[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Forest Entomology (University Wisconsin-Madison)

[Rick Lindroth]

Assistant Professor - Forest Entomology

The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty at 
the level of Assistant Professor, specializing in forest entomology. The 
individual will develop an extramurally funded research program that 
incorporates advanced quantitative or computational approaches to investigate 
ecological and management aspects of forest insect pests, and contribute to 
undergraduate and graduate course instruction. Minimum qualifications include a 
Ph.D. in biological science at the time of application and expertise in forest 
entomology. See full position description and application instructions at: 
http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/499409/assistant-professor. For full 
consideration, apply by December 1, 2018. UW-Madison is an affirmative 
action/equal employment employer and we encourage women, minorities, veterans 
and people with disabilities to apply.
___
Richard L. Lindroth, Ph.D.
Vilas Distinguished Achievement & Sorenson Professor

richard.lindr...@wisc.edu
608-263-6277
Dept. of Entomology
1630 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI  53706 U.S.A.
http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/lindroth/
Twitter: @LindrothLab

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position(s) in biocontrol, ecology and evolution

[Marianna Szucs]

A research assistantship for a PhD and/or an M.S. student is available at 
the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University beginning in 
spring or summer (optionally in fall) 2019. Research will focus on a weed 
biological control agent, Hypena opulenta, recently approved for release 
against invasive swallow-worts. Questions will include studying the roles 
of demography and genetics on establishment of the agent, its 
synchronization with the climate in Michigan and impact in the field. The 
project will involve lab rearing of the agent, common garden studies, and 
experimental releases in the field across Michigan. 

PhD candidates should possess an M.S. in entomology, ecology, evolution or 
related field and have valid driver’s license. A strong research 
background as an undergraduate or as a technician can substitute for an 
M.S. degree. The ideal candidates have experience working with insects 
and/or weeds and interest in understanding ecological and evolutionary 
mechanisms underlying demography and genetics of populations. GRE is not 
required for application, however, PhD candidates who would like to be 
competitive for fellowships that would start in fall 2019 should have 
strong GRE scores.

Applicants should send a CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, contact 
information for three references and a sample of scientific writing (e.g. 
thesis, published or in preparation manuscripts) to Dr. Marianna Szucs 
(szucs...@msu.edu) by October 22. The position comes with a generous 
stipend, tuition waiver and health benefits. Applicants will have the 
opportunity to graduate with a dual degree in Entomology and Ecology, 
Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior. 
 

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking personal story pitches about scientific field work and disability

[Skylar Bayer]

Dear listserv,

My colleague and I are seeking pitches for our Sea Sick project. It's a
collection of true personal stories we are compiling for either a book or
series of articles regarding disabilities and scientific field work. We are
looking for pitches regarding any and all disabilities, including mental
health issues.

We are open to anonymous submissions with regard to publication, but please
see our submission form

for more details. The deadline for pitches is currently December 1st.

Here is a permalink to the tweet about the project:
https://twitter.com/drsrbayer/status/1047883547825098754

Please pass this message on to anyone that you think may be interested in
pitching.

All the best,
Skylar Bayer & Gabi Serrato Marks


-- 
Skylar Bayer, Ph.D.
skylarbayer.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position - Shortleaf pine ecology

[Ben Knapp]

“Ecology of shortleaf pine regeneration and recruitment for woodland 
restoration in the central US”

Shortleaf pine forests provide important ecological services and 
conservation value throughout the central, eastern, and southern US. 
Currently, there are several large restoration projects and initiatives 
for increasing the abundance of shortleaf pine and mixed shortleaf pine-
hardwood ecosystems, yet shortleaf pine regeneration has remained 
challenging in many areas. There are several factors possibly limiting 
shortleaf pine regeneration success, such as variable seed crops, poor 
seedbed and germination, and abundant competition from established 
hardwood stems. Prescribed fire is often used to favor shortleaf pine 
regeneration yet success is marginal in the Missouri Ozark region. Thus, 
other release treatments may be more efficient for reaching regeneration 
targets. This project will study the regeneration ecology of shortleaf 
pine in relation to common competing hardwood trees to better understand 
the factors affecting regeneration success and inform silvicultural 
practice. Evidence suggests that managers could alter prescriptions to 
target specific forest composition goals, including pure shortleaf pine 
stands or various mixtures of shortleaf pine-hardwood stands.   
  
This project will support a Doctoral Graduate Research Assistantship 
with Dr. Benjamin Knapp in the School of Natural Resources 
(https://snr.missouri.edu/graduate-studies/forestry-graduate-program/) 
at University of Missouri, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service 
and Missouri Department of Conservation. This graduate assistantship 
will include four years of funding support ($24,000/year stipend, health 
insurance, tuition). The duties of this position will include completion 
of required coursework, field sampling throughout the Missouri Ozarks, 
data organization, and data analyses related to study objectives. The 
candidate is expected to complete a dissertation and at least three 
peer-reviewed publications, one of which should be published prior to 
graduating. Competitive candidates for this position will have a M.S. 
degree in forestry or a closely related discipline, proficiency in 
written and oral communication, strong GRE scores, and evidence of 
scholastic success. The position will begin in January 2019.

To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Benjamin Knapp 
(kna...@missouri.edu):
1)  personal statement of career goals
2)  resume or curriculum vitae
3)  transcripts (can be unofficial)
4)  GRE scores
5)  contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a 
candidate is selected.

Dr. Benjamin Knapp
Associate Professor
School of Natural Resources
University of Missouri
203S Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building
Columbia MO 65211
Email: kna...@missouri.edu   

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Marine Community Genomics/Genetics at University of Washington

[Carol Stepien - NOAA Federal]

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Marine Community Genomics/Genetics 
at the Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere & Ocean at the University of 
WashingtonLocation: Seattle, WA


Deadline: Oct 16, 2018 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

 The Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean at the 
University of Washington invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral 
Research Associate position working on marine invertebrate and fish 
environmental DNA genetics/genomics/bioinformatics in the new G3 (Genetics and 
Genomics Group) at NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL).

