[ECOLOG-L] Forensic Entomology Workshop

[Denise Gemmellaro]

Hello everyone!
For the fourth year, the New Jersey School of Conservation together with 
Montclair State University and with Rutgers University (credits are available 
through either Institution) is organizing a two-week workshop on forensic 
entomology; the workshop will be held at the NJ School of Conservation, in 
Branchville, NJ, just about 1h from New York City.  Forensic entomology is the 
study of insects associated with organic decomposition. Students will observe 
and analyze the small ecosystem which is created around and on decomposing 
carcasses, describe post-mortem phenomena, collect entomological evidence and 
perform lab analysis to help establish PMI (Post-Mortem Interval) or time of 
death. For those who are interested, included in the workshop is also a guided 
visit to the Newark morgue, where the participants will attend a lecture on 
common practices of legal medicine and on how law enforcement forces handle 
dead bodies after they are discovered; depending on availability, the 
participants will also have the possibility to observe an autopsy. Here is the 
brochure for the workshop


https://www.dropbox.com/s/ygtqidjfgq6usxv/2016%20Forensic%20Entomology_Workshop_Brochure.pdf?dl=0


Participants will have two weeks of room and board, educational activities 
(lectures, field work and lab work) and lots of recreational activities, such 
as boating, archery and climbing.  For information please contact Denise 
Gemmellaro at denisucci...@yahoo.com Thank you and please feel free to pass 
this info to anyone who may be interested. 
Regards,  Denise Gemmellaro
 
 M Denise GemmellaroDepartment of EntomologyRutgers University 96 Lipman Drive 
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

[ECOLOG-L] JOB OPPORTUNITY- Seasonal Invasive Plant Technician in Elko, NV BLM district

[Stephanie Frederick]

JOB OPPORTUNITY
INVASIVE PLANT TECHNICIANS – May 2, 2016- September 30, 2016

The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is currently hiring four (4)
invasive plant technicians to work in the Elko, NV District of the Bureau
of Land Management (BLM).

Located in Ely, Nevada, ENLC is a non-profit conservation organization
comprised of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the
restoration of the Western ecosystems through collaborative teamwork.

Elko is located in the remote northeastern corner of Nevada. The area has a
blend of high desert and Snake River Plain regional attributes
including beautiful
expanses of sagebrush flats and many mountain ranges available for exploring
and recreating. The rugged Ruby Mountains lie 20 miles to the southeast of
Elko and offer unique and remote hiking,backpacking, climbing, fishing and
camping experiences.  The city of Elko has an ever expanding downtown area
and many cultural events throughout the summer (including the International
Basque festival, rodeos, Ruby Mountain Relay, etc).

INVASIVE PLANT TECHNICIAN DUTIES: Field crews will work with an experienced
BLM crew lead while assisting in invasive plant management on public lands.
Inventory duties include identifying invasive plant infestations,
surveying, recording data, and mapping. Control of invasive plants will
involve manual (hand pulling, hand tools, and power tools) and chemical
treatment methods. Applicants must be comfortable with handling and
applying herbicides. Technicians will be required to wear appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). With the exception of personal
clothing and close-toed boots, all PPE will be provided.

Additionally, all technicians will be responsible for driving large trucks
(often while towing trailers), operating ATVs and UTVs, and hiking to field
sites. Technicians must be comfortable with truck/tent camping in the
backcountry for up to 4 days at a time and MUST be physically able to hike
while wearing a 40 lb. backpack sprayer over rough and steep terrain.
Applicants will supply their own camping gear.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Qualified applicants should have experience and/or
education in invasive plant management, biological sciences, natural
resources, plant identification or general plant taxonomy and the ability
to follow directions and safety protocols. Applicants must be experienced
with 4WD vehicles and shall have a clean driving record for the past 3
years. Experience with utilizing GPS units and programs (Trimble units and
ArcPad) and ATVs/UTVs is a plus.

SALARY: $14-15/hour, depending on experience (plus $34/day per diem when
camping)

SCHEDULE: Positions run from early May through late September (funding
dependent) and follow a 10-hour day/four-day work week. Start and end dates
are flexible, within reason. Crews will generally return to Elko in the
evenings, though camping near a project site for 4 days at a time will be
required for at least two pay periods.

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information
for at least three references to Steph Frederick at sfreder...@envlc.org.
For questions or more information visit www.envlc.org or email Steph. Materials
should be emailed by February 28, 2016. Please include“Invasive Plant
Technician” in the email subject line.

Steph Frederick
Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition
Elko BLM District
ESR Vegetation and Weeds Monitoring Coordinator

[ECOLOG-L] Opening for Horticulture Technician at UC-Irvine

[Kailen Mooney]

The School of Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine is 
recruiting applicants for 
the position of Horiculture Technician at the UC-Irvine Arboretum 
(http://arboretum.bio.uci.edu/), a teaching and research facility on the Irvine 
main campus.  
Job duties include overseeing the maintenance of 12.5 acres of grounds and 
exhibits, with 
special attention to plantings grown for teaching, research and restoration.  
Job duties also 
include maintaining the UC-Irvine Herbarium, consisting of ca. 35,000 vascular 
plant 
collections from the western United States.  The Horticulture Technician will 
work closely 
with research and teaching faculty and undergraduate and graduate students from 
the 
School of Biological Sciences and other campus units.  Competitive applicants 
should 
have excellent leadership and organizational skills and a BS or MS in the 
biological 
sciences with an emphasis in plant care, or equivalent experience. 

