Re: [ECOLOG-L] Question about authorship

[Culley, Theresa (culleyt)]

Dear Gabriel,

If you are fine with having someone else spearhead a presentation and 
publication based on data that otherwise you may not have the time to write up 
and which is part of a much larger project (which sounds to be the case here), 
this sounds like an ideal situation to me.  It is especially noteworthy and 
proper that the author(s) have reached out to you to invite you to be a 
coauthor.

Note that you should have the opportunity to read over and approve of the final 
version of the manuscript to be submitted, as this is now required by most 
journals. If so, I don’t see any problem in showcasing the abstract or paper 
citation on your LinkedIn page, ResearchGate, or whatever you have - just check 
with the journal policy first regarding posting the actual paper online.  And I 
would definitely include the presentation and paper in your graduate school 
applications although you are not the first author (it still “counts” as a 
publication for you).  The fact that you did not write the paper yourself and 
you are not the first or corresponding author does not lessen the fact that 
this would be a publication that you could (and should!) list on your CV.

Hope this helps,
Theresa


Theresa M. Culley, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief, Applications in Plant Sciences
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati
614 Rievesch Hall
Cincinnati, OH  45221-0006
Tel: 513-556-9705
Web: 
www.homepages.uc.edu/~culleyt/CulleyLab.html
Email: theresa.cul...@uc.edu




On Feb 23, 2017, at 3:34 PM, Gabriel Chavez 
> wrote:

Hello ECOLOGers,

My name is Gabriel and I had a question to pose concerning use of authorship
on a scientific paper. I worked on a long-term study regarding carbon
sequestration and nutrient cycling in Pacific Northwest forests on a
permanent plot network with other faculty and undergraduates at my college.
We had the data and were interpreting it but hadn't published any papers or
sent anyone to any conferences with the results.

I have since graduated from said college, and I recently learned that a
student took over that previous work we had conducted and is planning on
submitting an abstract the ESA, and wanted to know if I wanted to be
included an an co-author on the formal paper that is being published (of
course I want to be included). My question to all of you  is: in what
capacities am I "allowed" to use this paper or results that come out of the
study? For example, showcasing this abstract or paper on my LinkedIn page,
including it in graduate school applications, that sort or thing. What, in
your opinion, are the limits in which I can use this work? Thank you.

[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, College of William and Mary

[John Swaddle]

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, College of William and Mary

The Department of Biology at the College of William and Mary invites 
applications for a, 1-year, non-tenure-track visiting faculty positions 
that will begin August 10, 2017. We seek an individual who will teach at 
least one course focused on the analysis of biological data 
(biostatistics) with a preference for an organismal biologist. The 
successful candidate will be expected to be an effective teacher and will 
teach a 3:3 load including small seminars and lab sections as part of that 
load.

Required qualifications: A Ph.D. in biology, biomathematics, or a related 
field is required at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2017).
Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses and postdoctoral 
research experience would be viewed favorably. 

Candidate must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Position Number: 
F0875W. Submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter including statement 
of research and teaching interests. You will be prompted to submit online 
the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by 
the system with instructions on how to submit a letter of reference. For 
full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, March 
15, 2017. Applications received after the review date will be considered 
if needed.

The College of William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus 
community. W conducts background investigations for applicants being 
considered for employment. Background investigations include reference 
checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial 
(credit) report or driving history check.

The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications 
from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and 
service missions of the university. The College is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from 
women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

[ECOLOG-L] Biologist at IISD-ELA

[Jason Venkiteswaran]

This is a great opportunity.

Jason.

?-
Jason Venkiteswaran, PhD
Assistant Professor
Geography & Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
https://wlu.ca/jvenkiteswaran



>From : Lee Hrenchuk 
Subject : job posting - Biologist at IISD-ELA

Hi!

We are hiring a Biologist at IISD-ELA to work on the lower food web.  Please 
see posting below and circulate to anyone who may be interested.

https://iisd.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=63

Thanks and hope you're well!

Lee


Lee Hrenchuk, MSc
Biologist
IISD Experimental Lakes Area
111 Lombard Ave, Suite 325, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0T4
Mobile (year round): (204) 291-7644
IISD-ELA camp (May to October): (807) 226-5162 x220
IISD-ELA office (November to April): (204) 958-7700 x754
lhrenc...@iisd-ela.org
www.iisd.org/ela
www.twitter.com/IISD_ELA
www.instagram.com/iisd_ela

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 COS Ocean Policy Course: Applications Now Being Accepted

[Angee Doerr]

The Center for Ocean Solutions  (COS) 
is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications 
 for our 
upcoming 2017 Ocean Policy Course.

This free, two-week short course will take place July 16-28, 2017 in Monterey, 
CA. The course is open to ocean-interested early career professionals 
including, but not limited to, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. 
Details are attached. Applications are due Mar 24, 2017 
.

As we aim to make our course inclusive and engage diverse perspectives, 
interested persons from outside California are welcome to apply. Thus, please 
feel free to share this announcement far and wide, with a broad range of your 
colleagues and associated students. 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for additional information!

Cheers,
Angee

**
Angee Doerr, PhD
Research Associate
Center for Ocean Solutions
ando...@stanford.edu
ando...@ucdavis.edu

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistanship - American Woodcock Migration Ecology

[Erik Blomberg]

>
> PhD Assistantship – Migration Ecology of American Woodcock in the Eastern
> United States
>
> Location – University of Maine (Orono, ME) with fieldwork throughout the
> Northeast
>
>
> Stipend: $19,467 per year plus tuition and ½ Health Insurance Premium
>
>
> Description – We are seeking qualified applicants for a PhD position that
> will focus on migration and population ecology of American woodcock.  As a
> component of their dissertation research, the student will participate in
> research that seeks to better understand woodcock migration throughout the
> eastern United States. The project will use GPS transmitters to collect
> data on woodcock migration during both fall and spring migratory periods,
> and will involve collaboration with a diverse array of project partners
> including state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and
> other universities.  As a member of this collaborative team, the successful
> applicant will be responsible for working with project partners to capture
> and tag woodcock prior to migration, retrieve location data and manage
> project databases, analyze data, present results at meetings and
> conferences, and publish research findings.
>
>
> The student will be a member of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries,
> and Conservation Biology  at the University of
> Maine , and will be co-advised by Dr. Erik Blomberg
>  and Dr. Amber Roth
> .  Support for the student will come in
> the form of both teaching (~25%) and research assistantships (~75%).
>
>
> Qualifications –
>
>
> *Required Qualifications:* We seek applicants with a keen interest in the
> natural world, a strong work ethic, and a desire to be an engaged member of
> a research lab with like-minded colleagues. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
> from a Wildlife Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource, or related program.
> Applicants should have a GPA >3.0 and competitive GRE scores (>50%
> percentile), as well as strong oral and written communication skills and
> evidence of progress in publishing work from the M.S. degree.  Previous
> relevant field experience, demonstrated aptitude for quantitative analyses,
> and strong recommendations are required. Ability to work collaboratively
> and to supervise field assistants is also required. Must possess a valid
> driver’s license.
>
>
> *Other Desired Qualifications: *Preference will be given to applicants
> with experience or demonstrated interest in avian migration, animal
> population ecology, and quantitative methods.  Previous experience with
> avian capture and handling is highly desired.  Prior experience or exposure
> through coursework with the following quantitative skills:
> capture-mark-recapture, spatial analysis, regression, population modelling,
> and exposure to maximum likelihood and/or Bayesian estimation methods.
> Experience using R for data management, analysis, and presentation of
> results. A record of effective communication, as evidenced by presentations
> at professional conferences and participation in collaborative research
> teams.
>
>
> To apply please submit the following materials: A cover letter describing
> your qualifications for the position, a current CV including GRE scores and
> graduate/undergraduate GPA, contact information for at least three
> professional references, and a writing sample (master’s thesis or published
> manuscript).  A single merged pdf is preferred, writing sample may be
> submitted separately.  Please submit application materials, and address any
> questions about the position, to both Drs. Roth (amber.r...@maine.edu)
> and Blomberg (erik.blomb...@maine.edu).
>
>
> Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and should be
> submitted by 28 February 2017 for full consideration.  The successful
> candidate must be available to start September 1, 2017.
>
>
>
>
>

[ECOLOG-L] Politics versus ecological and environmental research: invitation to submit to Ideas in Ecology and Evolution

[Chris Lortie]

Dear Colleagues,

Ideas in Ecology and Evolution would like to invite you to submit to a special 
issue entitled
'Politics versus ecological and environmental research.'

