[ECOLOG-L] International Jr. Foresters' Competition

[David Inouye]

The U.S. Forest Service International Programs is pleased to announce an 
exciting opportunity for young adults interested in Forestry, Natural 
Resources, and Environmental Science! Please share this announcement 
with high school science teachers, environmental and forestry professors 
at the college level, and anyone else in your network who works with 
youth between the ages of 14 and 22.


The International Jr. Foresters' Competition is an annual event hosted 
by Russian Federal Forestry Agency (RFFA) to promote and reward young 
scientists for their interest and efforts in the environmental field, as 
well as to encourage international dialogue about forestry issues. The 
2016 competition will take place in in early September (September 4 -- 
9), and will include time for sightseeing in and around St. Petersburg, 
Russia. The competition, which runs a bit like a science fair, is open 
to young adults between the ages of 14-22. Projects will be presented to 
an international panel of judges to compete for public recognition and 
valuable prizes.  Projects that students have already completed for 
local science fairs or college courses can easily be adapted to the 
required format. (See 
http://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/international-programs/news-useful-links 
for complete application instructions.)


The USA participated in this event for the first time in 2012, and our 
student representatives won 3rd place in the overall competition. Click 
here to learn more about their experience: 
http://blogs.usda.gov/2012/10/17/us-teens-win-third-prize-at-international-jr-foresters%E2%80%99-competition/. 
Regardless of where a student might place in the competition, the 
experience is a unique resume builder and provides a wonderful 
opportunity to build international connections and friendships!


The U.S. Forest Service International Programs office will provide 1-2 
scholarships to cover international travel for qualified applicants who 
have completed one project (projects can be submitted by one individual 
student or by teams of two students).  To compete for these 
scholarships, the deadline for submission of projects to the US Forest 
Service International Programs office is July 8th, 2016. U.S. Forest 
Service will also provide travel support and coordinate all logistical 
details of the students' journey.


Please see the following link for detailed information about the 
competition, project requirements, and the application form: 
http://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/international-programs/news-useful-links


Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Smith or Jacob 
Minor before applying to learn the latest information and confirm the 
application process. Feel free to contact Ms. Smith or Mr. Minor at any 
point with questions or concerns. Emails: jennifercsm...@fs.fed.us 
; jmi...@fs.fed.us 

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking Project Manager for Assisted Evolution in Corals - Hawaii

[Jen Davidson]

The Gates lab at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology is looking for a 
Project Manager to lead a 
project investigating using assisted evolution to mitigate climate change 
effects in reef-building 
corals. This project is an international collaboration between HIMB and the 
Australian Institute of 
Marine Science, funded by the Paul G. Allen Foundation (Vulcan, Inc). 
Applications are due July 
1, 2016.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

HIMB RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER – ID# 16320. Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil 
Service position with the laboratory of Ruth Gates, located at the Hawaii 
Institute of Marine 
Biology (HIMB), located in Kaneohe, HI.  Continuation of employment is 
dependent upon 
program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of 
funds, and compliance 
with applicable Federal/State laws.  

DUTIES:  Manages the project: “Building a Biological Toolkit to Mitigate Ocean 
Acidification 
Impacts and Restore Coral Reefs”, and contributes to the leadership, 
organization, research 
activities, and public communications of the project.  Meets regularly with 
project staff and 
leadership to coordinate scientific research and outreach activities on coral 
responses to climate 
change.  Oversees project personnel, including undergraduate and graduate 
research assistants, 
volunteers, technicians, and postdoctoral researchers.  Reviews project budget, 
prepares project 
reports, and ensures project benchmarks are met on time.  Manages project 
database and data 
archiving.  Assists in the preparation of presentations, reports, and data for 
publication in peer-
reviewed journals and in the development of research proposals.  Assists in 
laboratory and field 
activities including sample collection on snorkel from small boats in coral 
reef environments.  

EDUCATION/TRAINING:  PhD from an accredited college or university in marine 
biology or 
ecology, oceanography, marine science, or other related discipline. MS degree 
from an 
accredited college or university in Biology or Environmental Sciences and 
additional three to five 
(3-5) years of experience in coral reef science or project management may 
substitute for PhD.  

