[ECOLOG-L] Helen Fellowship for Women in Science at AMNH

[Mali'o Kodis]

The Helen Fellowship

is
a unique opportunity for women to spend a year immersed in teaching and
research at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Women
who will have a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in science, math, or computer
science by June 2017 are eligible to apply at amnh.org/helen.

The Helen Fellows contribute to curriculum and teach within BridgeUp: STEM
,
a computational science program for high-school aged young women and
middle-school aged boys and girls from New York City. Each Fellow also
conducts independent computational research under the guidance of a museum
scientist whose work aligns closely with the Fellow’s interests and
experience.

The fellowship is for one year and pays $70,000 plus generous benefits. It
is an incredible opportunity for young women to engage in independent
research and CS education at a truly amazing institution!

Please direct any and all questions to Mali'o Kodis at mko...@amnh.org

Thank you!

[ECOLOG-L] Internships: AmeriCorps Ecological Field Monitoring Technicians (multiple locations in Nevada)

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-ACI-028

The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program, which focuses on the conservation of natural resources
in the Intermountain West.

As an element of this program, participants will implement the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term ecological data at multiple scales across western public lands.
In some locations, participants will implement the U.S Forest Service
(USFS) Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF), which is aimed at collecting
habitat assessment data on public land with the purpose of informing
conservation efforts for sage-grouse habitat. Opportunities with the Nevada
Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will apply AIM sampling to help guide proper
restoration treatment design and to provide a baseline data set against
which restoration treatment effects may be measured.

In accordance with these strategies and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing
college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey,
inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource
management.

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

Description:
In partnership with cooperating agencies, GBI is recruiting AmeriCorps
Field Technicians to work with agency staff and GBI staff. Each AmeriCorps
Field Technician will participate in a field crew to characterize
vegetation using the AIM protocol, Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland
Health (IIRH), the Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the
Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be
provided. The particular protocols implemented will vary by location.

Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding resource management issues of the area. During periods
of field work, camping will be required. The timeframe for field data
collection will generally be either 4 days on (Mon-Thurs) or 8 days on
(Wed-Wed) – followed by either 3 days off (Fri-Sun) or 6 days off
(Thurs-Tues).

Field work may include:
• Maintaining safety awareness and practices;
• Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;
• Establishing sampling plots and transects;
• Identifying and describing soil horizons,
• Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb frequency,
sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and woody
heights);
• Making qualitative range assessments; and
• Taking photo-points

Additional duties include:
• Participation in GBI and agency trainings;
• Entering data into an Access-based database;
• Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys; and
• Supporting QA/QC data checks

Locations and Tentative Timelines:
Multiple positions are available throughout Nevada. Please indicate your
availability and preferred locations/positions when applying. Rolling
recruitment will begin in November and continue until positions are filled.
We encourage applying early in order to gain the best chance at getting
your top-choice locations.

Starting Soon!!!
• BLM: Las Vegas
• 26 Week Appointment from February 6th– August 3rd
• 2 positions
• $13,265.00 Living Allowance
• $2,887.50 AmeriCorps Education Award
• National Park and Federal Recreational Lands Volunteer pass after 250
hours of service

USFS Locations: Austin, Ely, Winnemucca/Santa Rosa
• May to October
• 6 positions
• Housing provided in USFS bunkhouses
• $9,950.00 Living Allowance
• $2,199.92 AmeriCorps Education Award
• National Park and Federal Recreational Lands Volunteer pass after 250
hours of service

BLM Locations: Battle Mountain, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Winnemucca
• April to September
• 20 positions
• $13,265.00 Living Allowance
• $2,887.50 AmeriCorps Education Award
• National Park and Federal Recreational Lands Volunteer pass after 250
hours of service

NDOW Location: Reno
• April to September
• 9 positions
• Living Allowance TBD
• $2,199.92 AmeriCorps Education Award

NDOW Location: Reno
• April to August
• 3 positions
• Living Allowance TBD
• $1,527.45 AmeriCorps Education Award

All Positions Include:
• $15 Camping per diem
• Paid holidays and personal leave
• Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Student loan forbearance and interest accrual paid

Qualifications:
Technical requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology,

[ECOLOG-L] M.Sc. or Ph.D. - Graduate Assistantship in Avian Ecology (Rhode Island)

[Scott McWilliams]

M.Sc. or Ph.D. - Graduate Assistantship in Avian Ecology
Department of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island

Project title: Effects of forest management on woodcock and associated avian 
wildlife in southern New 
England forests.

A research assistantship is available at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level to study the 
distribution and abundance 
of wild birds associated with early successional forests in southern New 
England and to develop a forest 
management plan for enhancing such wildlife.  Selected species of songbird and 
gamebird that prefer 
early successional habitats will be censused to determine how forest management 
type and history 
influences their occurrence.  An ongoing radiotelemetry study will be used to 
estimate home range and 
daily activity patterns of woodcock, an important gamebird associated with 
these forests. Significant 
habitat assessment and mapping will also be involved.  Most field work will be 
conducted in Rhode 
Island on public and private forested land.

Qualifications: Only hard-working, motivated, intelligent, good-natured persons 
interested in birds need 
apply. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree in 
animal/wildlife biology or ecology, 
earned at least a 3.2 GPA, must have taken the GRE, and must have excellent 
oral and written 
communication skills.  Field experience with bird capture and handling, 
techniques for censusing 
songbirds, radiotelemetry and woodcock, and GIS is highly desirable.  
Experience with quantitative 
analysis skills and field research is required.  Ability to work 
collaboratively and to supervise research 
assistants and undergraduates working in the field is also required.  Stipends 
are approx. $25,000/yr 
(includes a mix of RA & TA) and tuition is paid.  Starting date is September 
2017 or could be as late as 
January 2018.

To apply submit the following: a letter stating your qualifications and 
research interests, a resume or CV, 
unofficial college transcripts, unofficial GRE scores, and the names an contact 
information for 3 
references by no later than 15 December 2016 (early application is encouraged) 
to:

Dr. Scott R. McWilliams
Dept. Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881
401-874-7531; srmcwilli...@uri.edu

Graduate students will choose to be trained in the Ecology & Ecosystem Science 
graduate program 
(http://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/ees/) or the Integrative & Evolutionary 
Biology graduate program 
(http://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/ieb/) at URI. These are interdepartmental 
graduate groups within 
our College of the Environment and Life Sciences (http://web.uri.edu/cels/) 
that are designed to provide 
students with a strong, interdisciplinary and integrative learning environment. 

