[ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunity: Ecohydrologic function in mountain wetlands – biodiversity and water budgets in wetlands of the Upper Bow Basin.

[Rebecca Rooney]

Exciting opportunity for a Ph.D. student to join the Mountain West 
Futures project, funded under the Global Water Futures program. 

The successful applicant will work in the laboratory of Rebecca Rooney 
(University of Waterloo) and will enroll in the Doctor of Philosophy 
(PhD) in Biology-Water graduate program under the Collaborative Water 
Program, supported by the Water Institute at the University of Waterloo. 

Starting date: May 1, 2018
3 Year Stipend Guaranteed: $25,000 CDN/yr.

Climate change and altered land use are increasing the risks of both 
flooding and drought in Canada.  To protect downstream property and 
agricultural productivity we must consider the role of natural assets, 
like wetlands, as a flexible and low-cost alternative to built 
infrastructure like levees or bypasses. Natural wetlands have great 
potential to mitigate the downstream effects of extreme precipitation 
events through water retention, reduced flow velocity, and other normal 
hydrologic functions. Wetlands also provide additional value-added 
ecosystem services including acting as biodiversity hotspots and deep 
carbon stores, not to mention opportunities for recreation and tourism. 

To understand the contribution of wetlands to ecosystem services there 
is no better laboratory than the upper Bow River. Concerns about flood 
risk skyrocketed after the 2013 flood in the upper Bow, that caused $6 
billion in damages.  Yet drought risk may be of even greater concern - 
the Bow supplies water for 46% of the irrigated acres in Alberta as well 
as nearly 1.2 million residents of Calgary.  
 
The student will have the opportunity to explore how logging activity in 
the Foothills Region threatens the coupled vegetation diversity and 
hydrologic function of these wetland systems.  Characterizing the 
vascular plant and bryophyte communities and their relationship to water 
table stability across a gradient in logging exposure, the student will 
work closely with hydrologists, landscape ecologists, and remote sensing 
specialists in a collaborative environment. 
To be eligible, applicants must have successfully defended and submitted 
their MSc thesis prior to the proposed start date. Applicants should 
have strong interests in ecohydrology and peatland ecology and a 
background in plants and mosses.  They should be highly motivated, with 
the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and possess 
strong verbal and written communication skills.

Applications must include a cover letter, C.V., unofficial transcripts, 
and the contact information of three references. All documentation 
submitted must be assembled in a single PDF file and sent to: Dr. 
Rebecca Rooney, rroo...@uwaterloo.ca, with PhD-MWF-YourName in the 
subject line. 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD. Opportunity: Linking Land and Water - Modeling causes and consequences of nutrient loadings to Lake Erie with incomplete information @ U Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

[Rebecca Rooney]

Exciting opportunity for a Ph.D. student to join the Lake Futures: 
Enhancing Adaptive Capacity and Resilience of Lakes and their Watersheds 
project, funded under the Global Water Futures.

The successful applicant will work in the laboratory of Rebecca Rooney 
(University of Waterloo) co-advised by Jan Ciborowski (University of 
Windsor) and will enroll in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology-
Water graduate program under the Collaborative Water Program, supported 
by the Water Institute at the University of Waterloo. 

Starting date: April 1, 2018
3 Year Stipend Guaranteed: $25,000 CDN/ yr.

Our ability to effectively manage aquatic ecosystems is limited by our 
ability to monitor system inputs or to predict the complex environmental 
responses. Both conceptual and mechanistic models are important tools in 
helping to understand ecological relationships in aquatic ecosystems and 
to create hypotheses about causal pathways that can improve natural 
resource management. Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs) offer an approach that 
summarizes qualitative and semi-quantitative information.  
 
The student will have the opportunity to evaluate, refine and develop 
FCM models to improve our understanding of the associations between 
land-based drivers of eutrophication (agriculture, rural and urban 
development) and biological manifestations of concern in Lake Erie 
(harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, Cladophora fouling, botulism).

The model pathways showing the strongest associations between drivers 
and biological response variables will identify candidate indicator 
variables whose association with drivers will be subsequently calibrated 
using machine learning algorithms. Identification of appropriate 
indicators is a major knowledge gap constraining management of 
eutrophication-related issues in Lake Erie. This project offers a 
substantial opportunity for the student to work collaboratively the Lake 
Erie Management community to plan and undertake co-operative monitoring 
in Lake Erie and its watersheds.


To be eligible, applicants must have successfully defended and submitted 
their MSc thesis prior to the proposed start date. Applicants should 
have strong interests in quantitative ecology and a background in food 
webs or nutrient dynamics of aquatic ecosystems.  They should be highly 
motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, 
and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Applications must include a cover letter, C.V., unofficial transcripts, 
and the contact information of three references. All documentation 
submitted must be assembled in a single PDF file and sent to: Dr. 
Rebecca Rooney, c/o Tatjana Milojevic at gwf...@uwaterloo.ca with PhD-
LFWP3-YourName in the subject line.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate (Master's) opportunity at Humboldt State University - forest management, drought and tree growth

[Rosemary Sherriff]

*MASTER’S LEVEL GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP FOR STUDY ON FOREST MANAGEMENT,
FIRE, AND TREE GROWTH, AND DROUGHT*



The objectives of the research are to provide a framework for understanding
how forest management influences forest resistance and resilience to
drought across diverse forest ecosystems in the Klamath region. Using a
combination of existing information and new field data we will assess: 1)
How tree growth rate varies across a steep climatic gradient in the Klamath
region; 2) the variation in growth responses to several major drought
episodes in this region; and 3) how forest management, specifically
prescribed fire and forest thinning, influences these growth patterns as an
indicator of both forest resiliency and changes in carbon storage. The
selected student will help to determine how differences in stand conditions
and management history confer (or don’t confer) increased resistance and
resilience to drought-induced moisture stress in terms of tree growth and
carbon accumulation.



