[ECOLOG-L] PhD Student Opportunity: Ecohydrological implications of subarctic landcover change

[Jennifer Baltzer]

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Northern Water Futures project, as part of the 
recently announced Global 
Water Futures program (http://gwf.usask.ca), is seeking a highly motivated and 
organized individual for 
a PhD student position to investigate the effects of permafrost degradation on 
vegetation and water 
cycling in the Northwest Territories’ subarctic Canadian Shield. 

Details of the position can be found here: 
http://forestecology.ca/opportunities/

[ECOLOG-L] Two Postdoctoral Positions in Subarctic Data Synthesis

[Jennifer Baltzer]

Two Postdoctoral Positions in Subarctic Data Synthesis
Northern Water Future consortium

The Northern Water Futures (NWF) consortium in collaboration with the Wilfrid 
Laurier University - 
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Partnership (https://nwtwlu.com) 
invite applications 
for two Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Subarctic Data Synthesis. One will be 
located in Waterloo, Ontario 
and the other in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (NWT). For more details of 
the position please go to: 
http://forestecology.ca/opportunities/

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Editor, Bee World

[David Inouye]

VACANCY
Editor, Bee World
Bee World is an international journal which provides the link between 
science and beekeeping. Established in 1919, Bee World publishes 
articles on all aspects of beekeeping and all species of bees worldwide. 
It is published quarterly by the Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of the 
International Bee Research Association.
As Editor of Bee World, you will be responsible for soliciting articles 
from a network of international contacts, as well as overseeing the 
overall content of the journal. You will submit edited electronic copy 
to our publishers. You will enjoy keeping up with the latest 
developments on bees, and liaising with scientists and beekeepers on bee 
related news and features to create each Issue.
You will have experience in both bee science and practical beekeeping, 
preferably with a proven track record of writing both scientific papers 
and popular articles, and experience of editing. Ideally you will be 
well known to the bee science and beekeeping communities. As IBRA is an 
international organisation, you can be based anywhere in the world.

Please send CV or enquiries to: applicati...@ibra.org.uk
Closing date: 31st July 2017.
Bee World homepage: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbee20/current
The International Bee Research Association is a Company limited by 
Guarantee, Registered in England and Wales, Reg. No. 463819, Registered 
Office: 91 Brinsea Road, Congresbury, Bristol, BS49 5JJ, UK, and is a 
Registered Charity No. 209222. http://www.ibra.org.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/IBRAssociation

[ECOLOG-L] ESES call for papers

[Kate Lajtha]

The Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/referenceworks/9780124095489) now
invites proposals for new, original articles, especially on the following
themes:

 

Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeoscience, Ecology,  Environmental Health, Energy
and Natural Resources, Earth History, Earth Surface Processes, Geochemistry,
Geology, Geophysics,  Global Change, Hydrology, Oceanography.

 

This is a great opportunity for researchers at any stage of their career,
including graduate students and post-doctoral graduates, to publish their
work in a leading reference resource which is home to some of the most
highly-used and downloaded materials on ScienceDirect (subject to acceptance
by the Editorial Board).  Articles are fully citable chapters that have a DOI. 

 

Reference Modules provide subject-focused collections of current
encyclopedic and comprehensive articles from Elsevier’s world-leading Major
Reference Works, combined with new and exclusively-written articles within
the discipline to create one online, authoritative information source hosted
on a trusted platform, ScienceDirect. This time-stamped, continuously
updated content, curated by an expert Editorial Board, is built for the
demands of today’s research environment to support researchers’ seamless
success.

 

The expectation is that each article will provide a detailed topic overview
suitable for a wide academic and professional audience internationally. 
Ideally authors or author teams should be actively working in their field,
whether in teaching or research or both. As the Reference Modules are hosted
online in ScienceDirect, authors are encouraged to include multimedia
content such as data-linking, videos, audio files, slides and images.

https://www.elsevier.com/solutions/sciencedirect/content/reference-modules/earth-system

 For details please contact Kate Lajtha, kate.laj...@oregonstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Waterbird Internship at San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

[Max Tarjan]

WATERBIRD INTERNSHIP

The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) is seeking an intern to 
assist with waterbird field studies.  The internship will begin September 
1, 2017 with a commitment through March 30, 2018 (7 months).  The time 
commitment will be 25-40 hours per week.  The internship will be based in 
Milpitas, CA.  The intern will receive training and mentorship from SFBBO 
staff and will develop their skills in waterbird survey techniques and 
data management. The intern will be assisting with surveys at managed 
ponds in support of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project 
(www.southbayrestoration.org). He/she will also assist with SFBBO’s 
California Gull Research and Monitoring and Avian Disease Prevention 
programs. (www.sfbbo.org/science/index.php). 

Key Responsibilities:
•   Conduct waterbird surveys and water quality sampling at South Bay 
salt evaporation ponds 
•   Conduct censuses of large gull colonies and behavioral surveys at 
landfills
•   Assist with surveys to collect dead, diseased, and injured birds 
in South Bay sloughs as part of an effort to prevent avian botulism 
outbreaks
•   Work with SFBBO staff, partner agencies, and volunteers to 
coordinate field work
•   Enter, proof, and manage data collected
•   Assist with equipment maintenance and other SFBBO projects as 
assigned

Required Qualifications:
•   Coursework toward a degree in biology, ecology, or related field
•   Familiarity with waterbird species of the San Francisco Bay 
(including shorebirds, waterfowl and gulls)
•   Good physical condition and enthusiasm for long days in the field
•   Willingness to tolerate harsh field conditions (mud, sun, dust, 
salt spray)
•   Willingness to work irregular hours including early mornings, 
evenings and some weekends
•   Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail
•   Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable 
personal vehicle
•   Ability to navigate and orient using maps 
•   Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•   Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
•   Recently completed BA/BS in biology, ecology, or related field
•   Excellent waterbird identification skills
•   Off-road driving experience (SFBBO truck provided for off-road 
driving)
•   Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Access 
and Excel
•   Experience conducting field work in the San Francisco Bay

Compensation:   Applicants should be students or recent graduates (within 
the last year) with a degree in wildlife biology, environmental science or 
a related field.  A stipend of $125/week will be provided.  Shared housing 
is not available.  An SFBBO vehicle or reimbursement for use of a personal 
vehicle will be available for pre-approved, work-related travel.  SFBBO 
will also provide most field gear, including a spotting scope.

