[ECOLOG-L] Job: Asst. Prof., seed conservation, UH Manoa

[David Inouye]

   Botany, University of Hawaii at Manoa

*Position ID:* 	UHManoa 
-Botany 
-SEEDCONS 
 [#12954, 
Seed Cons]

*Position Title:*   Assistant Professor (Seed Conservation)
*Position Type:*Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
*Position Location:* 	Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States [map 
]
*Subject Area:* 	Botany  / Seed 
Conservation 

*Appl Deadline:*2019/01/28* (posted 2018/12/07, listed until 2019/01/30)
*Position Description:* 	*Apply* 



Title: Assistant Professor (Seed Conservation) Position Number: Pending 
Hiring Unit: Joint Hire: College of Natural Sciences - Department of 
Botany and the Lyon Arboretum Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa 
Date Posted: December 7, 2018 Closing Date: January 28, 2019 Salary 
Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly 
Type: 11 Month Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Funding: General Funds


University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Natural Sciences, Department 
of Botany, and the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum invite applications for a 
full-time, general funds, tenure track, joint (50/50) faculty position 
(tenure locus in Botany), pending position clearance and availability of 
funds. Employment to begin approximately August 1, 2019 or as soon 
thereafter as possible. The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is a Carnegie 
doctoral/research-extensive university with a strong emphasis on 
research and graduate education. The Department of Botany offers B.A., 
B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Botany. Lyon Arboretum is an organized 
research unit of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and is located ~10 
minutes from campus. For more information on the respective units please 
visit http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/ and 
https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum/. Duties and Responsibilities We 
are searching for a highly creative and interactive scholar who fits 
into the multidisciplinary Department of Botany and the Lyon Arboretum. 
Specifically, we are seeking a highly qualified scholar who will develop 
a research program centered on seed conservation, and who will 
contribute to the development of conservation- and 
sustainability-related initiatives that bridge the Department of Botany 
and Lyon Arboretum. The scholar will direct the Seed Conservation 
Laboratory at Lyon Arboretum, which is dedicated to safeguarding 
germplasm of threatened and endangered species from throughout the state 
of Hawaiʻi. The Lab forms part of the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program at 
Lyon, and has >26 million banked seeds representing >600 taxa. We 
encourage applications from candidates who adopt an integrative approach 
in their research and instruction.


Responsibilities include: Developing and directing an externally funded 
research and gene bank curatorial program in seed conservation leading 
to publication in leading scholarly journals. This includes overseeing 
essential activities such as seed processing, curation, storage and 
propagation, and training and supervision of laboratory staff as well as 
training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. 
Developing seed conservation practices through research trials. Working 
with program collaborators to plan rare plant stabilization actions and 
determine propagule collection needs. Facilitating outplanting projects 
by fostering cooperative relationships with other botanic institutions, 
government regulatory and land management agencies, conservation and 
local community organizations, and private industry. Developing and 
instructing assigned courses and seminars in topics such as introduction 
to plant biology, plant systematics, seed conservation, or other 
specialized courses.


Additional duties include: Supervising independent student 
study/research activities. Serving on Botany/Lyon Arboretum, College of 
Natural Sciences, and University committees. Rendering service to the 
professional and lay community relevant to the individual's academic 
specialty; participating in curriculum development activities such as 
course materials and special instructional methods. Participating in 
graduate committees. Performing related tasks as assigned. Minimum 
Qualifications An earned Ph.D. in Botany, Biology, or a closely related 
field, and at least three (3) years of work experience in seed 
physiology and seed conservation. At least one (1) year of 
supervisory/administrative experience.


Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the 
life sciences. Extensive knowledge and competency in seed science 
including: physiology, curation, seed 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position: Animal movement or trophic ecology within the Gulf of Mexico

[Hannah Vander Zanden]

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Hannah Vander Zanden’s lab in the 
Department of Biology at the University of Florida.  Current research focuses 
on tracing animal migration with stable isotope approaches.  Recent efforts 
include evaluating the spatial distributions, population trends and migratory 
connectivity of sea turtles; improving the analytical approaches for tracing 
animal movement with stable isotope data; and delineating the origin of 
wildlife killed at renewable energy facilities.  While there may be 
opportunities to contribute to ongoing projects in the lab, candidates are 
encouraged to propose independent projects related to animal movement or 
trophic ecology within the Gulf of Mexico.  Projects that utilize stable 
isotope methods are of interest, but those skills are not necessary.

