[ECOLOG-L] Job: Asst. Prof. positions (2 tenure-track hires)

[David Inouye]

Department of Biology at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) invites 
applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor 
rank, beginning in Fall 2019.  The focal areas for these hires are molecular 
biology and aquatic ecology - further details are provided below.

  The following conditions are relevant to both positions:  Candidates must 
have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, and mentorship of student 
research.  Preference will be given to individuals with postdoctoral 
appointments, experience mentoring students, and a record of grantsmanship and 
peer-reviewed publication.  Salary is based on a 9-month contract, and 
commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Participation in outreach and 
service is expected, including involvement with program assessment and 
appropriate student organizations.  The individuals hired for either position 
must maintain a research program that involves undergraduate and M.S. students, 
and results in peer-reviewed publications.  Applications must be received 
before 5 November 2018 in order to receive full consideration.


For the position in molecular biology:

  At the time of hire, the successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in the 
biological sciences with experience in molecular genetics and genomics. The 
successful applicant will teach courses in introductory biology, cell biology, 
genetics, and molecular biology, and upper-/graduate-level courses in the 
applicant’s area of expertise.  The ability to teach a physiology course is 
desirable.   Collaboration with faculty within and external to the department 
is encouraged; opportunities also exist to mentor M.S. students in the 
department's biotechnology program.

Applications must be made through SFA's Human Resources website at the 
following URL:

http://careers.sfasu.edu/hr/postings/3507

 
For the position in aquatic ecology:


  At the time of hire, the successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in the 
biological sciences with an emphasis in field-based aquatic biology.  The 
successful applicant will teach courses in introductory biology, general 
ecology, limnology/aquatic biology, and upper-/graduate-level courses in the 
applicant’s area of expertise.  Collaboration with faculty within and external 
to the department is encouraged.
Applications must be made through SFA's Human Resources website at the 
following URL:

http://careers.sfasu.edu/hr/postings/3442


  SFA is a regional comprehensive university located in Nacogdoches, Texas, a 
growing city of ~33,000 people located in the Pineywoods region of the eastern 
portion of the state.  The campus is within convenient driving distance to 
three national forests and three metropolitan areas.  Facilities within the 
department include a greenhouse and herbarium, an animal care facility, and 
entomology and vertebrate collections.  Equipment available to support research 
includes an electron microscope facility, a molecular core facility, and a 
fleet of trucks and boats.
  Stephen F. Austin State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer committed to diversity.  SFA is committed to achieving excellence 
through cultural diversity.  The university encourages applications and/or 
nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.


Stephen J. Mullin, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Biology
SFA Box 13003
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX  75962-3003
tel: 936.468.3601

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Elizabeth Smithgall Watts Endowed Chair in Ecology and Conservation, GA Tech

[David Inouye]

*Elizabeth Smithgall WattsEndowed Chair in**Ecology and Conservation*

As part of *Georgia Tech’s* continuing growth in the biological 
sciences, the *School of Biological Sciences *is searching for the 
*Elizabeth Smithgall WattsEndowed Chair in**Ecology and 
Conservation*. We favor exceptional candidates at the late associate or 
early full professor stage, but will consider any candidate with an 
outstanding record of scholarly contributions.  We encourage candidates 
focusing on macro-organisms in any system, or using any approach, but 
are especially interested in experimentalists making significant 
contributions to areas including field ecology in natural or urban 
settings, population or community ecology, conservation, behavior, or 
chemical ecology.  Candidates will be favored if their research 
integrates well with the department's strengths in ecology, evolutionary 
biology, chemical ecology, microbial ecology, or marine ecology.  This 
chair facilitates interactions with the scientists and collections at 
Zoo Atlanta.  Biological Sciences also has research/educational 
partnerships with the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Georgia Aquarium, and 
several Atlanta-area universities.


The *Georgia Institute of Technology* is located in the diverse, and 
thriving metropolis of Atlanta, is consistently a top ranked educational 
and research institution, and prides itself on its resources, 
collaborations, quantitative and rigorous undergraduate student body, 
and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates can 
submit online at http://searches.biology.gatech.edu 
, including a letter of 
application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three to five 
references. Review of applications begins October 1, 2018 and will 
continue until the position is filled.**


Georgia Tech is an equal education/employment opportunity institution 
dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage 
applications from women, under-represented minorities, individuals with 
disabilities, and veterans. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a 
healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may 
require meeting the needs of two careers.

[ECOLOG-L] PHD SCHOLARSHIP: UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH, CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

[Andrew Watson]

*PHD SCHOLARSHIP: UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER
AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH, CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND*

*PhD Project:* Integrating broad and local-scale remote sensing to examine
links between the coastal light environment and biological communities

Date Posted: 6 September 2018; closing date is 30 October 2018

THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER AND
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH are offering a PhD scholarship in a joint project that
seeks to integrate broad and local-scale effects on the coastal light
environment and primary productivity of benthic macroalgae. This project
will make use of remotely sensed imagery (drones, fixed-wing aircraft,
satellites), in situ optical sensors and physiological data of primary
productivity to model carbon fixation across depth and impact gradients.
This project is part of a programme seeking to understand the wider effects
of the Mw7.8 Kaikoura earthquake, which uplifted 120 km of coastline in Nov
2016, and the recovery dynamics of nearshore benthic communities. It also
fits within a remote sensing programme on productivity in nearshore waters.

*Skills required:*
The successful candidate must have an interest in and knowledge of the
interaction of light with the physical and biological environment, and in
the factors affecting the ecology of benthic primary producers. The
candidate should have a track record in coastal physics or ecology,
ecological modelling, mathematical analysis or statistical methods. It
would be advantageous to have some experience in one or more of:
• working with satellite data (e.g. MODIS, SPOT, WorldView, Landsat);
• manipulating spatial data sets (e.g. using netCDF files, or GIS-files);
• using spatial-data software (such as Esri’s ArcMAP and ArcPRO; MatLAB;
IDL/ENVI, Python);
• statistical analysis (e.g. statistical analysis in R or Python);
• experience with aerial remote-sensing methods and imagery (e.g. drones,
orthomosaics);
• knowledge of point-clouds (e.g., generated from LiDAR or multibeam
echo-sounding); and
• knowledge of the physics of underwater light (e.g. radiative transfer,
bio-optics).
It is anticipated that the successful student will make use of a wide range
of coastal data to generate models on benthic primary productivity, limits
of tolerance or resilience with respect to the light environment, and use
forecasting techniques to examine future scenarios of change. Candidates
should have a BSc Honours, Master’s degree or equivalent, with excellent
grades, appropriate research experience, and be motivated to work in a
cross-disciplinary field and interact with scientists in the wider
programme.

*The scholarship:*
The successful candidate will work between campuses of the University and
NIWA, but will be mostly situated in the NIWA research centre in
Christchurch. The candidate will work within the Marine Ecology Research
Group of Canterbury University. The stipend is NZ$21,000 (tax-free) + fees
for a period of three years.

Initial contact outlining your background, interests and (unofficial)
academic record should be to Drs Leigh Tait (leigh.t...@niwa.co.nz), Matt
Pinkerton (matt.pinker...@niwa.co.nz )
or Professor David Schiel (david.sch...@canterbury.ac.nz).