To Apply: Please e-mail the following materials to Dr. Max Tarjan, 
mtar...@sfbbo.org:  1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) list of three 
references (names, email addresses, and phone numbers).  Include all 
materials in one Word or PDF file, and include your last name in the file 
name. Include “Waterbird Internship” in the e-mail subject.  The deadline 
for applications is August 11, 2017.  SFBBO is an EOE.   

[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician in Flagstaff, Arizona

[John Bradford]

Position Description – Research Technician, Department of Biological Sciences

The primary objective of this position is to compile and synthesize
information relevant to the Colorado Plateau Native Plants Program (CPNPP),
including germplasm records, functional trait data, species distribution
models and experimental results. Products of this synthesis will include
development of user-friendly data management systems and decision support
tools for restoration and conservation. Primary data collection and
assistance with ongoing greenhouse and field experiments will be a secondary
duty.

Specific Duties
•   Build and complete database of relevant information by species and
germplasms (non-commercial, commercial releases or Source-Identified).  
•   Document progress along native plant materials R&D trajectories by 
species
to identify gaps & potential next steps. 
•   Communicate and coordinate with CPNPP partners and the US Geological
Survey’s Restoration Assessment and Monitoring Program for the Southwest (RAMPS)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•   Knowledge of principles and techniques of plant ecology, physiology and 
botany
•   Experience with database development, GIS, statistical and other 
software
Minimum Qualifications
•   Master’s degree in biology, natural resource management or related 
field, OR
•   Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields plus 4 years relevant job
experience

Duration
6 months, with possibility for extension

Compensation
$30,444 – 47,243 per year (NAU pay grade 41), commensurate with experience

Location
The Butterfield Lab (http://butterfieldlab.weebly.com) at Northern Arizona
University (Flagstaff, Arizona) is part of the Merriam-Powell Center for
Environmental Research, and is a key collaborator with the Colorado Plateau
Native Plants Program.

Application Deadline – 31 August, 2017

Contact Information – bradley.butterfi...@nau.edu

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session on “Science at the frontier: Using multi-m ethod research to create new knowledge and assess tools across spatial and temporal scales”

[Smith, William Kolby - (wksmith)]

Dear Colleagues,
We would like to draw your attention to the following 2017 AGU Fall Meeting 
session on “Science at the frontier: Using multi-method research to create new 
knowledge and assess tools across spatial and temporal scales”. We encourage 
you to submit an abstract to our session by the final deadline of August 2nd. 
You can directly submit your abstract using this link: 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session26818

GC069: Science at the frontier: Using multi-method research to create new 
knowledge and assess tools across spatial and temporal 
scales
Session ID#: 26818
Session Description:
Within a given research approach – for example, remote sensing, field 
experimentation, modeling – science promotes the continued advancement of tools 
and techniques. Less often, however, do we simultaneously use multiple 
approaches to address a research question or to assess the utility of 
approaches across spatial and temporal scales. Nonetheless, there is 
substantial power in integrating distinct approaches, particularly for research 
associated with the multifaceted nature of ecosystem responses to global 
change. In this session, we will i) explore novel ways in which distinct 
approaches have been combined to enhance our understanding of complex ecosystem 
processes, and ii) evaluate the strengths/weaknesses of varied approaches for 
different processes and scales. As technical advancements continue at an 
unprecedented rate, new opportunities for integrated, multi-approach research 
emerge, which could more effectively capture the mechanisms and patterns that 
drive ecosystem structure and function, particularly in the context of global 
change.
Confirmed invited speakers: Beverly 
Law (OSU) 
and Scott Goetz 
(NAU).
Primary Convener:  William Kolby 
Smith, University 
of Arizona, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, Tucson, AZ, United 
States
Conveners:  Sasha 
Reed, U.S. 
Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center, Moab, UT, United States 
and Stan D 
Wullschleger, Oak 
Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

—
William Kolby Smith
Assistant Professor,
School of Natural Resources and the Environment,
N417 Environment & Natural Resources 2,
University of Arizona
Email: wksm...@email.arizona.edu
Phone: (520)621-1056
Skype: wkolby | Twitter: @wkolby
snre.arizona.edu/people/william-smith
wkolby.org/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in hydrologic modeling & ecosystem services at the Natural Capital Project

[Adrian L. Vogl]

NatCap is hiring a new postdoc to advance our work on hydrologic modeling
for ecosystem services. Please see the position description below and on our
website: https://www.naturalcapitalproject.org/opportunities/

Keywords: flood risk mitigation; sedimentation; land management; Himalayas;
and always lots of fun

Please feel free to share this announcement widely in your networks.

-

Natural Capital Project
Postdoctoral Associate: Advancing hydrologic modeling for ecosystem services

The Natural Capital Project at Stanford seeks a creative and
application-oriented hydrologist to support the assessment of hydrologic
ecosystem services and targeting of land management and development choices.
The focal hydrological services are water regulation (flood mitigation,
baseflow regulation) and sedimentation. The postdoc will support development
of a parsimonious flood risk model and application of existing watershed
hydrology models in innovative ways to support two studies on the valuation
and prioritization of land management activities to support ecosystem
services. The position will be based with The Natural Capital Project at
Stanford University, in the lab of Dr Gretchen Daily (Natural Capital
Project founder and faculty mentor), and will be co-supervised by project
leads Dr Adrian Vogl and Dr Perrine Hamel, and Prof David Freyberg
(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering).

The Natural Capital Project (NatCap) aims to mainstream natural capital
approaches by developing practical tools and approaches to account for
nature’s contributions to society, so that leaders of countries, companies,
communities, and organizations worldwide can create a more sustainable
future. NatCap is a partnership among Stanford University, the University of
Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, The Nature Conservancy, and World
Wildlife Fund.

Responsibilities:
The postdoc will: (i) develop or refine models to link land use change with
flood risk and inundation change in selected case study areas, (ii) develop
or refine models to link land management with sedimentation and seasonal
water regulation in the Himalayas (Nepal and Pakistan), (iii) simulate
different watershed management and green infrastructure solutions to
estimate their likely impacts on hydrologic services, and inform
optimization/prioritization of watershed investments.

