[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions in Lake and Terrestrial Paleoecology

[Kevin Simon]

PhD positions in Lake and Terrestrial Paleoecology

Two PhD positions in paleoecology are available in the School of Environment
at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.  The positions are associated
with a project focusing on tipping points in coupled terrestrial and lake
systems, funded by the New Zealand’s Biological Heritage National Science
Challenge.  The research will use cutting-edge methods in palaeoecology and
paleolimnology, supported by quantitative modelling, to define how past and
present human action in watersheds can drive large changes in terrestrial
and lake community composition and trophic state.  Fieldwork will be
conducted in a range of systems on the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

The successful candidates will have demonstrated experience and potential in
research dealing with terrestrial and/or lake ecology.  One PhD will focus
on lake community dynamics using palaeolimnological approaches (led by Kevin
Simon at the University of Auckland and David Hamilton at the University of
Waikato) and the other will develop model-based approaches to improve
understanding of tipping points in new and existing palaeoecological records
(led by George Perry at the University of Auckland and Janet Wilmshurst at
University of Auckland/Landcare Research).  Candidates should have a
willingness to conduct field, laboratory, and modelling work.  Specific
experience in palaeoecological analysis (pollen, diatoms, etc.) is highly
preferred.   

The positions include funds covering stipends ($27,000 per yr for three
years) and university fees and there will be the opportunity to work
collaboratively with other institutions in NZ. Domestic and international
students are encouraged to apply and applicants must meet the University’s
criteria for entry into the PhD programme.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact
information for three references to:  Dr. George Perry
(george.pe...@auckland.ac.nz) or Dr. Kevin Simon (k.si...@auckland.ac.nz).

[ECOLOG-L] Job Tenure track organismal physiologist Adelphi University

[Aaren S Freeman]

Adelphi University invites applications for a tenure-track position for an
organismal physiologist to begin fall 2017. Our Biology Department is an
active, engaging and collegial department spanning all areas of biology. The
ideal candidate for this position will have a Ph.D., postdoctoral
experience, excellent potential as a teacher, a record of significant
research accomplishment, the potential to develop a fundable independent
research program involving undergraduate and master’s students, and an
abiding commitment to teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate
physiology, human anatomy & physiology and could include courses such as
animal behavior, pathophysiology for nursing students, introductory biology,
and/or additional specialty courses for upper-level undergraduates and
master’s students in the candidate’s area of expertise. Research release
time is available. 

We are strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity.  Adelphi is a private university with the spirit of a liberal
arts college, committed to combining teaching and scholarship, and located
in suburban Long Island within easy reach of New York City. Deadline for
applications: November 15, 2016. Please direct questions to: Dr. Aaren
Freeman (afree...@adelphi.edu).

For more information about the department, visit
http://academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/bio/

For detailed application information, please visit 

http://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ADELPHIcws=3=1732

[ECOLOG-L] Univ Maryland Ph.D. Opportunity in Forest Ecology

[Nate Swenson]

The Swenson Lab at the University of Maryland (http://www.swensonlab.com) is 
seeking to add a 
new Ph.D. student to begin in the fall of 2017. We are looking for a student 
interested in conducting 
highly interdisciplinary research working with concepts and techniques from 
forest ecology, 
transcriptomics, physiological ecology, and demographic modeling. Previous 
experience with 
quantitative analyses in ecology and/or genetics are preferred, but are not a 
requirement. A passion 
for and dedication to research are essential as is an integrative approach to 
tackling big problems. 
The researcher would be a part of a larger project in the Swenson Lab that 
recently received NSF 
funding, but the student would be encouraged and expected to develop novel 
avenues of 
investigation that can leverage the design, samples and data generated from the 
larger project. The 
student would also be expected to assist in field research at two study sites: 
Harvard Forest & the 
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.

The lab is located in the Department of Biology (http://biology.umd.edu) at the 
University of Maryland 
with a Ph.D. student concentration in our Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and 
Systematics program 
(http://www.bisi.umd.edu/bees/). Existing collaborations with the Smithsonian, 
particularly with the 
Center for Tropical Forest Science (http://www.forestgeo.si.edu) and the 
Smithsonian Environmental 
Research Center (https://serc.si.edu), our proximity to the National Museum of 
Natural History 
(http://www.mnh.si.edu) and collaborative relationships with the National 
Socio-Environmental 
Synthesis Center (http://sesync.org) in Annapolis allow students in the lab to 
interact in a broader 
scientific community in the DC area.

If you are interested, please email Nate Swenson (swenson at umd dot edu) with 
a brief statement of 
your interests and research experience, GRE scores if available, GPA and list 
of biology, statistics, 
and/or mathematics courses taken. Students from under-represented groups in 
ecology and 
evolution are particularly encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] MS Fellowships in Coastal Resilience

[Michael Reiter]

The Integrated Environmental Science MS program at Bethune-Cookman
University is offering graduate fellowship awards to selected applicants.
The funding is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA); and successful M.S. students will be affiliated to the Center for
Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (CCME). Successful candidates will receive
competitive financial supports for 4 semesters and are expected to conduct
MS research in the fields of Coastal Resilience, Coastal Intelligence,
and/or Place-base Conservation.



