[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal volunteer positions on remote Pacific island: Crazy Ant Strike Team

[Scheiner, Katrina]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking four (4) volunteers to begin
late October, 2016 for up to 8 months to join the
12th Crazy Ant Strike Team (CAST XIII) Expedition to Johnston Atoll
National Wildlife Refuge to work towards eradicating an infestation of the
Yellow Crazy Ant (YCA), Anoplolepis gracilipes, on Johnston Island. Johnston
Atoll is located in the central Pacific Ocean, about 720 nautical miles
west-southwest of Honolulu, and is uninhabited except for the four
volunteers and one crew leader.

Applicants must be willing and able to work 48 hours per week. Must be
physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day over variable terrain, lift
and carry 70 lbs, ride a bicycle, swim, be able to perform repetitive
stooping and bending motions and be able to perform all duties in various
weather conditions including high heat and humidity, strong winds, and
rain. Must be able to work well independently as well as closely in a small
group. All CAST members MUST follow all pesticide and safety protocols.
Qualified applicants must possess a valid passport that will not expire
before October 2017. Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license is
preferred.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may begin
as early as August 22, 2016.

Please see the posting on Texas A below for the full position description
and how to apply:

http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/crazy-ant-strike-team-volunteer-cast-xiii-honolulu-hawaii-johnston-atoll/


-- 
Katrina Scheiner
Biological Technician
Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument
US Fish and Wildlife Service
300 Ala Moana Blvd. Rm. 5-231
Honolulu, HI 96850

Office: (808) 792-9534

[ECOLOG-L] Job: LAB MANAGER, Biodiversity Science, Temple University, Philadelphia

[Matthew Helmus]

A full-time position of LAB MANAGER is available at Temple University’s
Center for Biodiversity within the joint lab of Drs. Matthew Helmus and
Jocelyn Behm. The lab mission is to integrate biodiversity science with
human ecology to understand contemporary patterns of biodiversity and its
functioning within ecosystems.  The lab manager be will be responsible for
research activities and overseeing day-to-day operations of the lab
including:

- data mining
- genetic sequencing
- functional trait measurement
- biodiversity sampling
- ecosystem-service assessments (in the lab and the field)
- managing undergraduate research assistants
- database maintenance
- lab administration

Proficiency in all of these areas is not expected, instead applicants must
have the ability, background, and enthusiasm to learn relevant techniques.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in
biology, environmental science, or other relevant field. Ideal applicants
are those with relevant prior research experience, but most importantly,
the successful applicant will be well-organized, able to work both
independently and in a team setting, and motivated to learn. This position
is ideal for those craving experience in the exciting, fast-paced world of
biodiversity science before pursuing a higher degree.

Please email applications to biodivers...@temple.edu. Include your CV,
unofficial transcript, contact information for three references, and a
brief letter of interest that describes your relevant background
experiences, managerial skills, and why you are interested in the position.
Review of applications will begin August 12, 2016 and will continue until
the position is filled. The start date is negotiable, salary is
commensurate with experience, and the position includes a competitive
benefits package. The position is initially for one year, and can be
extended two more years given positive work reviews. Possible extensions of
the position are also likely as funding is acquired.

The Center for Biodiversity is located in a new LEED-Gold certified
building on Temple's main campus in historic Philadelphia. The Center
provides state-of-the-art biodiversity research facilities along with
support staff with expertise in media development, GIS technology, and
genetics. Temple University, founded in 1884, is a public R1 university
with a diverse student body of ca. 40,000 students. It is the sixth largest
provider of graduate school education in the U.S., is within the top 4% of
research institutions in the U.S., and is in the top ten of the fastest
gainers in ranking by the US News & World Report’s Best Colleges.
Philadelphia is the birthplace of America, filled with numerous attractions
(e.g., Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Zoo, Academy of Natural
Sciences), amazing food, and a quick train ride to New York City and
Washington DC. Philadelphia is nestled within an extensive national/state
trail and park system, and is very close to Valley Forge National Park, the
Pocono Mountains, the unique Pine Barren ecosystem, and the beaches of the
Atlantic shore.

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action
employer committed to achieving a diverse community.

