Re: [ECOLOG-L] Volunteer research assistant Costa Rica
VOLUNTEER TROPICAL RESEARCH ASSISSTANT in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The work will be monitoring and assessment of reforestation areas at the Cloud Forest School, where students in grades K to 11 have been reforesting abandoned pastures to restore the tropical cloud forest. I am seeking someone to assist with tree measurements, counting seedlings, assessing ground cover, and data entry. The assistant will work with and help mentor high school students on the project. There is also the opportunity to help start large scale monitoring of reforestation. The assistant must have field experience and be able to work independently. Pay is not available at this time. This is an ideal opportunity to develop an independent project or be a co-author on a publication. Spanish speaking skill are helpful. The assistant is needed starting in early to mid February for two to three months. Contact Michael Perkins – Fabulous volunteer 2009 mdperkin...@gmail.com
[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral student opening - soil ecology/ mycology
The Plant and Mycorrhizal Ecology Lab at Freie Universität Berlin (http://sites.google.com/site/mycorrhizas/) seeks a highly motivated doctoral student who will be involved in a project in the German Biodiversity-Exploratories (http://www.biodiversityexploratories.de/). The title of the project is Impact of soil negative feedbacks on plant-species diversity. The project will deal with root-colonizing fungi, in particular pathogenic fungi. The candidate must hold a M.Sc. or equivalent (e.g. Diploma) in biology, ecology or mycology. Fluent written and spoken English and driver licence are required. Strong background in community ecology and statistics are desirable; candidate must be willing to work under field conditions. Duration: 36 months Salary: 65 % of a full position according to E 13 TV-L FU tariff (standard doctoral student salary) Applications including a CV and a copy/scan of relevant certificates (e.g. Master's degree) must be sent by 23 January 2012 to: Freie Universität Berlin Institut für Biologie - Ökologie der Pflanzen Prof. Dr. Matthias C. Rillig Altensteinstraße 6 14195 Berlin, Germany Electronic applications (as one pdf) are welcome to: matthias.ril...@fu-berlin.de -- Prof. Dr. Matthias C. Rillig Freie Universitaet Berlin Institut fuer Biologie/ Dahlem Center of Plant Sciences Plant Ecology Altensteinstr. 6 D- 14195 Berlin, Germany ++49 (0)30 838-53165 (Direct) -53163 (D. Busche) -53886 (Fax) Skype: mrillig http://sites.google.com/site/mycorrhizas/ http://mycorrhiza.webnode.com
[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate research at RMBL
Registration for RMBL's 2012 undergraduate research program is now open at: www.rmbl.org/education http://www.rmbl.org/education I encourage people on Ecolog to forward this email to students that might benefit from the program. Each year RMBL matches approximately 40 students with mentors from around the world. Students have opportunities to work on a wide array of ecological and evolutionary field projects. Additionally, students have the opportunity to supplement their research project with additional training in field ecology, wildlife biology, or botany. RMBL provides REU funding for approximately 10 students. RMBL also makes available additional scholarships. Consequently financial need should not preclude students from applying. This is a wonderful opportunity for students thinking about a career in the sciences. RMBL is located in Gothic, Colorado, a stunningly beautiful location in the Rockies. Because we host approximately 100 graduate students and senior scientists, undergraduates have an opportunity to learn about graduate programs from around the world. Many undergraduates end up as co-authors on scientific papers and start building professional networks that foster their career across a lifetime. We have had many undergraduates turn their summer research into a senior thesis project, even though they have not necessarily had someone from their school present at RMBL during the summer. Our program does fill. Consequently we encourage strongly motivated applicants, or applicants who need financial support, to submit their online application by March 4. You an explore more about RMBL through our Digital RMBL project at: http://rmbl.info/rockymountainbiolab/digital_rmbl_home.html http://www.rmbl.org/education -- Ian Billick Executive Director RMBL PO 519, Crested Butte, CO 81224 970 349 6669
[ECOLOG-L] Revised Ad for Faculty Position in Animal Physiology at Clemson
