[ECOLOG-L] Field Tech- UC Berkeley Eel River Critical Zone Observatory

[Sarah Roy]

Lab Assistant 2
Eel River Critical Zone Observatory

 
The Eel River Critical Zone Observatory (ER CZO) at UC Berkeley is seeking a 
motivated, 
independent Lab Assistant 2 (working title: field technician) to join our 
research group. The 
position is to assist with data collection and data entry for the ER CZO, and 
includes 
regular travel to field sites at the Angelo Coast Range Reserve and Sagehorn 
Ranch in 
Mendocino county. The Lab Assistant will provide critical support to ongoing 
research 
projects and will assist graduate students and faculty researchers collect and 
maintain 
data at the ER CZO. The primary responsibility of the Lab Assistant is to lead 
field 
campaigns focused on geochemical sampling of groundwater and water extracted 
from a 
vadose zone monitoring system (VMS). The purpose of the VMS is to evaluate the 
flow 
paths, residence time, and geochemical evolution of water through the critical 
zone and its 
importance to driving ecologic processes and critical zone evolution. The Lab 
Assistant 
will conduct water sampling, geochemical measurements, and geophysical 
surveying at 
multiple field sites at regular 2-week intervals. The appointment is through 
Dec. 31st 2018, 
with the possibility of renewal.
 
Salary and benefits: This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits. Salary 
is $20.25/hr.
 
Required Qualifications:
Driver’s license. Demonstrated field experience and basic computer skills. Must 
effectively 
work in groups and independently, sometimes in difficult field conditions.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Willingness and ability to adapt to changing project needs. Professional 
demeanor and 
good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Questions/Apply:
Interested applicants should send a CV/resume to Sarah Roy (ER CZO Project 
Coordinator) 
at sm...@berkeley.edu. Please indicate when you are available to start. You may 
also 
contact this email address with any questions regarding the position.

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session H120: Terrestrial-aquatic linkages in the context of land use/cover change

[Margaret Zimmer]

Dear colleagues,

If your research interest is situated along the continuum between land 
use/cover change and stream biogeochemical or physical processes, we 
encourage you to apply to the following session at the 2017 AGU Fall 
Meeting! Submissions at any scale and focusing on either empirical 
observations or process-based modeling are all encouraged.

Session Title: Terrestrial-aquatic linkages in the context of land 
use/cover change: connections between watershed processes and stream 
physical and biogeochemical processes 
Session ID#: 26299 
Session link: 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session26299

Description: Land use/land cover change (LULC) strongly influences 
biogeochemical and physical processes in both aquatic and terrestrial 
systems. The effects of these modifications are widespread and pervasive, 
and are projected to increase due to growing agricultural and urban 
demands. The effects of LULC on aquatic systems are modified as they 
propagate through terrestrial systems, making it difficult to generate 
process-based understanding of the impact of LULCs on aquatic 
biogeochemical and physical processes, or disentangle the interactions of 
multiple LULCs. This session seeks to provide a forum for research that 
explicitly explores the terrestrial-aquatic linkages between LULC and the 
biogeochemical and physical functioning of stream systems. We particularly 
encourage studies that engage the entire continuum from terrestrial 
modification to the resulting aquatic impacts through empirical 
observations or process-based modeling. Studies that address distinct 
types of LULC (e.g. restoration, land management, urban development) 
across all spatiotemporal scales are encouraged.  

Session Conveners: Kendra Kaiser (Boise State University), John Mallard 
(Duke University), Erin Seybold (University of Vermont), Margaret Zimmer 
(University of California - Santa Cruz)

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Plant-Diazotroph Interactions, Wash. State U.

[Maren Friesen]

Postdoc Positions in Plant-Diazotroph Interactions

The Friesen lab is moving to Washington State University Fall 2017 to
continue to pursue research at the intersection of genomics, evolution, and
ecology using plant-diazotroph interactions as a model system.

Postdoctoral positions are available with the possibility of contributing
to ongoing projects in legume-rhizobia and grass-associative nitrogen fixer
interactions, with the expectation that applicants will simultaneously:

• engage in interdisciplinary research
• develop independent lines of inquiry
• apply for independent funding
• contribute to collaborative proposal preparation
• contribute to a collaborative and inspiring lab environment

Solid training in (at least one of) evolution, ecology, plant biology,
microbiology, modeling and/or genomics is desired, with demonstrated
facility in quantitative methods and written communication. The lab has
access to excellent facilities at WSU for plant growth, phenomics, and
genomics, and there are nifty opportunities for outreach, including but not
limited to evolutionary video game development.

