[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position (MS) in Plant Ecology

[=?windows-1252?Q?Kyle_Palmquist?= Palmquist]

The Palmquist Lab at Marshall University is recruiting for a funded MS position 
at Marshall 
University in field-based plant ecology. Our research focuses on quantifying 
vegetation 
dynamics over space and time and identifying how the relative importance of 
ecological 
processes structuring plant communities changes with spatial and temporal 
scale. In 
addition, a key goal of our research is to understand how pattern and process 
in plant 
communities will be altered in the face of global environmental change. An 
important 
motivation for our work is to address ecological questions at large spatial 
scales to inform 
landscape conservation. We collect field data, use existing large observational 
data sets, 
and implement simulation modeling to address these goals in temperate 
shrublands, 
woodlands, and forests. Additional information about the lab can be found at 
http://www.kylepalmquist.org/. 

RESEARCH FOCUS: The successful candidate will broadly explore the influence of 
disturbance, potentially including hurricanes, climate-change induced drought, 
or fire, on 
plant biodiversity and composition in woodlands and forests throughout the 
southeastern 
US. These ecosystems are among the most biodiverse systems in North America. I 
encourage students to identify their own research questions and topics of 
particular 
interest within this broad umbrella and I will work closely with them to design 
an 
interesting and fulfilling research project. I anticipate this project will 
leverage a large 
network of permanent plots throughout the southeast, along with fieldwork, to 
understand how disturbance shapes plant communities over space and time. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A background, including relevant course work, in 
ecology 
and botany, an interest in studying the flora and ecosystems of the 
southeastern US, 
strong communication and written skills, and quantitative skills or an interest 
in learning 
them.

EXPECTATIONS: The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality 
research, serve as a teaching assistant within the Department of Biological 
Sciences, 
present their research to the scientific community at regional and national 
meetings, and 
publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

TIMELINE: The position is available starting January 2019. Ideally, students 
would join us 
at the start of the spring 2019 semester or at the latest by the start of the 
summer field 
season (June 2019), to begin field data collection before starting classes in 
August.

FUNDING: Funding will consist of a combination of research and teaching 
assistantships 
for two years. A 12-month competitive stipend ($17,000), full tuition waiver, 
and health 
insurance will be provided. 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested students should apply by submitting the following to 
Dr. Kyle 
Palmquist (kyleannpalmqu...@gmail.com): 1) Short statement of research 
interests and 
career goals (no longer than 1 page), 2) CV or resume, 3) Unofficial 
transcripts, 4) GRE 
scores, and 5) Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is 
selected. I 
will contact you to discuss your research interests and goals for graduate 
school to 
determine if you would be a good fit for the lab. If selected, a full 
application must be 
submitted to the Department of Biological Sciences at Marshall University, 
Huntington, 
WV. More information about the Department and its programs can be found here: 
https://www.marshall.edu/biology/. Application requirements for admission to 
the DBS 
graduate program can be found here: https://www.marshall.edu/biology/admission/.

Marshall University is in a fantastic, affordable college town, located on the 
Ohio River in 
the beautiful state of West Virginia. The town is small enough to get around on 
foot and 
bike, but large enough to support a variety of restaurants and other cultural 
activities. 
Huntington and the surrounding area offer ample recreational opportunities 
(hiking, 
skiing, rafting), along with proximity to larger cities, including Louisville, 
KY, Cincinnati, 
OH, and Columbus, OH. The Department of Biological Sciences contains expertise 
in a 
variety of biological fields, including but not limited to ecology, evolution, 
herpetology, 
and physiology. In the Palmquist Lab, we highly value and encourage work-life 
balance. 

I strongly encourage students from diverse backgrounds and experiences to 
apply. Feel 
free to contact me with questions at any time!

[ECOLOG-L] historical precipitation data in South America

[Noah Perlut]

Hi- I am trying to find historical precipitation data from 2001-2018 for
Resistencia, Argentina (27.4519° S, 58.9856° W), Santa Ana, Bolivia
(13.7404°S, 65.4223° W) and Barquisimieto, Venezuela (10.0678° N, 69.3474°
W).  I found 2012-18, but cannot find pre-2012 data.  Wondering if anyone
can recommend a resource to track down these data?  Thanks, noah

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteers for Project Monkey Island

[Raisa Hernandez Pacheco]

Project Monkey Island and the International Primatological Society is seeking 
volunteers for their fourth 
trip to the Cayo Santiago Biological Station, Caribbean Primate Research 
Center, in Punta Santiago, 
Puerto Rico. 

The trip is scheduled for January 2-12th, 2019 and has the mission to continue 
to clean up Cayo 
Santiago and begin building structures like water collection systems and 
corrals, as well as planting 
trees to reforest the island.  Volunteers will also contribute to repair the 
primate center's offices and 
various houses, schools, and other structures in Punta Santiago. As Project 
Monkey Island continue 
these efforts, this project will serve as a template and proof of concept for 
Primatologists Without 
Borders, an entity created within the International Primatological Society to 
provide intermediate- and 
long-term relief to facilities and communities associated with nonhuman 
primates that have been 
affected by natural disasters. 

