[ECOLOG-L] Five funded PhD student positions in UC Merced

2013-12-12 Thread Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
Attached are two announcements for Ph.D. student positions (see details below) 
for work in:
(a) a project investigating the effect of fire on soil structure and organic 
matter dynamics, and
b) four Ph.D. student positions in the Southern Sierra Critical Zone 
observatory project in projects spanning hydrology, microbiology, 
biogeochemistry and geochemistry. 

Please help us spread the word to your network. 
Students with a MSc in Soil Science, Hydrology, Geology, or related fields are 
strongly encouraged to apply. 

Cheers, 
Asmeret

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Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Soil Biogeochemistry
School of Natural Sciences
University of California, Merced

Office phone: (209) 228-4712
Cell: (510) 967-7196
Fax: (209) 724-4459
E-mail: aabe...@ucmerced.edu
Web: http://faculty.ucmerced.edu/aaberhe

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PhD Assistantship in Environmental Systems at the University of California, 
Merced
 
One PhD assistantships is available for Fall 2014 in the Environmental Systems 
Graduate Group at University of California, Merced for work in a National 
Science Foundation funded project investigating the role of low-intensity fires 
on soil aggregation and effect of organic matter in aggregate stability during 
low-intensity fires.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a brief statement of interest and 
their curriculum vitae to Professors Teamrat A. Ghezzehei 
(taghezze...@ucmerced.edu) or Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (aabe...@ucmerced.edu). More 
information on work in the Ghezzehei and Berhe labs at UC Merced can be found 
at our websites http://soilphysics.ucmerced.edu or 
http://faculty.ucmerced.edu/aaberhe .  
 
The application deadline for fall semester enrollment is January 15th, 2013. 
For early consideration for admission and financial support to the PhD program, 
apply by December 15. Please visit the Graduate Division application page 
(http://graduatedivision.ucmerced.edu/prospective-students/how-apply) to submit 
application materials.

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Graduate Assistantships in Critical Zone Science at UC Merced
 
Up to four research assistantships are available for Fall 2014 for work in the 
Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory (SSCZO). See 
http://criticalzone.org/sierra/ for background on the SSCZO. Available 
positions will cover research interest in the areas of mountain hydrology, 
ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry, soil microbiology and organic matter 
processes, and geochemistry. Preference given to applicants interested in 
pursuing a Ph.D.

Applicants are encouraged to communicate with SSCZO faculty, including 
Professors Roger Bales (rba...@ucmerced.edu), Martha Conklin 
(mconk...@ucmerced.edu), Stephen C. Hart (sha...@ucmerced.edu), Asmeret Asefaw 
Berhe (aabe...@ucmerced.edu), or Marilyn Fogel (mfo...@ucmerced.edu). 

Graduate students at UC Merced join an interdisciplinary graduate group. SSCZO 
faculty are members of the Environmental Systems (ES) graduate group 
(https://es.ucmerced.edu/), and some are also members of the Quantitative and 
Systems Biology (QSB) graduate group (http://qsb.ucmerced.edu/).
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Please see http://graduatedivision.ucmerced.edu/academic-studies for more 
information about graduate programs at UC Merced. 

The Environmental Systems graduate program trains students to tackle the most 
challenging problems facing our planet – water, soil, climate, energy and 
resources. Through understanding the Earth as an integrated system of 
atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere that intersects human 
society, ES students are uniquely poised to address critical research needs of 
the environment and its sustainability. Graduates are prepared for careers in 
academia, research, government, and industry that integrate expertise from 
across engineering, natural sciences and social sciences.

The application deadline for Fall semester 2014 enrollment is January 15th, 
2014. For early consideration for admission and financial support to the Ph.D. 
program, apply by December 15th, 2013. Please visit the Graduate Division 
application page 
(http://graduatedivision.ucmerced.edu/prospective-students/how-apply) to submit 
application materials.