Start date: Negotiable, but available immediately
Location: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Required qualifications: PhD in Biology, Ecology, Marine Science or similar 
field
Description: This position will consist of a full-time, twelve-month 
appointment with a one-year renewal upon satisfactory performance.

Please send the following materials as a single PDF file: 1) cover letter 
communicating the applicant’s interest and qualifications for the position, 2) 
current CV, 3) one-page research statement describing potential research 
projects; 4) names and contact information of three professional references.  
Review of applications will begin on January 14, 2019, and the position will be 
open until filled.

Send application materials and other inquiries to Hannah Vander Zanden via 
email (h...@ufl.edu) with “GoM Postdoc” in the subject line.

[ECOLOG-L] Full-time permanent Research Specialist opening: Rangeland ecology & management at North Dakota State University

[Devan McGranahan]

The affable crew in North Dakota State University's Range Science program
seek to fill a full-time, permanent Research Specialist position.
Competitive candidates will have at least a Master's degree in a field
relevant to rangeland ecology and management; an interest in participating
in a diversity of projects mostly related to disturbance ecology of plant,
wildlife, and soil communities in northern mixed-grass prairie; and a deep
longing for--or at least a willingness to make the best of--Fargo, North
Dakota. And fire. Lots of prescribed fire.

Learn more about the position and apply here:
https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/9939

Learn more about the NDSU Range Science program here:
https://www.ndsu.edu/range/

[ECOLOG-L] PhD in CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR (fish or amphibians)

[Caitlin Gabor]

Applications are being sought from students with grit and optimism that wish to 
pursue a Doctoral degree studying conservation physiology and behavior in fish 
or amphibians. Students should have both curiosity and zest about conservation, 
physiology and behavior starting in fall 2019 or later. We can offer an 
Instructional Assistant (teaching labs) for the length of your degree (but also 
possible grant funding). See http://gabor.wp.txstate.edu/ for details about our 
lab, papers and our research interests.

The Department of Biology offers a strong environment for training students in 
conservation, physiology, behavior, and evolutionary ecology. We have a 
Doctoral program in Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology. For program 
information see 
https://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/programs/aquatic-resources-phd.html

Interested students should send an email with a statement of interest that 
includes topics you might be interested in working on in our lab and your long 
term goals/interests. Please include a copy of your CV (including GRE scores 
and GPA) and contact information for 3 references to Caitlin Gabor (gabor at 
txstate.edu). Reference letters for top candidates will be solicited at a later 
date. Applications will be reviewed as they come in. For a fall 2019 start 
date, there will need to be a fast response as the deadline for receipt of 
application materials is January 15, 2018. I will also consider applications 
who apply later.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc: Interdisciplinary Social-ecological Research in Urban Ecology (CAP LTER, Arizona State University)

[Sharon J. Hall]

Job Title  Postdoctoral Research Position in Urban Ecology  
Campus/LocationCampus: Tempe
Department Name   ASU Wrigley Institute 
Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-time
Job Description
The Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Program has been funded by the National Science Foundation's Long-term Ecological Research Program (LTER) for more than 20 years to study the ecology of the metropolitan Phoenix urban ecosystem. We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral scholar to conduct interdisciplinarysocial-ecological research with CAP scholars to explore the drivers and outcomes of ecological patterns/processes across residential and open space landscapes (riparian areas, desert preserves, and/or urban parks) within the CAP ecosystem. 

The ideal candidate will develop his or her own research ideas in collaboration with a primary faculty mentor(s) within two of the CAP LTER Interdisciplinary Research Teams (IRTs) that organize our work: Parks & Rivers and Residential Landscapes. Ideally, the post-doctoral scholar will utilize existing long-term datasets (biophysical, land cover, and social surveys) to answer interdisciplinary research questions about the structure and functioning of cities as ecosystems, including possible topics such as: (1) the social-ecological drivers of plant and wildlife community structure and dynamics in cities through time as linked to climate change, management decisions, demographic shifts and/or urban sustainability practices at multiple scales; and/or (2) the spatio-temporal patterns in actual and perceived ecosystem services and disservices associated with residential and open space landscapes in cities. 
Essential Functions   
Responsibilities of the post-doctoral scholar will include: 

Developing relevant original research and answering testable questions using long-term CAP datasets
Data analysis and manuscript preparation/publication
Dissemination of research at national conferences
Advising students
Working closely with CAP collaborators
Other duties as discussed with the post-doctoral mentor(s) 

Required Qualifications  

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in ecology or other natural resource disciplines, geography, or other interdisciplinary environmental or related areas of study by the start date of the appointment.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
A reasonable record of peer-reviewed publications, highlighting interdisciplinary social-ecological scholarship