Requirements:

   -

   US Citizen
   -

   B.S. in a NOAA-related discipline
   -

   Bachelor's GPA of 3.3 or higher
   -

   Must be admitted to the MS IES program
   -

   Interested in coastal science
   -

   Committed to complete thesis research within 4 semesters



Preferred backgrounds:

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   Successfully passed GIS and remote sensing courses with a grade of B or
   higher
   -

   Undergraduate research experiences



NOAA fellows will receive the following benefits while they are registered
full-time in the MSIES program and maintain a GPA of 3.2 or above:

   -

   Tuition scholarships for 4 semesters
   -

   Stipends of $1500/mo for 24 months
   -

   Center-wide competency course (mandatory)
   -

   Networking with NOAA laboratories and scientists
   -

   Networking with CCME faculty and students



Interested applicant can contact:



Hyun Jung ("J.") Cho, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Integrated Environmental Science
Bethune-Cookman University
640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Ph: 386 481 2793
Email: c...@cookman.edu
Fax: 386 481 2659

[ECOLOG-L] Opening at UIC for Ph.D. Student to Model Ecological-Evolutionary Dynamics of Soil Food Webs

[David Wise]

Prof. David H. Wise, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), has an
opening the Fall of 2017 for a Ph.D. student to conduct research on
ecological-evolutionary processes in soil food webs in collaboration with
Dr. Jordi Moya-Laraño. The doctoral student will participate in research
with the Individual-Based Model *Weaver* created by Dr. Moya-Laraño,
Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas, and his collaborators at the
University of Almería, Spain. The recently created *Weaver* is a spatially
explicit simulation platform (now implemented in C++) to test
eco-evolutionary hypotheses about complex ecological networks.

The student will earn the Ph.D. through the Ecology & Evolution graduate
program in the UIC Department of Biological Sciences. Most of the research
will be conducted in Chicago, but the student also will be expected to
travel to Spain in order to work directly with Dr. Moya-Laraño and his
colleagues at some time during the project.

Qualifications:  Quantitative skills and basic knowledge of ecology and
evolution.  Training in quantitative ecology and ecological/evolutionary
modeling, statistics, and experience with the computing language *R *expected.
Facility with C++ is desirable but not required.  M.S. degree in ecology,
computer science or statistics desired, but applicants without a Master’s
degree will be considered.



For more information and background on the project visit the Wise Lab
website, https://sites.google.com/site/wiselabuic/



David H. Wise
Associate Director,
UIC Institute for Environmental Science
and Policy
   &
Professor of Ecology and Evolution,
Department of Biological Sciences

Email: dhwise@gmail.com 
http://sites.google.com/site/wiselabuic/
312-413-9191

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Remote Sensing in Alaska

[Jamie Trammell]

The Alaska Center for Conservation Science at the University of Alaska 
Anchorage is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral fellow to join 
faculty and researchers who are active in conducting research in a wide 
variety of disciplines pursued at ACCS (see accs.uaa.alaska.edu). The 
postdoc will be mentored by Dr. Jamie Trammell (University of Alaska 
Anchorage) and will work actively and collaboratively with resource 
managers and scientists across agencies.

Description of Duties:
The goal of the project is to integrate Department of Interior 
terrestrial monitoring data and identify scalable remote sensing 
indicators linked to ground based measures across arctic and subarctic 
Alaska. This position is funded through a Bureau of Land Management 
grant and will focus on integrating monitoring data to benefit a number 
of DOI priorities including the Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring 
program, Rapid Ecoregional Assessments, National Strategy for the Arctic 
Region, Integrated Arctic Management, and Integrated Cumulative Impacts 
Analyses.

Duties include statistically describing current resource conditions 
based on existing monitoring data, conducting an inventory of DOI data 
and protocols for vegetation monitoring, evaluation of remote sensing 
monitoring indicators that can be linked to ground-based monitoring 
data, and development of integrated products across efforts.

This individual will be expected to lead all aspects of the data 
integration project. He/She is expected to be familiar with landscape 
ecology science and analysis techniques. Demonstration of journal 
publication experience, grantsmanship experience, professional meeting 
presentations, and experience with resource management agencies are 
necessary for successful candidates.

If you have a PhD and would like to collaborate with faculty and 
researchers at the Alaska Center for Conservation Science, please 
consider this exciting opportunity. The initial appointment will be for 
one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. 

For more information about this position please contact E. Jamie 
Trammell (ejtrammell [at] alaska.edu) or Tina Boucher (tboucher [at] 
alaska.edu) at the Alaska Center for Conservation Science. 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student positions in plant-eating insect evolution

[Nate Hardy]

Nate Hardy is looking for two graduate students  (either PhD or MS) to join his 
research group at Auburn University (http://hardylab.skullisland.info/) and 
work on the evolutionary biodiversity of sap-sucking bugs. He needs help with 
two projects: 1) Estimating the North American aphid phylogeny and using it to 
figure out what drives speciation in plant-eating insects. 2) Conducting 
selection experiments and comparative genomic analyses to figure out how plant-
eating insects evolve new diets.

Students with an interest in phylogenomics, comparative phylogenetics, 
evolutionary ecology, experimental evolution, epigenetics, and transcriptomics  
are encouraged to apply. A background in any of these areas would be great, but 
is not required.

Four years of support are available for PhD students and two years for MS 
students, through graduate research fellowships that include a tuition waiver, 
health benefits and a competitive stipend. There are two possible start dates: 
January 11, which is the beginning of the 2017 Spring Semester, and August 18, 
the start of the 2017 Fall Semester.

If you are interested, please send a CV and a short statement of your research 
interests (less than 500 words) to Nate Hardy, n...@auburn.edu. Feel free to 
contact him by email for further information. Review of applicant will start in 
the first week of November 2016. The positions will stay open until filled. 