[ECOLOG-L] Ecology Postdoc with Jonathan Levine at ETH Zurich

2013-12-12 Thread Jonathan Levine
Ecology Postdoctoral Position in Jonathan Levine’s group at ETH Zurich

A two year postdoctoral position in ecology is available in the research
group of Jonathan Levine at ETH Zurich, with a flexible 2014 start date. In
collaboration with Levine, the successful candidate will develop a project
combining empirical and theoretical approaches to explore questions in plant
population and community ecology.  The research focus is flexible and those
with plant, non-plant, or theoretical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

Research in the Levine group focuses on three general problems: (1) the
maintenance of species diversity in communities, (2) the determinants of the
success and impacts of biological invasions, and (3) plant community
responses to climate change.  Our coexistence projects explore how
individual variation, community drift, plant traits, and phylogeny influence
the outcome of competitive interactions.  Our invasions projects explore the
role of landscape patchiness, rapid evolution, and genetic variation in
influencing invasion success. Our climate change projects ask how changing
competitor identity influences plant species response to warmer climates,
and how phenological shifts with climate change alter population
trajectories and opportunities for coexistence.  All projects combine
empirical approaches with mathematical theory to achieve their aims.  

The postdoc will have the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in Europe,
California, and elsewhere. Work-related interactions will be in English. The
Levine group currently includes five postdoctoral researchers, one graduate
student, and three project managers.  Outstanding research groups at ETH
Zurich www.ibz.ethz.ch/people/index and the adjacent University of Zurich
www.ieu.uzh.ch/staff/staff.php offer numerous opportunities for
interaction and collaboration.  Also in Zurich are WSL- the Swiss Federal
Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, WSL, and Eawag- the Swiss
Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology. 

Your application includes a research statement including one to two
paragraphs describing the type of projects of interest, a curriculum vitae,
and the contact information for three references. Application review will
begin January 13, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.  To
submit your application, visit
https://pub.refline.ch//845721/2873/++publications++/1/index.html


[ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunity - Genetics of white-tailed deer in the eastern US

2013-12-12 Thread W. David Walter
Agency: Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit



Location:   Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA



Job Description: PhD graduate student assistantship is available to start 
in the summer/fall 2014 in the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife 
Research Unit in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at 
Pennsylvania State University.  The position is fully funded by the 
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Pennsylvania Game 
Commission for 4.5 years. The project involves research on landscape 
genetics of white-tailed deer from tissue samples that have been collected 
during surveillance for chronic wasting disease  in several eastern states. 
The ideal candidate will have experience with landscape genetics, Program 
R, Geographic Information Systems, and experience in extraction, 
amplification, and genotyping of DNA from tissue samples.



Qualifications: Minimum of a MS degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science or 
related field with background in population/conservation/landscape 
genetics. Graduate research will primarily be laboratory analysis of tissue 
samples collected previously but will include some travel for field work to 
collect tissue samples. The most qualified applicants will have previous 
experience in a genetics laboratory, a minimum of 2 manuscripts either 
submitted or in press in any area of research, and an interest in landscape 
genetics as it pertains to focused disease surveillance and spread.  
Interested applicants should submit the following items: 1) C.V. with 
competitive GPA and GREs, and also include contact information for 3 
references and 2) a 1-2 page description of research interests and 
responses to qualifications. Applications should be submitted in a single 
file (pdf, Word) by email to wdwal...@psu.edu with the Subject line: 
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP



Salary: Tuition and stipend of about $23,000 per year that includes summer 
salary



Last Date to apply: 1 February 2014 but I will review applications as they 
arrive. 



Website: 
http://www.coopunits.org/Pennsylvania/People/David_Walter/index.html



Contact: W. David Walter


[ECOLOG-L] University of Michigan: EEB Early Career Scientist Symposium

2013-12-12 Thread Sonja Botes
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
TENTH ANNUAL 
EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM

HUMANS AS A FORCE OF ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY CHANGE

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of 
Michigan invites nominations of outstanding scientists early in their 
careers to participate in an exciting international symposium about the 
effects of human activities on ecological and evolutionary processes around 
the world. The symposium events will take place from 28-30 March 2014, in 
Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Seven early career scientists, alongside two keynote speakers, will be 
selected to present their work and to participate in panel discussions. We 
welcome nominations of early career scientists who are studying how human 
activities have affected processes (as opposed to an enumeration of 
declining or extinct components) of ecology or evolution. Potential topics 
include changes in nutrient cycling, food-web interactions, evolution of 
resistance to antibiotics or pesticides, as well as facilitation of 
ecosystem function through maintenance of diverse managed ecosystems. The 
research focus can range from organisms (microbes to mammoths) to ecosystems 
in modern or prehistoric times, using observational, experimental, or 
theoretical approaches. We are interested in scientists with diverse 
expertise (academic, policy, non-profit, or management). 
Early career scientists are considered senior graduate students (who stand 
to receive their Ph.D. within one year), postdoctoral researchers, and 
first- or second-year faculty.  A colleague or advisor must provide the 
nomination.
 
