration, and late applications may be 
considered as necessary to fill the position.



The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 
The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender 
(including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or 
parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic 
information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of 
legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. 
All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas 
Freedom of Information Act.

[ECOLOG-L] Academic Professional Position at University of Georgia Marine Institute

[Pennings, Steven C]

Job Description:

The University of Georgia Marine Institute (UGAMI), located on Sapelo Island, 
Georgia, seeks an Academic Professional to develop and provide oversight of the 
Institute's residential instructional programs for University students. The 
candidate will also assist the Director with communications and proposal 
preparation. The position is based primarily at the UGA Marine Institute on 
Sapelo Island, with significant travel duties to the UGA main campus in Athens. 
A terminal degree in Marine Sciences or a related field and university-level 
teaching experience are required. Experience working in field stations, 
including familiarity with Sapelo Island and UGA, will be of significant 
advantage.



Primary job responsibilities include:

*Take primary responsibility for residential instructional programs at 
UGAMI, including identifying instructors, recruiting students, developing 
course budgets, and marketing

*Serve as a liaison with UGAMI staff involved with the resident 
instruction program; provide support for both students and instructors in order 
to ensure that programs run smoothly

*Teach or co-teach classes; develop field and laboratory activities for 
students

*Act as a liaison with the UGA campus (e.g. Registrar's Office, 
Academic Advising, Department Chairs, Study Abroad Office) and other USG units.

*Develop printed and other material (e.g. UGAMI web page, social media) 
to help communicate the Institute's goals and activities

*Represent UGAMI in interactions with Island partners, potential 
funders, and other visitors.

*Identify external funding opportunities (grants, contracts, State, 
private dollars) to support the Institute's mission; work with the Director to 
prepare and submit proposals
Identify and develop new opportunities for workshops and other activities 
appropriate to the Institute's mission



Qualifications:

A terminal degree in Marine Science or a related discipline is required. Other 
qualifications include:

*Teaching experience at the undergraduate level

*Evidence of experience and success in administrative work

*Strong interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to 
establish and develop

*productive and collegial relationships, collaboration, and 
communication with various constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, 
and administrators

*Ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate information and make 
verbal or written

*presentations based on this information

*Technology skills, including web page development, use of social 
media, and creative written publications



Additional Information:

This is a permanent, full-time, non-tenure-track position at the University of 
Georgia. The Academic Professional will be based on Sapelo Island, but should 
be able to make a firm commitment to the position's extensive travel needs to 
Athens and other destinations around the State (approximately 1 week a month). 
Although it may be possible to commute to Sapelo via ferry, residence on Sapelo 
will be required when programs are in session (including some weekends). 
Housing is available at the Marine Institute. Salary will be commensurate with 
experience.



Salary: Salary for this position will range from $50,000-$60,000/year, 
depending on previous experience.


Application: Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application that 
describes professional goals, experience, and other information that is 
relevant to the position; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, and 3) contact 
information for four references. Applications can be e-mailed to Dr. Merryl 
Alber, Director, UGA Marine Institute at ugamidir@uga with the subject line: 
Academic professional application. Applications will be reviewed beginning 
December 18, 2015. Applications received by this date are assured of 
consideration.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender 
identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Faculty position in Ecology and Sustainability at the University of Pittsburgh

[Morehouse, Nathan I]

Dear colleagues,

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites 
applications for one tenure-track faculty position in the broad area of ecology 
and sustainability (THIS IS IN ADDITION TO OUR 3 ANTICIPATED FACULTY HIRES IN 
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION). The position is anticipated at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 
level, pending budgetary approval.  We seek outstanding scientists who will 
enhance and complement existing strengths in our broad-based interactive 
biology department. We invite applications from all candidates working on 
cutting edge questions incorporating the topics of ecology and sustainability. 
Candidates working in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

- Species (plant, animal, microbe) interactions
- Microbial ecology or ecology/evolution of the microbiome
- Population, functional or evolutionary genomics
- Physiological, biophysical or functional ecology

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience and will be 
expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate 
students, and actively participate in undergraduate science education.  To 
ensure full consideration, applications and reference letters should be 
received by November 6, 2015.  Applicants can apply online at: 
https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MTM1.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, a 2-3-page statement of 
research accomplishments and future plans, a brief description of teaching 
interests and at least three letters of reference. For each reference, you will 
have the opportunity to input a personal email address or an email address 
generated through Interfolio's Online Application Delivery.  In both cases, an 
email notification will be sent to the designated address with instructions 
about uploading the letters to our system.  The University of Pittsburgh is an 
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, members of minority 
groups under-represented in academia, veterans, and disabled are especially 
encouraged to apply.  Further information about the Department of Biological 
Sciences is available at: http://www.biology.pitt.edu.

