[ECOLOG-L] 2 Year Postdoc- Isotope Biogeochemisstry in Peatlands

[Niles Hasselquist]

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for a postdoctoral position
aimed at enhancing our understanding of the relative importance of methane
oxidation in boreal peatlands. The main goal of this project is to use
stable isotopes at natural abundance levels to partition heterotrophic
respiration into CO2 being derived from soil organic matter mineralization
by saprotrophic microbes and methane oxidation by methanotrophic bacteria
across multiple temporal and spatial scales. The successful candidate will
have access to an already established, well instrumented boreal peatland
(Degerö Stormyr;
https://www.slu.se/en/departments/field-based-forest-research/experimental-forests/vindeln-experimental-forests/degero_stormyr/;
https://www.slu.se/en/departments/field-based-forest-research/experimental-forests/vindeln-experimental-forests/icos-degero).
The project will also take advantage of an already established experimental
setup of automated chambers for measuring different components of net
ecosystem exchange (NEE) and make continuous measurements of 13C using a
cavity-ring down spectroscopy (Picarro 2101-i Analyzer) to quantify the
relative importance of methane oxidation in a boreal peatland. 

The position is with the Faculty of Forest Sciences at the Swedish
University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Department of Forest Ecology 
Management, in Umeå, Sweden. Our mission at the Department is to advance our
understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to assist in developing
sustainable forest management practices. The major research focus is on the
boreal landscape, including peatlands, forests and surface waters, but we
also have activities in other biomes. The department has modern technical
facilities, close collaboration with several state-of-the-art technical
platforms at Umeå University and SLU, and is in close proximity to unique
long-term ecosystem experiments and other field sites. For more information,
visit the Department’s webpage:
http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/. Thus, the
successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation
and will be a member of a larger, vibrant working group that offers ample
possibilities for scientific interactions and career development. 

Duties: 1) Install, further develop/adapt and be responsible for the
maintenance of the Picarro G2101-i analyzer for field 13CO2 and 13CH4
measurements; 2) Process and analyze data; 3) Publish findings in relevant
high-rank scientific journals. The overall aim of this project is to
accurately quantify the important role methanotrophic bacteria play in CO2
fluxes in a northern boreal peatland; thereby providing a more mechanistic
understanding of how these ecosystem may respond to projected climate change. 

Qualifications: We are seeking a highly motivated individual with good
communication skills in English, both orally and written, a strong work
ethic, a team player that works well in a strong research environment. We
are searching for a person with a PhD in environmental sciences,
biogeochemistry or related fields. The successful candidate must also have:
1) Demonstrated experience with natural abundance stable isotopes, including
the use of mixing models and keeling plots to determine the source 13C
signature of respired CO2; 2) Demonstrated experience with  chamber based
measurements of greenhouse gas fluxes and knowledge of cavity-ring down
spectroscopy. Demonstrate knowledge of peatland biogeochemistry will be
considered an important merit as will advanced skills in handling and
processing large, high-frequency and multiple-source data sets using Matlab
or similar software. The candidate must be able to independently conduct
field work (which requires a valid driver's license). 


Contact and application information
Persons interested in this position should send a statement of interest
outlining relevant research qualifications (max two pages), a CV, up to
three relevant publications and contact information for three references.
Application should be sent to Niles Hasselquist (niles.hasselqu...@slu.se).
For additional information about his position please contact Niles
Hasselquist (niles.hasselqu...@slu.se) or Mats Nilsson (mat.b.nils...@slu.se). 

Review of interested candidates will start September 20, and continue until
a suitable candidate has been identified. The position start date is
somewhat flexible but is anticipated to start mid winter, i.e.
December-January. The position is for two years and is funded by a Kempe
scholarship. 

[ECOLOG-L] Two Ph.D. Positions: Community Ecology, University of California-Riverside

[Nicole Rafferty]

Two Ph.D. positions are available in the lab of Dr. Nicole Rafferty in the 
Department of Biology at the 
University of California-Riverside for fall 2017. Research in the lab spans the 
fields of community 
ecology, population biology, and global change, with a focus on plants and 
pollinators. Current research 
centers on understanding how climate change-induced shifts in phenology and 
spatial distribution 
affect species interactions (www.raffertylab.org).

