[ECOLOG-L] PhD Studies in Disease Ecology and Epidemiology at Notre Dame

[Alex Perkins]

The Perkins Lab at the University of Notre Dame is seeking exceptional students 
interested in studying diverse topics related to the epidemiology, ecology, and 
evolution of 
vector-borne pathogens. Research activities in the lab involve the use of a 
wide range of 
mathematical, statistical, and computational tools to address basic and applied 
research 
topics, including

(1) forecasting spatiotemporal variability in pathogen transmission and disease 
incidence,
(2) leveraging pathogen genetic data to make inferences about pathogen spread,
(3) coupling mathematical models with empirical studies of vaccines and vector 
control, 
and
(4) blending modeling and experiments to understand and mitigate the evolution 
of vector 
resistance.

In addition to a collegial lab environment with members at a variety of career 
stages and 
from diverse backgrounds, students will have opportunities for mentorship from 
and 
collaboration with a number of intramural and extramural colleagues. A passion 
for 
developing and applying innovative quantitative approaches for extracting 
meaning from 
empirical data and/or elucidating new biological understanding using 
theoretical 
approaches is essential. Engaging in the collection of empirical data is 
encouraged, but not 
required.

Interested applicants should email the PI, Alex Perkins, at taperk...@nd.edu 
after seeking 
more information at http://perkinslab.weebly.com. Top applicants will have 
prior 
experience in research and a demonstrated commitment to learning new 
quantitative and 
computer programming skills.

Funding is guaranteed via a mixture of research and teaching assistantships for 
5 years. 
The University of Notre Dame offers excellent benefits, a full tuition waiver, 
and a 
generous stipend (~$29K for 2017). A variety of fellowship opportunities are 
open to top 
applicants. For more information regarding the Biology Graduate Program, see 
http://biology.nd.edu and http://graduateschool.nd.edu. The deadline for 
receipt of all 
application materials for the PhD program is December 1, 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] Three Faculty Positions in Plant Resilience (including ecophysiology)

[Lars Brudvig]

The departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Horticulture, and 
Plant Biology in collaboration with the newly created Plant Resilience 
Institute at Michigan State University are inviting applications for 
three tenure-system positions. These positions are part of MSU’s Global 
Impact Initiative, designed to address the grand challenges through the 
creation of over 100 new faculty positions in some of the most promising 
and exciting fields of research. MSU has a world-class plant science 
community and support infrastructure comprising more than 150 faculty 
members conducting a wide range of plant research spanning the lab-to-
field continuum in both natural and agricultural ecosystems.

The mission of the Plant Resilience Institute (PRI) is to conduct basic 
laboratory and field research on plant resilience with the goal of 
improving the productivity and nutritional quality of agronomic and 
horticultural crops. Research programs center on mechanisms that enhance 
plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses associated with changing 
environmental conditions. The PRI is an interdisciplinary cross-
departmental program, with PRI members belonging to a range of home 
departments. The following academic departments are inviting 
applications from individuals working on various aspects of plant 
resilience. 

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology invites 
applications for a position at the Assistant or Associate Professor 
level from individuals addressing fundamental aspects of plant response 
and adaptation to global environmental change. Specific research areas 
of interest include, but are not limited to, environmental signal 
transduction and mechanisms of plant stress tolerance to biotic 
stresses, water deficit, high salinity, nutrient deprivation, and 
temperature extremes. Candidates whose research program integrates a 
broad spectrum of biochemical, molecular, and genomic technologies, 
including gene-editing approaches applied to model or agriculturally 
relevant plants, are especially encouraged to apply. 
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2-
to-3-page statement of current and future research interests, a brief 
description of teaching philosophy, and the names of three persons who 
can provide a letter of reference. The complete application package 
should be compiled into a single PDF document and submitted through the 
MSU Human Resources site at http://careers.msu.edu/ (posting #468293). 
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by 
November 15, 2017. Questions regarding this position may be emailed to 
Professor Gregg Howe, search chair, at ho...@msu.edu.

The Department of Horticulture invites applications for Assistant or 
Associate Professor from individuals using innovative experimental 
approaches to study fundamental plant responses to the environment with 
a focus on abiotic and biotic constraints relevant to horticultural crop 
productivity. The department seeks applicants with expertise in areas 
including, but not limited to, the impacts of temperature extremes, 
elevated carbon dioxide, water stress and other environmental factors on 
vegetative and reproductive development, particularly growth 
cycle/dormancy regulation, nutrient utilization, and plant-rhizosphere/-
phyllosphere interactions. 
Qualified applicants should submit: a letter of application 
including a personal statement; curriculum vitae; summary of research 
accomplishments and future research objectives; description of teaching 
experience and interests; summary of experience or philosophy fostering 
diversity and inclusion in your professional roles; and contact 
information (address, e-mail and phone) for three references. The 
complete application package should be compiled into a single PDF 
document and submitted through the MSU Human Resources site at 
http://careers.msu.edu/ (posting #465448). Review of application will 
begin November 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.  
Questions can be directed to Professor Rebecca Grumet, search chair, at 
gru...@msu.edu.

The Department of Plant Biology invites applications for an Assistant 
Professor position from individuals using physiological approaches to 
study fundamental problems in plant resilience to environmental 
conditions. We seek applicants addressing compelling research questions 
within the broad area of ecophysiology, including studies from the 
whole-plant to the ecosystem scale. These questions should focus on 
plant resilience to abiotic or biotic stresses including, but not 
limited to, temperature extremes, drought, flooding, nutrient stress, 
and biotic interactions. The Department of Plant Biology includes 
vibrant research programs in molecular and cellular biology, 
biochemistry, metabolism, plant-microbe interactions, genomics, 
computational biology, systematics, evolutionary biology and ecology. 
Applicants should 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Asst/Assoc. Professor of Quantitative (Avian) Population Ecology at University of Nevada, Reno

[Kevin Shoemaker]

[Note: this position (below) was originally posted on ECOLOG on 14 
September – for full consideration, application materials must be 
submitted by October 16] 

As integral components of the University of Nevada, Reno, the Nevada 
Agricultural Experiment Station, the University of Nevada Cooperative 
Extension and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural 
Resources seek to fill a tenure-track position in Quantitative 
Population Ecology at the Assistant or Associate level within the 
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES).

