[ECOLOG-L] Two Graduate Positions in Fish Behavior and Ecology

[Wagner, Michael]

We (www.wagnerlabmsu.com) are seeking two 
motivated, skilled, energetic, and collaborative graduate students to join a 
cluster hire of four graduate students working on various questions related to 
the perception and response to predation risk in sea lamprey when migrating 
(either into rivers to spawn, or out of rivers to begin parasitic feeding). The 
work will integrate movement ecology, behavioral biology, and chemistry 
(semiochemical communication), and is conducted in collaboration with 
university and Federal scientists working in the U.S. and Canada. The 
scientific understanding developed will be used to examine theories surrounding 
the context-specificity of anti-predator tactic selection, and to develop 
novel, innovative approaches to controlling this species (where it is invasive) 
and conserving it (where it is threatened) that employ behavioral manipulations 
achieved by creating chemical information landscapes that guide the animal's 
movement decisions. Both projects are funded by an international commission 
(www.GLFC.org), and will require interaction with agency 
managers and decision-makers, and public outreach.

If you are interested in applying for one of the projects listed below (or 
starting a conversation about either), please send a C.V. and cover letter 
addressing your graduate education and professional interests to Dr. Michael 
Wagner (mwag...@msu.edu), Department of Fisheries and 
Wildlife, Michigan State University.

Project #1 (M.S.): The successful applicant will study the out-migration timing 
and movement behavior of newly transformed parasitic sea lampreys (AKA 
macrophthalmia or 'transformers') in rivers draining to Lake Michigan. Our 
goals for this project are to (1) provide the first meaningful empirical 
insight into the movements and survival of wild juvenile sea lamprey during 
their out-migration from natal rearing grounds to the open waters of the Great 
Lakes, and (2) to demonstrate the utility of a new acoustic micro-transmitter 
for the study of juvenile sea lamprey, including the development of 
transferable protocols for tag implantation and holding practices. The project 
will integrate laboratory studies (surgical techniques and recovery, effects of 
the tag on swim performance and movement tendencies), and a field movement 
study to estimate reach-specific mortality rates experience by out-migrants by 
fitting a multi-state Cormack-Jolly-Seber model. The work will be in 
collaboration with university and Federal scientists working with the Hammond 
Bay Biological Station (Michigan) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 
(Washington). The student will be co-advised by Dr. Travis Brenden of the MSU 
Quantitative Fisheries Center 
(www.canr.msu.edu/qfc/). Two years of funding are 
guaranteed (stipend $21K, tuition and health benefits are paid). Requirements: 
B.S. in fisheries, biology, ecology, aquatic or marine science/biology, or 
general biology. Experience in working with fishes or in streams is desired, as 
are quantitative analysis skills, a proficiency with R, or experience with 
acoustic telemetry equipment (especially the JSATS system). A highly 
competitive student will have a GPA > 3.3 and GRE scores above the 65th 
percentile.

Project #2 (M.S. or Ph.D.): The successful applicant will study the behavioral 
ecology of an alarm cue in sea lamprey (a chemical mixture released from 
injured tissue) that warns conspecifics about the location of predation events. 
This project is part the second phase of a larger project to discover the 
chemical structures of the compounds that comprise the alarm cue odor. The 
student will examine the behavioral reactivity and ecological function of 
identified compounds and mixtures in an attempt to isolate the complete alarm 
cue (never before accomplished in fishes). Work will be in collaboration with a 
post-doctoral research associate in Dr. Muralee Nair's laboratory at MSU 
(chemistry of natural products), who is leading the effort to identify the 
compounds. In addition to addressing fundamental questions of anti-predator 
behavior, the student will also test mixtures for use in repellent-based 
behavioral manipulations to achieve management and conservation goals. Three 
years of funding are guaranteed (stipend $21K, tuition and health benefits are 
paid). Requirements: B.S. in fisheries, biology, ecology, aquatic or marine 
science/biology, or general biology. Experience in working with fishes or in 
streams is desired, as are quantitative analysis skills and proficiency with R. 
A highly competitive student will have a GPA > 3.3 and GRE scores above the 
65th percentile. For consideration as a Ph.D. student, an appropriate M.S. 
related to the fields described above is required. Expertise in animal behavior 
and behavioral ecology are preferred for a Ph.D. student.


