[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc positions on interdisciplinary research for endangered mammal conservation and road ecology

[Binbin Li]

Position Overview:

We are seeking two post-docs to work on conservation biology research in China with Dr. Binbin Li at Duke Kunshan University. Current research focuses on protected area planning and management, endangered species conservation research specifically on giant pandas, connectivity analysis, and developing monitoring techniques such as footprint identification technique and drones (libinbin.org for details).

One position will be engaged with the interdisciplinary research on the impacts of livestock grazing on giant panda habitat and social-economic drivers for effective solutions. The candidate will work a team of ecologists, environmental economists and social scientists tackling the issue in the newly established giant panda national park. The candidate should have prior research experience in China or strong Chinese language skills.

The other position will be engaged with the project looking at the impacts of roads and railways on biodiversity and connectivity in China, as well as Belt and Road Initiative regions. The candidate should have strong landscape ecology background and spatial analysis skills.


The candidates selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the China through the period of employment. Position is available for immediate filling.

The Environmental Research Center at Duke Kunshan University is a research institution that integrates research and educational programs in environmental science and policy. The research center provides a hub for faculty to engage in interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research in China and beyond; it facilitates collaborations with faculty and researchers at Chinese universities, businesses operating in China, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations. The research center also serves as a hub for innovative student research projects that are collaborative, vertically integrated, problem-focused, and multidisciplinary.

For more information, please visit: https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/en/environment/about-research


Essential Duties:

The candidate will help to develop the research projects and initiate new projects. Responsibilities include research project management, preparing funding application, data collection, data analysis, drafting manuscript for peer-reviewed journals and report writing. The candidate will help to manage the fieldwork team and work with nature reserves, local governments, NGOs and research institutes. This job requires strong capability in independent research and project management. 

The post-doctoral fellow will be given freedom to develop new projects that could expand the current research direction.


Required Qualifications:

1. PhD in ecology, conservation biology, environmental sciences, or related fields

2. Strong quantitate skills in ArcGIS, python, R and remote sensing

3. Experience in fieldwork and management of survey team

4. Strong writing and communication skills, fluent in both English and preferably in Chinese

5. Experience in proposal writing and funding application

6. At least one publication in peer-reviewed journals



Salary:

$30,000 per year salary plus benefits, Initial appointment is for 1 year with possibility of extensions for subsequent years on an annual basis.  


Please send your 1) CV  2) cover letter with research interests and goals 3) previous publication to Dr. Binbin Li: bl...@duke.edu


Binbin Li

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Duke Kunshan University
PhD, Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment
M.S. University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources & Environment
B.S. Peking University, School of Life Sciences

Phone: +86 13810251904 
Office: CC 1084, Duke Kunshan University

[ECOLOG-L] recruiting graduate students

[Vance Chalcraft, Heather]

The Vance-Chalcraft lab 
(http://www.ecu.edu/biology/vance-chalcraft_heather.cfm) at East Carolina 
University is recruiting M.S. students who are interested in community ecology, 
outreach, or biology education research for Fall 2019. My research interests 
are diverse but include areas such as predator-prey interactions in aquatic 
systems, the benefits of incorporating citizen science projects into courses, 
and how graduate teaching assistants' self-efficacy and teaching practices are 
impacted by professional development experiences.

Funding is available to support students.  If you are interested, please email 
the following information to 
vancechalcra...@ecu.edu.
- a short summary of how your interests may complement one or more of my 
research interests
- a c.v./resume or listing of relevant research, outreach, and/or teaching 
experiences
- your undergraduate institution, degree field, graduation date, and overall gpa
- your GRE scores (by category)

Please let me know if you have any questions.  After we correspond, the formal 
university application should be submitted before January 15th.

Thank you,
Heather


Dr. Heather Vance-Chalcraft
Faculty Fellow, Office for Faculty Excellence
Director of Outreach, East Carolina Biodiversity Initiative
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858

252-328-9841 (Biology), 252-328-5429 (OFE)
544 Science and Technology Bldg (Biology), 1007 Joyner Library (OFE)

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Assistant Professor - Freshwater Invertebrate Ecologist (Univ Wisconsin – La Crosse)

[Eric Strauss]

The Department of Biology in the College of Science and Health at the 
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse invites applications for an academic year, 
tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor. Our new colleague 
will participate in teaching multiple lectures and/or labs per semester, with 
an emphasis on our Organismal Biology, Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology, 
Evolution and/or Ecology courses. The successful candidate may also teach other 
core courses or existing upper level elective courses depending on expertise 
and will be encouraged to develop elective courses to complement existing 
curriculum. We expect our new colleague to develop an externally funded 
research program and direct undergraduate and graduate (MS) research on 
freshwater invertebrates. We seek engaging teachers and scholars with a strong 
commitment to undergraduate education to serve as inspirational mentors and 
role models for students with diverse career goals and backgrounds.



For more information or to apply visit the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 
employment website at: https://employment.uwlax.edu/postings/10063. Questions 
can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Anne Galbraith, 
agalbra...@uwlax.edu. Review of applications will 
begin December 31, 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] (EGU 2019) Call for abstracts: Upscaling detailed models & measurements for integration in Earth System Models

[Katerina Georgiou]

Please see below for an EGU 2019 session that may be of interest. The deadline 
for abstract submission is Jan. 10th and travel support applications are due by 
Dec. 1st. Experimentalists and modelers welcome!