We seek applications from highly-motivated individuals interested in
pursuing graduate studies in the Master of Science Natural Resources
Program with a degree in Forest, Watershed, and Wildland Sciences (
http://humboldt.edu/fwr/program/graduate_degrees) with Dr. Rosemary
Sherriff (http://humboldt.edu/fwr/faculty) and collaborators. We have a
strong interdisciplinary team involved in the project that includes faculty
and graduate students from Humboldt State University, and U.S.G.S. and
National Park Service partners.  There is potential to begin fieldwork in
the summer of 2018 before entering the graduate program in August 2018.



*ELIGIBILITY *

Strong candidates for admission to the Forest, Watershed and Wildland
Sciences graduate program at Humboldt State University will have a minimum
of:

· Grade point average of 3.2 or greater on a 4.0 scale in all college
and university work

· GRE scores in the top 40th%

· Demonstrated research interest and experience in forest ecology,
disturbance ecology, dendrochronology, or related field



*HOW TO APPLY TO BEGIN THE GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR FALL 2018 *

To apply, please first send inquiry with the following (as a PDF or Word
Document): 1) a resume/CV (including GPA); 2) a letter of interest (clearly
stated research interests and background); and 3) the names and contact
information of references to: sherr...@humboldt.edu*.  *



Second, a formal application need to be submitted through CSUMentor (
http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/) by *February 1, 2018*.  More
information about applying for graduate programs at HSU is available at
http://www2.humboldt.edu/gradprograms/future-students. Women and applicants
from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to
apply. Applicants who do not have a previous degree in forestry are
eligible for admission to the Forest, Watershed and Wildland Sciences
graduate program.  However, students who are admitted may be required to
take prerequisite undergraduate forestry courses (e.g. forest ecology, fire
ecology).






~
Rosemary Sherriff
Professor and Chair, Geography Department
Environmental Studies Program Faculty
Forest and Wildland Sciences Graduate Program Faculty
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521
Office: Founder's Hall room 110
Phone: 707-826-4119, Fax: 707-826-3205, Email: sherr...@humboldt.edu
Dendroecology Lab: http://humboldt.edu/dendroecology/
Geography Department: http://humboldt.edu/geography/
Facebook page: Humboldt Geography @HSUGEOG

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Soil Scientist Position

[Janet Puhalla]

Assistant Professor, Soil Science

The Center for Earth and Environmental Science (CEES) at the State
University of New York, College at Plattsburgh, seeks to fill a tenure-track
assistant professor position in soil science effective August 2018. CEES is
widely recognized for its applied and community-based research initiatives.
We are an interdisciplinary department with faculty trained in the natural
and social aspects of environmental science. We seek a soil scientist that
is interested in collaborating with our faculty and complements our current
areas of scholarship in ecology, geology, hydrology, environmental policy
and urban planning, sustainable communities, environmental remediation, air
quality, and climate change. We pride ourselves on providing students with
rigorous experiential learning and community-based research opportunities,
as well as opportunities to present their work at regional and national
conferences and in scholarly publications. Successful candidates will be
committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service in an
institution dedicated primarily to undergraduate education.

SUNY Plattsburgh is situated on Lake Champlain and is a gateway to the
six-million acre Adirondack Park – the largest state-protected area in the
contiguous United States. It is an hour drive to Montreal, QC and
Burlington, VT. CEES maintains active relationships with government agencies
and environmental non-profits throughout the Adirondack Region and the Lake
Champlain Basin, as well as the W.H. Miner Agricultural Institute. These
partnerships and our unique geographic setting create a vibrant context for
applied and experiential learning in the earth and environmental sciences,
including numerous long-term maintained field sites. CEES courses and
research projects take advantage of all that the Lake Champlain-Adirondack
region has to offer.

Responsibilities Include: Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship and
service.  Principal teaching duties include Soil Science with additional
courses in environmental chemistry or geotechnology dependent on candidate
specialty and departmental need. Candidates may have the opportunity to
develop courses in their area of specialization. Soil Science is a full-day
immersive field course taught in the fall semester as part of the Applied
Environmental Science Program at the William H. Miner Agricultural
Institute. Faculty are expected to undertake scholarship leading to
professional growth and student research experiences. Additional
responsibilities include advising students and service to the department and
university.  Candidates may be asked to teach courses in a distance learning
format.

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in soil science, environmental science, or
a related discipline is required at time of appointment. ABD candidates will
be considered with initial appointment at a lesser (qualified) rank and
salary. A successful ABD applicant will receive promotion to the rank of
Assistant Professor and a salary increment at the start of the semester
following verification of the terminal degree completion. An ABD hire will
be limited to a one-year appointment, subject to renewal for one year only
(2 years maximum).
The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work
effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and
sensitivity to diversity and gender issues, as SUNY Plattsburgh is committed
to ensuring that its graduates are educated to succeed in an increasingly
complex, multicultural, and interdependent world.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with field-based expertise in one of
the following: soil chemistry, soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering,
agronomy, soil microbiology, vadose zone hydrology, solute fate and
transport, bioremediation, or biogeochemistry. Preference will be given to
candidates with documented evidence of college-level teaching effectiveness
and applied learning techniques.