The contemporary political climate has dramatically changed in some nations. 
Global change marches 
on, and changes within each and every country influence everyone. There has 
been extensive social 
media discussion and political activity within the scientific community. One 
particularly compelling 
discussion is best captured by this paraphrased exchange.

“Keep politics out of my science feeds.”
“I will keep politics out of my science when politics keeps out of science.”

The latter context has never existed, but the extent of intervention, 
falsification by non-scientists, 
blatant non-truths, and threat to science have never been greater in 
contemporary ecology and 
environmental science in particular.  

Ideas in Ecology and Evolution is an open-access journal 
(http://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/IEE). 
We view the niche of this journal as a home for topics that need discussing for 
our discipline.  Ideas are 
a beautiful opportunity sometimes lost by the file-drawer problem, and this 
journal welcomes papers 
without data to propose new ideas and critically comment on issues relevant to 
our field both directly 
and indirectly. Lonnie Aarssen and I are keen to capture some of the ongoing 
discussion and #resist 
efforts by our peers. We will rapidly secure two reviews for your contributions 
to get ideas into print 
now.

We welcome submissions that address any aspect of politics and ecology and the 
environment. The 
papers can include any of (but not limited to) the following formats: 
commentaries, solution sets, 
critiques, novel mindsets, strategies to better link ecology/environmental 
science to political discourse, 
analyses of political interventions, summaries of developments, and 
mini-reviews that highlight 
ecological/environmental science that clearly support an alternative decision.

Please submit contributions using the Open Journal System site here: 
http://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/IEE/login

Warm regards,

Chris Lortie and Lonnie Aarssen.

[ECOLOG-L] Crew Member (Forestry or Trail) | Nevada Conservation Corps | AmeriCorps (2017 Summer)

[Amy Gladding]

Apply at:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?
rf=ECOLOG=2017-NCC-001

The Service Experience: 
Spend a season or more working and camping outside at some of Nevada’s 
premier natural areas. Serve alongside volunteers from across the 
country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural 
resources and heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on 
habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. 
Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, 
and many other federal and state agencies. Learn firsthand from federal 
employees and specialists about natural resource and conservation 
careers. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, 
hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat restoration.



Essential Duties:
•Building and maintaining trails, restoring and improving wildlife 
habitat, and reducing hazardous fuels in our forests and public lands;
•Camping up to seven nights in wilderness setting without formal 
restroom facilities or running water;
•Making a commitment of national service to our landscapes and 
communities;
•Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while 
providing service;
•Communicating effectively with crew members, crew leaders, NCC staff 
and agency project staff;
•Complying with both production and quality work standards established 
by NCC Administration, crew supervisors and project partners;
•Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, 
cleaning and organizing crew equipment;
•Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, 
project sponsors and community members;
•Participating in in-field education sessions;
•Percentage of time spent on: labor– 70%, traveling– 20%, hiking– 10%;
•Lifting 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally.
 
Make sure to check the Nevada Conservation Corps overview page here.

Contract Timeline:
May 22, 2017 to August 17, 2017. 3-months of service in the field!

If this term of service doesn’t fit your availability, contact us 
anyway! We can discuss your options.

Location:
Crew members may be assigned to serve from the Reno Field Station or 
Great Basin National Park, and will serve and camp in the field on 4-day 
tours, 8-day tours, or a mixture of the two. Schedules will be dictated 
by project site and distance from the field station. The locations of 
service will depend on which regional office you are assigned to for 
your term of service and may change throughout the season. Camping 
locations are provided during the workweek. We will not provide housing 
nor sign leases, but we can assist with identifying housing options.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend 
dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed 
amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. This stipend paid to members in 
bi-weekly installments throughout their term of service. Members also 
receive a food per-diem while on project at a rate of $7.25 per day in 
the field. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive 
an additional education award also dependent on the length of service 
that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a 
Title IV accredited college. 

•3-month service contract, or 13 weeks for a 450 hour service term: 
$3,500 living stipend (approximately $550/two weeks) + $1,527.45 
education award

Members are also compensated by gaining valuable field work experience, 
professional development and practical trainings and certifications, and 
the potential to earn college credit through program participation.

Training & Field Work Experience
•First aid and CPR certification;
•Leave No Trace (LNT) training;
•Trail construction and maintenance training for trail crews;
•S212 equivalent chainsaw training for habitat restoration and fuels 
reduction crews.
•GBI has successfully collaborated with participating colleges to award 
program participants college credit for their term of service. For more 
information, please inquire during the interview process.

Job Qualifications:
•Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times while 
providing service.
•Be able to communicate effectively with members, crew leaders, NCC 
staff, and project partners.
•Possess the willingness and ability to work and camp up to seven nights 
in a row, in a wilderness setting, in all weather conditions, without 
formal restroom facilities or running water.
•Be able to lift 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally
•Be at least 17 years of age
•Be a US citizen
•Must possess a high school diploma or GED
•Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of 
four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education 
awards).*
•All position offers are conditional upon completion of an acceptable 
check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal 
background 

[ECOLOG-L] Leadership Development Program Member | Nevada Conservation Corps | AmeriCorps (2017 Spring & Summer)

[Amy Gladding]

Apply at:

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?
rf=ECOLOG=2017-NCC-003


Spend a season or more working and camping outside at some of Nevada’s 
premier natural areas. Serve alongside volunteers from across the 
country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural 
heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on habitat 
improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest 
Service, Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Division of Forestry, and 
many other federal and state agencies. Projects may include trail 
construction and maintenance, hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat 
restoration.

Your experience begins with two months as a crew member on a 5-person 
crew. During your tenure as a crew member you will receive leadership 
development training, spend extended periods of time camping in the 
field with fellow crew leader candidates, and take turns acting as the 
lead on service projects that are meant to prepare you for the 
challenges of leading a crew. Promotion to Crew Leader is not guaranteed 
& depends on performance review.

Upon successful completion of the leadership development training you 
may be assigned a summer project (based out of Reno, NV; Las Vegas, NV; 
or Great Basin National Park) and will take on the responsibility of 
leading a crew. You will lead four AmeriCorps Crew Members while 
building trail or running chainsaws in some of Nevada’s most beautiful 
locales. You will coordinate with agency partners and collaborate with 
peers to see that project goals are accomplished safely and efficiently. 
Based on your specific project you will be camped in the field with your 
crew on either 4-day or 8-day “tours” often in primitive and remote 
locations and will be responsible for managing and facilitating a 
healthy and cohesive community within your crew.  

