[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Island Biology jobs at University of Hawaii

[Lisa Cali Crampton]

FYI

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From: Don Drake 
Date: Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 8:26 AM
Subject: Island Biology jobs at University of Hawaii
To: 


Dear all,

I apologize for the spam, but the job postings below offer some great
opportunities for island biologists. The Botany Department at the
University of Hawaii at Manoa is searching for four new faculty members.
The Departments of Botany, Biology, and Microbiology have submitted a
proposal to the university requesting to merge the departments into a
School of Life Sciences.  These positions thus offer an opportunity to join
us at a very exciting time.  Please pass this information along to anyone
who might be interested.


*1. Seed ecology and conservation*

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12954


*2. Global change*

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12955


*3. Genomics*

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobis/12704


*4. Director of Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (conservation)*

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12917



Thank you,

Don Drake

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Lisa "Cali" Crampton
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Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project
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Hanapepe HI 96716
808.335.5078

[ECOLOG-L] Ecology Crew Lead Needed in Parashant National Monument

[Sage Bates]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=PD&REQ=2018-RAP-090

Description: 
In partnership with the National Park Service Parashant National Monument, the 
Great Basin Institute is recruiting an Ecology Crew Lead to support NPS 
resource management initiatives while gaining professional experience through 
project work and interaction with NPS resource managers. The Ecology Crew Lead 
will support a crew of 2-3 technicians and will collaborate with NPS to 
identify invasive plants, collect survey data, and run statistical analyses. 
Field data have been used to inform the NPS fire program about expected fuel 
loads along major points of access to potential fires and to help identify an 
effective weed treatment program.

Activities:
•   Participate in safety, field work, and technical training;
•   Conduct vegetation surveys in coordination with other crew members and 
NPS resource managers;
•   Ensure the field crew follows protocols and best practices for field 
safety;
•   Oversee field data collection, including quality assurance checks and 
maintaining fidelity to methods;
•   Manage field data by performing quality-control checks, and  compiling, 
organizing, and storing data according to established protocols;
•   Analyze data to permit interpretation and application to resource 
management; and
•   Support other resource management on the Monument.

Location:
St. George, UT.  Parashant National Monument is located in the northwest corner 
of Arizona, bordering Nevada to the west and near the southern border of Utah. 
The Monument protects a variety of biological, geological, hydrological, 
paleontological, archeological, cultural, and historical resources. Vegetation 
communities are diverse, ranging from Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert at 
1,247 feet above sea level up to ponderosa pine forests and small aspen groves 
at Mt. Trumbull at 8,028 feet. Numerous caves, geologically recent cinder cones 
and lava flows, desert springs, ancient pueblos, petroglyphs, and historic 
mining and ranching structures are among its resources.

Compensation:
•   Wage: $17.00/hour
•   Benefits: Paid health insurance, personal leave, and holidays

Timeframe:
•   6-month appointment: mid- March - mid-September 2019
•   40 hours/week, general Monday-Friday

Qualifications:
•   Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Ecology, or related 
discipline;
•   Experience in collecting field data according to established protocols;
•   Experience in leading a crew to collect high-quality field data 
according to protocol with strong attention to field safety;
•   Familiarity with the ecology and resources of the Monument region;
•   Willingness and ability to work safely and productively in remote field 
locations;
•   Ability to navigate with map and compass, and to use a GPS unit for 
navigation and collecting spatial data;
•   Ability to utilize ArcGIS software to build maps, organize and manage 
data, and manipulate data layers;
•   Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to 
safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
•   Ability to work productively and cooperatively as part of a team 
focused on accomplishing mutual goals and communicate effectively, both written 
and orally, with a diverse audience;
•   Flexibility and capability to meet the demands of rapidly changing 
plans and schedules;
•   Possess good organizational skills and be detail oriented; and 
•   Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the 
backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions, 
traverse uneven terrain, able to lift 50 pounds, and be in overall good 
physical condition; prior experience working in the desert southwest, or 
similar desert climates, desirable.

Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background 
Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an 
active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning 
position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in 
your application. 

How to apply:
Please follow the link to apply directly through our online portal: 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=PD&REQ=2018-RAP-090

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal 
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, 
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our 
job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants 
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, 
disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, 
protected veteran status, or an

[ECOLOG-L] 2 Sr. Programmer Analyst positions availabe at NMSU

[Debbie Pepion]

The Jornada Experimental Range in the College of Agricultural, Consumer & 
Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University is seeking two (2) Sr. 
Programmer Analyst positions. Positions requires a bachelor’s degree in related 
field and five (5) years of professional experience. Bachelor’s degree in 
biology, ecology, environmental science, informatics, computer science, or 
other quantitative field (e.g., physical sciences) preferred. Preference will 
be given to candidates who have completed coursework in one or more programming 
languages and/or focusing specifically on data manipulation and analysis. 
Positions will focus on building a standardized vegetation, soils, and 
meteorological monitoring data system and in support of research activities for 
the Jornada Experimental Range, Bureau of Land Management, and National 
Resources Conservation Service.  Positions are a one (1) year appointment but 
may be extended contingent upon funding.