SSS11.6: Upscaling detailed models to landscape for long-term predictions and 
integration in Earth System Models

https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2019/session/30833

Conveners: Claudia Cagnarini, Katerina Georgiou, Stefano Manzoni, and Artem 
Vladimirov

Abstract: Earth System Models (ESMs) and landscape-scale long-term models are 
often unable to capture ecosystem patterns and dynamics as most ecosystem 
functions emerge from the underlying complexity of soil/vegetation processes 
and feedbacks. While incorporation of detailed process models is crucial for a 
better representation of the soil and land-surface processes across spatial and 
temporal scales it is still a challenge to identify, prioritize and scale key 
driving factors and mechanisms. Furthermore, if the underlying nonlinear 
processes exhibit threshold effects and trigger complex emergent feedbacks, 
such behavior should find a proper representation in the upscaled models. The 
aim of this session is to bring together state-of-the-art expertise in soil 
biogeochemistry, ecology, geomorphology, soil physics, hydrology, and 
climatology to reveal and address knowledge gaps, encourage knowledge transfer 
between disciplines, and explore the potential of synthesis and 
hybrid-modelling approaches towards improving predictions of soil dynamics and 
vulnerability and resilience under ongoing global change. Cross-disciplinary 
collaboration and integration in soil science is crucial to inform and guide 
soil management efforts. We invite theoretical and empirical studies that 
bridge the gap between scales, from detailed process understanding to emergent 
landscape-scale behavior. Specifically, we seek model and dataset analyses, as 
well as scaling methodologies, that will help advance quantitative 
understanding and multi-scale modelling of soil dynamics for integration in 
ESMs.

Confirmed invited speakers: Christina Kaiser (University of Vienna) & Bernhard 
Ahrens (Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry)

[ECOLOG-L] Help Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project Save Endangered Birds

[Lisa Cali Crampton]

 hi everyone,

We have launched a new campaign to support primarily our mosquito research
and control work, and secondarily ongoing rat control. We have entitled it
"Songs, Not Silence", aka "Restore the Symphony in the Forest" in honor of
the recent Symphony of Hawaiian Birds and an article on research song
impoverishment in our bird community that came out in the local newspaper
last week:
https://wsoe.org/honeycreepers-numbers-dwindling-and-so-are-their-songs/?fbclid=IwAR2kOSlXp8ZOo7Uci3DPPCBLnUGZTKCLEyMN3lLsu_tU-sVUQXStwty9eS8

Please share the campaign far and wide. It can be found here:

https://www.gofundme.com/Songs-Not-Silence

Mahalo!
Cali


-- 
Lisa "Cali" Crampton
Project Leader
Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project
PO Box 27 (USPS mail) or 3751 Hanapepe Rd (courier packages)
Hanapepe HI 96716
808.335.5078

[ECOLOG-L] Centennial Pollinator Fellowship

[David Inouye]

 *The Garden Club of America Board of Associates*
 *Centennial Pollinator Fellowship*

*Award: $4,000**
*Deadline: January 15, 2019**
*Apply at http://pollinator.org/gca-fellowship 
 
*


The Garden Club of America (GCA) Board of Associates Centennial 
Pollinator Fellowship provides funding to a current graduate student to 
study the causes of pollinator decline, in particular bees, bats, 
butterflies and moths, which could lead to potential solutions for their 
conservation and sustainability. The selection criteria are based on the 
technical merit of the proposed work and the degree to which the work is 
relevant to this objective. The GCA Board of Associates Centennial 
Pollinator Fellowship was established in spring 2013 to facilitate 
independent research in this field.




   *_Provisions_*

The GCA Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship annually 
funds one or more graduate students enrolled in U.S. institutions. 
Funding may vary in amount, but normally will be in the range of $4,000 
for study and research that will advance the knowledge of pollinator 
science and increase the number of scientists in the field. A recipient 
may reapply for an additional year of funding.




   *_Research Categories_*

The categories under which applicants may apply are:

1. Effects of nutrition, genetics, pesticides, pathogens, parasites and
   disease on pollinators
2. Pollinator habitat development, assessment or monitoring
3. Plant-pollinator interactions and pollination biology
4. Research that examines other aspects of pollinator health, including
   cutting-edge, original concepts.



   *_Terms_*

1. Only one GCA scholarship may be applied for annually.
2. GCA fellow will provide an interim 250-word report, two high quality
   photos, and an expense summary to GCA and P2 by September 2, 2019.
3. A final report and final expense summary will be due February 1, 2020.
4.   Research excerpts (text and photos) may be published in GCA’s and
   P2’s publications and websites.
5. GCA fellow agrees to share research with members of the Garden Club
   of America.

Thank you,

*Pollinator Partnership*

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Technician/Lab Manager in Soil Ecology Lab at Kent State University

[Chris Blackwood]

The Blackwood lab is seeking a full-time research technician to help run our 
NSF-funded project on plant-microbe interactions in forests.  Come join a 
dynamic and collaborative research lab working at the interface of community 
ecology and biogeochemistry at Kent State University 
(http://drosophila.biology.kent.edu/users/cblackwo/default.htm).  This project 
is a collaboration between labs of Chris Blackwood (Kent State), Rich Phillips 
(Indiana University), and Kurt Smemo (Skidmore College).  Additional 
opportunities include working on restoration and citizen science projects in 
collaboration with Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  

Duties could potentially involve field sampling (including travel to field 
sites out of state), evaluation of root traits and soil biogeochemistry, 
molecular barcoding of plant and microbial communities, care of research 
greenhouse plants, and microbial cultivation.  The position involves writing 
detailed research notes, data analysis, and maintaining research and safety 
equipment.

Applicants should have experience with one or more of the following areas: root 
ecology, cultivation of environmental microorganisms, or bioinformatics related 
to microbial community analysis.  Applicants should also have strong project 
management, organization, and communication skills.  Minimum of Bachelor's 
degree in a relevant field is required.  Valid driver's license required.

