[ECOLOG-L] Survey - ecological data collection through class-based activities
Dear Ecologgers, We are seeking information from instructors at institutions of higher-education who are currently leading, or are interested in leading, efforts to collect ecological data through class-based activities. This survey takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes to complete, and will contribute to a global review on the extent and types of ecological data collected by students, and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges associated with these class-based efforts to support desired educational and scientific outcomes. We ask that you complete this survey found at: http://washington.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pnee1codxAuBrn. Extended (and final) deadline is May 24, 2018. All responses are anonymous. Cheers, Julian — Julian D. Olden Professor School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington Background Many classes (courses, units, modules, etc,) in institutions of higher-education (including universities and colleges) have field excursions where instructors guide students in the collection of ecological and environmental data. Although data collection during class field excursions are undoubtedly occurring, there is little understanding of the geographic extent and characteristics of these efforts, and the institutional and logistic challenges and opportunities that instructors have when maintaining, or considering new, class field excursions. In order to address this issue, we are seeking the opinion of instructors from institutions of higher-education. Also, we ask that you forward this e-mail to any colleagues or organizations to reach other instructors who are currently, or might be interested in, leading class-based efforts to collect ecological data. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Olden Research Lab (olden...@uw.edu). Thank you very much for your time!
[ECOLOG-L] Survey - Ecological data collection by students
Dear EcoLog subscriber, We are seeking information from instructors at institutions of higher-education who are currently leading, or are interested in leading, efforts to collect ecological data through class-based activities. This survey takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes to complete, and will contribute to a global review on the extent and types of ecological data collected by students, and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges associated with these class-based efforts to support desired educational and scientific outcomes. We ask that you complete this survey and/or forward this survey to colleagues. The survey can be found at the HEED Survey link: http://washington.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pnee1codxAuBrn. We ask that you complete the survey by May 17, 2018. All responses are anonymous. Background Many classes (courses, units, modules, etc,) in institutions of higher-education (including universities and colleges) have field excursions where instructors guide students in the collection of ecological and environmental data. Although data collection during class field excursions are undoubtedly occurring, there is little understanding of the geographic extent and characteristics of these efforts, and the institutional and logistic challenges and opportunities that instructors have when maintaining, or considering new, class field excursions. In order to address this issue, we are seeking the opinion of instructors from institutions of higher-education. Please click here to complete the survey. Also, we ask that you forward this e-mail to any colleagues or organizations to reach other instructors who are currently, or might be interested in, leading class-based efforts to collect ecological data. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Olden Research Lab (olden...@uw.edu). Thank you very much for your time! Sincerely, Higher Education Ecological Data (HEED) Survey Team (olden...@uw.edu) Julian Olden and the Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab @ University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States https://depts.washington.edu/oldenlab/
[ECOLOG-L] Open Letter: urge environmental journals to publish online lay summaries with all articles!
Dear ECOLOG, Lauren Kuehne and I recently published an opinion article in PNAS (Lay Summaries needed to enhance science communication; http://www.pnas.org/content/112/12/3585) promoting the requirement and publication of lay summaries with peer-reviewed research articles. In the article, we outlined the potential for lay summaries to improve transparency, openness, and accessibility of scientific research, particularly in the rapidly changing science media landscape. It's been pretty enthusiastically received, and we are planning to follow up with major ecology and conservation journals requesting that they adopt and publish lay summaries as part of the peer-review process. We've created an open letter and are inviting scientists to sign if they support the idea http://washington.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bQIXBWeha7Aeahv If you feel inclined, please circulate via Twitter https://twitter.com/oldenfish/status/581537160228016128 Thanks so much for your consideration. Sincerely, Julian Olden --- Julian D. Olden Freshwater Ecology Conservation Lab School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington, Seattle WA 98195 e: ol...@uw.edu, t: 206.616.3112 skype: goldenolden w: http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julian_Olden Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldenfish
[ECOLOG-L] ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: ESTUARINE/NEARSHORE ECOLOGIST, UNIV. WASHINGTON
