[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc ESA-listed Steelhead Molecular Population Ecology

[Caudill, Christopher (caud...@uidaho.edu)]

Hello all,

Please see below for a post-doctoral opportunity at the University of Idaho and 
the Columbia Intertribal Fisheries Commission (CRITFC).  Please forward to any 
potentially interested candidates and please pardon any double listings.  The 
position was advertised here several weeks ago; due to an administrative delay, 
the position has just been posted.  Applications may be submitted at 
https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/15784.

Initial review of applications will begin 28 November and I welcome any 
inquiries prior to submission of an application.

Best,
Chris Caudill


POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, FISH ECOLOGY RESEARCH LAB

A post-doctoral position is available to investigate ESA-listed steelhead and 
Chinook salmon population biology in the Willamette River Basin.  The position 
will be co-supervised by Chris Caudill at the University of Idaho 
(www.uidaho.edu/ferl) and Shawn Narum at the 
Columbia River Intertribal Fisheries Commission Hagerman Genetics Laboratory 
(http://www.critfc.org/blog/staff/shawn-narum/).

The successful candidate will contribute to two projects that will 1) use 
genetic pedigree analyses to determine the contributions of returning adult 
steelhead that originated from native winter steelhead, resident rainbow trout, 
non-native hatchery steelhead, and their hybrids; and 2) examine how life 
history variation contributes to population productivity.  The second project 
will use existing scale, otolith and demographic data to develop population 
models for adult Chinook salmon to estimate relative fitness for life history 
pathways rearing primarily in stream, reservoir and mainstem/estuary habitats.  
The successful candidate may also contribute to other on-going efforts to 
determine causes of prespawn mortality in Chinook salmon and develop 
independent research.  Anticipated two-year position, with the second year 
contingent on performance and availability of funding.  The successful 
candidate will be based in Moscow, Idaho, with the possibility of rotations at 
the Hagerman Lab and working with ODFW collaborators in Corvallis, OR.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in population genetics, population 
biology, fisheries, conservation biology, or closely related field.



Review of applications will begin 1 October.  Ideal start date is November 
2016, although some flexibility is available.


The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/equal access 
employer.



Christopher C. Caudill
Assistant Professor
Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1136
Moscow ID 83844-1136
208-885-7614 (voice)
208-301-0809 (mobile)
208-885-9080 (fax)

www.uidaho.edu/ferl

[ECOLOG-L] Call for synthesis proposals - Powell Center

[Jill Baron]

We are pleased to announce the 2017 (FY18) call for proposals!

The John Wesley Powell Center for Earth System Science Analysis and 
Synthesis 
 fosters 
innovative thinking in Earth system science through collaborative 
synthesis activities. This mission is driven by the growing recognition 
that synthesis is critical to solving complex problems facing Society.


To date, the Center has successfully hosted 41 working groups that have 
produced more than 100 publications, many in top-ranked journals. We 
invite interdisciplinary Working Groups comprised of USGS researchers 
and their national and international colleagues in academia and 
government to submit proposals.


Working Groups collaborate to promote understanding through analysis of 
existing data and information. Groups that submit successful proposals 
will receive computing and data management support, funding for a 
Fellow, opportunities for meetings in Fort Collins, Colorado, and 
between-meeting collaborative tools.


Proposals are invited for projects that will begin on or after October 
1, 2017.  Some proposals may be jointly funded by USGS and the National 
Science Foundation (NSF).


*Proposal Deadline: January 31, 2017*

*Instructions for proposal preparation and submission* 
.


You are also invited to participate in a special webinar on *Wednesday, 
November 9 at 2:00 pm ET* to learn more about the Powell Center and how 
to submit a strong proposal.  The webinar by Dr. Jill Baron, co-director 
of the Powell Center, will provide valuable insights which will increase 
your understanding of the proposal process.


*Webinar details:*

Date and time: Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Call-in: Toll Free (855) 547-8255 or at a USGS office (703) 648-4848

Conference code:  89285#

Webex: http://usgs.webex.com 
; 
Select *Powell Center Proposal “How-To”*


For additional information, respond to this email or contact Marcia 
McNiff, Liaison to the Powell Center at mmcn...@usgs.gov 
.

[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecologist-tenure track

[Michelle Marko]

https://hr.cord.edu/postings/2508

Concordia College, Moorhead MN invites applicants for a tenure-track
position in Plant Ecology or Botany. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in
Botany, Plant Ecology, or a closely related discipline. Teaching
responsibilities include courses in ecology and evolution/diversity as well
as development of an upper level course that includes an outdoor learning
component, such as plant taxonomy, plant ecology, botany, or conservation
biology.



