[ECOLOG-L] Two Assistant Professors - University of Toronto

[Donald Jackson]

ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION – Two Assistant Professorships

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of
Toronto invites applications for two tenure-stream appointments in ecology
and evolution. These appointments will be at the rank of Assistant
Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2018.

We seek candidates who conduct conceptually driven research in ecology and
evolution, especially those with research programs in disease and/or theory.
We seek applications from candidates whose research program complements the
research programs of the highly collaborative faculty currently in the
department. 

The successful applicants must have a PhD in a related field by July 1, 2018
or soon thereafter, with a record of sustained publications in top-ranked,
field-relevant journals.  The appointees will be expected to build an
active, externally funded and internationally recognized research program.
The successful candidates will also demonstrate excellence in teaching and
contributions to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate
students. Evidence of demonstrated excellence in research and teaching
should be documented through the applicant's CV, publications, research and
teaching statements, strong letters of reference from referees of high
standing and where appropriate, course evaluations.

The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution with over 60
faculty members specializing in ecology and evolution. Strong links exist
between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Royal
Ontario Museum, the Centre for Global Change Science, Dalla Lana School of
Public Health, the School of the Environment, the University network of
leading academic research hospitals (www.uhn.ca, sunnybrook.ca/) and
research groups with provincial and federal government agencies. The
University owns a nearby field station dedicated to ecological research (the
Koffler Scientific Reserve; www.ksr.utoronto.ca). Toronto is a vibrant and
cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work
and live.

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online (see link at end of
this message). Applications must include a CV and statements of research and
teaching interests combined into a single PDF file, plus three
representative publications. Applicants should arrange to have three
confidential letters of recommendation (signed and on letterhead) sent
directly to: Professor Donald Jackson, Chair of Search Committee, Department
of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 25 Willcocks Street, University of
Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3B2 Canada. Letters of reference may be
e-mailed to chairsec@utoronto.ca. Deadline for receipt of applications,
including reference letters, is September 13, 2017.

For further information on the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology, please visit our website at www.eeb.utoronto.ca. Questions
regarding this position can be directed to Liz Rentzelos at
chairsec@utoronto.ca or (416-946-3340).

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to
the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will
be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any
information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed
by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated
for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see
http://uoft.me/UP. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

http://www.eeb.utoronto.ca/about-us/employment/utfa.htm

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity at Monash University, Australia

[David Inouye]

*PhD opportunity at Monash University, Australia*

*/Linking monitoring data to conservation management through triggers 
for action./*


We are offering a PhD scholarship to work with a team of researchers led 
by Dr Carly Cook at Monash University (School of Biological Sciences) in 
Australia, in conjunction with researchers at The Department of 
Conservation in New Zealand, Oxford University and the University of 
Melbourne. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to undertake 
an innovative project investigating how to link monitoring data to 
management action through the development of decision triggers. This 
project will work closely with on-ground managers to ensure the results 
are relevant and useful for conservation agencies. The successful 
applicant will need to have research interests in ecology and 
conservation, and ideally blend strong quantitative skills with 
experience in expert elicitation and/or running workshops. The student 
will need to be able to travel to New Zealand to develop case studies.


*The project:*

Conservation managers face complex decisions about if, when and how to 
intervene in managed systems. To support these decisions, approaches are 
needed that utilise the best available evidence to guide actions when a 
system is moving into an undesirable state. Assigning some form of 
critical threshold that if crossed would trigger action (a decision 
trigger) is growing in favour as a means to link monitoring data to 
management action, as part of evidence-based management. This project 
will focus on the development of decision triggers for the management of 
threatened species in New Zealand, developing and testing methods to set 
robust decision triggers that utilise rigorous biological monitoring 
data, and when monitoring data are not readily available, using 
participatory modelling approaches. The candidate will need to work 
closely with researchers and managers from the New Zealand Department of 
Conservation.


*The supervisors:*

Dr Carly Cook is a conservation biologist interested in evidence-based 
conservation and the development of decision support tools for 
conservation management. Her research group is interested in a range of 
topics related to integrating science into conservation management. To 
find out more please visit: www.carlycookresearch.wordpress.com 




Dr Richard Maloney is a lead scientist at the Department of Conservation 
in New Zealand. He has extensive experience in ecological and 
conservation research, and in the development of systems to support 
evidence-based decision making.



