[ECOLOG-L] Summer undergrad internship available to work on automated behavioral phenotyping of wetland inverts (DEADLINE 23RD JAN)

[Tony Dell]

I have a paid undergraduate intern position available in my lab this summer - 
on a project using automated behavioral phenotyping to explore how environment 
influences the behavior of aquatic invertebrates.

Using state-of-the-art experimental methods, the student will conduct 
laboratory experiments to test how temperature, light, turbidity, 
micro-plastics, and/or pH influence the movement, behavior and interactions of 
aquatic invertebrates, which play important roles in wetland ecosystems.

The internship starts with a week-long short course at NGRREC’s field station 
in East Alton, IL. Nine weeks later, students will present their work in a 
professional, two-day Intern Symposium attended by their peers, research 
advisors, and other professionals. 

To apply students must submit a general application at 
http://www.ngrrec.org/Apply/ and will need to list my project as their 
preferred option 

PROJECT #4 Using automated behavioral phenotyping to explore how environmental 
drivers influence the behavior of aquatic invertebrates, with implications for 
wetland conservation

More details about the program can be found at 
http://www.ngrrec.org/Internship/, or you can email me directly.

Tony

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Anthony I. Dell
Research Scientist | National Great Rivers Research and Education Center 
(NGRREC )
Visiting Scholar | Department of Biology, Washington University in St Louis
phone: 618-468-2837
email: tonyid...@gmail.com
web: www.dellecologylab.org 
twitter: @tonyidell 

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. opportunity at Eastern Washington University

[Camille McNeely]

Dear Colleagues,

We are recruiting M.S. students for aquatic ecology research at Eastern
Washington University, beginning summer 2018.  Washington State residents
are especially encouraged, but out-of-state students are eligible.

We are specifically seeking one student to participate in a funded project
focusing on the role of an important tributary in delivering harmful
sediments to the Spokane River, WA.  Sediment delivery and effects will be
monitored through a variety of methods including drone flights, and the work
will be in collaboration with local high school students and community groups.

Current funding for the project includes summer pay for 2018 and 2019. 
Interested applicants should also apply for a Graduate Service Appointment
which would provide a tuition waiver plus stipend of approximately $8,750. 
 
Students potentially interested in other projects related to fisheries
management and conservation, aquatic invertebrate ecology, or nutrient
dynamics in streams are also encouraged to contact us regarding potential
for graduate studies.

Eastern Washington University is located ~15 minutes from Spokane, WA in the
beautiful Inland Northwest, with a diversity of nearby natural habitats and
outdoor recreational opportunities, including the Selkirk Range of the Rocky
Mountains.  EWU's Biology M.S. students have a broad range of interests, but
many focus on ecology or natural resource management.  Many of our graduates
work in natural resource management or continue to Ph.D. programs.

More information about the Biology M.S. program, including faculty, current
students, curriculum, and application procedures can be found at:
http://www.ewu.edu/CSHE/Programs/Biology/Biology-Degrees/MS-Biology.xml

More information about EWU Biology faculty, including research interests,
can be found at:
http://www.ewu.edu/cstem/programs/biology/biology-faculty-and-staff

Questions may be directed to Dr. Paul Spruell (pspru...@ewu.edu) or Dr.
Camille McNeely (fmcne...@ewu.edu or 509 359-7049).  To apply, please send a
resume, contact information for 3 references, and an explanation of your
interest in the project to Paul Spruell at the above email address. 

For full consideration, complete applications to the Eastern Washington
University Biology M.S. program, including GRE scores and letters of
recommendation, must be received by February 20, 2018.

Thanks very much,
Camille McNeely
Professor, Biology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 99004

[ECOLOG-L] Research Internship on greenhouse gas fluxes from subtropical grazing lands

[Gomez-Casanovas, Nuria]

Research Internship on greenhouse gas fluxes from subtropical grazing lands

Starting date: end February/beginning March 2018; Application due: Jan 29,
2018.

Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degree Contemplating Graduate School

Includes research project. Provides Weekly stipend, Room, and Food stipend.

Internship at MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center (MAERC), a division
of Archbold Biological Station, in south-central Florida in the
Agro-Ecology Program.

The successful intern will be supervised by Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas
(University of Illinois) and Dr. Elizabeth Boughton (MAERC). The intern
will be exposed to research in biogeochemistry, grassland and wetland
ecology, and disturbance ecology (grazing, fire, flooding). Primarily, the
intern will work on a project investigating how cattle grazing and fire
affect the delivery of ecosystem services from grazed pastures. This
project is a collaborative effort between the University of Illinois,
Cornell University and MAERC.

Internships offer an opportunity for providing novel insights into some of
the most profound issues challenging our world: securing food in a
sustainable way; and for learning how research works. The intern’s
research project will improve understanding of how changes in grazing and
fire affect the exchange of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4) between the
atmosphere and subtropical pastures. The successful intern will be trained
to use a variety of instruments to measure ecosystem CO2 and CH4 fluxes
from ecosystems. Other fieldwork will include aboveground and belowground
biomass, and soil collection. Long days and work on weekends may be
required during intense data collection campaigns. Preference will be
given to candidates who demonstrate experience with similar measurements
or a strong background (coursework) in biogeochemistry, but all are
encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates with experiences that
demonstrate proficiency working outdoors will be considered.

Interns receive room, a meal allowance, and a weekly stipend of $100. They
typically work 20 hours per week as research assistants and the remainder
on their research project. Internships run for 6 months but are flexible
in their duration.

The intern must be able to tolerate living on a remote cattle ranch and
provide their own transportation for personal activities. MAERC is a
division of Archbold Biological Station with eight permanent staff,
located 11 miles away from the main field station. MAERC is operated as a
commercial cattle ranch which serves as a research platform to investigate
ecological and environmental challenges on working landscapes.

Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and
education. Facilities include a 5000 ha preserve, an outstanding regional
library and a GIS lab. The station has a staff of about 50 with many
visiting scientists, an active seminar program, and a relaxed biological
station atmosphere. Applications from members of underrepresented groups
are encouraged. The Station cannot hire people without legal status to
work in the U.S.

To apply for this internship, please provide the following: a cover letter
stating research interests, a description of previous research experience,
a resume or CV, a summary of grades, and two letters of recommendation
before January 29, 2018. Please email applications to: Dr. Nuria
Gomez-Casanovas, ngome...@igb.illinois.edu.

Should you require further information please email Dr. Gomez-Casanovas.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD student position available: mangrove ecology FL & Caribbean

[Andrew Altieri]

Bridging the Americas- Marine Conservation Fellowship Program

Five- year graduate student (PhD level) fellowship position is available to
start in Fall 2018 to join an international collaboration between the
University of Florida and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
(STRI). The graduate fellow will conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative
research in Panama, Florida, and the greater Caribbean region with a focus
on mangrove ecosystems. The fellow will be based in Florida in the
University of Florida’s Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and
Environment in the new Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics group. Fellowship includes
stipend, tuition, benefits, travel, and research allowance. Ideal applicants
will have a strong background in ecology and/or marine science (bachelors or
masters degree), excellent written and oral communication skills, and a
demonstrated potential to conduct intensive field-based research both
independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience in
science communication is a plus. 

In an era when international collaborative research is key to major
scientific advances, this graduate fellowship program has been created to
provide students with the opportunity to develop skills, perspective,
experience, and academic networks necessary to meet the challenges facing
society and our environment. This program focuses on tropical and
sub-tropical coastal habitats where biodiversity is highest, human impacts
are accelerating fastest, and the need to build research capacity is greatest.

