[ECOLOG-L] (Change in Closing Date) USGS Biological Science Tech (Botany) Corvallis, OR

[Scott Shaff]

VACANCY NO:  SRFS-17-001
POSITION: Biological Science Technician, GG-404-5
DATE OPENED:  12/05/2016
DATE CLOSED:  012/16/2016
SALARY:$16.34/hour
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary position not to exceed 180 work days in a
year.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  Up to 6
WORK DATES:  4/10/17 to 8/25/17; Starting and ending dates will be
dependent on field conditions and accessibility to the field location(s).
An extension is possible.
TOUR OF DUTY:  Full Time, with extended periods of part-time and
intermittent work.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens
LOCATION: Corvallis, OR with travel throughout Pacific Northwest
DUTY STATION:  Corvallis, Oregon

THESE ARE TEMPORARILY EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS for which all qualified
applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered.
Appointment to these positions, however, will not convey permanent status
in the Federal service. Appointment will only be for the duration of the
position, normally 6-9 months.  The Social Security Retirement System
covers temporary employees.   Working for the U. S. Geological Survey
offers a benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, and
holidays. Annual and sick leave will be accrued only for appointments
lasting more than 90 days (except in intermittent status).   In addition,
temporary appointees expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at
least 90 days will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health
Benefits (FEHB) plan.  Individuals eligible under this rule receive the
full government contribution to their premiums regardless of work schedule
and will also be eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts
and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Temporary appointees are NOT
covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System and are ineligible for
Federal life, dental, or vision insurance.

DUTIES (specific): Technicians will work on a project to investigate the
ecological impacts of fuel reduction treatments in the intermountain
sagebrush steppe and western juniper woodlands.  To find out more about the
project go to (www.sagestep.org). Technician may also work on several other
USGS-BRD projects identifying strategies to control the dominance of
cheatgrass and other weeds on Great Basin rangelands, restoring native
species, and increasing biodiversity.  Technicians will also work on a
project quantifying the above ground and below ground carbon levels within
the Great Basin.  As well as a project looking at the effectiveness of the
weed suppressive bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens, strain D7 (P.f. D7) in
controlling cheatgrass.

Major Duties Include:
•   Identifying plants to species (up to 250 different species)
•   Monitoring native grasses, forbs, and shrub germination and density
•   Performing various vegetation cover and fuel load sampling
techniques
•   Collection of GPS and photo points
•   Driving on poor and sometime muddy roads
•   Collection of soil cores and plant samples
•   Accurately recording data
•   Processing plant samples and soil cores in the laboratory
•   Data entry

Field work will take place throughout eastern Oregon including Hart
Mountain National Antelope Refuge, eastern Washington, northern California,
southwestern Idaho, northern Nevada, and lab/computer work will be
conducted in Corvallis, Oregon.  Technicians will be part a five to six
person team working in the field together.  Field work will involve
exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions, and extended stays
(up to 9 days) in remote locations (backcountry camping or staying at Fish
and Wildlife Service Fire bunkhouses).  Candidates will be chosen based on
their combination of experience and education.  Preferred candidates will
have experience in plant identification, especially within the Great
Basin.  Travel expenses will be covered by the projects using either
standard federal per diem or a camp rate per diem.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  The work involves long hours spent standing,
bending, walking, and a great amount of physical exertion.  The incumbent
may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the
performance of the assignment.  Work could possibly be done in 10 -12 hours
per day; hours can include all times of day and night, and will vary during
the employment term with weather and field conditions.  Core hours will
typically be 8am – 5pm. Must have a valid driver’s license. A background
investigation will be required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-5 you need 9 months of field experience
OR 3 years of subprofessional work experience OR 3 years of college with
courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 90
semester/135 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience.
Subprofessional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in
the field or in a laboratory or similar environment. Must have at least 3
months of experience identifying plants in the 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Profesor, Postsecondary Biology Education

[Nick Barber]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Illinois University
anticipates hiring a tenure track faculty with a focus on Biology Education
and Research.  The position is at the assistant professor rank and is a
traditional nine month appointment. The successful candidate will establish
a robust, externally funded research program in teaching at the
postsecondary level.  The candidate will also contribute to undergraduate
teaching in biological sciences for majors and non-majors as well as
collaborate with faculty in designing or revising biology courses or
elements of courses including the development of innovative and effective
assignments, activities and instructional approaches.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring and supporting students from
diverse backgrounds; service to the department, college, university, and
community; training graduate and undergraduate students emphasizing
biological education research topics and approaches.  Expectations also
include designing and facilitating workshops and courses on biology
pedagogy. For details about the position and department, see
niu.edu/biology/education-researcher.shtml.

