[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: forest ecology, NY

Two full-time, paid Project Assistants needed for studies of forest ecology in New York's Hudson River Valley. Project Assistants will use laser-mapping equipment to re-census mapped forest stands as part of a Cary Institute research program that addresses links between forest tree

[ECOLOG-L] REU opportunity studying the impacts of climate change on plant dynamics in the Great Plains

We seek a motivated undergraduate student to implement an independent research project examining the belowground responses of native prairie vegetation due to experimental manipulations of rainfall. Research will involve a combination of lab and field experiments, and will include travel to two

[ECOLOG-L] FW: SDLP Call for Papers: Biodiversity Preservation

Please find below the Spring 2010 call for papers for Sustainable Development Law Policy. Our initial submission deadline of March 31 has passed, but we are still in need of a few articles and would be happy to discuss a timeline that works for you. Thank you, Addie Haughey and Blake M.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Forest Health/Invasives Field Technician

Job Description The Rhode Island Natural History Survey (RINHS) seeks to hire a Field Technician to provide support to the Forest Health Works Project (FHWP). The project will survey for control invasive plants affecting ecological values, including forest health, in RI. With field

[ECOLOG-L] REU

An 10 week summer REU position is available for a student interested in applying general ecological theroy to the dynamics and succession of soil bacterial communities (16S rRNA gene) during soil and ecosystem development. A number of potential opportunities exist that can be modified in ways

[ECOLOG-L] MS Graduate Assistantship - Crayfish ecology / symbiosis

MS Graduate Assistantship Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquaculture Auburn University, AL One MS graduate assistantship in crayfish ecology / symbiosis is available in the Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquaculture (FAA) at Auburn University beginning Fall 2010. The incumbent will

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Field botanist in southern Indiana

Field Botanist –Temporary, full-time position. Pay: $11/hour plus housing. Dates: May 15 – August 20, 2010 (starting and ending dates are negotiable) Location: Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests near Bloomington, IN Qualifications: College coursework in botany, forestry, and/or

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Opportunities in Entomological Ecology

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Two M.S. or Ph.D. Entomology teaching/research assistantships are available starting Fall 2010. Research will focus on soil-dwelling arthropod ecology and/or entomopathogenic nematodes or medical entomology. If interested in applying for the soil dwelling or

[ECOLOG-L] Hilton Pond 03/22/10 (Boxes for Bluebirds, etc.)

Although some female Eastern Bluebirds are already sitting on eggs here in the Carolina Piedmont, we still see pairs roaming about looking for suitable nest sites. From this we conclude it's not yet too late to build and put up new nest boxes--especially in more northerly parts of the species'

[ECOLOG-L] Mapping-GPS Certified User Workshop: 19-21 MAY 2010

Ladies and Gentlemen: FIRST, SORRY FOR ANY DOUBLE POSTING. IT WAS NOT INTENDED! Spring is here! It has been a long winter! Are you Looking for that perfect opportunity to get up to speed with mapping GPS before your SUMMER field seasons hit? Here it is! I would like to invite you to

[ECOLOG-L] tiger photo needed before Mon... anyone have one?

I need to find a photo of a tiger (any kind) for use on an Animal Planet blog post for Monday. I can't find any public domain ones that are clearly not just accidentally places on a govt website but not really public domain. So I thought I'd ask if anyone has one I could use on the blog? Anyone