 The G3 lab uses multi-locus metabarcoding to study oceanic biological 
community responses to physical and chemical oceanographic parameters. 
Component species and population genetic relationships for invertebrates and 
fishes are identified and assessed using environmental DNA (eDNA), plankton, 
and samples collected with plankton tows, CTD casts, ROVs, and sediment cores. 
Study regions include the west coast of North America, Salish Sea, Gulf of 
Alaska, Bering Sea, and U.S. Arctic, as well as deep sea vents and seeps across 
the Pacific. Physical, chemical and biological oceanographic parameters are 
considered to predict the effects on marine ecosystems of environmental change 
including acidification, warming, hypoxia, and deep sea mining. The Research 
Associate will work under the guidance of Dr. Carol Stepien of NOAA/PMEL and 
Dr. Kim Andrews of UW/JISAO and will be involved in designing the specific 
course(s) of study.

 This position features laboratory research and execution of the following 
duties:

• Conduct bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing DNA assays and analyses

• Use of a wide application of complex principles and methods in the fields of 
genetics and genomics

• Collection, statistical analysis and archival of data

• Preparation of peer-reviewed scientific publications

• Presentation of papers at scientific conferences; participation in external 
seminars, workshops, and professional societies

• Maintenance of project website

• Assistance with the preparation and management of regulatory documents

• Assistance with the development of grant proposals

• Assistance with the training of graduate and undergraduate student 
researchers in lab work

• Participation in G3 group activities, including laboratory and other meetings

 The successful candidate must possess knowledge of genetics, genomics, and 
bioinformatics, and be able to advance the state-of-the-art research in these 
areas. This individual will also have demonstrated excellent verbal and written 
skills, and the ability to work both independently, and in collaboration with 
other scientists. This position is located at NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental 
Laboratory (PMEL) at Sand Point in Seattle. This is a twelve-month position, 
with the possibility of a second year based on availability of funds and 
satisfactory performance. A late 2018/ early 2019 start date is anticipated.

 Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Biology or Ecology or related field with specialization in Molecular 
Genetics. Degree must be conferred by the appointment start date.

• Must be within 5 years after receipt of terminal degree.

• Experience requirement, minimum: Two or more years’ experience in DNA 
extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, population genetics, 
environmental DNA, bioinformatics

Application Instructions:

Complete applications received by October 16, 2018 will be given preferred 
consideration

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

Apply Now: https://apply.interfolio.com/53135

 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity 
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual 
orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or 
expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status The University of 
Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, 
staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW 
Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint 
/). Additionally, the 
University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching 
and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important 
contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities 
(https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432 
).

 

Carol A. 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Research Scientist in Biophysical Modeling

[Mary Ogdahl]

Assistant Research Scientist in Biophysical Modeling
Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) seeks 
applications for a full-time Assistant Research Scientist with expertise 
in biophysical modeling. We seek the best scholar who is developing 
predictive models that link biological to physical processes in aquatic 
ecosystems. Areas of particular interest include modeling of aquatic food-
webs, invasive species, or harmful algal blooms where the goal is to 
predict how these respond to changes in lake thermal or hydrologic 
regimes, storm frequencies, or water chemistry. 

The successful candidate will be appointed in the University of Michigan’s 
School for Environment and Sustainability, and will join a team of five 
CIGLR Research Scientists and 37 research support staff who are housed at 
NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) in Ann Arbor. CIGLR 
Research Scientists work with government PIs from NOAA on projects that 
contribute to sustainable management of the Great Lakes. This position 
will focus on development of models that support operational forecasts 
served by NOAA that benefit stakeholder and public uses of the Great 
Lakes.

In addition to interactions with NOAA-GLERL, CIGLR Research Scientists are 
part of the faculty body of SEAS, where they have access to additional 
research facilities and resources such as the large M.S. and Ph.D. 
graduate programs.

The University of Michigan is consistently ranked among the top American 
public research universities, and Ann Arbor is routinely ranked as one of 
the best places to live in the U.S. due to its affordability, natural 
beauty, preservation of wooded areas, vibrant arts program, and lively 
downtown. This position represents a great opportunity for those focused 
on aquatic research and management to join a premiere academic 
institution.

Qualifications. The position requires Ph.D. in a relevant field of 
biological or physical sciences, evidence of solid modeling skills, a 
strong record of scholarly publication, and activities demonstrating a 
trajectory towards national recognition as an expert in the field. 
Importantly, we seek candidates who have a demonstrated history of working 
on multi-disciplinary teams to solve real-world problems in the 
sustainability of aquatic ecosystems. Therefore, candidates must show 
evidence of collaboration across disciplinary boundaries to develop 
implementable solutions to sustainability challenges.  

Compensation. The position offers a highly competitive salary and full 
benefits at the University of Michigan. The position comes with a 
guarantee of full-funding for the initial appointment of three years. 
After three years, CIGLR Research Scientists are expected to support 90% 
of their salaries from grants. CIGLR Research Scientists routinely receive 
grant support from collaborative projects with NOAA GLERL, successfully 
securing their salaries by leading both non-competitive and competitive 
grants after the initial three year period.  

To apply. Applicants should collate the following items into a single PDF: 
(1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) 
contact information for three references, and (5) two representative 
publications. The PDF application should be emailed by January 15, 2018 to 

Bradley Cardinale, Professor and Director
Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
School for Environment and Sustainability
University of Michigan
bradc...@umich.edu


The University of Michigan is a Non-Discriminatory/ Affirmative Action 
Employer. 
Individuals from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to 
apply.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Assistantship in Large River Unionid Ecology @ Central Michigan University

[Zanatta, David Thomas]

PhD Graduate Assistantship in Large River Unionid Ecology @ Central Michigan 
University

A PhD assistantship are available under the supervision of Dr. Dave Zanatta and 
Dr. Daelyn Woolnough in the Institute for Great Lakes Research and Department 
of Biology at Central Michigan University (CMU).  The projects that the student 
will be involved with are funded by the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife 
Restoration Act of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and is a collaboration 
between CMU, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Michigan Dept. 
of Natural Resources, and the US Geological Survey.  The student will be 
instrumental in designing and helping to implement (with other CMU students and 
collaborators from DFO Canada, Michigan DNR, and USGS) large-scale surveys for 
native freshwater mussels in the Detroit River (in summer 2019) and St. Clair 
River (summer 2020).  The student will also be responsible for developing, 
implementing, and testing habitat models for native mussels in these large 
river systems.