Minimum Qualifications:
•   Doctorate in biology, science education, (or closely related field) 
with a
significant emphasis on biology education. 
•   Evidence of implementation of research-based, high-quality instruction 
of
students in biology
•   Excellence in teaching courses for biology majors and non-majors 
•   Demonstrated research and publication record in biology or biological
education 
•   Potential for securing external funding
•   Potential for supervising research students

Preferred Qualifications:
•   Ability to provide leadership with the pedagogical aspect of biology
education 
•   Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with multiple 
audiences
•   Ability to teach, mentor, and support students from diverse backgrounds
Northern Illinois University is a research university with a diverse student
population of 19,000.  NIU is in DeKalb, IL, an affordable and growing
community situated between the Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas.  The
university has strong connections to other regional research and education
institutions.

Application Process:
Submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and
statement of research, and complete contact information for three
professional references to biologysea...@niu.edu.  Review of applications
begins January 6, 2017, and preference will be given to applications
received by this date although applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.  For questions, contact the search committee chair Dr.
Jon Miller at jsmil...@niu.edu.   Proposed Start Date: August 14, 2017.  

In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of
employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background
investigation, which includes a criminal background check.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental
disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor
unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all
applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU recognizes
Dual Career issues. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify
identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

[ECOLOG-L] Program Management (Rotator) Opportunity in DOE's Office of Biological and Environmental Research

[Stover, Daniel]

Please share this announcement within your networks and relevant colleagues.  
Serious inquiries only please.

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and 
Environmental Research would like to alert you to new temporary staff 
opportunities.  DOE is seeking qualified individuals to join our Climate and 
Environmental Sciences Division as Program Manager rotators (under the 
Interagency Personnel Act - similar to NSF rotators).  The positions would be 
for up to two years.  Potential IPAs must have a permanent position in either a 
University or not-for-profit research institution located in the U.S., and 
would be "loaned" from their home institution to DOE for the performance 
period.  The positions would not be as federal employees.  As a rotator, the 
candidate will co-manage a program within the Division with specific duties 
including: co-write/manage funding opportunity announcements; manage resulting 
research projects; assist in coordinating activities at the DOE National 
laboratories; develop strategic plans and program workshops, plan annual 
principle investigator meetings, participate in federal interagency 
coordination committees, etc.  In addition, candidates would be expected to 
have excellent communication skills involving both writing and oral 
presentation.  The positions are based in Germantown, MD (DC metro area) and 
are limited to US citizens.  A Ph.D. is required.

Candidates are invited to work within the following programmatic areas:


1.   Environmental System Science (Terrestrial Ecosystem Science, TES) - 
Ideal candidate would possess expertise relevant to the TES program such as 
biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, microbial ecology, eco-hydrology, carbon 
feedbacks (http://tes.science.energy.gov/ for more information on program 
activities and scope).



2.   Climate and Earth System Modeling (Earth System Modeling, ESM) - Ideal 
candidate would possess expertise with model development, expertise in one or 
more of the following: climate-scale modeling of the atmosphere, ocean, 
cryosphere, land, or coupled system; representation of human-systems needed in 
climate models; computational methods for complex model systems. 
(http://climatemodeling.science.energy.gov/ for more information on program 
activities and scope).

For additional information, please contact or send a CV and statement of 
interest to Dr. Gary Geernaert 
(gerald.geerna...@science.doe.gov, 
CESD Division Director), Dr. Dan Stover 
(daniel.sto...@science.doe.gov, TES), or 
Dorothy Koch 
(dorothy.k...@science.doe.gov, ESM).  
Serious inquires only please.

I will be at the AGU meeting December 12-15 if you have specific questions 
regarding this opportunity.

Dan Stover
__
Daniel B. Stover, PhD
Program Manager, Terrestrial Ecosystem Sciences

Climate and Environmental Sciences Division
Office of Biological and Environmental Research
SC-23.1 / Germantown Building
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.  20585
tel. 301-903-0289
fax. 301-903-8519
email:  daniel.sto...@science.doe.gov
http://science.energy.gov/ber/research/cesd/
http://tes.science.energy.gov/

BER advances world-class biological and environmental research programs and 
scientific facilities for DOE missions in energy, environment, and basic 
research.

