[ECOLOG-L] Feb 8 Webinar: Building Capacity for Increased Interactions between Modelers and Empiricists

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Next up in the LTER 
Synthesis Webinar Series:

Building Capacity for Increased Interactions between Modelers and Empiricists
February 8 at 2 p.m. EST (11 a.m. PST)

Kimberly La Pierre, Meghan Avolio, and Kevin Wilcox lead the synthesis effort: Integrating Plant Community and Ecosystem Responses to Chronic 
Global Change Drivers: Toward and Explanation of Patterns and Improved Global 
Predictions

REGISTER: https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3iqN8LpzRN-k9R-
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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc/PHD positions in remote sensing at UW-Madison

[Volker Radeloff]

UW-Madison, SILVIS Lab: Several remote sensing Postdoc and PhD positions 
available to study land use change, agricultural abandonment, and the 
Caucasus

Overview:  Several postdoc and PhD positions are available for two NASA 
funded projects.  Both projects focus on land use change, and will makes 
extensive use of satellite data.

One project will focus on land use change, especially long-term degradation 
of forests and grasslands in the Caucasus Mountains, analyze large amounts 
of satellite data, and link the observed changes to socioeconomic factors.  
The second project will focus on the development of methods to map 
agricultural abandonment, fallow fields and grasslands based on both 
Landsat and Sentinel-2 data.  Test sites will be in Eastern Europe and 
across the globe.

We are seeking to hire several postdocs and PhD students to contribute to 
these two projects.  The projects are a collaboration between UW-Madison 
(V. Radeloff), and partners from other universities in the U.S., Europe, 
and the Caucasus region.

Positions: We are offering the postdoctoral positions for two years.  The 
appointments will be as a research associate.  Salary is competitive and 
will commensurate with experience.  The positions are available 
immediately, and we seek to fill it by September 1st 2018 at the latest.

We are offering the PhD graduate assistantships for three years.  The 
appointments will be as a research assistant with a stipend of $22,427 per 
year plus health benefits and tuition remission.  We anticipate the PhD 
student to start September 1st 2018, but an earlier start date is 
negotiable.

The university has a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation 
biology, remote sensing and geography.  All positions will be based in the 
SILVIS lab (http://silvis.forest.wisc.edu/) and supervised by V. Radeloff.  
The SILVIS lab is part of the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, 
and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  PhD students will be enrolled in 
the Forestry Program, the no.-1 ranked forestry PhD graduate program in the 
U.S.!

UW-Madison ranks consistently among the top research universities in the 
United States.  Total student enrollment is 43,000 of which approximately 
12,000 are graduate and professional students, and there are over 2000 
faculty.  UW-Madison is an exciting place to learn and conduct research!  
The city of Madison ranks as one of the most attractive places in the U.S. 
to live and work.  For information about campus and city, please see 
http://www.wisc.edu/about/

Qualifications:  For all positions, we seek candidates who work well in a 
collaborative setting and have excellent communication skills in English.  
Additional language skills are a plus.

We welcome applications from candidates with a background in geography, 
ecology, environmental science, forestry, computer science, or other 
related disciplines.  Demonstrated skills in the processing and handling of 
satellite imagery, large datasets, statistical modeling, and GIS are 
essential and expected.  Knowledge of land use science, landscape ecology, 
and Eastern Europe/the Caucasus region is a plus, but is not required.

Applicants for the post-doc positions must have completed their Ph.D. at 
the time of appointment and should have published in peer-reviewed 
scientific journals.  Applicants for the PhD student positions must have a 
completed a BS by the time of appointment, and a completed MS degree is 
desirable, but candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.  
Prior publications are not required for PhD student applicants, but 
desirable.

To apply:  Please submit your application here: 
https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd8uKWzgkvzqGTH
Please note that submitting an application includes filling out a small 
survey, and takes approximately 15 minutes.  It also requires contact 
information for three references and to upload (in PDF format):
- a 2-page cover letter summarizing research interests and experiences
- a Curriculum Vitae
- unofficial transcripts (both undergraduate and graduate, compiled into 
one file)
After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters and 
official transcripts for shortlisted candidates.  

The positions are open to both U.S. citizens, and international 
candidates.  UW-Madison will assist with visa applications as necessary 
once offers are made.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
action employer.  We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all 
qualified individuals to apply.

Review of applicants will begin immediately, but the positions will remain 
open until suitable candidates are found.  Applications received by 
February 28th 2018 are guaranteed consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Pollinator research position at Purdue Entomology

[Ian Kaplan]

The Department of Entomology at Purdue University is looking to hire a 
recent entomology/ecology graduate who is interested in  assisting with 
field research on pollinators. Individual will primarily be responsible 
for sampling bee communities at various restoration sites around Indiana 
and identifying species observed. Position would be ideal for a recently 
graduated B.S. student interested in gaining more research experience 
before entering grad school.
 
