[ECOLOG-L] Trail Crew/Conservation Land Steward- Summer/Fall 2018

[Katri Gurney]

Interested applicants can find more information/apply online at 
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the 
order they are received. Applicants should apply by 8:30 AM on Thursday, 
March 29. 
___

The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service 
program that develops skills and experiences for conservation 
professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the 
conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is based 
out of the Squam Lakes Association with host sites at the Squam Lakes 
Conservation Society and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. The program 
provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a 
broad range of areas, which ensures that LRCC members are capable of 
independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental 
conservation field. Members remove invasive species, maintain trail 
networks, lead volunteer crews, educate the public on local and regional 
conservation initiatives, and spearhead reports on conservation efforts. 
The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important 
professional skills that are applicable to future careers within many 
occupational and educational fields. The program ensures that LRCC members 
are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks, acting as a 
leader, and thinking critically to solve any problem that may arise. For 
more information about the LRCC program please visit 
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc.


LRCC members must meet the following qualifications regardless of host 
site:
-Available from May 21, 2018 through October 17, 2018 (end date dependent 
on completion of service hours)
-Must be 18 years of age by May 21, 2018
-Must be covered by health insurance for duration of program
-Must be a competent swimmer
-Able to lift 50 pounds
-Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking
-Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day
-Able to work independently and with a group
-Must apply online
-Must pass all certification exams
-Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service's minimum 
requirements:
-Must clear all required National Service Criminal History Checks
-Must be a US citizen, US national, or legal permanent resident of the US
-Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, or must be working toward 
attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service


LRCC members receive the following over the course of the program 
regardless of host site:
-NH Safe Boating certification
-NH Commercial Boating license
-Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification
-Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans.
-Living allowance  of $200 weekly, distributed biweekly
-AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907 received upon successful completion 
of program (minimum of 900 hours)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE at https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-
lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Applicants 
should apply by 8:30 AM on Thursday, March 29. 



Katri Gurney
AmeriCorps Program Manager
Squam Lakes Association
ka...@squamlakes.org
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc

[ECOLOG-L] Research Experience for Undergraduates Opportunity in Landscape Planning and Management

[Laura Steger]

Are you an undergraduate student interested in conservation, landscapes, 
and urban sustainability? Professor Kelli Larson at Arizona State 
University is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated undergraduate 
student to participate in research during the summer of 2018. The 
participant will work with faculty as well as graduate and undergraduate 
students to explore how people manage their yards and what types of 
landscapes cities are pursuing for water conservation, biodiversity, and 
other purposes. The student will work with team members to conduct 
research on current landscape design trends across cities of the U.S. 

The position is located in Metro Phoenix, Arizona, and situated in the 
northern Sonoran Desert, which is home to the iconic saguaro cactus and 
charismatic desert animals. ASU is located in Tempe, a lively and vibrant 
college town with accessible public transportation and amenities.

This REU is a 10-week position that runs from mid-May to mid-August, 2018. 
The successful applicant will be awarded a $5,000 stipend, and up to 
$3,000 for room and board. Additionally, funding is available for the REU 
student to prepare and present a poster at the January 2019 CAP LTER All 
Scientists Meeting in Tempe, AZ.


About the Project
As part of a NSF-funded Macrosystems grant, Larson’s research group is 
exploring residential landscapes and how they are designed and managed 
across diverse cities including Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, and Miami, 
FL. Documenting landscaping trends in residential areas is critical for 
enhancing the environmental and social value of these common urban 
ecosystems. 

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must: 
• Be pursuing a degree in geography, planning, sustainability, landscape 
design/architecture, or a related field.
• Have an interest in environmental research.
• Be able to work in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and 
PowerPoint. 
• Have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications
• Interest in developing this research into an Honors thesis and/or for 
publication. 
• Experience in conducting social science research.  

Eligibility
Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-
time) leading to a Bachelor’s degree. The funding also requires the 
student to be must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident 
of the U.S.

How to apply
Please send cover letter, resume or CV, and unofficial transcripts to 
kelli.lar...@asu.edu by April 23, 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Internship Opportunity: ESA Science Outreach Intern

[Jill Parsons]

The ESA Office of Science Programs (https://www.esa.org/esa/science/) 
seeks an energetic recent graduate or graduate student with strong 
communication and organizational skills to 1) help enhance our 
communication and outreach endeavors, and 2) to help manage special ESA 
meetings, workshops, and training events. A basic background in and 
appreciation for ecology, biology, and/or environmental sciences is 
desired.

This is a paid, part-time internship based in ESA’s downtown Washington, 
DC office, with occasional travel to events in the greater DC area. The 
position is funded from May 29 – August 31, 2018 and pays $15 per hour. 

