[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant professor with expertise in sustainable urban systems

[David Inouye]

The Urban Studies Institute  at Georgia 
State University conducts top-level urban research, offers an innovative 
and specialized interdisciplinary curriculum, and engages with 
stakeholders in metropolitan Atlanta and in other cities around the 
world. The Institute’s research agenda ranges from local to global, from 
urban theory to policy research. Research themes emphasize urban 
economic resilience, inclusive development, and urban sustainability. 
The Institute was founded in 2017. It is housed in the Andrew Young 
School of Policy Studies and its research and teaching engagements reach 
across the University. It is presently composed of five tenured or 
tenure track faculty, two postdoctoral researchers, and 25 affiliate 
faculty from a range of schools and disciplines.


The Institute is seeking an assistant professor, to begin in August of 
2019. Review will begin December 10; position open until filled.


*Position: Assistant professor with expertise in sustainable urban systems *

**

We seek an exceptional early-career scholar committed to 
transdisciplinary research on the systematic ecological sustainability 
of urbanization and urban governance, with particular emphasis on the 
theme of environmental urbanism. The successful candidate will 
demonstrate expertise in sustainability sciences and resilience; have an 
affinity with comparative urban studies, and have a research agenda with 
strong external funding potential. This position aligns with the 
Institute’s mission to connect interdisciplinary perspectives, develop 
an innovative and specialized interdisciplinary curriculum, and engage 
stakeholders in metropolitan Atlanta, nationally, and abroad.


Required:

•Completed PhD (before August 1, 2019) in urban studies, geography, 
sustainability science, urban ecology, urban planning, or other related 
social sciences;


•Experience with urban social-ecological systems and bringing scientific 
expertise to the study and pursuit of sustainable urban systems;


•Experience working in collaborative, interdisciplinary research 
projects; and


•A broad interest in urban studies and motivation to help build a new 
Institute with missions in research, teaching, and outreach.


Preferred:

•Experience working with participatory and transdisciplinary approaches 
to transformations solutions;


•Expertise in specific areas such as climate and environmental justice, 
climate change adaptation, ecosystem services, equity, futures research, 
knowledge systems, transitions / transformations, etc.; and


•Innovative teaching approaches, including engaging students in 
solutions-oriented projects.


Georgia State University, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, is a 
major research university with an enrollment of more than 50,000 
students. The university is currently in the middle of a record $1 
billion campus expansion. GSU is recognized as a national leader in 
student success and in graduating students from diverse backgrounds. In 
2018, U.S. News & World Report ranked GSU as the 2^nd most innovative 
school in the nation. The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, ranked 
among the top 20 Best Graduate Schools for Public Affairs in the United 
States by the U.S. News & World Report. Its students, alumni and faculty 
work to advance economic opportunity, human rights and social justice 
around the world.


Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. *For best 
consideration, applications should be a single PDF file sent via email 
to_:_**_ur...@gsu.edu _**__**(1) a letter of 
application including statement on research and teaching; names, 
affiliations, and email addresses of three referees; and (2) a current 
CV. The PDF file name should include the applicant’s last name. *An 
offer of employment, pending budgetary approval, will be conditional on 
background verification.


Georgia State University, a Research University of the University System 
of Georgia, is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against 
applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the 
basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.__

[ECOLOG-L] Web/Data Manager position, USDA-ARS, Las Cruces, NM

[Brandon Bestelmeyer]

Web/Data Manager, USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range

Join our team and work with the US Long-Term Agroecosystem Network and US 
Long-Term Ecological Research Network to communicate insights from over a 
century of long-term ecological and agricultural data and make our data 
widely available. In addition, we build web and mobile tools to help 
organize and deliver science information and data from agricultural systems 
across the US and the globe.

See https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/511185200

Note that announcement closes 2 October 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN AQUATIC ECOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

[Carla Atkinson]

The Atkinson Lab at the University of Alabama 
(http://atkinsonlab.ua.edu/) is recruiting a postdoctoral research 
fellow to work on a NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity funded postdoc 
position examining the linkages among phylogenetic, genetic, and 
functional diversity in southeastern USA streams. Up to 3 years of 
funding is available with a flexible start date, but ideally the start 
will be by June 2019.