Requirements:
Valid US Drivers License
Willingness to work with stinging insects
Familiarity with smart phone and GPS units
Insect identification skills a plus
Ability to work outdoors and independently

Available May – October 2018

Pay: $10/hour

If interested, contact Cliff Sadof (csa...@purdue.edu) with a cover 
letter and CV that includes a list of references.

[ECOLOG-L] Colorado Bureau Of Land Management Vegetation Monitoring Internships

[Liz Doby]

Come work in Colorado this summer!  Self-motivated and detail-oriented 
individuals needed for important terrestrial and  aquatic vegetation 
monitoring internships.  These internships are in partnership with the 
Bureau of land management (BLM) and are part of AmeriCorps. Successful 
applicants who qualify will receive an AmeriCorps education award.  The 
BLM AIM (Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring) program is vital for 
tracking the use and health of public lands.  More details below and at
www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org/internship-program. Please contact
l...@rockymountainyouthcorps.com with any questions or to apply.

Partner Agency: Bureau of Land Management 

Position:   Internship - Terrestrial and Aquatic Vegetation 
Monitoring Crew Members and Leader

Positions Available:11

Location:   Kremmling, Craig, and Meeker, CO

Tentative Session Dates:May, 2018- Early or Mid October.  Full-
time, temporary

Stipend:Weekly stipend of $408 - $650 per week DOE

AmeriCorps Benefits:Anticipated $2,215 AmeriCorps Education Award 
(675 hour term) Upon successful completion of the season
 
Program Overview:
Interns will serve on a 3-person crew (one crew lead mentor and two 
technicians) to monitor vegetation communities on BLM lands. Interns 
will visit randomized points across range and forested lands and follow 
specific monitoring protocols using the Bureau of Land Management’s 
(BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methodology. More 
information on the BLM’s AIM Strategy can be found at: 
http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/. Within each plot, all plants are 
identified to species level; Line-Point Intercept, GAP and Soil 
Stability measurements are taken along three 25m transects; and soil 
layers to a 70cm depth are described. Data are entered electronically at 
the plot using computer tablets. Data collected through the AIM Strategy 
will be used in land management decisions, evaluating land health, 
addressing concerns with T species and supporting BLM’s mission. 
 
Employment Details:
Employment is expected to start in early May and serve for 5.5 months. 
It is necessary for each crew member to attend the AIM training in Grand 
Junction (May 14-18). Crew members are expected to serve 40 hours a week 
(4-10hr days). Interns may occasionally serve more than 40 hours per 
week which will be counted as time and a half. Flexibility and 
willingness to camp is essential as crews often travel over 2 hours to 
reach AIM plots. Crews generally car camp on BLM lands and hitches can 
last up to 4 days.  Interns will be compensated with a camp rate when 
out on hitches and must supply their own camping equipment. Interns may 
also have the opportunity to assist with other projects involving 
wildlife, range, invasive plant management, and forestry.

General Duties and Qualifications:
 Attend AIM Method Training (May 14-18, Grand Junction)
 Collect vegetation data using Line Point Intercept (LPI) methods
 Assist in plant identification at each plot by using dichotomous keys
 Press and document unknown plant species to be identified back at the 
office
 Assist digging holes to a depth of 70 cm and record soil layers, 
textures and hues
 Measure canopy gap and herbaceous heights at frequent intervals along 
a transect
 Record quality data and routinely do quality data checks
 Have a good driving record and drive a government 4x4 vehicle on less 
traveled 2-track roads
 Carry a heavy pack over uneven terrain and in inclement weather or 
extreme heat
 Endure long periods of standing, bending, crouching, or stooping
 Orienteering using maps, GPS units, iPhone Collector App (ARCGIS)
 Assist in weekly hitch planning, data entry and plant identification
 Basic knowledge in Rocky Mountain Flora and botanical terminology is 
preferred
 Applicant must be self-motivated and able to occasionally serve 
independently
 Since tasks can be tedious, having a good work ethic is essential
 Previous knowledge of AIM or Indicators of Rangeland Health is highly 
preferred

[ECOLOG-L] River Ranger Internship on the Colorado River in Colorado

[Liz Doby]

Come work in Colorado this summer!  This is a great opportunity to get a 
foot in the door to work with the Bureau of Land Management.  This 
internship involves rafting the Colorado River in the area in and around 
Kremmling, CO.  Previous rafting experience and first-aid training a big 
plus. See below for more details as well as on our website, 
https://www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org/internship-program.  Please 
contact Liz Doby at l...@rockymountainyouthcorps.com to apply or with 
any questions.