For details and the official job posting, please see:
https://www.esacareercenter.org/job/903469/science-outreach-intern/

Applications due by Friday, April 20th.

[ECOLOG-L] CANADA - Introduction to Mixed (Hierarchical) models for biologists using R

[Oliver Hooker]

Introduction to Mixed (Hierarchical) models for biologists using R (IMBR01)

http://bit.ly/2GeSKKyINTRO_TO_MIXEDMODELS

This is just a gentle reminder that we still have a few places left on this 
course.

Deliver by Prof Subhash Lele form 14th - 18th May 2018 in Quebec Canada.

Course overview:
Mixed models, also known as hierarchical models and multilevel models, is a 
useful class of models for many applied sciences, including biology, 
ecology and evolution. The goal of this course is to give a thorough 
introduction to the logic, theory and most importantly implementation of 
these models to solve practical problems in ecology. Participants are not 
expected to know mathematics beyond the basic algebra and calculus. 
Participants are expected to know some R programming and to be familiar 
with the linear and generalized linear regression. We will be using JAGS 
(Just Another Gibbs Sampler) for Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) 
simulations for analyzing mixed models. The course will be conducted so 
that participants have substantial hands-on experience.

Email oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com with any questions

Check out our sister sites,
www.PRstatistics.com (Ecology and Life Sciences)
www.PRinformatics.com (Bioinformatics and data science)
www.PSstatsistics.com (Behaviour and cognition)

1.March 19th – 23rd 2018
BEHAVIOURAL DATA ANALYSIS USING MAXIMUM LIKLIHOOD IN R (BDML01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr William Hoppitt
http://www.psstatistics.com/course/behavioural-data-analysis-using-maximum-
likelihood-bdml01/

2.April 9th – 13th 2018
NETWORK ANAYLSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (NTWA02
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Marco Scotti
www.prstatistics.com/course/network-analysis-ecologists-ntwa02/

3.April 16th – 20th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL MODELLING FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS USING R (IPSY01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Dale Barr, Dr Luc Bussierre
http://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-using-r-for-
psychologists-ipsy01/

4.April 23rd – 27th 2018
MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES USING THE VEGAN PACKAGE 
(VGNR01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Peter Solymos, Dr. Guillaume Blanchet
www.prstatistics.com/course/multivariate-analysis-of-ecological-communities-
in-r-with-the-vegan-package-vgnr01/

5.April 30th – 4th May 2018
QUANTITATIVE GEOGRAPHIC ECOLOGY: MODELING GENOMES, NICHES, AND COMMUNITIES 
(QGER01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Dan Warren, Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick
www.prstatistics.com/course/quantitative-geographic-ecology-using-r-
modelling-genomes-niches-and-communities-qger01/

6.May 7th – 11th 2018 ADVANCES IN MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL 
ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (MVSP02)
CANADA (QUEBEC), Prof. Pierre Legendre, Dr. Guillaume Blanchet
www.prstatistics.com/course/advances-in-spatial-analysis-of-multivariate-
ecological-data-theory-and-practice-mvsp03/
7.May 14th - 18th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO MIXED (HIERARCHICAL) MODELS FOR BIOLOGISTS (IMBR01)
CANADA (QUEBEC), Prof Subhash Lele
www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-mixed-hierarchical-models-for-
biologists-using-r-imbr01/

8.May 21st - 25th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (IPYB05)
SCENE, Scotland, Dr. Martin Jones
http://www.prinformatics.com/course/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-
ipyb05/

9.May 21st - 25th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENISNG AND GIS FOR ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (IRMS01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Prof. Duccio Rocchini, Dr. Luca Delucchi
www.prinformatics.com/course/introduction-to-remote-sensing-and-gis-for-
ecological-applications-irms01/

10.May 28th – 31st 2018
STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING SIAR, SIBER AND MIXSIAR (SIMM04)
CANADA (QUEBEC) Dr. Andrew Parnell, Dr. Andrew Jackson
www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-simm04/

11.May 28th – June 1st 2018
ADVANCED PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (APYB02)
SCENE, Scotland, Dr. Martin Jones
www.prinformatics.com/course/advanced-python-biologists-apyb02/

12.June 12th - 15th 2018
SPECIES DISTRIBUTION MODELLING (DBMR01)
Myuna Bay sport and recreation, Australia, Prof. Jane Elith, Dr. Gurutzeta 
Guillera
www.prstatistics.com/course/species-distribution-models-using-r-sdmr01/