Dr Prue Addison is a senior post-doctoral research fellow at Oxford 
University, whose research focused on knowledge exchange to facilitate 
the transfer of biodiversity research to end users. She also has 
experience in both statistical and participatory modelling techniques.


Dr Kelly Hunt de Bie is a post-doctoral research fellow at the 
University of Melbourne and at Parks Victoria. She has extensive 
experience in park management, structured decision making to support 
management decisions, and participatory modelling.


*Administrative details*

The starting date for this project can be any time during 2017 (or as 
negotiated).



_Scholarship details_:

The PhD stipend is fully-funded for a period of 3.5 years and is open to 
both Australian/NZ domestic and international students. The stipends 
include all course fees plus approximately $26,682 AUD per annum 
tax-free (~$1,026 per fortnight).


_Monash and the School of Biological Sciences_:

Monash is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of top Australian 
universities recognized for their excellence in teaching and research. 
The School of Biological Sciences is a dynamic unit with strengths in 
both ecology, conservation and evolutionary biology and the nexus 
between these disciplines 
(www.monash.edu/science/schools/biological-sciences/postgrad 
). 
The University is located in Melbourne, one of the most liveable cities 
in the world and a cultural and recreational hub.


_Application process_:

Interested candidates should send their CV and academic transcript, 
along with a cover letter outlining their research interests and 
motivation to undertake this project to carly.c...@monash.edu 
. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or 
equivalent degree with first-class Honours, Master of Science or MPhil 
and meet minimum English requirements. The applicant must be able to 
demonstrate that their degree included a research component equivalent 
to 6 months of full time research experience. Short-listed candidates 
will be asked for further information and will be interviewed.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track assistant professor position: disease ecology/evolution

[Thomson, Diane]

My department is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor in disease 
ecology/evolution/environmental science this fall. The full ad is posted below. 
We are an unusual and fun multidisciplinary science program affiliated with 
three top liberal arts colleges in the Claremont consortium, just east of Los 
Angeles. This job is a great fit for those interested in undergraduate teaching 
and mentoring who also want to maintain an active research lab. The consortium 
and our location in southern California give lots of opportunities to interact 
and collaborate with colleagues, both on campus and at the many large 
universities in our neighborhood.
I will be at the ESA meetings in Portland if anyone wants to connect and talk 
more about this position. Feel free to also email questions 
(dthom...@kecksci.claremont.edu).
Best,
Diane Thomson

The W.M Keck Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer and Scripps 
Colleges invites applications for a tenure-track position in the 
ecology/evolutionary biology of disease at the Assistant Professor level, to 
begin July 2018. The department houses the biology, chemistry, physics and 
environmental science faculty for three of the five undergraduate Claremont 
Colleges, and offers innovative and interdisciplinary programs in both natural 
and physical sciences. Many of our faculty participate in collaborative 
research projects, both within the department and with research groups at 
nearby institutions. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and 
development of a vibrant research program that engages undergraduate students. 
We especially seek candidates whose work on disease is cross-disciplinary 
within the sciences and speaks to students with diverse interests, including 
the environment and human health. Of particular interest are candidates who 
could offer courses on the mathematical modeling, ecology and/or evolution of 
infectious disease, disease and the environment, and/or emerging diseases. 
Teaching opportunities will include introductory courses in a core discipline 
(biology or environmental science), as well as courses in the candidate’s area 
of expertise. A Ph.D., postdoctoral experience and a record of scholarly 
publication are required.

Please apply online at https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php. Upload a 
cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of your proposed approach to 
teaching science in a liberal arts setting, a statement (of no more than 1 
page) describing your approach and experience in mentoring diverse student 
populations, a description of your proposed research, and the names and email 
addresses of three references. Inquiries regarding the position may be emailed 
to Professor Diane Thomson at 
dthom...@kecksci.claremont.edu. 
Additional information about the department may be found at 
www.kecksci.claremont.edu. Review of 
applications will begin October 1, 2017, and the position will remain open 
until filled.

The Keck Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer and Scripps Colleges 
is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic 
environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the 
department actively encourages applications from women and members of 
historically under-‐represented social groups in higher education.

[ECOLOG-L] Visiting faculty in Ecology at University of Richmond

[Kristine Grayson]

A great teaching opportunity at a small liberal arts campus in a vibrant 
river city!

