[ECOLOG-L] LUMCON Summer 2018 REU Site Program Applications Due March 20th

[Brian Roberts]

LUMCON’s 2018 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program: 
Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments 

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (www.lumcon.edu) 
invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for 
Undergraduates (REU) positions in our NSF-sponsored summer 2018 REU program 
in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. 
REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 4th – August 10th) at LUMCON 
conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific 
mentors / mentor teams and participate in a series of career and skill-
building workshops and activities while interacting with peers participating 
in other aspects of LUMCON’s summer programs. Each student is paired with a 
scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program is 
designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience that 
takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies available at 
LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting interns to conduct 
research in a number of topic areas, including: biogeochemistry, behavioral 
ecology, microbial ecology, invertebrate diversity and ecology, aquaculture 
and fish physiology, ecosystem ecology, coastal geology and hydrology, 
wetland science, and oil spill impacts. More information on the program and 
details on potential mentors and projects can be found at 
http://lumcon.edu/REU.

Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period.  Successful 
applicants will receive a $500/week stipend; room and board at the Marine 
Center in Cocodrie, LA; funds to support transportation to and from LUMCON; 
and funds to support their research.

The ideal candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal 
and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, dedicated, 
and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience with field or 
laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be eligible you must be 
returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall (e.g., if you will 
graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). Students from 
underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, and first 
generation college students are encouraged to apply. 
 
Application deadline: March 20th 2017.

Instructions for completing application packages which include (an online 
application form, copies of unofficial transcripts, contact information for 
two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page statement that describes 
your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and any previous research 
experience) can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU.

Questions about the program and/or application process should be addressed 
to LUMCON’s REU Site Program Director, Dr. Brian Roberts, at r...@lumcon.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Funded project: Insect virologist / Densovirus lab : Need collaboration with insect virus lab

[Aaron T. Dossey]

Hello,

We are looking for an insect virus lab to collaborate on a recently 
funded project.  Please contact is if your lab is interested or you have 
a lab to recommend.


Need bioassays and virus titer made.

Regards,

ATD of ATB and ISI
--
Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://cricketpowder.com/curriculum-vitae/
NEW BOOK OUT!: Insects as Sustainable Food Ingredients
https://cricketpowder.com/insects-as-sustainable-food-ingredients/
Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs LLC
Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation
ABOUT:http://cricketpowder.com/about-us/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pub/all-things-bugs-dr-aaron-t-dossey/53/775/104
FACEBOOK:http://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs
ISI:https://www.facebook.com/InvertebrateStudiesInstitute
PHONE:  1-352-281-3643

SEO: Entomophagy, Protein, Sustainable, Sustainability, Nutrition, Wellness, 
Agriculture, Cricket Powder, Griopro, Cricket Flour, Innovation, Science, 
Entomology, Mealworm, Waxworm, Climate Change, funding, grants, text book, 
reference book, curricula, curriculum, education, science, innovation, 
technology, Environment, nature, invertebrates, research, entrepreneur .

[ECOLOG-L] Forest Ecology Field Technician Positions at the Teakettle Experimental Forest (Sierra Nevada)

[Marissa Goodwin]

We are hiring 6 to 8 field technicians to work at the Teakettle 
Experimental Forest. Teakettle is a 1300 ha old-growth, mixed-conifer 
forest 80 km east of Fresno, CA at 2200 m elevation in the Sierra 
Nevada. The forest is comprised of both burned and unburned experimental 
plots and a second entry prescribed burn was implemented in the fall of 
2017. Duties will include, but are not limited to mapping forest 
structure and shrub cover using a surveyor’s total station, basic tree 
measurements, fuel surveys and assisting visiting scientists with their 
projects as needed. These projects may include: basic soils work 
(coring, soil moisture, etc.), seedling inventories, understory plant 
surveys, and tree coring. Desired skills include plant identification, 
use of a total station, basic knowledge of tree measurements, and 
previous experience working as a crewmember. The facilities at Teakettle 
are rustic due to the remote location of the station. The cabin has 
solar power, bathrooms, a kitchen and common space; individuals will 
spend the summer sleeping in tents. The nearest town for supplies is 
Shaver Lake, CA, approximately a one hour drive from the field station.   

The pay rate is $14/hr and crew members will work four 10 hour days each 
week. The field season will run from the middle of June to the first 
week of September.   

To apply, please go to https://unm.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?
site=14#staff. The reqID is 4037 or you can search for the job title 
“Forest Ecology Field Technician”.

If you have any trouble with the application process, please contact 
Marissa Goodwin at mjgood...@unm.edu. Review of applications will begin 
March 9th. 

**Please note that a New Mexico Drivers License IS NOT REQUIRED for this 
position**

[ECOLOG-L] posting a graduate assistantship

[Gary Roemer]

Hello,

Could you post the following for me?