The position is funded for 12 months, with potential to extend the
appointment depending on funding and performance. The post-doctoral
researcher will be encouraged to collaborate on grants and pursue additional
partnerships and funding opportunities through the Natural Capital Project
and its partners.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in hydrology, geography, water resources engineering or related field.
Interest in applied conservation science and producing impactful and
decision-relevant work.
Experience with hydrologic models (SWAT and InVEST preferred).
Experience with ArcGIS or other GIS software.
Interest in and affinity for working in interdisciplinary research teams.
Effective and responsive team member with track record of successful
collaborative engagements.
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working internationally and with diverse non-academic audiences.
Experience developing and adapting hydrologic models to support decisions in
data-limited contexts.
Experience with open-source software and programming languages or
applications (MatLab, R, python).
Experience supervising interns or undergraduate research assistants.
International travel experience and foreign language skills.

Start date: Sep 15, 2017
Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension
Compensation: Stanford offers a competitive postdoc salary and benefits
package, commensurate with experience

How to apply:
Email your CV and a cover letter describing your experience and interest to
av...@stanford.edu with HYDRO POSTDOC in the subject. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received, and we expect to make a decision by Aug 31. 

Stanford University is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative
action in employment and we are especially eager to identify minority
persons and women with appropriate qualifications. More information on the
project can be found at www.naturalcapitalproject.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. student assistantship – coastal and forest ecology

[Tom O'Halloran]

The O’Halloran lab in the Department of Forestry and Environmental
Conservation at Clemson University currently has an opening for a Ph.D.
student starting in fall or winter of 2017.  We seek an enthusiastic and
inquisitive student who is interested in understanding mechanisms of
land-atmosphere interactions with particular focus on forests.  The student
will have the opportunity to create their own research project out of
several ongoing funded activities, including at AmeriFlux sites in Virginia
(loblolly pine and switchgrass) and a new eddy covariance tower in a salt
marsh in coastal South Carolina. Potential broad research topics include:
environmental controls on managed forest productivity, coastal carbon
cycling and greenhouse gas emissions, aerosol new particle formation, and
coastal forest disturbance ecology. A student with sufficient incoming
transfer credits will spend one year completing coursework on main campus
and then relocate to the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest
Science to join the lab group at the coast and complete their fieldwork and
writing.  A full research assistantship (including stipend and tuition
waver) is available for three years, but students will also be encouraged to
seek their own funding through national fellowships (e.g. USDA, NASA, NSF).

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, atmospheric
science or other closely related environmental science. Strong quantitative
abilities, self-motivation and desire to do field work in coastal South
Carolina, where the work is physically demanding in a hot, humid environment.

Preferred Qualifications: M.S. degree (highly preferred) in forestry,
ecology, atmospheric science or other closely related environmental science.
 Programming experience in MATLAB or R.  Fieldwork experience in ecology or
forestry.

To apply, send a CV, unofficial GRE and TOEFL scores (if available) and a
cover letter stating your previous experience, interest in this specific
position, and future goals to Dr. O’Halloran.  Review of applicants begins
immediately.  Contact info and more details about the lab are available here: 

http://tinyurl.com/ohalloranlab 

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doc on Elk Migration, Middleton Lab at UC, Berkeley

[Owen Bidder]

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR – ECOLOGY AND/OR CLIMATE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, POLICY & MANAGEMENT
Many ungulates migrate seasonally to prolong their access to high-quality
forage, and potentially reduce their exposure to large carnivores. This
behavioral strategy is an important driver of ungulate population
productivity and abundance and, as a consequence, underpins many
ecological, cultural, and economic values. In northern temperate
ecosystems, ungulate migrations typically arise in response to patterns of
spring snowmelt, summer green-up, and autumn snowfall across large
elevation gradients, making their timing highly sensitive to climatic
variation. Human activities, including agricultural subsidies and hunting,
may also influence migration timing. Meanwhile, attributes of the green-up
can separately affect herd productivity by altering summer range forage
quantity and quality.

In the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), more than 20,000 elk in
numerous distinct herds migrate 30-90 miles twice each year. Year-to-year
variation or long-term trends in the timing of these elk migrations could
have important implications for many other attributes of the ecosystem,
such as rates of disease transmission to livestock, hunter harvest success,
and the foraging success of large carnivores. Climatic influences on the
growth rate and biomass of high-elevation grasses and forbs could also
affect these migratory herds by altering pregnancy and/or calf survival.
These questions have been studied at the herd level in several areas, but
not across multiple herds at the scale of the entire GYE.

The Middleton lab at UC Berkeley invites applications for a Postdoc to join
our research group to study the above-discussed environmental drivers of
migratory elk behavior and demography in the GYE. The successful candidate
will use aggregated movement, population, harvest, and landscape data for
the major GYE elk herds to 1) investigate influences of climate, vegetation
phenology and human activity on elk migration behavior; 2) evaluate the
influence of summer habitat conditions on elk productivity; and potentially
3) model effects of future climatic shifts on migratory herds’ behavior and
demography.
 This position will be based in the Middleton Lab at UC Berkeley, but
supports a collaborative effort of multiple agencies and universities in
Wyoming, Montana and Idaho and will require occasional travel to the
region. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and
final preparation of existing data sets as well as leadership of data
analysis and manuscript preparation.

Basic Qualifications (by time of application); Candidates must have
completed all degree requirements except the dissertation or be enrolled in
an accredited PhD or equivalent degree program in Ecology, Environmental
Sciences or a related field.  Candidates must also have experience
analyzing and modeling animal movements and demography.

Additional Qualifications (by start date) • Candidates must have a PhD or
equivalent degree in Ecology, Environmental Sciences or a related field. •
Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written. • Ability to work
well within complex collaborations and diverse stakeholders • Sensitivity
to special challenges of working with large, shared datasets


 Preferred Qualifications (by start date) • Experience working with
relevant state, federal, university, and Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGO) stakeholders. • Experience working on similar wildlife topics in
western North America • Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed
journals, including lead authorship

Appointment The targeted start date for this position is Fall 2017. The
initial appointment is for two years, with renewal based funding and
performance. This is a full-time appointment.