The Department of Biology at the University of Richmond seeks to fill a full-
time visiting faculty position (non-tenure track) for the 2017-18 academic 
year, beginning August 2017 and ending May 2018. We are looking for a broadly 
trained biologist with expertise in ecology. Applicants should demonstrate a 
strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education and an interest in 
teaching at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI). Teaching 
expectations for this position include both introductory level courses with 
lab and an upper level elective in the candidate’s area of expertise. 
Research space and equipment can be made available based on synergy with 
existing faculty research programs. 

The full ad can be found here: 
https://richmond.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=1253

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session "From enzymes to ecosystems: Temperature response in the biosphere."

[Louis Schipper]

Dear Colleagues,

 We would invite you to submit an abstract to our AGU 2017 session (B033
):
*"From enzymes to ecosystems: Temperature response in the biosphere."*

The goal of our session is to push toward a coherent theory of biosphere
temperature response that functions across scales of biological
organization (from enzymes to ecosystems). We encourage submissions from
molecular biologists, plant/soil ecologists, ecosystem scientists, and
climate modelers to improve our understanding of the global biosphere's
temperature sensitivity.

*Early Abstract Submission Deadline: 26 July, 11:59 P.M. ET*

*Final Abstract Submission Deadline: 2 August, 11:59 P.M. ET*

*Submit your abstract here
!*

Looking forward to a great AGU meeting!

Christopher Schwalm and Louis Schipper





Louis Schipper

Professor

School of Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering

University of Waikato, Private bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand

Ph: 64 7 838 4468

Mobile: 027 666 0815



http://sci.waikato.ac.nz/about-us/people/schipper

www.waiber.com

[ECOLOG-L] tenure track position in evolutionary ecology at San Jose State University

[Susan Lambrecht]

Evolutionary Ecology
Job Opening ID (JOID): 24148
Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure track)

Qualifications:
The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University invites 
applications for a tenure-
track position in Evolutionary Ecology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or 
equivalent degree and 
postdoctoral experience in evolutionary ecology or related field. Candidates 
should have a proven 
record of excellence or evidence of promise for excellence in teaching and 
research. We seek a 
vertebrate biologist who uses molecular methods to investigate questions in 
evolution and development, 
population genetics, or molecular ecology. Candidates should have proven record 
of research 
experience and scholarly output in studies of evolutionary processes using 
field and/or laboratory-
based research. 

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in 
evolutionary biology within the 
Ecology and Evolution program area. Teaching duties will include segments 
within the Introductory 
Biology series for freshmen, and specialty courses at the upper division and/or 
graduate-levels. These 
courses may include but are not limited to Evolution, Human Evolution, 
Vertebrate Evolution, 
Evolutionary Development, Population Genetics, and/or Molecular Ecology. The 
candidate is expected to 
establish a successful research lab utilizing molecular techniques to augment 
field and/or laboratory-
based studies of vertebrate evolution. Innovation in teaching is strongly 
encouraged and research 
involving masters and undergraduate students is expected. Applicants' materials 
should demonstrate 
awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of a multicultural population 
as might have been 
gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable 
experience.


Starting Date: August 17, 2018

Application Procedure:
For full consideration, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 
statement of teaching interests/ 
philosophy, research plans, and at least three original letters of reference 
with contact information by 
September 30, 2017 to apply.interfolio.com/42749.

Please direct questions to:
Dr. Jeffrey Honda (jeffrey.ho...@sjsu.edu)
Chair, Department of Biological Sciences
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0100

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Assistant, bats, TX

[David Inouye]

The Texas A Natural Resources Institute is looking for 1 motivated 
Research Assistant to assist a field crew leader in collecting data on 
the distribution, abundance, and roost use of bats across Texas, with an 
emphasis on the northern and northeastern portions of the state. The 
study goal is to characterize habitat conditions across the region prior 
to the arrival of white-nose syndrome (WNS) on both public and private 
lands.


Required: B.S. in wildlife science, biology/zoology, ecology, or closely 
related fields. Preferred MS degree.