Desired Qualifications 

Experience with the LTER Network and/or using long-term datasets
Experience integrating different types of datasets (ecological, spatial, and/or social data)
Strong background in spatial analysis/ArcGIS, and statistical or ecological modeling
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Commitment to meeting the needs of diverse communities and interacting cooperatively with a range of CAP faculty, students, and staff

Application Procedure
To review and apply to this position, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/58761.  The application deadline is January 31, 2019, if not filled; reviews will occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. 
To apply, candidates will be asked to submit the following through their Interfolio Dossier:

Cover letter outlining qualifications and experience (1 page)
Curriculum Vitae, including links to authored publications 
Research statement (1 to 2 pages) of past and future research experiences and interests.  Please include possible research questions of interest to the candidate with reference to specific long-term CAP LTER datasets
Name, phone number, address, and e-mail address of three (3) references
Unofficial graduate transcripts 

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Any inquiries should be addressed to asuwrigle...@asu.edu.
General Information
The School of Sustainability is the first of its kind: A comprehensive degree-granting program with a transdisciplinary focus on finding real-world solutions to environmental, economic, and social sustainability challenges (see http://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu).  Established in 2006, the School is part of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability. 

"Our mission is to educate a new generation of scholars and 

[ECOLOG-L] Colorado Wilderness Field Studies Program - Accepting Applications!

[Jennifer Peterson]

CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS: ANNOUNCING 21-DAY EARTH CORPS 2019 FIELD STUDIES COURSE  
Course Description: Earth Corps is run by the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) in partnership with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to provide motivated, environmentally conscious students the opportunity to live and learn in the incredible natural classroom of the Colorado wilderness. The program began in 2002 and is designed to integrate key lessons in environmental studies with the completion of multiple critical environmental restoration projects. Earth Corps attracts exceptional students from across the nation to participate in this unique service learning opportunity. 
  In 2019, Earth Corps students will complete environmental restoration projects in Willow Lake Basin located at the base of Challenger Point and Kit Carson Peak, two iconic 14,000-foot peaks in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and develop key outdoor skills during the program and through their summits of both peaks. The projects entail long hours of very demanding physical labor at altitudes of 11,000-14,000+ feet. Students will learn and practice outdoor leadership, Leave No Trace ethics, backcountry navigation, alpine mountaineering, and risk management skills. 
  There are no course pre-requisites to participate in Earth Corps. Previous backcountry experience is preferred, but not required. Earth Corps is a very physically strenuous program and participants must arrive in good physical condition. 
Program Dates: July 8-28, 2019  Course Fee: There is a course fee of $1,500 to cover program costs including tuition, staff, and all project equipment, food, supplies, and course materials. What you get: 

4 Geography/Environmental Studies credits from UCCS. 
All course materials including handouts, readings, daypack, and field notebook. 
Technical training in hands-on trail and restoration skills and techniques from industry experts. 
Academic lectures from experts in the field of botany, ecology, hydrology, public lands management, and more. Tuition through the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (credits transferable to your university/college). 
Use of all project gear, supplies, and equipment including tents, helmets, and tools for the duration of the program.  
RMFI Natural Resource Technician Certificate. 
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live, work, learn, and recreate for 21 days in a Colorado wilderness while gaining real-world experience, and making friendships and memories that will last forever. 
All food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) for the duration of the program.

To Apply:

Create a basic log-in and complete online program application form and $25 application fee (included in form). 

Email current resume and cover letter detailing interest in program and qualifications to r...@rmfi.org.

Please submit all application materials at the same time.
RMFI accepts applications on a rolling basis, will review completed applications immediately upon receiving them, and will contact prospective students to arrange an interview. Acceptance into the program is competitive, based on application and interview process. RMFI will select 10 students to participate.
Application Deadline: April 12, 2019.

For more information, please visit www.rmfi.org. 

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-Track Teaching Position in Communications Strategies in Dept. of Wood Sci., UBC Faculty of Forestry

[Culbert, Patrick]

(Job Posting Link: 
https://forestry.ubc.ca/2018/12/communications-strategies-instructor-appointment-deadline-january-15-2019/)



Communications Strategies Instructor Appointment (Deadline: January 15, 2019)



Applications are invited for a faculty position at the Instructor level in 
Communications with an appointment in The Department of Wood Science, Faculty 
of Forestry at The University of British Columbia. This is a tenure-track 
position in the educational leadership stream.