Salary and Benefits Salary will commensurate with qualifications and
experience level and based on UC Berkeley salary scales. The annual salary
range for this position is $48,216 to $56,400. Generous benefits are
included: http://vspa.berkeley.edu/postdocs

To Apply Visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01435  Interested
individuals should include a 1-2 page cover letter describing their
research experience and interests along with a current CV and the names and
contact information of three references. Letters of reference may be
requested for finalists.  It is optional to include a statement addressing
past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research,
teaching, and/or service.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding this recruitment can be directed to Jen Hunter,
jshun...@berkeley.edu

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California
policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including
when letters are provided via a third party (i.e. dossier service or career
center) to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality
http://apo.berkeley.edu/ev

[ECOLOG-L] NACCB 2018: Toronto, Ontario July 2018, upcoming call for proposals Aug 2017

[Jamie Hogberg]

Mark your calendar for the 2018 North American Congress for Conservation
Biology, to be held in Toronto, Ontario, July 21 -26, 2018! 
Plan ahead for the Call for Proposals, opening August 31, 2017. Stay tuned
to  
www.scbnorthamerica.org/naccb2018 for updates.
 
Call for Proposals opens Aug 31, 2017 
 
Stay tuned next month to scbnorthamerica.org/naccb2018 for criteria and
instructions to submit your workshop, short course, symposium, or
interactive session proposal. We welcome session proposals of all types,
including and not limited to topics in indigenous-led conservation,
education, policy, and diversity in conservation leadership. The Scientific
Program will take place July 23 - 25, 2018. Workshops & Short Courses will
take place July 21, 22, and 26, 2018. 
 
New Session for NACCB 
We look forward to hosting a new Interactive Session type during the
Scientific Program of NACCB, opening the conference to a variety of unique
structures, and encouraging enhanced dialogue, community building, and
solutions-driven conservation science and practice. 
 
Sponsor, Advertise, Exhibit at NACCB 
See our conference prospectus for opportunities! 
 
Fieldtrips 
We have a fantastic lineup field trips, including visits to Rouge National
Urban Park, and Niagra Falls, as well as a joint field trip to the famed
Koffler Scientific Reserve, with attendees of the Canadian Society for
Ecology & Evolution Meeting. Field trips will take place July 21, 22, and
26, 2018.
 
--
Administrative Director
Society for Conservation Biology North America
PO Box 3797
Boulder, CO 80307
  www.scbnorthamerica.org
 
 

[ECOLOG-L] University of Texas at Austin - Assistant Professor in Integrative Biology

[Caroline Farrior]

Assistant Professor in Integrative Biology 

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-
track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the 
Department of Integrative Biology. We wish to hire an exceptional 
candidate whose research focuses broadly on ecological questions. 
Interdisciplinary applicants are especially encouraged to apply. The 
candidate's research can incorporate field experiments, lab experiments, 
and/or theory and can involve any group of organisms. We expect this to 
be the first in a series of hires strengthening the areas of plant 
biology, microbial biology, behavior and physiology, and computational 
biology. A PhD or equivalent is required at the time of appointment.

We are a vibrant and inclusive community, and we seek candidates who are 
interested in contributing to diversity and equal opportunity within 
higher education.  

Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at 
https://apply.interfolio.com/43206:  i) a cover letter with contact 
information (ii) a CV, (iii) a research statement, (iv) a teaching 
statement, (v) up to 5 reprints/preprints, and (vi) names of three 
individuals who will write letters of recommendation. Note that letters 
are not required for initial consideration; candidates will be notified 
if letters are needed. Applications received prior to August 31, 2017 
will be assured of full consideration. For additional information about 
the department, see https://integrativebio.utexas.edu.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action Employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws 
regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is 
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not 
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital 
status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 
disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational 
programs and activities, and admissions.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Limbaugh belittles extinction crisis

[Christopher Round]

This is frustrating, but alas not outside the norm for Limbaugh. He has
rarely met a conspiracy theory he didn't like if it supported his worldview
or was an opportunity to dig at his political opponents.

On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 12:21 AM, Malcolm McCallum <
malcolm.mccallum.ta...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Please draw your attention to this morning's declaration by Rush Limbaugh
> that we are not in a biodiversity crisis.  The transcript is posted at:
> https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2017/07/13/rush-247-morni
> ng-update-mass-extinction/
>
> Limbaugh uses this opportunity to claim only a handful of scientists claim
> a problem exists.  Specifically, this problem is the impending Sixth Mass
> extinction at whose doorstep we sit or stand. He points fingers at
> prominent research Paul Ehrlich, claiming he is full of it, and belittles
> his accomplishments in other ways.
>
> The first point for us on Ecolog is that this work is not simply the work
> of a single researcher (Paul Ehrlich), and is certainly more than a handful
> of scientists.  Multiple researchers have addressed this topic, and much of
> the current production spans groups and individuals connected or completely
> unconnected with Paul Ehrlich.  Further, despite the variation in
> assumptions, mathematical approaches, and backgrounds of this widely
> divergent group of investigators, many of whom have never met have come to
> virtually the same conclusion.
>
> That is, 1) extinctions taking place since 1500, and definitely since 1980
> are absurdly high and in line with those observed in mass extinctions, 2)
> if we continue with losses at this rate, we will look back in just a few
> decades to centuries and recognize that we have watched a rapid mass
> extiction take place, and 3) the cause of this extinction, without any
> doubt or question is our own doing, and we are so close to the tipping
> point where there is no turning back, it really is a catastrophe in
> waiting.
>
> This projection is not new, and hints that it might be taking place go
> back decades.  In the 1981 Dr. Ehrlich warned in his book "Extinction,"
> that we were on track to enormous losses.  In 1995, Pimm compared avian
> extinctions to that of the fossil record.  Also, around that time Sepkoski
> (I believe) calculated that current rates were sufficient to drive a mass
> extinction in very short time.  Numerous other researchers have followed
> this up over the decades since.  In 2007, I published a paper on amphibian
> extinctions using fuzzy intervals that simply stated they were going
> extinct faster than seen previously in the fossil record.  A year later,
> David Wake and Vrendenberg published a paper in PNAS questioning if we were
> facing a sixth mass extinction.  This was followed in 2010 or 11 by
> Barnosky et al., who also questioned if massive losses were reminiscent of
> a mass extinction.  Pimm then followed this in 2012 in Science stating more
> of the same.  Biodiversity and Conservation published my paper in 2015, a
> study restricted to vertebrates and using fuzzy math that demonstrated
> current losses are not typical, and that the timeframes for complete
> extinction of all vertebrate species would decimate the planet in decades
> to centuries depending on how liberal or conservative you were with data
> and assumptions.  This was within weeks followed by Ceballos et al.'s paper
> in Science Advances for which Limbaugh is now attacking.  Alroy, followed
> here with extinction comparisons in PNAS for reptiles.  Just recently,
> there was a special issue in one of the top journals on this crisis .
>
> When you have this many groups looking at similar data sets in the same
> way, deducing similar outcomes, it is hard to poo-poo it.  Granted, there
> are disagreements among all of us.  I suggest we should be using fuzzy
> math, Barnosky's team suggests we should be using a special estimator to
> gauge for variation, etc.  However, the key thing here, like with climate
> change, is that we are arguing semantics.  The theoretical points are
> trivial from an applied view.  It just doesn't matter whether we have 30
> years or 100 years or 1000 years, expecially when you consider some of
> these mass extictions may have lasted millions of years!  Few were
> definitely overnight events, adn the shortest ones were far longer than
> what we are most likely going to face if we continue status quo.
>
> I believe it is vital that everyone on here be aware of the message of the
> Sixth Mass Extinction.  It is a warnign that we we are at a signpost.  We
> are currently on a trajectory to massive losses.  One can argue if we are
> in or not in a mass extinction, but its trivial.  I personally argue we
> will be if we move forward as we have, but can cut it off as a blip on the
> screen if we do something NOW.
>
> It is important, frankly it is essential that each of us take the time to
> challenge the misinformation sourced to pundits incorporated when they are
> clear