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ESTUARINE/NEARSHORE MARINE ECOLOGIST UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Deadline: January 20, 2015 The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS; http://fish.washington.edu) at the University of Washington (UW) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will complement the diversity of research and education on aquatic systems and processes in SAFS, and enhance the work on the ecology and conservation of estuarine and nearshore marine ecosystems. This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month position for which a Ph.D. or equivalent is required and post-doctoral experience is strongly desired. We seek an integrative scientist whose research and teaching focuses on questions applied to estuarine and nearshore ecological processes or restoration. The successful candidate is expected to lead a strong, extramurally funded research program and contribute to our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should describe how they expect their research and teaching will enhance collaborative, interdisciplinary linkages within SAFS and across other disciplines within the College of the Environment and University of Washington. Collaboration with external partners including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and tribal governments/First Nations is also desired. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. We prefer candidates who can contribute to the University’s distinctive educational objectives, which include interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences has a goal of creating a dedicated team of educators capable of enabling our students to successfully explore and interpret the rich array of disciplines and perspectives contained within the aquatic and fishery sciences. Thus, we are strongly seeking candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion, and given them the confidence to fully engage audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. As one of the top universities in the world, the University of Washington has a unique natural setting from which to base estuarine and nearshore ecological research and education. The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences is housed within the University’s College of the Environment, which provides a broad interdisciplinary and global position for education and basic and applied research. The School maintains unique research and teaching facilities, such as the UW Fish Collection, and field stations around Puget Sound and field stations in southwestern Alaska. The University of Washington provides a wide range of networking, mentoring and development opportunities for junior faculty and a comprehensive benefits package (details can be found at http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/index.html). Applicants should send the following to este...@uw.edu with their name in the subject line of the email: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies including experience with and commitment to diverse audiences and inclusive approaches (4 pages), 3) copies (PDF) of three representative publications, and 4) names and contact information for 3 professional references. All material should be collated into a single PDF document. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by January 20, 2015. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Prof. Charles Simenstad, Search Committee Chair (simen...@uw.edu). Job posting is also available at: http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/school/college-of-the-environment/. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.
[ECOLOG-L] ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: ESTUARINE/NEARSHORE MARINE ECOLOGIST, UNIV. WASHINGTON
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ESTUARINE/NEARSHORE MARINE ECOLOGIST UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Deadline: January 20, 2015 The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS; http://fish.washington.edu) at the University of Washington (UW) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will complement the diversity of research and education on aquatic systems and processes in SAFS, and enhance the work on the ecology and conservation of estuarine and nearshore marine ecosystems. This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month position for which a Ph.D. or equivalent is required and post-doctoral experience is strongly desired. We seek an integrative scientist whose research and teaching focuses on questions applied to estuarine and nearshore ecological processes or restoration. The successful candidate is expected to lead a strong, extramurally funded research program and contribute to our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should describe how they expect their research and teaching will enhance collaborative, interdisciplinary linkages within SAFS and across other disciplines within the College of the Environment and University of Washington. Collaboration with external partners including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and tribal governments/First Nations is also desired. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. We prefer candidates who can contribute to the University’s distinctive educational objectives, which include interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences has a goal of creating a dedicated team of educators capable of enabling our students to successfully explore and interpret the rich array of disciplines and perspectives contained within the aquatic and fishery sciences. Thus, we are strongly seeking candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion, and given them the confidence to fully engage audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. As one of the top universities in the world, the University of Washington has a unique natural setting from which to base estuarine and nearshore ecological research and education. The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences is housed within the University’s College of the Environment, which provides a broad interdisciplinary and global position for education and basic and applied research. The School maintains unique research and teaching facilities, such as the UW Fish Collection, and field stations around Puget Sound and field stations in southwestern Alaska. The University of Washington provides a wide range of networking, mentoring and development opportunities for junior faculty and a comprehensive benefits package (details can be found at http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/index.html). Applicants should send the following to este...@uw.edu with their name in the subject line of the email: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies including experience with and commitment to diverse audiences and inclusive approaches (4 pages), 3) copies (PDF) of three representative publications, and 4) names and contact information for 3 professional references. All material should be collated into a single PDF document. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by January 20, 2015. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Prof. Charles Simenstad, Search Committee Chair (simen...@uw.edu). Job posting is also available at: http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/school/college-of-the-environment/. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.