Please see the posting for more details: 
http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/research-assistant-bats-texas/ 




Melissa B. Meierhofer, M.S.
Research Associate & Ph.D. Student
Texas A IRNR and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

[ECOLOG-L] bio acoustic study of montane birds in Puerto Rico: Mongabay

[Erik Hoffner]

On the latest Mongabay podcast we had bio acoustic ecologist Marconi Campos
Cerqueira join us for our latest Field Notes segment. Cerqueira recently
completed a study that used bioacoustic monitoring to examine shifts in
bird ranges driven by climate change in the mountains of Puerto Rico, and
he shared his findings and some of his recordings of these very cool birds,
too

https://news.mongabay.com/2017/06/audio-the-fight-to-save-indonesias-leuser-ecosystem/

Please listen, share, and subscribe if you like what you hear! via Android
, Google
Play 
, iTunes

, Stitcher , TuneIn
, or whatever app you
use for podcast subscriptions.

He talks about his work in Brazil with this methodology and with other
creatures and shares its many advantages.

Erik

--

See my latest writing and photojournalism projects here


*tw: @erikhoffner *

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 BIOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF NORTH AMERICAN SALAMANDERS TRAINING COURSE

[Luis Carrillo]

There still some spots available for the Biology, Management and Conservation 
of North American Salamanders Training Course. If you or your institution are 
working with salamanders or if you are focusing your undergrad or grad research 
on salamanders,  this is the perfect course for you


2017 BIOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF NORTH AMERICAN SALAMANDERS 
TRAINING COURSE

Amphibian Ark and Zoo Atlanta are pleased to announce the 2017 Biology, 
Management and Conservation of North American Salamanders training course.

The course will consist of five days of intensive training, including lectures, 
hands-on practical exercises, and fieldwork, with the goal of providing the 
students with technical skills necessary for long-term management of ex situ 
assurance populations of salamanders, from species selection to reintroductions 
with focus on husbandry, health, biosecurity and population management.
 Topics 
covered during the course will include: salamander biology, conservation and 
management; enclosure design and construction; captive breeding techniques; 
biosecurity and disease control; monitoring and surveys of wild and captive 
populations; education and scientific engagement. A field trip is arranged at 
Wharton Center, GA.

Target audience: Zookeepers, field biologists, grad students, and academics 
working in salamander conservation and research, especially in captive 
settings. The course is limited to 20 students.

Location: The course will be held at Zoo Atlanta and at Wharton Center, Georgia.

Dates: September 18th – 22nd, 2017

Information: For further information please contact Luis Carrillo, Training 
Officer - l...@amphibianark.org .

 

Quotes from last year’s students

- The instructors provided first hand, useful information regarding care of 
salamanders from all families, with practical tips on husbandry and diet. The 
veterinary discussion was extremely helpful. The field trip was fantastic. I 
had the opportunity to learn from everyone instructing and taking the course.

- This is a one of a kind course. I found it completely enriching in both a 
professional and personal context. The relationships and knowledge cultivated 
during the course are priceless and will be indispensable to me in regard to 
future salamander conservation work.

- With the amphibian decline crisis in full swing, this course serves as an 
opportunity to learn in depth information about salamander research and 
husbandry. It is imperative that researchers, aquarists, and zookeepers learn 
as much about this taxa as possible in order to bolster their representation in 
conservation efforts.

- As a graduate student, I found this course very helpful for my research. I 
have taken many great concepts from this course and have been able to apply 
them directly to my research. I was also able to network with individuals in my 
field which has greatly helped with professional development. 



Luis Carrillo
Training Officer / Coordinador de Entrenamiento
l...@amphibianark.org
www.amphibianark.org

10 years helping in Amphibian Conservation!

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity - FIU - Director, Sea Level Solutions Center

[Candice Allouch]

All,

This may be of interest to some of you. Florida International University is 
seeking to fill the position of Director of the Sea Level Solutions Center 
(SLSC). Please see below for job information or visit this 
link to apply directly.