Different than any other professional experience you could imagine, 
being a crew leader with the NCC is a full-time, intensive commitment 
where you will always be a resource to the members serving with you both 
while on service project sites or back at camp after a long day. Both 
preparing for and leading a crew requires unwavering dedication, and a 
willingness to put the needs of others first. Successful applicants will 
demonstrate dependability, excellent judgment, and high standards. We 
are looking for individuals who will lead by example and be a role model 
for the members who join our program. Though this position is 
challenging, the rewards are abundant and the bonds forged with your 
crew, peers and with the outdoors will last a lifetime.

Process
Review of applications will take place as they are received. Priority 
will be given to applications received by February 27. Qualified 
applicants will be invited to participate in an initial phone interview. 

Contract Timeline:
March 20, 2017 – May 18, 2017.

Location:
Crew members will be assigned to serve from the Las Vegas Field Station 
for the initial 2 months of Leadership Development training and will 
serve and camp in the field on 4-day tours, 8-day tours, or a mixture of 
the two. Schedules will be dictated by project site and distance from 
the field station. 

Upon completion of the Leadership Development training program, you may 
be assigned a summer project based out of one of our three regional 
locations in Reno, NV; Las Vegas, NV; or Great Basin National Park. The 
project location(s) will depend on which regional office you are 
assigned to for the remaining three months of service. Camping locations 
are provided during the work week. We will not provide housing, nor sign 
leases, but we can assist with identifying housing options.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend 
dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed 
amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. The stipend is paid to members 
in bi-weekly installments throughout their term of service. Upon 
completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional 
education award also dependent on the length of service that can be used 
for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited 
college. 

Two Month Contract, 300 hour service term: $2,346.37 living stipend 
(approximately $550 every two weeks) + $1,230.69 education award

Members are also compensated by gaining valuable field work experience, 
professional development, practical trainings and certifications. All 
Leadership Development Program (LDP) members receive:

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR Certification, USFS Chainsaw and 
Crosscut Certification, Intermediate Trail Construction Training, BLM 
UTV Operator Certification, Off-road 4x4 Training, Nevada Pesticide 
Applicators License, and Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainer Certification.

Additional Training includes:
Leadership Development Program members placed on Trail Crews will be 
further trained in 

[ECOLOG-L] Crew Member (Forestry or Trail) | Nevada Conservation Corps | AmeriCorps (2017 Summer & Fall)

[Amy Gladding]

Apply at:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?
rf=ECOLOG=2017-NCC-002


The Service Experience: 
Spend a season or more working and camping outside at some of Nevada’s 
premier natural areas. Serve alongside volunteers from across the 
country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural 
resources and heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on 
habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. 
Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, 
and many other federal and state agencies. Learn firsthand from federal 
employees and specialists about natural resource and conservation 
careers. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, 
hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat restoration. Find more 
information on projects here!



Essential Duties:
•Building and maintaining trails, restoring and improving wildlife 
habitat, and reducing hazardous fuels in our forests and public lands;
•Camping up to seven nights in wilderness setting without formal 
restroom facilities or running water;
•Making a commitment of national service to our landscapes and 
communities;
•Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while 
providing service;
•Communicating effectively with crew members, crew leaders, NCC staff 
and agency project staff;
•Complying with both production and quality work standards established 
by NCC Administration, crew supervisors and project partners;
•Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, 
cleaning and organizing crew equipment;
•Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, 
project sponsors and community members;
•Participating in in-field education sessions;
•Percentage of time spent on: labor– 70%, traveling– 20%, hiking– 10%;
•Lifting 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally.
 

Contract Timeline:
May 22, 2017 to November 16, 2017. 6-months of service in the field!

If this term of service doesn’t fit your availability, contact us 
anyway! We can discuss your options.

Location:
Crew members may be assigned to serve from the Reno Field Station or 
Great Basin National Park, and will serve and camp in the field on 4-day 
tours, 8-day tours, or a mixture of the two. Schedules will be dictated 
by project site and distance from the field station. The locations of 
service will depend on which regional office you are assigned to for 
your term of service and may change throughout the season. Camping 
locations are provided during the workweek. We will not provide housing 
nor sign leases, but we can assist with identifying housing options.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend 
dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed 
amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. This stipend paid to members in 
bi-weekly installments throughout their term of service. Members also 
receive a food per-diem while on project at a rate of $7.25 per day in 
the field. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive 
an additional education award also dependent on the length of service 
that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a 
Title IV accredited college. 

•6-month service contract, or 26 weeks* for a 900 hour service term: 
$7,000 living stipend (approximately $550 every two weeks) + $2,887.50 
education award

Members are also compensated by gaining valuable field work experience, 
professional development and practical trainings and certifications, and 
the potential to earn college credit through program participation.

Training & Field Work Experience
•First aid and CPR certification;
•Leave No Trace (LNT) training;
•Trail construction and maintenance training for trail crews;
•S212 equivalent chainsaw training for habitat restoration and fuels 
reduction crews.
•GBI has successfully collaborated with participating colleges to award 
program participants college credit for their term of service. For more 
information, please inquire during the interview process.

Job Qualifications:
•Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times while 
providing service.
•Be able to communicate effectively with members, crew leaders, NCC 
staff, and project partners.
•Possess the willingness and ability to work and camp up to seven nights 
in a row, in a wilderness setting, in all weather conditions, without 
formal restroom facilities or running water.
•Be able to lift 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally
•Be at least 17 years of age
•Be a US citizen
•Must possess a high school diploma or GED
•Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of 
four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education 
awards).*
•All position offers are conditional upon completion of an acceptable 
check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal 
background check.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position: Dengue and Spatial Statistics at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

[Laura Bowles]

Postdoctoral Position in Dengue and Spatial Statistics

[ECOLOG-L] Question about authorship

[Gabriel Chavez]

Hello ECOLOGers, 

My name is Gabriel and I had a question to pose concerning use of authorship
on a scientific paper. I worked on a long-term study regarding carbon
sequestration and nutrient cycling in Pacific Northwest forests on a
permanent plot network with other faculty and undergraduates at my college.
We had the data and were interpreting it but hadn't published any papers or
sent anyone to any conferences with the results. 

I have since graduated from said college, and I recently learned that a
student took over that previous work we had conducted and is planning on
submitting an abstract the ESA, and wanted to know if I wanted to be
included an an co-author on the formal paper that is being published (of
course I want to be included). My question to all of you  is: in what
capacities am I "allowed" to use this paper or results that come out of the
study? For example, showcasing this abstract or paper on my LinkedIn page,
including it in graduate school applications, that sort or thing. What, in
your opinion, are the limits in which I can use this work? Thank you.

[ECOLOG-L] Crew Member | Nevada Conservation Corps | AmeriCorps (2017 Spring)

[Amy Gladding]

Apply at:

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?
rf=ECOLOG=2017-NCC-005

The Service Experience: 
Spend a season or more working and camping outside at some of Nevada’s 
premier natural areas. Serve alongside volunteers from across the 
country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural 
resources and heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on 
habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. 
Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and 
many other federal and state agencies. Learn firsthand from federal 
employees and specialists about natural resources and conservation 
careers. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, 
hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat restoration. Find more 
information on projects here!

Essential Duties:
•Building and maintaining trails, restoring and improving wildlife 
habitat, and reducing hazardous fuels in our forests and public lands;
•Camping up to seven nights in wilderness setting without formal 
restroom facilities or running water;
•Making a commitment of national service to our landscapes and 
communities;
•Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while 
providing service;
•Communicating effectively with crew members, crew leaders, NCC staff 
and agency project staff;
•Complying with both production and quality work standards established 
by NCC 
administration, crew supervisors and project partners;
•Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, 
cleaning and organizing crew equipment;
•Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, 
project sponsors and community members;
•Participating in in-field education sessions;
•Percentage of time spent on: labor– 70%, traveling– 20%, hiking– 10%;
•Lifting 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally.