Salary commensurate with qualifications.  Position includes medical and other 
benefits (see details here https://www.kent.edu/sites/default/files/file/BENE 
BRIEF FT 2018.pdf).  

Send inquiries or application materials to Dr. Chris Blackwood, 
cblac...@kent.edu.  
To apply: Send a CV, names of three references, and cover letter describing 
your experience.  Please also send unofficial transcripts or describe relevant 
coursework in CV or cover letter.  Review of applications will begin January 1, 
2019.

We are committed to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and to 
creating an environment free from harassment or discrimination.  Kent State 
University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other 
characteristic protected by law.  

[ECOLOG-L] Forest disturbances and range shifts - Special session at the Landscape Ecology World Congress (2019) in Milano, Italy

[Buma, Brian]

Abstracts are being accepted for a special session on disturbances, range 
shifts, and adaptation to climate change at the International Association for 
Landscape Ecology World Congress, in Milano, Italy, July 1-5 2019.


Title: Forest disturbances as drivers of tree species range shifts under global 
change


Brief synopsis: In order to survive in the changing climate, tree species need 
to either adapt to the new conditions or shift their distribution range. At the 
same time, the effects of abiotic (e.g. fire, wind, drought) and biotic (e.g. 
insects, pathogens) disturbance agents are increasing throughout many parts of 
the globe. Disturbance regimes influence forest dynamics and distributions in 
complex ways – the process of mortality and regeneration is likely to interact 
with those of migration or persistence processes. Together the new climate 
conditions and disturbances will result in latitudinal, longitudinal and 
elevational shifts in tree species distributions, strongly shaping the 
distribution and composition of future forested landscapes.


For a full description, see: 
http://www.iale2019.unimib.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2018/11/SYMP28.pdf



Abstract submission is open now.  Please reference SYMP28, organized by Dr. 
Juha Honkaniemi.  For more info, contact Juha (juha.honkani...@boku.ac.at) or 
myself (brian.b...@ucdenver.edu).


Abstracts are due Jan. 25th, 2019, and can be submitted here: 
http://www.iale2019.unimib.it/program/abstracts-submission/


Best,

Brian






Brian Buma, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Integrative Biology

CU Denver


www.brianbuma.com

[ECOLOG-L] Nominations Sought for Ornithology’s Katma Award

[Jonathan Miller]

The American Ornithological Society is currently seeking nominations for their 
annual Katma Award, which recognizes publications that propose ideas or test 
theories that challenge current ornithological dogma and could change the 
course of thinking about the biology of birds.

The award was originally established by the Cooper Ornithological Society in 
2003 through the generous gift of Dr. Robert Storer, who proposed the name 
“Katma,” derived from the Greek work kat, which means “against.” The award 
consists of a $2500 prize and a certificate and is announced at the American 
Ornithological Society’s annual meeting (http://amornithmeeting.org/)

“Why is katma needed?” wrote Dr. Storer. “Science moves forward by the 
production and acceptance of new ideas, yet it has been increasingly difficult 
to air new ideas in both the pure and applied sciences. Serious work that 
questions current dogma too often is stifled by those who are angered by seeing 
their own work questioned. Great katmatists like Galileo and Darwin are heroes 
of science.”

Nominees for the award do not need to be members of the American Ornithological 
Society, nor do papers nominated need to have been published in an AOS journal. 
Full eligibility and nomination information is available on the AOS website at 
http://americanornithology.org/content/aos-katma-award. The deadline for the 
current nomination cycle is December 14. Please contact 
i...@americanornithology.org with any questions.

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. in Pollinator Health at University of Virginia

[Tai Roulston]

The University of Virginia is seeking an M.S. student in Environmental Sciences 
to study the impact of neonicotinoid pesticide migration from agricultural 
fields into surrounding vegetation on pollinator survival and development. The 
research will focus on monarch butterflies and solitary cavity nesting bees and 
comprise both field and greenhouse work. Field work will begin summer 2019 with 
coursework starting in fall 2019. Project is fully funded (no teaching 
requirements) and housing is available during the summer at Blandy Experimental 
Farm. Student should have prior experience working with insects, especially 
bees or Lepidoptera. If interested, please contact T'ai Roulston 
(tai.rouls...@virginia.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] GraduatePosition: Purdue University_Rapid Evolution

[Mark Christie]

A PhD position is available in lab of Mark Christie at Purdue University. A 
position is available for highly-motivated candidates interested in rapid 
genetic adaptation, population genetics, and conservation in general. For more 
information about our research please visit: http://christielab.bio.purdue.edu

Potential projects include:  1. Examining the rapid genetic adaptation of 
introduced fishes into the Great Lakes, 2. Identifying the genetic and 
evolutionary consequences of domestication, captive breeding, and 
supplementation of wild populations, and 3. Using existing and novel approaches 
to determine patterns of dispersal, gene flow, and local adaptation within a 
metapopulation context. These are the main research themes in the Christie 
laboratory, and research often focuses on fishes, but graduate students are 
free to explore independent lines of inquiry in any system. Previous research 
experience with molecular techniques, computational work, statistics, 
bioinformatics, and assisting with the design and implementation of experiments 
will be highly regarded.

If you are interested in joining the lab, please contact me directly at 
markchristie1...@gmail.com or chris...@purdue.edu with a CV and a brief 
description of your research interests and experience. Applications are due 
December 7th.

