Re: [ECOLOG-L] Brave New World

[Judith Weis]

Bravo to the editors of Biogeochemistry for this timely and very important 
editorial.


From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 on behalf of Melanie Vile 
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 6:13:27 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Brave New World

Dear Colleagues,

In following David Inouye's lead in sharing David Lodge's letter to the wider 
ecological
community beyond ESA on ECOLOG-L, I would like to share an editorial authored by
Kate Lajtha and the undersigned editors of the journal Biogeochemistry.  Our
editorial, titled “Brave New World,” underscores how we are thinking about the
current political situation with respect to science and the environment.  I 
hope you
will read and share.  I have provided a link to the editorial:

http://rdcu.be/pNNr

Lajtha, K, E Bai, T Baisden, AA Berhe, B Bowden, J Brookshire, E Brzostek, S 
Crow, C
Driscoll, C Evans, J Finlay, M Fisk, S Grandy, L Hamdan, J Harrison, C Hawkes, 
K Kalbitz,
S Kaushal, M Kramer, E Matzner, J Melack, J Mulder, S Porder, J Sanderman, E 
Stanley,
J Tank, M Vile, M Voss, K Wieder, S Ziegler. 2017. Brave New World, 
Biogeochemistry,
DOI 10.1007/s10533-017-0316-y.

With Best Wishes,
Melanie

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc/postmasters: field surveys of invasive plants in Florida

[S. Luke Flory]

Please contact my postdoc Chrissy Alba (ca...@ufl.edu) with questions about
this position. Note that it is temporary, with funding through September, 2017.

Field surveys of cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) invasions in Florida 

Ecologist Dr. Luke Flory in the Agronomy Department at the University of
Florida has Florida Forest Service funds to conduct a state-wide field
survey of non-native invasive cogongrass. The project is designed to better
understand the environmental factors that shape the distribution and
performance of cogongrass populations throughout Florida. Surprisingly,
little information about the basic ecology of this species exists, although
millions of dollars a year are spent managing it. Due to cogongrass’s high
visibility as a nuisance species, this project is already receiving keen
interest from private and public land managers. 

There is an immediate opportunity for someone to assume the responsibilities
for this project. We ideally want someone who can begin by April 1, 2017
(with the appointment running through September, 2017). The salary is
$42,728/year, currently negotiated at the post-doc level on our state
contract. While we prefer candidates eligible for post-doc appointment, it
is possible to re-negotiate the contract for a post-master’s student (with a
corresponding change in salary). Core responsibilities of the position
include identifying and visiting field sites across Florida to estimate
cogongrass cover, tiller density, and aboveground biomass in relationship to
temperature, precipitation, soil moisture, light availability, and habitat
type. Candidates hired at the post-doc level will also analyze and publish
the survey data. This position is unbeatable for new graduates looking to
build a network of professional contacts who work in county, state and
federal agencies across the state. 

If you are interested in learning more, please contact:
 
Christina Alba, PhD
McCarty Hall B, Room 3127
ca...@ufl.edu
386-481-7576

[ECOLOG-L] Field Technician II- Botany Needed in Alabama

[Katee Vallad]

Field Technician II-Botany
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, USWorker Category :Regular Full-Time


COMPANY OVERVIEW
Battelle and its affiliate, Battelle Ecology, Inc. manages and operates 
the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is 
solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project 
dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive 
species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers are 
collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental 
scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems.  Our 
teams use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation 
platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; 
mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated 
ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews 
who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil 
and water data.  Once structures are completed, a leading edge 
cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information.  
The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of 
its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change 
at continental scales.

JOB SUMMARY
The Field Technician reports to the Field Operations Manager and will be 
hired as a Field Technician II level.
•   Field Technician II - The Field Technician II is a biological 
sampling lead performing seasonal and periodic sampling activities and 
sample processing. The Field Technician II will be the technical lead 
for performing routine maintenance and inventory management on all 
terrestrial sampling equipment. The Field Technician II will provide 
guidance to temporary field crews while working in the field and 
laboratory.

