Re: [ECOLOG-L] STEM opportunities for underrepresented?

[Katharine Leigh]

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On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 8:07 PM Carola Haas  wrote:

> Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences
> (MANRRS) is a great organization that works on professional development and
> retention in a diverse array of fields.  We have chapters at Virginia Tech
> and Virginia State University.  I don’t think there is a chapter yet at ODU
> but we’d encourage you to start one!  There is a junior MANRRS for high
> school students as well.
> https://www.manrrs.org/
>
>
> 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 Nov 5, 2018, at 6:00 PM, Marina Ramon  wrote:
>
> SACNAS focuses on STEM Chicano-latino and native American scientist from
> undergraduate to professional levels.
> http://sacnas.org/
>
> On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 6:59 AM Zurijanne Carter <
> 001bd294b901-dmarc-requ...@listserv.umd.edu> wrote:
>
>> I'm not familiar at the moment with general STEM non-profits
>> I follow these non-profits on Instagram that may be helpful.
>> ELK Kids: environmental learning for kids
>> Natural Leaders Network
>> BPSA-US
>>
>> Best,
>> Zuri
>>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *Jeri Wisman 
> *Subject: **[ECOLOG-L] STEM opportunities for underrepresented?*
> *Date: *November 2, 2018 at 6:02:25 PM EDT
> *To: *ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> *Reply-To: *Jeri Wisman 
>
> Hi all -
>
> I am very interested in getting involved with a volunteer or non-profit
> group focused on increasing opportunities and exposure of STEM fields to
> underrepresented groups. Does anyone have recommendations for a group(s)
> like this?
>
> Thanks in advanced!
> Jeri Wisman
> jwism...@odu.edu
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *Jeri Wisman 
> *Subject: **[ECOLOG-L] STEM opportunities for underrepresented?*
> *Date: *November 2, 2018 at 6:02:25 PM EDT
> *To: *ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> *Reply-To: *Jeri Wisman 
>
> Hi all -
>
> I am very interested in getting involved with a volunteer or non-profit
> group focused on increasing opportunities and exposure of STEM fields to
> underrepresented groups. Does anyone have recommendations for a group(s)
> like this?
>
> Thanks in advanced!
> Jeri Wisman
> jwism...@odu.edu
>
>
>

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Botany/Range Technician

[Andrew Meyers]

Title:  Research Technician (Botany/Range)
Salary:   Salary will be $1900-2200/month, depending on experience
Start Date:   8 April 2019
End Date:   10 - 20 August 2019 (techs will be expected to stay until their 
site finishes)
Last Date to Apply:   31 December 2018


Description:
Technicians needed for an extensive research project in southern Idaho to 
examine the effects of spring cattle grazing on sage-grouse demographic traits 
and habitat characteristics. Primary duties include: measuring vegetation 
characteristics and grazing intensity, plant collecting and identification, 
mapping percent grass utilization by hiking continuously for the entire day 
over large areas, and data entry. Secondary duties will likely include: 
short-eared owl surveys, fence installation, and insect sampling. There may be 
some opportunity to participate in trapping and banding of sage-grouse at night 
in remote locations, using radio telemetry to track sage-grouse, and 
sage-grouse brood surveys. Tasks will vary depending on project needs and start 
date. All technicians will conduct substantial insect and vegetation sampling; 
technicians will conduct vegetation sampling for several consecutive weeks 
during which identifying grasses and forbs is required. All technicians will be 
expected to identify a set of common grasses and forbs to species prior to 
starting employment. Technicians will need to walk many hours daily over rough 
terrain (off-trail) in remote areas, and will be required to work unusual hours 
including at night and very early mornings. Technicians will work at one or 
more of 5 study sites in southern Idaho: Big Butte near Atomic City, ID; Jim 
Sage Mountains near Almo, ID; Browns Bench near Rogerson, ID; Sheep Creek near 
Grasmere, ID; and Pahsimeroi Valley near May, ID. Technicians may be moved 
between sites on short notice depending on project needs. All sites have nearby 
access to excellent hiking, fishing, rafting, mountain biking opportunities, 
and much more! Additionally, technicians will be part of a large research team 
with 2 graduate students, 20+ technicians, 5 crew leaders, a research 
scientist, and 2 state biologists working across 5 study sites. This highly 
collaborative project will involve working closely with botanists and wildlife 
professionals from Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land 
Management, and the University of Idaho. Start and end dates are somewhat 
flexible.  

Qualifications:
Qualifications include an undergraduate degree (or working towards one) in 
rangeland ecology, botany, wildlife science, or a related field (e.g., Biology, 
Zoology, etc.). Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong 
work ethic, a valid driver’s license, willingness to travel, and willingness to 
live and conduct field research under rigorous and remote conditions during 
variable weather conditions (snow and rain early in the field season; heat at 
the end of the field season). Applicants with previous experience in vegetation 
monitoring and/or use of a taxonomic key will be given preference. Experience 
working/living in rural areas, ranching/farming operations, operating ATVs, and 
4WD vehicles is also beneficial. To apply, please send the following materials 
in a single .pdf or .docx (via email attachment) to Andrew Meyers 
(grsg.id...@gmail.com): (1) Cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) contact 
information for >3 references.  Please write “Research Technician” in the 
subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so some 
applicants may be selected before 31 December.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Wildlife Technician

[Andrew Meyers]

Titles: Senior Wildlife Technician and Wildlife Technician

Salary: 
   Senior Tech > $1800 - 2100/month DOE (plus free field housing)
   Wildlife Tech > $1500 - 1800/month DOE (plus free field housing)
Start Date: 18 February 2019 (some flexibility in start date)
End Date: 15 June - 15 July 2019 (some techs will start sooner than others and 
some will end when workload tapers and others will stay to end of season)
Last Date to Apply: December 31, 2018 


Description:
Senior wildlife technicians and wildlife technicians needed for an extensive 
research project in southern Idaho to examine the effects of cattle grazing on 
sage-grouse demographic traits and habitat characteristics. Duties include: 
trapping and banding sage-grouse at night in remote locations, attaching radio 
collars to female sage-grouse, using radio telemetry to track sage-grouse and 
locate nests, nest monitoring, sage-grouse brood surveys, short-eared owl 
surveys, insect sampling, and data entry. Additional duties may include: 
measuring vegetation characteristics and grazing intensity, plant 
identification, electric fence installation, and mapping percent grass 
utilization over large areas in pristine sagebrush steppe grasslands. All 
wildlife technicians will likely conduct substantial insect and vegetation 
sampling (potentially several weeks straight). Tasks will vary depending on 
project needs and start date, and will change over the course of the field 
season. All technicians will be expected to identify common sagebrush steppe 
grasses and forbs prior to starting employment (information will be provided 
upon selection). Technicians will need to walk many hours daily over rough 
terrain (off-trail) in relatively remote areas and will be required to work 
unusual hours including night and early mornings. Technicians will work at one 
or more of 5 study sites in southern Idaho: Big Butte near Atomic City, ID; Jim 
Sage Mountains near Almo, ID; Browns Bench near Rogerson, ID; Sheep Creek near 
Grasmere, ID; and Pahsimeroi Valley near May, ID. Technicians may be moved 
between sites depending on project needs. Southern Idaho offers boundless 
outdoor recreation opportunities. All sites have nearby access to excellent 
hiking, birding, fishing, rafting, mountain biking opportunities, and much 
more! Additionally, technicians will be part of a large research team with 3 
professors, 2 graduate students, 20+ technicians, 5 crew leaders, a research 
scientist, and 2 state biologists. This is a highly collaborative project and 
involves working closely with personnel from Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 
the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Idaho, 
local ranchers, and other stakeholders 

Qualifications:
Qualifications include an undergraduate degree in wildlife science, zoology, 
rangeland ecology, botany or a related field (e.g., Biology, Zoology, etc.). 
The Senior Wildlife Technician position is expected to require far less on the 
job training than the Wildlife Technician position. Applicants must have 
excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a valid driver’s license, 
willingness to travel, ability to tolerate walking for up to 8 hours straight, 
and willingness to live and conduct field research under rigorous and remote 
conditions during variable weather conditions (snow and rain early in the field 
season; heat at the end of the field season). Applicants with previous 
experience performing one or more of the duties described above will be given 
preference. Experience working/living in rural areas, ranching/farming 
operations, and operating ATVs and 4WD vehicles is also beneficial. To apply, 
please send the following materials in a single .pdf or .docx (via email 
attachment) to Andrew Meyers (grsg.id...@gmail.com) and Dr. Courtney Conway 
(ccon...@uidaho.edu): (1) Cover letter, (2) resume with GPA, and (3) contact 
information for >3 references.  Please write “Senior Wildlife Technician” or 
"Wildlife Technician" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as 
they are received, so some applicants may be selected before 31 December.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Field Crew Leader

[Andrew Meyers]

Job Announcement: Field Crew Leader

Salary: Salary will be $2200 - 2500/month, depending on experience + free field 
housing
Start Date: 11 February 2019
End Date: 15-25 August 2019 (crew leaders are expected to stay until their site 
finishes field work)  
Last Date to Apply: November 30, 2018

Description: 
Field Crew leaders are needed for an extensive research project in southern 
Idaho to examine the effects of spring cattle grazing on sage-grouse nesting 
behavior, demographic traits, and habitat characteristics. Duties include: 
trapping and banding sage-grouse at night in remote locations, attaching radio 
collars to female sage-grouse, using telemetry to track radio-marked 
sage-grouse to locate nests, monitoring nests, conducting brood surveys, 
conducting general avian point counts, measuring vegetation characteristics and 
rangeland condition, plant identification, fence installation, mapping percent 
grass utilization by hiking continuously for the entire day over large areas, 
conducting insect sampling, and data entry/management. Tasks will vary weekly 
depending on project needs. Crew leaders will be responsible for overseeing all 
field activities at one study site, including supervising 2-5 field 
technicians, writing and submitting weekly updates and summaries, ensuring data 
quality, dealing with problems that arise at their field site, and coordinating 
field logistics. Crew leaders should expect to implement a significant amount 
of insect and vegetation sampling; a crew leader may primarily conduct 
vegetation sampling for several consecutive weeks during which identifying 
range plants is required. Crew leaders will be expected to identify a set of 
common grasses and forbs to species prior to starting employment. Crew leaders 
will be assigned to one of 5 study sites in southern Idaho: Big Butte near 
Atomic City, ID; Jim Sage Mountains near Almo, ID; Browns Bench near Rogerson, 
ID; Sheep Creek near Grasmere, ID; and the Pahsimeroi Valley near May, ID. 
Southern Idaho offers boundless outdoor recreation opportunities. All sites 
have nearby access to excellent hiking, birding, fishing, rafting, mountain 
biking opportunities, and much more! Additionally, technicians will be part of 
a large research team with 3 professors, 2 graduate students, 20+ technicians, 
5 crew leaders, a research scientist, and 2 state biologists working across 5 
study sites. This highly collaborative project will involve working closely 
with personnel from Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land 
Management, U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Idaho, local ranchers, 
and other stakeholders. 

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include an undergraduate degree in wildlife or a related 
field (e.g., Biology, Zoology, Rangeland Ecology, etc.). Applicants must have 
excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a valid driver’s license, 
willingness to travel, and willingness to live and conduct field research under 
rigorous and remote conditions during variable weather conditions (snow and 
rain early in the field season; heat at the end of the field season). 
Applicants with previous experience performing one or more of these duties 
described above will be given preference. Those with experience supervising and 
leading field crews will be given highest preference. A background in 
ranching/farming, living in remote areas, and experience with 4WD vehicles is 
beneficial. To apply, please send the following materials in a single .pdf or 
.docx document (via email attachment) to Andrew Meyers (grsg.id...@gmail.com): 
(1) Cover letter explaining relevant experience, (2) resume, and (3) contact 
info for >3 references.  Please write “Crew Leader” in the subject line. 
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so some applicants may be 
selected before 30 November.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: California Conservation Science, UCLA

[David Inouye]

The UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science 
 invites applications for its 
2018 Postdoctoral Fellowship in California Conservation Science. We seek 
a postdoctoral scholar who conducts innovative biological research to 
work with the La Kretz Center and our partner agencies to achieve 
outcomes that will direct and lead California conservation efforts. 
Candidates may work in any discipline that provides the scientific 
underpinnings for the preservation, protection, management, or 
restoration of at-risk species, environments, or ecological communities 
in California. Our current emphasis is focused on research related to 
(i) conservation science at the urban/wildland interface, (ii) urban 
biodiversity, ecosystems, and ecosystem services, and (iii) California 
conservation science that leverages networks of protected areas, and 
successful candidates will most likely perform research at La Kretz that 
is related to one or more of these themes.