Dr Nate B Hardy
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Auburn University
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849
n...@auburn.edu

[ECOLOG-L] University of Vermont. Tenure-track Faculty position in the Genetics of Agricultural Crops

[Yolanda Fanslow]

GENETICS OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS-The University of Vermont (UVM), Department of 
Plant and Soil Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, invites 
applications for a full-time 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor 
position. The faculty member is expected to establish an independent, 
competitively-funded research program, resulting in national recognition. 
Research should focus on the genetics of agricultural crops within 
agroecological systems, with an emphasis on, but not limited to northern 
climates. Areas of interest may include: genetics of domesticated crops adapted 
to environmental stress, plant-microbe interactions, pest resistance, tolerance 
to abiotic or biotic stress (pests, pathogens), and the complex traits related 
to yield or quality. Applicants with an interest in developing a program on 
specialty crops, horticultural crops, or orphan crops relevant to the Vermont 
agricultural community are especially encouraged to apply. The successful 
applicant will join a growing and vibrant department whose mission is to expand 
and integrate knowledge of plant/soil ecosystems with the production of 
agronomic and horticultural crops, in a manner that sustains environmental 
quality.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in genetics and 
plant breeding, which contribute to the course offerings for undergraduate and 
graduate students studying food systems, ecological agriculture, and 
sustainable landscape horticulture, as well as students in our Catamount 
Educational Farm summer programs, and those seeking graduate certificates in 
agroecology.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in plant genetics, plant breeding, horticulture, 
plant biology, crop science, or a related area. Postdoctoral experience is 
preferred. The University is especially interested in candidates who can 
contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through 
their research, teaching, and/or service. In their cover letter, applicants are 
requested to include how they will further this goal.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of 
interest that conveys the applicant's vision on teaching and research. 
Applications must be submitted online at 
www.uvmjobs.com, position #007893. Please submit the 
names and email addresses of three references in the application. References 
will be contacted with a request to submit their letters of reference 
electronically immediately upon submission of the application. Questions may be 
directed to the Genetics Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Plant and Soil 
Science, 63 Carrigan Dr., Jeffords Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, 
Vermont 05405-0082 (p...@uvm.edu, 802-656-2630). 
Evaluation of applications will begin December 5, 2016 and will continue until 
suitable candidates are identified.

The Department of Plant and Soil Science is part of the College of Agriculture 
and Life Sciences (CALS), which oversees the Vermont Agricultural Experiment 
Station, UVM Greenhouse Facilities, Horticulture Research and Education Center, 
Proctor Maple Research Center, and Paul R. Miller Research and Education 
Center. Additional facilities at UVM include the Advanced Genome Technologies 
Core, Bioinformatics Shared Resource, Biostatistics Facility, and Vermont 
Advanced Computing Center, which supports modern, genomic-based approaches to 
plant breeding and genetic analysis of complex traits.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 
Applications from women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and 
people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are especially 
encouraged.

Established in 1791 in Burlington, Vermont, UVM is located in the beautiful 
Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. Within 
Burlington and in Vermont generally, there is a strong interest in the 
sustainable production of local food. Burlington is a great place for families, 
with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. More 
information can be found at http://www.uvm.edu/~pss, 
http://www.uvm.edu/uvm_facts, http://www.uvm.edu/~ccpuvm/, 
http://www.uvm.edu/about_uvm, http://www.uvm.edu/admissions, 
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Mayor/Burlington-Accolades.



__
Dr. Yolanda Chen
Associate Professor
University of Vermont
Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences
63 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405

Phone: +1 (802) 656-2627
Insect Agroecology and Evolution Lab

[ECOLOG-L] RFP, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

[Brian Anacker]

The Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) of the city of Boulder 
has funding available through its funded research program for scientific 
inquiry on OSMP lands. Proposal deadline is Jan 13, 2017. 

Full details are available here: http://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/funded-
research-program

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Landscape Ecology

[Dave Crowder]

The lab of David Crowder at Washington State University,
http://entomology.wsu.edu/david-crowder/, is seeking a postdoctoral scholar
to examine the landscape ecology of brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive
insect that threatens specialty crops throughout the United States. The
postdoc will help lead a nationwide effort, as part of a funded USDA
Specialty Crops Research Initiative Grant (SCRI), to develop models
exploring how landscape-level and environmental factors interact to affect
stink bug population dynamics and distribution. The postdoc will also work
to develop models that characterize the risk of stink bug invasions into new
regions. There will also be an opportunity for the postdoc to conduct
empirical studies in support of these broader goals within the Pacific
Northwestern United States. This position will allow the postdoc to work
within the interdisciplinary SCRI research team that includes investigators
from around the United States. The position is fully funded for 4 years,
conditional on satisfactory annual performance reviews, and is available
starting January 1st. The rate of pay is $47,500 per year. Interested
applicants should send a cover letter, a CV, names of at least three
professional references, and any relevant publications to dcrow...@wsu.edu.
Applications will be reviewed starting October 24th.

[ECOLOG-L] Open PhD position in Tropical Plant Ecophysiology

[Shawn P. Serbin]

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science & Technology (TEST) group at Brookhaven 
National Laboratory / Stony Brook 
University is currently recruiting Ph.D. students with an interest in one or 
more of the following areas:

- Remote sensing
- Modeling tropical carbon cycle processes
- Plant physiology
- Conducting field work in the tropics

A degree in the life sciences is required, preferably in plant biology, ecology 
or remote sensing. Candidates with an 
interest in the measurement and model representation of plant structural and 
functional traits and model-data fusion are 
strongly encouraged to apply.  Students will be supervised by Dr. Shawn Serbin 
(sser...@bnl.gov) and have the 
opportunity to structure their thesis research around a growing portfolio of 
research within the TEST group. The 
successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct research in a diverse 
range of field sites spanning 
paleotropical and neotropical ecosystems.  Financial support is available 
through a combination of research grants, 
graduate fellowships, and teaching opportunities. Please send CV and cover 
letter describing research interests to Dr. 
Shawn Serbin. The deadline for applicants to the Ecology & Evolution doctoral 
program at Stony Brook is December 1st 
2016 (http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/program/application.html). Learn 
more about the TEST group at 
www.bnl.gov/test.  Information on open positions in the TEST group can be found 
at 
https://www.bnl.gov/envsci/TEST/jobs.php.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Plant Community Ecologist, Boise, iD

[Amy Gladding]

*http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-103
*


The ecological monitoring program is a component of our
well-established Research
Associate Program
,
which focuses on conservation and management of natural and cultural
resources in the Intermountain West. As an element of our ecological
monitoring program, the Plant Community Ecologist will assist in refining
Ecological Site Description (ESD) resources – a critical component to the
Bureau of Land Management’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring
(AIM) strategy in Idaho. The AIM strategy is targeted at collecting
standardized inventory and monitoring data at multiple scales across the
Western BLM districts with the purpose of informing multiple-use
management. In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership with
the BLM, GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing
excellent
professional development opportunities for natural resource professionals



This video  highlights the BLM’s AIM strategy
for landscape-scale data capture across the western states.