Partner Agency: Bureau of Land Management  
 
Position: Internship – River Ranger Intern 
 
Positions Available: 1 
 
Location: Kremmling, CO   
 
Tentative Session Dates: May, 2018- August 2018, upon completion of 450 
hours.  Full-time, temporary 
 
Stipend:  $520 per week
 
AmeriCorps Benefits: Anticipated $1538 AmeriCorps Education Award (450-
hour term)  
 
Program Overview:   
The successful applicant will: 
• Present a positive image of the area and of the BLM; ensuring visitor 
contact is conducted in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner 
and will advise visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, amenities 
available, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities.  
• Intern will patrol and inspect facilities ensuring compliance with 
rules and regulations pertaining to parking, campfires, noise level, 
sanitation, and safety; bringing problems or violations to the attention 
of visitors.  
• Meet with visitors to provide information concerning points of 
interest, travel routes, historical and natural features, site use 
opportunities and limitations, and park activities. 
• Review visitor use patterns and their effect on the resources; 
suggesting changes in operations or facilities when necessary. Intern 
will also assist with the management of and Special Recreation Permits 
(SRPs); including issuance of permits, permit renewals, monitoring of 
permitted uses, collection of fees, permit compliance, and data entry; 
handling or reporting suspected SRP violations. 
• Ensure that commercial outfitters are in compliance with SRP 
stipulations; to include conformance with laws and land use plans, 
public safety, resource protection, etc.; reporting suspected violations 
to supervisor or higher graded employee. 
• Initiate or assist with the creation or revision of interpretive 
materials, such as guidebooks, handouts, and exhibits. 
• Present a variety of formal and interpretive programs to include but 
not limited to, orientation talks, environmental education programs, 
conducted walks, demonstrations, and campfire programs. 
• Assists in gathering and analyzing data related to existing 
recreational resources to recognize prominent trends. • Performs routine 
facility maintenance and/or repair. 
• Install and maintains various types of signage on public lands, such 
as off-road vehicle, wilderness, portal, boundary, directional road and 
trail, and interpretive signing. 
• Works with the public to provide information, conduct permit 
compliance and safety inspections, and conduct river patrols. 
• Responds to emergency situations, including swift river rescue and 
administering first aid. 

Minimum Qualifications:  
• Pursuing or has a degree in subject related to land management or 
recreation 
• Willingness to learn new skills and adjust to new procedures and tasks 
 
Physical Requirements:  
The work requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving 
over unpaved roads, walking over rough terrain, bending, crouching, 
digging, lifting or similar activities. 
 
Pre-service background screening required including FBI background check 
 
Apply Now! To apply, please submit an updated resume and letter of 
interest to l...@rockymountainyouthcorps.com

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RIVER ECOLOGY LAB

[Arsenault, Emily Rae]

Riverine Macrosystem Ecology: Conceptual Analysis and/or Food Web Ecology

We seek a postdoc to collaborate with faculty and students in the laboratory of 
Prof. 
James H. Thorp as part of an NSF project to study riverine macrosystems in 
temperate 
steppe biomes of the USA and Mongolia. Our project is a collaborative effort of 
professors, post-docs, graduate students, undergraduates, and technicians from 
9 
universities, 5 countries, and 3 continents working in areas of macrosystem 
theory, food 
webs, fish and invertebrate traits, system metabolism, and 
hydrology/geomorphology.

The ideal candidate will have experience in one or perhaps both of two areas: 
(a) broad 
scale concepts in the functioning of ecosystems or macrosystems; and (b) food 
web 
ecology of lotic or lentic ecosystems using modern isotopic techniques. A 
strong 
knowledge of statistics and general ecology and a proven publication record are 
vital. 
Knowledge of GIS and modeling experience would be beneficial but not absolutely 
required. Participation of the post-doc in one to three, month-long field 
expeditions in 
the USA and Mongolia is expected.

This 24-month position should start May to July 2018 but will be open until 
filled. The 
salary will conform to NSF rates for postdocs. Additional funding will be 
provided for 
attendance at workshops and science conferences.

Send credentials and/or inquiries by email (th...@ku.edu) to Prof. James H. 
Thorp, 
Kansas Biological Survey and Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 
Higuchi 
Hall, 2101 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66047-3759, USA. Reference letters 
will be 
requested later for some candidates.

[ECOLOG-L] Colorado High Alpine Field Studies Course - Now Accepting Applications

[Jennifer Peterson]

Calling all college students! Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 
Earth Corps 
program, an award-winning undergraduate summer field studies course led by the 
Rocky 
Mountain Field Institute. Live, work, and learn for 21 days in the backcountry 
of the Sangre 
de Cristo Mountains while earning 4 credits in Geography/Environmental Studies. 

Earth Corps is a field studies program run by the Rocky Mountain Field 
Institute (RMFI) in 
partnership with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to provide 
motivated, 
environmentally conscious students the opportunity to live and learn in the 
incredible 
natural classroom of the Colorado wilderness. The program began in 2002 and is 
designed 
to integrate key lessons in environmental studies with the completion of 
multiple critical 
environmental restoration projects. Earth Corps attracts exceptional students 
from across 
the nation to participate in this unique service learning opportunity.

