[ECOLOG-L] AGU session: Arctic & Boreal Ecosystems (B070)

[Natalie Boelman]

Dear Colleagues, 

Please consider submitting an abstract to our AGU session:

B070  The Resilience and Vulnerability of Arctic and Boreal Ecosystems to 
Climate Change 

Session ID:25268 

Session Description: Climate change is unfolding faster in the high 
northern latitudes than anywhere 
else on Earth.  These changes are impacting ecological processes directly, 
through warmer 
temperatures and changing precipitation, and indirectly, though increasing 
frequency of climate-driven 
disturbances such as wildfire, outbreaks of pests and pathogens, and permafrost 
thaw.  Although some 
ecosystems are resistant or resilient to these changes, many are shifting to 
new states, altering the 
function of the Arctic-boreal region. This session invites contributions in 
terrestrial ecology and carbon 
cycle science that provide conceptual, regional, or global insights into the 
resilience and vulnerability of 
the Arctic-boreal region, including its wildlife and ecosystem services, to 
changing climate.  
Contributions may address any geographic area of this region.  We welcome 
studies that use models, in 
situ experiments and observations, remote sensing data, or combination thereof, 
to conceptualize, 
detect, predict or forecast the changing function of this region in the earth 
system.
(https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session25268)

Conveners:  
Natalie Boelman, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observ., Palisades, NY, United States 
Michelle C Mack, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, United States 
Abhishek Chatterjee, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Global Modeling and 
Assimilation Office, 
Greenbelt, MD, United States
Peter C Griffith, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, United 
States 

The deadline for abstract submission is August 2, 2017. 

We look forward to meeting you at AGU!

Natalie, Michelle, Abhishek & Peter

[ECOLOG-L] AGU 2017 - H024: Blue and Green Water in Cold Mountains...

[Mark Raleigh]

Dear Colleagues:

We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to the session below 
at the AGU Fall Meeting (Dec 11-15, 2017) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Session ID#: 
29418

Session Title:
H024. Blue and Green Water in Cold Mountains: Changes in Climate, 
Hydrologic Regimes, Extreme Events, and Ecological Responses

Session Description:
In cold mountainous watersheds, winter precipitation stored as snow and 
ice is released during the growing season as meltwater runoff. Snowpack 
and glacial reservoirs thus modulate the amount and timing of water 
availability for natural and human systems, impacting 
evapotranspiration, streamflow regime and extremes, growing season 
length, crop production, and aquatic habitat. Warmer winters may shift 
precipitation phase and snowmelt energy, affecting hydrologic extremes, 
meltwater hydrographs, and soil recharge dynamics, with consequences for 
water management, rain-on-snow flood risk, ecosystem services, and food-
energy-water systems. This session examines how mountain ecohydrology 
evolves with environmental change, with specific interest in (1) key 
interactions between biota, climate, snow/ice, and water, (2) the 
frequency and severity of hydrologic extremes, and (3) precipitation 
phase shifts. We invite contributions addressing linkages between 
environmental change and cryospheric, hydrologic, and ecologic processes 
in mountain systems.

Conveners:
--Mark S Raleigh, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental 
Sciences, National Snow and Ice Data Center, Boulder, CO, United States
--Yonas B Dibike, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Watershed 
Hydrology and Ecology, Victoria, BC, Canada
--Mohammad Sohrabi, Center for Ecohydraulics Research, Boise, ID, United 
States
--Rajesh Shrestha, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Watershed 
Hydrology and Ecology, Victoria, BC, Canada

Co-Organized with:
Hydrology, Cryosphere, and Global Environmental Change

Cross-Listed:
C - Cryosphere
GC - Global Environmental Change

Proposed Co-Organized Session with:
C - Cryosphere
GC - Global Environmental Change

Index Terms:
0736 Snow [CRYOSPHERE] 
1616 Climate variability [GLOBAL CHANGE] 
1621 Cryospheric change [GLOBAL CHANGE] 
1630 Impacts of global change [GLOBAL CHANGE] 
1813 Eco-hydrology [HYDROLOGY]

[ECOLOG-L] Call for expressions of interest to host the 6th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC6)

[SCB Marine Section]

*Call for expressions of interest to host the 6th International Marine
Conservation Congress (IMCC6)* *2020*


>From 24 to 29 June 2018, more than 700 marine conservationists from all
disciplines and from across the globe will convene in Kuching, Malaysia for
the 5th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC5) and the second
iteration of OceansOnline.  While we are greatly looking forward to these
events, the most important global meetings for marine conservation and
online advocacy for the ocean, we already have an eye on the 6th
International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC6) and the third iteration
of OceansOnline. These meetings will take place in in 2020.