The Faculty of Forestry, one of the largest such faculties in the world, 
includes over 70 faculty members and provides opportunities for 
interdisciplinary collaboration with world-class teachers and researchers. The 
Faculty runs five undergraduate degrees (with a sixth about to be introduced in 
2019). The Faculty also offers traditional research degrees and a suite of 
course-based master's degrees.



The Department of Wood Science includes 18 faculty members working across a 
range of disciplines and runs the BSc (Wood Products Processing) program - the 
largest such program in North America - which fosters direct contacts with 
industry stakeholders through a vibrant co-op program. While the position is 
situated within the Department of Wood Science, courses and modules will be 
delivered to students across all undergraduate programs in the Faculty of 
Forestry.

Position details



The position will teach a range of undergraduate communications courses and 
modules and may also develop and teach future courses in communications for 
graduate students. Occasional teaching for short periods at international 
partner universities with whom we have undergraduate student transfer 
agreements will also be required (eg in China).

Qualifications required



A Master's degree and evidence of excellence in teaching are required for this 
appointment. Preference will be given to energetic and visionary candidates who 
show accomplishments or promise in the following areas:



Experience or familiarity with communicating in natural resources 
manufacturing, management, conservation and/or business contexts.

Teaching of multiple genres of written and oral communications including 
science communication.

Teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) students.

   Development and teaching of discipline-specific or customized communication 
skills courses.



How to apply



Your application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching 
dossier and names of three referees. Please also indicate in your application 
if you are a Canadian or permanent resident of Canada. Please email your 
application in one PDF file to 
communications.fores...@ubc.ca. See the 
websites of the Department of Wood Science and the Faculty of Forestry for more 
information.



The deadline for receiving applications is January 15, 2019. Questions should 
be directed to: Dr. Simon Ellis, Head of Search Committee 
(simon.el...@ubc.ca).





Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse 
community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or 
discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been 
marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, 
including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 
racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family 
status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous 
person.



All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority




Dr. Patrick D. Culbert
Instructor
University of British Columbia
Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences
3613 - 2424 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada,  V6T 1Z4

patrick.culb...@ubc.ca
(604) 822-2728

[ECOLOG-L] CLM Internship Program is now accepting applications for paid internships! - Applications due January 15

[Chris Woolridge]

The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting 
applications for 2019!  Apply online at www.clminternship.org
 
Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 
75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist biologists 
with our federal (BLM, NPS, FWS, FS, USGS and others) and non-profit partners. 
Interns gain hands-on experience applying their education in real-world 
setting, make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, 
to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, explore their career goals 
and expand their resumes. Projects focus on botany/botany & wildlife biology 
and include seed collection for conservation & restoration, rare & invasive 
species monitoring, vegetation inventory & monitoring and post-fire 
re-vegetation. Applicants with strong botany experience are especially 
encouraged to apply! 

CLM interns earn a stipend of $1,224 - $1,440 (dependent on experience, 
education, and internship responsibilities) every two weeks and participate in 
an all-expenses paid week-long training workshop at the Chicago Botanic Garden. 
Applications are due January 15, 2019 but we encourage applicants to apply soon 
as we review applications on a rolling basis - the sooner your application is 
complete, the sooner we can review your files and consider you for available 
positions! 

The CLM Program is administered by the Chicago Botanic Garden.
For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.clminternship.org

[ECOLOG-L] Paid Undergraduate Summer Internship opportunities!

[Natalie Marioni]

*Please share this exciting opportunity with students and schools **throughout
your networks.*



*Expand your horizons with a paid internship!*



Do you have an interest in ecology, natural resource management,
environmental education, science communication, environmental policy, or
social science as it relates to our natural resources?



Are you interested in exploring a career path you may not have considered
yet, instead of looking for a summer job?  If so, then apply to become an
intern with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center.



The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center is looking for 19
undergraduate students interested in exploring natural resource and
science-related careers through internships located throughout the
Midwest. Please
download the project summaries

to
see available projects and the requirements and locations for each and
the important
program dates

to
ensure your availability to participate in the program. These materials, a
copy of the application questions
,
and the online application link
 can also be found by
visiting our internship website (http://www.ngrrec.org/internship). The
program starts with a week-long short course at NGRREC’s field station in
East Alton, IL before students depart for their various project locations.
At the end of the summer, students will return to present their work in a
professional, two-day Symposium attended by their peers, research advisors,
and other professionals.



We encourage *all* students to apply, including community and junior
college students, students who are undecided in their career path, and
students who would like to explore including science, research, or
education and outreach as a component of their educational growth.