LOCATION
The Domain 08 Field Technician’s primary work location is near 
Tuscaloosa, AL. This position supports sites in the Ozarks Complex 
Domain. Ozarks Complex sites are located in Talladega National Forest 
near Tuscaloosa, AL, near Demopolis, AL, and near Coffeeville, AL. The 
Ozarks Complex Domain includes parts of Alabama, western Georgia, 
Mississippi, Louisiana, eastern Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, southeastern 
Kansas, Missouri, and western Kentucky.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Botany emphasis:
•   Lead, perform and coordinate plant phenology, diversity, 
biogeochemistry and productivity measurements.
•   Identify local flora to species using techniques including: 
general observation, field references, dichotomous key, comparison with 
identified specimens, or other identification methods. Local species 
identification skills are used to complete activities such as plant 
diversity observations, classification of phenological stages of local 
flora, and sorting of plants and debris into functional group or 
category.
•   Collect and process samples for activities such as clip harvest, 
biomass, canopy foliage and leaf area index measurements as well as 
vegetation structure measurements.
•   Map and measure structural metrics of free-standing woody stems.

General duties include:
•   Report activities, completed work, and sampling problems 
according to Field Operations protocols.
•   Inspect, maintain and operate field, safety and laboratory 
equipment.
•   Operate laboratory equipment (e.g. Wiley Mill, drying oven, 
analytical balance, centrifugal mill, pH meter, microscope, and muffle 
furnace).
•   Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training 
of seasonal field personnel.
•   Provide instruction and technical guidance to seasonal field 
personnel.
•   Perform plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation 
as well as measuring and marking plots.
•   Assist the Field Operations Manager with materials planning, 
inventory and ordering as well as day-to-day oversight of personnel and 
scheduling of activities coordinated from the field office.
•   Follow Battelle Ecology, Inc. safety and Field Operations policy 
and procedures.

Field activities may include:
•   Follow established, standardized field protocols for sample 
collection and handling; record and verify accuracy of data from sample 
collections; process samples in the laboratory; send samples to external 
analytical labs. Train and lead field crews performing the 
aforementioned items.
•   Perform other field sampling activities as assigned including: 
ground beetle collection (pitfall trapping), mosquito collection (CO2 
light traps, tick collection (dragging and flagging) and soil core 
collection.
•   Test, troubleshoot and operate tower, soil and aquatic 
instruments, calibration equipment and test fixtures.
•   Inspect and maintain civil infrastructure including boom arms, 
sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks and instrument huts.
•   Monitor and sample aquatic sites for water quality, biological 
indicators and 

[ECOLOG-L] Research Associate- Freshwater Plankton Technician

[Grace Wilkinson]

The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at Iowa 
State University is currently accepting applications for a Research 
Associate I position. 

The Research Associate will oversee the activities of the biology lab 
including phytoplankton and zooplankton identification and enumeration for a 
large-scale lake water quality monitoring program. The laboratory also 
processes plankton samples for a variety of contracts and research purposes. 
The successful candidate is expected to help coordinate these activities and 
is encouraged to participate in research if the candidate so desires. In 
addition, this position will conduct training for undergraduate technicians, 
supervise technicians, maintain laboratory equipment, manage and perform 
quality assurance procedures for the biology lab data, and communicate with 
the partner agency, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The successful candidate will have the ability to follow protocol, 
effectively communicate, and be a team leader. Strong attention to detail 
and time management are essential to success in the position. Independent 
judgment, initiative, and ability to coordinate a variety of activities will 
also be needed to be successful in this role.

To learn more and apply: https://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/24900

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, 
or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries 
can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 
515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooff...@iastate.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening: Development Director at the Environmental Learning Center, an island nature center in Vero Beach, FL

[Molly Steinwald]

The Environmental Learning Center, a 64-acre island nature center in Vero
Beach, FL, seeks a full-time Development Director. We are readying to begin
master planning with the goal of launching a capital campaign as we enter
into our 30th year. Please spread the word about this exciting opportunity
to join as a critical team member.

www.discoverelc.org/job-openings.html

Thank you,

Molly Steinwald, MS
Executive Director
Environmental Learning Center | 255 Live Oak Drive | Vero Beach, FL 32963
O. 772-589-5050, ext. 104 | mo...@discoverelc.org
DiscoverELC.org | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn | Instagram
 
Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower all people, 
including those with minimal access to nature, to be active 
stewards of the environment and their own well-being.