13.June 18th – 22nd 2018
STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGISTS 
USING R (SEMR02)
Myuna Bay sport and recreation, Australia, Dr. Jon Lefcheck
www.prstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-for-ecologists-
and-evolutionary-biologists-semr02/

14.June 25th – 29th 2018
SPECIES DISTRIBUTION/OCCUPANCY MODELLING USING R (OCCU01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Darryl McKenzie
www.prstatistics.com/course/species-distributionoccupancy-modelling-using-r-
occu01/

15.July 2nd - 5th 2018
SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS FOR BEHAVIOURAL SCIENTISTS USING R (SNAR01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Prof James Curley
http://www.psstatistics.com/course/social-network-analysis-for-behavioral-
scientists-snar01/

16.July 8th – 12th 2018
MODEL BASE MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ABUNDANCE DATA USING R (MBMV02)
Glasgow, Scotland, Prof 

[ECOLOG-L] CANADA - Stable Isotope Mixing Models using SIBER, SIAR, MixSIAR (SIMM04)

[Oliver Hooker]

Stable Isotope Mixing Models using SIBER, SIAR, MixSIAR (SIMM04)

https://www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-
simm04/

This course will be delivered by Andrew Jackson and Andrew Parnell in 
QWuebc, Canada for the 28th - 31st May 2018.

Course overview: 
This course will cover the concepts, technical background and use of stable 
isotope mixing models (SIMMs) with a particular focus on running them in R. 
This course will cover the concepts, technical background and use of stable 
isotope mixing models (SIMMs) with a particular focus on running them in R. 
Recently SIMMs have become a very popular tool for quantifying food webs 
and thus the diet of predators and prey in an ecosystem. Starting with only 
basic understanding of statistical models, we will cover the do’s and 
don’ts of using SIMMs with a particular focus on the widely used package 
SIAR and the more advanced MixSIAR. Participants will be taught some of the 
advanced features of these packages, which will enable them to produce a 
richer class of output, and are encouraged to bring their own data sets and 
problems to study during the round-table discussions.

Email oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com

Check out our sister sites,
www.PRstatistics.com (Ecology and Life Sciences)
www.PRinformatics.com (Bioinformatics and data science)
www.PSstatsistics.com (Behaviour and cognition) 

1.  March 19th – 23rd 2018
BEHAVIOURAL DATA ANALYSIS USING MAXIMUM LIKLIHOOD IN R (BDML01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr William Hoppitt
http://www.psstatistics.com/course/behavioural-data-analysis-using-maximum-
likelihood-bdml01/

2.  April 9th – 13th 2018 
NETWORK ANAYLSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (NTWA02
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Marco Scotti   
www.prstatistics.com/course/network-analysis-ecologists-ntwa02/

3.  April 16th – 20th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL MODELLING FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS USING R (IPSY01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Dale Barr, Dr Luc Bussierre   
http://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-using-r-for-
psychologists-ipsy01/

4.  April 23rd – 27th 2018
MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES USING THE VEGAN PACKAGE 
(VGNR01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Peter Solymos, Dr. Guillaume Blanchet 
www.prstatistics.com/course/multivariate-analysis-of-ecological-communities-
in-r-with-the-vegan-package-vgnr01/

5.  April 30th – 4th May 2018
QUANTITATIVE GEOGRAPHIC ECOLOGY: MODELING GENOMES, NICHES, AND COMMUNITIES 
(QGER01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Dan Warren, Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick
www.prstatistics.com/course/quantitative-geographic-ecology-using-r-
modelling-genomes-niches-and-communities-qger01/

6.  May 7th – 11th 2018 ADVANCES IN MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL 
ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (MVSP02)
CANADA (QUEBEC), Prof. Pierre Legendre, Dr. Guillaume Blanchet
www.prstatistics.com/course/advances-in-spatial-analysis-of-multivariate-
ecological-data-theory-and-practice-mvsp03/
7.  May 14th - 18th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO MIXED (HIERARCHICAL) MODELS FOR BIOLOGISTS (IMBR01)
CANADA (QUEBEC), Prof Subhash Lele 
www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-mixed-hierarchical-models-for-
biologists-using-r-imbr01/

8.  May 21st - 25th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (IPYB05)
SCENE, Scotland, Dr. Martin Jones
http://www.prinformatics.com/course/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-
ipyb05/

9.  May 21st - 25th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENISNG AND GIS FOR ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (IRMS01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Prof. Duccio Rocchini, Dr. Luca Delucchi
www.prinformatics.com/course/introduction-to-remote-sensing-and-gis-for-
ecological-applications-irms01/

10. May 28th – 31st 2018
STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING SIAR, SIBER AND MIXSIAR (SIMM04)
CANADA (QUEBEC) Dr. Andrew Parnell, Dr. Andrew Jackson 
www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-simm04/