C. Michael Wagner

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Microplastics - New Zealand

[Julie Hope]

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PhD opportunity - Microplastics


The Institute of Marine Science (IMS) and the School of Environment at the 
University of Auckland are looking for an excellent and highly motivated 
scientist with keen interests in the fundamental processes that may affect the 
distribution and fate of microplastics and their effect on various soft 
sediment ecosystem functions.

We are offering a fully funded interdisciplinary PhD project to investigate the 
interactions between microphytobenthos (MPB), microplastics in soft sediments 
and biological and physical processes at the sediment-water interface.



Desired skills and experience

This project is interdisciplinary therefore experience in experimental research 
(field and laboratory) in the areas of environmental engineering and/or benthic 
ecology would be highly desirable, as well as a motivated mindset.

A mixture of field surveys and manipulative experiments, flume experiments and 
the development of a machine-learning model may be used to couple various 
biological and physical processes to microplastic distribution and benthic 
ecosystem functioning.

The candidate is expected to develop their own research goals with the help of 
the PI Dr Julie Anne Hope (IMS). The candidate will also benefit from the 
additional support of Assoc. Prof Giovanni Coco (CO-I, School of Environment) 
and Prof. Simon Thrush (CO-I, IMS) during different phases of the project. Work 
may be based between the city campus and/or the Leigh Marine Laboratory on the 
North Island of New Zealand.

To apply for this position, potential candidates should send a cover letter, a 
short research proposal for this project with details of the research that they 
would like to do (1 page max) and an up to date CV to Jaime Rowntree, 
jaime.rownt...@auckland.ac.nz.

Background information on the Institute of Marine Science and life at The 
University of Auckland can be found at: 
www.marine.auckland.ac.nz/en.html, 
www.science.auckland.ac.nz/phd, 
www.international.auckland.ac.nz

[ECOLOG-L] California Amphibian and Parasite Field Technician

[Dana Marie Calhoun]

California Amphibian and Parasite Field Technician

The Johnson Laboratory (http://www.johnsonlaboraotry.com) is accepting a 
qualified amphibian field technician to assist in the field in the beautiful 
Bay Area of California beginning in May and concluding in August 2019. 

The Johnson laboratory has made it our mission to sincerely commit to promoting 
diversity! This search is open to all candidates from any race, color, 
religion, ethnic, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, 
disability, age, or veteran status especially those from underrepresented 
groups in science.

The Johnson Laboratory is accepting a full-time qualified field crew technician 
to assist in the field sampling season and laboratory analysis in the Bay Area 
of California beginning in May and concluding near the end of August 2019. The 
primary responsibilities of this individual will be to perform an in-depth 
field sampling protocol focusing on amphibians, fish and invertebrates within 
pond ecosystems. This will include (i) macro and micro identification of 
amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and parasites (10%) (ii) performing field 
sampling techniques such as but not limited to: dipnet, seine, visual survey, 
pathogen swabbing, and transects (40%), (iii) necropsy of freshwater snails for 
parasite isolation (40%), and () data entry (10%). In addition, these 
individuals will be expected to assist with equipment maintenance and 
disinfection. Salary will be based on experience ($12.50-14.00 per hour).  
Housing at field station is required however fee will be covered by the 
laboratory. 

To apply for our amphibian field technician position email an application 
package that should include (i) a cover letter that states your specific 
necropsy experiences, previous scientific research experiences, a statement of 
how you will support diversity and inclusion in our team, and why you would 
like to work for the Johnson Laboratory specifically, (ii) a current CV (iii), 
contact information for three professional references (include email and phone 
number) and your availability for a start date (must be able to start by May 
10th 2019).  Please send the compiled application package into a PDF (one 
document) and email to dana.calh...@colorado.edu with the position title “CA 
Field Technician” in the subject line by February 11, 2019. 