Sincerely,


Nathan Morehouse

Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
165 Crawford Hall
Fifth and Ruskin Avenues
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Office: (412) 624-3378
Lab: (412) 624-3351
http://morehouselab.pitt.edu/


"Il y a un autre monde mais il est dans celui-ci." - Paul Éluard

[ECOLOG-L] Alison Haskell Award for Excellence in Herpetofaunal Conservation! Deadline for nominations this Friday

[Allen Sa;lzberg]

Alison Haskell Award for Excellence in Herpetofaunal Conservation! 
Deadline for nominations this Friday
 
Do you know anyone who conducts work in an active PARC region(s) and
exemplifies extraordinary commitment to amphibian and reptile conservation?
If so, now is your chance to nominate that individual for the Alison Haskell
Award for Excellence in Herpetofaunal Conservation! 
 
Alison was PARC’s first Federal Coordinator. Her life was tragically
shortened due to ovarian cancer, but PARC aims to keep her memory alive
through this annual award. 
 
Click here to read more about Alison, the award, and how to submit nominations. 
 
Nominations are due Friday, October 30. Recipients receive $1,000 and an
engraved, commemorative plaque! Please spread the word!
 
We look forward to your nominations!

Sincerely,
PARC Administrators

[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions in plant-herbivore interactions

[Liza Marie Holeski]

Ph.D. positions are available for the Fall of 2016 in the lab of Liza Holeski 
(http://www.holeskilab.weebly.com), Dept. of Biological Sciences at Northern 
Arizona University. Research in the lab broadly focuses on the evolutionary 
genetics and ecology of plant-herbivore interactions within Mimulus and Populus 
species. The graduate students will use a variety of greenhouse, laboratory, 
and field-based approaches to investigate the genetics and phenotypic 
plasticity of plant morphological and chemical traits that influence 
plant-herbivore interactions.

Interested candidates should contact me (liza.hole...@nau.edu) by November 
15th, 2015. Please include a C.V. and a brief description of your background 
and research interests.

Northern Arizona University is a comprehensive public institution located in 
Flagstaff, AZ (population ~69,000; elevation 7000ft) on the southern Colorado 
Plateau, adjacent to mountains, deserts, and the Grand Canyon.


Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
617 S. Beaver St.
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011

[ECOLOG-L] LAST CALL - Tier I Canada Research Chair in Global Change Biology, Montreal

[Jean-Philippe Lessard]

Biology - Tier I Canada Research Chair in Global Change Biology

Concordia University invites applications for a Tier I Canada Research
Chair (CRC) in Global Change Biology. The Department of Biology has
research and curriculum programs in ecology, evolution and conservation, as
well as in cell, molecular and genome biology. Applications are invited
from individuals with research programs that complement our existing
strengths in population ecology, community ecology, macroecology, molecular
ecology and microbial ecology. The successful candidate is expected to have
established a highly visible and internationally recognized research
program in any area of global change biology, as demonstrated by an
outstanding peer-reviewed publication, funding record and ability to
attract excellent graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. S/he is
expected to develop externally funded large-scale strategic research
projects and/or other programs appropriate to the field. Research foci of
interest include, but are not limited to, anthropogenic influences on the
maintenance and distribution of biological diversity, as well as on
ecosystem functions and services.

Tier 1 CRCs are for accomplished and high-profile innovative researchers
who are acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. The
successful candidate for the CRC position will, in the first instance, be
offered a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or full Professor,
as appropriate. The CRC position offers an attractive salary, an annual
research stipend, a reduced teaching load, and the opportunity to apply for
start-up infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF). The candidate will be required to work with
the department and the Faculty to prepare the formal CRC nomination
according to the CRC program guidelines. The University will submit the
nomination to the CRC Secretariat at the earliest opportunity. Tier 1 CRCs
are awarded for seven years and may be renewed. (
http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/).

Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a
vision statement (maximum 5 pages) that includes a specific research plan,
a statement of research leadership/achievements and a plan for fostering
research intensification across disciplinary strengths, a statement of
teaching and training philosophy (maximum 2 pages), and copies of recent or
most influential publications. Candidates must arrange to have their full
application and three letters of reference sent directly to:



*Donna Stewart**Department Administrator, *
*Department of Biology*
*Concordia University*
*1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W., L-SP 375.07*
*Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8*
*donna.stew...@concordia.ca
**concordia.ca/artsci/biology.html
*

This position, linked to the CRC appointment, will begin August 1,
2016. *Applications
should reach the department no later than on November 1st, 2015.  *Review
of applications will continue until the position has been filled. All
inquiries about the position should be directed to the chair of the search
committee, Dr. Jean-Philippe Lessard 

For additional information, please visit our website at concordia.ca/artsci

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Coastal Marine Ecology, University of California, Santa Barbara

[Cherie Briggs]

Assistant Professor Coastal Marine Ecology at UCSB

The Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science (IGPMS: 
www.igpms.ucsb.edu) at the 
University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track 
faculty position in 
Coastal Marine Ecology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are searching for 
a highly creative 
and interactive scholar with expertise in the ecology of nearshore marine 
systems, and an aptitude 
and desire to collaborate in interdisciplinary research. The ideal candidate 
will have a quantitative 
field research program addressing processes occurring at the community and/or 
ecosystem level 
of organization, a record of interdisciplinary research, demonstrable 
leadership skills and will 
participate actively in one or more of UCSB’s high profile interdisciplinary 
research programs, 
particularly those focused on temperate coastal ecosystems such as the Santa 
Barbara Coastal 
Long Term Ecological Research project (sbc.lternet.edu). The successful 
candidate will hold an 
appointment in one or more academic departments that participates in the IGPMS, 
and is expected 
to have or develop an internationally recognized, extramurally-funded research 
program, mentor 
graduate and undergraduate students in the candidate’s area of expertise, teach 
both graduate 
and undergraduate courses and contribute to IGPMS governance.

Applicants should submit: 1) an application letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a 
statement of research 
accomplishments and future plans, 4) a statement of teaching experience and 
interests, 5) three 
selected publications and 6) names and contact information of three to five 
persons willing to 
provide letters of reference in ranked order (the committee will solicit 
letters for a short list of 
candidates).

Submit applications electronically at 
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00585 , and address 
questions to: igpms-sea...@eemb.ucsb.edu

Review of applicants will begin December 7, 2015 and will continue until the 
position has been 
filled. The effective start date of the position is July 1, 2016.

The IGPMS is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the 
diversity and excellence 
of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer and all qualified 
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, 
protected veteran status, or 
any other characteristic protected by law.

[ECOLOG-L] Organization for Tropical Studies - Ethnobiology Professor Position

[Adriana Baltodano Fuentes]

Organization for Tropical Studies

Resident Professor in Undergraduate Program

(Introduction to Tropical Ethnobiology and Research)

The Resident Professor with the OTS Tropical Diseases, Environmental Change and 
Human Health Undergraduate Semester Abroad Program in Costa Rica will be 
teaching a field-based program designed to provide undergraduate students with 
outstanding training in the ecology and behavior of tropical diseases, 
environmental change, human health, ethnobiology, research abilities, community 
work, and Spanish Language and Culture. He or she will work closely with the 
Education Director, Undergraduate Programs Coordinator, and other Resident 
Professors in curriculum design and implementation, and will be responsible for 
teaching aspects of the Ethnobiology, and Research Practicum courses.
This resident professor is responsible for leading the Ethnobiology course and 
assisting with teaching the Research Practicum course; thus should be 
comfortable with developing and guiding short but rigorous research projects 
with students in the field and in the community. Ideal candidates will have a 
background in ethnobiology or a related field, such that they could complement 
the expertise of the other resident professors in tropical medicine and 
environmental change. The position is based in Costa Rica, and requires a 
commitment of 18 weeks in Costa Rica with 13 weeks in the field and 5 weeks in 
the OTS office in San Jose during each semester (Spring and Fall).