[ECOLOG-L] FISHERIES ECOSYSTEMS SCIENTIST (Permanent Position)

[Jin Gao]

Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER)
Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
FISHERIES ECOSYSTEMS SCIENTIST
(Permanent Position)

CFER is in an exciting period of expansion and invites applications for a 
Fisheries Scientist position. Requirements for this position include a Ph.D. in 
fisheries science, marine ecology, biological oceanography or a closely related 
discipline with related experience in the North Atlantic or similar fisheries 
ecosystems. A strong quantitative background and experience in ecosystem 
modeling, stock assessment, fieldwork and next-gen marine science technology 
will all be considered assets. Applicants should have the ability to develop an 
internationally recognized and self-directed research program and team focusing 
on Northwest Atlantic fisheries ecosystems, excellent communication skills, and 
a strong commitment to supervise graduate students. The ability to work 
collaboratively with industry, fish harvesters, academic colleagues, and 
government agencies is also important.

In order to achieve these goals, the successful applicant is expected to 
develop a dynamic, grant supported research program that compliments and 
extends existing CFER capabilities.  This position may be eligible for research 
funding for graduate students and Post-Doctoral Fellows (PDFs) through the 
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) initiative (http://oceanfrontierinstitute.com/)  
and will also be eligible to lead and partner with research initiatives under 
the recently announced Canada's Ocean Supercluster 
(https://oceansupercluster.ca/) and the Atlantic Fisheries Fund 
(http://atlanticfisheriesfund.ca).

CFER was created in 2010 with a mandate to conduct research on fisheries 
science of the North Atlantic, the Canadian Arctic and other similar ecosystems 
internationally. CFER has built a dynamic team of research scientists and 
technical personnel with varying specialties and is now the largest 
university-based capture fisheries research group in Canada. Graduate students 
and PDFs play a key role in CFER research. Please go to www.mi.mun.ca/cfer for 
additional information.

CFER is part of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University which 
is Canada's most comprehensive centre for education, training, applied research 
and industrial support for the ocean industries. Memorial is a dynamic 
university with teaching and research programs of international distinction. 
The University has more than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students 
supported by 1,100 faculty members and a staff of over 2,500 employees. St. 
John's is a family friendly vibrant city, with mild winters and comfortable 
summers, with a rich culture and history and provides the best of outdoor 
lifestyles and activities along with city living. Please visit 
www.newfoundlandlabrador.com for more information.   

SALARY: Commensurate with Marine Institute's Instructors' 
Collective Agreement (NAPE Local 7405)  
CLOSING DATE: February 1, 2019  
COMPETITION NO: MISI-18-23

To apply for this position, please click the "APPLY ONLINE" button at the 
bottom of this page.  Applications must be received by the end of the business 
day on the competition closing date.  For further information concerning this 
opportunity, email us at humanresour...@mi.mun.ca, or contact the Human 
Resources Office, Marine Institute, Room E3306C, phone (709) 778-0440, fax 
(709) 778-0673. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens 
and permanent residents will be given priority.  Memorial University is 
strongly committed to employment equity and especially welcomes applications 
from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, 
Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an 
interview will be contacted.

[ECOLOG-L] job ad: Associate Director and Professor

[Becky Ball]

The School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SMNS) in the New College of 
Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) invites 
applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, Associate or Full Professor 
with an administrative assignment as Associate Director to the school. This is 
an opportunity to take a leadership role in a rapidly growing School; one 
embedded in the truly interdisciplinary and innovative environment of New 
College. The successful applicant will be expected to work with the Director to 
provide administrative vision, leadership, and management for the School; to 
foster and contribute to the School’s interdisciplinary teaching and research 
missions; to encourage and support undergraduate research in the School and 
develop innovative ways to engage a broad demographic of students in faculty 
research; to develop new programs and initiatives both with the community and 
in the School; to grow the student body and help develop innovative methods for 
student teaching, learning, and retention; to coordinate efforts to acquire 
research funding that draws upon the diverse capabilities of SMNS faculty; and 
to engage in research and teaching that complement and strengthen current 
offerings and emphases in SMNS. 

The School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences currently offers Bachelor of 
Science (B.S.) degrees in Applied Computing, Applied Mathematics, Biology, 
Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Biotechnology 
& Bioenterprise, and Statistics. It is presently developing two new Masters 
Programs. The School has added three new tenure-track faculty since 2017, with 
two new tenure-track /tenured faculty approved this year. It now seeks an 
Associate Director to work with the Director in guiding it through its next 
phase of expansion and innovation around these existing programs as well as 
develop new initiatives and new programs. 

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must have: a) a Ph.D. in a 
field related to the academic programs currently within the School; b) a 
research record of excellence warranting appointment as an Associate or Full 
Professor with Tenure at ASU; c) a strong, ongoing program of research and 
publication; and d) demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students. 

Desired Qualifications: a) an externally-funded research program in an area of 
expertise that complements existing strengths and needs of the School; b) the 
ability to promote new and existing interdisciplinary collaborations in 
research and teaching; c) enthusiasm for developing new initiatives, new 
programs, and/ or new curriculum; d) evidence of leadership experience in an 
interdisciplinary program or Center, and/or administrative experience within a 
School, Department or College; e) demonstrated commitment to working 
successfully with a diverse student population, including students with 
disabilities and first generation, non-traditional, low income, and 
underrepresented minority students, etc.; f) enthusiasm for the potential to 
have a large impact on undergraduate education through working with a broad 
demographic of students; and, g) an appropriate record of university and 
professional service. 

More information about ASU’s School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences can be 
found at https://newcollege.asu.edu/mns; more information about ASU’s New 
College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can be found at 
http://newcollege.asu.edu. 
ASU has a strong commitment to a diverse faculty; one that is reflective of the 
contemporary United States. 

Deadline: January 31, 2019; if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until 
search is closed. 

