[ECOLOG-L] GRAD STUDENTS: APPLY to join the Master Plant Science Team

[Teresa Mourad]

TO ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS
Applications due August 8, 2018

Would you like a chance to get involved and trained in K-12 outreach? Would you 
like to help stimulate an appreciation of science in tomorrow's scientists, 
without ever leaving your desk?

The Ecological Society of America has teamed up with the Botanical Society of 
America for PlantingScience Master Plant Science Team (MPST) 
program. The 
MPST is a great way for graduate students to lead in an online mentoring 
experience for middle and high school students. Your involvement will help 
support inquiry-based science in our schools.  The
overall time commitment is small, but the impact you make can be substantial.

Sponsored by the ESA Education Section, five selected students will receive:
- FREE 2019 ESA membership
- 50% ESA 2019 Annual Meeting registration and
- a Planting Science T-shirt!

Applications are due August 8, 2018
More details can be found at: 
https://www.esa.org/esa/education-and-diversity/planting-science/

Questions, please contact the PlantingScience team: 
pst...@plantingscience.org
Current ESA membership not required. Please pass this information on to others 
who might be interested.

Teresa Mourad
Director, Education & Diversity Programs
Ecological Society of America
1990 M St NW Ste 700
Washington DC 20036
Tel: 202-833-8773 | Fax: 202-833-8775
ter...@esa.org

[ECOLOG-L] USGS Mendenhall Research Postdoctoral Fellowship - Species Assessments to Inform Endangered Species Determinations

[Kelly Maloney]

*Position title:* USGS Mendenhall Research Postdoctoral Fellowship

Developing principles and practices for species assessments to inform
endangered species determinations, especially for multiple-species
assessments

*Closing date: 12 September 2018*

*Position description:* This Mendenhall Research Fellowship will provide an
excellent opportunity for an early career researcher (≤5 years post PhD) to
work collaboratively with U.S. Geological Survey scientists and U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service managers to provide scientific information through
analyses and models that will support consequential decision making.  The
candidate will work with a research team to 1) develop models, future
scenarios, and analyses to estimate current condition and forecast future
condition for multiple species of freshwater mussels and cave/karst
amphipods, and 2) develop principles, practices, methods, tools, and
guidance for multiple-species assessments. While multiple-species
assessment is a focal point, there is room in this research opportunity for
creatively exploring other ways to gain efficiency and improve accuracy of
species assessments. The research is expected to result in
widely-distributed guidance and publications on achieving accurate and
efficient species assessments.

The research opportunity is more fully described here:
https://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/2018/S29%20Smith.htm

*Research advisors:* Dave Smith, drsm...@usgs.gov; Kelly Maloney,
kmalo...@usgs.gov; Mary Freeman, mcfree...@usgs.gov; Amanda Rosenberger,
arosenber...@tntech.edu; John Young, jyo...@usgs.gov

*How to apply:* Application requires development of a research proposal
(contact Dave Smith drsm...@usgs.gov).  The proposal and other application
materials must be submitted at USAJOBS
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/506520700

*Areas of PhD:* Conservation biology, population ecology, community
ecology, biology, quantitative ecology (candidates holding a PhD in other
disciplines, but with extensive knowledge and skills relevant to the
Research Opportunity may be considered).

*Qualifications:* Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:
Research Biologist, Research Ecologist, Research Wildlife Biologist,
Research Fish Biologist, Research Statistician (Biology).


*Salary:* $81,548 per year

*Duration of appointment:* 2 years

*Position location:*  USGS – Leetown Science Center, WV (near
Shepherdstown, WV)

*For more information, please contact:*

David R. Smith

USGS - Leetown Science Center

11649 Leetown Road

Kearneysville, WV 25430

drsm...@usgs.gov; 304-724-4467

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in functional ecology of dung beetle communities in New Zealand grasslands

[Andrew D. Barnes]

PhD position: Investigating species traits, interactions, and ecosystem 
services of novel dung beetle communities in New Zealand grasslands
 
The introduction and expansion of livestock farming systems in New Zealand 
and Australia has brought with it many environmental challenges, as these 
regions lack the organisms required to process the vast amounts of 
ungulate dung now produced in pastoral grasslands. Dung beetles 
(Scarabaeidae) have been more recently introduced in these regions for the 
use of their feeding and reproductive behaviour of burying and consuming 
mammalian waste. This activity has been shown to increase soil health and 
reduce runoff of nutrients into waterways, increase pasture productivity, 
reduce pests and disease and even reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 
pastoral systems. However, a better understanding of the factors 
determining the functional efficiency of novel dung beetle communities is 
needed to determine how their future introductions will facilitate the 
continued management of ecological degradation in agricultural grasslands.

