[ECOLOG-L] Summer REU at the Pymatuning Lab of Ecology

[Corinne Richards-Zawacki]

Summer 2019 REU at the Pymatuning Lab of Ecology

The Richards-Zawacki lab at the University of Pittsburgh invites undergraduate 
applicants for a 10-week summer research experience at the Pymatuning Lab of 
Ecology in northwestern Pennsylvania 
(http://www.biology.pitt.edu/facilities/pymatuning). This position is part of 
the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) 
program. Ongoing work in the Richards-Zawacki lab aims to clarify the 
relationship between climate and the dynamics of chytridiomycosis, a fungal 
disease that threatens amphibian populations on several continents. The 
successful applicant will work collaboratively with other members of the 
Richards-Zawacki lab to survey local amphibians for Batrachochytrium fungi, the 
pathogens that cause chytridiomycosis, and also design and carry out an 
independent project related to amphibian ecology. Room and board at the 
Pymatuning Lab of Ecology will be provided, along with transportation to and 
from the field station and a stipend of $500/week. 

The position is open to undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent 
residents of the United States or its possessions and are enrolled in a degree 
program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate 
degree. To be eligible, the applicant must not have completed their degree 
prior to the start of the REU experience. To apply, please send a one page 
personal statement (about your scientific interests and how this REU will 
support your professional goals), your resume or cv, unofficial transcripts, 
and the names of two professional references (including title, address, phone 
number and email address) to Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki (cori.zawa...@pitt.edu). 
 Applications are due February 22, 2019.

Please direct any questions you may have about the program to Dr. 
Richards-Zawacki (cori.zawa...@pitt.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] your proposal review delayed

[David Inouye]

One of the consequences of the federal shutdown is that NSF is closed. 
At least one grant review panel that was supposed to occur this week did 
not happen, and I expect it will be difficult to reschedule all the 
participants who had blocked out time for it this week.  If you're not 
happy about having your proposal reviews delayed, you should contact 
your elected representatives and the White House (which isn't taking 
calls during the shutdown, but is referring people to their Website to 
make comments). I have a pending proposal and have let my Senators, 
Congressman, and the White House know that I'm very unhappy about the 
delay in action on it. Same applies to USDA, USGS, DOE, and other 
funding sources that many ecologists depend on for their research.


David Inouye

--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4415
ino...@umd.edu

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
PO Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224

[ECOLOG-L] Rangeland Management Field Technician

[Sage Bates]

To learn more and apply please follow the link below: 
 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-ACI-055
 

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service 
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting five (5) Rangeland Management 
Field Technicians to participate in botanical survey, monitoring, and treatment 
projects for the forest's statewide noxious weed control program. The primary 
duties include treating noxious weed populations by hand or through chemical 
application of herbicides, inventorying wilderness and non-wilderness 
forestlands for noxious weed populations, and mapping treatment areas and plant 
populations using a hand-held PDR (personal data recorder) and GPS unit. The 
majority of this work is conducted using UTV and large 4WD spray vehicles 
traveling on remote 4WD roads. A multi-week training session including invasive 
plant and noxious weed identification, herbicide safety (including applicator 
certification), technical training with PDRs and associated software, UTV and 
4WD operation, and first aid will be provided at the beginning of the field 
season. 


To learn more and apply please follow the link below: 
 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-ACI-055

[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead Needed in CA

[Sage Bates]

To learn more and apply please follow the link below: 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-058

Working collaboratively with the BLM (CA) Applegate Field Office, the Great 
Basin Institute is recruiting an AmeriCorps Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead to 
help address key management tasks related to multiple projects within the 
Applegate Field Office. Through this opportunity, the successful applicant will 
gain exposure to the operations of a federal land management agency charged 
with a multiple-use and sustainable-yield mission. The Crew Lead will gain a 
greater understanding of how policy decisions are formulated, gain hands-on 
experience with natural resource monitoring protocols and field techniques, 
enhance skills related to data collection and behavioral observations, as well 
as actively participate in formal trainings related to Wilderness First Aid, 
off-highway vehicle operation, and the BLM’s Assessment, Inventory, and 
Monitoring Strategy. Additionally, as an individual in a leadership role, the 
Crew Lead will have the opportunity to hone leadership skills such as time 
management, conflict resolution, and organization. 