For more information on the project, please visit: 
https://www.projectmonkeyisland.org/index.html


For a detailed description of the trip and its mission, please see Dr. Steven 
Shapiro (organizer) message 
below (contact email at the end):

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall near Punta Santiago, 
Puerto Rico, 
devastating this small town and Cayo Santiago, a 38-acre island that has been 
the home to a free-
ranging research colony of Indian-origin rhesus monkeys since 1938.  Shortly 
after, a group of us got 
together to try to figure out a way to help our friends (human and nonhuman 
primate) and colleagues in 
the area.  3Rs for the CPRC was born and quickly morphed into Project Monkey 
Island.  We have now 
made three extremely successful trips to Puerto Rico (see 
www.projectmonkeyisland.org) to  help 
revitalize Cayo Santiago and Punta Santiago.  I am in the process of planning 
the fourth 3Rs for the 
CPRC/Project Monkey Island trip, scheduled for January 2-12, 2019.  I realize 
that this is a holiday 
period, and therefore, may be more difficult for some of you.  However, this is 
a time that our Puerto 
Rican colleagues have indicated will work for them, which is a critical 
consideration.  You don't have to 
stay for the whole period.  So, before I go into more detail about the upcoming 
trip, please just email me 
back if there is at least a 50% chance that you are interested in 
participating.  If there is at least a 50% 
chance, please also let me know whether there is a 75% chance or a 95% chance 
that you can go.  This 
is how we did it the last couple of times and it worked out really well.
 
Please note that while the first three trips were successful and we 
accomplished a considerable number 
of things, there is still much, much more that needs to be done.  We will 
continue to clean up Cayo 
Santiago and will hopefully begin building a few structures there (water 
collection systems, corrals, etc.) 
and planting trees to reforest the island.  We will also continue work to 
repair the CPRC office and 
various houses, schools, and other structures in Punta Santiago.  I have kept 
this email short.  I can 
provide considerably more detail to those who request it.  As we continue these 
efforts, Project Monkey 
Island will serve as a template and proof of concept for Primatologists Without 
Borders, an entity we 
have created within the International Primatological Society to provide 
intermediate- and long-term 
relief to facilities and communities associated with nonhuman primates that 
have been affected by 
natural disasters.  We are in the process of determining what Primatologists 
Without Borders can do 
over the next several months to help in Sulawesi, site of the recent earthquake 
and tsunami. Thank you.
 
For those of you who are new to the 3Rs for the CPRC/Project Monkey Island 
missions, here is a bit of 
logistical information for the upcoming visit (January 2-12, 2019).  You can 
stay for all or part of the 
time, whatever you can manage. 
 
Travel
We are all responsible for our own airfare to Puerto Rico.  While in Puerto 
Rico, we typically rent cars to 
get us to and from the airport and our accommodations, and from our 
accommodations to Punta 
Santiago where we are working.  We usually try to find 4 people who want to 
share the cost of a vehicle 
rental. We don't put much mileage on the vehicles, but it is important for us 
to have transportation 
flexibility in PR.
 
Accommodations
I will be renting the same Big House (8-bedroom, 8.5 bath, 8000 ft2 with 3 
kitchens, pool, hot tub, etc., 
etc.) that we rented the last two times.  It will probably cost about 
$220/night (it is high season in 
Humacao, so it is more expensive) or so for a room (4 rooms have a king bed, 2 
have a queen, 1 has two 
queens, and one has 2 bunkbeds; the $220/night would be divided by the number 
of people staying in 
the room).  There are also between 4 and 6 couches in the house that are fine 
for sleeping (couch 

[ECOLOG-L] Structural Equation Modelling for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists

[Oliver Hooker]

Structural Equation Modelling for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists 
(SEMR02)

https://www.prstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-for-
ecologists-and-evolutionary-biologists-semr02/

This course will delivered by Dr. Jonathan Lefcheck from the 19th - 23rd 
November 2018 in Glasgow City centre.

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Course Overview:
This course is a primer on structural equation modelling (SEM) and 
confirmatory path analysis, with an emphasis on practical skills and 
applications to real-world data.

Structural equation modelling is a rapidly growing technique in ecology and 
evolution that unites multiple hypotheses in a single causal network. It 
provides an intuitive graphical representation of relationships among 
variables, underpinned by well-described mathematical estimation 
procedures. Several advances in SEM over the past few years have expanded 
its utility for typical ecological datasets, which include count data, 
missing observations, and nested or hierarchical designs.

We will cover the basic philosophy behind SEM, provide approachable 
mathematical explanations of the techniques, and cover recent extensions to 
mixed effects models and non-normal distributions. Along the way, we will 
work through many examples from the primary literature using the open-
source statistical software R (www.r-project.org). We will draw on two 
popular R packages for conducting SEM, including lavaan and piecewiseSEM.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own data, as there will be 
opportunities throughout the course to plan, analyze, and receive feedback 
on structural equation models.
Course Programme

Monday 19th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30
Introduction to SEM
Module 1: What is Structural Equation Modeling? Why would I use it?
Module 2: Creating multivariate causal models
Module 3: Fitting piecewise models
Readings: Grace 2010 (overview), Whalen et al. 2013 (example)

Tuesday 20th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30
SEM Using Likelihood
Module 4: Fitting Observed Variable models with covariance structures 
Module 5: What does it mean to evaluate a multivariate hypothesis?
Module 6: Latent Variable models Module 7: ANCOVA revisited & Nonlinearities
Readings: Grace & Bollen 2005, Shipley 2004
Optional Reading: Pearl 2012, Pearl 2009 (causality)

Wednesday 21st – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30
Piecewise SEM
Module 8: Introduction to piecewise approach
Module 9: Incorporation of random effects models
Model 10: Autocorrelation Reading: Shipley 2009; Lefcheck 2016