The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in animal physiology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to begin August 2012. This is a revised version of the ad posted in November 2011. Candidates who have already applied do not need to apply again, their applications will be given full consideration. A PhD in Biology or a related science is required. Postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. We are seeking a broadly-trained biologist whose research emphasizes integrative approaches to improve understanding of physiological adaptation and organismal function. Specific areas of research are open, but we particularly encourage applications from individuals whose work includes or combines comparative, developmental, molecular, biochemical, ecological or evolutionary perspectives. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative, externally-funded research program, thereby supporting University emphasis areas in Biomedical Science and Sustainable Environment. Excellent teaching is also expected, with responsibilities including one undergraduate course in comparative physiology and upper level/graduate course(s) in ones specialty. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of current and planned research, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, names and contact information for three references, and no more than three reprints. These documents should be merged into a single PDF file (no more than 8 Mb) and sent by e-mail to physiosea...@clemson.edu, with Physiology Application in the subject line. Preference will be given to applications received by January 11, 2012, with review to continue until the position is filled. Further information about this position, departmental resources, programs, and faculty research interests are available at: http://www.clemson.edu/biosci and http://findjobs.clemson.edu. Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
[ECOLOG-L] h.D. and M.S. Graduate Research Assistantships. Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
The Weed and Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Group at the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman is seeking applicants to fill one Ph.D. and two M.S. Graduate Research Assistantships. Information about the Weed and Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Group can be found at http://weedeco.msu.montana.edu. 1)Ph.D. Molecular, physiological, and ecological characterization of herbicide resistance. This laboratory, greenhouse and field study will 1) Investigate the resistance spectrum, metabolism patterns, molecular biology, and genetics of multiple resistance, 2) Compare the impacts of environmental and biological stressors on the demography, ecological fitness, and primary physiology of herbicide resistance, and 3) Refine simulation models to assess herbicide resistance phenotype frequency, dynamics, and spread. 2)M.S. Impact of targeted sheep herbivory on insect and plant communities. The successful candidate will assess insect (Carabid beetle and pea aphids) and plant communities responses to targeted domestic sheep grazing. This study will be conducted in both annual and perennial cropping systems and rangelands and involves frequent and overnight travel to and from research sites within Montana. 3)M.S. Multi-trophic interactions between spotted knapweed and insects. This project investigates effects of spotted knapweed and its associated biological control agents on native plant community dynamics using a network approach to assess multi-trophic pollinator, herbivore and parasitoid interactions. We will 1) Assess the effects of spotted knapweed on community-level pollination patterns and 2) Determine the effects of spotted knapweed and its biocontrols and associated parasitoids on native plant reproduction. Qualifications sought. Candidates must hold a BS or MS degree in ecology, weed science, plant science, or related field. Excellent work ethic, team player, and proficiency in English language (written and oral) are required. Submit 1) letter of application describing career goals and research interests, 2) resume, transcripts, and 3) names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. GRE and TOEFL scores (if required) are mandatory. Electronic applications are accepted. Applications should be sent to: 1) Ph.D. Molecular, physiological, and ecological characterization of herbicide resistance. Dr. Fabian Menalled. menal...@montana.edu. (406) 994- 4783 or Dr. Bill Dyer wd...@montana.edu (406) 994-5063. 2) M.S. Impact of targeted sheep herbivory on insect and plant communities. Dr. Fabian Menalled. menal...@montana.edu. (406) 994-4783. 3) M.S. Multi-trophic interactions between spotted knapweed and insects. Dr. Jane Mangold. jane.mang...@montana.edu. (406) 994-5513 MSU is located in Bozeman, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams, and the Gallatin National Forest. Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of MSU, and pristine natural environment make Bozeman one of America's most desirable university towns.
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position - forest soils - Michigan Tech.