[ECOLOG-L] SUMMER NSF REU- how do predators alter parasite transmission

[Dana Marie Calhoun]

How predators alter parasite transmission in complex communities


The Johnson Laboratory (http://www.johnsonlaboraotry.com) is accepting a 
qualified undergraduate NSF REU applicant for our lab crew at the University of 
Colorado in Boulder beginning in May 11 (some flexibility) and concluding in 
early August 2019. 

The Johnson laboratory has made it our mission to sincerely commit to promoting 
diversity! This search is open to all student candidates (that will not 
graduate prior to June 2019) from any race, color, religion, ethnic, gender, 
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran 
status especially those from underrepresented groups in science. 

Research Project: Predator inhibition of trematode parasite transmission: The 
primary objective for this project is to have a student investigate a 
much-needed research topic surrounding the study of infections and pathology 
caused by trematodes. The selected student will lead an ambitious yet tractable 
study into how common aquatic predators affect the spread of parasites and 
whether these effects vary by parasite species or predator foraging strategy. 
Over the summer, the selected REU will work closely with Dr. Johnson and our 
research team at the University of Colorado Boulder. The student will gain 
valuable experience in designing experiments, quantifying ecological data, and 
statistical analysis. They will also obtain foundational knowledge of 
host-parasite interactions, predator-prey dynamics, and the identification of 
both parasite and free-living species. Following completion of the experiments, 
the student will work closely with the PI to analyze (1) how the rate of 
parasite consumption varies by predator, and (2) whether predators select 
certain parasites preferentially as a function of body size, movement patterns, 
or activity times based on the natural history of the parasite.  

To apply: Email an application package that should include (1) a brief 
statement of interest detailing how obtaining an REU would advance your career 
goals; (2) a description of related previous research; (3) a statement of how 
you will support diversity and inclusion in our laboratory, and finally (4) a 
current CV. Please compile the application package into a single PDF and email 
to dana.calh...@colorado.edu with the subject title (PREDATOR REU application) 
by February 11th, 2018.

*Please remember ONLY undergraduates that will be continuing their education in 
fall 2019 can apply*

[ECOLOG-L] Parasitology Research Technician-- Colorado Boulder

[Dana Marie Calhoun]

Parasitology Research Technician

The Johnson Laboratory (http://www.johnsonlaboraotry.com) is accepting two 
qualified parasitology research technicians to assist in the laboratory at the 
world-recognized University of Colorado located in scenic Boulder Colorado 
beginning in May and concluding in August 2019. 

The Johnson laboratory has made it our mission to sincerely commit to promoting 
diversity! This search is open to all candidates from any race, color, 
religion, ethnic, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, 
disability, age, or veteran status especially those from underrepresented 
groups in science.

The primary responsibilities of these individuals will be to perform necropsies 
on a wide range of amphibian, fish, and snail species to identify and quantify 
macro-parasite infections. This will include (i) isolation of macro-parasites 
for molecular and morphological vouchers and abundance (ii) and use of 
microscopic photography techniques to identify and document in situ and isolate 
macro-parasites. In addition these individuals will be expected to assist with 
daily management of the laboratory including husbandry of live amphibians and 
snails and to assist with laboratory and mesocosm experiments. Competitive 
candidates will have prior independent research experience which needs to 
include necropsy of vertebrates, proficient excel and data entry skills, and 
some parasite identification skills. This position salary will depend on 
experience level of candidates. This position is temporary and does not include 
housing costs. 

To Apply:
To apply for parasitology research technicians send an application package that 
should include (i) a cover letter that states your specific necropsy 
experiences, previous scientific research experiences, a statement of how you 
will support diversity and inclusion in our team, and why you would like to 
work for the Johnson Laboratory specifically, (ii) a current CV (iii), contact 
information for three professional references (include email and phone number) 
and your availability for a start date (must be able to start by May 10th 
2019).  Please send the compiled application package into a PDF (one document) 
and email to dana.calh...@colorado.edu with the position title “Parasitology 
Technician” in the subject line by February 11, 2019. 