Contract Timeline:
Members will serve either a 2-month service contract.

•2-month: March 13, 2017 to May 18, 2017

If these terms of service don't fit your availability please contact us 
anyway! We can discuss your options.

Location:
Crew members may be assigned to serve from the Las Vegas Field Station, 
and will serve and camp in the field on 4-day tours, 8-day tours, or a 
mixture of the two. Schedules will be dictated by project site and 
distance from the field station. The locations of service will depend on 
which regional office you are assigned to for your term of service and 
may change throughout the season. Camping locations are provided during 
the work week. We will not provide housing nor sign leases, but we can 
help assist with identifying housing options.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend 
dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed 
amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. This stipend paid to members in 
bi-weekly installments throughout their term of service. Members also 
receive a food per-diem while on project at a rate of $7.25 per day in 
the field. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive 
an additional education award also dependent on the length of service 
that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a 
Title IV accredited college.

•2-Month Service Contract (300 hour service term): $2,346.37 living 
stipend (approximately $550 every two weeks) + $1,230.69 education award

Members are also compensated by gaining valuable field work experience, 
professional development and practical trainings and certifications, and 
the potential to earn college credit through program participation.

Training & Field Work Experience
-First aid and CPR certification;
-Leave No Trace (LNT) training;
-Trail construction and maintenance training for trail crews;
-S212 equivalent chainsaw training for habitat restoration and fuels 
reduction crews.
-GBI has successfully collaborated with participating colleges to award 
program participants college credit for their term of service. For more 
information, please inquire during the interview process.

Job Qualifications:
•Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times while 
providing service.
•Be able to communicate effectively with members, crew leaders, NCC 
staff, and project partners.
•Possess the willingness and ability to work and camp up to seven nights 
in a row, in a wilderness setting, in all weather conditions, without 
formal restroom facilities or running water.
•Be able to lift 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally
•Be at least 17 years of age
•Be a US citizen
•Must possess a high school diploma or GED
•Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of 
four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education 
awards).*
•All position offers are conditional upon completion of an acceptable 
check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal 
background check.

Other Job Information 

[ECOLOG-L] Crew Leader | Nevada Conservation Corps | AmeriCorps (2017 Summer)

[Amy Gladding]

Apply at:

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?
rf=ECOLOG=2017-NCC-006

Challenge yourself as a leader of a 5-person crew while conducting 
critical conservation work in some of the Southwest’s most beautiful 
areas. Serve from the mountains of Nevada to the vast landscapes of the 
Great Basin and Mojave Deserts. The NCC is looking for experienced Crew 
Leaders to tackle day-to-day responsibilities of crew life.

You will lead four AmeriCorps Crew Members while building trail, running 
chainsaws, or performing other restoration projects on public lands in 
some of Nevada’s most beautiful locales. You will coordinate with agency 
partners and collaborate with peers to see that project goals are 
accomplished safely and efficiently. Based on your specific project you 
will be camped in the field with your crew on either 4-day or 8-day 
“tours” often in primitive and remote locations, and will be responsible 
for facilitating a healthy and cohesive community within your crew.

Different than any other professional experience you could imagine, 
being a Crew Leader with the NCC is a full-time commitment where you 
will always be a resource to the members, both while on service project 
sites or back at camp after a long day. Both preparing for and leading a 
crew requires unwavering dedication, and a willingness to put the needs 
of others first.  The successful applicant will demonstrate 
dependability, excellent judgment, and high standards. We are looking 
for an individual who will lead by example and be a role model for the 
members who join our program. Though this position is challenging, the 
rewards are abundant; and the bonds forged with your peers, and with the 
outdoors will last a lifetime.



Essential Duties:
•Exemplify strong work ethic, professionalism, and sound judgment
•Lead young adults on a variety of challenging conservation projects
•Understand and abide by all NCC policies and procedures; ensure all 
safety protocols followed
•Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times; be able to 
boost crew morale
•Effectively communicate with NCC staff, partnering agencies, peers, and 
crew members
•Coordinate project logistics with agency partners, Crew Coordinator, 
and peers
•Work alongside members to complete project goals
•Provide clear and consistent feedback to crew members
•Teach, instruct and support members in trail building, and other 
project/NCC specific tasks
•Engage members in an active crew life
•Facilitate weekly crew meetings and debriefs
•Transport crew and equipment safely in NCC trucks
•Manage and maintain crew gear, tools and other various NCC/agency 
equipment
•Complete weekly reporting of accomplishments
•Uphold NCC and AmeriCorps standards of work production and quality
•Support and manage crew meal planning

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with 
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 

Contract Timeline:
Crew Leaders will serve either a 3-month:

•3-month: May 8, 2017 to August 17, 2017

If you are interested in a longer contract check out our 
LINK..

Location:
Crew leaders may be assigned to serve from the Reno Field Stations, and 
will serve and camp in the field on 4-day tours, 8-day tours, or a 
mixture of the two. Schedules will be dictated by project site and 
distance from the field station. The locations of service will depend on 
which regional office you are assigned to for your term of service and 
may change throughout the season. Camping locations are provided during 
the work week. We will not provide housing nor sign leases, but we can 
assist with identifying housing options.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living stipend 
dependent on their length of service. The living stipend is a fixed 
amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. This stipend paid to members in 
bi-weekly installments throughout their term of service. Members also 
receive a food per-diem while on project at a rate of $7.25 per day in 
the field. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive 
an additional education award also dependent on the length of service 
that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a 
Title IV accredited college.

•3-month service contract, or 13 weeks for a 450 hour service term: 
$4,500 living stipend + $1,527.45 education award

Crew leaders are also compensated by gaining valuable field work 
experience, professional development and practical trainings and 
certifications, and the potential to earn college credit through program 
participation.

Training & Field Work Experience
-First aid and CPR certification;
-Leave No Trace (LNT) training;
-Trail construction and maintenance training for trail crews;
-S212 equivalent chainsaw training for habitat restoration and fuels 
reduction crews.
-GBI has successfully collaborated with participating colleges to award 
program 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Field technician surveying Eastern Massasaugas in Ohio

[Scott Martin]

A full-time seasonal position is available to assist with surveys and 
habitat assessments for the Eastern Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) as 
part of an Ohio Division of Wildlife sponsored conservation program with 
The Ohio State University. Work will entail establishing artificial cover 
transects; searching for and capturing snakes; collecting demographic and 
morphometric data; collecting scale and blood samples; inserting passive 
integrated transponders (PIT); and recording locations using a GPS unit. 
Habitat assessments will include recording data on vegetation 
composition/structure and refugia. Work will take place mainly in 
Northeast Ohio and shared housing will be provided in rural Ashtabula 
County.

Duration: May 8 – August 11, 2017
Pay: $10.12-$11.50/hr

Attributes of a successful applicant include:

Willing and able to work long hours in inclement weather (heat, rain, 
etc.) with exposure to mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks, and noxious 
plants.
Committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
Dedication to accurate and thorough data collection.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and navigate rough terrain.
Possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and their own reliable 
transportation.

Employment at OSU requires the successful completion of a background 
check.

To apply, go to the OSU job board at: 
https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/76597 (Job ID 425750)
Please submit the following:
Cover letter indicating you meet the job requirements and your available 
start and end dates, if different than those posted.
Resume that includes details of any previous experiences (paid or unpaid) 
relevant to the current position;
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references.

[ECOLOG-L] Webinar: Health, Economics and Land Use Change

[Karla Zubrycki]

The International Association of Ecology and Health (IAEH) and EcoHealth 
Alliance present a free webinar entitled "Health, Economics and Land Use 
Change." 