One of the hallmarks of our postdoctoral program is collaborating with 
local agencies and NGO leaders, and the successful applicant will be 
expected to conduct research with our partner agencies that is focused 
on applied conservation outcomes. To accomplish this, we seek Fellows 
whose research interests overlap with at least one UCLA faculty member 
who is a La Kretz affiliate 
 and one 
agency partner in California. Successful projects require input from 
both faculty and agency partners, and we encourage applicants to contact 
partners to discuss their project prior to the deadline. Our current 
list of agency partners and contacts includes:


The Nature Conservancy: Sophie Parker 
 (restoration; urban conservation; 
invasive species)


LA Natural History Museum: Jann Vendetti 
 (mollusk ecology and evolution; species 
natural history)


U.S. Geological Survey: Robert Fisher 
 (applied conservation; biodiversity; ecology 
and evolution)


US Bureau of Land Management: Mike Westphal 
 (applied conservation, climate change)


US Fish and Wildlife Service: Cat Darst 
 (endangered species management)


Tejon Ranch Conservancy: Bob Reid 
(conservation planning; 
restoration ecology)


Nature Reserve of Orange County: Milan Mitrovich 
 (protection and recovery of 
sensitive species)


National Park Service: Katy Delaney 
 (amphibian and avian ecology, evolution, 
and conservation)


National Park Service: Seth Riley 
 (mammalian ecology, evolution, and 
conservation)


Department of Defense: Robert Lovich 
 (conservation on DoD lands)


We will consider candidates who have recently completed their Ph.D. or 
will have completed it by August 2019. We envision hiring at least one 
Fellow this year that will interact with and contribute to our growing 
team of conservation scientists at the La Kretz Center 
. 
The Fellow is expected to work on the UCLA campus and engage with the 
faculty, postdocs, and graduate students in the Departments of Ecology 
and Evolutionary Biology and the Institute of the Environment and 
Sustainability. Candidates are also expected to meet with agency 
partners either on campus or at the agency partner’s offices as project 
timelines require.


The La Kretz Fellowship is for two years, subject to review after the 
first year. The planned start date is September 2019. The position has 
an annual salary of ~ $50,000 (depending on experience) plus full 
benefits, an annual research fund of $5,000, and an additional travel 
allowance of $1000/year to present at a scientific meeting. The Fellow 
has the option to reside at the newly renovated La Kretz Field Station 
 (~ 25 miles from 
campus), located in the Santa Monica Mountains at a very modest rate. 
The La Kretz Field Station is adjacent to numerous hiking and biking 
trails and a short 10-minute drive from beaches, restaurants, and shops.


To apply, please email to Will Zou, Administrative Assistant at 
(lakr...@ioes.ucla.edu ), a single PDF 
file that includes (i) a cover letter, (ii) your CV, (iii) a research 
and management accomplishments statement (1-2 page), (iv) a project 
proposal that includes La Kretz affiliates and agency partners of 
interest (2-pages max, single-spaced, plus references), and (v) two 
relevant publications. We also ask that you have two letters of 
reference (one from your Ph.D. advisor), plus a letter from your 
proposed faculty mentor and your proposed agency collaborator 

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. opportunity: Penn State Integrative Pollinator Ecology Graduate Training Program

[David Inouye]

Hi everyone,

We are recruiting students for the Penn State Integrative Pollinator 
Ecology Graduate Training Program!  This is an innovative program that 
is designed to support PhD students who are interested in using a 
trans-disciplinary approach to address fundamental questions in 
pollinator biology and health, while also receiving training in 
effective science communication strategies for diverse audiences.  
Funding is also provided to support collaborations with international 
colleagues.  More info on the program can be found here:


https://ento.psu.edu/pollinators/graduate-training-program

This program supports PhD students enrolling in the Entomology or 
Ecology graduate programs (but if students are interesting in other 
graduate degree programs, we may have flexibility on this).  Funding is 
provided by a USDA Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs 
Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) Grants Program 
(2017-38420-26766), and Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life 
Sciences, and College of Agriculture. Prospective students should submit 
their applications by December 15, 2018, for full consideration.


Please pass this along to any interested students!!

Christina

_

Christina M. Grozinger
Distinguished Professor of Entomology
Director, Center for Pollinator Research
Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
W-209 Millennium Science Complex
University Park, PA 16802
Email: cmgrozin...@psu.edu 
Webpage: http://grozingerlab.com/; https://www.facebook.com/thegrozingerlab
Center for Pollinator Research: http://ento.psu.edu/pollinators

[ECOLOG-L] Woodstoich 4: Group leaders needed! Deadline Approaching

[David Inouye]

Title:

Three working group leaders are needed for the Woodstoich 4 Workshop to 
be held in August 2019 at Flathead Biological Station, Montana.  The 
meeting is being organized by Dr. Michelle Evans-White (University of 
Arkansas) and Dr. Jim Elser (University of Montana)


*Responsibilities:* Group leaders will lead small, diverse groups of 
early-career scientist in analyses and manuscripts featuring innovative 
ideas that can invigorate ecology and evolution by improving and 
expanding the use of stoichiometric theory.  It is generally expected 
that group leaders will be postdocs or senior (close to completion) PhD 
students. Group leaders will be selected and notified prior to December 
31, 2018.  Group leaders will meet with workshop co-organizers remotely 
to produce a rough draft prior to the workshop.  The manuscript draft 
will be completed during the 5-day workshop in August 2019. Resulting 
manuscripts will be submitted and rapidly peer-reviewed (24-h) during 
the workshop for potential publication in Frontiers in Ecology and 
evolution (FEE).  The workshop is free to all accepted participants 
(incl food and lodging) and travel expenses for USA participants will be 
compensated.


*Application Materials:* Please submit the following application 
materials in one pdf document to woodstoich2...@gmail.com 
: a letter of interest, curriculum 
vitae including a list of contact information for 3 references, and a 
woodstoich project proposal (2-page limit describing potential 
project(s) you would lead by 15 November 2018 for priority 
consideration. Additional information about workshop timeline and 
location can be found here (woodstoich.org ). 
Please direct any questions to the organizers via 
woodstoich2...@gmail.com .


*Required Qualifications:* Demonstrated record of innovative research 
productivity in area of ecological/biological stoichiometry. 
Team-leadership skills.


Starting Date: Group leaders should be available for monthly meetings 
with workshop co-organizers starting January 2019.


We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially 
individuals who contribute diversity to the workshop. We welcome 
early-career applications without regard to age, race, national origin, 
disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran 
status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or 
gender identity.



--
Michelle A. Evans-White
Professor and Graduate Studies Coordinator
Director of EcoREU Program
University of Arkansas
Department of Biological Sciences
601 Science Engineering
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Office Phone: 479-575-4706
Laboratory Website: https://sites.uark.edu/mevanswh/
REU Website: htt[s://ecoreu.uark.edu 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] STEM opportunities for underrepresented?

[Carola Haas]

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) is 
a great organization that works on professional development and retention in a 
diverse array of fields.  We have chapters at Virginia Tech and Virginia State 
University.  I don’t think there is a chapter yet at ODU but we’d encourage you 
to start one!  There is a junior MANRRS for high school students as well. 
https://www.manrrs.org/


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 Nov 5, 2018, at 6:00 PM, Marina Ramon  wrote:
> 
> SACNAS focuses on STEM Chicano-latino and native American scientist from 
> undergraduate to professional levels. 
> http://sacnas.org/ 
> 
> On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 6:59 AM Zurijanne Carter 
> <001bd294b901-dmarc-requ...@listserv.umd.edu 
> > wrote:
> I'm not familiar at the moment with general STEM non-profits
> I follow these non-profits on Instagram that may be helpful.
> ELK Kids: environmental learning for kids
> Natural Leaders Network
> BPSA-US
> 
> Best,
> Zuri

> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Jeri Wisman 
> Subject: [ECOLOG-L] STEM opportunities for underrepresented?
> Date: November 2, 2018 at 6:02:25 PM EDT
> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> Reply-To: Jeri Wisman 
> 
> Hi all -
> 
> I am very interested in getting involved with a volunteer or non-profit group 
> focused on increasing opportunities and exposure of STEM fields to 
> underrepresented groups. Does anyone have recommendations for a group(s) like 
> this?
> 
> Thanks in advanced!
> Jeri Wisman
> jwism...@odu.edu
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Jeri Wisman 
> Subject: [ECOLOG-L] STEM opportunities for underrepresented?
> Date: November 2, 2018 at 6:02:25 PM EDT
> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> Reply-To: Jeri Wisman 
> 
> Hi all -
> 
> I am very interested in getting involved with a volunteer or non-profit group 
> focused on increasing opportunities and exposure of STEM fields to 
> underrepresented groups. Does anyone have recommendations for a group(s) like 
> this?
> 
> Thanks in advanced!
> Jeri Wisman
> jwism...@odu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc:, Monash University, Melbourne

[Liz Morris]

Postdoctoral Position: Marine Larval Biologist

Professor Dustin Marshall is seeking a marine larval biologist, with strong 
quantitative skills, to explore the ways in which temperature affects the 
energetics of development in marine invertebrates.  This position will be with 
the Centre for Geometric Biology (www.cgb.org.au) within the School of 
Biological Sciences at Monash University.

As the successful candidate, you will be expected to undertake experiments to 
determine the relative performance of different larval types across every stage 
of the life history, but more importantly demonstrate a strong conceptual 
understanding of relevant life history theory and have a demonstrated track 
record in producing high quality publications. 

The Centre for Geometric Biology is developing and testing a new theory for how 
and why organisms grow. Our particular focus is on how the net flux of energy 
(the energy acquired through food, photosynthesis, or chemosynthesis minus the 
energy lost to metabolism) changes with size, whether it be cell size or total 
body size. We are using a range of approaches and systems to test these 
predictions. For example we work on yeast, bacteria, phytoplankton and animals. 
We use artificial selection, experimental evolution, ecological experiments, 
comparative analyses and theoretical models, as well as different types of 
bioenergetics measurements to explore a wide range of specific questions about 
organismal growth.

For more information about the Centre please visit our website 
https://cgb.org.au/

To apply please go to 
http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/582832/research-fellow

Enquiries

Dustin Marshall, Professor, School of Biological Sciences, +61 3 9902 4449

Re: [ECOLOG-L] STEM opportunities for underrepresented?

[Marina Ramon]

SACNAS focuses on STEM Chicano-latino and native American scientist from
undergraduate to professional levels.
http://sacnas.org/

On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 6:59 AM Zurijanne Carter <
001bd294b901-dmarc-requ...@listserv.umd.edu> wrote:

> I'm not familiar at the moment with general STEM non-profits
> I follow these non-profits on Instagram that may be helpful.
> ELK Kids: environmental learning for kids
> Natural Leaders Network
> BPSA-US
>
> Best,
> Zuri
>

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Restoration Ecology at UNT

[David Hoeinghaus]

Assistant Professor of Restoration Ecology at UNT

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT) 
invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area 
of Restoration Ecology with an emphasis in plant ecology.  While we are 
particularly interested in applicants with focus areas that include riparian 
and floodplain ecosystems, including within urban environments, applicants with 
other areas of research in restoration ecology are also encouraged to apply. 

This 9-month appointment will be 60% research, 30% teaching and 10% service. 
The faculty member will be expected to obtain funding to support a vibrant 
research program in the candidate’s discipline and engage in undergraduate and 
graduate education. The faculty member is also expected to develop 
interdisciplinary collaborations within and between departments at UNT, 
including with faculty in the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI; 
http://aeri.unt.edu).

The successful candidate will have a proven record or propensity to obtain 
extramural funding and a growing record of scholarship and publication in 
respected journals appropriate to the field of study.  Preferred qualifications 
include postdoctoral experience, the ability to teach courses in restoration 
ecology and plant ecology, experience working with various stakeholders, and 
communicating technical research to non-specialist audiences.