Thursday 22nd – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30
Advanced Topics with Likelihood and Piecewise SEM
Module 11: Multigroup models and non-linearities
Module 12: Composite Variables
Module 13: Phylogenetically-correlated data
Module 14: Prediction using SEM
Module 15: How To Reject A Paper That Uses SEM
Readings: Grace & Julia 1999, von Hardenberg & GonzalezVoyer 2013

Friday 23rd – Classes from 09:30 to 16:00
Open Lab and Final Presentations
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 

[ECOLOG-L] Phylogenetic comparative methods for studying diversification and phenotypic evolution

[Oliver Hooker]

Phylogenetic comparative methods for studying diversification and 
phenotypic evolution (PCME01)

https://www.prstatistics.com/course/phylogenetic-comparative-methods-for-
studying-diversification-and-phenotypic-evolution-pcme01/

This course will delivered by Dr. Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou from the 5th - 
8th November 2018 in Glasgow City centre.

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Course Overview:
Phylogenetic comparative methods are commonly used nowadays to investigate 
how species diversification occurs and to test hypotheses about the 
mechanisms that drive phenotypic evolution, e.g. to model speciation and 
extinction, to understand why some groups are more diverse than others, to 
test whether phenotypic traits have evolved under neutral, directional or 
diversifying selection, to investigate how evolutionary rates are modified 
across the evolutionary history of a group etc. In all these cases, a 
phylogenetic hypothesis for the group of interest is combined to phenotypic 
and ecological data at the species level to understand the tempo and mode 
of evolutionary change.

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of these methods and 
of the tools available for their implementation in the R statistical 
language. During theoretical sessions, we will review the main concepts and 
statistical tools necessary for testing hypotheses about species 
diversification and phenotypic evolution. These will then be implemented 
during practicals through worked examples to provide the participants with 
hands-on experience on data management and the implementation of these 
methods to real biological data.

Course Programme

Monday 5th – Classes from 09:30 – 17:30
Introduction
1-1) Why do we need PCMs? A short history of the field
1-2) Testing for phylogenetic signal
1-3) Ancestral character reconstruction
1-4) PRACTICALS

Tuesday 6th – Classes from 09:30 – 17:30
Testing hypotheses on phenotypic evolution
2-1) Phylogenetic independent contrasts and phylogenetic GLS
2-2) Phylogenetically-informed ordination
2-3) PRACTICALS

Wednesday 7th – Classes from 09:30 – 17:30
Tempo and mode of evolutionary change
3-1) Evolutionary rates: estimation and tests
3-2) Models of phenotypic evolution
3-3) PRACTICALS

Thursday 8th – Classes from 09:30 – 16:00
Miscellanea
4-1) Modelling lineage diversification
4-2) Future perspectives: multivariate extensions to PCMs
4-3) PRACTICALS

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-

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student positions in plant evolutionary ecology at the University of Guelph

[Christina (Chris) Caruso]

I am looking for graduate students (MS or PhD) interested in studying (1) the 
evolution and 
maintenance of gynodioecy (a breeding system where female and hermaphroditic 
plants 
coexist) or (2) the effect of pollinator declines on floral evolution in native 
wildflowers.  

For more information on these projects and my lab, check out:

www.christinamariecaruso.com

Students will have considerable freedom to develop their projects, and could 
start in either 
Fall 2019 or Winter 2020. 

Interested candidates should email me at caru...@uoguelph.ca. Please include a 
statement of interest, CV, and transcript (unofficial is fine). Because of 
funding 
restrictions, preference will be given to candidates who are Canadian citizens 
or landed 
immigrants.

Christina M. (Chris) Caruso
Associate Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 Canada

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Horticultural Entomologist Position At Purdue

[Clifford S Sadof]

The Department of Entomology at Purdue University seeks to fill a tenure 
track position in Horticultural Entomology. This is a nine-month 
appointment at the level of assistant professor with primary extension and 
secondary research responsibilities. The incumbent will develop a 
nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded applied 
research program that will support an extension program with a focus on 
edible horticultural crops.  For more details, see the complete posting. 

https://www.entm.purdue.edu/Horticultural_Entomologist_Position.pdf

Please submit the application package as an email attachment to: Dr. 
Clifford Sadof, Search Committee Chair – csa...@purdue.edu . The search 
committee will begin reviewing applications after November 26nd, 2018, but 
will accept submissions until the position is filled.  
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including 
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are 
encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Acoustic Telemetry Data Analysis

[Oliver Hooker]

Aquatic Acoustic Telemetry Data Analysis (ATDA01)

https://www.prstatistics.com/course/aquatic-acoustic-telemetry-data-
analysis-atda01/

This course will delivered by Stephanie Smebdol (VEMCO), Dale Webber 
(VEMCO), Tracie Steig (HTI-Vemco), Sam Johnston (HTI-Vemco) and Dr. Ryan 
Mowat (RS AQUA) from the 28th January- 1st February 2019 in Glasgow City 
centre.

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Course Overview:
Acoustic telemetry has become increasingly popular as a method of choice 
for monitoring the movements and behaviour of aquatic animals globally.  
Increasingly smaller tags along with improvements in battery technology 
have allowed for tagging a wide variety of species and life stages, 
enabling monitoring of individuals as small as salmon smolts and as large 
as whale sharks for periods from 30 days to 10 years.  Receiver technology 
also continues to evolve and increasingly allows for data to be collected 
at finer spatial and temporal scales than ever before.  In addition, with 
more and more acoustic diagnostics information available telemetry datasets 
are becoming richer, allowing more detailed analyses of system performance 
over time and more robust interpretation of animal detection data.