11. May 28th – June 1st 2018
ADVANCED PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (APYB02)
SCENE, Scotland, Dr. Martin Jones
www.prinformatics.com/course/advanced-python-biologists-apyb02/

12. June 12th - 15th 2018
SPECIES DISTRIBUTION MODELLING (DBMR01)
Myuna Bay sport and recreation, Australia, Prof. Jane Elith, Dr. Gurutzeta 
Guillera
www.prstatistics.com/course/species-distribution-models-using-r-sdmr01/

13. June 18th – 22nd 2018
STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGISTS 
USING R (SEMR02)
Myuna Bay sport and recreation, Australia, Dr. Jon Lefcheck
www.prstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-for-ecologists-
and-evolutionary-biologists-semr02/

14. June 25th – 29th 2018
SPECIES DISTRIBUTION/OCCUPANCY MODELLING USING R (OCCU01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Darryl McKenzie
www.prstatistics.com/course/species-distributionoccupancy-modelling-using-r-
occu01/

15. July 2nd - 5th 2018
SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS FOR BEHAVIOURAL SCIENTISTS USING R (SNAR01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Prof James Curley
http://www.psstatistics.com/course/social-network-analysis-for-behavioral-

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: AmeriCorps Program Manager

[Amy Gladding]

POSITION TITLE: AmeriCorps Program Manager
STATUS: Full Time
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: AmeriCorps Members
LOCATION: Reno, NV with travel to Yerington, NV and surrounding areas

BACKGROUND: Established in 2014, the Walker Basin Conservancy (WBC) is leading 
the effort to restore and maintain Walker Lake while protecting agricultural, 
environmental and recreational interests in the Walker Basin 
(www.walkerbasin.org). The nascent and dynamic 
nature of the WBC and its diverse management obligations provide unique 
opportunities to develop operations from the ground level up, working closely 
with staff who are passionate about their mission.
The WBC currently manages thousands of acres of land and assets on multiple 
properties in the Walker Basin. Land planning activities are underway and focus 
on assessing public use opportunities, conservation values, long term land 
ownership and stewardship, active and passive revegetation and restoration 
activities.
JOB PURPOSE: The primary purpose of the AmeriCorps Program Manager is to 
develop and manage WBC's AmeriCorps grant(s). Responsibilities will include 
managing grant implementation and working closely with staff and partners 
located in Reno, Yerington and greater Walker Basin to ensure grant compliance. 
The position will also prepare and submit grant application documents and 
progress reports. These tasks require a high level of organization and 
management skills.
The Program Manager will also be provided with the unique opportunity to expand 
WBC's AmeriCorps program into agency partners, schools and tribal 
organizations, and to engage community members and supporters.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  *   Manage WBC's AmeriCorps grant(s), including:
 *   Compiling and submitting all required grant reports;

 *   Tracking grant performance measures;
 *   Oversight of programmatic evaluations;
 *   Oversight of AmeriCorps grant writing and annual renewal process.

  *   Manage WBC's AmeriCorps members, including:

 *   Recruitment of AmeriCorps members;
 *   Maintaining member personnel files;
 *   Member evaluations;
 *   Coordinate and lead member orientations, trainings, and professional 
development.

  *   Maintain and develop professional partner relationships, including:

 *   AmeriCorps host sites;
 *   Current and potential funders for the youth conservation program;
 *   Local high schools and tribal organizations;

  *   Volunteer recruitment, training, and management for community events;
  *   Coordinate AmeriCorps project schedules, particularly with Nevada State 
Parks and local high schools;
  *   Lead on-site programming for children and adults to train AmeriCorps 
members, including:

 *   Camp programs;
 *   Walks;
 *   School field trips;
 *   Weekend or evening workshops;
 *   Special events throughout the year.

  *   Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  *   Bachelor's degree in science, education, business, nonprofit management 
or related fields;
  *   Strong written and oral communication skills;
  *   Ability to pass a background check;
  *   Clean driving record and a NV State driver's license, or ability to 
obtain within 1 month of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  *   Experience with AmeriCorps programs;
  *   Experience managing data collection and reporting;
  *   Experience managing budgets;
  *   1+ years in a management position.

Salary & Benefits:
Starting salary is $50,000 annually, depending on experience.


