[ECOLOG-L] Research Internship on greenhouse gas fluxes from subtropical grazing lands

Research Internship on greenhouse gas fluxes from subtropical grazing lands Starting date: Mid to end May/beginning June 2017 Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School Includes independent research project. Provides Weekly stipend, Room, and Food stipend.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

Hi Lara, I'm looking to do volunteer work in the Caribbean and haven't found much available (or have sent emails and had no reply) could you please do a quick name drop for me? All the best Katharine > On 24 Mar 2017, at 4:37 am, Lara Brenner wrote: > > When I see posts

[ECOLOG-L] NSF funding for research

From the American Institute of Biological Sciences: Congress has started debate on funding levels for federal programs for fiscal year 2018. Please show your support for the National Science Foundation (NSF) by calling your Representative to ask them to sign a letter in support of funding the

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Forest Insect Pollinator Ecology University of Georgia

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, Athens invites applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic potential postdoctoral researchers starting in Spring/Summer 2017. This collaborative work will be conducted with Dr. Kamal J.K. Gandhi and Dr.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Position in Landscape Ecology and Invasive Species

Professor Ross K. Meentemeyer at North Carolina State University seeks a Ph.D. student to join NSF- and USDA-sponsored research projects focused on the landscape dynamics of invasive pests and pathogens. The research projects will contribute to applied goals of developing geospatial

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Landscape Ecology and Invasive Species

Professor Ross K. Meentemeyer at North Carolina State University seeks a postdoc to join NSF- and USDA-sponsored research projects focused on the landscape dynamics of invasive pests and pathogens. The research projects will contribute to applied goals of developing geospatial approaches to

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity in forest ecology

A PhD opportunity is available in the Dept. of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University. Research associated with this position will combine silvicultural and ecophysiological approaches to understand stand development and aboveground biomass accumulation in Gambel oak

Re: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF,AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

Hi Emily, I do understand of the need for the project and the funding for its execution. But I have volunteered before and volunteering itself means unpaid. But it does not mean pay and volunteer, that's just asking for funds indirectly. I joined this list to understand and work with

[ECOLOG-L] CCMI Reef Research Experience - Summer 2017

To Whom This May Concern on ECOLOG-L: Please circulate this announcement to those whom you feel may be interested. Apologies for any cross-posting. As CCMI is aware of the current discussions happening on these list-serve's, we are fully prepared to answer any questions anyone in the community

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Strategic Decision Making for Enhancing Habitat Connectivity in Great Lakes Restoration Efforts [[ formatted for readability ]]

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is a large US Federal program aimed at protecting and restoring the largest system of surface freshwater in the world. Participating federal agencies are committed to implement a science-based adaptive management framework to prioritize ecosystem

[ECOLOG-L] New paper about impact of shellfish farming on common bottlenose dolphins

We are delighted to bring to your attention the publication of our last scientific article published in Marine Biology. Díaz López, B. & Methion, S. (2017) The impact of shellfish farming on common bottlenose dolphins’ use of habitat. Marine Biology 164: 83. doi:10.1007/s00227-017-3125-x

[ECOLOG-L] SESYNC Invites Proposals for Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Research

SESYNC Invites Proposals for Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Research The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) requests proposals for collaborative and interdisciplinary team-based research projects under two programs: Pursuits and Workshops. SESYNC is a synthesis research

Re: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

I am happy to see this being discussed. A similar discussion has recently started in Coral List. Steven Carrion has made an interesting point about the role that the listserv itself plays on these kind of posts. I think it would also be valuable to discuss what aspiring scientists, professors,

[ECOLOG-L] FW: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIERREEF,AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

Hello, That was pretty harsh. But to the point. People who are really interested but cant afford that much, what do you suggest should do? I am from India, $3000 for me is equal to some 2 lakh rupees. Which is a lot for me. I am an amateur conservationist who have just started earning. I want

Re: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

The whole "unpaid" vs "paid" vs "exploitative" internships discussion has been discussed in ECOLOG before but I had to bring it up again after seeing this post. A "research assistant" position wherein students have to pay a almost 3 grand to participate in an activity less than a week? And

Re: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

Very much agree with Steve's post here. Given the already high cost of university, this seems sheer exploitation. Is also a really interesting demonstration of the "charismatic megafauna " issue in conservation... On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 6:54 AM CARRION Steven wrote: > The