[ECOLOG-L] SUMMER NSF REU- does color in frogs affect fungal infections

[Dana Marie Calhoun]

How color polymorphisms in frogs affect vulnerability to fungal infection

The Johnson Laboratory (http://www.johnsonlaboraotry.com) is accepting a 
qualified undergraduate NSF REU applicant for our field crew in the Bay Area of 
California beginning in May 11 (some flexibility) and concluding in early 
August 2019. 

The Johnson laboratory has made it our mission to sincerely commit to promoting 
diversity! This search is open to all student candidates (that will not 
graduate prior to June 2019) from any race, color, religion, ethnic, gender, 
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran 
status especially those from underrepresented groups in science. 

Project details: A field-based investigation into the role of host color in 
amphibian body temperature and infection susceptibility: The primary objective 
for this project is understand the relationship between amphibian color, host 
thermal profile, and infection. The student will investigate this topic using 
broad-scale field surveys in central California ponds, a region that is ideal 
for addressing these questions because of previously documented heterogeneity 
in Bd prevalence and intensity both among ponds and through time. 
The selected REU student will work closely with our collaborative 
field team in the California Bay Area, where our research into amphibian 
disease ecology is focused. They will be stationed at the UC Reserve Blue Oaks 
Ranch, which provides housing, laboratory facilities, and a vibrant academic 
atmosphere. During this time, the student will gain experience in sampling 
aquatic ecosystems, including techniques for censusing amphibians and other 
aquatic organisms. This will include performing additional field sampling 
techniques including but not limited to: dipnets, seines, visual surveys, snail 
parasite identification, and pathogen swabbing. In addition, this individual 
will be expected to assist with daily record keeping and equipment maintenance 
Along with gaining experience in general field techniques the REU will quantify 
patterns of Bd infection, host color, and temperature of captured frogs.  

To apply: Email an application package that should include (1) a brief 
statement of interest detailing how obtaining an REU would advance your career 
goals; (2) a description of related previous research; (3) a statement of how 
you will support diversity and inclusion in our field team, and finally (4) a 
current CV. Please compile the application package into a single PDF and email 
to dana.calh...@colorado.edu with the subject title (COLOR REU application) by 
February 11th, 2018.

*Please remember ONLY undergraduates that will be continuing their education in 
fall 2019 can apply*

[ECOLOG-L] Host an ecological drone data workshop for 2019

[Gregory Crutsinger]

Hi Ecologgers,

I'm currently putting together the 2019 workshop schedule for in-person 
training workshops for vegetation/other types of ecological mapping using 
drones. If your department, organization, or field station is interested in 
hosting a drone mapping workshop for scientific applications for the upcoming 
field season, feel free to contact g...@scholarfarms.com for more information.  
Workshop schedule held locally in California will be announced shortly.

Trainings are typically 1 or 2 full days covering everything from drone 
hardware, mapping best practices, sensors, software, and example datasets. They 
will help you stay current on the fast-changing drone industry and provide 
advice on where to invest limited budgets.  

Costs estimates depend on the number of attendees, duration, and travel.

Best,

Greg Crutsinger

[ECOLOG-L] Alaska Summer Field Studies Program for Undergraduate Students

[Sophie Littee]

*Here is a unique Alaska field studies opportunity for undergraduate
students looking for rigorous academics within a wilderness immersion
experience.*
The Alaska Wrangell Mountains Field Studies Program
*June 22 - August 9, 2019*


We are accepting applications for summer 2019 to our university-level Field
Studies Program, and invite students at least one year into their
undergraduate education to apply. 

