[ECOLOG-L] Freshwater Microbiome Postdoctoral position

[Walter Dodds]

This postdoctoral research associate will lead independent and collaborative 
research to advance understanding of the controls and mechanisms that predict 
stream microbiome structure and function. This research will leverage the 
gradient of land-use and precipitation that exists across the state of Kansas, 
and is supported by the NSF-EPSCoR RII Track-1 project, "Microbiomes of 
Aquatic, Plant and Soils across Kansas (MAPS)".

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for sample collection, data 
collection, data analysis and dissemination of their research. This work will 
be done in collaboration with Drs. Lydia Zeglin and Walter Dodds in the 
Division of Biology at Kansas State University, with the state-wide aquatic 
team including Drs. Amy Burgin, Pam Sullivan and Belinda Sturm at the 
University of Kansas, and in affiliation with the broader MAPS collaborative 
group including researchers at KU, Fort Hays State U. and Wichita State U.

Candidates are expected to have completed a PhD degree in Microbial Ecology or 
a related field, to have strong written and oral communication skills, to have 
strong organizational skills, and to have a record of productive work both 
independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will have two of the following core competencies: (1) 
experience with analysis of microbiomes or a background in microbial ecology; 
(2) bioinformatics skills relevant to analysis of next-generation sequence 
data; (3) experience with aquatic ecology or ecosystem ecology in a field 
setting. The candidate should be prepared to travel to field sites and conduct 
sample collection in field conditions, to conduct rigorous and well organized 
molecular microbial ecology and biogeochemistry lab protocols and data 
analysis, and to interpret and present results of the work at professional 
meetings and as published manuscripts. The successful candidate will embrace 
working in a collaborative team environment, while remaining independently 
motivated.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, and 
candidates who can bring creativity and novel perspective to bear on the 
general research topic. Anticipated start date for this position is September 
1, 2018, but start date is negotiable. The position may be renewed for a total 
of 2.5 years contingent upon satisfactory performance. Salary will be 
commensurate with experience: $47,476 - $50,000.

 Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that explicitly describes 
your professional qualifications for the position and how postdoctoral research 
in aquatic microbial ecology complements your career goals, a full curriculum 
vitae, up to three relevant reprints, and contact information for three 
references. Application materials must be submitted via the official job 
posting at http://careers.kstate. edu. Review of applications will begin 
immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Kansas State University is located in the city of Manhattan 
(http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us), a pleasant community of about 50,000 located 
in the scenic, native tallgrass prairie, Flint Hills region. Local recreational 
opportunities include a large lake/park system, road and trail biking, hiking 
trails, hunting and fishing, athletic events, and a rich program in the 
performing arts. Manhattan also serves as the regional center for education, 
health care, commerce, entertainment and communications, and is 2 hours from 
Kansas City.

For more information, contact Dr. Lydia Zeglin (lzeg...@ksu.edu) or Dr. Walter 
Dodds (wkdo...@ksu.edu).






Walter Dodds

University Distinguished Professor,

Kansas State University

Brychta Chair in Biology

[ECOLOG-L] Posting

[Carolyn Enquist]

Join us at AGU to celebrate the important role of ecologists in environmental 
policy and decision-making…please consider submitting an abstract to:

Science To Action: Empowering Ecologists to Engage in the Process of 
Translation for Informed Environmental Decision-making

Session ID: PA057

Responding to challenges posed by rapid environmental change is at the 
forefront of natural resource management. Managers, decision-makers, and 
stakeholders are grappling with integrating science into decision-making in the 
context of wicked social and environmental issues. Although ecologists have a 
history of generating research relevant to environmental decision-making, 
ecologists have been slower to embrace intentional partnerships with 
decision-makers, as equals in co-producing science and policy. Ecologists are 
now making strides toward the intentional production of actionable science, 
specifically designed for decision-makers, through the process of translational 
ecology (TE). The approach extends beyond theory or opportunistic applications 
of research findings, seeking outcomes that serve managers and 
decision-makers—thereby distinguishing TE from applied ecology. It differs from 
strict models of knowledge co-production, acknowledging that 
scientist-stakeholder interactions occur along a spectrum of engagement 
intensities and applications. We invite presenters to share results on TE 
practice, evaluation techniques, and insight for overcoming challenges.

https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/49922 


Special note: This is a Public Affairs session which means you can submit to 
this session AND another session.