[ECOLOG-L] New England Wild Flower Society, SEASONAL SEED COLLECTORS (two positions); Framingham, MA

[Katherine Brittenham]

Two Rare Plant Seed Collectors – New England Wild Flower Society


The mission of New England Wild Flower Society is to conserve and promote the 
region’s native plants to ensure healthy, biologically diverse landscapes. 
Founded in 1900, the Society is the nation’s oldest plant conservation 
organization and a recognized leader in native plant conservation, 
horticulture, and education. The Society’s headquarters, Garden in the Woods, 
is a renowned native plant botanic garden in Framingham, Massachusetts, that 
attracts visitors from all over the world. From this base, 25 staff and more 
than 700 volunteers work throughout New England to monitor and protect rare and 
endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, 
detect and control invasive species, conduct research, and offer a range of 
educational programs. The Society also operates a native plant nursery at 
Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and has six sanctuaries in Maine, 
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont that are open to the public.


As part of its conservation program, the Society maintains a seed bank of rare 
species of plants of New England to help ensure the preservation of genetic 
material that will be needed for future population augmentation, species 
reintroduction, biological studies, and other uses.



Position Summary


The Society is seeking two seasonal Rare Plant Seed Collectors. Each collector 
will be responsible for a region of New England. The Southern New England 
collector will be responsible for collecting in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and 
Massachusetts, but will also be responsible for southern sections of New 
Hampshire and Maine. The Northern New England Collector will be responsible for 
collecting in Vermont and northern areas of New Hampshire and Maine.

These are temporary, full-time positions (40 hours per week) for a 22-week 
period beginning June 11, 2017. Species and occurrences to be collected will be 
determined by New England Wild Flower Society staff. Collectors should make at 
least 50 collections within their respective region, but must make attempts to 
collect from at least 75 occurrences. Collectors will be reimbursed for travel, 
postage, and other expenses up to a specified amount.


Rare Plant Seed Collectors will:

* Determine landowners and obtain permission for collection as needed in 
cooperation with Society staff.

* Research locations and timing of collections.

* Travel to sites within their respective areas to collect seed during the 
appropriate collection period.

* Mail seed and completed seed collection forms to the Society within 5 days of 
collection.

* Complete and upload respective state Heritage Program field forms for each 
site visited (regardless of whether collection is made) within 10 days of site 
visit.


Skills and Experience

Collectors must:

* Have demonstrated a strong knowledge of the New England flora.

* Have demonstrated experience in surveying rare plant occurrences and in 
collecting seeds of rare plant species in New England, including the use of GPS 
to record point locations.

* Have the ability to perform strenuous field surveys and seed collections.

* Be willing to spend long hours in the field under inclement conditions.

* Be willing to travel long distances and stay overnight as necessary.

* Have a valid driver’s license and provide their own vehicle.

* Provide their own phone and computer, and be able to upload seed collection 
and field forms to the Society’s Conservation Website.


Positon Opening: Date: 6 March 2017


Position Closing: When positon filled.


To Apply: Send cover letter and resume with your name and “Rare Plant Seed 
Collector” in the file name to: Bill Brumback, Director of Conservation, New 
England Wild Flower Society, bbrumb...@newenglandwild.org. Please designate 
your interest in either the Northern or Southern Collector positon.