A full stipend (grant- and university-funded Research and Teaching 
Assistantships) and tuition waiver for at least 4 years will be provided.  
Salary: ~$26,000/yr + tuition waiver.

Start dates:  January, May (preferred) or August 2019

More information about the PhD program in Earth and Ecosystem Science at CMU is 
available here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/se/ees/pages/default.aspx

Qualifications for PhD Student:
Required:  BS in Biology or related field; previous research experience in 
aquatic ecology; strong background in ecological statistics; 
background/experience in GIS; valid driver’s license; valid passport and 
ability to travel to Canada; strong swimmer and comfortable in the 
water/snorkeling; strong writing and oral communication skills; interest in 
pursuing a career in academia or research; GPA >3.0; GRE scores >50th 
percentile.
Preferred:  MS in Biology or related field; research experience with freshwater 
mussels (unionids); evidence of experience in ecological/habitat/GIS modeling; 
SCUBA certified and some dive experience; valid recreational boating license 
and experience piloting and trailering boats; track record in publications 
and/or conference presentations; GPA >3.3; GRE scores >60th percentile.

Before applying the EES PhD program, please email a single PDF document to BOTH 
Dr. Woolnough (wool...@cmich.edu) AND Dr. Zanatta 
(zana...@cmich.edu) that contains: (1) a letter of 
interest describing your qualifications, experience and background, (2) your 
CV, (3) GRE scores, (4) GPA and unofficial transcripts, and (5) contact 
information for 3 academic/research references.  Feel free to contact us for 
more information about the programs, our research, and more specifics about the 
project.

Dave Zanatta, Ph.D.
Professor  |  Biology Department and Institute for Great Lakes Research
Biosciences Bldg. 2408  |  Central Michigan University
1455 Calumet Court  |  Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
P: 989-774-7829  |  E: 
zana...@cmich.edu
  |  F: 989-774-3462
Homepage: people.cst.cmich.edu/zanat1d

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Research Scientist in the ‘Omics

[Mary Ogdahl]

Assistant Research Scientist in the ‘Omics
Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) seeks 
applications for a full-time Assistant Research Scientist with expertise 
in genomics, proteomics, or metabolomics. We seek the best scholar in 
systems biology who integrates advanced ‘omics techniques to improve the 
management of aquatic ecosystems. Examples of areas that might be of 
interest include, but are not limited to, the use of eDNA to track and 
study rare or invasive species, use of functional genomics to understand 
the triggers of toxin production in harmful algal blooms, use of 
metabolomics to understand the mechanistic consequences of coastal 
hypoxia on benthic communities, or use of proteomics to predict the 
effects of climate change on Great Lakes fisheries. 

The successful candidate will be appointed in the University of 
Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, and will join a 
team of five CIGLR Research Scientists and 37 research support staff who 
are housed at NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) in 
Ann Arbor. CIGLR Research Scientists work with government PIs from NOAA 
on projects that contribute to sustainable management of the Great Lakes.

In addition to interactions with NOAA-GLERL, CIGLR Research Scientists 
are part of the faculty body of SEAS, where they have access to 
additional research facilities and resources such as the large M.S. and 
Ph.D. graduate programs.

The University of Michigan is consistently ranked among the top American 
public research universities, and Ann Arbor is routinely ranked as one of 
the best places to live in the U.S. due to its affordability, natural 
beauty, preservation of wooded areas, vibrant arts program, and lively 
downtown. This position represents a great opportunity for those focused 
on aquatic research and management to join a premiere academic 
institution.

Qualifications. The position requires Ph.D. in a relevant field of the 
biological sciences, a strong record of scholarly publication, and 
activities demonstrating a trajectory towards national recognition as an 
expert in the field. Importantly, we seek candidates who have a 
demonstrated history of working on multi-disciplinary teams to solve 
real-world problems in the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems. 
Therefore, candidates must show evidence of collaboration across 
disciplinary boundaries to develop implementable solutions to 
sustainability challenges.  

Compensation. The position offers a highly competitive salary and full 
benefits at the University of Michigan. The position comes with a 
guarantee of full-funding for the initial appointment of three years. 
After three years, CIGLR Research Scientists are expected to support 90% 
of their salaries from grants. CIGLR Research Scientists routinely 
receive grant support from collaborative projects with NOAA GLERL, 
successfully securing their salaries by leading both non-competitive and 
competitive grants after the initial three year period.  

To apply. Applicants should collate the following items into a single 
PDF: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research 
statement, (4) contact information for three references, and (5) two 
representative publications. The PDF application should be emailed by 
January 15, 2018 to: 

Bradley Cardinale, Professor and Director
Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
School for Environment and Sustainability
University of Michigan
Email: bradc...@umich.edu


The University of Michigan is a Non-Discriminatory/ Affirmative Action 
Employer. 
Individuals from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to 
apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Resident Naturalist in Peru

[Gallice,Geoffrey R]

We are pleased to announce the position of Resident Naturalist, beginning 
January 7, 2019. The successful applicant will be based at the ASA’s field site 
in Peru’s Madre de Dios Department.

POSITION: Resident Naturalist

LOCATION: Finca Las Piedras, Madre de Dios, Peru

POSITION DURATION: 6 months

SCHEDULE: 5 days/week, flexibility in scheduling required

START DATE: January 7, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2018



JOB DESCRIPTION

Resident Naturalists (RNs) work closely with ASA academic faculty and staff to 
facilitate ongoing biological research and monitoring, sustainable tropical 
agriculture, and community engagement and education programs at Finca Las 
Piedras, in Peru’s Madre de Dios Department. RNs are part of the public face of 
the ASA’s programs in Peru, and are part of a dynamic team of researchers, 
conservation and development professionals, and students from around the world. 
In addition to assigned tasks, naturalists are encouraged to develop individual 
projects within their areas of interest, which may include anything from 
community service activities to biological or agricultural research.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Biological Research and Monitoring

The ASA maintains a number of research and monitoring projects aimed at 
biodiversity conservation in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon. These include 
mammal, bird, and insect inventories and population monitoring, plant 
phenology, and rain forest dynamics plots, among others. RNs assist project 
leaders in data collection and entry, experimental design and setup, etc., as 
needed. Naturalists will also have the opportunity to assist visiting 
researchers when required.