To apply or learn more about this position, reference job number “2016-0076” at 
the 
following:

https://staffing2.hr.uci.edu/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.asp

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, 
disability, age, 
protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC 
nondiscrimination policy.

For further information, please contact Dr. Kailen Mooney (moon...@uci.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] tablets in the field

[Amanda Goldberg]

I know there have been a few previous messages about using Tablets in 
the field but I was hoping to ask a few specifics.  We are planning to 
use these tablets primarily for collecting vegetation data (and maybe 
adding more uses further down the line as we work out the kinks).  This 
summer we would like to enter all our daubemire percent cover data into 
the tablets while we are in the field to minimize the amount of data 
entry we need to do when we return every evening.  Our sites contain 
quite a few plants so we need a pull down tab or some other option to 
identify up to 100 plant species.  My questions are:

1) Is there an app that you would recommend we use to design a data 
sheet on the tablet that would be easy to use for vegetation percent 
cover data collections?  One that will allow us to enter percent cover 
estimates for many different plant species at multiple locations (we 
have 30, 1 meter squared quadrats per site or 16 per plot within each 
site).  We would prefer an open access (free) app but we are willing to 
pay if it means a better format for our data collection.  We would love 
to be able to export the data to a computer each day and save or convert 
it to an excel format.

2) Any particular tablets that you recommend we use (or avoid)?  We are 
budget limited so we are looking for tablets that are certainly under 
$400 each and preferably less than that.

3) Any particular covers/cases that you would recommend for the tablets.  
We don't expect the tablets to get super wet or dirty but we work 
outside so they are not completely safe from the elements.

Any comments or suggestions on these 3 questions would be greatly 
appreciated.  Feel free to email be directly at: 
gold1...@vandals.uidaho.edu

Thank you,
Amanda

[ECOLOG-L] LTER Synthesis Working Groups -- webinar scheduled

[Marty Downs]

The LTER Network Communications Office (NCO) announces a call for *Synthesis
Working Group proposals* to promote analysis and synthesis of data from the
LTER program. Proposals must be submitted by the end of the day
*Wednesday, March
23, 2016,* with research to begin before October 2016.

The LTER NCO was launched in 2015 to foster enhanced communication,
collaboration, synthesis, training, and engagement across the LTER network
and is based at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
(NCEAS).

Synthesis Working Group proposals must include the analysis and synthesis
of data from two or more LTER sites, and may include data from other
sources as well. Anyone can take advantage of this opportunity to
collaborate across the network, but Working Group members should include
one or more LTER researchers who are familiar with the LTER sites and the
data that will be used in the analysis.

The Project Selection Committee is most interested in proposals anticipated
to return high impact results in the five core LTER thematic areas —
primary production, population studies, organic matter dynamics, mineral
cycling, disturbance patterns and processes — but proposals in other areas
will also be considered.

For additional information, please visit the LTER Call for Proposals
 page. If you have further
questions please contact propos...@lternet.edu
.

*An informational webinar is scheduled for February 12 at 8:30 a.m. PST
(11:30 a.m. EST). Currently, registration is limited to 50 participants.
Register here  for webinar login
information.*


-- 
Marty Downs
Communications Officer
LTER Network Communications Office (LTER NCO)

National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)
University of California, Santa Barbara
805-893-7549
do...@nceas.ucsb.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Native Bee Research in Mojave/Colorado Desert through UC Davis

[Nathan Hamlet]

Multiple positions (4) for field research assistants are available to 
study the impact of large scale solar energy installations on 
pollinators in the Mojave/Colorado desert. Appointment is expected to be 
from March to June, 2016. For the official job posting go to 
www.employment.ucdavis.edu and searching for requisition number 
“03015534”
Must apply by 02-24-2016

Job Description:
We are looking for qualified applicants to assist with collecting and 
curation of native bee specimens. Must be available to spend time living 
in provided housing in the Mojave desert with team members for several 
weeks or longer at a time. 

Skills and Qualifications:
Strong interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology 
and/or field ecology. 
Attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a 
team in a research environment. 
Previous field experience with insect biology. Experience with plant 
biology also helpful.
Basic familiarity with GIS software. Knowledge of specimen curation.
Ability to work safely in the field under hot, sunny conditions for long 
hours.
Requires some overnight field camping periodically to survey research 
plots.
Completed, or working toward a degree in biology or related field 
(ecology, entomology, conservation, botany, restoration).
Able to work in proximity to all kinds of plant materials and insects. 
Must not be allergic to bees.
Current State Driver's License.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of California flora.
Experience with or knowledge of native bees.
Interest in graduate or professional work in ecology, evolution, and 
conservation.

