[ECOLOG-L] Isotopic Branchpoints in Boreal Forests

[John D Marshall]

Branchpoints in Carbon and Water Flows through Boreal Forests

At least nine positions for postdocs or Ph.D. students are available to study 
ecosystem function in boreal forests in 2016 and 2017.. We have recently 
received five years of funding from the prestigious Wallenberg Foundation 
(https://www.wallenberg.com/kaw/en/foundation/knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation)
 to study branchpoints (BPs) in forest carbon and water budgets using 
natural-abundance stable isotopes. We will focus on: (BP1) the partitioning of 
water fluxes between leaf transpiration and surface evaporation and between 
evapotranspiration and streamflow; (BP2) photosynthetic water-use efficiency, 
mesophyll conductance, and gross primary productivity; (BP3) the partitioning 
between photosynthetic carboxylation and oxygenation using isotopomers; (BP4) 
the partitioning of electrons between cytochrome oxidase and the alternative 
oxidase; and (BP5) partitioning of carbon between above- and below-ground 
processes. These analyses will be constrained by synthetic (S) work packages 
including: (S1) eddy covariance measurements of carbon and water fluxes, (S2) 
isotopic testing and parameterization of models of carbon and water fluxes, and 
(S3) eddy covariance of stable carbon isotopes to partition carbon fluxes. All 
BPs were chosen based on the quality, ease, and recent appearance of 
cutting-edge isotopic techniques to measure them. Each BP tests an important 
hypothesis in its own right, but it also provides a means of linking individual 
BPs into integrated descriptions of ecosystem function.

The candidates will work at the Swedish Agricultural University in beautiful 
Umeå, Sweden and at established field sites near Vindeln, Västerbotten. If you 
are interested, please choose your best scientific match from the involved 
people listed below. Send a C.V. listing relevant education and publications 
and a short motivation letter outlining demonstrated experience relevant to the 
work package of interest.

BP 1) Hjalmar Laudon (hjalmar.lau...@slu.se) and 
Niles Hasselquist (niles.hasselqu...@slu.se)
BP 2) John Marshall (john.marsh...@slu.se)
BP 3) Jurgen Schleucher (jurgen.schleuc...@umea.se)
BPs 4 and 5) Torgny Näsholm (torgny.nash...@slu.se)
S1) Matthias Peichl (matthias.pei...@slu.se)
S2) Annikki Mäkelä (anniki.mak...@helsinki.fi)
S3) John Marshall (john.marsh...@slu.se)

SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
http://www.slu.se/en/
http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/
http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/research/krycklan-catchment-study-new/history/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: genetics of individual differences in social behavior

[Julia Saltz]

Postdoctoral Research Position in Genetics of Social Behavior

A postdoctoral position is available in the Saltz lab at Rice University.  Our 
lab is broadly 
interested in understanding the functional and evolutionary mechanisms that 
generate and 
maintain individual differences in social behavior, using fruit flies as a 
model system.  More 
information about the lab and our work: saltzlab.wordpress.com

Position Details: The postdoc will collaborate on lab projects and pursue his 
or own 
independent research program on topics within the broad realm of individual 
differences in 
behavior.  Scientists with experience in molecular and/or bioinformatics 
techniques, and 
from groups under-represented in biology, are especially encouraged to apply.

The start date is negotiable but ideally Summer or early Fall 2016.  Initial 
appointment will 
be for one year with extension to a second year assuming satisfactory progress. 

Community: The Saltz lab is a small and growing group of researchers that 
includes 
graduate students, a laboratory manager, and 9 undergraduate students.  We 
value a 
collegial atmosphere with supportive mentoring and intellectual independence at 
all levels, 
which reinforces our shared obsession with behavior research.  The Department 
of 
BioSciences at Rice University is home to a vibrant community of faculty, 
postdoctoral, 
graduate, and undergraduate researchers in Ecology and Evolution, Biochemistry, 
Cell 
Biology, Genetics and Neuroscience. We are located in Houston, Texas, an 
exciting, 
diverse, and affordable city with world-class opportunities for dining, arts, 
and 
entertainment and access to diverse terrestrial and aquatic environments. Rice 
is located 
beside one of the country’s largest medical research centers, providing 
additional 
opportunities for genomics (and other –omics) and bioinformatics collaborations.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values 
a diverse 
academic community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

