[ECOLOG-L] Funding Advice
Hello I was very much hoping that someone may be able to give me some good suggestions/advice. I am a British National currently employed by a Thai University to do both Macroecology, global change/biodiversity and systematics research. I need funding to conduct the research itself (mainly fieldwork) but seem ineligible to most schemes, which require either Nationals of a country in a developing country, or developed country researchers (employed in that country) to conduct research either in that country-or collaboratively outside. I would really appreciate any suggestions! Thanks in advance Alice Hughes PSU post-doctoral research fellow Prince of Songkla University
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in fish ecology at ZMT Bremen
Please circulate: The Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology GmbH (www.zmt-bremen.de) in Bremen is a member of the Leibniz Association, which is supported by the German Federal and State Governments. Through its research, Leibniz-ZMT GmbH contributes to developing science-based strategies for sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, coral reefs, sea grass meadows as well as rivers, estuaries and the adjacent coastal waters. It addresses issues related to the functioning of these habitats, their interactions with the hinterland and the open ocean as well as their response to anthropogenic interventions and climate change. To cover the entire complexity of interactions between humans and the environment, the ZMT conducts research with an interdisciplinary approach, which includes both natural science and social science working groups. Leibniz-ZMT GmbH currently offers a PhD-position in the field of fish ecology Large areas of SE Asian peatlands are located mainly in the coastal plains on the islands of Sumatra. During the past decades, the rapid decline of peat swamp forests exceeds that of mangroves and tropical rain forests. It is most likely that these peat swamps will disappear within the next ~100 years. As in most tropical floodplains there is a tendency to permanent or periodical hypoxia in the water. Low pH and dissolved oxygen concentrations are indicative of a generally unfavorable environment for fish. If fish survive and reproduce under such conditions special adaptation strategies do occur. It is the main topic of the study to study the impact of these two parameters and their synergetic effect on fish occurring naturally in peat swamps. Requirements - Excellent aquatic biologist with field work experience - Eagerness to work for several months in the tropics - Language skills in Indonesian Bahasa would be helpful in the field Applications should include a short outline of research interests and experience, two letters of reference, and a complete CV by email in a single pdf-file. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. For financial reasons we cannot refund travel expenses. ZMT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons with comparable qualification receive preferential status. Applicants of any nationality are eligible to apply for this position. Applicants should hold a Master or Diploma degree as specified above. We seek excellent and highly motivated candidates with team spirit and interest in multidisciplinary research. Proficiency in English is mandatory. The position is for a 3-year period. Salary will be according to the German TV-L E13 (50%). The call is open until filled with an initial application review date of December 1st, 2011. Contact Prof. Ulrich Saint-Paul, Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology, Fahrenheitstraße 6, 28359 Bremen, Germany +49 421 2380022, mailto:ulrich.saint-p...@zmt-bremen.de ulrich.saint-p...@zmt-bremen.de, www.zmt-bremen.de _ Dr. Sebastian Ferse Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenökologie (ZMT) GmbH Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology Fahrenheitstrasse 6 D-28359 Bremen Germany Phone: +49-421-238 00 28 Fax: +49-421-238 00 30 Mobile: +49-1577-237 9259 e-mail: sebastian.fe...@zmt-bremen.de Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenökologie (ZMT) GmbH Fahrenheitstraße 6 28359 Bremen Deutschland Tel. +49(0)421 238 00-0 Fax +49(0)421 238 00-30 www.zmt-bremen.de file:///C:\Dokumente%20und%20Einstellungen\Sebastian\Anwendungsdaten\Micros oft\Signatures\www.zmt-bremen.de Sitz der Gesellschaft: Bremen Registergericht: Amtsgericht Bremen Handelsregister Nr. HRB 25746 HB Steuer-Nr. 71/607/12036 USt.-IdNr. DE 266278207 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates: Dr. Walter Dörhage Geschäftsführerin: Prof. Dr. Hildegard Westphal
[ECOLOG-L] Video Explains Devastating Forest Bill in Brazil
Dear friends, I have posted a video in Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf9TJiCj-jEfeature=related in which I explain the controversy of the new Forest Bill that the Brazilian Congress has approved and that is now being debated in the Senate. Click the cc button in the lower pane tool bar of the video to see English subtitles. If approved, the consequences for biodiversity conservation are devastanting. I invite you to take a look at it and consider talking about it with your friends and co-workers, maybe signing the AVAAZ electronic undersigned against the bill http://www.avaaz.org/po/salve_codigo_florestal Best regards, Alexandre
[ECOLOG-L] 3 vacancies (2 postdocs, 1 Ph.d.) in fisheries oceanography/ecology in Denmark
Three vacancies (2 postdoc, 1 Ph. D.) in the area of fisheries oceanography/population dynamics are available at the Centre for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate, Technical University of Denmark and University of Copenhagen: Full descriptions, deadlines, application procedures and contact information for the positions are available at the following links: http://www.aqua.dtu.dk/Om_DTU_Aqua/Stillinger.aspx?guid=34798865-5717-4008- 94dd-e21bc40dcac9 http://www.aqua.dtu.dk/Om_DTU_Aqua/Stillinger.aspx?guid=07c1fe01-ac6c-4b7c- 955a-3acfb0b48290 http://www.aqua.dtu.dk/Om_DTU_Aqua/Stillinger.aspx?guid=418d6090-3030-4ccb- a176-92bda50a0a1a Brian MacKenzie, prof. National Institute for Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) Technical University of Denmark Charlottenlund, Denmark
