[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife/Conserv. NON-PROFIT Insight/Input

[Brittnei Miller]

Hello all!

For any of you that are a part of a non-profit wildlife/conservation based 
organization - I was hoping 
you could provide me with just a bit of very helpful feedback.

I am working on coming up with a few different strategies to assist smaller 
non-profits in achieving 
the most possible funding and donations - whether through tourist 
donations/visitor 
donations/public engagement activities/other donations etc (dependent on the 
ways in which the 
non-profit generates funds).


If you are involved in such, would you mind sharing with me your thoughts on 
the following 
questions?:

1. On a scale of 1 - 5 (1 being "not important" and 5 being "very important") 
how important are 
donations to achieving the conservation goals of your non-profit?

2. What is perhaps the most challenging part of generating funds/donations that 
you have had 
during your experience (from the public and/or other donors)? 

3. Would you find it beneficial for a credible outside source - at no cost to 
you - to assess the 
effectivity of the current procedures/outreach/activities used by your 
non-profit in gaining 
donations? And then for that source to follow up with recommendations on 
possible ways to better 
your strategies for gaining funds? (based on research of your current 
procedures used) 

4. What do you wish you knew more about or could do better to possibly get more 
funding? 

5. Do you feel that the public would provide you with more donations/fundings 
if they knew more 
clearly what your non-profit is about?

6. Do you feel that you have the time and/or resources needed to look more 
thoroughly into the 
effectiveness of how your current outreach methods are gaining you the most 
donations possible?



Thank you so much for taking the time to respond - I greatly appreciate your 
input! 

If you currently have your own non-profit and find interest in what I am asking 
- please send a 
separate email to this same address (mille...@mail.chapman.edu). I would love 
to hear from you.

Make sure to check out my website - whyshouldyoucare.org - and have an amazing 
day!!

Thank you,
Brittnei Miller
whyshouldyoucare.org

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student positions in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA

[Nathan Kraft]

The graduate program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of 
California, Los Angeles 
invites applications from prospective Ph.D. and Masters students. Graduate 
students in our 
department conduct research around the world on a wide range of organisms and 
have full access to 
the outstanding facilities and resources that the University of California 
offers. Areas of 
specialization within the department include behavior, conservation biology, 
ecology, evolutionary 
biology, marine biology, paleobiology, plant biology, physiological ecology, 
ecological and 
evolutionary theory, and tropical biology. In addition to our Ecology and 
Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. 
and Masters programs, we also offer a M.S. program in the Ecology and Evolution 
of Medicine in 
collaboration with faculty from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. 

Our department includes 34 faculty with a broad diversity of research interests 
and expertise:

Michael Alfaro
Priyanga Amarasekare
Paul Barber
Daniel Blumstein
Donald Buth
Peggy Fong
Malcolm Gordon
Patricia Gowaty
Greg Grether
Stephen Hubbell
David Jacobs
Peter Kareiva
Nathan Kraft
James Lloyd-Smith
Kirk Lohmueller
Glen MacDonald
Peter Narins
Barbara Natterson
Peter Nonacs
Noa Pinter-Wollman
Philip Rundel
Lawren Sack
Van Savage
Barney Schlinger
H. Bradley Shaffer
Thomas Smith
Victoria Sork
Charles Taylor
Blaire Van Valkenburgh
Robert Wayne
Pamela Yeh
Felipe Zapata
Cheryl Ann Zimmer
Richard Zimmer

For a complete list of faculty and their research interests, see our website at 
https://www.eeb.ucla.edu/faculty.php

The application deadline for Fall 2017 admission is Dec 1, 2016. To apply, go 
to: 
https://www.eeb.ucla.edu/grad_onlineappl.php

For help with the application process or other information about the graduate 
program, please 
contact Tessa Villaseñor (email: tes...@eeb.ucla.edu).

_
Nathan Kraft
Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Graduate Studies
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
621 Charles E. Young Drive South
Los Angeles, CA 90095
tel: (310) 825-3593
http://sites.lifesci.ucla.edu/eeb-kraft/

[ECOLOG-L] A couple of interesting environmental toxicology questions

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear Colleagues:

In class today, I was asked questions that prompted me to inquire to you:

1. Can radon gas somehow be chemically transformed and sequestered into a
harmless compound?

2. While venoms are injected (e.g. snakes, etc.), poisons enter the body in
other ways. Say a person injects a chemical normally considered a poison,
would it make it a venom (and vice-versa)? To me, not because the concept
is developed under typical "natural" circumstances. However, I am willing
to be corrected.

