Re: [ECOLOG-L] Using Turnitin in science classes

In science writing you will naturally get replication of words because of literature cited and sometimes the methods section - for standard procedures there are a limited number of ways to say it. Taking this into account, I would be suspect of student reports that rise above 20% similarity to

[ECOLOG-L] Using Turnitin in science classes

Using Turnitin in science classes Dear Colleagues: Finally, I have decided to begin using Turnitin in some of my science classes, including environmental sciences. As a beginning user of Turnitin, I have received valuable feedback on some of the technical settings. However, I have not received

[ECOLOG-L] Paleontology Field Research School for Undergraduates - La Brea Tar Pits

US-CA: La Brea Brea Tar Pits - *Course Dates: *June 25-July 20, 2018 *Total Cost: *$2,940 *Course Type:* Paleontology *Course Credit: *8 Semester Upper-Division Credits (undergraduate level) *Payment Deadline:* April 20, 2018

[ECOLOG-L] 3-year postdoc in plant community ecology

Hello all, I am recruiting a postdoc in the general field of plant community ecology. This position is for a three-year, full time postdoctoral researcher interested in theoretical plant community ecology. This position is based at The University of Queensland in Brisbane Australia and the

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Biological Science Technician, birds, Colorado

The Forest Service (yours truly) is looking to hire a seasonal GS-0404-5 Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) for the 2018 field season, working out of the Paonia Ranger Station in scenic downtown Paonia.Duties will be primarily field surveys and monitoring for migratory birds, goshawks,

[ECOLOG-L] Colorado Natural Areas Program Field Technician Position

The Colorado Natural Areas Program is hiring a temporary field technician to assist with the monitoring of Colorado's state natural areas. The Colorado Natural Areas Program is a statewide conservation program within Colorado Parks and Wildlife with an emphasis on rare plant conservation. The

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position, vegetation/soil/landscape ecology

Term position to work with the Jornada Experimental Range and New Mexico State University to develop and apply novel approaches for analysis of large vegetation monitoring datasets using spatial databases of soil properties, climate, and other ecosystem characteristics and using techniques such

[ECOLOG-L] seeking tips: harassment by authority figures in conservation field

Mongabay editor Genevieve Belmaker is seeking tips (anonymous is ok) on cases of harassment or abuse by authority figures in the conservation field. Email her directly or for greater anonymity, find/follow her on

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Battle Mount ain, NV and Winnemucca, NV

*Ecological Monitoring District Lead – * *Battle Mountain, NV and Winnemucca, NV* *Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management * The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource professionals looking

[ECOLOG-L] Researcher I (fisheries biologist)

The Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale is seeking a new Researcher I (fisheries biologist). For details on how to apply go to https://affact.siu.edu/jobs/vcr140.html Apply by 2/19/2018 Duties: Including, but not limited to:

[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Technicians, Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station

**Extended Deadline** ** *Summer Employment Opportunity!* *Come work among the Giant Sequoias and High Sierras!*** Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station (USGS) is currently searching for people interested in summer 2018 Biological Science Technician positions in Forest Ecology.  Pay: GG-5

[ECOLOG-L] INQUA 2019 Dublin - Call for sessions

*INQUA 2019 Dublin - Call for sessions* A call for scientific session proposals for INQUA 2019 Dublin is open, and will be open until *31st March 2018*. Full details of the information needed at this stage is available on the 20th INQUA Congress website

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. graduate assistantship in heterogeneity-diversity relationships

M.S. graduate student position to study the influence of soil heterogeneity on plant diversity. This NSF funded project examines the role of soil heterogeneity and aggregated seed arrival on plant community assembly in tallgrass prairies. In 2017, a large, field experiment was established to

[ECOLOG-L] Disease Ecology Project Assistant Opportunities Available at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the following positions (24): 1) The Tick Project - Disease Ecology Project Assistant (up to 13): Job Description: Research the effects of tick management interventions on the survival and behavior of blacklegged ticks and

[ECOLOG-L] Recruiting Interns, Hubbard Brook and Bartlett Experimental Forests

About the Project: Multiple Element Limitation in Northern Hardwood Ecosystems (MELNHE) is an NSF-funded project that seeks to examine the limits to forest productivity in the context of resource optimization theory. Experimental tests of N and P limitation in temperate forest systems are

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship: Multi-disciplinary research in climate adaptation, University of Notre dame

The Global Adaptation Initiative at Notre Dame (ND-GAIN) is looking to hire two postdocs. Ideal candidates would be trained in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering while having a strong foot in the political or other human sciences. At ND- GAIN, we think that

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track Assistant Professor: Cell & Molecular Biology

Louisiana State University Shreveport invites applications for a nine- month tenure-track faculty position in Biological Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 2018. A Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field is required, and candidates should have a strong commitment to

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. opportunity in tropical agroecology

Open PhD position in Tropical Agroecology Managing pollination and biological pest control in Peruvian cacao agroforestry systems Background: Cacao agroforestry systems may support high levels of biodiversity and profit from ecosystem services such as pest control and pollination. There is

[ECOLOG-L] REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for Field Experiences in Microwave Remote Sensing for Agricultural Hydrology

A very limited number of student travel grants are available on a first come, first served basis to help defray the cost of travel to the course. Contact Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org for more information.

[ECOLOG-L] California Collaboration / Publication potential! ::::URGENT::: Need Timema sp. insects from California for research project!

Timema season is coming SOON!  Runs March-May.  Just east of San Diego, CA I have records of a particular species of interest being seen in March (I have the locality too). I need to find someone out there this year willing to collaborate with us and help us obtain live specimens of these and