[ECOLOG-L] Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

2019-01-14 Thread David Inouye
As our application deadline of February 8th rapidly approaches, we are 
reaching out to you in a final effort to encourage students to apply to 
the *Doris Duke Conservation Scholars 
Program (conservationscholars.ucsc.edu 
) 
*at the University of California Santa Cruz.  Each March we select 20 
early-undergraduate Scholars from around the country to participate in a 
two-year conservation mentorship program centered on the summers between 
academic years.  Our goal is to *serve students from groups 
traditionally underrepresented in conservation, across disciplines, who 
can contribute to diversifying, redefining, and strengthening efforts to 
protect land, wildlife and water*.  We focus our efforts on serving 
college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with two years of college left 
at a stage when we can support their undergraduate careers and their 
choices as they graduate.  Students who attend or are transferring to 
any four-year institution in the US, its territories and Native nations 
are eligible.  Although we do support DACA students, international 
students are not eligible.


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



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



Please incorporate the flyer above into talks and presentations, or 
print and distribute it.  For more information, visit 
conservationscholars.ucsc.edu 
 or 
email the Program Director, Dr. Justin Cummings, jacum...@ucsc.edu 
.


Kind regards,

--
Justin A. Cummings, PhD

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




[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement - SCA Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Team Member (Full-time, Temporary + Benefits)

2019-01-14 Thread Hannah Jo King
Conservation Begins Here.

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service 
organization seeks qualified young adult applicants (18 to 25 years of age) to 
serve with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps 2019 Program. Members will work on a 
team of six to complete conservation, recreation and infrastructure projects in 
Pennsylvania’s State Park and Forest system. Crews meet each day in their 
program city, and are provided transportation to their worksite.

Program Dates: March 4th to December 6th, 2019 Crew Schedule: Monday - 
Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2019 Crew Locations: Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Harrisburg, 
Altoona, St. Marys, Meadville and Uniontown
Compensation: $12.20 per hour, company-sponsored health insurance and benefits, 
breakfast and lunch provided

Program Description:
The SCA, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and 
the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry have launched a multi-year 
partnership to field a statewide conservation corps program. The Pennsylvania 
Outdoor Corps offers paid work experience, job training, and educational 
opportunities to teens and young adults as they protect and restore public 
lands and waters.

Outdoor Corps members will tackle hands-on projects in state parks, state 
forests and other natural lands. In addition, the program provides learning 
opportunities in resource management, team leadership, environmental topics and 
recreation skills. Corps members also will be provided with career development 
training during their period of employment.

Qualifications
Applicants must:
•   Be between the ages of 18 and 25 at the start of the program.
•   Be able to conduct manual work in outdoor conditions.
•   Be enthusiastic about working on a diverse crew.
•   Have an interest in conservation and natural resource management.
•   Be able to model safe and professional behavior at all times.
•   MUST HAVE OR SECURE PERSONAL HOUSING IN OR NEAR THEIR PROGRAM CITY.
•   Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The 
Student Conservation Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified members who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and work ethic 
during their positions on the 10-month crew will also gain the unique 
opportunity to take a 10-week leave from their position to assume the role of 
crew leader for one of the PA Outdoor Corps high school crews. These crews are 
comprised of two leaders and 10 members, ages 15 to 18, and run for seven weeks 
during July and August each summer.

To Apply: Visit our position page online for the application instruction 
details: https://www.thesca.org/serve/program/pennsylvania-outdoor-corps 

For inquiries about our program, please email us at paoutdoorco...@thesca.org.


[ECOLOG-L] Grant-writing workshop for early-career palaeoresearchers in Prague, 26-29 May 2019

2019-01-14 Thread Xavier Benito Granell
Dear colleagues, 


Hoping you all have started the new year with inspiring professional and 
personal perspectives! 

We would like to draw your attention to the PAGES workshop ‘Funding starts here 
- Grant writing for early-career researchers’, which will be held in Prague, 
Czech Republic, 26-29 May 2019. This workshop is organized by the Pages 
Early-Career Network  and aims to 
introduce ECRs in the paleosciences to the funding agency landscape, provide 
strategies and advice on the grant writing and submission process, and 
encourage networking among ECRs interested in initiating or developing research 
grant proposals.

We are pleased to announce that our list of speakers includes Dr. Maria Uhle 
(National Science Foundation), Dr. Jonas Bunikis (European Research Council), 
and Dr. Jana Cejkova (EU H2020 program). They will talk about international 
grant agencies as well as discuss what it takes to write a successful grant in 
the field of paleoscience. Furthermore, Dr. Alessio Rovere, an ERC starting 
grant fellow at MARUM (University of Bremen, Germany) will share his successful 
grant proposal application experience.

The workshop will take place at Masarykova College just outside the city centre 
of Prague. The registration fee is 150 USD and covers the cost of lodging, 
breakfasts and lunches. Travel support will be available for early-career 
researchers, especially those from developing countries. 

Registration deadline: 15th of February 2019

For more information on the workshop and how to apply, please see the flyer and 
check out our website . If you have 
any questions, contact us via workshop.pages@gmail.com 

We hope to see many of you in Prague!