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Plant disease ecology, University of Florida

[S. Luke Flory]

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Plant Disease Ecology

The Flory Lab at the University of Florida (UF) is recruiting a postdoctoral
research associate for a project that seeks to improve understanding of how
pathogen emergence and accumulation is affected by, and in turn affects,
interactions among invasive and native plant species. The collaborative
project is funded by the NSF/USDA/NIH Ecology and Evolution of Infectious
Disease program. Our focus is on the widespread invader Microstegium
vimineum, co-occurring native grasses, and their associated pathogens in
eastern US forests. 

We have published on emerging pathogens and their potential ecological
consequences for the invader (e.g., Stricker et al, 2016, Ecology Letters;
Flory and Clay, 2013, Journal of Ecology, Flory et al, 2011, Ecosphere) and
now seek to determine the long-term outcomes for invaded plant communities.
The postdoc will work closely with Luke Flory (UF Agronomy), Erica Goss and
Phil Harmon (UF Plant Pathology), Bob Holt (UF Biology), and Keith Clay
(Indiana University).

A Ph.D. in ecology, environmental science, plant pathology, or a closely
related field is required. Ideal candidates will have broad field ecology
experience and peer-reviewed publications, and will be familiar with plant
disease ecology, but we encourage all interested candidates with some field
ecology experience to apply. The successful candidate will have excellent
demonstrated writing, presentation, and statistical analysis skills, and
have experience managing large field projects.

The postdoctoral researcher will be integrally involved in the design and
implementation of field and greenhouse experiments, data analysis,
manuscript preparation, and presentations at conferences. 

This postdoc position is available as soon as September 1, 2017 but start
date is flexible. Renewable annually for up to three years. Salary is
$48,000 plus benefits.  

For full consideration please submit application materials by August 15,
2017. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Send CV, a brief
statement of interest, copies of relevant publications, and names of three
references in a single PDF file to:

S. Luke Flory
fl...@ufl.edu
352-231-2376
florylab.com

*candidates attending ESA in Portland should contact Luke to set up a time
to meet and discuss this postdoc opportunity

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Applications: RevBayes NIMBioS Tutorial: Bayesian Inference of Phylogeny

[Catherine Crawley]

There's still time to apply for the RevBayes: Bayesian Inference of 
Phylogeny Tutorial to be held at the National Institute for Mathematical 
and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) from August 7-11.


*Objectives: *This course features RevBayes, an exciting new program for 
Bayesian inference of phylogeny. RevBayes is the successor to the 
popular program MrBayes, but represents both a complete rewrite of the 
computer code and a fundamental re-conception of phylogenetic models. 
Specifically, RevBayes adopts a 'graphical-model' framework that views 
all statistical models as comprised of components that can be assembled 
in myriad configurations to explore a corresponding array of questions. 
This graphical-model approach to phylogenetic inference provides 
effectively infinite flexibility. Moreover, the graphical models are 
specified using an R-like language, Rev, that empowers users to 
construct arbitrarily complex phylogenetic models from simple component 
parts (i.e. random variables, parameter transformations and constants of 
different sorts).


This course is focused on phylogenetic trees and 
comparative-phylogenetic methods, including divergence-time estimation, 
morphological evolution, lineage diversification, and historical 
biogeography. Instruction is based on a combination of carefully 
tailored lectures introducing the theoretical and conceptual basis of 
each inference problem and hands-on computer tutorials demonstrating how 
to explore these questions using RevBayes (see 
http://revbayes.github.io/tutorials.html).


Participants are not assumed to have expertise in phylogenetic theory; 
rather, we provide an accessible introduction to Bayesian statistical 
inference and stochastic models. We assume only that the students are 
familiar with phylogenetic trees and their applications to evolutionary 
biology. We therefore anticipate that this course will be most suitable 
for senior PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty who want 
to learn these techniques.


*Location: *NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

*Instructors: *Bastien Boussau, CNRS Researcher, Univ. of Lyon; Emma 
Goldberg, Assistant Professor, Univ. of Minnesota; Tracy A. Heath, 
Assistant Professor, Iowa State Univ.; Sebastian Höhna, Postdoc, Univ. 
of California, Berkeley; John Huelsenbeck, Professor, Univ. of 
California, Berkeley; Brian Moore, Professor, Univ. of California, 
Davis; April M. Wright, Postdoc, Iowa State Univ.


For more information about the tutorial and a link to the online 
application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_revbayes


*Registration Fee: *$500 for faculty and postdocs and $350 for students, 
payable upon acceptance of application.


Participation in NIMBioS tutorials is by application only. Individuals 
with a strong interest in the topic are encouraged to apply, and 
successful applicants will be notified within three weeks after the 
application deadline.


The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from 
around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to 
investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life 
sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, with 
additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.


