[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Full-time Plant-Insect interactions Laboratory Technician

[Karin Burghardt]

The Burghardt lab  in the Entomology
department at the University of Maryland-College Park is hiring a Faculty
Research Assistant. The lab focuses on understanding the ecology of
plant/insect/soil interactions within human-managed landscapes. The
research assistant will function as a lab manager and technician. They will
aid in laboratory and protocol setup and contribute to the maintenance and
data collection for at least two current lab projects: (1) quantifying
insect herbivore communities, predation/parasitism rates, and plant traits
within a large-scale tree diversity experiment (BiodiversiTREE) located at
the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and (2) examining whether
rhizobial diversity determines soybean resistant to drought and herbivore
stress. The position will provide opportunities to work with Smithsonian
researchers and UMD extension scientists and involves interaction with
stakeholders and citizen scientists. Primary responsibilities will include
field and greenhouse data collection and management, specimen rearing and
identification, sample prep and processing as well as organization and
maintenance of equipment and chemical safety. While not a requirement of
the position, there will be opportunities for the assistant to participate
in data analysis and production of publications (co-authorship) and other
professional development activities if desired.



Required qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree (preferably in biology/ecology or related field)

2. Organizational and data collection skills

3. Possession of (or ability to acquire) USA driver’s license

4. Ability to work and collect data in adverse field conditions and
carry up to 25lbs

5. Ability to troubleshoot problems, learn new field and laboratory
skills (such as those outlined below), and work with a diverse team that
includes graduate students, PIs, and postdocs



Desired qualifications (not all necessary but please mention in cover
letter if applicable):

1. Insect collection/rearing/identification experience and/or soil
processing skills

2. Plant trait measurements and plant cultivation in the
field/greenhouse

3. Familiarity with the R, graphics production, data
entry/manipulation, and databases

4. Experience with molecular techniques (e.g. microbial community
extractions for sequencing)

5. Master’s degree OR previous biological research or technician
experience

6. Ability to start position between February and June 2019



Position details: This position is based at the College Park campus of the
University of Maryland within the Washington DC metropolitan area and
includes a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits.
This is a full-time, 12-month, 1-yr+ position. Reappointment is available
for additional years’ conditional on satisfactory performance and the
availability of funds.



To apply: Interested candidates should send an application including (1)
cover letter including relevant skills, professional goals, and ideal start
date range (2) CV, and (3) names and contact information for three academic
or professional references to kburg...@umd.edu. If possible, submit as a single
combined PDF file. Review of applicants will begin immediately and the
position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. All
applications received by January 31st will be guaranteed consideration.


*The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The
University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status,
age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital
status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of
rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.*

-- 
Karin T. Burghardt, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
PLS 4120A
Department of Entomology
University of Maryland- College Park
burghardtlab.org
kburg...@umd.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Wetlands Research Scientist

[Kaylan Carrlson]

Ducks Unlimited seeks an accomplished and motivated research scientist to 
help provide science support for its conservation efforts in the seven-
state, Great Plains Region starting no later than January 1, 2019.  The 
position will be stationed in the Great Plains Regional Office in 
Bismarck, North Dakota. 

Duties for this position will focus on but not be limited to: 

Assisting with ongoing wetlands research projects across the Prairie 
Pothole Region. 
Providing scientific input regarding the impacts of land-use changes and 
conservation programs on the health and function of wetlands. 
Developing grant proposals to fund science efforts.
Publishing and presenting research results in diverse forums including 
peer-reviewed journals and professional meetings. 
Developing geospatial conservation planning tools. 

Minimum qualifications:

B.S. degree in Wetland Ecology, Ecology, Limnology, Environmental Science 
or a related field with a strong emphasis on wetland ecology, hydrology 
and applied conservation techniques.  M.S. degree preferred.
Five+ years of combined graduate education and experience in wetland 
ecology, limnology, conservation planning, or a related field.
   
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Proficiency with ArcGIS and Spatial Analyst.
Proficiency with R, S-plus, Python, or SAS.
Must have the demonstrated ability to conduct strenuous field work and 
write quality reports with minimal-to-moderate supervision. 
Agreeable to occasional flexible daytime hours and occasional 
day/overnight travel.
A background check and drug screen are required. Must have clean driving 
record and a valid driver's license.

To apply, please fill out the application materials on this link:  
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.ht
ml?cid=7deee1c0-b159-4fdc-8bdb-
3f1d87c47510=192076=en_US=CC3=19000101_01, and 
attach a letter of interest, resume and daytime contact information (email 
& phone numbers) for three professional references; and submit. 
Application deadline is October 31, 2018.

For more information regarding this position or to request application 
materials, please contact Kaylan Carrlson at (701) 355-3500 or 
kcarrl...@ducks.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Asst Professor in Global Change Biology - Boston University

[Pamela Templer]

Department of Biology, Boston University
Tenure-track assistant professor position in Global Change Biology starting in 
Fall 2019

The Boston University Department of Biology invites applications for a 
tenure-track 
assistant professor position in Global Change Biology starting in Fall 2019, 
pending final 
budget approval. We seek a candidate whose research addresses fundamental 
questions 
concerning human-induced environmental change at the level of genes, organisms, 
communities, or ecosystems in terrestrial, marine, or freshwater systems. Any 
scale of 
inquiry is appropriate from genes to the biosphere, with a focus on biotic 
interactions 
under environmental change. The successful candidate will join a strong and 
growing 
group of researchers in global change biology at BU across the Departments of 
Biology, 
Earth & Environment, and Environmental Health, as well as several 
interdisciplinary 
programs such as the Ph.D. Program in Biogeoscience. Applicants must have a 
Ph.D. in a 
relevant field, postdoctoral experience, and a strong publication record. 
Responsibilities 
include establishing a research program with extramural funding, and teaching 
at both 
the graduate and undergraduate levels. Boston University expects excellence in 
teaching 
and in research, and is committed to building a culturally, racially, and 
ethnically diverse 
scholarly community. The successful candidate will be offered newly renovated 
laboratory 
facilities as well as a competitive salary and start-up package.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018. Please use 
AcademicJobsOnline 
(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12061) to submit a cover letter, 
curriculum vitae, 
statements of research and teaching interests, and three representative 
reprints, and 
arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the same 
website. In the 
cover letter, we invite applicants to include accomplishments in areas 
contributing to 
diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Inquiries can be addressed to Pamela Templer (ptemp...@bu.edu), Chair, Global 
Change 
Biology Search Committee. Please use “Global Change Biology Faculty Position” 
as the 
Subject in all inquiries. Please visit the following website for additional 
information about 
the Biology Department (http://www.bu.edu/biology/).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive 
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 
sexual 
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected 
veteran status, or 
any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Program Manager at Montana Conservation Corps

[Nate Hess]

Montana Conservation Corps is seeking a Regional Program Manager to work 
out of our Bozeman regional office. Here are some details and the link 
to apply. Feel free to spread the word to your networks.

Location: Bozeman
Compensation: $36,990. Benefits include health/dental insurance with co-
pay and 401K retirement plan.
Job Status: Full-time, exempt
Application Deadline: October 10, 2018
Start Date: November 26, 2018  

The Regional Program Manager staff position is responsible for the 
internal operations and day-to-day management of Montana Conservation 
Corps field programs and participants within a region, including the 
supervision of regional Field Coordinators, and field program 
participants.  Primary duties include the implementation, quality 
monitoring and reporting of all MCC field programs operating within the 
region, and oversight of member and leader progress toward completion of 
program objectives.

Apply here: https://careers-mtcorps.icims.com/jobs/1317/regional-
program-manager---bozeman/job

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Social Media Intern for Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

[Williams, Jennifer]

PARC is an inclusive partnership dedicated to the conservation of reptiles
and amphibians and their habitats. Our network includes individuals from
local, state and federal governments, zoos and aquariums, non-governmental
organizations, industry (e.g., pet trade, forest products), museums, nature
centers, universities, research laboratories, environmental consultants,
private contractors, and more. The diversity of our membership makes PARC
the most comprehensive conservation effort ever undertaken for amphibians
and reptiles. For more information, see http://parcplace.org/.

Duties include:
• Performing tasks related to social media management as assigned by PARC’s
Executive Committee
• Creating content and assisting in the development of conservation
messaging themes for PARC’s social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter,
etc.)
• Recommending and applying relevant social media techniques, initiatives,
and tools to measure and improve overall engagement of PARC’s social media
audiences
• Identifying and recommending new social media tools, sites, and apps as
part of the social media marketing mix
• Monitoring  and managing  posts/comments made on PARC’s social media
accounts
• Posting job announcements to PARC’s Jobs Board page
• Updating webpages as requested; experience in WordPress is helpful, but
not required
• Sending out messages over PARC’s listserv as requested
• Other duties as needed

Time Required: Duties for the Social Media Intern will require a minimum of
5 hours per month and are anticipated to average approximately 8 hours per
month.  However, there may be instances of higher demand and some months
may require more time.

Compensation: A stipend will be offered. Details will be provided to
candidates selected to interview. The monthly stipend will be based on time
and effort invested by the intern.

The selected intern will be provided with performance evaluations.
Continuation in the position is contingent upon satisfactory performance.
If not performing adequately, you will receive guidance on what measures
need to be taken to improve and succeed.

College Credit: We encourage students to speak with their professors about
eligibility for credit for this internship; PARC will provide certification
of hours worked or other required information for academic departments.

Desired Qualifications:
• Media relations skills: advertising, building audience engagement, superb
communication skills, and creativity
• Experience with written communications in any format for conservation
• Skill in handling professional social media accounts
• Capability in developing social media marketing or outreach campaigns
• Basic understanding of amphibian and reptile species conservation
concepts
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent writing, organization, and time-management abilities
• Ability to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely matter/meet deadlines

Benefits to the Intern:
• Professional communications experience
• Access to PARC’s network, providing valuable connections with leaders and
experts in the amphibian and reptile conservation field
• Immersion in current amphibian and reptile conservation issues and
engagement with amphibian and reptile experts on those issues
• Knowledge of the inner workings of an international conservation
partnership

Length of Term: Minimum of 12 months

Duty Station: There is no fixed work site for this position. All work will
occur remotely.

To apply, you must submit the following to PARC’s National Coordinators at
parc_coordinat...@parcplace.org no later than September 12, 2018:
1. A brief resume or curriculum vitae (2 pages or less highlighting your
most pertinent experience)
2. A cover letter or letter of interest
a. Include:
i. Why you want the position
ii. The unique qualifications you would bring to the job
iii. What you would like to get out of the experience
3. Three professional references
4. At least one writing sample

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Conservation Communication Intern for Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

[Williams, Jennifer]

PARC is an inclusive partnership dedicated to the conservation of reptiles
and amphibians and their habitats. Our network includes individuals from
local, state and federal governments, zoos and aquariums, non-governmental
organizations, industry (e.g., pet trade, forest products), museums, nature
centers, universities, research laboratories, environmental consultants,
private contractors, and more. The diversity of our membership makes PARC
the most comprehensive conservation effort ever undertaken for amphibians
and reptiles. For more information, see http://parcplace.org/.



Internship duties include, but are not limited to:


(1)
Creating clear, interesting, and engaging content for PARC’s annual report.
Content will be solicited from partners for the intern to edit.

(a)
Gathering content and photos from designated contributors, including
sending reminder emails. Contact information of contributors will be
provided.

(b)
Transferring content between formats (e.g., Google Form to Word)

(c)
Working with PARC’s Graphic Designer on layout and design.

(d)
Communicating feedback from PARC’s National Coordinators to the Graphics
Designer.

(2)
 Distilling content from PARC’s regional habitat management guidelines (see
http://parcplace.org/habitat/habitat-management-guidelines/) into topical
infographics, flyers, or fact sheets.


(3)
Submitting drafts for review to:

(a)
 PARC’s National Coordinators (for the annual report; see past examples
here: http://parcplace.org/about/annual-reports/)

(b)
PARC’s Executive Committee (for infographics, flyers, and fact sheets)


(4)
Working closely with PARC’s Joint National Steering Committee Executive
Assistant.

(5)
 Other duties as assigned (e.g., materials for PARC’s 20-year anniversary)
or as intern’s interest and time permits.




Time required: The annual report will be the primary project from October
through January.

October, January
: Anticipated time required is
2-3 hrs/wk

November, December
: Anticipated time required is u
p to 10 hrs/wk

Remainder of the year
: 1-2
 hrs/wk, depending on what projects are available/initiated



Compensation:  This is a paid internship with a maximum stipend for the
year. Monthly compensation will vary based on the types of tasks identified
and time required to complete them. The selected intern will be provided
with performance evaluations. Continuation in the position is contingent
upon satisfactory performance. If not performing adequately, guidance will
be provided on what measures need to be taken to improve and succeed.



College Credit: We encourage students to speak with their professors about
eligibility for credit for this internship; PARC will provide certification
of hours worked or other required information for academic departments.



Desired qualifications:

(1)
Superb communication skills and creativity

(2)
Experience with written conservation communications

(3)
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and distill into key
components and compelling messages

(4)
Basic understanding of amphibian and reptile species conservation concepts

(5)
Keen attention to detail

(6)
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

(7)
Willingness to accept constructive feedback and edits



Benefits to the intern:

(1)
Professional conservation communications experience

(2)
Access to PARC’s network, providing valuable connections with leaders and
experts in the amphibian and reptile conservation field

(3)
Knowledge of current amphibian and reptile conservation issues and
engagement with amphibian and reptile experts on those issues

(4)
Understanding of the inner workings of an international conservation
partnership



It is possible that additional options to gain experience may come
available in PARC, dependent on availability of new tasks as well as the
intern’s demonstrated performance and strengths.



Length of Term: Minimum of 12 months



Duty Station: There is no fixed work site for this position. All work will
occur remotely.



To apply, you must submit the following to PARC’s National Coordinators at
parc_coordinat...@parcplace.org no later than Wednesday, September 12, 2018:

(1)
A brief resume or curriculum vitae (2 pages or less highlighting your most
pertinent experience)

(2)
A cover letter or letter of interest
, in which you should include:

(a)
Why you want the position

(b)
The unique qualifications you would bring to the job

(c)
What you would like to get out of the experience

(3)
Three professional references


(4)
Look at the PARC Endorsements page:
http://parcplace.org/network/parc-endorsements/. Use it to provide a
writing sample of how you would make the page more inspirational. Tell
readers why PARC is providing endorsements and why partners should seek a
PARC endorsement.

(5)
Provide one other conservation communication writing sample from a previous
project or position.

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement- Conservation Biologist, Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS)

[Bridget Henning]

We have an open position for a Visiting Scientific Specialist, 
Conservation Biologist at Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) in the 
Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign (UIUC).

INHS is seeking a Visiting Scientific Specialist, Conservation Biologist 
to conduct research projects on the conservation and management of species 
and natural communities in Illinois. This position will be located in 
Springfield, Illinois.

For more information visit:
https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?
jobID=95592=visiting-scientific-specialist-conservation-biologist-
illinois-natural-history-survey-a1800325

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement - Dept Chairperson - Michigan St. Univ - Fisheries and Wildlife

[Sarah Collins]

Professor and Chairperson, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University invites 
applications and 
nominations for the position of Professor and Chairperson. We seek a leader who 
will strategically focus 
the intellectual resources of our faculty, students and staff to address 
natural resource issues 
confronting society. The Department’s size, diversity, and commitment to the 
land-grant philosophy 
represent a substantial opportunity for a leader with the vision and desire to 
grow our impacts across 
the Great Lakes region, the nation, and the globe. The Chairperson will provide 
leadership of the 
Department in all teaching, research, extension, and outreach programs; 
maintain and enhance a 
creative, productive, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and 
students; oversee transparent 
Department processes and administrative decisions; and serve as the principal 
representative of the 
Department, regularly interacting with senior leadership of the College, MSU 
Extension, MSU 
AgBioResearch, and partner agencies and stakeholders with whom the Department 
has cooperative 
agreements.

Candidates must have been awarded a doctorate in a field related to any of the 
Department’s academic 
programs; qualify for the rank of full professor; have experience in personnel, 
program, and budget 
administration; demonstrate outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills; 
and exhibit commitment to 
fostering diversity and inclusion across a range of academic and professional 
activities. Competitive 
candidates should possess a demonstrated record of scholarship, teaching, and 
leadership; and be able 
to nurture the Department’s existing and extensive collaborations within 
natural and social sciences and 
across natural resource sectors and to leverage these collaborations to garner 
additional funds and 
resources for Departmental programs.  We seek candidates with experience 
overseeing academic 
department budgets and administering a large, multidisciplinary, and diverse 
faculty with a variety of 
appointments and assignments across the college and university.  A strong 
record of team building is 
highly desired.

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is a vibrant community of scholars 
made up of 43 core faculty, 
100 graduate and 240 undergraduate students, 31 research associates, and 6 
full-time staff.  Our 
Mission is to build local, national, and international capacities to conserve 
ecosystems that support fish, 
wildlife, and society through integrated programs in research, education and 
engagement.  Collectively, 
we are tackling challenges and developing solutions in areas including, but not 
limited to: managing for 
sustainable harvest of fisheries and wildlife populations, developing sound 
governance structures and 
effective policies, assessing the ecological status of animal populations and 
their ecosystems at broad 
geographic scales, and understanding and responding to drivers of global change.

Candidates seeking the challenge and opportunity to lead an outstanding 
department should submit 
their application to the MSU Careers website (Posting #504297). For more 
information on the position, 
please contact search committee co-chairs Dr. Michael Wagner (mwag...@msu.edu) 
or Dr. Richard 
Kobe (k...@msu.edu). Review of applications will begin August 1, 2018 and 
continue until the position 
is filled. The expected start date is August 2019 or sooner. Michigan State 
University is an equal 
opportunity/affirmative action employer and proactively upholds the Americans 
with Disabilities Act 
(ADA).  Additionally, MSU is proactive in exploring employment opportunities 
for dual career families, 
both inside and outside the University, and respects all family forms.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Biological Field Technician for Grassland Vegetation

[Megan Napoli]

The Mohonk Preserve, New York State’s largest member & visitor supported 
nature preserve, is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of:

 BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN- GRASSLAND VEGETATION

The Mohonk Preserve helps to protect the Shawangunk Mountains region and 
inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore their natural world. The 
Preserve manages 8,500 acres of the northern Shawangunk Mountains in 
Ulster County, NY through four integrated programs – Conservation 
Science, Education, Land Stewardship, and Land Protection, and is a 
regional model for large-scale conservation planning.

The Biological Field Technician for Grassland Vegetation will perform 
surveys and record data of grassland vegetation diversity on Mohonk 
Preserve. This position will support departmental initiatives, outreach 
opportunities, and carrying out the Preserve’s mission. The position is 
supervised by the Research Ecologist and also requires working closely 
with other Conservation Science and Mohonk Preserve staff. This hourly, 
grant-funded position runs for approximately 16 weeks, April 30th - 
August 2018.  

Duties Include:

• Follow existing protocols to conduct grassland inventory surveys using 
linear transects and quadrats
• Assess herbaceous vegetation diversity, and identify invasive, woody, 
and vulnerable species
• Record, manage, and enter scientific data
• Prepare project assessment report summarizing seasonal findings
• Perform other related duties to support department and preserve as 
assigned by the Conservation Science Department

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or forestry preferred 
• Experience conducting field research essential; experience conducting 
grassland vegetation surveys preferred
• Ability to identify local vegetation especially herbaceous vegetation 
including grasses, wildflowers, sedges, and rushes highly 
preferred/beneficial
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail essential
• Familiarity with using forestry equipment including but not limited to 
tape measures, quadrats, densitometer, compass, clinometer, and DBH tape
• Computer proficiency; familiarity with data entry and management, e.g. 
MS Excel; proficiency using GPS technology
• Ability to work cooperatively with Preserve staff, volunteers, and 
Research Associates 

Salary: $14 per hour; approx. 30 hrs. per week.

Applications accepted via e-mail only. Please submit as a single PDF: 
cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for 3 references 
by 5PM EST March 30th, 2018 to: resea...@mohonkpreserve.org. Include in 
subject line “Grassland Vegetation”. No phone calls please.

This job announcement is not intended to represent a complete, 
comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities 
that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities 
and other duties assigned.

For more information about the Preserve, visit our website: 
www.mohonkpreserve.org 

Mohonk Preserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a 
diverse pool of candidates

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Biological Field Technician for Forest Vegetation

[Megan Napoli]

The Mohonk Preserve, New York State’s largest member & visitor supported 
nature preserve, is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of:

BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN- FOREST VEGETATION

The Mohonk Preserve helps to protect the Shawangunk Mountains region and 
inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore their natural world. The 
Preserve manages 8,500 acres of the northern Shawangunk Mountains in 
Ulster County, NY through four integrated programs – Conservation 
Science, Education, Land Stewardship, and Land Protection, and is a 
regional model for large-scale conservation planning.

The Biological Field Technician for Forest Vegetation will perform 
surveys and record data of forest vegetation diversity and assess 
vegetative impact from white-tailed deer on Mohonk Preserve. This 
position will support departmental initiatives, outreach opportunities, 
and carrying out the Preserve’s mission. The position is supervised by 
the Research Ecologist and also requires working closely with other 
Conservation Science and Mohonk Preserve staff.  This hourly, grant-
funded position runs for approximately 16 weeks, April 30th - August 
2018.  

Duties include:

• Assist with placement of forest regeneration and white-tailed deer 
browse-impact monitoring plots
• Follow existing protocols (NETN’s Long-term Forest Health Monitoring 
and AVID) to conduct surveys of forest vegetation, deer impact on 
vegetation, and soil health within forest plots
• Record, manage, and enter scientific data
• Prepare project assessment report summarizing seasonal findings
• Perform other related duties to support department and preserve as 
assigned by the Conservation Science Department

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, forestry, or ecology preferred 
• Experience conducting field research essential; experience conducting 
forest vegetation surveys preferred
• Ability to identify local vegetation, especially trees and shrubs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail essential
• Familiarity with using forestry equipment including but not limited to 
tape measures, DBH tape, densitometer, compass, clinometer, and quadrats
• Computer proficiency; familiarity with data entry and management, e.g. 
MS Excel; proficiency using GPS technology
• Ability to work cooperatively with Preserve staff, volunteers, and 
Research Associates 
• Ability to hike up to five miles in a rugged outdoor environment 
carrying up to 30 pounds of equipment in all weather conditions
• Willingness to work some irregular hours, including some weekends 

Salary: $14 per hour; approx. 30 hrs. per week.

Applications accepted via e-mail only. Please submit as a single PDF: 
cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for 3 references 
by 5PM EST March 30th, 2018 to: resea...@mohonkpreserve.org. 
Include in subject line “Forest Vegetation”. No phone calls please.

This job announcement is not intended to represent a complete, 
comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities 
that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned 
activities and other duties assigned.

For more information about the Preserve, visit our website: 
www.mohonkpreserve.org

Mohonk Preserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a 
diverse pool of candidates.

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Research Associate - Forestry & Applied Ecology

[Michael Blazier]

A research associate position is available with Dr. Michael Blazier at 
the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.  Responsibilities 
are to provide management of the forestry and applied ecology research 
experiments on the Hill Farm Research Station and several off-station 
experiments.  Work will include planning and establishment of research 
plots, collecting data in field and laboratory, and managing forest 
management operations according to research protocols established by the 
forestry research project leader.  This position will occasionally 
require some overnight travel to plots located in diverse parts of the 
state.  Must have at least a baccalaureate degree in Forestry, Natural 
Resources, or closely related field.  Salary will be commensurate with 
qualifications and experience.  

Full position details are provided at: 
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/smsmith/articles/page1517261545011

Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through 
Workday for internal applicants) by attaching cover letter with resume, 
university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Paper, faxed 
or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted. 

For more information contact:

Michael Blazier
Professor, Forestry Research Project Leader
LSU AgCenter
Hill Farm Research Station, School of Renewable Natural Resources
Email:  mblaz...@agcenter.lsu.edu
Phone: (318) 927-2578 extension 204

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Assistant Professor in Marine Ecosystems Ecology at Texas A University at Galveston

[Anna Armitage]

Texas A University, Galveston Campus Department of Marine Biology

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN Marine Ecosystems Ecology

The Department of Marine Biology at Texas A University at Galveston (TAMUG) 
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the 
area of Marine Ecosystems Ecology, with an emphasis on using holistic 
approaches to study ecological systems. Possible areas of specialty may include 
the development of numerical simulations of food web, population, and/or 
community dynamics at any trophic level, quantifying large-scale carbon 
budgets, or the assessment of ecosystem services in coastal habitats. This 
could also include the prediction of emergent properties or responses to 
disturbance on any time scale, including seasonal, annual, or decadal scales. 
Potential study systems range from estuaries to coastal waters and the deep 
sea, and may address long-term regional or global climate issues. Candidates 
must have a Ph.D., and post-doctoral research experience or equivalent, and 
research experience that complements faculty in the Department of Marine 
Biology (www.tamug.edu/marb) and in other 
departments of the University. Preference will be given to individuals with 
expertise in food-web dynamics, ecosystem ecology, bio-physical coupling, or 
other fields of ecosystem ecology. We are particularly interested in candidates 
that use innovative research approaches and who will be comfortable developing 
multidisciplinary partnerships with other research groups across the 
university. Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to the need of 
the Department and advanced courses in the candidate's area of specialization. 
The successful applicant will be expected to establish and sustain a vigorous 
externally funded research program and potential collaborations with other 
departments (e.g., Oceanography, Marine Sciences, Wildlife and Fisheries 
Sciences), as well as mentor undergraduate and graduate students.  Salary is 
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TAMUG is the ocean-oriented branch campus of Texas A University (TAMU) and is 
presently undergoing continuous growth and expansion of its physical 
facilities. In addition to undergraduate programs, TAMUG is the host campus of 
a graduate-level Interdisciplinary Degree Program (IDP) in Marine Biology, 
which is comprised of faculty from multiple departments across the Texas A 
University System. In addition to the IDP, members of the Department of Marine 
Biology can also obtain joint or graduate appointments in departments on the 
College Station and Galveston campuses. A large-scale initiative in Ocean and 
Multidisciplinary Engineering on the Galveston campus offers multiple 
opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations. The Department occupies 
space in the Ocean and Coastal Studies Building, a LEED-certified facility home 
to over 20 research laboratories, two teaching laboratories, and a Sea Life 
Center with running sea water systems. More information on the Department and 
the campus can be found at http://www.tamug.edu

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2018 and will continue until the 
position is filled. Anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2018. The 
department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, 
through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and 
excellence of the academic community. Individuals with disabilities and 
veterans are encouraged to apply. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, statement 
of current research and teaching interests and list of three references with 
contact information to: Chair, Marine Biology Search Committee PAR # 4102, c/o 
Human Resources Department, Texas A University at Galveston, P.O. Box 1675, 
200 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston, TX 77553-1675, or by email referencing PAR # 
4102 (h...@tamug.edu). For more information regarding the position, contact the 
Department Head of Marine Biology (Dr. Jaime R. Alvarado-Bremer) by e-mail 
(alvar...@tamug.edu). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a 
background check and verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.
The Texas A & M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ 
Disability Employer committed to Diversity. Notice of Non-discrimination: 
http://www.tamug.edu/hrd/LinksAndForms/TAMUG_Notice_of_Nondiscrimination_and_Abuse.pdf

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Instructional Assistant Professor in Marine Biology and Fisheries at Texas A University at Galveston

[Anna Armitage]

Texas A University, Galveston Campus Department of Marine Biology


POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

NON-TENURE TRACK - INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MARINE BIOLOGY and 
FISHERIES - FALL 2018

The Department of Marine Biology at Texas A University at Galveston (TAMUG) 
invites applications for a full-time (nine-month/year), non-tenure track, 
Instructional Assistant Professor in Marine Biology and Fisheries. A Ph.D. in 
Marine Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, or a related discipline is required. 
Preference will be given to candidates having demonstrated prior teaching 
excellence and integrating quantitative techniques into marine biology and 
fisheries courses. Mentoring undergraduate students is considered a plus. 
Faculty on the instructional professor track are expected to have a strong 
commitment to teaching undergraduate students as well as in areas of service. 
The individual is expected to teach in both the Marine Biology and Marine 
Fisheries degree programs, which may include courses in applied statistics, 
ecology, mariculture, and marine fisheries management, or other courses as 
needed.  Additional duties will include service to the department and 
institution, such as academic advising to students enrolled as Marine 
Biology/Marine Fisheries majors in the Department of Marine Biology. For more 
information, please visit our website at: 
http://www.tamug.edu/marb/index.html.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2018 and will continue until the 
position is filled. Anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2018. The 
department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, 
through their teaching and service, to the diversity and excellence of the 
academic community. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged 
to apply. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy 
and interests, and a list of three references with contact information to: 
Marine Fisheries Instructional Assistant Professor Search Committee PAR # 4103, 
c/o Human Resources Department, Texas A University at Galveston, P.O. Box 
1675, Galveston, TX 77553-1675, or by email referencing PAR # 4103 to 
h...@tamug.edu. For more information on the position 
please contact the interim Department Head, Dr. Jaime Alvarado-Bremer at 
alvar...@tamug.edu. The expected start date is August 27, 2018. Employment is 
contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of 
eligibility to work in the US.