Please contact me (maren.l.frie...@gmail.com) with (i) CV and
(ii) brief statement of interest; I will be at ESA 2017 if you'd like to
meet up to chat about opportunities in person.

Thanks for your interest!

Maren L. Friesen
http://friesen.plantbiology.msu.edu/
http://plantpath.wsu.edu/people/faculty/friesen/

-- 
-- 
Maren L. Friesen
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Biology
Program in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior
Michigan State University
612 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI USA 48824-6481
phone: +1 (323) 454-3023 || office: +1 (517) 844-6947 || fax: +1 (517)
353-1926
http://friesen.plantbiology.msu.edu/
Moving to WSU effective August 16th, 2017*** *
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Pathology & Department of Crop and
Soil Sciences
Washington State University
345 Johnson Hall, Pullman, WA USA 99164
http://plantpath.wsu.edu/people/faculty/friesen/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in fungal ecology, University of Hawaii

[David Inouye]

**

A postdoc position is available in the Amend Lab in the Department of 
Botany at


the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The successful applicant will join a 
dynamic


group of researchers interested in microbial ecology and evolution 
within the


unique Hawaiian archipelago. In collaboration with the Perry lab at CSUEB

http://filoboletus.wixsite.com/perrylab,  the researcher will primarily be

responsible for analysis and authorship of studies characterizing the 
factors


that determine leaf surface fungal communities in and on native Hawaiian 
plants,


as well as connectivity with other habitats. The researcher will have 
access to


several large existing datasets, and will be integral to a nascent

University-wide microbiome research initiative involving collaboration with

multiple labs and departments across the University. While some laboratory

experience will be helpful, the position will be largely analytical with 
ample


opportunity for publication from the onset.

Additionally, the researcher will be responsible for participating

in the training and oversight of graduate and undergraduate students.

The appointment is for one year, with a high likelihood of continuation 
for a


second pending funding availability and progress towards research 
objectives.


Salary is commensurate with experience, and will be "livable" given Hawaii's

high cost of living.

Start date is as soon as is feasible.

The Amend lab is strongly committed to achieving excellence through 
diversity.


We are aware of biases, conscious and unconscious, in academia and in 
science


and we actively seek to reduce the role of these biases in our own 
decisions and


in those of our colleagues and collaborators. We work together to combat

prejudice and work toward equity and inclusion, within the lab and in the

communities with whom we interact – on campus and beyond.

*Required Qualifications*

Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. degree in biology, botany, 
microbiology,


ecology or other relevant field. Researchers with a Masters degree and 
strong


publication record may be considered. Researchers must be willing to 
contribute


to a respectful, collegial, honest, and productive lab environment.

*Desirable Qualifications*

-Knowledge of Hawaiian plants, fungi and/or microbial ecology. 
-Background in


macroecology and/or community ecology theory, including familiarity with 
network and metacommunity literature.


-Experience analyzing high-throughput community data.

-Facility with statistical programming tools (R preferred), and the

ability to interface with a supercomputer via ssh.

-Creativity.

-Evidence of compelling and clear scientific writing.

*To apply*

Please visit our lab’s website to learn more about the group and the 
research we


conduct: www.amendlab.com . As a single PDF, 
please submit a CV, a cover letter, and the names/contact information 
for three referees to Anthony Amend:


am...@hawaii.edu . Consideration of 
applications will begin immediately and will


continue until the position is filled.

*A link to this ad:*

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nzlblz0ye2lxw09/Postdoc%20in%20fungal%20ecology.pdf?dl=0

___
Anthony S. Amend
Assistant Professor
Department of Botany
University of Hawaii Manoa
3190 Maile Way, Room 101
Honolulu, HI 96822 U.S.A.
Email:am...@hawaii.edu 
Lab website:http://www2.hawaii.edu/~amend/ 


Office phone: 808-956-6429
Lab phone: 808-956-0936
Fax: 808-956-3923
Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/m8dyrt8

[ECOLOG-L] AASHE Upcoming Webinars

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,

Mark your calendars for these upcoming AASHE webinars 
. AASHE webinars are free for 
everyone and video recordings and presentation materials are available for 
AASHE members in the webinar archive 

 at any time. Not a member? Join AASHE today ! 

AASHE webinars are usually held on Wednesdays, starting at 3:00 p.m. ET unless 
otherwise noted. The first Wednesday of the month is devoted to an 
Academically-oriented webinar, while the third Wednesday is an Operations, 
Engagement or Planning and Administration webinar. Additional webinars are 
scheduled for the second and fourth Wednesday.