In this course you will learn about the different types of Vemco acoustic 
telemetry technology and their applicability for use in different study 
environments and in answering a variety of research questions.  Advantages 
and limitations of the different types of equipment will be discussed, 
along with resulting study design considerations such as hardware selection 
and tag programming considerations.

The planning and testing phases of any acoustic telemetry study are 
critical to success, and you will learn about the importance of testing the 
suitability of your environment for acoustic telemetry, testing your array 
once it is deployed, and monitoring your system performance throughout the 
duration of your study.  We will analyze an example range test dataset and 
discuss the implications of range test results on array design.  You will 
also learn how to test your study deployment in the field and what metrics 
are best used to determine whether the array is operating as planned.  
Finally, because interpretation of acoustic telemetry data and inferring 
animal behaviour from these data is often confounded by array performance 
questions, this course will teach you techniques for assessing system 
performance to aid in the correct interpretation of animal detection data.

Since telemetry datasets are growing larger all of the time, data 
management is becoming increasingly challenging.  During this course you 
will learn to perform basic quality assurance on your data (removal of 
false detections, time correction of detection data) and basic filtering 
techniques (identifying residency events, removing duplicate detections) 
for large datasets.

Finally, this course will include extensive discussion of the proper design 
and logistics of fine-scale positioning studies and will provide an 
overview of the different types of analyses that are commonly performed 
with positional data.  You will also have the opportunity to discuss your 
own telemetry studies with the experts during a Q session on the final 
day of the course.  Bring your own data and your questions!

Course Programme

Monday 28th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30
Lecture 1
1) Introduction to Acoustic Telemetry
Acoustic vs radio, satellite, PIT tags
History of acoustic telemetry
Comparison of acoustic technologies from different manufacturers
2) How Vemco acoustics work
Continuous vs coded vs HR (High Residence) transmission systems
Pinger tags vs sensor tags
3) Vemco Equipment Overview
Applications of 69 kHz line
Applications of 180 kHz line
Applications of HR (High Residence) technology
4) Designing a Successful Study
Hardware Selection
Tag Programming Considerations
Range Testing
Using Sentinel Tags
5) Vemco Equipment Demo
PPM vs HR coding systems
Surgery techniques

Tuesday 29th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30
Lecture 2
1) Preparing for Deployment
Preparing your receivers
Initialization tips
Setting up built-in transmitters
2) System performance considerations
Quiet vs noisy locations
Thermoclines
River flow considerations
Mooring design and receiver attachment
3) Testing your deployment
Using transponding data (includes transponding demonstration)
Using offloaded test data/VUE (includes demonstration)
Important considerations during testing
Practical 1
4) Case Study 1 – River migration study (traditional PPM coding example)
Study Design
Range test analysis example
Determining receiver spacing
Tag Programming

Wednesday 30th – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30
1) Practical 2
Data Management (using Case Study 1 data or other example datasets
Assigning stations in VUE
Time Correction
Identifying false detections
Using VUE’s FDA tool
Marking questionable detections in your exported data
2) Filtering your data
Building filters in VUE

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowship Opportunity at Colorado State University

[Ogle,Stephen]

Graduate Fellowship Opportunity at Colorado State University

A graduate student fellowship is available at Colorado State University for the 
Masters in Greenhouse Gas Management and Accounting (MGMA) Program.  The MGMA 
program provides students with an opportunity to develop skills for an emerging 
job market in sustainability associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 
 Graduates from this program have worked as interns and employees for a variety 
of organizations such as the American Carbon Registry, UN Framework Convention 
on Climate Change, and the City of Fort Collins. The fellowship provides 
funding for one year that can be used for base tuition, fees, and other 
expenses during the first two semesters of the degree program.  See the 
following web page for more information 
(https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/ess/ess-graduate-degrees/mgma/), or contact 
program leads, Dr. Stephen Ogle 
(stephen.o...@colostate.edu) or Dr. Rich 
Conant (rich.con...@colostate.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking NSF ITEST Program Coordinator

[John Layne]

Dear Colleagues,

University of Cincinnati has been awarded an NSF ITEST grant ($1.2 mil/3 
yrs), and we seek a full-time program coordinator.  The grant creates a 
model curriculum for increasing interest among HS students, from 
underrepresented groups, in STEM fields.  It will focus on students from 
several Cincinnati public schools, and the curriculum will be based around 
the interface between sensory guidance of animals, and sensory guidance of 
robots. It would be great for someone with neuroethology-ish background 
wanting to go into a teaching position or a science education-related 
career. Please follow this link for more details and to apply:

https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?
jobId=33462=UCPROD=

We want to start making arrangements for interviews by the end of next 
week.

Sincerely,

John E. Layne
Assoc. Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0006 USA
Tel: +1 (513) 556-9718

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position: Biology of infectious disease

[Vanessa Lougheed]

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El 
Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor 
in the area of biology of infectious diseases. In particular, we seek to 
hire a biologist with expertise in ecology of disease, epidemiology, 
microbial pathogenesis or host-pathogen interactions. Prospective 
candidates completing research in various aspects of infectious diseases 
prevalent in the U.S.-Mexico border communities are especially 
encouraged to apply. 