Sustainable Tropical Agriculture

Activities at Finca Las Piedras include a variety of experiments in organic 
agriculture, the use of compost and biochar, and research into the sustainable 
harvest of Brazil nuts, among others. RNs will assist in these as needed.



Community Engagement and Education

Naturalists will also assist ASA faculty and staff in ongoing programs both at 
Finca Las Piedras and in Monterrey and Planchon, the nearest local communities 
to the field site. Activities at Finca Las Piedras include volunteer and 
internship programs; in the communities RNs will assist in educational visits 
to schools, as well as a variety of outreach programs.



Social Media

Resident Naturalists contribute to outreach efforts on social media. 
Naturalists are required to create material for distribution across a variety 
of platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and regular blog posts.



General Duties

In addition to the duties mentioned above, Naturalists will contribute to 
day-to-day operations and basic facilities maintenance. General duties may 
include, but are not limited to: Daily weather station readings, 
Guide/interpret/translate guided natural history hikes, lead visits to local 
farms, group check-in and orientation, logistical support for academic programs.



REQUIREMENTS

  *   6 month commitment required
  *   Minimum bachelor’s degree in natural or environmental sciences or related 
field
  *   Fluency in English (required)
  *   At least basic Spanish (preferred)
  *   Experience working/living abroad, especially in the tropics (preferred)
  *   Teaching experience (preferred)
  *   Enthusiasm and strong work ethic
  *   Flexibility in schedule and work environment
  *   Maturity/must live with and work well with others in close setting
  *   Excellent physical condition
  *   Traveler’s insurance (proof required upon acceptance)
  *   CPR/first aid certification (proof required upon acceptance)

 TRAINING

Upon arrival at Finca Las Piedras, Resident Naturalists undergo an intensive, 
one-week training period. Naturalists are given an overview of current projects 
spanning the ASA’s three interrelated focal areas: biological research and 
monitoring, sustainable tropical agriculture, and community engagement and 
education, as well as the methodologies used for research and outreach work in 
these areas. Naturalists will also be trained informally throughout the 
duration of their term at Finca Las Piedras.

COMPENSATION

This is an unpaid position. However, all room and board is provided on-site at 
Finca Las Piedras, 7 days per week, for the duration of the appointment 
(although work is only required M-F; approximate value $1,000/month). 
Work-related local transportation, including pickup from the Puerto Maldonado 
airport (PEM) or bus terminal, is covered. Resident Naturalists are responsible 
for their international flight to Peru, including airfare, taxes, airport fees, 
flight insurance, etc.), and domestic air or land travel to Puerto Maldonado 
(bus or air).

HOW TO APPLY

The following are required to apply for this position:

  1.  A cover letter of interest (position begins January 7, 2019)
  2.  Current CV/resume with contact information for two references
  3.  Most recent unofficial university 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position Phosphorus dynamics in soils and sediments, Geoecology Group Tübingen University

[Harald Neidhardt]

The research group of Geoecology invites applications for a PhD Position
as part of the DFG funded research project ‘Dynamics in Phosphorus Pools in
Soils and Sediments along the Land-Freshwater Continuum of Agricultural
Catchments’.

Pronounced amounts of the precious nutrient phosphorus (P) are transferred
from arable soils into interconnected vegetated buffer strips, drainage
channels and stream beds due to erosion and surface run-off. Here, interim
storage occurs, but P can be re-released from soils and sediments due to
dynamic biogeochemical processes and redox conditions, thereby increasing
the risk of eutrophication in downstream water bodies. Due to methodological
limitations, changes of P pools in soils and sediments and transformation
pathways involved still remain barely understood.

The prospective PhD candidate will study the dynamics of P retention in an
agricultural catchment in South Germany by using an innovative isotopic
labeling approach, which is based on the analysis of the stable oxygen
isotope signature in phosphate (delta18O-PO4).

The position will be limited to three years and will start on January 15,
2019. The salary is in accordance with the German Public Service salary
scale (65%, TV-L E13).

Qualifications and skills:
- M.Sc. degree in Geoecology, Geochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Soil
Science, Physical Geography, Microbiology, Biology, Environmental Chemistry,
or similar.
- Excellent knowledge of and laboratory experience in wet chemistry is required.
- Extended knowledge of stable isotopes in the environment.
- Very good English communication and writing skills.
- High motivation and commitment to interdisciplinary research particularly
focusing on environmental issues.

The position will be open until qualified candidates are identified. We
particularly encourage female applicants to apply for this position.
Disabled persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification. Please
send your application (including a cover letter, full CV, copies of
certificates, and names, telephone numbers and email addresses of two
academic referees) as a single PDF file attached to an email to: Dr. Harald
Neidhardt (harald.neidhardt[at]uni-tuebingen.de). Application deadline is
November 15th 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in Ecosystem Dynamics available at the University of Idaho

[a meddens]

*PhD position in Ecosystem Dynamics available at the University of Idaho*

We seek a sincere, motivated, and creative individual to apply for an
exciting PhD assistantship in Ecosystem Dynamics. The successful candidate
will work with Dr. Arjan Meddens to examine the spatial and temporal
patterns of ecosystem dynamics across the western United States. You will
work on highly relevant research which aims to improve ecosystem resilience
to future disturbances across the larger landscape under rapidly changing
climate conditions. Since this position is initially funded by a Teaching
Assistantship (TA), the candidates’ research area is somewhat flexible.
Potential research topics include: (1) the dynamics of fire refugia and
utilization of fire refugia by plant or animal species, (2) spatial and
temporal patterns of bark beetle outbreaks, (3) measuring ecosystem
structure at the forest-tundra ecotone, and/or (4) the utilization of
high-resolution (UAV) lidar applications for forest measurements. A genuine
interest in teaching is required and an interest in societal impacts of
disturbances and management applications is highly desired. The position
includes approximately 2 years of TA funding with the potential for more RA
(Research Assistantship) funding later in the PhD. The successful candidate
will be housed in the Department of Natural Resources and Society in the
College of Natural Resources, which has great collaborative faculty
with expertise
in both the social and biophysical sciences.



Requirements: An active interest in teaching with good interpersonal skills
as wells as strong quantitative background – as demonstrated by courses
taken, programming skills, and GRE scores. Field experience and a
well-rounded educational background in ecology, geography, fire science,
and natural resource management is desired. The position will begin in the
Fall of 2019.