Candidates should have expertise in state-of-the-art methods for 
quantifying and modeling the demographics and dynamics of vertebrate 
populations. The ideal candidate will have a strong and demonstrated 
commitment to research on avian systems, but will be able and willing to 
apply their expertise to other vertebrate groups. The successful 
candidate will establish a rigorous, innovative, and extramurally funded 
research program in the area of quantitative population ecology that is 
nationally recognized while also demonstrating a commitment to seek 
inter-disciplinary solutions to applied problems pertinent to Great 
Basin and Sierra Nevada ecosystems.

Potential areas of research expertise include (but are not limited to) 
trophic dynamics, predator-prey and other biotic interactions, habitat 
effects, harvest theory and density-dependence. Relevant quantitative 
techniques/approaches include (but are not limited to) capture-recapture 
analysis, spatially-explicit occupancy and abundance modeling and 
integrated population modeling. The successful candidate for this 
position will find many opportunities to participate in multi-
disciplinary teams that include other wildlife ecologists, landscape 
ecologists, plant and ecosystem ecologists, environmental chemists, and 
regional stakeholder groups. The candidate will support undergraduate 
and graduate training through teaching and mentoring and involving 
students in research. Teaching duties will include an upper-division 
course in wildlife population dynamics and another undergraduate or 
graduate course in the candidate's area of expertise.

For full consideration of applications, all materials must be submitted 
by October 16, 2017.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes 
excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged 
community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and 
staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The University of Nevada, Reno is ranked in the Top Tier of the “best 
national universities” by U.S. News & World Report, with plans to add up 
to 250 tenure-track faculty positions between 2015 and 2020. With a 
growing and increasingly diverse student enrollment of over 20,000 
including over 3,000 graduate students, the University provides a 
comprehensive selection of degree programs at the undergraduate and 
graduate level. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows at the base 
of the Sierra Nevada, the University of Nevada, Reno is located 45 
minutes from Lake Tahoe, numerous hot springs, and within four hours 
from San Francisco, the Napa-Sonoma wine country, and Yosemite National 
Park. The region offers an array of festivals and cultural activities 
including museums and performing arts centers. For more information on 
the Reno/Tahoe area, please visit:

http://www.unr.edu/about/reno-and-lake-tahoe.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. by hire date with specialization in 
population ecology, wildlife ecology, or closely-related fields; strong 
publication record; potential to develop a nationally-competitive 
research program; potential for excellence in teaching; expertise that 
complement and expand the research capacity of the department.

Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience; teaching or mentoring 
experience.

EEO/AA Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, 
and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter of application; (2) a 
curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research interests; (4) a statement 
of teaching interests and philosophy; and (5) contact information for 
three references (references will not be contacted prior to candidates 
advancing in the selection process).

In their application materials, candidates should articulate the 
following qualifications:
- An interest in collaborating broadly across disciplines to explore 
questions relating to wildlife population ecology from both basic and 
applied perspectives.
- Preparation and plans for establishing a strong research program that 
could include field-based and/or modeling approaches.
- Research and teaching experience related to quantitative population 
ecology.

To apply and for more information, please visit: 
https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/25797

Please email questions to Dr. Kevin Shoemaker, Search Committee chair: 

[ECOLOG-L] Student Opportunity - Maderas Rainforest Conservancy Primate Field School

[Dorian Russell]

*Maderas Rainforest Conservancy Primate Field School - Winter Course Spaces
Still Available for Undergraduate and Graduate Students  *

Contact laura.b...@mail.utoronto.ca for more information.

The Maderas Rainforest Conservancy Primate Behavior and Ecology field
course has a few spots left for the winter session on Ometepe Island,
Nicaragua, Dec 27, 2017 - Jan 7, 2018.

This course includes lectures, field techniques, and an independent
research project. The intensive course provides experience in studying wild
monkeys in a tropical forest and is excellent preparation for studies in
primatology, animal behavior, and ecology. Undergraduate and graduate
students are encouraged to apply. Projects are designed by each individual
student and guided at the appropriate level by the course instructor.

*To apply:*
www.maderasrfc.org  

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Ecology

[Tomer Libal]

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time 
position in the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and 
Environmental Science at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 
2018. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following 
areas: Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Earth Systems, Renewable 
Energy, and Sustainable Development. Candidates with teaching and/or 
research interests in Urban Ecology, Conservation Biology, or related fields 
are of particular interest.

Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the 
time of appointment (August 1, 2018), along with a record of peer-reviewed 
publications in international journals. The candidate should have a proven 
capacity for dynamic interactive teaching. The candidate must be able to 
speak and write in fluent English. Fluency in French is not required but is 
a strong plus. It is not necessary to have European Union citizenship or the 
legal right to work in France at the time of application.

We invite and encourage women and underrepresented populations to apply. The 
University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an 
essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution: Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is 
a small, undergraduate and Masters degree-granting institution with a 
Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an 
international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values 
of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and 
Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of 
higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of 
an international and stimulating professional network. AUP is accredited in 
the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the 
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. AUP has cooperative 
agreements with Eugene Lang College, The New School and other USA and 
European-based universities.

The Department: Cherishing the ideals of the liberal arts, the Department of 
Computer Science, Mathematics and Environmental Science aims for a 
contextualized and active learning approach. Emphasizing interdisciplinary 
education and research, the department maintains close ties with other 
departments within the University as well as with research centers, 
universities, and industry in Europe and all over the world.

Through AUP’s innovative general education program, the department also 
enhances the general education of AUP students by providing them with skills 
for quantitative and abstract reasoning, comprehension, analysis, and 
integration of knowledge—and to formulate and efficiently solve problems.

Responsibilities: Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts 
education in a highly international environment and pursue international 
research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high 
expectations of interdisciplinary teaching and research for promotion. The 
successful candidate will be expected to:

develop and teach courses within the undergraduate science program – the 
teaching load is six courses per year;
maintain a competitive research program that involves undergraduate 
students, culminating in publications in peer-reviewed international 
journals;
contribute to the research, teaching, and outreach activities of AUP’s 
Edward & Joy Frieman Environmental Science Center;
engage in university service, student advising, and curricular development 
and innovation;
work actively towards promotion within the American model of academic 
promotion (Assistant, Associate, Professor).
Applications: Please submit a single PDF dossier including: cover letter, 
curriculum vitae, statement of current research interests and future plans, 
latest or most relevant publications, and a statement of teaching philosophy 
with evidence of teaching effectiveness to: sciencejobsea...@aup.edu

Three letters of reference should be sent electronically to 
sciencejobsea...@aup.edu, or if preferred mailed to:

Chair, Science Search Committee
The Office of the Provost
The American University of Paris
5, boulevard de La Tour Maubourg
75007 Paris FRANCE

Applications MUST be sent electronically in PDF format. Review of 
applications will begin on November 15th, 2017 and continue until the 
position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Indonesia's rainforest for sale: 9 month investigation results

[Erik Hoffner]

If you've ever looked for explanations for what underpins so much of
Indonesia's rapid loss of critical rainforests, have a look at Mongabay's 9
month collaborative investigation of corrupt officials in the post Suharto
era, who've been gaming the political system to convert vast swaths of
rainforest and communal lands into personal profit making palm
plantations, *Indonesia
for Sale,* it just launched today.

