[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in plant population and community ecology

The Angert Lab at UBC is recruiting at least one PhD student to begin Fall 2017. Research in our lab group focuses on the ecology and evolution of geographic ranges and community assembly. Recent and ongoing projects include a) limits to adaptation at range edges, b) dissecting recent

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. positions at Cal State Northridge

Eco-Evo Lab at California State University, Northridge is seeking outstanding candidates for the M.S. program in Biology. Research in our lab focuses on the interface between ecological and evolutionary processes. As community ecologists, we are interested in how species interactions affect

[ECOLOG-L] Field Courses in Panama, Summer 2017

TROPICAL FIELD COURSES IN PANAMA, SUMMER 2017 Education and research opportunities are now being offered at the Cocobolo Nature Reserve and Biological Field Station in Panama. This area of Panama is the narrowest stretch of the Central American Isthmus where the Caribbean and the Pacific are

[ECOLOG-L] Should Calculus Be Required of All Ecology/Biology Majors?

Dear All - I am participating in a study here at Appalachian State University about whether we should restructure the mathematics and statistics requirements for our biology/ecology majors. For example, should we require all majors to take an entire semester of calculus? I have written an

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Position--Benefits of pollinator habitat restoration on small scale farmland to wildlife-Virginia Tech

M.S. Project Assessing the effects of pollinator-focused plantings on wildlife-related ecosystem services in small- scale agricultural settings in coastal Virginia and Maryland. Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation This study will elucidate how increasing plant

[ECOLOG-L] Trying to find Anion Exchange Membranes - P extraction from Soils

Dear Colleagues, I am trying to find Anion Exchange Membranes to extract phosphorus from dried soil samples. However, I have been having a lot of difficulty with finding a place where I can purchase these membranes in the U.S. (I found one place but the turn-around time is very long). As such, I

[ECOLOG-L] Webinar Wednesday: The Evolution of Classification, a 2-Part Series (no charge)

Webinar Wednesday: The Evolution of Classification, a 2-Part Series (no charge) • Join us for a special 2-part webinar about Modern Classification Techniques, presented by Mikhail Golovnya, Senior Scientist. • In this webinar we will show machine learning and data science algorithms for

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Introducing Cool Beans Research

Looks like a valuable project. We may hope similar principles will soon also be applied to shade grown cacao. One thing I have noticed, though, that puts a bit of a damper on my enthusiasm for bird friendly coffee: in the countries where it is grown, the local people mostly drink Nescafe. I

[ECOLOG-L] MS- Behavioral Ecology of livebearing fish, Texas State University

BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY OF LIVEBEARING FISH Teaching Assistantship for M. S. Applications are being sought from students with grit and optimism that wish to pursue a Masters degree in Population and Conservation Biology. Students should also have both curiosity and zest about studying various aspects

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Mountain Research Initiative – Executive Dir ector (80%)

Call for applications: Mountain Research Initiative – Executive Director (80%) JOB DESCRIPTION The Director of the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) manages the Coordination Office with vision and innovative spirit, promoting research collaboration and scientific community development

[ECOLOG-L] Lecture-Track Faculty Position in Environmental Field Teaching, Emory University

The Department of Environmental Sciences at Emory University, Atlanta, GA, seeks applicants for a full-time lecture-track position (Lecturer) with a focus on field teaching, beginning Fall 2017. We are open to a wide range of disciplinary or interdisciplinary academic backgrounds relevant to

[ECOLOG-L] Fish Ecologist Position Available (Seattle, WA)

South Fork Research, Inc. is seeking a full-time fisheries ecologist to join our small environmental consulting firm specializing in freshwater ecology and monitoring/restoration of Pacific salmon and their habitat. We support many of our efforts through the development of fish life cycle models,

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in Forest Ecology and Management

A major challenge of a sustainable bio-based economy is to balance the trade-offs between maximizing the production of renewable raw materials while at the same time minimizing negative impacts to ecosystems services. In this study, we will investigate the trade-offs between increasing biomass

[ECOLOG-L] PhD student position in forest ecology

The silviculture and applied forest ecology, and forest insect ecology labs at Michigan Technological University are seeking a PhD student interested in the ecology and management of hardwood forests affected by beech bark disease (BBD) in northern Michigan, to start in the Spring of 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship: Landscape Ecology of Beneficial Insects

Utah State University – Biology seeks a highly qualified and motivated individual wishing to pursue an MS or PhD degree beginning fall 2017. The successful applicant will evaluate how agricultural and urban landscape structure affects beneficial insects (pollinators and predators) and their

[ECOLOG-L] Winter/Spring 2017 Marine Mammal Research Internship

*Winter/Spring 2017 Marine Mammal Research Internship* The IMMS Research Internship Program located in Gulfport, MS is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns will participate with multiple

[ECOLOG-L] Two new career opportunities - The Xerces Society

*Plant Ecologist - Western Region* *Location:* Preference is to locate this position at a home office, with easy access to a major airport in California (especially near Sacramento, the Bay Area, or the San Joaquin Valley) or Western Washington (Puget Sound region). For the right candidate, we

[ECOLOG-L] Instructor/Lab Coordinator: Wright State University

Instructor/Laboratory Coordinator Wright State University Department of Biological Sciences The Department of Biological Sciences at Wright State University (http://sciencemath. wright.edu/biology) seeks a non-tenure track faculty member at the Instructor level. This is a 12-month position,

[ECOLOG-L] UW Quantitative Ecology Graduate Program

The Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management (QERM) program at University of Washington in Seattle is recruiting for Autumn 2017 and would appreciate your help getting the word out to prospective students! QERM is a unique interdisciplinary graduate program, offering MS and PhD degrees,

[ECOLOG-L] Endocrine Disruption at the Top of the World

If you're familiar with the problem of endocrine disruption, which was brought to public attention by the book co-authored by Dr. Theo Colburn, "Our Stolen Future" (http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/), you might be interested in this talk by Dr. Carol Kwiatkowski, the Executive Director of TEDX,

[ECOLOG-L] new book of interest!

For a change, this is not a job ad!! http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/life-sciences/animal-behaviour/biological-invasions-and-animal-behaviour?format=HB