[ECOLOG-L] Community-based reforestation in Kianjavato, Madagascar

[Shannon Engberg]

Do you want to help save the world’s rain forests? What about lemurs – 
do you like lemurs? Would you like to do something about climate change? 
 If, yes, please join the volunteer program with Omaha’s Henry Doorly 
Zoo and Aquarium (OHDZA) and the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership 
(MBP)!  We’re looking for highly motivated volunteers to join our 
on-going reforestation program in southeastern Madagascar.  This area is 
home to nine lemur species, several of which are critically endangered.  
Habitat loss threatens the remaining yet unprotected forest fragments, 
but you can help.  We work with local communities to reconnect and 
expand natural habitats over the mountainous terrain around Kianjavato 
while sustainably benefiting the 12,000 area residents. This unique 
partnership has planted nearly 1,000,000 trees thereby helping the 
lemurs, their forest homes, and their human neighbors.


You’ll have a dynamic daily work routine; you may be working at the 
primary field station or at the multiple tree nurseries; you could be 
collecting seeds within an established forest; or at a field site 
preparing for a community planting event.  Duties may include sorting 
compost, placing seedlings into growing bags, organizing the tree 
inventory, transplanting trees with the local community groups or school 
children.  The ultimate goal of the reforestation program is to plant 
one million trees as a means to establish corridors between forest 
fragments and restore ecosystem services.  In order reach this 
substantial goal, there is a need for streamlining the reforestation 
effort – from seed collection, germination, and transplantation – and 
this is where the volunteers can make a significant and lasting 
contribution to the project.


The schedule for the reforestation volunteer may vary, but will operate 
during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with members of the 
reforestation team and nursery staff arriving at the job site around 
7:00am.  You will typically work with three other volunteers and a team 
of knowledgeable Malagasy field guides.  The reforestation team consists 
of rotating OHDZA employees, Malagasy MBP field assistants and graduate 
students, along with numerous nursery managers and assistants from the 
local community.


Adequate physical fitness is required.  We prefer volunteers with at 
least a BA or BSc in the biological or environmental sciences, tropical 
restoration and forest management experience is a plus.  Some 
independent research experience will be an advantage, as will work or 
travel experience in tropical countries.  A willingness to work in 
isolated conditions, the ability to solve problems independently, and 
dedication to a positive and respectful working environment are 
required.


For a more details, please visit the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership 
at

http://madagascarpartnership.org/volunteering/

Term of Appointment: Entry is required under a 90 day tourist visa, thus 
volunteers are limited to a 90 day stay.


Application Deadline: The positions will be filled by the first 
qualified applicants. This in an on-going call for volunteers and we are 
currently looking for volunteers throughout 2017.


Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and 
contact information for a few professional references to Dr. Ed Louis 
(mbp AT madagascarpartnership DOT org).

[ECOLOG-L] Opening for a MS, Environmental Sciences Graduate Student - Western Washington University

[Ed Weber]

Graduate student position beginning fall 2017

I have funding for a graduate student to work on a master's thesis examining 
the relationship between benthic community structure and sediment geochemistry 
in Puget Sound, Washington State. In partnership with the Washington Department 
of Ecology, students in my laboratory will measure rates of sedimentary organic 
carbon mineralization, nutrient cycling, and other biogeochemical processes and 
compare these measurements to biomass and community structure of benthic 
macrofaunal communities throughout Puget Sound. The graduate student will learn 
how to measure rates of dissolved oxygen, inorganic carbon and nutrient fluxes, 
pH, and concentration profiles of nutrients and radionuclides. Depending on the 
direction of the student's thesis, the work may also include biogeochemical 
modeling and multivariate analysis of sediment geochemistry and benthic 
community structure. Students interested in studying the interface between 
community ecology and geochemistry are encouraged to contact me, David Shull 
(david.sh...@wwu.edu) , about this position.

http://www.wwu.edu/gradschool/



David H. Shull, Professor
Dept. Environmental Sciences | Huxley College of the Environment
Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA 98225-9181
phone: 360-650-3690 | fax: 360-650-7284
email: david.sh...@wwu.edu | web: 
http://myweb.facstaff.wwu.edu/shulld/

[ECOLOG-L] Southern US amphibians breeding in spring

[Bradley Carlson]

Hi everyone,

I'm preparing to work on a project with larval amphibians this spring that
will have to begin some time around mid-February or so (it will be a
student independent study project and needs to finish by end of semester.)
The local amphibians here in Indiana will be breeding too late, so I was
hoping to find someone who might already be working with amphibians in the
southern US that could potentially send us a few egg clutches or a few
dozen larvae in February. Ideally, someone out there is working on project
for which they will already have collection permits and could share some
extra animals. I'd be interested in any eggs or larvae of *Ambystoma *spp.
and any frog tadpoles (except bullfrogs), especially wood frogs, spring
peepers, or leopard frogs, and potentially adult (aquatic phase) newts as
well.