Here's the background

on
the series along with a gorgeous and devastating video explainer, and here
is report #1, just a few hours old...

*The palm oil fiefdom*
*A politician in Borneo turned his district into a sea of oil palm. Did it
benefit the people who elected him, or the members of his family?*

https://news.mongabay.com/2017/10/the-palm-oil-fiefdom/

Erik

--

Editor and Content Strategist
Mongabay.com

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: sediment biogeochemistry. Large Lakes Observatory, UMN- Duluth

[Tedy Ozersky]

Postdoctoral opportunity in sediment biogeochemistry, Large Lakes
Observatory, University of Minnesota Duluth



We seek a postdoctoral researcher to investigate sediment biogeochemistry
in the framework of a NSF-funded project on the role of benthic communities
in coupled C-N-P dynamics in the Great Lakes. A successful candidate will
join an interdisciplinary team of biogeochemists, ecologists, and modelers
to investigate how recent large-scale changes in the profundal benthic
communities of the Laurentian Great Lakes have affected sediment
characteristics, benthic-pelagic coupling and whole-system elemental
dynamics. Work will combine extensive offshore fieldwork in Lakes Superior,
Michigan and Huron with laboratory studies. Applicants should have a
demonstrated record of conducting research in a relevant field, including
proficiency in analytical techniques, and an excellent record of scholarly
publications. They would be expected to conduct independent research,
assist with lab and field coordination activities, and participate in
supervision of graduate students. Preference will be given to candidates
who have excellent written communication skills, experience in limnological
or oceanographic work, experience in sediment geochemistry, especially in
the Great Lakes, or experience in numerical modeling.



The position is to begin between March and June 2018, for a term of up to 2
years. Salary minimum $47,000/year.



The Large Lakes Observatory, located on the Duluth campus of the University
of Minnesota, is an interdisciplinary research department dedicated to
oceanographic studies of large lakes worldwide and offers excellent
professional development opportunities.



To apply to the position or to request more information contact Drs. Sergei
Katsev (skat...@d.umn.edu) or Ted Ozersky (tozer...@d.umn.edu ). Please
submit a CV, statement of research interests, and names of three
references. Review of applications will begin on December 1 but search will
continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] 4th Life Discovery - Doing Science Education Conference Advance Registration ends tomorrow

[Teresa Mourad]

Register Now: 4th Life Discovery Conference on Research 
Data
Advance registration rates ends October 12.
Recent efforts to curate, archive and disseminate research data - and new tools 
available that make data more accessible to the education community - help 
faculty to bring research data into the classroom. The theme of this conference 
is "DATA: Discover, Investigate, Inform".

Join us and learn what it takes to implement data in the classroom.


Teresa
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs

4th Life Discovery - Doing Science Education Conference
Data: Discover, Investigate, Inform
www.esa.org/ldc

ESA Office of Education and Diversity 
Programs


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

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Assistant Professor of Social Dimensions of the Environment

[Kuo, Frances E]

College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Assistant Professor of Social Dimensions of the Environment- Natural Resources 
and 
Environmental Sciences
 
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) in the 
College 
of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University 
of Illinois 
Urbana – Champaign (https://nres.illinois.edu), invites candidates to apply for 
a 9-month, 
tenure-track, 60% research/40% teaching Assistant Professor of Social 
Dimensions of the 
Environment.
We seek candidates using innovative approaches to advance knowledge of the 
relationship between equity, on the one hand, and on the other, environmental 
issues such 
as climate change, biodiversity conservation, water, pollution, and other 
natural resource 
uses.  The successful candidate will be expected to work at the nexus of 
equity, 
environment, and social and/or legal processes or outcomes.  Working within 
this nexus 
may include the social causes and consequences of environmental inequities, the 
interactions between social or legal institutions and environmental justice, or 
the impacts 
of injustice on environmental outcomes. We are particularly interested in 
candidates with 
expertise relevant to the United States and the Midwest in particular. Other 
desirable 
attributes include an analytical focus at the level of institutions, societal 
structures, and 
organizations; expertise in the health effects of environmental injustice; 
and/or expertise in 
the impacts of differential access to natural resources. Preference will be 
given to 
candidates with demonstrated potential for conducting research grounded in both 
theory 
and application, excellence in teaching and advising, and experience working as 
part of 
interdisciplinary teams including social and natural scientists.
The successful applicant will be expected to recruit and train graduate 
students, teach and 
advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop a course based on the 
incumbent’s area of expertise and consistent with the curriculum needs of the 
Department 
of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, secure extramural funding, and 
publish 
regularly in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals.  The start date is 
August 16, 2018.  
Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu/ and 
submit the 
following application materials:  Letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, up 
to three 
representative publications, statement of teaching and research interests, as 
well as the 
names and contact information of three professional references.  To receive 
full 
consideration, all requested application material must be submitted via the 
online system 
by the close date of October 27, 2017.  Applicants are highly encouraged to 
submit 
applications early to ensure letters of reference may be requested and received 
in a timely 
manner as interviews are planned to begin in early December 2017.  The start 
date is 
August 16, 2018.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and 
experience.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences is an 
interdisciplinary 
unit that brings biological, physical, and social scientists together to 
identify, teach and 
communicate solutions for the sustainability of urban, managed, and natural 
ecosystems 
from local to global scales.  It is situated within the University of Illinois 
at Urbana-
Champaign, one of the world’s leading public research universities, and 
provides an 
unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with other top-notch scholars and 
researchers 
across the science, as well as in law, urban planning, agriculture, and 
medicine.