Assistant Professor, Forest and Wetland Soils Michigan Technological University JOB DESCRIPTION: The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University (http://forest.mtu.edu) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Forest and Wetland Soils. This is a nine month, tenure-track position at Michigan Technological University in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station-Climate, Fire and Carbon Cycle Science research unit (www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/climate/). In the Upper Midwest, there is a wide diversity of soils and soil dynamics located in a landscape matrix of managed upland and lowland forests, sub-boreal wetlands and low-intensity agriculture. The successful candidate will have excellent opportunities to collaborate with the highly productive community of foresters, ecologists, hydrologists, biologists, and others in the School, the University and Forest Service. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: We are seeking an exceptional scientist whose research focuses on forest and wetland soils. The candidate must have: 1) the ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels; 2) a Ph.D. in soils, or a soils emphasis within forestry, hydrology, fire ecology, or a closely related field at the time of appointment; 3) a record of research and scholarship in the subject of forest and wetland soils, including publications in peer-reviewed journals; and 4) the ability to communicate effectively with students, professionals, and the general public. Preferred qualifications include: experience teaching courses in soil science or fire science; post-doctoral research experience and training; successful development of competitive externally-funded grants; and experience or background in resource management including experience interacting with industrial land owners and natural resource agencies. Preference will also be given! to applicants whose research complements that of other faculty in the School. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Contribute to the teaching and mission at the undergraduate and graduate level. Currently, the teaching of an undergraduate course in soil science and an undergraduate or graduate course in fire science is expected; 2) Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in forest and wetland soils; 3) Advise graduate student research at the M.S. and Ph.D. level and involve undergraduates in research; and 4) Participate in School and University committees. THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY: Michigan Tech’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is one of the most productive forest research programs in the country. We currently employ 25 tenure-track faculty, 5 research faculty, 19 research professionals, and 19 administrative professionals and enroll 180 undergraduate and 85 graduate students. The School is particularly well known for its excellence in the fields of forestry, applied ecology, forest molecular genetics, and wildlife management. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently ranked the School first in Faculty Scholarly Productivity. The School’s faculty members were also ranked No. 1 in the number of forestry journal citations by a study published in the Journal of Forestry. Established in 1885, Michigan Tech is a nationally recognized research university and a leader in science and engineering education. Located in Houghton in the Upper Midwest in the scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan Tech offers a friendly, safe, and affordable living environment with excellent opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. To Apply: Please submit graduate transcripts, CV, statements of teaching and research interests, copies of relevant publications and three references to: http://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/255 Review of applications will commence January 2nd, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is August 20th 2012. Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. In addition to the present search, a search to fill up to ten new positions in Water and Transportation are under way, and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the How to Apply guidelines at http://www.mtu.edu/sfhi. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educational Institution/Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. -- Tom Pypker Assistant Professor of Ecohydrology and Micrometeorology School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Michigan Technological University Tel: 906-487-1089 Cell: 906-281-2651 e-mail: tgpyp...@mtu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] 2012 Arthropod Genomics Symposium and i5k Workshop, May 30-June 2, Kansas City
Please save the dates and plan to attend! Registration will open in January! Monitor our website and watch for the next announcement. *-*-*-*-* Sixth Annual Arthropod Genomics Symposium*-*-*-*-*- MAY 31, 2012 (Thursday evening) to JUNE 2, 2012 Keynote Speaker: Gene E. Robinson, Entomology and Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Featured Speakers (confirmed): +William E. Browne, Biology, University of Florida +Angela E. Douglas, Entomology, Cornell University +Giles Duffield, Biological Sciences and Eck Institute for Global Health, University of Notre Dame +Karl Kjer, Entomology, Rutgers University +Marc S. Halfon, Biochemistry, State University of New York at Buffalo +Michel R. Kanost, Biochemistry, Kansas State University +Subba Reddy Palli, Entomology, University of Kentucky +Additional speakers will be announced soon! 