Those interested in applying for a fellowship position should email Andrew
Altieri with a copy of their CV (including contact information for at least
two references) and a brief statement (<500 words) outlining their interests
and suitability for the fellowship program prior to a formal application to
the ESSIE graduate program. Review of CVs and statements will begin on
January 8th 2018.

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

[ECOLOG-L] Diversity postdoctoral fellowship

[Kate Boersma]

*Biology Education Research - Diversity Post-Doctoral Fellowship*



The Biology Department at the University of San Diego seeks a recent Ph.D.
who has a proven record and commitment to empowering students from
communities that are underrepresented in academia through research,
creative activity, teaching, service and/or mentoring. We are especially
interested in advancing the perspectives of African Americans, American
Indian/Alaskan Natives, Filipinas/os/x, Chicanas/os/x, Latinas/os/x and /or
Pacific Islanders.



Specifically, we seek to sponsor a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in
undergraduate biology education research or pedagogical practices for
creating a more inclusive curriculum, but we also welcome applications from
those in a variety of biological disciplines who have an interest in
enhancing their expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning. In
addition to conducting collaborative research, the fellow will teach three
courses per year, which may include introductory courses for biology
majors, scientific inquiry courses for non-majors, and/or upper division
courses related to the fellow’s area of expertise. The successful applicant
will be encouraged to develop research projects based on their own
interests and will have opportunities to interact with faculty across STEM
departments, the School of Education Leadership and Education Sciences, and
the Center for Educational Excellence. USD is an independent Catholic
university whose primary aim is teaching excellence. This two year position
will give postdocs experience researching and teaching at a small liberal
arts college and working in a collegial student-centered environment.



*Qualifications*: The position requires either a PhD in biology with a
demonstrated interest in education or a PhD in science education,
educational psychology, or other related fields with a demonstrated
interest in undergraduate biology education. Candidates must have completed
their PhD before the starting date (August 2018). Candidates who have not
yet had a tenure-track faculty position will have priority. Awards include
a competitive salary, benefits package, and travel funds for conference
participation.



*Closing date:* For full consideration, materials must be received by
January 29th, 2018.



To begin the application, visit  www.sandiego.edu/jobs, search for IRC25838
and apply as an applicant. Then, create a single PDF document that includes
the materials listed below and submit it directly to usdpost...@sandiego.edu



·  Cover letter

·  Curriculum vitae

·  Statement of teaching philosophy, including a statement about your
experience teaching and mentoring students from communities that have
historically been underrepresented

·  Statement of research/creative activity including goals for the next
two years and a sample of scholarly or creative work

·  Sample syllabus for a course in your area of expertise and a summary
of teaching evaluations (if available)

·  Three letters of support should be sent directly to
usdpost...@sandiego.edu. (Please have letter writers include your name in
the subject).



The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy,
age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered
veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by
federal or state law. The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity and inclusion. USD offers same sex domestic
partner benefits. Final candidates will complete a pre-employment
background check.


-- 
Kate S Boersma, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of San Diego
619-260-7711
http://home.sandiego.edu/~kateboersma/

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Plant Ecologist, Associate/Assistant Professor AA19029

[Matthew Kaproth]

Position Information
• PRF Number: AA19029
• Position Title: Aquatic Plant Ecologist, Associate/Assistant Professor
• Department: Biological Sciences
• Opening Date: 12/11/2017
• Application Deadline: Priority consideration given to applications 
received by January 24, 2018
• Date of Appointment: August 20, 2018
• Select one: Tenure-Track (Probationary* IFO) 
• Salary: Depends on Qualifications 
Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mankato

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•   Teach General Ecology (BIOL 215). Teach General Biology (BIOL 
106). Teach Plant Ecology (lecture and lab; BIOL 443). Teach one other 
upper-division course: Wetlands, Lake Ecology, or personal area of 
expertise (lecture and lab) or as assigned depending on qualifications 
and departmental need.
•   Develop externally funded research program that involves 
undergraduate and graduate students, effectively contributing to the 
professional development of students.
•   Participate in professional organizations and serve on 
departmental and university committees.
•   Contribute to student growth through academic advising and 
mentoring student research projects.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•   Doctorate or ABD in biology or related area with a dissertation 
focused on plant ecology. (If ABD, degree to be conferred on an official 
transcript and received in Human Resources by August 20, 2018.)
•   Majority of research publications focused on aquatic plant 
ecology or wetland plant ecology.
•   Experience in one of the following: community ecology, aquatic 
ecology, or population biology.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•   Demonstrated ability for research and scholarly activity in 
community ecology.
•   Teaching experience in college courses similar to those listed 
in the responsibilities.
•   Post-doctoral experience.
•   Ability to continue professional development and participate in 
university and community service activities, events, or committees. 
•   Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
•   Feasibility of research/scholarly activity within the available 
resources at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
•   Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and 
learning environment.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a comprehensive university of 
16,000 students located at the bend of the Minnesota River, 85 miles 
southwest of the Twin Cities. The Department of Biological Sciences has 
900 undergraduate students pursuing BS degrees in Biology, Medical 
Laboratory Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science and 45 
graduate students seeking MS degrees in Biology and Environmental 
Sciences. The Department currently has over 20 tenure-track faculty. 
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be 
found at: http://www.mnsu.edu.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please continue the 
process via this website or directly at: 
http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/vacancy/jobopp.html. A complete online 
application will include the following attachments. Incomplete 
applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
•   Cover Letter
•   Curriculum Vitae
•   Contact information for three (3) references
•   Unofficial Transcript(s) of your undergraduate and graduate 
programs
•   A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy
•   A one-page statement of your research and scholarly interests

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Matthew Kaproth, Chair, Search Screening Committee
Department of Biological Sciences
242 Trafton Science Center South
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-2786
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: matthew.kapr...@mnsu.edu

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining 
agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found 
at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety 
Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a 
rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's 
vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

 
HUMAN RESOURCES IS LOCATED AT: 
336 Wigley Administration Center 
Mankato, MN 56001 
507-389-2015Job #00936 
AQUATIC PLANT ECOLOGIST, ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (AA19029)
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 encouraged to apply. In accordance 
with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to 
accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation 
of a disability during the application and/or interview process should 
be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 
or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Director of Finance & Operations

[Amy Gladding]

The Walker Basin Conservancy, a Nevada-based nonprofit organization, is seeking 
a full-time Director of Finance & Operations.



POSITION TITLE: Director of Finance & Operations

STATUS: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: Half Time Staff Accountant

LOCATION: Reno, Nevada with travel to WBC's Yerington, NV office and other 
locations within the Walker Basin.

BACKGROUND: Established in 2014, the Walker Basin Conservancy (WBC) is leading 
the effort to restore and maintain Walker Lake while protecting agricultural, 
environmental and recreational interests in the Walker Basin 
(www.walkerbasin.org). The dynamic nature of the 
WBC and its diverse management obligations provide unique opportunities to 
develop operations from the ground level up, working closely with staff who are 
passionate about their mission. The WBC team is comprised of approximately 
18-20 employees that increases up to 30 during our field season.
WBC manages a complex real property acquisition program, acquiring land, water 
and related interests from willing sellers in the Walker Basin, for the benefit 
of Walker River and Lake.  In addition, WBC manages and implements significant 
restoration and stewardship activities on thousands of acres and multiple 
properties in the Walker Basin.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to 
be hands on as well as grow as this organization seeks and obtains additional 
funding sources and develops new programs and initiatives. The successful 
candidate will have proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels 
of the organization and primary business partners.
JOB PURPOSE: The Director of Finance & Operations, in close collaboration with 
the Executive Director and others, will be responsible for effective and 
efficient financial processes including: oversight of the general ledger, 
managing payroll, developing organizational budgets and developing processes 
for efficient financial operations, ensuring proper management of Federal funds 
and diversifying funding resources. The WBC's diverse management 
responsibilities provide opportunity for the Director of Finance & Operations 
to develop innovative financial solutions for complex organizational operations.

