[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions in microbial ecology and macroevolution

[Stilianos Louca]

The Louca Lab at the University of Oregon, Eugene, USA, is seeking PhD students 
to work on the ecology of microbial (prokaryotic) metabolism, its interaction 
with large-scale biogeochemical fluxes and/or its role in microbial 
macroevolution, using any combination of mathematical modeling, bioinformatics, 
microcosm experiments and/or field surveys. 

Potential topics include:
•   The statistical properties of global prokaryotic genomic 
diversity
•   Gene-level and genome-level processes of prokaryotic 
macroevolution
•   Development and validation of pathway-centric 
ecological/biogeochemical models
•   The role of genomic structure in the dynamics of 
ecosystem-scale microbial metabolic networks
•   Experimental and mathematical characterization of microbial 
system kinetics
•   Development of efficient phylogenetic and phylogenomic 
computational tools for analyzing global prokaryotic diversity
•   Estimating global prokaryotic phylogenetic/phenotypic diversity
•   Coevolution of microbial diversity with large-scale geological 
transitions

Skilled prospective PhD students from a wide range of related disciplines, such 
as biology, physics, environmental studies or computer science, interested in 
microbial ecology and evolution, are encouraged to consider joining the Louca 
lab. Experience in programming (any language), bioinformatics (especially 
genomics and metagenomics), mathematical modeling and/or molecular biology are 
strong assets but not absolute requirements. The most important skills are 
creativity, attention to clear deductive reasoning, as well as a strong 
motivation to learn and to solve problems. 

Additional information is available at: www.loucalab.com

Interested students are encouraged to directly contact the lab's principal 
investigator, Stilianos Louca, to discuss potential research projects and 
application logistics. The 2018 application deadline for the University of 
Oregon Department of Biology graduate program is December 1st. 

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Stilianos Louca, Asst. Professor
Department of Biology
Institute of Ecology and Evolution
University of Oregon, Eugene
www.LoucaLab.com

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Research Assistantship in plant-soil interactions at Clemson University

[Kyungjin Min]

We are seeking a PhD student studying plant-soil interactions in invaded 
ecosystems in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Clemson 
University. The project aims to elucidate the mechanisms through which invasive 
plants alter soil organic chemistry and to advance current restoration 
practices. Our work brings together a diverse set of knowledge and skills from 
multiple fields, such as plant physiology, biogeochemistry, analytical 
chemistry, microbiology, and ecology.

The student is expected to develop a research idea within the realm of the 
project, formulate hypotheses, and conduct experiments. The benefits of the 
position include an RA, health insurance, and stipend. The student will be 
advised by Drs. Vidya Suseela 
(https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/vsuseel) and Nishanth 
Tharayil (https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/ntharay), and 
closely work with Dr. Kyungjin Min, a postdoc in the project. A MS degree or 
previous field/lab experience are not a pre-requisite, but preferred. The 
desired start date is January 2019.

Interested students should send 1) a CV including GPA and GRE scores, 2) a 
statement of research interests and experience, and 3) contact information for 
three references to Kyungjin Min (k...@clmeson.edu). The review will begin 
immediately.

 

Kyungjin Min

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences

Clemson University

[ECOLOG-L] Join Us: WaterHackWeek 2019 at the University of Washington

[UW Freshwater Initiative]

Dear Colleague,

The UW Freshwater Initiative  is pleased to invite 
you to participate in the inaugural WaterHackweek, hosted at the University of 
Washington’s eScience Institute, March 25-29, 2019.  Participants will learn 
about open source technology, models, and data for conducting state-of-the-art 
freshwater research. Following other successful hackweek models 
,
 mornings will consist of interactive lectures, and afternoon sessions will 
involve facilitated exploration of datasets and hands-on software development. 
For more information about WaterHackWeek, see the attached flyer or please 
visit our website: https://waterhackweek.github.io 
.

What to expect from WaterHackWeek 2019:
Peer-learning collaborations
New skills and tools, including the latest technology and software
Personalized mentorship from professional data scientists
Interdisciplinary applications of data tools
Access to an interactive library of custom tutorials
Dedicated time and space to explore new ideas

To best benefit from the program, participants are expected to have some 
experience in Python programming and with analysis of water data (e.g., time 
series data, remote sensing analysis, vector mapping, modeling, etc.). In 
preparation for WaterHackWeek 2019, eScience Institute is also offering a 2-day 
Software Carpentry Workshop, February 7-8, 2019. For more information about the 
Software Carpentry Workshop, please visit: https://software-carpentry.org 
.

Applications are open: https://www.jotform.com/82396990821165/ 
. Please apply by Monday, November 26, 
2018. 

Limited travel support for attendees is available. Please contact f...@uw.edu 
 with any questions.

Best,
Julia Hart
Communications Specialist
UW Freshwater Initiative

[ECOLOG-L] Grad student opportunity in animal behavior/ cognition

[Felicity Muth]

The Muth Lab at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking motivated students 
wishing to pursue Masters or PhD degrees in the Ecology, Evolution and Behavior 
grad program, starting Fall 2019. My lab will be starting in August 2019 and I 
work on broad questions in animal behavior and cognition, using bumblebees. 
Potential students are expected to have taken an animal behavior course as an 
undergraduate, or have research experience in animal behavior or cognition 
(experience working with bees is not necessary). The majority of grad student 
research is expected to be lab- and greenhouse-based but there is also the 
opportunity for fieldwork. Students will be expected to develop their own 
projects within the framework of general lab interests. Support will be 
provided by a combination of research and teaching assistantships, which cover 
tuition and salary (including summer salary).
The Department of Integrative Biology and EEB grad program are top-ranked, with 
particular strengths in animal behaviour, evolution and ecology. To find out 
more about the EEB grad program, see: 
https://cns.utexas.edu/eeb-graduate-program 

To find out more about me and the lab, see www.beecognition.com  

Please contact Dr. Felicity Muth (email address on website) to start a 
conversation. Please include your CV, research interests, and contact 
information for two references. 

Formal applications will be submitted through the UT Austin Ecology, Evolution, 
and Behavior graduate programs, after having contacted me. Applications are due 
December 1, 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Reserve Manager, UC SB Sedgwick Reserve

[David Inouye]

The UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) Natural Reserve System (NRS) is hiring an 
Assistant Reserve Manager at the Sedgwick Reserve.  Application review 
will begin on November 27, 2018.


Apply online (only) at https://jobs.ucsb.edu *Job # 20180606*

Or at

jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=193054 



Summary of Job Duties:
Under general supervision of the Reserve Director, provide support, 
integration and outreach for multiple programs and user groups including 
scientists, researchers, university classes, docents/volunteers as well 
as the public. The Assistant Reserve Manager will support Sedgwick 
Reserve and La Kretz Research Center implementation of research and 
class activities, as well as administration of the Reserve and Research 
Center. Requires expertise related to wildlife biology, forestry, 
agriculture, ecosystem research, as well as field station 
responsibility, field safety, and environmental health and safety in 
support of field based activities. Regularly works on complex issues 
related to facilitation of research projects and university level class 
work where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of 
variable factors. Outreach related duties include docent program 
coordination, science education program facilitation, and carrying out 
promotional writing and dissemination of information regarding Reserve 
activities to the public regarding land features of the Reserve that 
serve the research and public communities (i.e., Audubon Society, 
NatureTrack and other users). Promote research and restoration projects 
conducted on the Reserve through outreach communication modes such as 
newsletters, media releases and the Reserve's "Walking Ecology" program 
lectures. Requires technical knowledge or ability to acquire technical 
knowledge related to the of ecological and conservation based practices 
at Sedgwick Reserve. This is a full time position.


