[ECOLOG-L] MS Graduate Assistantship - Global change biology and coastal ecology at UMD
MS Graduate Assistantship - Global change biology and coastal ecology at the University of Maryland Seeking one motivated MS student to start June 2016 in the area of tidal wetland ecology in the Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park. The candidate will research the effects of sea level rise and barrier island migration on wetland plant distributions and blue carbon storage in back-barrier intertidal salt marshes of the Mid-Atlantic coast. This research is part of a regional and interdisciplinary investigation of the response of coupled barrier-backbarrier systems to sea level rise. This larger effort will examine the effects of barrier island management activities, such as beach nourishment and shoreline stabilization, on coastal ecosystem services. The research team includes two coastal geomorphologists, a natural resource economist, and partners in coastal management organizations. There will be opportunities to receive interdisciplinary training in short-term study exchanges at other institutions and for the candidate to develop additional research questions and field experiments of their own initiative. Creativity and imagination will be encouraged. Required skills: Interested students should have a foundation in ecology or environmental science. The research will require travel and field work during the summer. Field work will be physically demanding and in salt marsh ecosystems, where summer heat, mud, and insects are ubiquitous. Field work experience is a plus. GIS experience is required. Advanced GIS courses are available at UMD. Should be able to work independently and collaboratively. For more information on the project and research goals, please contact Dr. Keryn Gedan, kge...@umd.edu. For more information on the graduate program and how to apply, please visit: http://www.mees.umd.edu/admissions/.
[ECOLOG-L] IMCC - Call for Abstracts
Call for Abstracts for the 4th International Marine Conservation Congress The Call for Abstracts for the 4th International Marine Conservation Congress is now open! IMCC4 will be held from 31 July - 3 August 2016 at the Delta Conference Centre, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada (YYT). We are now accepting abstracts for oral (spoken), speed (short spoken), and poster presentations, as well as proposals for OceansOnlinefacilitated discussions. OceansOnline, held 4 August, is a full add-on day to IMCC4 focused on communication and online tools for marinescience and conservation. All abstracts must be submitted online by 5pm (GMT) on 7 March 2016. Decisions will be made by the end of March 2016. Complete instructions for submission are available at the meeting website: http://conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2016/registration-participation/call-for-abstracts/. The selection process is highly competitive. The overall theme of the congress is Making Marine Science Matter. For marine conservation to be effective, marine conservation science must matter to stakeholders, policy makers, and practitioners. To accomplish this, the congress will be organized around specific topics of interest for marine conservation in general, as well as for the local area. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but merely a guide for proposers. Other topics of interest are welcome. * Fisheries, aquaculture and the oceans * Marine food security * Conservation and management of the Arctic and Antarctic * Conservation engineering * Ocean science technology * Marine energy * Climate, ocean acidification, and the changing oceans * Culture and the marine environment * Advancing marine conservation through international treaties * Effective marine conservation planning * Communicating marine conservation * Participation in marine conservation science (e.g. citizen and indigenous science) * Marine tourism * Marine policy * Estuary and coastal restoration * Conservation at the land-sea interface In addition, the SCB Marine Section developed a list of 71 research questions critical to the advancement of marine conservation (http://conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2016/about/71-questions/). We encourage proposals that address one or more of these questions but welcome all abstracts related to marine conservation science and practice. Thank you for helping IMCC Make Marine Science Matter! Website: http://conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc-2016 Facebook: https://goo.gl/TFcaGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IMCC2016 Blog: https://imcc2016.wordpress.com/
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in tidal wetland ecology in Washington, DC
The Gedan Lab at The George Washington University is recruiting a postdoctoral scientist in tidal wetland ecology to begin in Summer 2017. The focus of the lab is on tidal marsh plant community ecology. We welcome conservation relevant research. The lab integrates field experiments, greenhouse work, spatial data, and environmental monitoring. Our current focus is on the ecological response of tidal marsh plant communities to sea level rise. We are interested in marsh migration and the conversion of natural and human-dominated uplands, as well as the novel ecosystems and interactions occurring in transitioning coastal areas. Established field sites are in the estuaries and coastal bays of the Mid-Atlantic. Funding is available for 2 years with a competitive salary and benefits package. Conference travel and travel to field sites will also be supported. The Biological Sciences Department at GWU has a vibrant community and strength in ecology and evolutionary biology. The lab is located in a newly constructed interdisciplinary science building in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro station and blocks away from the Smithsonian National History Museum, as well as many other institutions and NGOs that provide opportunities for research collaboration and outreach. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, go to: http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/40772. In your application, please include a cover letter, CV, brief research statement, and a list of references. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in coastal wetland ecology