[ECOLOG-L] Summer undergraduate field courses in Colorado & the caribbean

[Ecosystem Field Studies]

*AMAZING SUMMER, 3-CREDIT, FIELD SCIENCE COURSES with Ecosystem Field
Studies *
Full Details:  www.ecofs.org 

*An opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook learning while immersed
in a spectacular & transformative educational setting! *
*Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies*
* Study, snorkel & SCUBA dive on the Caribbean coral reef of Mexico *
May 21- June 10  or  June 14 - July 4

*Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies*
* Study, camp, & hike in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado *
   June 18 - July 8  or  July 15- August 4

   - Gain valuable career skills in hands-on scientific field research
   - Earn 3 undergraduate academic transfer credits over summer-break
   - Join a diverse & exciting group of college students for an experiential
   learning experience of a lifetime!

*For all course information visit the website:*
*  EcoFS.org *

*Open to students from all universities & majors | Accredited by the
University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program: ENST 391-
for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits*

Direct questions to Professor Steve Johnson, EcoFS Director at
st...@ecofs.org 

-- 
*Steve Johnson*
*Director, Ecosystem Field Studies*
*www.ecofs.org *
*st...@ecofs.org *
*303 859-0173*

[ECOLOG-L] MSc opportunity in forest ecology in Quebec

[Desrochers, Annie]

Hello all,
I am seeking a motivated individual with interests in the hidden part of forest 
ecology - tree roots!
Root connections between trees can significantly affect forest dynamics and 
tree growth. This projects aims to determine root grafting frequency in balsam 
fir stands and its effect on stand dynamics in the boreal forest of western 
Quebec. A two-year scholarship is offered ($16,000Cnd/yr).

The successful candidate for this project will use hydraulic excavation and 
dendrochronology to reconstruct root grafting history and links with tree 
growth. The position will be hosted at Universite du Quebec en 
Abitibi-Temiscamingue (www.uqat.ca), within the Forest 
Research Institute, under the supervision of Annie DesRochers 
(http://www.cef-cfr.ca/index.php?n=Membres.AnnieDesRochers
). Start date is summer term (May) or Fall term (September). Interested 
candidates should send their C.V., university transcripts and a motivation 
letter to annie.desroch...@uqat.ca.



Annie DesRochers, PhD
Professeur-Chercheure
Institut de Recherche sur les Forêts
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
341 Principale Nord
Amos, Qc, Canada, J9T2L8
Tel:1-819-732-8809 ext 8327
Fax: 1-819-797-4727
Email: annie.desroch...@uqat.ca

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship in Marine Biodiversity, British Columbia

[Murray, Maria C.]

The Hakai Institute and the Smithsonian Institution’s MarineGEO program seek 
candidates for a 
Postdoctoral Fellow based at the University of British Columbia to lead a 
detailed assessment and 
analysis of biodiversity in coastal benthic habitats of the Calvert Island 
Marine Station on the Central 
Coast of British Columbia.

The position is part of an ongoing research program aiming to understand 
nearshore biodiversity of this 
unique region. We seek a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead a detailed biological 
inventory of this region 
(‘BioBlitz’), and develop research that takes advantage of this inventory and 
existing biological datasets 
to advance our comparative understanding and quantitative estimates of 
biodiversity in the North 
Pacific region.  The Fellow’s time will be split equally between leading the 
“BioBlitz” and complementary 
biodiversity research, with data analysis/manuscript preparation stemming from 
these two activities.  

Application review begins March 27, 2017 and will continue until the position 
is filled.

Go to https://www.hakai.org/marinegeopostdoc for details.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Ecological Field Monitoring Leads (multiple locations)

[Fatima Kamal]

The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent professional 
development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource professionals looking 
for 
experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland surveys. This program is a 
component of our well-established Research Associate Program, which focuses on 
the 
conservation of natural resources in the Intermountain West. 

As an element of this program, participants will implement the Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy, 
which 
is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term ecological data 
at multiple scales across western public lands. 
In some locations, participants will also implement the BLM Habitat Assessment 
Framework (HAF), which is aimed at collecting habitat assessment data on public 
land 
with the purpose of informing conservation efforts for sage-grouse habitat. 
Opportunities in other locations (Boise, ID, Wenatchee, WA) apply AIM sampling 
to post-
wildfire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring. 