DATE:  Feb 28, 2017; 1 pm Eastern Time (New York) 

REGISTER HERE: 
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/25fdb9147ccb35f8cde7dc3c8da9331e 

DESCRIPTION:

Land-use change is a significant driver of emerging infectious disease. 
Over 60 percent of emerging infectious diseases over the past six 
decades have originated in animals, with nearly half of these linked to 
changes in land-use. This talk highlights the work of the Infectious 
Disease Emergence and Economics of Altered Landscapes (IDEEAL) project, 
which uses economic modeling to explore the costs and benefits of land 
use change, incorporating ecosystem services and disease outbreaks, 
promotes local research, and builds tools to communicate these results 
to policy-makers, communities, and private sector organizations. 

PRESENTER: ALLISON WHITE

As an EcoHealth Alliance (EHA) Research Scientist, Allison White focuses 
on using spatial analysis and other statistical techniques to examine 
the emergence of infectious diseases. She also works on knowledge 
translation projects communicating scientific evidence to communities 
and stakeholders. Prior to her work at EHA, she spent three years in 
Botswana doing working on community health and HIV services at a 
rural clinic. Allison holds a BA in Public Health Studies from Johns 
Hopkins University, and an MPH in Global Epidemiology from Emory 
University.

This webinar is at 1 pm Eastern Time (New York) and 12 pm Central time 
(Chicago). For further time zone conversions, please use the time zone 
converter at this link: 
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html


REGISTER HERE: 
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/25fdb9147ccb35f8cde7dc3c8da9331e 

If you have difficulties registering or joining the webinar, please 
contact Karla Zubrycki at kzubry...@iisd.ca.

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Technicians- Wetlands, Riparian Systems, Mapping, and Botany (3 – 4 positions) , Utah

[Diane Menuz]

Title:  Seasonal Technicians- Wetlands, Riparian Systems, Mapping, and 
Botany (3 – 4 positions) 
Work Location: Utah Geological Survey, Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate: $12 - $14/hr; one technician with strong botany skills may be 
paid a higher rate 
Closing Date: March 12, 2017
Employment Period: End of May through end of September, with one or more 
technicians continuing past end date

Position Description:  The Utah Geological Survey is hiring seasonal 
technicians for a variety of aquatic projects, including:
1.  Conducting wetland field assessments to evaluate wetland health 
and refine an assessment protocol. Major tasks include taking water 
quality samples with a hand-held meter, describing soil profiles, and 
evaluating qualitative measures to describe wetland condition. An 
incumbent with suitable skills may also assist with collecting plant 
community data. Work will be with a two-person crew.
2.  Collecting basic data on springs and stream segments. Major 
tasks include using aerial imagery to identify target survey locations, 
navigating to both backcountry and front country locations, and 
collecting basic information on aquatic condition at springs and 
streams. Work will typically be carried out solo, but the incumbent will 
have access to an emergency beacon.
3.  Collecting stream geomorphology data. Major tasks include 
assessing cross-sections of a stream to identify bank stability, channel 
features, and riparian buffer. Work will be with a two-person crew.
4.  Assisting with wetland mapping. Major tasks include conducting 
field reconnaissance to evaluate wetland boundaries and then mapping 
wetlands using field notes and aerial imagery in ArcGIS.
5.  Assisting with other duties as needed, such as data entry/data 
checking, map making using ArcMap, and drafting figures for scientific 
publication.

Likely all technicians will have the opportunity to participate in all 
of the above tasks, though technicians will be assigned a primary task 
based on their qualifications. Most of the field work will take place as 
day trips from our office in Salt Lake City, but some overnight travel 
may be necessary for some projects. Work days will typically consist of 
four 10+ hour days per week, but other schedules may sometimes be 
required. This position is a great opportunity to visit seldom-seen 
parts of Utah and to develop expertise in a variety of wetlands and 
aquatic systems across the state.

Required Qualifications:
1.  Completion of at least three years of education towards a 
bachelor’s degree in geology, ecology, biology, wetland science, botany, 
wildlife biology, or other related field.
2.  Ability to work independently with guidance and ability to 
collect data accurately and with attention to detail.
3.  Willingness and ability to work long hours and unusual schedules 
(including overnights), travel extensively, drive a State of Utah 
vehicle, hike moderate distances through occasionally rough terrain, and 
tolerate exposure to extreme heat, rain, biting insects, and other field 
nuisances.

Preference will be given to individuals with coursework or professional 
experience in at least one of the following areas (please mention in 
cover letter):
1.  ArcGIS (especially map making and digitizing from aerial 
imagery).
2.  National Wetland Inventory data and the Cowardin classification 
system.
4.  Stream geomorphology concepts.
5.  Plant identification, especially wetland plants.
6.  Background in wetlands, streams, riparian areas, and/or aquatic 
systems.
7.  At least one season of field experience or demonstrated ability 
to conduct work outdoors.  
8.  Collection practices for water quality data.
9.  Describing soil profiles and identifying hydric soil indicators.
10. Photoshop/Illustrator

To apply, submit resume, cover letter, three references (with phone 
numbers), and available start date to Ryhan Sempler at the Utah 
Geological Survey, rsemp...@utah.gov.  You may direct all questions to 
this email. Applications will be accepted through March 12.

[ECOLOG-L] Restoration Ecologist job posting - Illinois Natural History Survey

[Alison Stodola]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
RESTORATION ECOLOGIST
LOCATED IN SPRINGFIELD OR CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
 
The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) is part of the Prairie 
Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and 
Indianapolis. PRI houses 5 large scientific surveys covering a wide 
range of expertise including biology, water resources, climate, geology, 
sustainable technology and archaeology. The University of Illinois at 
Urbana-Champaign is a large campus with many opportunities and programs.  
The twin cities offer a variety of features including theaters, museums, 
restaurants, concert venues, parks, and recreation facilities.  The 
expanding industrial and business commerce throughout the area is an 
exciting proposition for Urbana-Champaign, yet we still are able to 
preserve a small-town feel.  Even with this growth, the area maintains a 
sense of community with smaller, established neighborhoods dominating 
the interior of both towns, while larger suburban housing is available 
on the outskirts. There are also delightful small towns within 20 miles 
of campus. The commute to work is not an issue in Urbana-Champaign! Most 
employees live within a 20 miles radius, and are able to make the trek 
within 20 minutes. Our area also has the pleasure of experiencing all 
four seasons, with average winters and summers in comparison to other US 
locales. The local public schools within C-U and surrounding areas offer 
a wide range of gifted programs, and there are several private schools 
within the area.
 
This is a regular, academic professional, full-time grant supported 12-
month position, renewable annually based upon satisfactory progress in 
the position and continued funding.  The estimated starting date is 
April 1, 2017 (slightly negotiable). A valid driver's license is 
required for this position.
 
Primary Position Function/Summary: Conduct research related to optimal 
decision making with restoration objectives for imperiled freshwater 
mussels of Illinois, including assisting with development of statistical 
models of ecological systems and solving conservation problems for 
restoration of imperiled freshwater mussels of Illinois.
 
