[ECOLOG-L] WWU recruitment - Vice Provost for Research/Graduate School Dean - Executive Officer

[Andy Bunn]

New employment opportunity at Western Washington University:

Vice Provost for Research / Graduate School 
Dean

About the Position: Western Washington University (Western) invites 
applications and nominations for the position of Vice Provost for Research and 
Dean of the Graduate School.  Western seeks a scholar and administrator who 
will foster innovation in research, collegiality, inclusiveness, and diversity 
in all its forms. This position reports to the Provost and Vice President for 
Academic Affairs and is a critical part of the university's central executive 
leadership team. The Vice Provost / Dean works with other executive leaders and 
the faculty in a collaborative collective bargaining environment to implement 
the university's mission. The Vice Provost / Dean is an active and visible 
leader within both the university and greater community.

In conjunction with the department chairs and directors, as well as the various 
College committees and councils, the Vice Provost / Dean fosters integration 
between graduate education and research at Western; assists the public, 
industry, and others to secure access to university research expertise; and 
facilitates commercialization of Western's intellectual property. It is 
anticipated that the Vice Provost / Dean will assume the office on 
approximately August 1, 2017

Required Qualifications:

  *   PhD or appropriate terminal degree
  *   Qualifications consistent for appointment as a tenured, full professor in 
an appropriate academic unit including a record of scholarly achievement
  *   Demonstrated success in managing graduate and research programs in a 
higher education environment including fiscal and budgetary management, 
organizational stewardship, resource management, and supervision of personnel
  *   Demonstrated understanding of local, state, and federal compliance 
administration
  *   Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research experiences
  *   Demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting diversity, equity, 
and inclusion
  *   Demonstrated leadership skills in collaborative decision-making, shared 
governance, and development of constructive interpersonal relationships
Closing Date Notes: Application review begins February 6, 2017; position is 
open until filled

For additional qualifications and information please click on the link above.

[ECOLOG-L] Remote Sensing Training @ NEON

[Megan Jones]

Are you interested in working with remote sensing data to address science 
questions?  Do you work with Python, yet haven’t worked with tools including 
GitHub or Jupyter Notebooks?  If so, consider applying for the 2017 NEON Data 
Institute on Remote Sensing with Reproducible Workflows! The Institute will 
take place June 19-24, 2017 at NEON Headquarters in Boulder, CO.

More information about the event and the application process is on the NEON 
website: http://bit.ly/DataI17g

This Data Institute is designed to teach skills and foundational knowledge for 
graduate students and early career scientists working with heterogeneous 
spatio-temporal data to address ecological questions. This year’s data theme 
will be remote sensing of vegetation with a focus on AOP data and associated 
ground data collected by NEON (e.g. vegetation structure, cover, etc). We will 
also integrate a theme of reproducible scientific workflows. The programming 
language of instruction this year will be Python. You can check out 
instructional materials from a related 2016 course 
here.

The cost of the course is $750 which includes all instruction and lunches 
during the course. Applications are due March 10, 2017.

Feel free to repost and share this announcement with others who would benefit 
from the Institute.

Thank you,
Megan

--
Megan A. Jones
Staff Scientist & Science Educator
National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)
720.921.2618
mjone...@battelleecology.org
——
For tutorials and resources on working with ecological data, visit 
http://www.neondataskills.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Undergrad Internships @ NEON: Apps due 10 Feb

[Megan Jones]

Three weeks until application deadline!

NEON is 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 – Mosquito communities
- GIS
- Remote Sensing
- Field Ecology & Beetle Taxonomy
- Ecology & Remote Sensing (Foliar Chemistry)

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


--
Megan A. Jones
Staff Scientist & Science Educator
National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)
720.921.2618
mjone...@battelleecology.org

——

For tutorials and resources on working with ecological data, visit 
http://www.neondataskills.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Research Opportunities with the Echinacea Project

[Echinacea angustifolia]

Research Internships 2017

Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the
ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented
prairie? The Echinacea Project is offering several summer and year-long
research internships for students and soon-to-be graduates. We have diverse
potential projects for students with backgrounds or interests in plant
ecology, pollination biology, evolution, statistics, conservation, and
computer science. In the past, interns have completed projects on a variety
of topics including pollination biology, prairie restoration, and
plant-herbivore interactions.