Application procedure: Please submit the following items, electronically in a 
single PDF, to Sara Cutrone via sara.cutr...@asu.edu: 1) a letter of 
application; 2) a current curriculum vitae with contact information; 3) a 
research statement; 4) a teaching statement; and, 5) the names and contact 
information for three references (references will not be contacted during 
initial review and will only be contacted after candidate notification). 

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a 
criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, 
licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing 
of the background check. 

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal 
Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be 
considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, 
disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 
ASU's full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) and Title IX policy are 
located at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and 
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.

You can find this job post online at: 
https://newcollege.asu.edu/jobs/mns/assocdirector

[ECOLOG-L] MS assistanship in forest modeling/forest ecology at Penn State

[Laura Leites]

A MS graduate assistantship is available in forest modeling/forest ecology at 
Penn State. The student will be part of a multidisciplinary team assessing and 
modeling an invasive insect effect on forest ecosystems. Students can enroll in 
the Ecology or the Forest Resources graduate programs. Excellent quantitative, 
GIS, and field skills required. Those interested please send CV, transcripts 
and GRE scores to Laura Leites at l...@psu.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] SESYNC Job Opportunity: Science Communications Coordinator

[SESYNC Communications]

Deadline: 
Jan 01, 2019
Location: 
Annapolis, MD
 
The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) is seeking a 
full-time, experienced science communications professional to lead 
communications activities. The primary focus of the Science Communications 
Coordinator is to enhance awareness and understanding of SESYNC research and 
opportunities within the community of socio-environmental scientists, 
scientific knowledge users, and policy makers. The Science Communications 
Coordinator will have lead responsibility for developing and coordinating 
communications across SESYNC’s research network and with the educated public. 
S/he will: 

- Collaborate in development and implementation of a high-impact SESYNC 
communications strategy;
- Develop and maintain close familiarity with SESYNC-supported research 
projects and key stakeholders;
- Serve as point of contact between SESYNC-supported researchers and the media;
- Coordinate communications efforts and foster collaboration with and among 
research teams, their home institutions, and with the broader research and 
education community;
- Promote the mission and research accomplishments of the SESYNC network;
- Cultivate and coordinate media outreach and placement of SESYNC results and 
opportunities;
- Collaborate with SESYNC staff and postdocs to develop communications and 
promotional materials;
- Ensure consistency of language and presentation in SESYNC’s outreach and 
communications materials;
- Evaluate the success and efficacy of communication materials and strategies;
- Support outreach and education events and general programs including 
organizing and running the weekly seminar series.

[ECOLOG-L] Disappearing snow and ecosystem mortality - Special session at IALE 2019 call for abstracts.

[Buma, Brian]

Hi all,


If you're planning on attending the International Association for Landscape 
Ecology's World Congress in 2019 (Milano, Italy, early July 2019), consider 
proposing a presentation in our special session on the effects of snowloss on 
ecosystem health and functioning.


Abstracts are open now.



Title:  Disappearing snow and altered ecosystems: Observations, experiments, 
and outcomes


Synopsis: Winter snow is a critical component of ecosystem health. It insulates 
the soil, provides protection from winds, and results in slow water release 
over the spring melt period. However, climate continues to change rapidly. 
Snowpack depth, density, and duration are sensitive to small variations in 
temperature even apart from changes in overall precipitation amounts or timing. 
Declines in winter precipitation in some areas result in lower snow packs. In 
others, the warming climate is causing rapid declines in snowpack by causing 
shifts from snow to rain winter precipitation regimes. The end result is 
increasing organism exposure to novel winter conditions. Many ecosystems are 
located near the 0 degree winter temperature isotherm and vulnerable to this 
aspect of global change; others are likely to experience shorter snow seasons, 
resulting in changes in the fall or spring seasons. As a result, some species 
are likely to decline while others may benefit from the new conditions. In any 
case, ecosystem change is likely.


The transition from winter snow to low/no snow conditions is a threshold-like 
phenomena, resulting from only slight warming or declines in precipitation. Yet 
there are dramatic changes when that threshold is crossed. Soils are not 
insulated from atmospheric temperature variation, resulting in potential 
freezing events which alter nutrient availability, damage roots, and can cause 
widespread mortality. Root damage may lead to increased drought vulnerability. 
Aboveground communities are exposed to desiccating winds in addition, which can 
drive dieback or mortality. Vulnerable budding tissue may freeze, resulting in 
productivity declines over broad areas. These observations are becoming more 
and more common in a variety of ecosystems.



Full session description here: 
http://www.iale2019.unimib.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2018/11/SYMP01.pdf



Abstracts can be submitted now.  They are due Jan. 25th, 2019.  Make sure you 
select this session, which is SYMP01. 
http://www.iale2019.unimib.it/program/abstracts-submission/



Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.  The symposium casts a 
wide net with the intention of looking for future impacts in places not 
currently impacted by snow loss - in other words, generalities.  The intention 
is crafting some sort of synthesis/review paper as a result of this symposium.


Brian


Brian Buma, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Integrative Biology

CU Denver


www.brianbuma.com

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Research Coordinator in Plant Evolutionary Ecology Lab, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

[Kaitlyn Brown]

A Research Coordinator/Laboratory Manager position is available in Susan 
Kalisz’s lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the 
University of Tennessee - Knoxville. We are eager to fill this position as soon 
as possible. 

Research in the Kalisz lab spans the fields of plant ecology, evolution, 
genomics and conservation, with a focus on how species interactions and mating 
system influence population evolution and demography and species 
diversification. Topics range from population genomics, pollination ecology and 
invasion ecology to the role of enemies and mutualists on plant populations 
(https://kaliszlab.weebly.com/). 