Application must be submitted online by: 1/13/2019. For complete job 
description, qualifications and application process visit: 
https://jobs.nmsu.edu/. Posting # 1801340S

NMSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

[ECOLOG-L] Honey bee-microbiome-parasite interactions: Master’s Student Position at Eastern Washington University

[Walke, Jenifer]

An NSF-funded Master’s student position is available in the lab of Dr. Jenifer 
Walke at Eastern Washington University.

The student will develop a thesis investigating interactions between honey 
bees, their gut microbiome and Nosema parasites. Students with experience in 
microbiology and molecular biology are preferred.

This project is in collaboration with researchers at Virginia Tech, including 
Dr. Lisa Belden (Dept. of Biological Sciences), Dr. David Haak (School for 
Plant and Environmental Sciences), Dr. Rick Fell (Dept. of Entomology), and Dr. 
T.M. Murali (Dept. of Computer Science).

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and unofficial 
transcripts to Dr. Jeni Walke, at jwa...@ewu.edu by 
January 8th, 2019.

More information on the Walke lab: www.walkelab.com
More information on EWU Biology: www.ewu.edu/cstem/departments/biology
More information on EWU: www.ewu.edu
More information on the Spokane, WA region: www.visitspokane.com


Jenifer Walke | Assistant Professor
EWU Biology
258 Science Building ▪ Cheney, WA 99004
[p] 509.359.4750
jwa...@ewu.edu ▪ 
www.walkelab.com

Eastern Washington University expands opportunities for personal transformation 
through excellence in learning.

[ECOLOG-L] RFP: 2019 Camp Monaco Prize $100,000 - Please Distribute

[Corey Anco]

The Draper Natural History Museum and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation 
are pleased to announce the 2019 call for proposals addressing Greater 
Yellowstone Biodiversity Research and Public Education. Our objective is to 
award a $100,000 prize to stimulate scientific exploration and public education 
that will expand the knowledge and understanding of biological diversity in 
Greater Yellowstone and foster concrete actions to safeguard biodiversity in 
conjunction with continued social and economic development. The project will be 
conducted in the magnificent Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and we encourage 
projects with global implications. We are interested in proposals with a 
trans-boundary approach, recognizing that effective biodiversity conservation 
crosses geo-political/ jurisdictional, academic disciplinary, and economic and 
social boundaries.

 
https://www.prweb.com/releases/draper_natural_history_museum_seeks_submissions_for_2019_camp_monaco_prize_on_greater_yellowstone_biodiversity/prweb15975617.htm

For 2019, the Camp Monaco Prize jury is seeking proposals in one or more of 
four broad categories:

1. Understanding current patterns of biodiversity in landscapes of Greater 
Yellowstone and predicting changes related to current and expected social, 
demographic, economic, and environmental dynamics

2. Assessing ecological, social, demographic, and economic impacts of 
biodiversity changes, e.g., restoration/reintroduction of native species and/or 
invasion of nonnative species in Greater Yellowstone

3. Developing trans-boundary conservation strategies for species and their 
habitats in Greater Yellowstone

4. Synthesizing and disseminating existing information about the above topics 
to the public

 

Proposals are due by April 15, 2019 and the winning project will be announced 
in June 2019. The Camp Monaco Prize will be awarded at the Buffalo Bill Center 
of the West in Cody, WY in September 2019 in the presence of officials 
representing each of the partner organizations. Prior to submission you may 
direct questions to Dr. Charles Preston at cpres...@centerofthewest.org

Please share widely among your professional networks.

More information can be found at: 
https://centerofthewest.org/2018/12/06/campmonacoprize-call/

Please review the detailed request for proposals ( 
https://centerofthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2019-ProposalCall_CampMonacoPrize.pdf
 ) for more information.

[ECOLOG-L] New Battelle - NEON Project - Job Openings- Lead Temporary Field Technicians - nationwide

[Hannah Eichenberger-Gay]

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

We are currently seeking Lead Temporary Field Technicians across the 
continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.


LOCATION/TERM DATES – Nationwide. Visit our website for specific locations and 
term dates.