This position has approximately 2 academic year (9 months) Teaching
Assistantship funding available with the possibility of more funding in the
summer and following the first two years. Annual compensation package is
competitive and depends upon experience.



If you like to be considered for the position, please send a letter of
interest and a CV to Arjan Meddens (amedd...@uidaho.edu).



Arjan Meddens PhD

Assistant Research Professor
Department of Natural Resources and Society
College of Natural Resources
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83844-1139
Office: CNR 17D
Ph: 208-885-7428
Email: amedd...@uidaho.edu
Web: arjanmeddens.weebly.com

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate opportunities in infectious disease ecology and evolution - Purdue University

[Catherine Searle]

Faculty within the department of Biological Sciences at Purdue 
University are accepting graduate student for fall 2019 with interests 
in disease ecology and evolution. Information on the application process 
can be found at:
https://www.bio.purdue.edu/Academic/graduate/prospective.html

Interested applicants should contact the relevant faculty before 
applying: 


Catherine Searle (Ph.D. students only): 
https://www.bio.purdue.edu/lab/searle/
Community ecology of infectious diseases in freshwater systems. 

Research in the Searle lab investigates the effects of species 
composition on disease dynamics. In natural systems communities can lose 
species (e.g. from habitat loss, pollution, etc.), gain species (e.g. 
from species invasions), or experience changes to population sizes and 
intraspecific diversity. These factors can influence the frequency and 
severity of disease outbreaks. To understand these processes, we combine 
field observations with experimental manipulations in the field, 
mesocosms and laboratory. Our primary hosts systems are freshwater 
zooplankton (Daphnia) and amphibians (with a focus on chytridiomycosis). 
Through these studies, we aim to understand how changes to biodiversity 
are altering disease dynamics.

Interested students should email sear...@purdue.edu with a short 
statement of research interests, a summary of previous research 
experience, and a CV. 


Giovanna Carpi (Ph.D. students only): https://www.giovannacarpi.org/
The Carpi Lab investigates the transmission dynamics of vector-borne 
diseases, with a special focus on malaria. To gain insight into malaria 
transmission dynamics, our research is currently centered around three 
themes: 1) monitor malaria parasite spatial spread and how malaria 
transmission changes as interventions are applied, 2) quantify 
ecological and evolutionary dynamics of malaria parasites within-host 
(mosquito and human); 3) determine the influence of mosquito microbiome 
on mosquito susceptibility to infection and subsequent disease 
transmission outcome.  We employ integrative approaches including field 
observations, laboratory experiments, next generation sequencing (NGS) 
and computational biology. Our work involves national and international 
collaborations with public health and research partners (Johns Hopkins 
University, Microsoft Research, Oxford Big Data Institute, Macha 
Research Institute).
 
Prospective students should send an email to gca...@purdue.edu with the 
subject “Prospective Graduate Student”. Include in the text a short 
statement of research interests and as attachments a CV, an unofficial 
transcript, and a list of references.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Interested applicants should have a strong quantitative 
background and experience with molecular biology, genetics and/or 
computational biology is preferred.


Ximena Bernal (Ph.D. students only): 
https://www.bio.purdue.edu/lab/bernal/
We study the ecology and evolution of animal communication focusing on 
the advertisement calls of anurans. Production of mating signals usually 
involves attraction of non-target receivers (aka eavesdroppers) that 
exploit this communication systems. Predators that eavesdrop on mating 
signals to find their prey or host are common but we know surprisingly 
little about the evolutionary ecology of this strategy and even less 
about their consequences on disease dynamics. In our lab we use a 
variety of methods and approaches to investigate the behavior and 
evolutionary ecology of interspecific eavesdroppers of mating signals 
and we are looking at understanding disease dynamics and co-evolution of 
disease transmitted by eavesdropping vectors.

Applicants should be independent and highly motivated. Some previous 
research and/or field experience is necessary. Students are encouraged 
to develop their own research projects depending upon their specific 
interests. I particularly encourage students in disease transmission by 
frog-biting midges. Our work takes place in the lab at Purdue University 
and in the field in Indiana as well as at the Smithsonian Tropical 
Research Institute in Panama.

If you are interested in joining the lab, send an email to 
xber...@purdue.edu. Please also include a statement of your research 
interests and accomplishments. I will contact you to talk about your 
experience and career goals so we can determine if working together 
would be a good match.


Dennis Minchella (M.S. students only): 
https://dennisminchella.wordpress.com/
Evolutionary Ecology of Host-Parasite Interactions

Our lab is interested in exploring and characterizing complex 
interactions between parasites and their hosts.  Drawing upon both 
molecular and experimental field approaches, research in our laboratory 
focuses on the population biology, evolution, and genetics of host-
parasite interactions.  The research program encompasses 1) host-
parasite coevolution, 2) parasite competition and the evolution of 
virulence, 3) genetic 

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc in Aquatic Biogeochemistry & Microbial Diversity (Cambridge University)

[AJ Tanentzap]

The Ecosystems and Global Change Group led by Dr Andrew Tanentzap at the 
University of Cambridge (www.ecosystemchange.com) is 
seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA). The PDRA will join 
an exciting new ERC-funded project 
investigating the ecological and evolutionary importance of molecular diversity 
in dissolved organic matter of European lakes. 
The post must start during February 2019.

The goal of the position is to map the biogeography of microbial communities 
and chemical diversity in dissolved organic 
matter. The PDRA will be responsible for planning and delivering a 100 lake 
survey spanning the entire extent of Europe during 
the 2019 growing season, so successful experience with project and team 
management is ideal.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated scientist with a proven 
track record of publication in leading peer-
reviewed journals that demonstrates innovation in applying theory to empirical 
datasets. They will have a PhD in ecology, 
biogeochemistry, or a related subject and considerable experience with all of 
the following: water chemistry sampling, 
environmental metagenomics, bio/cheminformatics, and statistical modelling. It 
is also an occupational requirement for the 
successful applicant to be able to drive due to the remote locations of 
fieldwork.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first 
instance.

To apply online for this vacancy, please visit 
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19043/ and click on the 'Apply' button at the 
bottom of the page. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment 
System, where you will need to register an account 
(if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application 
form.  The closing date for applications is the 2 
November 2018.