Selected candidates will be asked to apply to the Graduate School of University 
of Rhode Island by 15 
January 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] M.Sc. or Ph.D. - Graduate Assistantship in Avian Ecology (Virginia)

[Scott McWilliams]

M.Sc. or Ph.D. - Graduate Assistantship in Avian Ecology
Department of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island

Project title: Spatial ecology and habitat use of American Woodcock during 
migration and winter.

A research assistantship is available at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level to study the 
spatial ecology and habitat 
use of American Woodcock (AMWO) during migration and winter in the Delmarva 
Peninsula and 
elsewhere. Nanotags will be used to track the movements and habitat use of AMWO 
throughout winter 
and spring migration in relation to habitat availability. Body condition of 
birds will also be evaluated at 
capture by measuring plasma metabolites. Significant habitat assessment and 
mapping will also be 
involved.  Most fieldwork will be conducted in the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia 
region in collaboration 
with the USFWS and the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuges.

Qualifications: Only hard-working, motivated, intelligent, good-natured persons 
interested in birds need 
apply. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree in 
animal/wildlife biology or ecology, 
earned at least a 3.2 GPA, must have taken the GRE, and must have excellent 
oral and written 
communication skills.  Field experience with bird capture and handling, 
techniques for capturing AMWO, 
radiotelemetry, and GIS are highly desirable.  Experience with quantitative 
analysis skills and field 
research is required.  Ability to work collaboratively and to supervise 
research assistants and 
undergraduates working in the field is also required.  Stipends are approx. 
$25,000/academic yr 
(includes a mix of RA & TA) and tuition is paid.  Summer stipend of approx.. 
$10,000 is also available. 
Starting date is September 2017.

To apply submit the following to the URI Graduate School: a letter stating your 
qualifications and 
research interests, a resume or CV, official college transcripts, official GRE 
scores, and 3 letters of 
reference by no later than 15 January 2017 (early application is encouraged).

Contact for further specific questions:

Dr. Scott R. McWilliams
Dept. Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881
401-874-7531; srmcwilli...@uri.edu

Graduate students will choose to be trained in the Ecology & Ecosystem Science 
graduate program 
(http://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/ees/) or the Integrative & Evolutionary 
Biology graduate program 
(http://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/ieb/) at URI. These are interdepartmental 
graduate groups within 
our College of the Environment and Life Sciences (http://web.uri.edu/cels/) 
that are designed to provide 
students with a strong, interdisciplinary and integrative learning environment. 

[ECOLOG-L] Post doctoral position in Quantitative/Community Ecology

[McCoy, Michael W]

Description: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in quantitative ecology 
to support a collaborative project involving investigators Mike McCoy at East 
Carolina University (http://mikemccoylab.weebly.com/), James Vonesh at Virginia 
Commonwealth University (http://wp.vcu.edu/voneshlab/), Ben Bolker at McMaster 
University (http://ms.mcmaster.ca/~bolker/), and Jeremy Wojdak at Radford 
University (http://www.radford.edu/~jmwojdak/).


This is a full-time, twelve-month appointment with the option of renewing for 1 
- 2 additional years. The project integrates theoretical and experimental 
approaches to investigate the importance of predator diversity for food web 
dynamics and ecosystem function with a focus on a riverine rock pool system.


Review of applications will begin on November 30 with an anticipated (but 
negotiable) start date of January 2017.  Applicants should send their 
curriculum vitae, the names of 3 individuals who could serve as references, and 
a brief statement that addresses 1) their research interests, 2) how they 
anticipate this position would further career goals and 3) what 
skills/perspectives they would bring.



East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We encourage inquiries and applications from members of groups underrepresented 
in the life sciences.


Benefits/Opportunities: The post doctoral researcher will interact with 
multiple labs and departments where they will gain broad training in 
mathematical and statistical modeling and in conducting empirical research.  
Our project also includes a robust education and outreach component in which 
the postdoctoral researcher could gain experience-disseminating knowledge 
through a variety of venues (e.g. QUBES - http://qubeshub.org/; and rock pool 
science in the park - 
http://jamesriverpark.org/science-in-the-park/rock-pools.php).  Other benefits 
include travel to meetings each year, publication costs, and health insurance.


Qualifications: The successful applicant will be expected to be creative, 
self-motivated, and able to help mentor and supervise undergraduate and 
graduate students and work with a diverse team of PIs. Minimum qualifications 
include a PhD in ecology, biostatistics, or a related field with evidence of 
strong quantitative skills, field experience and strong oral and written 
communication abilities. Ideal candidates will also have computer programming 
experience (ideally in R, and/or C or C++).


Location: The successful candidate will based in the lab of Dr. Mike McCoy at 
East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.  East Carolina University is the 
third largest campus in the University of North Carolina system and has an 
active and well-supported group of faculty working in the areas of ecology and 
evolution, development, and molecular biology. Please feel free to contact me 
with questions (mcc...@ecu.edu)


To apply please go to: 
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/search/SearchResults_css.jsp