To receive full consideration, completed applications must be received by 15 
December 2018.  The complete position description can be found on the 
application website:  http://facultyjobs.unt.edu (System Identification number: 
6002125). Questions concerning the position should be directed to: Dr. Jeff A. 
Johnson, Chair of Search Committee (jeff.john...@unt.edu)

UNT is a dynamic and growing institution of 38,000 students with 101 bachelor's 
degrees, 82 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees.  The Department of 
Biological Sciences has 50 faculty members and about 200 graduate students (MS 
& PhD).  Additional information concerning UNT and the Department can be found 
at http://www.unt.edu and http://biology.unt.edu, respectively. The main UNT 
campus is located in the city of Denton, a vibrant and growing community of 
120,000 residents located approximately 40 miles north of downtown Dallas and 
Fort Worth and 27 miles from DFW International Airport.  For more information 
about Denton, please visit https://www.cityofdenton.com and 
https://www.discoverdenton.com.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship - Migration Ecology of Northern Pintails

[Bart Ballard]

Position Description:  We are seeking a highly motivated student to investigate 
spring migration strategies of female northern pintails originating from 
several major wintering areas in North America. The selected student will work 
as part of a team of collaborators from state and federal agencies and NGOs 
seeking to better understand the ecology of this iconic species. This is a 
fully-funded position in which the incumbent will use hybrid GPS and 
acceleration (ACC) tracking devices to investigate the relative contribution of 
stopover areas to key vital rates, as well as link habitat use and behaviors 
during late winter and spring migration to survival and reproductive success. 
However, opportunities exist for the student to develop other research 
questions related to northern pintail ecology and management. Applicants should 
have a demonstrated interest in movement ecology. 

Location: Student will be based at Texas A University-Kingsville, Kingsville, 
Texas (approx. 45 miles south of Corpus Christi, Texas).  Winter field work 
will take place in several potential locations, including the Texas coast, 
Playa Lakes Region of Texas, Louisiana coast, MAV of Arkansas, New Mexico, and 
Central Valley of California.

Qualifications Required:  M. S. in ecology, wildlife science, biology, or 
closely related fields. A strong work ethic, good verbal and written 
communication skills, ability to work independently and as a productive member 
of a research team, and ability to work under adverse field conditions (hot 
humid South Texas environment). Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and 
conduct field research is required. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and 
competitive GRE scores (application package must include GRE scores; 
applications with no GRE scores will not be considered).
 
Stipend/Salary: $2,000/month plus benefits (medical package has a 60 day 
waiting period).  Nonresident tuition waived (resident tuition fees apply).  
Partial resident tuition fee assistance may be provided based on availability 
of funds.

Start Date: January 2019 

Application Deadline: 7 December 2018 and continue until suitable applicant is 
found

To Apply: Send via email a single pdf file that includes 1) a cover letter, 2)  
career goals, 3) resume/CV, 4) transcripts (can be unofficial), 5) GRE scores, 
and 6) names and email addresses of 3 references to: 
Dr. Bart Ballard 
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Texas A University-Kingsville
700 University Blvd., MSC 218
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361)593-3954
Email: bart.ball...@tamuk.edu 
https://bartballardlab.com

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Data Management and Laboratory Researcher, U WI

[David Inouye]

Data Management and Laboratory Researcher

We are seeking an outstanding applicant with a bachelor’s or Master’s 
degree (or a current student that will graduate in January, 2019) in an 
ecological or natural resource discipline for a full time position in 
the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology. The employee will be 
supervised by Professor Jonathan Pauli 
(http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/pauli/), and will be working on several 
collaborative projects. Primary duties will focus on developing and 
maintaining a national database on winter mammal observations based on 
state agency monitoring efforts. This will require coordinating and 
communicating with multiple natural agencies across the country. Other 
duties will include preparation of samples for isotopic and genetic 
analyses, and some administrative work.
Applicants should have strong organization skills and be 
detail-oriented. Applicants with previous database management, 
experience working with natural resource agencies and in the laboratory 
(especially with isotopes or genetics) will be given priority.
To be considered for this position, please send a current CV and cover 
letter outlining relevant experience and contact information for three 
professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or 
MS Word file to cand...@wisc.edu “Research Position” in the subject 
line. Applications submitted by December 1 2018 will be given full 
consideration.
This position will start in January 2019 and be 12 months in duration 
(with the potential to extend based on performance), with an annual 
salary of $30,000. Health care is included.

For more info, contact:
Malena Candino (cand...@wisc.edu)
Laboratory Manager, Pauli Group
Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI 53706

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in Plant Lipid Biochemistry at East Carolina University

[Patrick Horn]

Ph.D. Position Available in Plant Lipid Biochemistry
Department of Biology at East Carolina University

A Ph.D. position in Plant Lipid Biochemistry beginning fall 2019 is available 
in the newly established Horn lab within the Department of Biology at East 
Carolina University (ECU). Our lab focuses on investigating the roles of lipids 
in plant growth & development in response to dynamic environmental conditions. 
Ultimately, we want to utilize this knowledge to engineer healthier plants for 
improved environmental and human health. Research projects in the lab include 
investigating 1) lipid metabolism in oilseeds of diverse plant systems, 2) the 
dynamic accumulation and turnover of lipids in membranes and storage 
organelles, and 3) the impact of climate change on oilseed traits. Prospective 
students must have a B.S. (or M.S.) in biochemistry, biology, molecular 
biology, plant molecular sciences, or in related field. Previous research 
experience in any of these areas is highly preferable. The qualified candidate 
should be proficient in communication skills and work well in a collaborative 
environment. Our lab is committed to building a diverse team of researchers, 
contributing to an area of pride for ECU and our community, and therefore 
strongly encourages applications and inquiries from members of groups 
underrepresented in economics and the natural sciences. Additional information 
can be found online at http://blog.ecu.edu/sites/hornlab/.

East Carolina University (http://www.ecu.edu/) is the third largest campus in 
the University of North Carolina system with approximately 29,000 
undergraduates and over 5,500 students pursuing graduate and professional 
degrees. The Department of Biology (http://www.ecu.edu/biology) holds a broad 
set of research interests in areas including biochemistry, developmental and 
molecular biology, biomedicine, genomics, biodiversity, coastal ecology, 
evolutionary biology, and science pedagogy. The Department offers a PhD as part 
of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences (IDPBS). The 
cross-disciplinary and integrative training approach emphasized in the doctoral 
and master’s degree programs (> 20 Ph.D. and 70 M.S. students currently 
enrolled) is the future of scientific research, and faculty are committed to 
providing graduate students with skills to be successful in a range of careers. 
Students will have ample opportunity to collaborate with other disciplines in 
neighboring departments, including but limited to those within the Chemistry, 
Engineering, and Physics Department as well as ECU’s Brody School of Medicine. 
To learn more about ECU and the city of Greenville visit 
http://blog.ecu.edu/sites/hornlab/ecu/.

Interested students should send a CV/resume, short statement of research 
interests, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references 
to Dr. Patrick Horn (horn...@ecu.edu). Any questions can also be directed to 
this e-mail address. Review of applications will begin December 1. Priority 
admissions in the IDPBS are given to applications submitted by January 15.

[ECOLOG-L] Request For Proposals, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Funded Research Program

[Brian Anacker]

The Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) of the City of Boulder has 
funding available through its funded research program for scientific inquiry on 
OSMP lands. Preference is given to original proposals that address priority 
research topics identified by the department. However, all proposals will be 
considered based on their merits. For research that crosses the boundaries of 
OSMP and our neighbors (Boulder County Parks and Open Space and Jefferson 
County Open Space), we will also consider interagency grant proposals for joint 
funding. 

The maximum award amount for OSMP proposals is $10,000. Proposal deadline is 
Jan 11, 2019. 

Full details are available here: 
http://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/funded-research-program

[ECOLOG-L] Adjunct Instructor to teach Marine Ecology at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

[Maya Watts]

Dear Colleagues, 

Please circulate this advertisement for an adjunct instructor position
to teach Marine Ecology at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology this
spring (April 1 - June 14th, 2019). 

Sincerely,
Maya Watts 

-- 

Education Program Coordinator
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
University of Oregon
P.O. Box 5389
Charleston, OR 97420
(541)888-2581 ext. 201 

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - OREGON INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY 

The University of Oregon's Institute of Marine Biology maintains a pool
of applicants for temporary instructional positions during the
Institute's spring and summer session. For SPRING 2019 we are interested
in applicants to teach a 12-week MARINE ECOLOGY course.  Areas
occasionally needed in SUMMER are marine birds and mammals, biology of
fishes, invertebrate zoology, and short courses in marine biological
invasions, marine biodiversity, seaweed biology, ocean acidification and
biological illustrations. Courses may be taught in other terms of the
year.  Positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable
for up to a total of three years. In limited circumstances, there is the
possibility of renewal beyond three years based on programmatic need,
funding and performance. Applications will be accepted on a continuous
basis and pool will remain active through October 31, 2019. Screening of
applications will take place as positions become available and continue
until positions are filled. A Ph.D. with strength in marine biology is
required for all positions with the exception of the 2-credit short
courses that require a MSc and significant experience.  Information on
the Institute's spring and summer session is at www.uoregon.edu/~oimb
[1] 

To apply, send curriculum vitae and names of three references to:
2019 Instructional Pool Search
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology 

University of Oregon 

P.O. Box 5389 

Charleston 

OR 97420 

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA.
 The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does
not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran
and disability status.

 

Links:
--
[1] http://www.uoregon.edu/~oimb

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

[Claus Holzapfel]

Assistant Professor, FASN - Biological Sciences, Rutgers University Newark, New 
Jersey, USA

Rutgers University-Newark seeks to hire a tenure-track position at the rank of 
assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the Ecology 
and Evolutionary Biology cluster.
We seek applicants who will augment the department’s existing strengths and be 
potential collaborators (please see 
https://sasn.rutgers.edu/academics-admissions/academic-departments/biological-sciences
 for current faculty research). We are looking for field ecologists and/or 
evolutionary ecologists who are working with or use any of the following in 
their research program, including any combination of: big data, evolutionary 
genomics, computational biology/programming, transcriptomics, microbes, field 
studies, soil ecology, plant biology and/or evolutionary ecology.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a 
dynamic and competitive research program, advise graduate students, include 
undergraduates in their labs, apply for external funding, and teach both 
undergraduate and graduate courses. A competitive salary and startup funds will 
be provided.
Requirements: PhD in Ecology or Evolutionary Biology, at least one year of 
Postdoctoral experience, a strong publication record, teaching experience, 
successful grant writing.

Minimum Education and Experience: Ph.D. in Ecology or Evolutionary Biology, at 
least one year of Postdoctoral experience, a strong publication record, 
teaching experience and successful grant writing.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) is 
federated with the Biology Department at New Jersey Institute of Technology 
(NJIT). The combined faculty of 37 offers, besides a large biology major and 
minor undergraduate curriculum, three graduate concentrations in Cell and 
Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolution, and Computational Biology. With a 
faculty that includes nationally and internationally recognized scholars, the 
department combines cutting edge research with innovative student instructions 
with an emphasis on integration of STEM and the RU-N’s urban mission of 
community engagement.

RU-N is an extremely diverse and vibrant campus located in Newark, NJ. The 
department is well integrated into a large, highly collaborative ecology and 
evolutionary biology community across Rutgers University as well as our 
federated/joint biology department with NJIT. We have strong connections to 
many other programs (Rutgers Medical Schools, and Departments of Ecology, 
Evolution & Natural Resources and Entomology at Rutgers University-New 
Brunswick, the American Museum of Natural History, as well as the myriad of 
other nearby universities in NJ and NYC). RU-N offers outstanding core 
facilities including a high-powered computer cluster, genomics, proteomics, 
transgenic animals, confocal microscopy and cryo-EM. Rutgers has a field 
station in the NJ Pine Barrens, an excellent place for running field courses 
and local research, and access to long-term field sites in Liberty State Park, 
the Meadowlands and other parks.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested individuals are encouraged to 
apply with a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research 
plans, a statement of teaching plans, and the names and contact information for 
three individuals who will provide letters of reference. Interested individuals 
apply here: 
http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/78277

[ECOLOG-L] Field Botany: Plants of New England, Summer 2019

[Luka Negoita]

Hello Ecologers!

Check out this awesome opportunity for learning field botany in Acadia
National Park--simply one of the most beautiful places in the North
America. Nishi is also one of the best and most passionate field botany
teachers I've ever know. Details are below. Sign up soon, it will probably
fill up quickly.

*Field Botany: Plants of New England*

*(Field Botany in and around Acadia National Park_July 28-Aug 10 2019)*

Under the expert guidance of Associate Professor of Plant Biology at
California Polytechnic State University, Nishanta (“Nishi”) Rajakaruna
, participating students will cover all
aspects of general botany by examining native, introduced, invasive, and
cultivated plants found in the diverse habitats of Acadia National Park and
vicinity, botanical gardens and other sites of noteworthy cultivated plants
in the Mount Desert Island area.