Kind regards,

PAGES ECN Workshop Committee


Xavier Benito
Postdoctoral fellow
National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)
University of Maryland
Webpage  | ResearchGate 
 | ORCID 
 



[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc - NSF project on Quantitative Ecology / Biodiversity Ecosystem-Function

2019-01-14 Thread Mark Genung
NSF-funded Postdoctoral Associate position available in Mark Genung’s lab at 
the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (genunglab.com) in collaboration with 
Rachael Winfree’s lab at Rutgers (winfreelab.com). The selected applicant will 
analyze and write papers on the biodiversity-ecosystem function relationship 
using cutting-edge analytical techniques. There is no field work requirement, 
allowing the selected applicant to focus on writing and publishing papers. 
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ecology or a related field, experience with 
biodiversity-ecosystem function research, and strong R skills. The successful 
candidate should be interested in learning how to use the ecological Price 
equation, if s/he is not already familiar with it. 

Applicants should send a single .pdf with a cover letter, CV, 2 representative 
publications, and contact information for three references to Mark Genung, 
mark.a.gen...@gmail.com, using “NSF postdoc candidate” as the subject line. 
Review begins January 18 and continues until the position is filled. Target 
start date is February or March 2019 (but negotiable). Salary is $43-49k 
depending on qualifications. The position is funded for ~20 months. See 
www.genunglab.com/join for more information.


[ECOLOG-L] 2019 Seasonal Positions

2019-01-14 Thread Matt Bahm
The Institute for Applied Ecology, a non-profit in Corvallis, Oregon is
currently hiring for a wide range of seasonal positions for the 2019 field
season; these include internships as well as technician and crew lead
positions.

Links to individual position descriptions are below and on our website (
https://appliedeco.org/get-involved/jobs/) . Application deadlines, pay
rate and duration of each position vary.

Click on the descriptions below for details regarding each position.

To apply, follow the links in each of the position descriptions to complete
a Google Form, and follow the instructions in the position description.

   - Conservation Research Internships
   

   - Conservation Research Field Crew Leader
   

   - Willamette Valley Pollinator Research Crew Leader
   

   - Willamette Valley Pollinator Research Internship
   

   - Golden Paintbrush Recovery Internships
   

   - Native Seed Collection Internship
   

   - Research Natural Area Monitoring Crew Leader
   

   - Research Natural Area Monitoring Technician
   

   - Post-fire Seeding Assessment Crew Leader
   

   - Post-fire Seeding Assessment Technician
   

   - Native Plant Farm Assistant
   



Inquiries should be e-mailed to j...@appliedeco.org


-- 
Matt Bahm
Conservation Research Program Director

563 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, Oregon 97333
541-753-3099 ext. 703
www.appliedeco.org  
 

*Please "Like" us on Facebook!*
Affiliate Faculty
Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife
Oregon State University
104 Nash Hall; Corvallis, OR 97331-3803


[ECOLOG-L] Bee Course 2019

2019-01-14 Thread Gretchen Lebuhn
In Partnership with the American Museum of Natural History and the Southwestern 
Research Station, we are proud to announce the 21st installment of The Bee 
Course. The Bee Course is a ten day workshop held at the Southwestern Research 
Station in Portal, Arizona from August 18th through the 28th, 2019. The course 
is designed to provide biologists interested in pollinators with the tools and 
knowledge necessary to collect, process, and to begin to identify bee 
specimens. We encourage all interested parties to apply. For more information, 
including instructions on how to apply, a list of this year’s instructors, and 
course testimonials, please visit our new website at www.thebeecourse.org.

Gretchen LeBuhn
Professor
San Francisco State University


[ECOLOG-L] JpGU 2019 Session A-CG32: Global Carbon Cycle Observation and Analysis (May 28, 2019, Chiba, Japan)

2019-01-14 Thread Forrest M. Hoffman
Dear Colleagues,

We would like to call your attention to the following session at the
upcoming Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU) 2019 Meeting in Chiba (very close
to Tokyo) on 26–30 May 2019:

*Global Carbon Cycle Observation and Analysis (A-CG32)*
Scheduled on May 28, 2019
http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2019/SessionList_en/detail/A-CG32.html
/- Joint Session with AGU, EGU, and AOGS/

Conveners:
  Kazuhito Ichii (Chiba University)
  Prabir Patra (JAMSTEC)
  Forrest M. Hoffman (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
  Makoto Saito (NIES)

We welcome contributions from a wide range of studies including in-situ
observations, remote sensing and modeling approaches (including top-down
and bottom-up approaches) at different spatial scales that link to
estimation of GHG (e.g. CO_2 , CH_4 , N_2 O) budgets at global and
regional scales, including land, ocean, and atmosphere. Human related
emissions, such as fossil fuel emissions, land use change, fires, are
also of interest.

Please consider submitting an abstract to this session. Also, May in
Japan is one of the best seasons to visit!  The abstract deadlines are 3
February 2019 (early submission) and 19 February 2019 (final
submission). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact one
of the conveners listed above.

Detailed information about the conference (abstract submission, venue,
etc.) is available at http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2019/

Thank you very much for your attention!