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence
through diversity.  As an equal opportunity employer and a government
contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring
regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age
and veteran status.

Salary: $52,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Application materials received by November 20 will be guaranteed full
consideration. To be considered for the position you must provide a complete
application and materials. Please apply to
http://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/8721 and include a resume/CV, cover
letter of interest, personal statements of philosophies and agendas for
education and research, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for
three professional references. Official transcripts from accredited
institutions will be 

[ECOLOG-L] MS Assistantship in Ecohydrology at Michigan Technological University

[Matt Van Grinsven]

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan 
Technological University is seeking applications for a MS student in broad 
areas of ecohydrology, biogeochemistry, and watershed hydrology. The 
assistantship is available immediately. 

Join an interdisciplinary team to study ecohydrological implications of 
simulated emerald ash borer (EAB) infestations in the Ottawa National 
Forest in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Focus areas include 
hydrology, carbon and nitrogen fluxes, and vegetation responses of small 
watersheds to both short-term and long-term treatments simulating EAB 
invasion in black ash wetlands embedded in northern hardwood watersheds. 

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from 
an accredited university, including ecology, hydrology, geology, geography, 
biogeoscience, soil science, and natural resources. Experience with field 
measurements and fundamental statistical analysis preferred. 

Anticipated start date: January or May 2018. Financial support will cover 
two years, including summers. 

To apply: submit CV, recent college transcripts, GRE score (and TOEFL score 
for foreign applicants), statement of interest, and names and email 
addresses of three references to Fengjing Liu, fl...@mtu.edu. Inquiries 
welcome. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue 
until candidate is identified. Subsequent application to Michigan Tech 
graduate school will be required of successful candidates. 

For more information about our graduate program, visit: 
www.mtu.edu/forest/graduate/masters/

Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI in the heart of Michigan's Upper 
Peninsula. Houghton is situated on the hills bordering the beautiful 
Portage Waterway and is only minutes from the Lake Superior shoreline. The 
area offers a bounty of cultural and recreational opportunities and a low 
cost of living. Houghton was rated as the 15th Greatest Place to Live in 
America by Outside Magazine in 2014. This environment combined with a great 
research opportunity results in an excellent quality of life. 

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of 
universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to 
increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM.

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational 
institution/equal opportunity employer, which includes providing equal 
opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disability. 
Applications from women and minorities are highly encouraged by both the 
school and the university. 

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Researcher in Ecohydrology at Michigan Technological University

[Matt Van Grinsven]

Michigan Technological University is seeking applications for a post-
doctoral researcher in broad areas of ecohydrology, biogeochemistry, and 
watershed hydrology and the position is located at School of Forest 
Resources and Environmental Science. The position is available immediately 
and open until filled. 

We seek both field- and modeling-oriented postdoctoral researcher in 
greenhouse gas biogeochemistry and ecohydrology interested in studying how 
forest disturbance affect greenhouse gas emissions and ecohydrological 
processes. The position is for one year, with subsequent yearly 
appointment(s) subject to successful review and anticipated funding. 

The research will focus on synthesizing, modeling, and publishing several 
years of field measurements related to the impacts of emerald ash borer 
(EAB) on black ash wetland systems. Focus areas include hydrology, carbon 
and nitrogen fluxes, and vegetation responses of small watersheds under 
simulated EAB infestations. Some field work in the western Upper Peninsula 
of Michigan will be required, and additional travel to field sites and to 
meet with collaborators in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota is anticipated. 

Preferred qualifications: a PhD in forest hydrology, ecology, ecosystem 
science, biogeoscience, soil science, or a closely related field; the 
ability to synthesize and model complex field studies for peer-reviewed and 
management-focused publications and presentations; and database management 
and statistical analysis of environmental data. Desirable ability: GIS and 
remote sensing; coding with R; expertise in ecological and ecohydrological 
modeling; excellent written and oral communication skills and experience in 
publishing at professional journals. 

The expected compensation includes annual salary of approximately $47,500 
and benefits described here: 
https://www.mtu.edu/hr/current/benefits/docs/2014-post-doc-bib.pdf. 

Applicants should submit a 2 page cover letter, CV, transcripts, up to 
three examples of published work, and the names and email addresses of 
three references.  The cover letter should address the candidate’s research 
interests and experiences and a vision for how the results can be 
communicated to and applied with the greatest impact to land management. 
These materials should be submitted as a single pdf to Fengjing Liu at 
fl...@mtu.edu or Randall (Randy) Kolka at rko...@fs.fed.us. Review of 
applications will begin on January 3, 2018 and continue until the position 
is filled. 

Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI in the heart of Michigan's Upper 
Peninsula. Houghton is situated on the hills bordering the beautiful 
Portage Waterway and is only minutes from the Lake Superior shoreline. The 
area offers a bounty of cultural and recreational opportunities and a low 
cost of living. Houghton was rated as the 15th Greatest Place to Live in 
America by Outside Magazine in 2014. This environment combined with a great 
research opportunity results in an excellent quality of life. 

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of 
universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to 
increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. 

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational 
institution/equal opportunity employer, which includes providing equal 
opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disability. 
Applications from women and minorities are highly encouraged by both the 
school and the university.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship in Ecohydrology at Michigan Technological University

[Matt Van Grinsven]

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan 
Technological University is seeking applications for a Ph.D. student 
position in broad areas of ecohydrology, biogeochemistry, and watershed 
hydrology. The position is available immediately and open until filled.