Champaign-Urbana combines natural Midwestern beauty with cultural resources 
typically 
found in larger metropolitan areas.  The community retains the charm, 
friendliness, safety 
and affordability of smaller communities.  The downtown areas provide vibrant 
public 
spaces with unique dining and entertainment options.  The community also offers 
a 
thriving arts and culture atmosphere as well as varsity and community sports.  
Outdoor 
enthusiasts can enjoy 80 parks within the two communities with easy access to 
three 
major forest preserves in Champaign County (see www.visitchampaigncounty.org 
for 
additional information.  For additional information regarding the Department of 
Natural 
Resources and Environmental Sciences in the College of ACES, please see our 
website at 
http://nres.illinois.edu .

Inquiries should be directed to: Cynthia McCullough, Illinois CRA, Business 
Administrative/Associate at nres...@illinois.edu, or 217-244-5549

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job 
candidates upon 
acceptance of contingent offer. The University of Illinois is an Equal 
Opportunity, 
Affirmative Action 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student opportunity in large lake limnology/ oceanography/ biogeochemistry

[Tedy Ozersky]

*Graduate student opportunity in large lake limnology/ oceanography/
biogeochemistry*


Large Lakes Observatory, University of Minnesota Duluth


We are looking for a motivated MSc or PhD student to join a NSF-funded
research project on the role of benthic communities in coupled C-N-P
dynamics in the Great Lakes. The successful applicant will work with a
group of ecologists, biogeochemists and modelers to investigate how recent
large-scale changes in the profundal benthic communities of the Laurentian
Great Lakes have affected sediment characteristics, benthic-pelagic
coupling and whole-system elemental dynamics. A primary topic of interest
is linking functional characteristics of benthic species to bioturbation
processes and sediment biogeochemistry. Work will combine extensive
offshore fieldwork in Lakes Superior, Michigan and Erie with laboratory
studies. The student will be supported through a combination of research
and teaching assistantships.



Preference will be given to candidates who have:


- Excellent written communication skills

- Research experience in limnological or oceanographical setting

- Interest in large lake field research

- Peer-reviewed publication record (for PhD applicants)



Students will work with Drs. Ted Ozersky and Sergei Katsev at the Large
Lakes Observatory (LLO), University of Minnesota, Duluth (
https://scse.d.umn.edu/large-lakes-observatory). The LLO is the only
institute in the country dedicated to the study of large lakes throughout
the world. The LLO’s staff is made up of an interdisciplinary group of
scientists committed to using oceanographic research approaches to unlock
the mysteries of large lakes. Combining this oceanographic approach with a
global focus makes the LLO unique among lake research institutes in the
world. In addition to well-equipped laboratories, the LLO operates the only
UNOLS research vessel on the Great Lakes, the R/V Blue Heron (
https://scse.d.umn.edu/blue-heron).


To apply to the position or to request more information contact Dr. Ted
Ozersky (tozer...@d.umn.edu) or Dr. Sergei Katsev (skat...@d.umn.edu).


More information about the Ozersky lab can be found at
http://biolimno.weebly.com ; Katsev lab: http://www.d.umn.edu/~skatsev/

[ECOLOG-L] NASA EOS seeking researchers to use tool to predict vector-borne and water-related disease

[Alison Mize]

NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement  
(https://pmm.nasa.gov/)   mission is seeking researchers and other potential 
end-users who might be interested in using NASA EOS data to inform their 
understanding of vector-borne and water-related disease. In the spring, 2018, 
GPM will hold a workshop in the D.C. area to collaborate with anyone who is 
interested in learning more about how to use these data to predict, respond to, 
and better understand these types of diseases.

If you would be interested in learning more about this initiative, please 
complete this form. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeHKNEwht1js0cNVomm3Z-jEYHXkLvRvrPamnEgAMzMHKJnQ/viewform


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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc opportunity: NSF, Rocky Mtn. Biological Lab

[David Inouye]

The National Science Foundation has a program for biology postdocs: 
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB), focused on three 
areas to support this year. 
https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503622. We are 
interested in sponsoring candidates for at least two of the three 
specified areas for support: */Research Using Biological Collections, 
/*and//*/Broadening Participation of Groups Under-represented in 
Biology/**. The third area is /National Plant Genome Initiative (NPGI) 
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships./*


We encourage eligible (see information in link above) applicants to 
apply to work with us at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 
(www.rmbl.org ). RMBL has plant and animal 
collections, and other research institutions in southwest Colorado do as 
well. We also have large flower and bee phenological and/or demographic 
datasets collected as part of an ongoing LTREB award from NSF that might 
qualify as collection resources or could be used by postdocs funded by 
the Broadening Participation area. Each record in the bee phenological 
dataset is matched to a collection specimen. For more information about 
our current research grant and datasets, see 
http://www.bio.fsu.edu/~nunderwood/homepage/RMBLphenologyproject.html.


Sponsoring scientists could include David Inouye (RMBL), Rebecca Irwin 
(NC State), Nora Underwood (FL State), Brian Inouye (FL State), or 
potentially other RMBL scientists (see the RMBL publications database at 
http://www.rmbl.org/scientists/databases/publications/). Postdocs would 
spend the field season at RMBL (along with about 180 other summer 
residents, from campuses across the country), and the rest of the year 
at a sponsor's campus.


For information about how to apply, see 
http://www.nsf.gov/bio/prfb/applicant_how_to_apply_prfb.pdf Applications 
are due 7 November. Contact me or one of the other potential sponsors 
for more information about research opportunities, and NSF for details 
about the program.


--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: ESA Science Outreach Intern - Due Nov 3

[Jill Parsons]

Ecological Society of America
1990 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036


Date:   October 11, 2017

Title:  Science Outreach Intern

Department: Office of Science Programs

Supervisor: Director, Office of Science Programs

Classification: Part-time, Temporary, Non-Exempt


About ESA:

The Ecological Society of America, founded in 1915, is the world’s 
largest community of professional ecologists and a trusted source of 
ecological knowledge, committed to advancing the understanding of life 
on Earth. The 9,000 member Society publishes five journals and a 
membership bulletin and broadly shares ecological information through 
policy, media outreach, and education initiatives. The Society’s Annual 
Meeting attracts 4,000 attendees and features the most recent advances 
in ecological science. 

About ESA’s Office of Science Programs:

The ESA Science Office envisions an ecological science that effectively 
meets the challenges of a changing world. We connect the research and 
management communities, support the use of science to inform decision 
making, and build capacity among scientists. 