For more information see:
http://www.matthelmus.com/
http://www.jocelynbehm.com/
http://www.biodiversitycenter.org/

-- 
--
Matthew R. Helmus, Ph.D.
Center for Biodiversity
Department of Biology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122
www.matthelmus.com
Phone: 215 204-4244
Email: mrhel...@temple.edu
Office: 502 SERC, Main Campus
--

[ECOLOG-L] Pilot scale Freeze Dryer - for insects, food, lab use, also with Lyophilzer manifold - For Sale - URGENT

[Aaron T. Dossey]

Dear Entomology and Ecology Community,

Recently I had a family emergency which has caused me to need to move 
quickly to Oklahoma.
My company has a pilot scale freeze dryer which I no longer need (and 
never was used since it was newly purchased as newly refurbished 3 years 
ago, kept in a lab the in storage since).  It is located in Athens, GA 
in a storage facility and I am hoping to find someone to buy it before I 
need to leave (or some time soon).   More information below.


See the attached PDF and info below for more on the freeze dryer.

It's in a storage facility right across the street from the vet school 
(very easy pickup location!).
It was newly refurbished (practically new) 3 years ago and sat in a lab 
at UGA for most of that time, next never used except tested at the 
manufacturer.
It also is customized to work with a Lyophilization manifold and flasks 
for smaller samples, and I have a manifold that comes with it (I have a 
PDF document I can send with more specifications and details).  Of 
course the main use is larger quantity freeze drying for pilot scale 
samples (several kilograms at a time depending on the material).


I will be back in town July 29 and planning to move August 1 or 2.  It 
would be great if I can find a buyer before I leave to pick it up when I 
am here to help, but I will leave it in the storage unit when I leave 
for the first buyer to pick it up.  I can arrange for them to get the 
key etc.

Price is $7,000 .
Call me any time day or night (or weekend) for info: 352-281-3643

ATD of ATB and ISI
--
Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
NEW BOOK OUT!: Insects as Sustainable Food Ingredients
https://www.elsevier.com/books/insects-as-sustainable-food-ingredients/unknown/978-0-12-802856-8
http://www.amazon.com/Insects-Sustainable-Food-Ingredients-Applications/dp/0128028564
Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs LLC
Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation
ABOUT:http://cricketpowder.com/about-us/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/all-things-bugs-dr-aaron-t-dossey/53/775/104
FACEBOOK:http://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs
ISI:https://www.facebook.com/InvertebrateStudiesInstitute
PHONE:  1-352-281-3643



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

[ECOLOG-L] Fellowship Opportunities - Applications Due Aug. 30, 2016

[Deborah Halla]

Generous donations have allowed Conservation International (CI) to 
establish two new and unique fellowship programs 
www.conservation.org/fellowships – the Lui-Walton Innovators and the Ann 
& Tom Friedman Fellows for Science Fellowship Programs.

The Lui-Walton Innovators Fellowship Program 
http://www.conservation.org/about/pages/lui-walton-innovators-
fellowship.aspx strategically combines the collaborative effort of 
recognized leaders and emerging talent to address critical conservation 
issues at a global, regional and local level.  The Ann & Tom Friedman 
Fellows for Science Program http://www.conservation.org/about/pages/ann-
and-tom-friedman-fellowship.aspx recognizes and supports the key role 
that science play in achieving CI’s conservation goals.
Every other year, CI selects Fellows who will seek solutions to specific 
areas of critical need.  Both Fellowship programs give emerging leaders 
a unique and challenging, two-year, hands-on opportunity to make 
meaningful and innovative contributions to environmental conservation 
efforts.

The Fellowship programs are now accepting applications for the FY 
2017/18 class of Fellows.  All applications must be submitted online.  
Applications are due by August 30, 2016.
Current, open positions include:
•   Sustainable Landscapes Lui-Walton Fellow
•   Freshwater Lui-Walton Fellow
•   REDD+ Lui-Walton Fellow
•   Water & Cities Friedman Fellow
•   Climate Change Adaptation Friedman Fellow

Detailed descriptions of the above positions can be found on the CI web 
page at www.conservation.org/fellowships.

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session "Toward Better Understanding of the Impacts of Climate Variability: From Ecosystem Processes to Agricultural Adaptation and Decision Making"

[Jeff Atkins]

Dear colleagues, we would like to invite you to submit abstracts to our
AGU session, "Toward Better Understanding of the Impacts of Climate
Variability: From Ecosystem Processes to Agricultural Adaptation and
Decision Making." Invited speakers for this session include Drs.
Christine Rollinson (Boston University) and Tom Evans (Indiana
University). We welcome submissions across multiple areas that consider
effects of climate variability. See abstract and session info below.