The overall objective is to develop a model of ecohydrological processes in 
forested catchments, by coupling and improving existing biogeochemical and 
hydrological models, to scale up from point measurements to catchment 
scales and understand how forest management affects ecological and 
hydrological processes. The study will be conducted at several catchments 
with strong climatic and ecological gradients following the lake effects in 
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 

The successful candidate will have a background in ecohydrology, forestry, 
ecology, biogeoscience, or a related field. Qualifications also include a 
background in analytical and statistical methods and/or ability with 
computer programming; excellent written and oral communication skills; 
experience in publishing at professional journals; a keen research interest 
in ecohydrology and wetland ecology; and enthusiasm in working in field and 
with modeling. Ability of driving independently with a valid US driver’s 
license is required. A strong interest in learning modeling is desirable. A 
start date of January or June, 2018 may be needed (due to funding time 
constraint). 

To apply: submit a single PDF file with CV, transcripts, GRE score (and 
TOEFL score if foreign applicants), statement of interest, and names and 
email addresses of three references to Fengjing Liu, fl...@mtu.edu. Review 
of applications will start on January 3, 2018 and continue until candidate 
is identified. Subsequent application to Michigan Tech graduate school will 
be required of successful candidates. 

For more information about our graduate program, visit: 
www.mtu.edu/forest/graduate/doctoral/ 

Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI in the heart of Michigan's Upper 
Peninsula. Houghton is situated on the hills bordering the beautiful 
Portage Waterway and is only minutes from the Lake Superior shoreline. The 
area offers a bounty of cultural and recreational opportunities and a low 
cost of living. Houghton was rated as the 15th Greatest Place to Live in 
America by Outside Magazine in 2014. This environment combined with a great 
research opportunity results in an excellent quality of life. 

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of 
universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to 
increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. 

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational 
institution/equal opportunity employer, which includes providing equal 
opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disability. 
Applications from women and minorities are highly encouraged by both the 
school and the university.

[ECOLOG-L] Research Associate or Assistant position in Wetland Biogeochemistry

[Brian Roberts]

The Roberts Lab of Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry 
(http://robertsresearchlab.weebly.com/) at the Louisiana Universities Marine 
Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking a research associate or assistant in Wetland 
Biogeochemistry to participate in a series of field/laboratory and 
manipulative experiments studying the effects of the Macondo Oil Spill on 
coastal marsh ecosystems. The associate or assistant will join a large, 
multi-institution team of researchers on the Coastal Waters Consortium (CWC) 
project (http://cwc.lumcon.edu/) funded by the Gulf of Mexico Research 
Initiative to study the impacts of the oil spill and future spills on 
marshes and coastal environments. The position is associated with a 
collaborative subproject on wetland biogeochemistry and microbial ecology 
led by Drs. Brian Roberts (LUMCON), Anne Giblin (Marine Biological 
Laboratory), and Anne Bernhard (Connecticut College). Our objectives since 
beginning this project in 2012 have been to 1) improve our understanding of 
temporal and spatial patterns in marsh biogeochemical process rates, 
associated microbial communities, and factors regulating these communities 
and rates; and 2) evaluate the impact of and recovery from oil exposure on 
marsh biogeochemical processes and associated microbial communities. The 
research associate or assistant will support the field and laboratory 
analytical activities designed to accomplish these objectives including a 
combination of field/lab studies and manipulative experiments at multiple 
scales including a large scale oiling experiment being conducted in a soon 
to be complete marsh mesocosm facility. The position will be based at LUMCON 
and will require extensive field and laboratory work.  This is a unique 
opportunity to collaborate with top scientists from around the United States 
in a large, interdisciplinary research project of great importance to the US 
Gulf Coast and other ecosystems impacted by oil-related activities. 

Qualifications:  The candidate must have a M.S. or B.S in ecology, wetland 
science, biogeochemistry or a related field. Familiarity with analytical 
instrumentation including nutrient autoanalyzers, TOC/TN analyzers, 
elemental analyzers, and/or gas chromatographs is desired. The candidate 
will be expected to participate in field work that may require physical 
effort to transport equipment in field sites that are accessible only by 
small boats. The ability to work in a group setting is essential, as this 
researcher will work collaboratively with the PIs, post docs, graduate and 
undergraduate students, and other research associates/assistants/technicians 
on this project and the larger CWC effort. The position requires high 
organizational and communication skills as well as significant database 
management capabilities. 

Duration and Start Date:  The position is available immediately. The initial 
appointment is for 1 year with possible additional support dependent upon 
funding and satisfactory performance. 

Location: The position will be based at the Louisiana Universities Marine 
Consortium (LUMCON) Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA (visit 
http://www.lumcon.edu for information on the facility).  The field sites are 
located along the Louisiana coast between LUMCON and the Mississippi River.   

To Apply: Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the name, 
address, phone and email contact for at least three individuals qualified to 
comment on scientific and work qualifications to Dr. Brian Roberts 
(brobe...@lumcon.edu) with “Wetlands Research Associate/Assistant position” 
in the subject line. For questions or more information contact Dr. Roberts 
by email or phone (985-851-2821).

Deadline: Review of applications will commence immediately and continue 
until the position is filled.  