Not Business as Usual: Fostering Civic Engagement on Climate Change 

July 12, 2017, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET
For more information and to register please visit: 
http://www.aashe.org/calendar/fostering-civic-engagement/ 
 

How Federal Programs and Partnerships can Help Reduce Wasted Food on Campuses 

July 19, 2017, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
For more information and to register please visit: 
http://www.aashe.org/calendar/federal-programs-reduce-wasted-food/ 
 

How Are Campuses Harnessing Renewable Energy? New Report Tracks Trends in 
Higher Ed 
July 26, 2017, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
For more information and to register please visit: 
http://www.aashe.org/calendar/renewable-energy-trends/ 

Greening the Heart of Postsecondary Education 

August 2, 2017, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
For more information and to register please visit: 
http://www.aashe.org/calendar/greening-postsecondary-education/ 
 

Daita

--
Daita Serghi, PhD
Education Programs Manager
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org | webin...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997


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Register today 
 for the 2017 
AASHE Conference & Expo, themed "Stronger in Solidarity," and join us in 
San Antonio, Texas from Oct. 15 - 18.


Connect with us:   Website  | Facebook 
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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Quantitative Movement Ecology on Seabird navigation, University of Florida, Fort Lauderdale, FL

[Mathieu Basille]

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher highly trained in quantitative
movement ecology (statistical and mechanistic models) to fulfill a position
of Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Florida's Fort Lauderdale
Research and Education Center in Davie, Fl. The candidate will work in a
large international project funded by the Human Frontier Science Program,
investigating the use of infrasound by seabird. The candidate will be in
charge of developing a comprehensive movement ecology framework to
investigate movement of seabirds in relationship to the infrasoundscape on
the open sea using a hierarchy of environmental cues at multiple nested
scales. Lead PI is Dr. Samantha Patrick, from the Seabird Ecology Group
(University of Liverpool, UK); co-PIs are Dr. Susana Clusella-Trullas
(Stellenbosch University, South Africa), Dr. Jelle Assink (Royal
Netherlands Meteorological Institute, the Netherlands) and Dr. Mathieu
Basille (University of Florida, USA). See below for the general project
summary. The candidate will be located at the University of Florida's Fort
Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Davie, Fl, under the
supervision of Dr. Basille. The project covers 3 years of postdoctoral
research in each institution, and all postdoctoral researchers will tightly
work together, including several extended stays at collaborators'
institutions.

The postdoctoral researcher will be primarily in charge of developing
statistical and mechanistic models to investigate movement of seabirds in
relationship to the infrasoundscape. The postdoctoral researcher will also
be largely involved in hiring and supervising a Master's student for this
project, as well as training lab members (including graduate students) in
state-of-the art techniques in movement ecology.

Preferred Qualifications: A PhD is required as well as strong mathematical
and programming skills. Advanced knowledge of R and SQL (PostGIS) is
expected. Experience in Movement Ecology is highly desirable. Strong
publication record in peer-reviewed journals in Quantitative Ecology or
Biostatistics is highly desirable. Previous experience with Linux systems
preferred.

To apply: Please follow the instructions at UF Career
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/ (job number 502790)



General project summary:

Seabirds have the longest migrations on earth and can travel 8 million km
in a lifetime, yet how they navigate across a seemingly featureless ocean
is still one of the greatest puzzles in nature. Evidence from mammalian and
insect systems shows that animals adjust their behavior in response to
infrasound and a handful of studies have suggested pigeons may use
infrasound for navigation. These low frequency sound waves can propagate
over hundreds of kilometers, creating “hills” and “valleys” of an
infrasoundscape that birds may use to navigate, like a topological map.
When combined with meteorological and oceanographic models, these maps can
be modeled to create real time soundscapes that individual seabirds could
use in movement decisions over spatial scales. By combining a network of 60
international atmospheric infrasound and hydro-acoustic monitoring stations
that detect signals from around the globe with a database of over 15,000
seabird movement tracks, we will have a unique opportunity to explore the
role of atmospheric and oceanic infrasound in navigation, respectively for
aerial and aquatic species. The mechanisms allowing animals to detect low
frequency sound has been identified in other taxa, and our study will
examine how seabird sensory organs may capture infrasound. The development
of an innovative movement framework grounded in landscape ecology will
allow us to assess determinants of large-scale movement, notably the effect
of infrasound in directing migration and commuting trips in the open ocean.
Furthermore, novel biologging devices, which can detect sound and
meteorological parameters, will be used to simultaneously capture movement,
infrasound and weather conditions to examine individual movement decisions
at fine scale. Finally, interspecific comparisons will assess the relative
importance of infrasound for seabird navigation, with respect to
phenotypical and phylogenetic differences, thus offering a complete
assessment of the physiology, behavior and physics underpinning the use of
infrasound in navigation.