Compensation: 
$15.01/hour, limited appointment

How to Apply:
Official job posting can be found by going to www.employment.ucdavis.edu 
and searching for requisition number “03015534”

Must apply by 02-24-2016

In addition to completing the online form, please submit a cover letter 
briefly detailing relevant interest and experience, CV , and a list of 3 
references who are familiar with your scholarship, research ability, 
experience and potential.  You must indicate in the cover letter the 
date of your availability.  Only applications including a cover letter 
will be considered. Be sure to answer all questions on the on-line 
application. Incomplete applications are rejected without our ability to 
review them.

[ECOLOG-L] MSc or PhD opportunity: Climate effects on tree growth across a moisture-limited forest landscape

[Mark Vanderwel]

We are seeking a motivated individual with interests in forest dynamics and
forest-climate interactions for an MSc or PhD project at the University of
Regina investigating tree growth across a semi-arid "island" forest
landscape in the Canadian prairies. Tree growth has a strong bearing on the
structure, biomass, and carbon balance of forests. Relationships between
growth and water availability are critical to understanding how increasing
aridity may threaten the long-term persistence of forest cover near the
prairie-forest ecotone in western Canada, potentially leading to the loss of
ecosystem services provided by forests in this region. The successful
candidate will use dendrochronological techniques to reconstruct recent
growth history across Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park on the
Alberta-Saskatchewan border, and use the resulting data to derive predictive
relationships between growth and water availability for several tree
species. The position will be hosted at the Department of Biology and the
Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative at the University of Regina,
working under the supervision of Dr. Mark Vanderwel
(http://vanderwelforestlab.weebly.com) and Dr. Dave Sauchyn
(http://www.parc.ca/research_professors_sauchyn.htm). 

 

Applicants should have a minimum of a BSc and strong academic record in
biology or a related field, with a keen interest in forest ecology and
climate change impacts on terrestrial ecosystems. Experience with field work
and good quantitative skills would be major assets. Preferred start date is
May 2016. To apply, please send a cover letter describing research
interests, a CV, unofficial academic transcripts, and contact information
for 2 references by e-mail to mark.vander...@uregina.ca and
david.sauc...@uregina.ca. Review of applications will begin on February 29
and will continue until the position is filled.

 

 

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Mark Vanderwel

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Biology, University of Regina

3737 Wascana Pkwy, Regina, SK, S4S 0A2

Tel: (306) 337-2544; Office: LB 248

 

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc in cropping systems and pollination ecology

[Forcella, Frank]

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, North Central Soil Conservation 
Research Unit in Morris, MN, is seeking a temporary, full-time, POSTDOCTORAL 
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, (Research Agronomist/Soil Scientist/Plant Physiologist) for 
a 2 YEAR APPOINTMENT. Ph.D. is required. Salary is commensurate with experience 
plus benefits. Citizenship restrictions apply. The incumbent will coordinate 
and conduct multi-location field studies in a multi-disciplinary team research 
setting to develop optimum agricultural management protocols for establishing 
winter annual cover crops into corn-soybean based cropping systems for dual 
cropping purposes in the upper Midwest. The candidate will also be responsible 
for leading studies to evaluate ecosystem services provided by cover crops 
established in corn-soybean systems including evaluating potential benefits 
that early-flowering winter oilseeds (winter camelina and pennycress) provide 
to domestic and native pollinators, determine nitrogen use of cover crop 
systems and potential soil health benefits they provide. Applicants should have 
experience in designing and conducting field research. A strong background in 
statistics and agroecology is highly desirable and knowledge of entomology is 
preferred. Incumbent will interact closely with like-minded teams of 
researchers from North Dakota State University, University of Minnesota, and 
Iowa State University.  Refer to: 
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/428632700 for further information on 
Postdoctoral Research Associate jobs, for complete application instructions, 
and the full text announcement (RA-16-027-L). Send application materials and 
references to Dr. Russ Gesch, USDA, ARS, NCSCRL, 803 Iowa Avenue, Morris, MN 
56267 or e-mail at russ.ge...@ars.usda.gov. 
This position is open until filled. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider 
and employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Final Call: Training Course - QGIS For Biologists, March 2016

[Colin D. MacLeod]

Training Course - An Introduction To Using QGIS In Biological Research
GIS In Ecology will be holding an introductory training course for those who 
wish to learn how to use the free, open-source GIS software QGIS (also known as 
Quantum GIS) in all aspects of biological research. The course will be held in 
Glasgow on the 21st and 22nd of March 2016, and it will be taught by Dr Colin 
D. MacLeod, who has more than 15 years experience in using GIS for a wide 
variety of biological purposes.

This course is aimed at those just starting to use GIS in their research and 
who have little or no existing knowledge of this subject area, those who are 
looking for a free, open source GIS solution for their biological research, and 
at existing users of commercial GIS software, such as ArcGIS, who wish to learn 
how to do GIS using QGIS software.

The practical exercises on this course will be based on those in the recently 
published ‘GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates’ by 
Dr MacLeod, and a free copy of this book will be provided to all participants.

Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 15 people, and the course will cost 
£295 per person (£200 for students, the unwaged and those working for 
registered charities). To book a place, or for more information, contact 
i...@gisinecology.com.