Students will participate in the Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology 
(EEOB) Graduate Program 
(http://eeob.ucr.edu) with opportunities to conduct fieldwork in the University 
of California Natural 
Reserves (www.ucnrs.org) and the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab (www.rmbl.org). 
Students can benefit 
from the strong and growing network of community and pollination ecologists 
across departments 
(including the Department of Entomology and the Department of Botany and Plant 
Sciences). 
Preference will be given to applicants with prior ecological research 
experience and a B.S. or M.S. in 
biology or a related discipline. Applicants from under-represented groups are 
encouraged. UCR is an 
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional 
commitment to the 
achievement of excellence and diversity.

To apply, please contact Dr. Rafferty (nicole.raffe...@wsu.edu) by November 17 
with your CV, unofficial 
transcript(s), GRE scores, and a short statement describing prior research 
experiences and interests. 
Full applications are due to the EEOB Program by December 1.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Corridors for Life Pollinator Project

[David Inouye]

The Algoma Highlands Conservancy is a bi-national not-for-profit 
organization with a mission to conserve and protect the unique beauty 
and ecological integrity of key areas within the Algoma region. We are 
located approximately 20 minutes North of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario at 
Stokely Creek Lodge and the AHC’s adjacent 3000 acre conservation forest.


We are looking for a motivated individual that will be responsible for 
conducting field surveys, data collection and analysis activities, 
report/grant writing and public relations in support of the Corridors 
for Life Pollinator Project with the aim of determining how Integrated 
Vegetation Management Techniques (IVM) influence pollinator abundance 
and diversity on Utility Right’s-of-Way. The successful candidate will 
work under the direction of the Corridors for Life partnership and will 
have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working for a 
non-profit, charitable organization.


To learn more about what it takes to be a successful candidate and how 
you can apply, open the link provided below.


Job Ad – AHC Project Biologist 2016 

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOC position: Sexual selection and sensory exploitation in jumping spiders

[Lisa Taylor]

*POSTDOC position: Sexual selection and sensory exploitation in jumping
spiders*

I am currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study sensory
exploitation and the evolution of male courtship colors in jumping spiders.
This NSF-funded project integrates ideas from across three areas of animal
behavior (sensory traps, sexual imprinting, and cross-contextual learning)
to ask how a female’s experiences with colorful (and sometimes aposematic)
prey will influence her responses to the same colors in a male’s courtship
display. The first phase of the project will involve extensive experiments
with two target species, while the second phase of the project will use a
comparative approach to test ideas about why elaborate/colorful
ornamentation has evolved in some jumping spider taxa, but not others. The
position is based in Gainesville, FL with opportunities for fieldwork in
Arizona and Kenya. Further information about current work in the Taylor lab
can be found here: https://spiderpalooza.wordpress.com.

Successful candidates will have the following skills, experience, and
interests:

   - PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology, or a related field
   - Strong quantitative skills
   - Strong publication record
   - Experience designing and running behavioral experiments in the lab
   and/or field
   - Experience with field work
   - Ability to work independently as well as with a team (including high
   school students, undergraduates, and graduate students)
   - Desire and ability to mentor undergraduate researchers (including
   mentoring through the process of writing and publication)
   - Genuine interest in contributing to (or leading) our ‘broader impacts’
   missions, which include an innovative community college course and a
   traveling arachnid art exhibit
   - **While not required, experience with phylogenetic comparative methods
   and advanced skills in mathematical modeling will also be helpful*

Start date is flexible. Initial appointment will be for one year, with the
possibility of a second year (contingent on satisfactory progress during
year 1). Salary starts at $47,476 plus benefits.

To apply, send the following: (1) a cover letter that highlights relevant
skills, experience, and interests, (2) a CV, (3) contact information for
three references, and (4) two relevant first-author publications or
manuscripts to lisa.tay...@ufl.edu. Review of applications will begin on
September 30th and continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Lisa Taylor (lisa.tay...@ufl.edu) with any questions.
***
Lisa Taylor
Department of Entomology and Nematology
1881 Natural Area Drive
Steinmetz Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
http://spiderpalooza.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] WORKSHOP: Teaching Computation in the Sciences Using MATLAB

[Teresa Mourad]

Application deadline is this Friday, September 2, 2016​.
Please direct questions to Rory McFadden: 
rmcfad...@carleton.edu.