Concordia College is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education.
Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and an enthusiasm for
working with undergraduates are essential. In addition to teaching, the
successful candidate will also develop a productive research program
involving undergraduates, and enter into a collegial, student-centered
environment with rich opportunities for professional growth.



Concordia is a selective Lutheran (ELCA) liberal arts college of 2100
undergraduates located in the growing and dynamic community of
Fargo-Moorhead, a metropolitan area of over 220,000 people located at the
border of Minnesota and North Dakota. Opportunities abound in the area for
arts, culture, and outdoor recreation. Fargo-Moorhead is an educational
hub, serving as home to multiple other institutions of higher education.


The employment start date is August 2017.

 Please contact

Bryan Bishop for more information

Bryan Bishop PhD

Associate Professor, Chair- Biology

Environmental Studies

Concordia College- Moorhead, MN

218-299-3806

bis...@cord.edu

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunity: Understanding the nexus between fire mosaics and kangaroos

[Jamey Furlaud]

A PhD Scholarship is available at the University of Tasmania, the Scholarship 
will include both tuition coverage and and a living stipend.

Managing fire regimes is essential for the maintenance of productive and 
biodiverse ecosystems.  There is increasing evidence that the abundance and 
health of large herbivores such as kangaroos are sensitive to the frequency and 
spatial pattern of fires. 

In this study we aim to understand how current fire regimes on two Bush 
Heritage Australia properties in Queensland, Carnarvon Station and Yourka, are 
affecting kangaroo populations. The project will use a variety of methodologies 
including geographic information system analysis, ecological survey, and camera 
trapping, to provide a historic and geographic context for fire activity and 
kangaroo abundance.  Field experiments will determine how fire activity affects 
kangaroo forage available and kangaroo abundance. The project requires the 
applicants to have a high level of competency in remote area field situations 
and a capacity to work in a team environment.   

The Ph.D. research project also includes substantial operational funds and 
logistical support, funded by an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant. An 
additional top-up award of $5,000 pa will also be considered for outstanding 
applicants.

The scholarship is open to Australian (domestic) candidates and to 
International candidates. The PhD must be undertaken on a full-time basis. 
Applicants must already have been awarded a first class Honours  degree or hold 
equivalent qualifications (such as a Master’s degree) or relevant and 
substantial research experience in an appropriate sector. Applicants must be 
able to demonstrate strong research and analytical skills. Candidates from a  
variety of disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Professor David Bowman, Professor of Environmental Change 
Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Tasmania for more 
information.

email: david.bow...@utas.edu.au 
phone: +61 428894500

More information about the position is below:
http://www.utas.edu.au/research/degrees/available-phd-projects/phd-projects/faculty-of-science-engineering-and-technology/biological-sciences/understanding-the-nexus-between-fire-mosaics-and-kangaroos
 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Re-posting: Assistant Professor position in Plant-Microbe Ecology at Ohio State

[Steve Hovick]

We will begin reviewing applications next week, so I wanted to re-post the
advertisement below.  Please share widely! 

 

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Plant-Microbe Interaction Ecologist

 

The Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (EEOB,
eeob.osu.edu) at the Ohio State University (www.osu.edu 
) seeks a plant-microbe interaction ecologist for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position on our Columbus campus. We seek an individual whose
research focuses on the ecology of interactions among plants and one or more
microbial groups (bacteria, mycorrhizal or endophytic fungi, or viruses) in
the rhizosphere or in/on aboveground plant tissue. Research approaches can
include field and laboratory/greenhouse experiments, modeling, and
ecological genetic/genomic analyses. The individual's expertise will
complement existing departmental strengths in plant ecology, evolution,
symbiotic systems and ecosystem ecology research. Ideal candidates will
contribute to OSU's and EEOB's mission to conduct integrative,
interdisciplinary research. Other departments and units at OSU with
complementary interests include Plant Pathology, Horticulture and Crop
Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, and the School of Environment
and Natural Resources.

 

The successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong externally
funded research program, train graduate students, and be committed to
developing into an excellent teacher at the undergraduate and graduate
level. In addition, the successful applicant will be committed to the
potential broader impacts of an academic position, e.g., broadening
participation from underrepresented groups or increasing societal awareness
about challenges and potential solutions to local and global problems.

 

Qualifications:  Applicants should have a Ph. D. or equivalent, preferably
with postdoctoral research experience, and a strong record of research
funding and publication. Appointment is contingent on the university's
verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or
university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background
check.