EXPERIENCE:  Three to five (3-5) years of project management and budget 
management 
experience. Must have three to five (3-5) years of prior experience supervising 
three (3) or more 
paid staff and attendance in supervisory training programs. Three to five (3-5) 
years or 
experience as a research scientist in a marine related field.  

ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:  Knowledge of coral reef ecology, marine biology, or coastal 
marine 
science. Strong background in project, budget, and personnel management.  
Knowledge of data 
management, public communication, experimental design, and scientific writing.  
Working 
knowledge of statistics, web presence management, and social media.  Basic 
knowledge of 
seawater chemistry, ocean acidification, and climate change effects in the 
marine environment. 
Proficient leadership, management and organizational skills. Strong 
interpersonal skills, 
proficient verbal and written communication skills. Strong understanding of 
report writing, 
budgeting, procurement, general science administration, and proposal 
development.  Ability to 
perform supervisory functions, including planning, assigning, reviewing work, 
arranging training, 
and evaluating team member performance.  Ability to work with others on 
strategic planning and 
managing staff.  Must be proficient in the use of computers including word 
processing, 
presentations, and spreadsheets.  Familiarity with database management, online 
data 
repositories, and open/reproducible science platforms.  

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to swim, snorkel, and work from a small 
boat. 

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience in grant proposal development and 
writing.  
Knowledge of climate change related research.  Knowledge of coral reef 
ecosystems and 
processes.   

TO APPLY: Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on “Employment”; select “Apply” and 
navigate to 
“See Job Announcements and/or Apply for a Job.” You must submit the following 
documents 
online to be considered for the position: 
1) Cover Letter, 
2) Resume, 
3) Salary History, 
4) Supervisory References, 
5) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). 

All online applications must be submitted/received by July 1, 2016 (11:59 P.M. 
Hawaii Standard 
Time/RCUH receipt time).

[ECOLOG-L] Spaces available: Botany workshop, Isle Royale National Park (Windigo), Sept. 7-11, 2016

[Janet Marr]

BOTANY WORKSHOP, Isle Royale National Park (Windigo)--September 7-11, 2016


Isle Royale is one of the least visited U.S. national parks, but one of the
most re-visited. This botany workshop (September 7-11) is an opportunity to
see why visitors keep returning to this amazing western Lake Superior
island.



Workshop sponsor:  Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association or IRKPA; info
at irkpa.org  This will be the 12th IRKPA-sponsored
botany workshop to be held on Isle Royale.

 Who participates:   This field-oriented workshop is open to any adult
interested in learning to identify native plants of Isle Royale.   Workshop
participants should be able to walk up to about eight miles in one day with
a light daypack on rocky, sometimes steep, trails.

 Info covered:  Plant communities, rare species, ecology, invasive species,
and use of dichotomous keys will be discussed during field trips to
different island habitats including rocky ridges with amazing views, Lake
Superior bedrock shoreline, and various wetland and upland plant
communities.

 Flexible: Since this is the first (and perhaps the only) visit to Isle
Royale for many participants, the workshop schedule is flexible and free
time is available in the evening for plant review, hiking, attending a
ranger presentation, watching a sunset, or exploring.   There are always
opportunities to take photos, bird watch, and sketch during the workshop
hikes.

 Instructor:  Botanist Janet Marr has taught 11 Isle Royale botany
workshops and many other plant classes in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.
She is co-author of the IRKPA publication, Island Life: An Isle Royale
Nature Guide.



Registration:  The workshop registration fee (US $699) includes
instruction, round-trip ferry transportation from Grand Portage Minnesota,
meals, user fees, group camping, Rite-in-Rain notebook, and two IRKPA
publications.  Alternate transportation from Houghton or Copper Harbor,
Michigan is also available. A Windigo camper cabin at participant's expense
may be available (contact IRKPA if interested in transportation from
Michigan or the camper cabin). To register or to learn more about this
workshop, please click here for workshop flyer  or
contact IRKPA's Kristine Bradof at kbra...@irkpa.org or 906-482-
<906-492-7860>*3627*.



PLEASE NOTE:  There is limited space on the Voyageur II boat from Grand
Portage and a limit of 12 participants in the workshop so it's best to
register for the workshop as soon as you decide to attend in order to
guarantee a spot on the boat and the workshop.