The Texas A & M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ 
Disability Employer committed to Diversity. Notice of Non-discrimination:



http://www.tamug.edu/hrd/LinksAndForms/TAMUG_Notice_of_Nondiscrimination_and_Abuse
.pdf

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Research Technician – Insect Ecology & Conservation

[Andrew Myers]

Research Technician – Insect Ecology & Conservation

Posted on Behalf of Dr. Doug Landis

The Landis Lab at Michigan State University is seeking a full-time 
technician to facilitate research on insect ecology, conservation and
management. Our lab focuses on understanding the influence of landscape
structure on insect biology and ecology, design of sustainable
landscapes to promote ecosystem services, conservation/restoration of 
rare species and communities, and invasive species ecology and
management. Current research projects address the biodiversity impacts
of biofuel landscapes, interactions of conservation lands with
agriculture, non-consumptive effects of predators on prey, and
conservation biology of monarch butterfly.

The position includes responsibilities for conducting lab, greenhouse
and field research in collaboration with the PI, post-docs, graduate and
undergraduate students. It requires a four-year college degree in
Entomology or related field of study and six months of related
experience. Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree and
experience or education in; ecology, conservation biology, landscape
ecology, predator-prey interactions, pollination biology, agricultural
cropping systems; experience with field and laboratory research;
experience maintaining insect cultures and plants; experience using
Geographic Information Systems (GIS); a demonstrated ability to 
supervise student employees; and experience making outreach 
presentations. 

A full description of the position and application instructions can be 
found at: http://careers.msu.edu Posting #484586: Research Technologist 
II in Entomology.

Please contact Dr. Doug Landis with questions regarding the position: 
land...@msu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Pollinating Insect Collection Specialist

[Sedonia Darlene Sipes]

Dear colleagues:


See position announcement below. Please forward to any interested persons you 
may know.


POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT  COS-373



Researcher II, Pollinating Insect Collection Specialist

Department of Plant Biology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

External Search



Description of Position: The Department of Plant Biology in the College of 
Science at Southern Illinois University Carbondale announces an opening for the 
position of Researcher II, Pollinating Insect Collection Specialist in the 
department. This position is a one-year, full‐time, term, A/P position working 
in a lab conducting a regional pollinator inventory and biodiversity research.

Responsibilities: The Researcher II will assist with directing and conducting 
the curation of a collection of pollinating insects and their associated 
plants. Specific duties will include pinning/labeling of insect specimens; 
preparation of herbarium specimens; database management; data summarization; 
report development; taxonomic sorting/identification of insects and plants 
(training included); managing/ordering supplies; and assisting graduate 
students with supervision and training of undergraduate student workers. 
Additional spring and summer duties will include field collection of insects 
and plants at various field sites throughout Southern Illinois. The ability to 
pay attention to accuracy and detail is an integral part of this position, as 
well as, work independently as an effective research team member. This position 
requires working in extreme environmental conditions, including outdoors during 
hot, humid summers.The Researcher II is responsible for performing the duties 
of this position in a manner consistent with University policies and plans, as 
well as applicable State laws.

Minimum Qualifications: M.S. degree, or B.S. plus equivalent experience, in a 
life science‐related field. A minimum of two years of experience in biological 
research and data management is also required. The candidate must possess a 
valid driver’s license. The candidate must have experience using Access 
databases, computer spreadsheets, and word processing software. Successful 
candidate will have lab and field research experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with 
experience working in natural history collections. Insect identification skills 
(particularly of bee, fly or lepidopteran taxa) and knowledge of regional flora 
is preferred.

Application Deadline: December 5, 2017 or until filled.

Application Procedure: Send cover letter, CV and names of at least three 
professional references professional references.

Email ‐Dr. Sedonia Sipes, ssi...@plant.siu.edu

Mail‐Dr. Sedonia Sipes, Plant Biology Researcher II Search, Plant Biology MC: 
6509, SIU Carbondale, 1245 Lincoln Dr., LSII Rm.473, Carbondale, IL 62901


SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of 
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans

that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and 
to increase its potential to serve a diverse

student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will 
receive consideration.



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Sedonia D. Sipes
Associate Professor
Department of Plant Biology
Mail Code 6509
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901-6509
phone (618) 453-3213  fax (618) 
453-3441
ssi...@plant.siu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Asst Prof in Quantitative Environmental Remote Sensing UCBerkeley

[Maggi Kelly]

The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM) in the 
College 
of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley invites 
applications for a 
tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Quantitative 
Environmental Remote 
Sensing with an expected start date of July 1, 2018. For more information about 
the 
position, including required qualifications and application materials, go to 
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/jpf01517. The deadline to apply is 
December 15, 2017. 
For questions, please contact the search administrator at 
espm_recruitm...@berkeley.edu. UC Berkeley is an AA/EEO employer.

More information here: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/jpf01517

Please see the attached pdf for more information.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Biodiversity Genomics Scientist at the Illinois Natural History Survey

[Mark Davis]

Biodiversity Genomics Scientist
Illinois Natural History Survey
Prairie Research Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) is seeking a Visiting Assistant
Research Scientist, Biodiversity Genomics to develop, plan, conduct, and
direct an independent research program of significance on any of a broad
range of topics using genome scale data to address questions in the
biodiversity sciences. Scientist is expected to apply techniques in
next-generation sequencing, genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, and
bioinformatics to topics in biodiversity and systematics to understand
mechanisms of diversification, including phylogenomics, speciation,
adaptation, and population-level processes. Requires a Ph.D. in a scientific
discipline relevant to the mission and goals of INHS and the ability to
establish an independent research program that incorporates analyses of Big
Data.  Position may become a regular, non-visiting position at a later date.
 Applications must be received by December 11, 2017. For additional
information, including instructions on how to apply, please visit
https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board  or contact Lori
Walston-Vonderharr, Human Resources, Prairie Research Institute at
lwals...@illinois.edu.  The University of Illinois conducts criminal
background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent
offer. The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 
http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu. 

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement

[Dale Hadley Vitt]

Position Announcement
 Researcher II (Peatland Ecology)
Department of Plant Biology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
 Position/Rank: Researcher II is a full-time grant-funded position in the 
Department of Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  The 
position is contingent on available funding.
 Duties and Responsibilities: The applicant will be a part of several projects 
in oil sands environmental monitoring, wetland reclamation, and vegetation 
assessment in boreal Alberta, Canada.  Duties may include 1) field measurement 
of ecological parameters; 2) laboratory analyses of peat, plant, and soil 
samples; 3) writing of annual reports and manuscripts for publication; and 4) 
overseeing undergraduate student workers.
 Minimum Qualifications: Master of Science degree in the biological or 
environmental sciences. Applicants with a Ph.D. will also be considered. 
Expertise in one or more of the following is desirable:  1) GIS, 2) measurement 
of CO2 fluxes, 3) peatland vegetation performance, and/or 4) biogeochemistry of 
peatlands.  Must have a valid driver’s license.
 Effective Date of Appointment: Position begins as soon as possible and is 
expected to continue for one year, renewable with availability of funding.

 Application Deadline: November 15, 2017, or until filled

 Application Procedure: Apply via e-mail or US mail to the person listed below. 
Include the position title and submit a cover letter, resume, and contact 
information for three references to:
Dr. Dale H. Vitt
Department of Plant Biology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Life Sciences II Bldg., 1125 Lincoln Drive, Mail Code 6509
Carbondale, IL 62901
dv...@siu.edu (electronic applications preferred)
 SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of 
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance 
its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its 
potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed 
and encouraged and will receive consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Assistant-Associate Professor of Forest Ecophsysiology and Global Change at LSU

[Thomas J Dean]

We are seeking applicants for a new position:



Assistant/Associate Professor

(Forest Ecophysiology and Global Change)

WORK LOCATION: School of Renewable Natural Resources, LSU AgCenter, Baton 
Rouge, La.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The School of Renewable Natural Resources consists of 
approximately 25 faculty members; 10 research, extension and teaching 
associates; and 6 support staff members. There are approximately 300 
undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. The School has B.S., M.S. and 
Ph.D. degree programs in Renewable Natural Resources with areas of 
concentration in Wildlife, Forestry, Forest Products, Watershed Science, and 
Fisheries and Aquaculture.

NATURE OF WORK: The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center's School of 
Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position 
in forest ecophysiology and global change at the assistant/associate professor 
level. This is a 12-month appointment and has primary responsibilities in 
Research and Teaching; responsibilities are allocated as 60% research and 40% 
teaching.

The successful candidate will have a basic or applied research specialty in the 
consequences of global change on the ecophysiological, biophysical, genomic, or 
functional ecology of forests. This position is expected to develop a 
nationally-recognized, extramurally-funded research program, and participate in 
the School's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. The successful 
candidate will interact with faculty on campus, cooperate on interdisciplinary 
research projects, advise graduate students, and excel at teaching 
undergraduate and graduate students. Collaboration with AgCenter researchers 
and with natural resource managers from state and federal agencies and private 
conservation groups is expected.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree by date 
of appointment in forestry, biology, plant physiology, ecology, or a closely 
related field. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated 
publication record, grant writing ability, teaching experience, and a record of 
working collaboratively with state and federal agencies and other stakeholders 
in natural resource management.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and 
experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide 
variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple 
medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term 
disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible 
Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), 
university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), 
generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance 
Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at 
campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent 
effort and length of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 21, 2017 or until a suitable candidate is 
identified.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must apply online at 
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal 
applicants) by attaching a letter of application and vita, résumé, transcripts, 
and contacts for three personal referees. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application 
materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference 
letters online, they may be sent directly to:

Thomas J. Dean

LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources

228 Renewable Natural Resources Bldg.

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone 225-578-4216

Email: fwd...@lsu.edu

Website: www.lsuagcenter.com

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Thomas J. Dean, Ph.D.
Professor, Quantitative Silviculture and Forest Ecology
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
210 RNR Bldg, Baton Rouge, LA  70803
office 225-578-4216 | mobile 225-328-0930 | fax 225-578-4227
fwd...@lsu.edu | lsu.edu

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas_Dean3


Thomas J. Dean, Ph.D.
Professor, Quantitative Silviculture and Forest Ecology
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
210 RNR Bldg, Baton Rouge, LA  70803
office 225-578-4216 | mobile 225-328-0930 | fax 225-578-4227
fwd...@lsu.edu | lsu.edu

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas_Dean3

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement - Director, Colorado State University Mountain Campus

["Kate Huyvaert"]

Director of Mountain Campus – Colorado State University

DESCRIPTION OF WORK UNIT – Nestled in a beautiful, secluded mountain valley 
at an elevation of 9,000 ft. (2,743 m) lies Colorado State University’s 
1,600-acre Mountain Campus. Established in 1914, the Mountain Campus serves 
as a destination campus for research and education, local, national, and 
international conferences. Programs and activities at the Mountain Campus 
shape and inspire current and future leaders’ lives through learning and 
immersion experiences in the Rocky Mountains, and facilitate research 
addressing critical issues in ecology, environmental science, and natural 
resources.

The Mountain Campus operates from mid-May to mid-October each year, and is 
located 53 miles west of Fort Collins, approximately a 2-hour drive, the 
last 16 miles of which are on a gravel road. The campus is adjacent to the 
northern border of Rocky Mountain National Park and shares boundaries with 
Roosevelt National Forest. Abundant opportunities exist for hiking and 
backpacking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, and fishing. There is no 
cell phone service or TV reception and internet access is limited. Basic 
first aid is provided by the campus nurse, but definitive medical care 
(hospital/ER) is located in Fort Collins. Room and board is included for 
all staff during operations. The Mountain Campus is managed by the 
Department of Housing & Dining Services, and includes six career staff and 
30 student and nonstudent seasonal staff and interns.
WORKING AT CSU – Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, 
Colorado State University is now among the nation’s leading research 
universities. Fort Collins is an award-winning city located on the Front 
Range of the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks 
visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other 
outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty and staff. CSU 
offers a full benefit package and CSU’s Commitment to Campus offers 
employees a healthy work-life balance through a wide variety of programs, 
discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege, 
Family Tuition Scholarship Program, Discounted Veterinary Care, and much 
more. Visit www.facultyandstaff.colostate.edu to learn more about working 
at CSU.

POSITION SUMMARY - The Director of the Mountain Campus administers the 
vision, leadership, supervision, financial management, evaluation and 
overall day-to-day operations of a comprehensive academic, research and 
conference facility in a remote mountain setting including crisis, 
emergency and risk management. In addition to administrative and leadership 
responsibilities, the Director has overall responsibility for the academic 
and educational programs in collaboration with Warner College of Natural 
Resources (WCNR) faculty for the summer field courses, the environmental 
and outdoor education program Eco Week in partnership with the Poudre 
School District and City of Fort Collins, and the challenge ropes course 
program. The Director also oversees the campus research proposal and 
approval processes, campus sustainability programs, marketing, 
communications, publications, website, social media and outreach efforts. 
The Director oversees the conference and dining services operations. The 
Director is a spokesperson for the university in their connections with 
clients, a key administrative leader within Housing & Dining Services and 
Student Affairs, and maintains important liaison relationships with a broad 
array of University offices The individual carries out their 
responsibilities under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director 
of Housing & Dining Services. It is a full-time position divided between 
approximately six months live-in at the Mountain Campus and six months on 
the Colorado State University main campus in Fort Collins.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS – 
•   Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
•   Five years professional experience working in a supervisory capacity
•   Minimum of two years live-in work at a remote location

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS – 
•   Master’s degree in a relevant field
•   Experience in program development, coordination, and implementation
•   Experience working with conference and/or event operations
•   Communication, marketing, and outreach experience
•   Budgeting and financial management experience
•   Experience in supervision, training, evaluation, and 
student/employee mentoring
•   Experience working as a challenge ropes course facilitator; 
mountain recreation (hiking, backpacking, etc.) and Leave No Trace (LNT) 
skills, Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid 
certification
•   Commitment to diversity and inclusion
•   Well organized, able to work effectively under pressure with 
multiple and changing deadlines and priorities, and adept at problem-
solving and 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement-Assistant Botanist (Full Time)

[Timothy Rye]

Assistant Botanist
Illinois Natural History Survey
Prairie Research Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) has been the guardian and 
recorder of the biological resources of Illinois—the state's biological 
memory. With a staff of over 200 scientists and technicians, INHS is 
recognized as the premier natural history survey in the nation. The 
mission of INHS is to investigate and document the biological resources 
of Illinois and other areas, and to acquire and provide natural history 
information that can be used to promote the common understanding, 
conservation, and management of these resources. INHS is part of the 
Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at 
Urbana-Champaign which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, 
and Indianapolis. PRI houses five large scientific surveys covering a 
wide range of expertise including biology, water resources, climate, 
geology, sustainable technology, and archaeology. PRI’s mission is to
provide objective, integrated scientific research and service, in 
cooperation with other academic and research units of the University of 
Illinois and elsewhere, that allow citizens and decision-makers to make 
choices that ensure sustainable economic development, enduring 
environmental quality, and cultural resource preservation for the
people, businesses, and governments of Illinois.

INHS is seeking to hire an Assistant Botanist to conduct research 
activities essential to scientific programs by providing support in the 
development of research plans and execution of research including 
collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. This position is based in 
Champaign, Illinois.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct field surveys and assessment 
of plant communities throughout Illinois forests, wetlands, and 
grasslands. This involves working with both private landowners and 
public entities and field survey crews and may involve travel, long 
days, and challenging habitat and variable weather conditions at
times. Independently complete complex research tasks as required by 
projects or as directed by supervisor. Prepare reports and support the 
publishing of manuscripts, INHS publications; present findings at 
professional meetings. Communicate and interact with recipients of 
services. Keep abreast of developments in discipline. Provide outreach
and service to the public, INHS, the Illinois Department of Natural 
Resources, the University of Illinois, and other professional 
organizations. Supervise assigned student and hourly staff; this 
involves overseeing scheduling and taskassignment, mentoring, monitoring 
and evaluation performance, and training. Must be able to spend 
extensive time (up to 5 months) traveling during the field season and 
work in remote areas under adverse field conditions.

Qualifications: Required: Master's degree in plant biology or related 
field with an emphasis on plant ecology or systematics. Alternate degree 
fields will be considered/accepted depending on the nature and depth of 
the experience as it relates to this position. Must have experience with 
required technology, such as computer systems, GPS units,
data analysis software, etc. Experience using various plant sampling 
techniques. Extensive knowledge of the flora and botanical communities 
of Midwestern United States or Eastern United States. Basic knowledge of 
research techniques in specialized area of research. Must possess 
appropriate field and laboratory skills including scientific as
well as physical skills necessary to carry out work in demanding 
conditions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have 
demonstrated the ability for leadership and planning, supervising, and 
monitoring research activities and progress. Must have the ability to 
perform effectively in a diverse and fast-paced work environment 
consisting of multiple and changing priorities, with minimal 
supervision. Proficiency in commonly employed software and databases. 
Must possess strong skills and training in botany. Must possess strong
interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with other 
scientists, researchers and staff, especially during long periods of 
time in the field. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Assistant Botanist
Illinois Natural History Survey
Prairie Research Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Qualifications: Preferred: Experience with relational database 
management systems such as SQL Server or Microsoft Access. Experience 
with a statistical software coding language such as SAS or R. Experience 
publishing research in peer-reviewed journals. This is a regular full-
time contract-funded academic professional position subject to the 
continued availability of funding and programmatic need. The starting 
date is negotiable after the closing date. Salary is commensurate with
experience. Applications must be received by Tuesday, June 20, 

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Biological Technician

[Steve Rust]

Nature's Capital is a small business located in Boise, Idaho. Our mission is to 
assist clients in the maintenance and enhancement of the natural capital assets 
found in biological and physical resources. We provide scientifically sound, 
high quality ecological inventory and assessment information and management 
recommendations founded in knowledge of ecosystem processes and functions. 
Nature's Capital is seeking to fill up to four seasonal Biological Technician 
positions.

The Biological Technician will assist in collecting and summarizing data on the 
ecology of forest, shrubland, and grassland vegetation. Duties include making 
observations and recording data on plant species composition, stand structure, 
and environmental factors influencing the distribution of plant communities or 
species. Duties may include recording, summarizing, and proofreading technical 
information; use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or GIS software; or 
interpreting spatial imagery or other technical map products. The position will 
require demonstrated experience in back country travel; some experience in use 
of basic tools such as a field compass, topographic maps, clinometer, 
altimeter, and global positioning systems; and operation of motor vehicles on 
unimproved roadways.

Work activities require ability to walk for several hours in rugged terrain and 
work in extreme weather conditions. Work schedules will require overnight 
travel and primitive camping in remote locations.

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, forestry, range 
or a related field, or an equivalent combination of courses leading to a 
bachelor's degree and work experience. Work experience should demonstrate some 
knowledge of a regional flora and ability to complete tasks outlined in the 
position description (for example, some experience identifying plants using a 
taxonomical key; measuring tree growth; sampling vegetation using standard 
plant ecology, common stand examination, ecological site inventory, or forest 
inventory analysis methods; rare plant or noxious weed survey methods; or 
habitat and population monitoring methods). Back country experience must be 
documented either through work history or recreational activities such as 
hiking, skiing or mountaineering. Current certification in standard first aid 
is required (more advanced certification, for example, Wilderness First 
Responder, is preferred).

Candidates with strong back country experience and interest in acquiring skills 
and career experience in field ecology are encouraged to apply.

To apply for a Biological Technician position, please send a current resume as 
an email attachment to sr...@naturescap.com. Include the job title in the 
subject line. Please provide contact information for individuals with knowledge 
of your experience and capabilities. Candidates for the position should make 
contact as soon as possible. Hiring decisions are planned to begin on or before 
April 15, 2017.

Nature's Capital, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are 
competitive. Positions may be based in locations other than Boise, ID.

Steven K. Rust
Nature's Capital
PO Box 8662
Boise, ID  83707
Office: 208.344.0388
Mobile: 208.559.6735

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement – Summer Field Forestry/Biology/Ecology Crew Lead Position

[Danielle Begley-Miller]

Summer Field Forestry/Biology/Ecology Crew Lead Position
1 Position Available
Summer 2017 
Monday, May 8th – Friday, August 11th

Location: State College, PA: Rothrock and Bald Eagle State Forests

Pay: Full time, 40hr/week appointment, $12.50/hr. Housing is provided, 
along with access to a field vehicle. 

Duties: 
Must be able to find, monument, and inventory permanent forest 
vegetation plots using GPS and other tools in central or northern 
Pennsylvania. Daily duties include navigation to remote parts of 
Pennsylvania state forest lands, hiking up to 2 miles with equipment, 
and collection of quality vegetation monitoring data—the identification, 
size class, and abundance of more than 100 species of overstory and 
understory plants—with a field PC.

In addition to performing the duties described above, crew leaders must 
be able to successfully manage and lead a vegetation monitoring crew 
while they perform daily duties. This includes daily planning of plot 
visits, assessing access routes and equipment needs, and 
management/archiving of collected data. 

Key qualifications: 
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in natural resources or a related 
field; demonstrated plant identification skills (as evidenced by at 
least one year experience as field technician monitoring vegetation 
data); ability to supervise and manage field crews under difficult field 
conditions; possession of a valid driver’s license.

Questions: Contact Danielle Begley-Miller at dfb5...@psu.edu.

Application deadline: Applications reviewed as received.

To apply: Send a letter, résumé, transcripts, and contact information 
for three references (via email preferred) to Bobbi Joy Scovern. At 
least one reference should be able to comment on your plant 
identification skills. Please indicate in your cover letter that you are 
applying for a crew leader position.

Email applications to:
Bobbi Joy Scovern, Administrative Support Assistant
Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
419 Forest Resources Building 
University Park, PA 16802 
Email: b...@psu.edu 
Phone: 814-865-4511

[ECOLOG-L] POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Senior Research Support Specialist, SUNY-ESF, Albany NY

[Howard, Tim G (DEC)]

Ecologgers,
Please see the announcement below. Feel free to distribute!  
Here's a direct link to the announcement online:
https://esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=81781

Thanks,
Tim Howard, New York Natural Heritage Program. 
>

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
For the College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, New York 13210-2778

February 24, 2017

Title:  Senior Research Support Specialist 

Descriptive Title:  Assistant Zoologist

Department:  New York Natural Heritage Program, Albany, NY 

Salary: Minimum $45,000 depending on experience (Full time); position is based 
in Albany, NY.


PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) is a program of the Research 
Foundation for the State University of New York College of Environmental 
Science and Forestry (SUNY- ESF) whose mission is to facilitate the 
conservation of New York's biodiversity by providing comprehensive information 
and scientific expertise on rare species and natural ecosystems. NYNHP works in 
partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 
and other state, federal and private organizations involved in natural resource 
management, land protection and stewardship, and advancing the conservation of 
biodiversity. 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
. Processes data collected into databases, including NYNHP Field Forms database 
and Biotics (Biodiversity Tracking and Conservation System).
. Maps occurrences of rare animals using the standardized Natural Heritage 
methodology.  
. Assists biologists in conducting fieldwork on animals across New York State.
. Compiles data from internal and external sources on field sites to be 
visited, including data from Natural Heritage databases and GIS, landowner 
information, historical documentation and more.
. Compiles and prepares data for analysis with ArcGIS analyses and statistical 
software. 
. Assists with obtaining information from partners. 
. Reviews scientific literature and museum collections as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
. A Bachelor's Degree in zoology, natural history, natural resources, 
environmental science, forestry, biology, ecology, or related field.  
. Course work or field experience in one or more of the following areas: 
community ecology, wetland systems, zoology, botany, wildlife management. 
. Experience with ArcMap or related computer mapping products. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
. Familiarity with field sampling methods and collecting 
biological/environmental data.
. Familiarity with aerial photography and field navigation using aerial and 
topographic maps. 
. Knowledge of regional fauna and flora, natural communities, ecosystems, or 
ecosystem processes. 
. Familiarity with taxonomic keys and field guides.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
. May travel throughout New York State conducting field work and may work in 
variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous 
terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances, in isolated settings.


Application Deadline:  Although applications will be accepted until the 
position is filled, candidates should submit their application by March 17, 
2017 to ensure optimal consideration.

Application Procedure: Employment application is required to be submitted 
on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/. Attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, 
resume, and contact information for three employment references.

In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and 
Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to 
prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and 
campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years 
concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus 
buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, 
or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also 
includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies 
concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of 
this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-470-6667 or by 
accessing the following web site: http://www.esf.edu/univpolice/crimereports/

The Research Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, 
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other 
characteristic protected by law. 

Visit SUNY-ESF at www.esf.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement Field Experiment Technician: Plant-Soil Feedback Effects on Light Gradient Partitioning

[Sarah Neumann]

Position Announcement Field Experiment Technician: Plant-Soil Feedback Effects 
on 
Light Gradient Partitioning

Position description: The Field Technician will co-manage a large NSF-funded 
field 
transplant experiment that is focused on interactions among soil pathogens, 
light 
availability, and tree species life histories. This project’s main goal is to 
link two 
seemingly unrelated and competing mechanisms that have been proposed for tree 
species coexistence (e.g. how tree species respond to light availability and 
how tree 
species respond negatively to increasing density or nearness of other 
individuals of the 
same species). Research will incorporate both field and laboratory work. 
Specifically, 
the Field Technician would work collaboratively with a graduate student to 
oversee a 
large project with 4-5 undergraduate students, 2 high school students, and 
others. 
Some of the tasks include the collection of intact soil cores from particular 
tree species 
in a forest, planting of seedlings into these cores and heeling them into the 
field plots. 
Additionally, seedlings will be monitored for health and survivorship in the 
field and 
seedlings that are harvested will be assessed for a variety of functional 
traits in the 
laboratory, including: assessment of mycorrhizal colonization on seedlings 
roots, the 
use of DNA extraction kits to isolate fungal organisms that have colonized 
seedlings 
roots, quantifying lignin and phenol concentration in plant cells. The division 
of 
oversight responsibilities between the field technician and graduate student 
will depend 
on the respective skills that they bring to the project. Preference will be 
given to 
individuals with experience in supervision / project management and both 
ecological 
field and laboratory work with plants. Position is available for 1 field season 
(April - 
August 2017), with the potential for extension, contingent on satisfactory 
progress and 
funding. 