Regards,

Candice Allouch
Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships
Institute of Water & Environment
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street | OE 148
3000 Northeast 151st Street | AC1 220
P: 305.519.6495 | callo...@fiu.edu

__


Director, Sea Level Solutions Center


  *   Job Opening Id: 513229
  *   College/Division: College of Arts, Sciences and Education
  *   Department: Sea Level Solutions Center

Job Summary
Position Title: Director, Sea Level Solutions Center
Location:  Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Rank: Associate or Full Professor
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description:
Florida International University (FIU) has recently launched the Sea Level 
Solutions Center (SLSC) to develop and implement effective policies and 
strategies to address the imminent threat of rising seas to resources and 
security. Rising seas threaten low-lying, flood-prone coastal areas around the 
world, with ramifications that are already rippling through societies. Miami 
ranks as one of the world’s most vulnerable urban regions in terms of assets 
exposed to sea level rise and violent storms. It will take cooperation – from 
local to international levels – to develop effective solutions. Therefore, 
FIU’s SLSC brings together a vibrant group of researchers and practitioners 
working on monitoring the effects of sea level rise and developing adaptation 
strategies from a wide range of disciplines, including architecture, biology, 
chemistry, communications, earth & environment, ecology, engineering, 
hydrology, public health, and others (see 
http://slsc.fiu.edu). SLSC is housed in the Institute of 
Water and Environment, one of FIU’s five preeminent research Institutes (see 
http://inwe.fiu.edu). The SLSC fits within the overall 
mission of FIU to turn the “impossible into the inevitable”.

FIU now invites applications for the Director of the Sea Level Solutions Center 
(SLSC). The grand vision for the SLSC is to design and implement short- and 
long-term adaptation strategies for a prosperous South Florida into the 22nd 
century by advancing the understanding of sea level rise and its impacts, and 
converting this understanding into actions that benefit societies locally, 
nationally, and globally. The SLSC Director will work with local, regional, 
national and international partners, funding organizations, and government 
entities to secure extramural funding to transform the SLSC into an 
internationally recognized thought and solution leader Center.

The successful SLSC Director candidate will be a visionary leader with an 
established national and international reputation in any discipline broadly 
associated with global climate change. Priority will be given to those with 
extensive experience in coastal resilience to sea level rise.  Excellent skills 
in public speaking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and communication to 
multiple audiences are required. Evidence of an exemplary record of leadership, 
community engagement, industry and foundation partnerships, scholarly 
productivity, and grant success is expected. The Director will have a tenure 
home in the department most closely aligned with her/his particular discipline.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 513229 at 
facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, 1-page statement of interest, 
and curriculum vitae as a single pdf file.  Candidates will be requested to 
provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be 
contacted as determined by the search committee.  Questions about the job 
opening should be sent to Rita Teutonicio, Chair of the Search Committee, at 
rteut...@fiu.edu. To receive full consideration, 
applications and required materials should be received by August 1, 2017.  
Review will continue until position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Life Discovery Education Conference TRAVEL AWARDS Info Webinar - Register TODAY

[Teresa Mourad]

Please share with your colleagues.

The Ecological Society of America and its partners are pleased to announce the 
Life Discovery Conference Travel Awards 
of up to about $1,000 are available for faculty to participate in the 4th Life 
Discovery - Doing Science Education conference (LDC). The goal of the awards is 
to increase the diversity of participants and institutions at the conference. 
An exciting opportunity associated with the Travel Award is the option to also 
participate in the LDC-QUBES Faculty Mentoring Network (FMN) - a unique 
networking and professional development opportunity from September - November 
2017 for faculty interested in bringing authentic research data into high 
school and undergraduate classrooms. If selected for the FMN,  faculty will 
implement one or more selected Data Nuggets in their AP biology, introductory 
biology, or ecology courses at both high school and college levels.  Travel 
awards are made possible through an award from the National Science Foundation.


*The Life Discovery - Doing Science Biology Education Conference 
(www.esa.org/ldc)  is a collaborative initiative of the 
Ecological Society of America (ESA), Botanical Society of America (BSA), 
Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE) and Society for Economic Botany (SEB).

*QUBES (https://qubeshub.org) is an NSF-funded 
virtual center that supports collaboration to promote quantitative biology 
education at the undergraduate level.

*Data Nuggets (http://datanuggets.org/) are free activities that engage 
students in the practices of science through an innovative approach that 
combines scientific content from authentic research with key concepts in 
quantitative reasoning, now widely used in K-16 classrooms.

Information Webinar

Attend our Information Webinar on June 30, 2017 at 1:00pm EST.

Register for the webinar by June 28, 
2017

For full information, please visit: http://www.esa.org/ldc/travel-awards/

Who should apply?