   - 7-week summer field course (earn 10 semester/16 quarter credits). Cost
   is $9,400 (scholarships available)
   - Based in the historic town of McCarthy, in the heart Wrangell St.
   Elias, largest national park in the US and a World Heritage Site
   - This interdisciplinary course focuses on the forces shaping the
   rapidly-changing landscape of the Wrangell Mountains and beyond, including
   geology, ecology, climate change, policy, land management, outdoor
   leadership, and history
   - Backpack across glaciers into alpine meadows and forested valleys, no
   previous experience required
   - Field research-intensive, with close mentoring by world-class faculty

This course is a joint offering of The Wrangell Mountains Center
 and The Evergreen State College


Get more information at  www.wrangells.org/fieldstudies
Questions? Email sop...@wrangells.org

[ECOLOG-L] Soil Sampling Crew Lead Needed

[Sage Bates]

To apply please visit the website below: 
 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-093
 

Position Objectives:
In partnership with Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), GBI is recruiting one 
lead to serve as part of a soil sampling team (one lead and two technicians).  
The overall objective of this soil sampling effort is to collect data at 
locations where habitat restoration projects will be undertaken and at sites 
where restoration is underway.  Restoration project sites are located in 
Wyoming sagebrush, pinyon-juniper woodlands and mountain sagebrush communities 
across northern Nevada.  Restoration projects are focused on wildlife habitat 
including Sage Grouse, Mule deer, and a variety of other species.  Site 
locations include land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. 
Forest Service, and private landowners.  Collected data are used to help guide 
proper treatment design and to provide a baseline data set against which 
treatment effects may be measured.  

Duties:  
General field duties include regular use of best practices for safety, carrying 
heavy equipment while walking long distances over uneven and sometimes steep 
terrain, collecting soil samples with a two-person motorized auger, and 
collecting GPS locations of sampling plots and other plot-specific data.  This 
position will require travel to and from field sites and extended field camping 
to ensure that all sampling objectives are fulfilled during the field season.  
Implementation may require long hours including early mornings and weekends.  
The timeframe for field data collection will generally be 8 days on and 6 days 
off. The schedule during start of season training will be 4 days on and 3 days 
off or 5 days on 2 days off.  Time will also be spent at the NDOW office 
completing training tasks, data entry and potentially lab-related duties. 

Additional duties include:
•   Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;
•   Participation in GBI and agency trainings;
•   Entering data into and managing a database; 
•   Leadership;
o   Supporting and managing a field crew; 
o   Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and
o   Report writing and completing administrative paperwork

Requirements: 
•   Leadership experience, including supervising field crews and managing 
projects simultaneously
•   Ability to carry heavy equipment (approximately 60 pounds) over rugged 
terrain in sometimes inclement weather;
•   Ability to operate heavy equipment and endure strenuous physical 
activity for long periods using best safety practices;
•   Willingness to work and camp in primitive locations with no amenities 
for up to eight consecutive days;
•   Experience in soil science, natural resource management, ecology, 
environmental science, or related field;
•   Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass, navigate to 
predetermined locations using GPS, and read a topographical map;
•   Ability to work in a team setting and contribute to a positive work 
environment;
•   Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting; 
•   Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record; 
•   Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, 
often in remote areas on unimproved roads;
•   Experience with data entry and management;
•   Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project 
summary reports;

Location: 
•   Reno, Nevada

Compensation: 
•   $1,360-$1,400 Biweekly Salary
•   $31/night Camping per diem
•   Paid State holidays and personal/sick leave
•   Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)

Timeline: 
•   April-October

To apply please visit the website below: 
 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2018-RAP-093
 

[ECOLOG-L] Forestry Technicians and Crew Leads Needed in Northern CA

[Sage Bates]

To view all positions and locations please visit the Great Basin Institute link 
below and click on 'All Current Openings' . 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the US Forest Service (USFS) 
Pacific Southwest Region, is recruiting Forestry Technicians and Crew Leads to 
work cooperatively with USFS and GBI staff to perform vegetation management and 
restoration projects within forest/woodland areas. Duties will include 
performing standardized timber cruising, and assisting in stand exam data 
collection. Data are gathered using standard instruments, direct measurements, 
observations, and on-site inspections. Technicians and Leads will also select 
and mark individual trees for harvest using well defined marking guidelines and 
silvicultural prescriptions. Training will be provided on tree-species 
identification, GPS data collection, tree marking, and other project-specific 
tasks.

