[ECOLOG-L] Earth Stewardship Initiative Demo Project Fellows: Portland's Green Infrastructure Implementation

[David Inouye]

Hello Everyone, Are you interested in green infrastructure, watershed 
management, urban land use, and translating science to solutions?


At the upcoming Ecological Society of America (ESA) meeting in Portland, 
Oregon in August 2017, the Earth Stewardship Initiative (ESI) 
Demonstration Project is organizing a “learning from the city” program. 
Working in conjunction with the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental 
Services (BES), we will evaluate Portland’s green infrastructure (GI) 
design and implementation practices and propose research and monitoring 
strategies to consider in addition to their current practices. We will 
do so through a field trip, targeted workshop, and writing session 
during the ESA.


We now invite applications for as many as 30 ESI Student Fellows to 
participate in this exciting project. Since 2014, ESI has collaborated 
twice with representatives from the cities where the ESA conferences 
were held and brought together multiple local organizations and academic 
institutions. ESI solicits fellows from around the country to work with 
city officials, practitioners, and ESA organizers on large-scale land 
planning projects. Participants collaborate on an urban design process 
to generate sustainable design strategies, and propose ways of improving 
research methods for these projects through designed experiments and 
other adaptive management tools.


ESA 2017 offers unique opportunities to evaluate current GI design for 
the City of Portland and to develop designed experiments with a team of 
senior ecologists, ecology students, and city managers. Portland is a 
national leader in implementing green infrastructure, and has 
established a city-wide green network drawing on considerable experience 
with GI design, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and community 
engagement.


Prior to the meeting, selected ESI Fellows will review synthesized 
materials from Portland and participate in a conference call with ESI 
advisors and the City. At the ESA meeting, fellows will attend an 
organized field trip on August 8 to Portland GI sites with BES 
officials, and discuss how research can be integrated into the design of 
these built environments to assess their ecological value and add 
ecological function.


During a subsequent workshop organized on August 10, fellows will 
collaborate with senior ESA research scientists, landscape designers, 
and city managers to develop strategies around the design, engineering, 
and maintenance of local GI for the future integration of ecological 
research. Workshop participants will engage in a collaborative 
brainstorming session to develop strategies for integrating experimental 
research into GI projects. Following the workshop, fellows will hold a 
writing sessions to synthesize materials from the field trip and 
workshop and make recommendations for integrating monitoring and 
research through designed experiments and other adaptive management 
tools for GI in Portland. After the meeting fellows will use this 
synthesis work to complete a white paper on Portland’s GI 
implementation, leading to a publication. Fellows will also benefit from 
opportunities to network with ESA scientists and City of Portland BES 
officials.


ESI fellows are expected to: 1) register for and attend ESA 2017 for 
both the field trip and workshop, 2) review materials and attend the 
conference call and planning session, 3) attend the workshop, field 
trip, and writing session during the ESA in Portland, and 4) dedicate 
several days of remote work following the conference to edit and 
complete the white paper. We have received NSF funding in past years and 
anticipate receiving support. We have support for U.S. minority 
students. If funding is available, it will be used to cover registration 
and transportation costs.


To apply, please send a one-page statement of interest and resume/short 
CV as a single PDF document to Yishen Li (yishen...@yale.edu) by May 
20th. We look forward to working with you!


Best regards, Alexander Felson, PhD Registered Landscape Architect, 
Certified Senior Ecologist Associate Professor Yale School of 
Architecture Director, Joint Degree Program School of Architecture and 
School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Director, Urban Ecology & 
Design Lab www.uedlab.org alex.fel...@yale.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology at Brown University

[Kartzinel, Tyler]

Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment and Society:
Molecular Ecology/Conservation Biology

Location: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Institute at
Brown for Environment and Society, Brown University, Providence, Rhode
Island, USA

