[ECOLOG-L] Urban Ecological Field Technician Positions for bird, insect and plant surveys in Miami this Spring

[Anika Bratt]

The Heffernan Lab at Duke University is looking for urban ecology field
technicians in Miami from ~March to June. Different ecological and
taxonomic skills are needed for the team - birds, insects, plants, soils.

More info and application: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10749


Anika
___

Anika Bratt, PhD
Postdoctoral researcher -- Heffernan Lab
Nicholas School of the Environment
Duke University, Durham NC

anika.br...@duke.edu
anikabr...@gmail.com

website: https://anikarbratt.wordpress.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Bug Zoos! Need insects for Science Festival etc - and new lab!

[Aaron T. Dossey]

Hello,

I am writing because soon I will FINALLY have my first permitted insect 
lab!  USDA APHIS permit should be in hand in a couple of weeks.
We need to start getting cultures ASAP for the USA Science and 
Engineering Festival April 1, and generally want to get the lab up and 
running quickly.


Now I am looking for any spare insects you might be able to provide to 
help us get started.  We have a strong emphasis on phasmids and will be 
doing insect chemistry research and insect culturing/husbandry research 
as well as insect conservation and genomics work when possible.


Some species (mostly phasmids, beetles and mantises) we would 
particularly like to get very soon are (let me know your availability 
and I'll cross reference with my permit, don't have it in front of me 
right now):

Peruphasma schultei
any Phyllium sp.
Oreophoetes peruana
Achrioptera fallax
Eurycantha calcarata
Heteropteryx dilitata
Extatosoma tiratum
Neohirasea maerens
Phobaticus seratippes
Pharnacia sp.
Parectatosoma sp.
Dynastes sp.
Megasoma sp.
Chalcosoma sp.
Phalacrognathus mulleri
Eudicella gralli
Pachnoda sp.
Haaniella sp.
Deroplatys sp.
Hymonopus coronatus
Phyllocrania paradoxa

Any others you recommend?  They might be in the permit too, let me know!

Thanks!

ATD of ATB and ISI
--
Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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[ECOLOG-L] IsoEcol 2018 conference AKA 11th International Conference on the Applications of Stable Isotope Techniques to Ecological Studies

[Chris Harrod]

Folks
I know that there many on the list that use stable isotope analysis in their 
work (or who are supervising students and postdocs doing so). 

I'd like to bring your attention to the upcoming 11th International Conference 
on the Applications of Stable Isotope Techniques to Ecological Studies, AKA 
IsoEcol 2018. 
Like previous IsoEcol meetings, IsoEcol 2018 will bring together an exciting 
global mix of researchers at different career stages from universities, 
industry and government with common interests in the development and 
application of stable isotope techniques to the ecological sciences. 

The meeting will be held between 30 July and 3 August 2018 in lovely Viña del 
Mar in Central Chile. Located on the Pacific coast, a few hours from Santiago 
(and its international airport), Viña has much to offer the traveller with lots 
of accommodation, great views, food, drink and entertainment. The meeting 
itself will be held in the Universidad Andrés Bello in its modern Viña del Mar 
campus.

IsoEcol is rightfully recognised as one of the friendliest and welcoming 
meetings in the scientific calendar - we will maintain this record here in Viña 
del Mar, providing an environment where students, early career researchers and 
established scientists can meet and talk isotope ecology in a friendly and 
sociable atmosphere. 

See www.isoecol.com/2018/ for more information, to submit an abstract and to 
register.
If you are into that kind of thing, you can follow us on twitter @IsoEcol2018

Cheers
Chris


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Professor Chris Harrod
(Fish & Aquatic Ecology)

Email: ch...@harrodlab.net
Twitter: @chris_harrod
www.harrodlab.net
HarrodLab: Fish and Stable Isotope Ecology Laboratory
Instituto de Ciencias Naturales Alexander von Humboldt, 
Universidad de Antofagasta,
Avenida Angamos 601, Antofagasta, Chile
Chile Mobile: +56 9 7399 7792
Chile Office: +56 55 2637400
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[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Technician (Bees and Crop Pollination): Michigan

[Kelsey Graham]

Biological Science Technician (Bees and Crop Pollination): Michigan

3 Field Assistant Positions at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Duration: May 1 – August 30, 2018, with potential for earlier start and 
later end dates depending on project needs and employee availability. 

Seasonal Full Time: 40 hours/week, $11.00/hour

Description: The Isaacs Lab at Michigan State University 
(www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu) is seeking to fill multiple positions for 
pollinator research projects for the 2018 field season.

We seek field and laboratory assistants for projects investigating the 
factors affecting pollinator health in Michigan. The majority of the work 
will be fieldwork, but these positions will also include laboratory work 
for sample processing, data entry, etc. Daily tasks include: travel to 
field sites in a university vehicle (travel time is paid), visual 
pollinator observations, wildflower plant surveys, pollination 
experiments, netting bees and other insects, weed management, data entry, 
and labeling and curating bee specimens. Overnight stays at the MSU field 
research stations during sampling rounds are possible (accommodations at 
the field station are covered).

Projects: 1) Great Lakes Pollinator Health Project – The aims of this 
project are to investigate long term population trends in Michigan bees, 
as well as identify underlying causes of managed pollinator decline. 
2) Bumble bee foraging project – The aims of this project are to determine 
how bumble bees use the landscape when foraging for resources, and how 
habitat restoration influences colony dynamics in managed landscapes.

Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity 
Employer, and we especially encourage applications from minority and 
underrepresented groups. 

Required Qualifications:
Interest in field research in entomology, botany, conservation biology, 
field ecology;
Valid U.S. driver’s license, with a good driving record, and willingness 
to share driving responsibilities;
Ability to work outside for long periods of time in a variety of weather 
conditions;
Attention to detail and protocols; 
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills:
Experience with insect collection and identification;
Curation of specimens;
Plant identification (especially wildflowers);
Beekeeping;
Molecular work;
Lifting equipment up to 40 pounds;
Pollen identification;
Experience with data entry and analysis in Excel, and R;
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people, including 
scientists, land owners, and agricultural producers.