This project will be based in New Zealand and will focus on the 
performance of recently introduced species of dung beetles. The PhD 
student will carry out a range of experiments in the lab and the field 
aimed at determining how single and multi-species mixtures of dung beetles 
affect ecosystem functions and services such as dung burial, soil 
nutrients and pasture growth. Furthermore, the student will investigate 
the role of functional traits, environmental characteristics, and intra- 
and interspecific interactions in determining how these novel dung beetle 
communities function and supply ecosystem services in agricultural 
landscapes. These experiments will be coupled with field surveys across 
New Zealand at sites where beetles have been previously released to 
determine whether results from experiments support and explain patterns 
that are observed in the field. 

To fill this position, we are seeking an independent and highly motivated 
applicant with:
•   An Honours or MSc degree in a relevant subject (e.g., ecology, 
biology, entomology)
•   Experience in ecological field work and/or lab and field 
experiments 
•   Sound skills in analysing ecological data (preferably with R)
•   Experience in soil ecology (would be highly advantageous) 
•   Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)

We are offering an exciting position for a PhD candidate to be based at 
the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand under the supervision 
of Dr Andrew Barnes and Prof. Louis Schipper and working closely with Dr 
Simon Fowler and Dr Quentin Paynter at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. 
The candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a number 
of researchers at the University of Western Australia, University of New 
England, and Charles Sturt University within a broader project 
investigating introduced dung beetles in New Zealand and Australia. The 
position is fully funded for a fixed term of three years (including a 
stipend, full tuition fees and research costs) and is to begin as soon as 
possible. Candidates should send electronic applications as a single PDF 
document comprising a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, and 
scientific publications (if applicable) to Dr Barnes 
(andrew.bar...@waikato.ac.nz). 
Review of applications will begin on the 31st of August 2018 and will 
continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement - Environmental Biologist Specialist at Kentucky Division of Water

[Colin Arnold]

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet presents an opportunity for 
you to make a difference in the waters of Kentucky through a fast paced, 
exciting, and collaborative environment. The Department for 
Environmental Protection, Division of Water's mission is to manage, 
protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth's water 
resources for present and future generations through voluntary, 
regulatory and educational programs. 

This position is part of a two-person Water Quality Branch team 
operating in the Madisonville Field Office. It is an excellent 
opportunity to gain water quality monitoring experience and in-depth 
knowledge of western Kentucky streams through extensive travel and field 
work. Monitoring goals include assessing and reporting on the health of 
the waters of the Commonwealth, evaluating the effectiveness of water 
quality improvement projects, and responding to incidents such as 
harmful algal blooms in recreational waters of the state. Previous 
aquatic experience such as the collection and/or identification of 
benthic macroinvertebrates, fish, or algae is beneficial. 

Responsibilities typically include, but are not limited to, the
following: 

•   Collecting water and biological samples (macroinvertebrates, 
pathogens, diatoms, and/or fish) in streams and rivers according to 
standard operating procedures. 

•   Entering and managing field and laboratory data. 

•   Working in an E. coli laboratory and sorting benthic 
macroinvertebrate samples based on family-level taxonomy. 

•   Assisting with data analysis, reporting, and water quality 
assessments. 

•   Assisting with the review and development of monitoring project 
study plans. 

•   Participating in workgroups and meetings that may involve 
developing or updating water quality monitoring policies and procedures. 

The Division of Water offers flexibility in work schedules, time away 
from the desk, and a chance to network with a wide range of like-minded 
professionals. If you are interested in a rewarding career with us, we 
would love to review your application.



JOB TITLE: Environmental Biologist Specialist 
PAY GRADE: 14
SALARY: $35,246.40
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay|18A|37.5hr/wk 
HIRING AGENCY: Energy & Environment Cabinet
LOCATION: 625 Hospital Drive, Madisonville, Kentucky, 42431



REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a 
biological, environmental or natural science, which includes at least 
thirty credit hours in the biological sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
One year of professional experience in research, environmental impact 
assessment, or related environmental program areas, or requisite skills. 
The experience, training, or skills requirement cannot be met with only 
requisite skills.