Kazuhito Ichii (Chiba University)
Prabir Patra (JAMSTEC)
Forrest M. Hoffman (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Makoto Saito (NIES)


-- 
Forrest M. Hoffman
Climate Change Science Institute
Computational Earth Sciences Group
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Building 4500N, Room F106, MS 6301
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6301
forr...@climatemodeling.org
ORCiD -0001-5802-4134 
https://www.climatemodeling.org/~forrest
(865) 576-7680 voice
Deliveries: One Bethel Valley Road
35° 55’ 23” N 84° 19’ 20” W


[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professor (2 year) in GIS/Environmental Science at Villanova University

2019-01-14 Thread Nat Weston
Visiting Assistant Professor (2 year) in GIS/Environmental Science at Villanova 
University

The Department of Geography and the Environment invites applications for a 
full-time non-tenure track visiting assistant professor position to teach at 
the undergraduate and possibly graduate level starting in August 2019. The 
position is for one year, with possible renewal for a second year. The ideal 
candidate will teach introductory Environmental Science and Geospatial 
Information Systems (GIS) courses, as well as courses in the candidate’s area 
of expertise. The department’s overarching objective is to integrate the 
disciplines of geography and environmental science in seeking to understand the 
spatial patterns of human systems and landscapes, environmental processes, and 
the effects of people on the environment. The Department of Geography and the 
Environment offers a B.S. degree in Environmental Science, B.A. degrees in 
Geography and Environmental Studies, and a M.S. degree in Environmental 
Science. For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult 
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/geoenv.html.

Teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses at the 
undergraduate and possibly graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities are 24 
contact hours per year typically divided into a 4/4 teaching load. The position 
may further entail the supervision of undergraduate student research. A Ph.D. 
in environmental science or a related discipline and/or MS with suitable 
professional / practitioner experience is required. Previous teaching 
experience is highly preferred.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. 
Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component 
of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, 
respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

For more information and to apply, see 
https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/15303. Review of application materials will 
begin February 15, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.


[ECOLOG-L] FIELD COURSE IN TROPICAL RAINFOREST AND CANOPY ECOLOGY

2019-01-14 Thread Peter Lahanas
2019 SUMMER COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT (June 15 ­ July 10)
 
FIELD COURSE IN TROPICAL RAINFOREST AND CANOPY ECOLOGY (TRE B-19)
 
COURSE LOCATION: Bocas del Toro Biological Station, Boca del Drago, Isla
Colon, Republic of Panama.  The biological station is located on a hill
facing the Caribbean Sea.  Coral reef and sea grass ecosystems lie in front
of the station and lowland tropical rain forests are directly behind.  This
juxtaposition of the two most biologically diverse ecosystems provides
tremendous opportunities for education and research. See
http://www.itec-edu.org for details.
 
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Peter N. Lahanas, Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation
(ITEC), Northeastern University,  tel: 352-367-9128, email:
laha...@itec-edu.org, web: http://itec-edu.org/itec-field-courses-2/,
Specialty: Neotropical herpetology, forest ecology, animal behavior,
biogeography, molecular genetics of sea turtles.

Prof. Bill Maher, Tree Climbing U.S.A. , 251 Oak Grove Rd., Dawsonville, GA,
30534 phone: 229-732-5973, email: billmaher...@windstream.net,  Specialty:
Tree canopy access techniques.
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This field course is designed to provide the student
with a foundation in ecological concepts and field techniques as applied to
tropical rainforest ecosystems.  The material covered is equivalent to a
university upper level course in tropical ecology.  The course is divided
into three parts.  During the first few days students will become familiar
with the many ecosystems found in our area and with the trail systems during
³orientation² walks.  The bulk of the first 10 days will be spent learning
field techniques and carrying out various group projects or exercises (see
below). It is during this time period that students will learn to access the
canopy using various rope techniques (Climbing Certification is available,
please contact Joe Maher for details).  Midway through the course the entire
station community takes a field trip to the cloud forests of Boquete (see
details below).  On returning to the field station, students work on their
individual research projects and continue to receive lectures in the
evening.
 
FORMAL LECTURES.  Formal lectures will take place in the classroom and will
include the use of PowerPoint presentations and chalkboard. Lectures may
take place both during the day and evening.  Lecture topics will include:
 
o  Neotropical Life Zones and Forest Types
o  Tropical Forest Structure
o  Tropical forest Productivity
o  Epiphytes, Lianas and Creepers
o  Tropical Forest Dynamics
o  Nutrient Cycling
o  Neotropical Vertebrate Ecology
o  Neotropical Invertebrate Ecology
o  Biodiversity Hypotheses
o  Plant-Animal Interactions
o  Animal Defensive Strategies and Mimicry
o  Plant Defensive Strategies
o  Pollination and Dispersal ecology
o  Consequences of Human Use
o  Tropical Forest Conservation
 
INFORMAL LECTURES.  Informal lectures will be provided periodically during
orientation walks (when you first arrive), during group field projects or in
discussion groups. These will cover a wide variety of topics and will
generally be prompted by what we encounter in the field, or by the direction
taken during group discussions.
 
READINGS.  Readings corresponding to lecture subjects will be assigned in
the text.  We may also read and critique papers brought by students and
faculty and additional readings may be assigned from time to time.  In
addition, each student will read, critique, and provide oral reports on
published papers brought to Bocas.
 