Department Profile:

The University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) consists of 39 
reserve sites throughout the State. Seven of these sites are 
administered by the UCSB campus. These reserves provide sites for 
University-level classes, and for researchers and public outreach 
organizations to do research or explore the native habitats. For more 
information on the UCSB NRS: http://nrs.ucsb.edu, about Sedgwick 
Reserve: http://sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu/ and the UC NRS: 
http://www.ucnrs.org/


For primary consideration apply by *November 27, 2018*.  Thereafter open 
until filled.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action 
Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, 
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

[ECOLOG-L] Conference: Evolution Evolving

[Katrina Falkenberg]

Conference:

Evolution Evolving: Process, Mechanism and Theory
Churchill College, University of Cambridge, UK
1-4 April 2019

Evolutionary biology is a vibrant field with a theoretical framework that 
itself evolves. The Evolution Evolving conference will focus on some emerging 
themes in the relationship between development and evolution. Topics include 
the evolutionary causes and consequences of developmental bias, plasticity, 
niche construction and extra-genetic inheritance – all of which contribute to 
an understanding of evolvability. The conference will feature a balanced 
program of talks and poster sessions spanning three days, and be a mix of 
empirical and theoretical work, as well as contributions to the history and 
philosophy of evolutionary biology.

Invited speakers include Alex Badyaev, Renee Duckworth, Laurel Fogarty, Jukka 
Jernvall, Alan C Love, Joanna Masel, Armin Moczek, Angela Potochnik, Sean Rice 
and Jessica Riskin.

Abstract submission closes 1 December 2018 (only 3 weeks away!)
Early bird registration closes 4 January 2019

Conference website: https://evolutionevolving.org/
Conference twitter: @EvoEvolving
Conference email: evoevolv...@st-andrews.ac.uk

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Research Assistantship

[Alison Coulter]

PhD Research Assistantship - fish early life 

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Responsibilities: Conduct research investigating relationships between spatial 
patterns of early life habitat use and year class strength of fishes in the 
Upper Mississippi River and the role of tributaries in supporting large river 
fish populations.  Collaboration with federal and state agency personnel.  

Anticipated start date May 2019. Now accepting applications, open until filled.

Qualifications: M.S. in Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries, or related field and 
interests in fish ecology and large river ecosystems.  Strong written and oral 
communication and analytical skills.  Experience with fish sampling in large 
rivers and otolith microchemistry desirable but not required.

Salary: $18,700 annually plus tuition waiver and health insurance subsidy
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and 
contact information for three references to Dr. Greg Whitledge gw...@siu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] please post

[Dale Hadley Vitt]

Position Announcement
Researcher II (Peatland Ecology)
Department of Plant Biology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
 Position/Rank: Researcher II is a full-time grant-funded position in the 
Department of Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  The 
position is contingent on available funding.
 Duties and Responsibilities: The selected individual will be a part of several 
projects in oil sands environmental monitoring, wetland reclamation, and 
vegetation assessment in boreal Alberta, Canada.  Duties include 1) field 
measurement of ecological parameters; 2) laboratory analyses of peat, plant, 
and soil samples; 3) writing of annual reports and manuscripts for publication; 
and 4) overseeing undergraduate student workers.
 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in the biological or 
environmental sciences. Expertise in 1) GIS, 2) performing peatland vegetation 
surveys, 3) previous experience working in oil sands reclamation, and 4) a 
valid driver’s license and passport.
 Effective Date of Appointment: Position begins as soon as possible and is 
expected to continue for one year, renewable with availability of funding.

 Application Deadline: November 27, 2018, or until filled.

 Application Procedure: Apply via e-mail or US mail to the person listed below 
with a single file including a cover letter, resume, and contact information 
for three references to:
Dr. Dale H. Vitt, Department of Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University 
Carbondale, Life Sciences II Bldg., 1125 Lincoln Drive, Mail Code 6509, 
Carbondale, IL 62901
dv...@siu.edu (electronic applications preferred)
 SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of 
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance 
its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its 
potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed 
and encouraged and will receive consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] Special issue in Land on geospatial data for research on landscape change and socio-environmental systems

[Bianca Lopez]

Hello all,

If you are working on socio-environmental systems research or issues of
landscape change using geospatial data (especially social media,
crowdsourced data, or participatory mapping), please consider submitting to
our special issue in the open-source journal Land. The deadline for
submitting is Feb. 1st. See below for more information, and please contact
me with questions or to pitch a paper.

Bianca Lopez

Postdoctoral Immersion Fellow

National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)

Annapolis, MD

https://www.sesync.org/users/blopez


Message from the Guest Editors
Dear Colleagues,
Many questions in landscape ecology involve interactions between humans and
their environment. Considering both of these key factors is challenging, in
part because biophysical and social data are often collected at very
different spatial grains and extents. This Special Issue will highlight
landscape-scale work on human–environment linkages that utilize
spatially-explicit data from citizen science apps, social media, and
participatory mapping. These data from non-authoritative sources are used
to understand biophysical locations and human values for ecosystem services
and to create congruent social and ecological datasets.
We invite papers on the use of social media and other crowd-sourced data to
study socio-environmental systems in a spatial context. We also welcome
papers on that focus
on participatory mapping approaches for understanding social-ecological
systems.
Please contact one of the guest editors if you have any questions about the
special issue.

Full description available at:
http://www.mdpi.com/journal/land/special_issues/us-iale.

Guest Editors:
Dr. Bianca Lopez
blo...@sesync.org

Dr. Ginger Allington
galling...@email.gwu.edu

Dr. Stephanie Tomscha
stephanie.toms...@vuw.ac.nz

Dr. Sarah Gergel
sarah.ger...@ubc.ca

Deadline for manuscript submissions:
1 February 2019

[ECOLOG-L] 2 PhD Students at U of MN - Forest Ecology & Soils

[Marcella Windmuller-Campione]

The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources is seeking two PhD 
students to participate in an interdisciplinary research project examining 
peatland forests in northern Minnesota with focus on either 1) stand dynamics 
and successional direction, or 2) hydrology and soils.
  
The students will work with investigators in the Department of Forest 
Resources, the Natural Resource Research Institute, and multiple natural 
resource management agencies (state, counties, federal, private, and 
non-profit), to holistically evaluate peatland forest communities across a 
chronosequence following harvesting.  The research will involve summer 
fieldwork at project sites in northern Minnesota, and will utilize field and 
lab experimental approaches.  The students will be responsible for conducting 
field and lab work in support of project goals, analyzing data, and preparing 
peer-reviewed publications.

The start date is somewhat flexible, but preferably the students will begin 
field work in early summer 2019 with classes beginning the following fall at 
UMN Twin Cities.  Three years of guaranteed funding are available to cover 
stipend (~ $21,000 annually), tuition waiver, and health insurance with 
additional support likely from teaching and research assistantships.
 