Please upload a CV and covering letter describing how you meet the post 
specifications. Contact Del Hawtin 
(j...@plantsci.cam.ac.uk) if you have any queries. If you do not receive a 
response from us one month after the closing date 
you should consider that your application has not been successful this time.

Please quote reference PD16946 on your application and in any correspondence 
about this vacancy.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible 
to live and work in the UK.

Further details are available at: 
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19043/file/HR7+16946.docx

[ECOLOG-L] ecologists using R (ADVR08)

[Oliver Hooker]

ecologists using R (ADVR08)

https://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-
advr08/

This course will de delivered by Dr. Luc Bussiere from the 21st - 25th - 
January 2019 in Glasgow City centre.

Course Overview:
This course will provide an introduction to working with real-life data 
typical of those encountered in the field of evolutionary biology and 
ecology. The course will be delivered by Dr. Luc Bussiere, Dr. Tom Houslay 
and Dr. Ane Timenes Laugen who are all practicing academics in the field of 
evolutionary biology.  This five day course will consist of series of 
modules (each lasting roughly half a day) covering model selection and 
simplification, generalised linear models, mixed effects models,  and non-
linear models. Along the way you will gain in depth experience in 
data ‘wrangling’, data and model visualisation and plotting, as well as 
exploring and understanding model diagnostics. Classes will comprises of a 
mixture of lectures and practicals designed to either build required skills 
for future modules or to perform a family of analyses that is frequently 
encountered in the biological literature.

Course Programme

Monday 21st – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30

Course introduction; techniques for data manipulation, aggregation, and 
visualisation; introduction to linear regression. Packages: {tidyr}, 
{dplyr}, {ggplot2}

Tuesday 22nd – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30

Linear models (diagnostics, collinearity, scaling, plotting fitted values); 
fitting and interpreting interaction terms; model selection and 
simplication; general linear models and ANCOVA.
Packages: {stats}, {car}

Wednesday 23rd – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30

Generalized linear models (logistic and Poisson regression); predicting 
using model objects and visualizing model fits. Packages: {broom}, 
{visreg}, {ggplot2}

Thursday 24th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30
Mixed effects models in theory and practice; visualising fixed and random 
effects.
Packages: {lme4}, {broom}, {ggplot2}, {sjPlot}

Friday 85th – Classes from 09:30 to 16:00
Fitting nonlinear functions (polynomial & mechanistic models); brief 
introduction to more advanced topics & combining methods (e.g., generalised 
linear mixed effects, nonlinear mixed effects, and zero-inflated and zero-
altered models). Packages: {nlsTools}

Email oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com

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


1.  October 8th – 12th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO FREQUENTIST AND BAYESIAN MIXED (HIERARCHICAL) MODELS 
(IFBM01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Andrew Parnell
https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-frequentis-and-bayesian-
mixed-models-ifbm01/

2.  October 15th – 19th 2018
APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (ABME04)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Matt Denwood, Emma Howard
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/applied-bayesian-modelling-ecologists-
epidemiologists-abme04/

3.  October 23rd – 25th 2018
INTRODUCTIUON TO R (This is a private ‘in-house’ course)
London, England, Dr William Hoppitt

4.  October 29th – November 2nd 2018
INTRODCUTION TO R AND STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGISTS (IRFB02)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Olivier Gauthier
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-and-r-for-
biologists-irfb02/

5.  October 29th – November 2nd 2018
INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS FOR DNA AND RNA SEQUENCE ANALYSIS (IBDR01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Malachi Griffith, Dr. Obi Griffith
www.prinformatics.com/course/precision-medicine-bioinformatics-from-raw-
genome-and-transcriptome-data-to-clinical-interpretation-pmbi01/

6.  November 5th – 8th 2018
PHYLOGENETIC COMPARATIVE METHODS FOR STUDYING DIVERSIFICATION AND 
PHENOTYPIC EVOLUTION (PCME01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/phylogenetic-comparative-methods-for-
studying-diversification-and-phenotypic-evolution-pcme01/

7.  November 19th – 23rd 2018
STRUCTUAL EQUATION MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGISTS 
(SEMR02)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Jonathan Lefcheck
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-for-
ecologists-and-evolutionary-biologists-semr02/

8.  November 26th – 30th 2018
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY FROM ORGANISM TO ECOSYSTEM: THEORY AND COMPUTATION 
(FEER01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Francesco de Bello, Dr. Lars Götzenberger, Dr. 
Carlos Carmona
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/functional-ecology-from-organism-to-
ecosystem-theory-and-computation-feer01/

9.  December 3rd – 7th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN DATA ANALYSIS FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES 
USING R AND STAN (BDRS01)
Glasgow, Dr. Mark Andrews
https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-data-analysis-
for-social-and-behavioural-sciences-using-r-and-stan-bdrs01/

10. January 21st – 25th 2019
STATISTICAL MODELLING OF TIME-TO-EVENT 

[ECOLOG-L] Landscape genetic data analysis using R (LNDG03)

[Oliver Hooker]

Landscape genetic data analysis using R (LNDG03)

https://www.prstatistics.com/course/landscape-genetic-data-analysis-using-r-
lndg03/

This course will de delivered by Prof. Rodney Dyer from the 25th - 29th 
March 2019 in Glasgow City centre.

Course Overview:
The term ‘landscape genetics’ has been applied studies that integrate 
ecological context and intervening landscape into population genetic 
analyses of contemporary processes such as gene flow and migration.  This 
course will cover the basics of both quantitative landscape ecology and 
population genetics, focusing on how we develop and evaluate 
spatial/genetic analyses using the R platform.