AGU abstract submissions site:
https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2016/abstract-submissions/

Session ID#: 13898
Session Description:
Climate variability (CV) is a critical driver of climate change impacts
to both managed and unmanaged ecosystems. To properly understand its
ecological impacts, it’s necessary to quantify how ecosystems have
historically responded to climate variability, and to characterize the
uncertainty in projected impacts. In agricultural systems, assessing
impacts of climate variability also requires understanding dynamics of
farmer adaptation and decision-making. Here we seek new efforts to
quantify both historical and future impacts of climate variability on
unmanaged ecosystems and in agriculture, the most extensive managed
ecosystem: e.g., i) empirical/process-based methods for estimating CV
impacts to ecosystems across multiple spatio-temporal scales; ii)
identifying key sources of CV and methodological factors lead to
uncertainty; iii) new CV forecasting methods at relevant scales for
understanding ecosystem response; iv) translating forecasts into useful
decision support for natural resource managers and farmers; v)
attributing farmer decisions to CV viz a viz socioeconomic and
ecological circumstances.

Primary Convener:
Amor V M Ines, Michigan State University, Department of plant, soil and
microbial sciences, East Lansing, MI, United States
Conveners:
Lyndon D Estes1, Jeffrey W Atkins2 and Erin Swails2, (1)Princeton
University, Princeton, NJ, United States(2)University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, VA, United States

Cross-Listed:
A - Atmospheric Sciences
H - Hydrology
IN - Earth and Space Science Informatics
SI - Societal Impacts and Policy Sciences
Index Terms:

1616 Climate variability [GLOBAL CHANGE]
1630 Impacts of global change [GLOBAL CHANGE]
1640 Remote sensing [GLOBAL CHANGE]
1807 Climate impacts [HYDROLOGY]

[ECOLOG-L] Landscape Ecology faculty position

[Peter Palmiotto]

Landscape Ecology
Visiting Faculty Position

Department of Environmental Studies
Antioch University New England, Keene, NH
Status: Fulltime, 1-yr Faculty Position  
Start date: Fall 2016

The Position
The Department of Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England
(AUNE) seeks applicants for a full-time, 1-year faculty appointment in its
innovative, interdisciplinary graduate department with programs leading to
Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Environmental Studies. 

We seek a collaborative and highly motivated faculty member who is
enthusiastic about innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
The successful candidate should have a PhD in landscape ecology,
physical/biogeography, conservation biology or related fields.  The desired
candidate will have a track record of quality teaching, professional
collaboration, applied research and community engagement. 

The position requires engagement with student learning, teaching
face-to-face and hybrid courses (weekday and weekend delivery models with a
combination of classroom and on-line learning). Teaching and advising load
is equivalent to 24 credit hours per academic year (1-2 courses per
semester, plus advising).  The selected candidate will manage the AUNE
Center of Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing, and teach graduate courses
such as introductory, advanced and applied GIS, and biostatistics.  Active
engagement in student learning via classes, individual advising on data
analysis and feedback on written work is required.  Active participation in
all faculty meetings is expected. 

The University, Campus, and Department
Antioch University (AU) is a singularly accredited, multi-campus,
coast-to-coast institution of higher learning that provides learner-centered
education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead
meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice.
 AUNE, one of AU’s five regional campuses, uses a distinctive graduate
education pedagogy that mixes rigor with experiential learning and social
engagement.

The Department of Environmental Studies educates visionary, pragmatic
leaders in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting, founded on academic
excellence and the principles of environmental justice and sustainability.
Visit our website for more information about AUNE and the Environmental
Studies department.

The Application Instructions
To apply, send in PDF format as a single document a cover letter (i.e.,
statement of interest), curriculum vitae, and separate statements of one’s
teaching philosophy and research interests, and the contact information of
three references to hr.a...@antioch.edu with “ES Visiting Faculty Search” in
the subject line. Application review will begin August 5, 2016 and continue
until the position is filled. 

AUNE is committed to providing a learning and work environment free from
discrimination and harassment. Programs, activities, and employment are
available with equal opportunity for all and without discrimination on the
basis of race, age, color, gender, gender identity, ancestry, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, family status, or disability. The
campus is a smoke-free environment.

All applications must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the
United States.

For more information about the position, contact Professor Peter A.
Palmiotto, Department of Environmental Studies, at ppalmio...@antioch.edu. 