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[ECOLOG-L] 2017 Urban Hydrology Session -- AGU Fall Meeting -- New Orleans

[Bain, Daniel Joseph]

If you work on hydrologic aspects of urban systems, from micro-climate 
to changing fluvial systems to water quality and quantity management, 
please consider submitting an abstract to our session at the AGU Fall 
Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, December 11-15, 2017:


H142: Water, Energy, and Society in Urban Systems

Urbanization creates areas of intense hydrological and ecological 
modification leading to complex hydrologic flow paths and altered energy 
balance dynamics, infrastructure stresses, and novel ecosystem 
configurations. A growing body of work is characterizing urban 
hydrologic systems and links to society, economy, and public health. 
However, climate change, aging infrastructure, and substantial material 
fluxes modify and complicate these coupled systems. Continued inquiry 
and synthesis reveals unexpected interactions and impacts present in 
urban systems. This session invites a diversity of research associated 
with process, impacts, and mitigation in urban systems, with a focus on 
complex relationships among hydrology, ecology, climatic, energy, 
society, and green infrastructure approaches.


Abstract submission deadlines are July 26 (Early Submission) and August 
2 (Final Deadline). Information about the meeting and details on 
abstract submission can be found here: https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2017/ 



Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Thanks for the consideration!
Dan Bain, Claire Welty, Aditi Bhaskar, and Laura Schifman

--
Daniel J. Bain
Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Geology and Environmental Science

Mail: 200 SRCC
4107 O'Hara St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Phone: 412 624-8766
Fax: 412 624-3914
email: db...@pitt.edu

[ECOLOG-L] off-site evening event Aug 9 during ESA

[Geoff Willard]

Calling all ESA conference attendees: NCEAS, LTER and SNAPP have reserved 
McMenamin's Mission Theater in Portland for a free evening celebration on 
Wednesday 
Aug 9 from 7pm-11pm. 

With entertainment, food, and free drink tickets for the first 150 arrivals, we 
intend to offer 
a nice off-site space to mix and mingle with colleagues new and old. Around 
8pm, three 
professional storytellers will take the stage to share fun science-themed 
stories. (And we 
encourage volunteers to sign-up to share 1-min stories during the event's 
"open-mic")

Venue capacity is about 280 so arrive early if you want guaranteed entry. This 
event is 
open to ESA participants only. 

See this website for more info and to RSVP: 
http://portland-esa-mixer.weebly.com/


Geoff Willard
Deputy Director, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis 
(nceas.ucsb.edu)
Deputy Director, Science for Nature and People Partnership (snappartnership.net)
735 State Street, Suite 300  |  Santa Barbara, CA 93101
will...@nceas.ucsb.edu  |  805 893-7551

[ECOLOG-L] Attend a CUAHSI Workshop! Training Workshop: Using In-Situ Water Quality Sensors, Training Workshop: The Community WRF-Hydro Modeling System, or Snow Measurement Field School

[Elizabeth Tran]

A friendly reminder of the upcoming deadlines for the following CUAHSI 
workshops:

  *   July 31st: Registration Deadline for Training Workshop: Using In-Situ 
Water Quality Sensors - Lagrangian and Eulerian Applications
  *   August 15th: Early Bird Registration Deadline for Training Workshop: The 
Community WRF-Hydro Modeling System
  *   September 15th: Application Deadline for Snow Measurement Field School



A very limited number of student travel grants are available on a first come, 
first served basis to help defray the cost of travel to the course. Contact 
Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org for more 
information.


Training Workshop: Using In-Situ Water Quality Sensors - Lagrangian and 
Eulerian Applications
November 7 - 9, 2017 || Gainesville, FL
Regular Registration Deadline: July 31st

CUAHSI and the University of Florida are offering a 3-day training workshop on 
using in-situ water quality sensors. The emergence of reliable field deployable 
sensors capable of water quality measurements at temporal resolutions 
commensurate with hydroclimatic and ecological drivers enables a new class of 
environmental measurements and inferences. This course is intended for 
students, post-doctoral researchers and junior faculty; all researchers 
interested in exploring these emerging opportunities are welcome.

The objective of this course is to provide guidance and support for deployment 
of a wide variety of off-the-shelf in-situ water quality sensors, and quality 
assurance and interpretation of the resulting data. While the course will 
explore a broad array of sensor-derived measurements and applications, our 
particular focus for this workshop will be on the collection and interpretation 
of Lagrangian measurements (i.e., following a parcel of water as it moves).

Prerequisites: Participants must bring a laptop with the Microsoft Office Suite 
installed - minimally Excel. Participants must be aware of the field components 
of this workshop. There will be lectures and data collection in the field. 
[Students will collect water data from kayaks.]

The course will be held at the University of Florida in 
Gainesville, FL. Included in the registration fee are course tuition, 
facilities costs, catered lunches and light refreshments.

Visit the event website for more information and 
to register.



Training Workshop: The Community WRF-Hydro Modeling System
October 17 - 19, 2017 || Boulder, CO
Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 15th
Regular Registration Deadline: August 31st

This training workshop will provide graduate students and early career 
scientists with formal instruction on the structure and application of the 
WRF-Hydro system and will offer hands-on experience in setting up and running 
the system for several different research and prediction applications.

Prerequisites: Graduate students, post-docs, and professionals working in 
hydrology and/or the atmospheric sciences are invited to participate. Prior 
hydrologic and/or atmospheric modeling experience is advised. Unix/Linux 
command line operation required.

Specific topics to be covered during the workshop include:

  *   Conceptualization and structure of the WRF-Hydro system
  *   Description of physics components options within WRF-Hydro v5.0
  *   Model porting and compilation and overview of parallel computing with 
WRF-Hydro
  *   Model input data preparation
  *   Model configuration and execution
  *   Visualization and post-processing of model output
  *   Case studies (participants learn how to use the system in both one-way 
uncoupled and two-way coupled modes with the community WRF atmospheric model)
  *   Setup and use of the open source Rwrfhydro hydrologic model evaluation 
package
  *   Open discussion on class participant interests and applications

Class participants will receive in-depth training via lectures and hands-on 
activities on the implementation and use of the WRF-Hydro system where all 
hands-on tutorial activities will be conducted in a formal computer laboratory 
located at NCAR.

The course will be held at NCAR in Boulder, CO. Included 
in the registration fee are course tuition, facilities costs, catered lunches 
and light refreshments, and shuttle transportation from the hotel to/from 
campus.

Visit the event website for more information and 
to register.



