[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians and Leads with Soil Background Needed

[Sage Bates]

To learn more and apply please follow the links below: 
Technicians:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-074
 

Crew Lead: 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-073
 

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 and Leads to work 
with agency staff, GBI staff, and a GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Lead. Each 
Field Technician and Lead 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.

To learn more and apply please follow the links below: 
Technicians:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-074
 

Crew Lead: 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-073
 

[ECOLOG-L] Job - Sagebrush Steppe AIM monitoring

[Michael Russell]

Hello,

The Institute for Natural Resources at Oregon State University is hiring field 
crews for sagebrush steppe sampling during the 2019 field season. Work begins 
late April and will continue to August or September. The job involves 
vegetation and soil sampling using AIM protocols in various areas in eastern 
Oregon. Field work entails 8 day sampling hitches where we will be camping in 
the areas we will be working. Crews have 6 days off between hitches. Most crew 
members live in Portland / Corvallis / Eugene areas and travel to and from the 
field on the first and last days of the work hitch, but there is some 
flexibility on where you can choose to live.  We are looking for people who are 
familiar with identifying plants, who can handle the hard work of digging soil 
pits and vegetation sampling in the often hash steppe environment, and are 
excited by extensive camping in remote, beautiful areas. The compensation will 
be between $13 and $18 per hour (depending on experience) as well as a per deim 
of around $80 per day to cover food and wear and tear on your camping gear. We 
will be hiring both team leaders and crew members so there are two job 
announcements.

Bio Tech 1
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/69643


Please contact me at michael.russ...@oregonstate.edu if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Michael Russell

[ECOLOG-L] Job: ecology faculty position, University of Cambridge

[AJ Tanentzap]

Applications are invited for the post of University Lecturer in Plant Sciences 
(= Assistant Professor in North America), to take up post in October 2019. 
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduates; research; supervision of 
graduate students; other duties associated with academic life. There is the 
opportunity for the successful applicant to become a Fellow of a College, we 
are operating a collaboration with Newnham College under the Trinity scheme for 
Joint Lectureships.

We welcome excellent candidates in all areas of Plant and/or Microbial Ecology 
including those with an interest in biodiversity conservation. The University 
has recently established a Conservation Initiative with the construction of the 
David Attenborough Building at the cost of £60M. This is a vibrant 
collaborative and interdisciplinary research hub that houses a number of 
academic groups and members of several NGOs based in Cambridge.

The appointee will teach undergraduates through lectures, ecology and evolution 
field courses, practical classes and small group supervisions, and will be 
motivated to further innovate our teaching methods. We expect the successful 
candidate to develop a research programme that complements and reinforces the 
existing Departmental research portfolio.

Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field and an outstanding record of 
excellence in research that is reflected in their publications. They will have 
sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline, and 
of research methods and techniques to develop research objectives, projects and 
proposals. Candidates should be able to teach to a high standard, manage a 
diverse workload, and have the ability to lead their own research programme.

Please include with your application a detailed CV (including an up-to-date 
publications list) and a covering letter indicating how you would contribute to 
teaching and research in the Department. The closing date is 3 March 2019.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be 
required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button at 
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19419/. This will route you to the University's 
Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have 
not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Please note if you have not received any news 1 month after the closing date 
you should consider that on this occasion your application has been 
unsuccessful.

Please quote reference PD17290 on your application and in any correspondence 
about this vacancy.

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

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

Further information is available at: 
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19419/file/Lectureship+in+Ecology+FPs+FINAL.docx

[ECOLOG-L] announcement re: prospective applicants to RCN & NEON program

[Geoff Willard]

For those submitting a proposal in response to this NSF “Dear Colleague
Letter
”
re: Research Coordination Networks (RCNs) for driving convergent science
with NEON -- the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (
NCEAS ) encourages all applicants to consider
leveraging NCEAS' facilities and expertise for related synthesis working
group meetings and activities.

As the DCL makes clear, RCN awards “will provide collaborative
opportunities for NEON-enabled science communities to synthesize
investigations of key ecological problems, ideas, and practices.” To that
end, these awards can include funds devoted to convening research working
group meetings at NCEAS
, plus
related activities.

For 24 years, NCEAS has led and hosted collaborative synthesis research
projects that tackle longstanding ecological and environmental problems at
regional, continental and global scales. It remains the world’s premier
synthesis science center for ecological research, and can help successful
RCN projects manage collaborative open science activities in support of the
DCL’s five listed science priorities.

Meetings that take place at NCEAS will gain access to:

   1.

   State-of-the-art analytical infrastructure and networked meeting space
   to support the in-person (and virtual) meetings required for successful RCN
   proposals
   2.

   Working group research methods honed to maximize meeting effectiveness
   3.

   On-site expertise in environmental data science and informatics
   4.

   Training programs and related activities that can help meet the proposal
   requirement to “build the next generation of scientists involved in
   NEON-enabled science”
   5.

   Administrative and logistical support for all travel and lodging related
   to working group meetings


For more information about how to include research activities at NCEAS in
your RCN proposal funding request, please contact NCEAS Director Ben
Halpern (halp...@nceas.ucsb.edu) and/or Deputy Director Geoff Willard (
will...@nceas.ucsb.edu).

Geoff Willard
Deputy Director, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (
nceas.ucsb.edu)
Deputy Director, Science for Nature and People Partnership (
snappartnership.net)
735 State Street, Suite 300  |  Santa Barbara, CA 93101
will...@nceas.ucsb.edu   |  805 893-7551

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position: Environmental-Policy Database Developer

[Merideth, Robert W - (merideth)]

Postdoctoral Position:

Developer for NEPAccess: An Environmental Decision-Making Database, University 
of Arizona



Job Description


To support a new, 3-year, NSF-funded research project to create NEPAccess, an 
environmental decision-making database, the University of Arizona invites 
applications for a full stack web applications developer.