The nomination consists of a brief letter of recommendation addressing the 
nominee’s scientific promise and ability to give a good talk, the nominee's 
curriculum vitae, and a brief abstract of the proposed presentation ( 200 
words, written by the nominee).  Nominations may be sent electronically (in 
one file, please) to eeb-ecss-nominat...@umich.edu using the nominee's name 
as the subject line (last name first, please).  More information is 
available at http://sitemaker.umich.edu/ecss2014. 

All nominations must be received by December 16, 2013, at 5 pm.

Selected participants will be contacted by January 1, 2014, and will have 
all expenses covered (registration, travel and accommodation). An official 
announcement of the slate of speakers will be issued soon thereafter.

For more information, contact Cindy Carl at cac...@umich.edu. 

The 2014 Early Career Scientists Symposium scientific committee includes:
Catherine Badgley   cbadg...@umich.edu
Bradley Cardinale   bradc...@umich.edu
Vincent Denef   vde...@umich.edu
Thomas Jenkinsontsjen...@umich.edu
Theresa Ong weiyi...@umich.edu

The University of Michigan EEB website is http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eeb/


[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Researcher at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

2013-12-12 Thread Patricia A. Jones
Postdoc Opening at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Date:   December 12, 2013

TITLE:  Postdoctoral Associate

DURATION:   Full-time. One year position with possible extension.

DUTIES: Postdoctoral Researcher sought to conduct research on the
influence of urban stressors 
on stream ecosystem function. The postdoc will be based at
the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY 
and will conduct research at the Baltimore Ecosystem Study
LTER site and in artificial streams.

BACKGROUND: Ph.D. in stream ecology, limnology, microbial ecology or 
ecotoxicology or related field required. Competence in 
areas of biogeochemistry, ecosystem metabolism, and/or 
microbial ecology is highly desirable.

CLOSING DATE:   Dec 31, 2013

ORIGINATOR: Dr. Emma J. Rosi-Marshall 

TO APPLY:   To apply, please send a brief cover letter, resume, and the
names and full contact information (including email
addresses) for three professional references to:

Human Resources
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Job Ref.: 13021-I
P.O. Box AB
Millbrook, New York 12545
E-mail:  j...@caryinstitute.org


 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER—MIN/FEM/VET/DISAB


[ECOLOG-L] Vegetation monitoring positions on the CO plateau

2013-12-12 Thread Dana Witwicki
Biological Science Technician (plants) GS-4/5/6 seasonal - 8 positions



National Park Service – Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring 
Network

Moab, UT with travel throughout Utah and western Colorado

April - October



Job description

The incumbent works in up to 16 national park units on the northern 
Colorado Plateau and serves as a seasonal Biological Science Technician for 
one or more of the following monitoring protocols: uplands (vegetation and 
soils), wadeable streams (vegetation and geomorphology), exotic plants 
(early detection), and big rivers (vegetation and geomorphology). This 
position reports to two field crew leaders and works as part of a 2-6 
member crew. 



Major Duties include:

1. Collecting plant, soil, and geomorphology data using established network 
monitoring protocols.

2. Accurately identifying Northern Colorado Plateau vegetation to the 
species level in the field or in the office using standard floras.

3. Entering data and following quality assurance procedures to ensure 
accurate data transcription into established databases.

4. Conducting fieldwork in remote backcountry settings and under difficult 
conditions in a safe and efficient manner.

5. Using 4WD and off-trail hiking to access monitoring sites.

6. Using topographic maps, compasses, aerial photographs and GPS units to 
locate and relocate monitoring sites.



This position works eight 10-hour days followed by 6 days off and requires 
constant travel to parks within Utah and western Colorado. Crew members are 
required to hike off trail with heavy packs, sometimes in extremely hot 
weather and through thick vegetation. Field crews camp in remote 
backcountry locations. 



To apply, view the full job description at: 
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/357240900

Applications due by December 18.