*Description & Duties:*

In cooperation with the BLM Idaho State Office, GBI is recruiting a Plant
Community Ecologist to work cooperatively with BLM Resource Managers, a
Soil Scientist, and an Ecological Monitoring Field Technician. The Plant
Community Ecologist will review and amend Ecological Site Descriptions
developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) within the
project area. ESDs are standardized reports that provide detailed
information on the classifications of rangeland and forestland soils and
vegetation, and the ability of these designated areas to respond to
different management activities or disturbances. This work will be used by
BLM Natural Resource Specialists to inform decisions regarding range
management and other land management issues of the area. Primary duties
include the following:



· Conduct ecological studies of the vegetation, soil, and
environmental characteristics of areas where ecological classifications are
produced. These data and their analysis will contribute to the ESD
amendments.

· Review, analyze, and apply previously collected AIM data to ESD
amendments.

· Conduct a scientific literature review on journal articles and
published technical references on designated topics in order to prepare
summaries for ESDs (e.g. state and transition models, and ecological
interpretations).

· Serve as a specialist for ongoing soil and range inventories by
assisting in the design, description and range interpretations of mapping
units, including the gathering of range and woodland vegetation data to
support these mapping units.

· Participate in the development of ecological resources for the
AIM program that aim at quantitatively evaluating the processes within
ecological systems.

· Interpret ecological site dynamics of the study area.

· Assist in the evaluation of ecological conditions on BLM Idaho
rangelands to meet the desired objectives of management plans.

· Coordinate with BLM personnel for project planning, field
protocol and data QA/QC, team deployment and supervision, equipment
organization and maintenance.

· Assist in field work including maintaining safety awareness and
practices, navigating off-trail to sampling sites, and collecting
ecological data. During these periods of field work, camping may be
required.



*Location: *BLM Idaho State Office in Boise, ID. The ID BLM manages nearly
12 million acres of public lands, much of which falls on sensitive habitat
areas in the southern portion of the state. Field sampling will take place
in this southern portion of the state. The position will consist of both
field and office work.



Boise is situated on the Boise River, which is central to the Greenbelt
park and runs through the heart of the city. Many recreational
opportunities are found in the greater Boise area including hiking, biking
and skiing.



*Compensation:*

· $23.50 /hour

· Health Insurance

· Field Per Diem



*Timeline:*

· November 2016 (flexible state date) – August 2017 (with potential
for extension)



*Qualifications:*

*Technical requirements:*

   - Graduate Degree (preferred) in Life Sciences, such as: Ecology,
   Botany, Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental
   Resources or related subject;
   - A minimum of 2 years’ experience in ecological field work;
   - Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project
   summary reports;
   - Experience using Ecological Site Descriptions and/or identifying
   Ecological sites;
   - Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be
   requested);
   - 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Seeds of Success Native Seed Collection Lead for BLM in Reno, NV

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-121
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management’s (BLM) Nevada State Office, is recruiting to hire a Research
Associate (RA) to serve as the Seeds of Success (SOS) Native Seed
Collection Lead. This project will assist BLM NVSO with the implementation
of the National Seed Strategy to support of sage grouse management in the
Great Basin and with the joint BLM-Great Basin Native Plant Project efforts
to plan and implement a common garden research network The RA will work
directly with the Great Basin Ecoregional Coordinator to implement this
project. The Lead will draw on their previous experience and education to
coordinate and manage regional components of the SOS Seed Collection/Native
Plant Program on behalf of the BLM. Lead responsibilities include but are
not limited to:
• Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant species
suitable for the program, including monitoring the phenology of plant
populations to identify optimal seed collection times;
• Coordinating and actively conducting native seed collection(s):
o GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other features;
o Collecting seed from plant populations and completing data forms in
accordance with the Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;
o Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering and
editing data related to restoration activities; and
o Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and
restoration events.
• Maintaining and organizing accurate records of field collection
activities;
• Coordinating the collection and proper processing of herbarium vouchers;
• Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for program
improvements, priorities, and future projects;
• Conducting data field data quality assurance/control and ensuring field
technicians are adhering to established field collection and safety
protocols;
• Assist with recruitment of seasonal SOS Botany Field Technicians;
• Providing day-to-day oversight of AmeriCorps interns (SOS Botany Field
Technicians);
• Assist with BLM efforts to coordinate and communicate with internal and
external stakeholders;
• Serving as a liaison between and with both GBI and BLM staff, and making
sure that all administrative paperwork are completed and submitted on time
and correctly; and
• Ensuring GBI and BLM equipment are maintained and treated properly.