To apply, please send:
1) a cover letter describing relevant research experience and primary 
interests, 2) your resume/curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and email 
addresses of three references. Send as one PDF to Kelsey Graham 
(graha...@msu.edu) by February 28, 2018 with “MSU Bee Field Technician” in 
the subject line.

[ECOLOG-L] REU in Plant Ecology and Genomics (second posting – updated)

[cruzan]

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Plant Ecology and 
Genomics (second posting – updated)


We have funding for two enthusiastic students interested in enhancing 
their research skills and experience in plant ecology, genomics, and 
bioinformatics in the Cruzan lab at Portland State University in 
Portland, Oregon.


Successful applicants will become part of a research team working on 
dispersal and gene flow in upland prairie plants in Oregon and 
Washington under pressure from climate change. Dispersal is critical for 
colonization, gene flow, and range expansion – it is one of the most 
important but least understood aspects of the ecology of plants. Our 
research utilizes genomic techniques to detect the effects of dispersal 
over different spatial scales. This is an integrative research program 
that includes field work, wet lab preparation of genomic DNA for 
next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics processing of sequence data, 
and analysis of patterns of gene flow using GIS and landscape genetic 
methods. Students will be exposed to a wide range of methods and are 
expected to develop an independent research project within the scope of 
the larger research program. More information on our research is posted 
on our lab web site: https://cruzanlab.weebly.com/.


Students will be fully supported for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of 
2018. Funding is provided from an REU supplement to our National Science 
Foundation Macrosystems Biology grant. Housing will be provided on 
campus along with a daily allowance for food and a $500 weekly stipend. 
The start of the REU is negotiable with optimal start dates between May 
1 and June 17.


To apply please email us an updated copy of your CV (including GPA) and 
a short (one page) statement of your research interests and experience, 
as well as goals for your education and career. Applicants should 
arrange to have one or two faculty members provide a letter of 
recommendation (email is fine). Students with experience in computer 
programming and/or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. Application 
deadline is 20 February 2018. Feel free to email us with questions.


Pam Thompson, Postdoctoral Research Associate: thomp...@pdx.edu 



Mitch Cruzan, Principle Investigator: cru...@pdx.edu 



--

Mitch Cruzan
Professor of Biology
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207 USA
Web: http://web.pdx.edu/~cruzan/

[ECOLOG-L] Call for abstracts for the 9th International Symbiosis Society Congress

[Jack Koch]

Greetings Ecology Listers,
 
Call for abstracts for the 9th International Symbiosis Society Congress July 
15-20, 2018, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA 


Deadline for abstract submission: Thursday, March 1, 2018

The ISS Congress is the sanctioned meeting of the International Symbiosis 
Society and is held every three years. It is the primary international meeting 
focusing on symbioses, including complex interactions between hosts and their 
microbiomes.  The Congress is anticipated to bring together 400 symbiosis 
scientists from up to 20 nations to present the latest research in symbioses, 
their ubiquity in nature and their impact on all environments on the planet.  
The primary aim of the ISS is to support and promote the dissemination of 
knowledge and understanding of symbioses, both to the research community and 
wider public, and so highlight the widespread ecological and socio-economic 
importance of symbioses for the public good.

 
Session Organization

There will be two types of oral sessions for the 9th ISS Congress. There will 
be 7 Thematic Sessions that are designed to address overarching cross-cutting 
topics that span the field of symbiosis. Each of these will be kicked off by a 
plenary speaker in this area. All thematic sessions will be held as single 
sessions with no other activities occurring during that time. There will be 5 
Focused Sessions that are organized loosely by microbial taxon.  The aim with 
this structure is to encourage exposure to areas of symbiosis outside of 
subfields while still grouping presentations around taxon. These focused 
sessions will be run as two concurrent sets of presentations. Oral presentation 
length will be announced at the time of abstract acceptance and will likely be 
15-20 minutes. The Poster Session(s) will be held in the late afternoon (with 
refreshments) and will have no overlap with other activities.

The Program Committee may move submissions from their original session to a 
different session depending on the balance of the submissions. It is possible 
that there will not be space in the program for all requested oral 
presentations. In this case, the presenter will be invited to give a poster.

 

Thematic Sessions:

Susceptibility and resilience of symbioses in the Anthropocene
Ecology of Symbioses
Mechanisms of host-microbiome interactions
The host-microbe interface:signaling, recognition and regulation
Tinkering with symbiosis: experimental insights into host-symbiont systems
Rise and fall of symbiosis: evolutionary transitions
New tools and approaches for studying symbiosis
Focused Sessions:

Protist-host interactions (including corals, lichens, other algal host 
interactions)
Fungal-host, symbiont-fungal interactions (including lichens, mycorrhizae, 
insects,)
Bacteria-host interactions (including gut symbionts, plant 
epiphytes/endophytes, insect endosymbionts, chemoautotrophic bacteria-animal 
symbioses, luminous bacteria-animal symbioses)
Virus-host interactions
Microbe-microbe interactions
Submitting Abstracts Guidelines:

Abstracts may have more than one author
Must be 500 words or less summary
Will require a choice of thematic or focused session
Will require a choice of presentation type – oral or poster
Submission: Please note that you will have to create a free account to submit 
your abstract. Click here 
 to submit.


Please visit the ISS Congress 2018 website for more information on the meeting: 
https://symbiosissociety2018.org/ 
Follow ISS Congress 2018 on Twitter (@ISS_2018), Facebook 
(@ISSCorvallisOregonUSA2018), and Instagram (@ISS_2018)!