[ECOLOG-L] PhD research assistantship: Tree Drought Ecophysiology and Defense

[Henry Adams]

Hello,

A 3-year research assistantship is available to study the role of non-
structural carbohydrates in tree drought stress and defenses against 
bark beetle attack in the Environmental Ecology Lab 
(www.henrydadams.com) in the Dept. of Plant Biology, Ecology, and 
Evolution (http://plantbio.okstate.edu) at Oklahoma State University. 
Collaborate with a team of researchers from Oklahoma State University, 
Montana State University, and the University of New Mexico to understand 
the links among drought, tree physiological stress, and chemical 
defenses against bark beetles. Work on pinyon pine in the field at 
Sevilleta, NM, where we are installing a new drought experiment.  More 
info on the overall project is here: 
http://www.henrydadams.com/research.html 

The PhD student will lead physiology data collection and analysis, 
including measurement of non-structural carbohydrate concentrations.  
The assistantship will include training in all methods used by the 
project team, including visits to collaborating labs in Montana and New 
Mexico to learn additional techniques. Additional dissertation research 
could include experimentation, and data synthesis on drought-induced 
tree mortality and tree physiological responses to pests and pathogens, 
depending on the interests of the student. Funding after the third year 
is available through teaching assistantships. For full consideration, 
plan to submit your application by 10/31/2018, however later 
applications may be considered. This position is available for a start 
date as early as January 2019. Contact Dr. Henry Adams, 
henry.ad...@okstate.edu, for more information.  In your email, please 
include brief description of your research interests, experience, and 
career goals, and attach a CV or resume.  More info on the position can 
be found here: http://www.henrydadams.com/join_us.html 

Thanks,
Henry Adams

[ECOLOG-L] Department Head for Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Ecology

[Debbie Pepion]

Head of the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology, New 
Mexico State University
Candidates must have the qualifications to attain Professor or equivalent 
with a doctorate in wildlife biology, fishery biology, biology, or related 
field with demonstrated evidence of leadership and administrative 
experience.  Academic teaching proficiency and evidence of a strong 
research program is required.  Ability to promote the Department to the 
college, university, industry, granting agencies, and state and federal 
resource agencies, serve as an advocate for the Department and ability to 
implement the Department’s vision is essential. The Department Head is 
expected to provide proactive, effective leadership while fostering 
positive working relationships among faculty, staff, and students within 
and among academic and extension departments. The Department Head is 
expected to teach one upper division course in their area of specialty 
annually.  A commitment to strengthening teaching and research programs 
through development of grant support is highly desirable.  The Department 
includes the U.S.G.S. Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Research Unit and has 
approximately 179 undergraduate students and 24 M.S. and Ph.D. students 
[http://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/fws/].  New Mexico State University is a 
land-grant university, serving the educational needs of New Mexico’s 
diverse population through comprehensive programs of education, research, 
extension education, and public service. NMSU is a Hispanic-serving, 
Carnegie doctoral/ research-extensive university and serves approximately 
12,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students on the main campus in Las 
Cruces, NM.  
Application must be submitted online by: 10/15/2018. For complete job 
description, qualifications and application process visit: 
http://jobs.nmsu.edu/. Posting # 1800273F

NMSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

Address inquires to Dr. Jon Boren, Cooperative Extension Service, New 
Mexico State University, PO Box 30003, MSC 3AE, Las Cruces, NM  88003, 
Telephone: (575) 646-2874, Email: fcord...@nmsu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship - Plant Invasions in the Mojave Desert

[Beth Newingham]

We seek a highly motivated graduate student to examine the interactions among 
native and 
invasive plant species in the Mojave Desert. Invasive annual species, including 
red brome 
(Bromus rubens), Mediteranean grass (Schismus barbatos), and Russian thistle 
(Salsola spp.) 
have become prevalent in the Mojave Desert. This has severe consequences for 
native 
wildlife habitat, including the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), as well 
as rare plant 
species (ex. white-margined penstemon - Penstemon albomarginatus). The Bureau 
of Land 
Management is interested in investigating the effects of rehabilitation 
treatments (herbicide, 
seeding, etc.) on native and rare plant species, as well as desert tortoise 
habitat. Research 
questions will focus on plant-plant, plant-soil, and plant-animal interactions. 
Research will be 
in conjunction with the Las Vegas office of the Bureau of Land Management. 

Funding: The competitive stipend for the research assistantship is $19,200 per 
year for four 
years, which includes a tuition and fee waiver. PhD candidates are preferred 
although MS 
students may be considered.
 
Qualifications: 
•   BS degree in biology, ecology, or related field 
•   Field experience and coursework in plant and soil ecology
•   Desire to interact with land managers and help improve land management 
decisions
•   Previous research experience with good experimental and field skills
•   Strong verbal and written communication skills
•   Evidence of statistical knowledge, laboratory analytic skills, and 
ability to publish 
research results in refereed journals is highly desired.
 
Personal Qualifications: The candidate should be self-motivated, focused, and 
able to work 
independently and as part of a team. You should be capable of driving to remote 
sites on 
4WD roads, hiking several kilometers, withstanding harsh field conditions, and 
willing to 
camp in primitive areas with no facilities. Fieldwork will be located outside 
of Las Vegas, NV.

How to Apply: Please email the following to Beth Newingham at 
beth.newing...@ars.usda.gov: (1) your resume or CV (including GRE scores and 
percentiles); (2) a letter of interest, including research interests, 
professional goals and prior 
experience, and (3) contact information for three references. 

Further questions can be directed to Dr. Newingham at 
beth.newing...@ars.usda.gov. The 
student would be a UNR student although housed with the USDA Agricultural 
Research 
Service on campus. Information about the University of Nevada, Reno’s graduate 
programs in 
the Natural Resources and Environmental Science department can be found at 
https://www.unr.edu/nres/graduate-degrees. Information about the Newingham Lab 
can be 
found at http://newinghamlab.weebly.com.

Applications will be considered starting immediately and will continue until 
the position is 
filled. The preferred start date is November or December 2018 as a technician 
to assure 
sampling for the spring and summer of 2019. Student status may start when 
appropriate.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Position in Ecology/Data Science at University of Oregon

[Lauren Hallett]

The University of Oregon Institute of Ecology and Evolution
(http://ie2.uoregon.edu) and the Department of Biology invite applications
for a tenure-track position (Assistant Professor) in ecology. Candidates
should use computational and/or theoretical tools to address fundamental
concepts in ecology using large and/or heterogeneous datasets. We are
especially interested in candidates who build on the University of Oregon’s
current strengths in terrestrial ecology, and who work across spatial and/or
temporal scales. Successful candidates may work at or across a variety of
ecological scales, including populations, communities, and ecosystems.

This search is one of nearly a dozen associated with the Presidential
Initiative in Data Science at the University of Oregon. This initiative
spurs intentional growth in research and education using big data and
cutting-edge analytics across the entire campus (see
https://provost.uoregon). We are building a cross-disciplinary data science
program on a foundation of strong interdisciplinary research and innovative
education at a liberal arts research university. We seek scholars excited to
contribute to the program’s growth through excellence in a specific academic
focus, as well as through interdisciplinary collaborations across data
science writ large. Data Science is supported by the university’s
multi-million dollar investment in the recently launched Talapas
supercomputing cluster that is a centerpiece of Research Advanced Computing
Services (https://hpcf.uoregon.edu). The Data Science Initiative will also
have synergies with the Knight Campus for Accelerating Impact
(https://accelerate.uoregon.edu), itself recently launched by a $500 million
dollar lead gift from Phil and Penny Knight.

An outstanding research program and a commitment to excellence in teaching
at the undergraduate and graduate levels are expected. We particularly
welcome applications from scholars who are from groups historically
underrepresented in the academy, and/or who have experience working with
students from diverse backgrounds. Ph.D. required. Salary is competitive. 