The position is an exciting opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge, 
interdisciplinary research team—comprising researchers from the UA School of 
Natural Resources and the Environment (Laura López-Hoffman), School of 
Government and Public Policy (Elizabeth Baldwin), College of Law (Marc Miller), 
School of Information (Steven Bethard), and Department of Management 
Information Systems (Sudha Ram)—related to environmental decision-making and 
citizen participation in the U.S.



The selected candidate will develop scalable techniques to organize and analyze 
(and publish scholarly papers on) documents and data arising from the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and housed a variety of repositories and 
federal agency sources.



The candidate will integrate these disparate data sources using relational and 
graph databases and will work with stakeholders and users to develop a web 
front-end and a suite of tools to support the retrieval and analysis of data.



The candidate should be comfortable with all phases of the software development 
life cycle. This is a one-year position, renewable to a maximum of 3 years, 
with the possibility of renewal contingent on availability of funding.



Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; 
life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and 
holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family 
members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and 
cultural activities; and more!



See: https://uacareers.com/postings/33256



For more information, contact: Rebecca Quintero, bquint...@email.arizona.edu



(posted 01-09-2019)

[ECOLOG-L] journalist seeking comment re: Calif forest management

[Erik Hoffner]

I'm seeking comments from scientists reacting to Trump's announcement today
charging that forest management there is 'disgraceful' and is therefore
implicated in 2018's catastrophic fires:

"President Trump sent a tweet Wednesday morning announcing that he has
ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency not to send funding to
California to assist in the aftermath of deadly wildfires.

"Billions of dollars are sent to the State of California for Forest fires
that, with proper Forest Management, would never happen," Mr. Trump wrote.
"Unless they get their act together, which is unlikely, I have ordered FEMA
to send no more money. It is a disgraceful situation in lives & money!"

Please contact me directly, Erik Hoffner 

Thanks!

Erik

--

www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] Botany Field Team Technician Needed in Capitol Reef National Monument

[Sage Bates]

How to Apply:
Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2019-ACI-002

Description:
In cooperation with the National Park Service and Capitol Reef National Park, 
the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Botany Technician to join our 
AmeriCorps program. The Botany Technician will support the Capitol Reef 
National Park Division of Resource Management & Science and serve as a member 
of the rare plant monitoring crew assisting resource staff with surveys and 
demographic monitoring of three federally listed plant species. Survey work 
requires attention to detail, long hours in the field in remote areas of the 
park, hiking off trail 2 to 10 miles per day, camping and possibly backpacking. 
Office work consists of downloading data from the GPS units into an ArcGIS 
geodatabase, labeling photos, and summarizing datasets in an Excel spreadsheet. 
 

Primary survey responsibilities include:
conducting field work associated with rare plant surveys and demographic 
monitoring; training in field data collection protocols and methodologies will 
be provided. A general knowledge of plants of the southwest is helpful but is 
not required. Field Team members will utilize Trimble GPS units to navigate to 
field locations and to record data using data dictionaries. Upon return to the 
office, Field Team members will use computer software, including MS Access, 
Excel and ArcGIS, to organize, manage and summarize field data. Collectively, 
the field team will manage and maintain gear, tools and other NPS equipment 
needed to do the field work, as well as ensure that GBI and NPS safety 
protocols are followed.

The Technician must be able to work well with other team members and ensure 
that safety protocols are adhered to. The Technician will participate in 
transporting the team and equipment safely on high clearance dirt roads in NPS 
four-wheel drive vehicles and assist with completing weekly reporting of 
accomplishments. The Technician will work to ensure that all AmeriCorps, GBI, 
NPS policies are adhered to.

The Technician may also assist natural resource staff with spotted owl and 
peregrine falcon surveys, invasive plant control and/or cultural resource 
monitoring. Technicians will be supervised by the park Biologist.

A general knowledge of plants of the southwest would be helpful but is not 
required. Survey work involves hiking off designated trails or routes, across 
rugged terrain, up to 10 miles per day, but more typically 2-6 miles per day, 
and may also require field camping and possibly backpacking. Weather conditions 
will vary from cold winds or rain in the early spring to temperatures nearing 
100° F in the summer. Other challenging field conditions include high winds and 
gnats or other biting insects. Experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles on 
high clearance, dirt roads would be beneficial, but is not essential.


Timeline:
18-week appointment (March 25, 2019-July 26, 2019)

Compensation:
Living Allowance: $8,432.00 (allocated biweekly)
Education Award: $2,255.24 (May be used for past, present or future educational 
expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans.)
No-cost medical, dental and vision benefits provided
Housing: The Park will provide housing in a 5-6-bedroom dormitory. The intern 
will have a private room with a shared bath, shared kitchen and common areas. 
The dormitory includes all appliances, coin-operated washer and dryer, some 
kitchen pots, pans and dishes, and internet service. Heat, electricity and 
water are included. A phone is available in each dorm and long distance calls 
can be made with a calling card. Housing is located approximately a 5-minute 
walk from the duty station.

Location:
Capitol Reef National Park is located near Torrey, UT. The location is remote. 
The nearest gas station is 10 miles away and the nearest grocery store is 
approximately 30 miles away. A personal vehicle is required for 
travel/transport outside of work. There is currently no cell service in housing 
or near the duty station and it is spotty in other locations. Reliable cellular 
service is usually only found when nearing Torrey. The intern should find 
living in a remote location desirable. Located in the heart of red rock 
country, Capitol Reef NP is filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges. In 
addition to unique geological resources, the park also has a rich cultural 
history.

