[ECOLOG-L] Most recent issue of Life: The Excitement of Biology 4(3) is available. Link inside

https://blaypublishers.com/2016/11/21/leb-43-2016/ Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*:

[ECOLOG-L] Crowdfunding: Bee disease research

Dear colleagues, We have ventured into the brave world of crowdfunding to support projects by an undergraduate and new graduate student in the lab. We are part of a "Bees Challenge Grant" initiative. This is the final week for all the proposals to raise funds! Only proposals that raise the

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in the analysis of biological records

4 year PhD position in the analysis of biological records (funded) Details of the PhD are also available here: http://www.ucd.ie/ecomodel/resilience.html#phd Ecology now has a huge resource of biological recording data, collected by a wide range of people: citizen scientists, specialist

[ECOLOG-L] MS/PhD position: fish biodiversity

A MS or PhD assistantship is available to study fish biodiversity in small rivers and streams in the Ozarks and Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma. The student will join the Neeson lab (neesonlab.oucreate.com) in the Dept. of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Oklahoma.

[ECOLOG-L] Editorial Assistant for Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

The Ecological Society of America seeks an Editorial Assistant to help produce Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, a high ranking monthly journal focusing on ecological and environmental science. Manage the online peer review system, copyedit manuscripts, check page proofs, run the

[ECOLOG-L] Repost: Academic Mentoring Survey

Hello ecologgers, Last week I sent a message recruiting scientists to participate in a survey about mentoring. To recap, I am interested in the role mentoring plays in academic success and in developing training for mentoring. Scientists at any level and in any field are welcome to take the

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant/Associate Prof. of Environmental Science – Applied Quantitative Ecologist-Stockton University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental Science – Applied Quantitative Ecologist, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2017 Overview Stockton University is an innovative liberal arts and sciences college and is currently ranked among the top ten public Masters institutions in the

[ECOLOG-L] National Institute of Justice RA positions for Ph.D. students

The National Institute of Justice is seeking doctoral students to serve as research assistants to support research activities advancing criminal justice policy and practice. Potential research areas include digital forensics, data science, and geospatial analysis. Learn more at

[ECOLOG-L] Science Informed Leadership: affirm the importance of science in governance

The senate advises the President on cabinet-level appointments and then confirms candidates with a simple majority vote. New presidential administrations yield a unique opportunity to effect change within the Executive Branch. A few concerned science graduate students at the University of

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Applications: Species' Range Shifts in a Warming World, a NIMBioS Investigative Workshop

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Investigative Workshop, "Species' Range Shifts in a Warming World,"to be held May 3-5, 2017, at NIMBioS. *Objectives: *Climate change is dramatically altering species' ranges and

[ECOLOG-L] Asistente del Campo/Field Assistant - January to March 2017, Ecuador

ASISTENTE DE INVESTIGACIÓN DE CAMPO Se busca asistente de campo para trabajar en un proyecto sobre los efectos de las inundaciones en los comunidades de los bichos en los ríos Andinos. Fechas: 20 Enero hasta 30 Marzo 2017 Perfil del Candidato/a: - Licenciatura en Ciencias Biológicas o afines -

[ECOLOG-L] Innovation Summit on invasive species

The Innovation Summit on invasive species is one week from today. Please note the web-casting option and that this is the last day for reception registration. See www.invasivespecies.gov for more information...   Innovation Summit vision+science+technology=solutions   Overcoming

[ECOLOG-L] Fish ecology technician

DESCRIPTION: The Erisman (http://sites.utexas.edu/fisheries/) and Yeager ( https://sites.cns.utexas.edu/yeagerlab) labs at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) are looking for a joint technician to begin January 2017. Research in the Erisman and Yeager labs spans

[ECOLOG-L] post-doc state-space models and species interactions

Position: Post-Doctoral Research Associate Agency: Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University Description: We seek a research associate to play an important role in a quantitative project using and developing novel state-space models to examine the influence of invasive

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc opportunity - Pest control and pollinator health

POSTDOC AND GRAD STUDENT POSTIONS AVAILABLE IN PEST MANAGEMENT & POLLINATOR HEALTH Funding is available through a multi-university USDA-NIFA Specialty Crop Research grant. The team of researchers involved in this project will examine how neonicotinoid pesticides in cucurbits can be used to

[ECOLOG-L] Apply for ComSciCon-PNW 2017!

Ever wondered how to communicate about science and technology using art or comedy? Do you want learn how to write effectively about your research from both scientists and journalists? *ComSciCon* is a free science communication workshop created by, and for STEM graduate students. The program

[ECOLOG-L] Fellowship in Mathematical and Statistical Ecology at University of Glasgow

Dear colleagues, The University of Glasgow is currently seeking applicants for its Lord Kelvin Adam Smith (LKAS) fellowships scheme in the area of Mathematical and Statistical Ecology. The scheme includes salary and research budget, and offers the opportunity to establish and develop an

[ECOLOG-L] DAAD RISE Germany - Undergraduate Internship Opportunity

Dear Colleagues, The Faculty of Biology - Geobotany at the University of Freiburg seeks applications for a summer intern under the RISE Germany - Research Internships in Science and Engineering program of the DAAD. The project will focus on quantifying the effects of tree diversity on productivity

[ECOLOG-L] PhD-position in “Interactive effects of fire and climate on tree seedling regeneration in boreal forests”, Sweden

Interactive effects of fire and climate on tree seedling regeneration in boreal forests A new Ph.D. studentship position is available with the Department of Forest Ecology and Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, at Umeå, Sweden. It is a fully financed position

[ECOLOG-L] ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, FISH ECOLOGY, Texas A

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Fish Ecology General Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Fish Ecology. We seek an ecologist whose research