[ECOLOG-L] Climate Science and Solutions

[Buck Sanford]

Climate Science and Solutions MS program applications for admission are now 
being accepted at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ.  
Undergraduates in Ecology, Environmental Biology and/or Environmental Sciences 
are encouraged to apply, as well as those who have been out for a while and 
wish to re-focus on a professional science MS degree oriented toward climate 
solutions.  For additional information on this 16-month long program as well as 
an application link go to  
https://nau.edu/ses/masters-in-climate-science-solutions-program/
Contact Abraham Henn (Avi) - CSS Professional Development Coordinator 
(abraham.h...@nau.edu), Robert Sanford, PhD -CSS Program Director 
(robert.sanf...@nau.edu), or Amy Wolkowinsky - Graduate Programs Coordinator 
(amy.wolkowin...@nau.edu) with specific inquiries about the degree.

[ECOLOG-L] Desert Tortoise Survey Monitors Needed

[Sage Bates]

Description:
The Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a 
threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered 
Species Act.  Desert tortoise monitoring will assist researchers in estimating 
population density.   Monitoring occurs during March, April and May to coincide 
with the peak activity season of desert tortoises. 

Fifteen (15) AmeriCorps field monitors will be required to demonstrate 
proficiency in backcountry wilderness field skills, including but not limited 
to 4WD vehicle operation, use of GPS and topographic maps, and PDA technology.  
In addition, field monitors will be field tested on their knowledge of and 
ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and precisely. Field monitors 
will work for 5 consecutive days with 2 days off. Monitors must be available to 
work any of the 7 days each week, with the understanding that the schedule is 
subject to change with little or no notice.  Field camping is required.  This 
position will require long hours including early mornings and may include 
weekends.

Compensation:  
$4,847.00 Living Allowance
$1,252.91 Education Award
Field Per Diem
Student loan forbearance/interest accrual

Contract & Timeline:
March 11, 2019 – May 10, 2019
Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week 
Weekend hours may be required 
during field season

Location: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas)



Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biology (wildlife or conservation), ecology or related 
field; 
Experience collecting field data or following established field data collection 
protocols;
Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection;
Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and fauna desirable;
Self-motivated with ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a 
diverse team environment;
Ability to work a variable schedule (including weekends) that may change with 
little or no notice;
Ability to walk a minimum of 10km/day in challenging terrain and harsh and 
rapidly changing desert conditions, and otherwise be in good physical condition;
Willingness to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days;
Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license;
Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on- or off-road if required;
Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal 
resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award 
(limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education 
awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal 
criminal background checks.

How to Apply: 
Qualified and interested applicants should follow this link to apply directly 
through our online portal:  
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-052
 

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal 
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, 
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our 
job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants 
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, 
disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, 
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We 
prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally 
or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals 
who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise 
oppose discrimination.

[ECOLOG-L] Desert Tortoise Telemetry Monitors Needed

[Sage Bates]

Description:
The Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a 
threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered 
Species Act.  Desert tortoise monitoring will assist researchers in estimating 
population density.   Monitoring occurs during March, April and May to coincide 
with the peak activity season of desert tortoises. 

Three (3) AmeriCorps telemetry monitors will be required to demonstrate 
proficiency in telemetry and tracking as well as backcountry wilderness field 
skills, including but not limited to 4WD vehicle operation, and use of GPS, 
topographic maps, and PDA technology.  In addition, telemetry monitors will be 
field tested on their knowledge of and ability to follow monitoring protocols 
thoroughly and precisely. Telemetry monitors will have the sole responsibility 
of gathering daily location data on focal desert tortoises that serve as 
controls for the project.  The telemetry monitor will work for 5 consecutive 
days with 2 days off, but they must be available to work any of the 7 days each 
week, with the understanding that the schedule is subject change with little or 
no notice. Spike camping in the field will be required.  This position will 
require long hours including early mornings and may include weekends.