Qualifications:
•   Experience in supervising a field crew and working in a collaborative 
environment
•   Project management experience
•   Significant coursework in ecology, plant biology, or related field
•   Strong written and verbal communication
•   Experience with Microsoft Excel
•   Follow protocols precisely, attention to detail
•   Problem solving skills/creativity
•   Ability to work independently for full days
•   Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
•   Ability to mentor undergraduate research assistants (April-August)
•   Willing to occasionally work long hours, and weekends
•   Ability to work in hot and humid conditions, with biting insects
•   Interest in both outdoor and laboratory settings

Preferred Qualifications:
•   Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, or related field
•   Research experience involving fieldwork in biology, environmental 
science, or 
related fields.
•   Research experience involving laboratory work in biology, environmental 
science, 
or related fields. 
•   Data management and analysis skills
•   Experience with ArcGIS
•   Experience working/repairing small engines (e.g., lawnmower, leaf 
blower, 
chainsaw) for maintenance and trouble-shooting in-field repairs of soil 
sampling 
machines.

Working Conditions:
The position will be both field (including some hot and humid weather) and 
laboratory 
based. Field conditions include the need for carrying up to 40 lbs. for short 
distances, 
likely getting quite dirty when extracting soil samples, exposure to uneven 
terrain, 
insects and allergens. There is a field station with air-conditioning, bathroom 
with 
shower and kitchen within 10 minutes of all experimental field plots. 

Location:
Fieldwork is located at Alma College Biological Station, Vestaburg, MI. Neumann 
lab 
location: Department of Biology at Alma College in the DOW Sciences building in 
Alma, 
MI.

Compensation:
Wage is $15/hour for 40 hours per week from April-August, with potential for 
extension, 
based on performance and funding.

Apply:
Email as one PDF: 1) a 1-page letter of interest detailing qualifications for 
the position 
and the dates/times of availability, 2) resume/CV with contact information for 
2 
references, 3) unofficial transcripts. Email: Dr. Sarah Neumann, Department of 
Biology, 
Alma College: neuman...@alma.edu

Deadline:
Applications will be considered until March 24, or until the position has been 
filled. 
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Biological Scientist/University of Florida

[Ramdas Kanissery]

Please upload your curriculum vitae and a list of a minimum of three 
references to include contact information (phone #, e-mail address)

http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/500696/biological-scientist-i

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Wildlife Biologist/Project Manager, Various field locations

[Vickie DeNicola]

Wildlife Biologist/Project Manager

White Buffalo Inc.

Full-Time Position

(Posted 10/23/2016)

About the Organization

White Buffalo Inc. (WBI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on
the conservation of native species and ecosystems.  We conduct, sponsor and
support scientific research and educational efforts to improve the
management of natural resources for the purpose of conservation.  Our
approach is unique, in that we generate funding for conservation research
by providing management alternatives in non-traditional settings.  We have
spent the last two decades committed to improving both the techniques and
technology of ungulate management, leading to safer, more humane and
efficient practices.  We believe in sharing our findings with fellow
professionals and others passionate about ecosystem management.

Purpose of the Role

White Buffalo Inc. is seeking a senior Wildlife Biologist/Project Manager
to serve as a field-based project manager for ungulate population
management and research programs.  This position will play a key role in
pursuing White Buffalo’s mission by providing support in both the planning
and field implementation of population control and eradication projects.
White Buffalo focuses on both lethal and nonlethal control of native and
non-native ungulates, with additional opportunities for research on a
variety of species.

Necessary Attributes for Position

One of the most important aspects of WBI projects is the ability to foster
and maintain strong relationships with a diverse array of project
stakeholders. Thus, a demonstrated ability to work effectively with
partners, provide clear and frequent communication to partners, and support
productive and positive partner meetings and relationships is critical.
Attention to detail and the ability to track multiple tasks simultaneously
without sacrificing quality also is essential.

This position may require extended travel to remote field locations and a
willingness to live and work in sometimes rustic conditions with few
amenities. The position requires a strong commitment to White Buffalo’s
mission, impeccable integrity and a keen sense of humor. The ability to be
a positive member of a highly motivated team in the face of demanding field
conditions and long hours is critical. This position is field-based in
various locations for 4-8 months out of the year (September - April). The
candidate will work limited hours during the off-season.

Responsibilities

The Wildlife Biologist/Project Manager will lead/supervise a team of 2 - 6
biologists, veterinarians and technicians on projects throughout the United
States and overseas and also will have direct field work responsibilities.
This position is responsible for the successful planning and implementation
of projects, which includes developing and maintaining partnerships,
progressing existing projects, identifying new project opportunities,
executing field operations and writing required project documentation like
final reports. The Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining an
effective and productive team. This position requires extensive travel for
4-8 months/year with limited time off during the primary field season
(i.e., September – April). The majority of projects will be located within
the United States, with a smaller number of international projects
occurring each year.  Frequent night work and a variable schedule depending
on weather and seasonal conditions is the norm.

Required Qualifications


   -

   M.S. or Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology or related field required.
   -

   3 to 5 years experience in successfully managing complex conservation
   projects involving multiple partners and stakeholders.
   -

   Candidates MUST have extensive experience hunting and/or safely using
   firearms.  Please do not apply if you lack firearm experience.
   -

   Able to maintain a professional attitude at all times while working with
   WBI staff and members of other organizations who may have varying missions,
   opinions, and personalities.
   -

   Applicants must be physically fit, maintaining an ability to perform
   efficiently under physically demanding conditions, including walking
   variable terrain while carrying a backpack as well as safely climbing trees
   and working from tree stands.
   -

   Able to live harmoniously in small groups, in remote field camps.
   -

   Excellent interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity, approachability,
   and willingness to listen to internal and external constituents and learn
   from their best ideas.
   -

   Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and as
   part of a team, ability to solve problems with limited supervision, pay
   extreme attention to details, and the ability to prioritize and meet
   deadlines.
   -

   Experience clearly demonstrating proficiency in data analysis and
   technical writing.


   -

   Willingness and ability to spend significant time in the field away from
 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Water Quality Monitoring Program Manager, Richmond, VA

[Jenny McGarvey]

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, a regional non-profit organization 
based in Annapolis, Maryland with offices in Virginia and Pennsylvania, 
seeks an enthusiastic and creative person to implement and manage the 
Alliance’s Water Quality Monitoring programs and related projects in 
Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and DC. This 
position may be housed in VA or MD. 

This position works with citizen scientists, nonprofit organizations, 
community associations, as well as local, state, and federal government 
partners. The Water Quality Program Manager will be responsible for 
conducting water quality monitoring trainings for volunteers, 
maintaining chemical water monitoring equipment and supplies; 
maintaining databases of volunteer data; & maintaining citizen 
monitoring networks and contracts. This position will also work with the 
State Director to manage the development of Chesapeake Monitoring 
Cooperative, requiring coordination of partner organizations in multiple 
states to collaboratively build the infrastructure of a Chesapeake Bay  
watershed-wide volunteer monitoring program. The ideal candidate will 
have familiarity with water quality monitoring protocols, data 
collection, QA/QC, and reporting methods, as well as project and
grant management skills. The position will work with the project 
grantor, the Chesapeake Bay Program, to meet their goals for the 
project. Familiarity with the Chesapeake Bay Program mission, structure, 
and goals is beneficial to this work. The successful candidate must also 
enjoy working with the public, be comfortable giving presentations, 
trainings, and speaking publicly, and be comfortable working 
independently, as well as part of a collaborative team. The position 
requires experience and excellence in project management and 
organization skills to manage budgets, submit grant reports on time, and 
ensure the project deliverables are completed on time and within their 
allocated budget. Being highly organized and a self-starter are 
necessary skills. 

To learn more about the position, visit: 
https://allianceforthebay.org/2016/10/job-description-water-quality-
program-manager/

Closing date: Open Until Filled

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement

[Thomas E Kolb]

The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University invites applications for 
the position of Assistant Professor of Forest Conservation Genetics.  This is a 
full-time tenure-track appointment.  We seek an applicant with expertise in the 
genetics and/or genomics of forest and wildland organisms with a focus on 
conservation, climate change, or related topics, whose work will support, 
build, and complement the School of Forestry's and NAU's academic and research 
programs.  The successful applicant will be expected to develop a productive, 
externally-funded research program, teach courses at the undergraduate and 
graduate levels, advise graduate students, and provide service to the School of 
Forestry, Northern Arizona University, and the profession.  The anticipated 
start date for this position is August 14, 2017.  Minimum Qualifications:  An 
earned Ph.D. in forestry, genetics, genomics, or a related field, conferred by 
start date (August 14, 2017).  Preferred Qualifications: (1) demonstrated 
research experience (appropriate to career stage) in genetics and/or genomics 
in the context of conservation, climate change, or related topics, as evidenced 
by publications in the peer-reviewed literature; (2) demonstrated record of 
securing, or evidence of the potential to secure, external funding to support 
research; (3) demonstrated interest or experience in innovative 
university-level teaching and student mentoring; (4) at least one degree in 
forestry, forest science, or forest management; or course work and/or 
experience in forestry, forest science, or forest management; and (5) 
experience with or commitment to working with people from a variety of 
culturally diverse backgrounds. To apply for this position, go to 
http://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Careers/Faculty-and-Administrator-Openings under 
Job ID #602798, Position #2200.  Applications must include: (1) a cover 
letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position; (2) a 
curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of 
research interests; and (5) names and contact information for three references. 
 Attach all items, in the order stated, as a single PDF or Word document.  If 
you have questions about this position please contact Dr. Thomas Kolb, Search 
Committee Chair, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ 
86011-5018; phone: 928-523-7491; email: tom.k...@nau.edu.  Review of 
applications will begin November 16, 2016.



Thomas E. Kolb
Professor of Forest Ecophysiology
Graduate Coordinator
School of Forestry
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-5018

Office phone: 928-523-7491
Fax: 928-523-1080

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Wildlife Research Coordinator

[Dave Gregovich]

Position Announcement: Research Coordinator
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Division of Wildlife Conservation, Region I (Southeast Alaska)
Juneau, Alaska
__

If you have experience as a wildlife research biologist, supervisory 
experience, and enjoy working with engaging natural systems and 
associated applied wildlife research and management issues, this 
position may be right for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and 
experienced biologist with strong interpersonal skills to lead our 
research team. Experience working in a multifaceted wildlife research 
environment involving coordination with state and federal agencies and 
non-governmental organizations is beneficial, as is technical knowledge 
of wildlife species’ demographic processes and habitat requirements. 
Understanding of contemporary methods of population estimation, 
population modeling, and habitat selection is desired.

The current staff is experienced, professional, and highly motivated, 
and consists of ungulate, bear, and predator-prey biologists, a 
biometrician, and spatial analyst. The research coordinator and staff 
work in conjunction with management staff to prioritize research needs.

Juneau is a medium-sized city that provides a high standard of living 
and world-class outdoor opportunities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, 
boating, and skiing. Cultural activities include a symphony, various 
theater groups, an annual folk festival, and a number of other art, 
cultural, and music events that take place on a regular basis.

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited 
to:
•   Oversees the research program for brown and black bear, moose, 
mountain goat, wolf, Sitka black-tailed deer, and a variety of 
furbearers in Southeast Alaska. Ensure research projects cohere in a 
balanced wildlife research/management program.
•   Provide a vision for applied wildlife and ecological research 
across Southeast Alaska in concert with division needs.
•   Supervise staff wildlife biologists, biometrician, and research 
analyst.
•   Work in collaboration with research biologists to design and 
implement field research projects, including active participation in 
field and analytical activities. 
•   Provide editorial oversight to research and other staff for 
Department and professional publications.
•   Represent Region I on the division's Research Coordination Team 
that includes a statewide and collaborative approach for certain 
research across regions.
•   Oversee annual budgetary cycle and reporting activities for 
research staff. 
•   Participate in the Alaska Board of Game regulatory process for 
Regional board meetings including identification of regulatory issues, 
edit staff proposals and analyses.   
•   Periodically lead research program reviews to ensure quality 
control standards, implementation of new technologies and management 
approaches, and greater efficiency and productivity in an environment of 
limited budgetary and personnel resources.

To apply, visit Workplace Alaska: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/1503204/wildlife-
biologist-iv-pcn-11-2186

Contact: Ryan Scott, 907-465-4359, ryan.sc...@alaska.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: MPA adaptive management postdocs

[Marissa Baskett]

The University of California, Davis (UCD) Coastal and Marine Sciences 
Institute, in collaboration with 
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), seek to fill three postdoc  
positions in the science 
of adaptive management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs; 
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF01192). The State of California has 
implemented a network of 
124 MPAs along its coastline through the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA; 
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs/FAQsite).  It is in the 
process of developing a 
Statewide MPA Monitoring Program to inform the adaptive management of this 
network of MPAs.  
The three postdoctoral fellows will each focus on a separate component of the 
science of adaptive 
management in an integrated program supported by frequent collaborative 
meetings with both UCD 
and CDFW mentors. 

The Statewide Monitoring Fellow will focus on development of novel sampling 
plans and predictive 
models to compare monitoring data to model projections to inform effective 
adaptive management of 
the MPAs  This position will be hosted by CDFW in Belmont, CA, and the CDFW 
mentor will be Becky 
Ota. The ROV Data Integration Fellow will develop innovative approaches to 
analyzing spatially 
explicit visual data currently being collected by CDFW in  statewide surveys of 
MPAs using remotely 
operated vehicles (ROVs).  This position will be hosted by CDFW in Eureka, CA, 
and the CDFW 
mentor will be Mike Prall.  The Fishery/MPA Integration Fellow will focus on 
development of effective 
methods for the integration of MPAs into fisheries management under the Marine 
Life Management 
Act.  This position will be hosted by UC Davis in Davis, CA, and the CDFW 
mentor will be Sonke 
Mastrup who is based in Sacramento, CA.  

Work by the postdoctoral Fellows at these three locations will be closely 
coordinated through 
frequent electronic and face-to-face meetings.  Each position is funded for 18 
months, and they will 
all begin at the same, earliest possible time.  The participating UCD mentors 
are Marissa Baskett, 
Louis Botsford, Alan Hastings, John Largier, and Steven Morgan. Full position 
descriptions are 
available for each of the positions at 
http://cmsi.ucdavis.edu/resources/graduate-postdoc.html. 
Together these postdocs provide a unique opportunity to work at the 
academia-agency interface and 
advance the science of adaptive management in the context of one of the world’s 
most extensive 
MPA networks.

We seek individuals with a PhD in Ecology, Fisheries, Marine Science or a 
related field and research 
expertise in at least one of: MPAs, fisheries science, population dynamics, 
spatial ecology or 
ecosystem management.  The research will be highly collaborative, so the 
individuals will need to 
have experience and interest in effectively working in interdisciplinary teams 
on cross-cutting issues.  
Applicants should have programming skills in languages such as R, Matlab or 
Python.
 
Interested candidates should submit: a) a one-page cover letter that includes 
which of the three 
positions you are applying for (you will need to indicate in the letter if you 
are applying for more than 
one position and indicate your preferred position) and your anticipated start 
date, b) your CV, c) a 
two-page statement of research describing of your relevant background and 
anticipated approach to 
the problem you would be addressing (including proposed UCD mentors), and d) 
the names and 
contact information of three other scientists familiar with your work, who 
should all separately submit 
letters of recommendation.  Applicants also have the option of submitting a 
Diversity Statement (see 
http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.html). 
Please submit all materials 
to https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF01192.  For full consideration, 
application and all materials 
(including letters of recommendation) must be received by September 12, 2016. 
Review of 
applications will begin on September 15, 2016, and positions will remain open 
until filled. Email any 
questions to Shauna Oh (s...@ucdavis.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Biological Services Director

[Hannah Panci]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Director – Biological Services Division

LOCATION: Odanah, Wisconsin

CLOSING DATE: July 1, 2016

CLASSIFICATION: Permanent, Full-Time

SALARY: Starting Salary Range: $60,877 - $72,391 – Dependent on
Qualifications, Education and Experience. Benefits include: health, dental,
vision, disability and life insurance; 401K retirement plan; and cafeteria
plan. Note: The position has been classified as 75% tax exempt for
qualified tribal members under Internal Revenue Code §7873 – Tax Exemption
for Income Derived from Treaty Fishing Rights-Related Activities.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission’s
(GLIFWC) Biological Services Director serves as the head of GLIFWC’s
Biological Services Division. The Director administers a comprehensive
natural resource and environmental management program for an agency of
eleven federally-recognized Indian Tribes in relation to various treaties
with the United States. GLIFWC’s mission and overall programs relate to the
Tribes’ sovereignty over their hunting, fishing and gathering rights in
treaty ceded territories located in portions of areas now known as the
States of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Director is GLIFWC’s lead
biologist responsible for the overall integrity and credibility of the
Division’s programs, activities and work products, as well as for
administering the Division’s budgets and personnel. The Director oversees
the work of the Division’s four Sections – Environmental, Great Lakes
Fisheries, Inland Fisheries, and Wildlife (which includes wild rice, plants
and forest resources). The Director reports to GLIFWC’s Executive
Administrator.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director performs various duties to
implement GLIFWC’s mission, strategic plan, and tribal self-regulatory and
comanagement systems. The Director oversees the administrative functioning
of the Division and ensures timely, accurate data and analysis on
biological, technical and scientific matters relating to Ojibwe treaty
rights and natural resource comanagement in treaty ceded territories.
Principal duties fall within the areas of: 1) design and implementation of
management, assessment, monitoring and research projects based on tribal
biological needs; 2) program planning and management, including budget
development, personnel supervision, and administration of the Division’s
activities to ensure compliance with applicable court orders and tribal
enactments, overall GLIFWC policies, and the requirements of GLIFWC’s
funding sources; 3) the exercise of authority delegated by GLIFWC’s Tribes
in implementing their self-regulatory systems to ensure compliance with
requirements of applicable court decrees, tribal enactments, and
comanagement protocols; 4) primary biological and scientific co-management
liaison activities with counterparts in other agencies and institutions; 5)
serving as an expert for GLIFWC’s Tribes in court proceedings and
co-management processes; and 6) with other GLIFWC Division Heads, serving
on GLIFWC’s senior administrative management team that advises the
Executive Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Within the Biological Services Director’s overall
duties and responsibilities, essential functions include:
- Ensuring a comprehensive information base regarding the Division’s
programs, projects, activities and data;
- Ensuring overall quality assurance and quality control of the Division’s
projects, activities and outputs;
- Reporting and making presentations on GLIFWC’s biological programs,
projects and activities;
- Monitoring Division program progress and effectiveness, measuring program
results and impacts, and adjusting plans and activities as necessary;
- Developing and administering Division budgets;
- Directly supervising Section Leaders, including conducting personnel
performance reviews, and providing overall guidance to Division personnel;
- Monitoring and analyzing current events and evolving circumstances to
identify issues, trends, opportunities and risks relevant to the Division’s
responsibilities as well as to GLIFWC’s overall mission and programs;
- Serving as biological and scientific liaison with counterparts at other
natural resource management agencies, educational institutions, relevant
non-governmental entities, and intergovernmental co-management processes;
and
- Fostering teamwork within the Biological Services Division and with
GLIFWC’s other Divisions.

QUALIFICATIONS: The Biological Services Director must be able to perform
the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions outlined above and
must possess:
- An advanced degree (MS or above) in fisheries, wildlife, forestry or
other relevant biological science.
- Excellent writing, speaking, and overall communication skills that enable
effective communication with diverse audiences, including GLIFWC’s
governing bodies and other tribal representatives, tribal citizens
exercising treaty rights, and other natural resource managers and

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Instructor/Curator in Fisheries and Wildlife

[Sidlauskas, Brian]

Dear Colleagues,

Oregon State University’s Department of Fisheries and Wildlife 
(http://fw.oregonstate.edu) invites applications 
for a full-time Instructor / Curator. We seek an energetic, enthusiastic 
colleague with a passion for biological collections to help advance our 
nationally and internationally recognized teaching, research and outreach 
programs. Our interdisciplinary, collaborative department works throughout the 
Pacific Northwest and the world in diverse environments, and has long focused 
on understanding vertebrate biology and biodiversity as a foundation of 
effective conservation and management. Our Corvallis location affords easy 
access to Oregon’s diverse habitats and natural resources, including the 
Pacific Ocean, the deepest lake in the United States, extensive networks of 
rivers and streams, progressive urban and agricultural areas, mountains and 
high deserts.

The successful candidate will teach three to four Ecampus or summer session 
courses per year on topics related to zoology, taxonomy, systematics, ecology, 
evolution, natural history, conservation and curation; manage and curate OSU’s 
collections of fishes 
(http://ichthyology.oregonstate.edu), 
mammals, birds and aquatic Invertebrates, train and direct undergraduate 
collections assistants, produce scholarly work related to research, curation or 
outreach using natural history collections, and provide service to the 
department, university and profession.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements 
detailing your interest and experience in teaching, curation, and promoting 
diversity (one page each), and contact information (email and telephone) for 
three professional references at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ (posting number 
P00199UF).  The position requires a master’s degree in vertebrate zoology, 
ichthyology, mammalogy, ornithology, museum studies, or a related field.  A 
more detailed position description, including other minimum and preferred 
qualifications, also appears on that site.  Applications must be received on or 
before Sunday, May 8th to be considered.

Questions about the position can be directed to the chair of the search 
committee, Dr. Brian Sidlauskas, at 
brian.sidlaus...@oregonstate.edu.

Link to posting: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/24008


--
Brian Sidlauskas
Associate Professor and Curator of Fishes
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Oregon State University
104 Nash Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331

brian.sidlaus...@oregonstate.edu
541-737-6789 (office) 541-224-3850 (cell)
http://ichthyology.oregonstate.edu
http://people.oregonstate.edu/~sidlausb/
https://www.facebook.com/brian.sidlauskas
https://twitter.com/briansidlauskas

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Seasonal Field Botanist, Northern Arizona University

[Judy Springer]

The Ecological Restoration Institute at Northern Arizona University in 
Flagstaff is hiring an experienced field botanist for May-August, 2016. This 
person will have the knowledge and skills described below to assist with 
research on forest restoration and ecosystem health projects.  The position 
requires working on crews in the high elevation coniferous forests of Arizona 
and possibly other locations and ecosystems. This is a full-time, 40 hours per 
week position for the duration of the field season.  Work will consist of 
10-hour days; local work in the vicinity of Flagstaff will be in the form of 
4-day weeks, and out-of-town work will consist of 8-day trips. All positions 
will require working in remote backcountry settings with diverse groups of 
people under potentially adverse field conditions. Candidates must have a valid 
driver’s license and be able to frequently travel away from Flagstaff (up to 20 
days per month) for fieldwork.  Employees must be able to carry up to 25 lbs of 
field equipment in addition to personal gear.
Field Botanists are expected to know or quickly learn the flora of southwestern 
forests to maximize data collection quality and efficiency.  Methods will 
include collecting cover and richness data on vegetation quadrats, point-line 
intercept transects, and belt transects.  They may also collect data on forest 
structure and fuels as needed. Field Botanists may be asked to lead field crews 
of other technicians and ensure the efficient and safe collection of 
high-quality data with limited direct daily supervision.

Desired qualifications: Prior experience in plant community measurements and 
plant identification, preferably in the western United States or working with 
ecological restoration research projects.  Experience in keying plants or a 
taxonomy course. Experience with field computers and electronic data collection 
methods is desirable. Experience leading field research crews. GPS and field 
navigational skills. CPR, wilderness first aid/WFR training is desirable, but 
not required.
This position requires crew members to work in isolated and rugged mountainous 
environments at elevations ranging from approximately 5,000-9,500 feet. It also 
requires work in potentially difficult field conditions (steep slopes, rain, 
lightning, venomous reptiles, etc.). Field gear will need to be carried across 
rugged terrain, in addition to a personal daypack. Applicants should be 
prepared physically and have the appropriate clothing and gear to work and camp 
in these environments.

Salary
$12-15.00/hr., depending on position and experience. Subject to funding.

Application Deadline
Open until filled.

How to Apply
Please send email introducing yourself along with resume and cover letter to 
judith.sprin...@nau.edu.

Contact:
Field Botanists seeking additional information should contact Judy Springer, 
Ecological Restoration Institute, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 15017, 
Flagstaff, AZ 86011; (928) 523-7751; 
judith.sprin...@nau.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Director of Natural Science at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association

[Andrew Mckenna-Foster]

The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (NMMA), located on Nantucket Island, 
Massachusetts, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to run 
its aquarium and natural science museum, oversee associated programs, research 
and activities, and be the public face of the NMMA's natural science 
department.  Candidates should embody the NMMA's motto of "Explore, Educate, 
Enjoy."  Ideal candidates will have exceptional organizational and 
interpersonal skills.  Responsibilities include stocking and operating 1,500 
gallons of seasonal salt water aquarium displays, overseeing a 10,000 specimen 
natural history collection, facilitating year-round ecological research, 
managing an array of exciting family fieldtrip programs, and supervising 
seasonal interns and volunteers.

View the full job description and application instructions at
www.mariamitchell.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/dirnatsci

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Field Technicians for Common Chuckwalla Behavioral Study (California)

[Emily Sanchez]

Agency: California State University, Fullerton
Location: Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Reserve, Indian Wells CA
Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions
Start Date: March 20th, 2016
Last Date to apply: February  20th, 2016

Description: Seeking 1 or 2 field technicians who will assist with a Master’s 
project comparing 
seasonal thermoregulatory activity and habitat use of male and female common 
chuckwallas 
(Sauromalus ater) in the Mojave Desert (near Palm Springs). Technicians will 
assist in catching the 
lizards, fitting them with temperature data loggers and radio trackers, 
tracking them using radio 
telemetry, conducting doubly labeled water studies of metabolism and water 
turnover, and 
conducting daily observations of lizard behaviors. 

The tentative start date is March 20th 2016.  Field season is expected to last 
at least through July 
15th, 2016, and may extend to the end of July.

Work may include long hours on some days, and may be up to six days a week. 
Housing will be 
provided at the Boyd Deep Canyon Reserve (approximately 15 minutes drive from 
Palm Springs) and 
there will be a stipend of around $300-350 per week. Travel expenses to and 
from the Reserve not 
provided.

Qualifications: 
Technicians must:
•   Have experience conducting biological field research.
•   Have the ability to work long hours in a hot, rocky desert environment.
•   Have a valid Drivers license
•   Be flexible with hours and be available to work throughout the entire 
field season.
•   Have an interest in lizard ecology.
•   Live & work in close quarters with others.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience:
•   Using radio-telemetry 
•   Handling lizards

To apply, please provide a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, 
and email addresses 
of 3 professional references to Emily Sanchez (emilysanc...@csu.fullerton.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Internship Coordinator - Coastal Conservation Research Program

[Lisa Ferguson]

Internship Coordinator - Coastal Conservation Research Program
 
The Wetlands Institute seeks applicants for a temporary, full-time, seasonal
Internship Coordinator for our 10-week summer undergraduate research intern
program. Located on the Cape May Peninsula of southern New Jersey, The
Wetlands Institute promotes research, conservation, and education through a
variety of community-engagement projects, educational programs, and field
studies. The Internship Coordinator will work closely with Institute staff
to lead research interns as they gain hands-on experience in the Institute’s
core research and conservation programs related to diamondback terrapins,
horseshoe crabs, coastal birds, and coastal and wetland ecosystem dynamics. 