Interview about 2015 Windigo botany workshop:   Anne McKinsey, a
participant in last year's Windigo botany workshop, shared her workshop
experiences during a recent interview on Minnesota's North Shore Community
Radio (WTIP).   Kristine Bradof (IRKPA Exec. Dir.) and Janet Marr  (instructor)
provided additional workshop info.  The interview may be heard at
www.wtip.org/isle-royale-workshops

 __



Janet Marr, Botanist and Workshop Instructor

23180 Highway Rd.

Calumet, MI   49913

phone:  906-337-5529

email:  jkm...@mtu.edu and jkma...@hotmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] GIS TERM POSITION. USGS SAGE-GROUSE RESEARCH.

[Mark Ricca]

Seeking highly qualified applied practitioners of GIS and 
geospatial/geostatistical analyses to join the Western Ecological 
Research Center’s Sage-Grouse Research Program, with positions located 
at either the Dixon, CA or Reno, NV field stations.

The selected applicant(s) will develop geospatial applications and 
models through various modeling applications and programming languages, 
with a priority of providing science products to help answer research 
questions related to sage-grouse ecology and sagebrush ecosystems at 
local, state, and national levels. Most applications are focused on 
complex raster-based operations, as well as some remote sensing work 
(e.g. land cover classification, object recognitions). Desired expertise 
includes, ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, Model Builder, Python, Program R, 
data management, and metadata compliance.  Ability to work independently 
by coming up with creative solutions to complex data problems, and also 
work and communicate as part of a cohesive team, is a plus.

This is a GS-06/07 TERM appointment, not to exceed 4 years and renewed 
after the 1st year pending performance and funding. PLEASE APPLY AT 
USAOBS (be sure to include a cover letter, federal resume indicating how 
experience relates to knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with other 
requested information):

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/442944700/

Opens: 6/27/2016
Closes: 7/5/2016

Please do not apply by responding to this announcement directly, only 
application received by USAJOBs

[ECOLOG-L] USGS Research Position - Invasive Reptiles

[Reed, Robert]

Hi all;
We're recruiting a permanent PI position. The job ad went live on USAJobs
today and will be open for a month. Please forward the info below to
potential applicants.
Thanks,
Bob


*Permanent USGS position – Invasive reptiles*

Application deadline 25 July 2016

Research Ecologist, GS-12, Fort Collins Science Center, CO



Applications are invited for a position with the Invasive Reptiles Project,
which is part of the Invasive Species Science Branch at the USGS Fort
Collins Science Center. Project members currently include over a dozen
scientists and staff based in Colorado, Florida, or Guam, collectively
pursuing a range of research projects on ecology, control, and containment
of invasive reptiles including but not limited to Brown Treesnakes, Burmese
Pythons, and Argentine tegus. We are seeking a permanent principal
investigator to be based in Fort Collins, with frequent travel to field and
meeting sites required. Must be U.S. citizen. This is a Research Grade
position with the potential to advance to higher pay grades based on panel
evaluations by peers.

We invite applications from candidates with proven abilities in
herpetology, a strong quantitative toolbox, and a record of high-quality
publications. Excellent communication skills are vital to the position.


All applications must be submitted through the USAJobs website, which also
has more information on the position:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/442610800

Follow instructions on the USAJobs page carefully, including submitting
transcripts etc, in order to be considered for the position.


More info on the Invasive Species Science Branch:
https://www.fort.usgs.gov/branch/100


Contact Bob Reed (re...@usgs.gov, 970-420-3044) for more information on
duties of the position. The USAJobs sites lists a HR contact for questions
related to how to apply, etc.





Robert N Reed, PhD
Chief, Invasive Species Branch
US Geological Survey
2150 Centre Ave, Bldg C
Fort Collins CO 80526
Office: 970-226-9464
Cell: 970-420-3044

[ECOLOG-L] University of Idaho-Graduate Research Assistantships (MS and PhD) in Hydrology/Water Quality

[Mariana Dobre]

*USDA-NIFA Grant*: *Phosphorus management in forested ecosystems*

Two graduate research assistantships are available at University of Idaho
in Moscow for students interested in water resources and water quality
management. The students will be part of a team working to improve our
current understanding of phosphorus generation and transport in forested
ecosystems. The focus of the project is in the Lake Tahoe basin and the two
prospective students are expected to be involved with field data collection
campaigns, laboratory analysis, spatial data management and interpretation,
and will be presenting results at international meetings and publishing in
peer-reviewed scientific journals.