Finding inspiration through Nishi’s love of plants and his
intimate knowledge of the local area gained first as an undergraduate at
COA and then as a COA faculty member, students
will gain exceptional field-based experience focusing on the taxonomic
diversity, ecology, and human uses of common plants of New England, with
the aim of enhancing your understanding of and appreciation for the plant
world.  Read more here:
https://www.coa.edu/summerprograms/adult-workshops/field-botany/

Best,
Luka


-- 
--
Luka Negoita, Ph.D.
Ecology and data science
www.lukanegoita.com 
www.linkedin.com/in/negoita

[ECOLOG-L] Funded Masters Graduate Assistantship at Humboldt State University in Aquatic Ecology

[Alison O'Dowd]

Funded Masters Graduate Assistantship at Humboldt State University in Aquatic 
Ecology
(beginning August 2019)

The O’Dowd lab (https://environment.humboldt.edu/people/alison-odowd) at 
Humboldt State University seeks applications for highly motivated students 
interested in pursuing graduate studies in the Environmental Science & 
Management option of the Natural Resources Masters Program 
(http://www2.humboldt.edu/environment/programs/graduate-programs). Students 
with an interest in benthic macroinvertebrates, food webs, and the impacts of 
dam releases on food resources for juvenile salmonids are particularly 
encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS
• Student in-state tuition paid for 4 semesters while working on project. 
• Hourly wages for time spent working on project 
• Project-related expenses (travel to field sites, equipment, etc.) will be 
covered
• Teaching assistantships are also available, which provide a stipend and 
tuition waiver (for California residents). 

ELIGIBILITY
Strong applicants will have:
- An undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Fisheries, Ecology 
or related field
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above in all undergraduate coursework
- Strong GRE scores (or planning to take the GRE soon)
- University-level courses in ecology, fisheries, aquatic ecology and/or 
statistics
- Demonstrated experience working in rivers and with associated field equipment
- Ability to deal with adverse weather conditions (cold and wet) and long field 
days
- Ability to drive regularly from Arcata to Weaverville area field sites (~195 
miles round trip)
- An interest in publishing research findings in a scientific journal

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, send (as a single PDF) to alison.od...@humboldt.edu: 
(1) A brief letter of interest including background and research interests. 
Include which U.S. state you are a resident of. Describe specific experience:
a.  Conducting field work in rivers 
b.  Sorting and identification of benthic macroinvertebrates
(2) A resume/CV (including GPA)
(3) Transcripts (unofficial is fine)
(4) The names and contact information for three references

Priority application deadline is January 15, 2018, but applications will be 
accepted on a rolling basis until a student is selected for the position. After 
initial screening, the student will be asked to submit a formal application 
through CalState apply (https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/graduate).

Humboldt State University (HSU) is a comprehensive public university with 
world-class graduate programs in natural resource management, located on the 
North Coast of California; with access to mountains, beaches, and the largest 
old growth redwood forests in the world all nearby. Visit 
http://www.humboldt.edu/ for more information.

Women and applicants from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to 
apply.

[ECOLOG-L] PhenoCam - NEON Workshop at AGU Fall Meeting 2018, Washington DC

[Bijan Seyednasrollah]

We are excited to announce our joint PhenoCam-NEON workshop at AGU Fall Meeting 
this December. Please see the full announcement below.




Studying Biological Impacts of Environmental Change Using Repeat Photography: 
Introduction to PhenoCam Data Products and Software Tools 

Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 8:00 AM - 12:20 PM

AGU Fall Meeting 2018, Washington DC


Join us for a half-day workshop on how to work with repeat-photography images 
to study landscape changes. This workshop is a joint effort between the 
PhenoCam network and the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) to 
share recently developed tools facilitating access to, and analysis of, camera 
imagery and higher-order data products available through PhenoCam. Learning 
activities include:
data discovery using the PhenoCam API;
image processing using the xROI interface;
modeling and data integration in R using the phenor package; and
accessing phenological data across networks through Shiny (R).

While this workshop focuses on phenological repeat photography data, 
repeat-photography analyses have many applications. All disciplines and 
use-cases are encouraged to attend. 


Learn more about the workshop: https://www.neonscience.org/agu-2018-phenocam 



Registration Required: 

This workshop will be taught at the 2018 meeting of the American Geophysical 
Union (AGU) in Washington D.C. You must be a registered attendee of the 
conference and register for this workshop with your AGU registration to 
participate in this workshop. The registration fee is $75. For more 
information, visit the AGU 2018 annual meeting website 
.   




---
Bijan Seyednasrollah, PhD
PhenoCam Postdoctoral Scientist
Harvard University / Northern Arizona University
https://bnasr.github.io 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Position at UNC Greensboro

[Sally Koerner]

The Koerner Biodiversity Lab (https://sallykoerner.weebly.com/) at
University of North Carolina Greensboro (https://biology.uncg.edu/) is
recruiting a PhD or Masters-level student to work on a USDA-funded project
examining the interactive effects of grazing management strategies with
multi-year droughts. The project focuses on mixed-grass prairie ecosystems
of Thunder Basin National Grasslands (Wyoming) and Fort Keogh Research
Station (Montana). Research sites are amongst beautiful, rugged terrain
situated at the interface of the Intermontane West and Great Plains. The
overarching project goal is to increase long-term sustainability of working
rangelands in the United States in a future characterized by more extreme
climatic events. The student will develop independent research projects
within the context of the funded experiment that incorporate plant
community dynamics, soil health/microbial communities, and/or insect
community diversity. The student would begin graduate school in August
2019, with the option to work as a field technician on the project during
summer 2019.



Prospective students are encouraged to email Sally Koerner at
sally.koer...@uncg.edu as soon as possible but no later than November 31st.
Include in your email a brief statement describing 1) the research
questions that you would like to pursue, 2) how these fit in with ongoing
research in the Koerner lab, 3) a summary of your previous academic and
research experiences, and 4) GRE scores (if you have them already).
Additionally, please attach a resume or CV to the email.

Students accepted into the Environmental Health Science (EHS) PhD program
at UNCG will be provided a tuition waiver and a competitive stipend.
***Note: In order to apply for the program you must have taken the GRE, and
applicants with a first language other than English must submit scores on
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The deadline for
application to the Environmental Health Science PhD program is in February
2018 and the Biology Masters is in March 2018.

For information about the program please visit
https://biology.uncg.edu/graduate/phd-environmental-health-science/

For more information on what a wonderful place Greensboro is to live,
please visit https://realestate.usnews.com/places/north-carolina/greensboro

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate opportunity in Behavioral Ecology & Evolution at UF

[Christine W. Miller]

I am looking to recruit a graduate student for Fall 2019 to work on topics 
related to behavioral ecology and evolution.

Research in my lab primarily focuses on sexual selection in insects, examining 
the evolutionary interplay of behavior and morphology. We have found that the 
leaf-footed bugs, Family Coreidae, are excellent experimental subjects for our 
investigations. These insects wrestle with their hind legs over territories and 
have an amazing diversity of hind leg shapes. Ongoing projects in the lab 
include studies of trade-offs between weapons and testes; the effect of 
nutrition and social environments on weapon structure, testes size, and male 
fighting behavior; the factors influencing mate choice; and the role of 
phenotypic plasticity in the processes of invasion. 

The successful applicant for this position will conduct at least one 
experimental lab-based project at the University of Florida. Additional 
projects are flexible and can include international field work at a location 
such as the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. Prospective 
students are encouraged to email Christine W. Miller at cwmil...@ufl.edu by 
November 8th (later inquiries might also be considered). Include in your email 
a statement including 1) the kinds of research questions that you would like to 
pursue, 2) how these fit in with current lab research, 3) a brief overview of 
your previous academic and research experiences, 4) CV or resume, 5) GRE scores 
(if you have them), 6) an unofficial transcript, and 7) whether you are seeking 
a M.S. or Ph.D. at this time. For more information on this position and the 
research group, please visit www.millerlab.net.

Accepted students will be provided a tuition waiver and a competitive stipend.

Information about Gainesville, Florida:

Situated in the rolling countryside of north central Florida, Gainesville, is 
close to world-class fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, tubing and kayaking.  On 
land, those so inclined may enjoy birding, hiking, biking, fishing and pretty 
much everything else under the sun. Home of the University of Florida, seat of 
Alachua County's government and the region's commercial hub, Gainesville is 
progressive, environmentally conscious and culturally diverse. The presence of 
many students and faculty from abroad among its 99,000-plus population adds a 
strong cross-cultural flavor to its historic small-town Southern roots. Its 
natural environment, temperate climate and civic amenities make Gainesville a 
beautiful, pleasant, and interesting place in which to learn and to live.

Christine W. Miller
Associate Professor | Entomology & Nematology Department, University of 
Florida, USA
email: cwmil...@ufl.eduphone: (352) 273-3917
web: www.MillerLab.net facebook: @bugweapons

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological & Environmental Informatics (PhD, multiple positions/fellowships)

[Kimberly Samuels-Crow]

We are excited to launch an innovative, new PhD program in Ecological and 
Environmental Informatics (EEI) at Northern Arizona University (NAU). The T3 
program trains T-shaped scientists to employ team-based research skills that 
integrate informatics and ecology to address pressing environmental issues. NAU 
is a premiere destination for PhD studies in ecology and the environment.

For more information:
●   You can find a printable version of our flyer here: 
https://www2.nau.edu/siccs-ecoinfo/index.php/nrt/.
●   Visit our new and developing EEI Web page: 
https://www2.nau.edu/siccs-ecoinfo/

We encourage interested students to contact prospective faculty (see Research 
areas below), the T3 Program Director (Dr. Kiona Ogle, kiona.o...@nau.edu), or 
the T3 Program Coordinator (Dr. Kimberly Samuels-Crow, 
kimberly.samu...@nau.edu).

The EEI T3 PhD program in a nutshell:

●   Goal: To provide students with flexible and cutting-edge training that 
combines informatics skills (data science, computing, statistical analysis, 
synthesis, modeling) with ecology and related environmental science disciplines 
to address pressing environmental issues and to prepare students for a diverse 
range of career paths.

●   Prestigious opportunity: The EEI T3 program is one of a few select 
graduate training programs funded through the prestigious National Science 
Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) program. The T3 program employs a unique 
approach to training teams of scientists to confront challenges related to the 
health and productivity of Earth’s ecosystems. Individuals create their own 
T-shaped training plan that emphasizes developing skill depth (stem of T) in 
one core area and breadth in other core areas (bar of the T) that support the 
program training goals.

●   Research areas: The EEI faculty and their associated lab groups span a 
diversity of research interests, including: urban ecology & complex systems 
(Ben Ruddell), terrestrial ecosystems & global change (Andrew Richardson), 
ecological synthesis & plant/ecosystem ecology (Kiona Ogle), macrosystems  
ecology (Chris Doughty), disease ecology & evolution (Joe Mihaljevic) (Joe 
Mihaljevic), ecological data-model fusion (Yiqi Luo), remote sensing & 
geoinformatics (Teki Sankey), global ecology (Scott Goetz), Bayesian & spatial 
statistics (Jay Barber), Earth surface processes (Dan Buscombe), climate change 
& science policy (Kevin Gurney), and carbon cycle science and climate change 
(Deborah Huntzinger).
 
●   Funding for PhD studies: Exceptional applicants will receive 1- to 
2-year fellowships that offer a stipend of $30,000 per year, full tuition 
benefits, and health insurance. Further funding is available via faculty grants 
and/or teaching assistantships. Opportunities for team-based summer research 
projects are also available.

●   How to apply: The application deadline is January 1, 2018. Prospective 
students should follow the standard process for apply to NAU’s graduate school 
(https://www.applyweb.com/northazg/index.ftl); apply to the Informatics and 
Computing (INF) program, and explicitly indicate interest in the EEI T3 program 
within the personal statement. 