For more information and to apply, please visit the following link and 
search for req274:

http://bit.ly/2KbnI7r

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[ECOLOG-L] PhD (1) and MS(1) Assistantships in Large River Unionid Ecology @ Central Michigan University

[Zanatta, David Thomas]

PhD (1) and MS (1) Graduate Assistantships in Large River Unionid Ecology @ 
Central Michigan University

A PhD (1) and MS (1) assistantship are available under the supervision of Dr. 
Dave Zanatta and Dr. Daelyn Woolnough in the Institute for Great Lakes Research 
and Department of Biology at Central Michigan University (CMU).  The projects 
that the students will be involved with are funded by the Great Lakes Fish and 
Wildlife Restoration Act of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and is a 
collaboration between CMU, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the 
Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, and the US Geological Survey.  Both 
students will be instrumental in designing and helping to implement (with 
collaborators) large-scale surveys for native freshwater mussels in the Detroit 
River (in summer 2019) and St. Clair River (summer 2020).  The PhD student will 
also be responsible for developing, implementing, and testing habitat models 
for native mussels in these large river systems.

For PhD students: A full stipend (grant- and university-funded Research and 
Teaching Assistantships) and tuition waiver for at least 4 years will be 
provided.  PhD Student Salary: ~$26,000/yr + tuition waiver.

For MS students: A full stipend (university-funded Teaching Assistantship 
during the academic year and grant-funded Research Assistantship in summers) 
and tuition waiver will be provided for the MS student for 2 years.  A 
university-funded Research Assistantship may be offered to highly qualified 
applicants. MS Student Salary: ~$21,000/yr + tuition waiver

Start dates:  January (preferred for PhD student) or May 2019

More information about the PhD program in Earth and Ecosystem Science at CMU is 
available here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/se/ees/pages/default.aspx
More information about the MS programs in Biology at CMU is available here: 
https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/se/biology/Graduate%20Programs/Pages/default.aspx

Qualifications for PhD Student:
Required:  BS in Biology or related field; previous research experience in 
aquatic ecology; strong background in ecological statistics; 
background/experience in GIS; valid driver’s license; valid passport and 
ability to travel to Canada; strong swimmer and comfortable in the 
water/snorkeling; strong writing and oral communication skills; interest in 
pursuing a career in academia or research; GPA >3.0; GRE scores >50th 
percentile.
Preferred:  MS in Biology or related field; research experience with freshwater 
mussels (unionids); evidence of experience in ecological/habitat/GIS modeling; 
SCUBA certified and some dive experience; valid recreational boating license 
and experience piloting and trailering boats; track record in publications 
and/or conference presentations; GPA >3.5; GRE scores >60th percentile.

Qualifications for MS Student:
Required:  BS in Biology or related field; interests in aquatic ecology and/or 
freshwater mussels; some background in ecological statistics; valid driver’s 
license; valid passport and ability to travel to Canada; strong swimmer and 
comfortable in the water/snorkeling; strong writing and oral communication 
skills; GPA >3.0; GRE scores >40th percentile.
Preferred:  Research experience with freshwater mussels (unionids); 
background/experience in GIS/ecological modeling; SCUBA certified; valid 
recreational boating license and experience piloting and trailering boats; GPA 
>3.5; GRE scores >50thpercentile.

Before applying to either program, please email a single PDF document to BOTH 
Dr. Woolnough (wool...@cmich.edu) AND Dr. Zanatta 
(zana...@cmich.edu) that contains: (1) a letter of 
interest describing your qualifications, experience and background, (2) your 
CV, (3) GRE scores, (4) GPA and unofficial transcripts, and (5) contact 
information for 3 academic/research references.  Feel free to contact us for 
more information about the graduate programs, our research, and more specifics 
about the project.