Position Description: The Kartzinel Lab at Brown University is seeking a
postdoctoral research associate in molecular ecology and conservation
biology to collaborate on studies of the ecology and evolution of animal
diets, especially in African savannas (http://www.kartzinellab.com/). The
postdoctoral project will emphasize conceptual and analytical advances in
our understanding of plant-herbivore, predator-prey, and/or host-microbe
interaction networks using DNA- based analyses. These results will be
placed in the context of manipulative field experiments, broad geographic
gradients, and different land use histories in order to illuminate the
biological processes that determine population and community dynamics in a
changing world. The postdoc will have ample opportunities to integrate both
field and lab-based research on wildlife in Kenya, and other potentially
relevant field sites. The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
and Institute at Brown for Environment and Society are home to a diverse
community of scholars and world-class scientific resources.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a recent Ph.D. and
relevant experience in molecular ecology, such as environmental DNA
analysis, microbiome analyses, DNA (meta) barcoding, metagenomics, or
related approaches. A strong interest in community ecology and conservation
is required, and prior field experience is a plus. Responsibilities
include: helping develop and coordinate laboratory and field research
activities; data management; analysis of ecological and molecular data;
publication of manuscripts and dissemination of results. Candidates should
demonstrate strong communication skills and an ability to work both
independently and collaboratively with groups from diverse backgrounds.

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter describing research interests,
qualifications, and motivations, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for
three references. Applications will be reviewed starting May 12, 2017, and
accepted until the position is filled. The ideal start date is September
2017, but flexible. The initial appointment will be for one year with an
opportunity for extension based on satisfactory performance. Please contact
Tyler Kartzinel directly with any questions (tyler_kartzinel at brown.edu).

Apply online: http://apply.interfolio.com/41661.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Brown University is committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA
employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and
does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran
status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Tyler Kartzinel
Assistant Professor
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Institute at Brown for Environment & Society
www.kartzinellab.com

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Opportunity at UCLA in Ecological Remote Sensing

[Gregory Okin]

POST DOCTORAL RESEARCHER: Harnessing NASA Satellite Remote Sensing in Support 
of Large-Scale Conservation Management

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the 
United States Geological Survey (USGS) have partnered with the Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) to use Remote Sensing as a Catalyst for Large-scale 
Conservation.  The goal of the research is to use a fusion of remote sensing 
and field data to understand habitat connectivity for several critical animal 
species on lands in the western United States.

REQUIREMENTS: The position will be based in the Department of Geography at 
UCLA.  At the time of appointment, applicants must have a Ph.D. in geography, 
ecology, or a related discipline, and demonstrated proficiency in the 
spatiotemporal analysis of large remote sensing datasets across wide 
geographical areas. Demonstrated proficiency in R, Matlab, IDL, Python, and/or 
equivalent is required. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Machine Learning 
techniques is required, as is experience developing in Google Earth Engine's 
Python API.  An interest in working with land management agency personnel to 
develop tools for visualization and management is desired. Interest in engaging 
in mentoring opportunities with graduate students is desirable.  Fluency in 
written and spoken English is required. Salary commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: The URL for submission of applications is 
http://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70197 . To apply, 
applicants will need to submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications 
for the position and research experience, a CV that includes peer-reviewed 
publications, and the names of at least three references. Review of 
applications will begin May 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is 
filled. UCLA is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact 
postdoc.inquiries.nasa...@gmail.com 
for questions.




Greg Okin
Professor, Vice-Chair and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Geography
Professor, Institue of Environment and Sustainability
University of California, Los Angeles
Phone: 310-825-1071
Email: o...@geog.ucla.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Apolitical reasons to march (and stand) for science [Video]

[Mike Gil]

Dear Ecolog,

As a scientist originating from an oil town in Texas, I strive to spread
appreciation for science across the political spectrum. To this end, I made
this video, which you can share with anyone, regardless of his/her
political identity (or lack thereof):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg5Fgb6mtp4

Best,
Mike Gil

-- 
Mike Gil, PhD
National Science Foundation Research Fellow
University of California, Davis
Tel: (832) 377-MGIL (6445)
Email: mike...@sciall.org
Website (outreach): http://sciall.org
Website (professional): http://mikegil.com/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/sciallorg
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sciallorg
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegilofficial
Instagram: @sciallorg 
Twitter: @sciallorg 