Faculty from high school, community colleges, minority-serving institutions, 
and primarily undergraduate institutions as well as faculty from 
underrepresented minority communities in any institution needing travel support.

Application deadline:

July 10, 2017

Benefits
* Eligibility to apply for the LDC-QUBES Faculty Mentoring 
Network for a full semester of support from 
experienced facilitators and peers.
* A nation-wide community of peers focused on data rich biology 
classrooms.
* LDC offers keynotes, short presentations, workshops, and field 
trips at the leading edge of the life sciences focused on incorporating data 
into the classroom
* Unique to LDC: Facilitated networking opportunities and the 
Education Roundtable Share Fair
* Complimentary one-year online only membership to the Ecological 
Society of America and the Botanical Society of America for participants who 
have not been members previously in these societies.


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


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

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity on Invasive Wild Pig Ecology at the University of Saskatchewan

[Brook, Ryan]

Post-Doctoral Research Opportunity at the University of Saskatchewan
Habitat and Climate Effects on Movements and Distribution of
Invasive Wild Pigs in Canada
A post-doctoral position is available in the Wildlife Ecology and Community 
Engagement Lab led by Dr. Ryan Brook at the University of Saskatchewan in the 
College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Our research group is part of a larger 
North American collaborative effort to better understand and manage invasive 
wild pigs, which are expanding globally and creating important risks and 
impacts to livestock and ecosystem health. Wild pigs are found extensively in 
several areas of Canada and are expanding, but the impacts of factors such as 
snow, climate, agricultural crops, and other habitat variables in defining 
their movements and distribution are poorly understood. We are currently in our 
fourth year of an on-going program of collecting data from GPS-collared wild 
pigs and citizen science to better understand the ecology and management of 
wild pigs in Canada.
The philosophy of our research group is to recruit bright, mature, and most 
importantly, nice people and give them considerable latitude to develop the 
project in ways that best fit their skills and career aspirations while 
achieving overall project goals. The successful applicant will become an active 
partner in our larger research program, engaging with communities, the North 
American team of collaborators, other researchers, industry, and government. 
Strong experience with GIS, spatial modelling, a proven ability to produce 
resource selection function models, and statistical analysis using R, is 
essential. All members of our team are actively involved in community 
engagement and knowledge translation, so strong communication skills and a 
positive collaborative spirit are essential.
Interviews for this position will begin after July 15, 2017 and will continue 
until the position is filled. Expected start date is September 2017. Applicants 
must have completed their PhD at the time the position begins from a recognized 
university in a relevant discipline. Funding is available for one full year, 
with up to three additional years of renewal subject to budget allocation and 
upon review of progress. Salary will be $50,000/year.
Interested candidates should email Dr. Ryan Brook 
(ryan.br...@usask.ca), along with a letter of 
interest, CV, and two recent and relevant peer-reviewed publications in which 
the applicant is senior author.

Very Best,
Ryan

Ryan K. Brook, PhD
   CURRENTLY ON SABBATICAL TRAVEL (Sept.1, 2016-August 31, 2017

   Associate Professor
   College of Agriculture and Bioresources
   University of Saskatchewan
   Office 6D-14 Agriculture Building
   51 Campus Drive
   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan  S7N 5A8
   Office: (306) 966-4120; Cell: (306) 371-0013
   agbio.usask.ca
  Celebrating 100 YEARS AGBIO

Re: [ECOLOG-L] "Wildlife"

[aney]

Jorge, it is common but not prevailing to use the term “wildlife” to cover 
vertebrates other than fish.  We have agency titles such as the US Department 
of Fish and Wildlife and professional organization titles such as The Wildlife 
Society and American Fisheries Society.  And state agency titles have 
fluctuated:  In the 1950s the Oregon State Game Commission managed “game” 
(sport-harvested) mammals, birds and fish and its cohort agency the Fish 
Commission of Oregon managed commercially harvested fish and invertebrates.  In 
the 1970s these two agencies merged and became the Oregon Department of Fish 
and Wildlife.

My old bachelor’s degree from Oregon State was in Fish and Game Management, now 
it would be in Fisheries and Wildlife Science.  

But it is sometimes convenient and acceptable to use the term “wildlife” to 
cover everything from mammals to invertebrates, usually noting that this is 
being done.