For more information and application instructions visit:
http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/522377/assistant-professor-of-biologydata-science.
The application consists of a cover letter including how the candidate will
contribute to our work in mentoring, research, teaching, and outreach with
women, first-generation students, communities of color, and other
underrepresented groups; a curriculum vitae including a publication list; a
statement of research accomplishments and future research plans; a
description of teaching experience and philosophy; a statement on promoting
diversity and inclusion; and three letters of recommendation (sent
independently). Submission of 1-3 selected reprints is encouraged. Deadline
is November 1, 2018; position open until filled.

[ECOLOG-L] AASHE webinar schedule for the rest of the year

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 
(AASHE) offers weekly free webinars. Mark your calendars for these upcoming 
online events . AASHE webinars are free 
for everyone and video recordings and presentation materials are available for 
members in the webinar archive  at any 
time. Not a member? Join AASHE today !

AASHE webinars are usually held on Wednesdays, starting at 3:00 p.m. unless 
otherwise noted. The first Wednesday of the month is generally devoted to an 
academically-oriented webinar.

SEPTEMBER
The Climate-Friendly Global Academic Conference with a Human Touch 
 
September 12; 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm EDT 
One much-discussed option for reducing the climate impact from study abroad and 
staff and faculty travel is to shift some conferencing activities to online 
distance formats. This presentation will provide three different alternative 
models to in-person conferences or webinar formats. Join us tomorrow to learn a 
lot and hopefully be inspired to try your own virtual event. More information 
and register .

SEPTEMBER 17 - Don’t forget to register 
 for the 2018 AASHE Conference & 
Expo  by this date. Online registration will 
not be extended!

How to Build the Best Bike Share Program for your Campus 

September 19; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT 
Learn how to conduct a bike share feasibility study, evaluate options, select a 
vendor, and launch (or re-launch) a program on your campus. More information 
and register .

OCTOBER
ENERGY STAR’s Updated Module on Efficient Buildings 
   
October 10; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT 
Learn how to use an updated set of ENERGY STAR resources to teach an 
interactive, applied course module or short course on commercial building 
efficiency. More information and register 
.

Making the Shift to Climate-Friendly Food Service

October 17; 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm EDT 
This webinar covers strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through 
procurement, food service and systems change and menu shifts, data tracking and 
storytelling. More information and register 
.

Position your Student Sustainability Committee as a Leadership Training 

October 24; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT 
This webinar highlights the Student Sustainability Committee at JCCC, including 
project highlights, funding, structure, and strategies for replication. More 
information and register 
.

JUST Label and STARS – Comparison and Synergies 
   
October 31; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT 
The webinar will provide an overview of the JUST Program, discuss intersection 
points with STARS, and explore benefits for higher education institutions. More 
information and register .

NOVEMBER
A New Way to Benchmark your Sustainable Purchasing Program 

November 7; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST 
This webinar features a walk through of SPLC's Benchmarking System and a 
presentation of early results from the system, as well as a cross-walk with 
STARS. More information and register 
.

Setup a Food Hub as a Community Resilience Tool 
   
November 14; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST 
This webinar identifies steps necessary to start a food hub in your community 
including lessons learned and how it builds community resilience. More 
information and register .

DECEMBER
Getting to Zero at a Small Liberal Arts College 

December 12; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST 
This presentation will cover how a small liberal arts college undertook an 
integrated Campus Utility Master Plan and Net Zero Carbon Strategy. More 
information and register .

Daita


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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
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[ECOLOG-L] Special Issue on Open-Hardware for Environmental Sensing and Instruments

[Matheus Carvalho de Carvalho]

Dear all, HardwareX, the new Elsevier journal about open-source devices, is 
inviting contributions for its special edition on instruments applied to 
environmental sensing, which I think applies closely to ecological field 
research. If you have developed a device that helps you with your research, 
don't keep it to yourself, show it to the world! See more details here:

https://www.journals.elsevier.com/hardwarex/call-for-papers/open-hardware-for-environmental-sensing-and-instruments

Best regards,

Matheus C. Carvalho
Senior Research Associate - IRMS
Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Research, Southern Cross University
04-8899-0092 or 02-6626-9565
Author: Practical Laboratory Automation made easy with AutoIt - 
https://is.gd/labautobook
Editor for Plos ONE, Heliyon (Elsevier), HardwareX (Elsevier)
YouTube channel: http://is.gd/lab_automation
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts" - Richard Feynman

[ECOLOG-L] JOB POSTING: Senior Biologist; Tucson

[David Cerasale]

WestLand Resources Inc., is actively seeking an experienced biologist to
support our environmental consulting practice. WestLand specializes in the
technical and procedural requirements necessary for compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, and the
Endangered Species Act. Our biological resources practice includes:
development of natural resources management plans; conducting ecological
investigations and base-line studies; and mitigation planning, design and
implementation. The successful candidate for the position of Senior
Biologist may be in the field 15% or more of the time, depending on client
needs.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Biologist will be expected to contribute to project planning,
manage and train field crews on sampling and survey techniques, lead
biological field studies, manage, analyze, and interpret data and
statistical analysis, and to provide assistance for the development of
conservation and mitigation measures for potential adverse impacts to
biological resources. This position is expected to write reports in an
efficient and effective manner while working closely with the Director of
Natural Resources, project managers, and other team members.

REQUIREMENTS
•   M.S. or higher degree in Biology/Ecology or related field. A Bachelor's
degree with additional experience will be considered.
•   Expertise in one or more disciplines, such as vertebrate zoology, 
botany,
or aquatic biology, etc., through coursework or experience.
•   Excellent writing and oral communication abilities.
•   5+ years experience and demonstrated ability working in biological
resource surveys, inventories, and analyses strongly preferred.
•   Experience with U.S. Federal and State regulations preferred.
•   Ability to navigate physically in a desert environment, exposed to 
extreme
temperatures and rough terrain.
•   Experience in the southwestern United Stated preferred.

To apply on line directly, go to
https://westlandresources.applicantpro.com/jobs/850938-115578.html. Or, you
can also apply by visiting our website at www.WestLandresources.com. 

At WestLand, our purpose is to sustain a friendly, inspired company, where
dedicated people work together to create exceptional outcomes. We pride
ourselves on providing a work environment that is relaxed and collaborative,
while supporting the highest standards for project delivery and work product
quality.  Our team approach to both project and staff development naturally
fosters a tight-knit environment of uniquely skilled and experienced
professionals, learning from and helping one another.

Westland is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be
an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all interested
parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
 We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance
abuse testing.

To learn more about WestLand Resources, please visit our website at
www.WestLandresources.com 

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

[ECOLOG-L] Master's opportunity in vector-borne disease ecology research lab

[Andrea Swei]

Deadline: February 1, 2019

Start date: August 2019

The Swei Lab (www.sweilab.com) at San Francisco State University (SFSU) invites 
applications for an NSF-funded Master’s student position to conduct research on 
host 
and pathogen diversity interactions with tick-borne disease dynamics. The 
successful 
applicant will work on a project that focuses on Lyme disease and other 
tick-borne 
diseases transmitted in Northern California. The successful student will 
perform field 
surveys, conduct field and laboratory experiments, and perform next generation 
sequencing analysis to determine how pathogen genomic diversity is shaped and 
influences disease transmission and risk in a natural community context. 

Competitive applicants will have field research experience, animal handling 
experience 
(small mammals and reptiles preferably), quantitative skills, the ability to 
work 
independently and as part of a team. Strong written and verbal communication 
skills are 
also desirable. Additional desired skills are experience with molecular biology 
techniques, 
mathematical modeling, statistics, and bioinformatics. 