Compensation:  
$6,480.00 Living Allowance
$1,566.14 Education Award
Field Per Diem
Student loan forbearance/interest accrual

Contract & Timeline:
March 5, 2019 – May 24, 2019
Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week 
Weekend hours may be required 
during field season

Location: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas)

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biology (wildlife or conservation), ecology or related 
field; 
Experience with telemetry equipment and tracking;
Experience collecting field data or following established field data collection 
protocols;
Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection;
Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and fauna desirable;
Self-motivated with ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a 
diverse team environment;
Ability to work a variable schedule (including weekends) that may change with 
little or no notice;
Ability to walk a minimum of 10km/day in challenging terrain and harsh and 
rapidly changing desert conditions, and otherwise be in good physical condition;
Willingness to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days;
Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license;
Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on- or off-road if required;
Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal 
resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award 
(limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education 
awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and federal 
criminal background checks, (4) Adhere to the rules, regulations and code of 
conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) Will not engage 
in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.

How to Apply: 
Qualified and interested applicants should follow this link to apply directly 
through our online portal: 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-053

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal 
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, 
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our 
job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants 
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, 
disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, 
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We 
prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally 
or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals 
who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise 
oppose discrimination.

[ECOLOG-L] Field Crew Supervisor Needed for Desert Tortoise Monitoring Program

[Sage Bates]

Description:
The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a threatened 
species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act. 
Desert tortoise monitoring will assist researchers in estimating population 
density. Monitoring occurs during April and May to coincide with the peak 
activity season of desert tortoises. Field Crew Supervisors will be required to 
demonstrate proficiency in backcountry wilderness field skills including but 
not limited to 4WD vehicle operation, field safety and emergency response 
protocols, proficient use of GPS and RDA technologies, as well as navigation 
using topographic maps and compasses. In addition, Field Crew Supervisors will 
be field tested on their ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and 
precisely. Eight (8) Field Crew Supervisors will be hired to provide 
on-the-ground technical assistance and support to field technicians, as well as 
conducting field inspections of data for quality, accuracy, completeness, and 
adherence to monitoring protocols. Each Field Crew Supervisor will 
independently supervise up to five monitoring technicians and will themselves 
participate in data collection. In addition, Field Crew Supervisors will assist 
Monitoring program staff with pre-training field logistics, such as 
ground-truthing transect maps and start points, and constructing field training 
courses. This position will require long hours including early mornings and may 
include weekends.

Compensation:  
$1,360 bi-weekly salary
Field per diem

Contract & Timeline:
March 5, 2019 – May 10, 2019
Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week 
Weekend hours may be required 
during field season

Location: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas)


Qualifications:
Master’s degree in biology (wildlife or conservation), ecology or related field 
(Bachelor’s degree will be considered based upon experience);
Experience collecting field data and following established field data 
collection protocols;
Experience conducting LDS or working with desert tortoises desirable; 
Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection;
Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and fauna desirable; 
Experience supervising one or more individuals;
Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team 
environment;
Ability to work a variable schedule (including weekends) that may change with 
little or no notice; 
Ability to walk a minimum of 12km/day in challenging terrain and harsh and 
rapidly changing desert conditions, and otherwise be in good physical condition;
Willingness and ability to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days;
Familiarity with backcountry, low-impact principles preferred;
Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license; and
Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on- or off-road.
Able to pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and FBI criminal 
background checks.

How to Apply:
Follow this link to apply directly through our online portal: 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=PD=2018-ACI-054

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal 
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, 
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our 
job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants 
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, 
disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, 
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We 
prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally 
or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals 
who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise 
oppose discrimination.

[ECOLOG-L] Botany technician needed: Summer 2019 at Isle Royale National Park

[Suzanne Sanders]

Number of Positions: 2

Duration: May 14 – August 28, 2019 (dates are firm)

Pay: $20.00-$21.00/hour 

Description and Duties: The incumbent will be employed by Northland College, 
but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the 
National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I) program. The goals of the 
I program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological 
change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner. 