The Research Coordinator/Lab Manager will be expected to participate in the 
planning and execution of lab, growth chamber, greenhouse and field 
experiments, including planting and growing experimental plant populations, 
data collection and record keeping, image analysis, graph and figure 
construction, preliminary statistical analysis in R and database management. 
The coordinator/manager will be responsible for ordering supplies and 
equipment, the maintenance and upkeep of biological equipment and tools, and 
managing the lab supplies inventory and seed collection. The 
coordinator/manager will also assist in supporting, training and supervising 
undergraduate researchers. The ability to maintain an organized laboratory 
notebook is necessary for this position. 

Experience with large scale, complex controlled experiments is highly 
preferred. 

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field and three years 
of laboratory experience or equivalent. 

Apply online at: 
https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=1801RC=GMT-05%3A00

Send your [1] resume, [2] cover letter briefly summarizing your interests and 
experiences, and [3] the contact information of three references to Susan 
Kalisz at skal...@utk.edu. Questions should be directed to Susan Kalisz. 

[ECOLOG-L] New Book on Old-growth Forests

[Andrew Barton]

Island Press announces the publication of Ecology and Recovery of Eastern 
Old-growth Forests, edited by Andrew M. Barton and William S. Keeton.  If you’d 
like to know more about the book, see below or go to 
https://islandpress.org/books/ecology-and-recovery-eastern-old-growth-forests.  
If you would like to buy the book from Island Press, use code FORESTS for a 20% 
discount. You can also order it from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and your local 
independent bookseller.

We hope that you will consider sharing the book with your own networks, as 
follows:
•   Forward this message to your contacts or social media networks. Feel 
free to include the discount code, FORESTS.
•   If you’d like to use the book in a class, you can request an exam copy 
at islandpress.org/educators.
•   If you’d like to review it for a publication or website, you can 
request a review copy from pr...@islandpress.org.
•   Encourage your organization to ask i...@islandpress.org for details 
about a discounted bulk purchase.
•   Review the book on Amazon, Goodreads, or another review site.
•   If you have questions for the editors, email bar...@maine.edu or 
william.kee...@uvm.edu

SUMMARY: North American landscapes have been shaped by humans for millennia, 
but the arrival of Europeans several centuries ago ushered in an era of rapid 
conversion of eastern forests to cities, farms, transportation networks, and 
second-growth woodlands.  In recent decades, however, numerous remnants of 
eastern old growth have been discovered, meticulously mapped, and studied. Many 
of these ancient stands retain surprisingly robust complexity and vigor, and 
scientists are developing strategies for restoration that will foster 
biological diversity and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Forest 
ecologists Andrew Barton and William Keeton bring together an edited volume 
that breaks new ground in our understanding of eastern old-growth forest 
ecosystems and their importance for resilience in an age of rapid environmental 
change.  Leading experts examine topics of contemporary forest ecology and 
conservation across a broad geographic canvas in eastern North America.

CONTRIBUTORS: Andrew Barton, William Keeton, Loretta Battaglia, William Conner, 
Robert Peet, William Platt, Jennifer Costanza, Peter White, Julie Tuttle, 
Beverly Collins, Julia Chapman, Ryan McEwan, Anthony D'Amato, Patricia Raymond, 
Shawn Fraver, David Mladenoff, Jodi Forrester, Daniel Kneeshaw, Philip Burton, 
Louis De Grandpre, Sylvie Gauthier, Yan Boulanger, Dana Warren, Heather 
Bechtold, Clifford Kraft, Timothy Fahey, Gregory McGee, John Gunn, David Orwig, 
Craig Lorimer, Brain Palik, Frederik Doyon

REVIEWS:
"An important contribution to the burgeoning literature extolling the virtues 
of forest complexity. As a compendium of the literature on forest heterogeneity 
alone, this book is an indispensable reference for scholars and practitioners 
of ecological forest management."
Gregory H. Aplet, Senior Science Director, The Wilderness Society

"Ecology and Recovery of Eastern Old-Growth Forests is extremely timely and 
hugely important. Old-growth forests are quickly disappearing, and global 
changes mandate that we find new approaches to manage them. Succinctly written 
by prominent American and Canadian scientists, this book is a must-read for 
forest professionals and enthusiastic forest lovers everywhere."
Christian Messier, Professor of Forest Ecology, Université du Québec à Montréal 
and Université du Québec en Outaouais

"Finally, a much-needed, up-to-date treatise on the state of old-growth forests 
in the East. All forest stakeholders should read this book."
Jerry F. Franklin, Professor Emeritus, University of Washington

[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences

[Teresa Bilinski]

St. Edward's University, located in Austin, TX, invites applications for a nine 
month, full-time, non-tenure track visiting assistant professor appointment in 
Biological Sciences to begin in mid-August, 2019. Applicants with a background 
in Evolutionary Biology are desired. Visit 
https://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/936223.html for the full job listing.

Responsibilities:
Teaching our core Evolution course, BIOL 4344 
Teaching majors first year biology lecture and labs, with the possibility of 
additional opportunities in first year biology courses for non-majors.
Ability to teach courses in Anatomy is especially preferred.
The teaching load is 4 courses per semester (12 hours).

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in biological sciences required.
A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for excellence in 
undergraduate teaching.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Successful candidate must complete an employment and/or criminal history 
background check

About St. Edward's University:
St. Edward's University serves a diverse population of 3,700 undergraduate and 
500 graduate students on its campus in South Austin. Recognized as a minority 
serving institution and a Hispanic serving institution, St. Edward's seeks 
dedicated teachers who employ active pedagogy to engage a diverse student 
population. The School of Natural Sciences has experienced significant growth 
in the last decade attributable to its distinguished faculty, new facilities 
including >110,000 ft. of teaching and laboratory space, and our approach to 
engaging undergraduates in the classroom and in research. The Department of 
Biological Sciences offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in biology, B.S. degrees in 
Bioinformatics and Medical Laboratory Science, and a 3+2 BA in Biology and MS 
in Clinical Lab Science in partnership with the University of Texas Medical 
Branch, in Galveston. Read more about the Dept. of Biological Sciences by 
visiting https://www.stedwards.edu/undergraduate/biology.