 

About Columbus:  The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus,
the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and
diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area
offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational
opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government
as well as service, transportation and technology industries (see
http://liveworkplaycolumbus.com/). Columbus has consistently been rated as
one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life, and was selected as one of
the Top 10 cities for African Americans to live, work, and play by Black
Enterprise magazine. Additional information about the Columbus area is
available at http://www.columbus.org.

 

Application Instructions: Apply to Academic Jobs Online at:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7973. A complete application
consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching
statements, and three letters of reference. Evidence of professional service
and leadership activities, including those that build diversity in the
discipline, also will be considered in the evaluation of applications.
Applications received prior to October 31, 2016 will receive priority
consideration. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. John Freudenstein at
freudenstei...@osu.edu  .

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Stephen Hovick

Assistant Professor

Department of Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio  USA

 

http://hovick.org.ohio-state.edu/

 

 

 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Smithsonian MarineGEO Postdoctoral Fellowship Proposals

[Murray, Maria C.]

Call for FY17 MarineGEO Postdoctoral Fellowship Proposals

Submission Deadline: December 15, 2016

The Smithsonian’s Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network (TMON) invites 
research proposals 
for the MarineGEO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Proposals should advance the 
goals of the 
Marine Global Earth Observatory. MarineGEO is a growing, long-term, worldwide 
research program 
focused on understanding geographic and temporal patterns and processes in 
coastal marine 
biodiversity and ecosystems using comparative approaches. By specializing in 
coastal systems, 
MarineGEO studies can reveal the role marine biodiversity plays in maintaining 
resilient ecosystems 
in the portion of the ocean where people and marine biodiversity are 
concentrated and interact most. 
To learn more about MarineGEO and our labs, please visit the program website: 
https://marinegeo.si.edu.

MarineGEO is dedicated to understanding changes in and relationships among the 
biodiversity, 
structure, and functioning of marine ecosystems at local to global scales. Two 
cornerstones of 
MarineGEO are (1) the use of standardized, repeated, long-term research and (2) 
coordinated 
experiments conducted across the Smithsonian’s facilities and an expanding 
global network of 
diverse partners. This approach is designed to:
•   Achieve rigorous, comparative understanding of biodiversity trends 
across space and time
•   Understand the nature and causes of variation in coastal marine 
ecosystems
•   Assess links between local and global environmental forcing, 
biodiversity, and functioning of 
ecosystems

For more information on this postdoctoral fellowship opportunity and to apply: 
https://marinegeo.si.edu/marinegeo-postdoctoral-fellowship-call-proposals

[ECOLOG-L] Bring Research Data into Your Classroom - APPLY Now

[Teresa Mourad]

Announcing Two Faculty Mentoring Networks

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) and the Quantitative Undergraduate 
Biology Education Synthesis (QUBES) Project are inviting applications for two 
upcoming Faculty Mentoring Networks (FMNs). These online communities are 
professional development opportunities where participants work collaboratively 
to discover new teaching materials, pedagogical techniques, and quantitative 
content.

All faculty are welcome. We are actively seeking participation from faculty 
teaching at all undergraduate levels at diverse institution types and serving 
diverse student populations, including non-science majors.

Benefits to Participants in Both Networks

* Support for further development of pedagogical material focused on 
bringing research data into the biology/ecology classroom

* Access to peer mentors on lecture/classroom/lab effective tips and 
strategies in small group virtual meetings every two weeks

* Recognition as an ESA Education Scholar upon completion of all 
network requirements.
Check out this ESA blog about the 2016 ESA Education 
Scholars.

The Spring 2017 ESA Data Discovery FMN is seeking applicants who are interested 
in adapting existing Teaching Issues in Ecology and Evolution (TIEE) modules 
for use in their Spring 2017 courses. Faculty participants will implement two 
selected modules with a focus on providing students with the quantitative 
skillset needed to 'scale up' to large ecological datasets. This FMN will begin 
in January and run through the Spring semester. For more information on the 
selected modules and to apply, please visit 
https://qubeshub.org/groups/datadiscovery_2017. Applications are due by 
November 28th.

Questions? Contact Gaby Hamerlinck at 
gaby.hamerli...@bioquest.org.

The new DIG into Data for the Biology Classroom FMN is seeking applicants who 
have experience in bringing data-driven activities into the introductory 
biology or ecology classroom and are interested in further refining their own 
teaching modules or developing new ones. Our data partners include DryadLab and 
the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON). As a group, participants in 
this network will work towards developing polished teaching resources suitable 
for submission as a teaching data set to a special issue of TIEE. Please visit 
the Data Incubator Group QUBES 
website for more details and to apply (https://qubeshub.org/groups/dig). 
Applications are due by December 2nd.