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, a welcome reception, a bioinformatics-related workshop 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 Saturday evening, followed by an optional banquet. *-*-*-*-* New this year: i5k Community Workshop*-*-*-*-*- MAY 30, 2012 (Wednesday morning) to MAY 31, 2012 (Thursday afternoon) “i5k Community Workshop: An international effort to sequence 5,000 of the world’s key arthropod species.” The Workshop will aim to bring together biologists, informaticists, and policy-makers to discuss and advance planning for the i5k initiative. Plans for the i5k Workshop include presentations by top genomics and bioinformatics researchers and representatives from the primary sequencing centers, followed by training and breakout sessions focused on i5k and other successful insect genome projects. The Workshop will conclude with a discussion of white papers and programmatic steps needed to enact i5k projects. POSTER ABSTRACT DEADLINES IN 2012: Wednesday, February 29 – If you DO wish your poster abstract to be considered for a General Session talk. Friday, March 30 - If you do NOT wish for your poster abstract to be considered for oral presentation during the General Session. TENTATIVE PROGRAM for SYMPOSIUM i5k WORKSHOP Wednesday, May 30 – i5k Community Workshop 7:15-8:15 am Registration 8:30 am -5:30 pm Speaker sessions 7:30 pm-10:00 pm Poster session Thursday, May 31, 8:30 am-5:00 pm – i5k Workshop continues with breakout groups, common session, and report-backs Thursday evening, May 31, 7:30 pm – Arthropod Genomics Symposium begins with keynote presentation and welcome reception Friday, June 1 – Symposium Platform and Poster Sessions Friday, June 1, 5:30-7:30 pm - Symposium Workshop Friday evening, June 1 – Dinner on your own Saturday, June 2 – Symposium Platform and Poster Sessions Saturday evening, June 2 – Optional Kansas City BBQ banquet at Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue, Freighthouse location Saturday evening, June 2 - Meeting concludes VENUE: The symposium will take place at the Kansas City Marriott on the beautiful Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. REGISTRATION: Registration will open in January! Monitor our website, www.k-state.edu/agc/symposium.shtml and watch for the next announcement. QUESTIONS: Contact Doris Merrill at dmerr...@ksu.edu . If you would like to join the ArthropodNews listserv to ensure receiving future notices, please send an e-mail with your name and e-mail address to dmerr...@ksu.edu . PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WITH COLLEAGUES AND STUDENTS! SPONSORS: *Center for Genomic Studies on Arthropods Affecting Human, Animal and Plant Health, Kansas State University *American Genetic Association *Eck Institute for Global Health, University of Notre Dame *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *USDA-Agricultural Research Service CORPORATE SPONSORS: +Monsanto Company +Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. +Syngenta If you would like to become a corporate sponsor, please contact Doris Merrill at dmerr...@k-state.edu . Susan J. Brown, Professor and Director, Center for Genomic Studies on Arthropods Affecting Human, Animal and Plant Health, Kansas State University Robin E. Denell, Distinguished Professor Chair, AGC Symposium Organizing Committee Jay D. Evans, USDA-ARS Bee Research Lab Co-Chair, i5k Workshop Organizing Committee by Doris Merrill, Program Coordinator K-State Arthropod Genomics Center Division of Biology, Kansas State University 116 Ackert Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-4901 dmerr...@k-state.edu , www.k-state.edu/agc
[ECOLOG-L] Seasons and phenology at EGU 2012 (Vienna)
Dear colleagues and phenologists... We would like to bring to your attention the Session Announcement and Call for Papers for EGU 2012, 22-27 April 2012, Vienna, Austria Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, 17 January 2012 CL2.2 Seasons and phenology: Evidence from observations, reconstructions, measurements and models (co-sponsored by USA-NPN, PAGES ILEAPS) Observations of plant and animal phenological records, remote sensing observations and the timing of snow and ice cover from all continents and several oceans show that many physical and biological natural systems are changing their seasonal timing, particularly due to increases in temperature. We invite contributions with cross-disciplinary perspectives that present seasonality changes based on recent plant and animal phenological observations, historical documentary sources, or seasonality measurements using climate data, remote sensing, flux measurements or modelling studies. We seek contributions across all spatial and temporal scales that compare and integrate seasonality changes, emphasize applications, discuss species interactions and decoupling and that advance our understanding of seasonality response to long-term climate change and single extreme events. For further information and to submit an abstract, please go to: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2012/session/9043 -- Important deadlines: for Support Applications: 15th December 2011 for Receipt of Abstracts: 17th January 2012 for Pre-Registration: 22nd March 2012 All further details: http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2012 -- Late Support Application Upload is open until Wednesday December 21 Check eligibility here: http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2012/support_and_distinction/financial_support.html Please contact This Rutishauser (ru...@giub.unibe.ch) with questions. We would like to add that the Phenology session is accompanied with an informal dinner and a meeting of the Pan-European Phenological Database Project (http://www.zamg.ac.at/pep725/) Looking forward to seeing you in Vienna! Convenors This Rutishauser (University of Bern, ru...@giub.unibe.ch), Annette Menzel (TU München, Germany, men...@forst.tu-muenchen.de), Jake Weltzin (USA National Phenology Network,jwelt...@usgs.gov), Alison Donnelly (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, donne...@tcd.ie) Elisabeth Koch (Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geophysik, elisabeth.k...@zamg.ac.at) *** This Rutishauser University of Bern, Institute of Geography Research Group in Climatology Hallerstrasse 12, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)31 631'85'45, Fax: +41 (0)31 631'85'11 Mobile: +41 (0)76 436'11'06 ru...@giub.unibe.ch, http://www.geography.unibe.ch/ Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Unitat d?Ecofisiologia CSIC-CREAF CREAF (Center for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications) www.creaf.uab.cat/global-ecology http://www.giub.unibe.ch/~rutis/