[ECOLOG-L] Urban Plant Ecology Symposium at Rutgers University

[Myla Aronson]

I would like to bring your attention to a symposium, workshop and fieldtrip 
at Rutgers University, NJ on September 22-24.

Crossroads in the Concrete Jungle: Experiences and Explorations of Urban Pl
Plants and People

The symposium shall enhance and enforce dialogue and interdisciplinarity amo
among participants from a broad set of fields and agencies and ins
institutions, including parks departments, state agencies, and educators out
outside of university settings. 

The symposium will have 4 main themes: 
•  Ecology and evolution of urban plant species
•  Globalization and migration of people and plants
•  The urban nature experience and landscape design
•  Plant science education and outreach in urban environments


For more information please see: http://cues.rutgers.edu/ or contact me at: m
myla.aron...@rutgers.edu

We look forward to an exciting symposium!

Myla F.J. Aronson, Ph.D.
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
14 College Farm Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
848-932-4275 (office)
848-932-4518 (lab)
myla.aron...@rutgers.edu
https://mylaaronson.wordpress.com/
http://urbionet.weebly.com/

[ECOLOG-L] articles, opinion pieces concerning the role of science for conservation/management

[Rahel Sollmann]

Dear fellow Ecologgers,
I am looking for reading material discussing the role of science for
fish/wildlife conservation/management; ideally, good opinion pieces, but
also accessible scientific articles (lower division undergrads should be
able to read these). Please email me off-list at rasrage2 at gmail dot com.
I will share a final list of suggestions with the list.
Thank you in advance,
best
Rahel

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Approaching for Undergraduate Research Conference

[Catherine Crawley]

*Deadline Approaching!

Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Mathematics and 
Biology, Oct. 8-9, 2016*

**
**The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) will host the eighth annual Undergraduate Research Conference 
at the Interface of Mathematics and Biology to be held Oct. 8-9, 2016, 
at the Univ. of Tennessee Conference Center in Knoxville, TN. The 
conference provides opportunities for undergraduates to present their 
research at the interface of biology and mathematics. Student talks and 
posters will be featured as well as a plenary speaker, a panel on career 
opportunities, a graduate school showcase, and other networking 
opportunities. Faculty and students are invited to attend, as well as 
middle and high school teachers. *A limited amount of support is 
available to cover the cost of **registration*/**/*and lodging - 
deadline is August 20 to request funding. *Conference registration 
deadline is September 28.


If you have or plan to request funding, do not register for the 
conference until you have been contacted by NIMBioS about the status of 
your funding request. For more information, go to 
http://www.nimbios.org/education/undergrad_conf2016


*
Catherine Crawley, Ph.D.
National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
University of Tennessee
1122 Volunteer Blvd, Ste. 106
Knoxville, TN 37996
e ccraw...@nimbios.org
t +1 865 974 9350 
f +1 865 974 9461 
http://www.nimbios.org
http://www.facebook.com/nimbios
http://twitter.com/nimbios
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[ECOLOG-L] Employment opportunity with the Arizona Game and Fish Department

[Brisa Daniel]

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST II
"Streams Biologist"
FIELD OPERATION DIVISION / REGION 1 / PINETOP BASED
FLSA-Exempt
SALARY GRADE 20 ($36,814-$65,827)
REQUISITION #24241 / CLOSING DATE: 08/12/2016