No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You
will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental
plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe & collect insects, and assist in all
aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend.
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as
an REU participant.

Information about our offerings for summer 2017 and the 2017-2018 year are
here: http://echinaceaproject.org/opportunities/. Review of applications
will begin on February 23rd for REU internships and on March 2nd for other
positions. The team and I are happy to answer any further questions.

-
Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D.
Conservation Scientist
Division of Plant Science and Conservation
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
phone: 847 835 6978
fax: 847 835 6975
email: echinaceaproj...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring!

[Michelle Delepine]

**Apologies for cross-postings**

West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring! Please see below 
for job announcements and descriptions.

Job Location: Portland, Oregon

"Permanent-Seasonal Conservation Tech"

The West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring one at-will, 
exempt, full-time, Permanent Seasonal (mid-March to mid-November, annually) 
Conservation Technician position. This is a new position that will provide 
field data collection, field project implementation, geographic information 
system (GIS) and other technical support for the District's invasive species, 
urban, farm, healthy streams and habitat, community garden, forestry and 
related conservation programs.

Application deadline: February 1, 2017 at 5:30 pm
Questions: Contact Senior Conservationist, Kammy 
Kern-Korot at ka...@wmswcd.org or call 503-238-4775 x 
108

https://wmswcd.org/library/permanent-seasonal-conservation-technician/


"2017 Field & GIS Internship"

West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring two temporary, at 
will, non-exempt, part-time Field Interns for spring, through fall of 2017. 
Ideally, one hire will start in April and work through September while the 
second will start in May and work through October. These six-month internships 
are designed to provide support to WMSWCD and experience in the areas of field 
monitoring, invasive species management, habitat restoration, Geographic 
Information Services (GIS) mapping, water quality data collection, stormwater 
management, forest stewardship and agricultural best management practices on 
private land.

Application deadline: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 by 5:30 pm
Questions: Contact Mary Logalbo, Urban Conservationist, 
at interns...@wmswcd.org or call (503) 238-4775 x 
103

https://wmswcd.org/library/student-field-gis-internships/


Please share with your contact networks! Thank you!



Michelle Delepine
Invasive Species Program Coordinator
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
2701 NW Vaughn St, Suite 450
Portland, OR 97210
Office: 503 238 4775 x 115
Cell: 503 490 4446
Fax: 503 326 3942 www.wmswcd.org
Like us on 
FB
 and follow us on Twitter!

"Conserving and protecting soil & water resources for people, wildlife and the 
environment"

[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician, Civitello Lab, Disease Ecology, Emory University

[Dave Civitello]

Hi Everyone,

The Civitello Lab in the Biology Department at Emory University is 
searching for a research technician to assist in lab management and 
running experiments.


The lab studies the ecological drivers of parasite transmission and 
reproduction, primarily using human schistosomes and their snail 
intermediate hosts. We conduct experiments and build models that are 
meant to bridge physiological processes within individuals and 
population dynamics. The person in this position will maintain snail 
populations, conduct ecological experiments with snails and schistosome 
parasites, collect and organize data, and perform analyses under the 
direction of the PI. In addition, this person will be responsible for 
maintaining the biosafety requirements of a BSL2 facility as well as the 
logistics of the laboratory. The latter includes maintaining and 
continually updating the inventory of media, chemicals, as well as 
ordering supplies and equipment needed by the people in the lab. Other 
responsibilities include supervising Work Study and other student 
employees. The position may be renewable after one year.

The complete posting can be found here:

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?
PageType=JobDetails=25066=5043=68295br


Thanks,

Dave Civitello
Department of Biology
Emory University
dciv...@emory.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job Ad: Postdoc in bacterial genomics at UC Berkeley

[Adam Ralph Zeilinger]

A postdoctoral researcher position for a highly motivated young scientist
is available in the group of Rodrigo Almeida in the Department of
Environmental Science, Policy and Management, at the University of
California, Berkeley, to study the dynamics of plant pathogen epidemics and
host adaptation and specialization. The position is funded by a Horizon
2020 collaborative project dedicated to the emerging plant pathogen *Xylella
fastidiosa*. Within the broad scope of the project, developing novel
research questions will be encouraged.



Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an area related to microbial genomics,
evolution, or population genetics; computational, programming, and
quantitative skills are required. The successful candidate will be
independent and have good writing skills, yet be able to work in an
interdisciplinary environment where collaboration and synergistic
interactions are expected.



Responsibilities

Researcher will be responsible for experimental design, data analyses,
preparation of research manuscripts and project reports. Post-doctoral
researchers in our group are also expected to help mentor and work with
students and peers when necessary.



Appointment

One year renewable to two years based on satisfactory performance. Salary
commensurate to experience; starting annual salary for UC Berkeley
postdoctoral researchers immediately after obtaining a PhD is US$48,216 –
salary scale follows NIH/NRSA stipend. Start date is negotiable, but strong
preference will be given to candidates that can start by early Summer 2017.



Application
Prepare a single PDF with i) a 2-page CV that lists publications and
computational skills, ii) a research statement (up to 2 pages), and iii)
three references who could be contacted. Position will remain open until
filled; applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt. We hope to
close the position by February 17. Send PDF directly to Rodrigo Almeida:
email- rodrigoalme...@berkeley.edu.


-- 
Adam Zeilinger

Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
University of California Berkeley
a...@berkeley.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Job - Field Research in Northern Alaska

[Jason Dobkowski]

Summer 2017  –  Research Job Opportunity in Northern Alaska

We are seeking undergraduates or college graduates interested in 
research to understand ecosystem function in soils, streams, and lakes, 
and how arctic tundra will respond to climate change.  

Job Description:  Paid research assistants will collect and analyze 
field samples at sites located in the foothills of the Brooks Range in 
Northern Alaska. Job duties include sample collection, field 
measurements, and lab analyses at the Toolik Lake Field station.  
Fieldwork involves hiking in remote areas while carrying heavy packs of 
field equipment.  Additional responsibilities include chemical analyses 
and data processing.  This position offers an excellent opportunity to 
gain research experience in ecology and meet outstanding research 
scientists from around the world. Room and board are provided.  This 
position is associated with the National Science Foundation Arctic Long 
Term Ecological Research (LTER) program. 

To apply: Please send 1. your resume, 2. a 1-page description of your 
background (include relevant course work, field experience, academic and 
career goals), 3. the names and contact information of  3 references to: 
Dr. George Kling, g...@umich.edu.  Experience in ecology, chemistry, and 
microbiology is desirable.  Employment will be approximately June 10 - 
August 30, 2017.  

Additional information about the Arctic Long Term Ecological Research 
(LTER) project is available at http://arc-lter.ecosystems.mbl.edu/   and 
information about Toolik Field Station is available at 
http://toolik.alaska.edu/  
We will begin reviewing applications on 1 February 2017 and continue 
until all positions are filled.

[ECOLOG-L] NEON Job Opening-D03-FL Field Technician I- Instrumentation (Limnology secondary emphasis)

[Katee Vallad]

Field Technician I- Instrumentation (with Limnology preferred secondary 
emphasis)   
Location: Gainesville, FL USWorker Category :Regular Full-Time  



COMPANY OVERVIEW
Battelle and its affiliate, Battelle Ecology, Inc. manages and operates 
the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEONTM) project, which is 
solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project 
dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive 
species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers are 
collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental 
scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems.  Our 
teams use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation 
platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; 
mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated 
ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews 
who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil 
and water data.  Once structures are completed, a leading edge 
cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information.  
The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of 
its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change 
at continental scales.

JOB SUMMARY
The Field Technician reports to the Field Operations Manager and will be 
hired as a Field Technician I level depending on skills, experience, and 
education.
•   Field Technician I - The Field Technician I is a biological 
sampling lead performing seasonal and periodic sampling activities and 
sample processing. Seasonal field sampling is conducted with the 
assistance of temporary field crews under the guidance of the Field 
Technician.