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Andrea Swei (as...@sfsu.edu) by email 
and 
submit 1) a letter of research interests and career goals, 2) a current CV, and 
3) contact 
information for three references. A full application package will also need to 
be submitted 
to the department of Biology at SFSU between October 1, 2018 and February 1, 
2019 at 
https://www2.calstate.edu/apply 

Support: An annual stipend and tuition for two years will be covered.

Additional information: San Francisco State University is a member of the 
California State 
University system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and 
graduate students. The Department of Biology is home to over 1600 
undergraduates, 200 
master’s students, and 40 tenure/tenure-track faculty. The department has a 
reputation 
for actively engaging students from diverse backgrounds in educational pursuits 
and 
scientific discovery. The mission of San Francisco State University is to 
create and 
maintain an environment for learning that promotes respect for and appreciation 
of 
scholarship, freedom, human diversity, and the cultural mosaic of the City of 
San 
Francisco and the Bay Area; to promote excellence in instruction and 
intellectual 
accomplishment; and to provide broadly accessible higher education for 
residents of the 
region and state, as well as the nation and world. We strongly encourage the 
application 
of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in science.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology/Aquarium & Zoo Science Saint Francis University

[Dr. Gail Drus]

Saint Francis University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant 
Professor position in the Biology department to begin August 2019.  This 
position will support our Aquarium & Zoo Science program, which offers 
specialized training to students who wish to secure 
aquarist/keeper/educator positions in professional aquaria and zoos.  A 
Ph.D in Biology or a closely related field is required by the time of 
appointment, along with past work experience in a professional aquarium or 
zoo setting.  Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching and 
must involve undergraduates in publishable research.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in animal care and 
animal nutrition that service the major, a SCUBA course in coral reef 
ecology, along with introductory biology and upper-division courses in the 
candidate’s area of specialty.   Expertise in marine biology and ability 
to teach SCUBA certification courses are strongly desired; the latter 
courses involve travel with students to the Caribbean.  Additional 
responsibilities include advising students, University service, and 
supervising care of departmental aquaria, including our 1500-gallon 
display and training aquarium. Preference will be given to candidates who 
demonstrate teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, possess 
professional aquarium experience, and can maintain an active undergraduate 
research program at our institution.

Interested applicants should complete an online application, then submit a 
letter of interest, current CV, unofficial undergraduate and graduate 
transcripts, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching 
philosophy and undergraduate research plan to: positi...@francis.edu.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2018 and continue until the 
position is filled. Application material received by October 1, 2018 will 
receive primary consideration.

Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff and 
faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented 
individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Field/Lab Research Specialist for CAP LTER (Arizona)

[Sally Wittlinger]

The Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) 
program, an affiliate of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of 
Sustainability, is seeking a full-time Research Specialist to assist 
with ecological field and laboratory research in support of an 
extensive, interdisciplinary, long-term project. CAP LTER has been 
funded by the National Science Foundation since 1997 to study the urban 
ecology of the greater Phoenix region and surrounding desert. The 
Research Specialist will perform a wide variety of standard field and 
laboratory experimental procedures including, but not limited to, 
maintenance of field sites and collection of field data; maintenance and 
download of field sensors; collection and processing of water samples; 
operation of laboratory equipment used to process field samples; and 
collection and QA/QC of ecological data. The position will also assist 
with maintaining lab safety, ordering lab supplies, and making minor 
repairs of equipment

To review and apply to this position, please visit 
https://cfo.asu.edu/applicant and search for job requisition number 
45464BR. The application deadline is September 24, 2018, 3:00PM MST. 
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will 
be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national 
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis 
protected by law.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: SSE Blog Editor Fellow

[SSE Communications]

 *The Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE) is pleased to announce a
call for applicants to the position of Blog Editor Fellow to begin January
1, 2019. *

*The Blog Editor Fellow will create and curate a blog highlighting the
effective and essential work SSE members are doing to engage and educate
the public and to interface with other SSE members. The Blog Editor Fellow
will solicit, manage, and publish at least three articles per month from
regular contributors, and will write one editorial per month on a topic of
their choosing. The fellowship stipend will be $6,000 USD per year.
Applications close October 1, 2018. *

*Learn more about the position and how to apply here:
 
http://www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display/2018/8/22/call-for-sse-blog-editor-fellow-applications/

*


-- 
*Kati Moore*
*Communications Specialist*
*Society for the Study of Evolution*
communicati...@evolutionsociety.org
www.evolutionsociety.org

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Microbial Ecology at UC San Diego

[Graves, Kim]

The Section of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution in the Division of Biological 
Sciences (www.biology.ucsd.edu) invites 
applications for a faculty position in Microbial Ecology at the tenure-track 
Assistant Professor level. We are broadly searching for a microbial ecologist. 
Research topics could include, but are not limited to, soil microbial community 
structure and function, plant-microbe interactions, and the role of microbiomes 
in species interactions in nature.  This position will complement existing 
strengths in this area.



All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and be committed 
to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to excellence 
and creativity in research and scholarship, successful candidates must also 
demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. We are 
especially interested in candidates who have created or contributed to programs 
that aim to increase access and success of underrepresented students and/or 
faculty in the sciences, and/or have detailed plans to accomplish such goals.



The Division of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific 
discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many 
areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the 
country. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the 
faculty, staff, and student body.



Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of 
California pay scales.



Initial review of applications will commence on October 26, 2018 and will 
continue until position is filled.



Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3-5 
references, statement of research, statement of teaching, a statement 
describing their past experience and leadership in fostering equity and 
diversity and/or their potential to make future contributions, and 3-5 
publications.  For information on preparing diversity statements and divisional 
initiatives to promote diversity, see: 
http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp and 
http://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/index.html.



Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego's 
Academic Personnel RECRUIT System: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01864



Further details about the required application material can be found at: 
http://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/apply-lrf-lsoe.html

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong 
institutional commitment to excellence through diversity 
(http://diversity.ucsd.edu/). All qualified applicants will receive 
consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, 
sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran 
status.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position - isotope biogeochemistry

[David G. Williams]

We seek a highly motivated candidate for a postdoctoral position focused on 
microbial biogeochemistry 
in mountain snowpack and high-elevation environments of the Rocky Mountains. 
The main goal of this 
project is to understand controls on rates and patterns of nitrogen cycling and 
linkages to microbial 
diversity. The project is part of a much larger effort to better understand 
patterns and ecological 
consequences of microbial diversity in Wyoming’s natural landscapes, including 
in soil, rhizosphere, lake 
sediments and freshwater environments. The successful candidate will have 
access to established and 
well-instrumented field sites and the capabilities of the University of Wyoming 
Stable Isotope Facility 
(http://www.uwyo.edu/sif/). The candidate will be expected to develop 
approaches with nitrate isotopes 
(15N, 18O, 17O) using a newly acquired Thermo Delta-V IRMS 
system equipped with a Gas Bench II 
inlet. 

Minimum qualifications include: 1) a PhD degree in ecology or closely related 
discipline; 2) high potential 
for research leadership and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. 
Desired qualifications 
include: Experience with applications of stable isotope measurements in 
biogeochemistry.

This search is part of a cluster hire of postdoctoral research associates, 
supported by a new 5-year, $20 
million NSF EPSCoR RII Track-1 grant to the University.  Additional details can 
be found at 
http://www.uwyo.edu/epscor/microbial-ecology.  

To apply, please complete the online application here: 
https://jobs.uwyo.edu/psp/EREC/UWEXTERNAL/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?SiteId=6

Please upload a single PDF file containing a cover letter, CV, contact 
information for three references, 
and two published articles describing recent research. Review of applications 
will continue until a 
suitable candidate is identified. For questions about the project and position, 
contact Dr. David Williams 
(d...@uwyo.edu; http://www.uwyo.edu/dgw/home.html).