Description of Duties: Under direction of the regional Aquatic Wildlife Program 
Manager, the Streams Biologist will be responsible for planning, coordinating, 
conducting, analyzing, and reporting professional aquatic wildlife management 
activities and projects primarily in lotic environments in the White Mountains 
and eastern Mogollon Rim of Arizona.  The position is based at the Pinetop 
Regional Office. This position is responsible for implementing activities 
related to Apache Trout and Gila Trout recovery, wild trout sportfish 
management, stream stocking coordination, and some non-game native fish 
conservation within Region I of Arizona.  Typical field work would include 
sampling fish populations using various nets, traps, and electrofishing gear; 
collecting and processing water and biological samples; conducting aquatic 
habitat surveys; performing mechanical and/or chemical removal of undesirable 
aquatic species; operating and performing maintenance on field survey 
equipment; understanding and following Regional and State HACCP plans; 
translocating and/or stocking native and sportfish species according to project 
plans; and other activities as needed. Uses specialized methods, techniques and 
data processing to compile and analyze collected data and other information to 
formulate and present aquatic wildlife management findings and recommendations 
in the form of trip summaries, progress reports, white papers, and more. 
Reviews technical publications to maintain proficiency in specialty field and 
participates in outreach activities. Ensures program coordination with a 
variety of other Department work units as well as with external agencies.  Will 
lead and supervise summer field crews and volunteers, schedule crew activities 
for streams projects, and provide training.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate must have knowledge, skills, 
and ability in fisheries survey and management techniques, standardized 
sampling protocols, Arizona sportfish and native fish identification and 
habitat requirements, water chemistry measuring devices and techniques, 
limnological processes, outdoors survival, hiking long distances in rough 
remote terrain in high elevations, camping for extended periods of time, 
handling a wide range of inclement weather, operation and basic maintenance of 
4x4 vehicles, watercraft, snowmobiles and fisheries survey equipment, 
particularly backpack electrofishers, effective communication (oral and 
written), developing effective working relationships with the general public 
and co-workers, managing time and priorities effectively, basic statistics and 
computers, maps, GPS equipment and GIS software, analysis and interpretation of 
field data, effective training and leadership techniques, Game and Fish laws 
and regulations, Department policies and procedures. The candidate must have 
the ability camp for extended periods of time, handle a wide range of inclement 
weather. May occasionally work irregular work schedules that include weekends, 
holidays, and/or nights.

The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a wildlife science, fisheries 
science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and 
two years professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife 
research/management. An advanced degree in fisheries and/or wildlife sciences 
or closely related field from an accredited college or university may 
substitute for one year of required experience.

Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical 
examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions
Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid 
state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.  Employees who 
drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must 
maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver 
training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).

All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment 
Eligibility Verification program.   Our work environment offers training 
opportunities and encourages career development.

The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package 
including:

* 13 days of vacation
* 12 sick days with accumulation benefits
* 10 paid holidays
* Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
* Superior health care options
* Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account 
(options available)
* Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are 
available
* Many more benefit programs are available

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable 

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking Intern Ad - to distribute

[Katy Seeberger]

*Seeking interns: Urban Caracal Study in Cape Town, South Africa*

*DESCRIPTION:  *Seeking 2 fulltime field assistants to aid in a
postdoctoral study examining the effects of urbanization on the diet,
health, and spatial ecology of caracals (*Caracal caracal*) in Cape Town,
South Africa.  Full-time interns will be expected to work approximately 40
hours/week.  Fieldwork may entail extensive hiking (up to 20 km/day).
Interns will have the opportunity to set and monitor cage traps (trapping
to occur through mid-September), assist in collecting samples and
radio-collaring captured caracals. Interns will primarily investigate kill
sites for diet studies, and set and monitor remote cameras.  Data entry and
participation in social media efforts (blog writing) will also be
included.  Interns may have the chance to assist in spatial analysis of GPS
tracking data from radio-collars through online platforms, as well as
Google Earth and GIS.

The project is a joint effort between University of Cape Town, Cape Leopard
Trust (capeleopard.org.za), South African National Parks, and Universities
of California, Santa Cruz and Los Angeles. Please note, we are interested
to have graduate students join the project to facilitate project expansion,
and this would be a great introduction to potentially collect data that
could be used in a graduate program. Please discuss this with the Project
Coordinator if you are interested.

*STUDY AREA: *Table Mountain National Park encompasses iconic landmarks
such as Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope.  Surrounding the
peninsula of Cape Town are amazing beaches with surfing, snorkeling, and
wildlife opportunities, as well as beautiful wine lands.  Cape Town makes
for an easy travel hub to other parts of Africa and encompasses a variety
of cultures and global influences.

*COMPENSATION: *Housing is provided and is currently 3-bedroom house shared
with interns and other local volunteers. Expect to live with other
international volunteers. No compensation for travel or daily living can be
provided at this time.  Cost of living is cheaper in South Africa than in
the US or Europe, and a budget of $250.00/month allotted for food and
entertainment should be sufficient.

*QUALIFICATIONS:*

*Required:*  Minimum of 3 months of fieldwork experience with references
provided for previous field experiences.  High level of physical fitness:
ability to hike up to 15-20km/day 5 days/week while carrying heavy gear
over rough, steep terrain.  ABILITY TO DRIVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS A
MUST! Ability to work alone or in groups, confidence to trouble-shoot in
unexpected field circumstances, general adaptability to foreign work
conditions, and MUST: adaptability to uncertain work schedules. The ability
to navigate using maps and GPS units is expected, as is a detail oriented
and diligent attitude towards data collection and entry.  Applicants must
be enthusiastic and independent, yet able to work in teams and make joint
decisions, and ready to learn on the fly.