[ECOLOG-L] Student Opportunity in Entomology-Cardoza Lab at NC State
MS/PhD Student Research Opportunity in Entomology at North Carolina State University The Cardoza lab is looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic, self-motivated graduate student with interest in the sustainable agriculture and soil arthropod ecology. Research in my lab employs a multidisciplinary approach to elucidating the mechanisms driving insect interactions with their environment, particularly in agricultural systems. The selected student will work evaluating impacts of sustainable crop production practices on populations of soil mesofauna and plant-insect interactions above ground. Requirements: Degree in biology, entomology or a related discipline For MS candidates (BS required), PhD candidates (MS required). Candidates are required to formally apply to, and must meet the requirements to be accepted by, the North Carolina State University Graduate School (http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/grad/prospect.htm) before consideration. Academic requirements are determined by the Department of Entomology (http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/students/how-do-i-apply). For additional information regarding this opportunity contact: Dr. Yasmin Cardoza, Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7613, Raleigh, NC 27695 Phone: (919) 513-1285 E-mail: yasmin_card...@ncsu.edu Webpage: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/cardoza YEARLY STIPEND: $17,500 plus tuition and health insurance for MS and $19,000 plus tuition and health insurance for PhD. START DATE: January 2012 Yasmin _ Yasmin J. Cardoza Assistant Professor, Entomology North Carolina State University Campus Box 7613 2315 Gardner Hall Raleigh, NC 27695-7613 Office Phone: (919) 513-1285 Lab Phone: (919) 513-3764 Fax: (919) 515-7746 E-mail: yasmin_card...@ncsu.edu Webpage: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/entomology/cardoza
[ECOLOG-L] ECO Art + Science Series: Ecologist + Photographer Margaret Siple
Dear Colleagues, The newest article in the ECO Art + Science Series features ecologist, photographer and blogger Margaret Siple from the University of Hawaii at M#257;noa and is now available on biocreativity.wordpress.com! If you or someone you know should be featured in this series, please get in touch off-list and thanks to all who have already contacted me! The ECO Art + Science Series is the direct result of meeting scientist-artists (or artist-scientists) through Ecolog and the 2011 Ecological Society of America meeting in Austin, Texas. I'll continue to run this feature every Thursday on the biocreativity blog as long as I have folks interested in participating. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day! Most Sincerely, Hayley Gillespie, PhD biocreativity.wordpress.com
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc postion in tree modeling - new application instructions
TEMPORARY RESEARCH POSITION IN TREE MODELING Re-advertisement with new application instructions The Genetic and Silvicultural Foundations for Management Team, USFS Pacific Northwest Research Station in Olympia, WA is advertising to fill 1 or 2 research positions on modeling plant responses to environment or management. The candidate will contribute to on-going studies that focus on testing hypotheses related to the growth and survival of Douglas-fir and other northwest tree species. The candidate will also develop statistical models based on research results. Examples of on-going studies include examining the impacts of bole damage on growth of Douglas-fir, modeling growth of small trees, and evaluating the impacts of genetic and environmental factors on growth and phenology. This involves data collection, compilation of data from multiple data sets, editing, and analysis of large data sets (100,000 records) as well as providing training and equipment support to field crews. More information on the team can be found at: http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/olympia/silv/ Information about the Olympia area is at: http://www.ci.olympia.wa.us/ Initial appointment will be 10 months. Position will be filled approximately Dec 1, 2011. Salary approximately $73,400 per year. Qualifications: (1) US citizen with a PhD in natural resources completed prior to beginning of employment. (2) The candidate should have a high proficiency in the R statistical language. Skills in R should include: a) writing scripts to automate the process of combining, querying, and updating large databases and generating graphical reports; b) model fitting using nonlinear mixed-effects models; and c) developing graphical user interfaces for data exploration and model fitting. (3)The candidate should have experience and proficiency working with Campbell data loggers such as the CR10X and CR1000. This means experience in programming and wiring data loggers with a wide range of sensors. (4) The candidate should have high proficiency in developing field and laboratory data collection applications for touch screen handheld computers using SprintDB or similar program. It would be desirable if the applicant also had knowledge of regional growth models such as the forest vegetation simulator (FVS) and ORGANON and experience developing model components and knowledge of forest genetics including tree improvement programs and provenance studies. To apply, Send one pdf document which includes a letter of interest, resume, list of references, and transcripts to: Connie Harrington (charring...@fs.fed.us) . You may send a second document which includes a recently authored publication related to the position if that publication would not be readily available online. If the document is available online, just provide the hyperlink in your resume.