Qualifications:
Technical requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Plant Taxonomy or other related field, or 
combination of related coursework in and direct experience and knowledge of 
plant taxonomy and ecology, including use of technical botanical keys 
(dichotomous plant key without pictures);
Familiarity with plants of the Colorado Plateau, including rare, sensitive, 
threatened and endangered plants, preferable;
Familiarity with, or proven ability and desire to learn, 

[ECOLOG-L] 2019 Research and Funding Opportunities, Huron Mt. Field Station, northern Michigan

[Kerry Woods]

The Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation invites proposals for
field-based research, in all areas of natural science, focused on the
landscape and ecosystems of the Lake Superior basin, particularly
the Huron Mountains of northern MI.



The Foundation offers small GRANTS and provides housing and facilities free
of charge at the Ives Lake Field Station near Big Bay, MI.


HMWF provides exclusive research access to a large (ca 10,000 ha),
ecologically diverse, private natural area in the Huron Mountains of
northern Marquette Co, MI. The area includes extensive old-growth forests,
diverse aquatic systems, and a variety of other habitats.

Proposals accepted from qualified researchers, including graduate students,
in all field-based disciplines.  Particular priority for grants goes to:
'seed' projects that might lead to successful proposals to
major funding agencies; long-term studies; projects that make use of the
‘reference ecosystem’ values of the study area.


HMWF also supports biodiversity/taxonomic documentation and is particularly
interested in projects addressing poorly studied groups in its extremely
diverse research area (see website, below, for current biodiversity
inventory).



The Foundation’s website, at www.hmwf.org, provides information about past
and present research projects.  Go to the ‘for researchers’ tab for
guidelines for research proposals.


Proposals for the 2019 field season should be submitted by 1 Feb, 2019;
this deadline is strict if funding is requested.


For further information, contact Kerry Woods, Director of Research at
kwo...@bennington.edu


-- 
Kerry D. Woods
Bennington College, Natural Sciences
Dir. of Research, Huron Mt. Wildlife Found.
www.hmwf.org
faculty.bennington.edu/~kwoods
kwo...@bennington.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Furloughed federal workers and all ESA members: Join us for a casual networking lunch, Monday, January 14 at noon in the ESA DC office

[Jonathan Miller]

You’re Invited!

Join us for a casual networking lunch, Monday, January 14 at noon in the 
Ecological Society of America DC office.

All federal government furloughed employees are invited along with other ESA 
members in the DC area who would like to stop by to give moral support or just 
come for some great conversation! 

RSVP to Alison Mize at ali...@esa.org by 3 pm Friday, January 11 if you plan to 
attend.

ESA offices are located at 1990 M St NW, Suite 700, Washington DC, 20036

***Lunch is canceled if the federal government reopens since everyone will be 
working frantically to catchup on their backlog due to the shutdown.***

[ECOLOG-L] Life Discovery Education Conference Keynotes Announced; Travel Awards Available

[Teresa Mourad]

TRAVEL AWARDS AVAILABLE
5th Life Discovery - Doing Science Education Conference
March 21-23, 2019
Gainesville, Florida
Early Bird Registration ends February 15.
Microbiomes to Ecosystems: Evolution and Biodiversity across Scale, Space, and 
Time
www.esa.org/ldc

Our knowledge about the Earth's biodiversity across space, time, and scale is 
expanding rapidly. How do we teach students about biodiversity at different 
scales and contexts with new data, tools, and resources coming online?  Receive 
fresh ideas at the 5th Life Discovery - Doing Science Education conference with 
its unique format:


* Three keynote speakers: Lisa White, UC Berkeley; Rob Guralnick, 
University of Florida; and Jennifer Doherty, University of Washington

* Two facilitated Networking Sessions

* Education Share Fair - CALL FOR PROPOSALS open

* More than 30 presentations and workshops

* Three fieldtrips to explore Gainesville's unique habitats and natural 
history

* Limited travel awards available to broaden participation at the 
conference! Apply by Jan31!

See you there.

This conference is jointly organized by the Life Discovery Partners:
Ecological Society of America
Botanical Society of America
Society for the Study of Evolution

--
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs
Ecological Society of America

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Migration Ecology and Conservation

[Bill Fagan]

I seek a postdoctoral researcher interested in exploring bird migration ecology 
in the context of conservation biology. The postdoc will be based at the 
University of Maryland in College Park, MD, and will be advised by Bill Fagan 
(http://www.clfs.umd.edu/biology/faganlab/). 

The position, funded by the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) 
(www.houbarafund.org)), will focus on the analysis of GPS tracking data from 
Asian Houbara Bustards (Chlamydotis macqueenii) monitored in the Middle East 
and Central Asia. These bustards represent one of the greatest success stories 
in the reintroduction of at-risk species.  Tens of thousands of birds are bred 
in captivity each year for reintroduction into the wild.  Over the years, more 
than 1500 captive-bred Asian houbara have been outfitted with GPS tracking 
systems to study their migrations following their release into the wild. 
Hundreds of these have been followed for more than one year. Additional 
tracking data are available from >500 wild birds for comparison purposes. The 
postdoc will use this rich dataset to identify the factors governing the 
migratory performance and survivorship of bustards across their geographic 
range. This knowledge will then be used to inform future captive breeding and 
release efforts. More detailed information on the project is available at 
http://www.clfs.umd.edu/biology/faganlab/houbara.html

The successful candidate will have a PhD, likely in quantitative ecology, 
statistics, geography, or a related field. A history of publishing in top 
journals and a demonstrated understanding of advanced statistical methods are 
required.  Prior postdoctoral experience is beneficial, but not required.  The 
candidate should have expertise in the analysis of spatial data, preferably in 
the analysis of animal relocation data and mechanistic movement models. 
Experience in multivariate stochastic processes, hierarchical spatial models, 
machine learning, and/or time series analyses is advantageous. Experience in 
using remote sensing data for habitat and species distribution models as well 
as handling of large spatial databases & GIS software is also desirable. 