Excellent employee benefits package which includes:

* Employer paid health, dental, vision and life insurance plans for 
employee Retirement 403(b) plan includes a 6% automatic company contribution;

* 120 hours of annual paid vacation, increasing to 160 hours after 
first year of employment;

* 16 hours of annual personal leave;

* Company paid holiday week between Christmas and New Year's;

* 60 hours of annual sick leave;

* 11 paid holidays;

* Health and wellness subsidy;

* Employer paid professional development.
Position will remain open until filled. Only top candidates will be contacted. 
Position is dependent upon available funding from the Corporation for National 
and Community Service.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Amy Gladding
amy.gladd...@walkerbasin.org
Subject Line: AmeriCorps Program Manager

Please call (775) 463-9887 ext. 116 with questions.

Walker Basin Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement - Walker Basin Conservancy is an equal opportunity 
employer. WBC does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, director, 
officer, contractor, or any other person with whom it deals because of race, 
creed, color, disability, age, sex, veteran status, religion or political 
affiliation. WBC complies with all federal and 

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Research Technician Raleigh NC

[Katherine Culatta]

Seeking temporary research technician to assist with field survey and 
status assessment of the aquatic macrophyte Nuphar sagittifolia in 
eastern North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia from May 21-Early 
August 2018. Position will be approximately 20 hours/week, $10/hr, based 
at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Duties will be split 
between field and office work.  The goals of the project are 1) To 
clarify the taxonomic identity of Nuphar populations 2)To assess 
population genetics of N. sagittifolia populations 3) To document the 
location, size and status of N. sagittifolia populations to inform 
conservation decisions.

Responsibilities:
Bridge and kayak surveys for N. sagittifolia populations range-wide
Collect photographs, leaf tissue for DNA extraction, and voucher 
specimens
Data management (photographs, GPS points, field data)
Morphology measurements

Qualifications:
Required: At least two college-level courses in related field (botany, 
ecology, forestry, plant systematics, natural resources etc.)
Preferred: Strong interest in botany and conservation biology
Comfort with kayaking (kayak can be provided)
Proficiency in data entry and management
Ability to work independently after training
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule
Applicants must have a vehicle for surveys (gas costs reimbursed)

Start Date: May 21, 2018
Approximate End Date: Early August 2018. Hours per week may vary due to 
field conditions or project needs. Position is funded for approximately 
11 weeks at 20 hours per week.
Hourly Wage: $10

To Apply:
Submit application, including resume and cover letter, at: 
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/98635. Review of applications will begin 
April 3; position will remain posted until filled.

Contact Katherine Culatta: kecul...@ncsu.edu with questions

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Field Research Assistant

[Brooklynn Newberry]

The Mitchell lab at UNC-CH is seeking two full-time field assistants to help 
conduct research in plant 
disease ecology in the summer and fall of 2018. Assistants will work on a 
grant-funded project 
examining the role of the plant microbiome in pathogen transmission. Most work 
will be done in the field, 
but the position will also include work in the lab. Work will include 
collecting data and plant samples in 
the field, processing plant samples for lab assays, and culturing fungal 
pathogens from infected plant 
material.  
 
Required Qualifications:
a) A valid driver’s license and personal mode of transportation to an 
off-campus field site 
b) Willingness and ability to work early mornings and outdoors in summer heat, 
inclement weather, and 
around insects. 
c) Ability to work well independently and with a team, pay attention to detail, 
and maintain exceptional 
communication skills  
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
a) Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
b) Experience conducting field research in ecology 
c) Experience with biological laboratory procedures such as pipetting and 
culturing  
 
Special Physical and Mental Requirements (ADA considerations): 
Capacity and willingness to conduct outdoor field work during the daytime hours 
of summer. Field work 
will involve long periods of time spent positioning to observe vegetation and 
will be performed in all 
weather conditions that do not pose a danger to persons. 
 
Hourly rate: $12.20/hr – Housing not provided.  
 
Start Date: First assistant hired May 14th, second assistant hired June 14th.  
 
Job Duration: 5 – 6 months.  
 
To apply for this position, please visit 
http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/137278 and be prepared to 
provide a one-page cover letter, a resume, and contact information for two 
people who can serve as 
references.   
 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and 
affirmative action employer. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to age, color, disability, 
gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national 
origin, race, religion, sex, 
sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

[ECOLOG-L] Conservation Intern Opening - AmeriCorps Member - Hungry Horse, MT (near Glacier National Park)

[Mandy Hedstrom]

Interested in gaining hands-on conservation field experience while 
building relationships with the Forest Service? We have a last minute 
opportunity for a Conservation Intern position with the Montana 
Conservation Corps located in Hungry Horse, MT. If interested, please 
apply ASAP (before March 30th)! 
**MUST HAVE BACKCOUNTRY AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE** 

APPLY HERE: https://careers-mtcorps.icims.com/jobs/1239/conservation-
intern 

General Information: 
MCC’s Conservation Intern program provides opportunities for college 
students and recent graduates to gain professional experience in a 
conservation-related field.  Conservation Interns serve at partnering 
federal, state, and nonprofit agencies across the state of Montana and 
neighboring states.

