[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Forecasting Outstanding Publication Award
The Statistical Ecology Section of ESA is pleased to announce a new award: Ecological Forecasting Outstanding Publication Award. Background: This award will be given annually in recognition of an outstanding scholarly publication (peer reviewed journal article, book chapter, or book) published within the last three years in the emerging field of Ecological Forecasting. The scope of the award is broad, spanning any ecological system, process, and spatio-temporal scale. It encompasses research, both basic and applied, that generates predictions or projections, or which advances forecasting methods, tools, theories, or concepts. We are currently fund raising to support this award in perpetuity. Please visit our fundraising page (https://www.youcaring.com/ecologicalforecastingaward-875447) to make a (tax deductible) donation to the award. Eligibility and how to apply: Nominations are open to all career stages, and self nominations are permitted, but in all cases the lead author must be a member of the Ecological Society of America. Eligible papers must be peer-reviewed with a publication date on or after January 1 three years prior to the current deadline (e.g. papers for the March 2018 deadline need to have been published after Jan 1, 2015). Papers in press will also be considered but must be publicly available (e.g., online early). Please note the date of acceptance and date the paper became available publicly in the cover letter for papers in press. Nominations should include a PDF copy of the paper and a brief (< 1 page) cover letter highlighting the paper’s contribution to, and impact on, ecological forecasting. Materials should be sent to the Award's Committee Chair, Mike Dietze (die...@bu.edu), in an email with subject heading "Ecological Forecasting Award". The annual deadline for the nominations will be March 1, with the first competition taking place in 2018. Award details: The award winner will receive a prize of $200 and recognition on the ESA Stats Ecology website (http://www.esa.org/stats/?page_id=54). The winner will be announced at the annual Statistical Ecology Section social at the ESA annual meeting.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in quantitative ecology at Michigan State University
The Zipkin Quantitative Ecology Lab seeks a postdoctoral scholar to work with a team of researchers on an NSF funded project to develop integrated, hierarchical statistical models to estimate and predict monarch butterfly demography across eastern North America. Project goals include tracking dynamics at each life history stage of this unique and iconic migratory species to 1) determine which stage(s) and environmental variables may be driving observed declines, and 2) predict impacts of climate and resource change on future population abundance. Data come from several continental-scale, volunteer-based monitoring programs. Our team (led by Elise Zipkin and Leslie Ries) has gathered and formatted the monitoring data and a processing platform has been built to extract relevant climate and environmental variables from appropriate databases. The postdoctoral scholar will work collaboratively to develop models, carry out analyses, and write manuscripts. The richness of the datasets allows for ample ability to explore many avenues of research and we seek a researcher with enthusiasm to pursue related projects that interests them. Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, biology, statistics, or a related field by the start of the position. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in mathematical and/or statistical modeling, ecology, and experience publishing scientific research. Knowledge of program R is required. Candidates with experience in Bayesian hierarchical analysis, integrated models, the BUGS language, and collaborative research are especially encouraged to apply. The position is based at Michigan State University (MSU) with opportunities to travel to meet with collaborators, attend workshops and conferences, and become involved in other lab projects. The position comes with a competitive salary and excellent health benefits. This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term position, with reappointment conditional on satisfactory performance. To apply, email as a single PDF: 1) a cover letter (2-pg max) with your research interests and qualifications for this position, 2) CV, 3) list of three references with contact information, and 4) one recent first-authored publication, to Dr. Elise Zipkin, Department of Integrative Biology, MSU (ezip...@msu.edu). Please use the subject heading “PostDoc Application”. The position will remain open until filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Forecasting Outstanding Publication Award - March 1 deadline