Compensation and Timeline:
• Rate of Pay: $20.00/hour
• Paid Health Insurance (medical, dental, and prescription)
• Paid holidays and personal leave
• Timeline: October/November 2016 to November 2017; possibility of
extension based on performance and available funding
• Full time, 40 hours per week


Location:
Based at GBI offices in Reno, NV. The “Biggest Little City in the World”,
Reno has an estimated population of just over 230,000; the greater
Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of just over 435,000. The
city sits in a high desert at ca. 4,500 feet in elevation, at the foot of
the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the Truckee River, as it flows from Lake
Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Weather is mild, but with a distinct four seasons.
Reno offers easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, with a 3- to
5-hour drive to Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, the Pacific
Ocean, and California redwood forests. Closer to home, Nevada boasts more
natural hot springs than any other state in the country, over 150 named
mountain ranges, and 30 mountain peaks over 11,000 feet. In Reno,
recreation and entertainment includes eight major ski resorts within 2
hours of the Reno-Tahoe airport; fishing and boating on Lake Tahoe, the
Truckee River, and Pyramid Lake; minor league baseball with the Reno Aces
(the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks); cultural festivals
throughout the summer along the banks of the Truckee River; and a small but
growing collection of craft microbreweries and micro-distilleries. For
more, visit http://www.movoto.com/reno-nv/moving-to-reno/

Overnight travel throughout Nevada and surrounding state will be required.

Qualifications:
Technical Requirements:
• Bachelors degree with coursework and field experience related to biology,
botany, plant science, taxonomy/systematics, or related field;
• Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys; familiarity with
plants of the Great Basin, highly desirable;
• Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;
• Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;
• Experience using ArcGIS software, preferable; and
• Knowledge of and prior experience implementing SOS Seed Collection
Protocols.

Other Requirements:
• Previous experience working within the Great Basin, highly desirable;
• Willingness and ability to work in harsh, ever-changing desert
conditions, including extreme temperatures, independently or as part of a
team;
• Ability to 

[ECOLOG-L] US Gov: Senior Invasive Species Position

[jamie Reaser]

The National Invasive
Species Council's Secretariat is currently seeking a Senior Scientific and
Technical Analyst (GS13/14/15). This is a permanent position with the unique
opportunity to advise/support the senior officials across 13 Federal
departments. There are only two days left to apply (Oct 13th deadline). See:

 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/451852600

 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/451852100

[ECOLOG-L] The Innovation Summit for invasive species (proposal deadline extended)

[jamie Reaser]

Please Note: the proposal deadline for the Innovation Summit has been extended to October 16th.The Innovation Summitvision+science+technology+solutions Overcoming the Invasive Species Challenge We are convening a major gathering of leading scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs to solve seemingly intractable problems – problems that leave us vulnerable to the adverse impacts of invasive species. Invasive species are non-native organisms that adversely impact the environment, economy, infrastructure, cultural resources and identity, and/or human and animal health. They are estimated to cost the U. S. nearly $200 billion annually. Together, we will celebrate new opportunities to prevent, eradicate, and control invasive species, as well as identify the next big scientific and technical challenges to be overcome. · How do we prevent the spread of Zika virus and its vectors?· How do we eradicate rodents from human-inhabited islands?· How do we stop the devastation and spread of lionfish?· How do we overcome cheatgrass dominance and restore sagebrush ecosystems?· How do we keep Bsal from entering the US? The day-long event will feature presentations by leading innovators in invasive species research and technology development. In addition, the Summit will offer opportunities for professional networking between those in need and those in the know. Most importantly, the Summit will make it feasible for participants to further innovate, sponsor, and apply practical knowledge and tools that will make a difference. And, it won’t stop there, as soon as the day concludes, the Summit’s “Going Beyond” team will begin to strategically move Summit outcomes into highly influential scientific, technical, and policy frameworks. Are you an innovator? Join us. When Monday, December 5, 2016 WhereNational Museum of the American Indian4th Street & Independence Av. SW, Washington DC Register: https://goo.gl/kbek10Submit: https://goo.gl/EBvfxwDeadline for submissions is October 16th.Deadline for Registration is November 25th. PartnersSmithsonian InstitutionNational Invasive Species Council SecretariatIsland ConservationConservation X LabsAquatic Nuisance Species Task Force

[ECOLOG-L] Master’s and PhD positions in wetlands and wildlife ecology in the Caribbean

[Vilella, Francisco]

I am currently seeking 3 graduate students at the M.S. (2) and PhD level for a 
funded research project on coastal wetlands in Puerto Rico. Students interested 
in avian population and community ecology, movement ecology and species-habitat 
modeling are encouraged to apply. This project will address ecological and 
management questions on conservation and restoration of coastal wetland 
ecosystems in tropical oceanic islands at local, island and regional scales.
Master’s students will address wetland bird community and nesting ecology. 
Results will highlight wetland restoration needs and habitat conditions for 
wetlands birds. Doctoral student will address movements, resource selection and 
survival of the West Indian Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna arborea) using GPS 
telemetry. Results will highlight the functional role of this species as 
indicator of coastal wetlands at multiple spatial scales.
The Master's program in Wildlife Ecology at Mississippi State University 
Virginia will provide 3-years of graduate research assistantship funding, 
including tuition and insurance. PhD program will provide up to 4 years of 
support in the form of graduate research assistantship with full tuition and 
insurance covered. Stipend amounts are competitive on a national level.   For 
more information on the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture at 
Mississippi State University visit: http://www.cfr.msstate.edu/wildlife/.
Candidates interested in applying for either MS or PhD positions are encouraged 
to email Dr. Francisco J. Vilella (f...@msstate.edu, 
fvile...@usgs.gov) with the following information: 1) 
an unofficial transcript (undergraduate and/or MS, as appropriate), 2) 
curriculum vitae including contact information for 3 professional references, 
and 3) a brief personal statement describing research and career goals, and how 
this degree would help the student achieve these goals.


*
Francisco J. Vilella
U.S. Geological Survey
Mississippi Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
MS 9691 Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS  39762
662-325-0784 (voice)
662-325-8726 (fax)

Physical address for shipping:
Room a213 Thompson Hall
775 Stone Blvd.
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Email: f...@msstate.edu; 
fvile...@usgs.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Restoration Ecologist Postition

[Jon Plybon]

Hello EcoLoggers,

AloTerra Restoration Services is very pleased to announce our search for a
full-time Restoration Ecologist.  Please circulate the following announcement.