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
employer.  All 
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 
to race, color, religion, sex, 
national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other 
characteristic protected by law and 
University policy.  Please see www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Tenured Professor and Chair of Biology Department

[J Witt]

Tenured Professor and Chair of Biology Department, University of
Michigan-Flint. The University of Michigan-Flint is a non-discriminatory,
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minimum requirements:
Terminal degree in biology or health science-related field, demonstrated
success in teaching and research in biology or health science-related field,
and demonstrated aptitude for leadership. For more information, see:
http://www.umflint.edu/biology/job-openings. 

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Department Chair in Environmental Studies at Sacramento State

[Sara Kross]

The Department of Environmental Studies, California State University, 
Sacramento (CSUS) invites 
applications for the position of Department Chair at the Associate/Full 
Professor level, with tenure, 
beginning fall 2019.  This position is based on an academic year appointment as 
a faculty member, with 
an assignment as 12-month Chair of the Department (a 3-year term, renewable).  
The position requires 
a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level degree, academic administrative 
experience, teaching experience at 
the undergraduate or graduate levels, research that engages undergraduate or 
graduate students, and 
public service. Expertise in one or more areas of environmental science 
including, but not limited to, 
environmental toxicology, conservation biology, global change science, urban 
ecology, or land-use 
ecology required. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2018.  
Position will remain open until 
filled.  CSUS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Clery Act 
Statistics available.  This 
position has a mandated reporter requirement.  Employment subject to a criminal 
background check.  
View the full description and apply for the position at 
http://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/3214 .

[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professor in Ecology/Evolution

[Sarah Lee]

This full-time, 2.5 year teaching position is a great opportunity for those
looking for experience at small liberal arts institutions.  The position
starts January 2019.

Department: Biology

Field/Specialty: Ecology and Evolution

Position Type: Term

Review of Applications: Begin September 21 and continue until the position
is filled

The Department of Biology at DePauw University invites applications for a
2.5-year (five semester) term position beginning January 2019.  Rank and
salary commensurate with experience.  Ph.D. (completed by January 2019) in
biology or a closely related field required.  A commitment to teaching
undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and evidence of effective and
inclusive teaching are essential. The department specifically seeks
candidates to teach upper-level ecology or biostatistics, introductory
biology (Evolution, Organisms and Ecology), and an upper level course in one
of the following: Conservation Biology, Behavioral Ecology, or Plant-Animal
Interactions. Teaching assignment is four lab courses per year, and funding
is available for professional development and research with undergraduate
students.

DePauw is a nationally-recognized, leading liberal arts university dedicated
to educating 2,100 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from
across the country and around the globe.  For more than 175 years, DePauw
has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and social engagement
that prepares students for lifelong success. Connected to the liberal arts
college is one of the nation’s first Schools of Music. DePauw is located in
Greencastle, Indiana, a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis.

Candidates should submit through Interfolio
(http://apply.interfolio.com/54507) a cover letter summarizing
qualifications, teaching philosophy, and research interests; CV; evidence of
effective teaching (such as sample syllabi or course evaluations); three
confidential letters of recommendation; and graduate transcripts. 
Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to
successfully fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and
experiences to create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the
University.  Please contact Jim Benedix, Biology Department Chair, at
jbene...@depauw.edu with any questions.

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

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Aquatic/Wetland Plant Ecology -- Texas State University

[Weston Nowlin]

Assistant Professor
Aquatic/Wetland Plant Ecology

The Department of Biology at Texas State University (www.bio.txstate.edu)
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position
specializing in the ecology of aquatic and/or wetland plants. The successful
candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses
in the biology of aquatic and wetland plants and to develop an externally
funded research program involving graduate students that complements the
strengths of our 50-member faculty. Required qualifications are an earned
Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related field with a research emphasis
and a record of peer-reviewed publications on the ecology of aquatic and/or
wetland plants. Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral experience, a
record of grant funding to support research, the ability to also teach a
course in aquatic/wetland plant identification, and research experience in
plant ecology that complements the strengths of the department. Salary and
start-up package are negotiable. For full consideration, all application
materials must be received by November 01, 2018. Applicants should submit
the following materials: 1. letter of application; 2. research statement; 3.
statement of teaching philosophy that addresses teaching at a large public
university with a diverse student body; 4. current CV; 5. pdfs of up to five
relevant publications; and 6. contact information for five individuals
willing to serve as references. Only applications submitted through the
Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/23351

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. David E. Lemke,
Department of Biology, Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San
Marcos, TX 78666, david.le...@txstate.edu (512)-245-3364.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of
record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records,
education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and
employment eligibility verifications.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System and
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent not in conflict with federal
or state law, Texas State University prohibits discrimination or harassment
on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion,
disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution
dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and service.
The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of
people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to
prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas,
the nation, and the world.

Texas State's 38,694 students choose from 97 bachelor’s, 92 master’s and 14
doctoral degree programs. Our students come from around the globe, and our
student body is diverse. Fifty-two percent of Texas State students are
ethnic minorities. Texas State ranks 14th in the nation for total bachelor’s
degrees awarded to Hispanic students. As an Emerging Research University,
Texas State offers opportunities for discovery and innovation to faculty and
students.

[ECOLOG-L] Wetland Ambassadors Program- Call for Research Mentors

[Bianca Wentzell]

The Society of Wetland Scientists is looking for Research Mentors for our
2019 Wetland Ambassadors Program!  The SWS Wetland Ambassadors Program is
an international student research program in which graduate students
participate in a visiting research fellowship at an institution outside
their home country that features rigorous wetland research in the student’s
area of interest.  One of the goals of the program is to provide students
living in developing countries opportunities to conduct novel wetland
research and be encouraged by expert wetland scientists.



Serving as a research mentor can be a unique and valuable opportunity for
you to make progress in your wetlands research with the assistance of a
graduate student (a.k.a. Wetland Ambassador) who possesses a different
perspective.  And, as equally important, it can foster research connections
and collaborations with the student’s home base.  Not to mention, your
mentorship will also help to guide a selected Wetland Ambassador as they
continue to pursue their career in wetland science.



Wetland Ambassadors will be supported by the Society of Wetland
Scientists.  However, we also ask that Research Mentors work with their
matched Wetland Ambassador to connect them with in-kind services at their
institution, such as housing and meals for the duration of the fellowship,
if possible.



If you are interested in applying to be a Research Mentor and you will be
available to host a student in your laboratory/workplace during the
upcoming summer of 2019, please complete the below, brief application
by *Friday,
September 24th at 11:59pm EST*.  The form includes space for a biography,
project idea, and current funding.  Filling out the form does not commit
you to serving as a research mentor, but means that you would like to be
placed on a list that will be distributed with our application announcement
to graduate students in the fall.  Our research mentor selection committee
will alert you of your status by mid-October.



We look forward to hearing from you!


*Research Mentor Application*
*https://goo.gl/forms/EqAKlaqJDnMMktZJ3
  *

*Time estimate to complete: 10 minutes*


To view last year's research mentor's for your reference, please visit the
following page:

*https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r-U1AWlyDp6daxG_NH3QazWlmdZvAj79/view?usp=sharing
*



Best,



Bianca M. Wentzell, Ph.D.