[signature_914856706]

Dave Zanatta, Ph.D.
Professor  |  Biology Department and Institute for Great Lakes Research
Biosciences Bldg. 2408  |  Central Michigan University
1455 Calumet Court  |  Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
P: 989-774-7829  |  E: 
zana...@cmich.edu
  |  F: 989-774-3462
Homepage: people.cst.cmich.edu/zanat1d

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. or M.S. assistantship in environmental data science and forecasting at Virginia Tech

[Quinn Thomas]

Ph.D. or M.S. assistantship in environmental data science and forecasting at 
Virginia Tech

The Ecosystem Dynamics and Forecasting Lab (epics.frec.vt.edu) led by Dr. Quinn 
Thomas in the 
Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech 
has funding for a new 
graduate student position to start January or August 2019. We are looking for 
an enthusiastic and highly 
self-motivated student at the Ph.D. or M.S. level to develop and apply 
innovative new techniques to 
combine lake ecosystem modeling with a large array of sensors to forecast water 
quality in drinking 
water reservoirs. The Ph.D. or M.S. student will help develop the forecasts to 
best inform drinking water 
management decisions.

This position is part of a recently-funded NSF project 
(http://smartreservoir.org) that will develop a 
water quality forecasting system for a drinking water supply reservoir and 
Global Lakes Ecological 
Observatory Network (GLEON) site. This highly interdisciplinary Ph.D. project 
will combine high-
frequency sensor monitoring, modeling, ecosystem forecasting, and 
data-intensive analytical 
approaches from ecology, computer science, and social science.  There will be 
opportunities for both 
computational and field-based research.

We seek a conscientious and energetic student with quantitative and computing 
skills who can work 
independently in a collaborative environment. To learn more about what we do, 
please visit our lab 
website: http://epics.frec.vt.edu. The student will work closely with the Carey 
Lab at Virginia Tech 
(http://carey.biol.vt.edu) on the project. Students are also encouraged to 
apply to be a fellow in Virginia 
Tech’s Interfaces of Global Change graduate program 
(http://globalchange.vt.edu) and interact with 
other students in the Virginia Water Research Center (http://www.vwrrc.vt.edu) 
that is housed within our 
department. Virginia Tech, as Virginia’s leading research and land grant 
institution, has a strong 
interdisciplinary focus on the environment and natural sciences and is located 
in scenic southwestern 
Virginia.

The student position will be funded on a combination of research and teaching 
assistantships, which 
include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance benefits. 
Interested students should 
send an email letter of inquiry containing an overview of your research 
interests, your C.V., an unofficial 
transcript(s), a list of past research experiences and mentors, and GRE scores 
to rqtho...@vt.edu.  
Please feel free to contact me with questions about the application process, 
graduate school at Virginia 
Tech, or potential research ideas.

[ECOLOG-L] indigenous peoples cleared even more cloud forests than we have cleared today.

[Erik Hoffner]

Here's Mongabay's take on a recent paper in *Nature Ecology & Evolution:*

*Researchers are looking into the past to help ensure a future for tropical
forests*

*A study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution earlier this month found
that, prior to the arrival of European colonists, indigenous peoples in the
cloud forests of Ecuador cleared even more of the forests than we have
cleared today.*

https://news.mongabay.com/2018/07/researchers-are-looking-into-the-past-to-help-ensure-a-future-for-tropical-forests/

Erik

--

www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] Job announcement: Small mammal project assistant (disease ecology)

[Patricia A. Jones]

Research the dynamics of mammalian communities and the relationships 
between mammals, ticks, oak trees, and Lyme disease.  Location is the Cary 
Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley.  Duties 
include live-trapping small mammals, taking blood, urine, and fecal 
samples, reliably recording trapping data, sampling abundance of ticks, 
tree seed collection, and seedling surveys within eastern deciduous forest 
plots. Early morning, late afternoon, and occasional weekend hours are 
required.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment may begin immediately, with an end date of approximately 
November 14, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly, 
non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and 
experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available. Finalist candidates 
will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment driving 
background check successfully. All candidates must be authorized to work in 
the U.S. Posting is open until August 10, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of 
application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 
three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18002-I, "Mouse-
mast Project".  Review of applications will begin upon receipt.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track position in aquatic ecology -- Middlebury College

[David Allen]

The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank 
of Assistant Professor of Biology with a focus in aquatic ecology to begin in fall 2019.  
Applicants should have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience or its equivalent, and a 
demonstrated commitment to excellence in both teaching and research.  The successful 
candidate will be expected to teach at the introductory level (ecology and evolution), upper 
level aquatic ecology, biological statistics, and an upper level discipline-specific course.  
The candidate will occasionally contribute to Middlebury’s First Year Seminar Program and 
Winter Term course offerings.  The successful candidate is also expected to establish an 
active research program with aspects that are adaptable, but not necessarily exclusive, to 
the Northeast.  The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute 
to the growing diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, 
scholarship, and service.  Demonstration of evidence-based inclusive pedagogy, 
mentoring, and advising a diverse population of students is essential.

Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically.  
Email and paper applications will not be accepted.  At Middlebury, we strive to make our 
campus a respectful, engaged community that embraces difference, with all the 
complexity and individuality each person brings.  In your application materials, please 
address how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service might 
support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.  Through Interfolio, submit a letter of 
application addressed to Dr. Steve Trombulak, Aquatic Ecologist Search Committee Chair, 
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a statement of research 
interests, one sample of scholarly work, and three confidential letters of recommendation, 
at least two of which speak to teaching ability.  More information on the position is 
available at www.middlebury.edu/academics/bio.  Applications for this position will be 
accepted starting on August 6, 2018, and all application materials must be received by 
October 8, 2018.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.  Information 
on our background check policy can be found here: 
http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks

[ECOLOG-L] Water Quality Modeling in Biscayne Bay Watershed Post-Doc

[Chris Kelble - NOAA Federal]

Water Quality Modeling Postdoc Position


The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi
State University in cooperation with NOAA is searching for a postdoctoral
research associate to conduct research on coastal water quality dynamics and
modeling in Biscayne Bay, Florida. The position will be housed and advised
at Mississippi State University and also co-advised by the NOAA Atlantic
Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Conduct research on spatially and
temporally variable water quality dynamics and land cover in Biscayne Bay,
Florida, develop situationally appropriate models, write reports and peer
reviewed publications, and other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum qualifications: PhD in environmental science, engineering, or
related field

ABD/degree pending: Yes

Preferred qualifications: Experience with coastal watershed processes,
nutrient dynamics, and phytoplankton dynamics

Knowledge, skills and abilities: GIS modeling, water quality modeling,
computer coding, and statistical software.

Working conditions and physical effort: The applicant must have the ability
to perform routine office work and field work in inclement weather in the
summer climate, including long hours and weekends. Extended periods of time
may be spent on-site at Biscayne Bay, Florida.

Instructions for applying: Apply on-line by submitting a cover letter,
resume, copy of your PhD transcript, and list of three references to
http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/497289/postdoctoral-associate-eng.

Feel free to contact Dr. Anna Linhoss (alinh...@abe.msstate.edu) regarding
details about the position.

Period of employment: The position is for one year of employment with the
potential for an extension based on annual funding.

Salary: $55,000/year

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Sr Conservation Policy Analyst with Defenders of Wildlife in DC

[Jennifer Miller]

Join Defenders of Wildlife's Center for Conservation Innovation! We're 
hiring for a Senior Conservation Policy Analyst in our headquarters in 
Washington DC. Please don't hesitate to contact us at c...@defenders.org 
with any questions.

Thanks,
Jennie Miller
Senior Scientist
Center for Conservation Innovation
Defenders of Wildlife

https://defenders.org/jobs/senior-conservation-policy-analyst

SENIOR CONSERVATION POLICY ANALYST
Location: Headquarters, Washington, DC
Department: Center for Conservation Innovation
Supervisor: Director, Center for Conservation Innovation

BASIC SUMMARY:
The senior conservation policy analyst is an integral part of the Center 
for Conservation Innovation (CCI) in the Washington, D.C. headquarters, 
helping develop and implement cutting-edge conservation initiatives. CCI 
focuses on making implementation of laws such as the Endangered Species 
Act (ESA) more effective and efficient at preventing extinctions and 
accelerating the recovery of imperiled species. This work covers nearly 
every aspect of the ESA, including recovery planning, listings, 
permitting, candidate species conservation, federal and private lands 
conservation, and state-federal partnerships. In each of these areas, we 
are applying and expanding cross-disciplinary approaches to find new, 
creative, and practical solutions to both long-standing and emerging 
conservation challenges.