The anticipated starting date is fall 2019. The successful candidate is 
expected to establish an extramurally funded research program and to 
teach and mentor undergraduate, masters’, and doctoral students. 
Research infrastructure in the Department of Biological Sciences 
includes state-of-the-art molecular, genomic, proteomic, metabolomic, 
imaging, bioinformatic and statistical core facilities as well as an 
insectarium, Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) and BSL-3 laboratories, and 
Animal Biosafety Level (ABSL) -2 and ABSL-3 animal facilities.  
Candidates’ research should have strong potential for collaboration with 
existing Biology faculty as well as faculty from other UTEP colleges and 
schools (e.g., Chemistry, Health Sciences, Nursing, and/or Pharmacy), 
and be able to attract extramural funding. Ideally, the candidates’ 
research would have implications for translation into the clinical 
and/or the community setting.  

ABOUT UTEP: Located in one of the largest binational communities in the 
world, The University of Texas at El Paso is unique among research 
institutions. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, most of whom are 
Hispanic. The Brookings Institution in 2017 ranked UTEP as the No. 1 
leader in equal access to higher education, based on a combination of 
research productivity and student social mobility. The University has 
annual research expenditures of $95 million, maintains an operating 
budget of $500 million and employs approximately 4,000 people. With 172 
bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs available in eight 
colleges and schools, UTEP is the first national research university 
serving a 21st century student demographic. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent 
degree, postdoctoral research experience, and a strong record of 
research accomplishments.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Review of applications will begin Nov. 1, 2018 
and will continue until the position is filled.  Candidates must submit 
a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, 
a brief description of teaching and service philosophy, and complete 
contact information for at least three references. For questions about 
the position, you may contact Douglas M. Watts, Ph.D., Search Committee 
Chair at dwat...@utep.edu.   

To apply, please visit www.utep.edu/employment

[ECOLOG-L] seasonal botany positions in Blue Mountains, Oregon

[Upekala Wijayratne]

The Northeast Oregon Ecology Program is looking for two motivated 
individuals with experience in plant ID for the 2019 field season. A 
background or interest in plant pathology would be a plus, but not 
necessary. Primary duties include collecting data on long term whitebark 
pine blister rust plots and surveying for potentially resistant WBP 
individuals in and adjacent to the Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowa 
Mountains, Oregon. Other duties will include collecting data on long-term fir
fire and ecology monitoring plots, surveying for sensitive species, and wor
working on various other projects as needed.
 
If interested please apply to the following vacancy announcement on USA J
Jobs, open now and closing on October 12, 2018. Make sure to select a duty s
station of BAKER CITY, OR for this position
.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/511028300#  
(Announcement 19-TEMP-C56-BSTNR-7DT-PR)
 
For questions about the position and to send a resume, email Upekala Wijayratne
Wijayratne (ucwijayra...@fs.fed.us) or call 541-523-1211.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Biology (Ecologist-Molecular, Landscape, or Systems)

[Bryant Buchanan]

Assistant Professor of Biology: Ecologist (Molecular, Landscape, or 
Systems)

The Department of Biology at Utica College invites applications for a 
tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2019.  The 
department is seeking an Ecologist who can contribute to the teaching of 
courses such as Ecology, Genetics, General Biology, a Research Methods 
course sequence and/or other Biology course offerings. Persons with 
expertise in molecular ecology, landscape ecology, systems ecology 
and/or with molecular, big data, bioinformatics, computer modeling, or 
GIS skills are encouraged to apply. Seeking someone who is committed to 
working with a diverse group of students in an energetic and cohesive 
department.

The Department of Biology has an innovative approach to undergraduate 
education that emphasizes reading, performing, and writing research 
throughout the curriculum. Biology faculty are expected to involve 
undergraduate students in their research. Postdoctoral research and 
college teaching experience are preferred but not required; PhD by start 
date required.

Founded in 1946, Utica College is a private comprehensive institution 
distinguished for its integration of liberal and professional study. Our 
dedicated faculty and staff have built a tradition of excellence in 
teaching and learning with particular emphasis on providing individual 
attention to students. The College enrolls approximately 3,700 students 
– approximately 2,700 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. Utica 
College is located in an attractive, family-friendly area of upstate New 
York near the foothills of the Adirondacks offering easy access to a 
broad variety of recreational and cultural attractions. 

A city of approximately 60,000, Utica is located at the foothills of the 
Adirondack Mountains in the Mohawk Valley region of upstate New York. 
The area offers easy access to a broad variety of cultural attractions, 
including the historic Stanley Performing Arts Center and renowned 
Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, as well as four-season 
recreation.  

In deciding whether to apply for a position at Utica College, candidates 
are strongly encouraged to consider the UC mission and culture to help 
determine their potential success at 
http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/. 

Our Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering 
diversity in background,  perspective, and experience within an 
environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open 
sharing of ideas.  At UC, diversity means that we are a community that 
represents a range of human experience and makes conscious choices to 
appreciate, respect, and learn from each other. Utica College actively 
seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional 
qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a 
more inclusive society.

To apply, submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching 
philosophy, statement of research interests and experience, a separate 
diversity statement, and three reference letters. Since Utica College 
strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that 
you include in your diversity statement a reflection on the kinds of 
experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take, 
teaching and working with a diverse student body.  (For the definition 
of diversity that we use at Utica College, please see the following web 
page: 
http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.c
fm.)
Applications that do not address diversity will be considered 
incomplete.