Primary tasks: 
•   supervise and direct interns in group and individual research projects
•   oversee and coordinate schedules, logistics, data management, and 
quality
control
•   participate and supervise interns in ongoing data collection and 
outreach
activities 

Additional responsibilities: 
•   mentor students in the development, completion, and presentation of
individual research projects
•   coordinate with full-time and seasonal staff to develop weekly schedules
for intern activities
•   develop and deliver weekly professional development seminars 
•   promote and demonstrate positive attitude, research ethics, and 
personnel
safety
•   ensure adherence to protocols and facilitate collection of data for
existing projects 
•   maintain regular communication with Institute staff, partners, and 
volunteers 
•   oversee use and maintenance of Institute research equipment
•   document intern activities through photographs, video, and articles 

Required qualifications for the position: 
•   An enthusiasm and strong desire to provide a positive and engaging
learning experience for undergraduate students 
•   Advanced degree in biology, ecology, conservation biology or related
field; Ph.D. preferred, M.S. accepted 
•   Field research, supervisory, and undergraduate teaching and/or 
mentorship
experience 
•   Broad knowledge of coastal and wetland habitats and organisms
•   Proficiency in data management and statistical analysis/programs
•   Availability for duration of internship program (late May – early 
August),
with a minimum of one additional week before and following the program
•   Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends,
and holidays, and tolerate variable environmental conditions including heat,
rain, and biting insects
•   Desired qualifications include: research experience related to the above
core research programs, boat operation experience, familiarity with ArcGIS  

Bi-weekly salary is $2,000. The duration of the position is approximately 12
weeks (mid-May – early-August), with some flexibility for start and end
dates. Housing is not provided. A valid driver’s license and personal
transportation is required. 

Over the past 20 years, more than 200 college and university students from
over 100 academic institutions throughout the United States and abroad have
participated in CCRP as research interns. More information is available at
http://wetlandsinstitute.org/research/ccrp/. 

Please submit: 1) cover letter detailing interest, qualifications, and
availability for position, 2) CV, 3) contact information for three
professional references to Lisa Ferguson: research AT wetlandsinstitute.org.
Please include “CCRP Intern Coordinator” in the subject line. Application
deadline is March 1, 2016. 

The Wetlands Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or
regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal
opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Seasonal Forestry Technicians, Northern Arizona University

[Judy Springer]

The Ecological Restoration Institute at Northern Arizona University is hiring 
experienced field technicians for May-August, 2016. Technicians will have the 
knowledge and skills described below to assist with research on forest 
restoration and ecosystem health projects. Technicians will work on crews in 
the high elevation coniferous forests of Arizona and possibly other locations 
and ecosystems. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position for the 
duration of the field season. Work will consist of 10-hour days; local work in 
the vicinity of Flagstaff will be in the form of 4-day weeks, and out-of-town 
work will consist of 8-day trips. All positions will require working in remote 
backcountry settings with diverse groups of people under potentially adverse 
field conditions. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to 
frequently travel away from Flagstaff (up to 20 days per month) for fieldwork. 
Research technicians must be able to carry up to 25 lbs of field equipment in 
addition to personal gear.

Forestry Technicians will utilize a variety of methods to measure forest 
attributes such as tree height, diameter, and condition class; tree 
regeneration; shrub abundance; and surface fuels. Technicians will use digital 
cameras to document plot conditions and hand-held computers to enter and 
error-check data. Forestry Technicians may be asked to lead field crews of 
other technicians and ensure the efficient and safe collection of high-quality 
data with limited direct daily supervision.

Prior experience in forest tree and stand measurements and field research, 
preferably in the western United States; experience with ecological restoration 
research projects; experience with field computers and electronic data 
collection is desirable. Experience leading field research crews. GPS and field 
navigational skills. CPR, wilderness first aid/WFR training is desirable.

These positions require crew members to work in isolated and rugged 
environments at elevations ranging from approximately 5,000-9,500 feet. They 
also require work in potentially difficult field conditions (steep slopes, 
rain, lightning, venomous reptiles, etc.). Field gear will need to be carried 
across rugged terrain, in addition to a personal daypack. Applicants should be 
prepared physically and have the appropriate clothing and gear to work and camp 
in these environments.
Salary
$12-15.00/hr., depending on position and experience. Subject to funding.

Application Deadline
Open until filled.

How to Apply
Please send email introducing yourself along with resume and cover letter to 
walker.chancel...@nau.edu.

Forestry Technicians seeking additional information should contact Walker 
Chancellor, Ecological Restoration Institute, Northern Arizona University, P.O. 
Box 15017, Flagstaff, AZ 86011; (928) 523-7284; 
walker.chancel...@nau.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Seasonal Field Botanists, Northern Arizona University

[Judy Springer]

The ERI is hiring experienced field technicians for May-August, 2016. 
Technicians will have the knowledge and skills described below to assist with 
research on forest restoration and ecosystem health projects.  Technicians will 
work on crews in the high elevation coniferous forests of Arizona and possibly 
other locations and ecosystems. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position 
for the duration of the field season.  Work will consist of 10-hour days; local 
work in the vicinity of Flagstaff will be in the form of 4-day weeks, and 
out-of-town work will consist of 8-day trips. . All positions will require 
working in remote backcountry settings with diverse groups of people under 
potentially adverse field conditions. Candidates must have a valid driver’s 
license and be able to frequently travel away from Flagstaff (up to 20 days per 
month) for fieldwork.  Research technicians must be able to carry up to 25 lbs 
of field equipment in addition to personal gear.

Field Botanists are expected to know or quickly learn the flora of southwestern 
forests to maximize data collection quality and efficiency.  Methods will 
include collecting cover and richness data on vegetation quadrats, point-line 
intercept transects, and belt transects.  Field Botanists may also collect data 
on forest structure and fuels as needed. Field Botanists may be asked to lead 
field crews of other technicians and ensure the efficient and safe collection 
of high-quality data with limited direct daily supervision.
Prior experience in plant community measurements and plant identification, 
preferably in the western United States or working with ecological restoration 
research projects.  Experience in keying plants or a taxonomy course. 
Experience with field computers and electronic data collection methods is 
desirable. Experience leading field research crews. GPS and field navigational 
skills. CPR, wilderness first aid/WFR training is desirable.
These positions require crew members to work in isolated and rugged 
environments at elevations ranging from approximately 5,000-9,500 feet. They 
also require work in potentially difficult field conditions (steep slopes, 
rain, lightning, venomous reptiles, etc.). Field gear will need to be carried 
across rugged terrain, in addition to a personal daypack. Applicants should be 
prepared physically and have the appropriate clothing and gear to work and camp 
in these environments.

Salary
$12-15.00/hr., depending on position and experience. Subject to funding.

Application Deadline
Open until filled.

How to Apply
Please send email introducing yourself along with resume and cover letter to 
walker.chancel...@nau.edu.

Contact:
Field Botanists seeking additional information should contact Judy Springer, 
Ecological Restoration Institute, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 15017, 
Flagstaff, AZ 86011; (928) 523-7751; judith.sprin...@nau.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Inland Fisheries Biologist

[Hannah Panci]

INLAND FISHERIES BIOLOGIST: (full-time, permanent) for the Great Lakes
Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC), located on the Bad River Indian
Reservation at Odanah, Wisconsin. GLIFWC serves 11 Chippewa tribes in
implementation and management of treaty harvesting rights. GLIFWC's
Biological Services Division employs biologists with expertise in
fisheries, wildlife, wild plant, and environmental issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Inland Fisheries
Section Leader or designee, the Inland Fisheries Biologist will function as
a primary source of fisheries management and expertise for fish in public
waters of the 1837 and 1842 ceded territories. Duties include:

1. Assist member tribes in the development and implementation of fish
harvest management and monitoring systems.
2. Assess fish populations, particularly adult and juvenile walleye in
ceded territory lakes that have been or are likely to be fished under
treaty-reserved rights.
3. Update and generate information from computerized databases used to
determine walleye recruitment codes, to manage tribal harvest, to develop
survey plans for ceded territory lakes, and to assess the status and
population trends of walleye in important mixed fishery waters.
4. Assist in preparing annual Administrative reports summarizing fish
population assessments and tribal harvest.
5. Assist in updating established fishery models and in evaluating models
being developed or proposed.
6. Develop and maintain working relationships with others by participating
on inter-agency fish management committees, coordinating fish surveys, and
through established information exchange procedures and schedules.
7. Provide information and advice to member tribes regarding inland
fisheries resources, to include assistance in negotiation and litigation;
and in reviewing and developing comments for select proposals and
activities.
8. Provide on-reservation technical assistance to tribes upon request and
approval.
9. Supervise full-time and seasonal fisheries assessment staff, and other
duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The Inland Fisheries Biologist must exhibit the skills,
knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform the duties and
responsibilities outlined above and must possess:

1. Master's degree in fisheries or closely related field; or Bachelors of
Science degree and at least 5 years of experience in fisheries or closely
related field.
2. Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, and data/statistical
analysis software to include SAS or R.
3. Experience with fishery assessment techniques and knowledge of fish
population dynamics.
4. Demonstrated skill in written and oral communications, and with
spreadsheet and word processing software.
5. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in close cooperation
with others.
6. Experience with fishery modeling and in working with tribal communities
preferred.
7. A valid driver’s license and be insurable.
8. Indian Preference will be applied consistent with GLIFWC policies and
the federal Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL
93-638).

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The starting salary is $43,075 or as adjusted based on
qualifications and experience.

GLIFWC offers a full range of fringe benefits including health insurance,
retirement plan, disability insurance, and life insurance. This position
has been classified as 100% tax exempt for qualified tribal members under
Internal Revenue Code 7873 - Tax Exemption for Income Derived from Treaty
Fishing Rights-Related Activities.

TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Jennifer Krueger-Bear, Biological Services Division
Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
PO Box 9, Odanah, WI 54861
jkrue...@glifwc.org

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 19, 2016 (or until filled)

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Climate Change Fisheries Biologist

[Hannah Panci]

CLIMATE CHANGE FISHERIES BIOLOGIST: (full-time, depending on funding) for
the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC), located on the
Bad River Indian Reservation at Odanah, Wisconsin. GLIFWC serves 11
Chippewa tribes in the implementation and management of treaty harvesting
rights. GLIFWC's Biological Services Division employs biologists with
expertise in fisheries, wildlife, wild plant, and environmental issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Inland Fisheries
Section Leader or designee, the Climate Change Fisheries Biologist will
participate in an inland fisheries climate change analysis to include the
following duties:

1. Complete an analysis of lakes with historically abundant walleye
populations that have experienced unexplained declines in adult density or
observable changes in the fish community.
2. Analyze interrelationships between walleye populations and ecological
changes.
3. Conduct a review of the scientific literature and of modeling studies
that explore the potential effects of evolving climatic conditions on
walleye populations.
4. Review data from walleye lakes and develop a map-based quantitative
classification system for naturally reproducing walleye lakes to indicate
their status across the ceded territory landscape.
5. Evaluate conditions that may negatively impact coolwater food webs,
walleye recruitment, or walleye abundance and assess whether climate change
might be a contributing factor.
6. Develop a long-term plan to monitor and study key walleye waters for
climate related impacts.
7. Identify ceded territory waters where climate change could put naturally
reproducing walleye populations at risk.
8. Coordinate with tribal and state biologists and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The Climate Change Fisheries Biologist must exhibit the
skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform the duties and
responsibilities outlined above and must possess:

1. Master's degree in fisheries or closely related field; or Bachelors of
Science degree and at least 5 years of experience in fisheries or closely
related field.
2. Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, and data/statistical
analysis software to include SAS or R.
3. Demonstrated skill in written and oral communications, and with
spreadsheet and word processing software.
4. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in close cooperation
with others.
5. Experience or coursework in assessing the impacts of climate change or
ecological change on fish preferred.
6. Experience with GIS, conducting a literature search, and in working with
tribal communities preferred.
7. A valid driver’s license and be insurable.
8. Indian Preference will be applied consistent with GLIFWC policies and
the federal Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL
93-638).

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The starting salary is $43,075 or as adjusted
depending on qualifications and experience.

GLIFWC offers a full range of fringe benefits including health insurance,
retirement plan, disability insurance, and life insurance. This position
has been classified as 100% tax exempt for qualified tribal members under
Internal Revenue Code 7873 - Tax Exemption for Income Derived from Treaty
Fishing Rights-Related Activities.

TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Jennifer Krueger-Bear, Biological Services Division
Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
PO Box 9, Odanah, WI 54861
jkrue...@glifwc.org

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 19, 2016

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement – Summer Field Forestry/Bio logy/Ecology Positions - Plant ID

[Duane R. Diefenbach]

Summer 2016 (Monday, May 16 – Friday, August 19)
Location: 6 positions in State College, PA and 4 positions in 
Coudersport, PA


Pay: 40 hrs/week at $11/hr. Field vehicle and housing assistance also 
provided.


Duties: Find and monument permanent forest inventory plots using GPS and 
other tools; identify and quantify the size and abundance of overstory 
and understory plants on permanent plots; and collect, record and 
archive data.


Key qualifications: At least two years toward a natural resources 
baccalaureate degree; demonstrated plant identification skills (as 
evidenced by a course in plant ID, such as dendrology, and/or field 
experience collecting vegetation data); ability to work independently 
and reliably without direct supervision in challenging field conditions; 
and possession of a valid driver’s license.


Questions: Contact Danielle Begley-Miller at dfb5...@psu.edu.

Application deadline: Applications reviewed as received.

To apply: Send a letter, résumé, transcripts, and contact information 
for three references (via email preferred). At least one reference 
should be able to comment on your plant identification skills:

Email applications to:
Bobbi Jo Scovern, Administrative Support Assistant
Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
419 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802
Email: b...@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-4511

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Field Station Director

[Jessica Blois]

Posted on behalf of Dr. Stephen Hart, sha...@ucmerced.edu. Please contact Steve 
with any questions 
about the position.



UC Merced is seeking a Reserve Director for the Sierra Nevada Research 
Stations, there are two stations 
that comprise the UC Merced Natural Reserve System (NRS), which is part of the 
larger UC Natural 
Reserve System. The Yosemite Field Station (YFS), located in Yosemite National 
Park, is the hub of the 
Research Station and the Sequoia Field Station (SFS), located in Sequoia-Kings 
Canyon National Park, is 
a smaller facility with the potential for further development. The Reserve 
Director will live on site in a 
residence in Yosemite National Park. The responsibilities of the position are 
year round, weather-
independent, and full-time.

The Reserve Director reports to the UCM NRS Faculty Director and is responsible 
for operations, 
programs, administration and further development of the Research Station. The 
Station Manager: 1) 
designs and implements programs, policies, procedures and budgets for the 
Research Station, in 
cooperation with the Faculty Reserve Director and the reserve advisory 
committee; 2) serves as the 
primary liaison between the National Parks, Research Station users, and other 
UC Merced faculty and 
staff; 3) facilitates research,  education and outreach programs based out of 
the Field Station, 
including occasional instructional activities and promotional events; 4) 
provides daily management of 
the YFS, and general oversight of SFS operations; 5) coordinates Field Station 
operations and 
maintenance activities with UC Merced's Facilities Management staff: 6) 
enhances Research Station 
facilities and programs through extramural proposals and development 
activities, in cooperation with 
the Faculty Reserve Director and others; 7) carries out both collaborative and 
independent research up 
to 15% time, extramurally funded research/scholarships that leverage 
field-station resources and 
expands intercollegiate interagency collaborations; and 8) a willingness to 
assume responsibility 
readily, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Qualifications: Requirements include strong skills and knowledge to: engage and 
collaborate with a 
diverse set of constituents; and plan, organize, administer, budget and report 
on programs and 
operations. A Master's Degree in environmental science or a related field and 
experience with field 
research.

Preferred: A Ph.D. in environmental science or similar, experience with 
operations at a remote field 
station, experience living in a rural community under winter conditions, track 
record of leading 
successful grant proposals and skills in information technology.

The Reserve Director resides at the Yosemite Field Station, located in Yosemite 
National Park, except 
for brief intervals on SNRS business, or on authorized days off and vacation 
periods. This includes 
being on call outside of normal business hours. Travel is required to UC Merced 
and University offices 
in Oakland.

Salary is commensurate with education & experience based on the University of 
California Academic 
Salary scale.

To apply: Please submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, Reference List 
of 3 references with 
contact information including mailing address, phone numbers and email address. 
Apply at 
https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/apply/JPF00258

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Xerces Monarch Database Volunteer

[Candace Fallon]

The Xerces Society is currently looking for a monarch database volunteer
based at our Portland, OR, office. The position will start as soon as a
suitable candidate is found. Please share with your networks. Thank you!

-

Scope: Under the direction of Endangered Species program biologists, the
monarch database volunteer will support our Western Monarch Conservation
Campaign by providing data management expertise, including: data entry into
spatial and informational databases, edits to the structure and scope of
existing databases, and general maintenance and cleaning of data.

General duties:
- Assist Xerces staff in maintaining the Xerces Western Monarch
Overwintering Sites Databases
- Enter data from biological surveys into Access database
- Edit Access tables, forms, and reports
- Update geospatial database with GPS data from biological surveys
- General database maintenance and quality control
- Other data management projects as assigned

Required qualifications, knowledge, and skills:
- College student or recent graduate, preferably with a background in
biological sciences or geography
- Highly proficient in creating, using, and updating databases in Microsoft
Access
- Proficient with ESRI ArcMap and other ESRI products
- Extremely dependable, punctual, and organized, with great attention to
detail
- Understanding of data use ethics and adherence to quality data standards
and protocols

Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to working at least one day a
week for 4-5 months (can be flexible with a student's schedule).

For more information and to apply, please visit
http://www.xerces.org/volunteer/.


-- 

*Candace Fallon*

Conservation Biologist

Endangered Species Program



*The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation*

*Protecting the Life that Sustains Us*

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement

[Gregory Zimmerman]

Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie Michigan: Tenure-track,
assistant professor with expertise in natural resource conservation.
Minimum qualifications are a PhD in conservation biology, natural resource
management, or closely related discipline, with experience in human
dimensions. The successful candidate will have potential for excellence in
teaching and mentoring, involvement of students in research and outreach
projects, and collaboration with regional natural resource management
agencies and organizations. Classes taught by the successful candidate may
include Fundamentals of Natural Resources, Conservation Biology,
Restoration Ecology, and Human Dimensions in Natural Resource Management.
See  https://jobs.lssu.edu/postings/1304

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Richmond, VA USA - Chesapeake Bay Region Natural Areas Steward

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Application closing date is May 8, 2015. Apply on-line at:

https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/10254


Position Description
Chesapeake Bay Region Steward, Division of Natural Heritage (Env Spec I, Band 
4), #00428
Closes On: 5/8/2015
CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION STEWARD (ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I), POSITION #00428 
HIRING RANGE: $36,000 - $46,000 BAND 4
* This listing is open to the General Public. External and internal applicants 
will be considered.

DCR is currently seeking candidates for a Natural Areas Steward position 
located in east-central Virginia. This position is part of a team of natural 
areas stewards managing the state natural area preserve system that protects 
outstanding examples of Virginia's natural communities and provides habitat for 
rare plants and animals. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.
Responsibilities include: Leading natural areas management activities on eight 
preserves in the Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia. Specific duties include 
developing and implementing preserve management plans, executing invasive 
species management strategies and implementing control actions, monitoring rare 
species populations and natural community condition status, developing 
interpretive signs, monitoring effects of public use on natural heritage 
resources, conducting interpretive field trips, working with volunteers, and 
assisting with operations and prescribed fire management projects.

Qualifications: Working experience or knowledge of natural resource management 
and conservation of rare species. Experience with botany, plant ecology, avian 
ecology, invasive species control, pesticide application, prescribed burning, 
trail maintenance, public-use monitoring, boat operations and volunteer 
coordination. Strong skills in oral and written communication, organization and 
problem solving. Proficiency with personal computer applications including word 
processing, spreadsheets and databases. Ability to collect data and navigate 
terrain using global positioning systems (GPS) and to conduct analysis and 
produce maps with geographic information system (GIS) software such as ArcGIS. 
Proven ability to supervise contractors, volunteers and temporary employees and 
experience in administrating projects including budgeting and planning. Ability 
to travel frequently and work independently. Bachelor's degree preferred in 
natural resources, wildlife, forest or coastal resources management, or a 
related field. Individual is required to have or have the ability to obtain a 
valid Virginia driver's license and certifications in CPR and First Aid and 
pesticide application.

Hiring Range: $36,000 - $46,000. Application closing date is May 8, 2015. A 
state application must be completed and submitted for consideration. 
Applications must be filled out on-line at: http://jobs.virginia.gov/. If you 
do not have access to a computer, please apply on-line through Virginia 
Employment Commission (VEC) in your area (most offices have public access 
computers and will assist you in completing an application) or visit a local 
library to use the public access computers. If you have questions or problems, 
call 804-786-7964. DCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and 
Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology, University of Montana

[Cara Nelson]

Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology
Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences, College of Forestry and 
Conservation, The University of Montana

The Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences in the College of 
Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana – Missoula seeks 
applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire 
Ecology. The Department desires an individual who will develop an 
externally-funded research program that addresses basic and applied 
ecological questions in fire-affected ecosystems and teach undergraduate 
and graduate courses in fire science. The successful candidate will mentor 
and advise undergraduate students in the Fire Science Minor and Ecological 
Restoration Major (BS), and graduate students in the Systems Ecology (M.S., 
Ph.D.), Forestry (M.S., Ph.D.), and/or Resource Conservation (M.S.) 
programs. A Ph.D. in ecology or a related field is required. Applicants 
should have a strong record of scholarly publication in peer-reviewed 
ecological journals. Post-doctoral experience, evidence of successful grant-
acquisition, and university-level teaching are preferred. 

University of Montana is highly committed to building a culturally diverse 
environment. Women and all minorities are encouraged to apply.  

Application review begins on February 23, 2015 and will continue until the 
position is filled. For the complete position announcement, please see: 
http://bit.ly/1150fire.

Inquiries pertaining to the position can be directed to the search 
committee Chair, Cara Nelson, at fire.ecolog...@umontana.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Crazy Ant Strike Team crew member on Johnston Atoll

[Katrina Scheiner]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking four (4) volunteers beginning
mid-April, 2015 for up to 8 months to join the 10th Crazy Ant Strike Team
(CAST X) Expedition to Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to work
towards eradicating an infestation of the Yellow Crazy Ant (YCA),
Anoplolepis gracilipes, on Johnston Island.

Johnston Atoll is located in the central Pacific Ocean, 717 nautical miles
west-southwest of Honolulu, and is uninhabited except for the four
volunteers and one crew leader. The refuge is managed for 14 species of
breeding seabirds and 5 species of wintering shorebirds in addition to its
diverse coral reef and marine organism assemblages, including the
threatened Green Sea Turtle. The atoll’s four small islands constitute the
only non-rat-infested land area in approximately 750,000 square miles of
ocean, making it critical seabird nesting habitat. Volunteers will have the
rare opportunity to live in this remote setting surrounded by abundant
birds and sea life.

Applicants must be willing and able to work 48 hours per week. Must be
physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day over variable terrain, lift
and carry 70 lbs, ride a bicycle, swim, and be able to perform repetitive
stooping and bending motions. Must be able to perform all duties in various
weather conditions including high heat and humidity, strong winds, and
rain. Must be able to work well independently as well as closely in a small
group, be easy-going with a good sense of humor, and flexible to changing
conditions. All CAST members must follow all pesticide and safety
protocols. Qualified applicants must possess a valid passport that will not
expire before March 2016. Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license is
preferred.

Prior experience in the following is preferred: camping, invasive species
control, shorebird and seabird identification and monitoring, entomological
surveying, familiarity with GIS tools and software, data management,
pesticide application, being awesome.


Please see the posting on Texas AM for the full position description and
how to apply:

http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/crazy-ant-strike-team-volunteer-johnston-atoll-honolulu-hi/

-- 
Katrina Scheiner
Crew Leader
Crazy Ant Strike Team
Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
US Fish and Wildlife Service
PO Box 50167
300 Ala Moana Blvd. Rm. 5-231
Honolulu, HI 96850

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership Coordinator

[Grabowski, T]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership Coordinator

Background: The Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP) is an 
established Fish Habitat Partnership (www.fishhabitat.org) that is actively 
working to implement the goals and objectives of the National Fish Habitat 
Action Plan, and the regionally-focused Southeast Aquatic Habitat Plan, in the 
southeastern United States.  The partnership consists of member agencies of the 
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, federal agencies, 
industry partners, and non-governmental organizations actively engaged in the 
management and conservation of fisheries and other aquatic resources in the 
southeastern United States. Since its formation in 2004, SARP has fostered 
collaboration among local, regional, and national partners, shared and 
leveraged data and technical expertise, coordinated science-based conservation 
planning, and secured funding and other resources to support implementation of 
126 projects aimed at restoring, maintaining, and enhancing aquatic resources 
of the southeastern US.  These activities have contributed to the following 
outcomes in the region:
•   298 miles of instream habitats restored or enhanced
•   9,639 acres of riparian and upland habitats restored or enhanced
•   21,500 acres of coastal wetlands restored
•   14 acres of oyster reefs created or restored
•   7 dams or other instream barriers removed or bypassed, re-opening 42 
miles of river to fish passage
•   Conservation agreements secured that implemented improved land 
management practices on more than 100,000 acres of private lands within SARP 
Conservation Focus Areas
•5000 local partners contributed  27,000 hours of volunteer labor
•   15 SARP projects selected to the National Fish Habitat Partnership’s 
annual 10 Waters to Watch list

Duties and responsibilities of the Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership 
Coordinator – In close cooperation with SARP member agencies and organizations, 
and with direction and oversight provided by the SARP Steering Committee, the 
SARP Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the 
Southeast Aquatic Habitat Plan throughout the southeastern US. Because SARP is 
not a legal incorporated entity, the SARP Coordinator will be employed and 
provided office support by one of the SARP member agencies or organizations.  
The specific SARP member agency or organization to host the position and 
specific office location will be determined once the successful applicant has 
been identified. The initial appointment term for the position will be two 
years with extension beyond that time contingent upon performance and 
availability of funding. Performance objectives will be discussed with selected 
applicant upon hire.


Specific duties and responsibilities of the SARP Coordinator include:

a.  Facilitating communication among SARP members agencies and organizations

b.  Coordinating and facilitating overall implementation of SARP programs;

c.  Providing primary staff support to the SARP Steering Committee, 
advisory groups, and program activities and attending to SARP administrative 
matters including preparing SARP news releases and other correspondence;

d.  Supervising SARP staff and contractors, projects, and financial 
management;

e.  Coordinating all SARP associated meetings and providing administrative 
support, including preparing and distributing SARP meeting summaries;

f.  Coordinating SARP outreach activities including coordinating with and 
seeking participation in SARP activities by other agencies and organizations at 
all levels with significant interests and responsibilities for managing aquatic 
resources in the Southeast and developing and managing mechanisms (e.g., web 
site, newsletter, publications) for communicating SARP accomplishments and 
activities to those outside the partnership;

g.  Actively pursuing funding initiatives for SARP:

h.  Reminding SARP member representatives of pending action items, 
deadlines and generally keeping the members focused on SARP objectives;

i.  Monitoring progress in achieving SARP goals and objectives and 
preparing the annual report on accomplishments to the SARP Steering Committee.

j.  Actively participating in the National Fish Habitat Partnership and 
meeting SARP’s responsibilities as a regional Fish Habitat Partnership.

Qualifications: Specific qualifications may include, but are not limited to the 
following:

a.  BA/BS in Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology, Sciences, Resources Management or 
closely-related field. MA/MS preferred.

b.  Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of aquatic biology, 
including ecology, fishery management, conservation biology, and 
landscape-level management planning.  Such knowledge must be sufficient to 
serve as a technical resource and spokesperson on regional-scale management and 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement ~ Research Technician

[Greg Barron-Gafford]

Position Announcement ~ Research Technician 


The University of Arizona seeks a Research Technician to lead efforts within
the Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) at Biosphere 2. The Research
Technician will be responsible for daily tasks related to the installation,
maintenance, and data-quality-control analysis for a network of
meteorological and gas-sampling devices to be installed above the model
landscapes at LEO. The work will also require rope-and-harness assisted
climbing within the space frame at Biosphere 2 for the purpose of installing
equipment. The climbing will be led and supervised by a professional
arborist on staff. Other tasks will include active participation in ongoing
research projects at LEO.