In 2018, Earth Corps students will complete environmental restoration projects 
in Willow 
Lake Basin located at the base of Challenger Point and Kit Carson Peak, two 
iconic 
14,000-foot peaks in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Students will gain field 
experience in 
restoration ecology through the completion of a highly technical trail 
reconstruction 
project. Visiting professors and industry experts will provide lectures in the 
field covering 
topics such as geomorphology, botany, hydrology, land/recreation management, 
environmental policy, ethics, and other aspects of environmental studies. Upon 
successful 
completion of the program, each student will receive 4 credit hours from the 
University of 
Colorado at Colorado Springs and a certificate as a Natural Resource Technician 
as 
recognized by RMFI.

For the duration of the program, participants will live, work, and learn in a 
backcountry 
wildland environment, complete long hours of very demanding physical labor at 
altitudes 
of 11,000-14,000+ feet, work effectively as a team, exercise the highest level 
of 
commitment and perseverance, and make enduring friendships. Students will 
develop key 
outdoor skills during the program and through their summits of Challenger Point 
(14,081 
feet) and Kit Carson Peak (14,165 feet). Students will learn and practice 
outdoor 
leadership, Leave No Trace ethics, backcountry navigation, alpine 
mountaineering, and 
risk management skills. There are no course pre-requisites to participate in 
Earth Corps. 
Previous backcountry experience is preferred, but not required. Earth Corps is 
a very 
physical strenuous and participants must arrive in good physical condition.

For more information and to apply, please visit: 
https://www.rmfi.org/programs/Earth-
Corps.

[ECOLOG-L] REU Opportunity at Miami University

[Garrett, Patrick]

Dear colleagues,

Miami University (in Oxford, OH) is excited to announce that we are still
accepting applications to our Research Experience for Undergraduates
​ program​
. The program is focused on Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes. We would
appreciate it if you could distribute this e-mail to anyone that might be
interested and encourage your undergraduate students to visit our website
and apply. Below there is a short synopsis of the program activities and
contact information for students that may be interested in the program.

Thank you for your time,

Patrick Garrett
Graduate Program Assistant
EcoREU Program, Miami University
E-mail: garre...@miamioh.edu

Undergraduate students accepted into the program will:

   - Conduct an independent research project with a faculty mentor at Miami
   University. Research opportunities are available in the lab or field in
   aquatic or terrestrial environments.
   - Discuss current literature related to their projects with faculty
   mentors and student peers in clusters related to their project.
   - Attend team-building field trips around the regional Midwest.
   - Take short courses on ethics and professions in ecology and
   environmental science, and interact with seminars by guest speakers.
   - Participate in field trips illustrating the natural history of
   Southwestern Ohio.


For more information about our program please visit our website at:
https://sites.google.com/a/miamioh.edu/ecoreu/home. Click on the
Application tab at the top of the page and follow the instructions to
apply. Please contact Patrick Garrett at garre...@miamioh.edu with any
problems, questions, or concerns you may have about our program or the
application process

[ECOLOG-L] 2018 Summer & Fall Freshwater Ecology/Fisheries Field Internships (NH/ME)

[Young Trout. Young Science]

Multiple Positions Available (May 15 – November 15, 2018)
Stipend and housing provided
Anticipated commitment:  8-12 weeks with possible extension

A partnership between Dartmouth College, Trout Unlimited and New 
Hampshire Fish and Game invites applications for field internships for 
the summer and fall of 2018.  In this role the intern will gain 
experience and knowledge assisting in fieldwork evaluating the movement 
ecology of brook trout.  This is a unique opportunity for someone with 
an interest in fisheries/freshwater ecology to gain direct, firsthand 
experience using multiple established research methodologies and 
exploring novel research techniques.

The primary focus of the research is the partnership’s highly-ranked 
Embrace-a-Stream project focused on wild brook trout movement in a 
unique, intact watershed.  Primary data collection activities center on 
an ongoing PIT tagging/tracking study.  The intern will work under the 
guidance of a lead field research technician and other team members to 
assist in capturing, tagging and monitoring brook trout throughout the 
watershed.  Additionally, the intern will gain experience with habitat 
and water quality data collection, macroinvertebrate community sampling, 
and documentation by still or video photography.  

Fieldwork will be conducted in the upper Androscoggin River headwaters 
on the northern NH/western ME border, including the Dead Diamond River 
and its tributaries. This watershed is located within Dartmouth’s Second 
College Grant, a 27,000 acre working forest with extensive research 
activities.  The intern  will have the opportunity to interact with a 
diverse group of researchers at the site, including wildlife biologists, 
soil scientists, hydrologists, and forest ecologists working on the 
national, multi-institutional Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change 
project.

Several internships are availability beginning on or about May 15 and 
continuing through mid-November 2018 (weather dependent).  The minimum 
internship duration is 8 weeks with extension beyond 12 weeks considered 
for exceptional candidates.  The intern is expected to perform his/her 
tasks for 40hours/week; substantial schedule flexibility is often 
required due to field research requirements and environmental 
conditions.