To apply: Please send a cover letter, a detailed CV, two letters of 
recommendation, and up 
to three relevant papers as a SINGLE PDF to Julia Saltz 
(julia.b.sa...@rice.edu). In the 
cover letter, please include a description of the independent projects you plan 
to pursue, 
how they will contribute to answering major questions in behavior or related 
fields, and 
how the work would fit into the overall goals of the lab; plus anything else 
you would like 
me to know. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until 
the position 
is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Restoration Internships in St. Louis, MO

[Danelle Haake]

*For details or to apply, visit:
https://missouribotanicalgarden.applicantpro.com/jobs/338404.html
*

*
Litzsinger Road Ecology Center Horticulture *[/Restoration 
Ecology/]*Intern (2 positions)*


**

*Summary: *

Primary responsibility is to assist horticulture staff with the 
restoration and horticulture work at the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, 
a 34 acre environmental education center. This program will have a 
strong focus on understanding and conducting restoration and 
horticulture through a flexible weekly curriculum consisting of reading, 
field research, and on-the-ground work.  Intern is required to develop 
an independent, site-based research project.


*Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *

 * Actively works hands-on with horticulture staff to complete prairie
   and woodland restoration efforts (i.e. pulling weeds, planting small
   plants to revegetate the land, etc.).
 * Identify and tag invasive plant species for eradication process;
   assists in control of invasive plant species through the use of
   manual, mechanical, and/or chemical methods.
 * Operates power equipment and hand tools.
 * Assists in trail maintenance – restore trail erosion (i.e., fill in
   with soil or other materials) to prevent and/or divert further water
   erosion; trash clean-up, etc.
 * Collects and cleans seeds; plant and propagate cuttings.
 * Assists with gathering data to complete plant population surveys.
 * Stream monitoring; track and record depth/height of stream; conduct
   various types of water analyses .
 * May interact with volunteers and high school groups; perform
   hands-on demonstrations.
 * Internship Project – Required to independently develop a site-based
   research project.
 * Works cohesively as a team with LREC staff.

[ECOLOG-L] Summer 2016 REU in Climate Change Impacts in Semi-Arid Regions at UT-Austin

[Eric Hersh]

Please share widely this paid undergraduate summer research opportunity.

Thanks,
Eric Hersh, PhD, PE
Lecturer, Jackson School of Geosciences
Research Coordinator, Environmental Science Institute
The University of Texas at Austin
512-228-1321
ehe...@esi.utexas.edu


--


Announcing a summer 2016 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
program in 'Climate Change Impacts in Semi-Arid Regions' at The
University
of Texas at Austin Environmental Science Institute.  Program
advertisement
attached, and further information may be found at:
http://www.esi.utexas.edu/education/research-experience-for-
undergraduates/. Student applications are due February 17, 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] Reinventing Entomophagy for the 21st Century

[Aaron T. Dossey]

The insect based food industry forges ahead!  It's an exciting time for 
the field!


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/olena-kagui/post_10945_b_9076028.html?utm_hp_ref=green=Green

ATD of ATB and ISI
--
Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs LLC
www.cricketpowder.com
Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation
Griopro
ABOUT: http://allthingsbugs.com/People
LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/all-things-bugs-dr-aaron-t-dossey/53/775/104
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs
ISI:  https://www.facebook.com/InvertebrateStudiesInstitute
PHONE:  1-352-281-3643

[ECOLOG-L] Job: fisheries geneticist

[David Inouye]

Fisheries Geneticist

See more at: 
http://www.critfc.org/jobs/fisheries-geneticist


The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission 
(CRITFC) is seeking Fisheries Geneticists with 
experience in population genomics, association 
mapping, and mixed stock analysis. Positions are 
part of the Fishery Science Department, but will 
be located with the genetics group at the 
Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station in 
Hagerman, ID. This research group is involved in 
testing conservation, evolution, and ecological 
theories related to salmonids and other fishes. 
The employee will work under the Lead Geneticist, 
in association with CRITFC geneticists and 
technicians, as well as staff of the Fishery 
Science Department in Portland, OR. Efforts will 
focus on applying empirical genetics/genomics 
data to address questions related to conservation 
and recovery of steelhead, Chinook, sockeye, and 
coho salmon, sturgeon, lamprey, and other fishes of the Columbia River Basin.