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - Univ Rhode Island

[Scott McWilliams]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP available to investigate the spatial 
distribution and 
movement ecology of multiple species of sea ducks inhabiting eastern North 
America.  Over the last 6+ 
years, four different species of sea ducks have been outfitted with satellite 
transmitters and tracked 
to/from breeding and wintering areas over multiple years as part of a large 
collaborative project between 
Sea Duck Joint Venture (USFWS), key states in the Atlantic Flyway, USGS, and 
Biodiversity Research 
Institute. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with strong quantitative 
skills and modeling 
experience (including spatially-explicit resource selection, individual-based 
movement dynamics, 
population delineation, risk assessment), who understands the natural history 
of sea ducks and its 
implications for modeling their ecology and risk of offshore development, and 
who thrives in 
collaborative, applied research groups. Among other duties, the postdoctoral 
researcher will use 
existing data to: (1) develop spatially explicit models that identify the key 
biotic and abiotic factors that 
determine resource selection and movements of multiple species of sea ducks 
during winter, (2) apply 
these spatially explicit models to predict affects of global climate change on 
seaduck abundance and 
distribution, and (3) develop annual cycle movement models that define key 
breeding, molting, 
migration, and wintering areas, that delineate populations for management 
purposes, and that reveal 
ecological drivers of sea duck movements. Stipend approx. $3960/mo plus full 
benefits, depending on 
experience, for a minimum of 1 year (can be extended to more years depending on 
productivity).  Start 
date March-June 2017.  This work will be done through the Department of Natural 
Resources Science at 
the University of Rhode Island, under supervision of Drs. Peter Paton and Scott 
McWilliams, and in 
collaboration with federal and state biologists (notably, Jay Osenkowski, RI 
DEM) as well as other 
collaborative partners.  University of Rhode Island is a land-grant, seagrant 
academic institution that 
has state-of-the-art spatial analysis and graphic capabilities, hosts the 
Graduate School of 
Oceanography (http://www.gso.uri.edu/), hosts scientists from both the North 
Atlantic Coast 
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit 
(http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/NOAT_portal.htm) as well as 
the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program 
(http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncbn/a_staff.aspx), and is closely 
associated with the EPA 
Atlantic Ecology Division Laboratory (http://www.epa.gov/aed/). Please send 
letter of interest, resume or 
curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references to ppa...@uri.edu. 
Review of applications will 
begin no later than 27 January 2017. Early applications are encouraged.

[ECOLOG-L] ESA-QUBES Data-rich Teaching opportunities

[Teresa Mourad]

Quantitative literacy is all the rage! This is a great opportunity to receive 
support to build a data-rich classroom!  ESA is pleased to partner with QUBES 
to bring you two faculty mentoring networks - for those who want to adapt and 
use existing modules as well as those who wish to advance their own or develop 
new modules!
Deadline for Applications: December 2, 2016
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
DIG Into Data for the Biology Classroom and Data Discovery 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.
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. **EXTENDED** Applications are 
due by December 2nd.
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.


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] Ecology REU opportunity at Miami University

[Garrett, Patrick]

Dear colleagues,



Miami University (in Oxford, OH) is excited to announce that we are now
accepting applications to our Research Experience for Undergraduates. The
program is focused on *The Ecology of Human Dominated Landscapes.* We would
appreciate it if you could distribute this e-mail to anyone that might be
interested and encourage your students to visit our website and apply. *Below
there is a short synopsis of the program activities and contact information
for students that may be interested in the program*.



Thank you for your time,



Patrick Garrett

Graduate Program Assistant

EcoREU Program, Miami University

E-mail: eco...@miamioh.edu





Undergraduate students accepted into the program will:

   - Conduct an independent research project with a faculty mentor at Miami
   University. Research opportunities are available in the lab or field in
   aquatic or terrestrial environments.
   - Discuss current literature related to their projects with faculty
   mentors and student peers in clusters related to their project.
   - Attend team-building field trips around the regional Midwest.
   - Take short courses on ethics and professions in ecology and
   environmental science, and interact with seminars by guest speakers.
   - Participate in field trips illustrating the natural history of
   Southwestern Ohio.



For more information about our program please visit our website at:
https://sites.google.com/a/miamioh.edu/ecoreu/home. Click on the
Application tab at the top of the page and follow the instructions to
apply.


Please contact Patrick Garrett at eco...@miamioh.edu with any problems,
questions, or concerns you may have about our program or the application
process.

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Systems Modeler for Coastal Ecosystems position - USEPA, Newport, OR

[Alan D. Thornhill]

USEPA seeks an ecological systems modeler (GS-13) to conduct research 
designed to support the development of systems models for coastal 
ecosystems and coastal-zone communities to forecast triple-bottom-line 
responses (ecosystem services, public health, and economy) to changes in 
water quality, land-cover, non-native species or other stressors from 
watershed or oceanic sources under alternative scenarios of population 
growth, development, and climate change.  The incumbent will work for the 
US EPA’s National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory’s 
Western Ecology Division at the Pacific Coastal Ecology laboratory in 
Newport, OR.  The formal announcement for this position is posted on the 
USA Jobs website (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457103900/), 
and will be open only until Dec. 2, 2016; please refer to that 
announcement for all details regarding the position description and the 
application process.  Newport, Oregon, is a great place to live, and the 
EPA laboratory there is located on the campus of Hatfield Marine Science 
Center.

[ECOLOG-L] Horticulturist position, Wilson Botanical Garden, Las Cruces Biological Station, Organization for Tropical Studies

[Adriana Baltodano Fuentes]

Horticulturist, Wilson Botanical Garden

Las Cruces Biological Station

San Vito, Costa Rica



Wilson Botanical Garden seeks an experienced horticulturist to lead 
horticultural improvements throughout the Garden. Applicants should have 
knowledge of tropical plants, plant propagation, garden aesthetics and 
presentation, as well as garden maintenance for the purpose of improving the 
quality of gardens, plant collections, and public displays. The duties involve 
working successfully with four Costa Rican gardeners, the taxonomist, and other 
staff of the Las Cruces Biological Station. The horticulturist works to 
establish the Garden as the interface between the forest, the public, and the 
research supported by the Las Cruces Biological Station.



-   develops and maintains plant collections, works hands-on in gardens with 
current crew



-   leads horticultural projects and garden renovations in coordination with 
the station director and Las Cruces Advisory Committee



-selects plants for appropriate placement in Botanical Garden



-propagates plants for garden planting



-   collecting and/or procuring appropriate seeds and cuttings for garden 
development



-   guides volunteers, interns, and students in their pre-selected Garden 
projects



Important considerations:

This position is for a 9-12 month period, with some possibility of renewal.

It is preferable for the applicant to speak Spanish and English.

Successful candidates will possess a minimum of three years of horticultural 
experience in a public garden or related field.