*Qualifications:* Applicants for the PhD position will have an
undergraduate or graduate degree in hydrology, water resources, soils,
environmental chemistry, agricultural engineering, environmental
engineering, or a related field. The successful candidate will be familiar
with GIS/remote sensing, Python/R programming, and basic spatial modeling
and statistics. Applicants for the MS position will have an undergraduate
degree in soil science, geology, chemistry, water quality, environmental
engineering, or a related field. The successful candidates will be familiar
with: basic chemistry knowledge, laboratory analyses, basic data analyses
and statistics. Both students are expected to have excellent communication
and interpersonal skills and to participate in approximately three weeks of
field campaign annually.  We highly encourage motivated students eager to
gain a deeper understanding of the management of forested ecosystems and
are willing to work interactively in team research to apply for these
assistantships.



*Financial support*: Each successful candidate will receive tuition support
and stipend, and financial support to participate to a relevant conference
each year.



*To apply*: Please send the following materials to Mariana Dobre at
mdo...@uidaho.edu: Personal statement, Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial
transcripts, contact information of three references.


*Timeline*: Review of applicants will start immediately and continue until
both positions are filled.


Mariana Dobre,
*Postdoctoral Fellow*


* University of Idaho--Bio & Ag Engineering875 Perimeter Dr MS 2060,
Moscow, ID 83844-2060Email: mdo...@uidaho.edu ; Mobile:
(509)592-8055*

[ECOLOG-L] GRAD STUDENTS: Free ESA Membership when you join the Master Plant Science Team

[Teresa Mourad]

TO ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS

Would you like a chance to get involved and trained in K-12 outreach? Would you 
like to help stimulate an appreciation of science in tomorrow's scientists, 
without ever leaving your desk? The Ecological Society of America has teamed up 
with the Botanical Society of America for the 2016-2017 PlantingScience Master 
Plant Science Team (MPST) program.

Sponsored by the ESA Education Section, five selected students will receive: -

*FREE 2017 ESA membership and -

*50% off ESA 2017 Annual Meeting registration

*a Planting Science T-shirt!

The MPST is a great way for graduate students to lead in an online mentoring 
experience for middle and high school students.  Your involvement will help 
support inquiry-based science in our schools. The overall time commitment is 
small, but the impact you make can be substantial.  More details can be found 
at: http://www.esa.org/esa/education-and-diversity/planting-science/


APPLY AT http://plantingscience.org by August 8, 
2016 (Please note - ESA's deadline is earlier than the Planting Science.org 
deadline)



Questions? Contact the PlantingScience team: 
pst...@plantingscience.org



Current ESA membership not required. Please pass this information on to others 
who might be interested.


Teresa
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs
Ecological Society of America
1990 M Street, NW Suite 700
Washington DC  20036
202.833.8773 x 234
202.833.8775 Fax

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Instructor needed immediately for John's Hopkins CTY

[Lindsey Dornberger]

Please see below for immediate opening

-- Forwarded message --
From: *Lindsey Dornberger* 
Date: Monday, June 27, 2016
Subject: Instructor needed immediately for John's Hopkins CTY
To: "us...@marine.usf.edu" 


The Center for Talented Youth is in immediate need of an instructor for the
course Bay Ecology running until July 16th. The course is in Chestertown,
Maryland, is for soon to be 6th and 7th graders, and started today. They
had another instructor lined up and just last night that person is no
longer available.

The course runs concurrently with another section run by a 10 year veteran
instructor who has done all the content planning, supply ordering, field
trip financing, etc. They are just looking for someone comfortable with the
course subject and who is good with kids. It pays well and includes room
and board, but you would need to leave ASAP.

If you have general questions, I'm teaching the course for the second
session and will do my best to answer. With specific questions or to
express interest please contact Amber Wagner Gaines at awagnergai...@jhu.edu
.

Sorry for weird formatting changes, this was done in a rush on an iPhone.