In accordance with these strategies and through partnerships with multiple 
agencies, GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing college 
graduates 
and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and 
reporting experience in natural resource management.

This video highlights the BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture 
across the western states.  

Description:
In partnership with cooperating agencies, GBI is recruiting Field Leads to work 
with agency staff, GBI staff, and GBI Ecological Field Monitoring Technicians. 
Each 
Field Lead will coordinate a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to 
characterize vegetation using the AIM protocol, Describing/Interpreting 
Indicators of 
Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, 
and/or the Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will 
be 
provided. The particular protocols implemented will vary by location. 

Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation 
sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites. Field 
data will 
be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform decisions regarding 
range management and other resource management issues of the area. During 
periods of 
field work, camping will be required. 

Field work may include:
•Maintaining safety awareness and practices; 
•Navigating off-trail to sampling sites; 
•Establishing sampling plots and transects; 
•Identifying and describing soil horizons;
•Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb frequency, 
sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and woody heights); 
•Making qualitative range assessments; and 
•Taking photo-points.

Additional duties include:
•Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;
•Participation in GBI and agency trainings;
•Entering data into and managing an Access-based database; 
•Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys; 
•Employing extensive QA/QC data checks; and
•Leadership:
   •Supporting and managing a field crew; 
   •Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and
   •Report writing and completing administrative paperwork

Locations and Targeted Timelines:
Multiple locations, some with potential for an extension. Please indicate your 
availability and top three location choices when applying. Rolling recruitment 
will 
begin in November and continue until positions are filled. We encourage 
applying early in order to gain the best chance at getting your top-choice 
locations. 

•California 
   -Susanville: April 10 – October 13

•Idaho 
   -Shoshone: March 27 – September 8
   -Idaho Falls: April 3 – September 8
   -Pocatello: April 3 – September 8

•Washington
   -Spokane: April 3 – October 27

•Wyoming
   -Pinedale: May-September
   -Rawlins: May-September

Compensation:
•$1,360.00 - $1,400.00 Biweekly Salary
•Camping per diem
•Housing stipend provided in some locations 
•Paid holidays and personal leave
•Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)

Qualifications:
•Leadership experience, including supervising crews and managing projects 
simultaneously.

Technical requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology, Range 
Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or related 
subject; 
•Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or systematics;
•Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous key; 
•Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the sampling area and 
associated natural resource issues preferred;
•Experience in describing and identifying soil horizons;
•Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols, 
including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site 
observations;
•Experience with data entry and 

[ECOLOG-L] Brave New World

[Melanie Vile]

Dear Colleagues,

In following David Inouye's lead in sharing David Lodge's letter to the wider 
ecological 
community beyond ESA on ECOLOG-L, I would like to share an editorial authored 
by 
Kate Lajtha and the undersigned editors of the journal Biogeochemistry.  Our 
editorial, titled “Brave New World,” underscores how we are thinking about the 
current political situation with respect to science and the environment.  I 
hope you 
will read and share.  I have provided a link to the editorial: 

http://rdcu.be/pNNr

Lajtha, K, E Bai, T Baisden, AA Berhe, B Bowden, J Brookshire, E Brzostek, S 
Crow, C 
Driscoll, C Evans, J Finlay, M Fisk, S Grandy, L Hamdan, J Harrison, C Hawkes, 
K Kalbitz, 
S Kaushal, M Kramer, E Matzner, J Melack, J Mulder, S Porder, J Sanderman, E 
Stanley, 
J Tank, M Vile, M Voss, K Wieder, S Ziegler. 2017. Brave New World, 
Biogeochemistry, 
DOI 10.1007/s10533-017-0316-y.

With Best Wishes,
Melanie

[ECOLOG-L] City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Hiring an IPM and Conservation Technician (Seasonal)

[Master, Joy]

The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a Seasonal 
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Conservation Technician.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://bouldercolorado.gov/human-resources/city-jobs
Look for the title "Seasonal Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Conservation 
Technician” under the Parks & Recreation Department and click on it.  Please 
note that there are multiple departments with IPM related positions.  Be sure 
to select the proper job when applying. Check the web site often for listings.