Let me know if you might be able to help, and we can coordinate any
necessary permissions and my payment of expenses. Thank you for your
consideration,

Brad Carlson

--
Bradley E. Carlson​

Assistant Professor of Biology
Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Website: carlsonecolab.weebly.com

[ECOLOG-L] Parrot drones announces 2017 Climate Innovation Grant

[Gregory Crutsinger]

To help foster further innovation surrounding the impact of climate change, 
Parrot and Pix4D are 
launching a Climate Innovation Grant. 

Grant announcement video: 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJw9KC7ut0A

This grant program consists of a hardware and software award. Successful 
proposals will receive a 
Parrot Sequoia multispectral sensor, a Pix4D software license, and training. 
With climate innovation as 
underlying theme, grant proposals should include a geographical/mapping 
component using UAVs and 
Pix4D mapping software, as well as multispectral imagery related to the 
technical capabilities of the 
Parrot Sequoia sensor.

This competitive grant program is open to students and researchers across the 
globe and across a 
range of disciplines, from archaeology to zoology.

Deadline for submissions is January 31st, 2016. Apply at edu.parrot.com/climate/

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship - Pheasant Ecology in Fragmented Agricultural Landscapes of the Northern Great Plains

[Wimberly, Michael]

Description: The Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota 
State University (SDSU; http://www.sdstate.edu/nrm/index.cfm) invites 
applications for a Ph.D. Assistantship to evaluate the effects of landscape 
composition and habitat configuration on ring-necked pheasant ecology. The 
graduate research assistant will have the opportunity to collaborate with SDSU 
and BGSU faculty and South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks biologists 
to study the effects of landscape-scale habitat characteristics and other 
environmental factors pheasant population viability and space use patterns. 
This study is part of a broader, long-term research effort to understand the 
effect of ongoing land use and land cover changes on ring-necked pheasant 
populations in the region. The Ph.D. student will also have the flexibility to 
pursue independent research interests related to this topic.

Qualifications: Academic requirements include a Master's degree in a closely 
related field (except in exceptional circumstances), strong GRE scores, and GPA 
above 3.0. Candidates must have strong spatial analysis, and writing skills. 
The preferred candidate should have previous experience with radio telemetry 
and GPS tracking of wildlife, avian capture, working with a diverse team of 
collaborators, geographic information systems, and statistical modeling in R 
and MARK. Additionally, candidates must have a strong work ethic, with the 
ability to work independently and as part of a larger team, and must be willing 
and able to conduct field work in extreme weather conditions.

Financial support: Approximately $21,000 for a 12-month stipend plus a full 
tuition waiver.

Start Date: Expected start date is August 2017, with the possibility of 
participating in fieldwork starting in May 2017.

To Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, please forward a cover letter, 
CV, a copy of transcripts (unofficial), and a list of three references with 
contact information to Dr. Michael Wimberly at michael.wimbe...@sdstate.edu and 
Dr. Andy Gregory at agre...@bgsu.edu. Incomplete applications will not be 
considered. For full consideration, please submit your application materials by 
January 31, 2017.

For additional information contact:
Dr. Michael C. Wimberly
Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence
Department of Natural Resource Management
South Dakota State University
Phone: 605-688-5350; Email: michael.wimbe...@sdstate.edu

Dr. Andrew J. Gregory
School of Earth, Environment and Society
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403-0001
Phone: 1-419-372-9369; Email: agre...@bgsu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Botany Specialist, BLM, Salt Lake City, UT

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-132

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Utah Bureau of Land
Management (BLM), is recruiting a Botany Specialist to support the Colorado
Plateau Native Plant Program
 (CPNPP). In particular,
we seek an individual experienced in native plant materials development and
the Seeds of Success Program, but also someone who possesses multimedia
communication skills, information synthesis skills, and technical skills
including GIS and Microsoft Access database management.



The major goals of the CPNPP are to increase the availability of
genetically adapted native plant materials for use in restoration or
reclamation, and to provide the knowledge and technology required for their
use in restoring diverse native plant communities across large portions of
Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.  The Botany Specialist will assist
the CPNPP Coordinator, partners, and BLM staff in off-season tasks
including data and website management, performance tracking, research,
communications, meeting planning and coordination. The successful candidate
will become familiar with a wide variety of tasks and projects including
partner research and development efforts. Overnight travel for field work,
meetings, or site visits may be scheduled, depending on priorities. This
position will provide the Botany Specialist opportunities to learn about
public land management of natural and cultural resources, Federal laws and
regulations, and natural resource issues that apply at multiple scales. The
Botany Specialist position could be extended into the field season if
candidate is qualified.