SHORT TERM POSITION GOALS:

* Identification and implementation (oversight of contractor) of new 
financial accounting software package including asset management inventory 
system

* Review and streamline accounting processes and procedures

* Develop cash flow projection model for multiple funding sources and 
organization as whole

* Coordinate A-133 Audit

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance, Accounting and Administration

  *   Oversee financial management, planning, systems and controls
  *   Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed
  *   Oversee financing strategies and activities related to creation and 
maintenance of Long Term Assurance / Donor Directed Funds
  *   Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations
  *   Maintain the general ledger system
  *   Prepare and communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial 
statements to Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Funders
  *   Ensure organizational compliance with generally accepted accounting 
principles (GAAP)
  *   Ensure proper management and oversight of federal funds under OMB Uniform 
Guidance
  *   Manage a significant and diverse asset portfolio
  *   Oversee payroll management including tabulation of accrued employee 
benefits
  *   Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial 
procedures (e.g., procurement)
  *   Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management 
reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and board of directors
  *   Coordinate audits, including A-133 Audits, and proper filing of tax 
returns
  *   Manage negotiation of, and reporting under, complex grant agreements; 
respond to and coordinate with Finance Department of Sole Member Organization 
and major funders
  *   Support structuring and negotiation of complex real property acquisitions 
and funding arrangements
  *   Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
  *   Coordinate the development and management of budgets
  *   Develop short, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections
  *   Coordinate with and utilize existing predictive models and activity-based 
financial analyses to provide insight into the organization's operations and 
business plans
  *   Represent the organization to financial partners, including financial 
institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc.

Operations, Human Resources and Policy

* Work in consultative fashion with the leadership team in a fashion 
that supports the organizations culture, mission and core values

  *   Participate in 

[ECOLOG-L] COURSE ON MARXAN (Spatial Prioritization with MARXAN)

[Oliver Hooker]

Spatial Prioritization with MARXAN (MRXN01) 

Scotland, 5th – 9th March 2018 

This course will be delivered by Jennifer McGowan part of the MARXAN 
development team

Course overview: 
Marxan (Ian Ball and Hugh Possingham, 2000) is a software program used to 
support the design of marine and terrestrial reserves. Marxan is now used 
by over 6000 people in 150 countries, making it the most the most widely 
used conservation planning tool in the world. In simple terms, Marxan 
analyzes scientific and geographic data to help users allocate space in 
ways that maximize values such as biodiversity, land value, cultural 
significance, and economic productivity whilst minimizing cost. This hands-
on course will provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills 
necessary to use Marxan in a conservation planning exercise. The following 
topics will be covered in the course:

• Key concepts in systematic conservation planning
• Problem definition
• Creation of planning units and using geospatial data
• Creating the essential Marxan input files
• Parameter setting in Marxan
• Understanding and interpreting Marxan results
• Post-hoc evaluation and performance metrics
• Advanced topics: Introduction to Marxan with Zones, Marxan with 
Connectivity, and Marxan with Probability

Full details can be found using this link 
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-marxan-mrxn01/

If you have any questions, please feel free to email 
oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com

Please feel free to share this information anywhere you see fit and 
apologies for any cross posting.

Other up-coming courses



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1.  January 29t – February 2nd 2018
INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELLING (IBHM02)
SCENE, Scotland, Dr. Andrew Parnell
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-hierarchical-
modelling-using-r-ibhm02/

2.  January 29th – February 2nd 2018
PHYLOGENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (PHYL02)
SCENE, Scotland, Dr. Emmanuel Paradis
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-phylogenetic-analysis-
with-r-phyg-phyl02/


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3.  February 19th – 23rd 2018
MOVEMENT ECOLOGY (MOVE01)
Margam Discovery Centre, Wales, Dr Luca Borger, Dr Ronny Wilson, Dr 
Jonathan Potts
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/movement-ecology-move01/

4.  February 19th – 23rd 2018
GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS USING R (GMMR01)
Margam Discovery Centre, Wales, Prof. Dean Adams, Prof. Michael Collyer, 
Dr. Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/geometric-morphometrics-using-r-gmmr01/


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5.  March 5th - 9th 2018
SPATIAL PRIORITIZATION USING MARXAN (MRXN01)
Margam Discovery Centre, Wales, Jennifer McGowan   
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-marxan-mrxn01/

6.  March 12th - 16th 2018
ECOLOGICAL NICHE MODELLING USING R (ENMR02)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Neftali Sillero
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/ecological-niche-modelling-using-r-
enmr02/

7.  March 19th – 23rd 2018
BEHAVIOURAL DATA ANALYSIS USING MAXIMUM LIKLIHOOD IN R (BDML01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr William Hoppitt
http://www.psstatistics.com/course/behavioural-data-analysis-using-maximum-
likelihood-bdml01/


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8.  April 9th – 13th 2018 
NETWORK ANAYLSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (NTWA02
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Marco Scotti   
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/network-analysis-ecologists-ntwa02/

9.  April 16th – 20th 2018
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL MODELLING FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS USING R (IPSY01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Dale Barr, Dr Luc Bussierre   
http://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-statistics-using-r-for-
psychologists-ipsy01/

10. April 23rd – 27th 2018
MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES USING THE VEGAN PACKAGE 
(VGNR01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Peter Solymos, Dr. Guillaume Blanchet 
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/multivariate-analysis-of-ecological-
communities-in-r-with-the-vegan-package-vgnr01/

11. April 30th – 4th May 2018
QUANTITATIVE GEOGRAPHIC ECOLOGY: MODELING GENOMES, NICHES, AND COMMUNITIES 
(QGER01)
Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Dan Warren, Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick
https://www.prstatistics.com/course/quantitative-geographic-ecology-using-r-
modelling-genomes-niches-and-communities-qger01/

[ECOLOG-L] Looking for Guest Speaker: Conservation Behavior

[Susan Lewis]

Happy New Year!  I'm looking for someone working in wildlife 
ecology/conservation/behavior who is interested in speaking to an introductory 
Science of Animal Behavior course via Skype for about 30 minutes this spring. 
This is the introductory course in our Animal Behavior major and I have a 
number of students interested in pursuing a career in this general area (yes, 
at this point they all want to study charismatic mega-vertebrates) .  It would 
need to be at 8 or 8:30 a.m. CST (Wisconsin, USA), M, W, or F.  I can give more 
information about available dates, etc. to anyone interested.  Thanks!

Susan E. Lewis, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology, Animal Behavior and Marine Biology
Carroll University
100 North East Avenue, Waukesha, WI  53186
Phone: (262) 524-7279, Fax: (262) 524-7112
lew...@carrollu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Internships at the Holden Arboretum

[Juliana Medeiros]

Summer Research Internships at the Holden Arboretum
 
THE PROGRAM: Interns spend the summer conducting independent research at 
the Holden Arboretum, a part of Holden Forests & Gardens, located near 
Cleveland, OH. The Arboretum offers over 3,600 acres of forested land, 
extensive living plant collections, and high-tech laboratories. In 
addition to research activities, interns will be involved in field trips 
and professional development, such as: weekly journal clubs, scientific 
lectures, networking with other scientific researchers in the greater 
Cleveland area, and presenting a poster of their research at Holden’s 
SEARCH symposium.