In line with the College’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no 
requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or 
membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity 
statement or in other application documents submitted to the search 
committee. For additional information on what to provide in your 
diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at 
the following link: 
https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

All application materials must be submitted online at the following 
link: https://uc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2339

Active consideration of candidates will begin on 1 November, 2018.  
References will be solicited to submit letters for candidates upon 
application.
For more information about the Department of Biology visit: 
https://www.utica.edu/academic/as/biology/home.cfm

For course descriptions please visit: 
https://bannerweb.utica.edu/PROD/bwckctlg.p_disp_dyn_ctlg

Utica College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  We 
encourage applications from under-represented groups, including disabled 
and veterans as well as individuals who have experience with diverse 
populations.

[ECOLOG-L] PA Botany Symposium - abstract submission extended to 10/12

[Norris Muth]

Hi all, 
Just a notification that we extended our original abstract deadline for poster 
presentations to the end of this week (10/12/18). 

The original announcement below has all the relevant details and links:

Dear Botanists/Plant Scientists:
 
Please see the attached Call for Student Research Posters for the 2018 
Pennsylvania Botany Symposium, November 2 and 3 at the PennStater 
Conference Center in State College, PA.  This is a great opportunity for your 
students to have their research seen by amateur and professional botanists, 
faculty from other academic institutions, as well as representatives from 
consulting 
firms, land management and conservation organizations, and state and federal 
agencies, and their fellow students.
 
We have an exciting lineup of presenters and workshops set for this year's 
symposium.  Registration is open soon and more information is online at 
https://pabotany.org/ .
 
The PA Botany Symposium provides ample opportunities for you and your 
students to learn about the latest plant research in our region, network and 
establish new contacts, build enthusiasm for plant science, and learn about 
botany-related organizations and services.
 
Funding is available to help offset the cost of student registration and/or 
travel to 
the Symposium for those students who present posters.  More information on 
student scholarship support will follow soon.
 
Please consider this opportunity, and feel free to pass the information along 
to 
anyone else you think might be interested.
 
Looking forward to seeing you and your students at the Symposium!

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship in Forest Nutrient Cycling

[Forest Ecology]

Ruth Yanai is seeking new graduate students (MS or PhD) to participate in a 
large collaborative project investigating above and belowground carbon 
allocation, nutrient cycling, and tradeoffs involved in multiple resource 
allocation.  The Multiple Element Limitation in Northern Hardwood Ecosystems 
(MELNHE) project has field sites located at Hubbard Brook, Jeffers Brook, 
and Bartlett Experimental Forests in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. 
Since 2011, thirteen stands have received full-factorial N x P treatments 
annually in 0.25-ha plots, with six stands treated with Ca. Research in the 
MELNHE project includes aboveground diameter growth, leaf production by 
species, foliar nutrient resorption, water use, soil respiration, soil 
mineralization, beech bark disease, mycorrhizae, and snail and arthropod 
diversity.  More information on the project can be found at 
http://www.esf.edu/melnhe.

We welcome inquiries from prospective students interested in forest ecology, 
nutrient cycling, and uncertainty analysis 
(http://quantifyinguncertainty.org). Applicants should be self-motivated, 
excited to work as part of a multi-investigator project, have laboratory and 
field experience, and be comfortable living and working in a group setting. 
A field crew blog from previous years is available at 
https://shoestringproject.wordpress.com/.

Ideally, new students join us at the start of the summer field season at the 
beginning of June, so as to become familiar with the field sites and our 
research activities before starting classes in late August.
 
Funding will consist of a combination of research and teaching 
assistantships. A stipend, full tuition waiver, health insurance, and a 
summer position with the field crew in New Hampshire will be provided. 
Prospective students may apply to the Department of Forest and Natural 
Resources Management or the Graduate Program in Environmental Science, both 
at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY.

We appreciate communicating with students as part of the application 
process. Students are encouraged to review MELNHE related data and 
publications and supply their own ideas for research in relation to the 
project. Prospective students should begin that conversation by requesting 
the password for Ruth's project materials from Mary Hagemann at 
forestecol...@esf.edu.

Thanks!
Ruth Yanai
Professor  

[ECOLOG-L] Seed-based restoration of damaged Mediterranean coastal habitats: the Sardinia case

[Stephanie Frischie]

New popular article about the work and outcomes of botanical inventories,
invasive species management, and seed-based restoration of Mediterranean
coasts and dunes.

http://ser-insr.org/news/2018/10/8/seed-based-restoration-of-damaged-mediterranean-coastal-habitats-the-sardinia-case


The International Network for Seed-based Restoration (INSR) is a thematic
section of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER).

[ECOLOG-L] Diversity scholarship for chondrichthyan research society membership: Applications due November 16th!

[David Shiffman]

Hello, everyone!

The American Elasmobranch Society, the world's oldest and largest
professional society devoted to the scientific study and management of
sharks and their relatives, is pleased to announce that we are taking
applications for the 4th year of our Young Professional Recruitment Fund
diversity scholarship!

The scholarship is open to early career scientists and managers from
historically underrepresented minority groups and/or those who work in the
developing world who have not yet been an AES member. It provides a year of
AES membership along with specialized networking, mentorship, and
professional development training.

Applications are open until Friday, November 16th. Please help spread the
word to interested and eligible candidates!

Eligibility rules and application instructions here:
http://elasmo.org/blog/applications-now-open-2019-yprf-diversity-scholarship
And if any representatives of other professional societies would like to
chat with me about the YPRF model and how it can be adapted to your
organization, I'm happy to help. Sincerely,

-- 

*David Shiffman, Ph.D. *
Marine Conservation Biologist and Science Writer
Liber Ero Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver,
B.C.