Chair, Wetland Ambassadors Program

Society of Wetland Scientists

bianca.m.p...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] National Ecological Observatory - Asst. Domain Manager - Montana

[Laura Reynolds]

Battelle operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) 
project, which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 
30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land 
use and invasive species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists 
and engineers are collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on 
a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US 
ecosystems.  Our teams use cutting-edge technology, including an 
airborne observation platform that captures images of regional 
landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data 
collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and 
atmosphere; and trained field crews who observe and sample populations 
of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data.  Once structures 
are completed, a leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store 
and publish this information.  The Observatory includes more than 500+ 
personnel and is the first of its kind designed to detect and enable 
forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.

JOB SUMMARY
The NEON Field Operations Assistant Manager is responsible for 
supervision of personnel and activities coordinated from the assigned 
field office. Field office activities include (1) preventative and 
corrective maintenance of scientific instrumentation, field 
infrastructure and equipment, office and laboratory equipment, (2) field 
observations, (3) specimen collection, handling, preparation and 
shipment according to NEON scientific protocols. Performs personnel 
management that includes (1) selecting, (2) training, (3) scheduling, 
and (4) performance management for 2 regular full-time field technicians 
and 8-12 seasonal field technicians according to Battelle/NEON Policies 
and Procedures under the supervision of the Field Operations Manager.


LOCATION
The Domain 12/15 Assistant Manager Field Operations primary work 
location is in Bozeman, MT. This position supports sites in the Northern 
Rockies Domain primarily as well as assisting in overseeing sites in the 
Great Basin Domain. The Northern Rockies site is located in Yellowstone 
National Park and the Great Basin sites are located in Utah. This 
position will be based out of Bozeman, MT with occasional travel to 
Utah.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Supervise regular and seasonal field personnel supporting field 
office, lab and collection sites.
•   Perform and oversee the recruitment and training of regular and 
seasonal field personnel as assigned within a domain.
•   Ensure that safety policies, procedures, and practices are 
followed within their area of authority.
•   Reinforce positive attitudes toward safety and sets the example 
for staff by enabling compliance with safety requirements.
•   Coordinate logistics and schedules, within NEON scientific 
parameters, for all maintenance, repair and field activities.
•   Perform and oversee maintenance, repair and field activities 
according to NEON scientific protocols for assigned sites within a 
domain.
•   Assist with administering the operation of the office and 
laboratory. Assists in overseeing maintenance of office and lab areas 
including lab equipment and coordinates necessary repair or replacement.
•   Act as liaison between regional stakeholders, including 
educational and research organizations, local property owners and the 
general public and Battelle.
•   Communicate NEON status and activities, local activities and 
partnerships, and regional issues and concerns to appropriate regional 
stakeholders and Battelle staff. Work with Manager of Field Operations 
and regional stakeholders to resolve issues or concerns.
•   Assist in the preparation of annual operating budget for 
assigned office and ensures NEON funds are used appropriately and within 
budget in collaboration with the Manager of Field Operations.
•   Record activities and completed work according to protocol.
•   Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., 
weather, terrain, diverse assigned biomes).
•   May carry, move and lift field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 
lbs.) to assigned field site (diverse and uneven terrain).
•   Follow and ensure all policies and procedures including 
administrative, safety, and financial requirements for field station 
operations are followed.

REQUIRED: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
•   Bachelor’s Degree biology, ecology, environmental science or 
related field. Equivalent education and work experience may be 
considered.
•   Eight (8) or more years’ of related experience.

•   Leadership:

o   Effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
o   Effective problem solving skills and the ability to determine 
and act on changing priorities in a fast paced dynamic environment.
o   Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and 
priorities.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Aquatic/Wetland Plant Ecology

[Susan Schwinning]

The Department of Biology at Texas State University (www.bio.txstate.edu)
specializing in the ecology of aquatic and/or wetland plants. The successful
candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses
in the biology of aquatic and wetland plants and to develop an externally
funded research program involving graduate students that complements the
strengths of our 50-member faculty.

Required qualifications are an earned Ph.D. in the biological sciences or
related field with a research emphasis and a record of peer-reviewed
publications on the ecology of aquatic and/or wetland plants. Preferred
qualifications include postdoctoral experience, a record of grant funding to
support research, the ability to also teach a course in aquatic/wetland
plant identification, and research experience in plant ecology that
complements the strengths of the department. Salary and start-up package are
negotiable. For full consideration, all application materials must be
received by November 01, 2018. 

Applicants should submit the following materials: 1. letter of application;
2. research statement; 3. statement of teaching philosophy that addresses
teaching at a large public university with a diverse student body; 4.
current CV; 5. pdfs of up to five relevant publications; and 6. contact
information for five individuals willing to serve as references. Only
applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be
accepted and considered:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/23351

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. David E. Lemke,
Department of Biology, Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San
Marcos, TX 78666, david.le...@txstate.edu (512)-245-3364. Texas State
University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to
excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and service.
The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of
people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to
prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas,
the nation, and the world.

Texas State's 38,694 students choose from 97 bachelor’s, 92 master’s and 14
doctoral degree programs. Our students come from around the globe, and our
student body is diverse. Fifty-two percent of Texas State students are
ethnic minorities. Texas State ranks 14th in the nation for total bachelor’s
degrees awarded to Hispanic students. As an Emerging Research University,
Texas State offers opportunities for discovery and innovation to faculty and
students.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System and
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent not in conflict with federal
or state law, Texas State University prohibits discrimination or harassment
on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion,
disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of
record checks and verification including criminal history, driving records,
education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment
eligibility verification.

[ECOLOG-L] Plant-soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek available for acquisition

[Leslie Forero]

This October the large common-garden plant-soil feedback field experiment at
Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel, Minnesota will become
available for management by another research group.  This experiment
consists of a full-factorial, two-phase experiment testing responses of 16
species (in four functional groups) to soil previously conditioned by either
the same or a different species.  The full-factorial two-phase design is
considered the gold standard in plant-soil feedback research.  This
experiment was designed to test plant-soil feedbacks as a potential
mechanism for the biodiversity-productivity relationship, and therefore has
a small replicate biodiversity experiment nearby.

This experiment takes two part-time workers and a manager to maintain during
the summer growing season.  It has been well-maintained over the past four
years, and comes with a functional irrigation system.  It would be ideal for
determining how long plant-soil feedback effects last, or how irrigation
affects plant-soil feedbacks.

If you would like more information about the experiment, please contact me
via email at leslieefor...@gmail.com.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] even more on predatory journals --edited book on amazon from PLOS ONE papers!

[Judith Weis]

I have gotten about a half dozen invitations from such journals recently to 
send them my work, because they were so impressed with the quality of research 
that  I published. The paper that so impressed them was in Science magazine.  
However, it was a book review!


From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 on behalf of Per Palsbøll 
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 11:56:15 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] even more on predatory journals --edited book on amazon 
from PLOS ONE papers!


See;

Clapham, P.  2018.  Are Creative Commons licenses overly permissive?  The case 
of a predatory publisher.  Bioscience doi: 10.1093/biosci/biy098.

This is available for download at: 
https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biy098

- --
Per J. Palsbøll

Professor of Marine Evolution and Conservation
Groningen Institute of Evolutionary Life Sciences
University of Groningen
Nijenborgh 7
9747 AG Groningen
The Netherlands

Office phone: +31 50 363 9882
Mobile +31 6 5777 9495

Mail address:
PO Box 11103
9700 CC Groningen
The Netherlands

Adjunct scientist
Center for Coastal Studies
5 Holway Avenue, Provincetown, MA 02657, U.S.A.

- 
"How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making 
progress."