Thank you,

Gary

Graduate Student Assistantship (M.Sc.): Ecology of Kit Foxes on White Sands 
National Monument, NM

Location: New Mexico State University and White Sands National Monument, New 
Mexico

Website: http://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/fws/
 
Salary: $22,619/year; Support will be for ~3 years (6 academic semesters and 2 
summer semesters) and will include research assistant and teaching assistant 
support.

Description: The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology at New 
Mexico State University is offering a graduate student assistantship to begin 
fall semester 2018 to explore the ecology of kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis) in the 
Chihuahuan Desert at White Sands National Monument. The project involves 
capturing, radio-collaring, and using remote cameras to estimate abundance, 
resource use, and to apply emerging statistical methods to non-invasive data. 
During the field season, housing is provided on site in the form of 28 ft. 
trailer. The successful applicant will be co-advised by Drs. Gary Roemer and 
Fitsum Abadi Gebreselassie.

Qualifications: Prior experience working in remote locations, driving a 4x4 
vehicle, and experience with radio telemetry are highly desired. Fieldwork will 
be very physically demanding; applicants will often be required to hike 5+ 
miles/day over rough terrain in a hot, arid environment and must be willing to 
work at night. Common sense, good orientation and quantitative skills, and 
experience with the Bayesian Statistical paradigm, GIS applications, and the 
program R, would be considered strengths.

To apply, please email a single PDF file that contains a cover letter, CV or 
resumé, GRE scores, a copy of undergraduate transcripts, and the name and 
contact information of 3 references to Dr. Gary Roemer at groe...@nmsu.edu.

Start date: August 15, 2018

Last date to apply: June 30, 2018

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a 
suitable candidate is found. 



 

 
Dr. Gary Roemer, Professor
Dept. Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Ecology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Off: 575-646-3394
groe...@nmsu.edu
http://web.nmsu.edu/~groemer/

[ECOLOG-L] The ESA Abstract Deadline is This Thursday!

[Jennifer Riem]

The ESA Abstract Deadline is Fast Approaching!
Deadline: Thursday, February 22 at 5:00 PM Eastern (2:00 PM Pacific)

Time is running out to submit your contributed abstracts for the ESA! We invite 
you to contribute talks and posters for the upcoming 2018 ESA Annual Meeting in 
New Orleans. 

Call for contributed posters: 
https://esa.org/neworleans/program/contributed-posters/ 
Call for contributed talks: 
https://esa.org/neworleans/program/contributed-talks/ 

The deadline to submit an abstract is Thursday, February 22nd at 5:00 pm 
Eastern (2:00 pm Pacific). Feel free to begin a submission now and log back in 
later to complete it.  https://eco.confex.com/eco/2018/cfp.cgi

Please also download the attached meeting flyer to remind your colleagues to 
submit! 
https://esa.org/neworleans/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ESA2018flyer.pdf 


Brilliance in the Big Easy

Did you know 2018 marks the 300th anniversary of New Orleans? 

A timeless city with a unique way of life, New Orleans is steeped in European 
traditions and Caribbean influences. The Big Easy is an enticing, culturally 
rich haven, and home to many festivals, sights, events and cultural attractions.

 Make the Most of your Visit in the Crescent City with these free attractions:
 
*   Head Uptown and find The Fly, a swathe of green space behind Audubon Zoo on 
the Mississippi River. Sunsets there are lovely.
*   Walk through Crescent Park on the riverfront, with its city views, accessed 
just past the French Market at Elysian Fields. You can walk all the way to 
Bywater.
*   Attend the many free festivals on just about any weekend and the Satchmo 
Summer Festival in August.
*   Take a free tour of the Nola Brewing Company and dip into the local craft 
beer scene. Tours are Friday and Saturday afternoons.
*   Walk around the lake in City Park, where you just might sneak up on a 
dozing turtle or surprise a yellow-footed egret into flight.
*   Take a walking tour with a park ranger from the French Quarter Visitor 
Center, part of the National Park Service. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 9:30 
a.m. rangers lead a group of 25 on an hour-long history walk
 
For more information visit: http://www.esa.org/neworleans
 
If you have any questions,  please contact the Program Chair, Timothy 
Schowalter (tschowal...@agcenter.lsu.edu) or the ESA Science Programs 
Coordinator, Jennifer Riem (jenni...@esa.org).

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking Ecology Musicians for ESA NOLA

[Melissa DeSiervo]

Are you an ecologist and musician who will be attending ESA in New Orleans 
or plan on attending future ESA meetings? (singer or instrument-player?)

Fill out this google-doc with your contact info and what music you like to 
play:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-
Vyug8aK4qu56faUlizyJwhZKtnCaHkbZ1GWnEB-DmM/edit#gid=

(If the link doesn't work, it's likely because it added a space when you 
copied and pasted it, so look for the space, delete it, and try again! Or 
email me and I'll send you the link)

We are assembling a comprehensive list so ecology-musicians can get to 
know one another and can organize local meet-ups at future conferences and 
other gatherings. We already have 50+ musicians! 