Questions?  Contact Kaitlin Bonner at kbon...@sjfc.edu 
or Kristine Grayson at kgray...@richmond.edu.

Informational Webinar
There is a webinar for more information on both Faculty Mentoring Networks on 
November 10, 2016 at 4:00pm EST. Register for the webinar by November 7 at 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9007215025525936644.



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 in intertidal food-web ecology

[Amanda Klemmer]

Drs. Amanda Klemmer and Brian Olsen (UMaine) are looking for a graduate student 
to investigate the 
community and food-web ecology of intertidal, rockweed-dominated (Ascophyllum & 
Fucus spp.) 
habitats in light of commercial rockweed harvesting.  The candidate could 
pursue either a M.S. or Ph.D. 
degree starting in Orono, Maine in January 2017.  In conjunction with partners 
at the US Fish and Wildlife 
Service, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and the 
National Park Service, the 
project’s objective is to assess linkages between rockweed, the invertebrate 
community, and coastal 
bird populations in a changing, multi-use landscape.

The successful candidate will possess a strong academic record, field 
experience, and the ability to 
identify common invertebrate orders of the intertidal zone.  Preference will be 
given to candidates with 
experience supervising field crews; building partnerships with industry, 
governmental agencies, non-
profits, and public stakeholders; managing databases; and constructing 
statistical models (or interest in 
gaining such an experience).  An enthusiasm for cold temperatures, wet feet, 
curious landowners, the 
bold beauty of the Maine coast, and other blessings of field work is required.

Interested candidates should email the following materials to 
amanda.klem...@maine.edu and 
brian.ol...@maine.edu: a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, GRE scores, a 
scientific writing sample, 
and contact information for three references.  Consideration of candidates will 
begin on November 10th 
until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] asst curator of herpetology

[Rhonda Casey]

The Virginia Museum of Natural History recently posted the position of 
Assistant Curator of Herpetology to be filled in July 2017.
That position has been CANCELLED.  
Any questions, please contact rhonda.ca...@vmnh.virginia.gov.  Thanks.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity in Stream Restoration Studies

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has an immediate opening 
for a postdoctoral research fellow to study the effects of stream restoration 
on removal of nutrients and suspended sediments from stream water.  We are 
currently monitoring three restorations using Regenerative Stormwater 
Conveyances (RSCs).  The RSC approach involves filling deeply eroded stream 
channels with a mixture of sand and organic matter and placing rock weirs 
across the stream channel at intervals to create a series of pools.  We are 
particularly interested in the ability of RSCs to modulate stream flow and 
remove nitrogen, phosphorus and suspended sediments from stream water under a 
wide range of flow conditions.  We use a combination of in-stream sensors and 
automated sampling to measure flow of stream water, suspended sediments, 
nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter through the RSCs.  We are also 
monitoring groundwater chemistry and hydrology at one RSC on SERC property. We 
have data extending before the restorations at two sites and are monitoring 
control streams without RSCs for comparison.  This presents an ideal 
opportunity to learn more about the benefits and design considerations of a 
restoration method that is widely accepted but not well studied.



The fellow will investigate the effects of the RSCs by 
assisting with the ongoing research and synthesizing data on nitrogen and 
phosphorus fluxes through the RSCs.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in 
environmental science or engineering, peer-reviewed publications, and 
professional presentations.  Applicants should also have knowledge of hydrology 
and the biogeochemistry of N and P.  Skills in data management, analysis and 
modeling, as well as analytical chemistry and the use of automated systems for 
in situ sensing and water sampling would also be desirable. The position is 
initially funded for 1 year with possibility of extension.  The stipend is 
$48,000/year plus health insurance allowance.  The Fellow will work closely 
with Dr. Thomas Jordan and will be based at the campus of the Smithsonian 
Environmental Research Center (www.serc.si.edu), which 
has 100+ full-time employees and is set in a 1,072 hectare field site within 
commuting distance of Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC.