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with the 
sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Isle Royale National Park in 
Michigan. The incumbent will collect extensive data on the herbaceous layer and 
browse. He/she will be expected to identify at least 350 herbaceous species, 
and have considerable experience identifying members of the family Poaceae and 
genus Carex. Field work will be performed in teams of 3-4 people. The incumbent 
may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

This position operates on an 8 day on/6 day off schedule. During the 8-day 
sampling periods, incumbent will be expected to carry field equipment weighing 
up to 50 lbs. He/she will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting 
insects, including extensive mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and 
from plots will be as long as six miles, each direction. The position will also 
involve camping, sometimes up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbents are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing 
while at the park. Isle Royale is remote and opportunities for travel to the 
mainland will be limited. Housing accommodations will be shared with others and 
employees will be expected to be flexible and accommodating, as well as team 
players. Logistics will be explained in full, during interviews. 

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, references, and unofficial 
transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sand...@nps.gov) by January 21, 2019. 
If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted shortly thereafter. 
No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please. 

[ECOLOG-L] 2019 SIAM Workshop on Network Science

[David Inouye]

Dear All,

The 2019 SIAM Workshop on Network Science (NS19) will be held May 22-23 
in Snowbird, Utah. This will be the 7th annual installment of the 
workshop. This year the meeting is co-located with the SIAM Conference 
on Applications of Dynamical Systems (DS19). We welcome contributions in 
biological networks!


In addition to two invited speakers (Marta Gonzalez and Shlomo Havlin), 
we expect to have about a dozen 20-minute contributed talks 
(competitively selected) and a large poster session.


Abstracts are due January 10. More information about the workshop and 
details about abstract submission are available at 
http://www.siam.org/conferences/CM/Main/ns19 .


Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions,

Nina Fefferman & Peter Mucha
(co-organizers)


Nina H. Fefferman, Ph.D.
Professor
Depts. of Math & Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
nina.h.feffer...@gmail.com 

[ECOLOG-L] JOB POSTED: 35156 | Program Analyst, GS-0343-12;13 | Fort Collins, CO | PD# 6TB540 | ARS-S18Y-0492

[David Inouye]

This position serves to coordinate research amongst the Long Term 
Agroecological Research (LTAR) network working with the current 18 LTAR 
sites who are actively involved in field, laboratory, computational 
modeling and other studies aimed at promoting the sustainable 
intensification of U.S. agriculture.


This position is located within the United States Department of 
Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Center for 
Agricultural Resources Research, Rangeland Resources and Systems 
Research Unit located in Fort Collins, CO.


This is a term, time-limited appointment with an initial duration no 
less than 13 months and can be extended up to a total of 4 years.


This position has been posted to the USA jobs website and is open from 
December 6, 2018 to December 20, 2018.  Here is the link to access the 
announcement: ARS-S18Y-0492 



*Major Duties may include, but are not limited to:*

 * Developing and establishing strategic plans for an organization and
   maintaining records of network outputs and impacts.
 * Tracking and reporting timelines and project deliverables.
 * Promoting capabilities of a network to interested parties or
   organizations, and encouraging partnership opportunities
 * Coordinating to implement program improvements based on feedback
   from members and evaluation of the network organization
 * Collaborating to resolve management, administrative, and
   implementation issues associated with a network
 * Developing a communications strategy across multiple sites and
   partners, both internal and external.
 * Updating work content on websites and social media platforms
 * Producing briefing materials, reports, and updates for leadership
   and external partners.
 * Scheduling regular conference calls and meetings to facilitate
   research coordination.


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[ECOLOG-L] EUROPEAN GREEN CRAB

[Biggar, Brandy Simone]

Hello Everyone,


I am a masters student at Memorial University of Newfoundland working with
Dr. Amanda Bates. I am researching the European green crab, *Carcinus
maenas*, and am trying to find time-series abundance data to analyze the
impact of extreme weather events on abundance, community interactions, and
invasion success. I hope to collate data from the natural and naturalized
ranges of C. maenas. If anyone knows of any freely available community
abundance data containing *C. maenas*, or would like to contribute data and
collaborate please let me know.


Thank you so much!