If you have any constructive feedback, please email it directly to me at

blayjo...@gmail.com

Graefully,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
blaypublishers.com

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[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: 2nd, Final Reminder: Help SCB working group: BRIEF, ANONYMOUS survey

[Christa Rose]

Hello, Ecolog-L community,

This is a 2nd and final reminder to assist SCB’s Diet, Health, and
Conservation working group (DHC) by taking a *brief, anonymous* survey
querying the extent the international conservation community recognizes
linkages between diet, health, and biodiversity conservation. DHC members
hope to stimulate dialogue, action, and our own leadership within the
conservation community to positively and durably impact biodiversity
management through food systems.



Please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHCwg_SCB to take
the survey.



Help us learn from one another, and shape DHC's next few years. We want to
make a difference.



Thank you!


*Christa Rose*
*Native Species Support*
Wildlife Biologist, Vegan, Owner

*Stewardship for a Sustainable Earth* SM
*Steward Our Planet. Steward Yourself.* SM

[ECOLOG-L] Earthwatch announcing RFP for Marine Multitrophic Ecology Youth Program, for projects to begin in 2018

[Stan Rullman]

Earthwatch is pleased to announce a request for proposals for the Earthwatch 
Marine Multitrophic Ecology Youth Research Program, for field research projects 
to begin in 2018. PDFs 
of this announcement and details on the submission process are available here: 
http://earthwatch.org/scientific-research/apply-for-funding/working-with-earthwatch.

Request for Proposals for Field Research: Earthwatch Marine Multitrophic 
Ecology Youth Research Program

Oceans cover 71 percent of the earth’s surface area and produce some of 
humanity’s most important resources. They play an integral role in regulating 
many of the earth’s systems, 
such as climate, and provide food for billions of people and other vital 
ecosystem services. Yet ocean ecosystems are among the most vulnerable to 
global change. 
Historical and ongoing shifts to marine food webs have resulted in loss of 
biodiversity, extinction, and economic loss. Restoring resiliency to marine 
ecosystems requires 
multitrophic, data-rich research that examines marine megafaunal impacts on 
whole food webs. 

Effectively addressing global change and sustainability issues in the marine 
environment and beyond requires long-term vision and commitment, and 
necessitates a multi- 
generational approach. Authentically engaging youth in research may also 
fulfill many of the broader impact targets associated with other sources of 
funding, as well as providing 
high-level support for real-world STEM practices and Next Generation Science 
Standards. In order to mentor and encourage the next generation of 
environmental scientists and 
leaders, Earthwatch is inviting proposals for marine multitrophic ecology 
projects based in North America, Central America, Europe, and the Caribbean 
that actively engage youth in 
conducting field research.  

We are seeking research proposals from scientists for projects that will engage 
with young volunteers in order to address global change in ocean ecosystems by:
- Conducting novel multitrophic marine research utilizing principles of 
chemistry, biology, ecology and engineering;
- Assessing and/or addressing human-wildlife conflict between humans and marine 
animals;
- Mitigating the impacts of unsustainable resource extraction (both biotic and 
abiotic) in a manner that maintains native biodiversity and productivity;
- Directly informing management plans and environmental policies; and
- Relating the research to multi-generational solutions that are actionable by 
youth volunteers.

All proposed projects must study high-trophic level megafauna that potentially 
function as keystone species (e.g., Chelonioidea, Elasmobranchii, Sirenia and 
Cetacea) and have an 
overarching research theme directly related to global change. All must enable 
participation of young citizen scientists (15-18 years old). Projects must have 
the flexibility to 
allow participation by community members and adults as needed. All projects 
must have a research administrator to manage field and data logistics. We 
strongly welcome proposals 
for projects that will improve the livelihoods of human communities and help 
develop scientists in emerging nations.

Harnessing the Power of Citizen Science to Address Global Change:
For 45 years, in order to find sustainable solutions to global change, 
Earthwatch has sent scientists into the field assisted by citizen- scientist 
volunteers. 
Collectively, our goal is to support projects that produce rigorous, relevant, 
and impactful science. Participation by volunteers increases the broader 
impacts of the research we 
support. Citizen scientists return home with a deeper awareness of what is at 
stake and greater commitment to address conservation challenges. 
To fit the citizen-science model of this RFP, all proposed projects must:
- Have a 3-year or longer duration (longer-term research may receive priority 
support);
- Incorporate field-based research;
- Have data gathered primarily by citizen-scientist volunteers recruited by 
Earthwatch;
- Field 4 to 10 teams annually that span 7 to 14 days, each team accommodating 
up to 20 volunteers;
- Incorporate high-school student participation;
- Field in the summer, or in alignment with spring academic break (i.e. April, 
March);
- Provide housing for volunteers within a reasonable distance from the research 
site;
- Be run in English, with all communications and supporting documents in 
English;
- Give equal emphasis to education and data collection; and
- Share project data with managers and if possible contribute to open-source 
datasets.  