LOCATION
Domain 3 is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, home of the 
University of Florida. This is a nice medium sized college town with a 
lot to do in off hours. The climate is hot and wet during the summer and 
cool and dry in winter.  Frequent thunderstorms occur from late spring 
through the summer and sometimes into fall. This is also the hurricane 
season. 

We travel frequently since our remote sites are the Disney Wilderness 
Preserve (about 2.5 hours south), and the JW Jones Ecological Research 
Center in Georgia (about 4.5 hours north). The Disney site is a wetland 
project so the ground is frequently wet.  Sampling at these sites is 
usually an overnight trip, sometimes all week. Lodging is provided and 
expenses are reimbursed. The local site is the Ordway Swisher Biological 
Field station (University of Florida) in nearby Melrose.

The terrain is generally flat with some rolling hills. The plant 
communities vary by site and range from flatwoods matrix with wetlands 
at Disney and varying degrees of sandhill at both Ordway Swisher (local) 
and Jones (Georgia).  There is a high degree of plant and animal 
diversity. There are many stinging insects and plants that cause rashes. 
Since this is the south, there are poisonous snakes, and alligators to 
contend with, but if you’re careful they won’t be an 
issue.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instrumentation (tower) emphasis:
•   Test, troubleshoot and operate instruments, calibration 
equipment and test fixtures.
•   Inspect and maintain civil infrastructure including boom arms, 
sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks and instrument huts.
•   Assist the NEON Systems Engineering Product Team with instrument 
installation and testing (approximately the first 6 months).
•   Record activities, completed work and trouble tickets according 
to Field Operations protocol.

Limnology secondary emphasis:
•   Monitor and sample aquatic sites for water quality, biological 
indicators, physical properties of site (e.g. gaging streams, geomorphic 
mapping, etc.), and leading field crews to perform the aforementioned 
items.
•   Test, troubleshoot and operate instruments, calibration 
equipment and test fixtures.
•   Inspect and maintain aquatic sensors, gear and equipment.
•   Assist the Battelle Ecology, Inc. Systems Engineering Product 
Team with instrument installation and testing (approximately the first 6 
months).
•   Perform aquatic vegetation diversity and primary productivity 
measurements.
•   Sample for aquatic invertebrate and fish diversity and 
abundance.

General duties include:
•   Report activities, completed work, and sampling problems 
according to Field Operations protocols.
•   Inspect, maintain and operate field, safety and laboratory 
equipment.
•   Operate laboratory equipment (e.g. Wiley Mill, drying oven, 
analytical balance, centrifugal mill, pH meter, microscope, and muffle 
furnace).
•   Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training 
of seasonal field personnel.
•   Provide instruction and technical 

[ECOLOG-L] WEBINAR: Beyond Doom and Gloom: Include Solutions to Climate Change

[Teresa Mourad]

Beyond Doom and Gloom: Include Solutions to Climate Change
Free Webinar  Wed, Mar 1, 2017 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST
Register today: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2860146782187308801

Are you or your students worried about climate change impacts and not sure how 
to help create significant improvements? Are you connecting your students to 
ways to be involved in solutions? This webinar focuses on expert curricular 
materials to engage students in current and future solutions that can be used 
in any course and in any discipline. Join us to see how you can be part of 
reducing doom and gloom and share opportunities for progress.

Brought to you by DANS (Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability) 
and HEASC (Higher Education Associations' Sustainability Consortium). This 
initiative is an outgrowth of a call to energy literacy developed by Debra 
Rowe, recipient at MIT of the C3E Education Award, and Amanda Graham, HEASC 
Fellow and originally with MIT Energy Lab.

ESA is a member of the DANS - Disciplinary Associations Network for 
Sustainability

Teresa
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs

4th Life Discovery - Doing Science Education Conference
Data: Discover, Investigate, Inform
CFP for Education Share Fair Roundtables will open in February.