​Apply today for the Teaching Computation in the Sciences Using MATLAB workshop 
focused on building students' ability to solve problems with computation using 
MATLAB in their STEM courses. Participants will share their successes 
developing computational skills using MATLAB in the undergraduate classroom and 
discuss best practices for the community. By attending the workshop, you will 
be part of a community effort to bring together best practices and teaching 
materials that will be made freely available through the SERC website. 
MathWorks (makers of MATLAB) is sponsoring the workshop.

Details
Workshop:Teaching Computation in the Sciences Using 
MATLAB
Location:   Carleton College, Northfield, MN
Date:  October 23-25, 2016 (5 PM Sunday to 2 PM 
Tuesday)

Learn more from the workshop website:
http://serc.carleton.edu/matlab_computation2016/index.html

Workshop Description:
This workshop will bring together faculty from the sciences, including 
Chemistry, Geoscience, Physics, Biology, and allied fields, who teach 
computation and quantitative thinking skills using MATLAB. Computation is 
broadly defined as using computers in scientific work to understand and solve 
problems, or formulating problems in ways that can be computed. Learning how to 
process data and develop quantitative models are critically important for 
students to perform calculations, analyze data, create numerical models and 
visualizations, and more deeply understand complex systems, ?all essential 
aspects of modern science. These skills require students to have comfort and 
skill with languages and tools such as MATLAB. To achieve comfort and skill, 
computation and quantitative thinking must build over a 4-year degree program 
across courses and disciplines. Participants will help build a collection of 
teaching activities that showcase computation, quantitative thinking, and 
applied math using MATLAB and design approaches to integrating these skills 
throughout science degree programs.

The workshop target is 30 college educators (by application).
​ ​
There is no registration fee to attend.

To apply, go to:  
http://serc.carleton.edu/matlab_computation2016/application.html

We hope to see you there!
If you have additional questions, direct them to Rory McFadden 
(rmcfad...@carleton.edu).

Thank you,

Lisa Kempler
MATLAB Community Strategist, MathWorks
https://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/data_models/toolsheets/MATLAB.html

Cathryn A. Manduca
Director, Science Education Resource Center
Executive Director, National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Kristin Jenkins
Executive Director, BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium

Kelly Roos
Professor, Department of Engineering Physics, Bradley University
PICUP Leadership Council

Frederik J. Simons
Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences, Princeton University

Wendy Thomas
Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington
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Teresa
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs

ESA Office of Education and Diversity 
Programs
SEEDS - Diverse People for a Diverse Science
EcoEd Digital Library (beta)  – Advancing Outstanding Ecology 
Education


Ecological Society of America
1990 M Street, NW Suite 700
Washington DC  20036
202.833.8773 x 234
202.833.8775 Fax

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in GIS

[Shannon Murphy]

The Department of Geography & the Environment at the University of Denver 
invites applications for an 
Assistant Professor tenure-track position with research and teaching interests 
in Geographic 
Information Science. We especially encourage applicants with research 
specializations in one or more of 
the following areas: distributed sensor networks, location-based services, 
social networks, smart cities, 
cyber-infrastructure, and/or geovisualization. The start date is September 1, 
2017.

Full position description available at http://goo.gl/EutUZl . Review of 
applications will begin on 
December 1, 2016.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty 
and staff and encourages 
applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with 
disabilities and 
veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For more information, please contact Dr. Rebecca L. Powell, Search Committee 
Chair:   
rebecca.l.pow...@du.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development

[Fellows]

Earth Institute, Columbia University
Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development
$61,800

**
The Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York, NY, seeks applications 
from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or Sc.D. 
recipients interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development.

The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides scholars with the 
opportunity to acquire and apply the cross-disciplinary expertise needed to 
address critical issues of sustainable development such as food security, 
energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and 
environmental degradation. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary 
approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous, unique 
opportunities to engage in programs at the leading edge of sustainable 
development research.

Candidates must complete the online application and submit a proposal for 
research that would contribute to global, sustainable development. Candidates 
may suggest contributing to or expanding on existing Earth Institute programs 
or developing new projects that integrate the breadth of expertise of the Earth 
Institute.