Cheers,
 
Jack


Jack C Koch
Ph.D Student
 
Oregon State University
Department of Integrative Biology
3029 Cordley Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331
koc...@science.oregonstate.edu 
(919) 612-3212
 
alternate email: jack.c.k...@gmail.com 
twitter: @jackckoch
website: people.oregonstate.edu/~kochja 

[ECOLOG-L] Translational Ecology and your career

[David Inouye]

Do you know what Translational Ecology is? If you are interested in an 
ecology-related career, whether academic or non-academic, you should. You can 
learn about this approach by reading the several free-to-read articles on this 
topic in the December special issue of the Ecological Society of America's 
journal, Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. You can access it 
at:http://bit.ly/2BDT9TK

If you enjoy learning about new ideas in ecology, and how they might apply to 
your future in the field, you should be reading every issue of Frontiers. Join 
the Ecological Society of America atwww.esa.org/membership   and receive a 
printed copy, 10 times/yr, as a membership benefit. Student memberships are 
only $36/yr ($22 for students in Developing Countries).

David Inouye

--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc opportunity - Winter Weather Whiplash

[Nora Casson]

Postdoctoral Research Associate for Socio-Environmental Synthesis of 
Winter Weather Whiplash in collaboration among the University of New 
Hampshire, the University of Winnipeg, and the National Socio-
Environmental Synthesis Center

Summary of Position 
 
Winter Weather Whiplash describes sudden swings in winter weather that 
drive the rapid transition from frozen to thawed and back to frozen 
conditions.  These whiplash events may be problematic in areas where 
winter plays a prominent role in the socio-ecological system. However, 
the impact of winter weather whiplash on ecosystems, society, and the 
interactions between them, are largely unknown. The goal of the project 
is therefore to develop a suite of winter weather whiplash indices and 
associated physical, ecological, biogeochemical, and socioeconomic 
response metrics to determine the extent to which winter weather 
whiplash events have cascading impacts on ecosystems and their services. 
This project will assemble a diverse and interdisciplinary group of 
collaborators from private and public institutions across the United 
States and Canada to devise a novel understanding of how past and future 
winter climate change may broadly impact coupled natural-human systems 
in seasonally snow covered areas globally.

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work collaboratively with the 
team leads and project participants. The postdoc will help in the 
development of indices, devise a series of case studies examining the 
socio-environmental consequences, and determine how the indices and 
their impacts have changed over time. The fellow will conduct original 
synthesis research and lead the academic papers resulting from this work 
and will coordinate with team members to develop targeted outreach 
materials that disseminate findings to a broader audience. In addition 
to collaboration on the Winter Weather Whiplash project, applicants are 
expected to develop an individual project that will lead to additional 
publications and research products. While the postdoc will be mentored 
by Dr. Alix Contosta at the University of New Hampshire and Dr. Nora 
Casson at the University of Winnipeg, s/he will reside in Maryland at 
the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center.
 
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications 
This position is open to applicants who have completed a PhD within the 
past 3 years in a relevant field. Successful applicants will have a 
background in climate science, ecosystem science, or human dimensions of 
environmental systems, with some familiarity in one of the other three 
subject domains. Candidates should also have strong quantitative skills 
and be comfortable with dealing with large data sets, as well as 
excellent oral and written communication abilities.
 
For more information about the position please contact Dr. Alix 
Contosta, alix.conto...@unh.edu and visit our website:

https://www.sesync.org/project/propose-a-pursuit/winter-weather-
whiplash-developing-indices-of-extreme-winter-weather 

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline approaching: Graduate Research Assistantship (MS), Plant Population Genetics

[Carol Baskauf]

Highly motivated students wishing to earn an MS in Biology and interested 
in plant population genetics are invited to apply for a Graduate Research 
Assistantship in Dr. Carol Baskauf’s lab at Austin Peay State University 
(APSU) in Clarksville, TN.  The assistantship includes a tuition waiver 
and stipend for two years ($15,750 annually).  The successful candidate 
will preferably begin lab/field work in the summer of 2018 before 
beginning graduate classes in the fall.

Generally, research in the Baskauf lab includes plant population genetics, 
ecology, and ecophysiology, with particular interest in rare species and 
comparative studies.  Specifically, this NSF funded Graduate Research 
Assistantship involves genetic analysis of several rare and widespread 
congeners as part of a larger collaborative research project examining 
correlations between genetic diversity and phenotypic plasticity as well 
as potential adaptive and/or acclimatory responses to future environmental 
change by rare and widespread species. 

An undergraduate degree in a biology-related field is required.  
Competitive applicants will have excellent written and oral communication 
skills, be able to work independently with attention to detail, and be 
able to work collaboratively and supervise undergraduates doing related 
research.  Prospective students should send Dr. Carol Baskauf 
(baska...@apsu.edu ) unofficial college transcripts and a single pdf file 
consisting of a brief letter of interest and background, a CV (including 
GPA, GRE, and, if applicable, TOEFL scores), and names and contact 
information for 3 academic or professional references.  Review of 
applicants will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate 
is found.  For full consideration, submit all materials prior to Feb. 1, 
2018.  

The successful applicant will enroll in the Masters program prior to 
APSU’s March 15, 2018 application deadline in order to be eligible to 
complete coursework and a thesis leading to an M.S. degree in Biology.  
Information about the graduate program is at the Biology Department’s web 
page (http://www.apsu.edu/grad-studies/graduateprograms/biology.php).  
General questions can be directed to Graduate Admissions (1-800-859-4723, 
gradadmissi...@apsu.edu).  APSU is an equal opportunity employer, and 
underrepresented and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Tree Fruit Research and Extension Technician - Washington

[Chris Strohm]

Join WSU's Tree Fruit Extension Team. Nationally, Washington ranks first in the 
production of apples, 
sweet cherries, and pears. The Washington tree fruit industry contributes more 
than $6 billion of annual 
impact to the state's economy. The industry is committed to sustainable 
agricultural practices and 
conservation of water resources. Together with the state's tree fruit industry, 
Washington State 
University strives to be the world leader in tree fruit research and education. 
In this position you will be 
part of the Extension program based in Wenatchee WA focusing on sustainable 
pest and disease 
management as well as soil and water management in Tianna DuPont's lab. This 
position is an early 
career opportunity for someone interested in a career in Extension, research or 
the tree fruit industry. 
See the attached position description.
 