I am searching for a postdoc to join my lab in spring 2018. The Gedan lab at The George Washington University investigates the response of coastal and marine species and ecosystems to global changes in climate, sea level, nutrient availability, and invasive species. We focus on conservation-priority, shallow, marine ecosystems, especially tidal marsh. We are interested in marsh migration and the conversion of natural and human-dominated uplands, as well as the novel ecosystems and interactions occurring in transitioning coastal areas. Our team primarily relies upon an experimental approach in the greenhouse and the field. Established field sites are in the estuaries and coastal bays of the Mid-Atlantic. Funding is available for 2 years with a competitive salary and benefits package. Conference travel and travel to field sites will also be supported. The Biological Sciences Department at GWU has a vibrant community and strength in ecology and evolutionary biology. The lab is located in a newly constructed interdisciplinary science building in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro station and blocks away from the Smithsonian National History Museum, as well as many other institutions and NGOs that provide opportunities for research collaboration and outreach. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, go to: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/48100 . In your application, please include a cover letter, CV, brief research statement, and a list of references. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in coastal wetland ecology
I am searching for a postdoc to join my lab in spring 2018 and will begin review of applications on Jan. 1. If you are interested, please submit your application before that date. The Gedan lab at The George Washington University investigates the response of coastal and marine species and ecosystems to global changes in climate, sea level, nutrient availability, and invasive species. We focus on conservation-priority, shallow, marine ecosystems, especially tidal marsh. We are interested in marsh migration and the conversion of natural and human-dominated uplands, as well as the novel ecosystems and interactions occurring in transitioning coastal areas. Our team primarily relies upon an experimental approach in the greenhouse and the field. Established field sites are in the estuaries and coastal bays of the Mid-Atlantic. Funding is available for 2 years with a competitive salary and benefits package. Conference travel and travel to field sites will also be supported. The Biological Sciences Department at GWU has a vibrant community and strength in ecology and evolutionary biology. The lab is located in a newly constructed, interdisciplinary science building in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro station and blocks away from the Smithsonian National History Museum, as well as many other institutions and NGOs that provide opportunities for research collaboration and outreach. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, go to: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/48100 . In your application, please include a cover letter, CV, brief research statement, and a list of references. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
[ECOLOG-L] Opening: Research assistant in tidal wetland ecology at GW
I am searching for a full time research assistant to join my lab in summer 2018 to assist in the set-up, maintenance, and break down of wetland plant ecology field and greenhouse experiments and vegetation monitoring campaigns. The research assistant will help in other stages of research: developing protocols, managing data, and processing plant and soil samples in the laboratory. The research assistant will prepare and run carbon and nitrogen analyses of plant tissue samples in the lab. Requirements: Fieldwork can be physically taxing. Applicants must be able to hike to field sites, spend hours in hot and buggy conditions, and lift up to 50 lbs. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in ecology or a related science. Plant research experience is preferred, although training will be provided in plant identification and ecological and analytical methods. Please describe relevant experience in your cover letter. Funding is available for 1 year with a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply to this opportunity, please submit an application prior to April 30: http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/50556 The Gedan lab at The George Washington University investigates the response of coastal and marine species and ecosystems to global changes in climate, sea level, nutrient availability, and invasive species. We focus on conservation-priority, shallow, marine ecosystems, especially tidal marsh. We are interested in marsh migration and the conversion of natural and human-dominated uplands, as well as the novel ecosystems and interactions occurring in transitioning coastal areas. Our team primarily relies upon an experimental approach in the greenhouse and the field. Established field sites are in the estuaries and coastal bays of the Mid-Atlantic. The lab is located in a newly constructed interdisciplinary science building in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro station. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