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


BRANDY BIGGAR   |   MSc Candidate

Memorial University of Newfoundland
0 Marine Lab Road   |   Logy Bay, NL
Ocean Sciences Centre |   Room OS-3012
*(optional) *T:  709-351-4766 |   M:  bsbig...@mun.ca

*www.mun.ca  *


*Where people and ideas become.*

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track position in Quantitative Forest Ecology

[Kramer, Marc]

Quantitative Forest Ecology Position
Washington State University – School of the Environment with the rank of 
Assistant Professor. 

The School of the Environment (SoE) at Washington State University (WSU) is 
seeking a dynamic, motivated colleague with expertise in forest ecosystems to 
join a productive and innovative team of biological and physical science 
faculty building a new program in forest ecology and management. The 
applicant’s research foci may include application of statistics, field-based 
measurements and/or modeling to problems in forest ecology, management, 
monitoring and evaluation; forest biomass or carbon and/or nitrogen dynamics; 
forest response to climate change and landform evolution; interaction with 
non-forest ecosystems; geospatial analysis and remote sensing of forest 
ecosystems; or other quantitatively-grounded disciplines. This is a 9-month, 
tenure-track full-time faculty position to begin August 16, 2019, or as 
negotiated, at the university's main campus in Pullman, Washington.  
Responsibilities: the successful applicant will contribute to the continued 
development of a Society of American Foresters-accredited forestry degree by 
developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on topics of 
terrestrial natural resource sampling and advanced forest measurements, 
including the use of statistical, geospatial and computational tools, and 
traditional and modern field-based forest measurement techniques.  The 
successful applicant is expected to develop an internationally-recognized 
teaching and research program, including the training of M.S. and Ph.D. 
students.  Required: Ph.D. at the time of application in a discipline related 
to forest ecology and management with an emphasis on quantitative ecology. 
Preferred: Peer-reviewed publications in quantitative forest ecology; 
demonstrated excellence or high potential for excellence in obtaining 
competitive funding; demonstrated record in the design, collection and 
statistical analysis of field-based forest structure, composition and biomass 
measurements; demonstrated record relevant to teaching courses that incorporate 
quantitative field-based forest measurement techniques; demonstrated ability or 
potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and provide graduate 
student mentorship.   Screening of application materials will begin December 
21, 2018, and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, visit 
http://www.wsujobs.com to submit the following materials: 1) a detailed letter 
of application describing how your experience and training meet the required 
and preferred qualifications, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) a research 
statement (four pages maximum), 4) a teaching philosophy statement (three pages 
maximum), and 5) contact information for three professional references from 
whom letters of recommendation will be requested. Letters will be requested 
through the system at the time of preliminary interview.  All materials must 
arrive by the date that review begins for full consideration.  Official 
transcripts will be requested from finalists. 
 
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. For a complete position 
description listing all required and desired qualifications and application 
process, visit www.wsujobs.com. (Search #128547).  For additional information 
on Washington State University, the College of Human and Natural Resource 
Sciences or the School of the Environment, visit cahnrs.wsu.edu, and 
environment.wsu.edu.
 
Washington State University is an EO/AA educator and employer. 

[ECOLOG-L] Lecturer Job: Coastal Resiliency at GSO

[Bob Bowen]

The Graduate School of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island
seeks to hire a full-time lecturer in coastal resiliency. The position
is full-time academic year, limited to 06-30-2020 with anticipated
renewal, to begin Fall 2019.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on coastal and ocean issues and
science, such as Living by the Ocean (OCG108G) and an introductory
graduate course related to coastal resiliency in support of the Master
of Oceanography program. The expected course load is 12 credits per
semester with a mixture of 3-credit and 4-credit courses. Online
teaching may also be included.

Advise students in the Master of Oceanography program.

Develop courses and participate in all aspects of course assessment.
This includes the preparation of exams, syllabi, and online resources.

