[ECOLOG-L] M.Sc. position available in mycorrhizal / soil microbial ecology

M.Sc. position available at University of Montreal The project will aim at evaluating how mycorrhizal fungal traits vary across host plants and along ecological gradients. It will involve a mixture of experimental work and observational surveys. More information can be obtained by contacting

[ECOLOG-L] M.Sc. position available in fungal ecology

M.Sc. position available at University of Montreal The project will aim at evaluating ectomycorrhizal trait variation across spatial and taxonomic scales. It will be conducted at UdeM's research station in the Laurentides, providing access to well-equipped laboratories, complete vegetation

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track Plant Community Ecology position

The School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University is hiring a Plant Community Ecologist – See the full ad here: https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/40430.

[ECOLOG-L] Podcast: Importance of collaborative science for solving enviro problems with big data

Big Data is Synergized by Team and Open Science Sep 12, 2018 For some time, "big data" has loomed large as a source of challenges and opportunities for science, but as yet, guidance on how to manage the data deluge has been wanting. Joining us on this episode of AIBS's BioScience Talks,

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Opportunities -- Texas State University

The Nowlin Aquatic Ecology Lab (http://nowlinaquatecollab.wp.txstate.edu/) invites applications for graduate students to the lab and the Aquatic Resources graduate programs at Texas State University. The lab currently has funding to conduct several multi-year studies on the community and

[ECOLOG-L] Rice Academy Post Doctoral Fellow Position

Rice Academy Post Doctoral Fellow Position As a leading research university Rice University aspires to path- breaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery

[ECOLOG-L] FACULTY POSITIONS IN MICROBIOLOGY

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in the area of Microbiology. The position is anticipated at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. We seek an outstanding scientist who will enhance and complement

[ECOLOG-L] APPLY NOW: Conference on Diversity and Inclusion in Data Science/Environmental Sciences

Apply today for the NSF INCLUDES Conference examining diversity and inclusion within data science professions with an emphasis on the environmental sciences. Join other researchers, practioners, educators, and mentors in Boulder, Colorado on April 2-4, 2019 to discuss and identify success,

[ECOLOG-L] Research Development Specialist, FIU Institute of Water & Environment

Dear colleagues, Florida International University is seeking to hire a research development specialist to work with our Institute of Water & Environment, which is one of FIU’s Pre-Eminent Research Centers. The Institute has over 100 faculty working in all areas of research related to water and

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships in Freshwater Ecology and Phycology

Graduate Fellowships in Freshwater Ecology and Phycology at Fordham University The Wehr Aquatic Ecology Lab invites applications from prospective graduate students interested in conducting research at Fordham University starting in Fall 2019. We are currently seeking students to contribute to

[ECOLOG-L] Transcutaneous amphibian stimulator (TAS)

Hi Everyone! I am trying to find either A) a place to purchase a transcutaneous amphibian stimulator (Grant and Land 2002. Herp Rev) for extracting amphibian skin secretions or B) someone who is electronically capable enough to make one. The reference above has the schematics, and I have

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant Position: Behavioral Neuroendocrinology

The Lopes Lab in the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University in Orange, California is seeking a lab assistant. The Lopes Lab studies animal behavior, in particular, sickness behavior and social behavior, from a neuroendocrine perspective (for more information, visit

[ECOLOG-L] National Ecological Observatory - Field Ecologist II - California

Battelle 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

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student opportunities in community and/or ecosystem ecology

Plant community ecology of Tibetan grasslands. This project is located in Qinghai province, China. Compared to grasslands worldwide, Tibetan grasslands have an extremely high level of plant diversity, averaging 30-40 species per 0.25m2. In contrast to other grasslands, forbs can represent up

[ECOLOG-L] Washington Post: agroforestry as solution for people, biodiversity, climate

For the interest of folks working on forestry, biodiversity and agriculture, I mashed up what I have learned about the science, culture, and carbon capturing assets of agroforestry from publishing a series on it at Mongabay.com for an op-ed @ Washington Post yesterday:

[ECOLOG-L] WNS Graduate Assistantships

The Frank Lab at the Louis Calder Center of Fordham University (*http://www.fordham.edu/calder_center )* invites applications for funded M.S./Ph.D. student positions to conduct research on host/pathogen interactions with respect to White-nose Syndrome in bats.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professorin Mathematical and Computational Life Sciences

The Dietrich School at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in Mathematical and Computational Life Sciences to begin in the fall term of 2019. Successful candidates will be placed in the departments most