Submission deadline is August 1, 2018 11:59 pm EDT.

We are also excited to be a part of a series of Science to Action sessions.  
These sessions highlight scientists, science educators, decision makers and 
citizens working together to confront environmental and resource concerns like 
those posed by extreme events, climate and land cover change, and natural 
hazards.  Check them out at: thrivingearthexchange.org/fall-meeting-2018 
. This series will provide 
for a truly engaging meeting!

We look forward to seeing you in December!

Best regards,

Carolyn Enquist 
USGS Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
 
Gregg M Garfin 
University of Arizona, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
 
Stephen T Jackson 
USGS Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
 
Jeremy S Littell 
USGS, DOI Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center
 






**
Carolyn Enquist, PhD
Deputy Director, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources & the Environment
University of Arizona

520-260-7761
cenqu...@usgs.gov 
cenqu...@email.arizona.edu 

www.swcsc.arizona.edu 
nccwsc.usgs.gov 

Environment & Natural Resources 2
1064 Lowell Street
P.O. Box 210137
Tucson, AZ  85721-0137

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant or Associate Professor in Spatial Science of Coupled Natural-Human Systems

[Meha Jain]

Assistant or Associate Professor in Spatial Science of Coupled Natural-Human 
Systems
School for Environment and Sustainability
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

 The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of 
Michigan is 
seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or 
Associate 
Professor in Spatial Science of Coupled Natural-Human Systems.

We seek applicants whose work advances the frontiers of knowledge in 
natural-human 
system processes and relationships at diverse scales using theories, methods, 
and tools 
of spatial science. Topical areas of interest are broad. These could include 
human 
dimensions of global change as they relate to biodiversity loss, 
land-cover/land-use 
change, urbanization, climate change, ecosystem services and valuation, 
material and 
energy flows, and environmental degradation, among others.

Candidates need to have strong capabilities in Geographic Information Systems 
(GIS), 
remote sensing, and/or other forms of spatial science, and to incorporate this 
as an 
integral core of their work. Candidates must have a Ph.D., and we are 
interested in 
candidates from a broad range of disciplines, including geography, 
anthropology, ecology, 
hydrology, environmental science, computational or data science, engineering, 
public 
health, social sciences, or related fields.  We are also interested in 
candidates who may 
be combining disciplines in interesting or novel ways.  This position offers 
the potential to 
take leadership in GIS and spatial analysis at the University of Michigan, 
including 
directorship of the SEAS Environmental Spatial Analysis (ESALab). A more 
detailed 
position description can be found at http://seas.umich.edu/employment.

Applications should include (1) a cover letter; (2) CV; (3) a concise personal 
statement 
describing your vision and plans for research, teaching and societal 
engagement; (4) a 
one-page statement on how the candidate contributes to diversity efforts, and 
(5) a list of 
three academic references with contact information.

To apply, submit application materials (in a single PDF file), via 
http://seas.umich.edu/employment. For assistance or further information, you 
may 
contact seas.faculty.search.st...@umich.edu

Review of applications will begin on September 14, 2018 and continue until the 
position is 
filled.  SEAS hopes to appoint a faculty member to this position to begin Fall 
2019.

At SEAS we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable 
environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and 
communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of 
discrimination, 
harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is 
deeply 
rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Fall Meeting 2018 Session: Sustainability Science and Globalized Human-Environment Systems

[Anjuli Jain Figueroa]

Dear colleague,


I’m writing to invite you to submit an abstract to the American Geophysical
Union Fall 2018 Conference Session *GC083: Sustainability Science and
Globalized Human-Environment Systems.* This session focuses on work that
reveals the increased connectivity and globalization of human-environment
systems. You can find more details and and submit an abstract here:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/46017.