The primary focus of most projects will be related to Greater sage grouse 
(Centrocercus urophasianus) and will include participating in sage grouse lek 
counts, assisting with habitat use research, monitoring sage grouse movements 
via radio or satellite transmitters, and conducting vegetation monitoring 
(e.g., line point intercept) as a component of the BLM’s national Assessment, 
Inventory, and Monitoring strategy. An outcome of these field exercises is 
providing BLM management with necessary data to assess whether planned habitat 
improvement projects can move forward to the implementation phase. 

Upon completion of this position, the Wildlife Monitoring Crew Lead will be 
better prepared to take on additional responsibility in fields related to 
rangeland management, wildlife biology, or public land management broadly. 
Applicants seeking to apply for graduate school will have compelling experience 
and real-world knowledge to apply to their application.

To learn more and apply please follow the link below: 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-058

[ECOLOG-L] Save The Date - June 12-14, 2019 - Arthropod Genomics Symposium at KSU in Manhattan, Kansas

[David Inouye]

Hi All:

In 2019, the AGS returns to Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

 The meeting begins Wednesday evening, June 12, with a Welcome 
Reception featuring our Keynote Speaker Denise Montell, Duggan Professor 
and Distinguished Professor from University of California Santa Barbara.


 The symposium focuses on new insights gleaned from analyzing arthropod 
genomes and is designed for scientists interested in genomic studies of 
Arthropods, both model organisms and those of agricultural or health 
relevance. The program will include platform presentations, welcome 
reception and arthropod genomics-related poster sessions. A few poster 
abstract submissions will be selected for platform presentations. 
Postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students are also encouraged 
to attend. Sessions conclude Friday evening, June 14, with a walk and 
dinner on Konza Prairie.


Featured Speakers Include:

+ Kerri Coons, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

+ Conor McMeniman, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA

+ Shahideh Nouri, Kansas State University, USA

+ Luisa Orsini, University of Birmingham, UK

+ Mark Rebeiz, University of Pittsburgh, USA

+ Stephane Rombauts, Ghent University, Belgium

+ Nick Teets, University of Kentucky, USA

+ Yoshi Tomoyasu, Miami University, USA

+ Jamie Walters, University of Kansas, USA

Additional information about registration and housing 
for the symposium to follow in late January.


2019 AGS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

/Sue Brown, Neal Dittmer, Maureen Gorman, Mike Kanost, Berlin 
Londono, Jocelyn McDonald, Mary Ann McDowell, Kristin Michel, Yoonseong 
Park, Mike Pfrender, Hugh Robertson, Gene Robinson, Molly Scheel/


Sent on the committee’s behalf by:

/Kascha Johnson, Event Coordinator/

/K-State Arthropod Genomics Center/

/Division of Biology, Kansas State University/

/email: kas...@ksu.edu 
/

[ECOLOG-L] Accepting Apps for MS Environmental Biology in Denver, CO

[Ariel Wooldridge]

We are accepting applications for fall, 2019 admission to the MS 
Environmental Biology program at Regis University in Denver, CO! The 
M.S. in Environmental Biology is a degree program that emphasizes skills 
crucial for success in the environmental and ecological workforce. 

TOP FEATURES of our PROGRAM

-Focus on RELEVANT SKILLS demanded by environmental employers: 
statistical computing (R), GIS, NEPA, grant writing & field work in the 
Rocky Mountains & elsewhere

- EARN A MASTER’S DEGREE in an intensive one-year program or up to 2 
years as it fits with each student's schedule/goals.

- HANDS-ON internship at local agencies or research experience with 
faculty members

- SMALL CLASS SIZES that allow students to build close relationships 
with faculty and other students

- KNOWLEDGEABLE FACULTY focused on individual student goals and success

Go to: REGIS.EDU/ENVIRONMENT for more information on admission

The application cycle will remain open through spring, 2019.

[ECOLOG-L] SESYNC Short Course: Bayesian Modeling for Socio-Environmental Data

[Elizabeth Green]

Application Deadline: March 15, 2019

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) will host an 11 day 
short course “Bayesian Modeling for Socio-Environmental Data" from June 3 - 
June 13, 2019 covering basic principles of using Bayesian models to gain 
insight from data.

The goals of the course are to:

1) Provide a principles-based understanding of Bayesian methods needed to train 
students, evaluate papers and proposals, and solve research problems.
2) Communicate the statistical concepts and vocabulary needed to foster 
collaboration between ecologists, social scientists, and statisticians.
3) Provide the conceptual foundations and quantitative confidence needed for 
self-teaching modern analytic methods.