The appointment will be for two years. Efforts to secure substantial long-term 
support via collaborative grant proposals will be encouraged and, when 
successful, could lead to appointment at the level of research assistant 
scientist.  Benefits are included and pay will be commensurate with experience. 
The start date is negotiable, but could be as early as April 2019. 

Review of applications will begin 1 March 2019, and will continue until the 
position has been filled. To apply for the position, please email a CV and the 
names and email addresses of three references to:

Bill Fagan
Professor and Chair
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

bfa...@umd.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Free stable isotope book

[Matheus Carvalho de Carvalho]

Dear all, stable isotopes are very useful for ecological research. So I believe 
many of you will want to know that there is a brand-new, up-to-date book on the 
analytical aspects of the technique that costs absolutely nothing. Get it from 
here:

http://www.forensic-isotopes.org/gpg.html

Best regards,

Matheus C. Carvalho
Senior Research Associate - IRMS
Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Research, Southern Cross University
04-8899-0092 or 02-6626-9565
Editor for Plos ONE, Heliyon (Elsevier), HardwareX (Elsevier)
Book: Practical Laboratory Automation made easy with AutoIt - is.gd/labautobook
Open-source autosampler: bit.ly/2QVnDJU

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Proposals: JRS Biodiversity for Freshwater and Pollinator biodiversity data and information services in Sub-Saharan Africa; now open until 28 February 2019

[Samantha Garvin]

2019 Request for Proposals: Biodiversity Informatics for African Freshwater and 
Pollinator Biodiversity

The J.R.S. Biodiversity Foundation is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 
multi-year projects focused upon biodiversity data, knowledge and information 
services related to freshwater biodiversity and pollinator biodiversity. The 
foundation will award about $2,100,000 among qualifying proposals by July 2019. 
Please write to jrs...@jrsbiodiversity.org with any questions. For the latest 
updates, please see JRS 2019 Request for Proposals at 
http://jrsbiodiversity.org/how-to-apply/current-opportunities/2019rfp/ and 2019 
RFP Frequently Asked Questions: 
http://jrsbiodiversity.org/how-to-apply/current-opportunities/2019_rfp_faqs/.

Download the RFP Announcement (Updated December 19, 2018): 
http://jrsbiodiversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JRS-2019-RFP-Announcement-final-19-Dec-2018.pdf
 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: TNC, MD/DC CHAPTER APPLIED SCIENTIST I

[David Inouye]

TNC, MD/DC CHAPTER APPLIED SCIENTIST I  

*POSITION SUMMARY: *Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by 
joining the Maryland Chapter’s Science Team!  Our work is focused on two 
areas where our outcomes can have the greatest impact for the residents 
of Maryland/DC protecting clean water and tackling climate change. Our 
efforts span the region, from western Maryland's Central Appalachian 
forests to our nation's capital and beyond to the Chesapeake Bay. The 
Applied Scientist I will provide technical and scientific support for 
conservation initiatives in Conservation by Design (CbD) and measures of 
conservation success (MOS). The position will help the Science Team 
tackle the scientific uncertainties around the Conservancy’s priority 
conservation strategies in forests, cities, farms, and coasts.


*A LITTLE ABOUT US*:  Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a 
global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and 
waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create 
innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges 
so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate 
change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, 
providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more 
sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. 
Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent 
workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we 
use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, 
governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, 
visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.


*RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE:*

 * Synthesize scientific information to assist with developing
   influence models, conservation strategies, and monitoring programs.
 * Perform fieldwork including ecosystem assessment and field monitoring.
 * Deliver tools, biodiversity data, field services and training to
   staff and partners.
 * May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in
   hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*

 * Master's Degree in science related field and 1 year of experience or
   equivalent combination of education and experience.
 * Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting
   scientific data.
 * Experience preparing reports of findings.

*DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

 * Cross-disciplinary background in ecosystem function and system analyses
 * Familiarity with structured decision-making, adaptive management,
   and/or Conservation by Design; including PrOACT and expert elicitation
 * Experience or familiarity with a range of modeling tools, including
   probabilistic and deterministic models.
 * Strong knowledge of computer technology and common software
   applications, including Microsoft Office, R, and ArcGIS.
 * Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience.
 * Attention to detail.
 * Ability to meet deadlines.

*HOW TO APPLY: *To apply to position number 47112, submit resume 
(required) and cover letter (required) separately using the upload 
buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 
p.m. Eastern Time on January 6, 2019.


*LINK TO POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:* 
https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST=U=Applicant=1=47112=1





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[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research in Hardwood Forest Regeneration and Restoration, Purdue University

[Douglass F. Jacobs]

Graduate research assistantships are available for outstanding graduate student 
candidates to study the restoration ecology, ecophysiology, and silviculture of 
native hardwood forest trees. Research may focus on high-value North American 
hardwood species (walnut and oak) and/or development of restoration strategies 
for threatened species such as American chestnut and butternut (in the Central 
U.S.), live oak (in coastal Georgia), or koa (in tropical Hawaii). Candidates 
will work within the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center 
(www.htirc.org), a collaborative research organization comprised of U.S. Forest 
Service and Purdue University scientists in concert with industry and 
governmental partners, administratively located in the Department of Forestry 
and Natural Resources at Purdue University. The interdisciplinary nature of our 
research program suggests that most projects will integrate aspects from 
several, related disciplines to enhance the complexity and impact of the 
research.  