Qualifications:

* MSc or Ph.D. in Ethnobiology with professional research experience in 
the tropics

* A strong interest in team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration

* A strong background in experimental design and statistical analysis 
in projects related to ethnobiology (plants, fungi, insects, mammals, human 
culture, etc.)

* Experience in field-based education and hands-on experiential 
teaching a plus

* Experience working in Latin America, especially in Costa Rica, a plus

* Excellent bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills

* Ability to work a flexible schedule and spend 16-18 weeks, twice a 
year, in Costa Rica



Application deadline: November 07, 2015
Anticipated start date: January 10, 2016 or sooner





To apply, please submit the following materials in a single pdf document via 
the OTS website (www.tropicalstudies.org): 
cover letter describing your interest and fit for the position, CV, statement 
of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and 3 references. 
Applications may also be sent electronically to 
rec...@ots.ac.cr.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in infectious disease modeling

[Cristina Lanzas]

One postdoctoral associate position on infectious disease modeling is
available in Cristina Lanzas’ group (Department of Population Health and
Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State
University). Applicants with a background in mathematical modeling of
infectious diseases and/or population biology are highly encouraged to
apply. Our research combines data, epidemiological analysis and
mathematical models to study reservoirs, transmission and disease control
and it is currently supported by NIH.


The research focus will be the transmission and control of infectious
diseases caused by enteric pathogens (specifically Clostridium difficile,
Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli, and Salmonella), the use of mathematical
modeling to study the antimicrobial resistance dissemination at multiple
scales, and the effect of intestinal microbial disruption by treatments
such as antibiotics on host susceptibility and pathogen transmission. A
number of potential research projects are available and so the research
focus may be tailored to the interests and skills of the individual.


The postdoctoral associates shall have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant
quantitative discipline (ecology, epidemiology, engineering, applied
mathematics, statistics and related fields) and have a deep interest in
interdisciplinary collaboration, strong quantitative skills and good oral
and writing skills are expected. The applicants must have experience in R
and/or MATLAB. Experience developing and implementing agent-based models
and/or multi-scale models is desirable. The salary will be commensurate
with the qualifications and experience of the individuals. Review of
applications will begin immediatly and will continue until suitable
candidates are identified.


Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae
and the names and contact information for three references to
clan...@ncsu.edu.

-- 

Cristina Lanzas

Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease

Department of Population Health and Pathobiology

College of Veterinary Medicine

North Carolina State University

1051 William Moore Drive

Raleigh, NC 27607

919-513-6202

clan...@ncsu.edu

Webpage: lanzaslab.org

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. opportunity

[David Inouye]

A PhD position is available starting in Fall 2016 to join the Barton 
Lab in the Department of Botany, University of Hawaii at Manoa. The 
student will be supported on a graduate assistantship to contribute 
to a study examining the role of plant functional traits in the 
invasion dynamics of Hawaiian wet and dry forests. Research will be 
conducted in both the greenhouse and field, and students will gain 
expertise in a range of plant ecophysiological tools as well as 
experience in tropical plant ecology. Students will be expected to 
develop their own research project directly related to the funded 
research, or in other areas of plant ecology. Please see the lab 
website for further information about current research foci 
(seedlingscience.org).


Interested students should send an email to Kasey Barton 
(kbar...@hawaii.edu) describing their 
educational and research experience and a statement of graduate 
research interests.


---
Kasey E. Barton
Assistant Professor
Botany Department
University of Hawai i at M noa
3190 Maile Way, Room 101
Honolulu, HI 96822

[ECOLOG-L] [Course on Ecological Research]: Primer in Methods and Ecological Research (PRiMER) - 3 days to go

[Gururaja K.V.]

Dear all,

Greetings from Gubbi Labs. We are offering a certificate and credit course
in Primer in Methods and Ecological Research in December 2015 in India.
Last date for application is 31st October 2015. Please go through the
details below and apply on line.

Thanks for the support,

With warm regards,
Gururaja


PRiMER: Primer in Methods and Ecological Research

What is PRiMER?

PRimer in Methods and Ecological Research is a certificate course designed
and offered by Gubbi Labs to provide experiential learning on how to
appreciate and pursue research in ecology. This is first of a kind
intensive programme aimed at inspiring participants to be an ecologist, and
imparting essential skills.