We are now ready to receive expressions of interest to host the IMCC6 and
OceansOnline 3. One or more of these expressions of interest will then be
requested to submit a fuller proposal. Hosted by the Marine Section of The
Society for Conservation Biology, the International Marine Conservation
Congress brings together conservation professionals and students to develop
new and powerful tools to further marine conservation science and policy.
OceansOnline focuses on how marine scientists, conservationists, and
educators can use internet tools for research, collaboration, and public
outreach. Both are open to anyone interested in marine science or
conservation topics.



For these events, the organisers are interested in reaching out to new
communities and going to a city where we have not hosted a meeting before.
While we are interested in hearing expressions of interest from any
country, we would especially like to encourage interest from Africa, Latin
America and the Caribbean, and Oceania as we have not yet held an IMCC in
these regions.



Expressions of interest need to demonstrate that local hosts have access to
a suitable venue; strong support from local organisations and government;
good connections to universities, industry, and research organisations in
the country and region; and solid financial support.



We envision IMCC6 and OceansOnline 3 taking a similar format to their
previous iterations, so please take a look at the websites for IMCC4
 and IMCC5 .
The days prior and subsequent to the congress will involve hosting of
workshops, training sessions, and field trips.

If your organisation, institution, or locality is interested in hosting
IMCC6 and OceansOnline3, please send an initial expression of interest of
no more than 1000 words and 2 images/tables to scbmarineco...@gmail.com.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Opportunities in Bloom Ecology and Biogeochemistry

[Jason Venkiteswaran]

Graduate Student Opportunities in Bloom Ecology and Biogeochemistry


As part of the Global Water Futures project FORMBLOOM: Forecasting Tools and 
Mitigation Options for Diverse Bloom-Affected Lakes:

 
We are seeking 2–4 graduate students (MSc and/or PhD) interested in research on 
the drivers of freshwater cyanobacterial blooms, and options for bloom 
prediction mitigation. This program links researchers at the University of 
Saskatchewan, Wilfrid Laurier University, IISD–Experimental Lakes Area, the 
University of Waterloo, York University and other university networks with 
industry, government and community partners. 
 
The successful graduate students will work across multiple ecosystems ranging 
from southern Ontario reservoirs, to a prairie drinking water supply and a 
long-term experimental lake. Students will perform applied lab and field 
research, and require good lab skills, quantitative abilities, and a hearty 
appetite for boat-based field work. Students with experience with sensor-based 
instrumentation are particularly welcomed. 
 
Project Summary:

 
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in lakes and reservoirs constitute a major threat 
to human health and, by extension, to the Canadian economy. HABs, especially 
those associated with cyanobacteria (cyano-HABs), have direct impacts on the 
safety of drinking water supplies by producing a variety of liver and nerve 
toxins in addition to causing taste and odour problems. Cyano-HABs have been 
increasing in recent years across Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia. 
There is an urgent need to improve the science and to develop risk management 
tools for cyano-HABs.
 
Opportunities:
--
 
Field campaigns in Buffalo Pound, Saskatchewan, Lake 227, Ontario, and 
Conestogo Lake, Ontario combined with laboratory experiments and modelling 
exercises will evaluate the contributions of nutrients, metals, and lake 
structure to the timing and severity of cyano-HABs. Carefully selected samples 
and datasets from other lakes and reservoirs across Canada (including the 
47-year dataset from IISD–ELA) will be incorporated into cyano-HAB forecasting 
and mitigation efforts.
 
Graduate student research projects will (1) examine nutrient and trace metal 
dynamics through bloom progression; (2) assess links between physical 
conditions, sediment-surface redox and cyano-HAB development; and (3) perform 
long-term data analysis with a focus on winter conditions and bloom severity.
 
Graduate students will benefit from working with a multi-university and 
multidisciplinary research team and will interact with partner organisations 
and ecosystem managers. Students will have opportunities to participate in 
enhanced training opportunities associated with the NSERC CREATE in Water 
Security, and the Global Water Futures program.
 
Interested Applicants:
--
 
Applicants should indicate their areas of research interest to the professors 
below:
 
Prof. Helen Baulch
School of Environment and Sustainability and Global Institute for Water Security
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK 
helen.baulch at usask
 
Prof. Jason Venkiteswaran
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5
jvenkiteswaran at wlu.ca
 
Prof. Sherry Schiff
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
sschiff at uwaterloo.ca

[ECOLOG-L] Survey on K12 education

[Teresa Mourad]

The Ecological Society of America's Committee for Diversity and Education is 
interested in learning the extent to which ecologists are involved with K12 
ecology education and to discern the role of ESA in supporting K12 ecology 
education.  This survey requests 
information about the types of involvement you are engaged in.