*e: *david.shiff...@gmail.com | *t: *@WhySharksMatter
 |
*b: *Southern Fried Science Blog  |
*cv:*
*Online CV *

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. positions in Community Ecology, San Diego State University

[Nick Barber]

Two Ph.D. positions are available in the Barber Lab at San Diego State
University to begin Fall 2019.  The Barber Lab
(https://barberna.wixsite.com/barberecology) examines the factors that shape
ecological communities and multitrophic interactions, and the consequences
of variation in community structure.  Much of our work occurs in
human-managed systems, especially restored ecosystems, and includes studies
of plants, arthropods, and microorganisms.  While much of our current work
takes place in Midwest tallgrass prairies, we are also interested in
students who could develop projects in regional California study systems. 
Ph.D. students will be expected to develop independent projects but will
receive mentoring and support to establish a strong foundation for a career
in science or a related field.   

Preferred qualifications include a strong background in ecology and
evolutionary biology, strong written communication skills,
quantitative/statistical skills or an interest in developing them, and
experience with or interest in mentoring undergraduate researchers from a
wide range of backgrounds.  A M.S. in ecology or related area is strongly
preferred.  SDSU is a diverse community, and we welcome applications from
students of all backgrounds including those traditionally underrepresented
in science.  

The Joint Doctoral Program in Ecology (JDPE) at SDSU is a joint program with
the UC Davis Graduate Group in Ecology.  Students take classes at both
campuses and have a major advisor at SDSU and a mentor at UC Davis. 
Flexible teaching assistantships provide students with
stipends and tuition remission.  Prospective applicants are encouraged to
read more details about the JDPE at: http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/eco/prog_phd.php

Prospective applicants should contact Dr. Nick Barber (nbar...@sdsu.edu) by
October 31, 2018, and send (1) a brief statement of research interests,
experience, and career interests, (2) CV, (3) undergraduate and graduate
GPA, and (4) GRE scores.  

[ECOLOG-L] Shark Lab Naturalist Course, November 2018

[Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation]

Interested in shark biology and conservation? 
Join the Bimini Biological Field Station for a Naturalist Course this fall,
23-28 November 2018!

From time to time, the Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation offers a
non-technical course in the general biology of sharks. The course features
daily field trips, presentations and personal encounters with several
species of actively feeding, free-swimming sharks. Guests will receive daily
lectures from experts actively working in the field of shark research,
including Dr. Dean Grubbs, Associate Director of Research at the Florida
State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory
Those on the course will also learn how sharks are captured, tagged and
released for scientific research.  
The entire 6-day course is held at the Bimini Biological Field
Station (Shark Lab), a relatively isolated research facility on the island
of South Bimini, Bahamas, 46 miles across the Gulf Stream from Miami, Florida. 

Full details of the course can be found on our website:
http://www.biminisharklab.com/opportunities/naturalistcourse

For more information or to reserve your spot please contact:
me...@biminisharklab.com
sharklabdirecto...@gmail.com
sgru...@rsmas.miami.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Request for possible reviewers: science and religion

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear Colleagues:

Recently, I received an interesting paper on science and religion for
consideration for publication in my journal, *Life: The Excitement of
Biology*, https://blaypublishers.com  . The paper is already in review.

Herein, I am requesting suggestions of scholars of science (ideally but not
necessarily ecology or biology) *and* religion with expertise in
non-Christian religions. For sure, one of the science reviewer's religious
expertise is in Christianity (and I suspect that of the other two as well)
and I very much like to get a greater diversity of points of view re.
religion.

If you have constructive suggestions, with names and functional emails,
please send them directly to me (not the list).

Gratefully,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
blaypublishers.com

1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB*
http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/

2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*:
http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/.

3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*:
http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.*

4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/


http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/
http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
conservation ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient 
loading, trace element pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in 
these studies will be crucial to developing science-based conservation plans 
that allow human societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural 
resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $50,400 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due November 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details or questions about this fellowship 
opportunity.
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD. 21037
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Lepidoptera Research Assistant in Peru

[Gallice,Geoffrey R]

The Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon (ASA), a research-focused non-profit 
organization working in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon, is pleased to 
announce the position of Field Research Assistant in Lepidoptera beginning in 
January, 2019. The successful applicant will be based at the ASA’s field site 
in Peru’s Madre de Dios Department.

POSITION: Lepidoptera Research Assistant
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

Lepidoptera Research Assistants (LRAs) work closely with ASA faculty and staff 
to facilitate ongoing biological research and monitoring projects at Finca Las 
Piedras, the ASA’s field site and base of operations in Peru’s Madre de Dios 
Department. LRAs 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, LRAs are encouraged to develop individual projects within their areas of 
interest and that overlap with the ASA’s priority research areas.

This is a residency position, meaning that the successful applicant will live 
on site, full time. LRAs receive the equivalent of two days off per week, 
although given the nature of field research and ongoing projects at the field 
site, time off will be scheduled to ensure that a staff member is always 
available on site daily to perform essential tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The LRA will contribute primarily to several ongoing, long term projects 
focused on Lepidoptera diversity and biology at the field site. Current 
projects include a survey of the butterfly and moth fauna of Finca Las Piedras 
and adjacent areas, as well as a rearing study that aims to document the host 
plants for several focal groups of Lepidoptera.