For best consideration, email a letter of application, full CV 
with publications list, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial 
copies are fine), and contact information for three references (with telephone 
numbers and e-mail addresses) by November 30, 2016 to Dr. Thomas Jordan 
(jorda...@si.edu), SERC, 647 Contees Wharf Road, 
Edgewater, MD 21037-0028.  For more information on SERC visit 
http://www.serc.si.edu.  EOE.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Studies, UNCW

[James Rotenberg]

The Department of Environmental Studies at University of North Carolina
Wilmington seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty
position in Landscape Ecology.  The successful candidate must have a Ph.D.
in Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology or closely aligned science field
by the start date, with a record of publication and the ability to generate
externally funded research.  Teaching duties include undergraduate and
graduate courses from introductory to upper-level, including the ability to
teach large-sized undergraduate courses and develop courses in his or her
area of expertise.  
We seek candidates whose interdisciplinary research examines human and
natural system processes and the complex interactions of humans within the
context of sustainable environments at multiple scales.  This may include
coupled human and natural systems (CHANS) within the framework of landscape
change.  Research areas may include examining landscape structure, function,
pattern, process, and dynamics of ecosystem services in natural (e.g., water
resources or wildlife) and social systems (e.g., urban infrastructure or
sustainable communities).  Preference will be given to candidates with
expertise in modern analytical techniques, modeling, and GIS.
UNCW is located five miles from the Atlantic Ocean on a beautiful 656-acre
campus in the historic port city of Wilmington on the Cape Fear River. The
University currently enrolls more than 15,000 students. Further information
about UNCW and the Department of Environmental Studies can be accessed at
http://www.uncw.edu/evs.
To apply please visit the Web at https://jobs.uncw.edu/. A letter of
interest addressed to the committee chair, Dr. James Rotenberg, curriculum
vitae and contact information must be attached to the online application
system – not e-mailed, mailed or faxed.  Adobe PDF or Word format documents
are required.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received
by December 1, but they will be accepted until the position is filled.  The
position starts August 2017.  For questions regarding the online application
system contact Human Resources at UNCW.
UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning
environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women
from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Position Number: 2008

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at Tulane University

[Sunshine VanBael]

Graduate Fellowships at Tulane University

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University seeks 
applications from 
students who are pursuing a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The 
department has 
fellowships from the Louisiana Board of Regents. We strongly encourage 
applicants from groups who 
are under-represented in STEM. Areas of study in our department include 
tropical biology, 
evolutionary biology and river/coastal ecology. Applicants should be in contact 
with specific faculty 
members well before the application deadline. A complete list of faculty and 
their research interests 
can be found here: http://www2.tulane.edu/sse/eebio/faculty-and-staff/faculty/

The program deadline is January 15, and application details can be found here:
http://www2.tulane.edu/sse/eebio/academics/graduate/apply.cfm
 
For questions about the Ph.D. program, email our graduate student coordinator, 
Dr. Jordan Karubian, 
at j...@tulane.edu. 

Tulane University is a member of the prestigious Association of American 
Universities, a select group 
of the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada with 
'preeminent programs of 
graduate and professional education and scholarly research.' Tulane is located 
in the historic Gulf 
Coast city of New Orleans, which is known for its culture, food and music. 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, Coastal Resources Management, Environmental Studies, UNCW

[James Rotenberg]

The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of North Carolina
Wilmington seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty
position in Coastal Resources Management. The successful candidate must have
a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a coastal science-related
discipline completed by the start date, with a record of publication and the
ability to generate externally funded research. Teaching duties include
undergraduate and graduate courses from introductory to upper-level,
including the ability to teach large-sized undergraduate courses and develop
courses in his or her area of expertise.  
Successful candidates will have the ability to teach and conduct research
within the interdisciplinary context of current coastal ecosystems and
resource management with an environmental science focus. Preference will be
given to candidates with expertise in modern analytical techniques and a
research program that focuses on coastal ecosystems and their associated
resource management issues.  Familiarity with federal and state coastal
regulatory programs is required.  The successful candidate will also be
expected to develop a vigorous, extramurally-funded research program that
complements the interdisciplinary focus of the department, and develop and
teach undergraduate and graduate courses within this field as well as
supporting the current environmental science curriculum.  
UNCW is located five miles from the Atlantic Ocean on a beautiful 656-acre
campus in the historic port city of Wilmington on the Cape Fear River. The
University currently enrolls more than 15,000 students. Further information
about UNCW and the Department of Environmental Studies can be accessed at
http://www.uncw.edu/evs.
To apply please visit the Web at https://jobs.uncw.edu/. A letter of
interest addressed to Dr. Devon Eulie, curriculum vitae and contact
information must be attached to the online application system – not
e-mailed, mailed or faxed.  Adobe PDF or Word format documents are required.
 Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December
1, but they will be accepted until the position is filled.  The position
starts August 2017.  For questions regarding the online application system
contact Human Resources at UNCW.
UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning
environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women
from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Position Number: 6798