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Fellowship Utah State University
Two M.S. Fellowships at Utah State University. See attachment for more information
[ECOLOG-L] University of Illinois Online Courses Available this Spring
There are a number of online courses being offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in spring semester that may be of interest to members of ECOLOG. NRES 403 Watersheds and Water Quality NRES 474 Soil and Water Conservation NRES 454 GIS in Natural Resource Management NRES 420 Restoration Ecology NRES 598 Environmental Law and Policy HORT 421 Horticultural Physiology HORT 482 Plant Tissue Culture HORT 499 Children and Nature AGED 430 Youth Development Programs Tuition and fees for these courses is $412 per credit hour. Links to more information about each of these courses can be found at http://nres.illinois.edu/current_online/courses. Registration for non-degree seeking students is available at https://www-s.continuinged.uiuc.edu/ServiceCenter/NonDegreeRegistration/Login/Login.cfm. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. Piper A. Hodson Student Services Coordinator Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign http://nres.illinois.edu Phone: (217) 333-5824 Fax: (217) 244-3219 N-509 Turner Hall (MC-047) 1102 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate studies in Ecology and Evolution at VCU
GRADUATE STUDIES IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY The Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications from prospective graduate students for Fall 2012. We have a diverse Ecology and Evolution faculty engaged in research in Virginia and around the world. Emerging research clusters include population and community ecology, evolutionary genetics, computational biology river science. Graduate students may apply through our Biology Masters in Science or Integrative Life Sciences Ph.D. programs. Competitive funding and tuition waivers are available to qualified students in both programs, and may include fellowships, and research/teaching assistantships. Please visit www.has.vcu.edu/bio/ to find information about both programs. VCU is the largest public university in Virginia. We are located in Richmond, VA on the James River, within easy reach of the Virginia coastal plain, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia barrier islands and Blue Ridge Mountains, providing excellent opportunities for research in diverse natural systems. VCUs Rice Center for Environmental Life Sciences, located 30 minutes from campus, encompasses 342 acres of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems along the James River and provides an outstanding resource for field-based research by both faculty and graduate students. Facilities include new office and lab space, conference center, and boat house. For more information, see www.vcu.edu/rice/. On campus research facilities include the Trani Center greenhouse, aquatics facility, and IACUC approved animal facility. A satellite lab of the Nucleic Acids Core Facility provides a broad range of support for molecular approaches. Access to several next-generation DNA sequencing platforms is also available. The Environmental Analyses Laboratory provides state-of-the-art analytical services to support research in the environmental sciences. The Bioinformatics Computational Core Laboratory supports several supercomputing clusters and a research laboratory with access to state-of-the-art genomics and proteomics software and databases for research applications. Faculty in Ecology Evolution include: John E. Anderson, Remote sensing and environmental Biology Bonnie L. Brown, Ecological and conservation genetics Lesley Bulluck, Population ecology, ornithology, conservation Paul Bukaveckas, River and ecosystems ecology Rodney J. Dyer, Population genetics and phylogeography Andrew J. Eckert, Evolutionary genetics and genomics Michael L. Fine, Acoustic communication and ecology of fishes Rima B. Franklin, Microbial ecology and environmental microbiology Gregory C. Garman, Fish ecology and conservation Christopher M. Gough, Forest ecophysiology and ecosystem ecology Derek M. Johnson, Spatial population ecology, plantinsect interactions Karen Kester, Behavior, evolutionary ecology, plantinsect interactions Dan McGarvey, Fish Ecology Leigh McCallister. Aquatic ecology and oceanography Stephen McIninch, Fish ecology Maria C. Rivera, Computational evolutionary biology and phylogenetics Leonard A. Smock, Stream ecology and aquatic entomology James M. Clint Turbeville, Animal systematics and evolution James R. Vonesh, Population and community ecology Donald R. Young, Plant physiological ecology Julie C. Zinnert, Remote sensing, plant physiology, plant ecology Competitive students have GPAs 3.0 and combined GRE scores 1,100 or greater. Experience, reference letters, and rationale for applying to the program are important elements of the application. Prospective students must apply through VCU's graduate school (http://www.vcu.edu/graduate/ps/admission.html) or through the Office of International Education (http://www.vcu.edu/oie/). For full financial consideration, applications must be received by January 15. Applicants that have identified faculty sponsors are more likely to be accepted and to receive financial support. Interested students are strongly encouraged to contact prospective mentors directly for more information, or graduate studies directors Dr. Jennifer K. Stewart (Biology MSc; www.has.vcu.edu/bio/graduate/) or Dr. Robert Tombes (Integrative LS PhD; www.vcu.edu/lifesci/phd/).