LUMCON offers state benefits and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer that actively seeks diversity among its employees.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Wetland Plant Ecology

[Brian Roberts]

The Roberts Lab of Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry 
(http://robertsresearchlab.weebly.com/) at the Louisiana Universities Marine 
Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in wetland 
plant ecology to help organize and lead a series field studies and 
manipulative experiments studying the effects of the Macondo Oil Spill on 
coastal marsh ecosystems. The postdoc will join a large, multi-institution 
team of researchers on the Coastal Waters Consortium (CWC) project 
(http://cwc.lumcon.edu/) funded by the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative to 
study the impacts of the oil spill and future spills on marshes and coastal 
environments. Specifically, they will be collaborating with the wetland 
biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, and plant ecology group led by Drs. 
Brian Roberts (LUMCON), Anne Giblin (Marine Biological Laboratory), and Anne 
Bernhard (Connecticut College).  Our group’s overall objectives since 
beginning this project in 2012 have been to 1) improve understanding of 
temporal and spatial patterns in marsh biogeochemical process rates, 
associated plant and microbial communities and factors regulating these 
communities and rates; and 2) evaluate the impact of oil exposure on and 
recovery of marsh biogeochemical processes and associated plant and 
microbial communities. The postdoc will have the opportunity to build on 
extensive data sets with the goal of examining continued impacts as well as 
the recovery of marsh plant dynamics, biogeochemistry, and microbial 
communities impacted by the spill. These data sets include multiple years of 
sampling on wetland plant above and below ground biomass, production and 
decomposition, biogeochemistry (greenhouse gas fluxes, nitrification, 
denitrification/DNRA/anammox, phosphorus sorption, iron reduction), and 
associated microbial communities (ammonia oxidizers, denitrifiers, methane 
oxidizers).  Continuing research activities include a combination of 
field/lab studies and manipulative experiments at multiple scales including 
a large scale oiling experiment being conducted in a soon to be completed 
marsh mesocosm facility. The post-doc will be based at the LUMCON but may be 
expected to travel periodically to work with collaborators. This is a unique 
opportunity to collaborate with top scientists from around the United States 
in a large, interdisciplinary research project of great importance to the US 
Gulf Coast and other ecosystems impacted by oil-related activities.

Qualifications:  The candidate must have a Ph.D. in ecology, wetland 
science, plant ecology, biogeochemistry or a related field. The preferred 
candidate will have experience making ground-based measurements of spectral 
reflectance to determine plant physiological status and detect stress and 
have experience making integrated plant-soil greenhouse gas flux 
measurements. The candidate will also be expected to participate in field 
work that may require physical effort to transport equipment in field sites 
throughout Louisiana that are accessible only by small boats. The ability to 
work in a group setting is essential, as these researchers will work 
collaboratively with the PIs, other post docs, graduate and undergraduate 
students, and research associates/technicians on this project and the larger 
CWC effort.  High organizational and communication skills, creativity in 
methodological development, and understanding of basic experimental design 
and statistical analyses are required for this position.   

Duration and Start Date:  The position is available immediately.  The 
initial appointment is for 1 year with possible additional support dependent 
on funding and satisfactory performance.

Location:  The position will be based at the Louisiana Universities Marine 
Consortium (LUMCON) Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA (visit 
http:///www.lumcon.edu for information on the facility). The field sites are 
located along the Louisiana coast between LUMCON and the Mississippi River. 

To Apply:  Send 1) a letter of interest that describes your interest in the 
position, your career goals, and details your work and educational 
experience most relevant to the position, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) up to 3 
relevant reprints, and 4) contact information for 3 references to Dr. Brian 
Roberts (brobe...@lumcon.edu) with “Wetland plant ecology postdoc position” 
in the subject line. For more information, contact Dr. Brian Roberts by 
email or phone (985-851-2821).

Deadline:  Review of applications will commence immediately and continue 
until the position is filled.  

LUMCON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that actively 
seeks diversity among its employees.

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Extended - Summer Field Biology Program for Undergraduates (UNDERC)

[David Flagel]

The deadiline for the Field Biology Program at the University of Notre Dame
Environmental Research Center has been extended to November 17th!  Don't
miss this amazing research experience opportunity!

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 17,
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] Graduate Assistantship in Forest Ecology

[Alessio Mortelliti]

*Graduate Assistantship in Forest Ecology*


The School of Forest Resources, University of Maine 
(http://www.forest.umaine.edu), is seeking a highly motivated graduate 
student (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Forest Ecology. The student would participate 
in one of the following research areas:(1) Identifying factors ‒ 
including climate/weather parameters ‒ that best explain temporal 
variability in stand-level productivity; (2) Examining forest stand 
dynamics by means of long-term permanent plots and dendrochronology 
methods; (3) Characterizing carbon and nitrogen dynamics of decaying 
wood in a field decomposition experiment. This position provides funding 
at approximately $19,000/year, 50% of health insurance paid, and a 
tuition waiver. The ideal candidate would have solid quantitative 
experience/aptitude and a demonstrated ability to conduct independent 
research. High levels of intellectual curiosityand self-motivation are 
essential. If interested, please send a CV attached to a message briefly 
explaining your background and research interests to Dr. Shawn Fraver 
(shawn.fra...@maine.edu ). Position open 
until filled.