The position will involve the study of biodiversity within freshwater 
mussels (Family: Unionidae) across multiple dimensions of biodiversity 
within streams in the Mobile and Tennessee River Basins. This project 
will address basic ecological principles related to niche vs neutral 
based models across levels of biodiversity in both freshwater mussels 
and their associated gut microbial community. This is a highly 
interdisciplinary project to understand ecological and evolutionary 
associations among the environment, genetic diversity, functional 
traits, and community assembly across both host (i.e. mussels) and 
microbiome phylogenies. In addition to being housed within the Atkinson 
lab, the selected applicant will work closely with Jeff Lozier at the 
University of Alabama and will collaborate with researchers at the 
University of Mississippi. More information about the project can be 
found at http://mussels.ua.edu/.

The position is for a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate 
whose primary objective will be to oversee fieldwork and conducting 
functional trait analyses, but will also be involved in integrating 
phylogenetic, genetic, and functional trait data. Responsibilities will 
include leading fieldwork, setting up a field experiment, laboratory 
work, statistical analysis, and interfacing with a postdoc based at 
University of Mississippi. The ideal candidate should have experience 
conducting fieldwork in streams in difficult conditions, a background in 
basic ecological principles including ecological stoichiometry, familiar 
with conducting basic water chemistry analyses, excellent computational 
skills, SCUBA certified (or willingness to get certified), and the 
ability to effectively manage large data sets. Additional sought-after 
skill sets include familiarity with methods for high throughput genomic 
analyses and laboratory genetics skills. The applicant should be 
creative and independent, have excellent organizational, communication, 
and writing skills, an exemplary publication record in ecology or other 
related fields, and an interest in working as part of a large 
collaborative team. A general interest in freshwater mussel biology and 
related field experience would be advantageous, but applicants with 
diverse research backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Required qualifications: Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in a 
relevant field by the start date.

Applicants interested in the position should contact Carla Atkinson 
(clatkin...@ua.edu) and include their CV and letter of interest with 
potential start dates.

Applicants must apply by submitting an application to the Biological 
Sciences Departmental postdoctoral pool at facultyjobs.ua.edu 
(requisition number 0811250 for Fall 2018 or search for Keyword 
“Biology” for most recent posting): 
https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/search
 
Materials uploaded to this website should include:
1. Cover letter mentioning the “Linking scales of biodiversity in 
freshwater mussels” position, a description of past research 
accomplishments and future research goals, and the names and contact 
information for 3 references (maximum of two pages).
2. Curriculum vitae

Review of applications will begin October 5, 2018, applications 
submitted afterwards will be reviewed until the position is filled. The 
University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. graduate position in Fish Ecology/Invasion Ecology

[Alison Coulter]

Jim Garvey’s Fish Ecology Lab at the Southern Illinois University, 
Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences (CFAAS) in 
Carbondale, IL is seeking a M.S. student to conduct research comparing 
the behavior and ecology of invasive bigheaded carp (Bighead Carp and 
Silver Carp) relative to surrogate species to determine ways to control 
the ongoing carp invasion (e.g., harvest and barriers). This project is 
a collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District and 
Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Qualifications: An interest in laboratory- and field-oriented research 
and a desire to work in research or academia. B.A. or B.S. in biology, 
fisheries, aquatic ecology or related fields. Coursework in fisheries 
and/or ecology required. Prior experience with acoustic telemetry, 
analysis of ecological studies, R, Arc GIS, and Microsoft office 
(including Access) is preferred but not required.

Duties: Develop, complete, present, and publish field, lab, statistical, 
and/or simulation studies related to fisheries or invasion ecology.  The 
selected student will have access to CFAAS’s resources including a pond 
facility with 100 experimental ponds, 2 wet labs, and multiple large 
river boats including one modified for acoustic telemetry river work. 
Prospective students will be expected to complete field work associated 
with their projects, with assistance and training from other lab 
personnel including 2 postdocs and 2 research technicians.  The 
successful candidate must make multiple overnight trips for field work, 
work long hours under adverse weather conditions, maintain a valid 
driver's license, and be able to routinely lift 50 pounds. The selected 
student will also be part of a large, multi-agency and university 
research group.