Grants:
Annual grants cover project expenses while in the field including: equipment 
(limited), tools, and supplies; research permits; scientist transport to the 
field; support staff; 
food and housing for principal investigators, staff, and Earthwatch volunteers. 
Grants do not cover scientist salaries, student tuition, overhead, capital 
equipment, or post-
fielding data analysis. Typical annual budgets average between US 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecologist position – Plant response to drought on the Colorado Plateau

[CRS Jobs]

An ecologist position is available at the USGS Canyonlands Research 
Station located in Moab, Utah. The successful candidate will work on a 
series of rainfall manipulation experiments that examine ecosystem 
resilience to drought and altered precipitation patterns on the Colorado 
Plateau. This position offers an exciting opportunity to examine how 
changes in water availability will affect plants and ecosystem function 
of the region. Moab is a small town offering a variety of outdoor 
adventures – more information can be found at www.discovermoab.com.

This project includes maintaining, collecting and analyzing ecological 
data from three ongoing rainfall manipulation experiments. The incumbent 
will work closely with USGS scientists on project coordination, data 
collection, analysis, and reporting results. The incumbent will have 
four general classes of duties: 1. maintain experimental infrastructure 
and sensor networks, 2. lead field data collection, 3. prepare and 
analyze data, 4. assist with the preparation of scientific papers. The 
field locations are generally within 2 hours driving distance of the 
duty station (Moab, Utah) and will require multiday trips to field 
stations and possibly camping trips during the field season. Field work 
involves heavy exertion; withstanding extreme heat and potential 
hypothermia conditions; climbing; walking over rough, rocky, or uneven 
terrain; lifting and carrying heavy equipment and supply; long hours; 
driving a 4WD vehicle across unimproved roads. 

Qualifications: A Master’s Degree and background in ecology, rangeland 
ecology or a plant-related field is preferred. Prior experience with 
maintaining experimental infrastructure and sensors networks (e.g. 
micrometeorological and soil moisture sensors), ecophysiology, plant 
community ecology and/or range monitoring and assessment techniques, 
data management and preparation of datasets for analysis, and basic 
statistical analysis in programs such as R or SAS is highly desired. The 
incumbent must be in excellent physical condition to withstand the 
rigors of the environmental conditions and must pass a physical fitness 
test and a background check. A valid US driver’s license is required.

Salary and start date: Salary is $40,033/year plus full benefits. A 
start date of Dec 2016 – Feb 2017 is preferred.

Application: Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens. If you have any questions 
send an email to crs_j...@usgs.gov. This job will be announced on 
www.usajobs.gov. 

[ECOLOG-L] ESA 2017 Annual Meeting: Proposals for Workshops, Special Sessions, Field Trips, Ignite due Nov. 17

[Jennifer Riem]

2017 ESA Annual Meeting: Propose a Session for Portland!

Deadline: November 17 at 5:00 PM Eastern (2:00 PM Pacific)

We invite proposals for Workshops (http://www.esa.org/portland/workshops/), 
Special Sessions (http://www.esa.org/portland/special-sessions/), Field Trips 
(http://www.esa.org/portland/field-trips/), and Ignite Sessions 
(http://www.esa.org/portland/ignite-sessions/) for ESA's 2017 Annual Meeting in 
Portland, Oregon.

This year's theme is "Linking biodiversity, material cycling and ecosystem 
services in a changing world."

Although session proposals related to the meeting's theme are encouraged, any 
timely and coherent subject of broad interest to ecologists will be considered. 
Proposals must be submitted through the online form by 
November 17 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 Pacific). No late or emailed 
proposals will be considered.

For more information visit: http://www.esa.org/portland/

If you have any questions, please contact the Program Chair, Christopher Swan 
(chris.s...@umbc.edu) or the Science Programs Coordinator, Jennifer Riem 
(jenni...@esa.org).