In addition to the $5,000 stipend paid in two installments during the
summer, we have $1,000 in reimbursement funds to assist each student with
their summer housing and, if necessary, relocation costs. Program staff
will assist students in finding suitable housing at their internship
location, if needed.

All applications are due via online submission by midnight January 23, 2018.




*Application requirements Minimum Requirements: *Students must currently be
enrolled in an undergraduate or certificate program (community, junior or
four-year colleges) and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher to be eligible for
this program. Attendance at the Intern Program Short Course (May 20-24) and
Intern Symposium (July 29-30) is required if accepted as an intern and
student must be able to commit to a full-time internship (approximately 40
hour/ week). All application materials must be submitted online (no email
submissions accepted) by the application deadline (Jan. 23). Some projects
have other, specific requirements (e.g. ability to swim, a personal
laptop). Please take this into account when selecting your projects of
interest and answer all application questions accurately to ensure a proper
project match.



*Required Application Materials:* All application materials must be
submitted electronically within the online application form by the January
23 deadline.

1)  *Biographical sketch* - Submit a brief statement (100 words or
less) about yourself, your interests, and where you see yourself
career-wise in 5 years. This information will be included in the printed
symposium proceedings handed out to all attendees at the Intern Symposium.

2) *College transcript* - Unofficial copy will suffice as long as your
name is clearly visible on the transcript. A screenshot or a typed Word
version of your transcript will not be accepted.

3) *Resume* - Include all relevant coursework, previous employment,
internships, and volunteer positions. Organization name, location, and
dates should be included.

4) *Cover letter (optional, but encouraged)* - Feel free to include a
cover letter outlining what makes you a good candidate for this internship.
Include any additional information, such as your career and academic goals
that would help us assess your fit for our internship program and match you
with the right project.

5.   *Copy of International Visa (international applicants only)*



*Important Dates*

• Jan. 23 (midnight): Application Deadline

• May 20-24: Intern Program Short Course (attendance required)

• May 29 - July 28: Summer Internship (approximately 40 hour/ week)

• July 29-30: Intern Symposium (attendance required).



Please contact me if you have any questions about applying to the
internship program!

Cheers,
Natalie



*Natalie Marioni*, Intern Program Coordinator 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Opening - Plant Biology

[Alyssa M Anderson]

Southwest Minnesota State University invites applications for a full time, 
tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Biology to begin August 2019.  
The faculty member’s primary teaching responsibilities include a Plant Biology 
course and a shared responsibility on a rotating basis to teach the 
introductory level Biodiversity and Evolution course; the two biology seminar 
courses, and the non-majors liberal education course.  The successful candidate 
will have opportunities to teach upper level elective courses in his/her area 
on a rotating basis and potential involvement with the program’s concurrent 
enrollment course.  Additional responsibilities include active participation in 
activities that support the Biology program and Science department, including 
supervision of the department greenhouse, student advising, and service on 
campus committees. Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly and 
creative activity, continuing preparation and study, contributing to student 
growth and development, and service to the University and community.

Review of the applications will begin January 22, 2019 and will continue until 
the position is filled.  The complete job description listing responsibilities 
and qualifications for this position along with information regarding the 
online application process can be viewed at 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/swmsu.Additional information on 
Southwest Minnesota State University can be found at:  www.SMSU.edu

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system 
and is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  

[ECOLOG-L] AmeriCorps VISTA at The Wilds

[Alexys Nolan]

The Wilds: Community Engagement, Education, and Restoration
  
 
 
The Wilds is North America’s largest conservation center and consists almost 
entirely of reclaimed mining land. It is managed jointly as a zoological park 
for the maintenance and captive breeding of globally imperiled species and as a 
restoration site for native plants and wildlife. Therefore, one of our major 
objectives is restoration of both grassland and forest ecological communities. 
Our restoration work focuses on establishing native prairie through invasive 
species removal, collecting native seed, prescribed burns, and planting native 
species. Furthermore, we monitor wildlife and pollinator responses to 
restoration, which include survey and monitoring for a wide variety of species 
including butterflies, grassland birds, raptors, amphibians, and 
mesocarnivores. The Wilds is located in Muskingum County, Ohio, which is a part 
of a region characterized by a lower proportion of college graduates than the 
national average. Our goal is to involve local students in restoration and 
management activities at the Wilds, while simultaneously enhancing 
environmental awareness and developing skills that will help them succeed in 
their chosen pursuits. We will provide training in ecological and restoration 
techniques to middle and high school students in eastern Ohio, particularly 
targeting localities with lower college representation. Students will then 
assist scientists and apprentices at the Wilds in activities such as invasive 
species removal, planting native species, collecting seed, and monitoring 
wildlife responses to habitat restoration. The students will also receive 
guidance and information on career opportunities in environmental fields, and 
meet local experts in conservation and management.
 