To view all positions and locations please visit the Great Basin Institute link 
below and click on 'All Current Openings' . 
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/

[ECOLOG-L] Animal Movement Science School AniMove - application deadline approaching

[EAGLE team]

Dear all,

the application deadline for the AniMove Science School is approaching.
Apply before February 1st 2019 to learn how to analyze animal movement
and remote sensing data for ecology and conservation applications using R.

AniMove 2019 will be in Yale, US from June 3rd to 14th at the Max Planck
- Yale Center for Biodiversity Movement and Global Change.

*bout AniMove*: Animal Movement Analysis summer school is offered as a
two-week professional training course, that targets students,
researchers and conservation practitioners that have collected animal
relocation data and want to learn how to analyze these data. Course
participants will have the opportunity to apply learned techniques to
their own data during the course.

Animal movement is critical for maintenance of ecosystem services and
biodiversity. The study of complex movement patterns and of the factors
that control such patterns is essential to inform conservation research
and environmental management. Technological advances have greatly
increased our ability to track, study, and manage animal movements. But
analyzing and contextualizing vast amounts of tracking data can present
scientific, computational, and technical challenges that require
scientists and practitioners to master new skills from a wide range of
computational disciplines.

*AniMove*, a _collective of international researchers
_ with extensive experience in these
topics, teaches a two-week intensive non-profit training course for
studying animal movement. This two-week course focuses on
interdisciplinary approaches linking animal movement with environmental
factors to address challenging theoretical and applied questions in
conservation biology. To achieve this, participants will acquire
significant skills in computational ecology, movement data
pre-processing and analysis, modeling, remote sensing and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS).

more details here:

http://animove.org/courses/yale-2019/

[ECOLOG-L] 5 key environmental impacts of the government shutdown

[David Inouye]

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/01/environmental-impacts-of-federal-government-shutdown-from-monitoring-to-parks-food/

--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4415
ino...@umd.edu

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
PO Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224

[ECOLOG-L] Research Associate, Centre for Mountain Studies, Perth

[David Inouye]

Salary: Research Associate £27,810 - £30,714

Researcher £30,847 - £35,371

*Closing date: 31 January 2019 *

*Interviews will be held in Perth on 19 February 2019*

The Centre for Mountain Studies 
 
and the UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Mountain Development are based in 
Perth, at Perth College UHI, a large academic partner in Scotland’s 
newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.  We are 
looking for a Researcher or Research Associate, who will play a key role 
in the Centre, working on all aspects of project development and 
implementation, and teaching on the online MSc in Sustainable Mountain 
Development.


To succeed in this exciting role, you will have undertaken PhD research 
in a relevant discipline and be able to demonstrate research 
competence.  We are looking for someone who will submit successful 
proposals for research and consulting project opportunities to generate 
external income.  Excellent communications skills and a strong interest 
in knowledge exchange are also important.


You will represent the Centre to both internal and external 
stakeholders, as well as supervising postgraduateec students.


*Purpose of Post*

To work on all aspects of project development and implementation, and 
teach on the online MSc in Managing Sustainable Mountain Development.


*Key Activities*

**

·Undertake innovative research and consultancy, including writing reports.

·Identify research and consulting project opportunities and liaise with 
potential funders.


·Develop and submit successful proposals for research and consulting 
projects.


·Submit and publish articles in peer-reviewed academic journals.

·Engage in knowledge exchange activities with relevant stakeholders and 
non-specialist audiences.


·Contribute to delivery of modules in the on-line MSc Sustainable 
Mountain Development (e.g., biodiversity management, sustainable deer 
management, sustainable land use and renewable energy)


·Supervise postgraduate students undertaking MSc and PhD dissertations.