[ECOLOG-L] Nice article about ESA member Diana Wall and her research

[David Inouye]

http://www.nature.com/news/secrets-of-life-in-the-soil-1.20575

Nature | News Feature

Secrets of life in the soil

Diana Wall has built a career on overturning assumptions about 
underground ecosystems. Now she is seeking to protect this endangered world.


 * Rachel Cernansky
   

13 September 2016


--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4415
ino...@umd.edu

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
PO Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Entry-Level Plant Ecologist/Plant Biologist

[Amy Quach]

We have an immediate opening in our Los Gatos office for a full-time, entry-
level plant ecologist/plant biologist. This person will conduct field 
studies, including plant community mapping, rare plant surveys, and wetland 
assessments and delineations, and will prepare a variety of 
reports/technical studies, including biological resource reports, resource 
agency permit applications, and natural resource management plans.   

Required qualifications:  
•Academic background in plant biology, plant ecology, plant sciences, or 
biological sciences with emphasis in botany and ecology 
•Experience in some or most of the following areas: plant identification, 
quantitative field surveys, plant community/association mapping, wetland 
delineation, environmental impact analysis, permit preparation, Trimble 
GeoXT/XH, and general GIS/Arc View 
•Demonstrable technical writing ability 
•Strong communication and collaboration skills 
•Willingness to travel throughout California and beyond

Candidates with an M.S. or a Ph.D. are preferred, but those with a B.S. and 
direct relevant experience will be considered.

Additional qualifications:
•Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record
•Willingness to work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late nights, 
weekends)
•Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all 
types of weather conditions, walking over varied terrain, bending, lifting, 
and carrying  upwards of 50 pounds, and otherwise maintain good physical 
condition
•Familiarity with best practices for field safety and low impact principles

Prior experience in the following areas a plus: 
•California flora
•Insect/pollinator sampling and/or identification
•Biological consulting 
•Range management


About H. T. Harvey & Associates:
H. T. Harvey & Associates is an established ecological consulting firm 
based in Los Gatos, California, with more than 120 ecologists, landscape 
architects, and other professional staff members in six offices in 
California and Hawai‘i. Our core areas of expertise include wildlife 
ecology, fisheries and aquatic ecology, plant ecology, landscape 
architecture, and restoration ecology. We cultivate excellence in our team 
and our work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound 
solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. 
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, 
progressive work environment. Our employment package includes medical, 
dental, and life insurance and a 401(k) package with a generous employer 
match program.
How to apply:

Interested candidates should respond by submitting a cover letter, resume, 
and references through this link: https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?
id=18135122 using ONE (not separate attachments) .doc or .pdf file (system 
allows for only ONE attachment, so resume, cover letter, and references 
must be incorporated into ONE file); via mail to H. T. Harvey & Associates, 
Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; or by 
fax to 408.458.3210.

[ECOLOG-L] Plant Biologist, Associate/Assistant Professor (AA18012)

[Christopher Ruhland]

Deadline:  November 15, 2016
Date Posted:  October 13, 2016
Type:  Tenured, tenure track
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment Type:  Full-time

SALARY: Depends on Qualifications
OPENING DATE: 10/11/16
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority consideration will be given to applications
received by November 15, 2016.
POSITION: Tenure Track, (Probationary*)
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 14, 2017
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching:

General Biology 2 (BIOL 106 lecture, lab and lab coordination).
Flora of Minnesota (Plant Taxonomy/Systematics; BIOL 442/542).
One course in area of expertise each year (see Additional Information).
Additional courses depending on departmental need/approval.

Research:

Develop a research program with grant writing and research projects
involving undergraduates and graduate students aimed at scholarly
publication of results.

Other:

Continued professional development.
Contribute to student growth through academic advising and mentoring
student research projects.
Provide service to the University and Community through management of
the Radichel Herbarium (endowed) and maintain collection (see Additional
Information).  Other service includes but not limited to participation in
departmental and college committees as appropriate. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate or ABD in a biological science or related area with an
emphasis in plant biology. (ABD candidates will be considered, but must
complete the doctorate degree and have it conferred on an official
transcript to be received by Human Resources no later than August 14, 2017).
Research focus in plant biology.
Recent evidence of scholarly activity, as evidenced by peer reviewed
publications and presentations.
Potential to direct a research program using contemporary methods.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Commitment to working with undergraduates and MS graduate students.
Knowledge or experience in plant systematics.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Teaching experience in college courses similar to those listed in the
responsibilities.
Post-doctoral experience.
Strong publication and external funding record for level of career
development.
Compatibility of research with Minnesota State University, Mankato's
infrastructure.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning
environment.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Possible courses in area of expertise include the following: Population
Ecology, Population Genetics and/or Molecular Genetics, Plant Evolutionary
Biology , Ecosystem Ecology, Plant Breeding, Plant Systematics and Taxonomy,
Biogeography, and related areas.

The faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at MSU, Mankato is
committed to education and the use of research as an educational tool for
undergraduate students and MS thesis students. For more information about
the Radichel Herbarium, please see: http://cset.mnsu.edu/biology/herbarium
 
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found
at: http://www.mnsu.edu/. Minnesota State University, Mankato has
approximately 15,000 students. The Department of Biological Sciences has
approximately 700 Biology majors and 50 Environmental Science majors. We
offer BS and MS degrees. The Biology Department has more than 20
tenure-track faculty.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please continue the
process via this website or directly at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm. A complete online
application will include the following attachments. Letters of
recommendation may be requested by the search committee during the
application process. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the
search committee.

Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three (3) references
A statement of research interests (limit 500 words)
A statement of teaching philosophy (limit 500 words)
Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Christopher T. Ruhland, PhD.
Professor, Biological Sciences
Minnesota State University, Mankato
242 Trafton Science South
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-2786
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: christopher.ruhl...@mnsu.edu

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining
agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:
http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html.
 
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
(MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on
college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be
required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor
Vehicle Records check.

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to
diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented
communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities
are 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD GRA - soils/watershed biogeochemistry

[Carol Adair]

We seek an enthusiastic and motivated student with expertise in
biogeochemistry, soil science, catchment hydrology or related fields with a
focus on exploring the biogeochemical linkages between terrestrial and
aquatic systems during extreme climate events. The student’s dissertation
research will utilize an advanced in-situ riparian soil and stream
monitoring network to develop and address fundamental research questions
regarding environmental controls on nutrient (P, N, Fe) and carbon efflux
from landscape to streams in forested and agricultural catchments of the
Lake Champlain Basin.  Basic dissertation research questions will focus on
the drivers of the response of soil and stream water quality to extreme
events, such as antecedent conditions, phenology, and event severity, and
how these manifest in systems that differ in riparian zone configuration
(e.g., poor- vs. well-drained riparian soils) in forested and agricultural
catchments.

Qualifications:

Previous experiences working with in-situ sensors in soils and/or streams
are desirable, and enthusiasm and physical capability to conduct field
intensive research across a range of weather conditions are required. MS
research experiences studying nutrient/carbon dynamics in forested and/or
agricultural riparian soils and/or catchments are also preferable.

 

This position comes with a research assistantship that is renewable through
May 2021. The position will begin on June 1, 2017, and applications will be
considered until the position is filled. Please contact Carol Adair
(carol.ad...@uvm.edu) for more information. 

 

To apply:  please send CV, names and contact information for three
references, and a cover letter outlining research interests, expertise and
availability to eps...@uvm.edu and reference Position ID GRA#001.

http://epscor.w3.uvm.edu/2/node/3222

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Ecology and Evolution in Forest Ecosystems

[David Inouye]

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Ecology and Evolution in Forest 
Ecosystems | ETH Zürich 22.09.16 15:03
https://www.ethz.ch/de/die-eth-zuerich/arbeiten-lehren-forschen/faculty-affairs/ausgeschrieben…ntierte-naturwissenschaften/Assistenzprofessur-Ecology-and-Evolution-in-Forest-Ecosystems.html 
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URL der Seite: 
https://www.ethz.ch/de/die-eth-zuerich/arbeiten-lehren-forschen/facultyaffairs/

ausgeschriebene-professuren/systemorientierte-naturwissenschaften/Assistenzprofessur-
Ecology-and-Evolution-in-Forest-Ecosystems.html
22.09.2016
© 2016 Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of
Ecology and Evolution in Forest
Ecosystems
The Department of Environmental Systems Science (www.usys.ethz.ch) at
ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The assistant professor develops and leads an internationally recognized
research programme in “Ecology and Evolution in Forest Ecosystems” and
is expected to integrate into research activities in related fields at ETH
Zurich. He or she will use any relevant experimental, comparative and/or
theoretical approaches to explore ecological and/or evolutionary processes
that affect the composition, diversity, structure, dynamics and function of
forest communities. The search is not limited to plant-based research,
hence scientists working with non-plant forest components are encouraged
to apply.
The new professor will teach in the Master of Environmental Sciences
programme, offering subjects in Forest and Landscape Management that
are also relevant to Ecology and Evolution. Undergraduate level courses
are taught in German or English and graduate level courses in English.
Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of
younger scien¬tists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system
equivalent to other top international universities.
Please apply online.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a
statement of future research and teaching interests, the names and
contact details of three referees, and three of your most important
achievements*. The letter of application should be addressed to the
President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Lino Guzzella. The closing date for
applications is 31 October 2016. ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and
family friendly employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual
career couples. We specifically encourage women to apply.
*ETH Zurich not only supports the quantitative measurement of your
achievements but also the qualitative assessment of academic
accomplishments. This is why you are kindly asked to submit a short
description of your three most important achievements (maximum a half
page each). Besides research findings, these could also be extraordinary
achievements in teaching and its further development, services in the
benefit of the academic community or society, software development,
patents, knowledge transfer and its practical application, spin-off
companies or similar.