JOB SUMMARY

Lead Temporary Field Technicians perform and supervise seasonal and periodic 
sampling of physical, chemical and biological data at one (1)-five (5) field 
sites, while exercising good judgement and decision-making abilities to 
interpret protocol requirements. Lead Temporary Field Technicians are assigned 
an area of primary responsibility within the scope of data collection: botany, 
entomology, mammalogy (except Puerto Rico and Hawaii), or limnology (except 
Hawaii).

Field observations and collection are conducted using approximately 30 
different protocols and multiple Standard Operating Procedures with varying 
schedule requirements based on local ecosystem and current field conditions.

Daily and weekly work schedules will fluctuate.  Workdays can be up to twelve 
hours long and may be split with both morning and evening work, with work, at 
times, beginning at dawn and going through to dusk.  Workweeks can include 
weekends and occasionally may be up to 12 consecutive days.

Individuals are responsible for their own housing and transportation to primary 
work location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Performs and supervises field assignments in a variety of conditions 
(e.g., weather, terrain, diverse assigned biomes, etc.).
•   Provides training to seasonal and temporary field personnel.
•   Follows established, standardized field procedures for sample 
collection; records data from sample collection; and processes samples.
•   Records activities and completed work according to Field Operations 
protocol.
•   Follows safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.
•   Reports issues with implementation of procedures and coordinates 
resolution with manager and technicians.
•   Assists with routine administrative duties, special projects and other 
duties as assigned.
•   Carries, moves and lifts field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) 
to assigned field site (which involves diverse and uneven terrain).

REQUIRED: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
•   High School Diploma.  May require an Associate's degree or experience 
as a fully qualified Temporary Field Technician with one (1) – two (2) years of 
related experience
•   Knowledge of best practices for accurate and repeatable field and 
laboratory measurements across multiple scientific disciplines. Complex and 
variable systems require judgment and independent decision-making abilities
•   Technical skills using best practices in field and ability to identify 
aquatic or terrestrial flora and fauna to genus and species. 
•   Due to the limited number of positions in each domain, technicians must 
be willing and able to learn and perform procedures and methods outside of the 
primary responsibility. 
•   Willingness to perform maintenance and field sampling outdoors in 
sparsely populated, remote locations, with distances ranging from 1/2 hour to 6 
hours from the domain office. Overnight travel, hiking off trail, and wading in 
water are typical in most locations.
•   Ability and willingness to work varied field operations schedules (up 
to 12+ hours per day), including split-shift, part-time, pre-dawn early 
mornings, evenings and weekends. 
•   Ability to hike off trail, long distances, on uneven terrain, at remote 
locations, in all types of weather, carrying packs weighing up to 40lbs.
•   Ability to work on instrument towers ranging in height from 26 feet to 
240 feet and at altitudes of up to 11,000 feet (depending on assigned Domain), 
involving the 

[ECOLOG-L] New Battelle - NEON Project - Job Openings- Temporary Field Technicians - nationwide

[Hannah Eichenberger-Gay]

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


LOCATION/TERM DATES – Nationwide. Visit our website for specific locations and 
term dates.

JOB SUMMARY
Temporary Field Technicians perform seasonal and periodic sampling of physical, 
chemical and biological data at one (1)-five (5) field sites, while exercising 
good judgement and decision-making abilities to interpret protocol 
requirements. Temporary Field Technicians are assigned an area of primary 
responsibility within the scope of data collection: botany, entomology, 
mammalogy (except Puerto Rico and Hawaii), or limnology (except Hawaii). 

Field observations and collection are conducted using approximately 30 
different protocols and multiple Standard Operating Procedures with varying 
schedule requirements based on local ecosystem and current field conditions.

Daily and weekly work schedules will fluctuate.  Workdays can be up to twelve 
hours long and may be split with both morning and evening work, with work, at 
times, beginning at dawn and going through to dusk.  Workweeks can include 
weekends and occasionally may be up to 12 consecutive days.

Individuals are responsible for their own housing and transportation to primary 
work location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Performs field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather, 
terrain, diverse assigned biomes, etc.).
•   Follows established, standardized field procedures for sample 
collection; records data from sample collection; and processes samples.
•   Records activities and completed work according to Field Operations 
protocol.
•   Follows safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.
•   Reports issues with implementation of procedures and coordinates 
resolution with manager and technicians.
•   Assists with routine administrative duties, special projects and other 
duties as assigned.
•   Carries, moves and lifts field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) 
to assigned field site (which involves diverse and uneven terrain).