Monday 25th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30

Module 1: Spatial & Ecological Data.
Installation & configuring R & RStudio
Acquiring spatial data, projections, and visualization
Vector and raster data

Tuesday 26th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30

Module 2: Genetic markers and basic analyses
Genetic markers and sampling
Genetic distance, diversity, and structure
Ordination techniques based upon genetic markers

Wednesday 27th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30

Module 3: Integrating spatial and genetic data
Barrier detection & population division
Resistance Modeling
Mantel and distance regressions
Remote sensing – LiDAR and Hyperspectral data

Thursday 28th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00

Module 4: Integrating spatial and genetic data
Spatial autocorrelation
Network Approaches
PCMN & Redundancy

Friday 29th – Classes from 09:30 to 16:00

Module 5: Adaptive Genetic Variance
Outliers & gradients
Quantitative genetics, why we should care.
Chromosome walking

Email oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com

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


1.  October 8th – 12th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO FREQUENTIST AND BAYESIAN MIXED (HIERARCHICAL) MODELS 
(IFBM01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Andrew Parnell
https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-frequentis-and-bayesian-
mixed-models-ifbm01/

2.  October 15th – 19th 2018
APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (ABME04)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Matt Denwood, Emma Howard
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/applied-bayesian-modelling-ecologists-
epidemiologists-abme04/

3.  October 23rd – 25th 2018
INTRODUCTIUON TO R (This is a private ‘in-house’ course)
London, England, Dr William Hoppitt

4.  October 29th – November 2nd 2018
INTRODCUTION TO R AND STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGISTS (IRFB02)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Olivier Gauthier
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-and-r-for-
biologists-irfb02/

5.  October 29th – November 2nd 2018
INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS FOR DNA AND RNA SEQUENCE ANALYSIS (IBDR01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Malachi Griffith, Dr. Obi Griffith
www.prinformatics.com/course/precision-medicine-bioinformatics-from-raw-
genome-and-transcriptome-data-to-clinical-interpretation-pmbi01/

6.  November 5th – 8th 2018
PHYLOGENETIC COMPARATIVE METHODS FOR STUDYING DIVERSIFICATION AND 
PHENOTYPIC EVOLUTION (PCME01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/phylogenetic-comparative-methods-for-
studying-diversification-and-phenotypic-evolution-pcme01/

7.  November 19th – 23rd 2018
STRUCTUAL EQUATION MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGISTS 
(SEMR02)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Jonathan Lefcheck
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-for-
ecologists-and-evolutionary-biologists-semr02/

8.  November 26th – 30th 2018
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY FROM ORGANISM TO ECOSYSTEM: THEORY AND COMPUTATION 
(FEER01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Francesco de Bello, Dr. Lars Götzenberger, Dr. 
Carlos Carmona
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/functional-ecology-from-organism-to-
ecosystem-theory-and-computation-feer01/

9.  December 3rd – 7th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN DATA ANALYSIS FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES 
USING R AND STAN (BDRS01)
Glasgow, Dr. Mark Andrews
https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-data-analysis-
for-social-and-behavioural-sciences-using-r-and-stan-bdrs01/

10. January 21st – 25th 2019
STATISTICAL MODELLING OF TIME-TO-EVENT DATA USING SURVIVAL ANALYSIS: AN 
INTRODUCTION FOR ANIMAL BEHAVIOURISTS, ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY 
BIOLOGISTS (TTED01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Will Hoppitt
https://www.psstatistics.com/course/statistical-modelling-of-time-to-event-
data-using-survival-analysis-tted01/

11. January 21st – 25th 2019
ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (ADVR08)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Luc Bussiere, Dr. Tom Houslay
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-
advr08/

12. January 28th–  February 1st 2019
AQUATIC ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY DATA ANALYSIS AND SURVEY DESIGN
Glasgow, Scotland, VEMCO staff and affiliates
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/aquatic-acoustic-telemetry-data-

[ECOLOG-L] Job opening - Assistant Professor (University of Florida)

[Madan Oli]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT # 00033911
REQUISITION # 39169

Title:  Assistant Professor – Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conservation 

Location:   Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Review Date:For full consideration, candidates should apply and 
submit additional materials by 1 December 2018.  The position will 
remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Interviews are 
expected to begin in January-February 2019. 

Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic scholar, educator, and communicator for a 9-
month tenure-accruing appointment available in the Department of 
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC), Institute of Food and 
Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida.  The successful 
candidate will make a substantial contribution to increasing 
instructional capacity in a key focus area of the WEC major, namely an 
understanding of human dimensions of wildlife ecology and conservation 
and improved communication competency. They will instruct an 
undergraduate course in Human Dimensions of Natural Resource 
Conservation, and undergraduate/graduate courses in their area of 
expertise.  The successful candidate also will develop an 
internationally recognized research program in the area of human 
dimensions of wildlife conservation. Individuals with experience in 
urban wildlife management, wildlife trade, conservation education, 
citizen science, human-wildlife conflict, or wildlife communication are 
especially encouraged to apply. The incumbent also will be expected to 
coordinate the department Honors Program.   

The successful candidate will mentor and supervise undergraduate and 
graduate students and engage in curriculum enhancement, and the 
scholarship of teaching and learning. Numerous opportunities are 
available at UF to facilitate professional development as an educator. 
This appointment will be 60% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life 
Sciences) and 40% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station).  
Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty are expected to be 
supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas—Research, Teaching 
and Extension—regardless of the assignment split specified in the 
position description.

Qualifications
Required
Candidates must possess a doctorate (PhD or DPhil) (foreign equivalent 
acceptable) with an emphasis on human dimensions as applied to wildlife 
ecology, management or conservation; ecology; or closely related natural 
resources or social sciences discipline. Candidates must have a 
demonstrated commitment to teaching, experience mentoring students, and 
promotion of a diverse educational environment. They must have clear 
evidence of scholarship through first-authored publications. Candidates 
should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, 
interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.  
Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.  
Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of 
excellence, diversity, global involvement, working across cultures, and 
accountability.  

Preferred:
Preferred qualifications/attributes: 1) Candidates with a well-developed 
teaching portfolio and/or postdoctoral teaching experience; and 2) 
Demonstrated commitment to developing a productive research program 
focusing on human dimensions of wildlife conservation. Candidates should 
have experience with and be willing to work with state and federal 
natural resource agencies, NGOs, private landowners and stakeholders. 
Additionally, candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop a 
dynamic, externally-funded lab of graduate students, undergraduates and 
postdocs. Topical expertise can be demonstrated by activities such as 
publication in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrated graduate student 
mentoring experience and/or philosophy, and securing research funding. 