The purpose for this information is to

1.  Inform the Special Session  at the ESA Annual Meeting: SS 14 - 
Strategic Directions for ESA's Support of K-12 Ecological Education
https://eco.confex.com/eco/2017/webprogram/Session13205.html  We warmly welcome 
all to attend to the committee understand the role of ESA in K12 education.


2.  Create a potential network of ecologists interested in K12 education.

Please complete this survey by July 14, 
2017.


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 is now open.
www.esa.org/ldc

ESA Office of Education and Diversity 
Programs

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: 3 Postdoc Fellowship Positions with CTFS-ForestGEO

[Overstreet, Haley]

Three Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions - CTFS-ForestGEO, Smithsonian 
Institution

CTFS-ForestGEO is a global network of forest research plots and scientists 
dedicated to the study of tropical and temperate forest function and diversity. 
CTFS-ForestGEO conducts long-term, large-scale research on forests around the 
world to increase scientific understanding of forest ecosystems, guide 
sustainable forest management and natural-resource policy, monitor the impacts 
of environmental change, and build capacity in forest science.

The Center for Tropical Forest Science - Forest Global Earth Observatory 
(CTFS-ForestGEO) invites applications for two-year postdoctoral fellowships in 
soil-forest interactions, plant-water relations, and tropical forest dynamics.

Position: Soil-Forest Interactions
The initiative aims to develop a quantitative understanding of the influence of 
soil nutrient availability on the structure and function of lowland tropical 
forests. The candidate will use data from forest dynamics plots to link soil 
nutrients to the biomass, productivity, and diversity of lowland tropical 
forests. The project requires expertise in geostatistics, including the ability 
to handle large datasets in R software, and will involve fieldwork in forest 
dynamics plots. The successful candidate will work within the CTFS-ForestGEO 
Soils Initiative 
led by Dr. Ben Turner.

Position: Plant-Water Relations & Forest Function
The initiative seeks to understand how functional and physiological traits of 
tree species mediate their distributions, growth, and survival in relation to 
site hydrological conditions, including episodic extreme fluctuations in soil 
water availability, with the ultimate aim of understanding carbon and water 
dynamics of forests and their interactions with the climate system. The fellow 
will combine collection of new data on plant functional and physiological 
traits at tropical forest sites with synthesis of existing data on tree species 
and climate. The ideal applicant has extensive experience with plant water 
relations physiology, knowledge of forest ecology, and a strong analytical 
background. The successful candidate will work within the CTFS-ForestGEO 
Ecosystems and Climate 
Initiative led by Dr. 
Kristina Anderson-Teixeira at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in 
Virginia and collaborate closely with Lawren Sack at UCLA.

Position: Tropical Forest Dynamics
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct analyses of data from the network of large 
forest plots, and where necessary collect additional supplementary data. 
Candidates should have a strong analytical background, an established record of 
research and scholarly publication in forest science. Research topics should 
include subjects related to the dynamics of tropical or temperate forests, 
including comparative studies of growth, mortality and biomass change, 
emphasizing comparative studies among forests. The successful candidate will 
work within the CTFS-ForestGEO Forest Ecology group at the Smithsonian National 
Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.


Candidates should hold a PhD in ecology, forest ecology or environmental 
science with experience directly relevant to the specific position described 
above, strong written and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to 
work in a team environment.

Each fellow will be awarded the standard Smithsonian postdoctoral stipend. The 
appointments are for two years with possibility of extension. The starting date 
is flexible; earlier start dates are preferred.

Positions may be based at one of the following locations: Panama City, Panama; 
Washington, DC, USA; Front Royal, Virginia, USA, depending on the specific 
research interests and needs of the candidates and Principal Investigators.

To apply, send a single PDF file containing a cover letter including a 
statement of research interest, CV, contact information for three references, 
and three relevant publications or manuscripts to Lauren Krizel, CTFS-ForestGEO 
Program Assistant, forest...@si.edu.

Closing date for applications is 15 August 2017. For further information, 
contact CTFS-ForestGEO Director, Stuart Davies, 
davi...@si.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] post-doc in ecological modeling, Brosi Lab

[Berry Brosi]

The Brosi Lab at Emory University is seeking a post-doctoral research fellow 
focused on ecological 
modeling. Specific topics include biodiversity-ecological functioning 
relationships and network structure 
- function - stability relationships. Much of our lab's work focuses on 
mutualisms and especially 
pollination, and we intend for this modeling work to include those systems and 
well as extensions to 
other systems. 