*Timeline and Compensation:  *

o   Timeline: 6-month appointment beginning in December 2016,
or upon completion of a DOI Background Investigation; potential for
extension during 2017 field season pending funding and favorable
performance review.

o   Compensation: $17.00/hour

o   Benefits: No-cost Affordable Care Act-compliant health
insurance (medical, dental, vision); paid personal leave and federal
holidays



*Location:*

   - This position is based at the BLM Utah State Office in Salt Lake City,
   UT.



*Qualifications:*

o   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and relevant experience in Plant Ecology
or related field;

o   Skills and experience in botanical identification;

o   Familiarity with the Seeds of Success native seed collection program,
CPNPP and/or similar native plant material programs;

   - Understanding of and interest in natural resource issues and
   management approaches affecting  western plant communities and ecology;

o   Competency in Microsoft Office including Access, ESRI GIS software,
scientific internet research;

o   Quantitative and statistical coursework, skills and experience;

o   Possess strong communication and outreach skills and experience;

   - Possess strong organizational and time management skills, and an
   ability to apply a detail-orientated approach to tasks and projects;


   - Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual
   goals;
   - Ability to handle sedentary office work as well as challenging days in
   the field;
   - Experience in field work and ability to follow field protocols;
   - Ability to follow safe working practices;
   - Willingness to undertake overnight travel for field work, meetings and
   site visits, if scheduled;
   - Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving
   record; and
   - Ability to pass government security clearance.



*How to Apply:*

Please visit our website to apply directly through our online portal:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-132.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.



We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to
all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information &
Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against
individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the
employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or
participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose
discrimination.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position in Coastal Change Dynamics

[Patrick Biber]

Postdoctoral Research Position in Coastal Change Dynamics available 
January 2017 onwards at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean 
Springs, Mississippi, U.S.A.
A Postdoctoral Researcher Position for a project on understanding the 
trajectory of coastal salt marsh structure, function, and processes in 
the face of sea level rise funded through the National Academies of 
Science Data Synthesis Program for the Gulf of Mexico 
(http://www.nas.edu/gulf/grants/grantees/index.htm).
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for an 
interdisciplinary field and GIS study of a synthesis of information from 
historical imagery, biophysical processes, and hierarchical modeling 
looking at coastal wetlands. Applicants for the current opportunity must 
have a PhD in an appropriate biological or environmental science (e.g., 
botany, environmental sciences, geography and/or geology), and strong 
spoken and written English language skills. As well, they must meet 
requirements for employment as a postdoctoral researcher at The 
University of Southern Mississippi. Preference will be given to 
candidates with field and/or GIS experience in botany, including habitat 
change mapping, fragmentation analysis,and strong analytical and 
geospatial modeling skills. Experiences in Bayesian hierarchical 
modeling is a plus. The successful candidate will work with Drs. Patrick 
Biber and Wei Wu, have access to state of the art School of Ocean 
Science and Technology, Division of Coastal Sciences facilities as well 
as the Gulf Coast Geospatial Center (http://www.gcgcusm.org/). The 
successful candidate will be expected to present their work at regional 
and national conferences and publish results in appropriate journals. A 
competitive renumeration package will be provided for up to 18 months, 
with additional support from grants as they become available.
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory of the University of Southern 
Mississippi is located in Ocean Springs, MS close to many coastal 
ecosystems, including the barrier islands of the Gulf Islands National 
Seashore, and associated recreational opportunities. The Division of 
Coastal Sciences (COA) is a research and graduate education department 
offering programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of 
Science degrees. As a research-intensive unit, COA's research program 
offers excellent opportunities for postdocs to immerse themselves in 
applied as well as basic research. Active faculty research programs 
provide students and postdocs with opportunities to interact in multi-
disciplinary research, travel to scientific meetings, and conduct 
original studies providing a competitive edge in the job market. Please 
refer to the COA webpage (http://gcrl.usm.edu/coastal_sciences/
index.php /) for details of research interests and information about the 
Mississippi Gulf Coast and surroundings.
For additional information regarding this position, please contact
patrick.bi...@usm.edu with ‘postdoc’ in the subject line. Interested 
applicants should e-mail a statement of research interests, a full 
resume, unofficial transcripts,and the contact information for 3 
references to patrick.bi...@usm.edu, with formal application through the 
University online employment system at https://www.usm.edu/employment-hr 
and search under posting number 0004253.
The position will remain open until filled and is anticipated to begin 
January 2017
onwards.

[ECOLOG-L] Summer field jobs in Yosemite National Park and the West

[Jim Lutz]

The Western Forest Initiative is hiring three field technicians for summer of 
2017.