Cheers,
Lindsey

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer wanted for mapping invasive plants in Galapagos

[Heinke Jäger]

Dear Ecologgers,

The Charles Darwin Research Station is looking for a volunteer to map the 
distribution 
of invasive plants in Galápagos 

Starting date: As soon as possible 
Duration: A minimum of 3 months

Introduction
We are looking for someone who can help us in the process of defining the 
distribution 
of invasive plant species using remote sensing techniques. The main resources 
to attain 
this goal are satellite and drone Imagery. The base methodology, which involves 
the use 
of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a Random Forest model programmed in 
R, 
has already been developed. We are looking for help applying the same 
methodology to 
more areas of the inhabited Islands of the Galápagos archipelago, as well as 
exploring 
options to further refine the outcome of the model.

Volunteer’s responsibilities

•   Carry out field trips to obtain ground data for geo-referencing of 
plant species
•   Continue deploying and developing a Random Forest model formulated 
using QGis, 
GDAL and R
•   Processing drone imagery into orthophotos
•   Documenting the methodology applied as well as all achieved results and 
challenges

Required profile

•   A good understanding of the ensemble learning technique "Random Forest" 
and its 
application on satellite imagery
•   Previous experience with the R programming language. The volunteer will 
need to 
follow and understand already existing R scripts, and implement new scripts to 
further 
develop the modeling process
•   Previous experience with Geographic Information Systems, either QGIS or 
ArcGIS, 
and ideally having used GDAL before
•   Experience in the photogrammetric processing of drone aerial images, in 
order to 
generate 3D spatial data. Ideally, experience with the Agrisoft Photoscan 
software
•   Being familiarized with the management of a simple relational database
•   The willingness to carry out field work. This involves planning and 
going to field 
trips to geo-reference some of the most important invasive plant species of 
Galápagos
•   Ideally, the volunteer should have practical experience flying 
multirotor drones

Terms and Conditions

While we very much appreciate the support given to this project, we are 
currently  not 
able to cover any expenses associated with this. The candidate will have to 
cover 
his/her own expenses for flight tickets, transportation, health insurance, food 
etc. 
However, we have applied for additional funds and hope that we will be able to 
cover at 
least basic costs for the volunteer in the near future.

If you are interested, please write to Heinke Jäger 
(heinke.jae...@fcdarwin.org.ec) at 
the Charles Darwin Foundation

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. GRA Position Announcement

[Jason Hubbart]

M.S. Graduate Research Assistant: Improving Quantitative Understanding of 
Water Resource Regimes and Water Quality in the Appalachian Region
 
The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory of West Virginia University and 
the Divisions of Plant and Soil Sciences, and Forestry and Natural 
Resources in Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, 
invite applications for a graduate research assistant (GRA) to conduct 
research investigating hydrology and water quality. West Virginia 
University is the state’s flagship research-one institution, and is among 
the top universities in the nation, with demonstrated excellence in 
teaching and research.

This position remains open until filled. Primary duties include water flow 
and water quality monitoring. Other duties include (but are not limited to) 
various field work, stream cross sections, instrument maintenance, aquatic 
physical habitat assessment, data collection, processing, and analyses, 
coursework and publication. The production of an exemplary thesis is 
expected.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree completed in natural resources, 
ecology, environmental sciences, physical hydrology, water quality, or a 
closely related field. Experience in stream measurements, data processing, 
analysis and modeling, water quality monitoring and analysis, soil physics, 
GIS, and computer programming are a plus. Strong verbal, written, and 
computational skills are mandatory. Successful applicants will work 
collaboratively and independently, conduct field work under variable 
weather conditions, and aid in installation and maintenance of instruments 
and monitoring sites. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's license 
and be able to lift and carry equipment and tools. 

If interested in applying, please forward by email the following documents 
(incomplete applications will not be reviewed): transcript, curriculum 
vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL/IELTS scores (international 
students), cover letter (including academic, research and professional 
goals and interests), and the names and contact information of three 
references to: Dr. Jason Hubbart, Divisions of Plant and Soil Sciences, and 
Forestry and Natural Resources, 1098 Agricultural Sciences Building, West 
Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA; Tel No. (304) 293-2472; 
Fax: (304) 293-2960; Email: jason.hubb...@mail.wvu.edu. Lab Website: 
http://www.forh20.net/   

[ECOLOG-L] Ecology Lecturer search

[Robert L Sanford Jr]

Northern Arizona University has a search open for an Ecology Lecturer in
the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability.
Search   NAU lecturer - 602580  for position description and
application link.