Application Deadline: October 15th or until filled.  Preferred start 
date: Jan 2019 (later start possible)

Salary: Research assistantship includes stipend plus tuition waiver and 
insurance

Application Procedure: Interested applicants must submit via email (1) a 
letter of interest, (2) resume or CV, (3) unofficial transcripts 
(official required prior to hire), (4) GRE scores, and (5) the names and 
contact information of three references (at least to references must be 
research/academia related) to: 

Dr. Alison Coulter  


Email: acoul...@siu.edu

SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of 
individuals with disability and protected verterans that strives to 
enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to 
increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All 
applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] Hiring a researcher to study national forest planning

[Forrest Fleischman]

Dear friends & colleagues,
I am hiring a new full-time researcher to work for me on a US Forest 
Service funded project focused on supporting the US Forest Service to 
develop, apply, and refine strategic foresight tools for public land 
management and decision making at both the national forest and regional 
levels. The full position announcement is pasted below. The position 
requires a masters degree in forestry, natural resources, public 
affairs, strategic foresight, or a closely related specialization.  

I would greatly appreciate your sharing information about this position, 
particularly among your professional networks, students or recent 
graduates, or for those of you who work in programs that train large 
numbers of masters students, with career offices that help your students 
and recent alumni find positions.

Although the position is open until filled, we will begin reviewing 
applications on October 15th, so applications filed by that date will 
have the best chances to be reviewed.

To apply, go to https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for 
posting #326651

Full Announcement:

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: The candidate will have a graduate degree 
(Masters or PhD) in natural resources, policy and planning, social 
sciences, strategic foresight/futures, or in another field with a 
substantive focus on public engagement processes.  Advanced degree with 
one or more years of research training.

The ideal candidate would have most of the following skills:  experience 
conducting focus groups, facilitating public engagement processes, 
project management experience, experience with the National 
Environmental Policy Act analysis, and experience with natural resource 
planning (particularly as practiced in the US Forest Service or similar 
agencies). The candidate should also have excellent interpersonal 
skills, the ability to work with diverse public, and strong 
organizational skills. Applicants should describe their relevant 
experience in these areas. The successful applicant will not necessarily 
have all of these skills, but should explain clearly which ones they 
currently possess. The position will be located on the University of 
Minnesota’s Saint Paul campus. Alternative work locations would be 
considered for candidates with extensive experience.

About the Job
Duties/Responsibilities: The University of Minnesota, Department of 
Forest Resources, is seeking a Researcher 5 to contribute to 
“Incorporating Strategic Foresight into US Forest Service Environmental 
Analysis and Decision Making,” a US Forest Service funded project that 
is expected to begin in Fall 2018. This project will support the US 
Forest Service to develop, apply, and refine strategic foresight tools 
for public land management and decision making at both the national 
forest and regional levels. The researcher will work with Dr. Forrest 
Fleischman and the US Forest Service Strategic Foresight Research team 
to provide training, workshops, and hands-on support for: scenario 
planning, environmental horizon scanning, implications wheel exercises, 
and other strategic foresight processes. The project’s goal is to 
develop applied methods to incorporate the best available science and 
innovation within US Forest Service decision making and environmental 
analysis. The impact of the project will improve Environmental Analysis 
and Decision Making, support forest plan revisions, and develop 
practical tools for incorporating strategic foresight into US Forest 
Service decision making. The researcher will be expected to facilitate 
meetings, conduct trainings, collect and analyze data, give research 
presentations, and coauthor academic articles. The researcher will be 
funded to participate in professional development activities to develop 
strategic foresight knowledge (e.g. attend the University of Houston 
Strategic Foresight Certificate five-day course). The researcher will be 
supervised by Dr. Forrest Fleischman within the department of forest 
resources at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and supported by 
Dr. Dave Bengston and Dr. Michael Dockry at the US Forest Service 
Northern Research Station on the UMN Twin Cities Campus and Dr. Lynne 
Westphal at the US Forest Service Northern Research Station in Evanston, 
IL.

Time allocation:
40% facilitating meetings and conducting trainings in strategic 
foresight for forest planners and related staff in the US Forest Service
30% collecting and analyzing data on the application of strategic 
foresight tools in USFS planning
30% coauthor academic articles and give research presentations

Appointment: This is a 100% time appointment but a 50% or 75% 
appointment could be negotiated for exceptional candidates. Initial 
appointment is for one year, beginning in Fall 2018. Renewal for up to 
one additional year (or longer if the appointment is part time) is 
possible upon successful progress.