Example tasks & duties
-Daily care of rearing study, including recording data for immature 
Lepidoptera, finding & changing host plants, vouchering specimens, etc.
-Searching for new host plant records along trails and in forest plots
-General maintenance and upkeep of butterfly rearing facility & flight cage
-General maintenance and upkeep of host plant shade house
-Survey (i.e., collecting) of the Lepidoptera of the field site & adjacent areas
-Data collection & management

REQUIREMENTS

  *   6 month commitment required (January – June, 2019)
  *   Minimum bachelor’s degree in natural or environmental sciences or related 
field
  *   Knowledge of and experience in entomology and/or field Lepidoptera 
research
  *   At least basic Spanish (preferred)
  *   Experience working/living abroad, especially in the tropics (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, LRAs undergo an intensive, one-week training 
period. Research Assistants are given an overview of current 
Lepidoptera-related projects, as well as the methodologies used. LRAs 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. 
Work-related local transportation, including pickup from the Puerto Maldonado 
airport (PEM) or bus terminal, is covered. LRAs are responsible for their 
international flight to Peru (if applicable), including airfare, taxes, airport 
fees, flight insurance, etc., and domestic air or land travel to Puerto 
Maldonado.

HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to apply for this position:


  1.  A cover letter of interest
  2.  Current CV/resume with contact information for two references
  3.  Most recent unofficial university transcript

Completed applications should include each of the three required items, and 
should be submitted as a single PDF document, in the order listed above, by the 
application deadline (November 15, 2018). Document title should read: “last 
name”_“LRA application”.pdf

Send completed applications to: 
i...@sustainableamazon.org with “Lepidoptera 
Assistant application” in the subject line.


Geoff Gallice, Ph.D.

President

Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon

A U.S. 501(c)3 charity

[ECOLOG-L] Post Doc Quantitative Fisheries @ Mich State Univ

[James Bence]

Position Summary

Research associate to play a leadership role in fitting multispecies
state-space assessment models for prey fish in Lake Huron and to develop
simulation models based on the assessment results.  The research associate
will also have the opportunity to assist with the evaluation of stock
assessment methods for Great Lakes fisheries, and the development of
simulation models to evaluate management strategies for Great Lakes and
other fisheries. Interest/experience with engaging agency personnel and
stakeholders at the interface of technical analysis and resource management
desired. You may also participate in other QFC activities, including
preparation for and delivery of on-line and short-courses on quantitative
fisheries methods and participating in consulting projects with QFC
supporting partners. Initial appointment for one year, renewable for second
year. 

Minimum Requirements

PhD in fisheries science or related discipline with a strong record of
research productivity in quantitative methods.

Application Instructions

Apply at www.careers.msu.edu using posting 53225 or access the posting
directly at: 
http://www.careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/53/research-associatefixed-term.  

Application materials include CV, letter of interest, and transcripts
(unofficial).

Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as submitted
starting October 20.  

Questions about the posting can be directed to Dr. James R. Bence
(be...@msu.edu).  Please include your CV with your initial email contact.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position in Plant Physiology and Global Change

[Andrew Myers]

**Sent on behalf of Dr. Leisner. Please send any correspondence to 
cleis...@auburn.edu***

Auburn University

Position: 
Graduate Student in Plant Physiology and Global Change, 
Department of Biological Sciences, Leisner Lab 
Start Date: As early as Fall 2019  

Position Details: 
The Leisner Laboratory at Auburn University is seeking 
graduate students for a project in Plant Physiology and Global Change. The 
Leisner Lab focuses on genomics-enabled plant physiology research, with an 
emphasis on understanding climate change and abiotic stress impacts on 
plant/crop nutritional and market quality. The overarching theme of the 
Leisner Lab’s program is to link complex physiological phenotypes 
associated with plant production, quality and nutritional losses with their 
underlying biochemical and genetic mechanisms in order to engineer a 
sustainable future food supply in light of global climate change. The new 
student will be expected to conduct high-quality research, assist in 
teaching, present their research to a broader scientific community and 
publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals. A competitive stipend with 
full tuition waiver will be provided to qualified candidates. 

Additional information about the lab can be found here: www.leisnerlab.com. 
More information about the department and its programs can be here: 
http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/index.htm 

Job qualifications: 
Bachelor’s in Science is required. Students can apply 
for positions at both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. level. A background and course 
work in agriculture, plant biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, 
genomics or bioinformatics is preferred, but not required. Applicants 
should possess a strong analytical/experimental skill set as demonstrated 
by a strong academic transcript and/or publication record. Finally, 
applicants should demonstrate a potential for excellent written and verbal 
communication skills. The Leisner Lab has openings for graduate students 
starting in Fall 2019, with potential to start at a later date depending on 
the student’s graduation timeline.  

The Leisner Lab has openings for graduate students starting in Fall 2019, 
with potential to start at a later date depending on the student’s 
graduation timeline.

To Apply:
Application for admission to the Biological Sciences Department graduate 
program can be found here: 
http://www.auburn.edu/cosam//departments/biology/grad/index.htm. 
Application materials include a CV, personal statement, official 
transcripts, three letters of recommendation and official GRE score. 
TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for international applicants.

If you are interested in a position please email me your CV and a brief 
statement about your research interests. Please contact Dr. Leisner at 
cleis...@auburn.edu. 

About Auburn: Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier land, sea 
and space grant institutions with an enrollment of more than 25,400 
graduate and undergraduate students. The University is located in the city 
of Auburn in east-central Alabama, approximately 100 miles southwest of 
Atlanta, GA and southeast of Birmingham, AL and about 60 miles northeast of 
the state capital (Montgomery). Auburn University is ranked in the top 50 
public universities for undergraduate programs. Interested applicants are 
encouraged to visit www.auburn.edu for more information. Auburn University 
is an EEO/VET/Disability employer.