Thank you,
Kiona Ogle
On behalf of the T3 Program Committee
Ecological and Environmental Informatics Program
School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems
Northern Arizona University

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position: Ecological Genomics (University of Maine)

[Benjamin L. King]

PhD Position: Ecological Genomics (University of Maine)

As part of a new, collaborative NSF-funded research and training program in
the genomic ecology of coastal organisms, the University of Maine seeks to
hire a PhD student who will study genome-phenome relationships in natural
populations.  The student will be expected to conduct genomic and
transcriptomic analyses towards understanding adaptation and fitness
associations related to salinity tolerance and kidney function in tidal
marsh sparrow species.  The student will have the opportunity to conduct
field work during summer months with field crews in tidal marshes across
the Northeast US, from Maine to Virginia.  Genomic analyses may include
whole-genome sequencing, candidate gene sequencing, gene expression
analyses, meta-barcoding, and microbiome characterization. The student will
be one of five PhD students working collaboratively on the research and
training program. All students will have the opportunity to work in
collaboration with a diverse team of investigators, graduate students, and
undergraduate students at both institutions.

This PhD student will be advised by Dr. Benjamin King (
https://umaine.edu/biomed/home/faculty/benjamin-king/) through the
Molecular and Biomedical Sciences program at the University of Maine.  The
student will work in collaboration with a diverse team of investigators,
graduate students, and undergraduate students at the Universities of New
Hampshire and Maine studying the ecological genomics and eco-evolutionary
feedback of adaptation in tidal marsh birds.  The student will research
genes and pathways under selection in tidal marsh sparrow species with
greater salinity tolerance using comparative genomics, population genomics
and transcriptomics. The student will be based primarily in Orono, Maine
during the academic year, an hour to the ocean and an hour and a half to
Maine’s highest peak. A start date of January 2019 is strongly preferred,
and the candidate must start no later than May 2019.

The successful candidate must have a strong background in genetics and/or
bioinformatics. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience with
genetics, genomics, and/or bioinformatics. Consistent with our program
scope and to advance an integrated understanding of adaptation in nature,
we are especially interested in candidates who show promise to engage
intellectually across the diverse scales of genomes, phenomes, and
environmental feedbacks. Individuals who are intellectually curious,
responsible, willing to learn, and have attention to detail are encouraged
to apply. An M.S. in a related field is preferred, but qualified candidates
with extensive experiences will be considered regardless.

How to apply: Please send a cover letter describing your qualifications,
including your commitment to diversity and inclusion in collaborative
science, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the contact
information for at least three references to the contacts listed above for
each position for which you would like to be considered. Please use
“Ecological Genomics PhD Student Search” as the subject line of your email.
All applications received before November 14, 2018 will receive full
consideration, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
thereafter until the positions are filled. A start date of January 2019 is
strongly preferred, but is negotiable depending on the position in
question.

The Universities of Maine and New Hampshire Systems are both EEO/AA
employers, and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender
expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic
information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other
programs and activities. Please contact the Director of Equal Opportunity,
101 N. Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469 at 207-581-1226 (voice), TTY 711
(Maine Relay System), or equal.opportun...@maine.edu, or the Affirmative
Action and Equity Office, Thompson Hall 305, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH
03824-3547 at 603-862-2930 (voice), TTY: (603) 862-1527 • Relay NH: 7-1-1,
or affirmaction.equ...@unh.edu with questions or concerns.


-- 
Benjamin L. King, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics
Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences
5735 Hitchner Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME  04469-5735

207-581-2803

benjamin.l.k...@maine.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting--Permitting Field Technician/Ecologist

[Amanda McCarthy]

We are looking for two energetic, career-minded, experienced regulatory 
permitting technicians to join us on a full-time basis in one of our Bay Area 
offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, or Emeryville).  The work that this position 
entails is varied and may include biological resource impact assessment, 
compensatory mitigation planning, and regulatory permitting.  Knowledge of 
special-status species surveys, habitat evaluation and mapping, wetland 
delineation, and restoration planning is preferred.  We are particularly 
looking for someone who has completed wetland delineations and existing 
condition reports in a consulting setting.   

Required Qualifications:
•   Bachelor’s degree or higher in natural resources, biology, ecology, or 
related field
•   Two years’ experience as a regulatory permitting technician
•   Sound technical knowledge
•   Ability to work both independently and with a small team 
•   Demonstrable technical writing ability 
•   Excellent communication skills are essential
•   Previous consulting experience
•   Education and experience in California plant and wetland identification
•   Field experience including habitat evaluation
•   Experience preparing regulatory permits (Corps, CDFW, RWQCB)
•   Experience overseeing regulatory compliance
•   Detail-oriented and resourceful

Desired Qualifications:
•   Environmental impact analysis or CEQA experience

Compensation:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive 
work environment. Our employment package includes medical, vision, dental, life 
insurance, wellness, commuter program, and 401K with generous match.  

To Apply:
Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing your employment application 
(found on our website), cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three references 
to care...@wra-ca.com and reference “Regulatory Permitting Technician.”  Please 
also reference where you heard about the position.  WRA is an Equal Opportunity 
Employer. Please, no calls.

About WRA:
WRA, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm based in San Rafael, California, 
with offices in Emeryville, San Diego and Denver, Colorado.  For more than 35 
years, WRA has provided outstanding ecological and design expertise to develop 
successful solutions for our clients.  We employ experts in the fields of 
plant, wildlife, and wetland ecology, GIS, CEQA/NEPA, mitigation banking, and 
landscape architecture. More information about WRA and our areas of expertise 
can be found at http://www.wra-ca.com. 

[ECOLOG-L] Asst. Prof. of Quantitative Insect Ecology at UF

[Christine W. Miller]

Assistant Professor: Quantitative Insect Ecology


The Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida invites 
applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Quantitative 
Insect Ecology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in the biological 
sciences or related fields. A record of outstanding achievement and a promising 
research program are more important than the specific research area within the 
field of quantitative ecology. The successful candidate will establish a 
vigorous, externally funded, and internationally-recognized research program. 
The appointee will also contribute to a growing reputation in the Department 
for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must 
have evidence of collaborative research; procurement of extramural funding, a 
strong commitment to teaching; and promotion of a diverse educational and 
professional environment. 

This 9-month, tenure-accruing position will be 50% teaching (College of 
Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 50% research (Florida Agricultural 
Experiment Station). The Entomology and Nematology Department 
(http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/) has broad teaching, research, and extension 
programs with 32 faculty members located on main campus in Gainesville and 38 
faculty located at 11 Research and Education Centers throughout the state.

The full position description is available online at 
http://apply.interfolio.com/57414. Applications can be uploaded through this 
site.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Christine W. Miller, Search Committee Chair, 
Entomology & Nematology Department, University of Florida 32611, 
cwmil...@ufl.edu. 


The University of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and 
Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional 
disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 53,000 students. Florida boasts a 
diversity of fauna and flora common to both southern temperate and subtropical 
climates and is replete with springs, rivers, backwater streams, lakes, 
freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove fringes, cypress swamps, hardwood 
hammocks, sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, and rangeland. Gainesville is a 
small city with culture and character directly linked to the university. 
Attributes of Gainesville include proximity to many natural areas and many 
cultural and historical landmarks. Cost of living in Gainesville is slightly 
below the national average, making it an attractive place to live.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting--Conservation Analyst

[Amanda McCarthy]

WRA, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm based in San Rafael, California, 
with offices in Emeryville, San Diego, Fort Bragg, and Petaluma.  For over 30 
years, WRA has provided outstanding ecological and design expertise to develop 
successful solutions for our clients.  We employ experts in the fields of 
mitigation banking, conservation finance, plant, wildlife, and wetland ecology, 
GIS, CEQA/NEPA and landscape architecture and engineering.  

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, career-minded Senior Conservation 
Project Manager to help us expand our Conservation Strategies Department as we 
move into our next phase of growth and development of new services and 
ecosystem markets.  The ideal candidate will have a solid reputation in the 
mitigation and conservation industry (California and elsewhere), be outgoing 
and will have an entrepreneurial spirit, will be passionate about conservation, 
and have 10+ years of experience in the following; entitling mitigation and/or 
conservation banks and/or permittee responsible mitigation (PRM) projects, 
mitigation market analysis, project management, conservation planning, real 
estate due diligence, and with conservation easements.

The Senior Conservation Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the 
entitlement, planning and implementation of large-scale, market based 
conservation projects such as mitigation banks and permittee responsible 
mitigation (PRM) projects, presenting at industry conferences, conducting 
business development, managing staff and service line development/expansion.

Specific duties may include:

•   Nurture client connections through existing client relationships and 
business development
•   Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff 
on matters related to mitigation/conservation projects
•   Planning, entitlement and management of conservation and mitigation 
projects including mitigation/conservation banks, PRM projects, In-lieu fee 
programs, Habitat Conservation plans
•   Communicate regularly and directly with a broad audience including but 
not limited to land owners, non-profits, scientists, government officials, real 
estate developers and investors  
•   Identification, tracking, and sales of potential conservation properties
•   Development scopes and budgets, managing staff and sub-contractors
•   Collect and analyze data pertaining to existing and emerging ecosystem 
service markets
•   Assist in marketing and sales of mitigation and ecosystem service 
credits

Desired qualifications include: experience entitling mitigation/conservation 
banks and PRM projects, managing  complex, multi phased projects, guiding 
diverse groups of stakeholders though project entitlement, leading and 
mentoring junior staff, expertise in mitigation markets, familiarity with 
special status species, and environmental regulations, training or experience 
in real estate and title review, strong quantitative skills, excellent verbal 
and written communication skills, a high level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS 
Access, and MS Word, outgoing and personable, independent but collaborative 
approach to assignments.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive 
work environment.  Our employment package includes medical, dental, and 401K 
with generous match.  More information about WRA and our areas of expertise can 
be found at http://www.wra-ca.com. 

Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing a job application, cover 
letter, resume, transcripts, and three references to i...@wra-ca.com and 
reference “Senior Conservation Project Manager Position.”  Please also 
reference where you heard about the position.  WRA is an Equal Opportunity 
Employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  No close 
date for submission of application materials.  Please, no calls.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting--Restoration Ecologist

[Amanda McCarthy]

We are looking for an energetic, career-minded, experienced Restoration 
Ecologist to join us on a full-time basis.  Primary responsibilities for the 
position will include project management of habitat restoration planning, 
implementation and monitoring for mitigation projects as well as project 
entitlement (CEQA, resource agency permitting) 

We are particularly looking for someone who has completed Habitat Mitigation 
and Monitoring Plans for mitigation projects that target various wetland, 
riparian, woodland, grassland and special status species habitats.  Experience 
preferred in developing and monitoring performance criteria, developing 
planting plans and soil treatments, conducting wetland delineation, functional 
analysis and mitigation calculations in a consulting setting.  Regulatory 
permitting experience is preferred.  

Required Qualifications:
•   Bachelor’s degree or higher in natural resources, biology, ecology, or 
related field
•   Five years project management experience
•   Sound technical knowledge
•   Ability to work both independently and with a small team 
•   Demonstrable technical writing ability 
•   Excellent communication skills 
•   Education and experience in California plant and/or wetland 
identification
•   Field experience including habitat evaluation
•   Detail-oriented and resourceful

Desired Qualifications:
•   Previous consulting experience
•   Sound ecological knowledge of seasonal wetland and vernal pool, 
riparian and oak woodland, tidal and freshwater marsh habitat types
•   Experience overseeing regulatory compliance

Compensation:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive 
work environment. Our employment package includes medical, vision, dental, life 
insurance, wellness, commuter program, and 401K with generous match.  

To Apply:
Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing your employment application 
(found on our website), cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three references 
to care...@wra-ca.com and reference “Restoration Ecologist.” Please also 
reference where you heard about the position.  WRA is an Equal Opportunity 
Employer. Please, no calls.

About WRA:
WRA, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm based in San Rafael, California, 
with offices in Emeryville, San Diego and Denver, Colorado.  For more than 35 
years, WRA has provided outstanding ecological and design expertise to develop 
successful solutions for our clients.  We employ experts in the fields of 
plant, wildlife, and wetland ecology, GIS, CEQA/NEPA, mitigation banking, and 
landscape architecture. More information about WRA and our areas of expertise 
can be found at http://www.wra-ca.com. 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting--Permitting Project Manager/Ecologist

[Amanda McCarthy]

We are looking for an energetic, career-minded regulatory Permitting  Project 
Manager to join us on a full-time basis in our Bay Area offices (San Rafael, 
Emeryville, or Petaluma).  The work that this position entails is varied and 
may include biological resource impact assessment, compensatory mitigation 
planning, and regulatory permitting.  Experience managing special-status 
species surveys, habitat evaluation and mapping, wetland delineation, and 
restoration planning is preferred.  

We are particularly looking for someone who has project management experience 
in a consulting setting.   