Ecology, a unified field in biology, over the years has transcended
boundaries of subjects like physics, chemistry, mathematics and social
sciences. From being a mere observational and natural history based domain,
ecology has progressed to enable the understanding of complex processes and
behaviour seen in the natural world. PRiMER will enable the participants to
venture into fields of natural history, environmental biology and
theoretical ecology. The course is specifically designed for students and
professionals alike.

PRiMER is a two credit course with over 40 hours of contact teaching. It
will be facilitated by faculty members comprising of an expert panel of
ecologists and research scientists, with extensive experience in field
ecology. Core faculty members include Drs. Gururaja KV and Sudhira HS. We
will also draw insights and relevant skills from other subject experts.

What to expect in PRiMER?

The training will enable participants to carry out objective research
across various disciplines.

PRiMER exposes participants to the basic skills such as the art of asking
research questions, project planning and management, hands-on training in
census, sampling and monitoring techniques, ecological statistics, remote
sensing, mapping (GIS, spatial analysis and modelling), science
communication (presentations, writing scientific papers and popular
articles) and writing grant proposals. It will also expose participants to
soft skills such as effective leadership, adaptive management and highlight
the importance of working in teams.

Broad themes dealt in PRiMER

1. Introduction to Ecological Research: Fundamentals of research; planning
and management of independent research; literature review; seeing the big
picture and framing objective. The course will provide hands-on exposure to
mind-mapping tool (Freemind) and reference manager (Mendeley®).

2. Ecological Statistics: Fundamentals of data collection, database
management and exploratory analysis; nature of data and data types
(parametric and non-parametric); data visualization; descriptive
statistics; diversity indices; probability distributions; statistical
hypothesis testing; choosing and using appropriate statistical tests.
Introduction to tools for statistical analysis viz., Biodiversity Pro®,
PAST®, R, RStudio™ and JASP.

3. Mapping and Modelling: Fundamentals of mapping and remote sensing; use
of navigation gadgets (Garmin eTrex 30; Smartphone based tools);
geo-spatial analysis; species distribution modelling; geo-visualization;
hands-on training in making maps. Tools exposed: QGIS®, MaxEnt, Google
Earth®

4. Ecological Census and Monitoring techniques: Fundamentals of field data
collection techniques; hands-on training in sampling techniques such as
line and belt transects, point, quadrat, time-constrained, audio-visual
encounter surveys; mark–re-capture techniques and camera trapping. Usage of
automated data collecting devices (acoustics and weather monitoring).

5. Communicating Research: Fundamentals of science communication; art of
storytelling; the nuances of presentation skills and techniques, writing
scientific and popular articles, and research grant proposals. Basics of
science journalism; developing a communication message; writing a press
release; pitching to reporters and giving effective sound and video bytes.


PRiMER provides you the tools necessary to synthesise field observations,
analyse data, interpret, visualize and report findings in a succinct
scientific framework. This intense field course will be beneficial to
aspiring biologists, researchers, forest managers, teachers, environmental
management consultants, nature enthusiasts and photographers. The training
and skill sets inculcated in PRiMER are necessary tenets for a career in
ecology and helpful in trans-disciplinary research.

Certificates will be awarded to all participants upon course completion.
Credits are subject to successful completion of the course and evaluation.

Venue: Gubbi Labs Eco-Station, Gubbi, Tumakuru District, Karnataka State,
India.

Course Dates:  7th December to 11th December 2015.

Course Fee: Students (Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD students and
Postdocs; Independent Researchers): ₹ 10,000/-

Professionals: ₹ 20,000/-


Foreign nationals: US $ 500

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. student opportunity

[David Inouye]

Hello,

I am looking for a Ph.D. student to work on a funded project to map 
habitats in the Gulf of Eilat, Southern Israel. The project will 
consist of compiling and analyzing existing spatial data, as well as 
collection of new mapping data in situ.