Qualifications: Stand dynamics and succession topic: B.Sc. and M.Sc. with 
emphasis in forestry, forest management, forest ecology, silviculture or other 
relevant fields.  Knowledge of basic forest inventory methods and plant 
identification of regional flora is desired. Hydrology and soils topic: B.Sc. 
and M.Sc. with emphasis in forest soils, ecohydrology, forest management, or 
other relevant fields. Knowledge of soil sampling and analysis, forest 
hydrology measurements, and data analysis are required; skills in 
deterministic- and process-based modelling are desired.  Both applicants must 
be able to work independently in both lab and field settings, but also interact 
cooperatively with other researchers and graduate students associated with the 
Department. Applicants should have a strong work and leadership ethic, and 
demonstrated writing / quantitative capabilities. For additional information on 
the lab see - https://silvalab.cfans.umn.edu/

Interested candidates should submit their CV, undergraduate transcripts and GRE 
scores, and a cover letter that includes a statement of which broad topic area 
you are interested in. Deadline for receiving applications is December 10, 2018.

For more information please contact either:
Dr. Marcella Windmuller-Campione (mw...@umn.edu, 612-624-3699)
Dr. Rob Slesak (rasle...@umn.edu, 651-603-6756)

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Research Assistantship in Tree Physiology and Fire Ecology

[Doug Aubrey]

The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and 
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is seeking a Ph.D. student to 
conduct research at the interface of tree physiology and fire ecology in the 
Aubrey Lab beginning fall of 2019. Research will focus on characterizing 
dose-dependent fire effects of the three-dimensional thermal environment on 
tree tissues and representing this characterization in a new modeling tool that 
predicts spatially explicit fire effects. The ideal candidate would already 
possess extensive field and laboratory experience, proven problem-solving 
skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a solid statistical 
background, an ability to work both independently and as a productive member of 
a research team. The candidate should also exhibit strong motivation to 
develop, conduct, and publish basic and applied research in the fields of 
forest ecophysiology and fire ecology. Candidates should possess a M.S. degree 
in ecology, plant biology, or a related discipline. The successful candidate 
will receive a four year graduate research assistantship that consists of an 
annual stipend of approximately $22k and tuition waiver. The graduate 
assistantship will not have a teaching requirement, but opportunities to gain 
teaching experience will be available. Student fees of approximately $1k per 
semester, which include the matriculation fee and activity, athletic, health, 
student facilities, technology, and transportation fees will be assessed. If 
you are interested in this opportunity, please familiarize yourself with 
Warnell’s admission requirements and deadlines and send a single pdf 
containing: (1) a 1-2 page statement of your research interests and a summary 
of your professional career goals that explains why you think working in the 
Aubrey Lab will help you realize these goals; (2) a current CV; (3) unofficial 
transcripts showing all previous coursework, degrees, and GPA; (4) GRE scores; 
and (5) contact information of three references to Dr. Doug Aubrey 
(daub...@srel.uga.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Haiti might lose all primary forest by 2035, mass extinction underway

[Erik Hoffner]

New analysis of satellite and aerial photography:
https://news.mongabay.com/2018/11/haiti-may-lose-all-primary-forest-by-2035-mass-extinction-underway/

Summarized:


   - *Analysis of satellite imagery and aerial photographs indicate that
   all of Haiti’s remaining primary forest will disappear in less than two
   decades if current deforestation rates continue. Results indicate primary
   forest cover in Haiti shrank from 4.4 percent in 1988 to just 0.32 percent
   in 2016, and that 42 of Haiti’s 50 largest mountains have lost all of their
   primary forest cover.*
   - *These forests are home to endangered animals found nowhere else in
   the world; researchers say the country is already experiencing a mass
   extinction event due to habitat loss.*
   - *Deforestation-intensified flooding has also been implicated in
   thousands of human deaths.*
   - *Researchers say Haiti’s forest loss is driven largely by charcoal
   production and agriculture.*

Erik

--

www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Position (PhD): Beneficial insects and ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes

[David Inouye]

*Graduate Student Position (PhD): Beneficial insects and ecosystem 
services in agricultural landscapes*


A PhD level position is available in the Department of Entomology, 
University of Manitoba. Students with interests in beneficial insects, 
landscape ecology, and/or ecosystem services are encouraged to apply. 
The successful applicant will lead a project studying the effects of 
flowering cover crops and/or perennial flowering habitat on beneficial 
insects, pollination and biological control in organic farming systems.


The successful applicant will have a strong background in entomology, 
plant science, and/or agroecology. The student will work closely with a 
team of entomologists and plant scientists at the University of 
Manitoba. Primary supervision will be in the Gibbs and Costamagna Labs 
in the Department of Entomology. The Gibbs Lab’s research focus is in 
wild bee ecology and systematics and the Costamagna Lab has expertise in 
landscape ecology and predator-prey interactions.


*Qualifications. *Masters’ degree  in Entomology, Ecology, or related 
field. Direct entry from a Bachelor’s will be considered for students of 
exceptional academic ability and experience in field ecology, 
agriculture, insect identification, flowering plants, and/or GIS. Valid 
driver’s license is required.


*Anticipated start date: *January/May, 2019

*To apply: *Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum 
vitae and contact information for three references to:


Dr. Jason Gibbs, jason.gi...@umanitoba.ca 

**

*Please put ‘BENEFICIAL INSECTS POSITION’ in the subject line.*

**

The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity 
within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, 
racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with 
disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others 
who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All 
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens 
and permanent residents will be given priority.


Jason Gibbs, PhD
Assistant Professor
Curator, J. B. Wallis / R. E. Roughley Museum of Entomology
Department of Entomology
University of Manitoba
12 Dafoe Road
Entomology Bldg. Rm. 213
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R3T 2N2

__._,_.___

Posted by: Jason Gibbs 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Project Manager

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Ecological Monitoring Project Manager*

*Great Basin Institute *



The Great Basin Institute is recruiting a committed Ecological Monitoring
Project Manager to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and GBI field crews
to assist in the implementation of Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring
(AIM) and allied projects located in multiple western states (position to
be located in North-Central Utah). Within GBI’s Ecological Monitoring
Program, the overall objective of the AIM program is to provide quality
land management assistance by producing consistent, landscape-scale
monitoring data in support of the BLM national strategy for standardized
resource monitoring. Sampling sites are predominantly located in sage
grouse habitat, on public rangelands, and in riparian systems within
designated priority areas. Field crews collect biotic, hydrologic, and soil
qualitative indicators in conjunction with quantitative data to inform
conservation planning and adaptive management decisions.

Please follow this link for a video that highlights the BLM’s national
strategy for landscape-scale data capture across the western states using
AIM: http://youtu.be/LciTBPG2-Ss

The Project Manager will manage multiple projects and multiple field crews
(10+) across the western U.S. and will work with the Ecological Monitoring
Program Director to oversee all aspects of implementation including
planning, recruitment, training, deployment, logistics, and crew safety;
project budgeting and responsible fiscal management; building and
maintaining project partner relationships; and ensuring data quality and
accuracy.

This position requires both office and field work, with frequent travel
during the field season. Qualified applicants will have a background in
Great Basin ecology, GIS, rangeland inventory methodologies, relational
database concepts, project management including basic budgeting, and
excellent written and oral communication skills. Extensive field experience
including 4x4 navigation on backcountry roads, knowledge of GPS units and
tablets for data collection, and well-developed observational skills are
required.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*

Project Management & Coordination

· Proactively maintain regular communication with agency partners
to coordinate and promote adaptive management, development and budgeting,
and compliance with agreement terms;

· Oversee and coordinate recruitment, management, training, and
deployment of multiple field crews and personnel;

· Develop project plans, budgets, and ensure completion of project
deliverables and objectives;

· Oversee equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle
coordination, and team deployment;

· Oversee data management and delivery, which includes executing
quality-assurance measures, performing quality-control data checks
periodically throughout the field season, and using GIS to provide spatial
analysis for reports and other mapping products;

· Travel to perform site visits, particularly during the field and
shoulder seasons, to BLM districts/offices and field sites in designated
western states;

· Collaborate with other GBI staff to ensure compliance with
contract, grant, and agreement terms and conditions, including: budget
management, financial reporting, payroll and invoice review and processing,
and compliance with employer rules and regulations.