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basi...@ufl.edu | http://ase-research.org/basille
+1 954-577-6314 | University of Florida FLREC

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[ECOLOG-L] JOB: [PhD or Graduate Level] Managing Editor for AoB PLANTS

[Gail Rice]

JOB: [PhD or Graduate Level] Managing Editor for AoB PLANTS

AoB PLANTS, an open-access journal published by Oxford University Press
(www.aobplants.oxfordjournals.org), is seeking a Managing Editor to assist
with all aspects of journal operations. Established in 2009, this non-profit
journal publishes peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of environmental and
evolutionary plant biology. Submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous
double-blind evaluation, and accepted articles are published online within
days of acceptance. AoB PLANTS is the sister journal of Annals of Botany,
which has been in operation for over 125 years. 

Responsibilities.  The Managing Editor of AoB PLANTS is charged with
managing the day-to-day operations of the journal. Responsibilities include
the following:  
* Work with the Chief Editor, Associate Editors, and Deputy Managing Editor
to address issues that arise in the peer-review and publishing processes;  
* Assist with the evaluation of and decisions regarding submitted manuscripts;  
* Use the web-based manuscript-submission system (eJournal Press) to monitor
submitted manuscripts and train Associate Editors to use the system;  
* Evaluate the journal’s success and performance using standard metrics such
as article downloads, submission rates, and citation rates).  
* Maintain expense records for the journal and coordinate payments to
outside vendors;  
* Work with the Chief Editor to revise and keep updated the journal’s website;  
* Work with the Chief Editor and Associate Editors to solicit, arrange and
produce special issues, review articles and mini-reviews;   
* Work with the Chief Editor to develop strategies and materials for
marketing and promoting the journal to increase usage and encourage
submissions  
* Supervise the work of the Deputy Managing Editor and any temporary
employees engaged for special assignments; and  
* Represent and promote the journal at appropriate external events and
conferences.  

Qualifications.  The Managing Editor should have a graduate degree
(preferably a PhD) in biology or a related field and knowledge of and
interest in plants. He/she must also have:  
* Experience conducting and publishing plant-focused research on
environmental and evolutionary topics;  
* Excellent time-management, planning and organizational skills;  
* Excellent communication, writing and editing skills; proficiency with
social media;  
* Excellent computer, web and software skills;  
* Ability to work effectively with the Chief Editor, Associate Editors,
editorial and publishing staff, reviewers, journal authors, and outside
vendors;  
* Ability to identify operational problems and devise solutions; and  
* Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.  

Compensation.  The appointment for the Managing Editor will be 50% time,
with options for the position to expand as the journal grows. Salary level
will be negotiable and based on previous experience. The successful
candidate need not be based in a specific location, but preference will be
given to applicants located in or near the Reno, NV area (to facilitate
interactions with the Chief Editor). Funds will be available for
establishing and running the Managing Editor’s office. In addition, all
necessary expenses associated with representing the journal at national and
international conferences and meetings will be covered.   

Application.  If you are interested in the position, email the Chief Editor
(Dr. Hall Cushman, jhcush...@cabnr.unr.edu) and current Managing Editor
(Gail Rice, r...@aobplants.org) with a CV, detailed cover letter outlining
your background and interests in the position, and list of names and contact
information for at least three references. Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled.   

Note:  In early August, Hall Cushman will be attending the annual meetings
of the Ecological Society of America in Portland, Oregon and would be happy
to talk with any interested individuals about the position. Stop by the AoB
PLANTS exhibit booth or send an email to arrange a meeting. 

J. Hall Cushman, Professor and Chair
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science 
University of Nevada
Reno, NV 89557

[ECOLOG-L] MS Marine Science and Oceanography

[Peter McCarthy]

FAU Now Accepting Applications for New Marine Science and Oceanography
Graduate Degree Program

Florida Atlantic University is now accepting applications for a new program
that provides an unprecedented opportunity for graduate students to earn a
master’s degree while working alongside leading scientists and engineers at
FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and the Charles E. Schmidt
College of Science. The newly launched Master of Science in Marine Science
and Oceanography graduate degree program is the opportunity of a lifetime
for students interested in coastal and oceanographic science.  
This hands-on experience will provide students with a broad understanding of
coastal, nearshore and oceanographic science while learning how to conduct
independent research. Students will be prepared for careers in research,
education, government, private-sector consulting and non-profit organizations.
Applications are being accepted now through August 4th for admission in the
Fall 2017 semester.
For more information and to apply online, visit
www.fau.edu/hboi/education/msmso.php. 