The deadline to submit an application is November 1, 2016 for fellowships 
starting in the fall of 2017. Fellowships are a 24-month appointment.

For more information about the program or to apply for a fellowship, please 
visit www.earth.columbia.edu/fellows
or email fell...@ei.columbia.edu.

The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.  All doctoral requirements 
must be fulfilled and the degree awarded within 5 years before the start of the 
fellowship. Gaps in employment or studies will be considered on a case-by-case 
basis. Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Course of possible interest, link inside

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

https://bioscienceresource.org/announcement-gmo-wtf-an-independent-course-on-gmos-at-cornell-university/

-- 
Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
blaypublishers.com

1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB*
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2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*:
http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/.

3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*:
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http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/
http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in soil biogeochemistry and restoration in arid systems

[Elizabeth Leger]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE –
University of Nevada, Reno.

Postdoc position at nexus of plant restoration, soil biogeochemistry, and 
ecosystem 
resilience in arid ecosystems

The laboratories of Drs. Benjamin Sullivan (sullivanlab.weebly.com) and 
Elizabeth Leger 
(www.ag.unr.edu/leger) invite applications for a post-doctoral level research 
associate. 
The postdoc will lead research investigations into plant-soil interactions in 
native arid 
land and restored arid fields and the resilience of ecosystem functions in 
these 
ecosystems. The project will build on existing and ongoing research into 
restoration of 
old fields in arid ecosystems. The questions motivating this research are both 
applied 
and fundamental in scope, and the work will consist of a balance between field 
and 
laboratory research.

The ideal candidate will have both a strong publication record, mentoring 
experience, 
and excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include soil 
biogeochemical 
laboratory skills, molecular sequencing and data analysis, and experience with 
field 
research. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in soil ecology, 
biogeochemistry, 
ecosystem ecology, or a related field prior to appointment. Previous field 
experience in 
arid ecosystems is encouraged, but not a pre-requisite. Funding for this 
position is 
available for one year beginning in December 2016.

To apply: prospective candidates should email (in a single PDF file) a cover 
letter, CV, 
one page-statement of experience and interest, and the names and contact 
information 
of three references to Ben Sullivan (bsulli...@cabnr.unr.edu). Applications 
will be 
reviewed beginning September 15, 2016. The position will be open until filled.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities 
and 
Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not 
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national 
origin, veteran 
status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. Women and 
underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Reno is located at the foot of 
the 
Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe and was recently rated one of the best 
small 
cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life.

[ECOLOG-L] CALL for 100 SCIENTIST MENTORS

[Teresa Mourad]

Future Scientists Need your Help!

Please direct questions to 
pst...@plantingscience.org

PlantingScience.org, an online plant science mentoring community is seeking 100 
new scientist mentors to work with teams of middle and high school students. 
It's a great opportunity to do science outreach with just a small weekly time 
commitment. To be paired with teams this fall, sign up by September 12.

Become a PlantingScience mentor and help inspire the next generation:

 *   Help teams of 3-5 students online with their plant investigations
 *   Takes ~1 hour a week from anywhere with an internet connection
 *   All scientists welcome, undergraduate through emeritus
 *   Open students' eyes to the importance of plants in the world
 *   Help break down negative stereotypes about scientists
 *   Help teachers feel more comfortable using plants in the classroom
Learn more and sign up at: http://plantingscience.org

ESA is a proud to be partner of PlantingScience!
Did you know?
The ESA Education Section sponsors five graduate students to be on the Master 
Plant Science Team each year.

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Teresa
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs

ESA Office of Education and Diversity 
Programs
SEEDS - Diverse People for a Diverse Science
EcoEd Digital Library (beta)  - Advancing Outstanding Ecology 
Education


Ecological Society of America
1990 M Street, NW Suite 700
Washington DC  20036
202.833.8773 x 234
202.833.8775 Fax

[ECOLOG-L] graduate student positions in pop. + commun. ecol., evolution, Univ. of Calgary

[Jeremy Fox]

I am currently seeking 2-3 graduate students (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) to start in
Fall 2017.