Position Details

·Closing Date: March 15, 2016

·Starting Salary:  Depending on Qualifications

$57,098 – $64,711 (CRITFC equivalent to GS 11) with benefits
$68,437 – $77,565 (CRITFC equivalent to GS12) with benefits

·Department: Fishery Science, Genetics

·Classification: Full-time, Regular, Exempt

·Location: Hagerman, Idaho



Essential Job Functions

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

1.  Conduct laboratory analyses with next-generation sequencing methods.

2.  Perform data analysis with heavy emphasis on population genetics.

3.  Develop sampling designs and protocols for studies.

4.  Execute research in accord with developed proposals.

5.  Produce reports and peer reviewed 
publications of key scientific results.


6.  Develop research proposals to attract extramural funding.

7.  Participate in inter-agency workgroups, as necessary.

8.  Provide technical advice and reviews in 
the areas of genetics and conservation biology to 
tribal staff, attorneys and policy.


9.  Other duties as assigned and as 
appropriate to CRITFC goals and purposes.


Job Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

The Fisheries Geneticist are required to have a 
Ph.D. or M.S. (with three years of experience) in 
the field of molecular biology, genetics, fishery 
biology, ecology and/or a related discipline. In 
addition, the scientist must have demonstrated skills in the following areas.


1.  Research experience related to population/conservation genetics.

2.  In-depth knowledge and experience with 
current molecular genomics techniques (e.g., RAD-seq, RNA-seq, GT-seq).


3.  Excellent understanding of population genetics theory.

4.  Experience in statistical analyses, 
computer modeling and the relevant software.


5.  Proven ability to publish research in peer-reviewed publications.

6.  Good writing and oral communication skills.

7.  Inter-personal skills, including the 
ability to develop, guide, and work within inter-disciplinary teams.


8.  Strong skills with common computer 
software for word processing, spreadsheet, database, and statistics use.


The following qualifications, although not required, are desirable:

9.  Demonstrated technical competence in 
fishery biology or a closely related discipline.


10.  Database experience and computer programming/coding skills.

11.  Knowledge regarding fishes of the Columbia 
River and western United States.




See more at: 
http://www.critfc.org/jobs/fisheries-geneticist

[ECOLOG-L] Position: Central Virginia, USA. Virginia State Parks Natural Resource Management Assistant

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Apply directly to Irene Frentz, listed below.

Details here:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=655

Natural Res. Spec II (Dist. Res. Mgmt. Assistant ), Wage, Open Until Filled

Pocahontas State Park located in Chesterfield, VA has an immediate opening for 
the following wage position:

Natural Resource Specialist II (District Resource Management Assistant)

District Resource Management Assistant - Incumbent will assist the District 
Resource Specialist with implementation of resource management projects across 
State Park District 4, which includes Bear Creek Lake, High Bridge Trail, 
Holliday Lake, Pocahontas, Powhatan, Sailor's Creek Battlefield, and Twin Lakes 
State Parks.  The position will be based at Pocahontas State Park in 
Chesterfield County, Virginia.  Position will require daily travel and 
occasional overnight travel.

Primary duties will be to assist resource management staff in performing 
resource management activities including water quality monitoring, invasive 
species treatment, prescribed burns, vegetation surveys, permanent monitoring 
plot establishment, trail design and construction, monitoring for insect pests, 
wildlife management, and long term land management planning and implementation. 
 Position will also provide state park/system-wide support in data management 
using ESRI ArcMap 10.  This position will also be responsible for supervising a 
crew of three or more individuals working to build new trails and repair 
existing trails, as well as complete other natural resource related projects.

Wage positions are limited to working 1500 hours in a 12 month period from May 
1 to April 30. No benefits are associated with wage positions.
Please review DCR's intranet or internet page for more information about this 
position.

A signed and dated Virginia Application for Employment form must be submitted 
to:

Irene Frentz, District 4 Resource Specialist
Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
E-mail:  irene.fre...@dcr.virginia.gov
Fax:  804-796-4004

Application deadline: Open Until Filled
A blank application form may be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs

The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an E-Verify and  Equal 
Opportunity Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Wanted: Ecologists Up for the Ultimate (Plain Language) SciComm Challenge

[Holly Menninger]

The ESA Sci Comm Section is seeking 10 brave ecologists to give Ignite
talks about their research using only the 1000 most common words in the
English language. We were inspired by the xkcd comic 
and a similar session hosted by the Sharing Science program

at AGU’s Fall 2015 meeting.