Forest Demography and Fire Effects: These positions will primarily involve the 
establishment of spatially-explicit forest plots in Yosemite National Park. The 
crew will navigate to areas within or near the footprint of the Rim Fire of 
2013 (wilderness and non-wilderness) and then identify, measure, and map trees 
and snags in ¼ ha plots. The crew will receive training in mapping and 
demography in the Yosemite Forest Dynamics Plot and will work with 
investigators from Utah State University, the University of Washington, and the 
University of Montana on this Joint Fire Science Program funded project. 
  
Duration: Late-May through mid-August, with the possibility for some staff to 
extend the season. The work schedule is four, ten-hour days per week. Because 
we don’t work under inclement conditions, the crew will need to be flexible. 

Salary: $12.50 per hour. Campground accommodations are provided. Personal 
vehicle use reimbursed at $0.485/mile.

Qualifications: Previous experience taking vegetation research data, working 
safely in challenging environments, and following complex data collection 
protocols is required. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to solve 
problems, to work both independently and in teams of two or three, and to work 
with students and volunteers. Work will involve moving through rough terrain 
carrying delicate and expensive equipment, as well as carrying up to 15 kg of 
additional gear. Knowledge of western flora, tree pathogens, and forest insects 
is helpful, as is solid experience with outdoor living. Applicants must have a 
valid driver’s license and good driving history. Applicants need a Wilderness 
First Aid certification (Wilderness First Responder preferred) valid for the 
season. 

Apply: Please assemble the following into a single PDF file and email it to 
james.l...@usu.edu – 1) a one-page cover letter describing your reasons for 
applying, specific dates of availability (including any planned mid-summer 
absences, or a statement that you plan none), and confirmation of your first 
aid certification, 2) a resume, no longer than two pages, 3) unofficial 
transcripts, and 4) names, phone numbers and email addresses of three 
references. Application deadline: January 31, 2017. Usually, we have made our 
staffing decisions by early February. Exceptional candidates will be selected 
earlier.  

Additional information and background at: http://yfdp.org, 
http://westernforestinitiative.org, and the Facebook Group “Yosemite Forest 
Dynamics Plot”

[ECOLOG-L] REU in STEM Education at North Dakota State University

[Jennifer Momsen]

We are excited to announce the 5th year of our summer REU in
discipline-based education at North Dakota State University. Our program is
an excellent opportunity for students interested in learning and teaching
of STEM at the undergraduate level. Over a 10-week period during the
summer, students are immersed in a cohort of undergraduate scholars to get
hands-on research experience in discipline-based education research.
Students are housed on-campus and earn a $5000 stipend.

Students may have the opportunity to present their research at a national
conference with travel support from our REU. Additional travel funding is
available for travel to and from Fargo for those in financial need.

Our program begins May 30, 2017 and runs through August 5, 2017.
Applications due January 27, 2017.

For more information, including descriptions of potential research
projects, please visit http://www.ndsu.edu/cider/reu/
-or-
Email Jennifer Momsen (jennifer.mom...@ndsu.edu) or Warren Christensen (
warren.christen...@ndsu.edu)


-- 
Jenni Momsen, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
North Dakota State University
223 Stevens Hall
Dept. 2715, P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Voice: 701.231.5560
Fax: 701.231.7149

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc in macro-evolution and ecology at Utah State University

[Will Pearse]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a post-doc to join my lab at Utah State University. The 
position would 
suit anyone with a good background in macro-evolutionary models and/or 
community 
ecology, and would be desk-based. I've copy-pasted the details at the bottom of 
this 
email; if you're interested, please email me (will.pea...@usu.edu) to ask for 
more 
details.

Thanks,

Will Pearse

*
Website with details and application instructions: 
http://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?
jobid=1983

We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to participate in a project linking 
the macro-
evolution of species’ traits with their present-day ecological distributions. 
The 
project is aimed at understanding how ecological assembly processes affect the 
evolution 
of species’ traits and speciation/extinction rates. The post-doctoral 
researcher will be 
expected to develop new methods to address questions at the interfaces of 
community 
ecology, biogeography, and evolutionary biology. The position is for one year 
with the 
likelihood of extension up to 2 years total.

## Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of duties and be 
expected to:

* Work well in a collaborative, inter-disciplinary environment.
* Develop novel analytical approaches.
* Maintain a solid publication record.
* Analyze data and prepare material for publication and presentation both in 
written and 
oral formats.
* Take an active role in the lab.  This includes working with and mentoring 
(where 
appropriate) lab members, and giving feedback on manuscripts and grant 
proposals.

## Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in biology or a closely related discipline
* Good understanding of literature in at least one of the fields of 
macro-evolution, 
community ecology, and biogeography
* Expertise in statistical analysis in an open source environment (e.g., R)
* Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience mentoring undergraduate students

## Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working with large datasets
* Comfortable working across fields
* Good understanding of literature in several of the fields of trait evolution, 
community ecology, and biogeography
* History of previous research funding success

[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate Internship at Field Station in NE PA

[Sarah Princiotta]

The Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit biological field station, 545-acre
nature preserve, and environmental education center located in NE
Pennsylvania. Founded in 1966, the Lacawac Sanctuary has a long history of
supporting ecological research, providing public access to preserved
natural lands, and providing innovative environmental education programs.
Due to its pristine, protected nature Lake Lacawac serves as “living
laboratory,” thereby providing a baseline for ecological study.


The Lacawac Sanctuary and Biological Field Station seeks an undergraduate
intern for Summer 2017. The student will work with the Director of Research
and Education on various Pocono lake monitoring projects and assist with
outreach activities. They will spend considerable time conducting field
work, completing laboratory analysis, and communicating science with the
public via public programs.


A modest stipend and free housing is available at the Lacawac Sanctuary for
the duration of the internship. A commitment of 20-30 hours per week is
expected. Previous research experience is not required, but the strongest
applicants will have experience and interest conducing environmental field
and lab work, handling data, and communicating science with the public.

Submit letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts, application packet,
and at least one letter of recommendation to Dr. Sarah Princiotta (
sarah.princio...@lacawac.org). More information and application packet can
be found at www.lacawac.org/internships. Review of applications will begin
on February 28, 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Scholarship - Modelling the conservation of a wide-ranging species - Perth, Western Australia

[Heather Gordon]

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PhD candidate to undertake research 
that will contribute towards the conservation of wide-ranging species in one of 
the world's biodiversity hotspots. Part of a larger project, this PhD research 
aims to develop methods to better integrate conservation with anthropogenic 
activities across the whole landscape in a drying climate. We are seeking a 
motivated candidate to undertake research that will use data on the spatial 
distribution of critical resources for Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos to model the 
best trade-offs between conservation outcomes and a range of anthropogenic land 
uses. Critically, this will include modelling of how the location of cockatoo 
drink sites might influence these trade-offs. We envisage that the candidate 
would undertake, fieldwork to better understand the cockatoo's ecology, the 
landscapes and land uses modelled. The fieldwork would be conducted in a 
variety of landscapes in the northern jarrah forest ranging from 35km SE to 
120km SSE of Perth, Western Australia.

We are looking for a candidate interested in both quantitative and qualitative 
research design, methodology and analysis, an ability to work both 
independently and as part of a team and a desire to interact and collaborate 
with both government departments and private industries. Most of all we are 
seeking someone with a passion for conserving our unique fauna and an interest 
in finding novel methods of achieving effective conservation outcomes in 
multiple-use landscapes.

Contact me for further details 
>.

Thanks

Heather Gordon BSc(EnvSc) ARMS(F)
Centre Manager | Ecosystem Restoration & Intervention Ecology Research Group
The University of Western Australia (M090) | 35 Stirling Highway | Crawley WA 
6009
www.erie-research.org

[ECOLOG-L] Help Fura-bardos in Madeira

[Rui Machado]

Be part of saving Madeira’s unique species: the Macaronesian Sparrowhawk!

Locally known as Fura-bardos, the Macaronesian Sparrrowhawk is notoriously
difficult to spot – making it one of the most fascinating endemic species
of the group of archipelagos to which it lends its name. Not much is known
about this diurnal raptor that inhabits the island of Madeira and five
islands of the archipelago of the Canaries.



The island of Madeira boasts the largest and best preserved area of Laurel
forest (Laurissilva) in the world, occupying approximately 37,000 acres –
which constitutes 20% of the island. However, deforestation comes in many
forms and this habitat has been under constant threat. Invasion of alien
plants, forest fires and other such hazards are contributing towards the
rapid decline of this forest – compromising not only the Sparrowhawk as
well as the many other endemic species that live here.



Information about the distribution and population trend of this magnificent
raptor that colonized the archipelagos much before Humans did is sparse,
leaving us lacking in essential information about its ecology. For the same
reason, its conservation status is difficult to measure, making the species
even more enigmatic.



Luckily, in 2013, a corner was turned when SPEA – The Portuguese Society
for the Study of Birds  developed and implemented
their “LIFE Macaronesian Sparrowhawk ”
project together with their partners. Through the protection and recovery
of the Madeira Laurel forest we are able to finally monitor and keep this
priority subspecies under a watchful eye – increasing our knowledge about
its ecology, population trends and nesting areas. The results are there for
all to see. A successful 180 acres of land have been reclaimed from
invasive alien plants and a significant area of burnt Laurel forest has
been recovered with native vegetation being grown in nurseries. It is safe
to say that one of the projects main objectives of setting appropriate
conservation measures in the near future, seems within our reach.