My work addresses big fundamental questions in ecology and evolution,
ranging from population ecology to macroevolution and using different
approaches depending on the question (theory, experiments, comparative
analyses). I’m open to inquiries from students with a broad range of
interests, but I’m particularly keen to hear from students interested in the
following ongoing projects:

1. Causes and consequences of spatial synchrony. Spatial synchrony is a
common and striking natural phenomenon, whereby spatially-separated
populations of the same species exhibit correlated fluctuations in
abundance. Even across entire continents! This project uses protist
microcosms to conduct experiments that would be impossible to conduct in
nature at the relevant spatial and temporal scales(e.g., Vasseur & Fox 2009
Nature, Fox et al. 2011 Ecol. Lett.) There's lots of very attractive
low-hanging fruit here, both modeling and experimental. And if you like the
sound of getting hundreds of generations of population dynamic data in a
single summer, this is the model system for you.

2. Local adaptation in space and time. This project involves using a -80 C
freezer as a ‘time machine’ to reciprocally transplant lake bacteria
forwards and backwards in time (as well as in space) to test for local
adaptation to spatial and temporal environmental variation. One big question
is whether temporal or spatial variation is more effective at generating
local adaptation and so maintaining diversity. The simplest theory says that
spatial variation should be much more effective, but nature may not be that
simple. I recently published promising preliminary results on this project
(Fox & Harder 2015 Evolution), it's just waiting for a grad student to take
it on, scale it up, and run with it.

3. Using the Price equation to quantify species selection in macroevolution.
Species selection is non-random speciation and extinction with respect to
species' traits (e.g., body size). It's potentially a key driver of
macroevolutionary trends, and has long been of huge interest to evolutionary
biologists because it's not just the cumulative effect of microevolution (at
least, not necessarily). But it's proven very hard to detect and quantify in
real data such as data from the fossil record, because microevolutionary
forces can produce similar trends. In collaboration with my paleontological
colleague Jessica Theodor and her group, I've used a powerful quantitative
tool--the Price equation--to detect and quantify species selection and other
macroevolutionary forces in a high-quality fossil dataset (Rankin et al.
2015 Proceedings B). I'm looking for a graduate student to build on this
work by applying the approach to other suitable fossil datasets (probably
invertebrates, though there may be suitable vertebrate datasets as well;
identifying suitable datasets would be the first task). The ideal candidate
would have an interest in big, conceptual, quantitative questions (like "how
strong is species selection?"), and would already have experience working
with fossils and data derived from fossils.

For more on my lab, please visit my (shiny new!) homepage:
https://foxlabcalgary.wordpress.com/

The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top research universities. The
Dept. of Biological Sciences has ~55 faculty. We have ~180 graduate
students, of whom ~1/3 are in ecology and evolution. See bio.ucalgary.ca for
more.

Guaranteed funding of at least $21,000/year (more than that in practice) is
available for 2 years (M.Sc.) or 4 years (Ph.D.). Note that Canadian
graduate programs are a bit shorter than in the US. Funding is provided
through a combination of TAships, RAships, and scholarships. Applications
are evaluated as they’re received.

Calgary is a safe, vibrant city of over 1 million people, located close to
the Canadian Rockies with all the opportunities for research and recreation
that implies.

If you are interested, please email me an introductory note, along with a
cv, transcripts (unofficial is fine), and contact details for 3 references.

-Jeremy Fox (je...@ucalgary.ca)

[ECOLOG-L] Liber Ero Fellowship Program - call for post-doctoral applications

[David Inouye]

We are delighted to announce the fifth call for post-doctoral 
applications for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program. The Liber Ero 
Fellowship Program supports exceptional post-doctoral fellows who 
address pressing conservation challenges of relevance to Canada. The 
Program aims to develop the next generation of conservation scientists, 
trained in the latest methods and in the skills necessary to affect 
policy and improve conservation of Canada’s wild places and natural 
resources.


The Liber Ero Fellowship is open to candidates from any country whose 
research furthers conservation goals within Canada. Fellows must be 
hosted at a Canadian institution, with mentorship teams drawing from 
expertise in non-governmental organizations, government, and 
universities. Applications are now being accepted, with a deadline of 
*November 1, 2016*. *See http://liberero.ca/ for more details.*


Please see http://liberero.ca/meet-the-fellows/ to read about the 
current cohort of fellows and their projects.