Check out this blog

post explaining more about the session and our rationale.

Please consider signing up today via our Google form (
http://goo.gl/forms/57Vv8orIEK) -- We need to line up speakers (and
abstracts) by February 12!

Already planning to give a talk or poster? No problem! Ignite sessions are
exempt from the one presentation rule at ESA meetings. Anyone who is the
presenter in the session may also present in another scientific session
(symposium, organized oral, organized poster, contributed talk, contributed
poster).
Thanks!
Holly Menninger
Chair, ESA Sci Comm Section
hlmen...@ncsu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Barnacles and whales, commensalism?

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear Colleagues:

Sometimes, the case of filter feeding barnacles that live on whales and
their cetacean hosts are used as an example of commensalism. Unless in huge
number, whales "don't seem to care". Yet, has this really been studied
experimentally?

Cheers, sincerely,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
blaypublishers.com

1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB*
http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/

2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*:
http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/.

3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*:
http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.*

4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/


http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/
http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm

[ECOLOG-L] USGS Summer 2016 Undergraduate Student Positions – Biological Technicians -- Laurel, MD

[Pardieck, Keith]

The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Maryland is seeking
to hire three full-time temporary student contractors to assist with the
North American Breeding Bird Survey program (*www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBS
)*, a long-term, continental avian monitoring
program. Tasks will include working with wildlife survey data, performance
of quality assurance and quality control procedures on biological data,
data entry, assisting with database management, photocopying and filing,
preparation of maps and assisting in preparation of administrative
correspondence.

*Application deadline:  *

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter by *February
16, 2016.*


*Statement of Work *

1. *Types of services required: *During the summer field season,
approximately 3000 BBS routes are sampled by participants skilled in avian
identification. These data are then processed and analyzed by USGS to
inform avian conservation efforts in the U.S. and Canada. Tasks will
include processing incoming data and materials, performing data entry and
quality control procedures using web-based and Teleform OCR technologies,
tracking progress, assisting with database management, photocopying,
scanning and filing materials, map preparation, and corresponding with
participants.

2. *Required expertise/skills: *

a. Applicants are required to have completed two years of undergraduate
course work (student must be at least a second semester sophomore).

b. Applicants must be majors in a biology related discipline or have
substantial experience with the North American birding community.

c. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English both
verbally and in writing.

d. Applicants must have knowledge of computer software used to summarize
and visualize data (i.e. Excel and Access).

e. Knowledge of North American birds is not required but considered a plus.

3. *Eligibility requirements: *To be eligible for a student contract
position, applicants must be either a currently enrolled student or a
recent graduate. To qualify as a student, the applicant must be enrolled at
least half-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or
university. Former students who graduated more than 10 months ago or who
left school without graduating are not eligible to work under these
contracts.  Applicants will be required to show proof of their student
status (or recent graduation). USGS employees, their spouses, and children
are not eligible to participate in this program. U.S. citizens are
eligible. Non-U.S. citizens may be eligible to participate, depending on
their immigration status and the applicable regulations of the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Service (formerly Immigration and
Naturalization Service). Foreign students in the U.S. under F-1 visas are
usually not able to participate in this program, due to USCIS restrictions
against off-campus work.

4. *Description of working conditions: *Work will be performed in an office
environment located on the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center campus in
Laurel, Maryland. Extended periods of computer use will be required. This
is not a field or laboratory position.

5. *Compensation: *The student contractor will be paid *$16.24 per hour*.
Student contractors are paid only for hours worked (no holiday or leave
benefits). Student is responsible for all costs of transportation to and
from the principal duty station location. The Government does not provide
housing, meals or other living expenses while working at the principal duty
station. Official travel away from the duty station is not expected.

6. *Employment Location: *USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 12100
Beech Forest Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708-4038. Student contractors may
enter the building only during business hours or when project manager is
present.

7. *Additional information: *Number of students required is three.
Estimated number of hours for the position is 544 (full-time for summer).
There is a possibility of additional part-time hours continuing into the
fall semester. The approximate start date is May 27, 2015. The approximate
end date is August 30, 2015. There is flexibility in start and end dates to
accommodate variations in academic calendars.