We would welcome your submission and want to encourage you to share this
session with anyone else who may be interested. The abstract submission
site is now open and the deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, 1
August 23:59 EDT.


I hope to see you in Washington, DC in December!


Sincerely,

Anjuli Jain Figueroa

-- 
Anjuli Jain Figueroa, EIT
CEE Ph.D Candidate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
aja...@mit.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Hunting in Africa

[Júlio Cesar Voltolini]

Dear friends, We read so much discussion about hunting in the last years. In some African countries tourists can hunt and I would like to know if these countries are monitoring the animal populations, calculating carrying capacity and Minimum Population Viability.Are there articles or reports about these estimates?Prof. Dr. J. C. VoltoliniDepartamento de BiologiaUniversidade de TaubatéBrasil

[ECOLOG-L] Battelle - NEON Project - Airborne Imaging Spectrometer Calibration Scientist

[Laura Reynolds]

Battelle and its affiliate, Battelle Ecology, Inc. manages and operates 
the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is 
solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project 
dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive 
species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers are 
collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental 
scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems.  Our 
teams use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation 
platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; 
mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated 
ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews 
who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil 
and water data.  Once structures are completed, a leading-edge 
cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information.  
The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of 
its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change 
at continental scales.

LOCATION: Boulder, CO

JOB SUMMARY

The Remote Sensing Team within NEON operates three Airborne Observation 
Platform (AOP) payloads as an integral part of the observatory 
infrastructure.  Each payload consists of advanced remote sensing 
instrumentation, including a high-fidelity imaging spectrometer, a 
waveform-LiDAR and a high-resolution digital camera, in order to provide 
long-term, quantitative information on land use, vegetation structure 
and canopy chemistry over the NEON sites locations and other sites of 
opportunity.

The Remote Sensing Team is currently seeking a calibration scientist who 
will be responsible for the instrument calibration and data quality 
assessment of three airborne NEON Imaging Spectrometer (NIS) systems. 
The position is located in Boulder, CO, and will report to the Remote 
Sensing Team Lead. The Calibration Scientist will lead the laboratory-
based radiometric and spectral calibration, and field-based calibration 
validation of the NIS systems. This includes quantifying the calibration 
uncertainty and developing improvements to the calibration equipment and 
protocols. 

The Calibration Scientist will also work closely with the Remote Sensing 
Science Team to refine procedures for verifying the quality of Level-0 
NIS data, develop novel algorithms to support the calibration and 
production of NIS data products, and assist in routine processing of NIS 
data products. The successful candidate will produce reports and 
publications of NEON designs, procedures, and protocols and is highly 
encouraged to collaborate with NEON staff and the research community in 
the application of airborne remote sensing to continental-scale ecology. 
The ideal candidate should have considerable knowledge and experience 
with the fundamental principles and calibration of airborne and/or 
spaceborne hyperspectral imaging systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Perform the spectral and radiometric calibration of three 
airborne hyperspectral imaging systems that were built by NASA JPL and 
are equivalent to the AVIRIS-NextGen spectrometers.
•   Conduct calibration validation fieldwork. 
•   Collaborate with calibration experts to quantify the uncertainty 
of the current calibration protocols, and subsequently develop 
improvements to the calibration methodology.
•   Define, procure, and develop specialized equipment for spectral 
and radiometric calibration.
•   Support continued development of collection protocols of 
calibration data and lead algorithmic enhancements for improving quality 
of calibration results.
•   Assess the quality of NIS-derived data products and contribute 
to their improvement.
•   Collaborate with the Remote Sensing Systems Team to ensure NIS 
functionality and readiness ahead of flight campaigns.
•   Collaborate with the Remote Sensing Science Team to generate 
data products derived from multiple sensors.
•   Collaborate with the Flight Operations Team to direct NIS flight 
calibration activities and advise on flight collection standards and 
protocols.
•   Maintain the calibration equipment in a clean and organized 
fashion.
•   Generate internal NEON documents describing the calibration 
procedures and uncertainty.
•   Participate in routine processing of NIS data.
•   Participate in the larger NEON science community, including 
participating in collaborations with the external research community and 
attending meetings/conferences.