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session: Legacy Effects of Land Use on Water Quality

[Kim Van Meter]

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to submit your abstract to our session on  
the legacy effects of land use on water quality (Session H148)  at AGU  
this December.


Session ID: 26392
Session Title: H148. Yesterday is History, The Future is a Mystery:  
Legacy Effects of Land Use on Water Quality

Section/Focus Group: Hydrology
Session Viewer Link:   
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session26392


To predict how human land use and management affect current and future  
water quality, it is crucial to understand not only contemporary, but  
historic human influences on watersheds.  Human activity over decades  
of urbanization, resource extraction, and intensive agriculture has  
led to an accumulation of contaminants within the landscape.  These  
legacies of human use can influence water quality over decadal time  
scales, with legacy-associated lag times in catchment response  
presenting unique problems with regard to setting water quality  
targets.  In this session, we welcome submissions using modeling, data  
synthesis, and experimental approaches to address legacy effects on  
water quality.  Examples of relevant topics include long-term effects  
of forest management and forest fires on stream chemistry, acid mine  
drainage in watersheds with legacy mines, accumulation of non-point  
source nitrogen and phosphorus in soils and sediments, and subsurface  
accumulation of road salts and the resulting salinization of our  
waterways.


Co-Convenors:  Nandita Basu (University of Waterloo), Ashley Helton  
(University of Connecticut), Janet Barclay (University of  
Connecticut), Kimberly Van Meter (University of Waterloo)



Dr. Kimberly Van Meter
Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
University of Waterloo
200 University Ave. West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
226-339-6598
kvanme...@uwaterloo.ca

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[ECOLOG-L] AGU session EP018: Fluvial Systems in the Anthropocene: Innovative Methods for Analysing Biophysical Data in Rivers Co-evolving with Human Activities

[Erin Beller]

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to participate in a session on river management at the AGU 
Fall Meeting in New Orleans. The session is intended to initiate the 
development of a network of like-minded researchers and practitioners 
for gatherings at future meetings, including at IS Rivers, Lyon, in June 
2018. Session details are below. The abstract deadline is Wednesday, 
August 2.

EP018: Fluvial Systems in the Anthropocene: Innovative Methods for 
Analysing Biophysical Data in Rivers Co-evolving with Human Activities

Human actions over the last 100-300 years have become an integral if not 
dominant influence on the hydrology, geomorphology, and ecological 
functioning of fluvial systems. Analysing fluvial systems over such 
time-scales requires that human activities are considered along with 
natural factors during the diagnostic process, and that analyses are 
capable of locale-specific differentiation of cause and effect by 
integrating local- to catchment-scale drivers for change.  This 
challenge requires novel analytical methods applicable at spatial and 
temporal scales that are transitional between traditional process- and 
chronology-based approaches.  Progress is being facilitated by advances 
in remotely-sensed and passively-monitored data, enhanced ‘near-process’ 
modelling capabilities, novel uses of historical data and sediment 
archives, etc.  We invite contributions focusing on innovative methods 
for studying the co-evolution of river systems with human activities and 
natural drivers over decadal to centennial scales, as part of drawing 
together individuals interested in contributing to this challenging 
issue.

Details and abstract submission: 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session24427

On behalf of the conveners:

Peter Downs, Plymouth University
Matt Kondolf, University of California Berkeley
Hervé Piégay, ENS de Lyon
Erin Beller, University of California Berkeley

[ECOLOG-L] Streamlined Certification Program in Forest Carbon Management

[Forest Carbon and Climate Program]

Updated: Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management

Entirely Online Graduate Coursework - Complete your Certificate in two 
semesters!   


Start your training this Fall in the Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon 
Science, Policy, and Management.

Michigan State University Forestry Department is pleased to announce updated 
online Graduate Coursework in Forest Carbon, which consists of three online 
courses. There is limited 
scholarship support available for qualified applicants, please email 
fore...@msu.edu for more information.

All coursework takes place completely online and is designed for individuals 
from a range of vocations.  Participants can take just one course or earn the 
Graduate Certificate upon 
completion of all three required courses. Courses are an ideal supplement for 
recent graduates, working professionals, and those pursuing advanced degrees. 
This is a growing topic 
area in need of trained individuals, and offers exciting opportunities in many 
fields (e.g. policy, development, business, asset managers, non-profits, and 
government).