8. *How to apply: *Send resume and cover letter to Keith Pardieck via email
(*kpardi...@usgs.gov *). Applications must be received
on or before *February 16, 2015*. In your cover letter include an
explanation of how you meet the eligibility requirements, your expected
graduation date, and discuss your experience as related to sections 1 and 2
above.

[ECOLOG-L] Introduction to GAM and GAMM with R course

[Highland Statistics Ltd]

There are various remaining seats available on the following course


Course: Introduction to GAM and GAMM
Where:  University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
When:   7-11 March 2016

Course website: http://www.highstat.com/statscourse.htm
Course flyer: http://highstat.com/Courses/Flyer2016_03Konstanz.pdf



Kind regards,

Alain Zuur



--
Dr. Alain F. Zuur

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

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

[ECOLOG-L] Summer REU in evolutionary ecology at UIdaho and Galapagos

[Christine_Parent]

The Parent lab (http://parentlab.weebly.com) is looking for an undergraduate
student to assist with field research in the Galapagos Islands. The
undergraduate student will spend 10 weeks (May 30th - August 5th, within the
NSF-funded REU program in the Department of Biological Sciences at
University of Idaho) conducting research under the guidance of two graduate
students investigating island biogeography, invertebrate physiology, and
biomechanics.  

The research will involve traveling to the Galapagos Islands, hiking long
distances with field equipment on difficult terrain, backpacking and camping
in remote locations, and working long hours in the laboratory to measure
physiological response and biomechanical variables in terrestrial
invertebrates. The student will also have the opportunity to conduct
independent research and present the results in the form of a poster at a
research symposium at the end of the program.

We are looking for applicants with some or all of the following experience
and skills:
- Prior research in biology, ecology, wildlife management, or physiology
- Ability to travel internationally (passport)
- Ability to speak Spanish
- Experience backpacking and camping in remote locations
- Patience and attention to details.

To apply, follow instructions here:
https://www.uidaho.edu/sci/biology/research/summer-reu/application-process

The deadline to submit an application is Feb 15, 2016.

If you have questions, please contact:
Dr. Christine Parent
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Idaho
Email: parentlabatuid...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] TECHNICIANS in FRESHWATER ECOLOGY at LAKE GEORGE, NY

[Rick Relyea]

TECHNICIANS in FRESHWATER ECOLOGY at LAKE GEORGE, NY

The Jefferson Project at Lake George (a collaboration between Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute [RPI], IBM, and the FUND for Lake George) is hiring
two technicians in the area of freshwater ecology.  

The Jefferson Project (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0OU9hfyZqU) is an
unprecedented endeavor to combine IBM Smart Sensor technology to collect
year-round data on large lakes that is being combined with traditional lake
monitoring, state-of-the-art modeling, and manipulative experiments to
better understand human impacts on freshwater ecosystems.

The primary responsibilities of the technicians will be to assist in
deploying and maintaining advanced environmental sensors in and around the
lake. This includes weather stations, tributary stations, vertical
profilers, and current profilers. The technicians will also assist with the
analyses of water samples from the lake and surrounding streams.  Applicants
are required to have a B.S. degree in Biology, Engineering, or related
fields.  Ideal candidates will also have experience in computing,
programming, basic electronics, and driving boats.

The technicians will be based at Rensselaer’s field station, the Darrin
Fresh Water Institute, on the shores of beautiful Lake George, NY
(http://www.rpi.edu/dept/DFWI/index.html). Here they will enjoy working 
with a tremendous diversity of researchers from Rensselaer and IBM.

Applicants can apply at the Rensselaer web site, which contains the official
job posting:
https://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/3271


--
Dr. Rick Relyea
Executive Director, Darrin Fresh Water Institute
Director of The Jefferson Project
David M. Darrin ’40 Senior Endowed Chair
Dept. of Biological Sciences, BT2115
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Field Technicians for Common Chuckwalla Behavioral Study (California)

[Emily Sanchez]

Agency: California State University, Fullerton
Location: Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Reserve, Indian Wells CA
Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions
Start Date: March 20th, 2016
Last Date to apply: February  20th, 2016

Description: Seeking 1 or 2 field technicians who will assist with a Master’s 
project comparing 
seasonal thermoregulatory activity and habitat use of male and female common 
chuckwallas 
(Sauromalus ater) in the Mojave Desert (near Palm Springs). Technicians will 
assist in catching the 
lizards, fitting them with temperature data loggers and radio trackers, 
tracking them using radio 
telemetry, conducting doubly labeled water studies of metabolism and water 
turnover, and 
conducting daily observations of lizard behaviors. 