Thank you and kind regards,

Jon Plybon
AloTerra Restoration Services
www.aloterraservices.com
jply...@aloterraservices.com


Job Announcement

 

Company: AloTerra Restoration Services, LLC


Position: Restoration Ecologist

Location:  Fort Collins, Colorado

Duration:  Full-time Fixed Term

Employment Period:  Nov 15, 2016 – Dec 31, 2017

Compensation:   $46,000 to $67,000, Depending on Experience. Benefits
negotiable.

Application Deadline:  October 15, or until filled

 

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, salary history, and three references
via email to:  John Giordanengo, j...@aloterraservices.com.  No phone calls
please.

 

Position Overview

AloTerra Restoration Services, LLC (AloTerra) is seeking a full-time
Restoration Ecologist to provide project management and ecological
restoration design services for a wide range of projects (i.e., river
restoration, riparian restoration, wetland mitigation, erosion control) for
a diverse range of Federal, State, and local clients. Working among and
leading a diverse range of team members, for projects ranging from $50,000
to $500,000 in value, the Restoration Ecologist must excel in working with
engineers, regulatory agencies, landscape architects, biologists, public
clients (i.e., coalitions and land management agencies), and private
clients. Ecological restoration is by its nature multi-disciplinary,
attracting a successful candidate from a variety of backgrounds, as long as
their understanding of restoration ecology is thorough.

 

Organizational Background

Founded in 2014, AloTerra has quickly built a strong reputation for
ecological restoration design and design-build services across the Front
Range of Colorado. AloTerra pursues projects and clients based on the
potential to improve ecological function of highly disturbed systems. With
this fundamental precept in mind, and stemming from our mission to create
ecological restoration solutions that maintain biologically diverse and
highly functioning landscapes within the context of community needs,
AloTerra is fortunate to be involved with a variety of fascinating projects.
Our staff and team members include biological technicians, ecologists,
hydraulic and geomorphic engineers, landscape architects, and a variety of
other specialists.  Our small and growing staff also includes a six-person
crew, providing our clients with quality restoration projects.  The
restoration ecologist is a key member of this growing and dynamic team, and
is expected to provide fundamental support for and leadership of nearly all
facets of AloTerra’s projects, client relations, marketing, and
organizational development.

General Responsibilities

1.  Technical design and project management, including ecological
restoration, erosion control, wetland mitigation, and a variety of other
natural resources projects: 50%

2.  Satisfying project-specific regulatory needs (i.e., USACE, 404
permits, local permits, NEPA-related, etc.): 10%

3.  Proposal writing, marketing (i.e., conferences and client
development), and other business development: 20%

4.  GIS, data management, literature review, report writing, and other
project support services: 10%

5.  Organizational development (i.e., improving systems), staff/intern
management, and enhancement of technical resources (i.e., technical notes
and design specifications): 10%

 

Qualifications

The following qualifications should be clearly highlighted in your resume/CV.

 

Required

·   Min. 8 years of experience in ecological restoration, botany, river
restoration, engineering, or a related field;

·   Proven ability to lead design efforts (including leading design teams)
for complex ecological restoration projects.

·   Min. 5 years of experience in management of complex ecological
restoration projects (i.e., river restoration) or similar natural resources
projects;

·   B.S. degree in natural resources, ecology, botany, civil engineering,
landscape architecture, or similar field;

·   Min. 3 years of experience writing successful proposals and/or grants;

·   Positive attitude, and proven ability to communicate professionally
(written and oral) with a diversity of partners;

·   Highly proficient with computers and basic office related software (MS
office, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, etc.) and some advanced
software (GIS, Adobe suites, CADD, and similar);

·   Ability to work very well independently and as part of a team; 

·   Thorough understanding and ability to work equally effectively with
local coalitions, land management agencies, private land owners, ranchers,
and vendors; and

·   On the ground experience implementing conservation, restoration, or
other natural resource projects.

·   Strong work ethic, energetic, flexible, professional, and 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Positions at Georgetown University

[Leslie Ries]

The Department of Biology at Georgetown University has multiple
opportunities for doctoral study in ecology, evolution and behavior (EEB).
Georgetown faculty are dedicated to the development of doctoral candidates
into insightful and skilled scientists, scholars and teachers. Funding for
graduate study is supported by a combination of assistantships, teaching
fellowships and research grant support. Our program and institution welcomes
students of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Students
interested in any of the opportunities listed below are strongly encouraged
to contact the relevant faculty member(s) via email. The Department of
Biology graduate program is described at
http://biology.georgetown.edu/graduate/applicants/. Information about
graduate school application procedures and deadlines can be found at
http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/admissions.cfm. 

Molecular basis of adaptation: Dr. Peter Armbruster seeks a highly motivated
PhD student to join his laboratory’s research program on the molecular basis
of adaptation in natural populations. The Armbruster lab is currently
focusing on the invasive and medically important mosquito Aedes albopictus.
This mosquito invaded the US in 1985 and spread rapidly over approximately
15 degrees of latitude. A major focus of work in the Armbruster lab is the
use of transcriptome sequencing and genomics approaches to elucidate the
genetic basis and molecular physiology of photoperiodic diapause in Ae.
albopictus. Interested students should contact Dr. Peter Armbruster
(p...@georgetown.edu). For further information on the Armbruster lab see:
http://faculty.georgetown.edu/paa9/