ESA Office of Education and Diversity 
Programs

Join the nation's largest community of professional ecologists.
Become a member: www.esa.org/join

[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral Research Assistant Position - Wolf Population Expansion - Michigan State University

[Stewart, Rose]

Doctoral Research Assistant -Wolf Population Expansion in Michigan

Description: The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State 
University invites applications for the position of Doctoral Research 
Assistant. The intent of this position is to investigate the impacts of 
emerging populations of wolves on population dynamics of deer and elk, and 
associated influences on local and regional economies in the northern portion 
of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The project will focus on landscape ecology 
and the interaction of natural and human communities. The project has four 
years of financial support.


Background: Wolves colonized the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula 
in 1989 from Wisconsin and expanded to occupy nearly all of the Upper 
Peninsula. In 2015, wolves were documented in the northern portion of 
Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Continued expansion of wolf populations and 
specific areas of colonization will be dependent on human tolerance and prey 
abundance. As wolves expand south, they will encounter more people, larger 
densities of deer, and a population of elk. Consequently, our investigations 
are intended to: (1) forecast wolf population expansion, (2) estimate their 
potential impacts on the population dynamics of deer and elk, and (3) evaluate 
the interaction of wildlife and humans on scales ranging from local communities 
to regional landscapes.


Program Support: Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife 
is one of the largest programs of its kind with 45 core faculty 
(www.fw.msu.edu).  It hosts the Boone and Crockett 
Quantitative Wildlife Center, whose mission is to promote wildlife conservation 
by applying mathematics, statistics, and computer modeling 
(www.bcqwc.org).


Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master's Degree in wildlife ecology or a 
related field, demonstrated strong quantitative abilities, and excellent 
communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with a background 
in population dynamics, modeling, or landscape ecology, and experience working 
with government conservation agencies.

Salary and Start Date: $22,000, tuition and health benefits. Expected start 
date is August 16, 2017.

Applications: For more information about the position, contact Dr. William 
Porter (port...@msu.edu). Submit applications to the 
Departmental Research Administrator, Dr. Rose Stewart 
(stewa...@msu.edu), with the subject line "Wolf PhD".  
A single PDF file should be submitted, including:  a letter of intent, CV, 
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, GRE scores, and a list of 
three references. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2017 and continue 
until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference -- Registration is open!

[Beck, Alyssa Marie]

Registration is open for the 2017 Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference, 
which will be held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Where: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illini Union
When: March 18-19, 2017
Registration:
Visit MEEC2017.wordpress.com for registration 
instructions and presenter guidelines

Early Bird Registration (January 9 – January 27) $55
Regular Registration (January 28 – February 24) $60

The Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference (MEEC) is an annual regional 
conference hosted by a different Midwestern college or university each year. 
This conference is graduate and undergraduate student-focused, providing a 
professional atmosphere for students of all levels to interact with and learn 
from their peers.

Below are our two plenary speakers.
Dr. Jack Gilbert,
Institute for Genomic and Systems Biology, Argonne National Laboratory
Graduate Program in Biophysical Sciences, University of Chicago

Dr. Corrie Moreau,
Department of Science and Education, Field Museum of Natural History
Committee on Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago

For more information:
E-mail: meec2...@gmail.com
Website: MEEC2017.wordpress.com
Facebook: MEEC conference 
2017
Twitter: meec2017




Alyssa M. Beck
PhD Candidate
Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1102 S. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
amag...@illinois.edu

[ECOLOG-L] avian-related jobs and internships, NJ Audubon

[David Inouye]

SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 16 April through 30 June 2017 for 
ongoing research on shorebird migration ecology along New Jersey's 
Delaware Bay shore.  Delaware Bay is recognized as an internationally 
important staging area for shorebirds during spring migration.  Duties 
include extracting birds from mist-nets, banding, weighing and measuring 
birds, recording data, point counts, surveying for color-banded birds, 
and data entry.  Mist-netting and bird banding experience necessary.  
Ability to identify shorebirds of the eastern U. S., color-band 
resighting experience, and proficiency with MS Excel or Access 
preferred.  Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of 
a team, flexible to work irregular hours or six days/week, in 
occasionally hot and buggy conditions. Start date can be flexible.  
Salary $1800-2200/month depending on experience.  Must have own vehicle 
and clean driver’s license. Housing and reimbursement for gas provided.  
Send cover letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining 
relevant experience, and three references (including email address and 
phone number) *as a single pdf document* by email to 
hr.resea...@njaudubon.org . _Please 
include “Delaware Bay” in the Subject line to be sure that your 
application is routed to the correct department._ Application deadline 
15 February.  NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