--
Shawn Fraver, PhD
5755 Nutting Hall
School of Forest Resources
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
(in association with the US Forest Service)
Phone: +1 (207) 581-2842
shawn.fra...@maine.edu

[ECOLOG-L] van Eck Scholarships for Graduate Research in Forest Restoration

[Douglass F. Jacobs]

Fred M. van Eck Endowed Scholarships for Graduate Research - Hardwood Tree 
Improvement and Regeneration Center, Purdue University

Fred M. van Eck scholarships are available for outstanding graduate student 
candidates to study the restoration ecology and silviculture of native forest 
trees. Research will 
focus on high-value North American hardwood species (walnut, oak, cherry) 
and/or development of restoration strategies for threatened species such as 
American chestnut and 
butternut. The nature of this endowment provides flexibility for the candidate 
to work with faculty in developing a specific research focus, which may 
emphasize aspects related 
to ecophysiology, plant propagation, silvicultural systems, ecological 
restoration, tree improvement, molecular genetics, invasive species, 
pathogens/pests, and global change 
biology. Candidates would work within the Hardwood Tree Improvement and 
Regeneration Center, a collaborative research organization comprised of U.S. 
Forest Service and 
Purdue University scientists in concert with industry and governmental 
partners, administratively located in the Department of Forestry and Natural 
Resources at Purdue 
University. The interdisciplinary nature of our research program suggests that 
most projects will integrate aspects from several, related disciplines to 
enhance the complexity 
and impact of the research.  

Candidates should have a GPA of at least 3.4 and GRE scores averaging > 60th 
percentile. Preference will be given to Ph.D. students, though M.S. students 
with strong 
credential should also inquire. Assistantships will be awarded at $19,915 
(M.S.) and $22,850 (Ph.D.) per year. In addition, an annual budget of $10,000 
will be available for 
research support and a new laptop computer will be provided for the duration of 
the scholarship. For fall semester 2018, scholarship applications must be 
received by November 
30, 2017.  For more information:

Douglass F. Jacobs, Ph.D.
Professor and Fred M. van Eck Chair of Forest Biology
Director, Tropical Harwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center 
Associate Head, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Editor-in-Chief, New Forests
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
Email: djac...@purdue.edu; Phone:  +1 765-494-3608
Website:  http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/fnr/faculty/jacobs

[ECOLOG-L] Warren Wilson College is hiring!

[Liesl Peterson Erb]

Professor of Animal Science and Sustainable Agriculture

DESCRIPTION: Warren Wilson College seeks applicants for a full-time faculty
position with joint appointment in the Departments of Biology and
Environmental Studies.  The successful applicant must be able to teach
animal anatomy and/or physiology, introductory biology, and animal-related
courses in their specialty that will support Warren Wilson College’s
thriving Sustainable Agriculture program.  Specialties of particular
interest include animal nutrition, animal science, and coursework that
would support students pursuing careers in veterinary science and/or
livestock management. The position also includes mentoring students in
undergraduate research projects, particularly those related to animal
dimensions of Sustainable Agriculture, and academic advising for
baccalaureate core requirements and major requirements, as well as
pre-professional advising for pre-vet students in the Biology and
Environmental Studies programs. Successful candidates will have evidence of
excellence in and dedication to undergraduate teaching and a track record
of relevant scholarly activity. This is a full-time, continuing faculty
position in an extended contract system.

The Department of Biology emphasizes hands-on immersive studies of the
living world within the context of a liberal arts education. The program
awards two degrees: a B.S. in Biology and a B.S. in Conservation Biology.
The Biology major allows students to explore a broad range of biological
disciplines and scales of organization (ranging from molecules to
ecosystems), as well as the opportunity to explore one of several
specialized areas in greater depth. The Conservation Biology major is
designed for students wishing to specialize in conservation-oriented
research, with the intent to pursue graduate school in the natural sciences
and/or work as conservation scientists in academia, government, or the
private sector.

The Department of Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary learning
community preparing leaders able to critically assess, develop, and promote
sustainable futures for life on Earth.  Program graduates have a strong
foundation in the natural sciences and a rich understanding of the social,
political and ethical implications of environmental problems and solutions.
Approximately 300 acres of ecologically-managed working farmland, including
both livestock and vegetable production, serve as a hands-on laboratory for
the Sustainable Agriculture concentration of the program. We cultivate
student leaders with a strong work ethic, continuing an agricultural
tradition dating to 1894 in the Swannanoa Valley of western North Carolina.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

   -

   Regular teaching load is 24 credit hours per year; typically, 4 credits
   are re-assigned to mentor undergraduate research projects.
   -

   Provide academic and career advising to students within Biology and
   Sustainable Agriculture.
   -

   Mentor student research projects within the Natural Science
   Undergraduate Research Sequence.
   -

   Participate in and contribute to the business of the Biology and
   Environmental Studies Departments.
   -

   Contribute to the college’s General Education Program, as appropriate.
   -

   Service to the college, and ongoing professional development and
   scholarly activity.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

   -

   PhD in relevant field earned by August 1, 2018.
   -

   Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
   -

   Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and scholarship.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

   -

   Experience in animal agriculture or the veterinary sciences.
   -

   Past work in diverse or multicultural environments.
   -

   Experience teaching Introductory Biology.
   -

   Commitment to experiential and applied learning pedagogy.
   -

   Experience mentoring undergraduate research.


Interested candidates should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and
contact information for three professional references to
h...@warren-wilson.edu. Cover letter should describe how the position aligns
with the candidate’s expertise and interests and explain how, as a teacher,
scholar, mentor, or community member, the candidate would contribute to
Warren Wilson College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Electronic
submission is required.  Review of applications will begin on December 1,
2017 and will continue until the search concludes.

~~

Warren Wilson College is an independent liberal arts college located on a
beautiful 1135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the edge of
Asheville, North Carolina. The college’s educational model integrates
academics, campus work, and community engagement for a rich, challenging
student experience.  We seek individuals with a genuine interest in our
unique approach to education, and a willingness to fully participate in the
life of the college.

We desire a diverse faculty and a community that reflects a global
outlook.  