To attend this course, you must bring your own laptop computer and have a 
working copy of QGIS 2.8.3 pre-installed on it. You can find information about 
how to get this software package by searching QGIS in any web browser. At the 
end of the course, all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and 
completion.

Glasgow has great transport links and is within half a days travel by car or by 
fast train links from most cities in the UK.  For example, it can be reached in 
as little as 4h 30mins from London by train. It can also be reached by direct 
flights from many European cities and the flight time is generally under four 
hours.

The course will be held in central Glasgow at the IET Glasgow Teacher Building 
(14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4DB, UK).

Attendees will be responsible for their own accommodation. However, Glasgow 
provides a wide range of accommodation options to fit most budgets.


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In Ecology

Web: www.GISinEcology.com Email: i...@gisinecology.com

Need to ask a question about using GIS? Try the GIS In Ecology Forum: 
www.GISinEcology.com/GIS_in_Ecology_forum.htm

Books From GIS In Ecology Staff:

GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates; RRP: £24.99
An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology; RRP: £44.99
An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook One - 
Creating Maps Of Species Distribution; RRP: £19:99

If you wish to purchase these books, visit: 
http://www.gisinecology.com/Book_Shop.htm

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[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship - Occupancy of Big Cypress Fox Squirrels

[Koprowski, John L - (5quirre1)]

Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship

Occupancy and habitat use of Big Cypress Fox Squirrels

Start date as early as July 2016
Application deadline: 1 Mar 2016

I have an exciting research opportunity in my research group in Wildlife and 
Fisheries Conservation and Management at the University of Arizona for a 
passionate PhD student interested in the ecology and conservation of mammals.  
The Big Cypress Fox Squirrel is a state-threatened species that is endemic to 
the wet forests of south Florida. Conservation of this colorful large tree 
squirrel requires delineation of the distribution and determination of key 
habitat characteristics for this uncommon species. The successful graduate 
student will use remote cameras, sign surveys and hair tubes to detect 
squirrels and assess distribution and habitat use through an occupancy modeling 
approach across a mosaic of forests on public lands.  Well-developed 
interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a desire to collaborate with 
agency scientists and land managers are required for success in this 
exceptional field effort in partnership with parks, refuges and reserves in the 
wild wetlands of south Florida.

A Graduate Research Assistantship that provides a monthly salary and tuition 
remission will be available.  More information on benefits for GRAs can be 
found at: https://grad.arizona.edu/funding/ga/benefits-appointment

Highly qualified and interested students should contact Dr. John L. Koprowski 
(squir...@ag.arizona.edu) and provide your CV 
and a 1 page statement of interest that outlines pertinent experience, general 
qualifications, GPA, and GRE scores. Previous experience with occupancy 
modeling, mammalian ecology in the field, the wet forests of the southeastern 
US, appropriate coursework and academic success as indicated by GPA and GRE 
scores are considerations in the selection process.   After initial review of 
inquiries, highly qualified students will be encouraged to apply through the 
formal admission process of the School of Natural Resources & the Environment.  
Application materials and general information on SNRE and the University of 
Arizona are available at http://www.snre.arizona.edu/. Learn more about my 
research group at http://cals.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel/ and Big Cypress 
fox squirrels at 
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/learn/nature/big-cypress-fox-squirrel.htm.

Sincerely,

John L. Koprowski, Professor and Associate Director
School of Natural Resources & the Environment
Wildlife Conservation and Management
N335 Environment & Natural Resources 2
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona  85721  USA

Email: squir...@ag.arizona.edu
Phone: (520) 626-5895
Web: 
www.ag.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Koprowski

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship - Narrow-headed Gartersnake Conservation - Univ of Arizona - Phoenix Zoo fellows

[Koprowski, John L - (5quirre1)]

University of Arizona - Phoenix Zoo Native Species Conservation Fellow

Transition from zoo to field: maximizing the success of Narrow-headed 
Gartersnake conservation

Start date as early as May 2016
Application deadline: 1 Mar 2016

In partnership with the Phoenix Zoo, I have the opportunity for a passionate 
PhD student interested in the conservation of threatened species, especially 
reptiles, to join my research group in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation and 
Management at the University of Arizona. The Narrow-headed Gartersnake is a 
federally threatened species that is found in the streams of the Mogollon Rim 
across Arizona and western New Mexico.  The Phoenix Zoo, working with numerous 
partners, has a successful captive breeding program for these snakes.  The 
fellow will work with the Zoo on their ex situ conservation efforts and monitor 
the success of individuals released into native habitat as part of joint in 
situ efforts. Well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a 
desire to collaborate with zoo/university/agency scientists, zoo employees and 
visitors, land managers and landowners are required for success with this 
exciting field and zoo research partnership.