RUFFED GROUSE SURVEY TECHNICIANS (2) needed March 16^th through May 
15^th 2017 to conduct Ruffed Grouse surveys in northwestern New Jersey. 
Duties include conducting point count surveys using distance sampling 
methodologies, habitat surveys, and data entry.  Point count experience, 
the ability to identify Ruffed Grouse and other birds of the eastern 
U.S. by sight and sound, and proficiency with GPS and range finders 
required; knowledge of MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred.  Applicants must 
be able to work independently in the field and be willing to work 
irregular hours (i.e. early mornings and occasional weekends).  Salary 
$1,800 - $2,200 per month, depending on experience.  Must have own 
vehicle, and a valid, clean driver’s license.  Housing and mileage 
reimbursement will be provided.  Send cover letter indicating position 
of interest, resume outlining relevant experience, and three references 
(including email address and phone number) *as a single pdf document* by 
email to hr.resea...@njaudubon.org . 
_Please include “Ruffed Grouse” in the Subject line to be sure that your 
application is routed to the correct department._  Application deadline 
15 February.  NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


SHRUB/SCRUB BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed May 1^st through August 
15^th 2017 for research on shrub/scrub bird ecology in northern New 
Jersey. Duties include conducting point count surveys in the NJ 
Highlands using distance sampling methodologies, vegetation sampling, 
data entry and some data analysis.  Point count experience and the 
ability to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound 
required.  Proficiency with GPS and range finders required, and 
knowledge of MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred.  Applicants must be able to 
work independently, move materials and to lift 25 lbs as needed and be 
willing to work in occasionally hot and buggy conditions and potential 
rough terrain.  Salary $1,800 - $2,200 per month, depending on 
experience.  Must have own vehicle, and a valid, clean driver’s 
license.  Housing and mileage reimbursement will be provided. Send cover 
letter indicating position of interest, resume outlining relevant 
experience, and three references (including email address and phone 
number) *as a single pdf document* by email to hr.resea...@njaudubon.org 
. _Please include “Shrub/Scrub” in the 
Subject line to be sure that your application is routed to the correct 
department._ Application deadline 1 March 2017.  NJ Audubon is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer.


NEWARK BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 1 April through 31 May 2017 for 
research evaluating building/bird interactions in Newark, NJ.  Modern 
tall building in US cities, including Newark, have the potential to 
cause significant mortality to migrant birds.  Duties include but are 
not limited to pre-dawn surveys around buildings to document grounded 
birds, transporting injured birds to the rehabilitator and data 
management.  Proficiency with MS Excel and Word software a must. 
Familiarity with birds of the northeastern US and use of hand-held GPS 
preferred.  Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of 
a team, and work irregular hours, including occasional weekends. Salary 
$1800 - $2200/month, depending on experience. Housing available if 
needed; mileage reimbursement provided.  Must have a valid and clean 
driver’s license.  Send cover letter indicating position of interest, 
resume outlining 

[ECOLOG-L] Plant-pollinator research assistant needed - Mojave Desert

[Jenna Braun]

Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to
assist on a Masters student research project based out of the Mojave Desert,
California. The project focuses on plant facilitation in stressed
environments and involves research on shrubs and cacti, and their
surrounding annual plant community. Specifically, we are looking at how
these plants interact with each other via pollinators and how these
interactions change with distance and density. 

Most of the work will include assisting in conducting surveys on shrubs,
cacti and annual plants, setting up video equipment, collecting pollen and
seed samples, and in-situ observation and collection of pollinators.
 
Requirements: Candidates must be reasonably fit and comfortable with
frequent hiking and working in the sun and heat. Ecological background,
basic insect identification and field work experience a plus.
 
Dates: mid-March to mid-May 2016, exact dates to be determined.