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Investigate optimal restoration 
actions for freshwater mussels in Illinois using a decision web. 
Contribute to efforts to build a BBN using existing data sets, 
professional opinion, and newly collected data to guide and inform 
future steps in the recovery process of freshwater mussels. Supervise 
assigned staff, which includes task assignment, ongoing performance 
management with coaching and feedback, and leave/travel approval. 
Collaborate regularly with biologists at the Illinois Natural History 
Survey (INHS), the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in 
Springfield, IL, Openlands, and other stakeholders. Under the direction 
and approval of the Survey Director and/or university official, may 
participate in outreach activities to benefit the mission and visibility 
of the Illinois Natural History Survey, Prairie Research Institute, and 
University of Illinois. As time and the contract(s) permits to buy out 
contract service, may seek and carry out independent research; apply for 
and obtain extramural funding; report findings in scientific journals 
and at professional meetings; provide technical information in area of 
expertise; make presentations to service, nature or science groups, 
schools, or other public meetings; and serve professional and scientific 
societies in such duties as reviewing or editing papers, moderating 
panels, and serving as a committee member or officer. Some travel and 
field work is anticipated, with occasional overnight stays.
 
Education: Required: Master’s degree in ecology, natural resource 
management, biometrics, fisheries biology, conservation, or a related 
field. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on 
the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. 
Preferred: PhD, or a combination of Master’s degree with at least 4 
years’ experience in aquatic ecology or related field.
 
Experience: Required: Ecological background with some biostatistical 
experience, including work with R or SAS. Must have experience with 
management of large data sets, experience with ESRI products, and 
habitat assessment knowledge. Experience supervising hourly technicians. 
Preferred: Experience with decision-making networks and related software 
(e.g., Netica). Experience making presentations at scientific meetings 
is preferred, along with a proven publication record. Field experience 
with aquatic systems, particularly sampling for freshwater mussels, is 
desirable.
 
Training, Licenses or Certifications: Required: Valid driver’s license, 
ability to swim. 
 
Knowledge Requirements: Required: Effective personal relations, 
organizational, decision-making, and leadership 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Assistantships

[Peter Palmiotto]

We are offering Graduate Student Assistantships through centers and research
programs in the Department of Environmental Studies Department at the
Antioch University New England. 

These assistantships place the student at the intersection of scholarship
and practice as they develop their professional skills as part of our
Master’s or PhD programs in Environmental Studies. 

Assistantships are currently available in: 
- Forest Ecology and Management
- Wildlife Ecology: turtle conservation
- Applications in GIS 
- Climate Change Preparedness
- Environmental Education
- Food Justice and Community Gardening
- US Progressive Caucus Fellowship
- Social Justice: Livable Wage Initiative

Students interested are encouraged to apply as part of their application for
admission to the Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies.   We encourage
prospective students to contact us if they have any questions about the
assistantships or the degree programs. 

More details on the graduate programs can be found at
http://www.antiochne.edu/environmental-studies/

Application materials will be accepted until June 1, 2017 or until a
suitable candidates are found.
For admission info, contact, Sarah Wilson, swil...@antioch.edu
For assistantship info contact, Professor Peter A. Palmiotto,
ppalmio...@antioch.edu

Antioch University New England believes in ecological stewardship and social
justice, cultivating local as well as global perspectives to educate
students with diverse backgrounds and opinions to become leaders of change.
 For more information go to https://www.antioch.edu/new-england

[ECOLOG-L] Attend online - Workshop on Cyber Tools and Resources for Research - Sun., Feb. 26

[Meier, Ouida W.]

Friends,

We're very excited to be able to extend by webcast a workshop on Cyber Tools 
and Resources for Research being offered at ASLO this Sunday, Feb. 26, 
9am-3:30pm HST (11am-5:30pm PST, 2-8:30pm EST).

The full agenda and login details are at http://bit.ly/cybertools-aslo . We 
have an amazing lineup of workshop leaders. The day is built around tackling 
the practical challenges of collaboration, data integration from disparate 
sources, training in best practices and processes, choosing the most relevant 
tools in categories ranging from free repositories to data visualization, and 
figuring out how to assemble your data and tools into workflows. The examples 
focus on marine research projects, but the challenges and tools apply broadly.

If you will be in Honolulu on Feb. 26, we invite you to join us in person, with 
a bonus visit to an advanced visualization laboratory at the end of the 
workshop. Email ome...@hawaii.edu to reserve your spot. There is no cost to 
participate (sponsored by NSF EarthCube CRESCYNT).

We hope to see you there, either online or in person!

Cheers,
Ouida


Ouida W. Meier, Ph.D.
Program Manager, EarthCube CRESCYNT Coral Reef Science & Cyberinfrastructure 
Network
Hawaii Institute for Marine Biology, University of Hawaii

http://crescynt.org
http://crescyntblog.wordpress.com
ome...@hawaii.edu

[ECOLOG-L] DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program Now Accepting Applications

[Stover, Daniel]

Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science is pleased to announce that 
the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now 
accepting applications for the 2017 Solicitation 1.  Applications are due 
5:00pm ET on Tuesday May 16, 2017.

The SCGSR program supports supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate 
students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national 
laboratory in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist for a period of 3 
to 12 consecutive months-with the goal of preparing graduate students for 
scientific and technical careers critically important to the DOE Office of 
Science mission.

Priority research areas can be found at 
https://science.energy.gov/wdts/scgsr/how-to-apply/priority-sc-research-areas/. 
 Most relevant to this community include:

Topic III Biological and Environmental Research

a.  Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

b.  Novel in Situ Imaging and Measurement Technologies for Biological 
Systems Science

c.   Plant Science for Sustainable Bioenergy

d.  Soil Microbiology

e.  Environmental Systems Science

f.Atmospheric System Research

g.  Earth System Modeling

h.  Regional and Global Climate Modeling



Detailed information about the program, including eligibility requirements and 
access to the online application system, can be found at: 
http://science.energy.gov/wdts/scgsr/.

The SCGSR program is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate 
programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions, who are conducting their 
graduate thesis research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE Office of 
Science. The program is open to graduate students with Permanent Resident 
status, in addition to U.S. Citizens, who meet all other eligibility 
requirements. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate 
students' overall doctoral thesis/dissertation while providing access to the 
expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the DOE laboratories. The 
supplemental award provides for additional, incremental costs for living and 
travel expenses directly associated with conducting the SCGSR research project 
at the DOE host laboratory during the award period.

The Office of Science expects to make approximately 50 awards in 2017 
Solicitation 1, for project periods beginning anytime between October 30, 2017 
and February 28, 2018. Since its inception in 2014, the SCGSR program has 
provided support to over 200 graduate awardees from about 90 different 
universities to conduct thesis research at DOE national laboratories across the 
nation.
The SCGSR program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science's 
Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS), in 
collaboration with the six Office of Science research programs offices and the 
DOE national laboratories, and the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education 
(ORISE).
For any questions, please contact the SCGSR Program Manager, Dr. Ping Ge, at 
sc.sc...@science.doe.gov.


__
Daniel B. Stover, PhD
Program Manager, Terrestrial Ecosystem Sciences

Climate and Environmental Sciences Division
Office of Biological and Environmental Research
SC-23.1 / Germantown Building
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.  20585
tel. 301-903-0289
fax. 301-903-8519
email:  daniel.sto...@science.doe.gov
http://science.energy.gov/ber/research/cesd/
http://tes.science.energy.gov/

BER advances world-class biological and environmental research programs and 
scientific facilities for DOE missions in energy, environment, and basic 
research.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantships

[Gregory Starr]

The Global Change Ecology Group at the University of Alabama has several 
exciting opportunities 
available for students to pursue a Ph.D. degree in plant physiological ecology 
and 
terrestrial/atmospheric interactions. We seek highly motivated graduates 
students to work on one of 
four active research areas:  

1)  Water Use Efficiency of Cellulose based Biofuels
2)  Climate and water management effects on the carbon, water and energy 
dynamics Everglades   
Ecosystems
3)  Synthesis of eddy covariance data across regions of the southeastern 
United States. 
4)  Urban Forestry

Interested students should apply for the Ph.D. program within the Department of 
Biological Sciences. 
The student's research interests should focus on plant ecophysiology, ecosystem 
physiology, or plant 
ecology. To be eligible for positions, interested students must meet the 
graduate admission 
requirements of the University of Alabama and have competitive GPA and GRE 
scores.  Applicants 
interested in ecophysiology should have a strong understanding of eddy 
covariance techniques. In 
addition, applicants should have strong analytical and quantitative skills and 
knowledge of SAS and/or R 
programming. Applicants with previous research experiences and/or a Masters 
degree in 
biogeochemistry, ecophysiology, forestry, or atmospheric sciences would be 
favored for the position. 
Support is by research and/or teaching assistantships with summer funding 
opportunities (Dependent 
on the area of research interest).  