For more information about the Las Cruces Biological Station and Wilson 
Botanical Garden go to:

www.tropicalstudies.org



Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to:



Dr. Rebecca Cole, Director

Las Cruces Biological Station & Wilson Botanical Garden

rebecca.c...@tropicalstudies.org

[ECOLOG-L] Crowdfunding campaign on insecticide effects on solitary bee nesting behavior at NDSU

[Raphael Royaute]

Dear list,
We are a team of three Postdoctoral Researchers working in the Department of 
Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University. We are 
interested in how insecticide exposure may affect nest construction in the 
alfalfa leafcutter bee, a critical pollinator used in many 
agricultural crops. We are raising funds through a crowdfunding campaign in 
order to pay for an undergraduate assistant this summer: 
https://experiment.com/beenesting. 

This work will have critical implications for the management of the alfalfa 
leafcutter bee. Furthermore, it will help lay the groundwork for 
using nest architecture to study the behavior and fitness of other solitary 
bees, including crop pollinators such as mason bees .We hope this 
research will help us better understand how insecticide exposure affects 
solitary bee fitness, as indicated by nest size and structure, and 
elucidate important gaps between individual and population level dynamics.

You can find more information on the Bee Grant Challenge that this project is 
part of here: https://experiment.com/grants/bees. We are 
already funded at 20% through this platform and have until December 8th to 
reach our funding goals.

We sincerely appreciate any help with our campaign. If you are unable to 
donate, please consider sharing this project with your colleagues. 
Every little bit helps!
Best,

Raphael Royaute
Bryan Helm
Rachel Mallinger

[ECOLOG-L] Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Program Ongoing Request for Proposals--More than $8M Currently Available for Wetland and Stream Restoration Projects

[Chris Gurney]

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (“NFWF”) is excited to announce 
the availability of more than $8M in funding for aquatic resources 
restoration projects within the Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee 
Program Area (“ILF Program Area”), which spans 37 counties and 65,000 square 
miles within the State of California.  NFWF intends to partner with public, 
private, and non-profit organizations to help fund and implement on-the-
ground wetland and/or waters restoration (re-establishment or 
rehabilitation), establishment (creation), and/or enhancement projects. (In 
certain circumstances, preservation projects may be acceptable, but they are 
generally not preferred.) Projects may be stand-alone proposals or may be an 
identifiable component of a larger project. 

In each case, the restoration, establishment, enhancement, and/or 
preservation benefits provided by the project must be clearly demonstrated 
and must meet all applicable requirements set forth in the 2008 Compensatory 
Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources Final Rule (“2008 Rule”). These 
requirements are set forth in the 2008 Rule at 33 CFR Part 332.8(j) and 33 
CFR Part 332.4(c)(2)-(14); and 40 CFR Part 230.98(j) and 40 CFR Part 
230.94(c)(2)-(14).

There is currently no deadline for submitting proposals and we will continue 
to accept proposals as long as funds are available.  For additional 
information on the ILF Program and how to apply for funding, please visit 
our RFP webpage: http://www.nfwf.org/ilf/Pages/ongoingRFP.aspx

For more information or questions about this Request for Proposals, please 
contact:
 
Chris Gurney
Wetland Program Director, Impact-Directed Environmental Accounts (IDEA)
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1010
San Francisco, CA  94105
Direct: (415) 593-7627
Fax: (415) 778-0998
christopher.gur...@nfwf.org
 
Jana Doi
Manager, Impact-Directed Environmental Accounts (IDEA)
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 
90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1010
San Francisco, CA  94105
Direct: (415) 243-3102 
Fax: (415) 778-0998
jana@nfwf.org

[ECOLOG-L] Free EPA report: 'Climate Change Indicators in the United States, 2016 (Fourth Edition)'

[Rosseel, Kevin]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has published a new report, 
'Climate Change Indicators in the United States, 2016 (Fourth 
Edition)'.

'The Earth's climate is changing. Temperatures are rising, snow and rainfall 
patterns are shifting, and more extreme climate events - like heavy rainstorms 
and record high temperatures - are already happening. Many of these observed 
changes are linked to the rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse 
gases in our atmosphere, caused by human activities. EPA partners with more 
than 40 data contributors from various government agencies, academic 
institutions, and other organizations to compile a key set of indicators 
related to the causes and effects of climate change.'

For a free copy, send a request to EPA's Climate Change Indicators Team at 
climateindicat...@epa.gov.

Climate Change Indicators Team
Climate Change Division
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW   /   Washington, DC 20460

climateindicat...@epa.gov   /   
www.epa.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant/Associate Prof., Invertebrate Biology - St. Edward's University

[Teresa Bilinski]

The Department of Biological Science at St. Edward's University invites 
applications from 
Invertebrate Biologists for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position in 
the Department of 
Biological Sciences, beginning August 2017. Appointment at Assistant or 
Associate Professor 
level will be considered, commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Qualifications:

-Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, required.
-A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for excellence both in 
undergraduate 
teaching and in engaging undergraduates in research, required.
-Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching curricula to diverse 
populations, 
required.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, required.
-Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background 
check is 
required.

Responsibilities:

-Initial teaching assignments include the freshman-level Organisms and 
Populations lecture 
and laboratory courses with the possibility of additional opportunities in 
courses for non-
majors.
-Other teaching assignments could include evolution, ecology, entomology, 
bioinformatics, or 
physiology, depending upon interests and expertise.
-Development of elective courses in the applicant's area of expertise.
-Advising students.
-Faculty from advanced ranks should indicate their leadership interest and 
experience
-Development of a successful research program involving undergraduates.
-Other required duties as outlined in the St. Edward's University Faculty 
Manual: 
http://think.stedwards.edu/academicaffairs/facultymanual

About St. Edward's University:

St. Edward's University (www.stedwards.edu, SEU), founded in 1885 by the 
Congregation of 
Holy Cross and located in Austin, Texas, is a liberal arts and sciences 
university committed to 
providing a diverse student body with an education that emphasizes critical 
thinking, social 
justice, global preparedness, and ethical practice. The university has a long 
history of 
encouraging a variety of cultural backgrounds that has led to a widely diverse 
community.  
SEU serves approximately 4,600 students (including 3,700 traditional 
undergraduates) has 
been classified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution for more than three decades, 
and is a 
member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.  In line with 
the St. Edward's 
University mission statement the campus is actively engaged in the pursuit of 
social justice 
and candidates must demonstrate an appreciation and commitment to diversity. 