Visit http://treefruit.wsu.edu/tianna-dupont/ for more information about the 
team. 
Visit https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/36327 to apply, position number 126903.

[ECOLOG-L] NEEDED: Caterpillar Identification Help

[Sutton, Samantha Nicole]

To all,

The lab of Walter Carson at the University of Pittsburgh, with the help of Lee 
Dyer, is currently working on a publication documenting the outbreak of an 
unknown Lepidoptera in Tena, Ecuador. We are offering co-authorship to anyone 
that is able to identify this Lepidoptera to family or genus.
The caterpillars, which have aposematic mimicry and non-urticating spines, had 
completely defoliated an Inga edulis. A flock of oropendola was feeding on them 
and some indigenous women collected them to eat.  The caterpillar is called 
tupuli kuru in Quichua. Pictures can be accessed through the dropbox link. If 
you have any questions or can refer anyone to us please contact Samantha 
Sutton, our undergraduate researcher, at sas...@pitt.edu.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rajj766odoe2ilu/AACtfLLV9_0ju14PVevcZGJla?dl=0
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Ecuador 
Outbreak
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Shared with Dropbox





Samantha Sutton
Undergraduate, University of Pittsburgh 2018
Biological Sciences Major, Chemistry Minor, GIS Certificate
Email: sas...@pitt.edu

[ECOLOG-L] MS or PhD Position - GRA in Forest Operations and Biomass Utilization

[Allison Jourden]

The Ecological Restoration Institute of Northern Arizona University 
(NAU) has openings for two (2) graduate research assistantships 
available immediately. We seek applications from highly-motivated 
individuals interested in pursuing PhD or MS graduate studies in Forest 
Operations and Biomass Utilization. The goal of our research projects 
are to facilitate successful implementation of forest restoration and 
fuel reduction thinning treatments through innovations in forest 
operations and biomass utilization. The successful candidates may begin 
their initial research work in the summer of 2018 before starting their 
program of graduate studies in the fall of 2018 at NAU. Research 
projects will focus on:

• Analysis of thinning operations to restore and improve forest 
conditions such as reduced fire, insect and disease hazards, restored 
natural tree density, increased surface and groundwater yield, as well 
as improved wildlife habitat using various harvesting systems 
(conventional, cut-to-length, skyline, and helicopter);

• Evaluation of technical and utilization strategies for increasing 
efficiencies in harvesting, processing, and transportation of small-
diameter trees;

• Economics and equipment options for recovery of forest residues 
(limbs, branches, and bole material) left at landings and on harvesting 
sites;

• Marketing strategies and product diversifications that are targeted 
toward utilizing woody materials resulting from forest restoration and 
fuel reduction thinning treatments; and

• Development of a forest products industry to support forest management 
practices in National Forests and other forest lands.

The graduate research assistantship will include an annual stipend 
($24,000 for a PhD student or $18,000 for a MS student) for a full-time 
appointment plus tuition waivers and health benefits.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong interest in forest 
operations and biomass utilization and a prior degree in forestry, 
forest operations or a related discipline. Applicants with past research 
experience, outstanding academic record and GRE scores, and evidence of 
strong writing and relevant methodological skills are preferred. 
Applicants for a PhD position must possess an MS degree. 

Deadline for applications is February 16, 2018. However, Applications 
will be reviewed as they are received.

How to apply: please email a single PDF file to Dr. Han-Sup Han 
containing (1) a one page cover letter outlining your research 
interests, relevant experience and preference for MS or PhD position; 
(2) your CV; (3) undergraduate/graduate transcripts and GRE scores; and 
(4) full contact information for 3 professional references. The subject 
line of the email must read: Forest Operations and Biomass Utilization 
Graduate Position.

Information on the NAU Graduate College’s admissions requirements can be 
accessed through the following link: https://nau.edu/graduate-
college/admissions/
 
Additional information on the NAU School of Forestry admissions 
requirements is available through the following link: 
https://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/Degrees/

For further information contact:

Han-Sup Han, Ph.D.
Professor and Director of Forest Operations and Biomass Utilization
Ecological Restoration Institute
Northern Arizona University
PO Box 15017, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5017
Email: han-sup@nau.edu
Phone: (928) 523-1049

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. assistantship in water quality forecasting at Virginia Tech

[Quinn Thomas]

Ph.D. assistantship in water quality forecasting at Virginia Tech

The Ecosystem Dynamics and Forecasting Lab led by Dr. Quinn Thomas in the 
Department of Forest 
Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech has funding for a new 
graduate student 
position to start Fall 2018. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly 
self-motivated student at the 
Ph.D. level to develop and apply innovative new techniques to combine lake 
ecosystem modeling with a 
large array of sensors to forecast water quality in drinking water reservoirs. 
The Ph.D. student will help 
develop the forecasts to best inform drinking water management decisions.  

This position is part of a recently-funded NSF project 
(http://smartreservoir.org) that will develop a 
water quality forecasting system for a drinking water supply reservoir and 
Global Lakes Ecological 
Observatory Network (GLEON) site. This highly interdisciplinary Ph.D. project 
will combine high-
frequency sensor monitoring, modeling, ecosystem forecasting, and 
data-intensive analytical 
approaches from ecology, computer science, and social science.  There will be 
opportunities for both 
computational and field-based research.

