[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position in water quality at Louisiana State University

I am seeking an outstanding student to pursue a graduate degree at either the MS or PhD level in watershed sciences. The student will conduct intensive water quality sampling in Central and South Louisiana. Minimal qualifications include a background in water quality or a similar discipline

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship- PhD

I am looking for a PhD Graduate Research Assistant in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri to work on a project examining ecological interactions in temperate agroforestry systems. Qualified applicants should have a M.S. in forestry, ecology, biology, soil science or a

[ECOLOG-L] MS Grad student opportunity: River Zooplankton

Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Champaign and the Illinois Natural History Survey, based out of Illinois River Biological Station, Havana IL Responsibilities: Research assistantship to support a M.S. thesis focused on some aspect of river plankton. This

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D position at University of Florida

Ph.D. student position in behavioral ecology, spatial ecology, and evolution at the University of Florida starting Fall 2014. Applicants must have a M.S. in ecology, evolutionary biology, behavior, or a related field. If you are interested in the position, please email Dr. Rob Fletcher at

[ECOLOG-L] Ecologist Position in Fairfax County. VA

The Fairfax County Park Authority's Resource Management Division, which is dedicated to interpreting and preserving Fairfax County's natural and cultural resources for the enjoyment, health and inspiration of current and future generations, is seeking an experienced professional to lead its

[ECOLOG-L] Ecohydrology Listservs?

Hi all- As much as I love Ecolog (which is a lot), sometimes I wonder if there is a listserv with a more narrow focus on my subdiscipline. Are there any ecohydrology-specific listservs that the community is aware of? I'm a current PhD student so I'd be interested a listserv that features

[ECOLOG-L] Soliciting Submissions for a Forthcoming Special Issue of AoB PLANTS on Plant Invasions

AoB PLANTS is soliciting submissions for an upcoming Special Issue titled ‘The Role of Below-Ground Processes in Mediating Plant Invasions.’ Published by Oxford University Press, AoB PLANTS is an open-access, nonprofit journal that has been publishing peer-reviewed articles since 2010

[ECOLOG-L] Hiring: Research Manager I - Guam

Please apply online at www.cherokee-csg.com Established in 2005, Cherokee Services Group (CSG) is a leading provider of information technology and business support services. Its award-winning team of more than 200 employees delivers best-value IT solutions for commercial and government

[ECOLOG-L] AAAS sponsored career webinar April 8, 2014

*Thinking Outside the Lab: Finding a fulfilling non-research career* In this webinar, you will learn firsthand from accomplished Ph.D.s who have successfully navigated a career outside of the research realm. They'll talk about their own experiences, examine a range of career options open to

[ECOLOG-L] Primate Behavior Field Course in Costa Rica

I still have a few spots available for my Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course in Costa Rica June 8-July 1, 2014. Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse and conservation-minded countries in the world. Students in this course will spend three weeks at the Piro Biological

[ECOLOG-L] What seeds would you bring?

    This is more of a speculative question than you usually see on ECOLOG--dare I say fun?--but I figured this would be the perfect community to ask.      If you were planning to establish a settlement that needed to be self-sufficient, what species of plants would you select?  Leaving aside

[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology Field Technician

Plant Ecology Field Technician Description: Seeking 1 full-time field technician to assist with plant ecology research at Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserve and Yosemite National Park. This project is part of PhD dissertation research focused on the response of plant ranges to climate change.

[ECOLOG-L] An interesting editorial from Nature

Nature | Editorial http://www.nature.com/news/an-elegant-chaos-1.14849 An elegant chaos Universal theories are few and far between in ecology, but that is what makes it fascinating. 11 March 2014 To some scientists in other fields, ecology must seem relatively straightforward. Many of the

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Bioinformatics/Microbial Ecology

Position in Bioinformatics/Microbial Ecology Jessica Green (http://pages.uoregon.edu/green/) and Brendan Bohannan (http://pages.uoregon.edu/bohannanlab/) are currently seeking a bioinformatics postdoctoral researcher to explore fundamental questions in microbial ecology and evolution.

[ECOLOG-L] NSF awarded 690 fewer grants in 2013 than the previous year

Nature | Editorial Don’t hide the decline US scientists should not be placated by the ‘flat budget’ myth. Funds are decreasing, and the situation will get worse. 11 March 2014 For US researchers, the annual unveiling of the presidential budget request can be a time of both hope and