Interested students should send a copy of their CV, statement of research 
interest, scientific writing 
sample and unofficial copy of transcripts.  For more details, contact Drs. 
Gregory Starr or Christina 
Staudhammer (gst...@ua.edu or 205-348-0556 / cstaudham...@ua.edu or 
205-348-0556).

[ECOLOG-L] Please post

[Lorna S R Joachim]

From: Lorna S R Joachim
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 7:28:26 AM
To: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
Subject: Please post

Please post this add to the listserve.
A typo in our previous message necessitates a repost. The original message had 
the course dates as  June 3 - July 23. This was a typo - the class actually 
runs June 3 - June 23.

Thanks
Dr. Joachim

_

Primate Behavior in Costa Rica!

Organization:
Tree Field Studies

Program:
This course is designed to teach undergraduate and graduate students the basic 
skills necessary to study primate behavior in the wild. Throughout this course 
you will learn techniques in ecological and behavioral data collection and 
complete an independent study on one of three primate species native to the 
area (Ateles geoffroyi, the black handed spider monkey; Cebus capucinus, the 
white-faced capuchin; Alouatta palliata, the mantled howler monkey).

This course will take place at El Zota Biological Station, an inland tropical 
wet forest site comprised of primary, secondary and regenerating forest. The 
last few days will be held on the coast (location a function of the weather). 
At or nearby to this location students will get to do some fun activities like: 
see a cloud forest visit a coffee/chocolate plantations, go white water 
rafting, zip-lining, sea-turtle watching, and snorkeling. Space is limited so 
contact us soon!
Qualifications:
Due date for the application is March, 15,2017 - though we will give priority 
to folks applying now.

Completion of the Tree Field Studies Application (available on the Tree Field 
Studies website),

Currently registered in or having graduated from a college or university is a 
bonus - but not required.

GPA (for at least the past or current semester) of at least 3.0 for current or 
past coursework. Accommodations can be made for those with lower GPA's. But, 
such accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. Contact Tree Field 
Studies directly for clarification,

Signed Tree Field Studies Medical Release Form (available on the Tree Field 
Studies website),

Signed Tree Field Studies Liability Form (available on the Tree Field Studies 
website),

1 -2 Reference Letters
Tuition:
$2895 US dollars: this fee includes all in-country costs: room, board, and 
instruction.

Start + End Dates: June 3 - June 23 (students should arrive in Costa Rica by 
June 2, and leave no earlier than June 24).


Application Deadline: March, 15


Admission preference is given to those registering early. However,we will apply 
serious consideration to applications submitted by  April, 15, 2017. In 
addition, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team members about 
applying - even if your intent to apply is past any of our due dates. We will 
consider any application past our due dates on a case-by-case basis.
Contact:
Dr. Lorna Joachim
ljoac...@comcast.net
Tree Field Studies
P.o. Box 1252
Corrales, NM, 87048

Our Website:
http://treefieldstudies.wix.com/treefieldstudies
Dr Joachim E-Mail Address: lfjoac...@comcast.net
Dr. Lorna Joachim

Co-founder and Principle Instructor for
TREE: Tropical Research in Ecology &
Ethology, LLC

Adjunct Professor of Research in Psychology
The University of New Mexico

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: Summer Lab/Field Technician Positions (Ohio)

[Christopher Riley]

Hi all,

My lab is looking to hire several summer lab/field techs for the coming field 
season. For anyone interested, please find a brief job description copied from 
the application posted below. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to 
obtain an application.

~

The Gardiner Lab in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University 
is looking to hire several lab/field technicians for the coming field season. 
We are a landscape ecology lab based in Wooster, OH but we primarily conduct 
our research in the urban ecosystem of Cleveland, OH. Our NSF-funded research 
focuses on designing sustainable urban green spaces that are both 
cost-effective and better for the environment.

As one of our undergraduate researchers, you will gain both field and lab 
experience.


In the field, you might help establish experimental plots, set up insect traps, 
collect plant or insect samples, or maintain plots. Back at the laboratory, you 
might prepare equipment for different field work experiments, sort through 
samples and look for spiders or beetles, pin insect specimens, or help rear 
native bee larvae. We work hard, rain or shine, to collect our samples and are 
looking for undergraduates who can work effectively in outdoor settings, 
maintain positive attitudes, and who are detail orientated. A valid driver’s 
license is required.

At the end of your summer at the Gardiner Lab you can expect to gain:

-An increased knowledge of Ohio’s diverse insect and plant communities

-Skills in collecting unique arthropods including spiders, long legged flies, 
and bees

-A resume-building research experience and potential letters of recommendation 
for future jobs

Pay: $9.50/Hour (up to 38 hours/week)

Location: Wooster, OH @ OARDC

Timing: mid-May to mid-August, 2017

Email Chris Riley at riley@osu.edu  for more 
information or to submit your completed application! Applications Due March 
20th! For best consideration please submit prior to this deadline but we will 
be reviewing applications on a rolling basis after the due date.


~

Thanks,

Christopher Riley
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow
Susan L. Huntington Dean’s Distinguished University Fellow
Ag-Urban Landscape Ecology Lab
Department of Entomology
Cell: (301) 801-4627
Email: riley@osu.edu 

[ECOLOG-L] AFS 2017 Annual Meeting Symposia

[Rebecca Peters]

Hello All,

NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research are organizing several symposia at 
the upcoming annual AFS conference in August. They are soliciting 
abstracts and presentations for the symposia listed below, and ask that 
you consider submitting abstracts to the sessions. Please note that 
abstract submission closes on March 17, 2017, and can be submitted via 
the website (https://afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/). Also, please 
share this information with any colleagues who may be interested.

1.Session Title: Pelagic fish seascapes: Integration of new technology 
and modeling
Organizers: Stephen Brandt (OSU) and Doran Mason (NOAA Great Lakes 
Environmental Research Laboratory)
Description: 
Pelagic habitats are characteristically complex, patchy and difficult to 
observe. Advances in technological, such as in underwater acoustics, 
optics, and other sensors, combined with innovative deployment systems 
has greatly expanded the time and space scales that we can observe 
dynamic pelagic ecosystems. Coupling such high-resolution and expansive 
data with models can provide keen insights into how fishes respond to 
the pelagic habitat, multiple environmental stressors and predator-prey 
interactions. Here we provide a forum to discuss new and innovative 
applications of coupled observing systems and modeling to improve our 
understanding and forecasting of fish responses to changing habitats.