For more information on the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, see 
http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncpn/index.cfm



For more information about these positions, contact dana_witwi...@nps.gov.


[ECOLOG-L] USGS Biological Science Technician (GG-6) - Avian Point Counts

2013-12-12 Thread Hanser, Steve
We are seeking avian field technicians ($16.73/hour plus $18 field per
diem) to perform point counts in isolated and scenic areas of Utah, Nevada,
Oregon, Idaho and northeastern California.  This work is part of the
SAGESTEP project (www.sagestep.org), a large-scale experimental study
investigating
the post-treatment response of the bird community following management
actions in sagebrush shrublands and juniper-pinyon pine woodlands.
Samplingprotocol consists of variable distance point counts and data
entry.  We
will be collecting data on the entire suite of species with focal species
including gray flycatcher, dusky flycatcher, sage thrasher, sage sparrow,
vesper sparrow, Brewer’s sparrow, black-throated sparrow, and green-tailed
towhee.  Applicants should know or be able to quickly learn western bird
species by sight and sound. Last season we detected over 150 species.
Vegetation
sampling will follow bird survey efforts at a subset of surveyed point
count locations. Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented
candidates with experience in songbird point-count surveys.  Experience
creating and manipulating spreadsheet documents and using GIS/GPS for
navigation purposes is highly desirable.  This is a physically demanding
job, involving hiking and camping in rugged terrain for 8 to 10 days and
extended hours in the field during some periods of this research.  Remote
field conditions include exposure to wind, dust, heat, cold, and intense
sun at elevations exceeding 5,000 feet.  These GG-06 positions are
full-time, temporary employment, stationed in Elko, NV. The position start
date is April 21 and will extend to August 22, with possible extension
based on crew availability and site phenology.  To qualify for this
position, applicants need 1 year and 9 months of field experience or 4
years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be
filled, plus at least 3 months of field work experience surveying
songbirds.  For inquiries related to the positions, please contact Steve
Hanser (208 426-2892, shan...@usgs.gov).  To apply, please send: 1) cover
letter indicating field season availability and this announcement number:
SRFS-14-001, 2) resume including professional experience (** PLEASE **
indicate starting and ending dates [mm/dd/yy] with hours per week worked
for each position), 3) three references, and 4) copies of academic
transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).  Applications can be
sent via mail or email to Michelle Schatz (michelle_sch...@usgs.gov;
USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest  Rangeland Ecosystem Science
Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330). Applications must
be received by December 27, 2013

Steve Hanser
Wildlife Biologist
USGS Forest  Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
Snake River Field Station
970 Lusk St. Boise, ID 83706
shan...@usgs.gov
PH: 208-426-2892 FAX: 208-426-5210


[ECOLOG-L] Please Help NEON improve its data portal: short survey

2013-12-12 Thread Leah Wasser
Hi ecolog readers,

NEON, the National Ecological Observatory Network 
(neoninc.orghttp://neoninc.org/), is building a data portal /web site that 
will deliver spatially distributed ecological data (aquatic, terrestrial, 
airborne remote sensing, and satellite derived products) over 30 years. This 
data can be used by anyone, at no cost, to support research and education.

NEON wants to ensure that our portal is optimized for your use! And as such, 
we'd greatly appreciate your taking 5 minutes to fill out a brief, 18-question 
survey that will inform optimization of our portal website.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013NEON

Many thanks for your time in helping us build a great data portal / website!
Leah

Leah A. Wasser
Remote Sensing Ecologist
Senior Science Education, Universities
National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)
Boulder, CO


[ECOLOG-L] Teaching Assistant Professor of Geospatial Analytics and Associate Director of Professional Education

2013-12-12 Thread Monica Dorning
Teaching Assistant Professor of Geospatial Analytics and Associate Director 
of Professional Education 

NC State University invites applications for a faculty position of Teaching 
Assistant Professor of Geospatial Analytics (non-tenure track) and Associate 
Director of Professional Education in the Center for Earth Observation 
(CEO). The successful candidate of this new position will play a leadership 
role in coordinating and teaching the rapidly growing professional master’s 
of Geospatial Information Science and Technology (MGIST). CEO is an 
interdisciplinary research and teaching center focused on geospatial 
analytics for measuring, modeling, and visualizing sustainable solutions to 
environmental and societal challenges (new website coming soon). Through 
CEO, this position will have the opportunity to interact with the new 
Geospatial Analytics initiative of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence 
Program (http://www.ncsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/workthatmatters) and work 
with the growing group of geospatial scientists and interdisciplinary mix of 
20+ PhD and MS students across the natural, social, and computer sciences. 