The tentative start date is March 20th 2016.  Field season is expected to last 
at least through July 
15th, 2016, and may extend to the end of July.

Work may include long hours on some days, and may be up to six days a week. 
Housing will be 
provided at the Boyd Deep Canyon Reserve (approximately 15 minutes drive from 
Palm Springs) and 
there will be a stipend of around $300-350 per week. Travel expenses to and 
from the Reserve not 
provided.

Qualifications: 
Technicians must:
•   Have experience conducting biological field research.
•   Have the ability to work long hours in a hot, rocky desert environment.
•   Have a valid Drivers license
•   Be flexible with hours and be available to work throughout the entire 
field season.
•   Have an interest in lizard ecology.
•   Live & work in close quarters with others.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience:
•   Using radio-telemetry 
•   Handling lizards

To apply, please provide a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, 
and email addresses 
of 3 professional references to Emily Sanchez (emilysanc...@csu.fullerton.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in Evolutionary Macroecology of Plants

[Pille Gerhold]

I seek a motivated candidate for a 4-year PhD position (from 1st Sept, 
2016) on the project
Macroecological and Evolutionary Determinants of Phylogenetic and 
Functional Diversity of Plant Communities.


Supervisor: Senior Researcher Pille Gerhold (http://kodu.ut.ee/~urbasp/)
within Macroecology workgroup (http://www.botany.ut.ee/macroecology/en/)
at the University of Tartu, Estonia (http://www.ut.ee/en/welcome)

The PhD project will challenge the established knowledge on the patterns 
and processes behind plant phylogenetic and functional diversity with a 
meta-study approach.
The aim is to test global patterns across vegetation types and 
biogeographical regions, and macroecological and evolutionary factors 
that may have shaped these patterns.


University of Tartu is an old internationally-recognized academic unit 
(founded in 1632) with 6 Centers of Excellence today.
Tartu is a small and vibrant university town with 100,000 residents and 
14,000 students, including over 1000 international students.

English is widely spoken in Tartu as well as in Estonia.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANT:
Master´s degree
Strong interest and experience in Plant Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, 
Macroecology, Statistics.

Excellent English

REQUIREMENTS FOR PhD THESIS:
Doctoral student will be enrolled in the Faculty of Science and 
Technology (http://www.ut.ee/en/studies/doctoral-studies/programs)

Doctoral student will publish min 3 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

SALARY:
Monthly scholarship of 850 EUR. This will cover well living costs in 
Estonia.


APPLICATION:
Please send your CV and motivation letter to: pille.gerh...@ut.ee
Deadline: 1st March 2016

Online Announcement: http://kodu.ut.ee/~urbasp/PhD.html

For any questions, please contact: pille.gerh...@ut.ee

--
Dr. Pille Gerhold, Senior Researcher
Dept of Botany, Inst of Ecol & Earth Sciences
University of Tartu, Estonia
http://kodu.ut.ee/~urbasp/

[ECOLOG-L] Assistantships Available - Primate Disease Ecology

[Ben Lybarger]

Field Projects International's Community Parasitology/Primate Disease
Ecology program involves 11 primate species on site at Los Amigos Biological
Field Station in Peru. We are looking for highly motivated and driven field
assistants, and previous experience is not required; we provide all training
on site. This is a great opportunity for students interested in graduate
programs or careers in biology, conservation, ecology or anthropology. This
kind of fieldwork is physically demanding and requires long days of hiking
and data collection, but it is incredibly rewarding.

Read more about this program here:
https://fieldprojects.org/research/community-disease-ecology/ 

At the end of the program, research assistants will be able to:

-- Track primates by movement and vocalizations, as well as radio telemetry

-- Work off trail systems, and conduct full-day follows

-- Conduct behavioral observations on known-individuals (scan and focal
animal sampling) 

-- Record data on feeding ecology

-- Correctly sex individual primates

-- Collect GPS data on species movements to create a large, overarching
primate movement database.