About the Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology, 
and B.S. 
degrees in Bioinformatics and Medical Laboratory Science and is part of the 
School of Natural 
Sciences. The School is located in the recently completed John Brooks Williams 
Science 
Center complex. The Wild Basin Creative Research Center (WBCRC) serves as an 
extension of 
main campus and includes 227 acres within the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve 
system.

Application Process Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the 
position is filled, with 
fullest consideration given to those received by December 8, 2016. Applicants 
should submit 
application and all requested documentation online through 
http://stedwards.applicantpro.com


A complete application packet (single pdf preferred) will include:

Cover letter, addressing why the applicant is a good fit for the position and 
indicating a 
commitment to the university's mission (https://www.stedwards.edu/mission), to 
serving a 
diverse student body, and to preparing students for a global community.
Curriculum Vita
Teaching Statement, including courses the applicant is particularly interested 
in teaching  
(http://think.stedwards.edu/avpacademicaffairs/studentbulletins) and new 
courses to be 
developed. Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts (unofficial at this stage)
Research Statement indicating research interests and including plans to engage 
undergraduates.
The names and contact information for three references.

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. 
citizens and 
individuals authorized to work in the United States.  Applications from 
minorities and women 
are strongly encouraged as we strive to increase the numbers of faculty members 
from groups 
traditionally underrepresented in the academy and the sciences. All applicants 
are invited to 
address how their teaching, scholarship, mentoring, community service, or other 
activities 
could support St. Edward's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

[ECOLOG-L] IntroductionBayesianHierarchicalModels.8-12May.Scotland

[Oliver Hooker]

Introduction Bayesian hierarchical models (IBHM02)

http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-hierarchical-
modelling-using-r-ibhm02/

Instructor: Dr. Andrew Parnell

This course will run from 8th - 12th May 2017 at SCENE (the Scottish Centre 
for Ecology and the Natural Environment), Loch Lomond National Park, 
Glasgow.

Course overview:
This course will cover introductory hierarchical modelling for real-world 
data sets from a Bayesian perspective. These methods lie at the forefront 
of statistics research and are a vital tool in the scientist’s toolbox. The 
course focuses on introducing concepts and demonstrating good practice in 
hierarchical models. All methods are demonstrated with data sets which 
participants can run themselves. Participants will be taught how to fit 
hierarchical models using the Bayesian modelling software Jags and Stan 
through the R software interface. The course covers the full gamut from 
simple regression models through to full generalised multivariate 
hierarchical structures. A Bayesian approach is taken throughout, meaning 
that participants can include all available information in their models and 
estimates all unknown quantities with uncertainty. Participants are 
encouraged to bring their own data sets for discussion with the course 
tutors.

Day 1
Basic concepts
•   Class 1: Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
•   Class 2: Linear and generalised linear models (GLMs)
•   Practical: Using R, Jags and Stan for fitting GLMs
•   Round table discussion: Understanding Bayesian models

Day 2 Hierarchical modelling
•   Class 1: Simple hierarchical regression models
•   Class 2: Hierarchical models for non-Gaussian data
•   Practical: Fitting hierarchical models
•   Round table discussion: Interpreting hierarchical model output

Day 3 Complex Models
•   Class 1: Hierarchical models vs mixed effects models
•   Class 2:  Multivariate and multi-layer hierarchical models
•   Practical: Advanced examples of hierarchical models
•   Round table discussion: Issues of continuous vs discrete time

Day 4 Shrinkage and Selection models
•   Class 1: Shrinkage and variable selection
•   Class 2: Hierarchical models and partial pooling
•   Practical: Shrinkage modelling
•   Round table discussion Bring your own data set

Day 5 Final Day
•   Summary and recap session, catch up time and bring your own data.


The cost is £500 including lunches and course materials for students and 
academic staff.
An accommodation package is available for an additional £250, this includes 
breakfast, lunch, dinner, refreshments, accommodation and course materials.

Please send inquiries to oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com or visit the website 
www.prstatistics.com

Please feel free to distribute this information anywhere you think suitable.

Our other courses
1.  ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (December 2016, April 
2017, December 2017
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-
advr05/
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-
advr06/
2.  SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (November 2016, July 
2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/spatial-analysis-ecological-data-using-r-
spae04/
3.  STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING SIAR, SIBER AND MIXSIAR USING R 
(February 2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-
simm03/
4.  GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (TBC)
5.  BIOINFORMATICS FOR GENETICISTS AND BIOLOGISTS (July 2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/bioinformatics-for-geneticists-and-
biologists-bigb02/
6.  APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS 
(November 2017)
7.  INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND R FOR BIOLOGISTS (April 2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-and-r-for-
biologists-irfb02/
8.  INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (TBC)
9.  TIME SERIES MODELS FOR ECOLOGISTS AND CLIMATOLOGISTS (TBC)
10. ADVANCES IN MULTIVAIRAITE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL ECOLOGICAL DATA 
(April 2017)
11. ADVANCES IN DNA TAXONOMY (TBC)
12. INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS USING LINUX (TBC)
13. INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELLING
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-hierarchical-
modelling-using-r-ibhm02/
14. LANDSCAPE (POPULATION) GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (TBC)
15. PHYLOGENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (TBC)
16. MODEL BASED MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R 
(January 2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/model-base-multivariate-analysis-of-
abundance-data-using-r-mbmv01/
17. ADVANCED PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (February 2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advanced-python-biologists-apyb01/
18. NETWORK ANAYLSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (March)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/network-analysis-ecologists-ntwa01/
19. GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS USING R (June)

[ECOLOG-L] GeometricMorphometricsUsingR.DeanAdams.Scotland.Jun5-9

[Oliver Hooker]

Geometric Morphometrics Using R (GMMR01)

http://www.prstatistics.com/course/geometric-morphometrics-using-r-gmmr01/

This course is being delivered by Prof. Dean Adams, Prof. Michael Collyer 
and Dr. Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou

This course will run from 5th - 9th June 2017 at Millport Field centre on 
the Isle of Cumbre, Scotland. Please note that although the course is held 
on an island it is extremely accessible and easy to reach using public 
transport.