Application Process:
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled, with 
full consideration given to those received by Dec 5, 2018. Applicants should 
submit application and all requested documentation online through 
http://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

A complete application packet (single pdf preferred) will include:
-Cover letter, addressing why the applicant is a good fit for the position and 
indicating a commitment to the university's mission 
(http://www.stedwards.edu/about/mission) and to serve a diverse student body 
and prepare them for a global community. Cover letter should also address the 
applicant's ability and interest in teaching Human Anatomy and other courses 
related to their area of expertise.
-Curriculum Vitae
-Teaching Statement
-Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts (unofficial)
-The names and contact information for three references 

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women 
and minorities to apply to our vacancies and hire only U.S. Citizens and 
documented workers. We do not offer sponsorship at this time.

Reference #: J18139
Posted: 11/13/2018
Available: immediately

[ECOLOG-L] APPLICATIONS DUE TOMORROW for 2019 Summer Institute Theme Leaders

[Elizabeth Tran]

DUE TOMORROW!

Theme Leaders for the 2019 National Water Center Innovators Program Summer 
Institute
Deadline: November 29, 2018

Theme Leaders will work with NWC and CUAHSI staff to develop project ideas that 
support themes identified by the National Weather Service.  The projects may be 
at any scale-local, regional, or continental-but findings of the research 
should be transferable to other locations and/or applicable at continental 
scale.  Theme Leaders should help students to develop creative projects that 
can be successfully completed within the timeframe and data resources available.

For more information and complete application instructions, click 
here.




Are these CUAHSI events and deadlines on your radar?
Consider applying to or attending these CUAHSI events:

Theme Leaders for the 2019 National Water Center Innovators Program Summer 
Institute
Application Deadline: November 29

CUAHSI's Cyberseminar Series on the 2019 National Water Center Summer 
Institute
Dates: Friday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET

CUAHSI's 2018 Annual Membership 
Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 4 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT

CUAHSI at 2018 AGU Fall 
Meeting
Stop by our booth (#608) on NSF Street, attend a CUAHSI organized session or 
the CUAHSI-AGU Hydrology Section Business Meeting and Reception on Tuesday, 
December 11 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Please note that this is a ticketed event. 
Reserve your ticket with your AGU registration in the "AGU Section and Focus 
Group Events." Cost to attend is $15.

MOXXI 2019 International 
Conference
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 10

Student Participants for 2019 National Water Center Innovators Program Summer 
Institute
Application Deadline: January 15
Student research fellows will collaborate intensively for seven weeks to work 
on projects designed to contribute to the NWC goals of enhancing water-related 
products and decision-support services across the country. To facilitate this 
process, project themes have been defined in advance. The Summer Institute will 
be led by faculty theme leads and daily oversight will be provided by student 
course coordinators.

CUAHSI's 2019 Conference on 
Hydroinformatics
Dates: July 29 - 31, 2019 at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT




Questions? Contact Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB POSTING: Research Journalist in Puerto Rico

[Chelsea Harms-Tuohy]

*Apologies for cross-posting!*
Sato Industries in Rincon, Puerto Rico is looking to hire a Research
Journalist to investigate and report on primarily marine
conservation-related issues specific to Puerto Rico. *This is not a remote
job. *Read the job posting here . College
students or recent graduates are ideal candidates.

*Note that ALL inquiries and applications should be directed to
j...@satoindustries.com * . Please also take note
that the application requires a cover letter and writing samples. These
samples should be directed to a non-technical audience and published prior
to this job posting. Examples could include blog posts on a conservation or
related website, magazine articles on conservation topics for a general
audience... but scientific publications would not qualify in this case.

Please follow this link to view the job posting: satoindustries.com


Thank you


*Chelsea Harms-Tuohy, Ph.D.*
Fish Biologist, Co-Founder
Isla Mar Research Expeditions, LLC
islamarexp.com
islamar...@gmail.com
(cell) 903.780.8968
LinkedIn Profile 

[ECOLOG-L] contractual teaching faculty position - University of Toronto

[Donald Jackson]

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Contractually Limited Term Appointment 
(CLTA) - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the Faculty of Arts and 
Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Contractually 
Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) in the area of Ecology and Evolutionary 
Biology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching 
Stream for a two-year term, beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2021.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or 
in a related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. We seek 
candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen the programs in 
the Department: www.eeb.utoronto.ca. Candidates 
must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate 
level, including lecture preparation and delivery, development of innovative 
labs and course materials in ecology and evolution, and development of online 
materials/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated 
commitment to excellent, novel, and impactful pedagogical methods and a 
demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated 
through teaching accomplishments, grants, awards, and accolades, presentations 
at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the 
application including a strong statement of teaching philosophy and pedagogical 
research interests, sample syllabi, course materials (lecture slides, lab 
manuals), teaching evaluations, and a demonstration of a commitment to 
collaboration or engagement with the broader community of teaching. Also 
required are strong letters of reference from referees of high standing 
highlighting excellence in teaching and long-term commitment to pedagogical 
inquiry and teaching innovation, particularly in the context of courses with 
large enrolments.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses, primarily 
upper-year courses, across a range of subjects within ecology and evolutionary 
biology. Responsibilities may include undergraduate teaching, managing and 
training teaching assistants, developing course materials including ongoing 
development of course laboratory exercises, and curriculum development. In 
addition, the successful candidate will have some responsibility for 
departmental administration and may have opportunities for student supervision, 
e.g. undergraduate research projects. The successful candidate must also 
possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate 
effectively with colleagues on our undergraduate courses and programs.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution with over 60 
faculty members specializing in ecology and evolution. Strong links exist 
between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Royal 
Ontario Museum, the Department of Cell and Systems Biology, the Centre for 
Global Change Science, and groups with provincial and federal government 
agencies. The University owns a nearby field station (the Koffler Scientific 
Reserve) dedicated to ecological research that provides opportunities for field 
courses and undergraduate research, in addition to field courses we conduct at 
many other locations within Canada and internationally. Toronto is a vibrant 
and cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work 
and live.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link 
below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a 
complete teaching dossier to include a statement of teaching philosophy and 
pedagogical research interests, sample syllabi, course materials (lecture 
slides, lab manuals), teaching evaluations, as well as evidence of a 
demonstrated commitment to collaboration or engagement with the broader 
community of teaching.