REQUIRED: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
•   High School Diploma.  Some post high school, specialized training or 
technical certificate may be required.
•   Knowledge of best practices for accurate and repeatable field and 
laboratory measurements across multiple scientific disciplines. Complex and 
variable systems require judgment and independent decision-making abilities
•   Technical skills using best practices in field and ability to identify 
aquatic or terrestrial flora and fauna to genus and species. 
•   Due to the limited number of positions in each domain, technicians must 
be willing and able to learn and perform procedures and methods outside of the 
primary responsibility. 
•   Willingness to perform maintenance and field sampling outdoors in 
sparsely populated, remote locations, with distances ranging from 1/2 hour to 6 
hours from the domain office. Overnight travel, hiking off trail, and wading in 
water are typical in most locations.
•   Ability and willingness to work varied field operations schedules (up 
to 12+ hours per day), including split-shift, part-time, pre-dawn early 
mornings, evenings and weekends. 
•   Ability to hike off trail, long distances, on uneven terrain, at remote 
locations, in all types of weather, carrying packs weighing up to 40lbs.
•   Ability to work on instrument towers ranging in height from 26 feet to 
240 feet and at altitudes of up to 11,000 feet (depending on assigned Domain), 
involving the ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs.
•   Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, and noise. Field work may 
require frequent exposure to toxicodendrons (e.g. poison ivy and poison oak), 
ticks, biting insects and other natural hazards. 
•   Proficiency w

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

[David Inouye]

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners is hiring! There are two full-time, 
seasonal positions available: Field Supervisor and Field Coordinator. 
Please visit https://gsenm.org/ for position descriptions. These jobs 
offer exciting backcountry work opportunities and experience with a 
variety of stakeholders and federal agencies.


Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to 
stepha...@gsenm.org . Applications are 
accepted until positions are filled.


Regards,

Jonathan Paklaian

Escalante River Watershed Partnership 


Grand Staircase Escalante Partners 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position in the Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Forests at the University of Nevada, Reno

[Jonathan Greenberg]

Postdoctoral Position in the Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Forests

The Global Environmental Analysis and Remote Sensing (GEARS) Laboratory 
(https://naes.unr.edu/gears/) in the department of Natural Resources and 
Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, is seeking a 
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Forests with an 
immediate start date.  The researcher will be part of a large, collaborative 
project with researchers from the University of Maryland, College Park, 
University of Edinburgh, the USDA Forest Service, and NASA JPL.  The project's 
goal is to analyze changes in the structure of forests across the Sierra Nevada 
Mountains using a variety of remote sensing data and techniques including data 
derived from terrestrial laser scanning (TLS), airborne LiDAR, and unmanned 
aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery.  TLS, in particular, provides one of the most 
detailed measures of forest structure and change and can be used as the gold 
standard for testing larger scale measures and improving our understanding of 
forest processes.  However, in the past, TLS has typically been collected and 
analyzed over a very limited number of sites. Our project covers nearly 150 
individual sites across large climatic, diversity, and disturbance gradients.  
These measurements and analyses will allow a deeper understanding of fine scale 
changes in biomass accumulation and loss, particularly as it relates to fuels 
and fires.  The postdoctoral researcher's primary responsibilities will be to 
develop and implement algorithms and processing chains for extracting various 
forest metrics from TLS point clouds in a high performance computing (HPC) 
environment using e.g. QSM and voxel approaches.

Job requirements: a PhD in remote sensing, computer vision, computer science, 
engineering, physics, or a related geotechnologies field; experience with TLS 
applications for forestry;  Linux operating systems; at least 2 years of 
programming.

To apply: Applicants should send an email to Dr. Jonathan Greenberg 
(jgreenb...@unr.edu) with the subject line "TLS 
Postdoc" with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at 
least three professional references.  Applications will be accepted until a 
suitable candidate is found.  Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's 
qualifications.

--
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Jonathan A. Greenberg, PhD
Randall Endowed Professor and Associate Professor of Remote Sensing
Global Environmental Analysis and Remote Sensing (GEARS) Laboratory
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N Virginia St MS/0186
Reno, NV 89557
Phone: 415-763-5476
http://www.unr.edu/nres
Gchat: jgrn...@gmail.com, Skype: jgrn3007

[ECOLOG-L] Youth Education Internship Opportunity at The Marine Mammal Center

[Gabriela Reyes]

Hello Ecolog'ers,

The Marine Mammal Center is hiring for a 
new Youth Education Internship position. The mission of The Marine Mammal 
Center is to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and 
rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

The School & Youth Programs team within the Education Department is looking to 
hire someone who is enthusiastic about engaging with marine science content for 
ages Pre-K to adults with a primary focus on youth ages 6-12. Interns will have 
opportunities to explore and support high quality youth programs in formal and 
informal education environments. This role focuses primarily on supporting the 
Seals & Slippers overnight program for organized groups of youth, such as scout 
groups and select offerings for families. The intern will also support on at 
least one weekday to observe and develop resources for school programs and to 
focus on additional projects to further their own professional development.

