[ECOLOG-L] historical precipitation data in South America

2018-10-09 Thread Noah Perlut
Hi- I am trying to find historical precipitation data from 2001-2018 for Resistencia, Argentina (27.4519° S, 58.9856° W), Santa Ana, Bolivia (13.7404°S, 65.4223° W) and Barquisimieto, Venezuela (10.0678° N, 69.3474° W). I found 2012-18, but cannot find pre-2012 data. Wondering if anyone can

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position (MS) in Plant Ecology

2018-10-09 Thread =?windows-1252?Q?Kyle_Palmquist?= Palmquist
The Palmquist Lab at Marshall University is recruiting for a funded MS position at Marshall University in field-based plant ecology. Our research focuses on quantifying vegetation dynamics over space and time and identifying how the relative importance of ecological processes structuring

[ECOLOG-L] Shark Lab Naturalist Course, November 2018

2018-10-09 Thread Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation
Interested in shark biology and conservation? Join the Bimini Biological Field Station for a Naturalist Course this fall, 23-28 November 2018! From time to time, the Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation offers a non-technical course in the general biology of sharks. The course features

[ECOLOG-L] Request for possible reviewers: science and religion

2018-10-09 Thread Jorge A. Santiago-Blay
Dear Colleagues: Recently, I received an interesting paper on science and religion for consideration for publication in my journal, *Life: The Excitement of Biology*, https://blaypublishers.com . The paper is already in review. Herein, I am requesting suggestions of scholars of science (ideally

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

2018-10-09 Thread Gustafson, Dan
The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career scientists. The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. positions in Community Ecology, San Diego State University

2018-10-09 Thread Nick Barber
Two Ph.D. positions are available in the Barber Lab at San Diego State University to begin Fall 2019. The Barber Lab (https://barberna.wixsite.com/barberecology) examines the factors that shape ecological communities and multitrophic interactions, and the consequences of variation in community

[ECOLOG-L] Diversity scholarship for chondrichthyan research society membership: Applications due November 16th!

2018-10-09 Thread David Shiffman
Hello, everyone! The American Elasmobranch Society, the world's oldest and largest professional society devoted to the scientific study and management of sharks and their relatives, is pleased to announce that we are taking applications for the 4th year of our Young Professional Recruitment Fund

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position in Plant Physiology and Global Change

2018-10-09 Thread Andrew Myers
**Sent on behalf of Dr. Leisner. Please send any correspondence to cleis...@auburn.edu*** Auburn University Position: Graduate Student in Plant Physiology and Global Change, Department of Biological Sciences, Leisner Lab Start Date: As early as Fall 2019 Position Details: The Leisner

[ECOLOG-L] Post Doc Quantitative Fisheries @ Mich State Univ

2018-10-09 Thread James Bence
Position Summary Research associate to play a leadership role in fitting multispecies state-space assessment models for prey fish in Lake Huron and to develop simulation models based on the assessment results. The research associate will also have the opportunity to assist with the evaluation of

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Lepidoptera Research Assistant in Peru

2018-10-09 Thread Gallice,Geoffrey R
The Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon (ASA), a research-focused non-profit organization working in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon, is pleased to announce the position of Field Research Assistant in Lepidoptera beginning in January, 2019. The successful applicant will be based at the ASA’s

[ECOLOG-L] Seed-based restoration of damaged Mediterranean coastal habitats: the Sardinia case

2018-10-09 Thread Stephanie Frischie
New popular article about the work and outcomes of botanical inventories, invasive species management, and seed-based restoration of Mediterranean coasts and dunes. http://ser-insr.org/news/2018/10/8/seed-based-restoration-of-damaged-mediterranean-coastal-habitats-the-sardinia-case The

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship in Forest Nutrient Cycling

2018-10-09 Thread Forest Ecology
Ruth Yanai is seeking new graduate students (MS or PhD) to participate in a large collaborative project investigating above and belowground carbon allocation, nutrient cycling, and tradeoffs involved in multiple resource allocation. The Multiple Element Limitation in Northern Hardwood

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking NSF ITEST Program Coordinator