[ECOLOG-L] MS or PhD Research Assistantship in Freshwater Fish Ecology
MS or PhD Research Assistantship in Freshwater Fish Ecology School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington Oct 2014 --- The Olden Lab at the University of Washington is looking for a highly motivated MS or PhD student to study the ecology and conservation of freshwater fishes across rivers of southwestern United States. Likely themes of study include statistical and mechanistic modeling of native and non-native fish populations in response to changes in climate, hydrology (particularly extreme flooding and drought) and habitat connectivity. Extended field research working in dryland streams is possible. The successful applicant will be advised by Dr. Julian Olden and will work with state and federal partners including the Department of Defense and numerous natural resource agencies. Substantial opportunities exist for excelling in both scholarship and career development. The Olden Lab is represented by a cohesive mix of graduate students, post-docs and research scientists. Quite simply: we play hard and work even harder … and are looking for same in the applicant. More information see: http://depts.washington.edu/oldenlab/. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree and/or MS in ecology, zoology, or related field with a competitive GPA and GRE scores. Priority will be given to applicants with previous experience working in freshwater ecosystems, particularly with freshwater fishes, and those demonstrating strong skills with biostatistics, GIS and science communication. A demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals will be viewed favorably. Location: The position will be located within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Science (SAFS) at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington (http://fish.washington.edu/). SAFS is the leading aquatic and fisheries department globally, and includes 40 faculty and 125 graduate students, and about 90 administrative and research staff. The breadth and scope of SAFS encompasses programs for undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and service in basic and applied aquatic sciences with an emphasis on aquatic resource conservation. Faculty, staff and students have access to myriad aquatic habitats and rich biological resources, and are involved in interdisciplinary partnerships with other academic programs, as well as public and private organizations and environmental and regulatory agencies. Seattle is a vibrant and progressive city with ample opportunities for recreation and city-living. Salary: Stipend will be the university standard $22,000-24,000 annually plus benefits (health insurance) and tuition, with additional opportunities for teaching assistantships. Start date: Fall 2015 (opportunity to start in Summer 2015). Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your research interests, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Julian Olden, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS), University of Washington at ol...@uw.edu. Please include Prospective Student in the email subject. Screening of applicants will occur immediately (but will end by Dec 1, 2014) and selected applicants will be encouraged to formally apply for graduate school at SAFS.
[ECOLOG-L] MS or PhD Research Assistantship - University of Washington
MS or PhD Research Assistantship in Desert Stream Ecology School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington --- Responsibilities: The Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab at the University of Washington is looking for a highly motivated MS or PhD student to explore the freshwater ecology of streams in the American Southwest. Potential themes of study include (but are not limited to) ecohydrology, invasive species, riverscape connectivity, fish species dispersal, and community reassembly in response to extreme flooding and drought. Strong possibility of working in other arid regions of the world exists. The successful applicant will be advised by Dr. Julian Olden and may work with partners in Arizona including the AZ Game and Fish Department and The Nature Conservancy. The Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab is represented by extremely cohesive mix of graduate students and post-docs. Ample opportunities exist for excelling scholarship and career development. Quite simply: we play hard and work even harder … and are looking for same in the applicant. More information see: http://depts.washington.edu/oldenlab/. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree and/or MS in ecology, zoology, or related field with a competitive GPA and GRE scores. Priority will be given to applicants with previous experience working in freshwater ecosystems, particularly with regard to the study of freshwater fish, stream ecology, and demonstrating strong quantitative and communication skills. A demonstrated ability publish in peer-reviewed journals will be favorably viewed. Location: The position will be located within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Science (SAFS) at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington (http://fish.washington.edu/). SAFS is the leading aquatic and fisheries department globally, and includes 40 faculty and 125 graduate students, and about 90 administrative and research staff. The breadth and scope of SAFS encompasses programs for undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and service in basic and applied aquatic sciences with an emphasis on aquatic resource conservation. Faculty, staff and students have access to myriad aquatic habitats and rich biological resources, and are involved in interdisciplinary partnerships with other academic programs, as well as public and private organizations and environmental and regulatory agencies. Seattle is a vibrant and progressive city with ample opportunities for recreation and city-living. Salary: Stipend will be $21,370-22,870 annually plus benefits (health insurance) and tuition, with additional opportunities for teaching assistantships. Start date: Fall 2014 (opportunity to start fieldwork in summer 2014). Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your research interests, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Julian Olden, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington at ol...@uw.edu. Screening of applicants will occur immediately but will end by Dec 10, 2013, and selected applicants will be encouraged to formally apply for graduate school at SAFS.