While the focus is on modeling, there is a possibility to conduct field work at 
the Rocky Mountain 
Biological Laboratory (summer 2018) and / or conduct controlled multi-species 
resource-based 
experiments with bees in the lab. There will also be opportunities to interact 
with collaborators, on both 
the theoretical and empirical side, from a range of institutions.

The post-doc will initially be physically located at Stanford University, where 
the PI (Berry Brosi) will be 
on sabbatical in Fall 2017 (preference to begin 1 September). The position will 
then transition to Emory 
University in January 2018. For candidates with a strong record of independent 
work, there may be the 
possibility to work remotely, particularly after at least some time in 
residence. The position has an initial 
duration of one year with the possibility of extending to a second year.
The salary for the position is $48,000.

Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. in ecology or a Ph.D. in an allied field (e.g. applied mathematics)
- strong experience and skills in ecological modeling
- strong publication track record
- strong quantitative and programming skills
- excellent writing skills
- able to work collaboratively in a positive and productive team setting 

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- experience with network modeling, preferably in a population-dynamic framework
- experience with dynamical systems theory, including Lyapunov stabilty
- use of R for programming is preferred, though other languages may be used
- interest in and experience with grant writing

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and 1-3 representative publications 
to 
https://apply.interfolio.com/41203 (please do not email these materials). Get 
in touch with PI Berry 
Brosi, bbrosi [at] emory (dot) edu if you have any questions regarding the 
position. 

While the deadline of the position is set to mid-August, please apply by 15 
July 2017 for full 
consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral Fellowships for studies in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (including coastal avian ecology)

[Paul Leberg]

The Department of Biology will be awarding University of Louisiana 
Fellowships to Ph.D. students entering the doctoral program in January 
2018 . UL Fellows are funded for 3-4 years and have limited teaching 
responsibilities. Fellowship stipends are $18,000 per academic year (plus 
tuition waiver), with additional support as research assistants available 
during the summer from many labs. Eligibility requirements include US 
citizenship (or permanent residency) or degree from a US institution. We 
will also have teaching assistantships available for incoming Ph.D. 
students. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to directly contact 
prospective advisors, whose contact information and research interests can 
be found at our departmental web site (http://biology.louisiana.edu/). 
Applicants interested in studying seabird ecology in relationship to 
coastal restoration are encouraged to contact Paul Leberg 
(leb...@louisiana.edu).  The Department of Biology has approximately 70 
graduate students and 25 graduate faculty members conducting research on a 
wide variety of topics. More information on application is available from 
Dr. Scott C. France (fra...@louisiana.edu). To receive full consideration, 
applications to the graduate program should be completed before 8/30/17. 

[ECOLOG-L] Accepting Apps for MS Environmental Biology in Denver CO

[Ariel Wooldridge]

We still have a few slots open for fall admission to the MS 
Environmental Biology program at Regis University in Denver, CO. The 
M.S. in Environmental Biology is a degree program that emphasizes skills 
crucial for success in the environmental and ecological workforce. The 
final deadline for applications is July 31 for fall term starting in 
late August.
 
TOP FEATURES of our PROGRAM
-Focus on RELEVANT SKILLS demanded by environmental employers: 
statistical computing  (R), GIS, NEPA, grant writing & field work in the 
Rocky Mountains & elsewhere

- EARN A MASTER’S DEGREE in an intensive one-year program or up to 2 
years as it fits with each student's schedule/goals.

- HANDS-ON internship at local agencies or research experience with 
faculty members

- SMALL CLASS SIZES that allow students to build close relationships 
with faculty and other students

- KNOWLEDGABLE FACULTY focused on individual student goals and success 
 
Go to: REGIS.EDU/ENVIRONMENT for more information on admission

[ECOLOG-L] New Master's Program in Conservation and Restoration at UC-Irvine

[Travis Huxman]

New Master's Program in Conservation and Restoration at UC-Irvine

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and the Center for 
Environmental Biology 
(CEB) at the University of California, Irvine are excited to announce the new 
Masters of Conservation 
and Restoration Science (MCRS) graduate program providing training for students 
interested in careers 
in the research and management of natural resources. Now accepting applications 
for Fall 2017, sectors 
and potential careers for MCRS graduates include: non-profit land management 
sector, local and federal 
government agencies, and environmental consulting firms. For more information 
visit the MCRS 
webpage (http://mcrs.bio.uci.edu), or contact program administrators at 
uciconresscie...@uci.edu.