Required Qualifications: 
• Applicants should have completed a minimum of 2 years of study in in 
fisheries or wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources, or a related 
field (prior field research experience may replace up to 1 year of 
educational coursework)
• A displayed interest in freshwater ecology and fisheries
• Willingness to work long hours outside in adverse conditions (extreme 
temperatures, biting insects, remote research sites) while maintaining a 
positive attitude
• Ability to carry up to 70 lbs
• Maturity and ability to work independently and in a team setting 
(other researchers, visitors, landowners)
• Good communication skills
• Valid drivers’ license
• Ability to work legally in the United States

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Prior field research experience in a similar environment
• An interest in, or experience with fisheries data collection 
techniques, including electrofishing, seining, fyke netting, habitat 
surveys, macroinvertebrate collection, data entry, and fish sample 
processing (tissue, fin clips, scales)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data entry and analysis 
tools
• An interest in, or experience with fish/wildlife tracking techniques, 
especially use of PIT tags
• GPS and field navigational skills
• CPR, wilderness first aid/WFR training
• Interest in interacting with and educating non-scientists regarding 
research

Compensation
A stipend of $1800-2100/month, based on level of experience will be 
provided assuming an anticipated effort of 40hrs/week. Housing is 
provided at the site’s off-grid field station (cabin with wood stove 
heat, solar electric supply, internet access and running water generally 
available dependent on season).  A reliable personal vehicle suitable 
for travel on improved gravel roads is required (fuel reimbursement 
provided for approved, project-related travel).

Application Details
Applicants are encouraged to review a summary of the TU Embrace-A-Stream  
Androscoggin Headwaters: Young Trout, Young Science project prior to 
applying.  https://www.ammotu.org/projects
Send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, your 
resume, and names and contact information of three current references to 
be contacted to: gl...@hyporheic.org . 
Please use “Young Trout. Young Science.  Internship” as the subject line 
of the email. Review of applications will begin immediately and will 
continue until the position is filled.  The final deadline for 
applications is Wednesday February 28, 2018

[ECOLOG-L] AASHE 2018 Conference Call for Proposals & Reviewers Closes February 16!

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,   
 
The 2018 AASHE Conference & Expo Call for Proposals & Reviewers submission 
period closes on February 16! We invite you to submit a proposal and sign up to 
become a reviewer  to share your knowledge, achievements 
and ideas on advancing sustainability in higher education.

Join us as we examine the critical role of higher education in achieving the 
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
 through our conference theme, 
“Global Goals: Rising to the Challenge”. The call for proposals and reviewers 
closes on Friday, February 16, 2018. Submit your proposal today 
!

Accepted presenters have the opportunity to showcase their work and advance 
their position as a thought leader in the higher education sustainability 
movement. As a token of our appreciation, all accepted presenters receive a 
discount applicable to full conference registration. 

We hope you will join us in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Oct. 2-5 to examine, 
learn and promote sustainability advancements. 
 
Please send questions to confere...@aashe.org . We 
look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh.

Sincerely, 
Daita

--
Daita Serghi, PhD
Education Programs Manager
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org | daita.ser...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 124


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[ECOLOG-L] Msc position in forest ecology

[Desrochers, Annie]

A MSc position is available in the intensive silviculture lab at the University 
of Quebec in Abitibi-Temiscamingue (www.uqat.ca), Quebec, 
beginning May 2018.
Working within the Forest Research Institute, the student will use an 
experimental design in the field to study the influence of soil temperature on 
growth and root development of white spruce (Picea glauca) and black spruce 
(Picea mariana). The latter is known for better tolerating cold and wet soils. 
A scholarship over two years is available. I seek students who are curious, 
passionate about trees, forest ecology and tree biology, have good academic 
records and can understand at least a bit of French. Preference will be given 
to students with prior research experience and good writing skills.

Interested candidates should apply by email 
(annie.desroch...@uqat.ca) and send: 1) a 
motivation letter describing their educational background and research 
experience, research interests, and educational and career goals, 2) a 
CV/resume, and 3) the names of three references by March 1st, 2018.



Annie DesRochers, PhD
Professeur-Chercheure
Institut de Recherche sur les Forêts
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
341 Principale Nord
Amos, Qc, Canada, J9T2L8
Tel:1-819-732-8809 ext 8327
Fax: 1-819-797-4727
Email: annie.desroch...@uqat.ca
http://www.cef-cfr.ca/index.php?n=Membres.AnnieDesRochers

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position available to study pollinator ecology in Canada

[David Inouye]

*PhD position available to study pollinator ecology in Canada*

This is a renewed search for a position advertised last fall. We are 
seeking a graduate student to begin work on a PhD in September 2018, to 
join the labs of Paul Galpern and Ralph Cartar at the University of 
Calgary, in a biology department with considerable expertise in 
pollination and pollinator ecology, and in beneficial insects.