· Promoting a culture of safety and maintaining safety
communication and best practices with AIM crews during the field season;



Data Support

· Perform and improve upon the process of advanced quality control
checks of extensive Microsoft Access and other datasets;

· Use ArcGIS to create maps that facilitate the interpretation of
AIM and other data, maintain geodatabases, and perform spatial analyses;

· Prepare and conduct formal and informal trainings remotely and
in-person on data management, QA/QC procedures, GIS basics, and navigation
using a GPS;

· Provide technical advice to crews on sampling protocols, database
use, equipment (i.e., field tablet computers, GPS devices, software use),
and implementation of the field season; and

· Write technical reports summarizing data for partner agencies;

· Conducting interim reporting and drafting summary reports;





Other

· Travel, camping, and site visits to ensure crews are collecting
data accurately and efficiently and to meet with agency personnel;



This is principally an office-based position, although extensive
field-season travel, often involving camping, will be required to conduct
site visits and support field crews. Individuals applying for this position
should be adept at working in an office environment and capable of working
long days in the field while overseeing crews.



Compensation

· Salary: $48,000 annual salary, DOE

· Benefits for full time employees include paid health/dental
insurance, paid 

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Monitoring Field Lead (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Aquatic Monitoring Field Lead (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management



The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



*Description:*



GBI is recruiting Aquatic Monitoring Leads to assist in the implementation
of the National Aquatic Monitoring Framework (NAMF) for Assessment,
Inventory, Monitoring (AIM) of lotic ecosystems. The Leads will work with
agency and institute staff to coordinate a field crew (one Technician
each). AIM seeks to standardize the collection of quantitative data that
can be used at multiple scales to assist the BLM in making resource
management decisions.



More information about AIM and AIM implementation can be found at
http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/



Aquatic monitoring crews will sample streams and rivers on BLM-managed land
using the BLM’s AIM protocol for wadeable rivers and streams. Crews will
interact with local BLM staff, national level staff at the National Aquatic
Monitoring Center, and GBI senior monitoring staff. Data collection
involves measuring a variety of attributes including water chemistry and
instream habitat, collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates, and conducting
ocular estimates in the riparian zone. Successful applicants will be
required to work and camp in the field. Applicants should be prepared to
encounter strenuous working conditions.



Field work and duties may include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing the Stream and River Assessment
Hub (SARAH) Ipad application (Aquatic Data Management Protocol
);
and

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys.

*Locations and Tentative Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for additional locations and extension. Please indicate your availability
and top choice when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain
the best chance at getting your top-choice location.



· Western Rivers and Streams Assessment Projects

:

o   1 Lead, *Central Region* (Montana, Wyoming, Utah; home base TBD, likely
Salt Lake City or Driggs, ID): April-September/October

o   2 Leads, *Pacific Northwest Region* (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada,
Northern California; home base Reno, NV): April-September/October

o   1 Lead, *Southwest Region* (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona with a focus
on Colorado;  home base TBD): April-August/September

· District/State Office Projects:

o   1 Lead, *Northern California Eagle Lake and Applegate Field Offices*;
home base Reno, NV): April-September/October

o   3 Leads, *Nevada Statewide project*; home base Reno, NV:
April-September/October





*Compensation:*

   - $1360-$1,400 Biweekly Salary + $150 non-taxed biweekly housing stipend
   - $15 nightly camping per diem

· Paid holidays and personal leave

· Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)





*Qualifications*

*Technical Requirements:*

· Leadership experience, including supervising and managing
projects simultaneously;

· Experience, education, or a combination in natural resources,
ecology, or biology to meet the following (Crew Leads should have education
and experience with plants and/or soils):



o   Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, or Biology; Coursework
or equivalent experience in aquatic biology, hydrology, entomology,
geomorphology, plant 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) terrestrial and aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and
Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western
BLM districts. In many locations, participants will also implement
Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH), the BLM Habitat
Assessment Framework (HAF) aimed at collecting habitat assessment data to
inform conservation approaches for sage-grouse, and other supplemental
indicators. Opportunities may also include applying AIM sampling to
post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.



This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciTBPG2-Ss=youtu.be)
highlights the national BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across western states.



*Description:*



GBI is recruiting Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians to work with
agency staff, GBI staff, and a GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Lead. Each
Field Technician will participate in a field crew (one Lead and two
Technicians) to characterize vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocol,
Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning
Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided. The
particular protocols implemented will vary by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.



Additional duties include:

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys; and

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks.



*Locations and Tentative Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for extension. Please indicate your availability and top three location
choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain the
best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· California

o   Susanville; crews based out of Reno, NV: April – September/October

· Utah

o   Salt Lake City, Fillmore, Vernal, Price, Richfield, Moab, Monticello;
crews based out of Salt Lake City, UT: April – September

o   Cedar City, St. George, Kanab, Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument; crews based out of Las Vegas: April- September (St. George starts
March)

· Nevada

o   Reno, Carson City, Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely; crews based
out of Reno and/or Elko, NV TBD: expected dates mid-April to September,
potential for several crews to begin earlier

o   Las Vegas/southern NV; crews based out of Las Vegas: March-June/July

· Washington

o   

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Monitoring Field Technician (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

 Aquatic Monitoring Field Technician (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



*Description:*



GBI is recruiting Aquatic Monitoring Technicians to assist in the
implementation of the National Aquatic Monitoring Framework (NAMF) for
Assessment, Inventory, Monitoring (AIM) of lotic ecosystems. The
Technicians will work with agency staff, institute staff and Crew Leads as
part of two-person crews (one Lead and one Technician). AIM seeks to
standardize the collection of quantitative data that can be used at
multiple scales to assist the BLM in making resource management decisions.



More information about AIM and AIM implementation can be found at
http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/



Aquatic monitoring crews will sample streams and rivers on BLM-managed land
using the BLM’s AIM protocol for wadeable rivers and streams. Crews will
interact with local BLM staff, national level staff at the National Aquatic
Monitoring Center, and GBI senior monitoring staff. Data collection
involves measuring a variety of attributes including water chemistry and
instream habitat, collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates, and conducting
ocular estimates in the riparian zone. Successful applicants will be
required to work and camp in the field. Applicants should be prepared to
encounter strenuous working conditions.



Field work and duties may include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing the Stream and River Assessment
Hub (SARAH) Ipad application (Aquatic Data Management Protocol
);
and

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys.



*Locations and Tentative Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for additional locations and extension. Please indicate your availability
and top choice when applying. We encourage applying early in order to gain
the best chance at getting your top-choice location.