[ECOLOG-L] FW: ADFG Recruitment for Habitat Biologist IV
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Habitat has an exciting Habitat Biologist IV opportunity to lead the Large Projects Team in their Anchorage area office. The position is a unique opportunity to conduct independent field research and protect important fish and wildlife habitat, in concert with responsible resource development in Alaska. Excellent communication and coordination skills are required to influence resource protection during review of proposed development projects. The successful applicant must have both a professional and an educational understanding of the ecological relationships among plants, animals, and their environment and of the impacts of human activities on fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Key responsibilities include: * Lead the Department's review of proposed large development projects; current examples include the Pebble Project and the Chuitna Coal Mine. The position will review and conduct fish, wildlife, hydrology, and habitat baseline studies, review and comment on National Environmental Policy Act documents, review and comment on environmental mitigation, water management, and project development plans, and represent the Department on the State's Large Mine Permitting Team. * Communicate and coordinate project review among all Divisions within the Department, other state and federal resource agencies, project proponents, and consultants. * Develop and implement appropriate long-term biological monitoring programs for water quality, fish distribution, aquatic habitat, and ecological toxicity in areas potentially affected by large development projects; author Habitat Division Technical Reports and seek opportunities for professional publication. * Manage the Anchorage Office Large Projects Team with jurisdiction of the Southcentral Region of Alaska, including supervision of two Habitat Biologists and project-specific budgeting and reporting. * Review, analyze, issue, monitor, and enforce AS 16.05.841 and AS 16.05.871 Fish Habitat Permits for activities which may impact fish habitat or fish passage and 5 AAC 95 Special Area Permits for activities within a state game refuge, game sanctuary, or critical habitat area. Permitting duties are focused primarily on exploration, baseline studies, and development activity related to large projects. * Conduct site visits to inspect exploration, baseline studies, and development projects and enforce Fish Habitat or Special Area permit requirements. * Review and comment on other state and federal resource agency authorizations, such as Alaska Department of Natural Resources water use permits, U.S. Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act permits, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, and ADEC site-specific water quality criteria, to ensure that land and water use activities are conducted such that the productive capacity of fish and wildlife habitat is maintained and impacts to habitat and fish and wildlife resources are mitigated to the extent practicable. Success at this position will require the following demonstrated strengths: * Experience developing and advocating a course of action on behalf of a resource agency or organization OR experience with environmental compliance for large development projects, preferably in the mining industry. * Professional experience in the review or compliance of resource development projects that may impact fish and wildlife, habitat, water quality, or water quantity. * Demonstrated success funding, planning, implementing, and reporting field research projects. * Professional experience interpreting and applying environmental and water law relating to mining, water resource development, and habitat protection. * Demonstrated understanding of surface water and groundwater hydrology and the interaction between them. * Demonstrated understanding of ecological toxicity and water quality standards. * Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including organizational and negotiating skills. * Demonstrated success working effectively with others whose views are contrary to yours without conflict to accomplish habitat protection objectives. * Experience in managing projects, budgets, and personnel to achieve project objectives on time and within budgetary constraints. Please contact Mike Daigneault at michael.daignea...@alaska.gov for more information about this recruitment and check out the recruitment link below. If you think this position might be what you are looking for in your next career move, apply today! Recruitment Bulletin: Habitat Biologist IV (11-6034) http://notes3.state.ak.us/wa/PostApps.nsf/0/a703f79b1750871689257921006 01809?opendocument
[ECOLOG-L] tenure-track positions at Adelphi U
If you are an ecologist at the intersection of physiology or genetics, you are encouraged to apply for one of our positions: DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY 2 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Tenure-Track - Fall 2012 Adelphi University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Biology to begin Fall 2012. One position is for any area of genetics; teaching responsibilities will include genetics, genetics project lab, and introductory biology. The other position is for any area of physiology; teaching responsibilities will include physiology, human anatomy and physiology, and possibly histology. Ph.D. required; postdoctoral experience preferred. The successful candidates will have excellent potential as a teacher, a significant record of research accomplishment, and the ability to develop a fundable independent research program involving undergraduates and master's students. For more information about the Biology department, visit http://academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/bio/. Deadline for applications: November 15, 2011. Adelphi University offers a competitive salary and benefits package (including tuition remission). For detailed descriptions of any of the above positions, and to apply, please visit: http://www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for reviewers