We seek a conscientious and energetic student with strong quantitative and 
computing skills who can 
work independently in a collaborative environment. To learn more about what we 
do, please visit our lab 
website: http://epics.frec.vt.edu. The student will work closely with the Carey 
Lab at Virginia Tech 
(http://carey.biol.vt.edu) on the project. Students are also encouraged to 
apply to be a fellow in Virginia 
Tech’s Interfaces of Global Change graduate program 
(http://globalchange.vt.edu) and interact with 
other students in the Virginia Water Research Center (http://www.vwrrc.vt.edu) 
that is housed within our 
department. Virginia Tech, as Virginia’s leading research and land grant 
institution, has a strong 
interdisciplinary focus on the environment and natural sciences and is located 
in scenic southwestern 
Virginia.

The student position will be funded on a combination of research and teaching 
assistantships, which 
include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance benefits. 
Interested students should 
send an email letter of inquiry containing an overview of your research 
interests, your C.V., an unofficial 
transcript(s), a list of past research experiences and mentors, and GRE scores 
to rqtho...@vt.edu.  
Please feel free to contact me with questions about the application process, 
graduate school at Virginia 
Tech, or potential research ideas.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Summer REU - Coral Reef Ecology

[Erik Hoffner]

Reasons like those mentioned by Mitch and Carola are why this published by
Mongabay was among our top 10 most read articles of 2017:

A rich person’s profession? Young conservationists struggle to make it
https://news.mongabay.com/2017/08/a-rich-persons-profession-young-conservationists-struggle-to-make-it/

   - *Mongabay interviewed young conservationists about their experiences
   launching their careers.*
   - *Many of them related similar stories of having to reconsider their
   career choice as a result of the conservation sector’s tight job market,
   high educational and experience requirements, and often-temporary
   entry-level jobs.*
   - *To meet prospective employers’ demands for experience, many graduates
   become stuck in full-time unpaid internships or long-term volunteering.*
   - *As a result of these trends, the field of conservation may be
   hemorrhaging passionate, qualified, and innovative young people.*

The Guardian reprinted it and it got even more comment and discussion there.

Huge issue.

Erik

--

See my latest writing and photojournalism projects here


*tw: @erikhoffner *

On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 10:13 PM, cruzan  wrote:

> Whether they are listed as for profit or not they seem to be charging
> quite a lot of money for their classes - someone is profiting from that. I
> think students will generally do much better taking field courses with
> faculty from accredited universities. I don't think EcoLog should be
> advertising ecotuourism opportunities.
>
> On 1/29/2018 6:13 PM, Carola Haas wrote:
>
> I looked on the IRS website and elsewhere, and ITEC is at least truly a
> registered non-profit.
>  https://nonprofitlocator.org/organizations/fl/gainesville/
> 593434081-institute-for-tropical-ecology-and-conservation-incorporated
>
> I don’t begrudge organizations who take people on “eco-vacations” for a
> fee that allows the organizations to continue useful conservation,
> research, or education work.  But I do agree that the differences should be
> made clearer to students. It’s one thing for wealthy retirees to pay for
> these trips, something else entirely for full-time students. Many students
> get discouraged thinking that they will not be able to compete against
> other students with fancy tropical experiences that they have paid for.
> Students, employers can tell the difference and there are lots of great
> opportunities to gain research experience without paying for it (sometimes
> not in such exotic locales, but if you build a good resume in a more
> mundane place you’ll be more competitive for paid internships in more
> exciting places!).  For those who have plenty of disposable income, though,
> some of these ecotourism classes may be lots of fun, and may actually be
> good learning experiences.  But I definitely support John’s point below,
> that if you are hoping that these credits will count towards a degree
> elsewhere, make sure to get that approved through your home institution
> ahead of time!
>
> =c
>
>
> Carola A. Haas
> Professor, Wildlife Ecology
> Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Conservation
> 112 Cheatham Hall (MC 0321)
> 310 West Campus Drive, Virginia
> 
> Tech
> Blacksburg, VA 24061
> cah...@vt.edu
> 540-231-9269 <(540)%20231-9269>
> http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/haas.htm
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 29, 2018, at 2:29 PM, John A.  wrote:
>
>I have to agree that using “REU” for these courses is both misleading
> and disingenuous.  I’ve read through three of these course descriptions and
> I can’t find “REU” or corresponding words anywhere in the text.
>
>Given this, it’s more than fair to ask exactly what “REU” is supposed
> to mean here.  As Mitch Cruzan noted, there is a federal REU program
> (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) which has been advertised on this
> list by several major universities, including UNM, University of Minnesota,
> CUNY, and others.  By contrast, this “Institute” seems to be run out of a
> private residence in the north suburbs of Gainesville, with no apparent
> university connection.
>
>The fact that we have to question the basics of a post like this raises
> a lot of red flags for me.  I think Ecolog would be much improved if
> misleading advertisements like these simply weren’t posted here at all.  If
> I were an undergraduate I’d be confused about whether this “institute” is
> legitimate and whether any "credits" would actually transfer to my home
> university.  Undergraduates and young professionals would be better served
> if this sort of deceptive material wasn't circulated to the list.
>
>
>- J. A.
>
>
>
> --
> --
> Mitch Cruzan
> Professor of Biology
> Portland State University
> PO Box 751
> Portland, OR 97207 USA
> Web: http://web.pdx.edu/~cruzan/
> 

[ECOLOG-L] US Invasive Species Advisory Committee Stakeholder Input

[jamie Reaser]

The U.S. Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC) will hold its 2018 meeting on February 27 - March 1 at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. The first day of the meeting will be convened as a National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Stakeholders Forum. Public participation is invited, including written input due February 16th. For further information on ISAC, NISC, and the upcoming meeting, please go to: www.invasivespecies.gov. The official announcement of the ISAC meeting is also available in the Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/01/30/2018-01538/public-meetings-of-the-invasive-species-advisory-committeeJamie K. Reaser, PhDExecutive DirectorNational Invasive Species Counciljamie_rea...@ios.doi.gov