REQUIRED TEXT: Kricher, John (2017).  Tropical Ecology. Princeton University
Press, Princeton, New Jersey.  ISBN 978-0691115252
 
FIELD BOOK.  A field book will be required in the course.  The field book
will contain all data related to group projects and independent research
project.  The field book should also contain all other incidental
observations such as species lists, behavioral notes, etc., and contain
detailed location information. The field book must be water-proof and either
pencil or water-proof ink used to record data.


GROUP PROJECTS.  These are research, exercises or demonstrational projects
designed by the faculty and worked on in groups of four or six students.
The purpose of these projects is to familiarize students with an array of
field sampling techniques and equipment commonly used in field studies.
With help from a faculty member, students set up projects, collect data, and
generally (depends on the project), analyze data, present the results to the
class, and write a report.
 
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECTS.  Working closely with faculty, students will
be responsible for designing and completing an original research project of
their choosing.  The project may deal with any topic in tropical ecology or
conservation.  These projects will be carried out during the second half of
the course and students will have about 10 days for data collection.  A few
days before the end of the course students will analyze their data, 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship – Spatial Ecology of Urban Geese

2019-01-14 Thread David Inouye

*PhD Assistantship – Spatial Ecology of Urban Geese*

*Ball State University*

*Description*

Position Description: A PhD position is available studying the spatial 
ecology of urban Canada geese and their impacts on hunting and 
management of geese as a whole.  We are seeking experienced and 
motivated students interested in wildlife ecology and management capable 
of coordinating research teams at two universities while collaborating 
with IN DNR biologists.


Primary areas of research will focus on the effects of local 
depopulation events of nuisance geese and the resulting movement 
patterns of geese in the process of repopulation.  The accepted PhD 
student will use various survey methods, band recovery data and 
geolocators to study the local and large scale movement patterns of 
geese and how they influence dispersal, re-colonization, and population 
ecology.


*Qualifications*

Qualifications: Academic requirements include a Masters degree in a 
closely related field, competitive GRE scores, a GPA above 3.0. 
Preferred candidates should have experience with waterfowl, spatial 
analysis, GIS, and statistical experience. Additionally, candidates 
should have a strong work ethic and leadership skills and be able to 
conduct field work in extreme weather conditions and be willing to work 
weekend and long periods of time as dictated by project needs.


The student will be funded primarily on a research assistantship. This 
position is funded for 4 years at $25,350 and includes a tuition/fee 
remission benefit worth approximately $10,000 per academic year.  
Students are responsible for any additional dedicated fees.


Application: To apply, send a single PDF or Word Document containing 1) 
a cover letter describing your interests and experiences as they relate 
to the position, 2) a CV with names and contact information for 3 
references, and 3) unofficial transcripts to Dr. Tim Carter 
(tccar...@bsu.edu ). The deadline for 
applications is 15 February 2019. Applications will be reviewed as received.


*Salary - *$25,350 + partial Tuition and Fee remission

*Start Date - *05/2019

*Last Date to Apply - *2/15/2019

*Contact Person*

Dr. Tim Carter

tccar...@bsu.edu 

---

Timothy Carter

Director of Field Stations and Environmental Education Center

and Professor of Biology

Department of Biology

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 47306-0440

tccar...@bsu.edu 


[ECOLOG-L] CHANGES TO ECOLOG-L AND YOUR ACCOUNT

2019-01-14 Thread Jonathan Miller
Hello all,

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[ECOLOG-L] FINAL CALL: FIELD CREW LEADER (1) AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (5) NEEDED FOR FOREST POLLINATOR STUDY

2019-01-14 Thread Sara Galbraith
FIELD CREW LEADER (1) AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (5) NEEDED FOR FOREST POLLINATOR 
STUDY led by Dr. Jim Rivers 
(http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/jim-rivers/) and Dr. Sara Galbraith in 
the College of Forestry at Oregon State University. The objective of this 
research is to assess how native pollinator communities within managed forests 
are influenced by stand age and management intensity. Field work will take 
place in the rugged and scenic Coast Range of western Oregon and will involve 
physically demanding work in challenging conditions (heat, cold, rain, sun, 
steep slopes, loose rock, logging slash, stinging insects, hazardous plants), 
working long days, including some weekends, driving on logging roads, and 
navigating through difficult forest terrain. Primary duties of crew members 
will consist of collecting pollinators using a variety of techniques (netting, 
traps) in managed forest stands, conducting pollination experiments, 
quantifying floral resources and nesting habitat, monitoring solitary managed 
bees, and entering data. 

Crew leader position runs approximately April 15-September 4, 2019; research 
assistant positions run approximately April 29-September 4, 2019; there is the 
potential for some flexibility on start and end dates. Pay rate is 
$2500-$2700/month for crew leader and $2200-$2400/month for research 
assistants, depending on previous research experience. We will also provide 
free housing (including utilities) for the full duration of the position, as 
well as free project-related transportation. 

Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. degree in entomology, animal 
ecology or a related field plus a minimum of 2 years of field experience for 
research assistants (2 season-long field positions = 2 years of field 
experience) and 3 years of field experience for crew leader. Preference will be 
given to candidates who are proficient with insect collection and 
identification, have previous experience sampling pollinators in field 
settings, and who are familiar with Oregon flora. Successful applicants will be 
self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, be able to carry heavy gear (30+ lbs) 
on steep slopes, be able to work harmoniously in a group living situation, have 
a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, be able to maintain a 
positive disposition under challenging field conditions, and have a proven 
track record of working in a safe, efficient, and cooperative manner in a team 
setting. Crew leader applicants should have these qualities as well as 
demonstrated leadership skills and experience making decisions and 
communicating effectively under challenging field conditions.

To apply: Applicants should create a single PDF or MS-Word file that contains 
(1) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to 
the specific duties described in the position description; (2) a full-length CV 
or resume; and (3) the names and contact information (email, telephone) of 
three references who may be contacted; this document should be emailed to 
oregonbeec...@gmail.com with “Pollinator Crew 2019” in the subject line. We 
will begin reviewing applications on January 14th, and positions will be filled 
as qualified applications are received. 


[ECOLOG-L] FINAL CALL: 1 ASSISTANT FIELD CREW LEADER AND 2 FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR FOREST POLLINATOR GENETICS PROJECTS

2019-01-14 Thread Rachel Zitomer and Sara Galbraith
1 ASSISTANT FIELD CREW LEADER AND 2 FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR FOREST 
POLLINATOR GENETICS PROJECTS led by Dr. Jim Rivers 
(http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/jim-rivers/), Dr. Sara Galbraith 
(Post-doctoral researcher), and Rachel Zitomer (MSc. Candidate) in the College 
of Forestry at Oregon State University. 

The objective of this research is to assess how behavior, population dynamics, 
and health of two native bee species are affected by management activities and 
stand/landscape characteristics in managed forests using cutting-edge genetic 
techniques, including DNA metabarcoding. Research assistants will work with 
both commercially reared and wild bee species throughout the season.  Duties 
will consist of:
•   collecting wild pollinators using a variety of techniques (netting, 
traps, non-lethal tissue samples)
•   monitoring solitary bees in artificial nests
•extracting pollen samples from nests and specimens
•   conducting pollination experiments
•   quantifying floral resources and nesting habitat
•   processing specimens in the lab
•   entering data

Field work will take place in the rugged and scenic Coast Range of western 
Oregon and will involve physically demanding work in challenging conditions 
(heat, cold, rain, sun, steep slopes, loose rock, logging slash, stinging 
insects, hazardous plants), working long days, including some weekends, driving 
on logging roads, and navigating through difficult forest terrain. 

Positions run approximately April 15-September 4, 2019; there is the potential 
for some flexibility on start and end dates. Pay rate is $2,300-$2,500/month 
for the assistant crew leader position and $2,200-$2,400/month for research 
assistants. Free shared housing (including utilities) in Philomath or 
Corvallis, Oregon will be provided for the full duration of the position, as 
well as project-related transportation.  
Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. degree in entomology, animal 
ecology, botany, or a related field plus a minimum of 2 years of field 
experience (2 season-long field positions = 2 years of field experience). 
Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient with insect 
collection and identification, have previous experience sampling pollinators in 
field settings, and are familiar with Oregon flora. Successful applicants will:

•   be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic
•   be able to carry heavy gear (30+ lbs) on steep slopes
•   be able to work and live harmoniously as part of a team
•   have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
•   be able to maintain a positive disposition under challenging field 
conditions
•   have a proven track record working safely, efficiently, and cooperative 
manner in a team setting
•   applicants for the assistant crew leader position should have the above 
qualities as well as demonstrated leadership skills and experience making 
decisions and communicating effectively under challenging field conditions. 

To apply: Applicants should create a single PDF containing (1) a cover letter 
addressing the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the specific duties 
described in the position description; (2) a full-length CV or resume; and (3) 
the names and contact information (email, telephone) of three references. In 
cover letter, please clarify which position (assistant crew leader or research 
assistant) you are applying for and, if applying for assistant crew leader, 
whether you would be willing to accept a research assistant position as well. 
This document should be emailed to Rachel Zitomer at 
oregonbeecrew[at]gmail[dot]com with “Pollinator Genetics Crew 2019” in the 
subject line. We will begin reviewing applications on January 14th, and 
positions will be filled as qualified applications are received.  


[ECOLOG-L] Molecular Laboratory Technician Position - Bowdoin College

2019-01-14 Thread David Carlon
A full time molecular laboratory technician position is available in my lab at 
Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, Maine. The existing funding is short term, 
through June, but it is also possible that it will continue for a few more 
months.  The project focuses on diet analysis using next generation sequencing 
and paired isotope data.  Candidates with demonstrated experience in a 
molecular ecology setting, and who work well independently, are encouraged to 
apply. 

For additional questions, contact Dave Carlon at: dcar...@bowdoin.edu

Description- 

Responsible for day-to-day operations of a molecular ecology research 
laboratory at Bowdoin College. Prepares samples, DNA libraries, and generates 
DNA sequence data from using Sanger and Next Generation Sequencing technology. 
Provides technical expertise to students and staff. Maintains a safe and 
productive working environment for all end users. This is a benefit eligible 
position.

Education/Skills Requirements   
BS degree in Biology or related field.