·Work effectively with the CMS team.

·Organise and manage work flow with minimal supervision.

·Represent the CMS, Perth College UHI, or UHI on external bodies.

·Engage in aspects of CMS, College, and UHI administration as required.

Further details are available in the attached document.

To apply for this post, go to the Perth College UHI Vacancies page 
, click on ‘View our 
vacancies’ and, on the next screen, ‘Search vacancies’.  This will take 
you to a page from where you can apply using the on-screen form.  
Alternatively, a recruitment pack can be requested by telephoning +44 
(0) 1738 877444 (answering machine).


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[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate Internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution – Summer 2019

[Alonso Ramirez]

We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2019 internship in *Tropical
Ecology and Evolution at El Verde Field Station, Puerto Rico*.  The
internship will run from May 27 - August 2.

Application deadline: 28 February 2019

The program will offer students the opportunity to have hands-on experience
fields such as:

   - Aquatic insect ecology
   - Caddisfly (Trichoptera) and Mosquito (Diptera) Ecology
   - Rodent Ecology and Plant-Animal Interactions
   - Plant Population Ecology and Invasive Species Biology
   - Wetland and Riparian Ecology
   - Meiofauna and Protists Ecology

Students receive a stipend for the ten weeks duration of the program.
Round-trip plane ticket from home institution to Puerto Rico will be
reimbursed, up to a maximum of $600.  The program will cover housing at El
Verde Field Station.  The National Science Foundation funds the program.

The program is limited to undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor degree
at a college or university during summer 2019 that are US citizens or
permanent residents.

Application materials and further information can be found at
http://reu.ites.upr.edu/

[ECOLOG-L] Funded MSc and PhD positions in Conservation Biology

[Christos Mammides]

The Behavioral and Community Ecology, Conservation Biology Group 
 at Guangxi University in China 
 is excited to offer opportunities for 
three-year MSc or PhD projects in conservation biology and related fields. Our 
faculties’ expertise and research interests (please see summaries below) cover 
a variety of topics in conservation biology, animal behavior, ecotoxicology, 
landscape ecology and natural resource management. This year we are 
particularly interested in recruiting students who are interested in 
conservation biology and would like to work on one of the projects offered by 
Associate Prof. Christos Mammides.

The degrees are granted through our International Training Program, and 
academic work is in English. Students apply with a March 31, 2019 deadline to 
the China Government Scholarship (CGS) program, as well as to the College of 
Forestry. CGS provides waivers of tuition, accommodation, and a monthly 
stipend. In the first year, students take courses in basic Chinese language and 
in Chinese culture. In addition, courses in professional classes related to 
ecology and evolution are required to graduate (4 for PhD, 7 for MSc), as well 
as successful completion of the thesis project.

Applicants are required to have their previous degree completed at the time of 
application. Applicants with a proven track record of successful publications 
in peer-reviewed journals and advanced quantitative or programming skills will 
have an advantage. We hope that candidates will explore the research interests, 
summarised below, and begin to think about possible projects. Interested 
applicants should contact Dr. Mammides  by 
February the 15th, attaching a CV, a short project proposal (<750 words), and 
the e-mail addresses of three references. Review of the applications will start 
immediately.

Information on our faculties’ expertise and interests:
Prof. Eben Goodale (eben.good...@outlook.com ) 
has worked on a range of projects from the acoustic behavior of birds to 
community ecology and species interactions to issues of conservation biology.
Associate Prof. Aiwu Jiang (a...@163.com ) has extensive 
experience studying the birds of Guangxi. He is working on projects involving 
the breeding ecology of birds in limestone regions, and also the effects of 
toxins on breeding.
Associate Prof. Christos Mammides (cmammi...@outlook.com 
) is a quantitative conservation biologist 
interested in studying the mechanisms by which anthropogenic activities affect 
biodiversity and in exploring the socio-economic factors that drive those 
activities. Dr. Mammides is also interested in quantifying the effectiveness of 
the various types of protected areas, and in assessing the effects of those 
areas on local peoples’ livelihoods.