· Western Rivers and Streams Assessment Projects

:

o   1 Tech, *Central Region* (Montana, Wyoming, Utah; home base TBD, likely
Salt Lake City or Driggs, ID): April-September/October

o   2 Techs, *Pacific Northwest Region* (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada,
Northern California; home base Reno, NV): April-September/October

o   1 Tech, *Southwest Region* (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona with a focus
on Colorado;  home base TBD): April-August/September

· District/State Office Projects:

o   1 Tech, *Northern California Eagle Lake and Applegate Field Offices*;
home base Reno, NV): April-September/October

o   3 Techs, *Nevada Statewide project*; home base Reno, NV:
April-September/October



*Compensation:*

   - $15/hour + $150 non-taxed biweekly housing stipend
   - $15/night Camping per diem
   - Paid Federal holidays and personal leave
   - Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)



*Requirements:*

*Technical Qualifications:*

   - Experience, education, or a combination of the two in natural
   resources and field data collection to meet one *or* both of the
   following:
  - Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Biology or related
  subject;

o   Minimum of 2 years field data collection

· Coursework or equivalent experience in aquatic biology,
hydrology, entomology, geomorphology, plant taxonomy and/or systematics;

· 

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Research Assistantship, West Virginia University, Environmental Education & Citizen Science

[Jim Anderson]

M.S. Research Assistantship Available in West Virginia University’s Recreation, 
Parks, & Tourism Program

Starting Spring 2019!

Environmental Education & Citizen Science

We are recruiting for one M.S. assistantship to work on a project related to 
environmental education and citizen science (specifically related to streams 
and water quality).  This innovative project uses citizen science as the broad 
“portal” into environmental engagement, education, and science. It will 
integrate a water quality monitoring citizen science project with environmental 
education activities and an environmental restoration opportunity to address 
education and ecological outcomes. The graduate student will help develop and 
lead both formal and informal environmental education activities for youth, 
work with stakeholders, and contribute to project evaluation efforts.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a natural resource related field 
(either social science or biological science is acceptable), or a STEM 
education field. Applicants must have strong interpersonal and communication 
skills, as well as experience working with youth of different ages, preferably 
outdoors.

This position begins Spring semester 2019. Assistantships require 20 hours of 
work/week, offer a tuition waiver and competitive salary/stipend. Information 
about the Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Resources MS program can be found here:
http://catalog.wvu.edu/graduate/daviscollegeofagriculturenaturalresourcesanddesign/divisionofforestryandnaturalresources/rptr/#masterstext

Details about how to apply to the WVU graduate school can be found here:  
https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply

Interested applicants should also send a cover letter outlining their 
qualifications for the project, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores, 
and contact information for at least 2 references ASAP to: Dr. Dave Smaldone at 
david.smald...@mail.wvu.edu

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Dr. Smaldone at 
(304)293-7404.

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[ECOLOG-L] Landscape genomics postdoctoral fellowship to work in the Brazilian Amazon

[Rodolfo Jaffé]

We are looking for a motivated and independent postdoctoral fellow willing
to join our landscape genomics group at the Vale Institute of Technology
, located in Belém-Brazil. We employ novel landscape
genomic tools to understand how landscape-scale processes have shaped the
population dynamics and processes of local adaptation in endemic plants
from Amazonian savannas, a highly threatened and under-protected tropical
ecosystem (Lanes et al. 2018. Front. Plant Sci. 9:532
). The
postdoctoral fellow is expected to use existing genomic datasets to map
adaptive genetic variation and propose conservation and restoration
actions. To do so she or he will need to implement different analytical
approaches, comprising spatial analyses, environmental association tests,
simulations and meta-analyses. Minimum required skills include proficiency
in a programming language (preferably R or Python), experience working with
GIS, and familiarity with population genetic theory. Preference will be
given to candidates with previous working experience in population or
landscape genomics. The fellowship is due to begin on January 2019 and
includes a monthly stipend of R$ 4100 for 1.5 years, generous research
funds for lab and field work, and access to state-of-art lab and computing
facilities. Interested candidates should send a single PDF containing a
one-page Cover Letter, CV, and the contact information from three
professional references to rodolfo.ja...@itv.org by November 23rd 2018.

-- 
Dr. Rodolfo Jaffé
--
*Vale Institute of Technology - Sustainable Development*

Rua Boaventura da Silva # 955, 66055-090 Belém-PA, Brazil
PeerJ
PeerJ - the Journal of Life & Environmental Sciences 
Academic Editor
peerj.com/rjaffe
Email: r.ja...@ib.usp.br / rodolfo.ja...@itv.org
Office: +55 (91) 3213 5523
Cel: +55 (91) 99388 7532
Skype: rojaff

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Quantitative Ecology - Full announcement

[Rodney Will]

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma 
State University invites applications for a full-time, eleven-month, 
tenure-track position (60% research and 40% teaching) at the rank of Assistant 
Professor in Quantitative Ecology.  The research appointment is in the Oklahoma 
Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES) and the teaching appointment is in the 
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR).  This position 
reports directly to the department head. 

Oklahoma State University is a leading land-grant university in a region 
represented by an environmental gradient that ranges from pine and oak forests 
in eastern Oklahoma with >1400 mm of rainfall to shortgrass prairie and 
pinyon-juniper rangelands with <450 mm of rainfall in the western panhandle.  
The NREM department is composed of a diverse group of faculty with expertise in 
aquatics, fisheries, forestry, rangelands, and wildlife resources, employs 20 
faculty and 9 support staff, and also houses the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and 
Wildlife Research Unit.  

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will develop an active research program in 
Quantitative Ecology to answer complex questions related to natural resource 
measurement or management using modeling, statistics, or other mathematical 
approaches in cooperation with NREM faculty and other natural resource 
professionals. The individual is expected to develop an independent research 
program and to participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research and 
teaching activities with appropriate departments and OAES faculty.  Working 
relationships with other OSU units and professionals within the region and the 
nation are strongly encouraged and expected.  The successful candidate will 
teach two undergraduate courses and one graduate level course.

Specific responsibilities include:
1.  Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program 
concordant with the land grant mission that focuses on the quantitative ecology 
of natural resources, i.e. forests, rangelands, wildlife and fisheries 
resources. 
2.  Initial teaching responsibilities will address forest and timber 
measurements involving a blend of theory, practical application, and 
field-based experience in the undergraduate forestry program, and a graduate 
level course in statistical, analytical, and modeling approaches relevant to 
natural resources management.  Additional teaching responsibilities will be 
based upon department needs and faculty expertise.
3.  Recruit, mentor, and train graduate students.
4.  Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
5.  Serve on Departmental, Division and University committees appropriate 
to interests, responsibilities, and organizational mission.

Qualifications:
1.  A Ph.D.in natural resources, biostatistics, or closely related field 
from an accredited university is required. One or more degrees in Forestry at 
any level is required.
2.  Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement 
of undergraduate and graduate students.
3.  Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with 
natural resource research scientists and other natural resource professionals 
to develop and maintain an active research program, to include publishing in 
leading scientific journals, and demonstrated interest and ability to seek and 
secure extramural funding to support research.

Application Procedures:
Applications must be submitted online at:
https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=8=okstate (search by 
keyword req5841)

Applicants should submit:  1) a cover letter, 2) statement of research 
interests and philosophy, 3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, 4) 
curriculum vitae, 5) academic transcripts, 6) up to three reprints of journal 
publications, and 7) contact information for three references.  Review of 
applications will begin on January 10, 2019 and will continue until a suitable 
applicant is identified. The position will be filled by June 1, 2019 or as soon 
thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Salary will be commensurate 
with qualifications and experience. 