Robert L. Sanford, Jr., PhD, Professor & Assoc. Director
School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability
PO Box 5694, Physical Sciences 119
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011

(928) 523-0068 
robert.sanf...@nau.edu

[ECOLOG-L] soil biodiversity postdoc in Leipzig

[Jill Baron]

This is a great 2-year Postdoc offer at sDiv, the Synthesis Centre of 
iDiv (www.idiv.de/sdiv) together with Prof. Nico Eisenhauer here for the 
sWORM project: www.idiv.de/sworm.


--

Jill S. Baron, jill.ba...@colostate.edu 

Co-Director —— John Wesley Powell Center for
Analysis and Synthesis

Director —— North American Nitrogen Center

US Geological Survey, jill_ba...@usgs.gov
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Colorado State University
Fort Collins CO 80523-1499
office 970-491-1968
cell 970-217-8949
_

Science is not a major or a career. It is a
commitment to a systematic way of thinking,
an allegiance to a way of building knowledge
and explaining the universe through testing
and factual observation.

The thing is, that isn’t a normal way of thinking.
It is unnatural and counterintuitive. It has to
be learned.
—Atul Gawande, June 10, 2016 The New Yorker.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Assistant at Indiana University

[Wes Bickford]

*Position: *Research Assistant (Student Services Contractor) – Invasive
Species, 1 position available.

*Location: *Department of Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

*Salary:* $16.66/hr

*Duration of position:* This is a contract position that will begin by
August 1, 2016. The intended duration is August 2016 – July 2015, with
extension dependent on future funding.

*Project:* Endophytic Fungi of Phragmites and Their Potential Effect on
Invasibility

*Position Description:* The student contractor will serve as a Research
Assistant in microbial ecology with a focus on invasive Phragmites and
associated fungal endophytes. The contractor will be based at Indiana
University in Bloomington, IN. They will play a support role for
researchers in the Coastal Ecosystems branch of the USGS-GLSC by assisting
with a variety of duties. Duties include, but are not limited to,
identifying and/or extracting DNA from fungal endophytes from Phragmites
plant tissue under the guidance of research scientists, culturing fungi,
performing literature reviews and further research to determine the
possible roles of identified fungal endophytes in Phragmites plants,
assisting with data entry and management (e.g., lab notebooks,
spreadsheets, R code) and quantitative data analysis under the direction of
other members of the research team, and/or help preparing text for
technical reports and publications on project-related topics.

*Education/Experience Requirements:* The successful candidate must be
currently enrolled as a student or must have received a degree within one
year prior to beginning the contract. The student must be pursuing a degree
in microbial ecology or a related field. Experience culturing and
identifying fungal endophytes is required. Experience working with
symbiotic microbes and conducting studies in a greenhouse environment is
preferred. Working knowledge of DNA extraction techniques, tissue sample
preparation, metagenomics, and general culturing protocols is desired.
Strong verbal and written skills are important. The student contractor
should have a keen sense for attention to detail and a strong desire to
learn. S/he also should be highly motivated and comfortable working both as
a member of a close team and independently. Other

*Details*: This contract covers a 12-month period, with an anticipated
start date of August 1, 2016. The student contractor will not receive
holiday pay, annual or sick leave, or health care benefits, nor will they
receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 80 within a two-week
period. Hours in excess of the established 80 per two weeks will be paid at
the regular hourly rate of $16.66. The student will report to Indiana
University in Bloomington, IN for all duties, unless otherwise specified.
Office/lab work will occur in a room equipped with a computer workstation,
in a laboratory, or in the greenhouse. Paid travel may be required for
multiple days at a time. Moving expenses will not be paid. Lodging will
only be provided when in travel status. The successful candidate will be
hired as an independent contractor. This is not a government position, and
time does not count toward time-in-service.