The research technician will be responsible for monitoring instrumentation,
recording and analyzing data, and implementing experimental treatments such
as irrigation applications onto the landscapes. The research technician will
work closely on a daily basis with scientists, instrument engineers, and
research technicians at LEO.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science degree
in an Earth-science or engineering field of study. Preferred Qualifications:
Special skills or experience operating and installing automated data
collection devices. Applied experience with collecting and analyzing data as
part of scientific research projects. Special skills or experience with
rope-and-harness assisted climbing techniques.


To apply for the position, search the Human Resources Website for the
University of Arizona (http://www.hr.arizona.edu/jobs) for Job Number:
56791. Position: Research Technician Job Number: 56791 (see Human Resources
Website for the University of Arizona) Work Location: Landscape Evolution
Observatory, Biosphere 2. Hours: 40 hours/week Appointment: 1 year term
Start Date: As soon as available, no later than 1/1/2015. Benefits:
Competitive benefits plans administered by the University of Arizona Salary
Range: $22,602 - $33,829 per year depending on experience level


Please direct inquiries to Dr. Luke Pangle (520) 838-6191;
lpan...@email.arizona.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Department Head, Natural Resource Management, SDSU

[Lora Perkins]

*DEPARTMENT HEAD*


* NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT*



*South Dakota State University*



The Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State
University invites applications for the position of Department Head. The
University seeks a strong and effective leader with a clear and strategic
vision. The Department of Natural Resource Management is an academic unit
in the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. The Department Head
reports to the Dean of this College and also works closely with the
Directors of the Agricultural Experiment Station and SDSU Extension. This
is a 12-month administrative appointment that carries an academic rank of
Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Management.



*RESPONSIBILITIES: *

The Department Head will lead the department to develop and maintain strong
and relevant research, teaching, and extension programs; foster strong
communication and working relationships between the department and alumni,
stakeholders, employers of graduates, and news media; develop and manage
budgets; represent the department in interactions with the College and the
University; have a strong commitment towards faculty development and help
promote the department’s growth and success.



*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  *The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in a
Natural Resource Management-related discipline, including Ecology,
Environmental Science, Range Science, Wildlife or Fisheries Science, or
similar field; and be eligible for the rank of Professor at South Dakota
State University.  Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal
communication and interpersonal skills.



*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: *Preference will be given to candidates with
demonstrated excellence in research, teaching and outreach. Other desired
characteristics include: a history of success in fundraising; demonstrated
focus on conservation, management and ecology of natural resources;
knowledge of the land-grant system and philosophy; competency in advocating
for departmental interests; a commitment to enhancing strong undergraduate
and graduate education programs;  management experience with the ability to
tie budgets to academic goals and to the Department; and the experience to
implement the department’s vision for growth and continued relevance in the
profession.



*ORGANIZATION:  *SDSU, founded in 1881, is the state’s largest and most
comprehensive institution of higher learning.  It is designated Carnegie
Research University-High Intensity; it is the state’s land-grant
institution; and it enrolls approximately 12,500 students.



The department has 25 faculty (21 tenured/tenure-track and 4
non-tenure-track) members active in a wide variety of natural resource
professional organizations including the American Fisheries Society,
Ecological Society of America, Society for Range Management, Society of
Wetland Scientists, and The Wildlife Society.  The department has diverse
teaching, research and extension appointments.  Natural Resource Management
faculty expended over $4 million from external grants and secured $3.5
million in grants from 48 submitted proposals totaling nearly $6 million in
FY14. The department also has 3 Extension Field Specialists and 7 staff
positions.



The South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is a
partnership among the U.S. Geological Survey, South Dakota Department of
Game, Fish  Parks, South Dakota State University, the Wildlife Management
Institute, and the U.S. Fish  Wildlife Service. Research at the Unit is
directed by three federal scientists and focuses on wildlife and fisheries
management as well as the human dimensions of wildlife management.  Research
Unit faculty members participate in the education of graduate students,
provide technical assistance on natural resource issues, and contribute to
continuing education programs for natural resource professionals.



The department offers the following majors and minors: Ecology and
Environmental Science major; Range Science major and minor; Wildlife and
Fisheries Sciences major including elective options in Organismal Biology,
Management, Conservation, Communications, and Human Dimensions. Students
majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences are also eligible for
certification from the American Fisheries Society and The Wildlife Society.
The Department of Natural Resource Management is also home to the Botany
minor for SDSU.



Most graduate students in the Department pursue M.S. degrees in Wildlife
and Fisheries Sciences or Biological Science or Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife
Science, Fisheries Science, or Biological Science.



Details about the department can be found at
http://www.sdstate.edu/nrm/index.cfm.



*LOCATION:  *SDSU is located in Brookings, South Dakota, an economically
vibrant college town of approximately 22,000 residents, and home to an
outstanding public school system, major medical facilities, parks, and
diverse cultural and recreational amenities.  Brookings is located 

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement

[Scott Meiners]

POSITION: Molecular Plant Physiologist, Department of Biological Sciences

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  October 31, 2014

APPLY TO:  Dr. Thomas Canam, Chair of the Search Committee

 

The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University
(www.eiu.edu/biology) is seeking a Molecular Plant Physiologist at the
rank of assistant professor (tenure-track), beginning August 2015.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and postdoctoral
experience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities may include
undergraduate courses in cell biology, genetics and plant physiology, as
well as a graduate course in an area of expertise. Successful candidates
will be expected to develop an externally funded research program
involving both undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students. We invite
applicants with research focusing on any area of molecular plant
physiology, while those conducting research relating to biotechnology,
pathology, pharmacology, or molecular ecophysiology are particularly
encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, and a
competitive start-up package will be available.

 

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two-page
maximum statement of teaching philosophy and interests, two-page maximum
statement of research interests (that highlights the involvement of
undergraduate and graduate students), and contact information for three
professional references. Application materials must be submitted as
separate files using Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/25833). Questions
about the search may be directed to Dr. Thomas Canam, Chair of the Search
Committee, at tca...@eiu.edu.

 

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2014.

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity
Employer - minority/female/disability/veteran - committed to achieving a
diverse community.

 

 

 

Scott J. Meiners, Ph.D

Plant Ecologist

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL 61920

 

It's not easy being green

 - K. Frog

 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement

[Scott Meiners]

POSITION: Molecular Plant Physiologist, Department of Biological Sciences

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  October 31, 2014

APPLY TO:  Dr. Thomas Canam, Chair of the Search Committee

 

The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University
(www.eiu.edu/biology) is seeking a Molecular Plant Physiologist at the
rank of assistant professor (tenure-track), beginning August 2015.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and postdoctoral
experience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities may include
undergraduate courses in cell biology, genetics and plant physiology, as
well as a graduate course in an area of expertise. Successful candidates
will be expected to develop an externally funded research program
involving both undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students. We invite
applicants with research focusing on any area of molecular plant
physiology, while those conducting research relating to biotechnology,
pathololgy, pharmacology, or molecular ecophysiology are particularly
encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, and a
competitive start-up package will be available.

 

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two-page
maximum statement of teaching philosophy and interests, two-page maximum
statement of research interests (that highlights the involvement of
undergraduate and graduate students), and contact information for three
professional references. Application materials must be submitted as
separate files using Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/25833). Questions
about the search may be directed to Dr. Thomas Canam, Chair of the Search
Committee, at tca...@eiu.edu.

 

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2014.

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity
Employer - minority/female/disability/veteran - committed to achieving a
diverse community.

 

 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Land Conservation Specialist

[Hodson, Piper]

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is seeking a 
Land Conservation Specialist to actively target and implement conservation 
programs with private landowners in the middle Kaskaskia River basin. The Land 
Conservation Specialist will be responsible for utilizing the full suite of 
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and Conservation Reserve 
Program (CRP) options to reduce sediment and nutrient loading and improve 
wildlife habitat in this conservation hotspot. Under supervision of the 
Agricultural Conservation Programs Field Manager, this specialist will work 
alongside the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Natural 
Resources Conservation Service, and USDA Farm Service Agency.

For full description and application instructions, see 
https://jobs.lc.edu/postings/742. 

Piper A. Hodson
Director, NRES Online M.S. Program
Student Services Coordinator
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences 
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
http://nres.illinois.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Assistant Professor / Range Scientist North Dakota State University

[Jason Harmon]

North Dakota State University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor 
/ Range Scientist in the School of Natural Resource Sciences. Job 
responsibilities for the Range Scientist include developing a regionally and 
nationally recognized research program in rangeland ecology, restoration 
ecology, ecosystem management and habitat management; and collaboratively 
acquire extramural funding to support the research program; and teach one 
undergraduate course in sampling techniques and develop one graduate level 
research design course in range/natural resource management. For a full 
listing of the responsibilities and qualifications, and to apply, visit 
http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/4731. Screening of applications will begin on 
July 15, 2014, but applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate 
pool is established. NDSU is an AA/EEO employer. Women and traditionally 
underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Executive Director, Downeast Lakes Land Trust

[Mark Berry]

Position Opening: Executive Director

 

 

Downeast Lakes Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 by local
residents in Grand Lake Stream, Maine that owns and manages a 34,000-acre
Community Forest for wildlife habitat, public recreation, and a sustainable
forest economy. The Trust is in the final stages of a capital campaign to
acquire an adjacent 22,000-acre forest and developing its management plan.  

 

Profile:

DLLT's Executive Director leads a dynamic community based organization with
support from a small internal team and an engaged Board of Directors, as
well as community volunteers. The ED exemplifies the Trust's principles of
low overhead, innovative approaches and active local community connection
while pursuing our mission of contributing to the environmental and economic
well-being of the Downeast Lakes area.  While DLLT's fund-raising, strategy
and inspiration require strong personal leadership and network management,
the ED is very much a hands-on position, knowing the property intimately and
using this knowledge to improve it for the purposes of traditional forestry
harvesting and enjoyment by local and visiting outdoors people. In leading a
young organization with a strong platform, the ED leverages the existing
governance, mission and assets while using enthusiasm, experience and hard
work to develop DLLT's next level.

 

Qualifications:

*   Commitment to natural resource conservation, forest stewardship,
wildlife habitat, education, outdoor recreation, and supporting long term
economic growth of a natural resource based rural economy.
*   Strong organizational leadership, program oversight and personnel
management skills.  
*   Demonstrated ability to build and enhance cooperative partnerships.

*   Excellent communication skills across all media and comfort with
public speaking to a wide range of audiences.
*   Experience with and commitment to sound financial management
including budget and report preparation. 
*   Demonstrated fundraising ability in the full range of sources
available to conservation organizations, including grant writing.  Capital
campaign experience desirable.
*   Experience working with an engaged and committed Board of Directors,
Board Committees, and facilitating community or committee meetings.  
*   Ability to oversee Community Forest management and ensure compliance
with DLLT plans, policies, carbon offset projects, conservation easements,
other legal requirements, and forest management certifications.   
*   Ability to administer contracts and bidding processes.
*   Executive Director will reside in the local area.
*   Undergraduate or graduate degree in a natural resource or
environmental science field preferred.

 

To Apply: Submit a letter, resume, and list of references as a single
document in an email attachment to dlltsea...@downeastlakes.org.  More
information is available at
http://www.downeastlakes.org/2014/05/position-announcement-executive-directo
r-downeast-lakes-land-trust/.  

 

 

___

Mark Berry, Executive Director

Forests and Lakes - For People - ForeverR

Downeast Lakes Land Trust

 http://www.downeastlakes.org/ Learn More: www.downeastlakes.org/  

Show Your Support:  https://www.facebook.com/downeast.lakes
www.facebook.com/downeast.lakes 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Assistant Professor of Forest Ecophysiology- Mississippi State University

[Morgan Varner]

Colleagues,

Please distribute widely.

Position Announcement: Assistant Professor of Forest Ecophysiology, Department 
of Forestry, Mississippi State University.

Forest Ecophysiology: Assistant Professor (55% Research, 45% Teaching), 
Department of Forestry, Forest and Wildlife Research Center, Mississippi State 
University.

Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Forestry, Forest Ecology, Plant Physiology or 
related field; all but dissertation (ABD) applicants will be considered. 
Preferred candidates should have a record of scholarly publications, the 
potential to secure external funding, and demonstrated evidence of effective 
teaching. Experience in assessing environmental response to disturbance in 
forested ecosystems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to 1) develop a 
graduate course in forest ecophysiology and 2) develop one or more 
undergraduate courses that contribute to the Department's Forestry major and/or 
new major in Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation. The successful 
candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program 
in forest ecophysiology and related areas. Collaboration with scientists and 
educators in other forestry, natural resources, and environmental disciplines 
is strongly encouraged. Opportunities exist to collaborate with the USDA Forest 
Service and other state and federal agencies, southern landowners, NGOs, and 
managers.

Rank and Salary: Tenure-track Assistant Professor, full-time, 9-month or 
12-month appointment. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications 
and experience.

Department Profile: The Department of Forestry is one of three departments in 
the College of Forest Resources and the Mississippi Forest and Wildlife 
Research Center, which is a separately funded state agency. Departmental 
activities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and 
extension programs in forestry and natural resources. Laboratory and greenhouse 
facilities are available in Thompson Hall and on the campus of Mississippi 
State University. In addition, the Department manages the John W. Starr 
Memorial Forest, an 8,200-acre research and teaching forest six miles from 
campus.

Mississippi State University is a Carnegie Very High Research Activity 
institution and a land grant university with a strong connection to the 
state-wide Extension Service. Mississippi State University is located in 
Starkville, a beautiful college town in northeast Mississippi 
(www.msstate.edu/web/abouthttp://www.msstate.edu/web/about).

Application Procedure: Screening of applicants will begin June 1st, 2014 and 
continue until a suitable applicant is found. Applications must be made on the 
Mississippi State University Employment opportunities website via the link: 
http://www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF Number 7860). We also request that applicants 
send (in a single pdf) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of 
transcripts, a brief statement of research and teaching interests, and complete 
contact information for three professional references to:

Dr. J. Morgan Varner (Email. mvar...@cfr.msstate.edu)
Chair, Forest Ecophysiology Search Committee
Department of Forestry
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762-9681

Mississippi State University is an AA/EEO Employer

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement- UC Davis Restoration Ecologist - Cooperative Extension

[Valerie Eviner]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 
Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist in Restoration Ecology 
Department of Plant Sciences, 
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 
University of California, Davis 
The Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, seeks 
to fill an 11-month, career-track position at the Assistant Specialist in 
Cooperative Extension level. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: This academic position has 100% Cooperative Extension 
(CE) responsibilities and will be located in the Department of Plant 
Sciences in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the 
UC Davis. The research and extension focus of the candidate will address 
restoration and conservation in working landscapes, ranging from natural 
to managed ecosystems (e.g., grasslands, woodlands, as well as associated 
freshwater wetlands). The position should address conservation and 
restoration of Californian plant communities that enhance productivity, 
wildlife habitat, fertile soil, erosion control, pollination, air and 
water quality, or pest management. This CE specialist will bring statewide 
leadership, visibility, and cohesion to the research and extension efforts 
of an interdisciplinary team of CE academics and Agricultural Experiment 
Station (AES) faculty as well as private and public stakeholders. This 
position will support relevant UC Division of Agriculture and Natural 
Resources (ANR) strategic initiatives and program teams 
(http://ucanr.edu/About_ANR/). Research will be conducted in the 
laboratories and fields at UC Davis, on diverse stakeholder lands (e.g. 
nature reserves, local, state and federal lands, and commercial farms and 
ranches), and/or at UC field stations located throughout California. 

This CE specialist is expected to develop a nationally-recognized research 
and extension program, secure extramural funding, and publish research 
results in appropriate refereed journals and extension publications. The 
appointee will also organize, coordinate or participate in 
meetings/workshops with CE academics and other stakeholders in multiple 
venues. Meeting these expectations will require extensive in-state travel. 
The appointee will have the opportunity to support graduate teaching 
missions of the department and to be a member of graduate programs. In 
support of affirmative action, CE programs are expected to include 
outreach to ethnic minorities, women, and other underrepresented 
clientele. 
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in restoration ecology, ecosystem management, 
rangeland ecology, plant ecology, plant biology, plant science, weed 
science, soil ecology, or a closely related field with an emphasis in 
restoration ecology. Applicants must have leadership ability, restoration 
expertise and communication skills. Ability to conduct independent 
research and outreach in restoration ecology must be demonstrated. 
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
TO APPLY: Candidates should begin the application process by registering 
online at http://recruitments.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/ 
Please include statements of research and extension interests, curriculum 
vitae, publication list, copies of 3 of your most important research 
publications, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if within 
5 years of either degree), and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone 
numbers of at least five professional references. For administrative 
questions regarding the application process, please email Ms. Dee Madderra 
(damadde...@ucdavis.edu). Review of the applications for this position 
will begin April 15, 2014. The position will remain open until filled. 

Joe DiTomaso, Chair, Search Committee 
Department of Plant Sciences 
Mail Stop 2, One Shields Ave. 
University of California, Davis 
Davis, CA 95616 
Telephone 530-752-1843 
E-mail: jmditom...@ucdavis.edu 

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer 
and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all 
qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and 
individuals with disabilities.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Women, Food Ag Network Seeking New Director

[Ashley Hand]

After 5 1/2 years of leading Women, Food  Agriculture Network, our awesome
executive director, Leigh Adcock, has decided to step down this year. We
appreciate all her amazing work, and wish her all the best in her next
endeavors. Leigh will continue in her current capacity until a new
executive director is hired.

What this means is that we'll be transitioning over the next few months to
a new executive director! The position information is posted on WFAN's
website.
 http://wfan.org/executive-director-opening/

Help us keep WFAN strong, and forward to any women you know who may be
interested!

Thanks for your help,
WFAN's board of directors

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: WWF Public Lands Energy Fellow

[Bly, Kristy]

World Wildlife Fund's Northern Great Plains Program is seeking to hire a Public 
Lands Energy Fellow.  Please share the following information with anyone who 
may be qualified and interested in this position.  Thanks!

Program Associate - Public Lands Energy Fellow
World Wildlife Fund
Northern Great Plains Program

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization, seeks 
a two-year Wyss Fellow to engage with the Northern Great Plains team and 
regional players on responsible development of renewable energy that minimizes 
impacts to sensitive species and habitats. Where possible, the fellow will also 
integrate this work with global experts and leaders as part of WWF's push for 
greater adoption of renewable energy. Ideal candidates will have recently 
completed their education or are new to the conservation field with the 
potential to become leaders.

For full position description and to apply:
-Please visit our careers page and submit an on-line application.
-The most compatible browser that supports the application process is 
Internet  Explorer 7, or version 8 and 9 in compatibility mode.
-Submit cover letter and resume to http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers  
job #14031
-AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Stewardship Ecologist - Virginia Natural Heritage Program - closes Dec 6

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

See link below for information:

Please review the most recent addition to DCR's job announcements on DCR's 
(Internet or Intranet) at:
http://dcrintra.dcr.virginia.gov/DCR_Public/Jobs/JobList.cfm.

DCR's Division of Natural Heritage is currently seeking a qualified individual 
to fill a vacancy (Position #00436) in or near Staunton, Virginia.  This 
position is part of DCR's Natural Heritage Program responsible for conserving 
Virginia's biological diversity through inventory, protection and stewardship, 
and twice selected as the outstanding Natural Heritage Program in the Americas. 
The position is part of a professional natural resource team managing the state 
Natural Area Preserve (NAP) system, which protects habitat for rare species and 
outstanding examples of Virginia's natural communities.

Application closing date: December 6, 2013.  ONLY Online applications through 
RMS will be accepted. Applications must be filed on-line at: 
http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Resumes will be accepted only if accompanied by a 
completed state application.

Applicants who do not own a computer are encouraged to apply on-line through 
the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) in your area or visit a local library 
to use public access computers. If you have question or problems, call 804 
786-7964. DCR is an E-Verify Employer. DCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Full Professor of Food Studies at Middlebury College

[Lloyd, Andrea H.]

Middlebury College seeks a scientist working in Sustainable Agriculture to 
spearhead the development of a Food Studies program that incorporates both 
curricular and co-curricular components.  This is a full-time, 11-month 
position.  Hiring will be at the full professor rank.  We seek a leader in 
sustainable agriculture and food studies who will contribute to the 
establishment of a Food Studies curriculum that addresses food systems at 
local, regional, and global scales, to create a program that integrates the 
study of food systems—in and out of the classroom, on the Middlebury campus and 
beyond—with the further development of a sustainable, local system of food 
production and procurement at the College. The successful candidate will teach 
courses on the science of sustainable agriculture, and must be eager to engage 
the unique learning opportunities available at a liberal arts college. Areas of 
focus of teaching and/or research may include (but are not limited to): 
agroecology, soil science, biotechnology and food, food production and 
nutrition, landscape-level processes in agricultural ecosystems, sustainable 
food systems, sustainable agricultural practices (organic agriculture, 
integrated pest management), and agricultural adaptations to global change.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated 
commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity 
Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to 
foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied 
educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013, and continue until the 
position is filled. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all job 
applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. 
Through Interfolio, please submit a letter of application addressed to Andi 
Lloyd, Chair, Food Studies Search Committee, along with a C.V., a statement of 
teaching and research interests that addresses opportunities for undergraduate 
involvement in research, and three letters of recommendation.  More information 
on the position can be found at 
https://https://bycommittee.interfolio.com/positions/7024apply.interfolio.com/22710http://apply.interfolio.com/22710
 or by contacting the search committee chair at 
ll...@middlebury.edumailto:ll...@middlebury.edu.

---
Andi Lloyd
Dean of the Faculty
Philip Battell Stewart and Sarah Frances Cowles Stewart Professor of Biology
Old Chapel 207
802-443-5908
ll...@middlebury.edumailto:ll...@middlebury.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Tropical Agroecologist (Costa Rica)

[DeClerck, Fabrice (Bioversity)]

Position available for an agroecologist in Costa Rica. This is a very exciting 
position to work with a dynamic team of international scientists in Latin 
America and Africa. Turrialba is a great place to work and live, with plenty of 
opportunities to interact with Latin American students and scholars.

I am happy to answer questions on this position.

Fabrice


Associate Scientist, Humid Tropic Agroecology and Farming Systems
Bioversity International is a research-for-development organization working 
with partners worldwide to use and conserve agricultural and tree biodiversity 
for improved livelihoods, nutrition, sustainability and productive and 
resilient ecosystems. Bioversity International is a member of the CGIAR 
Consortium, a global research partnership for a food secure future. Bioversity 
International has more than 300 staff and scientists’ worldwide working with 
almost 700 partners. This position is linked to the CGIAR Research Programs on 
Humidtropics and Roots, Tubers and Bananas.
For further information on Bioversity International, consult the Web page at
http://www.bioversityinternational.org
Purpose of Role
As a joint appointment in the Bioversity programmes on Agrobiodiversity and 
Ecosystem Services and Commodity Systems and Genetic Resources, the incumbent 
will conduct research on agroecological intensification and risk management 
through the use of agrobiodiversity with a focus on banana and cocoa based 
production and livelihood systems. Much of the work conducted will take place 
in the context of the Humidtropics and Roots, Tubers and Banana research 
programs1 which aim to improve food and nutritional security and overall 
productivity, and transform the lives of rural poor in the humid tropics, 
through systems approaches. The Bioversity office in Costa Rica enjoys close 
collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists from CIRAD, ICRAF, 
CIAT and CATIE. Though based in Central America, the candidate will also be 
working in collaboration with the Bioversity Team and partners across the 
regions of Africa.
Key Responsibilities
The position will be based on the CATIE campus in Turrialba, Costa Rica and 
managed by Bioversity’s Sub-regional Office for Central America, Costa Rica. We 
are specifically looking for a candidate with interdisciplinary skills and an 
understanding of how to integrate field-based methods with advanced systems 
modeling and team based approaches cutting across disciplines.
The appointee will have the following responsibilities:

·  Contribute to the development of a conceptual framework and research in 
development strategy for agroecological intensification and risk management at 
the field and farm scale using as a model smallholder banana- and cocoa-based 
systems;

·  Support the design and effective data collection on the potential for 
agroecological intensification and agrobiodiversity use by smallholder and 
resource-poor rural households;

·  Employ statistical and quantitative analysis to draw comparisons on the 
role of agrobiodiversity in rural livelihood systems and wellbeing across 
socio-economic and agroclimatic gradients;

·  Contribute to the prototype development for field and farm 
agroecological intensification and risk management, building on more effective 
resource use, in partnership with smallholder households, for banana- and 
cocoa-based production and livelihood systems;

·  Support the development of complementary field and farm level models, 
both quantiative and qualitative, which explore alternative approaches to 
agroecological intensification and risk management through the use of 
agrobiodiversity at different scales bringing together farmer local knowledge 
and science-based agroecological frameworks and processes with a particular 
emphasis on abiotic factors;

·  Advise MSc and PhD students and collaborate with national and 
international scientists in the use of modeling and farmer-scientist prototype 
testing for agroecological intensification and risk management through the the 
use of agrobiodiversity;

·  Contribute to the development of proposals to fund research in 
development of agroecological intensification and risk managment in 
collaboration with other programme staff;

·  Author and publish articles in peer-reviewed international and regional 
technical journals; assist with the preparation of technical materials to make 
priniciples and practices of agroecological intensification and risk management 
more accessible and participate in training of diverse users of research tools 
and results;

·  Contribute to other organizational and programmatic activities as and 
when required.
Qualifications and competencies: Essential qualifications  competencies:
·  PhD in agroecology, agroecosystem science, system modelling or 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Assistant Professor

[Judy Guinan]

The Department of Biology at Radford University invites applications for a 
tenure-track teaching and research faculty position in ecology beginning 
Fall 2014.

Radford University is a comprehensive, midsize public university nestled 
in the New River Valley along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  
Radford provides a diversity of outstanding undergraduate and graduate 
academic programs for approximately 10,000 students.  Renowned for 
teaching excellence and a focus on strong faculty/student bonds, the 
innovate use of technology in the learning environment and a vibrant 
student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many 
opportunities to engage both faculty and students in teaching, research, 
and public service as scholars and citizens.  Our faculty is proud of our 
students and their accomplishments.  We seek new colleagues who will work 
to promote their development and help them pursue their aspirations as 
well as contribute to our versatile and collegial intellectual community.  
Additional information about the university can be found at 
http://www.radford.edu.  The surrounding region affords a diversity of 
cultural and recreational activities along with several excellent school 
systems.  The university is readily accessible to both the Washington, 
D.C., and the Charlotte, N.C, areas.

Required qualifications include a broadly trained biologist with training 
and experience in ecology.  A Ph.D. in biology, ecology or related field 
is required.  Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. degree by the 
August 10, 2014 start date.  Candidates are expected to establish and 
maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students and 
contribute to university service.  Preference will be given to candidates 
with interest in ecosystem or community level research and the ability to 
teach quantitative approaches or applications of mathematics and/or 
statistics in biology.  Previous teaching experience preferred.  Area of 
specialty is open but should complement current research interests in the 
department.  Teaching responsibilities include ecology, introductory 
biology, and elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity.  All new 
hires to Radford University will be subject to E-Verify beginning June 1, 
2011.  E-Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security, USCIS-Verification Division and the Social Security 
Administration and allows participating employers to electronically verify 
employment eligibility.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must submit the following electronically: (1) a letter of 
application; (2) current and complete curriculum vita; and (3) names, 
addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three 
professional/academic references.  Additional materials may be requested 
at a later time.  All materials should be sent to Dr. Joel Hagen, Chair, 
Department of Biology at biolo...@radford.edu, Box 6931, Radford 
University, Radford, VA  24142.  Review of applications will begin 
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  The Biology 
Department website may be accessed at 
http://www.radford.edu/content/csat/home/biology.html. 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Marine Field Laboratory Director - Eastern Shore Laboratory, Wachapreague, VA

[Elizabeth H. MacDonald]

Marine Field Laboratory Director - Eastern Shore Laboratory, Wachapreague, 
Virginia

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) invites applications from 
highly qualified, energetic, and motivated
candidates for the position of Director of the Eastern Shore Laboratory. This 
is a full time faculty position with
significant administrative responsibilities. Position rank and tenure 
eligibility will be determined upon review of
candidate credentials. The position will begin summer 2014.