Location: Varies based on host site placement (MT & neighboring states)
Position Dates: 
 Summer Term: 5/16/18 – 8/17/18
 Extended Term:  5/16/18 – 10/5/18
Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly 
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of the program. 

Each internship is focused to help develop the interns’ professional 
skill set while providing expertise and valuable contributions to the 
host site. Conservation Interns (CI) are placed individually with a 
partner organization and work under the direct supervision of the Host 
Site Supervisor while coordinating with the MCC Program Manager to 
ensure successful completion of the program objectives.  CIs serve on a 
variety of projects including GPS and GIS projects, river ranger 
patrols, wildlife inventory, data analysis, public outreach and 
education, trails projects, research, and invasive weeds management.  

Requirements:
- High school degree or GED
- Available for duration of entire term of service; commitment to 
completing term (MUST BE ABLE TO START ON MAY 16th!)
- US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
- Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
- Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the 
environment
- Willingness to work long hard hours in all weather conditions
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, as determined by 
the host site and MCC
- Ability to provide personal transportation to worksites, housing, and 
training

Preferred Qualifications: 
- Comfortable working and camping in a backcountry setting
- Experience with trail maintenance/building 
- Crosscut and chainsaw experience
- Able to hike at high elevations for long periods of time
- Experience interacting with the public/relaying trail etiquette 
information 


More Details: 
- The available host site is located at a Forest Service Ranger District 
in Hungry Horse, MT. Hungry Horse is located just outside of Glacier 
National Park. 
- Shared housing is provided 


APPLY HERE: https://careers-mtcorps.icims.com/jobs/1239/conservation-
intern 

Please contact Mandy Hedstrom (Program Manager) with any questions at 
ma...@mtcorps.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Help us improve Circuitscape

[Randy Swaty]

Hello everyone,
Please consider this message and survey sent to me from colleague Kim 
Hall if you are a Circuitscape user:

Circuitscape (http://www.circuitscape.org/)  is a widely-used open 
source software program that borrows ideas from circuit theory to assess 
landscape connectivity. While the range of applications for Circuitscape 
has continued to grow since it was first developed by Brad McRae and 
Viral Shah over a decade ago, computational limitations hinder its 
ability to solve large problems. Before Brad McRae passed away from 
cancer in July 2017, he received funding from NASA’s Earth Science 
Applications: Ecological Forecasting program to lead a team with Viral, 
now at Julia Computing, to overhaul the software and add functionality. 
Viral and several of Brad’s colleagues at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), 
with help from many of Brad’s friends and collaborators, are continuing 
this important work, and we need your help!   If you are a Circuitscape 
user, or would like to be, please follow this survey link to learn more 
about this project, and provide your input  -- 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CircuitscapeUsers   
 
Thank you!  Kim Hall, The Nature Conservancy.  kimberly.h...@tnc.org  

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Openings in Tropical Herpetology in Peru

[Karl Uy]

Volunteer positions with the Alliance for Research and Conservation in the 
Amazon (ARCAmazon) are open this summer between June and September 2018 
for monitoring reptiles and amphibians in the Las Piedras watershed in the 
Madre de Dios region of Peru. Opportunities at ARCAmazon are ideal for 
university students and recent graduates looking for field experience, or 
professionals searching for unique and meaningful travel experiences. 
Volunteers will learn a variety of field skills as well as contribute from 
their own abilities and knowledge to a vital cause.
 
The Alliance for Research and Conservation in the Amazon (ARCAmazon) is a
Peruvian non-profit that supports research and conservation initiatives in
collaboration with other non-profits in the region and with local
communities on the Las Piedras River. Our field site, Las Piedras Amazon
Center (LPAC), in a 4,460-hectare rainforest concession, acts as a hub
that channels the energy and resources of volunteering and ecotourism to
halt illegal logging, hunting and mining, improve our understanding of
Amazonian wildlife, and develop sustainable solutions for the needs of
local people making a living in the area.
 
The herpetology team at the Las Piedras Amazon Center monitors and studies 
the diversity of frogs, toads, turtles, snakes and crocodilians in the 
Peruvian Amazon. Herpetology volunteers work with professional researchers 
to examine the population trends and behaviors of nearly 200 species of 
reptiles and amphibians residing in various habitats and combine findings 
with spatial data. A major component of the program is caiman research, 
which involves the search, capture and tagging of various species of 
caiman, important predators that indicate the health of the forest.
 