[ECOLOG-L] Post Doctoral Research Associate in Freshwater Macroecology
Post Doctoral Research Associate in Freshwater Macroecology School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington --- Overview: The Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab at the University of Washington seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher. Applicants will develop a collaborative research project with the Principal Investigator that falls broadly within in the area large-scale freshwater ecology and conservation (aka macroecology or conservation biogeography), and can be tailored to the interests of the successful applicant. Examples of potential research areas include traits-based ecology, trophic organization and food webs, modeling species distributions, forecasting the effects of environmental changes on invasive species and biodiversity, species rarity, conservation planning and (dis)assembly rules. The applicant will have excellent opportunities to work with existing species, trait and environmental databases that span a hierarchy of spatial scales from streams to watersheds to continents to the world. The successful applicant will be advised by Dr. Julian Olden at the University of Washington, and may work closely with collaborators in other countries. The position will be funded initially for one year, with one or more years of additional funding available, contingent upon performance. Additional funds will be available to support collaborative research endeavors. The Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab contains an extremely cohesive mix of graduate students, post-docs and staff. Quite simply: we play hard and work even harder … and are looking for the same in the applicant. More information see: http://depts.washington.edu/oldenlab/. Qualifications: PhD in ecology, zoology, biogeography or related field. Priority will be given to applicants that exhibit strong quantitative modeling and communication skills, proven expertise with GIS and database management, demonstrated excellence in the publication of peer-reviewed papers, and a proven record of working both independently and in a team. Location: The position will be located within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Science (SAFS) (http://fish.washington.edu/). SAFS is the leading aquatic and fisheries department globally, and includes 40 faculty and 125 graduate students, and about 90 administrative and research staff. Faculty, staff and students have access to myriad aquatic habitats and rich biological resources, and are involved in interdisciplinary partnerships with other academic programs, as well as public and private organizations and environmental and regulatory agencies. Seattle is a vibrant and progressive city with ample opportunities for recreation and city-living Start date: Spring or Summer 2014 Contact: Interested candidates should submit (1) a brief 2-page description of research interests, research project idea, and future career goals, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) most influential publications (PDF), and contact information for at least three references to: Dr. Julian Olden, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington at ol...@uw.edu. Screening of applicants will occur in Fall 2013 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. UW is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] A Graduate Student#x2019;s Guide to Neces sary Skills for Landing a Job
Hi Yvette, Apologies, but your interpretation of my suggestion is extremely misguided and flat-out wrong. My response was a cleaver way of saying that you can ignore the silly responses of particular ECO-LOGGERS (some of which have a track record of this behavior) by filtering your emails. Unfortunately your email has added fuel to a series of ECOLOG posts that have very little to do with the original premise of the Blickley et al. (2012). Let's all move on now. Cheers, Julian --- Julian D. Olden Freshwater Ecology Conservation Lab School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington, Seattle WA 98195 e: ol...@uw.edu, t: (206) 616-3112 tel:%28206%29%20616-3112 w: http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/ skype: goldenolden The face of the river . . . was not a book to be read once and thrown aside, for it had a new story to tell every day. Mark Twain On 2/18/13 7:37 AM, Yvette Dickinson yvette.dickin...@gmail.com wrote: Like Chandreyee Mitra I was surprised by the comment included in Clara's list: 7. ...i am somewhat exercised by your post because, IMO, too many young, especially, female, applicants don't bring much to the table that others don't already know or that cannot be readily duplicated or that is mostly generalist-oriented... This is a sentiment that I have heard before in other venues and find abhorrent. I initially chose not to comment on it here, but I do support Chandreyee's in her comment. However, I am disgusted by the response Chandreyee recieved. To be told to simply use your email filter and not worry your silly little head over such matters is offensive. The concerns Chandreyee raised are legitimate, and should be addressed with the gravity and respect they deserve. I would like to remind all readers of ESA's code of ethics, particularly principle g. Ecologists will not discriminate against others, in the course of their work on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, race, color, national origin, age, economic status, disability, or organizational affiliation. Yvette Dickinson
Re: [ECOLOG-L] A Graduate Student¹s Guide to Neces sary Skills for Landing a Job
Hi Chandreyee, Here's a suggestion if you want to filter out certain threads or individuals from ECOLOG-L. Use the filter function on your e-mail program to re-route those threads or messages from particular individuals automatically to the trash folder. Next, never open your trash folder. Problem solved! This way you get the perks of ECOLOG (i.e., what it was designed for) without the headache. Cheers, Julian --- Julian D. Olden Freshwater Ecology Conservation Lab School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington, Seattle WA 98195 e: ol...@uw.edu, t: (206) 616-3112 tel:%28206%29%20616-3112 w: http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/ skype: goldenolden The face of the river . . . was not a book to be read once and thrown aside, for it had a new story to tell every day. Mark Twain On 2/17/13 3:00 PM, Chandreyee Mitra chandreyee.mi...@gmail.com wrote: Are we just allowed to casually insult half the populace in a post here? In Clara's 7th, very well punctuated point, she wrote: 7. ...i am somewhat exercised by your post because, IMO, too many young, especially, female, applicants don't bring much to the table that others don't already know or that cannot be readily duplicated or that is mostly generalist-oriented... If this is so, I am curious as to what other groups are open to ridicule? Young - check. Female - check. cheers Chandreyee (a young(ish) female) On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 9:03 PM, malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccal...@herpconbio.org wrote: Clara, I agree. To be marketable in the workplace you must have skills that are in demand in the workplace. Its that simple. Too many students graduate without marketable skills. Marketability for grad school does not equal marketability for a job out of the BS. You want to get a job in ecological field? Here are the skills I recommend: 1. GIS 2. statistics 3. public administration 4. env/wildlife/fisheries policy law 5. Any and all instrumentation involving chemistry, molecular biology and micro. Why? Everything uses GIS today. Statistics are just plain required. If you are working in the public sector, PA will prepare you for what you actually do most of the time...paperwork. policy and law is mostly what you will be doing paperwork on (permits and permitting issues!) instrumentation may pick you up a research tech post. Also, if you go into the private sector, every one of those areas is highly marketable. If you have none of them, you are going to have a rougher time. Again, this is coming out of a BS. Ideally, you better have Wildlife + Wildlife Techniques if going into a wildlife field or Fisheries + fisheries techniques if going into a fish field. You might check the respective certification programs. Anything ecotox will help too. Malcolm On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Clara B. Jones foucaul...@gmail.com wrote: 1. ...assuming that your summary is an accurate reflection of the *CB*article... 2. ...i am shocked that there is no mention of actual skills...most of the traits you mention might be categorized as intangible...you need these skills to be a car salesman...not to impugn car sales-persons... 3. ...IMO, an applicant has a better edge if s/he brings something transferrable [marketable!] to the table that no-one else brings to the table... 4. ...often this something is one or more quantitative skill... 5. ...or, skill in a fundamental or hot area of research w long-term potential... 6. ...or, a grant... 7. ...i am somewhat exercised by your post because, IMO, too many young, especially, female, applicants don't bring much to the table that others don't already know or that cannot be readily duplicated or that is mostly generalist-oriented... 8. ...early-career applicants need to bring something with legs...as my Grandmother Jackson used to say...in other words, bring something to the table that can go somewhere [that the department and the college/university and the field want to go]... 9. ...clara b. jones On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Helen Bothwell helen.bothw...@nau.edu wrote: In a recent publication in Conservation Biology, Blickley et al. (2012) analayzed what skills are necessary for graduate students to be competitive in the job market. We discuss these in the Early Career Ecologists blog and hope that many of you will find this useful: http://earlycareerecologists.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/a-graduate-students - guide-to-necessary-skills-for-landing-a-job/ http://earlycareerecologists.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/a-graduate-students -guide-to-necessary-skills-for-landing-a-job/ -- Clara B. Jones Director Mammals and Phenogroups (MaPs) Twitter: http://twitter.com/cbjones1943 Cell: -828-279-4429 Blog Profile: http://www.blogger.com/profile/09089578792549394529 Brief CV: http://vertebratesocialbehavior.blogspot.com/2012/10/clara-b-jones-brief- cv.html
[ECOLOG-L] MS or PhD Research Assistantship in Stream Ecology
MS or PhD Research Assistantship in Desert Stream Ecology School of Aquatic and Fishery Science University of Washington 10/17/2011 Responsibilities: The Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab at the University of Washington is looking for a highly motivated MS or PhD student to explore the freshwater ecology of desert streams in the American Southwest. Potential themes of study include food web ecology, dam-induced alterations to riverine flow/thermal regimes, patterns and drivers of biological invasions, and ecosystem resilience and resistance to droughts. Focal study organisms will be fish and crayfish. The successful applicant will be advised by Dr. Julian Olden (School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington), and will work closely with researchers from Oregon State University and partners in Arizona including the Department of Defense, AZ Game and Fish Department, and The Nature Conservancy. The Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab contains an extremely cohesive mix of graduate students and post-docs. We play hard and work even harder and are looking for same in the applicant. More information see: http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/. Qualifications: MS and/or undergraduate degree in ecology, zoology, or related field with a competitive GPA and GRE scores. Priority will be given to applicants with previous experience working in desert ecosystems, particularly with regard to the study of freshwater fish, stream ecology, and demonstrating strong quantitative and communication skills. A demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals is an asset. Location: The position will be located within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Science (SAFS) at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. SAFS includes 30 faculty, 125 graduate and 100 undergraduate students, and about 90 administrative and research staff. The breadth and scope of SAFS encompasses programs for undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and service in basic and applied aquatic sciences with an emphasis on aquatic resource conservation. Faculty, staff and students have access to myriad aquatic habitats and rich biological resources, and are involved in interdisciplinary partnerships with other academic programs, as well as public and private organizations and environmental and regulatory agencies. Seattle is a vibrant and progressive city with ample opportunities for recreation and city-living. Salary: Stipend will be $20,100-21,400 annually plus benefits (health insurance) and tuition; funded for 2 (MS) or 4 (PhD). Start date: Fall 2012 (opportunity to start fieldwork in summer 2012). Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your interest and experience, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Julian Olden, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington at ol...@uw.edu. Screening of applicants will occur immediately (but end by Dec 15, 2011) and selected applicants will be asked to apply for graduate school at SAFS. More information on the application process is available at: http://www.fish.washington.edu/graduates/admissions.html.