We would also like to attract new musicians to play at annual ESA 
meetings, in both casual jams each afternoon and more organized formats. 
Specifically, we assemble a "house band" of musicians for a performance at 
the Sunday plenary reception that kicks off each meeting. 

Please spread this message far and wide!

Sincerely,

Melissa DeSiervo (Dartmouth College) mhd...@dartmouth.edu
Nick Gotelli (University of Vermont) nicholas.gote...@uvm.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Two PhD and one Postdoc position on avian biodiversity modelling in Berlin/Germany

[Damaris Zurell]

Dear colleagues and potential candidates,

I am seeking to fill 2 PhD and 1 Postdoc position on improving predictions
of (avian) biodiversity dynamics within the DFG project "BIOPIC -
Disentangling the effects of demography, dispersal and biotic interactions
on population and community response to global change". Working place will
be Humboldt-University Berlin. Application deadline is extended to 9th March
2018. Positions are anticipated to start around April 2018 (negotiable).

The positions are:
- PhD position 1: modelling species interactions (how do biotic interactions
shape species’ niches?), 3 years
- PhD position 2: modelling range dynamics (how do life history and
demography shape species’ niches?), 3 years
- PostDoc position: dispersal modelling, (how do life history and individual
variation shape dispersal?), 3 years

You can find more detailed descriptions here:
https://damariszurell.github.io/files/BIOPIC_positions.pdf

Please spread this job advert to interested candidates in your labs and
networks.

All the best,

Damaris

[ECOLOG-L] Learn the skills to save your project: Last chance to save $50 on ESA training

[Jill Parsons]

Sustaining Biological Infrastructure (SBI) Training: 
June 19th - 21st in the D.C. area



Calling all project directors! Join us at the next SBI training course and 
learn how to make your project 
financially sustainable and ready for the future.


At this intensive three-day course, you will...

* Learn new tools for strategic planning, communication, and fundraising,
* Develop an action plan for your project with the help of our expert faculty, 
and
* Share ideas with colleagues from across the biological research community.



Apply by February 28th to save $50 on your course fee!



For more information, visit: http://esa.org/sbi/ 

Contact: Jill Parsons, ESA Science Programs Manager
202-833-8773 ext. 209  | s...@esa.org | http://esa.org/sbi/

[ECOLOG-L] Conference Scholarships Available

[Kelly Sanders]

Good afternoon.

Here's some information about Sustainable Energy Fund's annual summer 
conference, Energypath:

Energypath 2018 Grid Integration
Energypath is a week-long event consisting of a three-day pre-conference energy 
camp and a one-day conference.  The energy camps are hands-on training in Intro 
to Sustainable Energy, Solar PV, and Wind Energy.  A scholarship will cover 
meals, housing, an energy camp, and the conference.  The Solar PV campers will 
erect a 3kW solar array and the Wind campers will erect a wind turbine while on 
campus.

To assist you, the Sustainable Energy Fund is proud to provide scholarships to 
college students and educators on a first come, first serve basis to attend 
Energypath 2018 at DeSales University, Center Valley, PA July 23rd-26th.

To register and learn more about Energypath 2018, call 610-264-4440.
Register now! Time and space are limited.  Thank you 
and we look forward to seeing you!


Kelly Sanders
Director, Special Projects
Sustainable Energy Fund

4110 Independence Dr Ste 100
Schnecksville,PA 18078
Telephone 610-264-4440
http://www.thesef.org
ksand...@thesef.org

This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of 
the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this 
email in error please notify 
kmccart...@thesef.org. Please notify the 
kmccart...@thesef.org immediately by e-mail if 
you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your 
system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, 
copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this 
information is strictly prohibited.

[ECOLOG-L] Announcement: SCGIS 2018 Conference Registration & Call for Abstracts Now Open

[Eric Jensen]

Greetings Everyone,



The 2018 Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) annual conference registration
and call for abstracts is now open!

https://scgis.org/conference/details/29/confid/29



Theme: Local Communities and Traditional Knowledge

Location: Asilomar Conference Center, Monterey, CA

Date: July 15 - 18, 2018



Registration costs are as follows:



$80 Student Member Early Bird Offer

$110 Student Member



$155 Members Early Bird Offer

$255 Members



$265 Non-Members Early Bird Offer

$365 Non-Members



Early Bird Offer ends on March 9, 2018.



Please sign up for an SCGIS membership before you register to get the
discounted member rate.

https://scgis.org/user/register-start



More information about about the call for abstracts is located here:

https://scgis.org/conference/pages/abstractstext/confid/29



You can submit your abstract directly through this portal:

http://registration.esri.com/logon/log_p1_logon.aspx?oc=10
c=AUTHOR=fa1fgmfe7ff8ffofc7fg8=SUB



Call for Abstracts ends on March 23, 2018.