For more information about the department, visit http://nrem.okstate.edu. 

Questions concerning this position should be directed to: 

Dr. Tom Kuzmic, Chair
Search and Screen Committee 
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management 
Oklahoma State University 
008 Agricultural Hall Room C 
Stillwater Oklahoma 74078-6013 
(405) 744-5463 or 744-5438
E-mail: thomas.kuz...@okstate.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify 
employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive 
consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on 
age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national 
origin, disability or protected 

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Monitoring Program Manager - Reno, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Aquatic Monitoring Project Manager*

*Great Basin Institute*



The Great Basin Institute is recruiting a committed Aquatic Monitoring
Project Manager to work with agency staff, GBI staff, and GBI field crews
to assist in the implementation of the National Aquatic Monitoring
Framework (NAMF) for Assessment, Inventory, Monitoring (AIM) of lotic and
lentic ecosystems in multiple western states (position to be located in
Reno, NV). Within GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program, the overall
objective of the AIM program is to provide quality land management
assistance by producing consistent, landscape-scale monitoring data in
support of the BLM national strategy for standardized resource monitoring.

More information about AIM and AIM implementation can be found at
http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/

The Project Manager will manage multiple projects and multiple field crews
(10+) across the western U.S. and will work with the Ecological Monitoring
Program Director to oversee all aspects of implementation including
planning, recruitment, training, deployment, logistics, and crew safety;
project budgeting and responsible fiscal management; building and
maintaining project partner relationships; and ensuring data quality and
accuracy.

This position requires both office and field work, with frequent travel
during the field season. Qualified applicants will have a background in
aquatic ecology or a closely allied field, GIS, a broad suite of aquatic
inventory/assessment methodologies, relational database concepts, project
management including basic budgeting, and excellent written and oral
communication skills. Extensive field experience including 4x4 navigation
on backcountry roads, knowledge of GPS units and tablets for data
collection, and well-developed observational skills are required.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*

Project Management & Coordination

· Proactively maintain regular communication with agency partners
to coordinate and promote adaptive management, development and budgeting,
and compliance with agreement terms;

· Oversee and coordinate recruitment, management, training, and
deployment of multiple field crews and personnel;

· Develop project plans, budgets, and ensure completion of project
deliverables and objectives;

· Oversee equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle
coordination, and team deployment;

· Oversee data management and delivery, which includes executing
quality-assurance measures, performing quality-control data checks
periodically throughout the field season, and using GIS to provide spatial
analysis for reports and other mapping products;

· Travel to perform site visits, particularly during the field and
shoulder seasons, to BLM districts/offices and field sites in designated
western states;

· Collaborate with other GBI staff to ensure compliance with
contract, grant, and agreement terms and conditions, including: budget
management, financial reporting, payroll and invoice review and processing,
and compliance with employer rules and regulations; and

· Promoting a culture of safety and maintaining safety
communication and best practices with AIM crews during the field season.



Data Support

· Use ArcGIS to create maps that facilitate the interpretation of
AIM and other data, maintain geodatabases, and perform spatial analyses;

· Prepare and conduct formal and informal trainings remotely and
in-person on data management, QA/QC procedures, GIS basics, and navigation
using a GPS;

· Provide technical advice to crews on sampling protocols, database
use, equipment (i.e., field tablet computers, GPS devices, software use),
and implementation of the field season;

· Write technical reports summarizing data for partner agencies; and

· Conducting interim reporting and drafting summary reports.





Other

· Travel, camping, and site visits to ensure crews are collecting
data accurately and efficiently and to meet with agency personnel;



This is principally an office-based position, although field-season travel,
often involving camping, will be required to conduct site visits and
support field crews. Individuals applying for this position should be adept
at working in an office environment and capable of working long days in the
field while overseeing crews.



Compensation

· Salary: $40,000 annual starting salary, DOE

· Benefits for full time employees include paid health/dental
insurance, paid vacation/sick time, and 401K program with match.

*Location:* Based at GBI offices in Reno, NV.



*Qualifications:*

   - Advanced degree in Fisheries Biology, Stream Ecology, Hydrology,
   Geomorphology, Watershed Science or related field and at least 5 years of
   experience; strong candidates with a B.S. degree and at least 5 years of
   experience will be considered.
   - 3 years minimum in a leadership position overseeing personnel,
   budgets, and 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)

[Augustine Sughrua]

Ecological Monitoring Field Leads (multiple locations)
Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of
Wildlife

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic surveys.
This Program is a component of our well-established Research Associate
Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of natural,
cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.



GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.
Extensive training and technical field skills development provides
employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience in executing
monitoring protocols that will increase their employment success.



As an element of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) terrestrial and aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and
Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western
BLM districts. In many locations, participants will also implement
Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH), the BLM Habitat
Assessment Framework (HAF) aimed at collecting habitat assessment data to
inform conservation approaches for sage-grouse, and other supplemental
indicators. Opportunities may also include applying AIM sampling to
post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.



This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciTBPG2-Ss=youtu.be)
highlights the national BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across western states.



*Description:*

GBI is recruiting Ecological Monitoring Field Leads to work with agency
staff, GBI staff, and GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians. Each
Field Lead will coordinate a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to
characterize vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocols,
Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning
Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided. The
particular protocols implemented will vary by location.



Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.



Field work will include:

· Maintaining safety awareness and practices;

· Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;

· Establishing sampling plots and transects;

· Identifying and describing soil horizons;

· Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb
frequency, sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and
woody heights);

· Making qualitative range assessments; and

· Taking photo-points.





Additional duties include:

· Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;

· Participation in GBI and agency trainings;

· Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;

· Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;

· Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and

· Leadership:

o   Supporting and managing a field crew;

o   Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and

o   Report writing and completing administrative paperwork



*Locations and Targeted Timelines:*

Locations and timelines listed below are *tentative*, some with potential
for post-field work extension. Please indicate your availability and top
three location choices when applying. We encourage applying early in order
to gain the best chance at getting your top-choice locations.



· California

o   Susanville; crews based out of Reno, NV: April – September/October

· Utah

o   Salt Lake City, Fillmore, Vernal, Price, Richfield, Moab, Monticello;
crews based out of Salt Lake City, UT: April – September

o   Cedar City, St. George, Kanab, Grand Staircase-Escalante National
Monument; crews based out of Las Vegas: April- September (St. George starts
March)

· Nevada

o   Reno, 

[ECOLOG-L] Kendall Science Fellowships at UCS

[Julia Petipas]

Hello Ecologgers,
 
Union of Concerned Scientists has two new two-year post-doc Kendall 
Fellowships. (Keep tuned, we should have a couple more coming soon!)

Apply yourself or share with colleagues, friends, professional groups, 
LinkedIn,  Facebook, Google Groups, listservs, message boards and everywhere 
you go.