About the Department
For more information about 

[ECOLOG-L] sick salamander series

[Erik Hoffner]

For the interest of folks working on amphibians and imported diseases,
Mongabay has a new series focused on North American sallies and the effort
to head off an epidemic of Bsal, here's the latest feature:


   - *Sometime around 2008, a mysterious disease started killing off the
   Netherlands’ fire salamanders. Three years later, 96 percent were dead.*
   - *The disease turned out to be Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans
   (Bsal), a relative of the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis
   (Bd) that has been implicated in the decline or extinction of some 200 frog
   species around the world.*
   - *Scientists think Bsal originated in Asia and spread to Europe through
   the pet trade. And they believe it’s only matter of time before it gets to
   the U.S. – the world’s hotspot of salamander diversity, where nearly half
   of all species may be susceptible.*
   - *Now, scientists are in a race against time to find the fungus as soon
   as possible after it gets here in the hopes that quickly enacted
   quarantines may stop, or at least slow, its spread.*

https://news.mongabay.com/2018/09/on-the-hunt-for-a-silent-salamander-killer/

Please share with colleagues and students who love herps.

Next in the series, a report from the Southeast US.

Erik

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www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Opportunity: Odum School of Ecology at UGA

[Ford Ballantyne]

Odum School of Ecology Teaching Postdoctoral Program

The Odum School of Ecology (OSE) at the University of Georgia invites
applications from outstanding early-career scientists for a school-supported
postdoctoral appointment.  S/he will pursue a collaborative research project
with one or more OSE faculty members while teaching at the graduate and/or
undergraduate levels. Instructional activities may include contributing to
existing core courses, developing a new course in the applicant’s area of
interest, and mentoring students in directed research. The anticipated term
of appointment is two years, with the second year contingent on satisfactory
performance. We seek candidates with a PhD in Ecology or related field, and
with outstanding potential in research and teaching, who can contribute to
the inclusive teaching and research missions of the OSE community. The
appointment is accompanied by an annual research and travel budget of $2000.
 For more information on the Odum School and our academic programs, please
see our website:  www.ecology.uga.edu

To apply, candidates should propose a research project that involves one or
more mentor(s) from the Odum School of Ecology, and describe the project in
2 pages or less, including objectives, background, approach, and feasibility
(with additional length permitted for references or figures). Applicants
should combine into a single PDF file a (I) cover letter that describes
teaching interests, proposed teaching activities and career goals, (II)
curriculum vitae, (III) research proposal, (IV) contact information for 3
professional references, and (V) a statement from proposed research mentor
in support of applicant, including how the applicant and project would
benefit the school as a whole. Materials should be submitted as an
attachment sent to osepostdoc...@uga.edu.  Award decisions will consider the
hosting lab’s research/mentoring record and support for the proposed
project, the applicant’s credentials, the novelty and feasibility of the
proposed research project, and the proposed teaching and mentoring
activities. Projects promoting synergy across multiple labs are encouraged.

 

Applications must be received by Nov 20 to ensure full consideration, with
an anticipated start date between Feb-Jul 2019.  Questions should be
directed to Sonia Altizer, salti...@uga.edu, or Ford Ballantyne, f...@uga.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Recruiting up to two graduate students in ecosystem ecology: Michigan State University

[Jessica R. Miesel]

*Recruiting up to two graduate students in ecosystem ecology: Michigan
State University*



The Miesel Fire and Ecosystem Ecology Lab at Michigan State University in
East Lansing, MI invites applicants for up to two graduate student
positions to investigate questions related to ecosystem ecology and
biogeochemical processes in natural or plantation forests, to begin in Fall
2019 (data collection may begin in Summer 2019). One student will be
expected to focus on soil and/or vegetation response to fire and
restoration treatments in fire-prone temperate conifer forests. This
position will require extended summer travel to perform fieldwork in the
northern Lake States region and/or California. The second student will be
expected to focus on biogeochemical processes and/or plant-soil
relationships in agricultural soils amended with contrasting biochar
treatments. This position will require summer field work at a nearby study
site and other locations within the state.



We seek applicants with a high level of enthusiasm for field and laboratory
research that contributes to understanding ecosystem processes and
responses to natural and anthropogenic disturbances, including management
treatments. Excellent written, verbal and computation skills are essential.
Prior relevant research and post-baccalaureate professional experience is
strongly desired. Successful applicants will be expected to work
independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a research group,
conduct field work in variable weather conditions, perform detailed
laboratory analyses with a high level of precision, and publish research
results. Both students will have access to substantial existing data from
prior experiments, and will be expected to develop independent research
questions related to the broader overall objectives of the existing
studies. MSc and PhD applicants will be considered.