"...And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and
know the place for the first time."
-T.S. Eliot

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Managing Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Significant Decisions: DOI > $100 K

[Malcolm McCallum]

This is simple to deal with.
award no grant of over $100,000.
IF a program requires $300,000, then write the grant into three $100,000
grants in which each pays for 1/3 of the project.  IF some item is involved
that is over $100K, then break it up into components.  $100,000 building?
Ok, $90,000 for the building, second grant of $10,000 for installation of a
bathroom after the fact.

IN fact, this kind of thing has been done oodles of times to avoid
difficult or cumbersome policies.



On Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 4:29 PM, David Duffy  wrote:

>
> This new policy from the Secretary of the Interior may cause massive
> disruption for projects across the country. I apologize for the terrible
> cute and paste. --David Duffy
>
>
> APR 12 *2017*
>
>
> *To: Assistant Secretaries*
>
> *Heads of Bureaus and Office Directors*
>
> *From: Secretary*
>
> *Subject: *Managing Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Significant
> Decisions
>
>
>
> A hallmark of my management of the Department of the Interior (Department)
> will be empowering local managers to make responsible decisions. Local
> managers are closest to the public we serve and to the precious resources we
> manage on their behalf. I also have a duty to learn about the
> Department's operations as I take the helm of the ship. Only by
> understanding the varied operations will I be able to lead this great 
> Department
> in fulfilling its important mission on behalf of the American people.
>
>
>
> The Department annually distributes $5.5 billion in grants and
> cooperative agreements to a variety of grantees and cooperators to
> advance mission objectives. In order to help me to understand the immense
> impact grants and cooperative agreements have on the mission delivery of
> the Department, I am directing implementation of the following temporary
> procedures for processing grants and cooperative agreements:
>
>
>
> Effective immediately, bureau heads and office directors will use the attached
> template to report all planned Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 grants and
> cooperative agreements of $100,000 or more *before* final award. The
> reports should be submitted through the Assistant Secretaries to Mr.
> James Cason, who has been delegated the authority of the Deputy Secretary.
> The Office of Acquisition and Property Management will assist Mr. Cason in
> reviewing these reports. No grants should be awarded until the review has
> been completed. You will be notified about your clearance to proceed with
> awards following this review.
>
>
>
> In addition, to better assess the overall functioning of the Department's
> critical programs:
>
>
> Each bureau head and office director shall ensure that their office
> obtains proposed records of decisions (RODs) and uses the attached
> template to report on proposed decisions prior to issuance. Proposed
> decisions that are not termed "ROD" but have nationwide, regional, or
> statewide impact shall also be reported using the template. All reports should
> be submitted to Mr. Cason. A decision should not be issued until he has
> reviewed the report and provided clearance.
>
>
>
> The above procedures are temporary and are being implemented to assist me
> in understanding how we make important decisions to advance the mission
> of the Department, assess how we are aligning our grants and cooperative
> agreements to Department priorities, and to assure coordination with the
> Office of Communications for significant announcements. The review and
> processing of grants, cooperative agreements, and RODs will return to their
> regular order as soon as possible.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> David Duffy
> 戴大偉 (Dài Dàwěi)
> Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit/Makamakaʻāinana
> Botany
> University of Hawaii/*Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi*
> 3190 Maile Way
> Honolulu Hawaii 96822 USA
> 1-808-956-8218
>



-- 
Malcolm L. McCallum
Aquaculture and Water Quality Research Scientist
School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Langston University
Langston, Oklahoma


Link to online CV and portfolio :
https://www.visualcv.com/malcolm-mc-callum?access=18A9RYkDGxO
Google Scholar citation page:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lOHMjvYJ=en
Academia.edu:
https://ui-springfield.academia.edu/MalcolmMcCallum/Analytics#/activity/overview?_k=wknchj
Researchgate:
 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Malcolm_Mccallum/reputation?ev=prf_rep_tab

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