Snow Measurement Field School
January 9 - 11, 2018 || Fraser, CO
Application Deadline: September 15, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. EDT

CUAHSI is pleased to partner with the University of Washington, U.S. Forest 
Service, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of 

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session: Environmental research infrastructures to address global challenges

[Tina Dohna]

Dear All, we would like to draw your attention to the following session 
at the upcoming AGU 2017 and encourage your contributions:



*Session Title:* GC029. *Environmental research infrastructures as tools 
to address global challenges
*Session Viewer Link:** 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session25563**


Humanity is facing enormous environmental challenges: biodiversity 
decline, climate change, ocean acidification, sea level rise, etc. On 
the other hand, environmental Research Infrastructures (RI’s) have 
developed significantly over the last decades. In this oral session, we 
will merge global environmental challenges and the capabilities of 
environmental RI’s. Our aim is to assess how the existing RI’s could 
help to address some of the most significant environmental global 
challenges.


We invite submissions that describe success stories of cooperation among 
international RI's in relation to global challenges. We also encourage 
contributions showing ideas on how the existing RI's can work together. 
This could include ideas on how to drive the integration of different 
research fields and data through RI’s, e.g. space-based measurements 
with in-situ infrastructures. The expected results could include 
establishment of new cooperation threads among scientists and RI's 
operators that could take the shape of new project consortia. In 
parallel we are working on a special issue to be published in a high 
impact environmental journal. This session could be a great opportunity 
to configure writing teams and discuss ideas to be submitted to the 
mentioned special issue.


*Abstract submissions are now open*! We look forward to your submission 
to help us demonstrate and encourage the power of international 
cooperation among the diverse landscape of global Research 
Infrastructures in addressing global challenges.


Best regards,

The session organizers

For additional information or with questions please contact: Francisco 
Javier Bonet García  or Tina Dohna 


--
Tina Dohna, PhD
Postdoc COOP_Plus
MARUM University of Bremen
Marine Technology
Leobener Strasse
28359 Bremen/Germany
Tel. +49-421 218 65 726
FAX  +49-421 218 98 65 606

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position on soil organic carbon in the Tibetan Plateau

[Carlos A. Sierra]

Within the new Sino-German Research Training Group “Geo-ecosystems in
transition on the Tibetan Plateau” (TransTiP) we are looking for a highly
motivated PhD student to study the sensitivity of soil carbon to changes in
climate and land use on the Tibetan Plateau. 

Details about the project can be found on this website:
https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/irtg-transtip/research/projects/carbon2
Questions by email can be directed to Carlos A. Sierra: csie...@bgc-jena.mpg.de.

The student will be based at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in
Jena, Germany, and will be part of the International Graduate School
TransTip (https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/irtg-transtip), coordinated by the
University of Brunswick. 

A background on soil science, ecosystem ecology, forestry, or related
discipline is required. Preference will be given to candidates with
experience with soil carbon and CO2 measurements, or simulation models.  

To apply, follow instructions given on this website:
https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/irtg-transtip/application/howtoapply

[ECOLOG-L] Limbaugh belittles extinction crisis

[Malcolm McCallum]

Please draw your attention to this morning's declaration by Rush Limbaugh
that we are not in a biodiversity crisis.  The transcript is posted at:
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2017/07/13/rush-247-morning-update-mass-
extinction/

Limbaugh uses this opportunity to claim only a handful of scientists claim
a problem exists.  Specifically, this problem is the impending Sixth Mass
extinction at whose doorstep we sit or stand. He points fingers at
prominent research Paul Ehrlich, claiming he is full of it, and belittles
his accomplishments in other ways.

The first point for us on Ecolog is that this work is not simply the work
of a single researcher (Paul Ehrlich), and is certainly more than a handful
of scientists.  Multiple researchers have addressed this topic, and much of
the current production spans groups and individuals connected or completely
unconnected with Paul Ehrlich.  Further, despite the variation in
assumptions, mathematical approaches, and backgrounds of this widely
divergent group of investigators, many of whom have never met have come to
virtually the same conclusion.

That is, 1) extinctions taking place since 1500, and definitely since 1980
are absurdly high and in line with those observed in mass extinctions, 2)
if we continue with losses at this rate, we will look back in just a few
decades to centuries and recognize that we have watched a rapid mass
extiction take place, and 3) the cause of this extinction, without any
doubt or question is our own doing, and we are so close to the tipping
point where there is no turning back, it really is a catastrophe in
waiting.

This projection is not new, and hints that it might be taking place go back
decades.  In the 1981 Dr. Ehrlich warned in his book "Extinction," that we
were on track to enormous losses.  In 1995, Pimm compared avian extinctions
to that of the fossil record.  Also, around that time Sepkoski (I believe)
calculated that current rates were sufficient to drive a mass extinction in
very short time.  Numerous other researchers have followed this up over the
decades since.  In 2007, I published a paper on amphibian extinctions using
fuzzy intervals that simply stated they were going extinct faster than seen
previously in the fossil record.  A year later, David Wake and Vrendenberg
published a paper in PNAS questioning if we were facing a sixth mass
extinction.  This was followed in 2010 or 11 by Barnosky et al., who also
questioned if massive losses were reminiscent of a mass extinction.  Pimm
then followed this in 2012 in Science stating more of the same.
Biodiversity and Conservation published my paper in 2015, a study
restricted to vertebrates and using fuzzy math that demonstrated current
losses are not typical, and that the timeframes for complete extinction of
all vertebrate species would decimate the planet in decades to centuries
depending on how liberal or conservative you were with data and
assumptions.  This was within weeks followed by Ceballos et al.'s paper in
Science Advances for which Limbaugh is now attacking.  Alroy, followed here
with extinction comparisons in PNAS for reptiles.  Just recently, there was
a special issue in one of the top journals on this crisis .

When you have this many groups looking at similar data sets in the same
way, deducing similar outcomes, it is hard to poo-poo it.  Granted, there
are disagreements among all of us.  I suggest we should be using fuzzy
math, Barnosky's team suggests we should be using a special estimator to
gauge for variation, etc.  However, the key thing here, like with climate
change, is that we are arguing semantics.  The theoretical points are
trivial from an applied view.  It just doesn't matter whether we have 30
years or 100 years or 1000 years, expecially when you consider some of
these mass extictions may have lasted millions of years!  Few were
definitely overnight events, adn the shortest ones were far longer than
what we are most likely going to face if we continue status quo.

I believe it is vital that everyone on here be aware of the message of the
Sixth Mass Extinction.  It is a warnign that we we are at a signpost.  We
are currently on a trajectory to massive losses.  One can argue if we are
in or not in a mass extinction, but its trivial.  I personally argue we
will be if we move forward as we have, but can cut it off as a blip on the
screen if we do something NOW.