Hello List: I am undertaking a research project on the contingent valuation of snow leopards in Mount Everest National Park, Nepal. Basically I am surveying visitors regarding how much they are willing to pay for the protection of snow leopards in this park. I have just drafted a survey instrument and I am looking for reviewers to critique it. If any of you are interested in reviewing the survey instrument, please send me an email off list. I will be more than happy to review your similar work in return. Thank you in anticipation of your favorable response. Sincerely, Nabin
[ECOLOG-L] PhD GRA in stream ecology/water quality available at VT
The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation in affiliation with the Virginia Water Resources Research Center at Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for a graduate research assistantship position to study stream ecology and water quality at the Ph.D. level. An applicant is sought for research assessing factors within stream ecosystems occurring in Central Appalachian Coalfield watersheds with current and/or past mining activities that have potential to significantly influence aquatic biota, particularly benthic macroinvertebrate communities. This effort will build upon our ongoing research program using more than 30 established study streams, which has evaluated associations between total dissolved solids (TDS) and benthic macroinvertebrate community composition in stream ecosystems located in the Central Appalachian region. Position is available beginning January 2012. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Research assistantships in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech pay excellent annual stipends and include a full tuition waiver. Minimum qualifications include: an M.S. degree in watershed science, hydrology, stream ecology, biology, or a related natural resources field; good written and oral communication skills; and willingness to conduct research in the field under a variety of conditions. For more information please contact: Dr. Stephen H. Schoenholtz Virginia Water Resources Research Center Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 e-mail:stephen.schoenho...@vt.edu (540) 231-0711 http://water.vwrrc.vt.edu/ Inquiries by e-mail or telephone are welcomed. For more information about the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation and the VWRRC at Virginia Tech, please visit our web sites at http://frec.vt.edu/ and http://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/. Virginia Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
[ECOLOG-L] post-doc in alpine plant ecology
I am re-sending this postdoc position in Umea, Sweden, for an alpine ecologist with Dr. Johan Olofsson. I think this is a great opportunity for an interesting project in a very nice environment. I spent three months there myself doing a short stay for my PhD and the experience was great. All the best. Guillermo Bueno El 13 de octubre de 2011 14:24, Johan Olofsson johan.olofs...@emg.umu.seescribió: Dear Colleges I am presently announcing out a 2 year post-doc position in plant Ecology at Umeå University, Sweden. This project aims at investigating the impact of reindeer on tundra vegetation, and the role of these land cover changes in Arctic Summer Warming. The post-doc will be a part of the *Nordic Centre of Excellence-Tundra* and *Northern Studies*, a strong research environment at Umeå University, and will be expected to interact with researchers from these two environments. ** ** Please spread this information to any suitable candidate that you know. For more information, follow the link below: ** ** http://www8.umu.se/umu/aktuellt/arkiv/lediga_tjanster/315-915-11.html -- C. Guillermo Bueno, PhD Pyrenean Institute of Ecology Profile URL : http://www.researcherid.com/rid/F-8563-2010 http://www.ipe.csic.es/conservacion/personal_Cen.html http://www.ipe.csic.es/conservacion/personal_Cen.html Avda Rgmto Galicia S/N P.O Box 64 22700 Jaca (Spain)
[ECOLOG-L] 2012 NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE PLANT ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE
2012 NORTH AMERICAN INVASIVE PLANT ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE A new course on invasive plants has been developed for researchers, land managers, graduate students, and policy makers. The North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short Course (NAIPSC) is three days of intense instruction and learning for those interested in the basics of invasive plant ecology and management. The second annual course will be held June 26-28 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln West Central Research Extension Center in North Platte, NE. The 2012 NAIPSC will include presentations, hands-on workshops, site visits and instructor-led discussion sessions on the latest in invasive plant ecology and management. CEU and graduate student credit will be available. Check the website (http://ipscourse.unl.edu) for more information. Registration will be opening soon.