Demonstrated expertise in the following areas is preferred:
1.  DNA extraction from environmental samples, including preserved tissues 
and environmental samples.
2.  Preparation of multiplex libraries for sequencing on the Illumina 
platform.
3.  PCR and Quantitative PCR (qPCR).
4.  Preparation of amplicons for Sanger sequencing. 
5.  Next generation sequencing bioinformatics.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents  
Minimum of 2 years work experience in molecular biology laboratory setting 
required. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Computer 
programming experience in bioinformatics strongly preferred.

Standard Work Days and Hours
Up to 40 hrs/week. Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00. This is a temporary position that 
is funded through June 30th, 2019.

If interested, you can apply by going to: 
https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/5713


[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship in Fish and Fisheries

2019-01-14 Thread Leandro Castello
Ph.D. Assistantship in Fish and Fisheries Ecology and Conservation in the Amazon

Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech

A highly qualified and motivated candidate is sought to join a NSF-funded 
project to study fish and fisheries ecology and landscape genetics in the 
Brazilian Amazon under the supervision of Drs. Leandro Castello and Eric 
Hallerman.  Applicants must have: a M.S. in ecology, fisheries, or related 
field; and record of involvement in research.  Experience with peer-reviewed 
publications and knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese are preferred.  Financial 
support will be in the form of research and teaching assistantships.  
Anticipated start is Summer 2019.  E-mail questions and applications to 
lean...@vt.edu and ehall...@vt.edu


[ECOLOG-L] Field Technician Position - Alaska wildlife and climate change

2019-01-14 Thread Nigel Golden
Have you ever wondered what’s it like to conduct research in the Arctic?  You 
don't have to wonder for long. I am offering a full-time temporary position 
located at Denali National Park, AK, in June, July, and August 2019. During 
this time, you would be backpacking and living on campgrounds at Denali. A 
stipend of $2,000, food and lodging will be provided, but you must cover your 
own transportation to the field site. As a technician, your duties will 
include, but are not limited to, the following: 

•   Conducting population surveys of arctic ground squirrels, including 
locating and indexing burrow networks and confirming presence or absence, 
•   Conducting vegetation assessments, and 
•   Maintaining good working relationships with other scientists, park 
liaison and visitors at Denali to support the goals of research.

The preferred candidate is dependable, curious, enthusiastic, doesn't mind 
working in physically taxing situations for long hours, and loves to be 
outdoors in rugged conditions. The ideal candidate will also have experience 
backpacking. 

This fieldwork is part of the dissertation research of Nigel Golden 
(https://goo.gl/LhMedz), University of Massachusetts graduate student studying 
the impact of climate change on arctic ground squirrel activity. This research 
is part of a broad research program, led by Dr. Toni Lyn Morelli of the US 
Geological Survey’s Northeast Climate Science Center, to understand the impacts 
of climate change on wildlife.
If you are interested in the position or have questions, email Nigel Golden at 
ngol...@umass.edu by March 8th, 2019 with a resume/CV with the subject line AGS 
in Denali 2019. 

Please use the following format for email: LastName_FirstName_CV/RS. Women and 
UR students are encouraged to apply.


[ECOLOG-L] Forest Ecology Field Technician Positions at the Teakettle Experimental Forest in California

2019-01-14 Thread Marissa Goodwin
We are hiring 4 to 10 field technicians to work at the Teakettle Experimental 
Forest. Teakettle is a 1300 ha old-growth, mixed-conifer forest 80 km east of 
Fresno, CA at 2200 m elevation in the Sierra Nevada. The forest is comprised of 
both burned and unburned experimental plots and a second entry prescribed burn 
was implemented in the fall of 2017. Duties will include, but are not limited 
to mapping forest structure using a surveyor’s total station, basic tree 
measurements, fuel surveys and assisting visiting scientists with their 
projects as needed. These projects may include: basic soils work (coring, soil 
moisture, etc.), seedling inventories, understory plant surveys, and tree 
coring. Desired skills include plant identification, use of a total station, 
basic knowledge of tree measurements, and previous experience working as a 
crewmember. The facilities at Teakettle are rustic due to the remote location 
of the station. The cabin has solar power, bathrooms, a kitchen and common 
space; individuals will spend the summer sleeping in tents. The nearest town 
for supplies is Shaver Lake, CA, approximately a one hour drive from the field 
station.   

The pay rate is $13.95/hr and crewmembers will work four 10-hour days each 
week. The field season will run 12 weeks from the middle of June to the 
beginning of September. The official start date will be determined in late 
April. 

To apply, please go to 
https://unm.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=14#staff.
The reqID is “Req7258” or you can search for the job title “Forest Ecology 
Field Technician”.
If you have any trouble with the application process, please contact Marissa 
Goodwin at mjgood...@unm.edu. 

Review of applications will begin on February 11, 2019 and will be reviewed in 
the order they are received. The application will close after all positions 
have been filled. 