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position for Senior Terrestrial Ecologist

[Gary Mittelbach]

The Kellogg Biological Station of Michigan State University is hiring a
senior (associate or full) terrestrial ecologist, with anticipated
involvement in or leadership of the KBS LTER.  For information on the
position and how to apply, please see the job ad on the KBS website at 

http://www.kbs.msu.edu/2016/10/kbs-invites-applications-senior-terrestrial-ecologist/

A copy of the job ad is also attached.  We appreciate your bringing this
position to the attention of interested colleagues.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position - Stable Isotope Ecohydrology

[Greg Goldsmith]

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct 
research focused 
on interpreting spatial and temporal patterns in soil water isotopes. The 
project leverages a 
unique longterm water isotope data set collected throughout Switzerland. 
The longterm 
goal of the project is to use environmental water isotopes to improve our 
understanding of 
soil water storage and plant water relations in a manner that can inform 
environmental 
decisionmaking.

The successful candidate will be an independent and highly motivated scientist 
with a 
strong background in environmental water isotopes and/or stable isotope 
biogeochemistry. 
Additional expertise in geospatial statistics, (eco)hydrology, or soil physics 
is particularly 
welcome.

The research associate will be based in the Department of Environmental Systems 
Science 
at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and will be cosupervised by James Kirchner 
(ETH) and Greg 
Goldsmith (Paul Scherrer Institute & Chapman University). As Europe's leading 
technical 
university, ETH Zurich has excellent infrastructure and research support. 
Collaborative 
links with other Swiss universities and federal research institutes provide 
additional depth 
and breadth in ecohydrology and biogeochemistry, and the Swiss landscape is an 
unparalleled natural laboratory.

The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility for extension. 
Applicants should 
supply a single PDF containing:
 a statement of their research interests, experience and technical 
background 
 a CV and complete list of publications
 and contact information for three references.

Applicants may also supply up to three (but no more) examples of their best 
published 
work, again as PDFs. Applicants who are attending AGU and are available for 
interviews 
there should note this in their applications.

As part of the ETH's efforts to promote women in science, qualified female 
researchers are 
particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to apply_...@env.ethz.ch

Review of applications will begin 15 November 2016 and continue until the 
position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Accurate Definitions in ECOLOG postings

[Ian Medeiros]

Hello all:

What, exactly, makes this program posted on ECOLOG yesterday an internship?
I could substitute "short course" for "internship" and "student" for
"intern" throughout the document and it would still make sense. The
substitutions might actually improve it, since this program sounds in many
ways more like a short course ("14-night stay," "fee of US$2,600," "a
number of intern positions"). Different words mean different things, and
using "internship" to mean a wide range of things brings (I think)
confusion, not clarity.

I'm not trying to start a conversation specifically about "pay-to-work"
experiences and whether they should be posted here (although I think that
could be a worthwhile conversation). My point is simply that language
matters, and that perhaps we ought to encourage/enforce standards of using
the "right word" in postings on this listserv.

Best,
Ian

On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 8:26 PM, Kathryn Correia 
wrote:

> *Central Caribbean Marine Institute – Little Cayman Research Station
> (CCMI-LCRC)*
>
> **NEW* WINTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - THREATENED AND ENDANGERED CORAL
> SPECIES**
>
>
> *APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1ST, 2016*
>
>
>
> DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO CORAL CONSERVATION RESEARCH?
>
> The CCMI-LCRC in the Cayman Islands is recruiting interns for an exciting
> new coral reef ecology and restoration project. Escape the winter and help
> us to kick start our Disney Worldwide Conservation Foundation project,
> spending two weeks diving alongside CCMI’s scientists researching
> Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) corals.
>
>
>
> Through extensive diving on some of the world’s most pristine reef
> ecosystems, gain hands-on experience in coral reef conservation through a
> range of research streams including:
>
> - Quantifying abiotic conditions of reef micro-habitats using onset
> technology in order to optimize coral reef restoration efforts
>
> - Learn to use cutting edge 3D habitat mapping software to assess coral
> outplant growth, density dependent effects of coral outplants on reef
> recovery, and to select optimal versus non-optimal outplant sites
>
> - Determining localized extinction risks of endangered corals to aid coral
> reef conservation
>
>
>
> LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:
>
> January 2nd -15th, 2017
>
>
>
> EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN:
>
> - Minimum of 15 + research dives (weather permitting)
>
> - Knowledge of coral reef ecology; including Caribbean coral, algae and
> fish identification workshops
>
> - Skills in underwater field research methods
>
> - Working with EDGE coral fragments in a nursery setting through multiple
> growth methods, such as; trees, lines, and tables
>
> - Direct handling and outplanting of EDGE coral species (specifically 
> *Acropora
> cervicornis* and *Acropora palmata*)
>
> - Practical skills in choosing, establishing, and monitoring a coral
> restoration research site
>
> - Instruction on creating an experimental design, data collection, and
> data analysis
>
> - Building photo-mosaics and underwater maps to aid in habitat restoration
> techniques on coral reefs
>
> - Analyze coral reef images using imaging analysis software (CPCe,
> CORALNET, and AgiSoft)
>
> *CCMI will issue a Certificate of Completion of 45 hours in Coral Reef
> Research and Spatial Ecology at the completion of the internship
>
>
>
> REQUIREMENTS:
>
> We seek a to fill a number of intern positions over a 14-day period during
> the 2016/2017 winter break. Intern requirements include:
>
> - 18+ years of age
>
> - Open Water Diver with at least 20 logged dives (Advanced certification
> or higher preferred)
>
> - Insured through DAN
>
> - Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with a focus in Marine
> Science, Biology, Environmental Science or some other related field (or a
> recent graduate)
>
> - Must be physically fit to work long field days in the sun and on the
> water
>
>
>
> PRICE:
>
> An internship fee of US$2,600 will cover:
>
> - On site accommodations for a 14-night stay
>
> - Three meals a day
>
> - Roundtrip airport transportation
>
> - Boat time
>
> - All research dives and snorkels
>
> - All SCUBA gear rental (you will need to provide your own mask, fins and
> snorkel)
>
> - All necessary field equipment
>
> - The use of CCMI-LCRC bicycles
>
> - All offered course work (cumulating in 45 hours of work in Coral Reef
> Ecology and Spatial Ecology)
>
> *This fee does not cover flight costs and DAN dive accident insurance
>
>
>
> BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
>
> Whole economies and stable societies are rooted in healthy environments.
> For the Cayman Islands, coral reefs are one of the nation's greatest
> treasures that brings economic value and positive public relations to the
> country. On a global scale, coral reefs are at a heightened threat due to
> climate change, ocean acidification, and direct human impacts. While the
> average coral cover in the Caribbean has dropped to 14 %, average coral
> cover in Little Cayman is > 

[ECOLOG-L] Applications now open for Elasmobranch Society Diversity in Science Initiative

[David Shiffman]

Hello, everyone!

There's still time to apply for the Elasmobranch Society diversity in
marine science initiative!

The American Elasmobranch Society, the world’s oldest and largest
professional society focusing on the scientific study of sharks and their
relatives, is accepting applications for the 2nd year of our diversity
initiative until November 15th.

Awardees will be given one year of Society membership, in addition to
specialized professional development training, mentorship, and networking
opportunities.

For more details, including eligibility and a link to the application,
please see the link below.


Please share with interested colleagues/students/labmates, and please let
us know if you have any questions.

http://www.southernfriedscience.com/applications-now-open-for-the-elasmobranch-societys-diversity-in-marine-science-initiative/


Sincerely,


-- 

*David Shiffman*
*Ph.D. Candidate, Research Assistant,*
Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy 


*e: *david.shiff...@gmail.com | *p: *412.915.2309
*t: *@WhySharksMatter  | *b: *Southern
Fried Science Blog 
*w: **Lab website   * | *cv:* *Online CV
*

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship available (Microbial Biogeochemistry, UMASS Amherst)

[Marco Keiluweit]

PhD Graduate Research Assistantship available in the Keiluweit Lab at UMASS 
Amherst.

Research Project: Organic Matter Mineralization and Metal Cycling During Flood 
Plain Evolution

We are inviting applications for a fully funded PhD positions in the Soil and 
Microbial 
Biogeochemistry group at the University of Massachusetts—Amherst. 

Research: The successful candidate will conduct research into the 
biogeochemical cycling of organic 
matter within floodplains. The overarching goal of this research is to decipher 
the coevolution of 
organic matter and metal chemistry within the dynamic floodplains, and its 
resulting determinant of 
soil carbon storage and metal contaminant fate and transport. This research is 
focused on the East 
River watershed in Colorado, where a legacy of mining has left floodplain soils 
contaminated with 
uranium and other metals. The candidates will combine experiments in 
laboratories with field 
sampling and long-term monitoring to examine the key microbial processes 
responsible for the 
cycling of carbon and associated metals. Candidates will have the excellent 
opportunity to apply 
cutting-edge synchrotron-based spectroscopy/microscopy, mass spectrometry, and 
molecular 
biology techniques to study the microbial transformations of carbon and metals. 
This research will be 
conducted in collaboration with a supportive team of scientists at Stanford 
University, the Lawrence 
Berkeley National Lab, and the Environmental Molecular Science Lab. 