Required Qualifications:
•   Bachelor’s degree or higher in natural resources, biology, ecology, or 
related field
•   Five years project management experience preparing resource agency 
regulatory permits (Corps, CDFW, RWQCB)
•   Sound technical knowledge
•   Ability to work both independently and with a small team 
•   Demonstrable technical writing ability 
•   Excellent communication skills Previous consulting experience
•   Education and experience in California plant and wetland identification
•   Field experience including habitat evaluation
•   Detail-oriented and resourceful

Desired Qualifications:
•   Environmental impact analysis or CEQA experience

Compensation:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive 
work environment.  Our employment package includes medical, vision, dental, 
life insurance, wellness, commuter program, and 401K with generous match.  

To Apply:
Interested candidates should respond by e-mailing your employment application 
(found on our website), cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three references 
to care...@wra-ca.com and reference “Project Manager.”  Please also reference 
where you heard about the position.  WRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  
Please, no calls.

About WRA:
WRA, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm based in San Rafael, California, 
with offices in Emeryville, San Diego and Denver, Colorado.  For more than 35 
years, WRA has provided outstanding ecological and design expertise to develop 
successful solutions for our clients.  We employ experts in the fields of 
plant, wildlife, and wetland ecology, GIS, CEQA/NEPA, mitigation banking, and 
landscape architecture.  More information about WRA and our areas of expertise 
can be found at http://www.wra-ca.com. 

[ECOLOG-L] International Research Experience for Students

[Emily Key]

Position: Student Researcher 

Project: Resilient Urban Latin America (RULA) International Research Experience 
for Students (IRES)

Location: Technological Institute of Sonora (ITSON) 

Employer: Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx 
SRN): January 7th to March 8th  

Pay: Travel, lodging, meals and incidentals are paid. Each student will receive 
a stipend of $500 per week, plus an additional $1,000 toward research expenses.

Call for Applications: UREx SRN is seeking highly motivated students interested 
in research on climate change and urbanization. The RULA IRES project supports 
the development of globally-engaged U.S. science and engineering students 
capable of performing in an international research environment at the forefront 
of science and engineering. The project offers one undergraduate and three 
graduate students the opportunity to conduct eight to ten weeks of onsite 
research in Hermosillo, Mexico which has an urban community facing climate 
extremes. This research will afford students collaboration and mentorship 
experiences for conducting research, gaining skills in research design, data 
analysis and management, and presentation across diverse social and political 
cultures; project outcomes can be integrated within existing dissertation 
research. 

Review the full description and instructions to apply at: 
https://sustainability.asu.edu/urbanresilience/opportunities/

Noteworthy Hiring Details: Some knowledge of the Spanish language is preferred 
but not required.

Deadline: Please send application materials to emily@asu.edu by Thursday, 
November 15, 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate fellowship in prairie restoration

[Pennings, Steven C]

The Texas Institute for Coastal Prairie Research and Education at the 
University of Houston Coastal Center is pleased to announce a graduate 
fellowship in prairie restoration. Interested students should propose a project 
that can be done within the context of ongoing restoration at the site. The 
call for proposals is located at 
http://www.uhcc.uh.edu/content/01-home/graduate-fellowship-prairie-restoration.pdf.
 The deadline to apply is January 10, 2019.

Steve Pennings, UHCC director

Steven Pennings
Moores Professor
Department of Biology and Biochemistry
University of Houston
Houston TX 77204-5001
http://nsmn1.uh.edu/steve/
https://penningslab.wordpress.com/

[ECOLOG-L] PhD or MSc Position in Forest Ecology at Ohio University

[Snell, Rebecca]

The Snell lab in the department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio 
University is currently recruiting highly qualified and motivated graduate 
students (MSc or PhD) to start in the Spring or Fall semester of 2019. Research 
in the lab examines the effect of climate (and climate change) on forests, 
including impacts on reproduction, growth, community composition, and ecosystem 
service provisioning. Please visit my website to find out more about the 
current research interests of the group (https://rebeccasnell.weebly.com/). 

Qualifications
Applicants should have a background in ecology, plant biology, environmental 
science, forestry or a related discipline, previous research experience, and 
evidence of strong communication and quantitative skills. Experience with R 
and/or another computer programming languages is preferred. 
 
Application
Please check out the the Environmental and Plant Biology site for application 
instructions (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/plantbio/grad/index.cfm).
Students interested in a Summer of Fall semester start, should apply by January 
15 2019. However, I strongly encourage interested students to contact me 
(sn...@ohio.edu) well before these dates, to allow enough time for discussing 
potential research projects.
 
To express your interest in the position, please email sn...@ohio.edu and 
include:
1) a letter of interest, outlining your previous research experience and the 
research topics that you are interested in pursuing during your graduate degree 
(i.e., why do you want to join my lab?).
2) your CV or resume
3) GRE scores (if you have them)
4) unofficial transcripts or your GPA
5) International students should also include their TOEFL scores, if 
appropriate. 

Qualified individuals will be invited to apply to Ohio University’s Graduate 
College.

Rebecca Snell
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental and Plant Biology
Porter Hall, Room 411
Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701, USA
Phone: 740-597-1628
Email: sn...@ohio.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Get Certified! Applications Now Open for ESA Certification

[Jonathan Miller]

The ESA is now accepting from individuals wishing to become certified 
ecologist. Application will be accepted online through February 1, 2019. You 
can start your application now and save it and come back later to complete.

Join or renew your ESA membership for 2019 (https://www.esa.org/join), and 
receive a discounted application fee as well as getting updates about the field 
of Ecology. Learn more about the application process, requirements, fees, and 
certification levels: https://www.esa.org/certification/

 

Why Certify?

Certification through the Ecological Society of America is a way for ecologists 
at all levels of education and training, to add a credential to their resume, 
demonstrate their expertise, and exhibit their skill level to potential 
employers, clients or colleagues.

The ESA's Certification Program, begun in 1981, recognizes ecologists who seek 
to incorporate ecological principles in decision-making, who meet a minimum set 
of standards in education and experience, and who adhere to high ethical 
standards. Ecologists are needed to ensure that ecological science is 
considered in environmental policy and decision making on the local, regional, 
national and international levels - and thus the ESA's Certification Program is 
a means of identifying well-trained and reliable professional ecologists.

Certification Levels
•   Ecologist in Training 
•   Associate Ecologist
•   Ecologist
•   Senior Ecologist 
•   Emeritus Senior Ecologist

Download the ESA Certification Requirements Checklist and start the application 
process: 
https://www.esa.org/certification/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Cert-Checklist-and-Requirements.pdf



Dr. M. Dale Strickland, Co-founder and Principal Ecologist with Western 
EcoSystems Technology, Inc., (WEST) has been a Certified Senior Ecologist since 
1994. Dr. Strickland has served his last term on the Board of Professional 
Certification for the ESA and has been the Chair of the Board since 2016. 

As a professional ecologist Dr. Strickland has served as a representative for 
his profession in a variety of capacities and strongly supports the ESA's 
Certification Program as a way for ecologists to confirm their professionalism. 
He continues to encourage employees at WEST to become certified as ecologists 
and considers professional certification when evaluating potential hires for 
the company. 

-

Questions? Contact c...@esa.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Coral Bleaching Research Coordination Network call for workshop participant applications

[Grottoli, Andrea]

The Coral Bleaching Research Coordination Network (Coral Bleaching RCN) will be 
hosting a workshop to develop recommendations for coral bleaching experimental 
design protocols on 22−24 May 2019 at the Ohio State University in Columbus, 
Ohio, USA (see details below). We seek input and participation from researchers 
across a broad range of disciplines (i.e., biology, physiology, geology, 
ecology, biogeochemistry, physical oceanography, etc.) and at various career 
stages. Applicants must hold a Ph.D or equivalent to be eligible to apply. 
Airfare (within the USA) and hotel accommodation will be provided. Applicants 
need not be US citizens or residents of the USA.

Temperature stress is the single largest threat to coral reefs globally and is 
the focal topic of the newly established Coral Bleaching RCN. In July 2016, 
coral scientists from across the US participated in a workshop and recognized 
that in order to most effectively improve the rate of coral bleaching 
discovery, we would need to explore ways to increase efficiencies in how we 
conduct research, bring together researchers that do not traditionally work 
together, and create an interdisciplinary collaborative network. To increase 
efficiency, we need to develop some recommendations in experimental protocols 
and in sample archiving so that (i) comparisons can be made across studies, 
species, and locations, and (ii) so that experiments will not need to be 
unnecessarily repeated, provided sufficient coral material is appropriately 
archived and made available to the research community. Our ability to determine 
how corals may or may not survive this century will be enhanced by implementing 
systematic methods and experimental protocols, and coordinating and integrating 
interdisciplinary research efforts. These activities alone should help increase 
the rate of discovery in the field of coral bleaching.

To this end, the goal of the first Coral Bleaching RCN workshop are as follows:


*   Develop recommendations for experimental designs, so that results 
are comparable among studies
*   Develop recommendations for baseline variables that all studies 
should strive to include, to facilitate cross-study comparisons
*   Develop recommendations for common units
*   Collate a list of ongoing experiments so new researchers can 
propose collaborations to make additional measurements within or contributions 
to existing studies
*   Provide a platform for the formation of multi-PI interdisciplinary 
teams to address the most pressing themes in coral-bleaching research (i.e., 
bleaching mechanisms, bleaching-recovery processes, and bleaching resistance 
and refugia)

Workshop participants agree to fully attend all three days of the workshop, to 
complete the pre- and post-workshop activities, and to potentially host an 
Early Career Trainee through the Coral Bleaching RCN program.

If you are interested in receiving application materials to attend the first 
workshop on developing coral bleaching experimental design protocols on 22-24 
May 2019 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, please email the Coral 
Bleaching RCN Director Andrea Grottoli at 
grottol...@osu.edu by 3 December 2018. Additional 
information available at http://u.osu.edu/grottoli.1/coral-bleaching-rcn/ or by 
contacting Dr. Grottoli directly.



Andrea G Grottoli, PhD
Professor

Director of the Coral Bleaching Research Coordination
Chair of the Promotion and Tenure Committee
The Ohio State University
College of Arts and Sciences  School of Earth Sciences
329 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-5782 Office / 215-990-9736 Mobile / 614-292-7688 Fax
grottol...@osu.edu
  


Webpage: u.osu.edu/grottoli.1
Fieldwork Micro-blog: 
twitter.com/CoralResearch
Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory (SIB Lab):
u.osu.edu/grottoli.1/stable-isotope-lab
***

[ECOLOG-L] Project Manager - Idaho State University NSF-EPSCoR project

[Colden Baxter (Idaho State Univ)]

Idaho State University and the Center for Ecological Research and Education 
invite applications for a project manager position to direct activities related 
to a recently awarded National Science Foundation Established Program to 
Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement program grant 
(https://www.idahogem3.org/). The GEM3 award will facilitate statewide 
transdisciplinary research to uncover the fundamental genetic, environmental, 
social, and policy mechanisms connected to the adaptive capacity of two iconic 
organisms in Idaho: sagebrush and rainbow trout. The program manager will be 
responsible for coordinating and integrating the day-to-day activities of GEM3 
at Idaho State University, including communication, financial, evaluation, and 
project organization activities essential for achieving GEM3 goals. We are 
particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to the diversity of 
our academic community, and who have demonstrated experience working with 
tribal stakeholders. The position will be funded for five years, with 
additional years of funding contingent upon availability.