[ECOLOG-L] Webinar Invitation-Ecological Society of America-Eyes in the Sky- Drone Use for Ecological Research

[Alison Mize]

Webinar Invitation
Ecological Society of America, Office of Public Affairs
Eyes in the Sky- Drone Use for Ecological Research
Many researchers use drones in terrestrial and marine environments, giving 
scientists unprecedented access to areas previously difficult to reach. In 
August, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy announced new 
measures to accelerate the safe integration and innovative adoption of unmanned 
aircraft systems across the United States. These announcements most notably 
expand on the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA) "Small UAS" rule, announced in late June, providing 
national guidelines for operation of non-recreational unmanned aircraft under 
55 pounds.
Join ESA for a webinar presentation and hear first-hand from an FAA expert 
about how to implement the new rules for unmanned operating systems, commonly 
referred to as drones. There is no cost to attend.
Webinar
Eyes in the Sky: Drone Use for Ecological Research.

Date
Oct 27, 2016, 2:00 PM EDT

Presenter
Joe Morra, manager, Flight Operations Section, Federal Aviation Administration

Space is limited, so please register early to guarantee a spot.

Register to attend the webinar:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1494120131667342851

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information 
about joining the webinar.

Please email Alison Mize, director of public affairs with any questions. 
ali...@esa.org

[ECOLOG-L] open-source hardware and software for data collection

[David Inouye]

An interesting article in Science:

http://science.sciencemag.org/content/353/6306/1360

Summary

Many science research projects rely on specialized electronic devices 
and software to gather data that often come with a high price tag. 
Advances in open-source hardware and software are occurring at an 
astounding rate, but scientists are often slow to take advantage of 
these for purposes beyond their original scope. Here, we advocate that 
open-source technology can be easily applied in science research to 
collect large data sets, at the same time reducing costs and increasing 
the repeatability of experiments.


--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4415
ino...@umd.edu

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
PO Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224

[ECOLOG-L] Employment Opportunity: Temporary Data Analyst – Postdoctorial Candidate

[Charity McEntire]

Carnegie Museum of Natural History - Powdermill Nature Reserve seeks a 
temporary Data Analyst who will play a leading role in analysis and 
interpretation of existing long-term data as well as contributing to the 
future direction and funding of forest systems research at Powdermill 
Nature Reserve. Responsibilities for this position include analyzing and 
publishing data from Powdermill Nature Reserve’s vegetation data set, GIS 
laboratory, and forest succession plots. Specific duties will include data 
validation (proofing), gathering appropriate climate data, massaging data 
into a usable format for analysis, analyzing data, conducting literature 
reviews, and writing and submitting peer reviewed publications. The Analyst 
and Planner may also be required to provide additional statistical support 
for other research projects undertaken by the Powdermill Research Staff and 
assist with current data collection and supervising field assistants in 
season as needed. The Analyst and Planner will be expected to use his or 
her knowledge of forest systems research to contribute to cutting edge 
research plans and proposals for future forest research.


QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or develop ability to 
program in Python, demonstrate facility with Excel, and be fluent with 
statistical methods and software (R, SAS, Matlab). Applicant must have a 
PhD and successful publication record. Knowledge of forest systems and 
conservation is required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The successful applicant must be able to 
work well both independently and as part of a team as well as excelling in 
communication and public speaking skills. Proficiency in writing scientific 
publications is a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work includes occasional strenuous hiking, walking 
across cold streams, carrying substantial loads over rough terrain and 
through forested areas, perhaps in inclement weather. Must be willing to 
live at Powdermill Nature Reserve during field work.
The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, 
are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued 
employment: 
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance 
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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Pittsburgh website 
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