[ECOLOG-L] Pre- and Unpainted Bee Bowls or Pan Traps available for Sale from Non-Profit
All: Its winter now and most of our bee and Hymenoptera collecting has come to a close as we process and identify specimens and write up publications. In the same time, this is also planning season and time to purchase new equipment for the coming year. Once such need is for painted pan traps or bowls. In the past getting pan traps meant you got them from either my shop or painted your own. We are now mostly out of the business of supplying traps, but making your own traps means a lot of extra work finding bowls, paint, and time. However, there is an alternative ... using the services of New Horizons Supported Services whose wonderful crew of developmentally disabled workers paints and sells bowls. This is good, rewarding work for the the folks at New Horizons, who often find jobs difficult to come by, and, at this point, it is the only place that will provide you with pre-painted bowls!. The standard product is either the plain white unpainted Solo 3.25 ounce souffle cup or bowls painted fluorescent yellow or fluorescent blue. The fluorescent colors are custom made as listed in the Handy Bee Manual http://bio2.elmira.edu/fieldbio/ Pricing for bowls is $0.19 for painted bowls and $0.05 for unpainted (white). Shipping costs average between $10-12. New Horizons is also open to painted other size and shape bowls and cups for you too. Please contact Cynthia Swift-King for more information or placing your order. Cynthia Swift-King, Associate Director New Horizons Supported Services 16000 Trade Zone Avenue Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774 Tel: 301 249 0206 Fax: 301 249 4512 email: ck...@nhssi.org They prefer payments be remitted via a credit card. Credit card payments can be made by going to www.nhssi.org, (1st click on ?donations? and then input the total amount of the remittance). Checks are to be made payable to New Horizon Supported Services, Inc. An invoice will be emailed to you and included with the shipment to indicate that they remittance was for the purchase of Bee bowls (as opposed to a donation) Please indicate the exact mailing address to be used to ship the bowls . sam Sam Droege sdro...@usgs.gov w 301-497-5840 h 301-390-7759 fax 301-497-5624 USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center BARC-EAST, BLDG 308, RM 124 10300 Balt. Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705 Http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the people, take off your hat to nothing known or unknown or to any man or number of men, go freely with powerful uneducated persons and with the young and with the mothers of families, read these leaves in the open air of every year of your life, re-examine all you have been told at school or church or in any book, dismiss whatever insults your own soul, and your very flesh shall be a great poem and have the richest fluency not only in its words but in the silent lines of its lips and face and between the lashes of your eyes and in every motion and joint of your body . . . . - Walt Whitman
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position - Comparative Anatomist - Chicago, IL
The Department of Biological Sciences at Saint Xavier University seeks to appoint a tenure track assistant professor. The successful candidate will be broadly trained individual with specialization in Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Primary teaching responsibilities include the Comparative Anatomy and Cadaver Dissection courses. Other teaching responsibilities many include but are not limited to participation in the General Biology sequence for majors as well as courses for non-majors and new courses developed within the candidate's area of specialty. Qualifications: Successful candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. or a equivalent degree, be dedicated to excellence in teaching, comfortable working closely with students in both class and laboratory settings, and committed to developing critical writing and thinking skills of students. In addition candidates will be required to develop and maintain a research program including upper level Biology majors, advise students and provide service to the Department, University and Community To Apply: Please submit transcripts, cover letter and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Christopher Appelt, Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Saint Xavier University, 3700 West 103rd St. Chicago, IL 60655 Application material may also be sent via e-mail to: app...@sxu.edu mailto:app...@sxu.edu Additional information can be found at: https://sxu.edu/about/employment/jobdescription.asp?posId=474 D. Liane Cochran-Stafira, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences Saint Xavier University 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60655 phone: 773-298-3514 fax:773-298-3536 email: coch...@sxu.edu http://faculty.sxu.edu/~cochran/ http://faculty.sxu.edu/~cochran/
[ECOLOG-L] Songbird Research Assistants - Upstate New York