REQUIRED: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

•   Bachelor’s Degree in optics, physics, engineering, or equimalent 
discipline and minimum 5 years related experience.  OR
•   Master’s Degree in optics, physics, engineering, or equimalent 
discipline and minimum 2 years related experience.  OR
•   PhD Degree 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ocean Acidification Question

[Janet Reimer]

Acidification in the coastal regions has particularly high heterogeneity
and can change both spatially and temporally on high frequency scales.
Water is typically too well mixed to form "micro" pockets unless there is a
steep density gradient, as in hydrothermal vent regions.

Check out the "Ocean Acidification Information Exchange" for more resources.

www.oainformationexchange.org


Dr. Janet J. Reimer
Postdoctoral Research Associate
College of Earth, Ocean, and the Environment
011 Lamott DuPont Labs, 19716
University of Delaware
Office: 302-831-8253
Ph: 646-753-0939



On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 10:48 AM Pierre Chuard 
wrote:

> Hi Katharine,
>
> I know that mangrove ecosystems tend to get more/acidic variable than
> coastal open water ecosystems (Gedan et al. 2017). So micro-zone pH
> conditions seem to depend on both biotic and abiotic conditions defining
> ecosystems. I hope it helps.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Dr. Pierre Chuard
>
> Gedan et al. 2017 Community composition in mangrove ponds with pulsed
> hypoxic and acidified conditions
>
> Le lundi 25 juin 2018, Katharine Leigh  a écrit :
>
>> Hi Ecologers!
>>
>> Question for those of you familiar with Ocean Acidification: anyone aware
>> of evidence/studies about micro-zones of acidification? Like, has anyone
>> detected small, localized regions where the water is specifically more
>> acidic in certain places versus others? Or is the acidity basically uniform
>> and just gradually becomes more/less acidic as you move up/down latitudes,
>> or deeper/shallower in the water column? I know areas around hydrothermal
>> vents can get super acidic, and I would *think *a certain current has a
>> characteristic acidity trend... how about near the shore? Do pockets of
>> acidic water tend to form at all?
>>
>> Thanks for any commentary you can provide. Links to suggested papers
>> would be awesome, too!
>>
>> Best
>> Kat
>>
>> Katharine L. Leigh
>> My Linkedin 
>>
>
>
> --
> Pierre J.C. Chuard, PhD
> NSERC CREATE Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainability
> Postdoctoral Fellow
> Department of Biology, McGill University
> Stewart Biology Building, N4/17
> Montreal, Quebec, Canada
> H3A 1B1
> +1(438)725-7889
> pierre.chua...@gmail.com
>
>

[ECOLOG-L] SESYNC Graduate Student Workshop on Socio-Environmental Synthesis: Interdisciplinary Skill Building, Proposal Writing, & Collaborating

[Elizabeth Green]

Application Deadline: Friday, June 29, 2018 at 5pm EST

Workshop Dates: August 28-31, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland, USA

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) invites applications 
for 
the 6th Graduate Student Workshop on Socio-Environmental (S-E) Synthesis, to be 
held August 28-31, 2018, in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. Workshop goals are to:

- Energize and engage students in innovative, team-based, and use-inspired S-E 
synthesis research
- Increase student capacities through S-E synthesis training, skill-building, 
and 
networking
- Prepare students for upcoming S-E synthesis research and leadership 
opportunities 
at SESYNC
- Attendees of this workshop will join 30 of their peers from around the world 
and 
across scholarly disciplines. Attendees will participate in highly interactive 
activities 
and facilitated discussions as individuals, but will also be given the 
opportunity while 
in Annapolis to form the beginnings of diverse, interdisciplinary research 
teams. 