A Graduate Research Assistantship that provides a monthly salary and tuition 
remission will be available for the fellow.  More information on benefits for 
GRAs can be found at: https://grad.arizona.edu/funding/ga/benefits-appointment

Highly qualified and interested students should contact Dr. John L. Koprowski 
(squir...@ag.arizona.edu) and provide your CV 
and a 1 page statement of interest that outlines pertinent experience, general 
qualifications, GPA, and GRE scores. Previous field experience with reptiles 
and riparian systems, appropriate coursework and academic success as indicated 
by GPA and GRE scores are considerations in the selection process.   After 
initial review of inquiries, highly qualified students will be encouraged to 
apply through the formal admission process of the School of Natural Resources & 
the Environment and will be jointly selected with the Phoenix Zoo.  Application 
materials and general information on SNRE and the University of Arizona are 
available at http://www.snre.arizona.edu/. Learn more about my research group 
at http://cals.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel/ and Narrow-headed gartersnakes 
at http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Snakes-Subpages/h-t-rufipunctatus.html.

Sincerely,

John L. Koprowski, Professor and Associate Director
School of Natural Resources & the Environment
Wildlife Conservation and Management
N335 Environment & Natural Resources 2
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona  85721  USA

Email: squir...@ag.arizona.edu
Phone: (520) 626-5895
Web: 
www.ag.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Koprowski

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Assistantship - Sonoran tiger salamander movement ecology

[Koprowski, John L - (5quirre1)]

M.S. Graduate Assistantship in Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation at the 
University of Arizona

Ecology of terrestrial morphs of the endangered Sonoran Tiger Salamander

Start date as early as July 2016
Application deadline: 1 Mar 2016

Pending final funding decisions, I anticipate the opportunity for a passionate 
MS student interested in the ecology and conservation of endangered species, 
especially amphibians, to join my research group in Wildlife and Fisheries 
Conservation and Management at the University of Arizona.  The Sonoran Tiger 
Salamander is a federally endangered species that is endemic to isolated 
habitat in the scenic and rugged borderlands of southern Arizona and northern 
Mexico.  The species has two adult forms, an aquatic morph and a terrestrial 
morph.  The movement ecology and habitat use of the terrestrial morph outside 
of breeding ponds are poorly known.  The successful graduate student will 
investigate the movement of terrestrial morphs using radiotelemetry to assess 
seasonal habitat use and scale of movement of this rare amphibian.  
Well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a desire to 
collaborate with university/agency scientists, land managers and landowners are 
required for success with this exciting field research.

A Graduate Research Assistantship that provides a monthly salary and tuition 
remission will be available.  More information on benefits for GRAs can be 
found at: https://grad.arizona.edu/funding/ga/benefits-appointment

Highly qualified and interested students should contact Dr. John L. Koprowski 
(squir...@ag.arizona.edu) and provide your CV 
and a 1 page statement of interest that outlines pertinent experience, general 
qualifications, GPA, and GRE scores. Previous experience with radiotelemetry 
and amphibian ecology in the field, appropriate coursework and academic success 
as indicated by GPA and GRE scores are considerations in the selection process. 
  After initial review of inquiries, highly qualified students will be 
encouraged to apply through the formal admission process of the School of 
Natural Resources & the Environment.  Application materials and general 
information on SNRE and the University of Arizona are available at 
http://www.snre.arizona.edu/. Learn more about my research group at 
http://cals.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel/ and about conservation of Sonoran 
Tiger Salamanders at: http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/es/sonoran_tiger_salamander.shtml

Sincerely,

John L. Koprowski, Professor and Associate Director
School of Natural Resources & the Environment
Wildlife Conservation and Management
N335 Environment & Natural Resources 2
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona  85721  USA

Email: squir...@ag.arizona.edu
Phone: (520) 626-5895
Web: 
www.ag.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Koprowski

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Botanist Position, spring flora in the Mojave Desert

[Scott Abella]

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Nevada Las Vegas seeks a
skilled seasonal botanist with experience botanizing in the desert
Southwest.  The position is currently for March and April, 2016.

The position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will require travel to study
sites in the southern California desert just south of Joshua Tree National
Park for periods of one week or more.   

Qualifications: Completed undergraduate degree in botany, ecology, or a
closely related field is required.  Coursework in botany is desirable. 
Documented fieldwork experience in plant community sampling, experience in
the desert Southwest, and knowledge of running GIS for trip planning is
preferred.  The ability to use a GPS, walk over uneven terrain to access
sample plots, and conduct fieldwork in a desert environment is required,
including the ability to hike to research plots.  The successful applicant
must have the ability to work with research staff at UNLV and other seasonal
botanists to perform fieldwork.

To apply, please send a resume by email only to Lindsay Chiquoine, Research
Associate, UNLV, lindsay.chiquo...@unlv.edu.  Information about our research
group is available from: https://sites.google.com/site/scottrabella/

[ECOLOG-L] Job announcement

[Chris Wright]

Postdoctoral Position in Landscape Ecology

Candidates are invited to apply for a postdoctoral position in Landscape
Ecology at the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)
 affiliated with the University
of Minnesota Duluth. The postdoc will have the opportunity to work with
Drs. Chris Wright and Glenn Guntenspergen on an NSF Macrosystems Biology
project studying the effects of climate- and land use change on habitat
connectivity across the US Great Plains. Experience in one or more of the
following areas is desired:  habitat connectivity, graph theory, land
cover/land use change, simulation modeling, climate change, remote sensing,
geospatial analysis, avian ecology, amphibian ecology, wetland ecology, or
ecohydrology. The postdoc will have opportunities to interact with a
multi-disciplinary group of ecologists and environmental scientists at
NRRI’s Center for Water and the Environment (CWE)
. Broadly, NRRI is an applied
research institute dedicated to informing environmental management and
policy and developing sustainable, natural resource-based industries.