Don't forget to use this link to book a room at Asilomar through the
SCGIS reserved
rooms.

https://aws.passkey.com/event/49573738/owner/10793795/home



We hope to see you there!


-- 
*Eric Jensen*
*Geospatial Data Specialist*
*Great Basin Landscape Conservation Cooperative*
Bureau of Land Management | Great Basin Institute
FWS Region 6 Office - Lakewood, CO
ejen...@thegreatbasininstitute.org  
Office: (303)236-8115
Cell: (360)595-4045
*Visit the  Conservation Planning Atlas *

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc - life history variation - demography - pop bio

[Beth Archie]

A postdoctoral position is available to study developmental and social origins 
of individual 
life histories, health, and fitness in the Archie Lab at the University of 
Notre Dame 
(http://sites.nd.edu/archielab/). The position is for 1 year with the option to 
extend for up 
to 3 years. The postdoc will have access to extensive longitudinal data from 
the well-
studied Amboseli baboon population (http://amboselibaboons.nd.edu/). The 
Amboseli 
baboon population has been the subject of long-term, individual-based study on 
baboon 
ecology, social behavior, health, and demography since 1971. Prior publications 
especially 
relevant to this project include Tung & Archie et al. (2016) in Nature 
Communications, 
Archie et al (2014) in Proceedings of the Royal Society, and Lea et al. (2018) 
in Evolution, 
Medicine, and Public Health.  

Several projects are available, including: (i) testing evolutionary hypotheses 
to explain 
developmental origins of health and disease, such as predictive adaptive 
response and 
developmental constraints models; (ii) testing health selection and social 
causation 
hypotheses to understand the causal links between early adversity, social 
context, adult 
health, and aging; and (iii) testing critical periods and windows of 
sensitivity in explaining 
developmental origins of health and disease. Strong, experienced applicants are 
also 
encouraged to develop their own research questions. The Amboseli baboon data 
set is 
exceptionally rich and amenable to a wide range of projects, either on the 
baboons 
themselves or in a comparative context with other species, including humans.  

Candidates must have a PhD in biology or a relevant social science (or plan to 
graduate in 
the summer or fall of 2018). The ideal candidate will have outstanding skills 
in data 
analysis, writing, and oral communication. Candidates with experience in one or 
more of 
the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: population-based 
database 
analysis, population biology, biodemography, life history evolution, social 
behavioral 
research, demographic modeling, mixed modeling, longitudinal data analysis, 
path 
analysis, causal inference, and/or epidemiology. Familiarity or experience with 
long-lived 
social vertebrates, including humans, may be helpful, but is not essential.  

The Archie lab offers a congenial research environment that fosters strong 
interdisciplinary training and collaborative exchange. Collaborators on this 
project include 
Susan Alberts (https://sites.duke.edu/albertslab/), Fan Li 
(http://www2.stat.duke.edu/~fl35/), and Ran Blekhman (http://blekhmanlab.org/), 
all of 
whom are available for advice and interaction. 

To apply for the position please send an email to Elizabeth Archie 
(earc...@nd.edu), 
including a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. The 
anticipated 
start date is in summer or fall 2018. Applicants should submit their materials 
by March 30, 
2018 to ensure full consideration. 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting - Summer Research Assistant, Northern Alaska

[Jason Dobkowski]

Summer 2018  –  Research Job Opportunity in Northern Alaska

We are seeking undergraduates or college graduates interested in environmental 
research 
to understand ecosystem function in soils, streams, and lakes, and how arctic 
tundra will 
respond to climate change.  

Job Description:  Paid research assistants will collect and analyze field 
samples at 
sites located in the foothills of the Brooks Range in Northern Alaska. Job 
duties include 
sample collection, field measurements, and lab analyses at the Toolik Lake 
Field station.  
Fieldwork involves hiking in remote areas while carrying heavy packs of field 
equipment.  
Additional  responsibilities include chemical analyses and data processing.  
This 
position offers an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in ecology 
and 
environmental science, and meet outstanding research scientists from around the 
world. 
Room and board are provided.  This position is associated with the National 
Science 
Foundation Arctic Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program. 

To apply: Please send 1. your resume, 2. a 1-page description of your 
background (include 
relevant course work, field experience, academic and career goals), 3. the 
names of and 
contact information of  3 references to: Dr. George Kling, g...@umich.edu.  
Experience in 
ecology, chemistry, and microbiology is desirable.  Employment will be 
approximately June 
10 - August 30, 2018.  