The senior conservation policy analyst plays a lead role in conducting 
data analysis and technology and policy development relating to 
imperiled species and habitat conservation. He/she is an expert at 
gathering, managing, analyzing, and communicating non-spatial data with 
an eye towards informing policy decisions. He/she must be an energetic 
self-starter driven by opportunities to help apply science and policy to 
the design and implementation of creative and practical solutions to 
conserve endangered species in North America. Experience overseeing, 
contributing to, or implementing key components of endangered species 
programs is required, as is managing interns and entry-level staff. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership on science and policy analysis and communication to 
support CCI’s goal of finding creative solutions for conservation. The 
senior analyst’s responsibilities include the following: data gathering 
and analysis; publishing analysis and policy recommendations in peer-
reviewed journals; developing and implementing creative but pragmatic 
strategies for new CCI projects; developing web applications and other 
data exploration tools; training analysts and data specialists in CCI; 
and collaborating with internal and external partners on projects. The 
focus of projects includes accelerating recovery, improving recovery 
planning, creating incentives for state wildlife agencies and private 
landowners to help recover species, and increasing the transparency and 
accountability of ESA incidental take permitting and consultations. 

Support data gathering and analysis needs for CCI’s work on defending 
the ESA against legislative and regulatory attacks and on increasing ESA 
appropriations. This work will include analyzing ESA expenditure 
reports, lobbying for increased appropriations, and providing research 
and analysis support for ESA defense. 

Supervise interns and help CCI staff with their data research and 
analysis questions. 

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: PhD or equivalent terminal degree in conservation biology, 
environmental science, environmental policy, or another field that is 
directly relevant to conservation of imperiled species.

Experience: 7+ years of experience in research and policy analysis 
regarding wildlife conservation or environmental policy. Experience with 
science and policy matters involving endangered species conservation at 
a state wildlife or federal natural resource agency or department is 
helpful. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as 
a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience 
listed above.

Other: 

The ideal candidate will have advanced data gathering, management, and 
analysis skills using R, python (plus pandas, scikit-learn, or other 
libraries), or other open source programming languages. Intermediate 
knowledge of a geographic information system software, such as ArcGIS or 
QGIS, is highly beneficial.

The ideal candidate will be an expert or exhibit a long-standing and 
deep interest in a domain that complements the skills of the CCI team. 
Examples include marine or plant biology, environmental psychology, 
conservation governance, or software engineering.

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Proven ability to 
quickly and accurately analyze environmental policies and communicate 
the assessments clearly and concisely for non-technical audiences in 
plain English. 

High aptitude for solving complex 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement - Environmental Biologist at Kentucky Division of Water (closes 08/10)

[Colin Arnold]

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet presents an opportunity 
for you to make a difference in the waters of Kentucky through a fast 
paced, exciting, and collaborative environment. The Department for 
Environmental Protection, Division of Water's mission is to manage, 
protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth's water 
resources for present and future generations through voluntary, 
regulatory and educational programs. 

This position is part of a two-person Water Quality Branch team 
operating in the Madisonville Field Office. It is an excellent 
opportunity to gain water quality monitoring experience and in-depth 
knowledge of western Kentucky streams through extensive travel and field 
work. Monitoring goals include assessing and reporting on the health of 
the waters of the Commonwealth, evaluating the effectiveness of water 
quality improvement projects, and responding to incidents such as 
harmful algal blooms in recreational waters of the state. Previous 
aquatic experience such as the collection and/or identification of 
benthic macroinvertebrates, fish, or algae is beneficial. 

Responsibilities typically include, but are not limited to, the 
following: 

•   Collecting water and biological samples (macroinvertebrates, 
pathogens, diatoms, and/or fish) in streams and rivers according to 
standard operating procedures. 

•   Entering and managing field and laboratory data. 

•   Working in an E. coli laboratory and sorting benthic 
macroinvertebrate samples based on family-level taxonomy. 

•   Assisting with data analysis, reporting, and water quality 
assessments. 

•   Assisting with the review and development of monitoring project 
study plans. 

•   Participating in workgroups and meetings that may involve 
developing or updating water quality monitoring policies and procedures. 

The Division of Water offers flexibility in work schedules, time away 
from the desk, and a chance to network with a wide range of like-minded 
professionals. If you are interested in a rewarding career with us, we 
would love to review your application.