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship- Use of turtlegrass beds as habitat by nekton across the Gulf of Mexico

We seek a highly motivated student to fill a funded Ph.D. assistantship at The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs. MS. The selected student will be co- advised by Dr. Kelly M. Darnell (http://gcrl.usm.edu/cv/darnell.kelly/cv.darnell.kelly.php)

[ECOLOG-L] Recommendations on research dissecting photomicroscopes

Recommendations on research dissecting photomicroscopes Dear Colleagues: I am trying to help a colleague get started imaging fairly small (5mm - 0.1 mm) specimens. This colleague is considering purchasing a decent research-quality, dissecting photomicroscope (ocular 10x or 15x; objectives at

[ECOLOG-L] SAPFLUXNET deadline for data contribution 30th June 2017

Dear all, As many of you already know, theSAPFLUXNET project is compiling the first*global database of sap flow*measurements. We would like to thank all of you that have already contributed with your data sets. Our initiative was presented in arecent paper in Tree Physiology

[ECOLOG-L] Design a new logo for the ESA Inclusive Ecology section!

Show off your awesome graphic design skills and creativity by creating a logo that best represents and supports the mission of the ESA Inclusion Section. Our mission is to provide resources and support for all ecologists, regardless of race, sex, physical or mental ability or difference,

[ECOLOG-L] Technician Position in Fisheries Ecology - Channel Catfish

Technical Position in Fisheries Ecology Aquatic Ecology Laboratory The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Job Description: A full-time technician position is available to assist on a field- and laboratory-based research project that has been assessing the Ohio Department of Natural

[ECOLOG-L] Tiki Effects

Dear Fellow Ecologgers, And now for a fun and not-very-scientific request (and yes, I realize that April Fool’s Day is coming up)….I would like to develop a fun presentation for our departmental awards gathering next month and I am working on a short 10-15 minute talk on “The Tiki Effect”.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB OPPORTUNITY: Broadreach is hiring Marine Biology Instructors for Summer Programs!

Broadreach is a leader in adventure and experiential education, operating trips in over 30 countries for middle school, high school and college students. Our marine biology courses focus on hands-on study in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Fiji, British Columbia, South Africa, and Costa Rica. While

[ECOLOG-L] Job Ad: Instructor; Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology; Colorado State University

POSITION: Instructor (Temporary, Non-Tenure-track) in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology LOCATION: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Fort Collins APPOINTMENT: Academic Year 2017-2018 (9 months; 16 Aug

Re: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

When I see posts like this, I interpret it as an exorbitantly expensive vacation to the Great Barrier Reef. No one seriously interested in a career in marine biology should ever think of doing something like this. For $3000 you could live for months in the Caribbean doing volunteer work that will

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Student Seeks Field Assistant for Ant Collections

The Purcell lab in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside seeks motivated undergraduate students to contribute to summer research projects.  Members of the Purcell lab study the behavioral, ecological, and genetic basis of evolutionary transitions in social organization in insects such as

Re: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

I have been collecting paid research/work experience postings from this list to forward to my undergraduate students (so that they can at least get an idea of the opportunities that are out there if they are interested), and fortunately there are a lot of them. It seems like most people doing

[ECOLOG-L] JOB OPENING: Executive Director - Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION OVERVIEW As a non-profit organization, the Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona (GWP), partners with a wide variety of stakeholders to fulfill the mission of conserving natural resources, enhancing the environment for all users, maintaining or improving the local

Re: [ECOLOG-L] HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA (JULY-SEPT 2017) ? RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you, Steven, for sharing your thoughts on paid-volunteer positions. I am often discouraged and frustrated by such positions. I understand that they can be a way to fund a project, but it really undervalues the whole field, not to mention that it gives those people who are financially

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Statistics PhD Student position at University of Vermont

Visit http://www.uvm.edu/EPSCoR for more information and other positions available including DEEP-LEARNING POSTDOCTORAL OR FACULTY RESEARCHER. Vermont EPSCoR is recruiting a prospective PhD level graduate student to join our cutting-edge NSF funded research on Basin Resilience to Extreme Events

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in stream ecology and environmental flows

A Post-Doctoral Fellow is available at University of Arkansas for a project examining flow-ecology relationships and environmental flows assessment for the Ozark-Ouachita Interior Highlands and West Gulf Coastal Plains. We have previously classified stream types within Arkansas and the