Re: [ECOLOG-L] ecology text for non-academics suggestions

[Andy Bunn]

Hi all, I posted a very similar request back in November. I'll be teaching an 
ecology class next year to 150 non-science majors and would love 
recommendations for a textbook that doesn't require background in chemistry or 
biology beyond high school. Thanks, Andy

On 1/30/18, 8:56 AM, "Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news on 
behalf of Patricia Swain Rice"  wrote:

I’m looking for recommendations/suggestions of a general ecology book, 
preferably with at least some plant examples to supplement lectures and field 
in a  
brief introductory ecology class for adults who are interested in and often 
quite knowledgeable about (native) plants. Last time I taught introductory 
ecology was literally decades ago when Ricklef’s “Economy of Nature” was a bit 
less expensive and was the short, ‘simple' book available. Are there new ones 
out there that people have experience with or know of? 
Thanks.
Cheers,
Pat Swain
retired natural community ecologist

[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate Summer REU - Bay Area of California

[Dana Marie Calhoun]

How does spatial isolation interact with infectious disease to drive the 
population dynamics of endangered amphibians?

The Johnson Laboratory (http://www.johnsonlaboratory.com) is accepting a 
qualified undergraduate NSF REU applicant for our field crew in the Bay 
Area of California beginning in May 13-14 and concluding near the end of 
July to early August 2018. 

Project details:
This investigation will rely on the use of non-lethal swabbing methods 
(skin and buccal swabs) to obtain samples from two threatened amphibian 
species (California Red Legged frog, Rana draytonii, and the California 
Tiger Salamander, Ambystoma californiense) across the Bay Area of 
California that can be tested to assess population genetic structure and 
the presence of pathogens (e.g., Ranavirus and Batrachochytrium 
dendrobatidis). Such lines of inquiry will provide insights directly 
relevant to the conservation of these threatened species, particularly 
with respect to the degree of genetic mixing among populations, quantify 
degree of isolation across populations and the effects of population 
connectivity on infection patterns. The selected student will gain 
valuable experience in field sampling, swab collection, genetic 
techniques, and data analysis.

The primary responsibilities of the student will be to collect non-
lethal swabs from amphibian species while being a member of a larger 
team performing in-depth field sampling protocols. Field sampling will 
focus on amphibians, fish and invertebrates within California pond 
ecosystems. This will include performing additional field sampling 
techniques including but not limited to: dipnets, seines, visual 
surveys, snail parasite identification, and pathogen swabbing. In 
addition, this individual will be expected to assist with daily record 
keeping and equipment maintenance while staying at a University of 
California Reserve System field station located in the South Bay, Blue 
Oak Ranch Reserve ( http://blueoakranchreserve.net ). ONLY 
undergraduates that will be continuing their education in fall 2018 can 
apply. 

To apply for our Undergraduate REU position send an application package 
that should include (1) a brief (<1 page) statement of interest 
detailing how this opportunity would advance your educational goals; (2) 
a description of previous research and course-related experiences; (3) 
transcript; (4) current CV. Please compile the application package into 
a single PDF and email to dana.calh...@colorado.edu with the position 
title (REU application) in the subject line by February 12th, 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] Spring 2018 field technician position: Moquah Barrens, Wisconsin

[Jessica R. Miesel]

Research Technician Position Available for Spring 2018

Prescribed fire effects in pine barrens restoration

Department of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University

and USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station



The Department of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences at Michigan State
University, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research
Station, is seeking a motivated seasonal research technician for Spring
2018, to assist with a fire effects study in the ecologically unique Moquah
Barrens, located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern
Wisconsin.  The overall project is focused on investigating soil heating
processes and the effects of soil heating on soil carbon, nutrients,
seedbanks and hardwood regeneration. The technician will be responsible for
completing plot preparation activities and performing vegetation, soil and
fuels field measurements and sampling (near Ashland, WI) in partnership
with other field personnel. Some travel between Ashland and other project
facilities in Rhinelander, WI and/or Grand Rapids, MN may also be required,
with timing depending on weather and phenology.

A summary of the overall project is available here:
http://www.firescience.gov/JFSP_advanced_search_results_deta
il.cfm?jdbid=%24%26J3%3CW%40%20%20%0A




Dates: This position will be available between early/mid-April through
mid/late June 2018. The actual start and end dates are flexible, so please
specify the dates of your availability in your application.



Qualifications: The successful applicant will have the following knowledge,
skills and abilities:

1) previous research or monitoring experience in one or more of the
following areas: soil sampling and/or analysis, ecological monitoring, fuel
inventories, or similar;

2) excellent organization and communication skills;

3) demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team
environment, and to be comfortable navigating frequently changing
daily/weekly project priorities individually and in a team;

4) demonstrated commitment to completing work with a high level of
initiative, skill, and professionalism;

5) a high aptitude for outdoor physical activity, including ability to
navigate on- and off-road using maps, compass, and gps units; and

6) ability to operate field vehicles and possession of a valid US driver’s
license.



Working conditions: The position will be largely field-based, although work
in a greenhouse and/or sample processing lab will occasionally be required.
Field conditions may include exposure to inclement weather, full sun,
biting insects, and poison ivy. Responsibilities will require walking over
uneven terrain; lifting and carrying field packs weighing up to 40 lb.;
bending, squatting, kneeling, sitting or standing for prolonged periods of
time; operating measurement or sampling equipment with a strong level of
fine motor skills; performing repetitive tasks with a high level of
precision and accuracy; maintaining project records and communicating
regularly with the project investigators. Personal protective equipment
necessary for performing the position will be provided. Technicians will be
responsible for providing their own personal field gear (appropriate field
clothing, footwear, daypack, etc.).