[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Research - University of Washington
Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Hydroecology of Desert Streams School of Aquatic and Fishery Science University of Washington 9/16/2009 Responsibilities: We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for a collaborative project that aims to understand how flow intermittence and landscape connectivity govern the spatial and temporal dynamics of amphibians and aquatic invertebrates (insects and crayfish) in intermittent and ephemeral streams of southern Arizona. Specifically, this new project is examining how hydrology, landscape connectivity and other riverine characteristics influence the demography (e.g., distribution, abundance) and population genetics (e.g. gene flow, structure, diversity) of amphibians and aquatic invertebrates, and forecasts the potential impacts of climate change and water use. The selected applicant will perform the following tasks: 1.. Develop spatially-explicit hydrologic (rainfall-runoff) models predicting short- and long-term flow regimes for intermittent and ephemeral streams in Arizona 2.. Conduct geospatial analyses and apply GIS tools to support various needs of the project 3.. Coordinate a multi-team field research program that focuses on streamflow monitoring, biological surveys and habitat assessments 4.. Perform essential administrative duties associated with the project, including financial reporting, progress reports and project collaboration 5.. Actively publish in scientific journals, present research at society meetings, and interact regularly with multiple stakeholder groups The successful applicant will be advised by Dr. Julian Olden (School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington), and will work closely with researchers from Oregon State University, State University of New York, and partners in Arizona including the Department of Defense, AZ Game and Fish Department, and The Nature Conservancy. Qualifications: PhD in ecology, zoology, hydrology or related field. Priority will be given to applicants with previous experience working in desert ecosystems, particularly with regard to hydrologic modeling, stream ecology, and/or geospatial modeling. Applicants must exhibit strong quantitative and communication skills, proven expertise with GIS, demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals, and a proven record of leadership and ability to coordinate large research programs. Location: The position will be located within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Science (SAFS) at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. SAFS includes 30 faculty, 125 graduate and 100 undergraduate students, and about 90 administrative and research staff. The breadth and scope of SAFS encompasses programs for undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and service in basic and applied aquatic sciences with an emphasis on aquatic resource conservation. Faculty, staff and students have access to myriad aquatic habitats and rich biological resources, and are involved in interdisciplinary partnerships with other academic programs, as well as public and private organizations and environmental and regulatory agencies. Seattle is a vibrant and progressive city with ample opportunities for recreation and city-living. Salary: $50,400 annually ($4,200/month) plus benefits; funded for 2-4 years contingent on performance and annual allocations. Start date: March 2010 Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your interest, experience (in response to the requirements stated above) and future career goals, curriculum vitae, most relevant (3) publications (PDF), and contact information for at least three references to: Dr. Julian Olden, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington at ol...@uw.edu. Screening of applicants will occur immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. UW is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees (http://www.washington.edu/). The Olden Research Lab contains an extremely cohesive mix of graduate students, post-docs and staff. We play hard and work even harder . and are looking for same in the applicant. More information: http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/. - Julian D. Olden, Ph.D. Assistant Professor School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington Box 355020; Seattle WA 98195 e-mail : ol...@uw.edu phone: 206-616-3112 web: http://www.fish.washington.edu/research/oldenlab/ skype: goldenolden