Seasonal Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Conservation Technician
Salary
$14.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date: April 24th 2017
Anticipated End Date: October 20th 2017

Duties & Responsibilities
Position Duties by Ranking of Importance:
· Works within a crew to maximize safety, project completion, team 
cohesion and individual contribution
· Removes noxious and invasive weeds by utilizing assorted mechanical 
methods (digging, hand pulling, whipping, tractor and mower operation, 
chainsaw, etc.) and by chemical control (backpack spraying, wicking, stump 
treatments etc.).  May assist with cultural and biological methods
· Performs prairie dog management tasks including surveys, colony 
monitoring, mapping, installing and maintaining barriers, passive relocation, 
and potentially trapping and removal
· Performs cultural IPM/restoration projects such as native tree/forb 
planting, re-seeding, seed collection, mitigation work and wildlife habitat 
enhancements
· Assists with maintenance and construction of park infrastructure and 
trails and installation of signs
· Utilizes GPS and tablet technology to collect data points in the 
field for annual map creation
· Assists in leading volunteer, jail crew, youth crew and community 
service projects and assists with public environmental education and outreach 
programs
· Maintains detailed records of work performed and resources used
· Assists with research, monitoring, and data collection associated 
with various natural land management tasks (IPM, wildlife, etc.), performs data 
entry and provides information for annual reports
· Performs various urban wildlife management tasks
· Prioritizes arising needs and solves operations related problems in 
the field
· Operates and maintains equipment for safe and effective use. Clean 
and organize supplies, vehicles, equipment, and storage facilities
· Operates a city vehicle; possibly four-wheel drive; possibly on rough 
terrain
· Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances and 
acts accordingly to prevent accidents/injuries. Uses all proper safety 
equipment.  Reports all accidents, injuries and damage to property
· Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department 
policies, participating in professional trainings and development and adhering 
to attendance and workplace policies
· Other duties as assigned (such as trash/dumping removal, restroom 
maintenance, etc.)
· May assists with large-scale mulching and tree/shrub removal and 
planting

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Internship Opportunities with DataONE

[Amber Budden]

All,

Please be reminded our application period for the DataONE Summer Internship 
Program is still open. We have six different project opportunities ranging from 
search log analysis, provenance queries, semantic annotation, marketing and 
more.  Applications are being accepted until March 17th 2017. Project 
opportunities are:
Project 1: Markdown-based Semantic Annotation of Workflow Scripts
Project 2: DataONE Messaging: Creating Marketing for DataONE Stakeholder 
Communities
Project 3: Prospective and Retrospective Provenance Queries Using YesWorkflow, 
RDF, and SPARQL
Project 4: Exploration of Search Logs, Metadata Quality and Data Discovery
Project 5: Improving DataONE’s Search Capabilities Through Controlled 
Vocabularies
Project 6: Development of an Open Source Units of Measure Knowledge Graph
The DataONE Summer Internship Program runs from May through July for a period 
of 9 weeks and is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and 
postgraduates who have received their degree within the past five years. The 
internship project can be conducted remotely and offers a stipend of $5000.

For full information and to apply, visit https://www.dataone.org/internships 
.  You will also find a link to other 
internship opportunities offered by DataONE leadership and partners.

We would be grateful if you could also circulate this opportunity in your 
communities.
Best,
Amber

Amber E Budden, PhD
Director for Community Engagement and Outreach
DataONE
University of New Mexico
1312 Basehart SE
Albuquerque NM 87106

cell: 505.205.7675
aebud...@dataone.unm.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Summer internship- Grassland Pollinator Ecology

[Pennings, Steven C]

We seek a motivated student with experience identifying insects or plants to 
work with biologists at the Katy Prairie Conservancy and the University of 
Houston over the summer of 2017.  The student will examine plant and pollinator 
communities in natural and restored prairies around the Houston area.