-- Become proficient in collecting and storing primate fecal samples in
field conditions, including participating in downstream applications like
endocrinology and parasite analyses.

-- Input sample and movement information into databases for further analyses.



START DATES: June 10th and July 10th, 2016

MINIMUM STAY: 4 weeks

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 17th, 2016

PROGRAM FEE: $450/week

WHERE: The Los Amigos Biological Field Station in Southeastern Peru 

LEARN MORE: https://fieldprojects.org/research/community-disease-ecology/


- All applications are accepted on a rolling basis. That means that it is
advisable to apply immediately for these programs. Do not wait until April
17, 2016 to apply.

- We strongly recommend that students also attend the short course in
tropical field biology starting on May 20th, 2016
(https://fieldprojects.org/course/tropical-biology-and-primatology-may-2016/).
This course will provide students grounding in the natural history of the
flora and fauna at this site. *If an RA takes the course in May, they get a
reduction in course cost of $400.

- Assistants will have the opportunity during days off to explore various
attractions at the field site, such as climbing the canopy tower or looking
for endangered giant river otters at Cocha Lobo.

ELIGIBILITY:

We are currently recruiting participants with the following requirements:

-- Participants must be at least 18 years of age by the time the training
program begins.

-- Participants must demonstrate a grounding or strong interest in zoology,
biology, or anthropology.

-- Previous field experience is not required, but previous research
experience (either outdoors or in the laboratory) will be a plus.

-- Participants must be able to justify why this program is important to
them and what they hope to gain from it.

-- Participants must provide a letter of recommendation from a source that
can substantiate the participant's experience and skills.

-- Participants must be unafraid of insects, reptiles and the jungle in general.

-- Participants must be in good physical condition, with the capability to
walk 4 miles in 2 hours while carrying field equipment.

-- Participants will not be discriminated against for medical conditions
they might have if we determine that being on this project will not pose an
immediate risk to their health.

-- Participants must demonstrate willingness to adjust their schedule to
primate daily activity patterns. This can require waking up early, sometimes
by 5 am, and going to bed early.

-- Due to the nature of the work and weather constraints, participants MUST
be willing to be flexible about their days off. Assistants will typically
have one day off per week; however we cannot guarantee a set schedule each week.

-- Participants must sign waivers of liability for this project and for the
field station before their participation in the project is finalized.

-- Participants must be willing to maintain long hours in the field, but
also return to complete data entry in the evenings.

Please see our website (https://fieldprojects.org) for all payment and
cancellation policies, as well as other research opportunities with Field
Projects International/PrimatesPeru.

[ECOLOG-L] Garden Club of America - Urban Forestry Fellowship Deadline - Sunday January 31, 2016

[Jessica Sanders]

Applications being accepted for the Garden Club of America's Urban Forestry 
Fellowship

Application Deadline: January 31, 2016

The Garden Club of America (GCA) with the support of Casey Trees of Washington, 
DC, is soliciting applications for its national urban forestry fellowship. GCA 
has a history of interest in the health of the urban forest and would like to 
support young scientists in their undergraduate and graduate studies in this 
field.  The study areas of interest are far reaching, including urban forest 
management and planning as well as topics in biology, ecology, or human health 
that will specifically move urban forest science forward. The GCA Fellowship in 
Urban Forestry will be awarded in early 2016. Applications are reviewed by a 
selection committee at Casey Trees composed of practicing urban forestry 
scientists and professionals in related fields. Final selection is made by The 
Garden Club of America.



The fellowship is highly competitive and applicants must present clearly in 
their applications how they will advance the GCA's goal of increasing future 
capacity in urban forestry research.

Eligibility: The fellowship is open to both graduate students and advanced 
undergraduates pursuing degrees in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, 
environmental studies or a closely related field at any 4-year college or 
university degree program in the United States. Recipients must be students in 
the U.S. who will be enrolled as juniors or seniors or graduate students during 
the fellowship period (2016-17).  The award is for $5,000 and recipients may 
apply for one additional year of funding.

Application Process: For more information, online application forms, and past 
recipients, visit http://caseytrees.org/programs/gcascholarship/ or contact Dr. 
Jessica Sanders at gcaurbanfores...@caseytrees.org or 202-349-1905.

For more information about...