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.


Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA will coordinate the program, responsible 
for coordinating and leading volunteer classrooms and other groups in 
ecological activities, increasing the number of participating groups, and 
planning restoration activities that will jointly include students and Wilds 
personnel. The VISTA will also help disburse grant funding to eligible 
classrooms, and identify and apply for additional grant opportunities that 
would provide funding for volunteer activities, supplies, and student 
internships at the Wilds. Therefore, the applicant should have good 
communication and writing skills, experience leading large groups, interest or 
experience in ecological and restoration field work (such as invasive species 
removal, prescribed burning, plant identification, and/or wildlife survey 
techniques), and a desire to help mentor students in the environmental sciences.
 
Program Benefits : Training, Stipend, Choice of Education Award or End of 
Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage*,Education award 
upon successful completion of service, Childcare assistance if eligible, Living 
Allowance. 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit 
http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms : 
Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school 
during off hours, Uniforms provided and required, Car recommended. 
 
Service Areas : 
Education, Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Community and Economic 
Development,  Environment. 
 
Skills : 
Community Organization, Public Speaking, Fund raising/Grant Writing, 
Environment, Team Work, Leadership, Youth Development, Education, 
Writing/Editing, Communications, Teaching/Tutoring. 


Work Schedule: Full Time
Education Level: College Graduate
Age Requirement: 18 Minimum
Compensation: Stipend


TO APPLY, GO TO: 
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=85287=true

[ECOLOG-L] IPBES: Call for Nominations of Early Career Fellows for the upcoming assessment of invasive alien species

[Emily Mastrianni]

Are you an early-career profession with an interest in Invasive Alien Species? 
ESA is assisting the U.S. government in identifying U.S. fellows to support the 
IPBES expert group dedicated to the assessment of alien invasive species.

The IPBES Fellowship Program targets early career experts who wish to gain 
experience by participating in the work of IPBES. To learn more about the 
fellowship 
program, please visit www.ipbes.net/ipbes-fellowship-programme (Please note 
that US 
scientists should apply through ESA, as described below).  

Selected fellows will take part as authors in the chapter of the assessment 
they are 
selected for. Fellows will attend author meetings and receive training to gain 
an 
in-depth understanding of the IPBES assessment processes. Fellows will also be 
paired 
up with a mentor for the assessment period.

Fellow nominees should meet the following criteria:
-Have expertise related to the themes and skills required for the chapters of 
the 
assessment 
-Be experts on invasive alien species within one or more of the following 
disciplines: 
natural sciences, social sciences or the humanities; be indigenous and local 
knowledge 
experts or have expertise in indigenous and local knowledge systems; OR be 
policy experts 
and practitioners
-Have experience working within interdisciplinary and/or international contexts
-Ability to support their own travel to meetings
-Ability to participate in person in the expert group meetings

Learn more: 
http://esa.org/ipbes/call-for-nominations-of-fellows-for-the-assessment-
on-alien-invasive-species/

[ECOLOG-L] 2019 Wetland Ambassdors Program

[Bianca Wentzell]

The SWS Wetland Ambassadors Program is an international student research
program in which graduate students participate in a visiting research
fellowship at an institution outside their home country that features
rigorous wetland research in the student’s area of interest.

The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) is pleased to announce the
availability of one Wetland Ambassadors Graduate Research Fellowship for
the Summer of 2019. The fellowship will provide the opportunity for a
graduate student to travel to another country and conduct groundbreaking
wetland research with some of the world’s top wetland research scientists.
A grant of up to $5,000 will be awarded by SWS, while hosting institutions
may provide for lab costs, meal plans, or room and board during the
internship. Any funds or in-kind services that can be provided by the
student’s sending institution are appreciated.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2019 Wetland Ambassador
program.

*Eligibility*

In order to be considered for a fellowship, the applicant must:In order to
be considered for a fellowship, the applicant must:

   1. Currently be enrolled in a M.S. or Ph.D. program related to wetland
   science (e.g. biology, environmental science, environmental engineering,
   etc.).
   2. Be proficient in the English language.
   3. Be in good academic standing and demonstrate interest in wetland
   science.
   4. Not have previously been awarded a Wetland Ambassador Graduate
   Research Fellowship.