This federally funded research program brings together researchers in 
applied mathematics, optimization, computer science, and ecology. The 
project will involve landscape-scale study of wild-nesting bumble bee 
pollinators at field locations in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia. 
 The research will involve consideration of landscape context, off-crop 
foraging alternatives, distance-based foraging, foraging competitors, 
and reproductive success of bumble bee colonies in the context of wild 
bumble bees providing ecosystem pollination services to blueberries. 
 It integrates landscape ecology, behavioural ecology, and chemical 
ecology, and spans basic and applied ecology.


Calgary is Canada's fourth largest city situated in the foothills of the 
Rocky Mountains. The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading 
next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution 
that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in 
the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is grounded in 
innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community 
it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and 
supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. 
For more information, visit www.ucalgary.ca .


Applications are welcome immediately, with the search closing on 01 
April 2018.


To apply, please email a statement of interest, a CV:  Paul Galpern 
> or Ralph 
Cartar >. Candidates 
selected for interview will be asked to provide the names of two 
referees who can speak to their academic and/or research accomplishments.

[ECOLOG-L] New blog post- Canada proposed revisions to the Fish eries Act. Here’s how science and conservation experts rea cted

[David Shiffman]

http://www.southernfriedscience.com/canada-proposed-revisions-to-the-fisheries-act-heres-how-science-and-conservation-experts-reacted/

-- 

*David Shiffman, Ph.D. *
Marine Conservation Biologist and Science Writer
Liber Ero Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver,
B.C.

*e: *david.shiff...@gmail.com | *t: *@WhySharksMatter
 |
*b: *Southern Fried Science Blog  |
*cv:*
*Online CV *

[ECOLOG-L] Correction Benthic Ecology Meeting 2018 Abstract Deadline 2/16

[BEM 2018]

The Benthic Ecology Meeting will be held March 27-30 in Corpus Christi, TX.
Abstracts are due by Feb. 16th, not the 26th as sent in the email last week.

[ECOLOG-L] Call for species proposals for CITES listing at upcoming CITES meeting

[Herpdigest]

Publication of First Federal Register Notice for CoP18 - Species Proposals

at

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/…/FR-2018-01-23/pdf/2018-01128.pdf

Deadline 3/26/2018

Suggest reading the pdf file which is a copy of the Federal Register Notice, 
It's an excellent guide to 
the process and what is the criteria for consideration for a CITES listing.

BUT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rosemarie Gnam, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, 703–358–1708 (phone); 
703–358–2276 (fax); 
or scientificauthor...@fws.gov (email). 


Allen Salzberg
Publisher/Editor of HerpDigest
Free Email Newsletter Reporting on 
Latest Herp Conservation and Scientific News (www.herpdigest.org)
Conservation Chairperson for New York Turtle & Tortoise Society
Member of IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle IUCN Species Survival Group

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral researcher in nitrogen cycling and plant-microbe interactions

[Angela Kent]

Postdoc: Plant-Soil-Microbe Interactions in Nitrogen Cycling
 
A microbial ecology postdoctoral position is available in the Institute for Genomic Biology at the 
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) as part of the Sustainability Theme in the new U.S. 
Department of Energy-funded Bioenergy Research Center (BRC), the Center for Advanced Bioenergy 
and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI): https://cabbi.bio/people/jobs/
The goal of the CABBI Sustainability Theme is to develop the predictive capability to determine which 
feedstock combinations, regions and land types, market conditions, and biofuels and bioproducts have 
the potential to support the ecologically and economically sustainable displacement of fossil fuels. 
 
A postdoctoral researcher is sought to support research on plant-soil-microbe interactions in bioenergy 
cropping systems (sorghum, energycane, and Miscanthus) with a focus on nitrogen biogeochemistry 
and microbial functional groups responsible for mineralization, nitrification, denitrification, nitrogen 
fixation, etc.
Job duties include: designing and conducting field and laboratory experiments to evaluate ecological 
drivers of nitrogen-cycling microbes, high-throughput DNA sequencing and qPCR, bioinformatics and 
data analysis. The postdoctoral researcher will coordinate research activities with a large team of 
collaborators, supervise technicians and undergraduates, engage in data management, and write 
manuscripts.
 
The postdoc will work with Dr. Angela Kent and will collaborate with plant breeders, ecosystem 
ecologists, ecosystem modelers, ecophysiologists, ecohydrologists, and others in the CABBI 
Sustainability Theme. Collaboration with researchers in the CABBI Feedstocks and Conversion themes 
and the other BRCs is encouraged. The postdoc will be housed in the Institute for Genomic Biology with 
the other UIUC-based CABBI researchers to facilitate these collaborative interactions and help build a 
strong community of postdocs and graduate students.
 