Details and Requirements here:   https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/4413

-- 
bob bowen
Manager, Management and Information Systems
Coastal Resources Center
Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
Narragansett, RI 02882 401-874-6623

[ECOLOG-L] Program Specialist at Jornada Experimental Range, NMSU

[Debbie Pepion]

The Jornada Experimental Range in the College of Agricultural, Consumer & 
Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University is seeking a Program 
Specialist. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in related field and one 
year of professional experience. Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, 
environmental science, or other quantitative field preferred. Position will 
provide support of research activities for the Land Potential Knowledge Systems 
projects at the Jornada Experimental Range. Successful candidate will serve as 
the leading contact at NMSU/Jornada Experimental Range for the LandPKS project; 
plans and coordinate the development and implementation for the Land-Potential 
Knowledge System projects. Experience in environmental sciences and in mobile 
application and website design are also preferred.  Position is contingent upon 
external funding.

Application must be submitted online by: 1/3/2019. For complete job 
description, qualifications and application process visit: 
https://jobs.nmsu.edu/. Posting # 1801307S

NMSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

[ECOLOG-L] Woodrow Wilson teaching fellowship in STEM

[David Inouye]

Dear Colleague:

Great teaching could make a world of difference for children in 
high-need schools. For your friends and colleagues who are eager to 
share their math or science knowledge with young people who need them 
most, the *Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship 
* 
is an unparalleled opportunity.**Please pass on this email to anyone you 
think would be a good candidate.


*For top applicants, this prestigious Fellowship offers a generous 
stipend toward completion of a master's degree program in education at a 
Woodrow Wilson partner institution in Georgia or Pennsylvania.* The 
program includes a yearlong clinical experience in a local high-need 
school, rigorous subject matter courses, professional development 
opportunities, and one-on-one mentoring throughout the three-year 
teaching commitment. In addition, Fellows gain access to a network of 
over 22,000 outstanding teachers and scholars, including Nobel 
Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Field Medalists.


Are you thinking of someone who would be a great teacher for students in 
high-need schools? Please forward this email to those you think would be 
strong candidates and encourage them to apply before *January 31, *the 
final deadline for 2019*. *We look forward to any candidates you can 
refer to us.

[ECOLOG-L] MA Division of Ecological Restoration - Stream Crossing Assessment Job Posting

[Bentsen, Kate (FWE)]

The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological 
Restoration is accepting resumes and applications for the position of Stream 
Crossing Assessment Coordinator - Contractor - estimated for 1 year.

Position: Stream Crossing Assessment Coordinator (180007VR)
Posting Date: 12/05/18
Location: Westfield, MA
Closing Date: First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply 
within the first 14 days.

The Stream Crossing Assessment Coordinator will provide field data assessment 
and technical support to the Division's Stream Continuity Program. This 
includes planning and coordinating surveys of high-priority road-stream 
crossings throughout the Commonwealth to inform ecological restoration actions 
and opportunities. Surveys will be conducted following the North Atlantic 
Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) survey assessment protocols 
(https://streamcontinuity.org/). The Stream Crossing Assessment Coordinator 
will also assist with implementation of the Division's Culvert Replacement 
Municipal Assistance (CRMA) Grant Program and will provide general program 
support to advance culvert replacement and stream barrier removal projects.

To view the job announcement and apply online, please visit the MassCareers 
website at:
https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=180007VR
Interested applicants can learn more about the MA Division of Ecological 
Restoration and our work here:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-ecological-restoration
For more information about this position, please contact Carrie Banks at 
carrie.ba...@mass.gov or 413-579-3015.  For questions specific to the 
application process, please refer to the MassCareers website 
(https://www.mass.gov/find-your-future-commonwealth-job) and information 
contained within the job announcement.


Kate Bentsen
Streamflow Restoration Specialist
Division of Ecological Restoration
Department of Fish and Game
251 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114
Email: kate.bent...@mass.gov
Phone: 617-626-1533

Web: www.mass.gov/der
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassEcoRestore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massecorestore/

[ECOLOG-L] Updates from Encyclopedia of Life Learning + Education

[Tracy Barbaro]

Updates From Encyclopedia Of Life Learning + Education
https://education.eol.org

EOL Learning + Education Newsletter
View this newsletter online at: 
https://mailchi.mp/c2369ef5893e/newsletter-eol-learning-education

The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL;http://eol.org) is a free website that brings 
together biodiversity information from around the world. This monthly email 
highlights new features, tools and activities to keep you and your students 
learning about the biodiversity in your area and around the globe.