As quoted in "Niels Bohr : The Man, His Science, & the World They Changed" 
(1966) by Ruth Moore, p. 196
- 

[ECOLOG-L] Expand Your Broader Impact Skills: AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists

[Jyotsna Pandey]

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a
professional development program designed to enhance the communication
skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with
decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to
develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for
broadening the impact of research and education programs.

The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’s
highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot
Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior
researchers and program administrators to newly elected professional
society leaders.

The Boot Camp is an intensive, two-day, hands-on training program that will
be held in Washington, DC on October 15-16, 2018.

Participants will learn:

   - How to translate scientific findings for non-technical audiences
   - How to tell a resonant story that informs decision-makers
   - How to prepare for and participate in a news interview
   - How to prepare for and engage in a meeting with a decision-maker
   - How to protect your scientific reputation
   - How to identify and define the audience you need to reach
   - What decision-makers want to hear from a scientist
   - What reporters are looking for in an interview
   - How to leverage social media
   - How the nation’s science policy is developed and implemented

Participants will also have the opportunity for formal and informal
discussions with science policy and communications experts working in
Washington, DC.

AIBS Individual Members and individuals nominated to participate by an AIBS
Member Society/Organization receive a $55 discount on registration.

Learn more about the program and how to register at
https://www.aibs.org/public-policy/communications_boot_camp.html


___
Jyotsna Pandey, Ph.D.
Public Policy Manager
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-1500 x 225
www.aibs.org
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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Land use and land protection in New England

[Laurie L. Chiasson]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Land use and land protection in New 
England

Open as of September 5, 2018 and will continue until an excellent candidate is 
found. 

For a version of this ad with live links: 
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/opportunities

The Harvard Forest invites applications for a post-doctoral research position 
to 
contribute to a multi-institutional study of land-use and land protection in 
New 
England. The successful candidate will be a member of Jonathan Thompson’s 
Landscape Ecology Lab at the Harvest Forest and will work in close 
collaboration 
with Spencer Meyer a Senior Conservationist at the Highstead Foundation and 
Kate Sims an Associate Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies at 
Amherst College.  We are seeking a natural or social scientist with experience 
conducting regional-scale socio-ecological research. The candidate should be 
interested in using rigorous statistical techniques to analyze observational 
data 
toward the overarching goal of understanding how land use—including 
conservation, forestry, land conversion and agriculture—affect the coupled 
natural 
and human systems in New England.  The analyses will utilize a variety of 
existing databases that document the changing landscape condition, including 
several that have been developed at Harvard Forest and Highstead. 
  
Work Environment: The post-doc will be based at Harvard Forest in Petersham, 
Massachusetts. The Lab strives to foster a team environment but the actual 
research conducted by this post-doc will require substantial independence.  
Please learn more about our Lab here. 

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. (awarded by start date) in ecology, economics, 
geography or a related field. Evidence of strong scholarship, including peer-
reviewed publications.  Proven ability to plan and conduct independent research 
projects from beginning to end. Interest in translating and communication 
research for land-use decisions.

Preferred Experience: Conducting complex spatial analyses (e.g., GIS, remote 
sensing, spatial statistics); quasi-experimental methods (e.g., matching, 
counter-
factual), analysis of large datasets (e.g., PADUS, FIA, Census, NWOS); skilled 
at 
scripting within the R and/or Python programming languages. Candidates without 
these types of experience should clearly demonstrate how their skillset would 
benefit the lab. For example, an applicant with relevant experience in decision 
science or natural resource sociology should be explicit about how they 
envision 
their skills contributing to an analysis of land-use and land protection 
outcomes.
 
Appointment: We will begin reviewing applications on Sept 15th, 2018. There is 
some flexibility around the start date, but winter 2018/2019 would be ideal. 
Initial 
appointment of one year is renewable based on funding and performance.
  
Diversity and Inclusion: Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer 
and 
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to 
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected 
veteran status, 
gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related 
conditions, 
or any other characteristic protected by law. Harvard is committed to enriching 
its 
educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, 
administration and staff. Please see the Harvard Forest Diversity and Inclusion 
Statement.

Salary and benefits: Commensurate with experience and includes health 
insurance benefits through Harvard University.  Outreach/career development 
opportunities will include funding for local and national meetings.  

To apply: Send Cover letter, CV, PDFs of relevant publications, and the names 
and contact info for three references to Jonathan Thompson: 
jtho...@fas.harvard.edu  

Harvard Forest, a department of Harvard University, is an internationally 
recognized center for basic and applied research in ecology and conservation, 
with 40 full-time staff. It is one of 26 Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) 
sites 
across the country sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The Forest 
includes a research and administrative complex, 4000 acres of land, and 
residential buildings. The Forest is located in Petersham, a rural, 
north-central 
Massachusetts town of 1,200 residents.  Petersham is 1 ½ hour drive west of 
Cambridge.  

Highstead is a regional non-profit conservation organization dedicated to 
working 
with regional partners and the best available science to conserve the New 
England landscape towards the Wildlands and Woodlands vision. Its principal 
programs include catalyzing the land protection activities through Regional 
Conservation Partnerships, conservation finance, ecological research, policy 
analysis, and land stewardship.

[ECOLOG-L] ASLO 2019 - Puerto Rico - focus on undergraduate research experiences

[Alan Wilson]

Hello.  If you are planning to attend ASLO in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this 
February 23-March 2 and engage undergraduate researchers, please consider 
joining our session. We are especially interested in hearing from current or 
past undergraduate researchers and mentors about strategies to enhance 
undergraduate research experiences. Session participants will be allowed to 
present another paper in another session if interested.  Note that the abstract 
deadline is 15 October 2018. If you have questions about our session, please 
let us know. Thanks for spreading the word about our session. We hope to see 
you in beautiful Puerto Rico. David, Gretchen, Patrick, Sarah, Shane, and Alan



Session title: SS10 - Exploring what makes undergraduate research experiences 
work: evidence from students and mentors



Link to session descriptions: https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/sessions



Session description: Undergraduate research experience is often highlighted as 
one of the most important factors associated with participants' interest and 
success in STEM careers. Despite this relationship, questions surrounding what 
specific features of these experiences lead to positive outcomes remain 
relatively unanswered in part because there is considerable variability in the 
structure of undergraduate research experiences. This session will bring 
together mentors and current & past undergraduate researchers to explore best 
practices in undergraduate research mentoring and identify elements of past 
experiences that had positive impacts on the careers of undergraduate 
researchers. The discussion will also cover aspects of how undergraduate 
research experience broaden participation in research, and further what 
practices are most effective for a diversity of participants. Participants will 
discuss undergraduate research experiences occurring at a mentees' home 
institution as well as those occurring through competitive undergraduate 
research programs, such as the National Science Foundation Research Experiences 
for Undergraduates. The nuances and challenges of mentoring (including 
effective communication skills as well as ethnic and cultural sensitivity) will 
be uniquely addressed in case studies that are intended to provide guidance and 
pathways to solutions. This session is targeted for current or prospective 
practitioners associated with undergraduate research.



Session chairs:

David Fields, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 
(dfie...@bigelow.org)
Gretchen Hofmann, University of California Santa Barbara 
(hofm...@ucsb.edu)
Patrick Crumrine, Rowan University 
(crumr...@rowan.edu)
Sarah Cohen, San Francisco State University 
(sarah...@sfsu.edu)

Shane Rogers, Clarkson University 
(srog...@clarkson.edu)
Alan Wilson, Auburn University 
(wil...@auburn.edu)



Abstract submission deadline: 15 October 2018


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Alan Wilson
Associate Professor - Auburn University
School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences
www.wilsonlab.com - 334.246.1120

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Technician Position in the Gibson Lab at UVA

[Amanda Kyle Gibson]

The Gibson lab in the Biology Department at the University of Virginia 
is hiring a research technician to help in lab management and research.  