Kendall Fellowship: EV Battery Recycling and Reuse
Clean Vehicles Program
Union of Concerned Scientists
Oakland, CA Office preferred
https://union-of-concerned-scientists.workable.com/j/B9C4B88CD2

While life cycle emissions of electric vehicles are far lower than those of 
gas-powered cars, there’s room for these vehicles to be more sustainable to 
produce, charge, and drive. The United States recently hit a milestone–1 
million electric vehicles sold—yet the fate of the batteries in these cars when 
they are at the end of their life is yet to be determined. The Union of 
Concerned Scientists seeks a Kendall Fellow to study the recycling and reuse of 
batteries from electric vehicles, with a focus on improving their 
sustainability, and an eye on policy implications for the work. UCS Kendall 
Fellows are accepted via a competitive screening process to propose and execute 
forward-looking, innovative two-year projects, working with our scientists in 
our offices. Learn more/apply at
https://union-of-concerned-scientists.workable.com/j/B9C4B88CD2


Kendall Fellowship: Understanding Scientist Activism
Center for Science and Democracy
Union of Concerned Scientists
Cambridge, MA or Washington, DC
https://union-of-concerned-scientists.workable.com/j/4117BF443B

Over the past two years, the Union of Concerned Scientists has led the largest 
mobilization of scientists and other experts in our organization’s history, as 
thousands have volunteered to use their expertise and voices to inform 
far-reaching local and national policy decisions. How can we capitalize on the 
energy and momentum to sustain this movement? We seek a Kendall Fellow with 
research experience studying social movements to help us understand and 
leverage the mechanisms that enable collective and individual advocacy in the 
science community, for an enduring effort. Learn more and apply 
https://union-of-concerned-scientists.workable.com/j/4117BF443B


See the full list of UCS job openings at http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs

Best,
 
Julia Petipas
HR Manager
Union of Concerned Scientists

[ECOLOG-L] Logistics Coordinator - Reno, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Logistics Coordinator*



The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the west. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands.



*Description: *The Great Basin Institute seeks a Logistics Coordinator to
support field crews, our large fleet of vehicles and equipment, and other
needs as assigned. This individual will be responsible for supervising
seasonal AmeriCorps Volunteers from April through September to accomplish
the various aspects of GBI Logistics Coordination described below.



*Field Crews*

The Great Basin Institute fields individuals and crews in multiple western
states (including CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY, AZ, CO, and MT). These crews
implement a wide variety of work for and in support of Federal Land
Management Agencies, State Agencies, and others. Example projects include
trail work, ecological monitoring, natural resources inventories, rare
plant surveys, archaeological surveys, and forest health assessments. Many
of our crews work in remote field locations on multi-day backcountry field
tours.



We seek a Logistics Coordinator to collaborate with GBI staff while
overseeing equipment, fleet, and other needs associated with running field
operations. These responsibilities require strong skills in organization,
communication, and problem solving. This position requires a pro-active,
independent, creative, and thoughtful mindset; an ability to problem solve
and ‘make things happen’ is essential for success and happiness. This
position is crucial to the success of our field crews and GBI’s mission.



*Fleet and Facilities*

The Logistics Coordinator will be in charge of developing, implementing and
maintaining systems to effectively track and monitor vehicle assignment,
maintenance, and overall condition, as well as tools and equipment used by
employees of the Great Basin Institute. This person will ensure that all
repairs are completed in a timely manner and that all issues are documented
and responded to appropriately. The Logistics Coordinator will also oversee
the driver’s training program for the Institute and support operations and
maintenance of three properties, including two residential properties and
one commercial property. This position requires the ability to work within
a budget, the ability to manage a small team, track inventory, exposure to
4x4 and off-road driving experience, multi-tasking, and logistical
expertise.



*Reports To: *GBI Deputy Director



*Essential Functions and Duties:*

· Perform pre and post-season equipment/supply checks and
inventories, obtain new or replacement equipment and supplies, and track
location and condition of equipment and supplies;

· Register field crew members for Wilderness First Aid and other
technical training, and otherwise support training as needed;

· Manage paperwork for safety monitoring, progress reporting,
vehicle mileage, and other logs and reports from the field;

· Support daily safety check-ins and other safety communication to
provide timely and effective support of field crews;

· Coordinate with other GBI staff during the field season to
address crew needs/issues as they may arise in the field;

· Support fleet needs, including the following:

· Assist program staff with vehicle assignment, availability, and
tracking;

· Managing logistics involved with the transportation of vehicles
over large distances and between varying projects; evaluate vehicle needs
and status of available fleet and reallocate vehicles based on program
needs;

· Utilize online tools and databases to update driver and project
assignments, add and remove drivers from company fuel card plans, and
report on violations of the GBI Vehicle Policy;

· Coordinate GBI’s incident review process, communicate corrective
and preventative actions to drivers responsible for incidents, and escalate
to project staff as appropriate;

· Maintain vehicle registration, smog tests, and insurance on all
GBI vehicles. Ensure all vehicles are properly outfitted with emergency
equipment kits and auxiliary equipment.;

· Ensure vehicle condition—including cleanliness— is documented
before and after assignments and hold employees responsible for vehicle
damage;

· Maintain, revise, and implement GBI’s Drivers Training Course
with the help of other program staff and ensure consistent practices are in
place throughout GBI regional offices and employee assignments; and

·  Other crew, fleet, and facility duties as assigned.



*Compensation:*

· Rate of Pay: $35,000 annual salary, DOE

· Benefits for full time employees include paid health/dental
insurance, paid vacation/sick time, and 401K program with 

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Approaching: AIBS Employment Acquisition Skills Boot Camp for Scientists

[Jyotsna Pandey]

Registration is now open for the Employment Acquisition Skills Boot Camp
for Scientists, a new professional development program by the American
Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS).

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduate programs
in the United States do an excellent job of preparing students for careers
in academia. As students and a growing number of reports note, however,
many STEM graduate students are interested in employment in a variety of
sectors by the time they complete their degree. Students continue to report
that they feel ill-prepared and ill-equipped to pursue employment in these
settings.

In response to this frustration heard from many graduate students, AIBS has
developed a program to help scientists hone and practice the skills needed
to secure employment. AIBS’s Employment Acquisition Skills Boot Camp for
Scientists is an intensive, two-day program that is a blend of lecture and
hands-on exercises. Designed by scientists and a career coach, this program
provides graduate students to senior scientists with the information,
tools, and resources required to successfully identify and secure
employment in a diversity of career pathways, including science policy,
communications, program management, government, non-governmental
organizations, international development, and others.

Course participants will:

   - Identify career interests and opportunities;
   - Learn to communicate their knowledge and skills to employers;
   - Develop strategies for finding employment;
   - Develop application materials;
   - Prepare for and practice different interview styles and scenarios;
   - Talk to scientists working in diverse employment settings and
   individuals responsible for making hiring decisions.

Current graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and scientists interested
in transitioning to a new employment sector should consider signing up.

The program will be held in Washington, DC on December 17-18, 2018.  The
deadline to register is November 13, 2018.

For more information and to register, visit
https://www.aibs.org/events/employmentbootcamp.html.
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Jyotsna Pandey, Ph.D.
Public Policy Manager
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-1500 x 225
www.aibs.org
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[ECOLOG-L] ESA Membership Now Open for 2019 -- Join Today to Take Advantage of the Best Value in Ecology

[Jonathan Miller]

ESA members know the incredible value -- well over $1,000 -- of being a member 
of the Society. If you haven't joined us yet for 2019 
(https://www.esa.org/join), here are just a few reasons why you should:

Discounted Registration for the Annual Meeting: Great things happen when 
thousands of ecologists gather for five days of science, training, learning, 
networking and celebrating our best -- as an ESA member, you'll enjoy 
substantial registration savings.
https://www.esa.org/louisville
 
The Best Journals in Ecology: All six of ESA's journals are completely free for 
members to access online. Plus, Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 
arrives by mail every month.
https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
 
Substantial Publishing Grants: When members publish in an ESA journal, it's 
practically for free -- Society members receive a $1,100+ page charge grant 
each year of their membership.
 