Key Responsibilities

Work with GEM3 leadership team to implement day-to-day project activities
Primary person of contact for public, stakeholders, and participants
Coordinate and developing external and internal communication
Development and implement organizational and communication plans for Research, 
Cyberinfrastructure, and Education, Outreach and Diversity Teams
Plan and implement workshops, leadership meetings, and all-hands meetings
Implement, update, and revise strategic plan
Coordinate internal and external reporting
Design and conduct internal assessments
Coordinate and develop GEM3 response to new funding opportunities
Update and maintain GEM3 website
Oversee GEM3 budget and act as liaison with university accounting
Coordinate science communication with public and stakeholders
Represent GEM3 with tribal stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
One year of project management or related experience 
Demonstrated experience in goal setting and long-term planning
Must demonstrate independence and ability to take initiative in organizing 
programs, planning events, preparing materials, and communicating with key 
contacts and stakeholders
Budget oversight or accounting experience
Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or Ph.D.
Grant writing experience
Experience working in a university system
Experience managing scientific research projects
Experience designing and implementing evaluation protocols
Experience with science communication
Experience with website development
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Resume or CV, cover letter describing how the applicant meets the position 
criteria, and a list of three (3) professional references with contact 
information.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 
2018. However, the position will remain open until filled. Interested 
applicants can apply at this link: 
https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=702=1

Contact: Dr. Colden Baxter, baxtc...@isu.edu, Professor and Director, Center 
for Ecological Research & Education

[ECOLOG-L] INTERNSHIP: Seedling Census in El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico

[Jamarys Torres Diaz]

*INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY*

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO - RIO PIEDRAS

*TROPICAL FOREST RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES *

* SEEDLING CENSUS*

January 14 through May 16, 2019

Complete applications must be submitted by* November 23, 2018*



*RESEARCH DESCRIPTION:* The University of Puerto Rico will carry out a
seedling census in the 16-ha Luquillo Forest Dynamics Plot (LFDP), located
in the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico.  The LFDP is a member of
the Smithsonian Center for Tropical Forest Science network.  For this
project we are seeking six(6) volunteer interns to help identify and
measure seedlings in marked plots in the LFDP.  Following training in
census protocol and database management, the volunteers will work in the
forest in teams, spending long hours in the field (8 am until 4 pm,
Monday-Friday, with weekends free), often in wet and muddy conditions and
on challenging topography.  Volunteers will enter all collected data, using
database software.  While in Puerto Rico volunteers will have the
opportunity to learn about diverse aspects of tropical ecology from
scientists involved in the Luquillo Long-Term Ecological Research Program.

*PERIOD:* January 14 through May 16, 2019.

*STIPEND:* $600 per month to cover food and general living expenses.

*ACCOMMODATION:* Free accommodation at *El Verde Field Station*
 in
Puerto Rico.  Housing is communal using shared resources.  The field
station is relatively isolated and transportation is available on a limited
basis. The field station has limited access to power since we work with a
generator.

*TRAVEL:* Refund of up to $750 towards a round-trip plane ticket from
mainland USA, if not already living in Puerto Rico.

*NOTE:* We are unable to provide any medical insurance.

*Requirements:* College graduates with background in biology, ecology,
environmental science, or related field, preferably with field-work
experience, knowledge of plant identification, and excellent organizational
skills.  Tropical experience useful but is not required.  We are currently
only considering US citizens and permanent US residents for these
opportunities.

*Application procedure:* Interested applicants must fill out the
online *Application
Form*

(if the link to the left does not work see
*http://sites.google.com/a/ites.upr.edu/el-verde-field-station/internships/luquillo-forest-dynamics-plot-internship-opportunities/lfdp-internship-application*

).

The following additional materials must also be submitted via email to the
LFDP Research Manager, Jamarys Torres-Díaz, at l...@ites.upr.edu by
November 23:

1) A letter of interest indicating why you wish to work in a tropical
forest and describing your relevant experience.  Include a statement that
you understand your application is for a volunteer position;

2) Full resume;

3) University transcripts (scanned unofficial transcripts are fine);

*All email attachments must include the name of the applicant as part of
the file name*.* Please include “seedling census” as part of your subject
line, as we may be hiring for multiple positions.*

Please email further inquiries to l...@ites.upr.edu.

Following phone interviews, we will inform successful applicants in late
December, 2018.

For more information, please see *http://luq.lternet.edu/*
, *http://www.ites.upr.edu/*
, and
*http://luq.lternet.edu/research/projects/forest_dynamics_description.html*
.



-- 
*Jamarys Torres-Díaz*
LFDP Research Manager
Department of Environmental Sciences
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
Mobile: (787)373-0068

[ECOLOG-L] Announcing research assistantships at LSU in the School of Renewable Natural Resources for Fall 2019

[Thomas J Dean]

The School of Renewable Natural Resources at LSU is accepting applications for 
graduate study leading to either a Master's or Ph.D. until February 14, 2019. 
The assistantship(s) are competitive bases on GRE scores, GPA, and a statement 
of research objectives. The award provides for a generous assistantship,  
waivers for fees and tuition, research support, and travel to one or more 
scientific meetings depending on degree program.

Gilbert Foundation Research Assistantships
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University

The School of Renewable Natural Resources is seeking M.S. and Ph.D. applicants 
for Gilbert Foundation Graduate Research Assistantships. These assistantships 
are available to students concentrating in the study of forestry and closely 
related areas.  Research areas could include forest management and economics, 
wood science and technology, forest biometrics, silviculture, forest hydrology, 
wetland forests, hardwood regeneration, ecophysiology, forest genetics, and 
forestry-related wildlife and fisheries management and conservation.

Annual stipends are generous and include a full tuition waiver and student 
fees. Master's degree applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall 
and 3.25 for last two years. Ph.D. applicants must a have a cumulative graduate 
GPA of 3.6. Verbal and quantitative scores of the GRE should be at least 310 
with at least 153 and 144 on the verbal and quantitative sections, 
respectively. The writing score must be at least a 4.0. Performance on the GRE 
will be evaluated in combination with GPA, letters of reference, and other 
evidence of the applicant's potential success in pursuing a graduate degree and 
representation of the Gilbert Foundation ideals.

Louisiana State University is a comprehensive Research I institution enrolling 
more than 28,000 students. The campus is located in south Louisiana, 60 minutes 
from New Orleans, close to Louisiana's Cajun country, and in the heart of the 
state's abundant forestry, wildlife, and fisheries resources.

The School of Renewable Natural Resources has a teaching, research, and 
extension faculty of 30, which includes adjunct professors of the US Geological 
Survey's Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The faculty in 
the School is committed to innovative teaching, state-of-the-art research, and 
quality extension programs designed to train well-rounded natural resource 
professionals.  Graduates of the School are employed in private industry, and 
state and federal natural resource agencies, but many choose to continue their 
graduate education.

For more information about graduate studies in the School of Renewable Natural 
Resources you are encouraged to visit the School's web page 
(http://www.rnr.lsu.edu) and the Graduate School web page 
(http://gradlsu.gs.lsu.edu/). Interested applicants should send a letter of 
interest summarizing your credential that includes a statement of possible 
research interest commensurate with level of graduate study. Also include names 
and email address for at least two references and copies of academic 
transcripts. The committee will meet February 15, 2019 to evaluate applicants. 
Awardees will then apply for admission for the Fall 2019 semester with a 
separate application to the Graduate School.

Send application materials via email or United States Postal Service to

Dr. Thomas Dean
Professor and Gilbert Committee Chair
227 Renewable Natural Resources Building
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
fwd...@lsu.edu
(225) 578-4216



Thomas J. Dean, Ph.D.
Professor, Quantitative Silviculture and Forest Ecology
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
110 LSU Union Square
210 RNR Bldg
Baton Rouge, LA  70803
office 225-578-4216 | mobile 225-328-0930 | fax 225-578-4227
fwd...@lsu.edu | lsu.edu

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas_Dean3

[ECOLOG-L] Learn R and Regression Models in this 2-week Intensive Course! - Statistics for Ecology and Conservation Biology at SMSC, Front Royal, VA

[NZP-SCBI Training]

STATISTICS FOR ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
March 11-22, 2019 
Gain in-depth knowledge of analysis techniques for cutting-edge ecological 
research, employing R: classical regression models; mixed models; generalized 
linear models; how to deal with the limitations of real datasets; and 
conservation-specific approaches. Participants learn how to choose appropriate 
analyses for different research questions, and about the assumptions underlying 
each model. Through the lectures and hands-on exercises participants learn how 
to explore their data, perform a range of analyses, understand fitted models, 
and clearly explain their results. By the end of the course, participants will 
be able to conduct sophisticated statistical analyses, critically evaluate 
statistics-based material in current research literature, and deal with the 
limitations of real datasets in the context of conservation science. Early 
course material and pre-course work focuses on teaching the basics of R and all 
work during the program is conducted in R including data manipulation and graph 
creation. The course does not require previous experience in R. 

All The Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation courses are either 1- or 
2-week intensive residential courses hosted in our sustainably-built Academic 
Center on the grounds of SCBI in Front Royal Virginia. All courses offer 
continuing education credits (CEUs) and some can be taken for graduate credit. 
Limited scholarships are available for eligible applicants for some programs. 
Visit our website (http://SMConservation.gmu.edu) for more details about each 
course, course costs, and credits earned. Additional courses for late 2019 will 
be added soon.

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING COURSES:
AniMove: Statistics for Animal Tracking Data (February 11-15, 2019: Apply 
before November 16!)
Communication and Facilitation Skills for Conservation Managers (April 8-12, 
2019)
Practical Zoo Nutrition Management (May 6-10, 2019)
Camera Trapping Study Design and Data Analysis for Occupancy and Density 
Estimation (June 10-21, 2019)
Essentials of Spatial Ecology: GIS Analysis in R, QGIS and Google Earth Engine 
(September 16-20, 2019)  

[ECOLOG-L] Greenhouse Manager Position

[Cynthia D. Huebner]

Greenhouse Manager - Agriculture, Natural Resources & Design 10015

Description
The Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Design at West Virginia 
University is seeking applications for a Greenhouse Manager.  The Greenhouse 
Manager is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the 
greenhouse and controlled environments including coolers and growth chambers 
located both in the greenhouse and new agricultural sciences building. In 
support of this responsibility, the incumbent oversees and supervises one 
full-time employee assigned to the facility, student workers, federal work 
study students, and volunteers. 
In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will:
•   Set and maintain the desired environmental conditions in the greenhouse 
and controlled environments, greenhouse space allocation at the discretion of 
Controlled Environment Committee and the Division Director. 
•   Maintain a safe and clean working environment, directing the 
maintenance and repairs of key equipment, maintaining environmental records, 
implementation of an integrated pest management program, and developing and 
enforcing greenhouse policy with guidance from the Controlled Environment 
committee. 
•   Plan, direct, and supervise various greenhouse activities such as 
watering, planting, sanitation, coordinating the disposal of excess plant 
material and hazardous materials, crop scheduling, fertilizing, application of 
pesticides, purchasing and maintenance of equipment, selection and purchase of 
seeds, propagative materials, containers, media, and any and all other 
materials essential to the optimal operation of the facilities.
•   Support teaching, research, and service efforts. The incumbent conducts 
tours, workshops, and special meetings if needed. 
•   Assist faculty and students with research and teaching programs that 
require use of controlled environments. 
•   Assist with off-site activities such as maintenance of on-campus 
gardens, outreach efforts on various university properties, and to otherwise be 
available to support faculty and students in their work. 
•   Consult and communicate with WVU faculty (including USFS-NRS 
scientists), staff, and graduate and undergraduate students on teaching, 
research, and outreach needs and provides efficient greenhouse operation in 
support of these needs. Provide regular training of faculty, staff, and 
students on greenhouse safety procedures and policies, practices, and rules.
•   Act as building supervisor of the greenhouse classrooms, laboratories, 
work areas, and storage rooms and as such is responsible for the Evansdale 
greenhouse safety program, which includes proper location and use of fire 
extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and safety training of faculty, staff, 
and students. 
•   Supervise and direct the use of autoclaves, electrical equipment, 
pesticides, and any potentially dangerous equipment or materials, and provides 
safety protocols for handling potentially dangerous situations.
 



Qualifications
•   Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Horticulture or related discipline.  A 
combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
•   A minimum of one year of demonstrated greenhouse management or work 
experience is required.
 
Requirements 
•   Have or obtain a pesticide applicators license/certificate within 6 
months of hire date.
•   Follow Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
•   Participate in WVU medical monitoring program.
•   Obtain State issued P-Card.
•   Resume
•   Ability to work in greenhouse situation - humidity, wet, around plants 
and chemicals and pesticides.
•   Supervisory abilities.
•   Ability to work weekends and/or holidays for watering plants as needed 
(rotating schedule usually)
 
About WVU  
West Virginia University is a place to grow, explore, interact and learn. It’s 
a place where innovation meets passion, where potential meets talent. It’s a 
place that makes a difference in the world. And do you know why? Because it’s a 
place with you. This University is only capable of such big things because of 
our employees. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and tireless efforts 
toward progress. We love having you here. Let’s go!

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 
and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University 
values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites 
applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, 
individuals with disabilities and veterans.
 