Contact information:

_i...@liberero.ca _



*
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*
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*Anita Miettunen*
Liber Ero Program Coordinator
*T: *604-822-5041
*E:* i...@liberero.ca
*W:* liberero.ca 

[ECOLOG-L] JOB - Research Assistant: Insect Identification and Ecology

[David Branson]

Research Assistant: Insect Identification and Ecology

Job Description: The USDA, Agriculture Research Service, Northern Plains
Agriculture Research Laboratory in Sidney, MT is seeking two enthusiastic
and hard-working individuals to serve as full time technicians primarily
identifying insect samples from research focused on plant community
restoration, weed management, and disturbance ecology. Our primary projects
involve studies on how insect communities respond to restoration after
invasive species removal and the impacts of oil development, rangeland
restoration and other management practices on grassland insect communities.
 The primary duties of this position will entail sorting, counting, and
identifying diverse insect fauna to family from samples collected in
rangeland and riparian areas, but will include other research opportunities
both in the field and laboratory. The successful candidates will gain
diverse research experience in applied insect ecology working with a
multidisciplinary research team of 5 scientists. 

Salary: $12.33 or $13.84 per hour depending on experience and education.
Housing is not covered, but dorm-style shared housing is available on
location for ~$138 per month, and also includes utilities and internet.

Dates: We are looking for individuals who can work at least 3 months and up
to 6 months during the period from November through May.  Please specify
your available start and end dates in your application.

Qualifications: Candidates must be a US citizen.  Must be able to rapidly
learn new skills, remain focused in a shared work environment and be
comfortable working long hours at repetitive tasks in the lab. Undergraduate
coursework covering insect identification to family level, or equivalent
work experience, is required. Work experience sorting arthropods to family
is preferred. Experience working with ants, flies or spiders would be
beneficial, but is not required.

Application process: Please send cover letter, resume and names and contact
information of two references (electronically) to Dr. Dave Branson
(dave.bran...@ars.usda.gov). Evaluation of applications will begin
immediately, and continue until the positions are filled.  Please note that
due to long processing times for federal hiring, there will be a minimum of
 5-weeks delay between selection of the successful candidate and receipt of
all application materials, and the actual start date of work at the lab. 
For more information on the application process or our research program
visit our website at www.ars.usda.gov/npa/nparl or contact us directly.

[ECOLOG-L] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - Ecotypes: Science, Practice & Policy

[Kay Wiseman]

Southern Rockies Seed Network 
2016 Conference

Ecotypes: Science, Practice, & Policy
December 7, 2016
The Ranch Events Complex 
Larimer County Fairgrounds, Loveland, Colorado


Call for Abstracts
The Southern Rockies Seed Network is calling for abstract submissions 
for the December 7, 2016 conference to be held in Loveland, Colorado. 
Deadline for submission is September 2, 2016. 

With the broad theme of “Ecotypes: Science, Practice, & Policy” we are 
seeking high quality oral presentations and posters by practitioners, 
scientists, land managers, students and policymakers to enhance our 
understanding of ecotypes in diverse ecosystems . 

The focus of sessions may include, but are not limited to
•   Current research (i.e., Seed Transfer Zones, pollination 
biology, Impact of climate change on distribution of ecotypes, genetics, 
etc.) 
•   Practitioner Session (i.e., Seed collection, cleaning, 
growing/harvesting, certification, propagation, storage, stooling 
blocks, etc.)
•   Policy and program development (National Seed Strategy, Regional 
and Local plant materials development programs, Iowa Ecotype Project, 
South Texas Natives, etc.).

A plenary format will be followed with 20 minute oral presentations, 
including brief Q & A. Presenters will have the option of submitting 
their abstracts to be shared as either an oral presentation or poster 
display. Those abstracts not accepted for oral presentations will be 
considered for poster presentations. Submission should include a 
presentation title and an abstract following the format described on the 
next page of this document. 
Visit: http://www.synergy3.org/2016AnnualMeeting.php for details.



Southern Rockies Seed Network 
2016 Conference





PRESENTATION TITLE 

Last, First M.1 and Last, First M2


Choose one: Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation__

Abstract:  A brief description of the talk or poster not to exceed 300 
words.  Abstract should briefly summarize the project or study 
background, objectives, methods, results and implications for 
practitioners.