Preference will be given to Ph.D. students, though M.S. students with strong 
credential should also inquire. Assistantships will be awarded at $20,410 
(M.S.) and $23,420 (Ph.D.) per year and include a subsidized insurance plan. 
For fall semester 2019, applications should be received by January 15, 2019.  

Douglass F. Jacobs, Ph.D.
Professor and Fred M. van Eck Chair of Forest Biology
Director, Tropical Harwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center 
Associate Head, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Editor-in-Chief, New Forests
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
Email: djac...@purdue.edu; Phone:  +1 765-494-3608

[ECOLOG-L] Job Re-posting: Reserve Manager, Old Woman Creek NERR, OH Dept Nat Res

[Kristin Arend]

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Office of Coastal Management is 
accepting applications for the position of Reserve Manager at the Old Woman 
Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve (OWC NERR) located in Huron along 
Ohio's Lake Erie shore. The OWC NERR is part of a state - federal partnership 
of 29 protected sites in the U.S. that promote stewardship of our nation's 
estuaries through integrated research and education programs 
(https://coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/).

The job posting, including information about specific responsibilities, 
qualifications, and the application process is available by following the link 
below (position 20058826). 

https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en 

Posting Dates:January 8, 2019- January 20, 2019 (re-post)
Posting Title:Natural Resources Administrator 2
Appointment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Bargaining Unit:  Exempt 
Position Number:  20058826 
Division: Coastal
Location: Old Woman Creek- 2514 Cleveland Road, East
Huron, OH 44839 
County:   Erie

More general State of Ohio career information can be found at: 
http://careers.ohio.gov/.

Any questions should be directed to:
Deborah L. Beck, P.E.
Assistant Chief
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Office of Coastal Management
105 West Shoreline Drive
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
deborah.b...@dnr.state.oh.us

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Ecology editor at Nature Communications

[Alexa McKay]

Full job posting here: https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job?id=671921


Job title: Associate or Senior Editor (Ecology/Sustainability)

Department: Nature Communications

Location: London/New York/Berlin/Shanghai

Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate 
your desire to learn more about the natural world? Do you enjoy reading papers 
outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or all of 
these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the 
editorial team of Nature Communications.

Nature Communications is the world’s leading multidisciplinary Open Access 
journal, publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. To 
help us to build on the success of this journal, we’re seeking an ecologist who 
has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, 
and who can think on their feet.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to ecology and significant research 
experience. Candidates with expertise in conservation ecology or sustainability 
are particularly encouraged to apply.

Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant 
editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered 
for a Senior Editor position.

A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is 
essential.

A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to 
demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within 
and beyond your speciality.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English 
(written and spoken).

The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of 
research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.

Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and 
their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for 
in the papers we seek to publish.

The successful candidates will report to a team manager in the life sciences, 
and play an important role in determining the representation of their subject 
in the journal. They will handle original research papers, and work closely 
with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including 
manuscript selection and overseeing peer review. The ability to recommend 
well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of 
expert advice is crucial. They will liaise extensively with editors at other 
journals in the Nature family and experts in the international scientific 
community.

The position is available on a full-time, permanent basis and may be located 
either in our New York, London, Shanghai or Berlin office.

Applicants should include a CV, a covering letter explaining their interest in 
the post and their preferred office of employment, and a Research Highlight in 
the style of Nature Cell Biology (of around 300 words) on a recent ecology 
paper from the literature.

Closing date: 27th January 2019

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. or Masters position available in fisheries oceanography

[David Inouye]

*/Ph.D. and Masters Positions in Fisheries Oceanography/*

The East Carolina University (ECU) Fisheries Oceanography Lab run by Dr. 
Rebecca Asch is currently recruiting new Ph.D. and Masters students to 
join our research group for the 2019-2020 academic year.We anticipate 
accepting 1-2 new graduate students to join our team.The Asch LabÂ’s 
research program focuses on interactions between fisheries, plankton 
ecology, and climate change and climate variability.Our research 
approach combines fieldwork, time series analysis, and ecosystem 
modeling, with different projects spanning local-to-global and 
subseasonal-to-centennial scales. For more information about the Asch 
Lab, please see: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/biology/Rebecca_Asch.cfm.Also 
the most up-to-date list of Asch Lab publications is available at: 
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rebecca_Asch.


We seek students who are highly self-motivated, independent, and 
creative thinkers that are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in 
marine ecology, oceanography, and/or fisheries management.**A strong 
background in quantitative ecology, computer programming (/e.g/., 
MATLAB, R, Python), and/or multivariate statistics is desired, but not 
required.There are several ongoing and soon to be initiated projects 
that a prospective student could develop into a dissertation or thesis:


·*Modeling climate change impacts on mismatches between the timing of 
fish reproduction and prey availability for larval fishes.*The Asch Lab 
is using Earth System Models (ESMs) to understand how the seasonal 
timing of plankton blooms will shift under climate change and how such 
shifts may impact the survival of larval fishes.We are looking to expand 
this line of research to gain a more detailed understanding of the 
climate change responses of different plankton functional types included 
in ESMs.


·*Examining seasonal variations in predator-prey interactions among 
larval fishes and mesozooplankton in Beaufort Inlet, North 
Carolina.*This project will build off existing research in the Asch Lab 
examining how climate variability affects the seasonal timing of larval 
fish ingress into Beaufort Inlet, as well as a recently established time 
series where we are using ZooScan to identify zooplankton taxa in an 
automated fashion via a machine learning algorithm.The prospective 
student could expand on this research through either: (1) an examination 
of prey selectivity among the larvae of commercially and ecologically 
important fishes, or; (2) investigating how the morphometric condition 
of larvae varies over time as a function of seasonality, fish growth, 
temperature, and zooplankton abundance.Both of these projects will 
contribute towards understanding how seasonal mismatches between the 
phenology of zooplankton and larval fishes may affect recruitment to 
fisheries.