The MCRS degree will provide students with the academic and professional skills 
needed to study, 
protect, and conserve natural resources, and to hold leadership and management 
positions in 
environmental fields related to conservation, restoration, and sustainability. 
Targeted at working adults 
and recent graduates (within the last five years), the program will begin the 
2017 academic year with 
traditional quarter and class-based offerings. Potential applicants will need a 
B.A. or B.S. degree, 
preferably in the natural sciences (biology, conservation biology, ecology, 
environmental science, 
forestry, wildlife biology, horticulture, or similar degree title) from a fully 
accredited academic institution.  
Applicants with undergraduate degrees in other areas will be considered, but 
must demonstrate 
proficiency in the natural sciences and/or practical experience working in this 
professional field.

The program includes two years of coursework and activities, including 18 units 
of core courses (e.g., 
ecology, conservation science), 16 units of topical electives (e.g., 
environmental policy, land use policy), 
18 units of technical and professional skills courses (e.g., technical writing, 
GIS), and 8 units associated 
with technical and professional workshops (e.g., regional professional 
gatherings). A collaborative, year-
long group capstone project (12 units), aligned with community partners, 
integrates the program's 
learning objectives and applies students' new skills to key environmental 
challenges facing society.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a first class for Fall 2017 
admitted by August 1, 2017.

---

Travis E. Huxman
Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Director, Center for Environmental Biology
University of California
Irvine, CA 92697-2525

[ECOLOG-L] Illinois Natural History Survey - Aquatic Restoration Ecologist

[Alison Stodola]

RESTORATION ECOLOGIST
LOCATED IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

This is a regular, academic professional, full-time grant supported 12-
month position, renewable annually based upon satisfactory progress in 
the position and available funding.  The estimated starting date is 
August 1, 2017 (negotiable). A valid driver's license is required for 
this position.
 
Primary Position Function/Summary: Conduct research related to optimal 
decision making with restoration objectives for imperiled freshwater 
mussels of Illinois, including assisting with development of statistical 
models of ecological systems and solving conservation problems for 
restoration of imperiled freshwater mussels of Illinois.
 
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Investigate optimal restoration 
actions for freshwater mussels in Illinois using a decision web. 
Contribute to efforts to build a BBN using existing data sets, 
professional opinion, and newly collected data to guide and inform 
future steps in the recovery process of freshwater mussels. Supervise 
assigned staff, which includes task assignment, ongoing performance 
management with coaching and feedback, and leave/travel approval. 
Collaborate regularly with biologists at the Illinois Natural History 
Survey (INHS), the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in 
Springfield, IL, Openlands, and other stakeholders. Under the direction 
and approval of the Survey Director and/or university official, may 
participate in outreach activities to benefit the mission and visibility 
of the Illinois Natural History Survey, Prairie Research Institute, and 
University of Illinois. As time and the contract(s) permits to buy out 
contract service, may seek and carry out independent research; apply for 
and obtain extramural funding; report findings in scientific journals 
and at professional meetings; provide technical information in area of 
expertise; make presentations to service, nature or science groups, 
schools, or other public meetings; and serve professional and scientific 
societies in such duties as reviewing or editing papers, moderating 
panels, and serving as a committee member or officer. Some travel and 
field work is anticipated, with occasional overnight stays.
 
Education: Required: Master’s degree in ecology, natural resource 
management, biometrics, fisheries biology, conservation, or a related 
field. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on 
the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. 
Preferred: PhD, or a combination of Master’s degree with at least 4 
years’ experience in aquatic ecology or related field.
 
Experience: Required: Ecological background with some biostatistical 
experience, including work with R or SAS. Must have experience with 
management of large data sets, experience with ESRI products, and 
habitat assessment knowledge. Experience supervising hourly technicians. 
Preferred: Experience with decision-making networks and related software 
(e.g., Netica). Experience making presentations at scientific meetings 
is preferred, along with a proven publication record. Field experience 
with aquatic systems, particularly sampling for freshwater mussels, is 
desirable.
 
Training, Licenses or Certifications: Required: Valid driver’s license, 
ability to swim.
 
Knowledge Requirements: Required: Effective personnel relations, 
organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills. Ability to 
communicate with multiple stakeholders and agency personnel. 
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively with a professional demeanor 
in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and 
changing priorities, under minimal supervision. Sound judgment. An 
attention to detail. Proficiency with commonly-employed software and 
databases.
 