Search our podcast page (https://education.eol.org/podcasts) by skill, theme, 
or taxonomic group. Try it out by clicking on “themes” and choosing “Citizen 
Science". https://education.eol.org/podcasts

Migration Google Earth Tour
Did you know that Arctic terns make an incredible migration of 50,000 miles 
each year traveling from pole to pole? See their migration paths in our 
narrated Google Earth Tour video. https://youtu.be/bte7MCSBZvo

Biodiversity Challenges
Sign-up to participate in our EOL Global Biodiversity Observations  challenges! 
(http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/encyclopedia-of-life-global-biodiversity-observations)
 December Challenge: We Love Lichens!

[ECOLOG-L] PhD student position available in coral ecology/physiology

[Andrew Altieri]

A PhD student position is available in the Altieri Lab (www.altierilab.org) at 
the University of Florida to examine the response of corals to environmental 
stressors starting in late spring or early summer 2019. The student will join a 
team that is a focused on the impacts of hypoxic stress (low oxygen) on coral 
health and performance in a multi-species, multi-stressor context. The PhD 
student will be based at UF’s main campus in Gainesville, FL, with field work 
in the Florida Keys and laboratory experiments at the Smithsonian Marine 
Station in Ft. Pierce, FL (SMSFP). The student will work collaboratively with a 
team that includes Drs. Valerie Paul and Maggie Johnson (SMSFP), and will be 
expected to develop independent research interests that complement the overall 
project goals.

Ideal applicants will have a strong background in ecology and/or marine science 
(bachelor’s or master’s degree), excellent quantitative and communication 
(written and oral) skills, and a demonstrated potential to conduct intensive 
field and/or laboratory research both independently and as part of an 
interdisciplinary team. Experience with laboratory systems that manipulate 
environmental stressors (e.g., OA lab work) and/or with coral physiology is 
desired.

The student will join the Altieri Lab in UF’s Environmental Engineering 
Sciences Department, and will be part of the new Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics 
group within the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and 
Environment (https://faculty.eng.ufl.edu/ced/). The position includes stipend, 
tuition, and benefits. Formal applications are due January 10, 2018 with 
details found here:

https://www.essie.ufl.edu/departments/environmental_engineering_sciences/ees_admission/

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Andrew Altieri well ahead of 
the formal application deadline with a copy of their CV (including contact 
information for 3 references) and a brief statement (<500 words) outlining 
their interests and suitability for this particular opportunity. 

Contact information:
Andrew Altieri 
andrew.alti...@essie.ufl.edu 
www.altierilab.org

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in ant-plant interactions in tropical rain forest

[Tom Fayle]

A PhD Studentship is available to work on "Testing impacts of ant-plant 
protection mutualisms on plant community dynamics in Papua New Guinea"

A highly motivated postgraduate student is sought to join a project exploring 
the effects of ant inhabitation of trees on plant community dynamics. Usually 
proximity to adult conspecifics reduces survival of plant seedlings due to 
sharing of natural enemies between adult trees and seedlings. We seek to test 
the hypothesis that for plants regularly inhabited by ants that protect them 
from herbivory, proximity to adult trees is beneficial due to ant partner 
sharing. We will also explore whether this process is likely to affect the 
dynamics of entire plant communities. The student will conduct field surveys 
for ant-inhabited trees, measure ant and plant fitness correlates, and perform 
experimental seedling transplants. There will also be opportunities to develop 
the project in a direction of the student’s own choosing. Duties will include 
spending extensive periods of time in the field in Papua New Guinea.