Required Qualifications:
·   A Ph.D. or the equivalent in microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, soil science, or related field
·   Experience with laboratory and field work
·   Strong English writing and oral communication skills
·   Strong organizational skills
·   Ability to work in a collaborative environment
·   Ability to travel to research sites in Florida, Iowa, and other locations in the eastern U.S. for short 
sampling campaigns
·   A valid driver’s license
 
Strong candidates will also possess the following attributes:
A strong publication record from their Ph.D. (papers published, in press, or submitted)
Experience with next-generation DNA sequencing and bioinformatics workflows
Strong multivariate data analysis skills
Creativity, independence, and the desire to learn new things
The position is available for four years; however, annual renewal is dependent on funding and progress 
made by the individual. This position includes a competitive salary and full benefits.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is 
flexible, but ideally in March 2018. Applications should include a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 
the names and contact information for three references. Please put “CABBI microbial ecology postdoc 
application” in the subject line of your email to Ank Michielsen, the CABBI Program Manager, 
michi...@illinois.edu.
For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Angela Kent at ak...@illinois.edu.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse 
backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. 
(www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)
 
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of 
a contingent offer.
 
Other CABBI postdoc adverts are posted on https://cabbi.bio/people/jobs/

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Field Ecology Intern, Maine Natural Areas Program Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

[Mary Yurlina]

**Job Posting**

Maine Natural Areas Program
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Field Ecology Intern

The Maine Natural Areas Program seeks summer interns to assist with the 
identification, monitoring, and assessment of natural communities and rare 
plants in various locations throughout Maine. Fieldwork includes collection of 
ecological data (e.g., vegetation composition, soils, forest structure), 
identification of plants, and use of hand-held GPS units. Some office work is 
required, including creating GIS maps, data entry and analysis, and landowner 
contact. Individuals must be able to work outdoors for long periods of time 
under a wide variety of conditions, including long hikes across rugged terrain. 
The position requires a strong interest in plant ecology, forestry, or wetland 
ecology, and unmitigated enthusiasm. Familiarity with New England’s vegetation 
or related field experience is strongly preferred, along with experience using 
ArcGIS. Position is 40 hours/week from approximately May 2018 to September 2018 
and pays $13.00/hour. Some overnight travel is required.

Preference will be given to applications received by Friday February 16th, 2018.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three 
references to:

Kristen Puryear
Maine Natural Areas Program
93 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0093
kristen.pury...@maine.gov (electronic applications preferred)

For more information on MNAP: www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/ 

[ECOLOG-L] Expedition: Biodiversity Survey – Peruvian Andes Amazo n

[Gallice,Geoffrey R]

Expedition: Biodiversity Survey – Peruvian Andes Amazon

This expedition is supported by the Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon (ASA), a 
non-profit organization working to conserve the Amazon rainforest through basic 
and applied research, and the Asociación para la Conservación del Valle de 
Kosñipata (Kosñipata Valley Conservation Association; APCONK), a Peruvian 
non-profit dedicated to conservation in the Kosñipata Valley, near the 
world-famous Manu Biosphere Reserve in Peru’s Cusco Department.

The purpose of the expedition is to explore and survey the biodiversity of 
‘Gallito de las Rocas’ (Cock-of-the-Rock), a newly-established conservation 
area located in Kosñipata, at the juxtaposition of the Andes mountains with 
lowland Amazonia. Our focal groups will include Lepidoptera (butterflies and 
moths), birds, and herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians).

Dates: July 30 – August 13, 2018
Application deadline: June 30, 2018
Meeting Location: Cusco, Peru
Contact: i...@sustainableamazon.org
More information: https://www.sustainableamazon.org/manu-biodiversity-2018

Research Objectives and Methodologies

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Butterfly and moth species will be sampled using a variety of techniques. For 
butterflies, baited traps will be deployed in a variety of local microhabitats, 
and species that do not visit baits will be collected using hand nets. Moths 
will be sampled at night using a metal halide light setup. Manu is thought to 
contain a world record number of butterfly and moth species, and this 
expedition will contribute to ongoing efforts to quantify the reserve’s 
biodiversity. Specimens collected will also contribute to important collections 
in Peru and the USA, permitting the further study of patterns in Lepidoptera 
diversity, ecology, evolution, and conservation biology.

Birds
This study will document patterns of avian species richness and abundance along 
a 500-elevational gradient in Gallito de las Rocas. Species occurrence will be 
recorded using a combination of point-count and walking-transect surveys to 
look and listen for birds. Many of the birds are cryptic and difficult to 
detect with standard aural-visual surveys, so mist-nets will also be deployed 
to capture and band birds. Banded birds have the added benefit of providing 
researchers with a means to track individuals over time. Data collected from 
studies of banded birds helps shed light on the relationships between life 
history, survival, and local movements; information that is generally lacking 
for most Neotropical birds. With over 1100 species registered from Manu 
National Park, the team can expect to have their surveying and identification 
skills put to the test, and be rewarded by some of the best birding anywhere in 
the world.