Volunteers at LPAC stay at our remote off-grid camp/ecotourist lodge.
Comfortable accommodations and authentic Peruvian meals are provided.
Living at LPAC also gives access to beautiful trails, swimming areas and
frequent wildlife sightings. Fees for accommodations vary by length and
nature of the stay. Please refer to our website for more details on the 
herpetology team and accommodation fees or for information about other 
programs: http://bit.ly/2FKMYmP
 
For any further inquiries, email ka...@arcamazon.org . To apply to 
volunteer for the herpetology team, please visit our website and fill in 
an application form.

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Soil Institute @ Colorado State University - Application Deadline Extended

[Megan Machmuller]

SUMMER SOIL INSTITUTE AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION DEADLINE
EXTENDED- *DUE APRIL 15TH*


ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SOIL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOCHEMISTRY?


The Summer Soil Institute  is
your opportunity to gain an integrated perspective with world-renowned
faculty to address critical questions using current analytical techniques,
experimental approaches, and instructional models.


Designed for graduate students, post-docs, professionals, faculty, and K-12
teachers.


The Summer Soil Institute will be held *June 17-30, 2018* and is located at
the confluence of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, at Colorado
State University, Fort Collins, CO.


Summer Soil Institute participants will get hands-on experience with lab,
field, and modeling techniques such as:


*Pedology:* Field characterization of soil profiles in grasslands and
forest environments.



*Soil Biogeochemistry:* Greenhouse gas flux measurements, soil organic
matter physical fractionation, 13C and 15N isotope techniques.



*Soil Microbiology:* DNA extraction, quantitative PCR, MinION sequencing,
extracellular enzyme activity assays.



*Soil Ecology:* Extraction, enumeration, and identification (microscopy and
molecular) of nematodes,  microbes, protozoa, rotifers, tardigrades,
arthropods, and earthworms.


*Modeling: *Application of equation and agent–based models of soil food web
dynamics, biogeochemical cycling, and soil organic matter.


For more information and* to apply*, please visit SSI 2018 webpage
.


We hope that you can join us this year for the 9th Annual Summer Soil Institute
at Colorado State University!


Sincerely,


Summer Soil Institute Committee

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
SSI Web: https://soilinstitute.nrel.colostate.edu/
SSI Email: nrel_...@mail.colostate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in wetland ecosystem modeling at the University of Michigan

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?William_S._Currie?=]

UM Job Code: 134120

Job Summary

A postdoctoral researcher is sought in the School For Environment and 
Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan.  The successful 
candidate will be located on the Ann Arbor campus and supervised by 
Prof. Bill Currie (http://williamcurrie.net), contributing to a large-
scale collaborative project to evaluate the effects of future land-use 
and climate change scenarios on coastal wetlands across the Great Lakes 
basin.  This is a NASA-funded research project conducted in 
collaboration with co-PIs at the University of Michigan, Michigan State 
University (MSU), Michigan Tech Research Institute, Texas A University 
and the University of Northern Iowa.  The successful candidate should 
have a PhD in ecosystem ecology, plant community ecology, wetland 
ecology, physiological ecology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem or ecological 
modeling, or a closely related field and should have some prior 
experience with modeling ecological plant communities or ecosystems.  
S/he should have strong skills in data management.  The ability to write 
or debug computer code is a plus, as is an understanding of clonal 
plants, wetland N cycling including denitrification, or wetland P 
cycling.  This research will involve working with the Mondrian model of 
community-ecosystem processes in wetlands, applying the model for both 
basic and applied research to study wetland plant invasions and the 
effects of nutrient cycling and hydroperiod on wetland function.  The 
project will also involve linking the Mondrian model to a large-scale 
watershed hydrogeochemical model developed by collaborators at MSU.  The 
linked models will be used to study wetland function and feedbacks under 
future scenarios of land use change and climate change, and in a variety 
of inland to coastal landscapes across the Great Lakes region.  The 
candidate will be expected to function well as part of a research team, 
including working with co-PI faculty at other collaborating 
universities.  The candidate will be expected to present research 
results at national conferences and to lead the development of 
collaborative manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.  
S/he will have some flexibility to develop original research questions 
and topics in areas related to the research funding.  Salary is 
competitive and includes a standard benefits package.  The position will 
be hired for one year, with renewal for a second year possible based on 
performance and availability of continued funding.  