**Please note that a New Mexico Drivers License IS NOT REQUIRED for this 
position**


[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position: Human-carnivore coexistence across borders

2019-01-14 Thread Ugo Arbieu
Senckenberg Research Institute Job offer ref. # 11-19001

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) is a member of the 
Leibniz Association and is  based  in  Frankfurt  am  Main,  Germany. SGN  
conducts  natural  history  research  with  almost  800 employees  and  
research  institutions  in  six  federal states.  Within  SGN,  the Senckenberg 
 Biodiversity and  Climate  Research  Centre  (SBiK-F)  explores  the  
interactions  between  biodiversity,  climate,  and society. 

Senckenberg BiK-F invites applications for a PostDoc position (m/f/d) 
"Human-carnivore coexistence across borders" (full time).

The  transfer  of  evidence-based  information  to  society  is  essential  for 
 human-carnivore  coexistence, because knowledge is a key factor in 
conservation debates.
In the context of the project “Transfer of evidence-based and co-produced 
Knowledge for Human-Wolf Coexistence  –  KnowWolf”,  funded  by  the  Leibniz  
Association,  we  plan  to  tackle  three  challenges  in science communication 
to society: i) media literacy, ii) science literacy and iii) emotional 
barriers. The aim  of  the  postdoctoral  position  is  to  overcome  these  
barriers  by  developing  models  of  social-ecological  sustainability  that  
will  be  implemented in  a  modular  tablet  application  as  an  innovative, 
immersive and adaptive interface between science and society, focused on 
human-wolf coexistence. In collaboration with a diverse team of scientists and 
communication experts of the KnowWolf project, the  candidate  will  actively  
contribute  to  the  design,  the  development  and  the  implementation  of  
the application,  by  i)  designing  interactive  analyses  of  social  survey  
implemented  in  the  application,  ii)developing  choice  experiments  related 
 to  wolf  management  in  different  countries  and  iii)  developing models 
of social-ecological suitability in different human-wolf coexistence contexts. 
With data collected during  the  project,  the  candidate  will  examine  
questions  related  to  public  perceptions  and  emotions towards   wolves   
in   different   contexts   of   coexistence,   identify   potential   drivers  
 of   human-wolf coexistence,  and  evaluate  the  performance  of  adaptive  
information  content  for  knowledge  transfer focused on the wolf topic.

Your tasks: 
• Develop adaptive social-ecological models of suitability for human-wolf 
coexistence in different contexts (i.e. within and outside Europe) 
• Collaborate with KnowWolf team to design choice experiments related to 
wolf management 
• Extend   KnowWolf’s   network   of   collaborators   to   document  
management   options   in the countries where the DTT will be implemented, to 
optimize management choice experiments 
• Cooperate   with   a   Digital   Agency   to   implement   the   
social-ecological   models, choice experiments and games in the DTT 
• Contribute to KnowWolf project management: strategic planning,  meetings, 
promotion, implementation, reporting 
• Analyse  results  of  the  social  surveys  across  contexts  of 
coexistence and evaluate the performance of the knowledge transfer in relation 
to the adaptive information content  
• Publish research results in international journals in cooperation with 
the project team

Your profile: 
• A  PhD  degree  in  ecological  modelling,  ecology,  interdisciplinary  
environmental  science, environmental   management,   sustainability,   social  
 ecology,   conservation,   psychology  or another relevant field 
• Interest in carnivore ecology and human-wildlife conflicts 
• Programming  skills  (R,  Matlab,  Phython  or  similar) with  abilities  
to  develop  statistical  models are required 
• Familiarity  with  Shiny  R,  JavaScript  or  equivalent  tools  for  
designing  web  applications  of statistical analyses is advantageous 
• Experience  in  developing  or  applying  social-ecological  models,  
population  models,  choice experiments is advantageous 
• Excellent publication record 
• Excellent English language skills 
• German language skills are advantageous 
• Experience in working in an interdisciplinary environment

What is awaiting you? 
• An interesting task in a dynamic team of researchers in an international 
research group 
• The possibility to build and extend your network with scientists at an 
international level and to attend national and international conferences 
• Flexible working hours – annual special payment – company pension scheme 
– Senckenberg ID card for free entry in museums in Frankfurt 

Salary and benefits are according to a full time public service position in 
Germany (TV-H E 13, 100 %). The position is a 2-year fixed-term post (with a 
possible extension of another year), starting as soon as possible.
This project takes place in the group of Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position Soil Microbiology, Research Network Chemistry meets Microbiology, University of Vienna

2019-01-14 Thread Christof Oberwalder

Hi everyone,

please share this PhD position (deadline 7th Febr. 2019) with any 
potential candidate.


TER, the Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research, Department of 
Microbiology and Ecosystem Science, University of Vienna (Austria), is 
looking for a highly motivated PhD student (Master in Biogeochemistry, 
Microbiology, Ecology, Analytical Chemistry, or similar) who will 
investigate the effects of soil warming on soil nutrient dynamics in the 
second longest forest soil warming experiment (>15 years) world-wide, in 
Achenkirch, Tyrol, Austria. The PhD will work in a team with two other 
PhDs in a project investigating *soil warming effects on soil CO2 
efflux, soil organic matter chemistry, root turnover, mycorrhizal 
symbioses, and soil C and nutrient lossesin this montane 
forest*.**The PhD candidate will specifically focus his work on root 
exudation, rhizosphere priming effects, soil N and P cycle processes and 
C:N:P stoichiometry and their feed-back on soil C cycle processes.