Qualifications: Applicants with B.S. and/or M.S. degrees in soil science or a 
related field 
(environmental science, geoscience, microbiology, or environmental chemistry) 
are encouraged to 
apply. We expect the student to have a general interest in fundamental 
biogeochemical mechanisms 
in soils, and to creatively integrate his or her own ideas within the broader 
framework of the project. 
Location: UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts 
system, sits on 
nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 
miles from Boston and 
175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment 
in a rural setting 
close to major urban centers. 

Application: Interested candidates are asked to send their CV, copies of 
Bachelor and/or Master 
degrees (including academic transcripts), and a list of two potential 
references (including full contact 
addresses). These materials, and inquiries for further information, should be 
sent to Dr. Marco 
Keiluweit (keiluw...@umass.edu).
 
Marco Keiluweit
Assistant Professor, Soil and Microbial Biogeochemistry 
University of Massachusetts—Amherst
161 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003 
Email: keiluw...@umass.edu
Phone: +1 413-545-6798
Website: umass-biogeoc...@weebly.com

[ECOLOG-L] Notre Dame Grad Opportunity: Ecosystem Consequences of Evolutionary Change

[Jody Peters]

The McLachlan Lab (https://www3.nd.edu/~paleolab/) at the University of 
Notre Dame is looking for one or more PhD students interested in how rapid 
evolution in a coastal sedge species has affected the ecosystem dynamics 
of salt marshes. Differences in the phenotypes of plants recovered from 
seed banks dating back over 100 years are large enough to alter ecosystem 
properties like carbon sequestration and the stability of marsh surface 
elevation. Our lab uses Bayesian data assimilation to make joint inference 
about these changes based on field measurements, controlled experiments, 
and mechanistic models of ecosystem processes. The project is also 
associated with a large training exercise for undergraduate researchers. 
Applicants should have interest and proficiency in one or more of the 
following: ecological modeling; Bayesian statistics; plant growth & 
physiology; and/or undergraduate research training. To learn more, contact 
Jason McLachlan (jmcla...@nd.edu) and Jody Peters (peters...@nd.edu). 
Applications are due at this page 
[http://biology.nd.edu/graduate/application-faqs/] by December 1st.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc and PhD Positions in Mountain Ecohydrology

[Adrian Harpold]

Post-Doctoral Position in Remote Sensing of Mountain Ecohydrology

We are accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Remote Sensing of 
Mountain 
Ecohydrologyto investigate snow-vegetation interactions and mountain hydrology. 
The project will 
integrate ground-based field measurements with NASA airborne and satellite 
remote sensing 
datasets at sites in the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains. The position has 
the potential for field 
work that would take place in remote snowy conditions if the selected candidate 
was interested in 
participating.

The fellowship provides two years of salary coverage contingent upon successful 
progress in year 1 
and include 15% release time to pursue independent research. The start date for 
this position will be 
no later than January 15, 2017.  More details on how to apply found here: 
https://naes.unr.edu/harpold/?page_id=65

Graduate Research Position in Mountain Ecohydrology

We invite applications for a Ph.D. student to fill a research assistantship in 
the Graduate Program of 
Hydrologic Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).  The exact nature 
of the research 
project will depend on student interests.  Typically research involves combing 
field, remote sensing, 
and modeling efforts.  Quantitive background, including computer coding in R, 
Python, or MATLAB, is 
strongly encouraged.  Experience traveling over snow is desirable (but not 
required).  More 
information can be found at https://naes.unr.edu/harpold/.  To discuss the 
position please contact Dr. 
Adrian Harpold with a CV and a letter stating your interests and college GPA 
and recent GRE scores.

Located in the Truckee Meadows at the base of the Sierra Nevada to the west 
with the Intermountain 
West to the east, the University of Nevada, Reno, is 45 minutes from Lake 
Tahoe. Numerous outdoor 
activities can be found in and adjacent to the city, including skiing, cycling, 
and climbing with 30 
minutes of downtown. The region is also home to many culturally and socially 
rich activities.  
Northern Nevada is home to a growing food culture, with many small farms 
feeding the farm to table 
movement and local restaurants, including a dozen 
micro-breweries/distillers/vintners in the region.