The field of geometric morphometrics (GM) is concerned with the 
quantification and analysis of patterns of shape variation, and its 
covariation with other variables. Over the past several decades these 
approaches have become a mainstay in the field of ecology, evolutionary 
biology, and anthropology, and a panoply of analytical tools for addressing 
specific biological hypotheses concerning shape have been developed. The 
goal of this is to provide participants with a working knowledge of the 
theory of geometric morphometrics, as well as practical training in the 
application of these methods.

The course is organized in both theoretical and practical sessions. The 
theoretical sessions will provide a comprehensive introduction to the 
methods of landmark-based geometric morphometrics, which aims at providing 
the participants with a solid theoretical background for understanding the 
procedures used in shape data analysis. Practical sessions will include 
worked examples, giving the participants the opportunity to gain hands-on 
experience in the treatment of shape data using the R package geomorph. 
These sessions focus on the generation of shape variables from primary 
landmark data, the statistical treatment of shape variation with respect to 
biological hypotheses, and the visualization of patterns of shape variation 
and of the shapes themselves for interpretation of statistical findings, 
using the R language for statistical programming. While practice datasets 
will be available, it is strongly recommended that participants come with 
their own datasets.

Note: Because this is a geometric morphometrics workshop in R, it is 
required that participants have some working knowledge in R. The practical 
sessions of the course will focus on GM-based analyses, and not basic R 
user-interfacing. It is therefore strongly recommended that participants 
refresh their R skills prior to attending the workshop.

Course cost is £520 for students and academic staff and £630 for people 
working in industry.
Accommodation package available for £275, includes all meals and 
refreshments.

Course Programme

Sunday 5th Meet at Millport field centre at approximately 18:30.

Monday 6th – Classes from 09:00 to 18:001:
1: Morphometrics: History, Introduction and Data Types
2: Review of matrix algebra and multivariate statistics
3: Superimposition
4: Software demonstration and lab practicum

Tuesday 7th – Classes from 09:00 to 18:00
1: Shape spaces, shape variables, PCA
2: GPA with semi-landmarks
3: Shape covariation
4: Software demonstration and lab practicum

Wednesday 8th – Classes from 09:00 to 18:00
1: Phylogenetic shape variation
2: Group Differences & Trajectory Analysis
3: Allometry
4: Software demonstration and lab practicum

Thursday 9th – Classes from 09:00 to 18:00
1: Assymetry
2: Missing Data
3: Integration and Modularity
4: Disparity
5: Software demonstration and lab practicum

Friday 10th – Classes from 09:00 to 16:00
1: Future Directions
2: Lab Pacticum
3: Student Presentations

Please send inquiries to oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com or visit the website 
www.prstatistics.com

Please feel free to distribute this information anywhere you think suitable

Upcoming courses - email for details oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com
1.  ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (December 2016, April 
2017, December 2017
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-
advr05/
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-
advr06/
2.  SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (November 2016, July 
2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/spatial-analysis-ecological-data-using-r-
spae04/
3.  STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING SIAR, SIBER AND MIXSIAR USING R 
(February 2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-
simm03/
4.  GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (TBC)
5.  BIOINFORMATICS FOR GENETICISTS AND BIOLOGISTS (July 2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/bioinformatics-for-geneticists-and-
biologists-bigb02/
6.  APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS 
(November 2017)
7.  INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND R FOR BIOLOGISTS (April 2017)
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-and-r-for-
biologists-irfb02/
8.  INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (TBC)
9.  TIME SERIES MODELS FOR ECOLOGISTS AND CLIMATOLOGISTS (TBC)
10. ADVANCES IN MULTIVAIRAITE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL ECOLOGICAL DATA 
(April 2017)
11.

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Open position: Salish Sea Studies Institute Director at WWU

[Marco Hatch]

-- Forwarded message --
From: Marco Hatch 
Date: Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 10:41 AM
Subject: Open position: Salish Sea Studies Institute Director at WWU
To:


Hello Friends,

Western Washington University is recruiting for the Director of the Salish
Sea Studies Institute. The Salish Sea Studies Institute is a brand new and
really important Institute here at Western Washington University and I
really need your help reaching the best possible candidates. This is a big
complex position and will be charged with doing many things, including
acting as a hub connecting research and communities throughout the Salish
Sea. This position will also have a large role in hosting the biannual
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference. Additional aspects of the job can be
tailored fit the Director. The search committee is hoping attract
applicants with a wide range of experiences, including Tribal natural
resource management, government, non-profit, academic, etc.



If you have any questions about WWU please feel free to contact me, or if
you have specific questions about the position please contact Brian Burton
(Search chair) at brian.bur...@wwu.edu



The job announcement can be found here (note the first review is on Dec 12).



https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=7315



Thank you for sharing this in your personal networks.


Marco Hatch

Assistant Professor

Department of Environmental Sciences

Huxley College of the Environment

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA  98225-9181

marco.ha...@wwu.edu

360-650-7589

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 Undergraduate Research Internships @ NEON

[Megan Jones]

NEON is now accepting applications for a variety of research internships for 
undergraduates in summer 2017.  Please share this information with potentially 
interested undergraduates. From helping to design sensor assemblies to testing 
sampling protocols and analyzing data, interns work alongside staff mentors and 
explore career options in weekly professional development seminars and 
networking events with interns from other scientific programs based in Boulder, 
CO.
-  During this 11-week paid summer program, interns work 40 hours a week 
earning a competitive wage.
-  Furnished apartments are provided at no cost to interns.
-  Round-trip airfare from anywhere within the U.S. and Puerto Rico and a 
regional bus pass that meets most local transportation needs are provided.
-  Applications are due 10 February, 2017.

2017 Intern Project Areas
- Aquatic Ecology 
- Quantitative Ecology
- GIS 
- Remote Sensing
- Field Ecology & Beetle Taxonomy
- Ecology & Remote Sensing (Foliar Chemistry) 

For more details, visit http://bit.ly/NEONIntern17g . 

[ECOLOG-L] POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN PLANT ECOLOGY/ECOPHYSIOLOGY

[Tomas Domingues]

Hi all,

Please help us spread this opportunity:

PROJECT BACKGROUND AND AIMS

The project "NORDESTE: new science for a neglected biome" seeks to
understand the relationships between climate, soil and vegetation
structure/biodiversity at the Caatinga Biome in Brazil, a seasonally dry
tropical vegetation.



QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have a PhD in Environmental or Earth Sciences (Biology,
Ecology, Geography or related fields) with strong expertise in collecting,
processing and analyzing leaf/plant functional traits. The candidate should
be familiar with biochemical models of photosynthesis and possess a solid
knowledge of forest or savanna ecology, as well as a track record of
publication in international journals and scientific meetings.

Previous experience with tropical ecosystems will be strongly preferred,
and relevant statistical and programming skills (R, Python etc.) are
valuable assets.

Candidates should be proficient in oral and written English and willing and
eligible to reside in Ribeirão Preto (SP, Brazil), working at the Biology
Department of FFCLRP-USP. Preference will be given to candidates with the
ability to communicate in Portuguese, and with availability for immediate
start.



KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• To undertake original research.

• To plan and carry out research in accordance with the project aims and
timeframes.

• To participate in project meetings, seminars, and be prepared to give
seminars, and attend relevant workshops and conferences.

• To present research in conferences, open days and to departmental
visitors.

• To write progress reports and prepare results for publication and
dissemination via journals, presentations and the web.

• To cooperate with and/or co-supervise research students working on topics
related to the project.

• To liaise with other members of the team and cooperate with them for the
benefit of the project objectives.

• To help maintain the laboratory environment.

• To develop a sound understanding of ethical and health and safety
regulations, and the responsibilities of themselves and their colleagues.

• To undertake any necessary training and/or development.

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by
line manager/supervisor.



SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to deliver publication-quality research in plant
ecophysiology or plant functional traits.

• Proven ability to work towards research goals in the face of technical
challenges.

• Proven ability to work to deadlines to deliver research outputs in the
form of presentations, reports and, where appropriate, demonstrations.

• Ability to communicate with scientists and researchers from a variety of
disciplines.

• Ability to relate to other researchers and students in an academic
context, to learn and teach new skills.

• Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines.

• Ability to set up the apparatus needed to capture data and to search the
market for the most suitable apparatus.

• Ability to exercise initiative in formulating and executing work plans.



PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role.

• Willingness to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and
cooperative.

• Willingness to travel both within Brazil and abroad to conduct research
and attend conferences.

• An open, flexible and positive approach to working in a constantly
changing environment.



PARTICULARS OF THE POSITION

The postdoctoral fellow will produce innovative research on plant
functional trait in relation to environmental variables and evolutionary
relationships. The appointee will be expected to develop new and creative
methods to derive ecologically sound datasets, using ecophysilogical
methods. Also, this position will require considerable field work efforts
at remote and challenging areas.

The fellowship is for 24. The monthly salary of the post-doc fellowship is
equal to R$ 6,819.30. Research Contingency Funds equal to 15% of the annual
fellowship are available for research related expenses, such as field and
lab costs and attending conferences.



APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates of any nationality may apply. A cover letter, CV, and the names
of three contacts able to provide letters of recommendation upon request
should be emailed to Prof. Tomas Ferreira Domingues (to...@ffclrp.usp.br).
Applications will be received until December 17th, 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD student position in forest ecology

[Yvette Dickinson]

The applied forest ecology and silviculture, and forest insect ecology labs at 
Michigan Technological 
University are seeking a PhD student interested in the ecology and management 
of hardwood forests 
affected by beech bark disease (BBD) in northern Michigan, to start in the 
Spring of 2017.  Research 
in our labs focuses on the inter-relationships among forest composition and 
structure, ecological 
processes, forest health, and the full range of ecosystem services across 
scales from individual 
trees, to stands and landscapes.  The successful applicant will be primarily 
engaged on a project 
funded by the National Park Service investigating the potential for 
reintroducing American beech to 
two national lakeshores in Michigan that have been impacted by BBD. 

Successful applicants will be expected to collaborate as an active member of a 
research group, 
conduct fieldwork in variable weather conditions, be comfortable taking 
initiative and working 
independently, and perform detailed statistical analyses.  Strong written and 
verbal communication, 
and computational skills are required.  Prior experience participating in or 
leading field research is 
desired. A master’s degree or work experience in a related field is an 
advantage.

Michigan Tech’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science 
(http://www.mtu.edu/forest/) 
is particularly well known for its excellence in the fields of forestry, 
applied ecology, forest molecular 
genetics, and wildlife management. We currently employ 23 tenure-track faculty, 
10 research faculty, 
23 research professionals, and 11 administrative/support professionals and 
enroll 155 undergraduate 
and 75 graduate students.

Established in 1885, Michigan Tech is a nationally recognized research 
University, enrolls nearly 
7,000 students and is a leader in science and engineering education. Michigan 
Tech is an ADVANCE 
institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in 
support of our 
commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women 
in STEM.

Located in Houghton, on the shore of Lake Superior, Michigan Tech offers a 
friendly, safe, and 
affordable living environment with excellent opportunities for exceptional, 
year-round outdoor 
recreation opportunities.

The successful applicant will be jointly supervised by Dr. Andrew Storer and 
Dr. Yvette Dickinson.  
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Yvette Dickinson at yldic...@mtu.edu. 
Please include a CV, 
GPA, GRE scores (if available) and a written statement describing your research 
interests and 
previous research experience. Applicants should also initiate a free graduate 
school application at 
http://www.mtu.edu/gradschool/admissions/apply/. Review of applications will 
begin 1st December 
2016, and continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening: Lab Manager at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

[Kevyn Juneau]

We are seeking to fill a Lab Manager Position at University of Wisconsin-River 
Falls.

This is a 12 month 50% academic staff hourly (FLSA non-exempt) position, 
compensation is 24.04-28.85/hour based on experience. The laboratory manager is 
central to the Plant and Earth Science Department's mission to provide high 
quality, student-centered, active-learning experiences to our students. We 
require a laboratory manager who can advance the Department's vision, goals, 
and objectives by working as part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team to: 
1) provide logistical support for laboratory teaching within the department; 2) 
maintain organized, efficient, and safe laboratory spaces; 3) manage and 
maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation; 4) support faculty and 
student research; and 5) and work with Risk Management and department faculty 
to meet safety standards on campus.