Internship Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

*Co-lead the overnight program, Seals & Slippers, including tours, 
hands-on activities and guided hikes for a variety of audiences including 
families and scout groups.

*Organize and assist with the set up and break down of programs and 
program supplies.

  *   Answer program participant questions and help direct them during programs.
  *   Interpret animal's behaviors and animal care procedures to guests.
  *   Work with education staff to develop resources supporting school programs.
This position is based at the Sausalito, CA facility. Visit this 
link
 to read a full description of the position and application information.
Applications will be accepted until January 4, or until the position is filled. 
This position is unpaid and reports to the School & Youth Programs Coordinator.
Please contact the School & Youth Programs Coordinator at 415-289-7367 or 
smi...@tmmc.org if you have any questions about this 
opportunity.

Thank you,

Gabriela "Bella" Reyes
Marine Science Educator | The Marine Mammal 
Center
415.754.4034 |  rey...@tmmc.org

Bring an inspired marine science educator to your school,
or bring your school to us! Find out 
more!

[ECOLOG-L] MS or PhD GRA: Forage quality & livestock GPS collars in North Dakota

[Devan McGranahan]

Funding is available for a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) at either the
MSc or PhD level in the Range Science Program at North Dakota State
University. The GRA will study spatial-temporal patterns of forage quality
and livestock use at the Central Grassland Research Extension Center near
Streeter, North Dakota, using forage quality data and GPS collars to study
livestock behavior under grazing management schemes. The primary mentor
will be Dr. Devan McGranahan (devan.mcgrana...@ndsu.edu), although the GRA
will work closely with Dr. Kevin Sedivec and other researchers at CGREC and
other faculty and graduate students on the NDSU main campus in Fargo.

The project will involve both field and lab components. In the field, the
GRA will clip vegetation and measure vegetation structure. In the lab, the
GRA will prepare and analyze forage samples with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
(NIR), and build, maintain, and program DIY, Arduino-based GPS units. The
GRA must either be already familiar with soldering and programming in C++
and the R statistical environment, or be willing to gain proficiency in
these skills quickly.

Ideally the GRA will be able to move to Fargo, North Dakota to enroll at
NDSU by early January 2019 for the spring semester, ahead of the summer
field season. Outstanding candidates unable to start until May 2019 will
also be considered. Compensation includes a full 12-month stipend and
tuition waiver.

More information about my research program, generally, and this specific
position are available on my faculty website:
https://www.ndsu.edu/range/faculty_and_staff/devan_mcgranahan/

[ECOLOG-L] Research Fellow position in wildlife disease and agricultural pest modeling

[Kim Pepin]

The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) in Fort Collins CO seeks a 
Research Fellow to develop novel methods of risk assessment for prevention and 
response to agricultural and disease pests using ecological and genetic 
surveillance data. Specific activities are to develop practical modeling tools 
to be used in: 1) risk assessment of spatial invasions of pests, genetic 
elements, and/or diseases, 2) determining optimal disease or pest management 
solutions in spatially-structured populations, and 3) developing policies for 
novel biotechnologies that could be used in pest management. This is an 
excellent opportunity to develop models that will shape policies for regulation 
of novel disease and pest management technologies. The candidate will be highly 
motivated, innovative and possess a strong quantitative background in spatial 
processes and genetics of populations and/or diseases, and proficiency in at 
least one programming language (e.g., R, Matlab, C++, etc…). Skills in machine 
learning, optimization, applied statistics, bioinformatics, bioeconomics, 
population genetics, and/or spatio-temporal population or disease modeling are 
preferred. The candidate will be given substantial latitude to pursue research 
interests within the scope of the position. The position is for 2 years with 
possibility of extension for an additional two years. Below is a description of 
research opportunities that fall within the scope of the position and other 
details of the position.

Specific aims within the scope:

•   To develop statistical approaches for predicting the spatial spread of 
disease or pest invasions, and identifying predictors of spatial spread, by 
jointly considering genetic and ecological data. Examples of focal systems 
include African swine fever in wild boar, avian influenza virus in wild birds, 
and feral swine. 

•   To develop optimization methods for guiding management decisions of 
pests in space and time. The methods will address optimal management in 
spatially-structured disease/pest populations. 

•   To develop modeling tools for assessing the potential effectiveness and 
risk of non-lethal genetic tools such as gene drive for controlling pest 
populations. This effort will involve collaboration with regulatory officials 
in APHIS and have the opportunity to develop new approaches to decision-making 
in biotechnology for regulation of novel biotechnology.