Additional information about the Arctic Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) 
project is 
available at http://arc-lter.ecosystems.mbl.edu/   and information about Toolik 
Field 
Station is available at http://toolik.alaska.edu/  
We will begin reviewing applications on 1 March 2018 and continue until all 
positions are 
filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Research Assistant in Avian Seed Dispersal

[Spencer Schubert]

SUMMARY: 1 volunteer research assistant is needed for approximately 3 
months beginning April 11th 2018 to assist a PhD student investigating 
avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic.

ORGANIZATION: Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University (Virginia, 
United States)

RESEARCH LOCATION: Jarabacoa, La Vega, Dominican Republic

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The volunteer field assistant will be trained in 
numerous sampling techniques for data collection in the field, including 
avian surveys (point counts & line transects), quantifying reproductive 
characteristics of native forest plants, focal foraging observations on 
marked populations of plants, collecting samples from seed traps in 
abandoned pastures, collecting/identifying fruits and botanical samples, 
and data entry. Other activities will involve manual labor on such 
projects as plot fence repair and maintain rustic trails along 
transects. The field crew will work 5-6 days per week with the sixth day 
typically devoted to service and conservation projects overseen by local 
partners. This work may involve work at newly-established breeding bird 
sanctuary on private lands near Armando Bermúdez National Park with 
projects involving nest box construction and installation for cavity-
nesting species (i.e. parrots, trogons, swallows).

For more information about the project, visit:
https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION: Accommodations will be provided at a local 
ecolodge in the town of Jarabacoa. Meals, consisting of typical 
Dominican food, will be provided to the volunteer at no cost during 
their stay. Reimbursement will be provided for food expenses for daily 
field trips to distant sites. All costs for in-country transportation 
and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of 
recreational trips on off days). Transportation to field sites (rural 
farms) will be either by vehicle or as a passenger on a motor-bike. No 
funds are available for air travel to/from the Dominican Republic, and 
volunteers are expected to cover these costs. The target start date for 
this position is April 11th, 2017 (flexible) and the assistant must 
commit to a minimum of 12 weeks on the project.

FIELD STATION & AMENITIES: Assistants should expect to share a 
dormitory-style room with a male roommate. Potable water, (cold) 
showers, and wireless internet are available at the ecolodge.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS: Competitive candidates for this position 
will have demonstrated experience with botanical or wildlife research in 
the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a 
willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We regularly hike 
10 km each day, often carrying 20-30 lbs of equipment. Strong 
organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately 
manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work 
independently at times. Functional verbal communication skills in 
Spanish is highly preferred, and applicants will be tested on this 
ability during the interview. These communication skills are essential, 
since the volunteer will spend most of the time working in a team 
setting with a Dominican technician as well as communicating with 
private land owners and our conservation partners. Additionally, 
applicants will be tested on recognition of bird calls provided in 
advance of the interview.

OTHER COMMENTS: This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent 
graduates looking for experience in field ecology, wildlife/plant 
sciences, and conservation biology for their careers. Undergraduates 
considering applying should communicate with their academic advisor to 
inquire about the possibility of using the experience to count for 
course credits.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Please send…
(1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and 
summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I 
especially want to know how you see this experience benefiting you and 
moving your career goals forward. 
(2) A resume or CV detailing your experiences relevant to the 
qualifications discussed above (2 page max).
(3) Information for 2-3 references who, preferably, know your work 
habits in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and 
email for each of these persons.

DEADLINE & INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
Materials must be received by March 5th 2018 to guarantee consideration, 
though interviews may begin sooner, so there is an advantage to applying 
early. Decisions will be made when a qualified candidates is found, 
following phone/Skype interviews and consulting references.

Email all materials as a single PDF file attachment using the subject 
header "Volunteer Research Asssistant Application" to:

Spencer Schubert
Department of Biological Sciences
Old Dominion University
Email: sschu...@odu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Research technician in aquatic disease ecology

[Catherine Searle]

A full-time lab technician position is available in the Searle lab at Purdue
University (https://www.bio.purdue.edu/lab/searle/). The focus of the lab is
the ecology of infectious diseases in freshwater systems. The job will
involve assisting with and leading laboratory experiments, maintaining lab
cultures, field sampling, ordering supplies, and supervising undergraduate
research students. 

The minimum requirements are a 4 year college degree and prior research
experience in ecology, biology, or equivalent field. The successful
candidate will be familiar with word processing and data management,
independently motivated, and have strong organizational skills. Preferred
qualifications include experience working with freshwater systems or
infectious diseases, and knowledge of sterile techniques and qPCR methods. 

Questions can be addressed to sear...@purdue.edu. Applications must be
submitted via the Purdue University employment page (http://bit.ly/2GvyROW,
job number 1800224). Review of candidates will begin Feb 28 and continue
until the position is filled. 

[ECOLOG-L] Abstract deadline is in 9 days! Join hundreds of colleagues this summer at the Earth Educators' Rendezvous - July 16-20 in Lawrence, KS!