Research:  Interns will conduct research under one of three broad themes: 
Community ecology – How do global change drivers including climate change, 
non-native species, and land use change restructure our natural world? 
Plant physiology – How does plant physiology vary across environments and 
over time, and how does this shape the distribution of plants on earth? 
Soil ecology – How do microbes in the soil shape plant communities and 
their function in the ecosystem? 

Skills learned over the summer may include: plant and insect 
identification, extracting, amplifying, and analyzing DNA, or using an LI-
6400 to measure plant gas exchange. Regardless of the area of focus, 
interns will also learn about experimental design, reading and critiquing 
scientific literature, data analysis in R, and scientific communication. 

Eligibility:  Open to US citizens and permanent residents who are current 
undergraduates or recent graduates. Holden Arboretum is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. 
Interns are responsible for their own transportation.

Timeline:  May through August 2018, exact start and end dates flexible

PAY:  $11 per hour, or about $5280 over the 12-week internship

Housing:  Shared intern housing available on-site for $30 per week

Applications:  Submit applications by February 15th, 2018 for full 
consideration. Include a resume, contact information for two references, 
and a letter of interest specifying your preference for research theme. 
For an online application: 
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?
client=tha=36515=en_US=CC3

[ECOLOG-L] ANNOUNCING: LTER Synthesis Webinar Series

[LTER Network Communications Office]

The LTER Network Communications Office is pleased to announce a new webinar 
series 
hosted by the NCO and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis 
(NCEAS). This series highlights the progress of the LTER synthesis working 
groups 
(https://lternet.edu/synthesis-working-groups). The webinars will cover the 
latest ideas 
emerging from LTER synthesis research, as well as insights on the process. In 
the lead-
off webinar on January 11th, Dr. Steph Hampton will present and discuss what is 
being 
learned about the science of team science, drawing on experiences from several 
synthesis centers. Please join us for one seminar or the whole series. All 
webinars will 
be the on the second Thursday of each month at 11 am Pacific Standard Time.

For registration and additional information on the webinars, please visit the 
series web 
page at:  https://lternet.edu/2018-synthesis-webinars

For additional information on Synthesis Groups, see: 
https://lternet.edu/synthesis-
working-groups

Please post and circulate freely.

January 11
The Science of Team Science: Lessons from Synthesis Centers
Stephanie Hampton


February 8
Building Capacity for Increased Interactions between Modelers and Empiricists
Kimberly La Pierre, Meghan Avolio, and Kevin Wilcox


March 8
Stream Elemental Cycling: Global Patterns in Stream Energy and Nutrient Cycling
Adam Wymore


April 12
Scaling-Up Productivity Responses to Changes in Biodiversity
Forest Isbell and Laura Dee 

May 10
Using Long Term Data to Understand Links between Environmental Variability and 
Metacommunity Stability
Eric Sokol

June 7
Synthesizing Population and Community Synchrony to Understand Drivers of 
Ecological 
Stability across LTER Sites (tentative title)
Lauren Hallett, Daniel Reumann, and Katharine Suding 


-- 
Marty Downs
Deputy Director
LTER Network Communications Office (LTER NCO)
LTER Science Update
t: @USLTER
f: USLTER

National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Office: 805-893-7549
Cell: 617-833-7930
do...@nceas.ucsb.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Multiple Loc ations in Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Great Basin Institute and Bureau of Land Management*

*Ecological Monitoring District Lead – Multiple Locations in Nevada *



The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program
,
which focuses on the conservation of natural resources in the Intermountain
West. As an element of this program, participants implement the Bureau of
Land Management’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.
In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership with the BLM,
GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing college
graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory,
monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management.



This video 
highlights the BLM’s AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture across
the western states.



*Position Objectives: *

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Nevada Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is recruiting three experienced ecologists to work as a
District Lead on a three-person interdisciplinary field team. The overall
objective of each team is to perform plot sampling to inventory and monitor
public range lands and riparian systems within a designated BLM-NV District
(see locations below). Biotic, hydrologic, and soil qualitative indicators
are used in conjunction with quantitative data to inform conservation
planning and adaptive management decisions.



*Duties and Responsibilities: *

General field duties include implementing standard sampling protocols
(Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring [AIM], and Interpreting Indicators
for Range Health [IIRH]), walking long distances over uneven terrain,
maintaining safety awareness and practices, recording GPS points, taking
photo points, backcountry navigation, and data organization. The District
Lead will also coordinate with the Ecological Monitoring Program
Coordinator, the Data Specialist, and the BLM Technical Adviser for project
planning, field protocol and data QA/QC, team deployment and supervision,
equipment organization and maintenance. This is a supervisory position,
thus the successful applicant must have strong communication skills (both
verbal and written) and exhibit strong leadership and organizational
skills, and safety awareness. Office tasks include reporting on a quarterly
basis, data management, data processing and QA/QC, post-processing GPS
points, utilizing geoprocessing tools in GIS to create and edit polygons as
well as point and line data, and creating reports with GIS maps, pictures,
and concise field notes. This position requires advanced GIS skills in
ArcGIS 10.x and related mapping software and will play a vital role in
facilitating the effective and efficient collection of monitoring data and
its delivery. This position will require regular travel and camping during
the field season in order to ensure that all transects are successfully
completed during the field season and may require long hours including
early mornings and weekends.

*Locations: *

*Battle Mountain* – This small, rural community (pop. ~3,600) is located
along I-80 in northern NV, and is situated in the high desert (~4,500 ft.
elevation) where ranching/mining are the local economic drivers. The town
is central to larger cities, including Winnemucca (60 miles west), Elko (70
miles east), and Reno (220 miles southwest). Numerous recreation
opportunities in the region include hiking, fishing, hunting, hot springs,
star gazing, biking, camping, backpacking, and exploring historical sites.
The Ruby Mountains and Water Canyon, outside of Elko and Winnemucca,
respectively, are beautiful places to visit nearby. Lake Tahoe-Nevada State
Park to the southwest and Great Basin National Park to the southeast are
each within about a 4-hour drive of Battle Mountain. The District Lead
position is based out of the BLM-NV Battle Mountain District Office, which
manages over 10 million acres of public land typically of basin-and-range
topography with Great Basin Desert/sage brush steppe in the north, and
Mojave Desert in the southern part of the district.



*Winnemucca* – Currently celebrating its centennial, Winnemucca is a small
(pop. ~7,500) town in northwestern Nevada, approximately 2.5 hours east of
Reno, NV and 2 hours west of Elko, NV on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of
Boise, ID on State Highway 95. Nested in the basin and range province of
the western U.S., elevations range from approximately 4,000 feet to close
to 10,000 feet. The District Lead position is based out of 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantships in Climate Change and Forest Dyna mics ‒ University of Denver

[David Inouye]

Graduate Assistantships in Climate Change and Forest Dynamics ‒ 
University of Denver


The Martin lab invites applications to DU’s Biology, Ecology and 
Evolution graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences 
(du.edu/nsm/departments/biologicalsciences/index.html 
). We 
welcome inquiries from motivated students interested in how regional and 
global environmental and climatic change is influencing tree species 
demography and dynamics across spatial and temporal scales. Rigorous 
field and lab studies will be used to build quantitative relationships, 
and to explore scenarios of forest dynamics – such as range 
expansion/contraction, competitive interactions, and disturbance-climate 
dynamics – under changing conditions. This research will focus on 
linking field studies and modeling, and the use of data analysis based 
on likelihood methods and information theory. Opportunities exist for 
projects in the Rocky Mountains or in tropical montane forests. The 
project will start June 1^st , 2018.