The student will be required to work independently after training, and will be 
expected to spend long hours outdoors in uncomfortable (hot, humid) conditions. 
 The student will be responsible for collecting and identifying pollinators 
from pollinator traps, observing pollinator behavior, measuring plant 
communities, and collecting and identifying insects from sweep net samples at 
several prairie sites.

Applicants should have experience working with dichotomous keys.  We will be 
most interested in applicants with experience identifying plants or insects. 
Applicants should be available for ten weeks during the summer; the ten weeks 
do not have to be continuous.

The intern will be paid $12 per hour for ten weeks of work.  The intern will 
relocate to Houston for 10 weeks of the summer at their own expense, must have 
a reliable vehicle, and will not be additionally reimbursed for local travel to 
access field sites. Field sites will be within a 60 mile radius of the 
University of Houston.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and 
contact information for two references to Steven Pennings at 
scpen...@central.uh.edu. Applications should be 
received by March 19 in order to receive full consideration.


888
Steven Pennings
John and Rebecca Moores Professor
Department of Biology and Biochemistry
3455 Cullen Blvd. Suite #342
University of Houston
Houston TX 77204-5001
USA

713 743 2989
http://www.bchs.uh.edu/~steve/
http://penningslab.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Scholarship & Bursaries

[Jenna T Quinn]

Funding is available to graduate students conducting environmental 
research and using the rare Charitable Research Reserve as a field site. 
Learn more at www.raresites.org/research or contact 
jenna.qu...@raresites.org

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc announcement at Ifremer

[Cedric BACHER]

  
  
Topic: Environmental changes and their impacts on phytoplankton key
species for aquaculture: role of abiotic factors and the associated
phytoplantonic community.

Keywords: Diversity – ecological niche – data analysis – Harmful
algal blooms

The objective is to assess the environmental changes and their
impacts on the distribution, frequency and intensity of key
phytoplankton species for aquaculture (harmful species). Approach of
environmental and phytoplankton community changes will be achieved
with dynamic linear models. The  ecological niche of key species
will be determined taking into account the abiotic parameters and
the phytoplankton community at different bloom periods. Both
approaches will assess how environment or phytoplankton community
trends are readable in the ecological niche of a species of interest
and its accompanying species










Supervision: 
A. Chapelle
annie.chape...@ifremer.fr
http://annuaire.ifremer.fr/cv/15868/ 

Location:
Nantes/Brest (France)

Duration:
18 months, starting in 2017, November, 1st


  

[ECOLOG-L] Job opportunity: field technicians at Schoodic Institute

[Erika Rowland]

Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park (Maine) is seeking four, temporary 
Ecology 
Field Technicians for the following research areas: 
Migratory Bird Monitoring
Biodiversity Citizen Science
General Ecology
Forest Ecology

All Field Technicians perform field observation and sample collection, 
handling, and 
processing where necessary; assist with citizen science and Earthwatch 
expeditions; 
and track and maintain equipment. Field Technicians are responsible for data 
management of collected data.The Field Technicians are mentored by Schoodic 
Institute staff. Once trained, the Field Technicians may lead volunteer field 
crews.

Daily and weekly work schedules fluctuate. Work days can be up to twelve hours 
long. 
Workdays may be split with morning and evening work. At times work will begin 
at dawn 
and go through dusk. The work week may include weekends.

Qualified applicants need to be able to work in challenging outdoor conditions, 
learn on 
the go, work independently or in small teams, and develop efficient field data 
collection 
techniques. Position details and how to apply can be found  at 
https://www.schoodicinstitute.org/about/employment-opportunities/ecology-field-
technicians/.

About Schoodic Institute: Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a 
501(c) 3 non-
profit organization. The mission of Schoodic Institute is to advance ecosystem 
science 
and learning for all ages through its unique partnership with Acadia National 
Park. The 
Institute’s goal is to be the national leader for research that inspires 
environmental 
stewardship. From its Acadia National Park campus, the Institute engages 
scientists, 
educators, students, and the public in research and learning. Schoodic 
Institute’s 
programs build understanding and appreciation for science and the natural world 
and 
contribute to addressing complex challenges in a changing environment.