·*Forecasting the seasonal timing of spawning migrations of anadromous 
fishes.*A forecast model for the striped bass population in the Roanoke 
River will be developed based on historical data on environmental 
variables and spawning activity.Forecasts will then be validated and 
refined through fieldwork, with a final, operational forecast product to 
be delivered to fisheries managers and the fishing community.


We also welcome applications from students who are interested in 
developing their own research ideas into a thesis or dissertation, as 
long as those ideas are closely connected with the overarching research 
foci of the Asch Lab.


Information on graduate programs in the ECU Department of Biology is 
available 
at:http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/biology/BiologyGrad/index.cfm.Doctoral 
students can apply to work in the Asch Lab either through either the 
Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences (IDPBS) or the 
Coastal Resources Management (CRM) Program.Graduate students accepted to 
one of these programs will be funded through either a research or 
teaching assistantship.The priority deadline to apply for graduate 
admissions in the ECU Department of Biology is January 15, 2019.However, 
prospective students should contact Rebecca Asch by email 
(asch...@ecu.edu ) in advance of this deadline, 
preferably by mid-December.This email should include: (1) a brief 
statement describing your research interests and career goals; (2) A 
C.V. or resume, and; (3) an unofficial academic transcript.


--
Dr. Rebecca G. Asch
Assistant Professor of Fisheries Biology
Sloan Research Fellow in Ocean Sciences

East Carolina University
Department of Biology, Mail Stop 551
Howell Science Complex, Office S408
1000 East 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27858

Office phone: +1 252 328-6307
Email:asch...@ecu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job: visiting faculty, sustainable agriculture, Connecticut College

[David Inouye]

Connecticut College seeks applicants for a one- to two-year visiting position 
in sustainable
agriculture in the Department of Botany, beginning July 1, 2019. The successful 
candidate will
have a strong background in one or more areas of sustainable agriculture and 
alternative farming
systems, as well as experience in instruction and developing community 
partnerships.

The Department of Botany seeks a dynamic colleague who is committed to teaching 
and
innovative curricular development. The visitor will teach three courses per 
year, including an upper-
level seminar in sustainable agriculture, a mid-level course with a laboratory 
component, and a
third course in an area of the candidate's choosing. The visitor will also 
initiate, develop and
coordinate curricular and co-curricular activities connecting local community 
organizations with a
variety of courses at the college. Potential community partners include, but 
are not limited to, an
urban garden and youth leadership organization, a local Native American Tribal 
Nation, and a non-
profit promoting healthy eating habits in public schools. The visitor will also 
provide faculty
leadership for a student-run organic garden on campus, and more generally 
support and contribute
to emerging curricular initiatives at the college focused on sustainability, 
social justice, and food
systems.

Required qualifications: A masters degree in biology, botany, agronomy, soil 
science,
anthropology or related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates at 
the rank of Assistant
Professor (Ph.D. required) or Instructor (M.A. or M.S. required) will be 
considered. Evidence of
successful teaching at the college or university level is required, as is 
demonstrated experience in
gardening, farming or horticulture. In certain cases, outreach instruction 
(e.g., extension work) may
substitute for college-level teaching. Preferred qualifications include a 
background and interest in
community-based engagement.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a 
demonstrated commitment to
outstanding faculty teaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual 
vitality and diversity are
inseparable, the College has embarked on a successful initiative to diversify 
its faculty, student
body and curriculum. We encourage applications from candidates who will 
contribute to the
diversity of our college community, including members of historically 
underrepresented groups.
Salary is competitive.

Review of applications will begin February 4, 2019 and continue until the 
position is filled.
Please submit 1) a cover letter addressed to Dr. Rachel Spicer, Chair, Visiting 
Professor in Botany
Search Committee, 2) a statement describing experience and philosophy regarding 
teaching and
curricular development, 3) a statement describing experience in both plant 
cultivation and
community engagement, and 4) a current curriculum vitae 
tohttp://apply.interfolio.com/58180.
Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to 
Interfolio by the
above-mentioned date as well.


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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in chemical ecology at UW-Madison

[Ken Keefover-Ring]

The Keefover-Ring Lab (http://entomology.wisc.edu/~keefover/) at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a postdoctoral research
associate to work on a collaborative NSF funded Dimensions of
Biodiversity project on sex determination and chemical ecology of
multiple dioecious species in the Salicaceae. The postdoc will be
responsible for designing and conducting research, analyzing data, and
reporting results in peer-reviewed publications. The position will be in
the Departments of Botany and Geography at UW-Madison in Dr. Ken
Keefover-Ring’s Chemical Biogeography Laboratory. The person selected
for this position will collaborate with a diverse group of graduate
students and faculty at UW-Madison and the labs of other key
collaborators, including Dr. Matt Olson at Texas Tech University
(http://www.faculty.biol.ttu.edu/olson/Welcome.html), Dr. Steve DiFazio
at West Virginia University (http://www.as.wvu.edu/~sdifazio/), and Dr.
Larry Smart at Cornell University
(https://hort.cals.cornell.edu/people/lawrence-smart).