Purpose & Responsibilities:

ESA seeks an energetic recent graduate or graduate student with strong 
communication and organizational skills to 1) help enhance our 
communication and outreach endeavors, and 2) to help manage special ESA 
meetings, workshops, and training events. A basic background in and 
appreciation for ecology, biology, and/or environmental sciences is 
desired.   

The science outreach intern will work with Cliff Duke, Science Programs 
Director, and Jill Parsons, Science Programs Manager, to create outreach 
materials and strategies that will enhance our existing programs (such 
as our Sustaining Biological Infrastructure Training Initiative). The 
intern will also assist with logistical arrangements and communications 
for events that will bring scientists together on a wide range of 
topics, such as the sustainability of scientific data repositories. 
Additional duties may include taking notes, webpage upkeep, and tracking 
budget information. There may be opportunities to network with important 
scientists in a wide range of disciplines and contribute to important 
workshop reports.


Specific Activities for the Science Outreach Intern:

Outreach and marketing: create and refine outreach materials for Science 
Office programs; this will include email campaigns, flyers, website 
updates, liaising with ESA’s Public Affairs office regarding social 
media updates, and creating/editing videos. 

Communications and writing: contribute to workshop and meeting reports 
and presentations; liaise with workshop and meeting participants as 
needed. 

Organization and planning: manage onsite logistical details for events, 
including a/v, room setup, printed materials, timekeeping, and taking 
effective notes. 

Data entry: act as the point of contact for travel reimbursements; 
monitor and report on travel budgets.


Qualifications:

Graduate student or recent graduate with a strong background in 
communications and/or marketing

Experience and interest in ecological, biological, and/or environmental 
sciences and research 

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Familiar with WordPress; basic HTML skills a plus

Familiar with Microsoft Publisher a plus

Willing to perform data-entry and other basic tasks

Willing to learn as needed and follow directions 

Must enjoy working effectively as part of a team

Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Hours are flexible, but you must be available to work a regular schedule 
of 8-16 hours per week in ESA’s downtown Washington, DC office during 
business hours (8am-6pm; M-F)

This is a paid, part-time internship based in ESA’s downtown Washington, 
DC office, with occasional travel to events in the greater DC area. The 
position is funded from December 1 - May 31, 2018 and pays $15 per hour. 
Please email a cover letter, and resume to Jill Parsons, j...@esa.org. 
Please put “Science Outreach Intern” in the subject line. Applications 
are due Friday, November 3rd. The position is open until filled.


ESA is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

[ECOLOG-L] Colorado River Basin Native Aquatics Coordinator position with the Arizona Game and Fish Department

[Brisa Daniel]

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
"Colorado River Basin Native Aquatics Coordinator"
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIV / AQUATICS MANAGEMENT / FLAGSTAFF BASED
FLSA- Exempt
SALARY GRADE 22 ($43,239 - $77,468)
REQUISITION # 33160 / CLOSING DATE: 10/13/2017 10/27/2017

The mission of the Arizona Game & Fish Department is to conserve Arizona's 
diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation 
opportunities for current and future generations.  It is our vision to be the 
national conservation leader supporting the continuation of the North American 
Model of Wildlife Conservation and Arizona's most trusted, respected and 
credible source for wildlife conservation products, services and information.

Description of Duties:  Under direction of the Statewide Native Aquatics 
Program Manager, this position is the statewide lead for multiple native fish 
species, including Colorado River big river fishes, Virgin River fishes, and 
the Little Colorado Spinedace. This position will plan, organize, coordinate, 
develop funding for, administer and implement projects related to the 
inventory, status, monitoring, management, and conservation of Colorado River 
basin native fishes and their associated habitats. More specifically, this 
position works on projects with an emphasis on recovery efforts tied to species 
recovery plans, watershed management plans, conservation agreements, and/or 
mitigation requirements, thus working with a diverse group of partners in 
multiple states, agencies, and regional offices. Works with partners to set 
priorities and provides technical guidance for complex research projects; 
prepares recommendations for species-specific fisheries and habitat management, 
research, conservation, protocols and guidelines; develops recommendations and 
reports on highly complex and significant specialized surveys, habitat 
evaluations, environmental inventories, and other studies.

Develops and coordinates implementation of interagency agreements and projects; 
assists with development of watershed management plans and cooperative 
agreements relative to Colorado River basin native fishes; makes presentations 
at scientific conferences, to other agencies and to the public. This position 
may plan and implement piscicide treatments. Develops implementation plans and 
multiple reports annually. Attends and organizes multi-agency coordination and 
planning meetings statewide pertaining to native fish and conservation.  
Facilitates volunteer recruitment and hiring seasonal interns. Manages budgets 
and grants for assigned projects, and actively seeks funding for projects. 
Coordinates with Regional Aquatic Program Managers and Aquatic Specialists to 
develop and prioritize Colorado River basin native fish activities. Assists 
with administration of In the Current blog. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: (KSA's): The candidate will have knowledge in 
the following areas:  fish and wildlife management and techniques, wildlife 
biology, wildlife habitat requirements, wildlife survey and monitoring 
techniques, analysis of survey and monitoring data, GPS devices and technology, 
and effective training and leadership techniques.

The candidate will have skill in: program administration, demonstrated ability 
to communicate complex statistical, mathematical, and modeling concepts clearly 
and effectively to technical and lay audiences in both oral and written format, 
think critically and creatively to apply the appropriate statistical, 
mathematical, and modeling approaches to specific wildlife management 
questions, ability to manage multiple projects and to develop effective and 
positive working relationships with the public, tribes, various governmental 
agencies, special interest groups and the media, supervision, mentoring, 
delegation. Must be able to work as part of a team with diverse members.

The preferred candidate must have skill in writing grant proposals, managing 
grants, and administering and managing multiple budgets. The preferred 
candidate will have the ability to identify native and nonnative fishes found 
in Arizona and be able to fly in small aircraft and have the ability to 
communicate both orally and in writing, work irregular hours including 
weekends, holidays and at night and work outdoors in extreme and isolated 
conditions, identify wildlife in less than optimal conditions, and operate 
boats, four wheel drive vehicle and ATV's.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a wildlife science or closely 
related field from an accredited college or university and three years of 
professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife research/management.  An 
advanced degree in fisheries and/or wildlife sciences may substitute for one 
year of required experience.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer physical 
examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any 
restrictions.   