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate positions studying species interactions at U. Mississippi

[Peter Zee]

The Zee Lab at the University of Mississippi is seeking enthusiastic
and motivated graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.) with interests in
community ecology and evolutionary biology to begin Fall 2018. Using a
combination of laboratory experimental ecology/evolution with microbes
and theoretical modeling approaches, we are interested in understanding
how historical and contemporary evolutionary forces influence outcomes
of species interactions in ecological communities. We experimentally
evolve multi-trophic communities of the model bacterium E. coli, the
social bacterium Myxococcus xanthus, and the roundworm C. elegans.
Students will be encouraged to develop and pursue questions centered on
their own research interests and strengths.

Graduate students will be fully supported through teaching and research
asssistantships with a competitive stipend, tuition waivers, and
benefits. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to
apply.

The University of Mississippi is a Carnegie R1 institution undergoing
an exciting phase of growth. The university is located in Oxford, a
vibrant and idyllic college town in northern Mississippi, about 1 hour
south of Memphis, TN. More on the Department of Biology:
https://biology.olemiss.edu/. More on Oxford, MS:
https://biology.olemiss.edu/why-oxford/

Interested students are encouraged to contact Peter Zee (zee at olemiss
dot edu) directly with a description of research interests and
experiences.

Peter C. Zee
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of Mississippi
peterzee.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] Staff Position With The Great Basin Institute

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Research Associate Program Coordinator*

*Great Basin Institute, Reno, NV*



*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, based in Reno, NV, is an interdisciplinary field
studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and
conservation throughout the West. The Institute advances ecological
literacy, professional development, and natural/cultural/recreation
resource management through educational outreach and direct service
programs. The Research Associate (RA) Program seeks a Coordinator to
support program logistics, operations, and management of RAs in Nevada and
other western states. GBI RAs work with federal, state and local land
management agencies on a wide variety of field-based projects including
wildlife monitoring, invasive plant inventories, recreation use surveys,
resource mapping and monitoring, restoration, wilderness monitoring and
inventories, cultural resource surveys, travel management inventories, as
well as other resource management initiatives. RA Program Coordinators work
with GBI staff to recruit, place and manage Research Associates, coordinate
project logistics and scheduling, perform payroll and other administrative
duties, as well as to ensure compliance with all grant and agency rules and
regulations. Promotion of the RA Program and grant/report writing may also
be a function of this position, thus, excellent verbal and written
communication skills are required.



RA Program Coordinators encounter a variety of opportunities for
professional development, including gaining insight to the operational
policies and procedures of a mid-sized environmental non-profit
organization, exposure to a spectrum of environmental resource management
positions and approaches for supporting them, strengthening interactive
skills through communication with diverse professional staff, and ability
to effectively support the success of a mission-driven enterprise.



*Duties:*

   - Coordinate recruitment and logistical planning for new and existing RA
   projects/positions by understanding scopes of work, reviewing applications,
   conducting interviews, procuring equipment, and supporting
   orientation/training;
   - Communicate regularly with Research Associates and agency partners via
   phone and written correspondence regarding position status, performance,
   work satisfaction, and administration;
   - Maintain databases for tracking program members, project deliverables
   and performance measures;
   - Gather, manage and process data needed to satisfy quarterly and annual
   reporting requirements;
   - Develop, adapt and apply systems that enhance the success and
   satisfaction of RAs in the program;
   - Collect, review and process GBI administrative forms, including
   timesheets, expense reports, and time-off requests;
   - Assist program staff with program operations, maintenance and
   expansion;
   - Collaborate with and assist other GBI programs as required;
   - Follow and enforce policies detailed in GBI Personnel Handbook; and
   - Other duties as assigned.



*Location: *Based at GBI offices in Reno, NV. The “Biggest Little City in
the World”, Reno has an estimated population of just over 230,000; the
greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of just over
435,000. The city sits in a high desert at ca. 4,500 feet in elevation, at
the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains along the Truckee River, as it
flows from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Weather is mild, but with a distinct
four seasons. Reno offers easy access to world-class outdoor recreation,
with a 3- to 5-hour drive to Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, the
Pacific Ocean, and California redwood forests. Closer to home, Nevada
boasts more natural hot springs than any other state in the country, over
150 named mountain ranges, and 30 mountain peaks over 11,000 feet. In Reno,
recreation and entertainment includes eight major ski resorts within 2
hours of the Reno-Tahoe airport; fishing and boating on Lake Tahoe, the
Truckee River, and Pyramid Lake; minor league baseball with the Reno Aces
(the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks); cultural festivals
throughout the summer along the banks of the Truckee River; and a small but
growing collection of craft microbreweries and micro-distilleries. For
more, visit http://www.movoto.com/reno-nv/moving-to-reno/



*Time frame:*

   - Annual appointment starting in November-December 2017; renewable
   pending performance and funding
   - Full time, 40 hours per week; available to occasionally work a varied
   schedule as needed, including some weekends, evenings and/or holidays



*Compensation:*

   - Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour
   - Paid Health/Dental Coverage


   - Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays



*Qualifications:*

   - Bachelor’s degree;
   - Experience (at least 1 year) with project management, including
   scheduling, logistics, personnel management, recruitment and retention,
   and/or training;
   - Familiarity and 

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship in Geospatial Analytics for Smart and Connected Communities at NC State

[Megan Skrip]

The Meentemeyer and Mitasova Labs at North Carolina State University seek a 
creative, 
motivated Ph.D. student with strong computational skills to join a team 
designing a 
publicly available, multi-user, online serious game called TomorrowNow. The 
project will 
engage citizens and decision makers in collaborative scenarios of urbanization 
and 
stormwater management as part of a new grant from the NSF Smart and Connected 
Communities program. The position will begin Fall 2018 and is funded for four 
years at 
$25,000/year, plus benefits and tuition support, through the cutting-edge Ph.D. 
program in Geospatial Analytics offered by NC State’s Center for Geospatial 
Analytics 
(geospatial.ncsu.edu). The student will be encouraged to develop research 
questions 
tailored to their unique interests and career goals. 