For information about the position and to apply please visit: 
https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/2970
Applications received after December 11th, 2016 will not be considered.

More information about the college and department can be found at: 
http://www.uwrf.edu/CAFES/



**
Kevyn J. Juneau, Ph.D., Certified Ecologist
Assistant Prof. of Conservation and Environmental 
Science
Plant and Earth Science Department
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
410 S. 3rd Street
River Falls, WI 54022
Kevyn.Juneau(at)uwrf.edu | 715-425-4958

[ECOLOG-L] Field course risk management webinar series

[Angie Moline]

  An Exploration of Risk Management in Outdoor Field Courses:  

Join the Association for Experiential Education and three industry leaders
in risk management and legal consulting to discuss how high quality programs
evaluate and manage the inherent risks involved in outdoor field courses.
http://www.aee.org/webinars 

 Video overview: http://tinyurl.com/h8yqnfy 

 November 30, 2016 4pm EST / 1pm PST 
 Risk Management 101: Introduction to Risk Management 
 Speaker: Angie Moline, Educate Wild!   

 December 7, 2016 4pm EST / 1 pm PST 
 Building A Culture of Risk Management - The Importance of the Near-Miss 
 Speaker: Steve Smith, Experiential Consulting 

 December 14, 2016 4pm EST / 1 pm PST 
 When Risks Include a Law Suit: Legal Liability Issues in Outdoor
Education 
 Speaker: Reb Gregg, Outdoor Liability Law 

AEE Member Price: $45 for all 3 modules -or- $19.95 per module 
 Non-Member Price: $75 for all 3 modules -or- $29.95 per module 

[ECOLOG-L] Conference: EMAPI. Invasive plants. Lisbon. Sep. 2017.

[Daniel Montesinos]

Please, find below the first announcement for the *14th International
Conference on Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions*, which will
be held in *Lisbon *between the
*4th and 8th of September, 2017.*

The aim of the EMAPI 2017 is to promote the opportunity to share findings
and experiences — research, management, and policy — with professionals
from around the world. Following the decision of the EMAPI Core Group in
Hawaii during the last EMAPI meeting, the 14th Ecology and Management of
Alien Plant Invasions World Congress will be held in Lisbon, from 4th to
8th September 2017.

The Congress aims to become a benchmark event, by gathering a large number
of scientists, managers and policy makers from around the world, who will
interact and explore ways to face global and regional challenges presented
by alien plant invasions, for the benefit of the present and future
generations.

A mid-conference field trip will offer first-hand experience with
Portuguese coastal plant invasions, while also allowing extensive
opportunities for networking. For this international meeting, we are
expecting to bring together ~ 300 active researchers, managers and policy
makers. A special discount registration will be available to students.

*Organizer:* Center for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes
(cE3c), University of Lisbon

*Contact:* Cristina Máguas

/ Catarina Costa


University of Lisbon, Botany Department

*Email:* emapi2...@fc.ul.pt
http://ce3c.ciencias.ulisboa.pt/outreach/press/ver.php?id=698

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position - timing in ecological interaction networks (Freiburg, Germany)

[Jochen Fruend]

Department of Biometry and Environmental System Analysis at the Faculty of
Environment and Natural Resources of the University of Freiburg invites
applications for a fully funded

***PhD position - timing in ecological interaction networks***

The project: We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled candidate to
work in the new DFG-funded project “Daily and seasonal dynamics of
ecological interaction networks: temporal structure and its functional
consequences”. Temporal variability of species interactions has long been
recognized, but we still lack a mechanistic understanding of its drivers and
consequences, e.g. for interpretation of network structure, for conclusions
about biodiversity-functioning relationships and for recommendations
regarding ecosystem services. The project will address this gap by combining
theoretical modeling with novel analysis of existing datasets and empirical
work on plant-pollinator interactions. We will focus on interactions of
insects (pollinators, herbivores, parasitoids) with plants or other insects.
A key idea is to look at timing explicitly for multiple time scales, from
within a day to across years. Describing temporal network dynamics will
improve our mechanistic understanding and make the network approach more
useful. Depending on interests and skills, the PhD-project can put more
emphasis on either empirical or theoretical aspects.

Your profile: 
Required:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences (e.g. Biology,
Ecology, Environmental Sciences) or Applied Mathematics
- Strong interest in community ecology and species interactions
- Good quantitative (numerical) skills and experience with R (and
willingness to learn more statistics, maths and programming)
- Willingness to perform (experimental) fieldwork with insects and plants 
- Excellent communication and writing skills (English is the main working
language)
Desirable:
- Research experience on species interactions, insect biodiversity or (any
kind of) networks, knowledge of entomology and/or botany (species
identification, etc.)
- Experience with publishing in scientific journals
University of Freiburg is an equal opportunities employer and explicitly
encourages women to apply.

What we offer: You will be supervised by a young PI (J. Fründ) with
excellent knowledge of the topic. Working on the project with the PI and
international collaborators will be a great basis for developing your own
scientific profile. Our team is part of the Biometry and Environmental
System Analysis group led by C. Dormann. University of Freiburg is a
renowned institution with an active scientific environment (broad range of
possible collaborations across the Faculties of Environment and Natural
Resources as well as of Biology) and many supporting services. Freiburg is
one of the most popular cities in Germany with lots of cultural and
recreational opportunities and beautiful surroundings (Black Forest, France
and Switzerland are close by). Salary: 65 % TVL-E13 for 3 years. Tentative
starting date is 01 February 2017.

How to apply: Please send your application (motivation letter, CV incl.
relevant certificates and contact details for 2 references) by e-mail as a
single pdf to Eva Meier (me...@biom.uni-freiburg.de). Deadline for
applications is 05 December 2016, with interviews anticipated for mid
December 2016.

For further information, please contact: Dr. Jochen Fründ,
jochen.fru...@biom.uni-freiburg.de, phone +49-761-2033747,
www.jochenfruend.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards

[David Inouye]

*Deadline Extended for 2017 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards*
The deadline has been extended for nominations for the 2017 Climate 
Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources. The award recognizes 
outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations to increase 
awareness of and safeguard U.S. natural resources from climate change. 
Nominations are due December 9, 2016 by 8 PM EST. *Learn more >>*