The Garden Club of America, visit gcamerica.org

Casey Trees, visit caseytrees.org


Jess Sanders | PhD | Director of Technical Services and Research | ISA 
Certified MA-5490A
Casey Trees
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[ECOLOG-L] Job opening at The Xerces Society

[Mary Ann Lau]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE:   Endangered Species Conservation Biologist
JOB LOCATION:   Portland, Oregon
JOB START DATE:    April 15, 2016

SCOPE: Under the direction of the Endangered Species Program Director, the
Endangered Species Conservation Biologist will join a growing team of
conservation professionals to work to conserve some of the world’s most
important animals. The Endangered Species Conservation Biologist will
develop guidance to inform the conservation and management of butterflies,
bees, snails, and other invertebrate taxa; plan and conduct invertebrate
field surveys; communicate with land managers, scientists, citizen
scientists and the public through workshops, written materials, and other
formats; manage, analyze, and interpret data; support the development and
management of citizen science projects; and assist the Endangered Species
Program Director with other conservation projects.

Full job description: http://www.xerces.org/job-opportunities/

[ECOLOG-L] REU deadline approaching: Samford Biology and Chemistry Research Experience for Undergraduates

[R. Malia Fincher]

Deadline for Applications: February 14
Research Experience for Undergraduates: Explore the world of research and
develop your scientific skills.

http://www.samford.edu/programs/undergraduate/research-experience/

With funding from the National Science Foundation, the 2016 Samford
University REU program will offer hands-on, field- and laboratory-based
research experiences to US undergraduates.  In this 9-week residential
experience, students will work one-on-one with experienced researchers in
biology and chemistry to design, conduct, and present research related to
the chemistry, genetics, and ecology of organisms, populations, and
communities of Oak Mountain State Park, a large and diverse suburban park
located in the southern Appalachians.  Potential research topics include
plant and animal ecology, microbiology, fire ecology, water quality,
biochemistry, plant and fungal natural products chemistry and bioactivity,
plant taxonomy, and aquatic community ecology. 

Quick Facts
Application Deadline: February 14, 2016
Program Timeline: May 29–July 28, 2016
• $525 per week stipend
• Travel, room, board and research expenses covered
• 12 students will be accepted into the program

Reasons to Apply
• Explore the worlds of field and laboratory research
• Explore your career opportunities as a working scientist
• Work closely with expert scientists to develop your own project
•   Develop your understanding of scientific ethics and social justice
• Spend the summer at Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest state park

Application Process
All application materials should be submitted electronically to 
r...@samford.edu.
Deadline: February 14, 2016
Students must be US citizens or Permanent Residents and have completed two
years of undergraduate study by May, 2014, including one year of
college-level biology.  Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate
program at accredited institutions in the United States at the time the REU
program is held.  Please submit:
• Application Form
• Transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement

For more information, go to
http://www.samford.edu/programs/undergraduate/research-experience/ or email
r...@samford.edu. 


R. Malia Fincher, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Samford University
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, Alabama35229
rmfin...@samford.edu
205-726-2928
Fax 205-726-2479
Office 133 Propst Hall






Malia Fincher, P.h.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Samford Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
 
205-726-2928 | office
205-726-2479 | fax
rmfin...@samford.edu
Office 133 Propst Hall
www.samford.edu
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
 



Malia Fincher, P.h.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Samford Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
 
205-726-2928 | office
205-726-2479 | fax
rmfin...@samford.edu
Office 133 Propst Hall
www.samford.edu
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
 

[ECOLOG-L] The K of carrying capacity and Roman numerals of survivorship curves

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear Ecolog-Listers;

For years, I have wondered (sometimes aloud in my classes as students know
I like history) about the history of two ecology conventions.

1. Where does the K in "carrying capacity" comes from? I am aware of the
origins of the concept (http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00045600701734356
)
but I am not sure about the origin of the K. Is the K for constant
(Konstant in German, in the mid 19th century German was the "in" language
for scholarly communications in the sciences) or is K for Kapacita"t
(capacity in German).

2. Is there a reason for the positioning of the Roman numerals I, II, II on
survivorship curves (or functional response curves). Why is the I on the
top one (e.g. modern human and other organisms having a long life, or like
MLK said "longevity")  instead of the bottom one? My only guess has always
been, well it is either I-II-II or III-II-I. In other words, one of the two
was chosen. But, heavens knows, maybe there was a reason.

Sincerely and gratefully,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
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