Salary: Hourly wage commensurate with experience, for 40 hours/week during
the duration of employment.



Location: The field site is located near Ashland, WI. Housing is not
provided; however, options for shared housing with other project personnel
may be available. Occasional overnight travel to assist with other project
activities may be required.



To Apply: Applicants should email *as a single PDF*:

1) a letter of interest detailing (a) your qualifications for the position,
(b) the dates of your availability; 2) resume/CV with list of relevant
coursework; and 3) a list of three professional references with contact
information (institution, email address, phone number), to Dr. Kathleen
Quigley at quigl...@msu.edu. Please name your file as:
LastnameFirstname_Application_MMDD.



Application deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis
beginning February 12, 2018 so you are encouraged to apply as early as
possible.



For more information: Email questions to Dr. Kathleen Quigley (Postdoctoral
Associate and field crew supervisor) at quigl...@msu.edu and Dr. Jessica
Miesel at miese...@msu.edu.


-- 

*Jessica R. Miesel, PhD*Assistant Professor
Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
Michigan State University
1066 Bogue St., Room A286
East Lansing, MI 48824-1222

Office location: PSSB 560
Office phone: 517-353-0485 <(517)%20353-0485>
Lab 

[ECOLOG-L] Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health Policy Researc h Scholars Program

[D'Andrilli, Juliana]

Are you a 1st year Ph.D. student?  Interested in how your research applies to 
health policy?

Applications are open for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health Policy 
Research Scholars program, and the deadline to submit is March 14, 2018.

Selected participants will join a diverse group of scholars from all fields 
from across the country to collaboratively tackle persistent health challenges. 
We’re using our research to create on-the-ground, innovative solutions while 
developing high-level leadership skills through dissertation support, 
networking, and an advanced leadership curriculum.

Those selected also receive an annual stipend to participate!

For more information visit this website: 
http://healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org

Direct your questions to: h...@gwu.edu

Deanna Barath, MPH
Doctoral Student, Health Services Administration
University Senator, School of Public Health
University of Maryland

RWJF Health Policy Research Scholars
The George Washington University
Milken Institute School of Public Health
2175 K St. NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20037
202-994-4369
Email: h...@gwu.edu
A National Leadership Program Center of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation


<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Juliana D’Andrilli, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor
Dept. Land Resources & Environmental Sciences
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
http://julesdandrilli.wixsite.com/research

Phone: (516) 220-7251

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant/Associate Professor "Bryan Endowed Program for Upland Bird and Prairie Habitat Conservation"

[Marcus Lashley]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant/Associate Professor
Bryan Endowed Program for Upland Bird and Prairie Habitat Conservation

Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture
College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University

POSITION:   Assistant/Associate Professor; Bryan Endowed Program for 
Upland Bird and Prairie Habitat Conservation

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture at Mississippi 
State University (MSU) is seeking applications for a full-time, 9-month 
tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank.  
This person will be involved in research, teaching, and service.
  
LOCATION:   This position is on the MSU campus, located in Starkville, 
Mississippi.  A description of the College of Forest Resources (CFR), the 
Forest and Wildlife Research Center (FWRC), and the Department of 
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture can be found at 
http://www.cfr.msstate.edu/wildlife

STARTING:   August 2018; or sooner as negotiated.

REVIEW: Begins March 15; will continue until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES: We seek an ecologist/wildlife biologist to develop a 
robust research program in the area of upland avian ecology with an 
emphasis on galliformes, to include northern bobwhite and eastern wild 
turkey ecology and management. Other important areas include grassland 
bird ecology; grassland restoration and management (including associated 
environmental services such as pollination); and wildlife conservation in 
working agricultural ecosystems.  We encourage applicants with expertise 
in the management and monitoring of avian populations and their habitats 
and those who integrate their work into the broader prairie habitat 
ecosystem context.  This position will operate in support of the Bryan 
Endowed Research program and will be funded through a combination of 
endowment revenue and extramural sources that may include the Mississippi 
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, USDA-Natural Resources 
Conservation Service, USFWS, USFS, USCOE, and Pheasants Forever/Quail 
Forever.  The faculty member will engage with and represent Mississippi on 
regional and national conservation initiatives including: the National 
Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, The National Bobwhite Technical 
Committee, the East Gulf Coastal Plain Joint Venture, and The Southeastern 
Grasslands Initiative.  Collaboration with scientists in the Mississippi 
Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES), Forest and Wildlife 
Research Center (FWRC), Extension Service, and USGS is expected.  The 
successful candidate will be expected to transfer research outcomes to 
stakeholders to advance galliform and wildlife conservation in 
agricultural and forested landscapes, and support the land-grant mission 
of MSU, which includes teaching, research, and service.  The successful 
candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate/graduate-level courses 
in aspects of agricultural wildlife conservation and management and avian 
ecology and to develop a graduate course in their area of expertise, as 
needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. with expertise in wildlife management, avian ecology 
and/or related discipline. Evidence of excellence in teaching, 
communication and organizational skills, procurement of extramural funds 
to accomplish research, mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, 
publication of peer-reviewed publications, and a commitment to service.  
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse science disciplines and 
stakeholder groups, and work closely with federal and state resource 
agencies to support long-term partnerships.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Substantive knowledge of and experience in 
galliform/northern bobwhite ecology; issues linked to agricultural land 
impacts, remediation/restoration in association with the maintenance of 
biotic integrity; agro-ecology and conservation; grassland or pine 
grassland ecology; habitat management, and federal farm bill conservation 
programs; Post-doctoral research or equivalent work-related experience and 
teaching experience.  Preference will be given to candidates whose 
research naturally crosses disciplinary lines and may address questions of 
relevance to state and federal agencies. 