Salary:  $40,000 to $50,000, commensurate with experience
 
Benefits: Generous vacation and sick leave.  State Universities 
Retirement System.  Group health, dental, vision and life insurance.
 
Applications must be received by July 20, 2017. To apply, all candidates 
must submit an online profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu by the 
close of the posting period. Qualified candidates must upload a cover 
letter detailing qualifications and skills; curriculum vitae; and the 
names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three 
professional references.  All requested information must be submitted 
for your application to be considered. Incomplete information will not 
be reviewed. Applications may be reviewed prior to closing.
 
For further information please contact Angela Young, Human Resources, 
Illinois Natural History Survey, 217-244-7793, you...@illinois.edu.  For 
technical questions, please contact: Alison Stodola at 
alpr...@illinois.edu.
 
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all 
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.



The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) is part of the Prairie 
Research 

[ECOLOG-L] Internships and summer research opportunities in Marine Mammals Science in Spain

[Bruno Diaz Lopez]

Internships and summer research opportunities in Marine Mammals Science in 
Spain. 
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) , is 
a marine science centre dedicated to promote the conservation of marine mammal 
species and their habitat through education and research. 
The project is based in the North-western coast of Spain (Galicia), an 
important hotspot for cetaceans, and offers the participants the chance to work 
during many steps of the field research and data analysis. No fewer than 22 
cetacean species have been recorded in Galician waters over the years. Some, 
such as bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, short-beaked common dolphins, 
and mike whales have been recorded quite frequently by the BDRI since 2014. 
Program Description: The BDRI internship program is an exciting opportunity for 
students and recent graduates interested in a career in marine science to 
obtain field and laboratory training in marine mammals and marine birds 
research. Interns can expect to gain a solid foundation in ecology and 
sociobiology with a focus on cetaceans ethology, habitat use, and 
communication. As an intern, you will be encouraged to work hard and gain an 
insight of what it is actually like to work as a marine mammal researcher. 
Interns will be trained to participate with multiple research projects 
involving a combination of boat-based and land-based surveys, laboratory work 
(photo-identification, GIS, bioacoustics, diet analysis, diving behaviour, 
video analysis, database work, etc), and strandings (response, rescue, 
necropsy, and data collection). The BDRI is a very international environment, 
and the everyday working language is English. 
Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications:The internship is open to all 
applicants 18 years of age or older. An academic background in biology, 
veterinary or natural science, coupled with motivation, willingness to work 
hard and interest in field research make the most qualified individuals. This 
post brings the opportunity to be trained by the BDRI' researchers in data 
collection and processing. A strong interest in marine biology and 
conservation, self-motivation, and the desire to spend long hours in the field 
and office are required. The field schedule is variable and involves working at 
night (as part of our new research project about noctural/acoustic behaviour of 
bottlenose dolphins) and during the day. Laboratory work days typically last 
six hours and field days typically exceed seven hours and occur approximately 
several times per week. Weekends are generally off. 
Internship start and end dates are flexible but the position requires a minimum 
of 30 days continuous commitment sometime between 1st July through to end 
November 2017. 

The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is an 
internships/tuition fee including the accommodation in an apartment, 
supervision, training, use of equipment, and other expenses derived of your 
participation (access to wifi, field trips, use of research vessel). Successful 
applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and 
from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain).  Approved applications are 
accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Positions are open until filled. 
Please download the internships general information 
at:
Interested candidates should submit an application with the following:
  - A cover letter including your availability, i.e. preferred time period (1 
page only);  - A resume describing training, experience and relevant skills (2 
pages only);  - BDRI's application form, you can download from 

Please send these items as e-mail attachments (PDF preferred) to: 
sever...@thebdri.com
For more information about BDRI's research and conservation work, please visit 
www.thebdri.com or our Facebook page.

Best regards, and see you on site!
Bruno Díaz López
Chief biologist and Director
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRIAvenida Beiramar 192, O Grove 
36980, Pontevedra, Spainwww.thebdri.com0034 605 52 1441
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[ECOLOG-L] ECOHYDROLOGY SEASONAL RESEARCH WORKER, southwestern GA

[Stribling Stuber]

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for 
a full-time, temporary Seasonal Research Worker. The 28,500-acre 
Research Center is located between Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia. The 
Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology 
and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of 
longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of 
stream and river ecosystems. Further information can be found on the web 
site at http://www.jonesctr.org/.