[Krista Herbstrith]

Dear Colleagues:



If you have ever thought it would be beneficial to spend time thinking and
talking about teaching and learning with like-minded colleagues, we have
the summer meeting for you. We would like to invite you to attend the
 fourth annual Earth Educators' Rendezvous to be held at the University of
Kansas, Lawrence, from July 16-20, 2018. The Rendezvous was created as a
week-long event to bring together hundreds of researchers and practitioners
working in all aspects of undergraduate and K-12 Earth education. Each day
at the Rendezvous will feature some combination of workshops, contributed
talks and posters, round table discussions, plenary sessions, and working
groups discussing a rich mix of topics. These sessions will address a range
of themes, including:

   - Providing instructors with examples of instructional strategies that
   have been shown to improve student learning;
   - Addressing teaching challenges specific to particular settings (e.g.,
   large classes, labs), topics (e.g., sustainability, atmospheric science),
   or skills (e.g., spatial reasoning);
   - Developing students' competency in a range of geoscientific tasks that
   involve higher order skills such as systems thinking, data analysis and
   quantitative skills;
   - Supporting instructors and administrators in creating lessons and
   programming to increase the number and diversity of students who learn
   about Earth;
   - Helping graduate students and post-docs prepare for an academic career
   in Earth-related disciplines;
   - Collaborating with colleagues across the disciplines to situate
   learning about Earth in a societal context;
   - Supporting current and future K-12 teachers in STEM exploration;
   - Pursuing education research that supports our ability to address these
   challenges.

We welcome participation by all who are interested in teaching and learning
about the Earth, including faculty and administrators from two-year and
four-year colleges and universities, teachers of high school Earth science,
faculty in all disciplines who teach about some aspect of the Earth or
would like to incorporate such teaching in future classes, graduate
students and post-docs interested in these topics, and program leaders in
geoscience, environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability,
or other programs with an Earth component. All participants are invited to
submit an abstract to be considered for inclusion in the contributed
program of short presentations and posters. A limited number of need-based
stipends will be available to help defray travel and registration costs.



Follow these links to learn more about Rendezvous registration (
http://serc.carleton.edu/earth_rendezvous/2018/registration.html), the
program of events (http://serc.carleton.edu/eart
h_rendezvous/2018/program/index.html), and how to submit an abstract to the
contributed program (due March 1) (http://serc.car
leton.edu/earth_rendezvous/2018/program/contributed_program.html).



Registration is now open and fees are reduced for all NAGT members. On any
day, participants can attend a morning workshop and either afternoon
mini-workshops or round table discussions, or can choose between multiple
sessions featuring teaching demonstrations and/or contributed talks.

Lastly, we would like to encourage the use of the Rendezvous as a venue for
working group meetings that capitalize on the opportunity to learn from
colleagues at the Rendezvous. Working group members will receive a daily
discount for group members and access to a meeting room.  Working group
applications are due before March 1. For more details visit:
http://serc.carleton.edu/earth_rendezvous/2018/working_group.html


We hope you will find the program to be engaging and flexible.



We hope to see you in Lawrence this summer!
Important Dates

   - Working Group Application
    By March
   1
   - Abstract
   /Teaching Demo
Submission
   

By March 1
   - Travel Stipend Application
   
By April 8
   - Registration
    Early
   Bird: May 1




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Science Education Resource Center (SERC)—Program Manager
Carleton College- Northfield, MN 55057
507-222-4545- kherb...@carleton.edu
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[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doc in Ecological Modeling and Fish Ecology (Purdue)

[Hook, Tomas O]

Post-Doc in Ecological Modeling and Fish Ecology
Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
West Lafayette, IN, USA

Description:
Participate in research projects to develop and apply various models (e.g., 
multi-variate statistical, spatially-explicit bioenergetics) to explore the 
ecological responses of fish populations and communities in inland lakes and 
the Laurentian Great Lakes to land-use, invasive species and other 
anthropogenic stressors.  The incumbent will be expected to make use of 
physical/biological field data, as well as output from other models in 
developing and applying novel analyses. In addition, the incumbent will 
interact and help mentor undergraduate and graduate students, prepare 
manuscripts, and give presentations at national conferences. Opportunities to 
participate in developing research proposals and teaching university courses 
may be available.

The selected individual will be employed by Purdue University and the position 
will be located in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources 
(www.fnr.purdue.edu) in West Lafayette, IN.

Compensation includes salary and benefits. Exact start date is negotiable (can 
start sometime from April-September 2018).

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Fisheries, Ecology, or related field. 
Strong quantitative skills and a willingness to work with interdisciplinary 
research teams are required. Experience in developing or using bioenergetics, 
simulation and/or food web models are desired.

How to Apply:
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please 
submit letter of interest, CV, and names and contact numbers of three 
references to Tomas Höök (th...@purdue.edu; 765-496-6799; 
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~thook) by 3-April-2018.

