Re: [ECOLOG-L] audacity of graduate school--follow-up

2012-10-22 Thread Matt Bakker
One additional point that prospective graduate students should keep in mind regarding future prospects is the very high likelihood of gainful employment requiring substantial geographic mobility. For an academic position, you really need to be open to a national or international search process. I d

Re: [ECOLOG-L] "The Audacity of Graduate School" -training grad students in teaching and outreach

2012-10-22 Thread Aaron T. Dossey
Although I agree that experience teaching can give one a competitive edge in the ever more tiny faculty job market, and provide other benefits as helping guide one's career priorities, stay fresh with the basics etc BUT: I fear that this emerging trend to "give more teaching 'opportunities

[ECOLOG-L] RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR URBAN ECOLOGY RESEARCH (BOSTON UNIVERSITY)

2012-10-22 Thread Lucy Hutyra
JOB OPENING – RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR URBAN ECOLOGY RESEARCH (BOSTON UNIVERSITY). We seek a motivated, creative, and focused problem-solver to join interdisciplinary projects relating to urbanization, conservation, ecology, biogeochemistry, and remote sensing. The researcher will be an active par

[ECOLOG-L] Scholarly research training for ecology grad students

2012-10-22 Thread Russell, Leland
Hi, I am writing to seek advice concerning resources for Scholarly Integrity Training that are ecological, evolutionary or organismal in their focus. We are required to implement Scholarly Integrity Training for our graduate students. Topics that we need to cover include publi

Re: [ECOLOG-L] "The Audacity of Graduate School" -training grad students in teaching and outreach

2012-10-22 Thread Christa Mulder
Hi All, I would like to comment on the need for training in teaching mentioned in earlier posts in this thread, and the comment below that students often have little opportunity to gain such training or experience. Things are changing rapidly: many universities now offer programs that provide

Re: [ECOLOG-L] audacity of graduate school--follow-up

2012-10-22 Thread malcolm McCallum
I got a private email from someone who wishes to remain anonymous, but I am posting some of their comments with some possible help for those trying to make it through. > 1. grad students are used as grunt labour, we are teaching assistants. One > class I was a teaching assistant form began with T

[ECOLOG-L] Outreach for a Forest Biologist

2012-10-22 Thread Zhang, Jianwei -FS
The Pacific Southwest Research Station (PSW), Forest Ecosystem Function and Health Program, will soon be advertising for a term position (Biologist, GS-0401-09). This appointment, renewable annually up to four years depending on the funding, works in support of Resource Management and Use Resear

Re: [ECOLOG-L] audacity of graduate school--follow-up

2012-10-22 Thread David L. McNeely
I recommend not being pessimistic at all, but a healthy dose of realism is a good thing. Broadening what one considers acceptable employment helps. Enrollments are booming in community colleges and regional state schools during this time of high unemployment/underemployment. Eventually jobs w

Re: [ECOLOG-L] audacity of graduate school--follow-up

2012-10-22 Thread Nancy Karraker
Hi JB, Pessimism won't help one bit. The academic job market does seem to be improving. Four years ago, there were so many postings for Non-tenure Track Lecturers, Visiting Professors, and the like. Those types of announcements seem to be declining and, increasingly, we are seeing the return of

Re: [ECOLOG-L] audacity of graduate school--follow-up

2012-10-22 Thread malcolm McCallum
I don't think you should be pessimistic. I think you need to be realistic. Here is what you need coming out: 1) Teaching experience as the lead instructor (especially things like A&P) 2) Publications before graduation (Even small and minor ones are important, don't be fooled) 3) Successful grant

Re: [ECOLOG-L] "The Audacity of Graduate School" -Knowledge of Today Documentary

2012-10-22 Thread Tyler Hicks
I've been following this thread with great interest. I've found many of the comments to be on par with my own graduate school experiences. My graduate school experience has been a mixed bag of positive and negative experiences. However, I've found that overall the graduate school experience has

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: FY'13 Nancy Foster Scholarship Federal Funding Opportunity Has Published!!

2012-10-22 Thread Lauren E. Garske
Great funding opportunity for graduate students associated with the National Marine Sanctuaries Program! Applications due December 6th... Despite the wording on the website, this is open to men as well as women, and any discipline supporting the mission of the National Marine Sanctuaries Progra

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Studies in Ecology and Evolution at East Carolina University

2012-10-22 Thread Chalcraft, David
GRADUATE STUDIES IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY The graduate program in the Department of Biology at East Carolina University invites applications from prospective PhD and MS students for fall 2013. East Carolina University is the third largest campus in the University of

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Research Assistantship: Residential Outdoor Water Conservation

2012-10-22 Thread Allison Roy
*PhD Research Assistantship: Residential Outdoor Water Conservation* *Preferred start date: January 2013 (later date negotiable)* ** A position is available for a Ph.D. student to assist with research that will examine the influence of policy and outreach efforts on local residents' adoption of w

[ECOLOG-L] Outreach for Physical Scientist - position with Forest Service research

2012-10-22 Thread McCormick, Frank H -FS
Please forward to colleagues in physical sciences - Physical Scientist, GS-1301-12 OPEN: October 15, 2012 CLOSE: November 23, 2012 The Rocky Mountain Research Station, Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory anticipates recruiting for a Physical Scientist, GS-1301-12 to serve as a physical science a