The Program now offers the following three online courses:
  • Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (FOR 833) – Spring, 2018
  • Forest Carbon Policy, Economics, and Finance (FOR 835) – Fall, 2017
  • Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (FOR 837) – Spring, 2018

Designed for participation from anywhere in the world, the program has a highly 
practical focus on the science, methodologies, and practices used in the field 
today.  Applicants from 
a broad range of professional and disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to 
apply. Participants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.  

A Forest Carbon specialization equips participants with the interdisciplinary 
tools to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate forestry-based climate change 
mitigation activities. 
Certification provides professionals a competitive edge when applying for 
opportunities in forest carbon project development, REDD+ policy, and carbon 
offset investment advising for 
corporations, governments, and non-governmental organizations.

Participants in the Certificate program learn scientific foundations of climate 
change and forest-climate interactions, how forest management effects forest 
carbon balance, the role 
of forests in carbon markets, social context of forest carbon sequestration, 
and tools for measuring, monitoring, and accounting for forest carbon – 
including satellite imagery, 
remote sensing, and integrated carbon sequestration models. 

Participants also have access to MSU resources such as remote library 
materials, GIS training, and journal access. Additionally, all participants 
maintain access to the program alumni 
network, the Forest Carbon and Climate Community, which tracks and distributes 
news on policies and methodologies, facilitates internal networking, and shares 
research and work 
opportunities. 

For more information, or to discuss partnership programming and additional 
opportunities visit www.for.msu.edu/forestcarbon or contact fore...@msu.edu.  

[ECOLOG-L] AGU 2017 Session: Carbon Cycling Effects of Moderate Severity Disturbance (B015)

[Jeff Atkins]

Dear colleagues,

We would like to bring your attention to our session for this year's AGU
conference in New Orleans on the carbon cycling effects of moderate
severity disturbances. We encourage submission of your work to our
session. The full session description and relevant information follows.

Abstract Submission Deadline: 26 July (late submission: 2 August)

Thank you for your consideration.

Jeff Atkins and Christopher Gough,
Virginia Commonwealth University


Session ID#: 27244
Session Description:
Disturbances, which occur along a continuum of severity, exert a strong
influence over the global carbon cycle. A foundational literature has
advanced understanding of how severe, catastrophic disturbance alters
carbon cycling, but considerably less is known about the consequences of
moderate severity disturbances (e.g. insects, pathogens, low intensity
fire, windthrow, ice damage, extreme weather, flooding, etc.), which
result in the loss of only a fraction of primary producers within an
ecosystem. Whether moderate severity disturbance carbon cycling patterns
exist across ecosystems or disturbance types is an open question, yet,
the answer is fundamental to theoretical, modeling, and empirical
understanding of the carbon cycle.
This session will highlight experimental, observational, and modelling
studies that seek to quantify, forecast, and mechanistically interpret
the effects of moderate disturbance on carbon cycling processes. We
invite submissions from a broad community of researchers working at any
scale, in any system--including terrestrial and aquatic.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track position in global carbon cycle analysis at Lund University, Sweden

[Dan Metcalfe]

A tenure-track teaching and research position in global carbon cycle 
analysis is available at the Department of Physical Geography and 
Ecosystem Science (INES), Lund University, Sweden.

The principle duties of the appointee will be to carry out research
and contribute to postgraduate training in Ecosystem Science,
establishing a research programme of a high international standard
within the subject area of the appointment, having relevant linkages
to existing research areas of INES, particularly ecosystem modelling
and spatial analysis. Consideration should also be given to
establishing possible collaboration and synergies with Lund
University’s Strategic Research Areas – notably Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate (BECC; http://becc.lu.se),
Modelling the Regional and Global Earth System (MERGE;
http://merge.lu.se) and eSSENCE (E-Science;
http://essenceofescience.se) – to the Lund University-hosted research
infrastructure Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS Sweden;
http://www.icos-sweden.se) and the ICOS Carbon Portal
(http://www.icos-cp.eu).

Deadline for applications 15 August 2017.

Link to full announcement and electronic application system:
https://lu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:156458/type:job/where:4
/apply:1

[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician - FSU Biological Sciences

[Jennifer McHenry]

Research Technician

Department of Biological Sciences, Florida State University



Responsibilities: The research technician will be based in the

Department of Biological Sciences at FSU in Tallahassee, Florida,

supervised by Dr. Andrew Rassweiler, but will also work closely with Dr.