How to apply

The School For Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) is an exciting new 
School at the University of Michigan dedicated to studying problems and 
issues at the interface of environment and society.  This position has a 
flexible start date anticipated to be as early as May 1, 2018.  To apply 
please combine a CV, cover letter describing your research interests and 
qualifications for the position, and a copy of one publication in a 
single PDF.  Go to the UM careers website, http://careers.umich.edu, and 
search for job opening ID# 134120 to upload the single pdf.  As part of 
the required application process three reference letters should also be 
sent to seas-j...@umich.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 
10, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.  Women and under-
represented minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of 
Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.  Questions about the position 
can be addressed to Bill Currie (wcur...@umich.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Research Assistant and Office Manager with Mountain Studies Institute - CO

[Jeremy May]

Hello all,

Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is an independent not-for-profit mountain 
research and education center established in 2002 in Silverton, Colorado. 
MSI develops science that people can use to address environmental issues 
facing the San Juan Mountains. We conduct and facilitate research, provide 
educational opportunities and internships, and conduct environmental 
monitoring. Our mission is to empower communities, managers, and 
scientists to innovate solutions through mountain research, education, and 
practice.

MSI is looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to become MSI’s 
Silverton lead field technical and office manager. The position will be a 
hybrid of both field and office support to help MSI with our ongoing field 
work related to ground water and mine hydrology efforts in the Upper 
Animas watershed and Bonita Peak Mining District. This position will be 
split between field and office tasks.

For the full position description, visit our webiste: 
http://www.mountainstudies.org/careers/

Thank you!

Mountain Studies Institute
Silverton, Colorado
mountainstudies.org

[ECOLOG-L] Alien species causing extinctions

[VOLTOLINI]

Hi, I am preparing my Conservation Biology course and I see in several books 
that habitat destruction is the first cause of species extinction and alien 
species would be the second one. 
But. I would like to know about real records of species extinction caused 
by alien species! 
If you have articles or book chapters about this subject could you please send 
me? 

​Thanks for any help!

Prof. Dr. J. C. VOLTOLINI
Grupo de Pesquisa e Ensino em Biologia da Conservação - ECOTROP
Universidade de Taubaté, Departamento de Biologia Taubaté, SP.
E-Mail: jcvol...@uol.com.br
* Grupo de pesquisa ECOTROP CNPq: 
http://dgp.cnpq.br/buscaoperacional/detalhepesq.jsp?pesq=8137155809735635
* Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/8137155809735635
* Assessoria Estatística: http://assessoria-estatistica.blogspot.com.br/
* Fotos de Cursos e Projetos: https://www.facebook.com/ecotrop/photos_albums

[ECOLOG-L] [COTE] New Deadline : Summer School 2018 of the COTE Cluster of Excellence "interactions between ecosystems and rural-urban fringes"

[mission COTE]

Hello, 



We have a slight delay in our selection process and can therefore still accept 
applications during few days more. 

Do not hesitate to contact us for further informations 
(mission-labexc...@u-bordeaux.fr) 
New Deadline for application: 5th April 2018. 



Best regards, 
COTE Cluster of Excellence Managers Team 







C OTE Summer School 

11 th to 15 th June 2018 – Bordeaux, France 

“ interactions between ecosystems and rural-urban fringes ” 



The COTE Cluster of Excellence organises its sixth Summer School on: “ 
interactions between ecosystems and rural-urban fringes ” . 
The course will take place in Bordeaux, from Monday 11 th June to Friday 15 th 
June 2018. 



Join the 2018 COTE Summer School and engage into highly interactive exchanges 
with experts on integrative ecology! 



The COTE Summer School will combine conferences, field trips and round tables 
with distinguished international scientists. These meetings are excellent 
opportunities for PhD students to interact with specialists in the field. 



To apply, please [ http://cotesummerschool.u-bordeaux.fr/en/registration | 
register here ] . Applicants must be PhD candidates and will need to provide a 
CV , a cover letter and a short letter of support by their supervisor, combined 
into a single PDF. The Summer School will be held in English and the knowledge 
of French is not required. The course is free of charge and includes 
accommodation and meals. Travel expenses must be covered by the participants. 
Mobility grants are available on demand during the registration process and 
will be granted by a selection committee. To be considered for a grant, 
applicants need to provide a letter justifying their request . That letter has 
to be included in the same PDF as the other requested documents. 
Registration is open until 25 th March 2018. 



For more information about the Summer School and updates on its program, please 
visit the Summer School website: [ http://cotesummerschool.u-bordeaux.fr/en/ | 
http://cotesummerschool.u-bordeaux.fr/en/ ] 
For more information about COTE [ http://cote.labex.u-bordeaux.fr/en/ | click 
here ] 




For any questions, please contact us at: [ 
mailto:mission-labexc...@u-bordeaux.fr | mission-labexc...@u-bordeaux.fr ] 




Best regards, 
COTE Cluster of Excellence Managers Team