Duluth, named Outside Magazine’s 2014 "Best Town Ever"
 is a
progressive city located on Lake Superior’s North Shore and boasts an
ever-growing network of parks and trails for hiking, running, mt. biking
and XC skiing.  Duluth also has a rich cultural history as an international
seaport and gateway to Minnesota’s North Woods.

The position is for two years, with opportunities to secure additional
external support. Review of applications will begin 1 March 2016 and
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The target
start date is flexible but preferably 1 May 2016.

Full position description and application:
https://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/. Search current openings using Keyword
‘306660’.

The University of Minnesota Duluth is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.

-- 
Chris Wright
Landscape Ecologist & Complex Systems Analyst
Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)
5013 Miller Trunk Highway
University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 55811
Office: 218-788-2745  Cell: 605-366-9153

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Assistantship - Mt. Graham red squirrel settlement cues

[Koprowski, John L - (5quirre1)]

Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship in Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation at the 
University of Arizona

Artificial middens as a management tool to enhance settlement and survival of 
endangered Mt. Graham Red Squirrels

Start date as early as July 2016
Application deadline: 1 Mar 2016

Pending final funding decisions, I anticipate the opportunity for a passionate 
PhD student interested in the ecology and conservation of endangered species, 
especially mammals, to join my research group in Wildlife and Fisheries 
Conservation and Management at the University of Arizona.  The Mt. Graham Red 
Squirrel is a federally endangered species that is endemic to a single isolated 
mountain range in the sky islands of southeastern Arizona.  The species builds 
large piles of conifer cone debris known as middens in which food stores are 
larderhoarded and remain in use for many generations.  These traditional sites 
appear important to initiate settlement of dispersing animals.  The successful 
graduate student will investigate the importance of middens to settlement 
through the use of an experimental approach that includes artificial middens 
created in partnership with agencies and NGOs. Well-developed interpersonal 
skills, a strong work ethic, and a desire to collaborate with 
university/agency/NGO scientists and land managers are required for success 
with this exciting field research.

A Graduate Research Assistantship that provides a monthly salary and tuition 
remission will be available.  More information on benefits for GRAs can be 
found at: https://grad.arizona.edu/funding/ga/benefits-appointment

Highly qualified and interested students should contact Dr. John L. Koprowski 
(squir...@ag.arizona.edu) and provide your CV 
and a 1 page statement of interest that outlines pertinent experience, general 
qualifications, GPA, and GRE scores. Previous experience with radiotelemetry, 
forest management and mammalian ecology in the field, appropriate coursework 
and academic success as indicated by GPA and GRE scores are considerations in 
the selection process.   After initial review of inquiries, highly qualified 
students will be encouraged to apply through the formal admission process of 
the School of Natural Resources & the Environment.  Application materials and 
general information on SNRE and the University of Arizona are available at 
http://www.snre.arizona.edu/. Learn more about my research group and Mt. Graham 
Red Squirrels at http://cals.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel/.

Sincerely,

John L. Koprowski, Professor and Associate Director
School of Natural Resources & the Environment
Wildlife Conservation and Management
N335 Environment & Natural Resources 2
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona  85721  USA

Email: squir...@ag.arizona.edu
Phone: (520) 626-5895
Web: 
www.ag.arizona.edu/research/redsquirrel
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Koprowski

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Director of Natural Science at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association

[Andrew Mckenna-Foster]

The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (NMMA), located on Nantucket Island, 
Massachusetts, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to run 
its aquarium and natural science museum, oversee associated programs, research 
and activities, and be the public face of the NMMA's natural science 
department.  Candidates should embody the NMMA's motto of "Explore, Educate, 
Enjoy."  Ideal candidates will have exceptional organizational and 
interpersonal skills.  Responsibilities include stocking and operating 1,500 
gallons of seasonal salt water aquarium displays, overseeing a 10,000 specimen 
natural history collection, facilitating year-round ecological research, 
managing an array of exciting family fieldtrip programs, and supervising 
seasonal interns and volunteers.

View the full job description and application instructions at
www.mariamitchell.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/dirnatsci

[ECOLOG-L] Graphics for Conservation

[Martin Fisher]

Dear List Members

In case it is of interest, I draw your attention to a new, freely
available online manual, Graphics for Conservation
(http://scalar.usc.edu/works/graphics-for-conservation/index), which
aims to provide help with the drafting and design of publication quality
graphics - including maps and data plots - for those working in
conservation, ecology and related fields. This is the first edition of
the manual and the intention is to continue to expand it, in particular
with further examples.