To learn more and apply:
sesync.us/bayes2019

[ECOLOG-L] Paid Sustainability Internships - Summer 2019

[Amy Tuininga]

Calling all majors - undergraduates interested in Sustainability who 
will not graduate before the end of summer 2019 - to participate in the 
PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies summer GREEN TEAMS internship 
program.


Find more information and to apply, go to: 
https://www.montclair.edu/pseg-sustainability-institute/green-teams/


Applications are competitive. Individuals who are members of groups 
underrepresented in their field are especially encouraged to apply.


Deadline: Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

For questions about the program or how to apply, contact Dann Truitt at 
trui...@montclair.edu .


 --

*Amy R. Tuininga, PhD*
Director, PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies 



Montclair State University
1 Normal Avenue
CELS 100G
Montclair, NJ 07043

973.655.3667
tuinin...@mail.montclair.edu 

[ECOLOG-L] Collegiate Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Collection Curation

[Sarah Karpanty]

Collegiate Assistant Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Collection Curation

Description

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech seeks to fill 
a collegiate faculty position in wildlife conservation and collections curation 
at the assistant professor level. This is an academic year (9-month) 
non-tenure-track position that offers a clear promotion path through the 
professor level with up to seven-year renewable appointments. Collegiate 
faculty members have a primary commitment to the instructional mission of the 
department, and successful candidates should give evidence of potential to take 
a lead role in promoting teaching excellence and enhancing curricula. The 
successful candidate will organize, coordinate, and/or teach undergraduate 
courses, including courses that are part of our new Pathways minor in 
Biodiversity Conservation, manage and curate the departments biological 
specimens collection, and develop undergraduate or graduate courses in their 
area of expertise. Research expertise within wildlife conservation is open, but 
preference will be given to candidates who have experience with modern field 
equipment and techniques, collection curation, and an interest in utilizing 
biological collections in their research. Anticipated start is August 2019. 
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and 
the names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses of three professional 
references, and a three-page written statement that reflects the individual’s 
philosophy of how s/he will integrate teaching, student-focused research, 
outreach, and diversity/inclusion. All application materials must be submitted 
electronically, using the online system at www.jobs.vt.edu, referring to 
posting No. TR0180199. See this link to the posting as well, 
http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/92687 . Review of candidate files will 
begin on 12 February 2019, and continue until a suitable candidate is 
identified. Direct nominations and inquiries to Dr. Sarah Karpanty 
(540-231-4586 or karpa...@vt.edu).

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants 
on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender 
expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual 
orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected 
by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the 
executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 
North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

[ECOLOG-L] Highstead Seeking Summer Ecology Intern for Paid Internship

[Jody Cologgi]

Highstead , a regional land conservation and
ecological research center, is accepting applications for one field ecology
intern in the spring/summer of 2019 to assist with two forest research
projects. These projects include (1) a comparative monitoring study of
wildland forest (forest in which no logging is permitted) with nearby
woodland forests (forest in which resource extraction including logging is
permitted) in Connecticut and southern Massachusetts; and (2) a long-term
study of moose and deer impacts on forest structure and composition using
fenced exclosures in central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. Duties
will include (a) some on and off-trail hiking to access field sites; (b)
setting up forest plots, (c) measuring and identifying trees, shrubs, and
herbs (d) entering data into spreadsheets and databases; (e) limited data
analysis and presentation of results.

Time permitting and on rainy days, additional projects may include
downloading and entering wildlife camera pictures into a database and
writing short informational posts to accompany natural history photos that
would be posted on the Highstead website. The 11-week internship will
culminate with a 15-20-minute final presentation to the Highstead staff.
The internship will be based in Redding, CT, but will include frequent
travel to field sites in other parts of southern New England, including
overnight stays at the Harvard Forest in central Massachusetts.

*Qualifications:*

Undergraduate or recent graduate in ecology, forest science, botany, or
related field. The ideal candidate will be (1) energetic and enthusiastic
and someone who thrives in the field under a variety of challenging
conditions (ticks, heat, mosquitoes, thorns); (2) have experience
identifying New England flora (trees, shrubs, and herbs); (3) be very
detail-oriented and organized; (4) be willing to travel to field sites in
southern and central New England; (5) comfortable with datasets and
spreadsheets; (6) comfortable working closely with 1 or 2 other people for
long hours. A valid driver's license and personal vehicle is required.

*Supervision:*

The intern will be supervised primarily by Highstead’s senior ecologist,
but will interact and receive guidance from other Highstead staff,
including Highstead’s communication manager, as well as researchers at the
Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.