Throughout the reforestation process, nearly one hundred nests were found,
and thanks to the strong public awareness campaigns for the conservation of
the laurissilva habitat and species – this distinguished hunter has come
out of the dark and in to a well-deserved spotlight.



It is important to understand that the recovery of these plant communities
and habitats not only benefits the forest, as it does the humans that
inhabit its earth. There is no longer one without the other. The
preservation of the Laurel’s natural resources will not only promote new
uses of natural space in a sustainable way but also have a direct impact on
Madeira’s social and economical development. What we have achieved so far
is no doubt a victory, but there is still a long way to go.



*Unfortunately, this project will end on June 2017 and so far not enough
funding has been secured to continue, jeopardizing all past achievements.* The
threat of invasive alien plants is real, and the risk that these species
may contaminate the newly reforested areas should not be underestimated. To
maintain the continuity and sustainability of these conservation measures
at least $60,000 are required. *We started this journey in 2013 and now,
your help is needed to keep this project alive.*




*Objectives and deliverables*

   - Controlling alien invasive species and restoring laurel forest habitat
   - Maintaining the restored habitat free from alien invasive species of
   plants
   - Production of 10,000 native and endemic plants in the nursery and
   greenhouse of the project; these plants will be used for the habitat
   restoration actions as above
   - Annual monitoring of the Macaronesian Sparrowhawk population and
   breeding areas
   - Ensuring the continuation of the school programme on the Macaronesian
   Sparrowhawk and the habitat of laurel forest for the students of the island
   of Madeira





How many of us are yet to see this magnificent raptor? Until when will it
soar above our atlantic skies? We need your help. This is our story. Your
story.  Together we are Laurissilva.



*Please donate and help us extend the positive impact*

To reach our goal, we need everyone. Please share this campaign with your
friends, family, and networks, and connect with us on social media by using
the #HelpFuraBardos hashtag.

[ECOLOG-L] Uni Zurich (CH): Prof. Evolutionary Anthropology (tenured)

[B. Hellriegel]

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Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology (tenured)
-
veröffentlicht / published: 02.12.2016

Beschreibung / Description
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The Faculty of Science (www.mnf.uzh.ch) of the University of Zurich, 
Switzerland, invites applications for a

Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology (tenured)

in order to join our team of experts at the Department of Anthropology.

We seek innovative applicants with a strong record in research and teaching, 
who will strengthen our existing expertise in biological/evolutionary 
anthropology. Applicants with an internationally competitive research profile 
in any field of biological/evolutionary anthropology, and demonstrating 
potential for innovative transdisciplinary research are particularly encouraged 
to apply.

The successful applicant is expected to develop a complementary and independent 
research program in biological/evolutionary anthropology, ideally including 
fieldwork on humans and/or non-human primates. Research should be aimed at 
understanding the evolution of our own species in a broad sense, encompassing 
the biological foundations of human behavior and culture. Contributing to the 
existing undergraduate and graduate teaching efforts in biological anthropology 
will also constitute an integral part of the position. The successful applicant 
will be located at the University of Zurich and is further expected to acquire 
external funding.

The University of Zurich provides generous research support, including 
dedicated funds for personnel and running expenses and competitive start-up 
packages. Zurich’s scientific environment includes a rich spectrum of research 
activities in the life sciences and provides extensive opportunities for 
collaborations with research groups at the University of Zurich, as well as 
teams at the nearby ETH Zurich. The University of Zurich and the city of Zurich 
also offer a stimulating cultural environment and are family-friendly.

Application packages should include a motivation letter, a full curriculum 
vitae, a vision statement of research and teaching interests outlining major 
unsolved problems and how they could be tackled and the names and addresses of 
three potential referees. Documents should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Michael 
Schaepman, Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Zurich, and uploaded 
as a single PDF file to http://www.mnf.uzh.ch/ea by 31 January 2017. A brief 
questionnaire will have to be filled out at the beginning of the upload 
process. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Christoph Zollikofer 
at zo...@aim.uzh.ch.

The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer.

Stellenantritt / This position opens on August 2018
-

Auskunft erteilt / More information
-
Prof. Dr. Christoph Zollikofer
e-mailzo...@aim.uzh.ch

Bewerbungen / Application: www.mnf.uzh.ch/ea
--
Elvira Koller
University of Zurich
Mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich
Switzerland

Bewerbungsfrist / Deadline
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31.01.2017