We seek candidates with proficiency/experience in at least some of the 
following areas:


* Field work experience; love of mountains, hiking, camping, etc.

* Spatial, GIS, and/or Remote Sensing experience

* Interest or experience using quantitative models of forest dynamics 
(e.g. SORTIE).


* Statistical, quantitative, and programming skills (R, S-plus, etc.).

* Knowledge of the flora and ecology of the Rocky Mountain region

* Excellent writing and communication skills.

Interested applicants should email Dr. Martin as soon as possible: 
patrick.h.mar...@du.edu 


In your email, include “grad research opportunity” in the subject line, 
and provide a brief statement of your current and future research 
interests, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for 3 references.

[ECOLOG-L] Marine Parasitology & Disease Course at Shoals Marine Lab, June 11-18, 2018

[April MH Blakeslee]

MARINE PARASITOLOGY AND DISEASE
COURSE DATES
June 11, 2018 to June 18, 2018
PREREQUISITES
One semester of college-level biology or equivalent.

https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/course/marine-parasitology-and-
disease 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Photo of SML Parasite Ecology Intern working in the lab to extract 
parasites from a green crab
Collin Love, 2017 Parasite Ecology Intern, extracting parasites from a 
green crab.
This course will focus on one of the most diverse and fascinating groups 
of marine organisms—parasites. The course will explore marine parasites 
and pathogens at multiple levels, including: (1) the evolutionary 
perspective with an emphasis on co-evolutionary relationships; (2) 
parasitic diseases and life cycles (from simple to complex); (3) 
taxonomic and phylogenetic understanding of parasite and host groups 
(with a focus on metazoan parasites and hosts); (4) ecological 
implications of parasitism in marine systems—at the population, 
community, and ecosystem levels; and (5) the effects of human-induced 
global change on parasitism in marine communities.

Students enrolled in Marine Parasitology and Disease will:
Understand science as a way of knowing (i.e. test ideas using evidence 
gathered from the natural world). Learn fundamental facts, concepts, and 
theories in marine parasitology and disease. Understand evolutionary and 
ecological importance of parasites/pathogens in marine systems. Learn 
preparation and microscopy skills for parasite observations and 
identifications. Explore host and parasite diversity in the local marine 
environment.

[ECOLOG-L] EGU2018 session BG1.5: Nitrogen-transformat​ion pr ocesses in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems under global c hange

[Tuula Larmola]

Dear Colleagues,

At the next EGU General Assembly, Vienna 8-13 April 2018, we will organize
again a special session on Nitrogen cycling which we hope will be of
interest to you. The session is entitled “*Nitrogen-transformation
processes in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems under global change**”*.
Last year we had a day of about 40 interesting talks and posters covering
different aspects of Nitrogen cycling and are looking forward to continuing
this year. Please feel free to distribute this message to potentially
interested colleagues and co-workers. Abstract deadline is 10 January 2018.
Sorry for any cross-posting. We are looking forward to meeting you in
Vienna.

Best Regards,

Sari Juutinen,

Julie Talbot,

Tuula Larmola




*IE2.9/BG1.5/CL3.07/SSS13.73 Nitrogen-transformation processes in
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems under global change (co-organized)*

Convener: Tuula Larmola , Co-Conveners: Sari Juutinen , Julie Talbot

Abstract submission


Anthropogenic disturbance of the nitrogen (N) cycle has more than doubled
the amount of reactive N circulating in the biosphere. Global change
impacts the N cycle via increased levels of N deposition, land use and
changes in global or regional climate. This session seeks to improve our
understanding on how global changes impact N biogeochemistry in terrestrial
and aquatic ecosystems and what feedbacks from N cycling will be most
important in influencing the climate. We invite presentations on all
aspects of ecosystem N cycling, on past and present ecosystem dynamics and
functioning, interactions with other element cycles (e.g., carbon,
phosphorus), terrestrial-aquatic linkages, and future projections and
feedbacks to global change (increased greenhouse gas emissions,
biodiversity loss, air and water pollution). We welcome contributions using
observational, experimental, and modeling approaches, from local to global
scales and varying in time-horizons.

[ECOLOG-L] Parasite Ecology Internship at Shoals Marine Lab Summer 2018

[April MH Blakeslee]

Project overview:
The Isles of Shoals represent an exceptional location for exploring 
parasite diversity in multi-host parasite systems (particularly 
trematode parasites) that include intertidal invertebrates and 
shorebirds. Previous work at Shoals Marine Laboratory has resulted in 
interesting patterns in parasite prevalence of intermediate hosts around 
the islands, as well as influences on host foraging behavior and 
physiology. The Parasite Ecology Intern will collect parasite diversity 
data in invertebrate hosts on Appledore Island, assist with experiments 
that induce infection in intermediate hosts, and explore host behavior 
in the lab and the field. Interns will learn how to identify trematode 
parasite species using a microscope, how to induce an infection gradient 
in host crabs, set-up and run behavior and predation experiments, and 
can use what they learn from this and past work to design a related 
project. The intern will be a part of the larger SML Research Internship 
cohort and will participate in weekly discussions and lectures.

Prerequisites: 
Previous coursework in ecology and marine biology is recommended. 
Previous experience at SML is preferred, but not required. Relevant SML 
courses include: Ecology & the Marine Environment, Evolution & Marine 
Diversity, Field Marine Invertebrate Biology, and the Shoals Research 
Apprenticeship.

Mentor: Dr. April Blakeslee (East Carolina University)

Dates: June 4 – August 13, 2018 (10 weeks)

SML Research Symposium: August 11, 2018

Stipend: $150/week
Includes room & board for 10 weeks, and roundtrip vessel transportation 
from Portsmouth, NH to Appledore Island. Interns are responsible for 
their own transportation to/from Portsmouth, NH at the beginning and end 
of the internship.

One intern will be selected.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Seasonal Ecology Field Assistant (2)

[Jen Karberg]

Job Title: Seasonal Ecology Field Assistant (5 months) 

Job Description: The Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. 
(www.nantucketconservation.org), Department of Science and Stewardship 
seeks 2 (two) seasonal field assistants to work on conservation and land 
management-based ecological research and stewardship for the 2018 field 
season. Both successful candidates need to have strong skills in plant 
identification and an interest in wildlife management and monitoring. 
Ideally, one candidate must have experience in wildlife monitoring. The 
successful candidates will be hired with complementary skill sets to 
create an efficient team and a strong learning environment. These 
positions are field-based and include a wide range of ecological field 
application from vegetation community surveys and rare plant searches to 
small mammal trapping and bat acoustic monitoring. Successful candidates 
will be motivated, enthusiastic, self-reliant and willing to learn. For 
more information on our mission and research projects, please see the 
Foundation’s website (www.nantucketconservation.org) and our Science and 
Stewardship Department blog (www.ncfscience.org). 

TO APPLY: https://nantucket-conservation-foundation.workable.com 
Application deadline is Friday January 19, 2018 by 5pm but we may review 
on a rolling basis. 