The candidate is expected to have profound knowledge of terrestrial 
biogeochemical processes and their controls, plant-microbe interactions 
and their effect on soil biogeochemical processes, and to be trained in 
analytical chemistry using isotope tracing to measure soil processes, in 
spectrophotometric methods, and in field work, among others.


TER, the Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research, Department of 
Microbiology and Ecosystem Science, is committed to conduct excellent 
research in a motivating and intellectually stimulating environment, and 
to train our students to become independent and internationally 
competitive scientists who enjoy research and contribute to society as 
conscientious citizens. Your responsibility will be to write a PhD 
thesis (three scientific papers) and the participation in research 
projects. Additionally, it is expected that you assist in the 
supervision of students and the maintenance of analytical 
instrumentation at the department. Teaching to the extent of the 
collective agreement provisions is required. Applicants must have the 
ability to work in an international team, have good communication skills 
and should be highly motivated and committed to pursuing 
interdisciplinary research. Excellent English in speaking and writing is 
mandatory.


The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values 
equal opportunities, as well as diversity 
(http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis 
on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. 
Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female 
applicants. Supervisor: Wolfgang Wanek (Microbiology & Ecosystem 
Science, University of Vienna);


Deadline for application: 7th February 2019 or until it is filled

Expected start date: March/April 2019 or at earliest convenience
How to apply: Please submit

(1) your scientific CV,
(2) a motivation letter that indicates your specific interest in 
pursuing the PhD topic and your technical experience in microbiology, 
ecosystem research, stable isotope techniques and analytical chemistry, and
(3) reference letters from two mentors (professors) who have knowledge 
of your academic abilities to ch...@univie.ac.at.


Please send these documents as ONE single pdf file.
For further information contact Prof. Wolfgang Wanek 
(wolfgang.wa...@univie.ac.at).


Thanks!
Christof

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 _|_|_|_|_|  _|_|_|_|  _|_|_|  Christof Oberwalder
 _|  _|_|_|Dept. of Microbiology & Ecosystem Science
 _|  _|_|_|_|_|_|  University of Vienna
 _|  _|_|_|Althanstrasse 14
 _|  _|_|_|_|  _|_|1090 Vienna, Austria
   phone: +43 1 4277 25761






[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position in Environmental Informatics at Virginia Tech

2019-01-14 Thread Quinn Thomas
Full-time, Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Position for Environmental Informatics
Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech, 
Blacksburg, Virginia

The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia 
Tech seeks applicants for a collegiate assistant professor position in the area 
of Environmental Informatics. Collegiate faculty members have a primary 
commitment to the instructional mission of the department, including 
undergraduate teaching, curricular and program development, and the design and 
integration of innovative and inclusive pedagogy.  Candidates for this position 
should provide evidence of potential leadership in promoting teaching 
excellence and enhancing curricula.

The individual will be a core member of the faculty team responsible for 
teaching in our Environmental Informatics major.  This teaching role includes 
four undergraduate courses: Digital Planet, Introduction to Environmental 
Informatics, Information Technologies for Natural Resources Management, and a 
senior-level experiential learning course in environmental informatics. More 
information about these courses can be found in the undergraduate catalog 
(www.undergradcatalog.registrar.vt.edu/1819/frec.html). Additional 
responsibilities will include: engaging in curricular updates and course 
transformations, mentoring undergraduate students majoring in environmental 
informatics, and fostering diversity and an inclusive atmosphere in the 
curriculum and department.  The candidate is expected to remain current in 
environmental informatics and related fields, and to serve on departmental, 
college, or university committees as a contributing member of the department 
and the broader university community.

 The collegiate faculty rank is a non-tenure-track position that offers a clear 
promotion path through assistant, associate, and professor levels. Appointment 
at the collegiate assistant professor rank is for three years and renewable 
without limit. With promotion to associate or professor collegiate ranks, 
contracts are renewable without limit with increasingly longer-term 
appointments.  Collegiate faculty are full members of the department faculty, 
and are expected to participate in department and professional service. 
Collegiate faculty members may conduct research on the scholarship of teaching 
and learning and/or on disciplinary topics and present their findings in 
professional venues, but there are no expectations for an extensive research 
program as is typical of tenure-track faculty appointments.

 Required Qualifications:

 Ph.D. with emphasis on applications of environmental analytics to forest 
and/or other ecosystem sciences and management

Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence through experience and/or 
training with strong promise for being a leader in the instructional mission

Preferred Qualifications:

 Expertise in geospatial analysis and data science for forest and/or other 
environmental applications with a record of research achievements

Demonstrated ability in the design and integration of innovative and inclusive 
pedagogy including experiential learning opportunities

Vision, creativity, and leadership skills relevant to instruction and 
technology related to instruction

Scholarship in the area of pedagogy

Experience in mentoring undergraduate students

Application Process:

Candidates must apply online at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/93062.

Questions and inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Kevin McGuire 
(kevin.mcgu...@vt.edu), chair of the search committee.

Application review will begin February 14, 2019, and continue until the 
position is filled. The start date for the position is no later than August 10, 
2019.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants 
on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, 
gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, 
political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, 
or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, 
discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees 
or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.