About the Eastern Shore Laboratory (ESL): The ESL is one of two satellite 
campuses of VIMS. It is located in a
coastal fishing village on the Atlantic coast of Virginia in the town of 
Wachapreague. The ESL is a marine field
laboratory with the primary mission of serving the research, education, and 
outreach missions of VIMS, but it also
supports research and education activities by visiting scientists from numerous 
other colleges and universities from
around the nation. The ESL has 10 resident technical, administrative and 
facilities staff, state-of-the-art seawater
laboratory facilities, and on-campus lodging. Further information on the ESL 
may be accessed through the web at
http://www.vims.edu/esl/index.php.

About VIMS: VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research 
in coastal ocean and estuarine
science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy 
makers, industry, and the public. The
School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for 
the College of William  Mary.
Chartered in 1940, VIMS is currently among the largest marine research and 
education centers in the United States.
VIMS employs approximately 60 full-time faculty members, more than 250 staff, 
and enrolls approximately 100
graduate students in master's and doctoral programs. There are four academic 
departments at VIMS: Biological
Sciences, Environmental and Aquatic Animal Health, Fisheries Science, and 
Physical Sciences. Further information
on the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the School of Marine Science 
may be accessed through the web at:
www.vims.edu.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) 
at the time of the appointment in a
marine-science field. Higher Education Administration experience is preferred. 
Candidates must have a strong
publication record commensurate with experience, the potential to maintain an 
active research program, and the
ability to provide quality student teaching at the graduate and undergraduate 
levels. Candidates should have research
interests in one or more of the broad areas of shellfish ecology, aquaculture, 
benthic ecology, wetlands ecology,
water quality, barrier-island and/or shoreline processes, fisheries science, 
and/or other related sciences.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain 
an extramurally-funded research
program and to participate in the education program by developing and teaching 
field courses at the undergraduate
and graduate levels. The Director has the further responsibility of continuing 
the on-going expansion of the ESL
through programmatic development, private sector fund-raising and campus 
re-development. The Director also
serves as a point of contact for advice on marine issues to natural resource 
agencies, local government and marine-
related industries on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Application materials for the position listed above should include: 1) a cover 
letter describing professional
education, experience, and suitability for the position; 2) a full curriculum 
vitae; 3) research statement; 4) teaching
statement; and 5) the names, addresses (including titles and institutions), 
email addresses, and telephone numbers of
five references.

Application materials should be addressed to Dr. James Perry, Chair of the ESL 
Committee, and will be accepted
through our On-Line Application System at http://jobs.wm.edu. For full 
consideration, application materials are due
October 1, 2013; however, applications will be accepted and reviewed as 
necessary until the position is filled.

The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university and conducts 
background checks on
applicants for employment. Applications by persons from under-represented 
groups are strongly encouraged.

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement -- Executive Director, Wild Rockies Field Institute

[David Inouye]

The Wild Rockies Field Institute seeks a 
talented, experienced Executive Director for its 
office in Missoula, Montana. Proven track record 
in fiscal and organizational management, 
fundraising and program development; familiarity 
with environmental field education a plus. Full 
job description and application details: 
www.wrfi.net/about/employment.htmlhttp://www.wrfi.net/about/employment.html
Who We Are: The Wild Rockies Field Institute 
(WRFI) is a non-profit educational organization 
founded in 1993 and based in Missoula, Montana. 
WRFI offers academically rigorous undergraduate 
field courses that develop engaged, informed 
citizens and strong leaders capable of addressing 
complex social and environmental issues. WRFI 
courses broaden the nature of a liberal arts 
education through experiential learning, teach 
critical thinking, foster understanding of and 
respect for natural and human communities, and 
cultivate a sense of place that encourages environmental responsibility.
Job Title and Location: Executive Director, to 
work 35 hours per week at the WRFI office in a 
beautifully restored historic building on the 
Clark Fork River in Missoula, Montana. Missoula 
is a thriving city of 68,000 people, nestled in 
the mountains of Western Montana. It is a vibrant 
community with deep character, colorful history 
and wild mountain landscapes. The city provides 
many opportunities for families and individuals 
seeking to experience an exceptional quality of 
life. “The Garden City” is known for its 
friendly atmosphere, civic engagement, and 
excellent public schools. It is home to the 
University of Montana and the Missoula Osprey 
(minor league baseball). Cultural experiences 
abound in Missoula, such as the Missoula Symphony 
and the Missoula Children’s Theatre. There are 
numerous recreational opportunities, many 
inviting eateries and a lively local music scene.
Job Description: The Executive Director will 
provide leadership and direction for WRFI’s 
field‑based academic program. Primary 
responsibilities include financial management; 
office administration; marketing and recruiting; 
strategic planning; program development; 
fundraising; risk management; communication with 
students, instructors, parents, alumni, and 
partner universities. The Executive Director 
supervises two office staff members, monitors the 
performance of field instructors, participates in 
recruitment and fundraising activities, and works 
closely with the Board of Directors.
Job Qualifications: The successful candidate must 
have significant management experience; be highly 
motivated and able to work independently; 
demonstrate fiscal acumen and excellent 
communication skills; and have (at minimum) a 
Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is 
preferred. The successful candidate will be 
prepared to advance the mission of the 
organization with decisive leadership and strong 
interpersonal skills. Experience with field-based 
teaching and familiarity with conservation issues is highly desired.
Compensation: Competitive salary (depending on 
qualifications) at 35 hours/week with a generous 
benefits package including excellent health 
insurance, holiday and vacation leave, 
professional development, monthly wellness 
stipend and community service benefit.
For More Information: Please visit our 
websitehttp://www.wrfi.net/about/ or contact 
wrfisea...@gmail.commailto:wrfisea...@gmail.com
How to Apply: E-mail a resume, a substantive 
cover letter explaining why you would be 
well‑qualified for this position, and contact 
information for three professional references to 
wrfisea...@gmail.commailto:wrfisea...@gmail.com. 
Also submit the Background Release and voluntary 
EEO Survey, available at 
www.wrfi.net/about/employment.htmlhttp://www.wrfi.net/about/employment.html
EOE Statement: WRFI is committed to providing 
equal opportunity in employment for all persons 
regardless of sex, race, color, creed, national 
origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, 
marital status, pregnancy, physical, mental or 
sensory disability. As an Equal Opportunity 
Employer, we are required to maintain certain 
information about our job candidates. Please 
complete the voluntary EEO Survey, which will assist us in this effort.
Deadline: Applications are due September 20, 
2013, although the position will be open until 
filled. Position start date is mid-November 2013.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: E. Desmond Lee and Family Fund Endowed Professorship in Botanical Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden

[Robert Marquis]

Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Endowed
Professorship in Botanical Studies to be filled by an outstanding scientist
in an area of research that incorporates molecular and genomic approaches to
the study of plant diversity, including phylogenetics and systematics.  This
tenure-track position was established to enhance the partnership between the
University of Missouri – St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden and the
appointment may be made at either the associate or full professor rank.  The
endowed professor will have research associate status at the Missouri
Botanical Garden.  The professorship is one of 36 endowed professorships
comprising the Des Lee Collaborative Vision.

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a leader in partnerships with key
institutions in the St. Louis Region.  Alliances and programs have resulted
from collaborations with the Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Zoo, St.
Louis Science Center, Danforth Plant Science Center, and many others.  The
partnership with the Missouri Botanical Garden includes collaboration with
the internationally eminent Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center, which
promotes research and education in tropical biology and conservation, and
participation in our outstanding graduate program in ecology, evolution,
systematics, and conservation that attracts top scholars from all over the
world.  The Department of Biology also has an active research group in
molecular biology and biotechnology.  The Missouri Botanical Garden, with
more than 45 Ph.D. scientists, has an internationally renowned research
program, an outstanding library, and a world-class herbarium with more than
6.3 million plant specimens.

The Des Lee Endowed Professor in Botanical Studies will be expected to
pursue an active program of research in botanical studies and oversee a
laboratory at the University that facilitates the training of students in
molecular techniques.  Areas of particular interest are plant systematics
and evolution, biodiversity studies, population genetics, ecology and
conservation.  In keeping with existing strengths in our program, research
emphasis on tropical organisms, communities or floras is particularly
welcome. The endowed professor will also be involved in teaching and
community outreach.  We seek a broadly interactive researcher who is
interested in crossing disciplinary boundaries within science and from
science to the larger community.  Laboratory and office space at the
University, in addition to all research facilities at the Missouri Botanical
Garden, will be available to the successful candidate.  The position
includes a generous annual budget in support of the collaboration between
the University and the Garden.

The application review process will begin October 15, 2013, and continue
until the position is filled.  The position will be available starting Fall
2014.  Nominations and applications should be mailed electronically to Dr.
Robert Marquis, Chair, Des Lee Botanical Studies Search Committee, at
robert_marq...@umsl.edu.  Application materials should be submitted as a
single pdf file including:  cover letter outlining qualifications and
interests, curriculum vitae, statement of current and future research plans,
statement of experience in community outreach, and names and contact
information for three references from whom letters will be requested. Also
include pdf copies of five representative publications.

The University of Missouri – St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer
committed to excellence through diversity. 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Ecologist/Biologist/Environmental Scientist (Fisheries focus)

[John Withey]

The following position announcement is available online: 
http://pwssc.org/about/jobs-2/

Position Announcement: Ecologist/Biologist/Environmental Scientist 
(Fisheries focus)

The Prince William Sound Science Center (www.pwssc.org), a non-profit 
research and education institution located on the shores of Prince William 
Sound in Cordova, Alaska (www.cordovachamber.com and 
www.cityofcordova.net), is seeking a highly motivated scientist for a 
fisheries-related research position focused on pelagic fish assessment and 
systems ecology. This individual will join a multi-disciplinary and multi-
institutional team studying and monitoring various aspects of the 
ecosystem dynamics of Prince William Sound.

Job function:  Perform ecosystem research relevant to understanding 
recruitment of commercially relevant fish populations.
Background: This position requires an enthusiastic fisheries ecologist to 
conduct basic and applied research in Prince William Sound and the Gulf of 
Alaska. The research focus of the PWSSC is on understanding the physical 
and biological mechanisms affecting diversity, productivity and ecosystem 
function in Prince William Sound, the Copper River watershed, and northern 
Gulf of Alaska.

Prince William Sound (PWS) is located in the northeast corner of the 
Pacific at 60° N and includes an intricate network of maritime glaciers, 
rain forests, offshore islands, barrier island, wetlands, and freshwater 
and marine systems. PWS has 4900 km of shoreline and is surrounded by the 
Chugach Mountains that reach 4,300 m and contain the most extensive system 
of tidewater glaciers in North America. Most of the land area is in or 
adjacent to the Chugach National Forest. Of the five PWS communities, only 
Valdez and Whittier have highway access to the main road system. Access to 
Cordova is by boat or plane. The community is regularly served by Alaska 
Marine Highway System ferries and an airport that receives daily 
commercial airline traffic. Commercial salmon fisheries are the 
cornerstone of the local Cordova economy.  Herring, Pacific cod, 
sablefish, halibut, shrimp, crab, and razor clams are among either current 
or historically important fisheries within Prince William Sound.  The 
Sound is also important for subsistence and sport fisheries of these and 
other species.

Qualifications: PhD in ecology, fisheries science, marine biology, aquatic 
sciences, biostatistics, environmental science or related field. Strong 
quantitative and analytical skills (statistics or modeling excellence 
preferred). Able to design and conduct research projects as an individual 
and as part of a team. Insight and ability to apply diverse and 
appropriate field, laboratory, and analytical approaches to hypothesis-
driven ecological research. Familiarity with stable isotope analysis. 
Existing peer-reviewed publication record. Supervisory experience. Willing 
and able to perform fieldwork in remote locations, including at sea, 
during harsh weather conditions. Demonstrated ability to engage and 
communicate scientific information to stakeholders of various backgrounds 
in various settings.

The successful applicant will be expected to: work independently as well 
as in collaboration with other researchers; publish research findings in 
peer-reviewed scientific journals; write proposals to generate funding for 
future work; seek and solidify collaborations with researchers at PWSSC 
and other organizations; submit timely reports; and contribute content to 
other publications and media outlets. 

The ideal applicant will be organized, self motivated, independent, pro-
active, collegial, have a proven ability to produce tangible results from 
significant or difficult tasks, have excellent communication skills, be 
able to work as part of a research team, and complement the research 
interests of existing personnel. Travel may be required. 

Responsibilities include:
Overseeing all aspects of research, implementing research projects 
designed to address management objectives and uncertainties as related to 
commercially relevant fisheries populations in the region. Supervision of 
both permanent and temporary staff is required (field crew members, 
technicians, and the like). This position is funded through two ongoing 
research programs which the successful candidate is required to 
participate in: a multi-year, multi-investigator herring research and 
monitoring program; and a multi-year, multi-investigator salmon research 
program. Copies of the proposals funding this position are available upon 
request.

This position’s herring research is related to juvenile herring energetics 
and ecology conducted in support of a large, multi-institution survey 
effort focused on herring populations in PWS. Knowledge of Pacific herring 
or other forage fish populations is desirable. The position is responsible 
for working with other team members to collect and process fish from both 
scientific and community-based 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement--Applied Ecologist

[Keri McNew]

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) seeks a full time
researcher to begin as soon as possible. We seek a creative individual with
experience conducting applied ecological research and/or plant biology. 

*RESPONSIBILITIES*: The candidate would be able to establish and lead major
research projects that generate biodiversity information about the BRITscape
(research/education landscape of the BRIT facility in Fort Worth). Embrace
and develop BRIT facility as a research opportunity. Lead in decision-making
about the BRITscape. Develop BRITscape plan to be submitted for
consideration by BRIT administration. Provide scientific support to
education programs. Inform teachers about recommended 
environmental/botanical content to present. Maintain a BRIT knowledge-bank
of environmental education content. Please review the BRIT website for the
full job description, http://brit.org/about/employment.

*QUALIFICATIONS*: The successful applicant will have a Ph.D., preferably
with postdoctoral experience, formal training in botanical systematics, and
experience generating and managing competitive research grants resulting in
peer reviewed publications. Restoration experience, particularly with
prairies, or urban ecology experience is desirable. 

*CLOSING DATE*: Review of applicants begins 1 Dec 2012. Selection of
applicants will be made through assessment of: 1) training/expertise, 2)
research accomplishments and objectives, 3) competitive grant acquisition
experience, 4) references, and 5) leadership.

*APPLICATION PROCESS*: Submit curriculum vitae, three letters of reference,
top publications, and specific statements about training, research
accomplishments and objectives, and leadership experience. Applications will
be considered until the position is filled. 

Application packets should be addressed to:  Keri Barfield, Research
Programs Manager at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 1700
University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 or by email (kbarfi...@brit.org).

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Assistant Professor - Ecological or Evolutionary Responses to Global Change; University of Connecticut

[Schultz, Eric]

Position Summary
Life on Earth is being subjected simultaneously to three of the 
largest unplanned, uncontrolled experiments in human history: rapid global 
climate change, massive habitat transformation, and a homogenization of the 
planet's biota through the spread of invasive species. We seek a researcher who 
integrates ecology and evolution to understand responses of biodiversity to 
global change at organismal, population, community, ecosystem or 
biogeographical scales.  Applicants are expected to have a strong statistical 
or theoretical background. He or she will be expected to: 1) supervise an 
independent research program that will attract extramural funding; 2) teach at 
the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses such as biostatistics, 
ecology or evolution, and a course in the applicant's specialty; 3) provide 
research training for graduate and undergraduate students; 4) offer 
professional service to the Department and University; and 5) perform public 
outreach.

This position builds on existing Departmental strengths in ecology, 
evolutionary biology, conservation biology, systematics, and organismal 
biology. More information about the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary 
Biology can be found at http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/.

Qualifications
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:  The successful applicant 
will have completed requirements for a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary 
Biology or a related field and have a minimum of two publications in the area 
of ecological or evolutionary responses to global change.  Preference will be 
given to a researcher who integrates across evolution and ecology, has acquired 
extramural fellowships or grants, and has the potential to establish a 
nationally recognized research and teaching program on ecological or 
evolutionary responses to global change. Evaluations of such potential will be 
made by assessment of: 1) graduate and postdoctoral experience; 2) research 
accomplishments, productivity and extramural funding; 3) statement of teaching 
and research objectives; 4) professional references; and 5) expertise in 
ecological and evolutionary responses to global change.

Appointment Terms
This is a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to 
begin August 23, 2013.

To Apply
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of research 
accomplishments and future research objectives, a description of teaching 
experience and philosophy, and the names and contact information of three 
professional references through Husky Hire.  Applicants should arrange to have 
three letters of recommendation sent via e-mail to Kathleen Tebo at 
kathleen.t...@uconn.edu.  Questions regarding this position may be addressed to 
kathleen.t...@uconn.edu. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer 
and encourages applications from under-represented groups, including 
minorities, women, and people with disabilities.


Eric Schultz
Associate Professor
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut
Storrs CT 06269-3043
(860) 486-4692 (voice)
(860) 486-6364 (fax)
http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/people/eschultz/

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Instructional Support Specialist

[Robinson, George]

Instructional Support Specialist - Biology (P12-28508)
The Instructional Support Specialist will be expected to develop four 
laboratory courses. The courses to be developed will be chosen by the Chair of 
the Department and the Specialist from among the following areas (depending on 
the Specialist's expertise): anatomy, physiology, ecological sciences botany, 
zoology, systems biology, virology, host-pathogen interactions, behavioral 
genetics, and related areas.
Qualifications: MS degree in a biological science from a college or university 
accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized 
accrediting organization; Research experience; Teaching experience; Applicants 
must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally 
diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing courses, especially laboratory 
courses; Demonstrated research skills; Expertise in one or more of the 
following fields: ecology, physiology, anatomy, botany, plant physiology, stem 
cell biology.

For a complete job description and application materials, please visit: 
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=35266

The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer

***
Posted by:

George Robinson
Associate Professor
Biology 253 B
Department of Biological Sciences
University at Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY  1
518-442-4302
FAX: 518-442-4767
grob...@albany.edu
http://www.albany.edu/biology/faculty/grobinson/index.shtml

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement – Ph.D. Student in Fungal Ecology

[Matthew Smith]

Position Announcement – Ph.D. Student in Fungal Ecology 

The Smith Lab in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of 
Florida is recruiting motivated graduate students for Fall 2013. We seek 
students who are broadly interested in fungal ecology, evolutionary 
biology, and symbiosis to study the biology of the Pecan Truffle (Tuber 
lyonii). Tuber lyonii is a common, edible truffle that forms symbiotic 
ectomycorrhizal associations with Carya illinoinensis (Pecan) and other 
angiosperms throughout the Southeastern USA. This commercially valuable 
species can fetch prices of $10-20 an ounce but up until now the biology 
of this species has been mostly unknown. For example: What is the 
population structure of Tuber lyonii? How does it disperse into pecan 
orchards? What soil and management factors may affect Tuber lyonii 
fruiting and govern competition with other ectomycorrhizal fungi? 

These are some of the many questions that the Pecan Truffle project is 
trying to answer. If you are passionate about fungi and/or ecology and 
would like to dig deep into truffle biology, please apply for this 
position. 

For more information, check these links:
http://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/smith/faculty-smith.shtml
http://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/smith/Smith%20et%20al%202012%20Pecan%
20Truffle%20BW.pdf

We want someone with:
-   A passion for biology and a BS (or MS) degree in biology or 
related subject
-   A background that includes ecology, evolution, and/or fungal 
biology
-   Strong written and spoken English language skills
-   Appropriate GPA and GRE scores 
-   Laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques
-   Strong organizational skills and the ability to complete projects
-   A driver’s license and the ability to drive a car

To find out more, send your curriculum vitae and a short statement of your 
interest in the position to Matthew Smith at trufflesm...@ufl.edu or call 
352-273-2837

Application Deadline: 7 December 2012

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Biologist, Important Bird Areas Program, National Audubon Society

[Sanchez, Constance]

Biologist, Important Bird Areas Program
National Audubon Society

Now in its second century, Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural 
ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the 
benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

Audubon is dedicated to engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric 
scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action. 
 By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and 
Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the 
Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on 
protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat on which 
they depend.  As the U.S. Partner of BirdLife International, Audubon joins 
people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of 
Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they 
take at a local level.  What defines Audubon's unique value is a powerful 
grassroots network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 43 Audubon 
Centers, over 2,600 Important Bird Areas, and 700 staff across the country. 
Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Summary:

The Important Bird Areas (IBA) Program works to identify, prioritize, monitor, 
and engage a broad community of stakeholders in the conservation of sites 
essential for birds.  As Audubon's centerpiece conservation program, the IBA 
Program integrates science, education, and policy to deliver site and 
community-based conservation.

Audubon has the responsibility for identifying and working to conserve a 
network of Important Bird Areas throughout the U.S.  This network of sites is 
composed of state level IBAs that are prioritized as continentally or globally 
significant by the IBA Program's U.S. IBA Committee, a panel of nationally 
recognized bird experts.

The Important Bird Areas Program Biologist will play a lead role in helping to 
determine high priority conservation targets for the organization and the IBA 
network. He/she will be responsible for the management of data about Important 
Bird Areas, including spatial data, and will manage and maintain information 
about species triggering IBA criteria. Data about Important Bird Areas include 
information about sites, species, criteria, ownership, habitat, land use, and 
threats and are currently stored and managed via a centralized web-based 
database. The IBA Program Biologist will coordinate with the IBA network as 
well as regional and national level partners to obtain and analyze data to 
determine additional hot spots for birds of conservation concern and high 
concentrations, and will work with IBA staff to ensure data updates and 
facilitate the Global IBA process. He/she will compile national level summaries 
and will be integral to analyses of Important Bird Areas as projects are 
developed.

The Biologist will help support Audubon's State and Chapter programs and the 
network of IBA coordinators in identifying and conserving Global Important Bird 
Areas across the Audubon network. As a member of the National Science division, 
he/she will collaborate with Audubon staff and partners in helping to create 
projects designed to address conservation issues.

This position reports to the Director, Important Bird Areas Program and is 
based in Ivyland, Pennsylvania.

Essential Functions:

* Management of data about Important Bird Areas, via a centralized 
database system


* Obtain and analyze national level data in efforts to isolate 
potential Global IBAs; coordinate with state IBA staff to facilitate 
preparation of data for Global review.


* Analyze and evaluate IBA data for technical reports, compilations, 
and other summaries and specific projects.



* Maintain and update information about species, as relevant to the 
application of  IBA criteria.


* Assist with the development of additional IBA resources to support 
conservation efforts across the network.



* Assist in the development and enhancement of data output from the IBA 
Database for purposes of tracking, review, and data analyses.



* Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience
Required skills:

* Degree in biology, conservation, or related field, advanced degree 
preferred

* Experience in ornithology and conservation

* Data maintenance skills (observations, project data, etc.)

* Excellent GIS skills (building, maintaining, editing geodatabases)

* Experience with ARCserve/ArcIMS and creating web map services

* Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects

* Flexibility and ability to work with and train others



Preferred skills:


* Demonstrated cartographic skills and experience (examples appreciated)

* Experience scripting with Python or other similar scripting 

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Assistant Professor Biophysical Geography, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

[Megan Buchanan]

The Department of Geography at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor
position in biophysical geography to begin fall semester 2013 (08/26/2013).
Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year
(late-August to late-May).



The department seeks an exceptional physical scientist whose research is
focused on terrestrial environmental change, but preference will be given
to candidates working on problems in paleoclimatology, climate dynamics, or
ecological change. Desired qualifications include experience teaching
courses in environmental science, biogeography, landscape ecology, or
quantitative methods and interest in developing or collaborating on
research and/or outreach focused on Minnesota or the upper Midwest.
Preference will be given to applicants whose research complements that of
other faculty in the Department.



At the time of appointment, the candidate must: (1) possess a Ph.D. in
geography, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field; (2)
provide evidence of a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and
the potential to develop an externally-funded research program; and (3)
demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students,
professionals and the public.



The successful candidate will be expected to: (1) teach four courses per
year at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an introductory
undergraduate course in environmental science; (2) publish regularly in
appropriate high-quality peer-reviewed outlets; (3) develop a vigorous,
externally funded research program; (4) advise undergraduate students and
direct graduate student research at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels; and (5)
participate in department, college, and university governance and
contribute service to the department, college, and profession as
appropriate for the rank of appointment.



The Department of Geography at the University of Minnesota is a nationally
and internationally recognized department that includes scholars working in
urban geography, globalization and development, nature-society studies,
climatology, biogeography, environmental change, and GIScience.



The Department has strong connections with a number of College- and
University-wide interdisciplinary institutes and programs, such as the
Institute on the Environment, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs,
and the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change. Our
faculty are actively involved in many interdisciplinary graduate programs
including Conservation Biology, Land and Atmospheric Science, Water
Resources Science, Quaternary Paleoecology, and Geographic Information
Science (among others).



The Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul has a population of 3.3 million
people, a vibrant outdoor community and arts and entertainment scene, and
is rated among the nation's most livable cities.



Please apply online at

https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104412



Links to our job postings can also be found at http://www.geog.umn.edu/



Applicants should submit four pdfs to the online employment system: (1)
cover letter that includes relevant research and teaching statements; (2)
Curriculum Vita; (3) names and addresses of three professional references;
and (4) up to 3 publications relevant to this position (multiple
publications should be combined into one pdf for submission). Please submit
materials to the attention of Chair of Search Committee.



In addition to the materials submitted online, applicants are asked to
arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed to the attention
of the Search Committee Chair at: gdsea...@tc.umn.edu. Please have referees
include your name in the subject line. Applications will be considered
complete upon receipt of all materials, including letters of reference.
Review of complete applications will begin on October 1, 2012 and will
continue until the position is filled.



For questions about the application process, please contact the department
administrator, Glen Powell, at powel...@umn.edu or 612-625-6080. For
inquiries about the position, please contact Scott St. George at
stgeo...@umn.edu.



The Department of Geography has a strong commitment to achieving diversity
among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from
underrepresented groups.

-- 
Megan Buchanan
Graduate School Fellow
Center for Dendrochronology
Department of Geography
University of Minnesota
Email: bucha...@umn.edu
Center for Dendrochronology: umndendro.umn.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement--Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology and Management

[Songlin Fei]

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University in
West Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking applicants for an assistant professor
of wildlife ecology and management. This is a tenure-track, academic-year
appointment with both research and teaching responsibilities.

*RESPONSIBILITIES*: The successful candidate will be expected to develop an
internationally recognized research program and demonstrate excellence in
teaching. Research should focus on wildlife associations with habitat.
Ability to apply modern field techniques, use innovative analytical
approaches, and generate extramural funding support is expected. Teaching
responsibilities include two undergraduate courses (one of which
isWildlife Habitat Management), as well as a
graduate course in alternate years contributing to the curricular
objectives of the graduate faculty. The incumbent may also participate in 1
week of a wildlife practicum, mentor students, and interact with extension
specialists to develop and broaden programs related to wildlife habitat.

Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is a broad
environmental department with nationally ranked doctoral programs,
emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches across a spectrum of research
areas including ecology, genetics, forest biology, wildlife, fisheries and
aquatic sciences, and human dimensions of natural resource management (
www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr). The successful candidate will have the opportunity
to participate in department interdisciplinary groups including
Quantitative Ecology and three areas of excellence. As the land grant
university in the state of Indiana, Purdue University has integrated
programs in research, teaching and extension. The College of Agriculture
embodies a land-grant mission by providing exceptional graduate and
undergraduate education, stretching the frontiers of science through
innovative research, and providing solutions to societal challenges to help
people improve their lives and livelihoods.