This position will begin in mid-August, 2017 and continue through 
December 2017 with the possibility of extension depending on performance 
and funding.  This employee will assist research staff and graduate 
students in the Ecohydrology Lab with a variety of field and lab 
studies. The Ecohydrology Lab conducts research focused on the 
intersection of upland longleaf pine forest dynamics and hydrology at 
local and regional scales. The employee’s primary duties will center on 
assisting with routine lab field work and sample processing, as well as 
graduate research projects. Duties may include: 1) frequent, routine 
measurements of throughfall and stemflow; 2) litter sample collection 
and processing; 3) installing and checking insect traps; 4) assistance 
with construction, installation and maintenance of sap flow probes and 
meteorological sensors; and 5) data entry.

Job Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to conduct 
sometimes strenuous physical activity under demanding field conditions 
(i.e., heat, high humidity, and insects) and to work with minimal 
supervision.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry, natural 
resources management or a related field is preferred. Experience or 
coursework in ecohydrology, forest hydrology and/or plant physiology is 
a plus. Prior experience working in remote field settings is highly 
desirable. The optimum candidate will also have the motivation and 
ability to master the safe and proper operation of complicated field 
instrumentation. 

Wages:  $9.00–$11.00 per hour with housing
$10.00–$12.00 per hour without housing
(Rate will depend on qualifications)
Limited on-site housing is available.

A letter of application, resume, college transcripts (unofficial copies 
are acceptable) and list of references should be emailed to: 
j...@jonesctr.org Subject: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker (please 
use exact wording in subject line, otherwise your application may be 
overlooked). Applications may also be sent by mail to:  Cindy Craft, 
ATTN: Ecohydrology Seasonal Research Worker, Joseph W. Jones Ecological 
Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 or by Fax to 
(229)734-4707.  Specific questions regarding the position should be sent 
to the Ecohydrology Lead Technician, Stribling Stuber 
(stribling.stu...@jonesctr.org).  Applications received before July 9, 
2017 will receive highest consideration. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological 
Research Center is an E-Verify, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Unleashed Dogs in Protected Areas

[John A.]

I would like to hear from anyone who has seen an increase in deliberate 
violations of posted leash laws in protected natural areas, whether at the 
city, state or national level.  I would be especially interested in hearing 
from anyone who has experienced impacts on their research or on their own 
personal enjoyment in these areas.

I would also be interested if anyone has tried to work with the relevant 
authorities—park rangers, city animal control or other agencies—and if so, what 
strategies were most effective at reducing violations and impact on habitat and 
personal enjoyment.

Although my own experience is in the eastern United States, I’ll be glad to 
hear from other countries as well.  And I would appreciate any recommendations 
for other listservs where this issue might also be raised.  Please contact me 
off-list with my thanks in advance.


- J. A.

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session GC032: Footprints: Biogeochemical and Biophysical Impacts of Managed Systems

[Ilsa Kantola]

Do you measure the responses of ecosystems under human management and 
influence (grazing lands, agriculture, forestry, urban forestry, 
facilitated restoration, etc) to changes in land use, changes in 
management, or global climate change?   Please consider submitting your 
abstract to AGU session GC 032: Footprints: Biogeochemical and 
Biophysical Impacts of Managed Systems.  This is a possible alternate 
format session which may incorporate short, focused, lighting-style oral 
presentations. 

Session Title: GC032 – Footprints: Biogeochemical and Biophysical 
Impacts of Managed Systems

Session ID#: 26652

Session Description:
With increasing populations and higher demand for food, energy, and 
fiber, managed ecosystems such as croplands, grazing lands and forests 
play a crucial role in securing these resources, regulating the 
concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and altering the 
water and energy cycles. This session welcomes submissions that examine 
the impact of changes in land use – land cover and/or changing 
management practices – on biogeochemistry (CO2, CH4, and N2O fluxes) and 
biophysics (water and energy fluxes) of managed systems in both 
disturbance and recovery phases, and feedbacks on the environment and 
climate. Submissions that investigate strategies to manage ecosystems 
sustainably and interactions between C, N, and water cycles are 
encouraged. We invite results on ground-based and remote sensing 
observations, as well as modeling studies at any spatial and temporal 
scale, to advance our understanding of future states of the Earth and to 
promote a sustainable future.