Career Development: Attending the Annual Meeting can mean going from a 
symposium to the ESA Career Fair, getting involved in sessions on leadership 
and inclusion, joining a data visualization workshop and wrapping up with a 
mentoring session within your section. And that's just one example -- ESA also 
hosts a unique certification program and supports professional development in 
person and online, as well as offering numerous opportunities to volunteer in 
the governance and leadership of the Society.
 
Networking and Advancement: No matter your profession, specialty or discipline, 
ESA's structure creates opportunities for you to connect with like-minded 
people and develop leadership and teamwork skills. Our sections and chapters 
are just the beginning -- volunteering on committees and task forces, or just 
connecting with others in your field are among the other opportunities to 
network and develop your resume.
https://www.esa.org/esa/about/chapters-and-sections/
https://www.esa.org/esa/membership-services/get-involved/

Save on Certification: Being certified by ESA can be a big boost to your 
career, and being an ESA member means a big discount on that certification.
https://www.esa.org/certification/
 
Awards and Recognition: ESA is proud to extend awards and fellowships to the 
best of the best in practicing and teaching ecology, and advancing the science 
and its people in it.
https://www.esa.org/esa/about/esa-awards/

and
 
The Largest Community of Ecologists in the World: Don't miss out on your chance 
to connect with thousands of scientists, researchers, decisionmakers, policy 
managers, educators and practitioners who are dedicated to understanding life 
on earth and supporting the science of ecology. We even launched our own online 
community, ECO, to make collaborative work online easier for ESA members!
Don't miss out on this incredible value!
http://community.esa.org

https://www.esa.org/join

If you join for 2019 today, your benefits begin immediately -- that's almost 
two free months of access and service!

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Positions in Population Ecology

[Derek M Johnson]

M.S. and Ph.D. graduate positions in population ecology will be available
in Dr. Derek Johnson’s lab (www.vcuderekjohnson.com) in the Department of
Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA beginning August
2019. Students interested in ecological drivers of population dynamics and
invasion in a changing world, with particular focus on forest insects (but
other possibly taxa), are encouraged to apply. The Johnson lab asks
research questions that inform species management and conservation at
multiple spatial scales, from local to landscape to geographic scales, and
at temporal scales up to several centuries. We take a multi-tool approach
to addressing ecological questions, including field research, analyzing
existing large datasets, and population modeling. Preference will be given
to applicants with strong quantitative and writing skills, research
experience, and experience using R. Persons with a strong work ethic are
encouraged to submit by email (dmjohn...@vcu.edu): 1) a letter describing
their educational background and research experience, research interests,
and educational and career goals, 2) a CV/resume (with GPA scores), and 3)
the names of three references by December 31, 2018. Applications to the VCU
Integrative Life Sciences Ph.D. Program are due by January 10, 2019 (
https://lifesciences.vcu.edu/academic-programs/phd-in-integrative-life-sciences/).
 Applications to the VCU Biology M.S. Program are due by January 15, 2019 (
https://biology.vcu.edu/grad/about/). Teaching assistantships with tuition
waivers and other forms of support are available.

Derek M. Johnson
Associate Professor and Chair
1000 W. Cary St.
Department of Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 23284
www.vcuderekjohnson.com
(804) 828-2245

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position on diatom meta-barcoding for freshwater bioassesment

[Xavier Benito Granell]

PhD student position in the application of high-throughput sequencing DNA tools 
(metabarcoding) in aquatic ecology, announced jointly by the Centre for Climate 
Change (C3) at the University Rovira i Virgili (URV) and the Marine and 
Continental Waters Program of the Institute for Food and Agricultural Research 
Technology (IRTA) in Sant Carles de la Ràpita (Spain).
Ref of the PhD position: 2018PMF-PIPF-22

Topic: Diatom metabarcoding: developing new tools for bioassessment of aquatic 
ecosystems
Project description: Aquatic ecosystems are essential to planetary function and 
to humans and hence their protection and restoration are of vital importance. 
The Water Framework Directive and Marine Strategy Framework Directive were 
adopted by the EU more than 10 years ago to ensure good functioning of water 
bodies in terms of biological communities and hydrological and chemical 
characteristics. Diatoms and plankton are among the principal biological 
indicators used to monitor waters for these directives and, until now, they 
have been assessed through microscope-based assessments of communities. This 
thesis project aims to develop innovative alternatives to microscope-based 
assessments, using high-throughput sequencing (HTS) and DNA metabarcoding. This 
will include (1) understanding how methodological and biological parameters 
affect the relationship between DNA reads (from HTS) and cell numbers, (2) 
developing DNA reference databases, (3) developing appropriate bioinformatics 
pipelines for converting HTS reads into ecological assessments, and (4) 
refining knowledge about the relationship between species occurrences and 
ecological factors in particular critical cases (to test current assumptions 
about species’ ecology). To do this, the candidate will assemble and use 
matched sets of HTS data, microscope-based diatom counts, and physico-chemical 
data. As well as providing the basis for new biomonitoring systems, the project 
may provide novel data on the biogeography of microalgae and protists, touching 
on general questions of dispersal and differentiation in populations of 
microscopic organisms. Initially, the focus will be on diatom biomonitoring of 
Catalan rivers, but the project may extend into coastal habitats and include 
the opportunity to develop new methods of detecting pathogenic or toxic species 
and to analyse the ‘hidden’ diversity of previously unrecognized or 
unidentifiable organisms.
Requirements: The candidate must have a degree in biology or related 
disciplines. Preference will be given to candidates familiar with 
bioinformatics tools for the analysis of DNA sequence data or practical 
experience in molecular techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR and DNA 
sequencing. Good analytical skills will be an advantage, and some knowledge of 
algae, including diatoms, would be helpful though not essential. Knowledge of R 
would also be an asset. Good communication skills in written and spoken English 
are necessary. Applicants should note that the research activities will take 
place at the IRTA centre in Sant Carles de la Ràpita (under the supervision of 
Dr. Rosa Trobajo and Dr. David G. Mann) but that the PhD student will work in 
close collaboration with other labs working on similar projects, both in Spain 
and internationally.

We offer: 3-year contract within URV
Foreseen starting date: End January 2019
Details of the call: 
http://www.urv.cat/en/research/support/programmes/urv/programa-marti-franques/pipf/2018-1/
 In "Conditions of the competition" the regulatory bases of the program are 
given. In "List of grants offered” all the scholarships offered in this call 
are listed and, the reference of the PhD on diatom metabarcoding is 
2018PMF-PIPF-22. In "Application form" is where you can apply.
Details of the qualifications and documentation required can be found at: 
https://www.sgr.urv.cat/cgi-bin/programes/application/detall.cgi?conv=2018PMF-PIPF-=22=ENG
 Note that In addition to the documentation listed there, candidates should 
also include a letter of intent/motivation
Deadline for application: 28th November 2018
For any doubt or further information, please contact:
Rosa Trobajo (rosa.trob...@irta.cat) IRTA-Aquatic Ecosystems Ctra Poble Nou Km 
5.5 43540 Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Catalonia, Spain
Or Javier Sigró (javier.si...@urv.cat) Centre for Climate Change (C3), Dept of 
Geography, University Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona) Avda Catalunya 35 43071 
Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain


Xavier Benito
Postdoctoral fellow
National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)
University of Maryland
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