The MGIST academic program currently includes: 1) the well-enrolled (100+) 
MGIST, 2) a large graduate certificate program in GIS, 3) a graduate minor 
in GIS, and 4) a graduate minor in Remote Sensing 
(http://gis.ncsu.edu/academic/academic.php). 

Founded in 1887, North Carolina State University is a land-grant institution 
distinguished by its exceptional quality of research, teaching, extension, 
and public service. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, NC State is the 
largest university in the state, with more than 34,000 students and 8,000 
faculty and staff. National rankings consistently rank Raleigh and its 
surrounding region among the five best places in the country to live and 
work, with a highly educated workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of 
living, and a welcoming environment. A collaborative, supportive environment 
for business and innovation and research collaborations with area 
universities and the Research Triangle Park are compelling reasons for 
relocation to the area. 

Job duties 

1) Develop and maintain a vision for growth and teaching excellence in GIST 
including leadership of pedagogical grant proposals and scholarship;

2) Coordinate course scheduling, student advising, website updates; and 
special outreach and education events 

3) Teach graduate courses in GIST and remote sensing and contribute to 
mentoring graduate students 

The anticipated time distribution among these duties is 45% teaching and 
mentoring, 45% administration, and 10% service. 

Minimum education/experience 

• PhD in geospatial sciences, geography, geomatics, environmental sciences, 
or a related field. 

Departmental required skills: 

• Commitment to teaching excellence with an established publication record. 

To Apply: 

The position and application procedures are described in detail at 
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/31341. 

All applications must be submitted electronically. Applications submitted by 
February 9, 2014 will receive full consideration. 

Inquiries can be addressed to: Dr. Ross Meentemeyer, Director, Center for 
Earth Observation; Professor, Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program in 
Geospatial Analytics, Box 8008, NCSU Campus, Raleigh, NC 27695, Phone: 919-
513-2372, Email: ross_meenteme...@ncsu.edu, Web: 
http://workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/newhires/meentemeyer.php 

NC State University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 
In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual 
orientation or genetic information. Persons with disabilities requiring 
accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 
515-3148.


[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position - Population dynamics of spruce grouse in managed forest landscapes

2013-12-12 Thread Erik Blomberg
We are seeking applicants for a PhD position evaluating the demographics of
spruce grouse under varying silvicultural practices in the commercially
managed forests of Northern Maine.  This study will follow an initial
three-years of ongoing work in this system, which was targeted at
understanding spruce-grouse occupancy of managed forest stands, as well as
home range and habitat associations of spruce grouse during the breeding
season.  The student will expand on this ongoing work and develop a
dissertation that evaluates the effects of habitat composition and forest
management on spruce grouse demographic rates (e.g. adult survival, nest
success, survival of young) and population performance, as well as other
questions of interest to the student.  We expect the successful candidate
to assist the current graduate student with data collection during the 2014
spring/summer field season, and then to manage field operations during
subsequent years of the student’s PhD program, which will begin officially
in September 2014.  Data from the first three years of study will be
available to the student for use in developing their dissertation.  The
student will be a member of the Department of Wildlife Ecology at the
University of Maine, and will be co-advised by Dr. Erik Blomberg and Dr.
Daniel Harrison.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from a Wildlife
Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource, or related program. A positive attitude
and the ability to supervise a field crew in a remote setting with limited
communication is a must.  The ability to tolerate less-than-pleasant field
conditions, which include muggy buggy summers and cold snowy winters, is
also mandatory.  Must be physically fit and capable of hiking long
distances in dense eastern forest habitat.  Strong oral and written
communication skills and evidence of progress in publishing work form the
M.S. degree is highly desirable.  Experience with field work and
quantitative analyses, as well as strong recommendations are required. Must
possess a valid driver’s license.