Click APPLY to job and, using the Upload Resume link, upload ONE PDF 
DOCUMENT INCLUDING: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 references, and unofficial 
undergraduate college transcripts 

Primary Responsibilities: 
1.  Quickly develop a working knowledge of the island’s plant species; 
2.  Monitoring vegetation communities and rare plant species in 
connection with research and management projects using various sampling 
methods: (percent cover, line intercept, species counts, presence/absence, 
etc.); 
3.  Small mammal trapping, insect pitfall trapping, and spotted turtle 
surveys; 
4.  Assisting with bat population monitoring using acoustic detectors, 
mist netting and possible radio tracking; 
5.  Inventory state-listed plant species that currently or have 
historically occurred on Nantucket; 
6. Population ecology studies of several plant and animal species of 
conservation concern; 
7.  Inventory, monitoring, and management of invasive plant species 
including hand digging and pulling and assisting a certified herbicide 
applicator by cutting stems, bagging and hauling away cut material; 
8.  Assist in greenhouse-based projects such as native seed 
collection, propagation and out-planting for habitat restoration; 
9.  Data entry and quality control; 
10. Occasional participation in environmental education, interpretive 
and/or fundraising activities as needed. 

Dates/Hours: This is a full-time, temporary position beginning in mid-May 
and ending in mid-October; exact dates are somewhat flexible. Hours are 
generally Monday through Friday, averaging eight hours per day, although 
work times will occasionally vary depending on project, weather, tides, 
etc.

Wages/Benefits: Wage is $13 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. Housing 
is provided in a shared, employee house. Work-related transportation is 
provided but is not available after working hours. Required 

Qualifications: B.S. or B.A. in Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Wildlife 
Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a 
related biological/ecological field. One full season of field work 
experience required. Successful applicants will have strong plant 
identification skills and an interest in wildlife handling and monitoring. 
One successful candidates must have experience with wildlife handling and 
monitoring. Experience in vegetation community monitoring techniques and 
ecological field data collection. Experience using GPS units in the field 
and using Microsoft Excel for data entry. Strong observational, critical 
thinking and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to 
accurately collect data and record field notes. Individuals must be able 
to work both independently and as a member of a team. A valid driver’s 
license is required. 

Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with the flora of the northeastern 
United States and past plant taxonomy coursework. Interest in invasive 
species management and willingness to participate in manual aspects of 
herbicide management projects. Having or willingness to independently 
obtain a MA Herbicide Applicator license is useful but not required. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This is a field work intensive 
position and applicants must be able to tolerate adverse field conditions. 
Field work includes the possibility for inclement weather and variable 
terrain, poison ivy and biting insects (mosquitoes, deer ticks). Nantucket 
is an area with a high incidence of tick-borne disease so precautions to 
minimize risk are encouraged. The work involves hiking, standing, bending, 
kneeling, and hauling field gear on 

[ECOLOG-L] EGU 2018 - Isotope session on new Methods and Biomarkers

[Marco Lehmann]

***Apologies for cross-posting***

 

Dear Biogeochemists, Ecologists, Paleoclimatologists and Isotopelovers

 

We would like to remind you sending an abstract to our EGU session (Deadline
10 Jan 2018, 13:00 CET):

BG1.33 - Investigating biological processes: A new look on stable isotope
methods

 

We are happy to announce the two keynote speakers Jürgen Schleucher (Umea
University) and Leonard I. Wassenaar (IAEA), both scientific leaders in
method development and in the use of isotopic biomarkers.  

 

The session will be held at the EGU 2018 conference (Vienna, 08-13 April
2018). For more information click on the following link:
http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2018/session/27100 

 

We are looking very much forward to see many of you at our session and wish
you good start in 2018 and a successful year!

 

Best regards,

 

Marco M. Lehmann (WSL Birmensdorf, CH)

Marc-André Cormier (University of Plymouth, UK)

Günter Hoch (University of Basel, CH)

Katja Rinne-Garmston (LUKE, Helsinki, FI)

 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Restoration and Rewilding Programme Coordinator

[Dr Andy Whitworth]

The Restoration & Rewilding Coordinator is a leading role to connect 
restoration efforts with community partners of Osa Conservation, a 
regional non-profit conservation organization in the Osa Peninsula 
region, of Costa Rica. The organization is 14 years old. Its mission is 
to conserve the extraordinary biodiversity of the Osa region and to 
utilize OC facilities and programs to engage students, professionals and 
the broad public with biodiversity conservation.

OC has offices in Washington, DC, Puerto Jimenez, and operates several 
field research stations and other facilities on 2500 hectares of private 
land that includes old growth rainforest, marine coastal habitats, 
wetlands and agricultural landscapes.

The Restoration & Rewilding Coordinator will be responsible for 
overseeing restoration and rewilding efforts on OC properties and 
specifically within areas of key community partners (eco-lodges, private 
landowners and citizen science network partners). Key duties include 
leading and carrying out science-led conservation initiatives, 
fundraising, building institutional partnerships, mentoring, and 
managing staff in a team-based system. This high-energy, demanding 
position reports to the Conservation Science Director. The organization 
is in a growth phase, has a strong science-base and pursues data-driven 
conservation solutions and program designs. The ability to multi-task by 
organizing and managing a complex set of operations and facilities is 
essential. The base of operations is the Osa peninsula and an enthusiasm 
for living in the humid tropics is a must.  Travel regionally is 
required. 

The salary will be commensurate with other professional non- profit 
salaries paid in Costa Rica. 

General responsibilities include:
1.  Project Implementation: lead innovative rewilding and 
restoration efforts, and introduce this to the regional community in Osa
a.  Responsible for leading rewilding approaches on OC land and 
partnering collaborators land.
b.  Develop relationships within local communities to promote and 
create opportunities for restoration and rewilding within the peninsula.
2.  Financial Performance and Viability: Develops and manages 
resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the restoration 
and rewilding program.
a.  Responsible for ongoing fundraising and managing the resources 
necessary to support the program goals: and assisting both the 
Conservation Science Director and other project staff in these efforts.
3.  Education and Outreach Strategy: 
a.  Works with directors and staff to ensure that the mission is 
fulfilled 
b.  Responsible for Osa Conservation’s image by being active and 
visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, 
civic and private organizations.
4.  Program Operations: 
a.  Responsible effective administration of operations.
b.  Responsible for the retention of competent, qualified staff.

Professional Qualifications:
•   Willingness to live in the Osa
•   A graduate degree in a relevant discipline – Restoration 
Ecology, Conservation, Wildlife Ecology, Rewilding, Tropical Ecology, 
etc.
•   Experience working with local tropical communities, preferably 
in Latin America.
•   Evidence of scientific and popular writings (scientific papers, 
social media and blogs included)
•   Statistical skills and experience using R, GIS and spatial 
statistics skills.
•   The ability to communicate and collaborate with scientists, 
policy professionals and decision makers
•   Transparent, charismatic  and high integrity leadership
•   12 months or more nonprofit experience
•   Experience of and compatibility with field conditions in the wet 
tropics
•   Willingness to participate in budget preparation, analysis, 
decision-making and reporting
•   Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, 
program development and task facilitation
•   Ability to convey the strategic vision to staff, volunteers and 
donors
•   Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique 
to nonprofit sector
•   Skills to collaborate with and motivate donors and staff  
•   Strong written and oral communication skills
•   Ability to meet reporting and submission deadlines
•   Ability to interface and engage diverse stakeholders
•   Demonstrated ability to mentor, manage and collaborate with 
staff
•   Strong public speaking ability
•   Bilingual command of English and Spanish

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•   Planning and operation of project budget.
•   Producing scientifically-based conservation impacts of 
innovative tropical rewilding techniques
•   Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations 
and utilize those relationships strategically.
•   Report to and work closely with the Conservation Science 
Director to seek their 

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL NATURAL LANDS MANAGER

[Joyce Maschinski]

Dear Colleagues,


We have a tremendous opportunity available for an ambitious, career-oriented
professional land manager here at San Diego Zoo Global. You can read details
on the position and apply here:


https://www.hrapply.com/sandiegozoo/AppJobView.jsp?link=8418=AppJobList.jsp=com.hrlogix.view.tags.bootstrap.table.JobListTable=requisition.requisition_id=8op=reset


This is really a dream job for the right person. We are looking for a
professionally-trained individual with a minimum of a MS (PhD preferred) to
coordinate conservation efforts for natural areas under the care of San
Diego Zoo Global. The position has primary management duties for the coastal
sage scrub habitat adjacent to the SDZ Safari Park in Escondido, CA.
Additionally, the position will have opportunity for novel research as well
as collaboration with several local, state and federal partners managing
conservation areas throughout San Diego County and Southern California.