JOB TITLE: Environmental Biologist Specialist
PAY GRADE: 14
SALARY: $35,246.40
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay|18A|37.5hr/wk
HIRING AGENCY: Energy & Environment Cabinet - Dept for Environmental 
   Protection
LOCATION:  625 Hospital Drive
   Madisonville, Kentucky, 42431
   United States



REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a 
biological, environmental or natural science, which includes at least 
thirty credit hours in the biological sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
One year of professional experience in research, environmental impact 
assessment, or related environmental program areas, or requisite skills. 
The experience, training, or skills requirement cannot be met with only 
requisite skills.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

For more information and to apply, please visit the following link and 
search for req274:

http://bit.ly/2LGWQli

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[ECOLOG-L] FW: [EXTERNAL] USAJOBS Daily Saved Search Results for Fish Biology for 7/31/2018

[Dennis Riecke]

Here are your newest search results for Fish Biology for 7/31/2018.

Some jobs listed in this email may no longer be available—the job may have been 
canceled or may have closed. Click the link for each job to see the full job 
announcement.

Fish Biologist, GS-0482-07 
(DEU-DP)

Department: Department of the Interior
Agency:Geological Survey
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancies - Gainesville, Florida
Salary: $41,365.00 to $53,773.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0482-07
Open Period: Monday, July 30, 2018 to Friday, August 3, 2018
Position Information: Full-Time - Term
Who May Apply: Open to the public

Supervisory Fish Biologist

Department: Department of the Interior
Agency:Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancies - Willow Beach, Arizona
Salary: $88,099.00 to $114,529.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0482-13
Open Period: Monday, July 30, 2018 to Friday, August 10, 2018
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Competitive service, Land 
& base management, Special authorities, Veterans

Supervisory Fish Biologist

Department: Department of the Interior
Agency:Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): 1 vacancies - Willow Beach, Arizona
Salary: $88,099.00 to $114,529.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0482-13
Open Period: Monday, July 30, 2018 to Friday, August 10, 2018
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Apply: Open to the public
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[ECOLOG-L] Two Postdoc Positions in Macroecology and Global Change Biology

[Marta Jarzyna]

Applications are invited for two postdoctoral researcher positions in the
Jarzyna lab (opening August 2018; http://www.majarzyna.com/) in the
Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State
University (OSU). 

Position 1 (Biodiversity Change): The successful candidate will conduct
research in the broad area of macroecology and large scale biodiversity
change. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, spatial
and temporal scaling of biodiversity and its change, trait-based
biogeography, and implications of global change for biodiversity. An ability
to traverse community-level and species-level perspectives and to address
processes at different spatial and temporal scales are particularly welcome.

Position 2 (ButterflyNet): The successful candidate will join an ongoing
NSF-funded project ButterflyNet—a collaboration with researchers from
Harvard University, City University of New York, Georgetown University, and
the University of Florida. ButterflyNet’s goals are to produce the first
fully resolved species-level phylogeny of butterflies and synthesize
available databases on host associations, reproductive and life-history
traits, ecological characteristics such as habitat associations and
mobility, and patterns of geographic distributions. Potential research
projects include butterfly assemblage dynamics, trait-environment
relationships, implications of global change for butterfly diversity, and
biogeography and evolution of butterflies. Knowledge of butterfly biology
and ecology is welcome, but not essential.

Both positions offer thematic flexibility and in their application letter
candidates should briefly describe their preferred area of activity.
Question-driven research and creative ideas are valued. Required
qualifications are a Ph.D. in ecology, evolutionary biology, statistics,
mathematics, or closely related fields. A solid working knowledge of
ecological modeling, GIS or remote sensing, and statistics are required for
both positions. Candidates with strong experience in hierarchical modeling
and species distribution modeling will be given preference. Candidates must
have excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as
an established record of high productivity. Both positions are available as
early as September 1, 2018 (start date is negotiable) for the duration of
one year, with possibility of extension to a second year depending on
satisfactory performance and funding availability.  