The successful applicant will join the Ant Research Group 
(http://antscience.com/) at the Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre Academy 
of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, under the supervision of Tom 
Fayle (http://www.tomfayle.com/index.htm), Petr Klimes 
(https://www.entu.cas.cz/en/staff/profile/424/), and Vojtech Novotny 
(https://www.plantanimalinteractions.com/). The laboratory is a dynamic, 
multinational group studying ant ecology, evolution and biogeography, and is 
embedded within the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, a 
world-class centre for interaction network research with regular publications 
in Science, Nature and other leading journals. The deadline for applications is 
December 28th 2018, with a start date of March 1st  2019. The student will 
receive a scholarship from the University of South Bohemia and employment on an 
ongoing grant for the 4-year PhD course, sufficient to cover living expenses in 
Czech Republic. Applicants from all countries are eligible.

Required
•   A master’s degree (non-negotiable requirement for PhD study in Czech 
Republic).
•   Interest in the ecology of insects and/or plants.
•   1st or upper second (2.1) undergraduate degree in ecology or related 
subject (or equivalent).
•   Enthusiasm for working in the field for extended periods of time in 
challenging conditions in tropical rain forest.
•   Ability to work independently and manage small teams of assistants.
•   Fluency in spoken and written English
•   Experience in the use of ecological statistical analyses.

Desirable
•   Previous experience of tropical field work.
•   Research experience with plant or insect ecology.
•   Experience with basic ecological molecular lab work relating to use for 
species identification
•   Experience with scientific publishing in the above field

To apply please send a CV, contact details for three references, and cover 
letter stating qualifications, previous work and motivation to Tom Fayle 
(tmfa...@gmail.com). Please also feel free to get in touch to discuss the 
project further.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Researcher position in Network Ecology

[Tom Fayle]

A position as Postdoctoral Researcher is available to work on: Exploring 
changes in interaction network structure along environmental gradients using a 
meta-analytical approach

A highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher is sought to explore the shifts that 
occur in network structure along natural and anthropogenic environmental 
gradients. The successful candidate will join the LifeWebs project 
(www.lifewebs.net), which seeks to understand broad-scale network ecology 
through collation and analyses of existing published and unpublished datasets. 
They will be responsible for collating additional network datasets through 
searches of published literature and requests to authors, management of the 
database and analyses of network patterns. We are particularly interested in 
changes in network structure in relation to latitude, elevation, anthropogenic 
habitat degradation, and habitat fragmentation. The work will span a range of 
terrestrial interaction network types, including insect-parasitoid, 
animal-parasite, plant-animal pollinator (including vertebrates), ant-plant 
mutualism, plant-herbivore, plant-seed disperser, insect-fungus, and vertebrate 
predation datasets. The position purely analytical, and there is not a field 
component to the work. There will be opportunities to develop the project in an 
analytical direction of the postdoc’s own choosing.

The successful applicant will join the Ant Research Group 
(http://antscience.com/) at the Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre Academy 
of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, employed on a grant held by Tom 
Fayle (http://www.tomfayle.com/index.htm). The Ant Research Group is a dynamic, 
multinational group studying ant ecology, evolution and biogeography, and is 
embedded within the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, a 
world-class centre for interaction network research with regular publications 
in Science, Nature and other leading journals. The position allows the 
successful candidate to apply for standard research grants from the main Czech 
grant agency (GACR) to eventually expand the project. The deadline for 
applications is January 10th 2019, with a start date of April 1st 2019, and the 
appointment lasting until Dec 31st 2021 (33 months). Applicants from all 
countries are eligible. Salary for this full time position is CZK 40,000 per 
month (approx. EUR 1500 pre-tax). Note that living costs in Czech Republic are 
substantially lower than in many other European countries and the salary is 
competitive for such position (e.g. http://bit.ly/1NCkQKJ).

Required
•   A PhD degree in network ecology or a related field.
•   Experience of use of databases, or evidence of ability and interest to 
learn.
•   Good publication record for career stage.
•   Experience in the use of ecological statistical analyses, preferably 
with a focus on network analyses.

Desirable
•   Previous work using a data collation and meta-analytical approach.
•   A strong publication record in ecological modelling and/or analysis of 
biological interactions.
•   Experience of managing small teams or supervising students for research 
projects.

To apply please send a CV, contact details for three references, and cover 
letter stating qualifications, previous work and motivation to Tom Fayle 
(tmfa...@gmail.com).