2. Session Title: Have Anthropogenic Stressors Changed Relationships 
Between Nutrients and Fish Production? 
Organizers: Ed Rutherford, Hongyan Zhang, Doran Mason
Description:
Historical relationships between nutrients and fish production may have 
changed due to anthropogenic stressor including climate change, invasive 
species, fishing and land use practices. For example, phosphorus is 
recognized as a predictor of fish biomass and production in freshwater. 
However, in the Great Lakes, invasive dreissenid mussels have caused 
changes in phosphorus cycling and lake productivity, and have altered 
the historical dependence of fish production on phosphorus. Further, 
changes in land use practices and climate (e.g. precipitation) have 
affected the quantity and timing of nutrient delivery to the lakes. The 
purpose of this session is to understand the influence of stressors on 
the relationship between nutrients and fish across multiple ecosystems 
spanning from freshwater to coastal marine. We invite presentations 
using empirical, experimental or modeling approaches to examine how 
stressors affect the relationship between nutrients and fish production 
and community structure.

[ECOLOG-L] 2 Year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Ecology and Evolution

[Sarah Lee]

The Department of Biology at DePauw University invites applications for a
two-year term position beginning August 2017.  Rank and salary commensurate
with experience.  Ph.D. (completed by August 2017) in biology or a closely
related field required.  A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a
liberal arts setting and evidence of effective teaching are essential.  The
department specifically seeks candidates to teach upper-level ecology
(BIO342 Ecology), an introductory course (BIO102 Evolution, Organisms and
Ecology), and topics in the candidate’s area of expertise. Teaching
assignment is four lab courses per year, and funding is available for
professional development and research with undergraduate students.

DePauw is a nationally-recognized, leading liberal arts university dedicated
to educating 2,300 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from
across the country and around the globe.  For more than 175 years, DePauw
has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and social engagement
that prepares students for lifelong success. Connected to the liberal arts
college is one of the nation’s first Schools of Music. DePauw is located in
Greencastle, Indiana, a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis.

Candidates should submit through Interfolio
(http://apply.interfolio.com/40799) a cover letter summarizing
qualifications, teaching philosophy, and research interests; CV; evidence of
effective teaching (such as sample syllabi or course evaluations); three
confidential letters of recommendation; and graduate transcripts. 
Candidates should also provide evidence, in application materials, of a
commitment to fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and
experiences, which create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at
the University. Please contact Lynn Bedard, Biology Department Chair, at
lynnbed...@depauw.edu with any questions.

Review of Applications: Begins March 20 and will continue until the position
is filled

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women,
members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Research Experience for Undergraduates in Stream Eco logy – Michigan Tech, Summer 2017

[Amy Marcarelli]

*Research Experience for Undergraduates in Stream Ecology – Michigan Tech,
Summer 2017*


The Marcarelli Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology Lab is searching for a motivated
student in Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science for a NSF Research
Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position. The student will work closely
with Dr. Marcarelli and her graduate students to study the balance between
nitrogen fixation and denitrification in streams and rivers.  The REU
student will design a research project, conduct field work, analyze samples
and data, and synthesize findings related to the core questions of this
project:


1. How do nitrogen cycle processes co-exist in small streams, large rivers,
and adjacent wetlands?

2. How does nutrient enrichment shift the balance among nitrogen cycle
processes?

3. How does community composition of algae and microbes relate to rates of
nitrogen cycle processes?


 There will be opportunities to conduct field work in the Upper Peninsula
of Michigan, participate in undergraduate research workshops, and present
research results to the Michigan Tech community and possibly at a national
conference.


The candidate must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
and enrolled as an undergraduate student in Fall 2017.  The REU is expected
to last 10 weeks (start/end date negotiable but should occur between June 1
and August 31 2017) with a total stipend of $5,000 and an additional $1,000
to offset the cost of summer lodging, which is available on campus at
Michigan Tech.


To apply, please submit a cover letter (include a statement of interest,
future plans, confirmation of eligibility, and preferred start/end dates),
an up-to-date CV or resume, a recent transcript (unofficial is fine), and
names and contact information for two references to Dr. Amy Marcarelli (
ammar...@mtu.edu).

Application review will begin immediately and continue until position is
filled.


*Visit our lab webpage for a more in-depth view of our research and to meet
the members of our team. **http://marcarelli-lab.bio.mtu.edu/home*


-- 
Amy Marcarelli
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Dr., Dow 740
Houghton, MI 49931
Phone: 906-487-2867
ammar...@mtu.edu
http://www.bio.mtu.edu/faculty/Marcarelli.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Field Technicians: plant-pollinator research

[Sabrie Breland]

Seasonal Field Technician Positions Studying Vegetation and Pollinator 
Networks in Longleaf Pine Savanna

The Savannah River Site, South Carolina

We seek to fill multiple field technician positions for a large-scale 
experiment testing how the restoration of longleaf pine ecosystem in the 
Southeastern United States impacts pollinator networks and the 
vegetation community. Primary job duties will include field, laboratory, 
and office tasks required for vegetation and pollinator sampling. The 
research for this field season has 2 major goals: 1) conducting a survey 
of diverse ground cover plant species across many experimental plots in 
the field and 2) collecting, processing, and identifying insect 
pollinators from blooming plants in order to construct plant-pollinator 
networks. 

The ideal start date for this position would be in early June 2017, and 
it will last for approximately 6 months. Pay rate will be $10-12 per 
hour, commensurate with experience.  The technician will work at the 
Savannah River Site, live in a town near the site (Aiken or New 
Ellenton, SC, or Augusta, GA), and will join a team of Lars Brudvig , 
Rufus Isaacs, Jason Gibbs, and the lead technician (Sabrie Breland) 
based at The Savanna River Site. Housing is not provided, but low-cost 
options are available. Successful candidates will have, or be working 
towards, a bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, or a related 
discipline. Previous field research experience is required, previous 
entomological or botanical field experience is highly desired. The 
successful applicant must be able to endure hot, humid conditions and 
long hours in the field.

Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and 
minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is important to note that the research site is a highly secure area 
run by the federal government, so non-United States citizens may have 
difficulty gaining clearance to work there.

To apply, please email a resume and a letter including descriptions of 
past experience that highlight entomology/botany/ecology experience, why 
this position is interesting or important to you, dates of availability, 
and contact information with email addresses for three references to 
Sabrie Breland (sabrie...@gmail.com) with subject line “Seasonal 
technician application”.  Review of application materials will begin 
immediately; applications received after March 31 will not be 
considered.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc - Sydney - Urban Plant Ecology

[Paul Rymer]

The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University is 
seeking to appoint an energetic and innovative scientist in urban plant ecology 
to a Level A position under the new Green Cities Initiative - "Which plant, 
where, when database for growing urban space". This five-year project will 
facilitate sustainable green cities by unlocking opportunities to develop 
sustainable and resilient urban green spaces. 

https://uws.nga.net.au/publicfiles/uws/jobs/537AABDB-2344-6041-8E95-9ACC462AE35E/PD%20176-17.pdf

The main objective of the 'survive and thrive' project is to gain a detailed 
understanding of what plant species/varieties to establish in challenging urban 
climates and environmental contexts. The successful applicant will undertake a 
programme of research that will identify urban environments suitable for plant 
species/varieties given variability in projections of future climate change, 
and lead the analyses from experimental design and data collection through to 
the characterisation of the environmental/climatic factors determining plant 
performance and survival.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively in a team of researchers 
from Macquarie University and Western Sydney University, and engage with the 
industry partners NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and Horticulture 
Innovation Australia (HIA) and various stakeholders associated with the 
project. They will contribute to data collation from historic plantings, which 
will be used to inform species choice for experimental monitoring and 
plantings. Plant performance along with local environmental conditions will be 
monitored across bioclimatic zones in a range of environmental contexts 
including native reserve and garden plantings. 

Position Enquiries: Dr Paul Rymer, (02) 4570 1094 or 
p.ry...@westernsydney.edu.au 

Closing Date: 17 March 2017