For more details please contact:
Tomas Höök
th...@purdue.edu

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.


Tomas Höök
Director, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant iiseagrant.org
Purdue University Faculty Scholar
Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources ag.purdue.edu/fnr
765-496-6799
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~thook/

[ECOLOG-L] Science storytelling in DC

[Shane M Hanlon]

The Story Collider is back in DC! Join us Thursday, February 22, for 
five true, personal stories of science! 

At The Story Collider, we believe everyone has a story. From the tragic 
to the hilarious, we explore the deeply human side of science.

We all have a story about the how we got to where we are. From the 
strains of a long-distance relationship to developing a serious case of 
FOMO, hear stories about roads (more or) less taken. 

Hosted by Shane M Hanlon and Maryam Zaringhalam.

STORIES BY:

Albert Arevalo
Shane M Hanlon
Jessica Kuperavage
Adria Schwarber
Sushma Subramanian

Doors open at 7:30pm, show begins at 8:00pm. Seating is mix of chairs 
and standing room, please arrive early for best seats. 

More info here: 
https://www.storycollider.org/shows/2018/2/22/washington-dc

[ECOLOG-L] Huyck Research Grants for Natural Science in NY - deadline this Friday

[Anne Rhoads]

The deadline for Summer 2018 Huyck Research Grants at the E.N. Huyck 
Preserve, Inc. and Biological Research Station is this Friday, Feb. 23, by 
5:00 pm.

Since 1938, the 2,000+ acre Huyck Preserve and Biological Field Station in 
Rensselaerville, NY, has supported work in basic and applied ecology, 
conservation biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, geology, land 
use history, and other areas of natural science.

Situated in a landscape with many conserved parcels including the nearby
Catskill Park, Huyck Preserve communities include mixed secondary and
primary forest, plantations, pristine creeks, and small and large
impoundments.

$2,000 typical grant award; up to $3,500 for projects with extended
residencies

Wet and dry lab space and on-site housing is available.

Successful grants emphasize field studies, with the Preserve as a primary
or supplemental research site.

Find application and learn more:
https://www.huyckpreserve.org/huyck-research-grants.html

Application deadline: Friday, February 23, 2018, 5:00 pm

[ECOLOG-L] Dartmouth College: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ecology and Society

[Richard Howarth]

Dartmouth College: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ecology and Society

We seek applicants for an independent postdoctoral fellowship affiliated
with the Ecology, Evolution, Ecosystems and Society (EEES) Graduate Program
at Dartmouth College. EEES is a diverse community of scholars who conduct
innovative research in the natural sciences and interdisciplinary
environmental studies, including ecology, evolution, anthropology,
economics, governance and geography. We aim to recruit an environmental
social scientist whose work is synergistic with our program's strong
emphasis on ecology and ecosystem science.

High quality candidates will have a strong background in interdisciplinary
research, advanced analytical skills and an interest in undergraduate and
graduate level education. More specifically, superior candidates will have
research interests that complement the program's existing strengths in
ecological economics, political ecology and the investigation of
social-ecological systems. In addition to developing innovative research
projects, postdoctoral fellows are expected to enhance graduate student
education and professional development through a seminar series or working
group dedicated to developing a collaborative research product.

The ideal candidate will be a strong contributing member of the vibrant EEES
community at Dartmouth and foster productive discourse both within and
beyond the program. Applicants should identify one or more potential
faculty mentors from the EEES program.

Program website: http://sites.dartmouth.edu/EEES/
Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 16, 2018
Starting date: Negotiable
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Research stipend: $2000 annually
Term: Up to 2 years pending satisfactory annual performance
Qualifications: The successful applicant will have completed (or be near
completion of) a PhD in a relevant field in the environmental social sciences.

Application Instructions -- Please submit the following application
materials through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/48852):
1. Cover Letter (1-2 pages) describing your research interests and future
directions.  Also identify one or more potential faculty mentors.
2. Curriculum vitae (with list of publications).
3. PDF copies of up to 3 representative publications.
4. Three confidential letters of recommendation.
5. A statement of purpose which describes your research interests and
aspirations.
6. A one-page prospectus for an interdisciplinary graduate seminar or
working group.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this
search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can
send all application materials, including confidential letters of
recommendation, free of charge. 