*Application Instructions*

To apply for the fellowship, applicants must complete all materials at the
below application website by *Friday, January 25th at 11:59pm EST*.

https://fs24.formsite.com/SWS2015/x78xizwlmt/index.html

 The application, found at the above link, requires:

   1. General personal and demographic information
   2. Academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
   3. One letter of recommendation (not from family member, or current
   graduate research advisor)
   4. Two brief essays
   5. Deliverables agreement (delineates responsibilities of fellow, if
   awarded)

Before applying, all applicants must read through the official 2019 list of
Research Mentors

(includes
their project proposals and contact information) and determine their top
three (3) choices of mentor. Applicants can also contact potential mentors
with any questions prior to applying.

For additional information, please contact:

Bianca M. Wentzell, Ph.D.
Chair, Wetland Ambassadors Program
Society of Wetland Scientists
bianca.m.p...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] IPBES Call for Nominations of Early Career Fellows for the Development of Scenarios on Nature and its Contribution to People

[Emily Mastrianni]

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 
(IPBES; www.ipbes.net) is an independent intergovernmental body dedicated 
to improving the use of science in decision making at all policy levels. 

ESA is assisting the U.S. government in identifying  fellows to support 
the IPBES expert group dedicated to scenarios and models of biodiversity 
and ecosystem services. The Fellowship Program is part of a larger 
capacity-building portfolio of activities, and targets early career experts 
who wish to gain experience by participating in the work of IPBES.  

The work would build on the IPBES methodological assessment of scenarios 
and models of biodiversity and ecosystem services approved by the IPBES 
Plenary in 2016, and aims to catalyze further development of scenarios 
and models by the broader scientific community for future IPBES work.

Fellow nominees should ensure that they:
-Are available to attend a one-week workshop tentatively scheduled in April 2019
-Can make a commitment of up to 15 percent of their time during the fellowship, 
and
-Have secured sufficient funding to support their participation


Learn More by visiting: http://esa.org/ipbes/call-for-nominations-of-fellows-
development-of-scenarios-on-nature-and-its-contribution-to-people/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in Landscape Ecology of Plant-Microbial Interactions

[Michelle Afkhami]

Postdoctoral position in Landscape Ecology of Plant-Microbial Interactions
Department of Biology, University of Miami, Miami, FL

Drs. Michelle Afkhami and Christopher Searcy are interested in hiring a 
co-advised postdoctoral scholar in Landscape Ecology of Plant-Microbial 
Interactions in the Department of Biology at University of Miami (Miami, FL).

The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research to investigate the role of 
plant-microbial interactions in the landscape ecology and conservation of plant 
species in the imperiled Florida Scrub ecosystem. In particular, projects 
during the first year will focus on: 1) metatranscriptomics of soil microbes 
and how they relate to selection imposed by fire, and 2) the impact of the soil 
microbial community on plant distributions. During this time, the postdoctoral 
scholar can become familiar with the system and develop additional projects 
related to landscape-scale species distributions, plant demography, or other 
aspects of plant-microbial interactions. We are looking for a postdoctoral 
scholar who can bring his or her perspective to the system and develop new 
ideas to pursue. The postdoc will have the opportunity to collect, analyze, and 
integrate multiple forms of data (e.g., new greenhouse/field experiments, 
existing long term field data, soil microbial sequencing data), learn new 
modeling and molecular skills (e.g., Species Distribution Modeling, Integral 
Projection Modeling, high-throughput single cell sequencing), mentor 
undergraduate and graduate students, and write papers.

Dr. Chris Searcy is a landscape ecologist who will advise the postdoc on 
modeling and landscape ecology, and Dr. Michelle Afkhami will advise on 
plant-microbe and molecular methods. This research will be done at University 
of Miami and the nearby Archbold Biological Station 
(http://www.archbold-station.org/).

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or a related 
discipline, and experience conducting research with plants, microbes, and/or 
modern genomic/transcriptomic methods and bioinformatics. Other important 
qualifications are a strong work ethic, problem-solving and time management 
skills, a track record of publications, and independent research experience. A 
background in demographic modeling, species distribution modeling, and/or data 
analysis in R are desirable but not required.

This is a one year position with an expectation for renewal provided that 
first-year performance is satisfactory. Start date is flexible, but an ideal 
candidate would be able to begin February 2019 or soon thereafter.

Please send your CV (including contact information for 3 references), a short 
description of previous experience (1-2 paragraphs), and reasons for wanting 
this job (1-2 paragraphs) to Dr. Michelle Afkhami (mea...@miami.edu). 