Position details and how to apply:
NWRC is a Federal research agency within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The position will be 
advertised formally on USAjobs from 12/13/18-12/19/18 as announcement number: 
24WS-APHIS-MC-2019-0182. Applications must be submitted through USAjobs by the 
deadline for consideration. Any questions regarding the position can be 
e-mailed to: kim.m.pe...@usda.gov. The position will be advertised as an 
interdisciplinary position (GS 11/12: Biologist/Statistician; where starting 
salary of GS 11 ~$66k + benefits annually). Candidates must be US citizens. The 
application process will require submission of unofficial transcripts, resume, 
and a cover letter. Resumes should list technical skills along with education, 
experience, publications, and other typical resume information.

[ECOLOG-L] Northern California botany research scholarship

[David Inouye]

/_Northern California  Botanists_/

/_P.O. Box 8042   Chico, California 95927-8042_/

Dear Botany faculty and other instructors or advisors:  [this time WITH 
attachments!]


We at Northern California Botanists are looking for interested people at 
colleges and universities to post and distribute the attached 
announcement/ flyer and application form packet for our 2019-2020 
student scholarships.  If you can print out some flyers and take them to 
your classes and post on relevant bulletin boards, that would greatly 
help get the word out and increase the number of applicants for this 
*generous $1000 research scholarship*.  New updated application 
materials are now available on our website at 
http://www.norcalbotanists.org/scholarships.htm--but having a few hard 
copies available can also encourage students to apply (grad or 
undergrad). _The application deadline is March 31, 2019._


You have sponsored students in the past for this same scholarship or for 
stipends to our symposia, so we hope that you will once again extend 
your support for students of northern California botany or plant ecology.


Thank you!

Barbara Castro

for the NCB Board

Scholarship Committee Chairec

[ECOLOG-L] 2019 STRI Sponge Course

[Bob Thacker]

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Bocas del Toro Research Station 
presents:

Understanding Basal Metazoan Relationships: Sponges

Dates: June 24 – July 15, 2019
Location: Bocas del Toro Research Station, Bocas del Toro, Panama
Registration Fee: $1000 (includes room and board, STRI registration fee, etc.) 
Some need-based fellowships are available

Instructors:
Dr. Rachel Collin, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Dr. Cristina Diaz, Nova Southeastern University, USA
Dr. Cole Easson, Middle Tennessee State University, USA
Dr. Cara Fiore, Appalachian State University, USA
Dr. Chris Freeman, College of Charleston, USA
Dr. Eduardo Hajdu, Museu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Dr. Giselle Lôbo-Hajdu, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Dr. Thierry Perez, CNRS, IMBE, Station Marine d’Endoume, Marseille, France
Dr. Robert Thacker, Stony Brook University, USA

This course is intended for graduate students, post-docs, or professionals who 
are interested in learning and applying knowledge about the taxonomy, 
evolution, and ecology of one of the most conspicuous organisms in tropical 
benthic ecosystems, marine sponges.  The students participating in this course 
will: (1) learn to describe and identify the most common sponges living on the 
mangroves and shallow coral reefs of the Bocas del Toro region; (2) learn 
general biological and ecological characteristics of marine sponges; (3) gain 
hands-on ecological and taxonomic experience with tropical marine sponges; (4) 
learn basic ecological survey techniques; and (5) learn how to conduct 
physiological experiments with sponges.  This course seeks to give the 
participants the necessary tools to continue studies on the taxonomy, 
systematics, ecology, and/or evolution of sponges.  This edition of the course 
will also include discussions of the origins of Metazoa, and the relative 
phylogenetic placements of sponges, cnidarians, and ctenophores. The course 
will last 21 days, with seven days mostly dedicated to taxonomic training, 
seven days to evolutionary and ecological work, and seven days dedicated to a 
selected project, and its presentation.  Daily activities will include: morning 
and afternoon lectures, field trips, laboratory work, and evening discussions 
or talks.

Application: This course is directed towards advanced graduate students, 
post-docs, and young investigators, and will be conducted in English. Please 
e-mail your CV, 1 letter of recommendation, and a 1-2 page statement explaining 
your background and reasons for taking the course, to 
bocasresearchstat...@gmail.com before January 31, 2019. To be considered for a 
need-based fellowship, applicants should send a description of their need, 
their efforts to obtain funding from other available sources, and a travel 
budget.

For more information see 
http://www.stri.si.edu/sites/taxonomy_training/index.html.  

This course is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Office of 
International Science & Engineering through award number 1828949 to Dr. Rachel 
Collin.

[ECOLOG-L] Last Chance- QUBES FMN Opportunities Spring 2019- Deadlines this week!