Key Words:  a list of 5-10 key words or phrases that will help 
organizers categorize the submission. 

1)  Author title, affiliation, and address of first author (note – 
presenting author should be indicated by bold font).
2)  Additional authors title, affiliation and address 


Corresponding Author:  name, email address and daytime phone number.

Instructions: 
1.  Use this form with information relevant to your submission. Be 
sure to indicate your preference for oral or poster presentation.
2.  Save the file in MS Word format.  Use the last name of the 
presenting author as the file name (for example “Smith.docx”). 
3.  Send your abstract as an attachment to:  jply...@synergy3.org 
and i...@synergy3.org by COB September 2, 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position: Developing Monitoring Protocols for mammalian carnivores (University of Maine)

[Alessio Mortelliti]

A PhD graduate assistantship is available to work in Alessio 
Mortelliti’s lab (http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/) focusing on 
developing large-scale optimal monitoring protocols for Mesocarnivores 
(target species are the American marten and the Fisher but data on other 
species will also be collected). The project is a collaboration between 
the University of Maine and the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife. The main goal is to develop an occupancy-based large-scale 
monitoring protocol based on camera-trapping surveys. This will include 
conducting winter and summer field surveys in northern Maine across a 
gradient of land-use change (i.e forestry practices).


The ideal candidate would have a strong passion for field work, strong 
quantitative skills, willingness to work under harsh conditions (i.e., 
extreme cold) and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. Experience 
with occupancy models (i.e., unmarked package for R), working in remote 
areas, and with snowmobiles would be an advantage. Candidates must have 
a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. The assistantship 
position includes a full PhD. stipend, 50% of the student health 
insurance, and tuition paid for the graduate program at the University 
of Maine. Expected start date January 2016.


If you are interested please send (as one pdf file): 1) curriculum vitae 
including list of publications and GRE scores (if available), 2) 
unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and MS), 3) a personal statement 
describing research and career goals to Dr. Alessio Mortelliti 
(alessio.mortell...@maine.edu ).  
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2016.



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Dr. Alessio Mortelliti
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
University of Maine
5755 Nutting Hall, Room 228
Orono, ME 04469
Office: 207-581-2915
http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Position - Microbiologist including Microbial Ecology - Muhlenberg College

[Richard Niesenbaum]

*Assistant Professor, Biologist -  *Muhlenberg College Biology Department
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position
beginning August 2017. We are seeking candidates who are strongly committed
to undergraduate teaching and research in a liberal arts college
environment.  Teaching responsibilities include an upper-level microbiology
course and an upper-level course supporting the biology major or a related
interdisciplinary major (e.g., biochemistry, environmental science, or
public health). The successful candidate will also contribute to at least
one of the following: our introductory biology sequence, a first-year
seminar, a non-majors interdisciplinary cluster course, or a human
difference & global engagement course. Muhlenberg College is an equal
opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding
faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been
traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional
information about Muhlenberg's commitment to diversity and inclusion,
applicants can find the latest updates to the College's Diversity Strategic
Plan at this link:
http://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/president/initiatives/diversityatmuhlenberg/

Qualifications include: a Ph.D., a record of excellent teaching, and an
active research program that can involve undergraduate students.
Post-doctoral research or similar experience expected. We are especially
interested in applications from candidates with experience in emerging
areas of study such as the microbiome, host-microbe interactions,
pathogenesis mechanisms, or microbial evolution and ecology. Muhlenberg is
a highly selective liberal arts college located in southeastern PA within
commuting distance of the New York City and Philadelphia areas.

Applicants should submit electronic copies of a letter of application that
includes an explanation of how the candidate will contribute to
Muhlenberg's efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive community,
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of
teaching excellence, and sample publications. These and three confidential
letters of reference must be sent to microbiolog...@muhlenberg.edu.

Chair of the search is Dr. Marten Edwards, Biology Department, Muhlenberg
College, Allentown, PA 18104.  For detailed application information visit
http://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/academics/biology/microbiologist  Review of
applications will begin October 3, 2016 and continue until the position is
filled.