Songbird Field Technicians (3 positions) Come study songbird ecology and behavior in the scenic Hudson Valley (upstate NY) at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (http://www.ecostudies.org/), as part of a project funded by the National Science Foundation through Texas Tech University. We are seeking motivated research technicians to assist with our long-term study on the breeding ecology of veeries and ovenbirds and vocal communication and mating strategies in the veery. Positions run from ~May 5th until July 15th, 2012. Stipends vary from $1800 - $2,400/month depending on qualifications and position (see below). Housing at the Cary Institute is reserved for these positions. Lead Banding Technician (1 opening). Responsibilities: lead and organize our banding program consisting of: mist netting (target netting), bird banding, bleeding, morphometric measures, and data entry. Qualifications: Prior experience with mist netting and handling/banding birds is a must, as is the ability to carry 10-15lbs of equipment through hilly forested terrain. Leadership and organizational skills are also essential for this position. General Technicians (nest searching, banding, song recording) (2 openings). Responsibilities: Nest searching, veery and ovenbird nest monitoring, song recording, mist-netting, re-sighting color-banded banded birds, data entry. Qualifications: prior experience nest-searching and/or spotting color-banded songbirds is preferred. This is a great way to get experience with new techniques - must be willing to help with several jobs. To learn more or apply, please attach a letter of interest and resume (including contact information for 3 references) to Dr. Ken Schmidt (kenneth.schm...@ttu.edu). Please indicate which position(s) you are interested in. Applications received by January 14, 2012 will receive full consideration, although applications will continue to be accepted until positions are filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Two MS Fellowships Utah State University
The College of Natural Resources at Utah State University invites applications for two MS Fellowships to begin Fall 2012 Natural resource professionals face ecological changes occurring at unprecedented scales and rates due to a combination of historical management activities and climate change. In the Interior West, many forest ecosystems are at, or near, tipping points with respect to ecological integrity. Phenomena such as large#8208;scale insect outbreaks, rapid aspen die#8208;offs, and geographically and temporally synchronized severe fires are occurring across the region. Impacts may exceed historical resilience limits of forests, resulting in irreversible ecosystem state changes with pronounced socioeconomic impacts. This situation creates an acute need for a new generation of forest resource managers and scientists skilled in a variety of emerging technologies, able to incorporate rapidly changing research and data into decision#8208;making, and able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. In response to this need, we have initiated an integrated graduate training program and invite applications for two MS Fellowships to begin August 2012. Our goal is to create a small cohort of graduate students whose research will be linked under the theme Managing for Resilience in Forested Ecosystems of the Intermountain West. This program will use emerging research tools, common coursework, seminars and specific shared extension projects to provide the student fellows with skills and knowledge necessary for effective science#8208;based input to management decisions about forested landscapes undergoing or threatened with large#8208;scale change. Current topics related to management, adaptation, resilience and human dimensions of forest ecosystems and their components in a changing climate will be emphasized. Student fellows will participate in several outreach projects in cooperation with USU Extension Forestry during their time at USU including the planning of a Restoring the West regional conference, and publication of at least one article each in the Utah Forest News. The student fellows will also benefit from coordinated mentoring by an Advisory Board of faculty members who have active research programs in dynamic forested landscapes. The Advisory Board includes faculty in the Wildland Resources and Environment and Society departments in the College of Natural Resources #8208; Dr. Karen Mock, Dr. Jim Long, Dr. Mike Kuhns, and Dr. Zhao Ma; and Dr. Barbara Bentz with the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station, and Dr. Paul Rogers with the USU#8208;affiliated Western Aspen Alliance. MS fellowships will be $17,000 per year for 2 years (Fall 2012 through Spring 2014). Student health insurance will be subsidized. Fellows may apply for tuition awards through the Department of Wildland Resources. Support for student training is provided by USDA National Needs Graduate Fellowship Competitive Grant No. 2011#8208;38420#8208;20087 from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The full proposal is available on the Wildland Resources Departmental website. Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from groups who are underrepresented in natural resources professions. Fellowship candidates are required to be a citizen or national of the United States of America. Research projects will be developed through discussions among the student fellows, their supervisory committees, and faculty Advisory Board members. Research topics will be related to management, adaptation, and resilience of forest ecosystems and their components in a changing climate. Research projects will capitalize on the strengths and skills of the advisory board members and may include topics such as: Forecasting climate#8208; and human#8208;induced disturbances and their interactions, and cumulative effects on structure and dynamics of montane forests, Assessing tipping points in human systems and economies that are linked to forest ecosystem thresholds, Assessing wildlife responses to forest ecosystem thresholds, Determining below#8208;ground indicators of and responses to forest ecosystem thresholds, Assessing resilience and dynamics in aspen#8208;dominated forests in changing climatic and land management conditions, including the temporal and spatial dynamics of clones, sexual reproduction, and forest types, Assessing interactions of overstory, understory, and below ground components in forest ecosystems as affected by management and climate change, Developing silvicultural systems to build and maintain resistance and resilience to a range of environmental challenges, Assessing forest landowner perceptions of and responses to increasing drought, insect outbreak and fire under changing climatic conditions, Determining the ecological and non#8208;ecological factors affecting the decision #8208;making
[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate Internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate Internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution – Summer 2012 University of Puerto Rico The Institute for Tropical Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the Summer 2012 internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution at El Verde Field Station, Puerto Rico. The internship will run from May 28 to August 3, 2012. Application deadline: 28 February 2012 The program will offer students the opportunity to have hands-on experience fields such as: - Plant-animal interactions, Plant population biology - Aquatic Insect Ecology - Stream acidification effects on aquatic insects Students will receive a stipend of $5,000 for the ten weeks duration of the program. Round-trip plane ticket from home institution to Puerto Rico will be reimbursed, up to a maximum of $600. The program will cover housing at El Verde Field Station. The National Science Foundation and the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus, fund the program. The program is limited to undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor degree at a college or university during summer 2012 that are US citizen or permanent resident. Application materials and further information can be found at http://web.ites.upr.edu/reu/
[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity at the University of Montana
One graduate student position (PhD) will be available beginning in July 2012 as part of a collaborative National Science Foundation-funded research project examining paleoecological, climatic, and genetic evidence for putative glacial refugia in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. The graduate student will develop and implement methods for downscaling regional paleoclimatic reconstructions using contemporary climate and terrain data and will develop species distribution models using this downscaled data. The graduate student will have the opportunity to develop their own research goals within the larger context of this project. Applicants should have a degree in ecology, climate science, forestry, computer science, or related field and have demonstrated creativity, motivation, and independence in their previous work. A master's degree, previous research experience, programming skills (e.g. R or Python), raster analysis skills, and statistical modeling skills are preferred qualifications. Prospective students are encouraged to visit my website: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/Personnel/Details.php?ID=1110 and should email me their CV, GPA, GRE scores, copy of transcripts, and a short summary of their research interests to solomon.dobrow...@cfc.umt.edumailto:solomon.dobrow...@cfc.umt.edu before applying to the program. The University of Montana's College of Forestry and Conservation enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the nation's premier natural resource institutions. College faculty conduct basic and applied research in a wide range of natural resource disciplines. The City of Missoula (population ~80,000) is regularly featured as one of the most livable cities in the United States. Details about the College of Forestry and Conservation and application requirements can be found here: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/StudentServices/ProspectiveGrads.php Solomon Dobrowski Asst Professor, Forest Landscape Ecology Department of Forest Management, University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 406 243-6068