*Position Dates*: Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, August 8, 2019

*Stipend:* $6,500.00 and free, furnished housing.

*Website**:* http://www.highstead.net

*To apply*, please send a cover letter and resume (with relevant experience
and contact information for three references) to jcolo...@highstead.net;
reference Ecology Intern Application as the email subject*.* Please submit
one PDF document containing all application materials. Accepting
applications immediately. Review of applicants will begin in late-February
and continue until position is filled in March.

-- 
*Jody Cologgi*
Highstead
127 Lonetown Road
Redding, CT  06875
(203) 938-8809
jcolo...@highstead.net

[ECOLOG-L] Adventure Scientists is hiring a Scientific Director

[Gregg Treinish]

Hi Ecolog,
Adventure Scientists is excited to be accepting applications for our new
role of Scientific Director.

The Scientific Director will co-develop and implement study designs
alongside project partners and other staff members, report on and publish
our work in scientific journals, oversee data integrity and quality control
measures, liaise with the Scientific Advisory Board, and provide counsel on
all scientific engagements of the organization. They will manage
relationships with all scientific partners, lead the project team staff,
and oversee all active projects, ensuring that the organization remains at
the forefront of research-quality data collection.

For more information and to apply:
https://www.adventurescientists.org/scientific-director-application.html

We look forward to hearing from you!
G

*GREGG TREINISH*   |  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  |  406-579-9702

[ECOLOG-L] Postdocs: climate change effects on and feedbacks from terrestrial ecosystems

[David Inouye]

Dear friends and colleagues,

 We now have two fully-funded 3-4 year post-doctoral positions 
available at the University of Bergen to develop new research and 
approaches related to climate change effects on and feedbacks from 
terrestrial ecosystems.


 We are pretty open when it comes to specific research directions, 
tasks, qualifications and interests; and we are seeking motivated 
researchers with strong general ecological and quantitative backgrounds 
who are interested in and motivated by the opportunities arising in the 
intersection between field experimental ecology and macroecology; in 
working across different timescales and spatial scales; and in scaling 
from individuals via populations and communities to ecosystems.  See the 
advertisements (below) for more details, and please do contact us if you 
have questions!


 **Application deadline February 10^th !**

 We hope you’ll help spread the word!

Best,

Vigdis etal

We are searching for

-a **community ecologist** to exploit our wealth of data from climate- 
and global-change experiments from Western Norway and beyond in new 
analytical or modelling approaches to synthesize and use these data in 
new ways and directions, and


-an **ecosystems ecologist** to assemble data on ecosystem C fluxes from 
experiments and field systems throughout Norway and, in collaboration 
with a larger project team involving land-cover modelers and Earth 
system modelers, to explore feedbacks from terrestrial ecosystems to the 
climate system


More information about the positions can be found in the advertisements:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/162683/postdoctoral-research-fellow-position-in-community-ecology

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/162814/postdoctoral-research-fellow-position-in-ecosystems-ecology

And more information about the research group, research environment, and 
ongoing projects can be found here: https://www.uib.no/en/rg/EECRG


Professor Vigdis Vandvik

Senterleder - bioCEED Senter for fremragende 
biologiutdanning


BIO  - Institutt for biovitenskap

Universitetet i Bergen

Tlf: +47 55 58 33 32 / +47 4730 1794

Nettside:http://www.uib.no/en/persons/Vigdis.Vandvik

Twitter: @VVandvik

[ECOLOG-L] Traits survey

[Carlos Pérez Carmona]

Dear All,

In June 2018, we led a workshop at the 5th European Congress of Conservation 
Biology entitled, "From fungi to flies: broadening the use of functional traits 
in conservation". During this workshop it became evident that researchers 
across disciplines define and use the terms "traits" and "functional traits" 
differently, with implications for communication across disciplines and 
collaborative research. 
Now we would like your help to better characterize that diversity by asking you 
to fill out this 10-15 minute anonymous survey (https://tinyurl.com/ycrqo68q). 
We would be very grateful if you would take the survey, even if you do not 
typically work with traits as we are interested in how people interpret these 
terms in general.
The survey will be available until Friday 14th February.
The survey results will be analysed and included in a manuscript for 
publication illustrating and discussing the diversity in terminology and how it 
may affect research outputs and applications. Please do not hesitate to contact 
us if you have any questions or would like further information about the study.

Samantha Dawson 
A. Bradley Duthie 
Carlos Pérez Carmona 
Manuela Gonzalez-Suarez 
Mari Jönsson