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Biology Program Opportunity for Undergraduates

[David Flagel]

Field Biology Program at the University of Notre Dame Environmental
Research Center

Your own field research … Classes in the field … 3 credits/summer Tuition
and housing provided and a summer stipend ($3500 East, $4000 West)!!!

Apply now for UNDERC-East and -West for summer of 2018! These programs
promote understanding of field biology and how field research is conducted
through 10 weeks in the wilds. It begins with a summer at UNDERC-East in
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and then the opportunity for a second summer at
-West in Montana. UNDERC-East is open to 28 sophomores/juniors from any
college/university. From the UNDERC-East class, 8 students (juniors or
seniors) are selected for UNDERC-West. Each summer, you receive
three-credits along with tuition, housing, travel between the Notre Dame
campus and the site, and a stipend ($3500 at East, $4000 at West).

1)  UNDERC-East (May 21– July 27): 8000 acres of lakes, streams, wetlands,
and forests owned by Notre Dame and a core site in the National Ecological
Observatory Network (NEON) that are home to abundant wildlife (including
beaver, porcupine, black bear, deer, loon). Course modules include
vertebrate ecology, invertebrate ecology, aquatic ecology and forest
ecology with each providing background information, field research
exercises, and group research projects designed by the class. Five or more
weeks are spent by each student designing and conducting their own field
research project under direction of faculty or graduate students. Projects
have ranged from fish, insect and mammal behavior and ecology to forest,
lake and stream ecosystem ecology to local Native American ecosystem use.

2)  UNDERC-West (June 6 – August 15, pre-requisite is UNDERC-East): Explore
more than a million acres on the National Bison Range and Flathead
Reservation that includes grasslands, montane forests, streams and lakes
that are home to abundant wildlife (including bison, elk, mountain lions
and grizzly bear). Course modules like those at UNDERC-East include
wildlife ecology, grassland ecology, and montane ecology, as well as an
environmental history/Native American ecology module (in part during the
cross-country drive to and from -West). Each student conducts an
independent research project in collaboration with a faculty or graduate
student advisor that is more advanced given the skills learned at
UNDERC-East. Recent projects have included invasive plant ecology, animal
behavior and habitat relationships, grassland, forest, wetland and stream
dynamics, and Native American plant and wildlife use. Applications are
available online (http://underc.nd.edu).

Further information can be obtained at the UNDERC website (
http://underc.nd.edu), or from Dr. Michael Cramer, UNDERC East Assistant
Director (mcra...@nd.edu), or Dr. David Flagel, UNDERC West Assistant
Director (dfla...@nd.edu). Application deadline is Friday, November 10,
2017 and notification of acceptance will be provided by Monday, December
11, 2017. Acceptance is based on past academic performance and a statement
of purpose. Preference is given to students pursuing a career in
environmental sciences. Applicants are required to be present for the
duration of the course.

-- 
Dr. David Flagel
Assistant Director, West
University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center
Office Phone: 574-631-2612

[ECOLOG-L] Primate Ecology and Behavior Field Course in Panama

[Peter Lahanas]

2017 WINTER COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT (Dec. 20-Jan. 9)

 

FIELD COURSE IN PRIMATE ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR (PRE W-17)

 

COURSE LOCATION:  Bocas del Toro Biological Station, Boca del Drago, Isla
Colon, Republic of Panama.  The biological station is located on a beach
facing the Caribbean Sea.  Coral reef and seagrass ecosystems lie out in
front of the station and lowland tropical rain forests lie directly behind.
This juxtaposition of the two most biologically diverse ecosystems provides
tremendous opportunities for education and research.  See for
http://www.itec-edu.org/   details.  There are
three species of non-human primates available for study on Isla Colon.



INSTRUCTOR:  Alain Houle, Ph.D., Associate Researcher, Department of Human
Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, ho...@fas.harvard.edu
 , or alain.ho...@gmail.com
 .   Specialty: Primate ecology and behavior,
canopy access techniques.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course is to give the student a
foundation in primate ecology, primate behavior, field techniques and
analytical tools in a tropical setting.  The material covered is equivalent
to a university upper level field course in primate ecology.  The course is
divided into five distinct components: classroom lectures, classroom
presentations by students (based on assigned readings), discussions and
exercises in the field, one written exam, and one individual project based
on data collection techniques learned in the field and in the classroom.
During the first few days students will become familiar with the many
ecosystems found in our area and with the trail systems during “orientation”
walks.  The bulk of the first 10 days will be spent learning field
techniques and carrying out various group projects or exercises.  Midway
through the course the entire station community will take a 3-day field trip
to cloud forests of Boquete (see details below).  On returning to the field
station, students work on their individual research projects.  Towards the
end of the course students will analyze their data, write a technical report
and present their findings orally during a station-wide symposium.



Lectures/Readings.  There will be lectures on ecological concepts, primate
ecology, primate behavior, field techniques, behavioral sampling techniques,
and analytical tools.  Readings corresponding to lecture topics will be
assigned from selected papers.



Required Textbooks.  Karen B. Strier (2010). Primate Behavioral Ecology, 4th
edition.  Prentice Hall.  A set of papers derived from articles or book
chapters will also be provided during the course.



Group Field Exercises.  Students will learn the following field techniques,
which will assist them in setting up their own independent field project:



-Constructing habitat profiles

-Plant phenology profiles

-GPS exercise (Garmin 12XL)

-Behavioral observations (behavioral sampling techniques)

-Statistics (SPSS)



Individual Research Projects.  With the assistance of the instructor, each
student will develop and carry out their own field research project on a
topic of their choice.  Each topic must be approved by the instructor prior
to beginning data collection.  Each student will be required to write a
research proposal, collect and analyze their data, write up their findings,
and present their results to the class.  A text about the art of publishing
will be provided.



Grading. Up to 6 units of credit will be given, 3 for the lecture portion
and 3 for the field portion. A letter grade will be assigned based on exams,
reports, proposals, attendance at lectures, as well as by less tangible such
as personal attitude, motivation, and contribution to the course. A letter
reporting a grade will be made available to the student’s institution. The
student will be responsible for providing direct evidence of participation
(e.g., lecture notes, reports, exams, etc.).



Course Schedule.  The course schedule will be determined on site as a
function of student needs and preferences.  It might be also
weather-dependent.  Contact Dr. Houle for course details.