Learn more about the position at 
https://michelleafkhami.wordpress.com/join-the-lab/. Review of applications 
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] MSc opportunity in plants and pollinators

[Amy Parachnowitsch]

*MSc Opportunity: Impacts of forestry herbicides on important First Nations
plants and pollinators*



We are seeking an MSc student interested in ecology or ecotoxicology to
join a growing, intellectually challenging, and collaborative research
group. The student will work on a project investigating the persistence of
herbicides in vegetation used by First Nations and the effects of the
herbicide on pollinator communities. The position is based in Dr. Amy
Parachnowitsch’s lab

at the University of New Brunswick and Dr. Chris Edge’s lab
 at Natural Resources Canada
- Canadian Forest Service starting in May or September 2019. The project
provides an opportunity to conduct empirical research that can be directly
translated to policy advice through a collaboration between First Nations,
two levels of government, and academia.



The prospective student will work with a First Nation community to achieve
two goals; 1) determine the persistence of a glyphosate-based herbicide in
vegetation used as traditional foods and medicine, and 2) evaluate the
effects of the herbicide on pollinator communities. The student will be
encouraged to develop their own research interests as well. The research
project is field based and will involve travel from Fredericton New
Brunswick to Sudbury Ontario. The project is fully funded, including a
graduate stipend.



*Qualifications and Requirements*

BSc in Biology, Ecology, Forestry, or related field

Ability and willingness to undertake field research

Ability to travel for field work

Enjoy working outside and able to work under varied weather conditions

Ability to work as a team member within a diverse and collaborative
research group

Valid drivers license



To apply please send a cover letter, detailing your interests and
background, and CV to Dr. Chris Edge (christopher.e...@canada.ca) or Dr.
Amy Parachnowitsch (apara...@unb.ca). Review of applications will begin on
25 January 2019 and continue until the position if filled.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Authorship conflict poll

[Gregor Kalinkat]

Hey all

for anybody interested in this topic there is a very recent new paper by Zen 
Faulkes on how to resolve authorship conflicts, just in case you missed it 
(open access):

https://researchintegrityjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41073-018-0057-z

Best
Gregor



-Original message-
> From: Julian D. Olden 
> Sent: Wednesday 19th December 2018 3:28
> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Authorship conflict poll
> 
> Hey Gary,
> 
> Thanks for posting the numbers. My only note of caution is to not put too
> much weight on these results. Given how the question was posed you are much
> more likely to get responses from people who have had conflicts.  This is
> a common phenomenon in the social sciences and why survey design is a complex
> science. 
> 
> Cheers
> Julian
> 
> On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 3:34 PM Gary Grossman  >
> wrote:
> I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my unscientific poll 
> regarding
> authorship conflicts. In brief of 44 respondents, 36 had experienced conflicts
> of authorship, including a few cases where the experience was direct but didnt
> involve them. Of the eight individuals who hadnt had conflicts several were
> preparing for potential conflicts. Many respondents mentioned that good 
> communication
> was the reason for the lack of conflict in their experience. Respondents 
> ranged
> from undergrads to full professors to emeritus faculty and included 
> researchers
> in NGOs and government labs. Many respondents also mentioned that they were
> unaware of the published literature on this subject. Here is what we ended
> up putting in the ms. (now submitted) "
> .  An informal poll of members of
> the listserve Ecolog in December 2018, indicated that conflicts over 
> authorship
> are quite common but that existing publications regarding resolution of these
> conflicts are not well known."
> 
> When the paper is in press Ill post a link here.
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> Happy holidays,
> g2
> 
> -- 
> Gary D. Grossman, PhD
> Fellow, American Fisheries Soc.
> Fellow, The Linnean Soc.
> 
> Professor of Animal Ecology
> Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
> University of Georgia
> Athens, GA, USA 30602
> 
> Affiliate Professor Haifa University
> 
> Website - Science, Art (G. Grossman Fine Art) and Music www.garygrossman.net
> 
> Blog - https://medium.com/@garydavidgrossman 
> 
> Board of Editors - Animal Biodiversity and Conservation
> Editorial Board - Freshwater Biology
> Editorial Board - Ecology Freshwater Fish
> 
> Hutson Gallery Provincetown, MA - www.hutsongallery.net/artists.html 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> —
> Julian D. Olden
> Professor
> School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences 
> University of Washington 
> w: http://depts.washington.edu/oldenlab/ 
>  
> t: @oldenfish 
> 
> * There is a good chance that the promptness of my email response did not
> meet your expectations. For this, I apologize. But please consider the words
> of American author Edward Everett Hale: “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot
> do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do
> interfere with what I can do.”