The position will close on *June 30, 2016*. To ensure consideration of your
application, please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of three
references to Wes Bickford (wbickf...@usgs.gov, (734) 214-7291 PH, (734)
994-8780 FAX) by *June 30*.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Field Biologist at the Florida Natural Areas Inventory

[Frank Price]

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory is Florida's Natural Heritage Program
run as a non-profit organization administered by Florida State University.
We are dedicated to gathering, interpreting, and disseminating information
critical to the conservation of Florida's biological diversity.  We
currently are advertising a field biologist position.
FIELD BIOLOGIST

*FSU Position Number: 40467*
Full time, OPS position for nine months with possibility of extension. This
position will be based out of Tallahassee, FL.
Closing Date: July 13, 2016
DESCRIPTION:

The FNAI Field Biologist will help conduct ecological inventories and
vegetation monitoring in various locations throughout the state. The Field
Biologist will work closely with FNAI scientists but will also be required
to conduct fieldwork independently without direct supervision. The Field
Biologist will collect and process data on FNAI-tracked and listed plants,
animals, and exemplary natural communities, and invasive plants. Data
collection will focus on field surveys, but may also include literature
searches and interviews of other knowledgeable individuals. Data collection
and processing will utilize GPS dataloggers and GIS. The Field Biologist
prepares progress reports and assists the supervising scientist in the
preparation of final project reports, attends meetings and briefings with
land managers and other FNAI partners, and performs other duties necessary
to complete projects efficiently and on time.

Qualified applicants should have a good general familiarity with the
plants, animals, and ecology of Florida and must be willing to travel
frequently. This is largely a field-oriented position but candidates will
also assist in data processing.

*DUTIES:*

   - Plan and conduct fieldwork to find, document, and process into the
   database occurrences of rare species, exemplary natural communities, or
   invasive plants.
   - Conduct quantitative natural community sampling following standardized
   protocols and process data into FNAI databases.
   - May assist with installation of traps and other field sampling
   equipment. Check traps and release captures as needed.
   - Prepare written reports and participate in meetings as necessary to
   communicate all other products required by project contracts and submit
   according to contractual time schedules.
   - Attend FNAI staff meetings and training as required. Attend meetings
   and workshops relevant to performance of position.

REQUIREMENTS:

   - Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, or equivalent training
   and experience. Familiarity with Florida flora (and fauna).
   - Experience with natural community and habitat interpretation from
   aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and soil surveys is desirable.
   - Ability to communicate well in person and in writing; ability to work
   well with FNAI staff scientists.
   - Good organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail. Ability to
   work independently and under pressure of deadlines and to provide written
   responses in a timely manner.
   - A commitment to conservation goals.
   - Experience or familiarity with personal computers, databases, GPS, and
   GIS.
   - Good physical condition and ability to conduct rigorous field work.
   Willingness to travel for extended periods.

*FOR MORE INFORMATION:*

Dan Hipes, Asst. Director dhi...@fnai.fsu.edu

*APPLY ONLINE:*

https://jobs.omni.fsu.edu/psc/sprdhr_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST=U=Applicant=1=40467=1

[ECOLOG-L] TODAY! HydroShare Webinar - Jeff Horsburgh

[Elizabeth Tran]

Join us TODAY, June 27th at 3:00 pm ET
for the next presentation in the
HydroShare Webinar Series


On Monday, June 27th, Jeff Horsburgh of Utah State University will present a 
webinar titled 'Collaborative Data and Model Sharing using HydroShare.' This is 
the second in the webinar series that will demonstrate how HydroShare can be 
used to conduct better research and comprehensively fulfill Data Management 
Plans for many different types of data including GIS files, model components, 
and time series data.