APPLY:  Applications must be submitted online 
(http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/496662/assistant-
professor-or-associate-professor) and should include a cover letter, 
curriculum vitae, and statements of research and teaching philosophies.  
Send official and complete college transcripts, 3 PDFs of recent refereed 
publications, and 3 letters of recommendation to: 

Dr. Bronson Strickland
Faculty Search and Screening Committee (Upland Bird and Prairie Habitat 
Conservation)
Box 9690; Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Mississippi State, MS 39762

For more information, call (662) 722-1510 or email at 
bronson.strickl...@msstate.edu  

Mississippi State University is an AA/EEO employer   

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Summer REU - Coral Reef Ecology

[John A.]

I can provide some personal perspective on this, since I took two summer 
courses in Costa Rica offered by different organizations, one of which was OTS.

As an undergraduate, I wanted to pursue a research career in tropical 
ecology, and I thought that taking these summer courses would be a vital first 
step in giving me the experience and exposure necessary to launch that career.  
Looking back, I'm not sure they helped at all, and they may well have given me 
a false confidence that I had more of a clue than I really did.

To be sure, both courses were enjoyable in their own right, and it was a 
delight to live and study under the eaves of the Monteverde Reserve.  But while 
I learned a modest amount about the local ecosystems, and a tiny bit about how 
to do research in them, neither course seemed especially geared towards helping 
students develop themselves into competitive candidates for future research 
positions.  The OTS course in particular was genuinely disappointing, and I 
ended up regretting the experience.

As to whether taking these courses contributed to my career--they clearly 
didn't help, since despite a Ph.D. from a top-tier university I've never been 
able to find a job in the field I worked so goddamn hard to qualify for.  The 
vaunted "field experience" of summer courses certainly made no difference to 
all the HR managers and senior colleagues evaluating my applications, and I 
doubt if they really matter when compared to the all-important qualification of 
the inside connection.

The fact is these sorts of courses are extremely expensive for most people, 
and while they may be valuable in terms of personal growth and a brief taste of 
the tropical world, I can't see that they make a flyspeck's difference when it 
comes to job applications or genuine career development.  

To any undergraduates reading this, don't be fooled into thinking one of 
these courses will be the make-or-break experience for you, and be especially 
wary of programs not offered through your own university.  Take one of these if 
you want a fun summer experience, but if you're looking for a career in 
science, these sorts of programs damn well aren't worth your money.


 - J. A.
 

[ECOLOG-L] ecology text for non-academics suggestions

[Patricia Swain Rice]

I’m looking for recommendations/suggestions of a general ecology book, 
preferably with at least some plant examples to supplement lectures and field 
in a  
brief introductory ecology class for adults who are interested in and often 
quite knowledgeable about (native) plants. Last time I taught introductory 
ecology was literally decades ago when Ricklef’s “Economy of Nature” was a bit 
less expensive and was the short, ‘simple' book available. Are there new ones 
out there that people have experience with or know of? 
Thanks.
Cheers,
Pat Swain
retired natural community ecologist

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Summer REU - Coral Reef Ecology

[cruzan]

Whether they are listed as for profit or not they seem to be charging 
quite a lot of money for their classes - someone is profiting from that. 
I think students will generally do much better taking field courses with 
faculty from accredited universities. I don't think EcoLog should be 
advertising ecotuourism opportunities.



On 1/29/2018 6:13 PM, Carola Haas wrote:
I looked on the IRS website and elsewhere, and ITEC is at least truly 
a registered non-profit.
https://nonprofitlocator.org/organizations/fl/gainesville/593434081-institute-for-tropical-ecology-and-conservation-incorporated 



I don’t begrudge organizations who take people on “eco-vacations” for 
a fee that allows the organizations to continue useful conservation, 
research, or education work.  But I do agree that the differences 
should be made clearer to students. It’s one thing for wealthy 
retirees to pay for these trips, something else entirely for full-time 
students. Many students get discouraged thinking that they will not be 
able to compete against other students with fancy tropical experiences 
that they have paid for.  Students, employers can tell the difference 
and there are lots of great opportunities to gain research experience 
without paying for it (sometimes not in such exotic locales, but if 
you build a good resume in a more mundane place you’ll be more 
competitive for paid internships in more exciting places!).  For those 
who have plenty of disposable income, though, some of these ecotourism 
classes may be lots of fun, and may actually be good learning 
experiences.  But I definitely support John’s point below, that if you 
are hoping that these credits will count towards a degree elsewhere, 
make sure to get that approved through your home institution ahead of 
time!


=c


Carola A. Haas
Professor, Wildlife Ecology
Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Conservation
112 Cheatham Hall (MC 0321)
310 West Campus Drive, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
cah...@vt.edu 
540-231-9269
http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/haas.htm





On Jan 29, 2018, at 2:29 PM, John A. > wrote:


   I have to agree that using “REU” for these courses is both 
misleading and disingenuous.  I’ve read through three of these course 
descriptions and I can’t find “REU” or corresponding words anywhere 
in the text.


   Given this, it’s more than fair to ask exactly what “REU” is 
supposed to mean here.  As Mitch Cruzan noted, there is a federal REU 
program (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) which has been 
advertised on this list by several major universities, including UNM, 
University of Minnesota, CUNY, and others.  By contrast, this 
“Institute” seems to be run out of a private residence in the north 
suburbs of Gainesville, with no apparent university connection.


   The fact that we have to question the basics of a post like this 
raises a lot of red flags for me.  I think Ecolog would be much 
improved if misleading advertisements like these simply weren’t 
posted here at all.  If I were an undergraduate I’d be confused about 
whether this “institute” is legitimate and whether any "credits" 
would actually transfer to my home university.  Undergraduates and 
young professionals would be better served if this sort of deceptive 
material wasn't circulated to the list.


   - 
J. A.




--

Mitch Cruzan
Professor of Biology
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207 USA
Web: http://web.pdx.edu/~cruzan/