Workshop sessions and activities will be led by noted S-E synthesis scholars 
and 
practitioners, and will range from synthetic proposal writing and research 
design, to 
the science of team science, to science communication and delivering actionable 
outcomes for stakeholders and decision makers.

Visit http://sesync.us/gradws to learn more about the workshop and apply.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ocean Acidification Question

[Pierre Chuard]

Hi Katharine,

I know that mangrove ecosystems tend to get more/acidic variable than
coastal open water ecosystems (Gedan et al. 2017). So micro-zone pH
conditions seem to depend on both biotic and abiotic conditions defining
ecosystems. I hope it helps.

Good luck,

Dr. Pierre Chuard

Gedan et al. 2017 Community composition in mangrove ponds with pulsed
hypoxic and acidified conditions

Le lundi 25 juin 2018, Katharine Leigh  a écrit :

> Hi Ecologers!
>
> Question for those of you familiar with Ocean Acidification: anyone aware
> of evidence/studies about micro-zones of acidification? Like, has anyone
> detected small, localized regions where the water is specifically more
> acidic in certain places versus others? Or is the acidity basically uniform
> and just gradually becomes more/less acidic as you move up/down latitudes,
> or deeper/shallower in the water column? I know areas around hydrothermal
> vents can get super acidic, and I would *think *a certain current has a
> characteristic acidity trend... how about near the shore? Do pockets of
> acidic water tend to form at all?
>
> Thanks for any commentary you can provide. Links to suggested papers would
> be awesome, too!
>
> Best
> Kat
>
> Katharine L. Leigh
> My Linkedin 
>


-- 
Pierre J.C. Chuard, PhD
NSERC CREATE Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainability
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Biology, McGill University
Stewart Biology Building, N4/17
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3A 1B1
+1(438)725-7889
pierre.chua...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in modelling biodiversity dynamics under environmental change

[Juliano Sarmento Cabral]

Dear colleagues,

In the scope of the interdisciplinary research project 'Blick in die Zukunft
(BLIZ)' focused on the interplay between society, landuse, ecosystem
services and biodiversity in Bavaria until 2100, funded by the Bavarian
Climate Research Network (bayklif) of the Bavarian State Ministry, we seek
applications for a:

PhD position in modelling biodiversity dynamics under environmental change
(60%, limited for 36 months)

Your profile:
- Full university degree (Diploma/M.Sc.) in biology, geo-ecology,
environmental science or a related discipline
- Sound knowledge in mechanistic modelling and scientific programming (e.g.
Matlab, R, C++) is required
- Ability to write scientific manuscripts, communicate concepts and results
in fluent English
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team

Tasks:
You will be a team member of the recently started interdisciplinary research
project BLIZ. Together with partners from the TUM, University of Regensburg
and FAU Erlangen, you investigate the dynamics of freshwater biodiversity.
The project will focus on the spatiotemporal dynamics of populations and
communities of freshwater plants in Bavarian lakes. Initial study systems
will be the Iffeldorfer lakes and model development as well as
ecophysiological calibration will be done in close collaboration with
partners in the Limnological Station Iffeldorf (TUM; www.fisch.wzw.tum.de/).
With the model, you will investigate the feedbacks between freshwater
biodiversity and socio-economic systems (land-use change) in a changing
climate and their uncertainties. The main goal of the project is to develop
adaptation strategies to maintain sustainable ecological systems and to
avoid tipping points. Specific tasks of the PhD position are (1) to develop
and apply process-based models for freshwater macrophytes at the local scale
(e.g. lake), (2) to simulate impacts of land-use and climate change on
important native macrophyte species and relevant invasive species, and (3)
to evaluate potential risks for biodiversity and develop sustainable
management strategies. The doctoral thesis will be done as a series of
English manuscripts.