[Deb Rook]

QUBES Faculty Mentoring Network (FMN) Opportunities Spring 2019
QUBES (Quantitative Undergraduate Biology Education and Synthesis) is excited 
to offer these semester-long professional development opportunities designed to 
engage you with faculty from around the country (or world!) to enhance your 
teaching. If you have any questions, please contact Deb Rook 
(deb.r...@bioquest.org) or Nicole Chodkowski (nchodkow...@radford.edu).


BRING BIOINFORMATICS TO YOUR BIOLOGY CLASSROOM- DEADLINE EXTENDED
Led by William Tapprich and Adam Kleinschmit
If you are a biologist, you and your students need bioinformatics!  We can help 
you get what you need with relatively little pain. Participants will integrate 
bioinformatics modules in introductory undergraduate biology courses. You will 
customize and implement newly designed educational modules exploring sequence 
similarity as a window to understanding a wide range of biological questions. 
DEADLINE EXTENDED- Apply by December 14, 2018.  Visit 
https://qubeshub.org/groups/niblse2019

SERENITY NOW!
Led by Drew Lamar
Are you interested in developing student’s data science skills in your biology 
course? Participants will adapt data-driven modules for undergraduate life 
science courses using the software tools Radiant and Serenity. These tools are 
platform-independent browser-based interfaces to bring data science tools to 
the classroom, with a particular focus on data visualization, communication, 
and bridging students to R scripting skills. Apply by December 15. Visit 
https://qubeshub.org/groups/serenityfmns19

NEON Data Education Fellows Faculty Mentoring Network
Led by Megan Jones and Kusum Naithani
The National Ecological Observatory Network (https://www.neonscience.org/) and 
the QUBES are pleased to offer networking and professional development 
opportunities through this FMN for faculty interested in implementing or 
adapting existing NEON teaching materials to their educational settings. Apply 
by December 14, 2018. Visit https://qubeshub.org/groups/neon2018

[ECOLOG-L] Fish swimming course - Summer 2019 - Friday Harbor Labs

[paolo . domenici]

Summer course on Fish Swimming at Friday Harbor Laboratories (USA)

Title of the course: "FISH SWIMMING: Kinematics, Ecomorphology,  
Behavior & Environmental Physiology". A Summer course for graduate  
students (Masters and PhD) and post-docs to be held at Friday Harbor  
Laboratories (WA, USA) (July 22nd-August 23rd, 2019)


Instructors: Dr. Paolo Domenici (CNR, Italian National Research  
Council, Italy) and Dr. John F. Steffensen (University of Copenhagen,  
Denmark).


Scope: Fish swimming is a multidisciplinary area of research that  
encompasses biomechanics, physiology, energetics, ecology and  
behavior. Knowledge of fish swimming is relevant both for students  
interested in mechanisms of locomotion, and those interested in  
locomotor adaptations to the environment.


Subjects and techniques: The main subjects will be 1) the kinematics  
and performance of swimming in fish using various locomotory modes, 2)  
the ecomorphology of fish locomotion, 3)locomotor strategies, 4)  
metabolic aspects of fish swimming, and 5)the effect of various  
environmental factors on fish swimming. These topics will be treated  
in lectures and laboratory sessions. Students will learn techniques of  
video analysis, kinematics, energetics and respirometry.


Lectures and lab work: The first half of the course will have an  
emphasis on lectures and explanations of techniques for studying fish  
swimming in the laboratory. In the second half of the course, emphasis  
will be placed on laboratory work. Students will pursue independent  
research projects. Enrollment will be limited to 15 graduate students  
or postdocs. Here is a list of published papers carried out by  
students during the course in previous years:  
http://www.mbl.ku.dk/JFSteffensen/fhl/publications-fhl.htm


Tuition fees and financial aid: FHL offers financial aid to applicants  
from any country. General information for applicants (including  
tuition and financial aid, room and board) can be found at:

https://fhl.uw.edu/courses/applying-for-an-fhl-course
https://fhl.uw.edu/courses/applying-for-an-fhl-course/#FinancialAid
https://fhl.uw.edu/courses/course-descriptions/course/fish-swimming-kinematics-ecomorphology-behavior-and-environmental-physiology-2019/


Deadline: Applications will be accepted until February 1st 2019 or  
later, if space is available. Early applications are encouraged.


Contact: For additional information contact: paolo.domen...@cnr.it or  
jfsteffen...@bio.ku.dk





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[ECOLOG-L] wild Kemp's sea turtle hatchlings survived a NYC summer

[Erik Hoffner]

Did you hear about this? Maybe not since it was underreported, the
researchers tried to keep it quiet to protect the nest, it's a super sweet
story on our podcast this week, I want a batch of baby Kemp's Ridleys in my
broom closet too!

https://news.mongabay.com/2018/12/audio-the-true-story-of-how-96-critically-endangered-sea-turtle-hatchlings-survived-new-york-city/

Please forward to anyone who might enjoy it,

Erik

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www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] EGU 2019 Tree mortality and forest vulnerability session

[Raul Sanchez Salguero]

On behalf of our colleagues: 

Apologies for cross posting 

 ... 