BOQUETE CLOUD FOREST FIELD TRIP:  This field trip will allow students the
opportunity to visit other areas of Panama, to experience Panamanian
culture, and to visit tropical cloud and seasonal forests first hand.  We
travel in ITEC boats to the mainland and then by chartered bus to Boquete
which lies at the base of 11,000 ft Volcan Baru.  The bus trip will take us
up and over the central mountain range and through Palo Seco National Park.
Several stops will be made in route.

 

COURSE LENGTH: ITEC Winter field courses are about three weeks in length.
The PRE W-17 will run from December 20, 2017 through January 9, 2018.



TUITION: $2150 USD.  Tuition fee includes all lodging, meals and airport
transfers in Bocas del Toro.  The tuition also covers transportation and
lodging during the 3-day cloud 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Coordinator

[Judy Che-Castaldo]

We are looking for a full-time research coordinator to help implement an 
NSF-funded 
project to further develop the COMPADRE/COMADRE database (http://www.compadre-
db.org/). The position will be for the duration of the grant (3 years), and 
will be based at 
Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Additional details and application process are 
posted at: 
http://www.lpzoo.org/open-position/research-coordinator. Send questions to Judy 
Che-
Castaldo (jchecasta...@lpzoo.org). 
The position is open until filled, but please submit your application by Nov. 
6, 2017 for full 
consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] PDF - Ecological Recovery of Reclaimed Wellsites

[Anne McIntosh]

*Hello,*
*We are recruiting for a Post-doctoral Fellow, Ecological Recovery of
Reclaimed Wellsites in Alberta, University of Alberta *

Lands developed for industrial uses and then reclaimed to a natural state
are rarely evaluated to determine if reclamation objectives have been
achieved. We have assembled a dataset of 75 reclaimed wellsites vs
reference conditions in forest, grassland, and cropland in Alberta, Canada.
Methods include field observations and multispectral reflectance of soil
and vegetation, proximal sensor measurements of soil properties, and
precision yield estimates in cultivated lands. Background and initial
findings are available at the project website (http://abmi.ca/home/projects/
applied-research-projects/ecological-recovery-monitoring-project.html).
While preliminary analysis of results from each of the three land types has
been completed, we are seeking a PDF to synthesize and analyze the complete
dataset and publish results in scientific journals. Beyond the scientific
learnings, the work is intended to inform development of an ongoing,
long-term program for monitoring ecological recovery of reclaimed lands in
Alberta.



*Required Qualifications: *

·   PhD in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or related
field.

·   Strong quantitative /analytical and modeling skills (e.g., using R,
SAS).

·   A proven publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

·   Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and
written).

·   Eligible to work in Canada (e.g., Canadian citizen, permanent
resident).



Desired Qualifications:

·   Completed original research related to the topic.

·   Demonstrated ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

·   Prior experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) spatiotemporal
data and geospatial analysis using ArcGIS, R, and/or other computer
programming languages would be beneficial.



*Term *1 year with additional 1 year+ renewal dependent on satisfactory
performance during first year. Start date is negotiable.

*Salary *$50,000-55,000 per year (based on experience), plus health
benefits and financial support for conference travel.

The candidate will have the option to be based at the Augustana Campus of
University of Alberta in Camrose, AB or in Dr. Karst’s lab in Renewable
Resources on North campus in Edmonton, AB. The candidate will also work
closely with the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta
Environment and Parks in Edmonton, AB.

*Application Instructions *Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a
recent representative example of your writing (all in a single digital file
– except the example of your writing can be a separate pdf) via email to:

Anne McIntosh

Assistant Professor of Biology, Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta

Camrose, AB

Email: anne.mcint...@ualberta.ca



*Closing date *We will begin reviewing applications and conducting phone
interviews in early November 2017.



*Detailed information about the Ecological Recovery Monitoring project can
be found at: *http://abmi.ca/home/projects/applied-research-projects/
ecological-recovery-monitoring-project.html

-- 
^^^

Anne McIntosh, PhD
Assistant Professor of Plant Biology

Office: C154

Mailing address: 4901 46 Ave, University of Alberta, Augustana Campus

Camrose, Alberta, T4V 2R3


http://www.ualberta.ca/~amcintos/

[ECOLOG-L] Tulane University Positions

[Email, Department]

Animal Physiological Ecologist


The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University invites 
applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor 
level conducting physiological research addressing ecological or evolutionary 
questions in animals, including but not limited to, endocrine, genomic, and 
behavioral approaches. Preference will be give to researchers whose work 
complements one or both of our departmental concentrations in tropical biology 
and river/coast ecosystems. We are also interested in candidates whose work can 
be applied to restoration and conservation issues.

The position is 60% research, 10% service and 30% teaching, with lab space and 
a competitive start up package to be provided. The faculty member will be 
responsible for teaching one course per semester and will rotate between 3 or 4 
different courses. In addition to teaching, faculty members mentor Ph.D., M.S. 
and B.S. students in Tulane's School of Science and Engineering

The vision of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is to be 
recognized as a center for solution-based science in ecology and evolutionary 
biology with foci in tropical and river-coast ecosystems. We aim to conduct 
translational research: basic scientific advance is not only an end in itself 
but also a means to providing solutions to global environmental challenges. The 
department maintains interactions with nationally and internationally 
recognized programs. For example, Tulane is a member of the Organization for 
Tropical 
Studies
 and our students and faculty interact with study abroad courses worldwide. 
Further, we maintain an internationally recognized collection of fishes at 
Tulane University Biodiversity Research 
Institute.
 Locally, our department is involved in the 
Riversphere
 - A Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy Systems, and The ByWater 
Institute.
 Along with a shared molecular facility within our department, we collaborate 
with the School of Science and Engineering to use the Coordinated 
Instrumentation 
Facility.



The department participates actively in multiple community-engaged Tulane 
University activities, including the Center for Engaged Teaching and 
Learning,
 Girls in STEM at Tulane 
(GIST),
 Boys at Tulane in STEM 
(BATS),
 the Taylor 
Center
 for Social Innovation and Design Thinking, and Tulane's mandatory two-tiered 
service learning requirement for undergraduates 
(CPS).
 We are fully committed and proactive in seeking ways to achieve the goal of a 
diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students and we 
seek individuals who will actively support this goal.