Our offer:
- Stimulating working environment and an interdisciplinary research team
- A salary in accordance to the position will be limited to 36 months
- JMU is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are therefore
particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities are treated
with preference given comparable qualification.

Contact:
- Please send your application, including a cover letter with motivation, a
short summary of research interests, detailed CV, complete certificates, and
the names (with email addresses) of two potential referees, as soon as
possible (latest by July 25, 2018) in the form of a single pdf-file to Prof.
Juliano Sarmento Cabral (juliano.sarmento_cab...@uni-wuerzburg.de)
- Appointment date is as soon as possible
- For further inquiries, please contact directly Prof. Juliano Sarmento Cabral
- For more information:
http://www.cctb.uni-wuerzburg.de/research/ecosystem-modeling/opportunities-open-positions/
http://bayklif-bliz.de/sub-projects/sub-project-2-biodiversity-tipping-points-in-climate-and-land-use-change/

Best regards and please forward to anybody that might be interested,

Juliano

Juniorprof. Dr. Juliano Sarmento Cabral
Ecosystem Modeling, Center for Computation and Theoretical Biology (CCTB)
University of Wuerzburg
Am Hubland, Building 32
97074 Wuerzburg, Germany

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Students: Master Plant Science Team APPLY by Aug 10

[Teresa Mourad]

ESA and ESA Education Section invite graduate students to join the 2018-2019 
Master Plant Science Team.
Applications due by August 10, 2018
https://www.esa.org/esa/education-and-diversity/planting-science/

The Master Plant Science Team provides compensation for a cohort of 5 graduate 
students who make a substantial contribution as an online scientist mentor. 
This opportunity has the potential to positively affect the rest of your 
professional life and inspire lifelong appreciation for plant science in young 
learners.

Master Plant Science Team Members receive:

* Free membership to ESA for the year commitment
* 50% off meeting registration
* A PlantingScience T-shirt.

ESA Membership and 50% Meeting Registration for MPST are sponsored by the ESA 
Education Section.

Please apply by August 10, 2018.  For questions, please contact: 
pst...@plantingscience.org.

For more information and to apply, visit the ESA website:
https://www.esa.org/esa/education-and-diversity/planting-science/

Please pass this information on to others who might be interested as well.

Thank you!


Teresa Mourad
Ecological Society of America

[ECOLOG-L] AGU 2018 - Session B090: Tropical forests under a changing environment

[Robinson Negron-Juarez]

Dear Colleagues, 

We would like to invite you to submit abstracts to the AGU 2018 session 
entitled "Tropical Forests Under a Changing Environment". Details  and a link 
to submit your abstracts to this session are provided here:

https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/46983

Abstract Submission Deadline:  Wednesday, August 1, 2018 23:59 EDT 

Please feel free to forward to anyone who might be interested 

B090: Tropical forests under a changing environment
Tropical forests comprise the most biologically diverse terrestrial 
ecosystems, cycle more carbon and water than any other biome, and play 
critical roles in determining Earth’s energy balance.  Thus, a better 
understanding of tropical forest processes is required to develop improved 
Earth System Models (ESMs). Improving the representation of processes 
relevant to the tropics in ESMs requires a tight coupling of model 
development and process-based field and lab investigations.  This session 
will focus on research in tropical forests from an Earth system perspective 
including modeling, remote sensing and measurement results. Processes to be 
highlighted include the response of tropical forest ecosystems to
(i) extremes weather events (e.g. drought, heat waves, and extreme rainfall),
(ii) changing disturbance/demographic/CO2/rainfall/warming rates,
(iii) internal modes of climate variability (e.g. EL Niño), and
(iv) the role of biodiversity and biogeochemistry in modulating these 
processes.


Regards,

Robinson Negron-Juarez (robinson@lbl.gov)
Jacquelyn Shuman  (jkshu...@ucar.edu)
Jiafu Mao (m...@ornl.gov )
Christopher Doughty (chris.doug...@nau.edu)