[ECOLOG-L] audacity of graduate school--follow-up

2012-10-22 Thread J B
As a graduate student, how pessimistic should one be about obtaining academic employment after completing a PhD?  Many articles I’ve seen present a rather pessimistic picture, although most of these are not specific to ecology, but address STEM in general:   http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/h

[ECOLOG-L] Grad student positions available: Earth System Science and Policy, UND

2012-10-22 Thread David Inouye
Positions are open for graduate students seeking a Master of Science or Ph.D. Degrees in Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND with research interests in environmental change and impacts related to climate change and water resources using remote sens

[ECOLOG-L] [LDC] Registration OPEN

2012-10-22 Thread Andrea McMillen
Life Discovery Doing Science Education Conference March 15 - 16, St. Paul, MN www.esa.org/ldc Registration is OPEN! ** Early bird registration rates available until 12/15/2012 ** http://www.esa.org/ldc/registration/ Thi

Re: [ECOLOG-L] "The Audacity of Graduate School" -Knowledge of Today Documentary

2012-10-22 Thread Jane Shevtsov
It's interesting that the Presidential Fellowship at the University of Georgia explicitly prohibits the recipient from teaching during their first two years, making them less likely to later get the few summer teaching positions, which typically go to the most experienced. Similarly, at least some

[ECOLOG-L] Director of the Center for Environmental Research, Education and Outreach at Washington State University

2012-10-22 Thread Evans, R. Dave
Notice of Vacancy Director of the Center for Environmental Research, Education and Outreach Washington State University Search # 115116 OVERVIEW Washington State University (WSU) seeks a Director for the Center for Environmental Research, Education and Outreach (CEREO). The Director is a tenur

Re: [ECOLOG-L] "The Audacity of Graduate School" -Knowledge of Today Documentary

2012-10-22 Thread Carson, Walter Page
The burdens on our graduate students continue to increase over the 30 years I have been in academics. Now our students no only have to publish and get grants they also have to run "entire lecture courses" and "attend professional workshops" on teaching (note that both workshops and lecture cour

[ECOLOG-L] recruiter/headhunter help

2012-10-22 Thread Sabrina Hock
Hello everyone, I am a recent M.Sc. graduate in Ecology, focusing on parasites and toxicology. It has been brought to my attention that a headhunter/recruiter can help someone like me find a profession, but finding that headhunter is a bit hard. Does anyone have tips for me on how to find one? Any

[ECOLOG-L] Open Rank Bioeducation Position

2012-10-22 Thread Franklin, Scott
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Bioeducation Position # F99418 Job Summary: The position is for an Assistant Professor (tenure track), Associate Professor (tenure track or tenure eligible), or Full Professor (

Re: [ECOLOG-L] "The Audacity of Graduate School" -Knowledge of Today Documentary

2012-10-22 Thread Russell L. Burke
I have served on many faculty search committees for positions at a largely undergraduate teaching-focused university--the sort of school that hires a large fraction of recent grads and post-docs into tenure-track positions. We specifically look for people who showed an interest in teaching earl

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship (Ph.D.)

2012-10-22 Thread Jason Hubbart
Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant: Investigating Carbon and Climate Mitigation by Urban Forests The Interdisciplinary Hydrology Laboratory of the University of Missouri, in collaboration with Lincoln University, is seeking a Ph.D. graduate research assistant (GRA) to conduct independent resear

[ECOLOG-L] Position for a Preeminent Ecologist

2012-10-22 Thread Jeb Byers
The Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia is looking for an outstanding ecologist. The Odum School of Ecology is a unique stand-alone college dedicated to a broad and integrative view of ecology (see http://www.ecology.uga.edu/). We seek a tenured Full or Associate Professor with a

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Assistantship in Community Ecology at the University of Alabama

2012-10-22 Thread Jennifer Howeth
The Howeth Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama invites applications for a M.S. Graduate Assistantship in community ecology beginning Spring or Fall 2013. A highly motivated student is sought to study metacommunity dynamics of zooplankton among forest ponds

Re: [ECOLOG-L] "The Audacity of Graduate School" -Knowledge of Today Documentary

2012-10-22 Thread Judith S. Weis
In my experience, search committees also look for individuals who have published while in graduate school. This usually requires motivation and efforts by both the student and the advisor. > I'm very sorry to see that a few folks have had bad experiences in grad > school. Many of us had very ha

[ECOLOG-L] [Fwd: [AAASFellows] New program: Emerging Leaders in Science & Society]

2012-10-22 Thread Judith S. Weis
Original Message Subject: [AAASFellows] New program: Emerging Leaders in Science & Society From:"Melanie Roberts" Date:Sun, October 21, 2012 10:49 pm To: aaasfell...@listserv.aaas.org ---

[ECOLOG-L] HEAD – DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY @ Tennessee

2012-10-22 Thread Aimee Classen
HEAD – DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (http://eeb.bio.utk.edu) at the flagship campus of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville is seeking a senior colleague for the position of Professor and Head. We are interested in a visi

[ECOLOG-L] The "Populations" Problem

2012-10-22 Thread Rob Dietz
Herman Daly offers an original take on the tired debate of "too many people vs. too much consumption" -- a spot-on reframing of a critical issue: http://steadystate.org/populations-problem/ Thanks, Rob Dietz Editor, the Daly News Author of the forthcoming book, Enough Is Enough