Ecological interactions, behavior & learning: Research in Dr. Martha Weiss’
lab focuses on ecological interactions (between plants and animals, as well
as predator and prey), with an emphasis on behavior and learning. Ongoing or
recent projects include investigations of the ecological factors supporting
shifts in host plant usage, butterfly and caterpillar learning, retention of
memory across complete metamorphosis, and the ecological context of
defecation behavior. We are also working on development of hands-on science
curricular materials, mostly related to plants and insects, for use in K-12
classrooms. We seek an outstanding graduate student interested in these or
related projects. For more information see the Weiss Lab website:
http://www.weisslab.org/

Butterfly responses to climate change:  Dr. Leslie Ries is seeking a PhD
student interested in field, laboratory and data-intensive approaches to
ecology to join her lab’s research program on butterfly responses to climate
change.  The Ries lab uses both experimental approaches, measuring thermal
tolerances of caterpillars in the lab and data-intensive approaches,
exploring large-scale spatiotemporal patterns using data sets mostly derived
from citizen science monitoring programs.  Students with previous
independent research experience and/or excellent quantitative or
computational skills will be given precedence.  In addition, the ability to
start work during the summer of 2017 would be highly advantageous. 
Interested students should contact Dr. Leslie Ries
(leslie.r...@georgetown.edu). For further information on the Ries lab see:
http://www.butterflyinformatics.org/

Disease ecology and network epidemiology: Dr. Shweta Bansal is seeking
outstanding PhD students to collaborate on mathematical modeling projects
for infectious disease dynamics. The Bansal Lab (http://bansallab.com)
focuses on the feedback between host behavior and disease transmission using
tools from network theory, statistical modeling, and computer science.
Current study systems include influenza in humans, pathogen spread in ant
colonies, and foot and mouth disease in cattle, with support from the NIH
and NSF. Interested students should contact Dr. Bansal
(shweta.ban...@georgetown.edu) with a description of their research interests.

Behavioral ecology, development, reproduction & life history of Bottlenose
Dolphins: Professor Mann is seeking outstanding PhD students in 2016-17 to
collaborate on one or both of her field studies: (1) a 30 year study of wild
bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay, Australia (monkeymiadolphins.org) or (2) a
new study initiated in 2015 focusing on wild bottlenose dolphins in the
Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay (PCDolphinprojet.org). Although members of
her lab focus on a variety research questions related to behavioral
development, life history, female reproduction, social networks,
conservation, human impacts, and spatial ecology, we have two central foci:
(1) maternal effects on offspring social, ecological and behavioral
development (with Dr. Frère); and (2) information and disease transmission
in wild populations. Dr. Mann collaborates extensively with Dr. Lisa Singh
in Computer Science and Dr. Shweta Bansal in Biology. She also has a
long-term collaboration with Dr. Celine Frère at University of the Sunshine
Coast in 

[ECOLOG-L] Two Graduate Positions in Forest Ecology

[Che Elkin]

*Two Funded MSc Opportunities in Forest Ecology*



We are seeking two M.Sc. students to work on projects that examine
different aspects of forest-climate interactions.  A growing body of
science involving both measurement and modeling suggests that rising
greenhouse gases and climate change will influence the composition and
dynamics of northern conifer forests.  These shifts are projected to alter
tree growth and forest development, and potentially impact the forests
ability to store carbon and provide other ecosystem services.  We are
seeking students interested in examining the mechanism underlying how tree
and forest development will be influenced by climate shifts, and exploring
the concomitant impacts on carbons storage and other forest ecosystem
services



*Project 1:*  The first project aims to evaluate how individual tree growth
is influences by site-specific growing conditions and experienced climate
variables over short (daily) and intermediate (monthly, yearly) periods.
The student will evaluate environmental conditions in the field and measure
trees growth response using dendrometer bands.  The objective of this
project is to advance our understanding of how tree growth is influenced by
within season climatic variation so that we will be able to better project
forest development under future climate conditions.  This project would
benefit from the applicant having a good foundation in tree physiology or
plant biology, and an interest in organismal science.  This research
project will provide the opportunity to undertake both field work and
computer modelling.  Strong quantitative skills, familiarity with
statistical model fitting, and experience modeling in R or Python will be
beneficial.



*Project 2*: The second project aims to investigate above ground carbon
dynamics in sub-boreal forests in British Columbia’s interior plateau.
Using a combination of remotes sensing data (aerial LiDAR) and field based
surveys the student will evaluate carbon sequestration and carbon stock
changes at the UNBC Aleza Lake Research Forest over the past decade.
Detailed plot-based carbon stock measurements and LiDAR data were initially
acquired in the mid 2000’s, and acquired again in 2015.  We would like to
understand the stock changes over this interval, and how environmental
factors influence carbon accumulation in trees at different stages of
development.  This project will require familiarity with forests, and
specific training in GIS and spatial modeling of landscape level data over
time.  Ideal candidates will have a strong forest ecology background and be
interested in understanding how forest dynamics are impacted by
environmental conditions.  Strong quantitative skills and experience
conducting data analysis and modeling in R or Python would be beneficial.



Successful applicants will be working with Dr. Ché Elkin (
http://www.unbc.ca/che-elkin) and Dr. Art Fredeen (
http://web.unbc.ca/~fredeena/alf.html) in the University of Northern
British Columbia, Ecosystem Science and Management program.  Two years of
guaranteed funding are available for each of these positions.



The preferred start date for the positions will be September 2017, with the
potential for a May 2017 start.



For more information please see:

http://www.unbc.ca/che-elkin/opportunities



Interested students should contact Ché Elkin (che.el...@unbc.ca) for
further information on these research opportunities.  Applicants for these
positions are asked to send a letter of interest, detailed CV, transcripts,
and names of 3 references to Dr. Ché Elkin (che.el...@unbc.ca).



UNBC, located in Prince George B.C., is surrounded by intermontane
sub-boreal forest and untold opportunity for exploration and field research
and study.  UNBC has a well-regarded program in Forest Ecology and
Management, and is Canada’s Green UniversityTM as well as a top ‘green
employer’ within Canada.