The Center for Geospatial Analytics is an internationally recognized 
collaborative hub 
for interdisciplinary data scientists advancing novel understanding of spatial 
phenomena and applying new knowledge to grand challenges. Students in the Ph.D. 
program receive multidisciplinary advising and the opportunity to work with 
over twenty 
faculty fellows with diverse expertise from nearly a dozen departments across 
NC 
State. Students also engage in experiential learning through an off-campus 
professional 
internship.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position 
is filled. To 
apply, complete the application at grad.ncsu.edu/apply. Students with talents 
in 
programming and quantitative methods in geography, geomatics, informatics, and 
computational modeling are strongly encouraged to apply. 

For more information about the position, contact Dr. Ross Meentemeyer 
(rkmee...@ncsu.edu) and include a copy of your CV. Additional details about the 
Ph.D. 
program in Geospatial Analytics and complete application instructions are 
available at 
go.ncsu.edu/geospatial-phd. Interested students are also encouraged to contact 
Rachel Kasten, Graduate Services Coordinator (rachelkas...@ncsu.edu or 919-515-
2800), with questions about the program or to explore additional opportunities.

[ECOLOG-L] NSF RCN Undergraduate Biology Education proposals due Jan 30

[Teresa Mourad]

RCN-UBE (NSF 18-510) is designed to enhance undergraduate biology education 
using networks of faculty and professionals to communicate and coordinate their 
research, training, and educational activities. The theme of RCN-UBE proposals 
can be on any topic likely to enhance undergraduate biology education. RCN-UBE 
provides opportunities to foster new collaborations, to address 
interdisciplinary topics, to explore innovative ideas for implementing novel 
networking strategies, to explore collaborative technologies, and to develop 
community standards. RCN-UBE awards do not support existing networks or the 
activities of established collaborations. RCN awards do not support primary 
research.

Please see the program solicitation 
(https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18510/nsf18510.htm) for additional 
information.
Full proposals: up to $500K, five years Incubator proposals: up to $75K, one 
year

An informational webinar will be held 30 November 2017, Noon (EST), email 
rcn-...@nsf.gov to sign up or for additional 
information.

The RCN-UBE proposal deadline is 30 January 2018.


Teresa
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity 
Programs

Ecological Society of America
1990 M Street, NW Suite 700
Washington DC  20036
202.833.8773 x 234
202.833.8775 Fax

www.facebook.com/esa.org:

[ECOLOG-L] Reddit AMA: Climate Science Special Report

[Shane M Hanlon]

Today, 10 November, Dr. Sarah Doherty and Dr. Radley Horton, two authors 
of the Climate Science Special Report 
(http://www.globalchange.gov/content/cssr), part of the National Climate 
Assessment, are hosting t a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) from 1-3pm EST as 
part of AGU’s AMA series. The recent Climate Science Special Report 
focused on climate change in the U.S. and Sarah and Radley will answer 
questions on how our climate is changing, what causes it, and what to 
expect in the years ahead. 
 
The thread is here 
(https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/7c0fpz/hi_reddit_were_radley_ho
rton_and_sarah_doherty/). Submit your questions now!
 
Also, stay tuned for another AMA on Friday, 1 December from 12-2pm EST 
with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe and Dr. Bob Kopp who were also authors of the 
report.
 

The AGU AMA series is conducted by the Sharing Science program. Sharing 
Science: By scientists, for everyone. More at sharingscience.agu.org.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunities in ecology at Durham University, UK

[Philip Stephens]

2 PhD opportunities are available to work with Phil Stephens 
(http://community.dur.ac.uk/philip.stephens/welcome.htm) at Durham University, 
UK 
(https://www.dur.ac.uk/).

1. Opportunity to study for a PhD on "The ecology of carnivore movement", with 
Phil Stephens 
and Michael Somers (http://www.michaelsomers.co.za/). This is open to students 
worldwide and is in competition for funding via a Durham Doctoral Scholarship. 
Successful 
candidates usually have a high quality first degree, a masters, and evidence of 
publication 
in internationally-competitive journals. The deadline for applications is 12th 
January 2018. More 
details available here: https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?
PJID=91127

2. Fully-funded opportunity to study for a PhD on "Camera traps, image analysis 
and wild 
mammal monitoring", with Phil Stephens, in collaboration with partners at the 
Zoological 
Society of London (https://www.zsl.org) and the Durham Wildlife Trust 
(http://durhamwt.com). 
Full funding is available only to students eligible for UK research council 
funding (see 
RCUK’s current studentship handbook, 
http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/documents/publications/traininggrantguidance-pdf/). The 
successful 
candidate will have a background in maths, 
statistics or computer science but a strong interest in ecology, or will be a 
highly numerate 
ecologist. S/he will have high quality first and masters degrees, or equivalent 
experience. 
Evidence of publication in internationally-competitive journals is desirable. 
The deadline for 
applications is 2nd February 2018. More details available here: 
https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=91130

Durham University is the 3rd oldest University in England and is consistently 
highly ranked in the 
UK and globally (https://www.dur.ac.uk/about/rankings/).