Posting Classification: Non-Classified
Exemption Status: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule: Full-time

APPLY AT:
https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=10015=GMT-04%3A00.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in Freshwater Ecology at UW-Madison

[Daniel Preston]

The Preston Lab in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the 
University of Wisconsin, Madison is seeking a PhD student to begin in 2019. 
Research in the lab examines links between species interactions, environmental 
change, and ecosystem functioning in freshwaters. We are especially interested 
in the ecology of parasites, predators, and invasive species within streams, 
wetlands, and lakes. See https://preston.wiscweb.wisc.edu/ for more 
information. While the specific research topics are flexible, the incoming PhD 
student will have the opportunity to work on projects related to community and 
ecosystem ecology of freshwater streams in the Pacific Northwest. The 
UW-Madison provides an unparalleled location to work with freshwater scientists 
from many units on campus, including Integrative Biology, the Center for 
Limnology, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, and others (see 
https://water.wisc.edu/research/). For more information about the graduate 
programs in Forest and Wildlife Ecology see 
https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu. 

Desired qualifications include relevant prior research experience, an ability 
to work collaboratively with a lab group, and interests that combine field and 
laboratory based research. Students with a master’s degree, a demonstrated 
record of publication, strong writing and quantitative skills, and experience 
in stream ecology will be given preference. Students from groups that are 
historically underrepresented in STEM field are especially encouraged to apply. 
The ideal candidate will be able to participate in field research over the 
summer of 2019, with a start date for graduate studies in Madison of fall 2019. 
The position will be funded to include an RA, tuition remission, health 
benefits, and stipend. To express interest in the position please email 
daniel.pres...@wisc.edu and include 1) a statement of  research interests and 
experience, 2) a CV or resume, 3) GPA , 4) contact information for references, 
and 5) a writing sample, if possible (e.g., a publication, undergraduate 
thesis, or proposal). 

Dan Preston
Assistant Professor
Forest and Wildlife Ecology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
daniel.pres...@wisc.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

[David Inouye]

I am writing to announce that applications for the **Doris Duke 
Conservation Scholars Program* (conservationscholars.ucsc.edu 
) 
*at the University of California Santa Cruz are now available, and to 
ask for your help reaching prospective Scholars.  Each March we select 
20 early-undergraduate Scholars from around the country to participate 
in a two-year conservation mentorship program centered on the summers 
between academic years. Our goal is to *serve students from groups 
traditionally underrepresented in conservation, across disciplines, who 
can contribute to diversifying, redefining, and strengthening efforts to 
protect land, wildlife and water*.  We focus our efforts on serving 
college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with two years of college left 
at a stage when we can support their undergraduate careers and their 
choices as they graduate. Students who attend or are transferring to any 
four-year institution in the US, its territories and Native nations are 
eligible.


During the first year Scholars participate in an eight-week, intensive 
summer course integrating conservation design, leadership and research 
experiences while traveling with a close group of peers and mentors.  
During the second summer, Scholars pursue eight-week research and 
practice internships with nationally recognized conservation 
organizations and agencies.  A professional development retreat after 
the second summer brings together the Scholar cohort and prepares them 
to apply for jobs and graduate school. Throughout the two years and 
beyond, we work with home mentors at each Scholar’s campus to provide 
ongoing support. Our Scholars receive a $4,000 stipend each summer and 
become part of the national Doris Duke Conservation Scholars network for 
life.


I hope you will share our program information with faculty, eligible 
students, and others in your professional and community networks. 
Applications for the 2019 class of Scholars are available on the website 
and due February 8, 2019.


For more information, visit conservationscholars.ucsc.edu 
 or 
email the Program Director, Dr. Justin Cummings, jacum...@ucsc.edu 
.


Kind regards,

--
Justin A. Cummings, PhD

Program Director
UCSC Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program
University of California Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, Ca  95064

[ECOLOG-L] 2018 Postdoctoral Fellowship in California Conservation Science

[David Inouye]

The UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science 
 invites applications for its 
2018 Postdoctoral Fellowship in California Conservation Science. We seek 
a postdoctoral scholar who conducts innovative biological research to 
work with the La Kretz Center and our partner agencies to achieve 
outcomes that will direct and lead California conservation efforts. 
Candidates may work in any discipline that provides the scientific 
underpinnings for the preservation, protection, management, or 
restoration of at-risk species, environments, or ecological communities 
in California. Our current emphasis is focused on research related to 
(i) conservation science at the urban/wildland interface, (ii) urban 
biodiversity, ecosystems, and ecosystem services, and (iii) California 
conservation science that leverages networks of protected areas, and 
successful candidates will most likely perform research at La Kretz that 
is related to one or more of these themes.



One of the hallmarks of our postdoctoral program is collaborating with 
local agencies and NGO leaders, and the successful applicant will be 
expected to conduct research with our partner agencies that is focused 
on applied conservation outcomes. To accomplish this, we seek Fellows 
whose research interests overlap with at least one UCLA faculty member 
who is a La Kretz affiliate 
 and one 
agency partner in California. Successful projects require input from 
both faculty and agency partners, and we encourage applicants to contact 
partners to discuss their project prior to the deadline. Our current 
list of agency partners and contacts includes:


The Nature Conservancy: Sophie Parker 
 (restoration; urban conservation; 
invasive species)


LA Natural History Museum: Jann Vendetti 
 (mollusk ecology and evolution; species 
natural history)


U.S. Geological Survey: Robert Fisher 
 (applied conservation; biodiversity; ecology 
and evolution)


US Bureau of Land Management: Mike Westphal 
 (applied conservation, climate change)


US Fish and Wildlife Service: Cat Darst 
 (endangered species management)


Tejon Ranch Conservancy: Bob Reid 
(conservation planning; 
restoration ecology)


Nature Reserve of Orange County: Milan Mitrovich 
 (protection and recovery of 
sensitive species)


National Park Service: Katy Delaney 
 (amphibian and avian ecology, evolution, 
and conservation)


National Park Service: Seth Riley 
 (mammalian ecology, evolution, and 
conservation)


Department of Defense: Robert Lovich 
 (conservation on DoD lands)


We will consider candidates who have recently completed their Ph.D. or 
will have completed it by August 2019. We envision hiring at least one 
Fellow this year that will interact with and contribute to our growing 
team of conservation scientists at the La Kretz Center 
. 
The Fellow is expected to work on the UCLA campus and engage with the 
faculty, postdocs, and graduate students in the Departments of Ecology 
and Evolutionary Biology and the Institute of the Environment and 
Sustainability. Candidates are also expected to meet with agency 
partners either on campus or at the agency partner’s offices as project 
timelines require.


The La Kretz Fellowship is for two years, subject to review after the 
first year. The planned start date is September 2019. The position has 
an annual salary of ~ $50,000 (depending on experience) plus full 
benefits, an annual research fund of $5,000, and an additional travel 
allowance of $1000/year to present at a scientific meeting. The Fellow 
has the option to reside at the newly renovated La Kretz Field Station 
 (~ 25 miles from 
campus), located in the Santa Monica Mountains at a very modest rate. 
The La Kretz Field Station is adjacent to numerous hiking and biking 
trails and a short 10-minute drive from beaches, restaurants, and shops.


To apply, please email to Will Zou, Administrative Assistant at 
(lakr...@ioes.ucla.edu ), a single PDF 
file that includes (i) a cover letter, (ii) your CV, (iii) a research 
and management accomplishments statement (1-2 page), (iv) a project 
proposal that includes La Kretz affiliates and agency partners of 
interest (2-pages max, single-spaced, plus references), and (v) two 
relevant publications. We also ask that you have two letters of 
reference (one from your Ph.D. advisor), plus a letter from your 
proposed faculty mentor and your proposed agency 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Ecological/evolutionary immunology in Bolnick Lab at UConn

[Dan Bolnick]

A postdoctoral researcher position is available in Dr. Daniel Bolnick’s 
research group (https://bolnicklab.wordpress.com), in the Department of Ecology 
and Evolution at the University of Connecticut. The EEB department 
(https://eeb.uconn.edu ) is an engaging work environment, including multiple 
labs interested in host-parasite evolutionary ecology, and a closely allied 
Molecular and Cellular Biology department with evolutionary and immunology 
faculty.
The Bolnick lab has identified naturally evolved variation in stickleback 
fishes’ resistance to a severe cestode parasite (Weber et al 2017 American 
Naturalist; Weber et al 2017 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences), 
including the evolution of a protective but costly immune response. This 
postdoctoral position is intended to pursue creative basic research related to 
the evolution and ecology of host defense and parasite immune evasion. Open 
questions include but are not limited to the ecological and historical context 
that favors versus inhibits the evolution of costly immune responses, measuring 
selection and cost/benefit relationships, or parasite counter-adaptations. 
Activities may include some combination of field manipulative experiments on 
stickleback, community ecology research, laboratory experimental immune 
challenges, genetics, or immunology, as well as data analysis and publication. 
The precise goals of this position are flexible, to be defined collaboratively 
by the PI (Dan Bolnick) and postdoc.
Duration: The position is available two years, with extensions contingent on 
funding availability. Start dates are negotiable; the position is available 
immediately. 
Compensation: Starting salary will be between $48,000, plus excellent health 
benefits.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in evolutionary biology, ecology, 
genetics, or immunology. Prior experience with parasitology, molecular 
genetics, or immunology is beneficial. Previous research experience and 
publications should demonstrate a commitment to basic research, creativity, 
good work ethic, lab skills, organizational ability, and publication 
productivity.
Applications should electronically submit a single pdf file containing the 
following, in order:
1)  An approximately two page cover letter. The first page summarize your 
research achievements to date, including relevant skills. The second page 
should outline a vision of what you would be interested in doing in the Bolnick 
Lab, and how this fits into your career goals. 
3)  CV
4)  A copy of two publications or submitted manuscripts.
3) A list of three references, with contact information (email, telephone, and 
mailing address). We will request letters directly from these references, after 
identifying top candidates.

The application file should be emailed to Dr. Daniel Bolnick ( 
daniel.boln...@uconn.edu ). Include the subject line "Ecological Immunology 
Postdoc: ". Applications must be received by December 1, 2018 for 
full consideration, though the position is open until filled.
For questions about this position, please email Dr. Bolnick 
(daniel.boln...@uconn.edu). For information about the Bolnick Lab (presently at 
the University of Texas, moving to Connecticut this summer), visit the lab 
website (https://bolnicklab.wordpress.com ), lab photostream 
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/98765823@N08/albums), and Dr. Bolnick’s Google 
Scholar page (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cfwxm0AJ=en).
The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with 
questions about disability services can privately discuss their application 
with the University of Texas Disability Services Office 
(http://sites.utexas.edu/disability/ ). 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdocs in Ecology of Infectious Diseases - University of Georiga

[Trippe Ross]

The Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases (CEID) at the University of 
Georgia (Athens, GA, USA) is accepting applications for three postdoctoral 
positions with focus on the ecology of infectious diseases, with a start date 
of July 1, 2019 or soon after. Applications are due by e-mail (see below) on 
Monday, December 3rd, 2018 at 8AM EST. 

Established in 2016, The CEID is a hub of interdisciplinary research on the 
ecology and evolution of infectious diseases.  CEID Postdoctoral Scholars will 
have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists from the Odum School of 
Ecology, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Public Health, College of 
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, 
and the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. Postdoctoral Scholars 
are scientist-in-residence working on projects of their own design.  Additional 
benefits include access to world class faculty and research scientists and a 
dedicated faculty mentor, technical support for computational projects , and 
the opportunity to participate in and lead Center activities including 
workshops, seminars, collaborative projects and working groups (current working 
group focused on zoonotic spillover, disease mapping, and disease forecasting). 
 The individuals selected as CEID Postdoctoral Scholars will join a supportive 
community of postdoctoral associates currently affiliated with The CEID. 

Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and a background in ecology, 
evolution, or infectious disease biology.  The University of Georgia is an 
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 
sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or 
protected veteran status.  US and international citizens are eligible.  
Individuals from groups underrepresented in science, as well as individuals not 
currently affiliated with UGA are especially encouraged to apply. 

Applications should include a cover letter than describes your research 
interests and background, a proposal of no more than four pages (including 
project title, objectives, background, approach, expected findings, 
feasibility, and connections other work in CEID/UGA - figures and references 
are encouraged within the four page limit), a curriculum vitae, and the contact 
information for three references.  Applicants are invited, but not required, to 
identify potential CEID collaborators or faculty mentors.  Visit 
ceid.uga.edu/people/ to review current CEID members.  

Questions and application materials should be sent to c...@uga.edu. 

Salary is commensurate with experience - minimum $47,476/year for up to two 
years with some funds available for research support.  These positions are 
benefits eligible.