The student(s) will be advised by Dr. Jessica Miesel at MSU (
https://www.mieselecologylab.org/) and will have opportunity for close
communication with Forest Service or other agency researchers. Students may
choose a degree program either through the Department of Plant, Soil, and
Microbial Sciences or through the Department of Forestry
(*http://www.for.msu.edu/
)*. Successful applicants will also have
opportunity to participate in MSU’s interdisciplinary Ecology, Evolutionary
Biology and Behavior program (*http://eebb.msu.edu/ *)
(ranked among the top Ecology & Evolutionary Biology PhD programs by the
National Research Council) and/or the Environmental Science & Policy
Program (*http://www.espp.msu.edu/index.php
*).



Interested students should contact Dr. Miesel at miese...@msu.edu prior to
beginning a formal program application, by emailing as a SINGLE PDF: (1) a
statement of research interests/background and professional goals, (2) a
CV, (3) a list of 3-4 professional references (names and contact
information), (4) GRE scores, and (5) unofficial transcripts.



To receive full consideration for Fellowship funding, prospective students
should apply to the MSU Graduate School (*http://grad.msu.edu/apply/online.aspx
*) before October 15, 2018.  Questions
about these opportunities should be directed to Dr. Jessica Miesel (
miese...@msu.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] grad student opportunity - NMSU

[Alina Corcoran]

All,
Please see the announcement below.  Happy to answer questions related to
this project

Graduate Student Opportunity (MSc or PhD) – Algae Biofuel; Aquatic Ecology
Location: New Mexico State University (NMSU), Las Cruces, NM

The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology at New Mexico
State University (NMSU) seeks a motivated Master’s (MSc) or Doctorate (PhD)
Student to participate in a Department of Energy (DOE)- funded project
aimed to increase algal biomass productivity through the design of
microbial consortia. The project was developed in response to the Bioenergy
Technologies’ Office (BETO) Productivity Enhanced Algae and Tool-Kits
(PEAK) FOA (http://bit.ly/2HBN1i4).

Duties: The student will compare the productivity and stability of
bacteria-algae combinations that were designed by researchers at the Los
Alamos National Laboratory and New Mexico Consortium to that of algal
monocultures through outdoor raceway trials in Las Cruces, NM. The student
will be responsible for algal cultivation, daily sample collection, and
laboratory analyses as well as occasional weekend duties. In addition, the
student will design and conduct their own research according to interest.

Desired qualifications: Technical (electrical and computer) skills and
abilities to trouble-shoot and make minor repairs to outdoor algae
raceways; basic knowledge of cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology,
ecology, and statistics; willingness to work independently as well as in a
team, including outdoors in hot and cold weather; ability to lift 50 lbs;
display common sense, awareness for safety, and efficiency.
Travel to scientific meetings is encouraged and will be funded.

The application deadline is October 31 and the starting date is either
January 15, 2019 (spring semester) or August 15, 2019 (fall semester). The
successful applicant will have to apply to NMSU graduate school. For
further information or to submit your application (letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information of three
references) contact:
Dr. Wiebke Boeing
Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology New Mexico State
University
2980, South Espina; 132, Knox Hall
Las Cruces, NM, 88003-0003
wboe...@nmsu.edu
(575) 646-1707

[ECOLOG-L] Job Advertisement: Visiting Scientist

[Chad Seewagen]

Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center is pleased to 
announce a 12-month fellowship to support a Visiting Scientist in residence 
at our nature preserve in New Fairfield, Connecticut. The visiting 
scientist will (1) conduct independent, biological research at Great Hollow 
Nature Preserve and/or other potential study sites in the area, (2) assist 
with other research projects being led by Great Hollow, including data 
collection and statistical analyses, (3) coordinate Great Hollow’s summer 
internship program, and (4) contribute to the general day-to-day operation 
of Great Hollow, including occasional assistance with education programs, 
community outreach events, and preserve stewardship. The ideal candidate 
will be an ecologist or organismal biologist whose research is integrative, 
has a conservation application, and will diversify Great Hollow’s current 
lines of research. 

