[ECOLOG-L] Water use in making? chocolate

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear Ecolog-Listers:

Recently, as I was teaching about water conservation and use by different
human activities. As I was reviewing, I came across a graph that depicts
chocolate as a *huge* user of water. I assumed that it is the manufacturing
of chocolate (in contrast to watering cacao plants) the step that uses a
lot of water. I searched the web and asked a colleague who had been in
chocolatier school and did not get an answer.

If you have any constructive feedback, please, feel free to email it to me
at

blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

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[ECOLOG-L] Deadline approaching: Humboldt State Univ. short course on individual-based modeling

[Steve Railsback]

The April 7 application deadline is approaching for Humboldt State
University's sixth annual summer short course on individual-based
(agent-based) modeling, July 18-22, 2016. The course is intended
primarily for university faculty interested in teaching their own
modeling courses, but we also encourage participants interested mainly
in research applications. The course will be based on the textbook
"Agent-based and Individual-based Modeling: A Practical Introduction"
by Railsback and Grimm: http://www.railsback-grimm-abm-book.com/ and
led by Steve Railsback, Volker Grimm, and Steve Lytinen.

Additional information and the short application form are at: 
http://www2.humboldt.edu/ibm/


--
Steven F. Railsback
Humboldt State University (adjunct)
Department of Mathematics
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[ECOLOG-L] Research associate for bat acoustic monitoring and telemetry project

[Julie Blanchong]

Summary: A Research Associate is needed to coordinate and then analyze 
data collected in an acoustic monitoring and telemetry project to evaluate 
migratory movements and habitat use of the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) 
in Iowa. This species was recently listed as “Threatened” under the 
Endangered Species Act. The results of this work will be used by the Iowa 
Department of Natural Resources to support the development of a Habitat 
Conservation Plan (HCP) for wind power facilities in Iowa.  

Duties: Prepare and coordinate deployment of acoustic monitoring equipment 
to collect bat echolocation data; train, schedule and manage the field 
work of several teams of technicians collecting bat echolocation and 
telemetry data across Iowa; analyze bat echolocation data following 
specified protocols using echolocation analysis software; work with 
permitted bat biologists to capture bats and fit them with telemetry 
equipment; analyze telemetry data; produce GIS maps 

Qualifications: BS in wildlife biology or associated field, excellent 
organizational skills and attention to detail, experience analyzing data,  
experience coordinating and managing field technicians, ability to 
communicate clearly both orally and in writing, ability to have a flexible 
schedule (i.e., holidays, nights, and weekends) as required, successful 
applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record 
in order to drive an ISU vehicle

Preferred skills: experience conducting acoustic monitoring of bats and 
analyzing bat echolocation data, experience collecting and analyzing 
telemetry data, experience using GIS in wildlife-related projects, 
interest in becoming permitted to capture and handle bats

Timeframe: 40 hours per week at $15 per hour from 1 May – 15 October, 2016 
with the possibility of extension for an additional 12-18 months depending 
on performance

To Apply: Please email a cover letter describing your interests in and 
qualifications for this position, resume, and the names and contact 
information of three references to Dr. Julie Blanchong, 
jul...@iastate.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and 
continue until a suitable applicant is found.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc opportunity with USDA-ARS

[Liebig, Mark]

ECOLOG Announcement

The Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory (NGPRL) in Mandan, ND, seeks a 
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Soil Scientist/Ecologist, GS-11) for a 
two-year appointment. The incumbent will participate in a regional USDA-CAP 
project with specific responsibility for research to determine ecosystem 
services derived from integrated crop-livestock production systems. The 
incumbent will work individually and with regional team members to generate and 
integrate crop, livestock, soil, water, and greenhouse gas data from on-going 
long-term experiments at NGPRL and elsewhere in the northern Great Plains. The 
research is expected to develop new knowledge concerning the environmental 
sustainability of integrated crop-livestock production systems based on crop 
and livestock production, soil and water quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. 
This position requires a recent Ph.D. in biological sciences, soil science, 
agronomy, biogeochemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 
Proficiency in statistical analyses is required, and the ability to manage 
multiple datasets concurrently is highly desirable. Proficiency in soil, water, 
and greenhouse gas sampling and analysis is also highly desirable. Ability to 
work as a collaborative team member is essential.  Citizenship restrictions 
apply.

If interested, please send a cover letter, CV, transcripts, statement of 
research interests, and references to Mark Liebig, USDA-ARS, P.O. Box 459, 
Mandan, ND 58554 or by e-mail at 
mark.lie...@ars.usda.gov.

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