Yours, Martin

--
Dr Martin Fisher
Editor, Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation
Fauna & Flora International, The David Attenborough Building
Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ, UK

e-mail martin.fis...@fauna-flora.org
http://www.oryxthejournal.org
http://www.fauna-flora.org

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Problems preparing publication quality graphics? Help is now available
at http://scalar.usc.edu/works/graphics-for-conservation
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England and Wales, registration number 2677068. Registered address, The David 
Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ, and a registered 
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subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not 
authorised to copy, distribute, disclose or use this e-mail or any part of its 
contents for any purpose. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify 
us immediately via e-mail. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage 
arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments and therefore recommend that you 
subject these to your virus checking procedures prior to use.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Assistant Professor of Youth Conservation Education at University of Missouri

[Christine Brodsky]

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Youth Conservation Education
School of Natural Resources
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
University of Missouri

Position Description: Assistant Professor in Youth Conservation 
Education within the School of Natural Resources at the University of 
Missouri. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track endowed position 
with 70% research and 30% teaching/outreach responsibilities. Salary is 
commensurate with experience.

Starting Date: August 2016 

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be expected to develop a 
nationally-prominent research program focused on evaluation of the 
efficacy of conservation education strategies, curricula and programs 
targeting youth and families. The faculty holding this position will be 
expected to garner substantial extramural funding to supplement endowed 
funding in support of research and outreach. Teaching responsibilities 
will include 1-2 courses per year (at least one at the graduate level) 
related to conservation/environmental education. Student advising and 
serving on graduate committees is also expected. The Prairie Fork 
Conservation Area http://prairiefork.missouri.edu/ (a site jointly 
administered by the School of Natural Resources and the Missouri 
Department of Conservation) is an ideal laboratory location and can be 
used to facilitate teaching, research, and outreach efforts.  

Qualifications: Candidates for the appointment should have or be close 
to completing a Ph.D./Ed.D., in environmental/natural resources 
education, youth programming, sustainability education, human dimensions 
of natural resources and/or or a closely related education-focused 
discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with experience 
working collaboratively with natural resource or youth education 
agencies and organizations within an outdoor recreation or informal 
education context. Candidates should demonstrate a record of or 
potential for a strong research program and outstanding teaching. Strong 
verbal and written communication skills are essential.  

About MU: MU, the flagship institution in the University of Missouri 
System, has over 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is a 
land grant institution and a member of the Association of American 
Universities.  Located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, 
Columbia is a vibrant university town that is consistently ranked among 
the top small cities to live in America. The School of Natural Resources 
awards B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Natural Resources with emphasis 
in multiple sub-disciplines. Detailed information about the programs and 
faculty is available at http://snr.missouri.edu. The School operates 
many laboratory and greenhouse facilities and has access to extensive 
field areas available within the College of Agriculture’s Farms and 
Centers Network (http://cafnr.missouri.edu/research/aes.php).

Application: To apply for this position, please visit the MU web site at 
http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/. Please submit a cover 
letter, curriculum vitae, narratives of teaching and research interests 
and the names and contact information of three references.  Review of 
applications will begin on March 7, 2016 and will continue until the 
position is filled. For additional information about the position, 
please contact: Sonja Wilhelm Stanis, sonj...@missouri.edu

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits.  
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 
medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee 
discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please 
visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at 
http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:  The University of Missouri is an equal 
access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully 
committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. For more 
information, call the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource 
Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256. 

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a 
diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. 
We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus 
values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

To request ADA accommodations, please call Human Resource Services at 
573-882-7976. TTY users, please call through Relay Missouri, 1-800-RELAY 
(735-2966) or en Español at 1-800-520-7309.

MU makes available to applicants a security report of crimes that 
occurred on campus over the previous three years.  For a copy of this 
report, contact the University Police Department at (573) 882-5923 or 
access their web site at: http://www.mupolice.com/.

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant at UGA's Savannah River Ecology Lab

[Doug Aubrey]

Temporary Research Assistant
The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is seeking
applications for a temporary Research Assistant to provide professional
support to studies in forest ecology, ecophysiology, and biogeochemistry.
The primary duties will focus on measurements of forest productivity and
physiology, including above- and belowground growth parameters and indices,
tree and soil gas exchange, and tree water use. Experimental maintenance,
including herbicide application, brush cutting, and other activities is also
required. Outdoor working conditions can occasionally be harsh (i.e., hot
and humid). Some data processing and basic analysis will also be expected.
This is an hourly position that will require 30-40 hours per week and will
not exceed a 10 month period. 

Qualifications: A minimum of a BS in ecology, natural resources, biology,
environmental science, or closely related discipline is required. The ideal
candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, capable of
working independently and as part of a team, and be able to troubleshoot
problems with equipment. Basic laboratory skills are required. Experience
with forest measurement and ecophysiology techniques and equipment is highly
desirable, including use of sap flow sensors, soil moisture sensors,
thermocouples, Campbell dataloggers, infrared gas analyzers, and Scholander
pressure chambers. Recent graduates with an interest in pursuing a graduate
degree in forest ecology or ecophysiology are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Job Location: The position is located at the Savannah River Ecology
Laboratory in Aiken, SC. The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is a research
unit of the University of Georgia located on the 200,000 acre Savannah River
Site (SRS), a National Environmental Research Park operated by the
Department of Energy near Aiken, SC. The SRS located on the upper coastal
plain of South Carolina encompasses diverse upland and aquatic habitats.
Throughout its 60+ year history SREL has strived to acquire and communicate
knowledge that contributes to sound ecological stewardship of the SRS.
 