Background Information
The University of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant, Sea-
Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic 
and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 53,000 
students.  UF is a member of The Association of American Universities.  
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (http://ifas.ufl.edu) 
includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 
(http://cals.ufl.edu), the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station 
(http://research.ifas.ufl.edu), the Florida Cooperative Extension 
Service (http://extension.ifas.ufl.edu), the College of Veterinary 
Medicine (http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu), the Florida Sea Grant program 
(http://www.flseagrant.org/ ), and encompasses 16 on-campus academic 
departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) 
located throughout the state, 6 Research 

[ECOLOG-L] Plant Molecular Biologist, Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Clarkson U.

[Tom Langen]

Clarkson University is hiring a plant molecular biologist. Candidates doing
research in the domains of ecology and evolution will be seriously
considered. This is a good position for someone who would like to work at
an institution that equally values strong research and effective teaching.

*Tom Langen*

Chair, Dept. of Biology
Professor, Depts. of Biology
Clarkson University

*P**lant Molecular Biologist, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)*





Clarkson University is a nationally ranked research university and the
institution
of choice for more than 3,400 enterprising, high-ability undergraduate and g
raduate students. The Department of Biology seeks an excellent teacher and p
roductive researcher to fill a tenure- track position at the rank of Assistant
Professor beginning with the 2019–20 academic year.





The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. and have postdoctoral experience
in using a plant model system to investigate fundamental or applied que
stions focused on one or more of the following: plant biotechnology, deve
lopmental biology, cell biology, or molecular ecology and evolution. Teachin
g duties will include undergraduate and graduate courses in plant molecular
biology and biotechnology, botany, and areas of the successful applicant’s e
xpertise. The successful candidate will develop a strong, externally funded
research program that complements our strengths in biotechnology, health sc
iences, and environmental biology. The Clarkson University Biology Program
values excellent undergraduate teaching and innovative research involving
undergraduates and graduate students in our Interdisciplinary Bioscience and
Biotechnology doctoral and masters degree programs. We value
collaboration among
researchers; the successful candidate will be expected to develop research and
teaching collaborations with Clarkson colleagues, including researchers affi
liated with the Trudeau Institute and Institute for a Sustainable Environment.
Clarkson University is committed to the goal of building a culturally diver
se and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorit
ies, women, and people with disabilities.  Candidates should describe how
multicultural issues have been or will be brought into courses and
describe previous
activities mentoring minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented
groups. Applications should be received by November 15, 2018 for full
consideration.





To submit your application, go to https://clarkson.peopleadmin.com/. An equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks
and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with
disabilities.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, Soil Fertility and Sustainable Nutrient Management, University of Florida

[Maltais-Landry,Gabriel]

12-month tenure-accruing position includes 70% extension (Florida Cooperative 
Extension Service) and 30% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station), 
available in the Soil and Water Sciences Dept., Institute of Food and 
Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. The incumbent is expected 
to develop a nationally-recognized extension and applied research program 
emphasizing development and delivery of soil and plant nutrient management 
technologies and recommendations for sustainable agronomic and horticultural 
crop production. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Soil and Water 
Sciences.


The incumbent in this position will: 1) develop a highly-visible statewide 
extension education program in soil fertility and nutrient management 
addressing critical nutrient management issues such as crop nutrient 
requirements, soil and tissue testing, nutrient sensors, and nutrient-related 
environmental concerns (including interdependence with water management); 2) 
use traditional and innovative outreach tools to educate county extension 
agents, agricultural producers, allied industry, and state and federal agencies 
about agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) and the 4Rs of nutrient 
stewardship; and 3) develop an externally-funded applied research program that 
includes technologies capable of enhancing current nutrient management 
strategies resulting in increased yields, enhanced crop uptake, greater 
nutrient use efficiency, and minimized nutrient loss at farm and watershed 
scales. The incumbent will use crop growth, nutrient uptake, and soil nutrient 
availability models as the basis to improve UF/IFAS fertilizer/soil amendment 
recommendations that provide sufficient crop nutrition and protect the 
environment. The incumbent is expected to coordinate statewide BMP and 4Rs 
education programs for UF/IFAS.

For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials 
by November 16, 2018. The position will remain open until a viable applicant 
pool is determined.

Full job posting: http://apply.interfolio.com/56022

[ECOLOG-L] Landscape Genomics (Berlin, 26-30 November 2018)

[Carlo Pecoraro]

Dear all,

we will run a LANDSCAPE GENOMICS course in Berlin, 26-30 November 2018, in
the beautiful botanical gerden/Freie Universität Berlin Königin-Luise-Straße
6-8.



Our INSTRUCTORS for this course are:

1) Dr. Stèphane Joost (Lab of Geographic Information Systems (LASIG), EPFL,
Lausanne, Switzerland)

2) Oliver Selmoni, MSc (Lab of Geographic Information Systems (LASIG), EPFL,
Lausanne, Switzerland)





Course overview

The course will provide an overview of the type of dataset that can be used
for a landscape genomics analysis. Firstly, students will learn how to
obtain environmental data from publicly available databases, how to process
it with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how to use the latter to
produce indicators able to describe the characteristics of the landscape.
Next, the course will discuss the different approaches to obtain genetic
data and subsequently show how to study genetic variation and population
structure across space in the R environment. Students will be given an
overview of the different statistical approaches to study local adaptation,
and will be trained in using two of them, Sambada and LFMM. The course will
also cover the critical task of the interpretation and validation of the
results. Finally, the course will consider the crucial aspects and good
habits to account for when planning a landscape genomics experiment (e.g.
sampling design).






Targeted Audience & Assumed Background



This course is aimed at all biologists, ecologists, geneticists,
veterinarians that want to implement the landscape genomics approach in
their own studies of evolutionary biology and conservation. Even though the
course is not intended for a specialized audience, basic knowledge in
evolutionary biology and population genetics would help. Students will learn
how to use GIS, but basic computer skills are desirable (e.g. in the R
environment). A basic understanding of statistics is also necessary.






Teaching Format



The course is organized in ten learning sessions. During the first two
sessions, the course will provide a contextualization of the research field.
Then, students will be guided through a landscape genomics experiment with
sessions that couple brief theoretical introductions with practical work.




Please visit our website to have more information about the course content:
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/course17/





Here is the full list of our courses and Workshops:
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/




Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information.



Best regards,
Carlo











Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D


Physalia-courses DIRECTOR

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