How do you manage, track, and share hydrologic data and models within your 
research group? Do you find it difficult to keep track of who has access to 
which data and who has the most recent version of a dataset or research 
product? Do you sometimes find it difficult to share data and models and 
collaborate with colleagues outside your home institution? Would it be easier 
if you had a simple way to share and collaborate around hydrologic datasets and 
models?  HydroShare is a new, web-based system for sharing hydrologic data and 
models with specific functionality aimed at making collaboration easier. Within 
HydroShare, we have developed new functionality for creating datasets, 
describing them with metadata, and sharing them with collaborators. In 
HydroShare we cast hydrologic datasets and models as "social objects" that can 
be published, collaborated around, annotated, discovered, and accessed. In this 
presentation, we will discuss and demonstrate the collaborative and social 
features of HydroShare and how it can enable new, collaborative workflows for 
you, your research group, and your collaborators across institutions. 
HydroShare's access control and sharing functionality enable both public and 
private sharing with individual users and collaborative user groups, giving you 
flexibility over who can access data and at what point in the research process. 
HydroShare can make it easier for collaborators to iterate on shared datasets 
and models, creating multiple versions along the way, and publishing them with 
a permanent landing page, metadata description, and citable Digital Object 
Identifier (DOI). Functionality for creating and sharing resources within 
collaborative groups can also make it easier to overcome barriers such as 
institutional firewalls that can make collaboration around large datasets 
difficult. Functionality for commenting on and rating resources supports 
community collaboration and quality evaluation of resources in HydroShare.

Questions will be taken after the presentation.

Webinars are free and open to the public. Webinars will be recorded and posted 
to the CUAHSI website for later viewing.

Upcoming Webinars in the HydroShare Webinar Series

July 11 @ 3:00pm ET
David Tarboton, Utah State University
Delineate Watersheds and Perform Hydrologic Terrain Analysis with HydroShare 
and CyberGIS

July 18 @ 3:00pm ET
Venkatesh Merwade, Purdue University and Jeff Sadler, Brigham Young University
Share, Publish and Execute your SWAT models with HydroShare and SWATShare

August 1 @ 3:00pm ET
Dan Ames, Brigham Young University
Apps for Web Based Hydrologic Analysis and Modeling in HydroShare


Connect to the webinars at:

http://cuahsi.adobeconnect.com/cyberseminar/

You will be prompted with audio connection information upon entering the 
meeting room.


Questions? Contact com...@cuahsi.org

[ECOLOG-L] iDiv postdoc position available

[Cameron, Erin]

We are looking for a post doctoral researcher to work with our sDiv working 
group on global soil biodiversity, for two years starting in October 2016. 
Please see https://www.idiv.de/sdiv/working_groups/wg_pool/sworm.html for more 
information about the working group.

The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) is one of the 
four National Research Centres funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). 
Its central mission is to promote theory-driven synthesis and experiments and 
data-driven theory in this emerging field. The concept of iDiv encompasses 
detection and quantification of biodiversity, understanding its existence and 
emergence, exploring its consequences for ecosystem functions and services, and 
developing new strategies to safeguard biodiversity. Under one roof, 85 
scientists and 45 support staff, associated with eight new chair professor 
positions, three junior research groups and central services (IT, eco- and 
bioinformatics, mechanics workshop, greenhouses) will collaborate in a highly 
integrated environment.

iDiv is located in the city of Leipzig and jointly hosted by the Martin Luther 
University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU) 
and the Leipzig University (UL). It is supported by the Helmholtz Centre for 
Environmental Research (UFZ), the Max Planck Society, the Leibniz Association 
and the Free State of Saxony.

Salary: Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L

Tasks:
- syntheses and meta-analyses
- set-up and management of a soil biodiversity database
- organisation of international workshops
Requirements:
- PhD in biology or bioinformatics
- experience in assembling and handling large datasets and with 
spatial/macroecological analyses
- experience in performing meta-analyses and syntheses
- very good knowledge of statistical modelling in R
- scientific background in ecology/soil ecology
- expertise in chairing scientific discussions and good skills of presenting 
scientific results
- expertise in writing and leading multi-authored papers
- enthusiasm in processing large datasets
- team spirit
- very good spoken and written English skills

To apply, email a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, two representative 
publications, the names and contact information for three references and PhD, 
MA/BA/Diploma certificates to: applicat...@idiv.de. All applications should be 
written in English and be sent in a single PDF file with reference file number 
(123/2016) in the subject line. Applications are accepted until 7/21/2016.

We prefer applications in electronic form (hard copy applications can be sent 
to German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research - iDiv; Katrin Penner; 
Deutscher Platz 5e; 04103 Leipzig). For queries on the application process, 
please contact Prof. Dr. Nico Eisenhauer (nico.eisenha...@idiv.de).

Applying via email is questionable under data protection law. The sender 
assumes full responsibility.
Severely disabled persons are encouraged to apply and will be given preference 
in the case of equal suitability.