Applicants must also arrange to have three confidential letters of 
recommendation (signed and on letterhead), including at least one primarily 
addressing the candidate's teaching, sent directly by the referee to Professor 
Donald Jackson, Chair, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 
University of Toronto by email to 
chairsec@utoronto.ca by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend 
combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF format. If you have 
any questions about this position, please contact Liz Rentzelos at 
chairsec@utoronto.ca or (416) 946-3340. 
For further information on the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 
please visit our website at 

[ECOLOG-L] Field Technician in Aquatic Biogeochemistry (Europe-wide)

[A.J. Tanentzap]

The Ecosystems and Global Change Group led by Dr Andrew Tanentzap at the 
University of Cambridge (www.ecosystemchange.com) is seeking a full-time 
Research Assistant (RA). The RA will join an exciting new ERC-funded project 
investigating the ecological and evolutionary importance of molecular diversity 
in dissolved organic matter of European lakes. 

The goal of the position is to manage and deliver a survey of microbial 
communities and dissolved organic matter in 100 lakes spanning the entire 
extent of Europe during the 2019 growing season.

The post must start between February and March 2019.  The University has a 
responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in 
the UK.

Successful experience with project and team management is a must. The 
postholder will possess a biological subject qualification to A-level standard 
at a minimum and a clean driving licence. They will have experience sampling 
water quality, practical knowledge of both field and lab equipment, basic data 
management skills, and the ability to operate boats in a safe environment. It 
is also an occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be able to 
drive due to the remote locations of fieldwork.

Experience working for extended periods in remote locations often under 
physically challenging conditions (i.e. cold and wet) is highly desirable. The 
postholder should also be comfortable on the open water, and possess or be 
willing to acquire first aid and other safety training. You will be responsible 
for coordinating safety of the group whilst in the field.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 8 months in the first 
instance.

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button at the 
bottom of the following webpage: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19637/. This 
will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need 
to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing 
the online application form.

Please upload a CV and covering letter describing how you meet the post 
specifications. Contact Andrew Tanentzap (aj...@cam.ac.uk) if you have any 
queries. If you do not receive a response from us one month after the closing 
date you should consider that your application has not been successful this 
time.

Please quote reference PD17479 on your application and in any correspondence 
about this vacancy.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

Further details are available at: 
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/19637/file/HR7+17479.docx

[ECOLOG-L] Open position - Head of the Institute of Evolution

[Ido Izhaki]

The Institute of Evolution at the University of Haifa, Israel

Invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Professor position as the 
director of the Institute of Evolution

Preference will be given to senior candidates with research expertise in the 
field of evolutionary biology. The Institute of Evolution is a world leader 
with a legacy of over half a century in evolution research and study in various 
areas of evolution. Its uniqueness lies in its interdisciplinary approaches, 
unified in the synthetic field of evolutionary biology. The foci of the 
research include systematics, biodiversity and ecosystem evolution, ecological 
genetics and genomics, molecular evolution and cytogenetics, evolution of sex 
and recombination, evolutionary ecology, host-parasite co-evolution, 
domestication evolution, genome structure and evolution, and bioinformatics.  
Its achievements made it world renown both in national and international 
related evolution research. The Director is expected to be a worldwide leading 
scholar in the area of evolution and to bring visionary leadership to leverage 
and enhance synergies across both existing and emerging strengths at The 
University of Haifa. The Director is expected to develop a vision of how to 
build successful integration between the Institute of Evolution and the 
Department of Evolutionary Biology as well as partnerships with other 
departments and research centers at The University of Haifa, in order to 
establish new interdisciplinary activities of national and international 
distinction.

Further information regarding the Institute of Evolution can be obtained at 
http://evolution.haifa.ac.il/

To receive full consideration, please submit a letter of interest that outlines 
qualifications for the position and a curriculum vitae. All documents and 
questions must be directed electronically to viceo...@univ.haifa.ac.il. Full 
review of applications will commence April 1st, 2019.  Applications will be 
accepted until the position is filled. 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position - insect symbiosis

[Elad Chiel]

A postdoctoral position is available at the lab of Elad Chiel, the University 
of Haifa, Israel (at Oranim campus, in Tivon), for a period of 2-3 years.

The research is about interactions between parasitic wasps and their microbial 
symbionts, and will include various bioassays with insects, molecular 
techniques, microscopy, and more.

Preference will be given to independent, motivated candidates, with background 
in entomology as well as molecular biology and bioinformatic methods.

Intersted? – send your CV and a letter of interest to ela...@oranim.ac.il

http://sciences.haifa.ac.il/newsci/main/index.php/en/faculty-oranim?id=77