Major Responsibilities: 
The Visiting Scientist will be responsible for designing and conducting a 
publishable, independent research project at Great Hollow Nature Preserve 
and/or other sites in the general area that can be completed and preferably 
submitted for publication within the 12-month fellowship period. Projects 
that have a conservation application are preferred. The Visiting Scientist 
will be expected to apply for grants or other funding to help support their 
research (e.g., equipment/supplies, lab analyses, field assistant wages), 
but their proposed project should be possible to conduct with a modest 
budget provided by Great Hollow (up to $2k for direct expenses) in the 
event that efforts to procure external funding are unsuccessful.

The other major responsibility of the Visiting Scientist will be to help 
the Executive Director coordinate Great Hollow’s 10-week summer internship 
program. This includes managing the internship application and selection 
process, and directly mentoring 2-4 interns (who are usually undergraduates 
but may sometimes include high school students, post-bac students, or 
graduate students) as they assist with Great Hollow’s research projects 
and/or conduct independent projects of their own. Interns can also assist 
the Visiting Scientist with his/her research. For interns who are 
interested in conducting an independent study, the Visiting Scientist will 
help interns to identify research projects that are within their areas of 
interest and are feasible to conduct, mentor interns in study design, field 
methods, data analysis, and scientific writing, and coordinate all daily 
activities. 

Timeline:
The term of the position is 12 months, with minimal potential for extension 
and no potential for transition into a permanent position. The start date 
can be somewhat flexible to accommodate the Visiting Scientist’s research 
schedule and appropriate season for his/her field work, but his/her 12-
month term must fully overlap with the period of approximately March 1st - 
August 15th. This is because summer intern selections and offers are made 
by early April and the internships typically run from mid-May until early 
August.

Qualifications:
•   Completion of a Ph.D. in biology, ecology and evolution, wildlife 
management, conservation biology, or a related field in the past 5 years. 
•   Independent research experience on the ecology of plants, 
invertebrates, freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, or mammals 
that includes study design, field work, data analysis, and writing.
•   Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in biological 
statistics; proficiency in R is a plus. 
•   A minimum of two relevant, first-author publications in peer-
reviewed journals.
•   Demonstrated success securing grants or other extramural funding.
•   Experience mentoring students, preferably with independent research 
projects.
•   Familiarity with New England flora, fauna, ecosystems, and 
principles of habitat management.
•   Familiarity with a broad range of field biology methods and 
equipment that will enable the Visiting Scientist to mentor interns on 
projects outside of his/her immediate area of expertise.
•   English fluency and an ability to communicate with other staff, 
interns, and members of the public effectively.
•   Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
•   Ability to live in shared on-site housing with respect for others.
•   Maintenance of health insurance coverage.
•   U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.
•   Valid driver’s license.

Compensation:
The Visiting Scientist will receive: (1) a monthly stipend of $2,000, (2) 
free on-site, shared housing and free utilities, (3) monthly reimbursement 
for personal enrollment in the ConnectiCare state health insurance program 
if he or she does not possess alternate coverage of his/her own, and (4) a 
total budget of up to $2,000 for research expenses (if outside funding 
cannot be obtained). No other benefits are 

[ECOLOG-L] AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists: Only a Few Spots Remaining!

[Jyotsna Pandey]

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a
professional development program designed to enhance the communication
skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with
decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to
develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for
broadening the impact of research and education programs.

The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’s
highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot
Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior
researchers and program administrators to newly elected professional
society leaders.

The Boot Camp is an intensive, two-day, hands-on training program that will
be held in Washington, DC on October 15-16, 2018.

Participants will learn:

   - How to translate scientific findings for non-technical audiences
   - How to tell a resonant story that informs decision-makers
   - How to prepare for and participate in a news interview
   - How to prepare for and engage in a meeting with a decision-maker
   - How to protect your scientific reputation
   - How to identify and define the audience you need to reach
   - What decision-makers want to hear from a scientist
   - What reporters are looking for in an interview
   - How to leverage social media
   - How the nation’s science policy is developed and implemented

Participants will also have the opportunity for formal and informal
discussions with science policy and communications experts working in
Washington, DC.

AIBS Individual Members and individuals nominated to participate by an AIBS
Member Society/Organization receive a $55 discount on registration.

Register now: http://mp.gg/t580d

Learn more about the program at
https://www.aibs.org/public-policy/communications_boot_camp.html
___
Jyotsna Pandey, Ph.D.
Public Policy Manager
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-1500 x 225
www.aibs.org
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