The salary is quite competitive, with excellent benefits, and the position
comes with a start-up operating budget. The position reports to me as
Director of Plant Collections and Strategy but will also have the chance to
work with a variety of teams at SDZG including horticulture, plant
conservation, animal collections staff and conservation researchers at the
Institute for Conservation Research.


Please forward this announcement to anyone you believe might be interested.
The deadline for applications is January 15th. If anyone has specific
questions do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Thank you to all.

JRC


John R Clark, Ph.D. | Director of Plant Collections and Strategy, San Diego
Zoo Global | President and CEO, Center for Plant Conservation | National
Headquarters, 15600 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, CA 92027-7000, USA |
office: 760.291.5486 | cell: 858.204.4399 | email: jcl...@sandiegozoo.org

[ECOLOG-L] Bemidji State University Environmental Studies faculty position

[Jarchow, Meghann E]

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY in Minnesota

invites applications for the position of:

Assistant or Associate Professor

of Environmental Studies



You can find it on the following website:  
https://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/human-resources/employment-openings/faculty-administrator/



OPENING DATE:  December 18th, 2017



CLOSING DATE: January 16th, 2018



APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 16, 2018.  Complete applications must be 
submitted to our online system, NEOGOV, no later than January 16, 2018 to 
guarantee consideration. The search committee reserves the right to consider 
applications until an appointment is made.



APPOINTMENT DATE: August 15, 2018



JOB TYPE: Full-Time Probationary



SALARY: Depends on Qualifications



RESPONSIBILITIES:

*  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Studies 
including Environmental Justice, Environmental Law and Policy, Introduction to 
Environmental Science, Environmental Controversies, Risk Assessment and 
Auditing, Waste Management Policy, Energy Policy and Management, and liberal 
education courses in support of departmental needs.

*  Develop new courses focused in areas of expertise

*  Contribute to a program of scholarship, student advising, service to 
the University and community, and other associated faculty duties.

*  Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and involvement in 
activities that support Bemidji State University's signature themes: 
Environmental stewardship, Civic engagement, Global/Multicultural Understanding.

*  The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to a 
collegial and supportive environment that advances the goals of the University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

*  Earned doctorate in Environmental Studies or allied field from a 
regionally accredited institution

*  Demonstrated experience in environmental policy development and 
analysis

*  Demonstrated understanding of environmental law at local, regional, 
national, and international levels

*  Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching



Preferred Qualification

*  Demonstrated experience in both environmental policy making and 
sustainability

*  Interest/experience in curriculum development.

*  Experience mentoring undergraduate students

*  Teaching experience

*  Demonstrated experience in working with interagency partnerships

*  Experience or desire to work with indigenous communities.

*  Skills/ability to design and deliver online courses.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

*  Persons providing a reference should be advised of Minnesota's open 
record law which can make such information available to applicants upon request.

*  Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.

*  Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining 
agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization: 
http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html

*  Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United 
States at the time of an offer of employment.

*  In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 
(MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on 
college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be 
required to complete a Vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MnSCU's 
vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

*  BSU and NTC are tobacco free workplaces (see policy)



APPLY ONLINE:

http://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/human-resources/employment-openings/faculty-administrator/



A complete application will include the following attachments:

*  Cover letter which addresses the qualifications

*  Resume/Curriculum Vita

*  Unofficial Transcripts

*  Statement of research agenda appropriate for northern Minnesota

*  Contact information for three professional references



Inquiries:

Jeffrey Ueland, Associate Professor

E-mail: juel...@bemidjistate.edu



Join our University Community!

Bemidji State University, located amid the lakes and forests of northern 
Minnesota, occupies a wooded campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. The city 
of Bemidji has a population of 14,000 and serves as a regional commerce and 
health care center for about 130,000 residents of north-central Minnesota. 
Bemidji State enrolls more than 5,100 students and offers more than 80 
undergraduate majors and eight graduate degrees encompassing arts, sciences and 
select professional programs. BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of 
colleges and universities and has a faculty and staff of more than 600. The 
university's Shared Fundamental Values include environmental stewardship, civic 
engagement and international and multicultural understanding.

For more, visit 

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal forest technician position at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

[Suzanne Sanders]

Location: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (stationed in Empire, 
Michigan)  

Position and Vacancies: Student summer hires (2 vacancies)

Duration: May 30 – August 29, 2018 (starting date firm)

Pay: $11.00-11.50/hour Depending on experience 

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

These are largely field based positions. The incumbents will assist with 
the establishment and sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at 
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. Incumbents will 
collect extensive monitoring data on trees and coarse woody materials, 
take tree cores, and assess tree health. Field work will be performed in 
teams of 2-3 people. The incumbents may also spend approximately 5-10% of 
time performing computer work.

This position operates on an 8 day on/6 day off schedule. During the 8-day 
sampling periods, incumbents will be expected to carry field equipment 
weighing up to 50 lbs. He/she will be exposed to high temperatures, 
stinging and biting insects, including extensive mosquitoes and ticks, and 
poisonous plants.

The incumbents are responsible for securing and paying for their own 
housing in the Empire, Michigan area. 

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, references, and unofficial 
transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sand...@nps.gov) by January 15, 
2018. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted shortly 
thereafter. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please. 

[ECOLOG-L] Apply for the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award

[Julie Palakovich Carr]

Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes
graduate students in the biological sciences who have demonstrated
initiative and leadership in science policy. Recipients obtain first-hand
experience at the interface of science and public policy.

Winners receive:

-A trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the AIBS Congressional Visits
Day, an annual event that brings scientists to the nation's capital to
advocate for federal investment in the biological sciences, with a primary
focus on the National Science Foundation. The event will be held on April
16-18, 2018. Domestic travel and hotel expenses will be paid for the
winners.
-Policy and communications training, including information on how to
communicate science to policymakers, the legislative process, and trends in
federal science funding.
-Meetings with congressional policymakers to discuss the importance of
federal investment in the biological sciences.
-A one-year AIBS membership, including a subscription to the journal
*BioScience* and a copy of "Communicating Science: A Primer for Working
with the Media."

The 2018 award is open to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
enrolled in a graduate degree program in the biological sciences, science
education, or a closely allied field. Applicants should have a demonstrated
interest in and commitment to science policy and/or science education
policy.

The deadline to apply is January 17, 2018.