Interested candidates must have already recently completed a Ph.D. in
biology, ecology, chemical ecology, or a related discipline, and have
experience with analytical chemistry techniques, such as gas and liquid
chromatography, mass spectrometry, volatile organic compound (VOC)
collection and analysis, and wet chemical methods for plant sample
analyses. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in
conducting field and lab research, preferably in chemical ecology, have
a record in writing peer-reviewed publications, and be comfortable
working independently and supervising students. Applicants must have
excellent writing and verbal communication skills, as well as the
ability to work in a research team.

The position is available starting after February 1, 2019 (start date is
flexible). Funding is available for one year with the possibility to
continue based on performance and funding.

Application Process: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and
review will continue until a suitable candidate is chosen. The
University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage
all qualified individuals to apply.

Interested applicants should email the documents listed below to Dr. Ken
Keefover-Ring (ken.keefoverr...@wisc.edu). Please send the documents
compiled together in ONE PDF named YourSurname.pdf with “Chemical
Ecology Postdoc Application 2016” in the email subject line. Questions
should be directed to Dr. Keefover-Ring:

  - Letter outlining research interests, academic, and professional
background
  - CV or Resume
  - Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
  - Peer-reviewed publications
  - Names and contact addresses of three references

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Research Assistantship in Primate Behavior and Spatial Ecology

[Ari Yamaguchi]

Thank you Ian and Dr. Cruzan for speaking up about these posts yet again. I
am personally opposed to having these posts on Ecolog as well.

Assuming they won't stop, *I propose a new practice* of adding an obvious
tag in the subject line. E.g., "[ECOLOG-L] *(Fee program)* Research
Assistantship in..."

Additionally, it may be appropriate for the listserv moderators to
determine rules about what is appropriate on Ecolog; e.g., Ecolog may only
be used to advertise volunteer and paid positions OR it may also be used to
advertise these pay-to-play programs. Either way, an explicit determination
would streamline these discussion threads that I've seen the listserv cycle
through many times now.

Best,
Ari

On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 10:09 PM cruzan  wrote:

> I am opposed to this type of advertisement. It is a commercial activity
> and not one that is likely to provide a high quality education or research
> experience. These organizations are more like tour experiences and they
> should not be allowed to post on this list.
>
> Mitch Cruzan
>
> On 1/8/2019 10:05 AM, Ian Medeiros wrote:
>
> Advertising a program which costs $2700 as a "Research Assistantship"
> strikes me as disingenuous. As I've said on this list before, I'm not
> absolutely opposed to pay-to-participate programs being posted on ECOLOG, I
> just think there needs to be more truth in advertising. The definition of
> "assistantship" in Webster's starts with "a paid appointment..." and that
> is how most people would interpret the title of this post—until they see
> the price tag.  - Ian
>
> On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 5:54 AM Field Projects International - Mini Watsa <
> ad...@primates-peru.org> wrote:
>
>> Overview: Tamarins are notoriously difficult to track and identify in the
>> wild, because of their diminutive size and morphological homogeneity. In
>> this program, we monitor a population of ~14 tamarin groups, individually
>> identifiable and radio-collared, to study their space use and means of
>> communication.
>>
>> We collect data on adult scent gland morphology and scent-marking
>> behaviour, another primary form of communication among tamarins.
>> Participants will conduct full- and half-day follows of individually tagged
>> primate troops, recording alarm calls and scent-marks alongside habitat use
>> and feeding ecology.
>>
>> Program dates: June 3 – August 12, 2019
>> Start dates: June 3, June 17, July 1
>> Minimum stay required: 6 weeks
>> Application deadline: April 14, 2019 for June start dates, May 14 for
>> July start date.
>> Program fee: $2700 for 6 weeks; $450 each additional week
>> Appeals to majors: Anthropology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Psychology
>> Training areas: Off-trail navigation, wildlife tracking, telemetry, focal
>> behavioural sampling, spatial analyses.
>>
>> Program link: https://fieldprojects.org/research/
>>
>
>
> --
>
> Ian D. Medeiros
> https://imedeirosbotany.wordpress.com
>
> Ph.D. student
> Lutzoni Lab
> Department of Biology
> Duke University
> Durham, NC, USA
>
>
>
> --
> --
> Mitch Cruzan
> Professor of Biology
> Portland State University
> PO Box 751
> Portland, OR 97207 USA
> Web:https://cruzanlab.weebly.com/
> --
> Evolutionary Biology - A Plant Perspective *Mitchell B. Cruzan*
> * Available through all good bookshops, or direct from Oxford University
> Press
> 

[ECOLOG-L] 1 ASSISTANT FIELD CREW LEADER AND 2 FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR FOREST POLLINATOR GENETICS PROJECTS

[Rachel Zitomer]

1 ASSISTANT FIELD CREW LEADER AND 2 FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR FOREST 
POLLINATOR GENETICS PROJECTS lead by Dr. Jim Rivers 
(http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/jim-rivers/), Dr. Sara Galbraith 
(Post-doctoral researcher), and Rachel Zitomer (MSc. Candidate) in the College 
of Forestry at Oregon State University. 

The objective of this research is to assess how behavior, population dynamics, 
and health of two native bee species are affected by management activities and 
stand/landscape characteristics in managed forests using genetic techniques. 
Research assistants will work with both commercially reared and wild bee 
species throughout the season.  Duties will consist of collecting wild 
pollinators using a variety of techniques (netting, traps, non-lethal tissue 
samples), monitoring solitary bees in artificial nests, conducting pollination 
experiments, quantifying floral resources and nesting habitat, processing 
specimens in the lab, and entering data. Field work will take place in the 
rugged and scenic Coast Range of western Oregon and will involve physically 
demanding work in challenging conditions (heat, cold, rain, sun, steep slopes, 
loose rock, logging slash, stinging insects, hazardous plants), working long 
days, including some weekends, driving on logging roads, and navigating through 
difficult forest terrain. 