Desired qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with
experience working in in forest communities and with knowledge of forest
ecology.  Prior experience with the following field skills: radio
telemetry, avian capture and handling, vegetation sampling and
identification of eastern forest plants, use of 4x4 vehicles, snowmobile
operation.  Prior experience or exposure in coursework with the following
quantitative skills: capture-mark-recapture analysis, regression-based
modelling, information-theoretic hypothesis testing. Strong academic record
including undergraduate and graduate GPA, GRE scores, presentation at
professional conferences, and one or more peer-reviewed publication or
evidence of publishing experience (i.e. publications currently in review).


 Stipend: $19,123 per year plus tuition and ½ Health Insurance Premium. To
apply please submit the following materials to Dr. Erik Blomberg (
erik.blomb...@maine.edu): Cover letter describing your qualifications for
the position, CV/Resume including GRE scores, contact information for at
least three professional references, and a writing sample (master’s thesis
or published manuscript).


Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and should be submitted
by 1 February for full consideration.  Start date no later than 1 May 2014.


[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Opportunity: Rare Thistle and Invasives in Michigan

2013-12-12 Thread Chalcraft, David
Graduate Research Opportunity (M.S. in Biology) at East Carolina University and 
the University of Michigan Biological Station



Project: Threat assessment and mitigation in fresh water dune 
landscapes-Pitcher's thistle, invasive plants, and control of biocontrol weevils



Limited summer and academic year support for research and graduate teaching 
assistantships is available to suitable graduate students beginning June 2014 
for work on aspects of the ecology and conservation of the federally threatened 
Pitcher's thistle of Great Lakes shorelines, and its association with 
biocontrol agents (weevils) of invasive weeds, including population dynamics in 
the field, plant-insect interactions, insect control, and applications of 
remote sensing techniques.



For further information, contact:



Claudia L. Jolls, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Plant Ecology and Conservation

Department of Biology

Howell Science Complex MS-551

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353

jol...@ecu.edumailto:jol...@ecu.edu

(252) 328-6295 (telephone)



[ECOLOG-L] large data storage off-site

2013-12-12 Thread Bowles, Elizabeth Davis
Hello all,

There is a possibility that our program will be in need of long-term data 
storage of approximately 2 TB a year (10 TB over a 5 year period) for sound 
files and we are looking for alternatives to the purchase of a server on 
campus.  

Is there a facility or cyberinfrastructure available in the region (midwest) or 
nationally that can handle this volume of data at a cost of a few thousand 
dollars a year or less?

I appreciate your help,
 
Beth Davis Bowles, Ph.D.
Missouri State University

[ECOLOG-L] Filmmaking For Scientists - Friday Harbor Labs

2013-12-12 Thread Colin Bates

Are you interested in making a short film about your work? We are happy to 
announce an upcoming ScienceFilm Training Workshop:
Overview: This 7-day immersion workshop will teach participants to communicate 
scientific findings, natural history information, or conservation messages by 
creating compelling, professional-quality videos. Topics will include story 
selection, planning, writing, camera technique, voiceovers, technical aspects 
of video and audio production, basic video and audio editing, project output, 
and distribution. These technical elements will underpin the main focus of the 
workshop: effective storytelling through video. The hands-on approach will be 
emphasized, and participants will put concepts introduced in lecture into daily 
practice. Opportunities will exist for shooting in the field and studio. 
Collaborative opportunities may arise between participants and researchers 
working at Friday Harbor Laboratories. Participants will also critique existing 
documentaries, and by the end of the workshop, students will produce a short 
film on a topic of their choosing.

Target audience: This workshop is intended for academic scientists at any level 
(undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, faculty, or emeritus) as well as 
professional biologists (government, NGO, industry, etc.). Interested 
individuals from the general public will also be considered. No prior film 
making experience is required. The workshop will run with a minimum of 10 
participants, and a maximum of 20. 

Where: University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories

When: Feb 16 - Feb 23, 2014

Cost: US$1599 Includes workshop fees, supplies  equipment, housing, and lab 
user fees.  

Online Registration Click here

Paper Registration Form: click here to download

Registration Deadline: Feb 1, 2014 

For further information, visit our website: www.sciencefilm.org, or email 
i...@sciencefilm.org 

Hope you can join us!

The ScienceFilm Team


~
Colin Bates, Ph.D.
Division of Life Sciences 
Quest University Canada 
www.questu.ca
office phone: 604-898-8077
colin.ba...@questu.ca

Jeff Morales
Producer/Director/Cinematographer
V0NIG0 FILMS
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