Salary Range & Duration: $10-12/hr depending upon qualifications; 30-40
hr/week. Not to exceed 10 months. 

Application Deadline and Process: Applications will be reviewed starting
March 7, 2016 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Please apply online at www.ugajobsearch.com. Search department 267 Savannah
River Ecology Lab and apply to job posting number 20080848. The online
application process will include a request to upload: (1) a cover letter
summarizing your research interests, qualifications for the position, and
career goals; (2) a resume or CV; and (3) names and contact information for
three professional references. Contact Doug Aubrey (daub...@srel.uga.edu)
for additional information.

[ECOLOG-L] 2 postdocs: spatial ecology or quantitative geography, quantitative ecology

[David Inouye]

Postdoctoral position in spatial ecology or quantitative geography -
university of Bordeaux, FRANCE
Deadline for application: April 1st, 2016.
The University of Bordeaux (France) is recruiting a postdoctoral
researcher to work within a multidisciplinary project looking at
relationships between human activities and ecosystem responses, viewed in
terms of functional biodiversity. The postdoc will mostly interact with
members of the Integrative and Theoretical Ecology chair (mainly L.
Carassou), which has ongoing collaborations with many other institutions
and partners of the Labex COTE (CNRS, INRA, IFREMER, IRSTEA, University
of Bordeaux http://cote.labex.u-bordeauux.fr/en/).
The goal of the project is to improve our understanding of how ecosystem
functions and services supported by biodiversity respond to changes in
the nature and intensity of human impacts at various spatial scales, from
ecosystem to regional level, in the areas of the Gironde estuary,
Arcachon Bay and their watersheds. We focus on wetlands as representative
of transition ecosystems combining multiple human uses and high natural
biodiversity.
Biodiversity is defined here through a ‘functional ecology’ perspective,
i.e., species filling a particular niche with a given set of traits and
across multiple taxa. Prioritized biological groups include birds, fish
and insects. The definition of pertinent diversity indices will favor
multiple taxa but other options may be possible depending on the
candidate interest and data availability.
Investigations on the human impacts will be based on innovative
approaches from economics (collaboration with Gretha : Research Group on
Applied and Theoretical Economics) and social sciences (collaboration
with IRSTEA : Institute of Scientific and Technical Research on
Environment and Agriculture).
The core of the proposed work relies on the coupling between ecological
and socio-economic data, based on mapping and spatial statistics.
Therefore, we are looking for candidates with a strong background in
quantitative geography or spatial ecology, able to work in a
multidisciplinary context, and skilled in applied spatial modelling
techniques (i.e., GIS, spatial statistics). The candidate is also
expected to contribute to the gathering of land-use information. The
ability to communicate in English in a professional context is required.
Proficiency in french is a plus.
The position is funded for two years by Labex COTE. Applicants should
send a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a
curriculum vitae, and name and contact information of three references
to: manager-labexc...@u-bordeaux.fr
For additional information on the research project, contact:
laure.caras...@u-bordeaux.fr

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laure_Carassou


http://scholar.google.fr/citations?user=StPBuMEJ=fr
For additional information regarding the application procedure and
employment conditions, contact manager-labexc...@u-bordeaux.fr
---
Postdoctoral position in quantitative ecology, university of Bordeaux,
FRANCE
Deadline for application: April 1st, 2016.
The University of Bordeaux is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with a
modelling background in community or ecosystem ecology, to work on
species interactions and ecosystem dynamics.
The postdoc will join the Integrative and Theoretical Ecology chair of
the Labex COTE
(
http://cote.labex.u-bordeaux.fr/ChairITE), and will interact with Dr.
Frédéric Barraquand and other members of the ITE chair. We work on
collaborative research projects with partners from French research
institutes (CNRS, INRA, IRSTEA, IFREMER), as well as internationally, on
both ecological interactions and cross-ecosystem flows. Some of our
studies focus on areas of special interest to the Labex COTE, the Gironde
estuary and the Arcachon bay area.
Research in the chair ranges from general theory to applied modelling.
Current projects include fitting stochastic models to community-level
time series to infer interaction strengths, predicting the responses of
estuarine food webs to anthropogenic disturbances, ecological theory on
the effects of material or biological subsidies and forest-stream
linkages (e.g., decomposition processes). The candidate could develop
his/her own research question in a related direction. If relevant, there
will be opportunities to connect with social sciences through
collaborations with ecological economists.
We are looking for a researcher with a strong modelling skillset, able to
work in a team. A good knowledge of population dynamics and food web
models is essential, as well as proficiency with Matlab or R. A solid
background in either statistics or ecosystem ecology is a plus.
Familiarity with Linux and compiled programming languages (e.g., C,
Fortran) would be desirable.
The position is funded for two years by the Labex COTE. Applicants should
send a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a
curriculum vitae, and name and contact information of three