Sarah Lester in FSU's Department of Geography.  The technician will help

support an exciting portfolio of projects focused on the topics of

marine biodiversity, coral reef resilience, ecological state change,

marine spatial planning, and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.

Research in the lab is inherently interdisciplinary, focusing on

addressing fundamental questions in marine ecology, but also on applying

those insights to conservation and management. The position includes a

broad diversity of responsibilities and the ideal candidate is excited

to participate in a range of research activities.



The initial focus of the position will be on measuring marine

biodiversity as part of a multi-institution Marine Biodiversity

Observing Network project (http://sbc.marinebon.org/about/).  For this

project, the technician will help to develop a tradeoff framework to

estimate costs and benefits of alternative sampling methods and guide

decisions about the design of future monitoring.  The technician will

work with ecological data from diverse sources, and will participate in

the development of cutting-edge techniques for biodiversity monitoring.

In addition to this focal project, there will be opportunities to engage

in other research projects in the lab, including field work.



The research technician will be expected to:

- Assist with data acquisition, management, processing, and analysis of

large disparate datasets.

- Help with parameterizing and running simulation models.

- Conduct literature reviews and assist with preparing scientific

manuscripts and presentations, with the potential to be involved as a

co-author on papers.

- Assist with managing the lab, including purchasing supplies and

equipment, organizing the lab, coordinating lab logistics, and

recruiting and coordinating undergraduate research assistants.

- Participate in local marine fieldwork in coastal, intertidal and

possibly subtidal habitats.



Qualifications:

Required:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Marine Science, Ecology, Environmental

Science, or related field.

- Strong quantitative and statistical skills and/or interest in

developing those skills

- Experience with programming or scripted analysis in programs such as

R, SAS, Matlab or similar.

- Strong skills in data acquisition and management.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and

independently

- Strong initiative and problem-solving skills



Preferred (but not required): AAUS certification, experience operating

small boats, proficiency with GIS.



Terms: Ideally the position would start in September 2017, but start

date is flexible. Initial appointment would be for one year, with strong

potential for renewal contingent on performance. Salary commensurate

with experience.



How to apply: Apply by submitting a cover letter, CV, and names and

contact information for three professional references as a single PDF to

rasster@gmail.com.  Contact Dr. Andrew Rassweiler at

rasswei...@bio.fsu.edu with any questions. This position will remain

open until filled.  Application review will begin on July 15, 2017,

although all applications received before August 1 will be considered.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position: Soil Microbiology/Bioinformatics in Florida

[Strauss,Sarah L]

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Location: University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education 
Center, Immokalee, FL
Position description:
A postdoctoral position is available with the Soil Microbiology Lab at the 
University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in 
Immokalee, FL, to examine the impact of agricultural management practices on 
the soil microbiology of citrus groves. The SWFREC is located in the in the 
heart of citrus and vegetable production in Florida and provides a unique 
opportunity to combine scientific research with the needs of the industry.
The project, which includes greenhouse and field studies, will evaluate the 
efficacy of soil microbial amendments on the improvement of tree root growth 
and nutrient uptake. The project will focus on integration of microbial 
community composition, soil chemistry, root metabolism, and plant growth data. 
Expertise in environmental microbial ecology, molecular methods, and 
bioinformatics is required. Experience in high-throughput amplicon sequencing, 
qPCR, and shotgun metagenomics is preferred.
The incumbent will develop hypotheses based on current literature, design and 
conduct experiments, perform work in the laboratory, greenhouse, and field, 
analyze data, and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed 
journals. The postdoctoral associate will work independently with minimal 
supervision. This is a one-year position, but may be extended up to three 
years, dependent on funding.
Responsibilities:
Experimental design
Sample collection and processing
Data analysis and interpretation
Review of relevant literature
Preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Minimum qualifications:
PhD in bioinformatics, environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, or 
biogeochemistry
Expertise in bioinformatics for environmental microbiology
Experience with unix/command line
Evidence of effective scientific writing and publication in English
Preferred qualifications: Experience in soil microbiology, experience with R, 
proficiency in programming (perl or python), experience with grant writing
Advertised salary: $50,000 plus benefits
Open date: September 1, 2017, but application review begins immediately
Special instructions to applicants:
Interested persons should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list 
of 3 references, including contact information, to Dr. Sarah Strauss 
(stra...@ufl.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Papilionidae of the world

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Papilionidae of the world

Dear Colleagues:

A friend of mine sent me this message:

"I'm immersing myself in learning as much as I can about Papilionidae and
was hoping you could direct me to a textbook or other material that would
be most informative."