Herpetofauna (Reptiles & Amphibians)
Surveying reptiles and amphibians is relatively straightforward, but due to the 
cryptic nature of many species, long hours are required to build a site 
inventory. Thus, the herp team will spend significant time in the jungle 
searching for frogs and snakes, especially at night, when these animals tend to 
be most active. The conservation area’s herpetofauna has not been extensively 
assessed, so we are sure to have some exciting finds and new records!

This is a science-based expedition not to be confused with an ecotourism 
experience. We will travel far off the beaten path, into an unexplored region 
of both exceptional beauty and biological diversity, and generate important 
data useful for the study of biodiversity, as well as how best to protect as 
much of it as possible in an age of expanding human influence.

More information & how to apply:

For more details about the expedition please visit our website 
http://www.sustainableamazon.org. For 
general inquiries please contact us at 
i...@sustaianableamazon.org.


We look forward to meeting you in Peru!


Geoff Gallice, Ph.D.

President

Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon

A U.S. 501(c)3 charity

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Opportunities - PhenoCam project, Richardson Lab, Northern Arizona University

[Andrew Richardson]

Dear Ecolog

I am looking to hire two new data scientist postdocs to join the PhenoCam 
project (http://phenocam.sr.unh.edu), and I am 
sending this email because I have extended the application deadline TO MONDAY, 
FEBRUARY 12.

Applicants for both positions should be skilled in programming and analysis 
with R, and should be interested in ecological applications of big data.I 
anticipate significant interaction and collaboration between the two postdocs 
hired,  with members of the PhenoCam team at NAU, UNH, BU and Cornell, and with 
collaborators at USGS.

The first postdoc (NAU Job ID 603576) will synthesize phenological data from 
PhenoCam, satellite remote sensing, ground observations, and gridded data 
products.

The second postdoc (NAU Job ID 603575) will develop phenological models for key 
vegetation types and analyze the role of phenology in regulating 
biosphere-atmosphere interactions and feedbacks using empirical and model-based 
approaches.

The listing for each position, as well as an online application, can be found 
by going to this web page, clicking “Search Jobs Now”, and entering either the 
ID numbers above (603575 and 603576) or PhenoCam as a keyword:
https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Careers/Staff-Welcome-Page/

Both positions are available immediately. A separate application is required 
for each position, but I am happy for applicants to submit applications for 
both positions and I would encourage qualified applicants to do so. 
Applications must be submitted online through the NAU HR web page.

Flagstaff’s phenomenally beautiful setting, excellent recreational and outdoor 
opportunities, superb weather, and relaxed culture make this a wonderful place 
to live, work, and enjoy life!  See, for example: 
http://www.bestchoiceschools.com/20-great-small-college-towns-with-great-quality-of-life/

Please email me directly with any questions.

Thank you
Andrew Richardson

[ECOLOG-L] New position as Assistant professor in Ecology, Univ. Lausanne, Switzerland - new link

[Antoine Guisan]

Dear colleagues,

Sorry for cross-posting, the link in my previous email did not work for all, 
so resending it with a simpler one below. 

A new position as 

ASSISTANT-PROFESSOR tenure-track in ECOLOGY (junior researcher profile) 

is now open at the Department of Ecology & Evolution (DEE; www.unil.ch/dee) 
of the University of Lausanne (UNIL; www.unil.ch). See advertisement at: 

https://www.unil.ch/fbm/files/live/sites/fbm/files/shared/smorel/Annonces/An
nonces%202018/2017_Ecology%20position%20-%20English-2.pdf

(copy the full link above in a browser if it gets cut in multiple lines)

Please distribute widely to any potential candidate.

The University of Lausanne is a higher teaching and research institution 
composed of seven faculties where approximately 14,300 students and nearly
3,800 collaborators, professors, and researchers work and study. Ideally 
situated along the lake of Geneva, near Lausanne's city center, its campus 
brings together over 120 nationalities. The Department of Ecology and 
Evolution has a long track record of excellence in research. It is located 
on a beautiful and vibrant campus on the shore of Lake Geneva, sharing the 
site with the Federal Technical University, EPFL. A start-up package, a 
state-of-the-art research infrastructure, as well as a yearly research 
allowance for positions and consumables will be available within an 
environment favouring collaborations.

Applications should be posted online through the UNIL recruitment system by 
March 31st, 2018 (23:59 GMT+1). Seeking to promote an equitable 
representation of women and men among its staff, the University encourages 
applications from women.

--
Antoine Guisan, Professor
Head of the Spatial Ecology Group
With double affiliation to:
Dept. of Ecology and Evolution (DEE)  &
Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics (IDYST) University of Lausanne (UNIL)
1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
http://www.unil.ch/ecospat
Tel +41 692 42 54 / 36 15
Check my new book: www.cambridge.org/9780521758369
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