Ché Elkin

Associate Professor

FRBC-Slocan Mixedwood Ecology and Management Chair

University of Northern British Columbia

Ecosystem Science and Management

 University Way

Prince George, BC

V2N 4Z9, Canada



Email:   che.el...@unbc.ca

Web:www.unbc.ca/che-elkin

Phone: 1 250 960 5004

Fax:   1 250 960 5539



ResearcherID  http://www.researcherid.com/rid/O-7148-2014

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 https://orcid.org/-0003-1863-9235

[ECOLOG-L] Nonprofit and Government Career Expo at UW-Stout (Menomonie, WI)

[Leah Dudley]

UW-Stout is looking for nonprofit and government agencies that might be looking 
for a few good recruits. Our CSTEMM college has a specialized program in 
Environmental Sciences with concentrations in aquatic biology, land resources, 
environmental health and plant science innovations. Registration for these 
agencies is at no charge. If your nonprofit or governmental organization is 
interested in attending, please see the link for further details. Registration 
deadline is 08Nov2016.
http://authoring.uwstout.edu/careers/Government-and-Non-Profit-Career-Expo.cfm 

[ECOLOG-L] Groundwater Hydrology Monitoring in Wetlands - Question

[Kate Drake]

Good morning!



I work with The Nature Conservancy on wetland mitigation projects
throughout Virginia. As part of our monitoring to ensure that we are
meeting hydrology targets laid out by the US Army Corps of Engineers, we
currently deploy 20” and 40” automatic-reading shallow groundwater
monitoring wells across our sites. As the technology we currently use
becomes older, we are increasingly having compatibility problems with our
computers, so we are looking to update this technology and are interested
in recommendations.



What we are ideally looking for is something that can log the groundwater
level in a shallow system 1-4 times per day, can tolerate being submerged
when water levels are high, and that can retain the data for at least a
year. Currently we visit twice a year to collect data and we change
batteries annually. Ideally the new wells will be similar to our current
system so that we will not have any difficulty getting approval from the
USACE, but will be compatible with more modern software. Most of my
research so far has brought up pressure-based piezometers, which seem
fairly different from what we are currently using (which I believe use
conductivity to determine groundwater depth) – we are also interested in
hearing whether anyone has had success using these for a similar
application.



Thank you to anyone willing/able to point us in the right direction!



Kate Drake

[ECOLOG-L] Mapping Trait Evolution, June 5-9, Barcelona (Spain)

[Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno]

Dear colleagues,

Transmitting Science is offering a new course: “Mapping Trait Evolution”, June
5th-9th, 2017.

Instructor: Dr. Jeroen Smaers (Stony Brook University, USA).

PROGRAM:

Monday. (R packages: ape, Geiger).

Morning: Phylogenetic data.

- What is the basic structure of phylogenetic data?

- How to visualize and manipulate phylogenetic data?

Afternoon: Models of evolution.

- What are models of evolution?

- What are the assumptions of the different models of evolution?

- How are models of evolution utilized?

Tuesday. (R packages: ape, nlme, caper, evomap).

Morning: Phylogenetic regression.

- Assumptions, properties, and applications of the phylogenetic regression.

Afternoon: Phylogenetic ancova.

- Testing for grade shifts using the phylogenetic regression.

Wednesday. (R packages: phytools, motmot, geiger, ape, evomap, BayesTraits).

Morning: Ancestral estimation.

- Using models of evolution to estimate values of ancestral nodes.

Afternoon: Analysis of rates of evolution.

- Estimation of rates of evolution.

- Testing hypothesis about rates of evolution.

Thursday. (R packages: bayou, phylolm, surface, OUwie, mvMORPH).

Morning: Inferring the structure of a macroevolutionary landscape.

-Using Ornstein-Uhlenbeck models to map macroevolutionary patterns.

Afternoon: Testing the structure of a macroevolutionary landscape.

- Applications and assumptions of OU models.

- Using OU models to test macroevolutionary hypotheses.

Friday. (R packages: geomorph).

Morning: Modularity and integration.

- What is ‘phylogenetic’ modularity and integration?

- Applications and assumptions.

Afternoon: Case study.

MORE INFO:
http://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/evolution/mapping-trait-evolution/

With best regards

Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhD.
Scientific Director
Transmitting Science
www.transmittingscience.org

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position: Aquatic physics, University of Geneva

[Tonya DelSontro]

An excellent opportunity for a limnology PhD abroad on the lake where the
'Father of Limnology' (Francois-Alphonse Forel) resided and at the
University of Geneva department bearing his name - Department F.-A. Forel
for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences. Prof. Daniel F. McGinnis is looking
for a student to undertake an exciting methane project on Swiss lakes. The
PhD is funded for 3 years (possibility of one year extension).

Project Background: The “Methane paradox”. Normally produced in anoxic
conditions, the occurrence of methane in oxygenated lake surface waters has
recently gained attention. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and its
oversaturation in the surface water places this climaterelevant gas near
the atmosphere. Growing evidence suggests that this phenomenon may be
widerspread than
previously assumed, and may contribute significantly to global methane
emissions.

The project will combine physical and biogeochemical limnological approaches
to 1) determine seasonal methane production, 2) isolate key mechanisms, 3)
determine regional occurrence and
patterns and 4) estimate the contribution to global atmospheric emissions.
The successful candidate will implement stateofthe#8208;art 
equipment and
techniques (both in the field and in the lab), perform extended field
campaigns and surveys, and utilize simple modeling approaches.

For more details, see:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/aquatic-physics-group-university-of-geneva/phd-position-methane-paradox-in-aquatic-physics-group-uni-geneva/1806667859553580
And contact Prof. McGinnis at daniel.mcgin...@unige.ch