Learn more at https://www.aibs.org/public-policy/eppla.html

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Public Policy Manager
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20005
202-628-1500 x225
www.aibs.org

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[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track faculty position in Molecular Biology at Universite du Quebec en Abitibi-Temiscamingue

[Desrochers, Annie]

JOB OFFER
Competition no 2017-63
TENURE TRACK PROFESSOR IN
MELOCULAR BIOLOGY OF SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH FOREST ECOSYSTEMS
Competition no 2017-63 Date : December 21st 2017
FUNCTION :
The candidate must be able to develop a research program in molecular biology, 
more especially in relation to species associated with forest ecosystems. The 
candidate should be interested in the application of population genetics, 
functional genomics or environmental genomics to issues related to forest 
ecology and forestry. The candidate must demonstrate excellence in the proposed 
field of research in order to be eligible for the major granting agencies, 
including the John R Evans Leaders Fund. It should be noted that IRF has a 
state-of-the-art laboratory in molecular biology that allows the candidate to 
quickly start his research program. The candidate should also have an interest 
in doing research in partnership with companies and government agencies 
associated with forestry, wildlife management, as well as ecological 
restoration. The candidate must be able to work in a small university in a 
region whose mission is, among other things, to contribute to the 
socio-economic development of the community. The professor will supervise 
graduate students in the Master’s Degree in Ecology and the Doctoral Degree in 
Environmental Sciences, two of the graduate programs offered at UQAT.
REQUIREMENTS :
 Ph. D. in Ecology, Environment, Genetics, Biology, Forestry or a related 
discipline with expertise in molecular biology;
 Candidates who have submitted their doctoral thesis could be considered. The 
candidate will have to commit to all the steps leading to graduation;
 A research file demonstrating significant scientific productivity;
 Excellent knowledge of written and spoken French (language of teaching), or 
the intent to acquire it.

OTHER CRITERIA CONSIDERED AS AN ASSET:
 A postdoctoral fellowship as well as experience in industry or government

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Rouyn-Noranda
START DATE: June 1st, 2018
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 years (tenure-track position)
SALARY: Salary is based on the qualifications and experience of each candidate 
according to the current collective agreement.
In compliance with Canada’s immigration requirements, this competition gives 
priority to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. UQAT fully 
adheres to principles of equity, diversity an inclusion, and provides equal 
employment opportunities to women, persons with disabilities, Aboriginals and 
visible minorities
APPLICATION:
Please include a detailed curriculum vitae and two reference letters. Also, 
submit a brief letter describing your interest in the position, your teaching 
philosophy, and the general orientations of your proposed research program.
SPECIFIC CONDITION: For your application to be considered, you must enclose an 
equal access to employment form, duly completed. Please download and print the 
form from our website (www.uqat.ca/emplois).
All applications will be treated confidentially. Interested candidates must 
submit their complete application package together with a copy of their 
diploma, specifying the competition number, before March 1st, 2018 at 4:30 pm, 
to the attention of:
M. Louis Imbeau, codirector
Institut de recherche sur les forêts
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
445, boulevard de l’Université
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 5E4
Phone : 1 819 762-0971, poste 8335
fax : 1 819 797-4727

email : louis.imb...@uqat.ca


The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) is a human sized 
institution that operates primarily in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in the 
Nord-du-Québec, in the Hautes-Laurentides and with aboriginal communities. For 
more than a quarter of a century, UQAT has distinguished itself on several 
levels: teaching, research and creation, and service to the community. Thanks 
to its recognized expertise, UQAT plays an increasingly significant role not 
only at the regional scale, abut also at the provincial, national and 
international scales. The university’s unique development model builds on 
partnerships in all its territories and thus ensures accessibility to 
university training. UQAT has been able to develop in several fields of which 
it is now renowned, creation and new media, human and social development, 
education, forests, engineering, management, mining and the environment, health 
and aboriginal communities.
Since the creation of UQAT, forest research has always been part of the 
institution’s development plans. Strategic developments, including a 
partnership with UQAM, have enabled the establishment of a critical mass of 
interdisciplinary experts in ‘’ecology and sustainable forest management’’ and 
in ‘’valorisation, characterisation and transformation of wood’’. Consequently, 
UQAT has a well-established reputation in training, research and technology 
transfer in forest research, an expertise that is now 

[ECOLOG-L] 2018 Summer REU Program at Virginia Institute of Marine Science

[Jennifer C Dreyer]

The REU Site program for Coastal Marine Science at the Virginia Institute of 
Marine Science (VIMS) invites applicants to apply for a 10 week summer research 
experience that places 12 undergraduates with faculty mentors. Internships are 
available in many areas of marine science, including marine biology and 
ecology; biological, geological, chemical, and physical oceanography; 
environmental science; fisheries; and resource management. Participants will 
receive a summer stipend and food allowance. Accommodations in the dorms at the 
College of William & Mary are provided, as well as transportation between the 
campuses. Students from traditionally under-represented groups in the marine 
sciences are highly encouraged to apply.

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science, located in Gloucester Point, 
Virginia, is one of the largest coastal and estuarine science institutions in 
the world, with more than 55 faculty and a graduate student body of more than 
85. VIMS houses state-of-the-art oceanographic instrumentation and analytical 
facilities, a large fleet of coastal research vessels, a world-class marine 
science library, and is within close proximity to a variety of habitats ranging 
from freshwater tributaries to the coastal ocean.

During the summer students will meet every week for a seminar that features a 
guest speaker discussing topics such as: Scientific Reading, Writing and Peer 
Review; How to Apply to Graduate School: Tips from the Faculty Who Read the 
Files; Alternatives to Life in Academia: A Panel Discussion; How to Give an 
Effective Scientific Presentation; and Ethics in Science. Other group 
activities include 3 field trips. We traverse the coastal plain environment, 
from a freshwater system that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay, through the 
estuary proper and out to the Atlantic Ocean along the shoreface of the 
Delmarva Peninsula. When we travel to the VIMS Wachapreague Laboratory on 
Virginia's Eastern Shore, we spend a full day exploring nearly pristine coastal 
habitats, including an open coast beach on a barrier island, mud flat, salt 
marsh, and oyster reef. During a research cruise in the York River estuary 
aboard the VIMS research vessel Bay Eagle, there will be opportunities to try 
state-of-the-art oceanographic instrumentation, to pull in a trawl net full of 
fish and crabs, and to learn a bit about vessel navigation. When we kayak the 
tidal freshwater reaches of the Chesapeake Bay, expect to see an abundance of 
wildlife and learn how land-use practices in the watershed affect the local 
estuary and coastal ocean.

Application deadline is February 10, 2018.

Complete information about the program is available by visiting 
http://www.vims.edu/education/college/summer_intern/index.php

Specific questions can be directed to Jennifer Dreyer at 
int...@vims.edu or 
jcd...@vims.edu
Thank you,

Jenny Dreyer


Jennifer Dreyer
Research Manager
VIMS REU Program Coordinator
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
PO Box 1346 (mailing)
1375 Greate Rd. (shipping)
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
Email: jcd...@vims.edu
Phone: (804) 684-7903

http://www.vims.edu/people/dreyer_j/

[ECOLOG-L] PhD investigating long-term changes in Artic plant-pollination interactions (iDiv, Germany).

[Bennett, Joanne]

PhD position available investigating plant-pollinator interactions in the 
Arctic. The position will be located within the Spatial Interaction Ecology 
(SIE) Research Group at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research 
(iDiv). The project will be supervised by Prof Tiffany Knight and Dr Joanne 
Bennett. For more information please use the link: 
http://www.verwaltung.uni-halle.de/dezern3/Ausschr/17_1699.pdf
Alternatively e-mail nina.bec...@idiv.de