Positions run approximately April 15-September 4, 2019; there is the potential 
for some flexibility on start and end dates. Pay rate is $2,300-$2,500/month 
for the assistant crew leader position and $2,200-$2,400/month for research 
assistants. We will also provide free shared housing (including utilities) in 
Philomath or Corvallis, Oregon for the full duration of the position, as well 
as free project-related transportation.  

Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. degree in entomology, animal 
ecology, botany, or a related field plus a minimum of 2 years of field 
experience (2 season-long field positions = 2 years of field experience). 
Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient with insect 
collection and identification, have previous experience sampling pollinators in 
field settings, and are familiar with Oregon flora. Successful applicants will:
•   be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic
•   be able to carry heavy gear (30+ lbs) on steep slopes
•   be able to work and live harmoniously with their crew-mates
•   have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
•   be able to maintain a positive disposition under challenging field 
conditions
•   have a proven track record working safely, efficiently, and cooperative 
manner in a team setting
•   applicants for the assistant crew leader position should have the above 
qualities as well as demonstrated leadership skills and experience making 
decisions and communicating effectively under challenging field conditions. 

To apply: Applicants should create a single PDF file that contains (1) a cover 
letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the specific 
duties described in the position description; (2) a full-length CV or resume; 
and (3) the names and contact information (email, telephone) of three 
references. In cover letter, please clarify which position (assistant crew 
leader or research assistant) you are applying for and, if applying for 
assistant crew leader, whether you would be willing to accept a research 
assistant position as well. This document should be emailed to 
oregonbeec...@gmail.com with “Pollinator Genetics Crew 2019” in the subject 
line. We will begin reviewing applications on January 14th, and positions will 
be filled as qualified applications are received.  

[ECOLOG-L] Course: Geometric Morphometrics

[Carlo Pecoraro]

Dear all,
 
registration is now open for our second edition of the course "Geometric 
Morphometrics"!

 



Where: Berlin (Germany)

 



When: 18th-22nd March 2019

 



Instructor: Dr. Carmelo Fruciano (ENS, Paris (France)) http://bit.ly/2rxQVFC

 
 
 Overview
 
 
Geometric morphometrics has become a standard in biological research because it 
combines statistical rigour and ease of interpretation. Through geometric 
morphometrics, biological form is quantified, analysed and the results are 
expressed as easily interpretable and visually impactful shape changes. This 
course covers the main common practices of modern geometric morphometrics, 
including: acquiring data, analysing it, visualizing and interpreting the 
results.
 
 
 
 Format

The course will be delivered over five days and will comprise both lectures and 
hands-on sessions. The lectures will cover both basic theoretical aspects and 
their practical implementation in research practice and software. During the 
hands-on sessions, the attendees will have the chance of both using example 
datasets and applying the knowledge acquired to their own data. The course will 
be focused mainly on 2D data and on easy-to-use software with graphical user 
interface to maximize the ability to understand concepts and apply them. 
However, some information on 3D data and on R implementations will be provided, 
as appropriate.

 


 
Assumed Background

 


This course is aimed at beginners and intermediate users. In other words, it is 
aimed at researchers who intend to use geometric morphometrics or who have 
started performing geometric morphometric analyses but feel they need a more 
structured background.

 

 

 



Requirements

 


Attendees should have a background in biology and a basic understanding of 
statistical concepts.  
 
 
 
 Session content
 
Day1

 


  Geometric morphometrics: overview and potential applications:
• Traditional and geometric morphometrics
•An overview of common analyses
•Examples of geometric morphometrics applied to biological problems
 
From biological objects to numerical representation:
• Overview of typical devices used to digitalise biological objects
•Landmarks, semilandmarks, outlines and surfaces - different types 
of geometric morphometric data
•Most commonly used geometric morphometric software
•Data quality, most common pitfalls in study design and data 
acquisition

 


 
Day 2

 


Generalized Procrustes analysis (GPA) – the core of most geometric 
morphometrics:
Principal component analysis (PCA)
Comparing groups:
•   Between-group PCA
•   Canonical variate analysis (CVA)
•   Tests of difference in means

 


 
Day 3

 


 Co-variation between size and shape:
• Allometry, regression and general linear models
 
Co-variation between shapes:
• Partial least squares analysis (PLS)
• Modularity and integration
 
 
Day 4
 
Combining analyses in a basic workflow:
•Preliminary assessment of data quality
•   Typical basic workflow
 
Expanding the basic workflow: variation in geographic space
Expanding the basic workflow: association between shape and environmental 
variables
 
 
Day 5
 
Expanding the basic workflow: elements of phylogenetic comparative analyses
  Review and open discussion
  Presentation of attendees’ analyses on their own data
 
 

 
For more information about the course, please visit our website: 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/course22/
 
 
 
Here is the full list of our courses and Workshops: 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/
 
 
Best regards,
 
Physalia-course team

[ECOLOG-L] Promotion/tenure evaluation letters

[Gary Grossman]

I've just published a paper that discusses how to write promotion/tenure
letters that might interest some. A pdf can be obtained here
http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/files/ABC_42-1_pp_39-43.pdf  . Cheers,
g2

-- 
Gary D. Grossman, PhD
Fellow, American Fisheries Soc.
Fellow, The Linnean Soc.

Professor of Animal Ecology
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
University of Georgia
Athens, GA, USA 30602

Affiliate Professor Haifa University

Website - Science, Art (G. Grossman Fine Art) and Music www.garygrossman.net
Blog - https://medium.com/@garydavidgrossman
Board of Editors - Animal Biodiversity and Conservation
Editorial Board - Freshwater Biology
Editorial Board - Ecology Freshwater Fish

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