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a
strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity or _expression_, disability, veteran status,
marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by
members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

[ECOLOG-L] MS Assistantship in Ecophysiology at Mississippi State University

[Heidi Renninger]

An MS research assistantship is available in the Ecophysiology lab of Dr. 
Heidi Renninger in the Department of Forestry 
(http://www.cfr.msstate.edu/forestry/) at Mississippi State University 
starting in the Fall, 2018.  Broadly, our lab seeks to understand how the 
physical environment affects plant physiological functioning in terms of 
productivity and water use and how environmental change will alter plant 
and ecosystem function in the future.  We are currently working with short 
rotation woody biofuel crops to determine environmental vs. genetic 
controls on productivity, water use and nutrient uptake.  The 
assistantship includes a stipend, full tuition waiver and health 
insurance.  More information about the graduate school at Mississippi 
State University can be found here:  http://www.grad.msstate.edu/.  To 
learn more about the position, please contact Heidi Renninger 
(heidi.rennin...@msstate.edu).  Interested students should submit 1) a 
letter stating their goals for graduate school 2) academic transcripts and 
3) a resume/CV to Dr. Renninger prior to submitting an online application 
to the graduate school. Review of applications will begin immediately and 
continue until a suitable applicant is found.

[ECOLOG-L] Inquiry: Is this a viable idea?

[Jason Hernandez]

Dear Ecologgers:

I have been considering a self-employment idea,but before I put in the time and 
money, I want to feel out whether it could be a viable one.

I recall, as a grad student, the university faculty seemed to be running in 
five directions at once. My advisor once commented that 24 hours in a day would 
not even be enough if he could be awake for all of them. So it occurs to me 
that if some of what they have to do could be outsourced, there could be a 
demand for that. (That is the premise behind teaching assistantships, is it 
not?)

So I was thinking, if I were to become an expert in R, and perhaps SAS, I could 
offer my services running statistical tests. Send me the data,and specify what 
tests you need run, and I would do the R or SAS programming and send back the 
test results. On the other hand, I can foresee the possibility that this would 
be considered to important a task to outsource. So I am asking the ECOLOG 
community: do you think there would be a demand for this service,or should I 
turn my thinking elsewhere?

Thank you.

Jason Hernandez

[ECOLOG-L] Field Research Technician for vector ecology project

[Andrea Swei]

Job Description: 
The Swei lab at San Francisco State University seeks a research technician with 
field 
experience to work with graduate and undergraduate students in a vector and 
pathogen 
ecology study in San Francisco, California. This research is part of an 
NSF-funded study 
to investigate the host and pathogen genetic diversity of tick-borne pathogens 
such as 
Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia miyamotoi. The successful applicant will 
conduct animal 
population surveys and pathogen infection monitoring in small mammal, reptile, 
and ticks 
in the San Francisco Bay Area. Specific tasks include small mammal live 
trapping and 
handling, tissue collection, lizard noosing, tick drag sampling, and wildlife 
camera 
monitoring. Additional tasks include sample processing, data entry and 
analysis. The 
position is temporary and is from April 1 through May 31 with the possibility 
of extension 
through July 2018. 

Payment: 
One paid position at $18/hour (40 hours per week) is offered for two months 
with the 
possibility of extension to four months. This position is based in San 
Francisco, CA but 
will involve extensive field work and occasional camping to more remote 
locations. 
Housing is not provided outside of field work involving camping.

Required Qualifications: 
Coursework in biology (esp. ecology, entomology, or wildlife biology) and field 
work 
experience are required. A valid driver's license is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Experience conducting/assisting field research projects and experience handling 
and 
identifying vertebrates, especially small mammals or ticks is preferred. 
Experience 
working both individually and as a part of a multidisciplinary team, and a 
demonstrated 
ability to problem-solve independently are ideal. Experience working in 
adverse, outdoor 
conditions is also desirable.

Application Instructions: 
All interested, qualified persons must contact Andrea Swei at as...@sfsu.edu 
with a 
letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references. The 
deadline for 
submitting an application is March 15th, 2018; If you have questions regarding 
this 
position, please email Andrea Swei.

[ECOLOG-L] REU: Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity - West Texas - Feb 26

[Michael Moody]

REU Opportunity Summer 2018: “Research Experience for Undergraduates in 
Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity” DEADLINE - FEB. 26

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological 
Sciences invites applicants for the NSF sponsored Research Experience 
for Undergraduates (REU) in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity.  This is a
10 week summer program.  The goal of this program is to provide 
undergraduate students with experience in hypothesis-driven 
collaborative research utilizing field based and/or laboratory methods 
and fully engage students in projects associated with the ecology and 
evolution influencing Chihuahuan Desert biodiversity.

The program provides:
• High quality research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology 
in the field and/or lab • Research opportunities at the Indio Mountains 
Research Station (IMRS), a 40,000 acre facility controlled by UTEP as 
well as other CD field locations • One-on-one and group mentoring from 
active research faculty in multidisciplinary fields • Training in 
bioethics and other relevant professional skills

The program includes:
• $5500 stipend for 10 weeks
• Housing in shared apartments and field station 
• Travel reimbursement of up to $600

For more information on the program, research projects or to apply 
please visit: http://science.utep.edu/cdb-reu/

Enquiries: cdb-...@utep.edu