2018-10-09 Thread John Layne
Dear Colleagues, University of Cincinnati has been awarded an NSF ITEST grant ($1.2 mil/3 yrs), and we seek a full-time program coordinator. The grant creates a model curriculum for increasing interest among HS students, from underrepresented groups, in STEM fields. It will focus on students

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position: Biology of infectious disease

2018-10-09 Thread Vanessa Lougheed
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of biology of infectious diseases. In particular, we seek to hire a biologist with expertise in ecology of disease, epidemiology, microbial

[ECOLOG-L] seasonal botany positions in Blue Mountains, Oregon

2018-10-09 Thread Upekala Wijayratne
The Northeast Oregon Ecology Program is looking for two motivated individuals with experience in plant ID for the 2019 field season. A background or interest in plant pathology would be a plus, but not necessary. Primary duties include collecting data on long term whitebark pine blister rust

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Acoustic Telemetry Data Analysis

2018-10-09 Thread Oliver Hooker
Aquatic Acoustic Telemetry Data Analysis (ATDA01) https://www.prstatistics.com/course/aquatic-acoustic-telemetry-data- analysis-atda01/ This course will delivered by Stephanie Smebdol (VEMCO), Dale Webber (VEMCO), Tracie Steig (HTI-Vemco), Sam Johnston (HTI-Vemco) and Dr. Ryan Mowat (RS AQUA)

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowship Opportunity at Colorado State University

2018-10-09 Thread Ogle,Stephen
Graduate Fellowship Opportunity at Colorado State University A graduate student fellowship is available at Colorado State University for the Masters in Greenhouse Gas Management and Accounting (MGMA) Program. The MGMA program provides students with an opportunity to develop skills for an

[ECOLOG-L] Structural Equation Modelling for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists

2018-10-09 Thread Oliver Hooker
Structural Equation Modelling for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists (SEMR02) https://www.prstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-for- ecologists-and-evolutionary-biologists-semr02/ This course will delivered by Dr. Jonathan Lefcheck from the 19th - 23rd November 2018 in

[ECOLOG-L] Phylogenetic comparative methods for studying diversification and phenotypic evolution

2018-10-09 Thread Oliver Hooker
Phylogenetic comparative methods for studying diversification and phenotypic evolution (PCME01) https://www.prstatistics.com/course/phylogenetic-comparative-methods-for- studying-diversification-and-phenotypic-evolution-pcme01/ This course will delivered by Dr. Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou from the

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student positions in plant evolutionary ecology at the University of Guelph

2018-10-09 Thread Christina (Chris) Caruso
I am looking for graduate students (MS or PhD) interested in studying (1) the evolution and maintenance of gynodioecy (a breeding system where female and hermaphroditic plants coexist) or (2) the effect of pollinator declines on floral evolution in native wildflowers. For more information

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Horticultural Entomologist Position At Purdue

2018-10-09 Thread Clifford S Sadof
The Department of Entomology at Purdue University seeks to fill a tenure track position in Horticultural Entomology. This is a nine-month appointment at the level of assistant professor with primary extension and secondary research responsibilities. The incumbent will develop a nationally and

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteers for Project Monkey Island

2018-10-09 Thread Raisa Hernandez Pacheco
Project Monkey Island and the International Primatological Society is seeking volunteers for their fourth trip to the Cayo Santiago Biological Station, Caribbean Primate Research Center, in Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico. The trip is scheduled for January 2-12th, 2019 and has the mission to

[ECOLOG-L] PA Botany Symposium - abstract submission extended to 10/12

2018-10-09 Thread Norris Muth
Hi all, Just a notification that we extended our original abstract deadline for poster presentations to the end of this week (10/12/18). The original announcement below has all the relevant details and links: Dear Botanists/Plant Scientists: Please see the attached Call for Student Research

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Biology (Ecologist-Molecular, Landscape, or Systems)

2018-10-09 Thread Bryant Buchanan
Assistant Professor of Biology: Ecologist (Molecular, Landscape, or Systems) The Department of Biology at Utica College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2019. The department is seeking an Ecologist who can contribute to the teaching of