Information about the College of Forestry at Guangxi University (GXU):
The College of Forestry at GXU is one of China’s largest forestry schools. The 
International Training Program was started in 2015 as a cooperation among 
several labs with both Chinese national and international researchers. Guangxi 
University (>25,000 students) is located in the subtropical city of Nanning, is 
part of the National 211 University Scheme of China, and aims to become a major 
research hub in Southern China. Nanning forms the natural gateway between China 
and South-East Asia, with Vietnam a mere 300 km away and direct international 
connecting flights available to most major cities in Asia. Housing is available 
on campus and campus life is bustling with many places to eat, good sporting 
and entertainment facilities, and varied student activities.

[ECOLOG-L] Transmitting Science course Introduction to Geometric Morphometrics, May 27-31, Barcelona, Spain

[Soledad De Esteban Trvigno]

Dear colleagues,The 11th edition of Transmitting Science course "INTRODUCTION TO GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS- 10th edition" has opened registration.INSTRUCTORS: Prof. Chris Klingenberg (University of Manchester, UK) and Dr. Jesús Marugán (UAM, Spain).Dates: May 27th-31st, 2019, Barcelona (Spain)More information and registration: http://bit.ly/transmittingscience-geometric-morphometrics or writing to cour...@transmittingscience.orgThis course is entitled to teach the main concepts of shape analysis based on landmark coordinates and its multivariate procedures, and how they can be put into practice across any biological discipline in which the phenotype (form) and its variation are the principal sources of information.Program:Introduction: Shape, size and biological morphology.Morphometric data: Equipment, landmarks, outlines and surfaces.Visualizing shapes and shape changes.Looking at variation: PCA.Distinguishing groups: CVA and discriminant analysis.Symmetry and asymmetry.Morphometrics in a messy world: outliers and measurement error.Regression and allometry.Covariation between things: PLS.Morphological integration.Modularity.Phylogeny and comparative methods.Putting things together: Combining analyses to solve biological questions.Presentation of group work by participants.Software that will be used during the course: TPS, ImageJ (FIJI) and MorphoJPlease feel free to distribute this information between your colleagues if you consider it appropriate.Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question regarding this course.With best regardsSoleSoledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhDScientific DirectorTransmitting Sciencewww.transmittingscience.org
 

[ECOLOG-L] Sierra Nevada Forest Ecology Crew Lead & Technicians - Summer 2019

[Sarah Bisbing]

The Bisbing Forest Ecology & Silviculture Lab at UNR (https://sarahbisbing.com) 
is hiring two crew leads and five field technicians to sample at sites across 
the Sierra Nevada in summer 2019. Technicians will collect data to support 
silviculture and climate change adaptation research. Duties will include, but 
are not limited to, mapping forest composition and structure, collecting basic 
forest ecology and health data, surveying understory plant communities, and 
sampling fuels transects. Additional responsibilities may include data entry 
and data quality control.

Preferred candidates will have previous experience working in the field, Sierra 
Nevada plant identification skills, knowledge of tree measurements and forest 
ecosystem sampling, and the ability to work well with others for long hours 
under strenuous field conditions. Technicians should be capable of hiking long 
distances with a heavy pack, have the ability to work under inclement weather 
conditions, and be able to work collegially as part of a research team. Crew 
leads should have at least one summer of field technician experience. All crew 
members must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving a 4wd 
truck. Field work will involve driving on backcountry dirt roads and hiking and 
navigating off-trail. 

The field season will run for 12 consecutive weeks from late May or early June 
(dependent upon snowpack) through the end of August. Pay is $15/hour for the 
crew lead and $12/hr for technician positions. Housing on-site is provided as 
is a field vehicle for on-site work.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to: Dr. 
Sarah Bisbing at sbisb...@unr.edu by February 1, 2019.