To apply please send, in one pdf, a cover letter clearly stating which
position the candidate is applying for and addressing how the candidate’s
expertise meets the position requirements listed above, CV, and contact info
(phone and email) for three referees to majarz...@gmail.com. In the subject
of all emails, please include your name and the position the candidate is
applying for (e.g., “Application for Biodiversity Change Postdoc:
LASTNAME”). The final selection process will begin on August 15, 2018 and
will continue until both positions are filled. Please send all inquiries to
Dr. Jarzyna at majarz...@gmail.com. Dr. Jarzyna passionately believes that a
diverse team will enable a broader perspective and enhance creativity, and
strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and otherwise
underrepresented candidates.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and
intellectually diverse environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity,
national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. 

[ECOLOG-L] Research Fellow in African Agricultural Ecology, School of Biology, University of Leeds

[David Inouye]

/Research Fellow in African Agricultural Ecology, School of Biology, 
University of Leeds/


/Grade 7: £32,004 - £38,833/

/Contract Type: Fixed term for 36 months/

/Closing date: 20 August 2018/

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/We are seeking an agricultural ecologist to work on climate-smart 
agricultural practices in large- and small-holder agriculture in 
southern and eastern Africa. The post is part of the Leeds-led Global 
Challenges Research Fund programme, Agricultural and Food-system 
Resilience: Increasing Capacity and Advising Policy (GCRF-AFRICAP) 
project, an interdisciplinary team of biologists, climate scientists, 
socio-economic researchers and international development planners, 
focussing on four case study countries in southern and eastern Africa. 
You will take a leading role in the South African aspect of our research 
programme, while collaborating on research in Malawi and Tanzania./


//

/To review the job description please visit 
https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=12339=2/


/To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please 
contact: /


/Professor Bill Kunin, AFRICAP South Africa Country Coordinator /

/Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2857 /

/Email: w.e.ku...@leeds.ac.uk/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in Landscape Ecology of Plant-Microbial Interactions

[Michelle Afkhami]

Postdoctoral position in Landscape Ecology of Plant-Microbial 
Interactions (Department of Biology, University of Miami, Miami, FL)

Drs. Michelle Afkhami and Christopher Searcy are interested in hiring a 
co-advised postdoctoral scholar in Landscape Ecology of Plant-Microbial 
Interactions in the Department of Biology at University of Miami (Miami, 
FL).

The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research to investigate the role 
of plant-microbial interactions in the landscape ecology and 
conservation of plant species in the imperiled Florida Scrub ecosystem. 
We envision approximately 50% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time (or 
more depending on her or his interests) will include projects focusing 
on the effects of plant-microbial interactions on landscape-scale 
species distributions and/or plant demography. The other ~50% of time 
will be spent on postdoc-developed projects. We are looking for a 
postdoctoral scholar who can bring his or her perspective to the system 
and develop new ideas to pursue. The postdoc will have the opportunity 
to collect, analyze, and integrate multiple forms of data (e.g., new 
greenhouse/field experiments, existing long term field data, soil 
microbial sequencing data) and/or learn new modeling and molecular 
skills (e.g., Species Distribution Modeling, Integral Projection 
Modeling, high-throughput single cell sequencing). He or she will also 
have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and 
write manuscripts as lead author.

Dr. Chris Searcy is a landscape ecologist who will advise the postdoc on 
modeling and landscape ecology, and Dr. Michelle Afkhami will advise on 
plant-microbe and molecular methods. This research will be done at 
University of Miami and the nearby Archbold Biological Station 
(http://www.archbold-station.org/).

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or a 
related discipline, and experience conducting research with plants, 
microbes, and/or modeling (ideally plant-microbial interactions). Other 
important qualifications are a background in statistical methods, a 
strong work ethic, problem-solving and time management skills, a track 
record of publications, and independent research experience. A 
background in microbial community sequencing, demographic modeling, 
species distribution modeling, and/or data analysis in R are desirable 
but not required.

This is a one year position with an expectation for renewal provided 
that first-year performance is satisfactory. Start date is flexible, but 
an ideal candidate would begin immediately or as soon as possible.

We will be at Ecological Society of America meeting next week and can 
meet with attending perspective postdocs there.

All interested applicants, please send your CV (including contact 
information for 3 references), a description of previous experience (~1 
short paragraphs), and reason(s) for wanting this job (~1 short 
paragraph) to Dr. Michelle Afkhami (mea...@miami.edu). 

Learn more about the position at 
https://michelleafkhami.wordpress.com/join-the-lab/. Review of 
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is 
filled.