I use the professional title “wildlife ecologist” and have done projects that 
included a range of wild vertebrates from mammals and birds to reptiles, 
amphibians and fish.

As I recall from my professional visits to Germany and Sweden, they tend to use 
the term “Wild” or “vild” for wild mammals and birds including game species, 
e.g.,Wildvӧgel and  vildefågel (wildfowl).

 

Warren W. Aney

Senior Wildlife Ecologist
(503) 539-1009

a...@coho.net 

 

 

 

From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Jorge A. Santiago-Blay
Sent: Tuesday, 27 June, 2017 18:06
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] "Wildlife"

 

"Wildlife"

 

Dear Colleagues:

 

Can someone tell me since when (in the USA) the term "wildlife" essentially 
came to mean, mostly large mammals and birds (and with good luck a few other 
vertebrates)? Why? Is the definition of "wildlife" changing? Why?

 

Regardless of time, is that mammalocentric definition used in other countries? 
If "yes", since when? 

 

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[ECOLOG-L] Act Now: Comment on USDA National Native Bee Monitoring plan, Due July 6

[Kim Landsbergen Ph.D.]

Dear ECOLOG Colleagues,

I'm reaching out to those of you who might "bee" interested in commenting on a 
USDA national 
native bee monitoring plan, which is under development. Comments are due in ONE 
WEEK, July 6th. 
Details are as follows.

Last night I received an email from a colleague that there is exactly a 1-week 
window to provide 
comment on the Federal Register to the USDA on a National Native Bee Monitoring 
plan.  There was 
an online "listening session" scheduled for today but as I signed on I saw it 
was "cancelled for low 
attendance". [[If you don't tell anyone about your "listening session", and you 
get low attendance, it is 
not for lack of interest, it is because the event was not properly advertised.]]

It is more important than ever that we help each other seek and act in ways we 
can support
conservation science. Although this is not my main area of research (I am a 
physiological plant 
ecologist), I am active in supporting prairie restoration and monitoring 
biodiversity where I work, on 
Antioch College's large campus, and I collaborate with a Dayton-based 
pollinator conservation group. 
We have a >500 ft^2 prairie habitat in our front lawn in Columbus, Ohio. 
Pollinator biology has many 
passionate enthusiasts, and is a venue where we ecologists can connect to the 
public on a shared 
aesthetic and conservation value. There are also many links to broader impacts, 
citizen science, and 
K-12 education.

The link is below. Can you please share with your respective 
pollinator-supporting networks? 
Remember comments are due July 6th!

Thank you very much for helping spread the word.  -K

From USDA Scientist Diana Cox-Foster:
"I want to alert you to a solicitation by the USDA’s Pollinator Health Working 
Group to get input from 
stakeholders on the need for and importance of monitoring native pollinators. 
Such initiatives will be 
important in learning about the native bees’ health and also help to promote 
efforts to protect their 
health and the plants which they pollinate.  This native bee survey will 
hopefully not only involve 
agricultural ecosystems but also natural ecosystems throughout the nation."

Provide your comments through the Federal Register, see:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/05/2017-11554/national-monitoring-plan-for-
native-bees-stakeholder-and-public-listening-session


Kim Landsbergen Ph.D., ESA Certified Senior Ecologist
  Associate Professor, Antioch College
  Visiting Research Scholar, EEOB, The Ohio State University

e: kim dot landsbergen at gmail dot com

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Scientist Position -- IRRIGATION AND LAND USE CHANGE IN U.S. -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison

[Tyler Lark]

Dear Colleagues,

We have an opening for a Post-doctoral Research Scientist to join the 
Gibbs Land Use and Environment Lab (GLUE) starting in summer 2017, as 
part of a new grant focused on quantifying the land and water outcomes 
of the Renewable Fuel Standard.  The researcher will lead work to map 
changes in irrigation status across the United States with Landsat.

This project is in partnership with colleagues at USGS, UC-Davis, Kansas 
State University, and the National Wildlife Federation.  We have a 
diverse and growing team with strong momentum and are excited to welcome 
another scientist!

Would you please pass this announcement along to potential candidates 
and relevant list serves?  The position description is attached.

Many thanks for your help! 

Best regards, 
Holly

=
Holly Gibbs, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, UW-Madison
Dept. of Geog & Nelson Institute / SAGE
www.gibbs-lab.com