I already replied briefly and would also like to would like to compile a
solid list of references for this person. If you have something
constructive to contribute, please kindly send it directly to me,

blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

P.S. Apologies for possible duplicate email.

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[ECOLOG-L] field technician position available immediately

[Brian Allan]

A field technician position is available immediately in the lab of Dr. 
Brian Allan (http://www.life.illinois.edu/allan/) at the University of 
Illinois. The position will be based in Gainesville, Florida, as part of a 
Department of Defense-funded project to explore the potential effects of 
climate change on plant invasions, fire dynamics, and tick-borne disease 
risk on military installations in the southeastern United States. The 
project specifically seeks to address the feedbacks between plant 
invasions and fire ecology, how climate change may alter these dynamics, 
and the consequences for human risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases. 
The field technician will join an existing research team and travel to 
military installations in the southeast to conduct field work in August 
and September. The position is available immediately but starting no later 
than August 1 and may extend through the fall depending on the interests 
and skills of the hired technician. Candidates are expected to have 
completed a Bachelor's degree by the time of employment, though candidates 
who have completed an M.S. are encouraged to apply. If interested, please 
contact Brian Allan (bal...@illinois.edu) to discuss availability and 
skills and expertise relevant to the project.

[ECOLOG-L] Advanced course on Model Based Statistical Inference in Biogeography, Dec 11-15, Barcelona (Spain)

[Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno]

Dear colleagues,

This course might be of interest to the people in this list: MODEL-BASED 
STATISTICAL INFERENCE IN ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOGEOGRAPHY - 2nd Ed.

Instructors: Dr. Dan Warren (Macquarie University, Australia) and Dr. Matthew 
Van Dam (California Academy of Sciences, USA).

Place: Els Hostalets de Pierola, Barcelona (Spain).

Dates: December 11th-15th, 2017.

More information: 
http://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/biogeography/model-based-statistical-inference-ecological-evolutionary-biogeography/

PROGRAM

Monday;

Organization and introductions.

Spatial data in R.

Point data, vector data, and raster data.

GBIF, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.

Interacting with Google Maps.

Working with raster and vector data.

Tuesday;

Ecological biogeography.

ENM / SDM concepts and assumptions.

Dismo.

Conceptual issues with ecological inferences from distribution data.

Simulating species occurrence data.

Wednesday;

Testing ecological hypotheses via Monte Carlo methods.

ENMTools R package.

Ecospat.

Questions of taxonomic scale.

Incorporating niche conservatism into the modelling process.

Thursday;

Phylogenetic biogeography.

How to read and use phylogenies.

Short history of historical biogeography methods and assumptions.

Likelihood-based statistical model choice.

New probabilistic models for historical biogeography in BioGeoBEARS.

Biogeographical stochastic mapping.

Using BioGeoBEARS and interpreting results.

Including geographical and environmental distance in models.

Using QGIS basics and creating paleo areas.

Friday;

Integrating in phenology (NCDF & other data sources) in SDM and trait evolution.

Integrating biogeography with biotic interactions (e.g. insect host plant 
interactions).

Running analyses over multiPhylo objects (posterior distribution) and 
interpreting results.

Help session for student projects.

Wrap-up.

Organized by: Transmitting Science, the Centre de Restauració i Interpretació 
Paleontològica (CRIP) and the Institut Català de Paleontologia M. C.

With best regards

Sole

Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhD.
Scientific Director
Transmitting Science
http://www.transmittingscience.org


 

[ECOLOG-L] 2 year postdoc position in Quantitative Ecology at UQ, Australia

[K-le Gomez-Cabrera]

Application for a postdoc on long-term ecological dynamics of marine 
communities at the Marine Palaeoecology Lab, The University of Queensland, 
Australia closes on July 16 (E. Australia standard time). We are looking for 
candidates interested in conducting empirical research into understanding the 
long-term ecological dynamics of reef coral communities using multiple large 
data sets at multiple temporal scales. Contact Prof. John Pandolfi 
(j.pando...@uq.edu.au) for any queries related to this position.

Applications need to be submitted online. See full details of the job posting 
here:

http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/500700/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-quantitative-ecology

Regards,

K-le


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Dr Maria del Carmen (K-le) Gomez Cabrera Marine Palaeoecology Lab.
School of Biological Sciences
The University of Queensland, QLD 4072
Australia
Ph: +61 7 3365 7262 / Fax: +61 7 3365 4755 Visit marinepalaeoecology.org Visit 
www.australiancoralreefsociety.org

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