It is important, frankly it is essential that each of us take the time to
challenge the misinformation sourced to pundits incorporated when they are
clearly intended to reduce the confidence in science and raise opinion
broadcasters' influence.  They get a nice payraise from their funders every
time they can poo poo a scientist.  The rest of us, at least the main
components of society, lose when these ill-intended pundits have the upper
hand.  We lose our potential, our ability to better the world, our ability
to support society, our ability to promote the greater good, and in this
case, it

[ECOLOG-L] Forestry Field Technician positions available immediately- N. MI

[Catherine Henry]

The Walters Lab in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State 
University is looking to two additional field technicians for the 
current field season.  We are an applied forest ecology (silviculture) 
lab with a current focus on exploring alternative management regimes in 
northern hardwood forests. Field technicians will include characterizing 
vegetation structure in forests with harvest treatments scheduled for 
Winter 2017/18. Field sites are throughout the Upper Peninsula and 
northern Lower Peninsula in Michigan.

Desired skills: Experience or aptitude for plant identification and GPS 
navigation; interest in forest ecology/silviculture; experience and/or 
desire to work outdoors in rugged conditions. Recent graduates are 
encouraged to apply.

Time Frame: As soon as possible - the end of summer or November 15.

Pay rate: $11/hr minimum, commensurate with experience. Typically 40 
hours/week. We provide housing during work trips.

To apply: Submit a CV or resume, list of three references with contact 
information (including email and phone number), and a brief cover letter 
outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience, as well 
as your dates of availability, to Evan Farinosi (farin...@msu.edu) with 
"Walters Lab Summer Field Technician" in the subject line.

[ECOLOG-L] Invitation - International İskenderun Bay Symposium Hata y/Turkey 2017

[Sedat Gündoğdu]

Last 20 days for registration (free of charge)

 

Dear colleagues,

 

If your study topics are somewhat related to a topic that is directly or
indirectly related to the Mediterranean Ecosystem, this symposium is the
right address for submitting your studies.

 

We invite you to participate to this symposium.

 

SYMPOSIUM TOPICS:
1. Local Authorities and Waste Water Management
2. Ports and Maritime Transportation in Iskenderun Bay
3. Risks and Opportunities in Iskenderun Bay
4. Coastal Protection Practices in Iskenderun Bay
5. Biodiversity in Iskenderun Bay
6. Fishing in Iskenderun Bay
Marine Fish Production
Fishing
7. Sea Pollution and Prevention
Oil Spills
Micro pollutants
Marine Debris
8. Petroleum and Energy in the Iskenderun Bay.
9. Mining policy
10. Tourism
11. General Topics
Global Climate Change and effects on Iskenderun Bay
Anthropological studies
Effects of Agricultural Activities on Iskenderun Bay
SPECIAL TOPICS
12. Alien Species in Mediterranean Sea- General
13. Current state of Mediterranean Ecosystem (Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara
and Black Sea)

 

 

Oral and poster presentations will be evaluated by the scientific committee
and the ones that considered to contribute the most to the symposium will be
awarded. 
All scientists working on the alien species is welcomed to contribute in the
section relating to "Alien species".

Deadline for the submission of the presentation is 01.08.2017. Articles of
accepted presentations will be published free of charge in 2018 either as an
article in an e-book or in Acta Biologica Turcica, a journal supporting the
symposium, according to the choose of the author(s). Registration for her
symposium is obligatory. There will be an expedition trip. Detailed in
format, on can be obtained from the web site http://iks.iste.edu.tr
  


As the organizing committee, we are glad to invite all interested scientists
and your contribution would be appreciated fully.

Thank you for your interest in advance.

http://iks.iste.edu.tr/
https://www.facebook.com/iskenderun.sempozyumu.1
https://twitter.com/iskenderunsemp1


Symposium Organizing Committee

 

[ECOLOG-L] Consultanty - Wildlife tracking and tagging guidelines

[Paul Glover-Kapfer]

PROJECT TERMS OF REFERENCE
Project title: Guidelines for the use of tracking tags and collars in marine
and terrestrial environs.
Principal investigator: TBD
Project manager: Paul Glover-Kapfer, Conservation Technology Adviser, WWF-UK
Details:
WWF-UK is offering a short term consultancy for someone with a background in
experimental design and hands-on, field-based experience using tracking tags
and collars to develop easy-to-use guidelines for their use. These
guidelines should provide recommendations for selecting and deploying
tracking tags or collars that take into account user objectives and should
be written in such a manner as to make the guidelines accessible for
non-native English speakers with limited experimental design backgrounds.
The start date is semi-negotiable, however we are looking for someone that
can begin relatively soon and devote themselves fully to the work. 

Although subject to change, the following topics should be addressed in the
guidelines.
1.  Introduction – why a guide is needed and who it is targeted at.
2.  Brief history of the use of tracking tags and collars.
3.  How do tracking tags and collars work/tag and collar features and   
   components.
a.  Need-to-know: Location error, PDOP, etc.
b.  Attachment types.
c.  Remote data access options.
d.  Satellite/GPS/VHF/UHF/GSM.
e.  Automated radio telemetry systems.
f.  Programming options. 
g.  Bio-logging sensors, today and tomorrow.
h.  Expected longevity/success rates, and how environment affects both.
4.  Applications of tracking tags and collars/pros and cons of tracking tags
and collars/insights that tracking tags and collars provide that cannot be
gained using other methods
5.  Ethical considerations and controversies when tagging/collaring wildlife
6.  Tracking tag and collar study design, including key assumptions, 
guidance
on minimum sample size, duration of tracking effort, selection of
appropriate tag or collar/ etc.
a.  Habitat selection
b.  Connectivity
c.  Population density
d.  Known fates
e.  Proportional hazards
f.  Etc.
7.  Uncovering pattern and process using tracking data.
8.  Additional considerations. 
a.  Identification of potential data security issues, as well as solutions
being implemented by practitioners and developers.
b.  How much should a tag or collar weigh relative to my study species?
9.  Step-by-step on how to use tagging or collaring to meet study objectives
10. Annotated bibliography
Person specifications:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
1.  Proven communication abilities, written and verbal;
2.  Applied (in-situ field experience) and academic experience using 
tracking
tags and collars.

How to apply:
Interested individuals should submit a writing sample, their CV, contact
information for 3 professional references, a daily rate, and an estimated
timeline for completion to Paul Glover-Kapfer at pgloverkap...@wwf.org.uk.