*QUALIFICATIONS*: A Ph.D. in wildlife, ecology, zoology, or related
discipline and demonstrated expertise in the field of natural resources.
Teaching experience and the potential to develop a vigorous, extramurally
funded research program are desirable. Experience in habitat management, a
strong publication record, and postdoctoral or practical experience are
desirable, as is experience mentoring/teaching students from diverse
backgrounds and under-represented groups. A background check will be
required for employment in this position.

*SALARY*: Salary will be commensurate with experience and training.

*CLOSING DATE*: Review of applications begins 1 October 2012 and continues
until filled.

*APPLICATION PROCESS*: Submit: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum
vitae; and 3) three letters of reference.  The application should contain
formal one-page statements of research interests and teaching philosophy.
Please do not include reprints with these application materials.  Application
packets should be addressed to:

Dr. Rod Williams, Chair, Wildlife Ecology and Management Search Committee,
Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 715 West
State Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2061. Questions may be directed
to the Search Committee Chair via telephone (765-494-3568) or email (
r...@purdue.edu).

*Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. *

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - University of Sydney

[Abel Orellana]

GRDC Senior Lecturer in Agronomy/Crop Physiology
Narrabri, NSW
Faculty of Agriculture AND ENVIRONMENT
Reference No. 1383/0811

The Faculty of Agriculture and Environment (FAE) seeks to make an appointment 
in the area of agronomy / crop physiology so as to significantly enhance plant 
physiological research at the IA Watson Grains Research Centre in Narrabri, 
NSW. The position will be based at Narrabri with some teaching and research 
activities to be conducted in Sydney.

Strong candidates will have a background in conducting field and glasshouse 
research, focused on effects of moisture and/or temperature on plant 
development, physiology and yield. Experience with mathematical modeling of 
relevant biochemical, physiological or developmental processes will be helpful. 
The research will cover a range of topics from cellular physiology through to 
final yield.

You will work with a world-class team of scientists concerned with increasing 
water-use efficiency and improving high-temperature tolerance in wheat and 
other crops. You will undertake research in these areas and will interact with 
current research teams in both the FAE and the Faculty of Science. You will be 
expected to develop new teaching for undergraduate students, supervise research 
projects at Honours and postgraduate levels, and help develop workshops, 
seminars and master-classes for stakeholders including industry and growers, 
and that serve the Faculty interest in developing its national and 
international profile. Interaction with regional and national stakeholders will 
be essential.

You will be expected to provide effective and significant academic leadership 
at the IA Watson Grains Research Centre. In consultation with Professors 
Jeffrey Amthor and Richard Trethowan, you will maintain day-to-day oversight of 
experimental plant studies conducted by the university under its agreements 
with the GRDC. Working in close collaboration with the GRDC funded Senior 
Lecturer in Agronomy/Plant-Soil-Microbe Interactions, you will supervise 
technical staff and assist postdoctoral researchers funded by the GRDC and 
postgraduate students.

You will have:
·   a PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant field
·   a significant publication record
·   demonstrated research capability in plant physiology
·   an established track record in attracting competitive research funding
·   a significant teaching portfolio
·   demonstrated teaching and communication skills
·   strong desire to interact and conduct research with relevant 
stakeholders including industry and growers
·   a valid driver licence (accessing rural and remote areas is required).

Desirable selection criteria include: experience working with industry, such as 
plant breeding companies.

The Faculty has established strengths in modeling, soil science, plant 
pathology, plant breeding (including legumes), precision agriculture, spatial 
information systems and agricultural and resource economics. You will support 
cognate research in areas such as crop water-use efficiency, providing relevant 
expertise in crop physiology and will develop appropriate units of study.

The position is initially full time fixed-term for five years subject to the 
completion of a satisfactory probation with possibility of further offer to 
continuing employment subject to performance and confirmation period. Visa 
sponsorship and some relocation expenses support will be available if required.

Remuneration package: up to $147K p.a. (consisting of a base salary level C, 
leave loading and 17% employer's contribution to superannuation). Level of 
appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered applicants must 
respond to selection criteria; to do so complete your responses on the online 
application form. The selection criteria can be found in the document attached 
at the bottom of this advertisement. Please note that resumes need to include a 
list of publications and contact details of at least three referees from a 
range of sources. Initial enquiries can be directed to Fabrice Noël on +61 2 
8627 1218 or by email 
fabrice.n...@sydney.edu.aumailto:fabrice.n...@sydney.edu.au

CLOSING DATE: 22 July 2012 (Sydney time 11:30pm)

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity 
and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are 
encouraged.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - University of Sydney

[Abel Orellana]

GRDC Senior Lecturer in Agronomy/Plant-Soil-Microbe Interactions
Narrabri, NSW
Faculty of Agriculture AND ENVIRONMENT
Reference No. 1384/0811

The Faculty of Agriculture and Environment (FAE) seeks to make an appointment 
in the area of agronomy / plant-soil-microbe interactions to significantly 
enhance research on plant-soil-microbe interactions at the IA Watson Grains 
Research Centre in Narrabri, NSW. The position will be based at Narrabri with 
some teaching and research activities to be conducted in Sydney.

Strong candidates will have a background relevant to field studies of major 
plant diseases in the region (including crown rot and root lesion nematodes) 
and the role of beneficial organisms and interactions that improve the 
properties of soil that relate to greater efficiency of crop nutrient and water 
use. This may necessitate the use, and further development of, appropriate 
molecular tools for the functional characterization of microbial communities 
and techniques for quantifying soil physical properties.

You will undertake research in these areas and will interact with current 
research teams in both the FAE and the Faculty of Science. You will be expected 
to develop new teaching for undergraduate students, supervise research projects 
at Honours and postgraduate levels, and help develop workshops, seminars and 
master-classes for stakeholders including industry and growers, and that serve 
the Faculty interest in developing its national and international profile. 
Interaction with regional and national stakeholders will be essential.

In consultation with Professor Richard Trethowan, the Director of IA Watson 
Grains Research Centre at Narrabri, you will be expected to provide help and 
advice to the Operations Committee on best-practice agronomic management. This 
will require knowledge of practical agronomy of wheat and other cropping 
systems, including till and no-till systems. From time to time, you may also be 
required to provide similar advice regarding other university properties in the 
region that contribute to the aims of GRDC funded research. Working in close 
collaboration with the GRDC funded Senior Lecturer in Agronomy/Crop Physiology, 
you will supervise technical staff and assist postdoctoral researchers funded 
by the GRDC and postgraduate students.

You will have:
*   a PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant field
*   a significant publication record
*   demonstrated research capability in plant-soil-microbe interactions
*   an established track record in attracting competitive research funding
*   a significant teaching portfolio
*   demonstrated teaching and communication skills
*   strong desire to interact and conduct research with relevant 
stakeholders including industry and growers
*   a valid driver licence (accessing rural and remote areas is required).

Desirable criteria include: experience working with industry, such as plant 
breeding companies.

The Faculty has established strengths in modeling, soil science, plant 
pathology, plant breeding (including legumes), precision agriculture, spatial 
information systems and agricultural and resource economics. You will support 
cognate research in areas such as carbon sequestration in soils, providing 
relevant expertise in plant-soil-microbe relations and will develop appropriate 
units of study.

The position is initially full time fixed-term for five years subject to the 
completion of a satisfactory probation with possibility of further offer to 
continuing employment subject to performance and confirmation period. Visa 
sponsorship and some relocation expenses support will be available if required.

Remuneration package: up to $147K p.a. (consisting of a base salary level C, 
leave loading and 17% employer's contribution to superannuation). Level of 
appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers 
website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/positionshttp://sydney.edu.au/positions and 
search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 22 July 2012 (Sydney time 11:30pm)

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity 
and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are 
encouraged as they are underrepresented in this field.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Director, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Northland College, Wisconsin

[Oppedahl, Ruth]

Northland College is searching for a leader for the Sigurd Olson Environmental 
Institute. President Michael Miller has pledged to bolster and support the SOEI 
with additional staff and, as you can see below, restoring the director 
position to a Vice President of the college. Please help us find a great leader 
by forwarding this announcement to potential candidates who would be interested 
in this opportunity.  Thanks!

Executive Director of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute

Established in 1972, the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute (SOEI), an 
organization dedicated to applying scientific knowledge and community-based 
cultural and sustainability studies to complex environmental issues, invites 
applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director. Located on 
the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin, the Institute and Northland 
College seek an innovative, dedicated, entrepreneurial leader to deepen and 
extend collaboration, research, and conversation among a growing network of 
partners. In the years ahead, SOEI will renew its mission by: (1) nurturing the 
next generation of scientific and community leaders through research, 
invention, and applied learning programs; (2) supporting preservation and 
restoration of ecological communities in the Lake Superior Watershed; (3) 
facilitating communities of conversation and collaboration around multifaceted 
ecological and social issues; (4) serving as an innovation engine for the 
College by connecting faculty, staff, and students to issues of sustainability 
and resilience; and (5) expanding the reach and impact of Northland by 
connecting us to state and national partnerships, policy discussions, and 
progressive sustainability initiatives.

The Executive Director is the Institute's primary voice, leader, and 
partnership coordinator. The position serves on the President's Cabinet, 
supports a collaborative leadership model, and is accountable to the Northland 
College President.

Requirements of the position:

 1.  Master's degree relevant to the Institute's foci and programming, terminal 
degree preferred;
 2.  Evidence of 10 years of successful professional leadership of broad-based 
initiatives focused on innovative and sustainable systems;
 3.  Demonstrated visionary and innovative leadership in responsive program 
planning and implementation;
 4.  Evidence of responsibility for complex, organizational fiscal matters, 
including an understanding of budget management and grants administration;
 5.  Evidence of successful marketing and/or fundraising;
 6.  Inspired reciprocal and goal-oriented partnership development as evidenced 
by successful community collaboration and project implementation;
 7.  Experience working with governing boards and advisory groups.
 8.  Excellent oral, written and technological communication skills with the 
ability to express complex or specialized content in understandable terms.

Northland College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All 
candidates will be evaluated on a merit basis.

Our application process is electronic. Please go to 
www.northland.edu/jobshttp://www.northland.edu/jobs, select the position, and 
attach a letter of application, a current resume, and contact information for 
five references in PDF format. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2012; 
candidates are advised to apply by then for best review. Questions regarding 
the position should be directed to search chairs Dr. Alan Brew 
(ab...@northland.edumailto:ab...@northland.edu) and Michele Meyer 
(mme...@northland.edumailto:mme...@northland.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Dean of Huxley College, Western Washington University

[Andy Bunn]

Please see a job announcement for a dean position at Huxley College, Western 
Washington University.

https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=3046 

~
Dean of Huxley

About the Position: Western Washington University (Western) invites 
applications and nominations for Dean of Huxley College of the Environment 
(Huxley). As chief academic and executive officer of the College, the Dean 
reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible 
for providing academic and administrative leadership for all programs within 
the College and the College’s extensive outreach efforts. As a key member of 
the University’s leadership team, the Dean works in collaboration with others 
to implement the University’s mission. The Dean will assume office on September 
1, 2012. 

About Huxley: Established in 1969 as one of the first colleges nationally to be 
focused on the environment, Huxley continues its tradition of teaching and 
applied research addressing complex environmental issues. Recently, Huxley 
faculty have been at the forefront of building on sustainability and resilience 
platforms which motivate much environmental problem solving today, especially 
those problems critical to our region – rapid population growth, climate 
change, pollution, habitat loss, energy use and production, and natural hazard 
exposure. In mission, vision, and practice Huxley immerses students in 
interdisciplinary learning, and applied, collaborative problem solving. Huxley 
has a long-term commitment to training students in a curriculum that crosses 
the natural and social sciences. 

Huxley has departments of Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies 
offering Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees for undergraduates 
and Master of Science and Master of Education degrees at the graduate level. 
Huxley has over 500 undergraduate and 50 master’s students currently enrolled 
and supported by about 30 faculty and 15 staff. Most Huxley students are housed 
at Western’s main campus in Bellingham. Western’s Shannon Point Marine Center 
provides classroom and research opportunities for Huxley students as well. 
Non-traditional students in the “Huxley on the Peninsulas” program take a full 
set of Environmental Science or Environmental Studies courses at campuses in 
Port Angeles, Bremerton, Poulsbo and Everett. Regardless of location, Huxley 
students actively engage with local tribal and government agencies, schools, 
nonprofits and businesses through service learning projects, research and 
internships. The College’s annual operating budget is!
  approximately $4 million with almost $10 million in grants and contracts. 
Huxley is also the home for four research institutes: Environmental Toxicology; 
Resilience; Spatial Information and Analysis; and Watershed Studies. 

Huxley's faculty are cutting-edge researchers with extramural funds from 
federal, state, corporate, and private sources. Current projects include: 
Sustainable coastal habitat restoration in the Pacific Northwest; environmental 
justice and toxic releases, denitrification in Bering Sea shelf sediments; and 
the Polaris Project – an undergraduate research experience in the Siberian 
Arctic. Huxley’s Resilience Institute is modeling how communities recover from 
large-scale infrastructure damage, using multimedia to explore the resilience 
strategies of local farmers. At the Peninsula Program Huxley’s faculty managed 
an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program focused on environmental 
assessment prior to the Elwha River dam deconstruction, the largest such 
deconstruction project in the nation. Faculty research programs include 
cultural geographies of Canadian landscapes, the role of place and natural 
history in environmental education, and local planning and state la!
 nd use policy. Huxley and the Colleges of Business and Economics and Sciences 
and Technology, are collaborating with leaders in the Washington State energy 
industry to implement a Clean Energy Academic Program whose graduates will be 
uniquely prepared to be the leaders of our clean, renewable and energy 
efficient future. 

More information about the College programs is available online: 
http://www.wwu.edu/huxley. 

Position Responsibilities: Western seeks a Dean who is a nationally recognized 
leader in environmental science and/or studies who inspires others and fosters 
innovation. The Dean should have the experience and professional qualifications 
necessary to set high standards and keep the College at the forefront of 
environmental education, research, and service. We seek candidates who 
understand and support the values of public higher education and the liberal 
arts, who will participate in and foster collaboration across departments and 
divisions, and who will be an effective partner with environmental agencies, 
non-governmental organizations, and private enterprise. The Dean of the Huxley 
College of the 

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Information System Analyst for SCALER project

[Janine Rueegg]

Position announcement: Information System Analyst for SCALER project 

The Kansas State University Division of Biology is seeking an Information
System Analyst to assist with data management for a multi-scale ecological
project including coordination of data products from entry/streaming to
storage. Emphasis of the position is placed on database development,
maintenance and data entry for a variety of end users including research
scientists.

Responsibilities of this position include: 
• Design and develop standard data entry forms and tools, that simplify the
capture, display, and analysis of data 
• Produce and maintain thorough technical documentation in the form of
database entity-relationship diagrams, metadata records, and application
user manuals
• Create a data management protocol that will be compliant with either data
management efforts being developed by the NSF Long Term Ecological Research
Network Office, or with the National Ecological Observational Network (NEON).

Mandatory Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, mathematics, statistics, or similar
field
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface
with a variety of academic specialties
• Ability to work as a data manager
• Understanding of data management best practices and available tools
• Sufficient web programming and design abilities for creation of data entry
tools

Preferred Qualifications:
• Understanding of ecological concepts
• Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server databases and ability to write
complex SQL queries
• Proficiency with Ecological Metadata Language (EML)
• Web or application development using .NET 
• Programming experience with Python, XML, Java, or HTML
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar field

Questions about the position should be directed to Walter Dodds
(wkdo...@ksu.edu). Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume,
and names, emails and telephone numbers of three professional references via
email to sea...@ksu.edu. 

Screening of applicants will begin February 6, 2012, with an anticipated
start date of March 2012.

KSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks
diversity among its employees
Background check required

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Researcher in Population Ecology

[Derek M Johnson/FS/VCU]

A postdoctoral position is available at Virginia Commonwealth University 
in the laboratory of Dr. Derek M. Johnson. My lab's research  focuses on 
empirically and theoretically-based studies of spatiotemporal population 
dynamics. In particular, I use forest insects pests (e.g. gypsy moth, 
larch budmoth) as model systems for understanding patterns and processes 
at small to geographic scales. The research direction is flexible. Study 
of insects would be ideal, but excellent research questions regarding 
other species will be considered.

The applicant will be expected to actively participate in lab group 
meetings, and at times take a mentorship role with undergraduate and 
graduate students in the lab. The successful applicant may also 
participate in writing research proposals if they so desire. 

The ideal candidate will have...
- strong quantitative skills 
- field ecology experience 
- knowledge of a programming language (e.g. R or Matlab)
- a demonstrated desire and proficiency in peer-reviewed publications. 
- a demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams
 
Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is for one year (with 
option of one year renewal upon satisfactory progress in the first year).

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2012. Start date will be 
between March-October 2012.

Send CV, up to 3 publications, and contact information for 3 references to 
dmjohn...@vcu.edu

Thanks,

Derek M. Johnson
Department of Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: INVASIVE PLANT INTERNSHIP

[Rhonda Smith]

Position Description:  Rhode Island’s 400 miles of coastline include coastal
wildlife habitat as well as public beaches, walking trails, shoreline
cliffs, and historical lighthouses.  New England’s coastal habitat currently
faces a number of threats including aggressive exotic invasive plant
species.  Interns will carry out much needed control of invasive plants
threatening coastal shrub-scrub and salt-marsh habitat, which are critical
to migrating and breeding birds, as well as many other species of wildlife.
 Control methods include hand-pulling, herbicide application, and cutting
and digging with hand tools.  Duties also include conducting annual
monitoring of rare plants such as Agalinis acuta (sandplain gerardia) and
Platanthera ciliaris (yellow-fringed orchid), and habitat mapping using GPS
technology.  

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess excellent field botany skills, and
have the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions,
especially heat and humidity, endure biting insects, and to work well with
others.  Must be a team player and willing to work on other biological
program projects such as Piping Plover protection and monitoring. 
Additionally, applicants must be in good physical shape and be able to hike
long distances while carrying tools and bagged plants, and possess a valid
driver’s license.  Experience using GPS units or GIS is a plus.  

Duration:  Two positions available from May 29 to August 24.  There is the
possibility of a position extending through November 2 depending upon
funding and job performance.  If extended, responsibilities will also
include assisting with mist-netting and banding of fall migratory songbirds
and shrub land vegetation surveys.  

Salary:  Compensation $215/wk plus possibility of housing.  

Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to
Rhonda Smith, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to
rhonda_sm...@fws.gov.  Application deadline is January 27.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: SALT MARSH INTERNSHIP

[Rhonda Smith]

SALT MARSH INTERNSHIPS (2) 

Position Description:  New England salt marshes provide critical habitat for
a number of plant and animal species, many of high conservation value. 
Interns will assist the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex in
monitoring salt-marsh breeding birds and overall salt-marsh ecological
integrity.  Responsibilities include Saltmarsh Sparrow mist-netting and
banding, nest searching and monitoring, and bird and vegetation surveys.  

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess the ability to identify eastern
birds by sight and sound; to work outdoors in all types of weather
conditions, especially heat and humidity; to endure biting insects; to work
well with others; and be in good physical shape and able to hike over uneven
terrain while carrying equipment.  Applicants also must possess a valid
driver’s license and be willing to assist with other refuge projects such as
invasive plant eradication and Piping Plover monitoring.  Experience
mist-netting songbirds and kayaking are preferred.  

Duration:  Two positions available from May 14 to August 17.  There is the
possibility of a position extending through November 2 depending upon
funding and job performance.  If extended, responsibilities will also
include assisting with mist-netting and banding of fall migratory songbirds
and shrub land vegetation surveys.  

Salary:  Compensation $215/wk plus possible housing.  

Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to
Rhonda Smith, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to
rhonda_sm...@fws.gov.  Application deadline is January 27.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Software Developer for ecological modeling at Everglades National Park

[Leonard Pearlstine]

Application Software Developer
 The Applications Software Developer provides ecological simulation
 programming and software engineering for a program of spatial wildlife
 habitat modeling, landscape modeling and Geographic information Systems
 (GIS) activities that impact a wide variety of park issues.  Ecological
 modeling will primarily use Java and C++ languages incorporating large,
 time series files in a distributed processing environment.  The developer
 will assist in developing approaches to deal with unusual programming
 problems, or with novel or undeveloped aspects of using spatially-explicit
 models and large time-series applications.

 This is a 1 to 4 year (max) Term position with Everglades National Park,
 South Florida Natural Resources Center in Homestead, FL. The pay scale is
 GS-12: $72,805.00 to $94,645.00 / Per Year

 Closing date for applications is January 4, 2012.

 For additional information and to apply, go to
 http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/?WT.svl=navsearch
Click on the What (keyword) search box and type in the HRF 12-048  and
click on Search Jobs.

Leonard Pearlstine

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Invasive Plant Internships

[Rhonda Smith]

INVASIVE PLANT INTERNSHIP

Position Description:  Rhode Island’s 400 miles of coastline include
coastal wildlife habitat as well as public beaches, walking trails,
shoreline cliffs, and historical lighthouses.  New England’s coastal
habitat currently faces a number of threats including aggressive exotic
invasive plant species.  Interns will carry out much needed control of
invasive plants threatening coastal shrub-scrub and salt-marsh habitat,
which are critical to migrating and breeding birds, as well as many other
species of wildlife.  Control methods include hand-pulling, herbicide
application, and cutting and digging with hand tools.  Duties also include
conducting annual monitoring of rare plants such as Agalinis acuta
(sandplain gerardia) and Platanthera ciliaris (yellow-fringed orchid), and
habitat mapping using GPS technology.

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess excellent field botany skills, and
have the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions,
especially heat and humidity, endure biting insects, and to work well with
others.  Must be a team player and willing to work on other biological
program projects such as Piping Plover protection and monitoring.
Additionally, applicants must be in good physical shape and be able to hike
long distances while carrying tools and bagged plants, and possess a valid
driver’s license.  Experience using GPS units or GIS is a plus.

Duration:  Two positions available from May 29 to August 24.  There is the
possibility of a position extending through November 2 depending upon
funding and job performance.  If extended, responsibilities will also
include assisting with mist-netting and banding of fall migratory songbirds
and shrub land vegetation surveys.

Salary:  Compensation $215/wk plus possibility of housing.

Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to
Rhonda Smith, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to
rhonda_sm...@fws.gov.  Application deadline is January 27.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Field Technician for Least Tern and Wilson's Plover Resighting

[Craig, Tara]

Title: Field Technician for Least Tern and Wilson's Plover Resighting

Agency: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Location:  near Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC

Job Type: Full-time, temporary

Duration:  15 April-15 Aug, 2012.

Application Deadline:  15 Jan

Job Description:  Assist graduate students in the 3rd year of a collaborative 
research project investigating the behavioral and demographic effects of 
military overflights on shorebirds. Focal species include Least Tern and 
Wilson's Plover.

Primary duties include re-sighting color-banded Least Terns and Wilson's 
Plovers.  Additional duties may include surveying waterbird colonies.

Qualifications: B.S. in Wildlife Science or related field and previous field 
experience re-sighting color-banded birds. Experience surveying colonial 
waterbirds is preferred but not required. Successful applicant will be 
adaptable, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and able to work and live 
harmoniously with others on a remote barrier island in Park Service housing. A 
valid driver's license is required and experience operating 4WD vehicles, ATVs 
and boats is desired.

Salary: $400/week + free housing

contact: Send cover letter and resume with academic background, work 
experience, and contact information for 3 references to Matthew Hillman 
(mhill...@vt.edu) and Audrey DeRose-Wilson (ader...@vt.edu), or mail 
application to Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, 
100 Cheatham Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321 (electronic applications 
preferred). Virginia Tech is an EO/AA employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - SALT MARSH BIRD BANDER/TECHNICIAN

[Rhonda Smith]

SALT MARSH BIRD BANDER/TECHNICIAN

Position Description:  US Fish and Wildlife and The University of Rhode
Island are seeking an individual to assist in a collaborative project with
the RI National Wildlife Refuge Complex in monitoring salt-marsh breeding
birds and overall salt-marsh ecological integrity.  Responsibilities
include leading a 2-person crew to carry out Saltmarsh Sparrow mist-netting
and banding, nest searching and monitoring and conducting secretive marsh
bird surveys.

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess the ability to identify eastern
birds by sight and sound; to work outdoors in all types of weather
conditions, especially heat and humidity; to endure biting insects; to work
well with others, to collect complete and accurate data in the field
without direct supervision; and to hike over uneven terrain while carrying
equipment.  Applicants also must possess a valid driver’s license and be
willing to assist with other refuge projects such as invasive plant
eradication and Piping Plover monitoring.  Must have prior experience
mist-netting and banding songbirds and conducting point counts.  Previous
kayaking experience preferred.

Duration:  One position available May 14 - August 17.

Salary:  $2100/month plus possible housing.

Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to
Rhonda Smith, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to
rhonda_sm...@fws.gov.  Application deadline is January 27.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - PIPING PLOVER INTERNSHIP

[Rhonda Smith]

PIPING PLOVER INTERNSHIP (3)

Position Description:  Three interns are needed to work as part of the
Piping Plover recovery project with the USFWS in Rhode Island.  This
project monitors federally protected Piping Plovers, state protected Least
Terns, and species of concern American Oystercatchers on federal, state,
and private property in southern Rhode Island.  The majority of the work
will be done outdoors monitoring these species during the nesting season.
Duties include erecting nest exclosures, educating the public, monitoring
plover pairs and chicks, and recording data.

Qualifications:  Applicants must be in good physical shape and able to hike
long distances.  Work will include weekends and holidays.  Previous birding
experience and a valid US driver's license are required. Must be a team
player and be willing to work on other biological program projects.

Duration:  Position extends from April 16 - August 10, 2011 (some
flexibility).

Salary $215/week + possibility of  housing.

Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to
Erin King, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to
erin_k...@fws.gov.  Application deadline is January 27.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - BIOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP

[Rhonda Smith]

GENERAL BIOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP (1)

Position Description:  The Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge is seeking
an enthusiastic individual to join us for a rewarding summer of
well-rounded biological experience in New England’s critical coastal
habitats.  This position will be a multi-disciplined combination of Piping
Plover and Least Tern monitoring and protection, invasive plant control and
surveys, rare plant monitoring, and saltmarsh bird fieldwork.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have the ability to work outdoors in all
types of weather conditions, especially heat and humidity, endure biting
insects, and work well with others.  Additionally, applicants must be in
good physical shape, be able to hike long distances while carrying
equipment, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Duration:  One position available from April 16 to August 24.  There is the
possibility of a position extending through November 2 depending upon
funding and job performance.  If extended, responsibilities will also
include assisting with mist-netting and banding of fall migratory songbirds
and shrub land vegetation surveys.

Salary:  Compensation $215/wk plus possibility of housing.

Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to
Erin King, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to
erin_k...@fws.gov.  Application deadline is January 27.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - INVASIVE PLANT INTERNSHIPS

[Rhonda Smith]

INVASIVE PLANT INTERNSHIP (2)

Position Description:  Rhode Island’s 400 miles of coastline include
coastal wildlife habitat as well as public beaches, walking trails,
shoreline cliffs, and historical lighthouses.  New England’s coastal
habitat currently faces a number of threats including aggressive exotic
invasive plant species.  Interns will carry out much needed control of
invasive plants threatening coastal shrub-scrub and salt-marsh habitat,
which are critical to migrating and breeding birds, as well as many other
species of wildlife.  Control methods include hand-pulling, herbicide
application, and cutting and digging with hand tools.  Duties also include
conducting annual monitoring of rare plants such as Agalinis acuta
(sandplain gerardia) and Platanthera ciliaris (yellow-fringed orchid), and
habitat mapping using GPS technology.