Necessary requirements -
Master's degree in ecology, geography or related field

Priority will be given to students with background in GIS and geostatistics
A diving diploma is also preferable

Interested candidates should send a CV and a letter of interest to -

Dr. Rafi Kent,
Department of Geography and Environment
Bar-Ilan University
Ramat-Gan, Israel
email -  rafik...@gmail.com

--
Best wishes,

Rafi Kent, PhD
Lecturer in Spatial Ecology
Department of Geography and Environment
Bar-Ilan University
Telephone: +972-3-5317369

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc in Uppsala, Sweden

[Tord Snall]

Dear all,
I would appreciate help to spread this announcement of a researcher/postdoc
position at the Swedish Species Information Centre in Uppsala, Sweden
http://www.slu.se/sv/om-slu/fristaende-sidor/aktuellt/lediga-tjanster/las-mer/?eng=1=2038

Best regards,
Tord

Researcher/postdoc: Simulation of future forestry and population viability
analyses
The Swedish Species Information Centre is a national center for species and
habitats. We contribute to a sustainable management of the natural resources
by collecting, analyzing and make data available, and by describing and
presenting facts about biodiversity. We interact nationally and
internationally, with the benefit for conservation in focus. We are now
recruiting a person who will work on simulation of future forest development
as part of (meta)population viability analyses.

You will simulate forest dynamics and forest management at landscape or
regional scales. This includes simulation of future scenarios and
optimization. The simulations of the (meta)population dynamics of different
species will be made simultaneously, in collaboration with the research
group’s ecologists. Formulation of scenarios and management strategies will
be made together with the participating stakeholders. The simulations will
be made with Heureka, which is a spatially explicit tool for forest
planning, optimization and impact assessment (www.slu.se/en/sha). The
research is funded by Formas.

--
Tord Snäll
Professor
 
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
 
ArtDatabanken/Swedish Species Information Centre
Box 7007, SE-750 07 Uppsala
Besöksadress: Bäcklösavägen 10
Telefon: +46(0)18-67 26 12, Mobil: +46(0)76-766 26 12
www.slu.se/artdatabanken
www.slu.se/artdatabanken/tordsnall

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Marine Animal Physiology

[Evan Preisser]

The Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to
start in Fall 2016. The successful candidate will develop a high quality,
nationally recognized, and externally-funded research program in marine
animal physiology (integrative, comparative, ecological, or environmental).
Teaching will include an upper-level course in marine organismal physiology
and participation in the sophomore-level Marine Biology course, and will
enhance both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Advising and
mentoring of undergraduate and graduate (MS, PhD) students is expected. The
URI Marine Biology Program website (web.uri.edu/marbio) provides more
information about the program and research facilities at the University. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will start on December 15,
2015, but consideration will be given to applications received by January
11, 2016.  APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY. Visit the URI jobs
website at: https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for job
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Interests and Future Plans; and PDF’s of up to three published papers. 

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of
color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of
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[ECOLOG-L] Funded research article

[Stephen L. Young]

Interesting article on the anatomy of funded research in PNAS: 
http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2015/10/21/1513651112.abstract.html?etoc
May not be surprising to many, but the information is quite interesting and the 
method for analysis appears scientifically valid. Will things continue in the 
direction of fewer and fewer getting more and more? The authors conclude by 
saying, "A better understanding of successful project formations, therefore, 
provides an insight into how to thrive in such a challenging landscape, and can 
potentially have far-reaching implications for government policy on research 
investment worldwide." The understanding on the part of researchers is there 
already, as we are being trained, either right or wrong in how to navigate an 
increasingly challenging funding system. It is the government policy in this 
area that needs to be altered.

Steve

[ECOLOG-L] Precition in Ecology: Ecological "barometers?"

[Ryan McEwan]

Ecolog,

In a graduate seminar I am teaching this year on Ecological Mechanisms we
have happily veered into a discussion of the idea of prediction in ecology.


A specific thing that is on our mind(s) is the idea of "indicators" that
can be used as a way to anticipate oncoming ecological change.

The idea of a barometer came up... you can use this instrument to measure
pressure and predict/forecast oncoming weather events although the
barometer itself measures only one element within a matrix of factors that
would ultimately drive, for instance, a storm event.

Are there ecological barometers being commonly used in ecological
prediction, and if so, how accurate are they?

Cheers,
Ryan






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Ryan W. McEwan, PhD
Associate Professor of Ecology
Environmental Biology Program Director
Department of Biology
University of Dayton
300 College Park, Dayton, OH  45469-2320
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