*Preferred:*  carnivore trapping, radio-telemetry, animal handling, mammal
surveys, kill site investigation, and/or remote camera work.

*General:* There are no guarantees that caracal captures will occur during
your stay. The area is mountainous with extreme hiking through thick fynbos
vegetation regularly required and weather often unpredictable.

*IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: The area presents numerous logistic
challenges, including personal safety in the field such that interns will
be REQUIRED to work in pairs in most regions of the study area and must be
vigilant of their surroundings.  Fieldwork has been ongoing for 20 months
with no safety incidents, but the field site is a major African city and
safety and theft will always be something for interns to be aware of.
Daily demonstration of safety cognizance and vigilance will be demanded of
all project participants. There are also venomous snakes in the study area
that field interns must be vigilant of as well.*

*DATES: *Begin immediately.  Please send applications only if you are
available to start between by end of September.  Applications will be
reviewed as they are received, and calls for interns are on a rolling
basis. Minimum time commitment is 3 months but preferred 6 months.  Regular
tourist visas are valid for 90 days on a U.S. or European passport with an
extension that can be applied for once in South Africa.

*CONTACT:  *Please send 1) a short cover letter describing interest in the
position including dates of availability, 2) resume, and 3) 3 references
with contact information to: Laurel Serieys (caracal.int...@gmail.com).
Please put “Intern Application” in subject line of emails. Please direct
any questions to Laurel Serieys.

*WEBSITE: *http://www.urbancaracal.org/ or Facebook.com/UrbanCaracal

[ECOLOG-L] Senior Laboratory Technician at FIU in Miami

[Joel Trexler]

The Southeast Environmental Research Center at Florida International
University is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician (formally called a
Biological Scientist).

Note: This is a re-posting with a corrected position ID number and extended
deadline to apply.  

I'm filling a position in my laboratory to assist with our studies of fish
and macroinvertebrate communities in the freshwater Everglades. This is a
full-time position with full State of Florida benefits (insurance and
retirement).  Starting salary range: $38,000 - $44,000 depending on
qualifications.

Please contact Joel Trexler ([log in to unmask]) with any questions or apply
online at http://hr.fiu.edu/ and reference job opening ID # 511652.  The
position is open now for immediate start.  I will begin screening
applications on August 5, 2016.  For more information about our lab, go to
http://www.trexlerlab.com/

The successful candidate will serve as my laboratory manager, coordinating
laboratory and field work and assisting me with data analysis and writing of
technical reports and research papers for publication.  My preferred
candidate with have an M.S. in biology or environmental science with
documentation of significant training in quantitative ecology.  Programming
in R, SAS, or both, and ArcGIS are required for this position. 

Specific duties may include:
• Organizes and executes ecological field sampling program in the
Everglades. Supervises and assists in processing samples of fish and macro
invertebrates from the Everglades. Conducts statistical analyses with
computer software and assists in writing reports.
• May perform research in outdoor settings in South Florida; wading in
Everglades habitats to collect environmental samples and specimens.
• May be expected to drive boats and travel to field sites in a helicopter.
• Applies for and maintains adherence to all research and collecting permits
and other contracting requirements. Ensures IACUC and Environmental Health
and Safety compliance and supervises data QA/QC.
• Works with FIU's financial software for purchasing and receiving. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of
specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that
are logically related to the position.
• Must have a car and provide for personal transportation to work at
multiple FIU campuses.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal
Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

[ECOLOG-L] Call for papers for a special feature on evolutionary demography

[Mayuko Tanigawa]

Dear Ecolog readers,

We are calling for papers for a special feature: "Evolutionary  
demography: the dynamic and broad intersection of ecology and evolution".


Deadline for proposal submission: Friday 2nd December, 2016

Deadline for manuscript submission: Friday 31st March, 2017

This special feature will be published in Population Ecology in January  
2018.


Click and check out the following link for details such as aims and  
scope, potential topics and how to write your proposal:


https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10144-016-0555-0

Thank you for your attention.

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Mayuko Tanigawa (Ms)
Editorial Coordinator for Population Ecology

Population Ecology online:
http://www.springer.com/10144/

The Society of Population Ecology website:
http://www.populationecology.org/

c/o Dr Takashi Saitoh
Field Science Center
Hokkaido University
Sapporo, Japan