Tulane University is a member of the prestigious Association of American 
Universities, a select group of the 62 leading research universities in the 
United States and Canada with 'preeminent programs of graduate and professional 
education and scholarly research.' Tulane is located in the historic Gulf Coast 
city of New Orleans, which is known for its culture, food and music.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Biology, Ecology, 
Evolutionary Biology, or related field. Postdoctoral research experience is 
strongly preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply please submit the following: (1) Cover letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae, 
(3) statement of research accomplishments and future directions, (4) teaching 
statement, (5) up to three publications and (6) name and contact information 
(address, e-mail, phone) of three professional references who can address 
candidate's qualifications. Review of applications will begin October 13, 2017 
and search will remain open until the position is filled, with a start date of 
July 1, 2018.



Applications must be submitted via Interfolio to 
https://apply.interfolio.com/42577



Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity 
Employer.



Please contact any member of the search committee if you have 

[ECOLOG-L] JOIN US TODAY for Laura Condon's "Evaluating groundwater surface water interactions across the Continental U.S. using an integrated hydrologic model"

[Elizabeth Tran]

Please join us TODAY
Wednesday, October 11 at 12:00 p.m. ET
for the last presentation in
CUAHSI's 2017 Fall Cyberseminar Series:
Towards a Global Integrated Hydrology Platform: Perspectives and Advances in 
Large-scale Modeling

Laura Condon, Syracuse University
Evaluating groundwater surface water interactions across the Continental U.S. 
using an integrated hydrologic model
(Read 
more)


Large-scale, high-resolution hydrologic simulations provide new opportunities 
to address outstanding scientific questions in complex integrated systems. We 
use a fully integrated hydrologic model to simulate physically based dynamic 
interactions from the groundwater through the land surface at 1 km2 spatial 
resolution across more than 6,000,000 km2 of continental US.  This is 
accomplished with ParFlow-CLM, which incorporates 3D variably saturated 
groundwater flow, overland flow and a fully coupled water energy balance at the 
land surface.  Model outputs are used to characterize groundwater surface water 
exchanges across a wide range of hydroclimatic settings and spatial scales. We 
evaluate patterns in groundwater depth, land energy partitioning and basin 
productivity to identify areas of strong interaction between the surface and 
subsurface.  Results illustrate the importance of lateral groundwater flow in 
supporting surface water availability and moderating temporal variability in 
many settings. Predevelopment and groundwater pumping scenarios are also 
compared to evaluate the sensitivity of land energy fluxes to large-scale 
declines in groundwater storage. Using these scenarios, we demonstrate how 
human alterations to groundwater configuration can propagate through hydrologic 
systems and impact streamflow and land energy fluxes.

Cyberseminars will be recorded and posted online for later viewing in our 
archives at: https://www.cuahsi.org/education/cyberseminars/archives/

Join Us!
Registration is free! You must register in order to attend. To register, please 
visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/203929005520796419
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information 
about joining the webinar.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position, Dimensions of Biodiversity

[Allen Hurlbert]

University of North Carolina: Dimensions of Biodiversity (PhD). 

A PhD research assistantship is available for an outstanding, motivated 
student to work in the Matute (http://dm-incompatibilities.org/) and 
Hurlbert (http://labs.bio.unc.edu/hurlbert/index.html) Labs in the 
Department of Biology at UNC. The student will work on an NSF-funded 
Dimensions of Biodiversity project on thermal niche evolution and 
conservatism across the genus Drosophila. This is a multifaceted 
project, giving the student the opportunity to address questions related 
to the evolution of phenotypic diversity, adaptation to novel climates, 
and longstanding theories explaining the latitudinal diversity gradient. 
To this end, the successful applicant will learn and apply phylogenetic, 
genetic, genomic, and macroevolutionary methods, and be involved with 
ongoing components of the work including trait assays for thermal 
tolerance and experimental evolution. The student will also have the 
opportunity to participate in international field expeditions and will 
receive cross-disciplinary training in evolution and macroecology. 

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a BA or BS in Biology 
or a related discipline. Research experience at the Master's level is 
preferred, and students who have experience with genetic or genomic data 
and/or qualifications in evolutionary entomology are especially 
encouraged to apply. We pride our research groups on being safe and 
inclusive environments, and members of historically underrepresented 
groups in STEM are encouraged to apply. 

Application: Submit the following materials to Dr. Daniel Matute 
(dmat...@email.unc.edu): 1) A letter describing your research background 
and interest in the position, 2) a current CV, 3) unofficial 
transcripts, and 4) the names and contact information for 3 references. 
Materials should be sent by 21 November 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] Conservation Technology Guidelines

[Paul Glover-Kapfer]

The inherent complexity of deploying conservation technologies in a rigorous
manner can prove a substantial barrier. With that in mind, WWF has sought to
provide accessible, peer-edited guidance. So whether you are a novice that
wants a basic introduction, a highly skilled professional that is primarily
interested in best practices for research, a citizen scientist with some
questions about what the technology can and cannot do, or a practitioner
that needs recommendations for selecting and deploying the technology, this
is the place for you.

https://www.wwf.org.uk/conservationtechnology/

[ECOLOG-L] Final Call: Scholarships Available For Field Training in Biology and Conservation (Deadline Oct. 14)

[Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa]

We are offering two full scholarships for each of our six field courses taking 
place 
between December 2017 and February 2018. The online application consists of a 
simple 
form and a response to a short essay question (not to exceed 1000 words). There 
is 
nothing to lose by applying, and you just might win a free pass to one of the 
following 
excellent courses, taking place across 4 fascinating countries, including:

Amazonian ABCs: Fundamentals of Rainforest Ecology and Field Botany - Dec. 31 
to 
Jan. 14 or Feb. 1 to Feb. 15

Amazon to Andes: The Birds of Peru - Dec. 26 to Jan. 7 (2 week session) or Dec. 
26 to 
Jan. 14 (3 week session)

The Osa Peninsula: Conservation in Action - Dec. 11 to Dec. 23

Tigers to Turtles: Conservation and Ecology in Bangladesh - Dec. 11 to Dec. 23

Intense About Insects: Tropical Entomology in the Peruvian Amazon - Dec. 11 to 
Dec. 
23

Primates to Predators: The Conservation of India's Iconic Mammals - Dec. 31 to 
Jan. 13

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Deadline to apply for a scholarship is October 15
Link to scholarship page: 
https://fieldprojects.org/participate/courses-2/scholarships/

Deadline to register for a field course is November 6
Link to field course page: https://fieldprojects.org/participate/courses-2/

Additional inquiries can be sent to i...@fieldprojects.org