Primary Convener:  Ilsa B Kantola, University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign

Conveners:  
Nuria Gomez-Casanovas, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Elena Blanc-Betes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tara W Hudiburg, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

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Ilsa Kantola, PhD
Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Conservation Ecology

[Erin Conlisk]

Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Conservation Ecology:
Climate smart connectivity for Southern California wildlife
Biology Department
San Diego State University 

Qualifications: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise 
in species distribution modeling and familiarity with population and 
connectivity modeling. A PhD is required as well as strong mathematical 
and programming skills.  The candidate must be fluent in R and GIS; 
familiarity with Python is preferable. The candidate should be able to 
work both independently and in a collaborative setting with project 
stakeholders at the Department of Fish and Wildlife and Climate Science 
Alliance – South Coast. Familiarity with the Southern California 
ecosystems is desirable.

Job Description: Start date is as soon as possible. The postdoctoral 
researcher will work on a project funded by California’s Wildlife 
Conservation Board and a State Wildlife Grant to identify and prioritize 
corridors to promote population resilience for five focal Southern 
California wildlife species under threat from climate change, land use 
change, and altered disturbance regimes.  The project combines 
traditional habitat niche modeling, recent advances in connectivity 
modeling, and spatially-explicit demographic dynamics for populations 
undergoing disturbances and/or management actions.  The postdoctoral 
researcher will be based at San Diego State University (SDSU) and will 
work under the direction of Rebecca Lewison (SDSU) and Megan Jennings 
(SDSU) and with external collaborator Erin Conlisk (Pt Blue Conservation 
Science).  The project may require travel within California.  Model 
development and analysis will include: 1) providing habitat suitability 
ensemble forecasts for five focal species, 2) using least cost path and 
resistance connectivity modeling to identify corridors, 3) constructing 
population models that incorporate (1) and (2) to explore species 
resilience under different corridor scenarios, and 4) using decision 
support tools to prioritize corridors. The researcher will be expected 
to prepare results for peer reviewed journals. 

Appointment: 75-100% time appointment for one year from start date, with 
the possibility for additional year(s) of funding contingent upon 
performance. Salary is $43,000 a year plus benefits.

To apply: Please send your letter of interest, CV, contact information 
for three references and any inquiries to Megan Jennings at 
mjenni...@mail.sdsu.edu.  Please put “Quantitative Postdoc” in the email 
subject heading. The position will remain open until filled, but 
application review will commence on July 7, 2017. San Diego State 
University is an equal opportunity employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Population Biologists - Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

[Lisa Faust]

The Lincoln Park Zoo is posting two positions for Associate Population 
Biologist at the AZA Population Management Center.  For more information 
and to apply, go to http://www.lpzoo.org/careers

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides scientific and logistical assistance to the cooperatively managed 
animal programs of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). 
Collaborates with staff at zoos around the country to support the 
management of zoo populations. Initiates and collaborates in data analyses 
and research related to the management of small populations of animals.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•   Work with Studbook Keepers and Species Coordinators from zoos 
around the country to prepare pedigree (“studbook”) databases for 
analysis; complete standard demographic and genetic analyses on the 
populations; and develop recommendations for future breedings in 
cooperatively managed conservation programs. 
•   Assist in the preparation and publication of reports on population 
analyses and breeding recommendations, and facilitate communication of 
these to zoos participating in the breeding programs.
•   Analyze databases and other records to resolve issues related to 
animal population management. 
•   Conduct and/or participate in research and development of 
techniques for demographic and genetic management of animal populations. 
•   Provide assistance (via phone, email, internet conferencing or in 
person) to studbook keepers and species coordinators on questions related 
to database analyses and population management.
•   Participate in training of population management topics to zoo 
professionals, Lincoln Park Zoo visitors and staff, and other audiences as 
needed.
•   Travel to AZA related conferences and meetings.
•   Develop and/or assist with the development and maintenance of 
population management software.
•   Collaborate on the Lincoln Park Zoo’s team approach to 
conservation and management research projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•   Successful candidates must have strong computer and organizational 
skills; 
•   Successful candidates would likely have a strong background in 
population biology, use and interpretation of simulation and deterministic 
models, and broad biological knowledge of species biologies;
•   Must be detail oriented, capable of handling multiple tasks, and 
be able to work independently and as part of a team
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort 
with speaking publicly to a variety of audiences
•   Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with 
diverse people in the AZA community – tactful, mature, flexible. Able to 
facilitate large meetings with diverse stakeholders. 
•   Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with supervisors, 
fellow employees, volunteers, zoo visitors, general public, and others 
within the AZA. 
•   A commitment to wildlife conservation through management of wild 
and zoo populations;
•   A willingness to participate in the Lincoln Park Zoo’s team 
approach to projects.   


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•   Master’s Degree is required.  Experience with zoo based population 
management programs is desirable. Must be able to work up to 10 weekends 
per year.