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess excellent field botany skills, and
have the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions,
especially heat and humidity, endure biting insects, and to work well with
others.  Must be a team player and willing to work on other biological
program projects such as Piping Plover protection and monitoring.
Additionally, applicants must be in good physical shape and be able to hike
long distances while carrying tools and bagged plants, and possess a valid
driver’s license.  Experience using GPS units or GIS is a plus.

Duration:  Two positions available from May 29 to August 24.  There is the
possibility of a position extending through November 2 depending upon
funding and job performance.  If extended, responsibilities will also
include assisting with mist-netting and banding of fall migratory songbirds
and shrub land vegetation surveys.

Salary:  Compensation $215/wk plus possibility of housing.

Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to
Rhonda Smith, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to
rhonda_sm...@fws.gov.  Application deadline is January 27.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - SALT MARSH INTERNSHIPS

[Rhonda Smith]

SALT MARSH INTERNSHIP (2)

Position Description:  New England salt marshes provide critical habitat
for a number of plant and animal species, many of high conservation value.
Interns will assist the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex in
monitoring salt-marsh breeding birds and overall salt-marsh ecological
integrity.  Responsibilities include Saltmarsh Sparrow mist-netting and
banding, nest searching and monitoring, and bird and vegetation surveys.

Qualifications:  Applicants must possess the ability to identify eastern
birds by sight and sound; to work outdoors in all types of weather
conditions, especially heat and humidity; to endure biting insects; to work
well with others; and be in good physical shape and able to hike over
uneven terrain while carrying equipment.  Applicants also must possess a
valid driver’s license and be willing to assist with other refuge projects
such as invasive plant eradication and Piping Plover monitoring.
Experience mist-netting songbirds and kayaking are preferred.

Duration:  Two positions available from May 14 to August 17.  There is the
possibility of a position extending through November 2 depending upon
funding and job performance.  If extended, responsibilities will also
include assisting with mist-netting and banding of fall migratory songbirds
and shrub land vegetation surveys.

Salary:  Compensation $215/wk plus possible housing.

Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to
Rhonda Smith, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to
rhonda_sm...@fws.gov.  Application deadline is January 27.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Marine Park Coordinator

[Paige Rothenberger]

Good Morning-
The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources is seeking to 
fill the position of Marine Park Coordinator for the St. Croix East End Marine 
Park.  Details are provided below.  Please distribute to your networks or 
anyone who may be interested in this position.  Requests for information or 
submission of materials should be directed to Ms. Celia Jackson-Williams 
at (340) 774-3320, ext., 5135  or celia.jackson-willi...@dpnr.gov.vi.
 
Thank you- 
Paige Rothenberger
Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator
VI Dept. of Planning  Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Zone Management
~~
(340) 718-3367 voice
(340) 718-4551 fax
paige.rothenber...@dpnr.gov.vi
prothenberger.vi...@yahoo.com


DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING  NATURAL RESOURCES
VACANCY NOTICE
Marine Park Coordinator
 
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources is in the process of filling 
the position of Marine Park Coordinator.
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (not all inclusive)
The Marine Park Coordinator, under the supervision of the CZM Director, is 
responsible for the program development and implementation in a manner 
consistent with the park’s grant requirements, management plans, sustainable 
finance plans and rules and regulations.  One must be able to satisfactorily 
complete work with minimal supervision.  
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of Caribbean marine ecosystems and coastal resource management; 
environmental, zoning, fisheries, boating and coastal zone laws and related 
rules and regulations; knowledge of marine protected areas as a resource 
management tool; strong technical skills and public relations background; grant 
writing and management skills, excellent organizational, written and 
communication skills, etc. 
 
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources 
management or a similar discipline.
 
SALARY RANGE
$35,000 - $50,000
 
POSTING DEADLINE
Monday, January 9, 2012 
 
Interested applicants please contact Celia Jackson-Williams, Personnel 
Relations Administrator at (340) 774-3320, ext., 5135 or submit a cover letter 
and curriculum vitae to celia.jackson-willi...@dpnr.gov.vi no later than 
January 9, 2012.
 
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ mission is to protect, 
maintain and manage the natural and cultural resources of the US Virgin Islands 
through the proper coordination of economic and structural development in 
collaboration with other local, federal and non-government organizations, for 
the benefit of present and future generations so they will live safer, fuller 
lives in harmony with their environment and cultural heritage.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Ecosystem Services Analyst Postdoctoral Researcher

[Gail Kaiser]

 Position Announcement: *Ecosystem Services Analyst*

* *

*THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT*


We are a partnership among *Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the
Environment, University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment,* *The
Nature Conservancy*, and* World Wildlife Fund* developing tools to model
and map the distribution of biodiversity and the**

flow of multiple ecosystem services across land- and seascapes. We seek a
creative and talented ecologist or economist with strong analytical and
modeling skills to advance the development, testing and application of
terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem service models.



We are a collaborative group of researchers and practitioners who seek
someone with expertise in the development of simple models through
regression analyses and/or simplification of complex models to develop
ranking models for multiple freshwater and terrestrial ecosystem services.
These models will identify where ecosystem service change is most likely to
happen across landscapes. They will be the backbone for decision support
tools that are being tailored for water fund design and permitting
requirements in Latin America and beyond. The successful candidate will
first focus on water-related services such as flood mitigation, water
quality regulation, erosion control and others, then turn to terrestrial
services (such as carbon sequestration, timber production, non-timber
forest products, forage production, livestock production, pollination,
etc). We seek applicants with diverse experience in the development and use
of statistical analyses and/or models to inform natural resource decisions,
and with a desire to think creatively about a broad set of biophysical and
social processes.



Our core team is based in Seattle, Washington, DC, University of Minnesota
and at Stanford, and we have active partners around the globe. This
position is housed at Stanford University and will be advised by Gretchen
Daily and Heather Tallis.

* *

*Principal Responsibilities:*

   - Develop simple models for identifying where management changes (e.g.
   protection, restoration, development) will have the largest positive or
   negative impacts.
  - Review literature and identify existing ranking approaches for
  modeling individual ecosystem services.
  - Using observed data or calibrated dynamic models, derive ranking
  models for ecosystem services that do not yet have applicable, published
  approaches.
  - Validate simple models against established, more sophisticated
  modeling approaches in several project areas
  - Work with software development team to transition models into
  decision support tool.
  - Participate in stakeholder meetings where tool and underlying
  models are applied in trial water fund design and permitting and
mitigation
  applications.
  - Incorporate feedback from stakeholder meetings into model structure.
  - Present work at academic and practitioner conferences and workshops.



* *

*Required Qualifications:*



   - Ph.D. in ecology, natural resource economics, agronomy, conservation
   science or related fields.
   - 5 years experience in statistical analysis or model development and
   application, preferably for both primary research and practical settings.
   - Established publication record in diverse, peer-reviewed journals.
   - Strong interest in, and commitment to using science to inform policy.
   - Experience working with collaborators from diverse backgrounds and the
   capacity and interest to work with interdisciplinary teams.
   - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical
   and non-technical audiences.
   - Ability to produce rigorous analyses under tight deadlines
   - Preferred familiarity with geographic information systems (ArcGIS,
   GRASS, etc)





*Term:* December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2013 and beyond, contingent
upon funding.



*Location:* The position is a postdoctoral research position located in
Palo Alto, California at Stanford University and will require extensive
interaction with interdisciplinary teams and travel in Latin America.



*How to Apply:* Send a cover letter describing your experience and
interest, as well as a CV and contact information for three references to
gail.kai...@stanford.edu with ECOSYSTEM SERVICES ANALYST in the subject. We
will begin reviewing application *November 28, 2011* and the position will
remain open until filled.


Stanford University is committed to equal opportunity through
affirmative action in employment and we are especially eager to identify
minority persons and women with appropriate qualifications.


More information on the project can be found at
www.naturalcapitalproject.org

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Bayard and Virginia Clarkson Endowed Chair in Biology at Clarkson University

[Tom A. Langen - tlangen]

This advertised position would be suitable for mid-career ecologists and 
evolutionary biologists  who use biomolecular / biotech tools in their 
research. If you are interested, consider applying soon, as we are preparing to 
begin review of applicants.



Clarkson University:  Bayard and Virginia Clarkson Endowed Chair in Biology 
Tenure Track Position Candidates should have research expertise in an area of 
biology that compliments current faculty and builds on departmental and 
university strengths in biotechnology. The successful candidate is expected to 
have established a vigorous, externally funded research program. Teaching will 
be in support of the department's undergraduate program in Biology and our new 
Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Bioscience and Biotechnology. Areas of 
teaching include upper level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. 
Clarkson offers a highly interdisciplinary environment and opportunities for 
collaboration with faculty in areas of Advanced Materials Science, 
Nanotechnology, Environmental Biology, or Biomedical Engineering. Candidates 
must have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with demonstration of outstanding 
research, current external funding and experience mentoring students. Strong 
history of peer-reviewed publication and current external research funding in 
an area of interdisciplinary biotechnology.



Job application  can be done online at 
https://clarkson.peopleadmin.com/postings/875



Information on the Clarkson Biology Department can be found at  
http://www.clarkson.edu/biology/index.html



Information on the Clarkson Institute for a Sustainable Environment is found at 
http://www.clarkson.edu/ise/index.html


Tom Langen

Associate Professor
Departments of Biology  Psychology
Clarkson University

Box 5805, Clarkson U., Potsdam NY 13699-5805
Phone: 315 268 7933, Fax: 315 268 7118
www.clarkson.edu/~tlangen http://www.clarkson.edu/~tlangen

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement

[Conor McGowan]

*POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW*

The Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn
University, Auburn, Alabama  is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to
develop system models and decision support tools to evaluate habitat
management actions to benefit grassland birds population within the range of
the East Gulf Coastal Plan.  This is a 12-18 month, limited term non-tenure
track position and is funded from external sources.  Continued employment is
contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance.  Success
of this project will result in the development of a framework for decision
making about grassland habitat management using spatially link habitat and
populations models for species of conservation.  This position will focus on
developing methods to reduce ecological uncertainty through data analyses,
parameter estimation, and developing models relating habitat management
actions to bird population response.   The project may involve Bayesian
estimation of demographic rates, simulation modeling, dynamic programming to
find optimal policy recommendations, among other research topics.  The
position will work closely with the East Gulf Coastal Plains Grassland Bird
working group to ensure that research products meet the needs of Fish and
Wildlife Partners.

*Qualifications:*

The minimum qualification is a PhD from an accredited institution in
wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, biometrics or a related
field.  Applicants will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience and
abilities in the 3 primary areas of quantitative expertise used in decision
analysis: modeling, estimation, and optimization.  The successful applicant
will also demonstrate commitment to timely completion of deliverables,
commitment to publication of results in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong
potential to work collaboratively with multiple agencies on a highly visible
research topic.  The candidate selected for the position must be able to
meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time
appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the
proposed term of the appointment; excellent communication skills required.

*Women and minorities are encouraged to apply*

*To Apply:*

Interested applicants should provide a formal letter of application, a
complete biographical resume, transcripts, and the names of four references
(name, address, phone number, and email addresses) who may be contacted for
letters of recommendation. This information should be sent to Pam Beasley,
Executive Coordinator, Auburn University, School of Forestry and Wildlife
Sciences, 602 Duncan Drive Auburn, AL  36849-5418 or by e-mail
beas...@auburn.edu .   For additional information about the position, please
contact Dr. Conor McGowan, Assistant Unit Leader, cpm0...@auburn.edu

Only complete application materials will be considered.  Review of
application materials will begin November 30, 2011, and will continue until
a suitable applicant is identified.

**

*Salary:
*Salary is very competitive and is commensurate with skills and
qualifications.



*Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employe*r

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Conor P. McGowan, Ph.D.
Assistant Leader and Assistant Research Professor
USGS, Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences,
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849-5418

EM:cmcgo...@usgs.gov
Ph:334 844 9231
www.auburn.edu/~cpm0014 http://www.auburn.edu/%7Ecpm0014
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[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Spatial Ecologist

[Cecil, John]

Audubon is recruiting for a spatial ecologist, see details below.  To view the 
description online and apply visit - 
https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1163/job


Spatial Ecologist

Job Location:

US-PA-Ivyland

Type:

Regular Full-Time


Options:


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More information about this job:

Overview:


Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other 
wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon's mission is engaging 
people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, 
education and on-the-ground conservation action.  By mobilizing and aligning 
its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the 
four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the 
full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species 
and the critical habitat they need to survive.  And as part of the BirdLife 
International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations 
all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, 
leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level.  What defines 
Audubon's unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local 
chapters, 23 state offices, 43 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 
46 states, and 700 staff across the country.  Audubon is an Equal Opportunity 
Employer (EOE).

Position Summary:


The Spatial Ecologist will assist in the identification of Global Important 
Bird Areas across the United States. The Important Bird Area program has 
established criteria for identifying regions that hold the highest numbers of 
bird species of conservation concern. The employee will coordinate with the 
Important Bird Area program, other scientists and regional bird experts.

Essential Functions:


Using GIS and R, the employee will look across bird databases to find hotspots 
for birds of conservation concern. These draft hotspots will then be examined 
by regional bird experts to create proposed sites. This project will work in 
conjunction with the several national and regional staff and will have an 
opportunity to participate in related projects looking at historical bird 
trends and future impacts of climate change. Potential to develop a project 
suitable for publication lead by the employee. There is flexibility in the 
location of the position.

Qualifications and Experience:


* Degree in biology, advanced degree preferred

* At least 5 years experience in similar projects (advanced degree training can 
be included as experience)

* Demonstrated expertise in GIS and R, especially scripting

* Experience with spatial statistics and MARXAN preferred

* Collaborative spirit and willingness to work with other staff in remote 
locations

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Field Operations Manager

[Eric Doran]

Overview
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million 
dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in 
climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology.  For the next three 
decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a 
continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US 
ecosystems.  NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne 
observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and 
vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with 
automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field 
crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and 
collect soil and water data.  A leading edge cyberinfrastructure will 
calibrate, store and publish this information.  The Observatory will grow 
to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and 
enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.

Summary
The NEON Field Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all 
personnel and activities coordinated from a domain field office.  Field 
office activities include preventative and corrective maintenance of 
scientific instrumentation, field observations, specimen collection, 
handling, preparation and shipment according to NEON scientific 
protocols.  The Field Operations Manager reports to the Director of Field 
Operations at NEON headquarters.

Location
The Domain 3 Field Operations Manager’s primary work location is 
Gainesville, FL.  This position supports sites in the Southeast Domain.  
Southeast candidate sites are located in Florida at Ordway-Swisher 
Biological Center near Gainesville, FL, Disney Wilderness Preserve near 
Poinciana, FL, and Jones Ecological Research Station near Newton, GA.  The 
Southeast Domain includes parts of Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, 
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•   Supervises all regular and seasonal field personnel supporting 
field office, lab and collection sites.
•   Performs and oversees the recruitment and training of regular and 
seasonal field personnel.
•   Coordinates logistics and schedules, within NEON scientific 
parameters, for all maintenance, repair and field activities.  Performs 
and oversees maintenance, repair and field activities according to NEON 
scientific protocols.
•   Administers the operation of the office and laboratory.  Oversees 
maintenance of office and lab areas including lab equipment and 
coordinates necessary repair or replacement.
•   Acts as liaison between regional stakeholders, including 
educational and research organizations, local property owners and the 
general public and NEON, Inc.  Communicates NEON status and activities, 
local activities and partnerships, and regional issues and concerns to 
appropriate regional stakeholders and NEON staff.  Works with regional 
stakeholders to resolve issues or concerns.
•   Accountable for enforcing and following NEON, Inc. policy and 
procedure including administrative, safety, and financial requirements for 
field station operations.
•   Prepares annual operating budget for assigned office, lab and 
collection sites in collaboration with the Director of Field Operations.  
Ensures NEON funds are used appropriately and within budget.

Education
•   Bachelor’s degree 
•   Graduate study in biology, ecology, environmental science or 
related field preferred.

Required Experience
•   3+ years experience supervising at least 5 personnel including 
hiring, evaluating performance, implementing performance improvement plans 
and terminating employees.
•   3+ years experience in management including budgeting, monthly 
status reporting.
•   3+ years developing complex work or task schedules (e.g. 24x7 
operations with full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff).
•   Previous experience performing ecology related lab and field 
activities and/or maintaining scientific instrumentation (e.g. 
meteorological and aquatic sensors).
•   Previous experience communicating with external stakeholders such 
as customers, funding agencies, regulatory agencies, etc.

Preferred Experience
•   Previous experience managing a technical field operations services 
group.
•   Previous experience leading or participating in outdoor activities 
in remote areas.
•   Familiarity with federal and state employment and safety 
regulations.

Skills and Abilities:
•   Able to set goals and fulfill them in the absence of close 
supervision.  Ability to independently organize and execute multiple 
activities and priorities.
•   Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
•   Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to determine and 
act on changing priorities in a fast paced dynamic environment.
•   Displays good judgment in ensuring safety and 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Lead Ecosystem Services Modeler

[Gail Kaiser]

*THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT*

Position Announcement

*Lead Ecosystem Services Modeler*

* *



We are a partnership among *Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the
Environment, University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment,* *The
Nature Conservancy*, and* World Wildlife Fund* developing tools to model and
map the distribution of biodiversity and the**

flow of multiple ecosystem services across land- and seascapes. We seek a
creative and talented ecologist or economist with strong leadership and
communication skills to advance the development, testing and application of
terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem service models.



We are a collaborative group of researchers and practitioners who seek
someone with expertise to oversee and align the development of terrestrial
and freshwater ecosystem service models, to contribute directly to
improvement of existing models (carbon storage and sequestration, timber and
agricultural production, crop pollination and biodiversity and methods for
representing uncertainty) and to lead the development of new models (such as
non-timber forest product harvest, soil fertility, livestock production,
wind erosion control, forage production). We seek applicants with diverse
experience in the development and use of models to inform natural resource
decisions, and with a desire to think creatively about a broad set of
biophysical and social processes.



Our core team is based in Seattle, Washington, DC and at Stanford, and we
have active partners around the globe. This position is housed at Stanford
University and will be advised by Gretchen Daily and Stephen Polasky.



* *

*Principal Responsibilities:*

   - Manage a team of model developers to
  - Coordinate the development of a consistent and inter-related
  modeling approach for estimating terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem
  service change and valuation.
  - Maintain and improve existing, simple models created in the ArcGIS
  platform and open-source formats.
  - Develop new simple models to allow more complete representation of
  terrestrial ecosystem services (e.g. non-timber forest product harvest,
  forage production, etc.)
  - Coordinate and directly contribute to the development of “tier 2”
  complex models for a broad set of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem
  services.
  - Coordinate a model development team with the Project’s software
  development team to aid translation of equations into user-friendly tools.
  - Test and validate models against other widely accepted models (e.g.
  CENTURY) and empirical data sets from data-rich regions globally.
  - Collaborate with marine model development team to establish
  terrestrial-marine links in the model system.
   - Coordinate a team in supporting application of models in diverse policy
   contexts at our sites in China, Indonesia, South America, Africa, and
   throughout the United States.


   - Communicate scientific and practical advances in diverse settings
   including peer-reviewed publications, white papers, scientific meetings,
   stakeholder meetings, government workshops and trainings.
   - Lead and collaborate on funding proposals to public and private
   sources.
   - Represent terrestrial and freshwater model development on the
   Leadership Team, one of the Project’s senior decision-making bodies.

*Required Qualifications:*



   - Ph.D. in ecology, natural resource economics, agronomy, conservation
   science or related fields.
   - 5 years experience in model development and application, preferably for
   both primary research and practical settings.
   - Established publication record in diverse, peer-reviewed journals.
   - Strong interest in, and commitment to using science to inform policy.
   - Experience managing a research team and budget.
   - Familiarity with geographic information systems (ArcGIS, GRASS, etc)
   and familiarity with Python, FORTRAN, C++, VB, or Java.
   - Success in acquiring funding from diverse sources.
   - Experience working with collaborators from diverse backgrounds and the
   capacity and interest to work with interdisciplinary teams.
   - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical
   and non-technical audiences.



*Term:* September 15, 2011 through September 14, 2013 and beyond, contingent
upon funding.



*Location:* The position is a postdoctoral research position located in Palo
Alto, California at Stanford University and will require extensive
interaction with interdisciplinary teams and travel within the US, Latin
America and Asia.



*How to Apply:* Send a cover letter describing your experience and interest,
as well as a CV and contact information for three references to
gail.kaiser@stanford.eduwith LEAD MODELER in the subject. We will begin
reviewing application *August 15, 2011* and the position will remain open
until filled.


Stanford University is committed to equal opportunity through 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Lead ecosystem services modeler

[Nirmal Bhagabati]

THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT
Position Announcement
LEAD ECOSYSTEM SERVICES MODELER


We are a partnership among Stanford University’s Woods Institute for
the Environment, University of Minnesota’s Institute on the
Environment, The Nature Conservancy, and World Wildlife Fund
developing tools to model and map the distribution of biodiversity and
the
flow of multiple ecosystem services across land- and seascapes. We
seek a creative and talented ecologist or economist with strong
leadership and communication skills to advance the development,
testing and application of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem
service models.

We are a collaborative group of researchers and practitioners who seek
someone with expertise to oversee and align the development of
terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem service models, to contribute
directly to improvement of existing models (carbon storage and
sequestration, timber and agricultural production, crop pollination
and biodiversity and methods for representing uncertainty) and to lead
the development of new models (such as non-timber forest product
harvest, soil fertility, livestock production, wind erosion control,
forage production). We seek applicants with diverse experience in the
development and use of models to inform natural resource decisions,
and with a desire to think creatively about a broad set of biophysical
and social processes.

Our core team is based in Seattle, Washington, DC and at Stanford, and
we have active partners around the globe. This position is housed at
Stanford University and will be advised by Gretchen Daily and Stephen
Polasky.


Principal Responsibilities:
•   Manage a team of model developers to
o   Coordinate the development of a consistent and inter-related
modeling approach for estimating terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem
service change and valuation.
o   Maintain and improve existing, simple models created in the ArcGIS
platform and open-source formats.
o   Develop new simple models to allow more complete representation of
terrestrial ecosystem services (e.g. non-timber forest product
harvest, forage production, etc.)
o   Coordinate and directly contribute to the development of “tier 2”
complex models for a broad set of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem
services.
o   Coordinate a model development team with the Project’s software
development team to aid translation of equations into user-friendly
tools.
o   Test and validate models against other widely accepted models (e.g.
CENTURY) and empirical data sets from data-rich regions globally.
o   Collaborate with marine model development team to establish
terrestrial-marine links in the model system.



•   Coordinate a team in supporting application of models in diverse
policy contexts at our sites in China, Indonesia, South America,
Africa, and throughout the United States.
•   Communicate scientific and practical advances in diverse settings
including peer-reviewed publications, white papers, scientific
meetings, stakeholder meetings, government workshops and trainings.
•   Lead and collaborate on funding proposals to public and private sources.
•   Represent terrestrial and freshwater model development on the
Leadership Team, one of the Project’s senior decision-making bodies.

Required Qualifications:

•   Ph.D. in ecology, natural resource economics, agronomy, conservation
science or related fields.
•   5 years experience in model development and application, preferably
for both primary research and practical settings.
•   Established publication record in diverse, peer-reviewed journals.
•   Strong interest in, and commitment to using science to inform policy.
•   Experience managing a research team and budget.
•   Familiarity with geographic information systems (ArcGIS, GRASS, etc)
and familiarity with Python, FORTRAN, C++, VB, or Java.
•   Success in acquiring funding from diverse sources.
•   Experience working with collaborators from diverse backgrounds and
the capacity and interest to work with interdisciplinary teams.
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both
technical and non-technical audiences.

Term: September 15, 2011 through September 14, 2013 and beyond,
contingent upon funding.

Location: The position is a postdoctoral research position located in
Palo Alto, California at Stanford University and will require
extensive interaction with interdisciplinary teams and travel within
the US, Latin America and Asia.

How to Apply: Send a cover letter describing your experience and
interest, as well as a CV and contact information for three references
to gail.kai...@stanford.edu with LEAD MODELER in the subject. We will
begin reviewing application August 15, 2011 and the position will
remain open until filled.
Stanford University is committed to equal opportunity through
affirmative action in employment and we are especially eager to
identify minority persons and 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Research Fellow in Sustainable Conservation Program Development

[Jessica Deichmann]

Please find the announcement in English and Spanish below:


Research Fellow in Sustainable Conservation Program Development
Biodiversity Assessment, Monitoring and Conservation Program (BAMCP)
Peruvian Amazon Biodiversity - Lower Urubamba Region
Center for Conservation Education and Sustainability
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

The Smithsonian Institution’s Center for Conservation Education and
Sustainability (CCES) is seeking a highly creative and motivated research
fellow to develop innovative, sustainable, and long-term conservation
programs in Amazonian Peru.  The fellow will be responsible for the design
of multiple long-term sustainable community development program proposals
which contribute to the conservation of habitats and species.  The proposals
will have defined aims, activities, community benefits and biodiversity
conservation outcomes.  The programs will consider local and regional
biodiversity needs and priorities.  The fellow will also be expected to
develop rigorous protocols to monitor the conservation outcomes of the
programs in order to assess whether they are meeting their objectives. 
Furthermore, the fellow will be involved in developing a capacity building
program for industrial operations staff on biodiversity conservation and
community development related compensation programs.

This initiative will factor into a larger research effort in the area which
is focused on documenting the region’s biological diversity, assessing the
impact of extractive-use operations on local flora and fauna, and working
with government and private-sector decision-makers to minimize these impacts. 

This position is based in Washington, DC but will require extensive field
work in Peru, so the successful applicant should expect to spend multiple
months of the year in Peru.  The position is a 1-yr appointment with high
potential for extension. 

BACKGROUND
The goals of the CCES are to engage in world-class informal and formal
science education; identify, recruit and educate the next generation of
conservation practitioners; provide business and industry with science-based
solutions for minimizing their impact on biodiversity; and develop
innovative and strategic partnerships that result in science-based
conservation solutions.  Field programs carried out by the CCES are founded
on scientific research, the need to integrate biodiversity conservation into
industry and development activities, engagement with stakeholders in
conservation planning and effective public communication of research
findings.  CCES has over fifteen years of experience integrating
biodiversity conservation into energy development projects and has completed
a number of projects during this period throughout Peru.

The Center’s Peruvian Amazon Biodiversity Assessment, Monitoring and
Conservation Program is dedicated to advancing fundamental scientific
discovery, capacity building and understanding of biological diversity in
the Peruvian Amazon and often works through innovative partnerships with
private industries working in key biodiversity strongholds.

QUALIFICATIONS 
The successful applicant will have: 
1.  A Ph.D. or equivalent in ethnobiology, conservation biology,
anthropology, biological sciences, natural resource management,
environmental management, or related discipline appropriate to the position.
Individuals that have a master’s degree combined with ample experience on
these topics are also encouraged to apply. 
2.  Research experience and publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
3.  Experience working in remote tropical areas. Candidates who have worked
in Amazonian Peru will be strongly preferred.
4.  Knowledge and understanding of communal reserves. The applicant must
show an understanding of both human cultures and the importance of biodiversity.
5.  Strong leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills, and the
ability to make independent decisions. 
6.  Positive attitude and ability to address challenges as they arise. 
7.  Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred. Most work will be conducted
bilingually. 

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send the following documents (as either .pdf or
.doc files) by email: 1) letter of interest describing experience and
qualifications related to this position (no more than two pages); 2)
curriculum vitae (no more than four pages); and 3) the names and contact
information (affiliation, address, telephone #, and email) for three
professional references to Jessica Deichmann at deichma...@si.edu.  Please
include “Conservation Programs Fellow Application” in the subject line. Note
that applications will be considered on a rolling basis so you are
encouraged to apply as early as possible. 

LAST DATE TO APPLY: August 15, 2011

Website: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/ConservationEducation/default.cfm



Investigador para el Desarrollo de Programas Sostenibles de