Included: Flight, transportation within California, accommodation, food
(volunteer position)

Send a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and resume to
Jenna Braun (bra...@yorku.ca)

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Lab/Field Research Technician Position in Biogeochemistry and Plant-Microbe Interactions

[Steve Gougherty]

We are looking to hire 1-2 lab/field technicians to work on a collaborative 
research project investigating plant-microbe interactions in biofuel 
cropping systems located on marginal lands. More information about this 
project, which is based at Michigan State University can be found at: 
rhizosphere.msu.edu 

The primary duties will consist of a) lab work (including, but not limited 
to DNA extractions, processing soil samples, nutrient analyses, data entry 
and general lab maintenance) and b) field work (plant and soil sampling) at 
both local sites and those located in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of 
Michigan. This position requires a small amount of travel (~1 day trip per 
month and 2-3 overnight trips over the entire field season).

Ideal candidates will have relevant laboratory and field work experience. We 
are particularly interested in candidates that can demonstrate a high level 
of attention to detail and ability to independently follow directions and 
protocols in both field and lab settings. Candidates should also be willing 
to work long field days under both hot and cold conditions and have 
excellent organizational skills. Successful candidates must have a B.S. or 
commensurate experience in plant or soil science, ecology or another closely 
related field.

This is a 40 hr/week non-benefited Technical Aide position under a 9-month 
hire with the potential for renewal for an additional 9 months depending on 
performance. Successful applicants will be offered health care through the 
Affordable Care Act. Compensation will be $12-$15 per hour, depending on 
qualifications of the applicant. A start date in March or April 2017 is 
preferred, but start dates up to May 15 will be considered. The technician 
will join the Evans Lab (saraheevanslab.weebly.com/) at the W.K. 
Kellogg Biological Station, which is located in Hickory Corners, MI, 15 
miles NE of Kalamazoo, MI. Questions about the position and applications 
should be submitted to Steve Gougherty (gough...@msu.edu). Applications will 
begin to be reviewed Feb 15, 2017 and accepted until the position is filled.

Applications, sent to as a single pdf file, should include:
1) Cover letter (1 page maximum) describing qualifications and research 
goals 
2) CV or resume
3) Names, contact information, and brief synopsis of relationship for three 
references. 

MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

[ECOLOG-L] MS/PHD Opportunities at UNC

[Franklin, Scott]

Graduate positions (MS or PhD) in Plant Conservation Genetics in the lab of Dr. 
Mitchell McGlaughlin and Community Ecology in the lab of Dr. Scott Franklin, 
School of Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado.

We are seeking MS or PhD students interested in plant conservation genetics, 
habitat restoration, and/or community ecology. Research in the McGlaughlin lab 
is focused on using population genetics to inform conservation plant 
conservation and management. Research in the Franklin lab focusses on 
disturbance ecology at the community level. We are currently recruiting two MS 
or PhD students to be involved in a Bureau of Land Management funded project 
examining the genetics of plant habitat restoration. Specifically, we are 
interested in how seeds sourced from different geographic areas impact the 
success of sage brush restoration. This project will leverage genetic and field 
data to determine how local a provenance is required for maximum restoration 
success. One student will be predominantly responsible for genetic questions, 
while the other student will be responsible for field-based analysis of 
germination, establishment, and community development of plots seeded with 
different plant accessions. The selected students will work closely with each 
other and the PI's, and will gain experience with both field and lab 
techniques, including extensive fieldwork in northwestern Colorado. Funding is 
available to support graduate students through teaching and research 
assistantships during the academic year and summer research stipends. We are 
looking for students to start in Summer or Fall of 2017.

For more information please visit our lab websites: 
http://www.unco.edu/mcglaughlinlab/ , http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/sfranklin/

or the department website: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/index.htm

The University of Northern Colorado is a public institution with about 10,000 
undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students, located in Greeley, Colorado. 
Greeley is situated 50 miles northeast of Denver and 20 miles east of the 
rockies, with easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park and other outdoor 
activities.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Mitchell 
McGlaughlin (mitchell.mcglaugh...@unco.edu) or Dr. Scott Franklin 
(scott.frank...@unco.edu). To apply, students will need to submit a complete 
application to the UNC Graduate School (http://www.unco.edu/grad/index.html). 
There is no fixed application deadline, but applications are reviewed when they 
are received.