Dear Colleague, 

we would like to draw your attention to the session 

"BG2.2: TREE MORTALITY AND FOREST VULNERABILITY ACROSS DIFFERENT BIOMES
AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: THE NEED OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES AT
VARIOUS SCALES " (see session description below) at the upcoming EGU
General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, April 7th -12th 2019. 

This session aims at promoting a lively discussion on the issue of
forest vulnerability caused by climate changes, with an integrated
multi-scale, multi-temporal and interdisciplinary approaches. Taking
into account your research interests, please consider the option of
presenting any recent results in this session. Also, please feel free to
forward this e-mail to anyone whom you think may be interested. 

** THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 10TH JANUARY 2018 AT 13:00
CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME** 

Please visit
HTTPS://MEETINGORGANIZER.COPERNICUS.ORG/EGU2019/SESSION/32154 [1] to
initiate a submission. 

THIS YEAR IT'S A PLEASURE TO HAVE CONFIRMED INVITED SPEAKER: 

 JORDI MARTINEZ-VILALTA (CREAF, Univeristy of Barcelona, Spain) 

CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS EGU SESSION ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT YOUR FULL
MANUSCRIPT TO THE OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL _FORESTS_ (IF 1.956) SPECIAL ISSUE
"DIEBACK ON DROUGHT-PRONE FOREST ECOSYSTEMS". CONTRIBUTOR FROM EGU WILL
ENJOY SPECIAL DISCOUNTS. 

MORE DETAILS HERE:
HTTPS://WWW.MDPI.COM/JOURNAL/FORESTS/SPECIAL_ISSUES/DIEBACK_DROUGHT 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 14 JULY 2019 

We look forward to seeing you in Vienna. 

Sincerely 

Francesco Ripullone (University of Basilicata, Italy) 

Giovanna Battipaglia (University of Campania, Italy) 

Veronica De Micco (University of Naples Federico II, Italy) 

Jesus Julio Camarero (Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología, Spain) 

SESSION DESCRIPTION 

BG2.2 "TREE MORTALITY AND FOREST VULNERABILITY ACROSS DIFFERENT BIOMES
AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: THE NEED OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES AT
VARIOUS SCALES" 

CONVENERS: Francesco Ripullone, Giovanna Battipaglia, Veronica De Micco,
Jesus Julio Camarero 

The assessment of forest vulnerability and resilience in the sight of
global ecological, social and economic changes is a relevant issue. In
recent decades, forest vulnerability is rapidly increasing worldwide and
forecasting changes in tree health is becoming a challenge. Forest
dieback episodes have been recorded in all biomes affecting different
tree and shrub species. These dieback cases are revealing the high
vulnerability of some species, particularly conifers, manifested as a
loss in tree vigour, growth decline and sometimes tree death. Tree
mortality commonly involves multiple, interacting factors, ranging from
drought to insect pests and diseases, often making the determination of
a single cause unrealistic. 

The need of understanding and predicting changes in forest structure and
composition, tree mortality, 

growth and recruitment rates in response to dieback is essential to
improve vegetation and C cycle models. 
There is a common agreement on the key role of interdisciplinary
research and the combined use of complementary tools to improve the
monitoring and projection of forest vulnerability and dieback. 

This session focuses on efforts to improve our understanding on: 

i) causes and mechanisms related to forest vulnerability and dieback 

ii) potential changes in tree species composition, forest structure and
extent of dieback under current and future climate change scenarios; 

iii) evaluation of which functional traits and hydraulic properties make
some tree species or stands and tree populations more prone to
environmental-induced dieback and decline. 

iv) assessment of the role and interaction of insect disease and other
abiotic factors on mortality; 

v) how trees die from drought and how to quantitatively assess tree
mortality rates and the magnitude of tree mortality episodes associated
to climate change events. 

Contributions will focus on an integrated multi-scale (from cells to
plant communities, ecosystems and global approaches), multi-temporal
(from xylogenesis to long-term forecasting) and interdisciplinary
(microscopy and individual Plant physiology to remote sensing)
frameworks.

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*
Dr. Raúl Sánchez-Salguero
Dpto. Sistemas Físicos, Químicos y Naturales
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Ctra.Utrera Km 1, 41013
Ed. 22, 4ª pl., Desp. 1c
Sevilla, SPAIN
Phone: +34 954349535
Fax: +34 954977305
Email: rsanc...@upo.es
** 

Links:
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[1] https://correo.upo.es/#NOP