**Please circulate this email widely** The ESA's Statistical Ecology Section is running its first competition for the Ecological Forecasting Outstanding Publication Award. Applications are due to Mike Dietze (die...@bu.edu) by March 1. Details about the award and the (very easy!) nomination procedure can be found below and on the section's website. _ Ecological Forecasting Outstanding Publication Award. Background: This award will be given annually in recognition of an outstanding scholarly publication (peer reviewed journal article, book chapter, or book) published within the last three years in the emerging field of Ecological Forecasting. The scope of the award is broad, spanning any ecological system, process, and spatiotemporal scale.It encompasses research, both basic and applied, that generates predictions or projections, or which advances forecasting methods, tools, theories, or concepts. Eligibility and how to apply: Nominations are open to all career stages, and self nominations are permitted, but in all cases the lead author must be a member of the Ecological Society of America. Eligible papers must be peer-reviewed with a publication date on or after January 1 three years prior to the current deadline (e.g. papers for the March 2018 deadline need to have been published after Jan 1, 2015). Papers in press will also be considered but must be publicly available (e.g., online early). Please note the date of acceptance and date the paper became available publicly in the cover letter for papers in press. Nominations should include a PDF copy of the paper and a brief (< 1 page) cover letter highlighting the paper’s contribution to, and impact on, ecological forecasting. Materials should be sent to the Award's Committee Chair, Mike Dietze (die...@bu.edu), in an email with subject heading "Ecological Forecasting Award". The annual deadline for the nominations will be March 1, with the first competition taking place in 2018. Award details: The award winner will will receive a prize of $200 and recognition on the ESA Stats Ecology website. The winner will be announced at the annual Statistical Ecology Section social at the ESA annual meeting.
[ECOLOG-L] Pielou Award: student talk award @ upcoming ESA meeting
Please encourage students to apply for the Statistical Ecology Section's student presentation award. Interested applicants should email the section chair (ezip...@msu.edu) with relevant information on their talk (title, authors, location, date, and time). See below for more information. __ E. C. Pielou Award The E.C. Pielou Award is a competitive award made annually to a graduate student or recent Ph.D. graduate based on overall quality of the student’s scientific contribution to statistical ecology, as evidenced by his or her oral presentation at the Annual Meeting. Eligibility and how to apply To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a graduate student, or have received your degree within a calendar year of the ESA meeting. The ESA presentation must include novel statistical research such as the development of new statistical methods or innovative application of an existing statistical method to an ecological question. The student must apply for the Pielou award by sending an email with the subject line “Pielou Award” to the Section Chair, by July 27. Include your name, address, phone number, electronic mail address, and a copy of the abstract in the body of your e-mail. The officers of the Statistical Ecology Section will assemble a committee that will judge the student presentations. Award details The award winner will receive a prize of $200, a copy of a book by Pielou (winner’s choice), and recognition on the ESA Stats Ecology website. The previous year’s winner will be announced at the annual Statistical Ecology Section social at the ESA annual meeting.
[ECOLOG-L] Summer REU - Monarch butterfly modeling project
We seek a summer undergraduate student for a 12-week REU position in the Zipkin Quantitative Ecology Lab at Michigan State University, based in East Lansing, MI. The student will join a collaborative team that is using statistical models to investigate the factors causing the decline of North American monarch butterflies. With guidance from the team, the REU student will develop a modeling project examining mortality during the fall migration and at the wintering grounds in Mexico. In addition to conducting their own project, the REU student will have the opportunity to participate in other, ongoing research within the lab on a variety of topics. The REU students will receive a stipend ($6000) and additional funding to offset living and travel expenses ($1000). Research expenses will be covered for the summer. Individuals from all universities and at any stage of their undergraduate career are encouraged to apply, but REU students must be enrolled as undergraduates through at least August 2018 (i.e., can't graduate in May 2018). The ideal student for this position will have interest in ecology, math, and statistics. No programming skills are required but prior experience will be viewed favorable. Interested individuals should contact Elise Zipkin (ezip...@msu.edu) by March 15 with a brief (1 page max) statement of why they are interested in the position, their CV or resume, and the names and email addresses for two references.