The lab studies parasites as drivers of evolutionary change in wild, 
artificial, and agricultural systems. To test evolutionary and 
ecological hypotheses, we synthesize data from field observations and 
experimental manipulations, with guidance from theoretical models and 
experimental evolution. Our current study organisms include the free-
living nematode Caenorhabditis elegans and its natural parasites, plus 
plant-parasitic nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne and their bacterial 
parasite Pasteuria penetrans. The person in this position will be 
responsible for assisting with the lab's research projects by conducting 
experiments and field collections, coordinating team members, and 
collecting and analyzing data. This person will also manage the day-to-
day operations of the lab by maintaining host populations, training and 
managing undergraduate researchers, ensuring compliance with 
environmental safety standards, and maintaining protocols, lab supplies, 
and equipment. Start date: January 2019. 

Visit the complete posting (#0623982) on Jobs@UVA at:  
jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=85424  

Contact Ashley Cochran at alc...@virginia.edu with questions


Amanda Kyle Gibson, Ph.D.
https://amandakylegibson.wordpress.com/

Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA, USA
akg...@virginia.edu

Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin
Institute for Advanced Study
Berlin, Germany
amanda.gib...@wiko-berlin.de

[ECOLOG-L] even more on predatory journals --edited book on amazon from PLOS ONE papers!

[Per Palsbøll]

See;

Clapham, P.  2018.  Are Creative Commons licenses overly permissive?  The case 
of a predatory publisher.  Bioscience doi: 10.1093/biosci/biy098.

This is available for download at: https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biy098 
 

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Per J. Palsbøll
 
Professor of Marine Evolution and Conservation
Groningen Institute of Evolutionary Life Sciences 
University of Groningen 
Nijenborgh 7
9747 AG Groningen
The Netherlands
 
Office phone: +31 50 363 9882
Mobile +31 6 5777 9495
 
Mail address:
PO Box 11103
9700 CC Groningen
The Netherlands

Adjunct scientist
Center for Coastal Studies
5 Holway Avenue, Provincetown, MA 02657, U.S.A.
 
- 
"How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making 
progress."
 
As quoted in "Niels Bohr : The Man, His Science, & the World They Changed" 
(1966) by Ruth Moore, p. 196
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[ECOLOG-L] ASLO 2019- Puerto Rico

[Michael Martinez-Colon]

Dear Colleagues,
From February 23rd to March 2nd, ASLO's Aquatic Sciences meeting will be 
in San Juan, Puerto Rico (https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/main). 

My co-conveners and I we have proposed a session on Bioindicators (SS47). 
The main goal is to discuss and share different approaches to 
coastal/marine bioindicator ecology. Since size does not matter, 
contributions using microbes, coral, protists, nematodes, fish, etc. are 
welcome.

Abstract submission begins in early September (based on website) until 
October 15th.


The link to the sessions is: https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/sessions

SS47 BIOINDICATORS TO ENFORCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Angelique Rosa-Marin, Florida A University 
(angelique1.rosama...@famu.edu)
Michael Martínez-Colón, Florida A University (michael.marti...@famu.edu)
Mario Marquez, Florida A University (mario1.marq...@famu.edu)

Currently, in the news, we see the horrific problems that our planet is 
confronting; however, what about the possible solutions to these issues? 
Remarkably, the scientists have been communicating the difficulties that 
the planet is facing, e.g., how anthropogenic activities are impacting the 
health of the aquatic environments. The increased rates of marine 
pollution, e.g., by the exponential growth of urban structures, which is 
associated with coastal flooding, and hypoxia is directly correlated with 
the degraded state of aquatic ecosystems. Different approaches have been 
applied to manage these complications, e.g., the use of bioindicators. 
Research has shown that using bioindicators may be more consistent and 
sensitive when it comes to assessing the status of the whole system and 
are relatively effective in tracing the sources of the disturbances. These 
indicators have become commonplace focusing on examining patterns and 
assemblages with a holistic approach that can, at times, be more useful in 
examining potential remedies for disturbances. Therefore, the purpose of 
this session is to present new approaches, that involve bioindicators, 
that can serve as solutions of the current aquatic issues; furthermore, 
can be used by scientists and resources managers to improve the aquatic 
ecosystems' quality.

Please share as well with your colleagues and collaborators. Hope to see 
you in Puerto Rico.

Mike

[ECOLOG-L] ASLO 2019- Puerto Rico

[Michael Martinez-Colon]

Dear Colleagues,
From February 23rd to March 2nd, ASLO's Aquatic Sciences meeting will be 
in San Juan, Puerto Rico (https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/main). 

My co-conveners and I we have proposed a session on Paleotempestology 
(SS08). In a nutshell, the goal of this session is to bring researchers 
together that address the same "elephant in the room" but from different 
perspectives (e.g., sedimentary, geochemical, biological, geophysical, 
etc.).

Abstract submission begins in early September (based on website) until 
October 15th.


The link to the sessions is: https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/sessions

SS08 PALEOTEMPESTOLOGY IN A SLOWLY WARMING PLANET: RECONSTRUCTION OF PAST 
EVENTS
Michael Martinez-Colon, Florida A University (michael.marti...@famu.edu)
Kam-Biu Liu, Louisiana State University (kl...@lsu.edu)
Thomas Bianchette, University Of Michigan (tbi...@umich.edu)
Marianne Dietz, Louisiana State University (mdie...@lsu.edu)

Coastal lagoons, marshes, and estuaries are ecotones embedded between 
marine and terrestrial environments. Extreme events such as hurricane-
driven storm surges and freshwater flooding create disturbance by altering 
the natural state (sedimentation, salinity, biota, etc.) of these coastal 
systems as well as in freshwater lakes. Studying these events from a long-
term perspective provides insights into their recurrence intervals and the 
impacts of these natural processes in the context of anthropogenic 
alteration of land surfaces (e.g., deforestation, urban development) and 
coastal landforms (e.g., levees, seawalls) that have served as buffers. 
Contributions implementing proxies such as microfossils (pollen, diatoms, 
phytoliths, benthic foraminifera, etc.), watershed sedimentation, wave- vs 
flood-generated sedimentary structures, organic/inorganic geochemistry, 
mapping (e.g., GPR), modelling, among others, used to reconstruct events 
are especially welcome. Contributions establishing differences or 
similarities between paleotsunami and paleostorm deposits as well as in 
the biophysical impacts of recent events are also welcome.

Please share as well with your colleagues and collaborators. Hope to see 
you in Puerto Rico.

Mike

[ECOLOG-L] Predatory Journals

[Culley, Theresa (culleyt)]

For those of you ever wondering about all those manuscript submission requests 
that fill up you inbox, I thought you might be interested in a short article I 
recently wrote on the topic of predatory journals.

I had an interesting time monitoring all the emails I received for over two 
months and then carefully looking through them to figure out if the journals 
and publishers were legitimate or not.Some interesting patterns emerged.

The article was published in the Botanical Society of America’s Plant Science 
Bulletin.  It is available at: 
https://culleylab.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/culley_2018_predatorypublishing.pdf
 or on the PSB website at: 
https://cms.botany.org/home/publications/plant-science-bulletin.html
(or you can always email me for a copy).

Theresa



Theresa M. Culley, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief, Applications in Plant Sciences
Professor and Head, Department of Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati
614 Rievesch Hall
Cincinnati, OH  45221-0006
Tel: 513-556-9705
Email: theresa.cul...@uc.edu