post-doc dispersal
Post-doctoral research position: plant dispersal in heterogeneous landscapes 2 years funding This post-doc is to undertake research on the effect of landscape heterogeneity on movement of the invasive Corsican pine in New Zealand. The post-doc would be based at the University of Queensland, Australia undertaking field research on the South Island of New Zealand during the pine dispersal season (austral Spring/Summer). The post-doc would be responsible for planning and carrying out research using moveable canopy towers and complex sensor equipment to monitor wind and weather conditions and use the field data to build and test models of plant movement through time. The resulting models will be used to plan spatial management strategies for invasive pines in New Zealand. The research will be conducted in collaboration with Dr. Yvonne Buckley (University of Queensland, Australia) and Assoc. Prof. Ran Nathan (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel). Data on the population demography has already been collected and modelled for this species and good spatial data is available for a case study site in NZ. Candidates should demonstrate experience and a keen academic interest in plant ecology and dispersal (including both field-work and modelling), a good publication record, knowledge of GIS is desirable but not essential. For more information contact Dr. Yvonne Buckley, School of Integrative Biology, University of Queensland: [EMAIL PROTECTED] , www.uq.edu.au/spatialecology Dr. Yvonne Buckley School of Integrative Biology CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems University of Queensland St Lucia Queensland 4072 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: +61 (0)7 33657085 (UQ) Tel: +61 (0)7 32142643 (CSIRO)
field biologist position, Hudson Valley
FIELD BIOLOGIST Hudsonia Ltd., a nonprofit scientific research institute, is seeking a field biologist to fill a full-time or half-time position for carrying out habitat mapping projects, and conducting other biological field work in southeastern New York. Candidate must be familiar with northeastern U.S. botany, and have excellent writing skills. Other field biology knowledge (e.g., birds, herps, mammals, invertebrates), and experience with GIS and with stereoscopic aerial photointerpretation are strongly preferred. Responsibilities include map analysis and air photo interpretation for predicting habitats, GIS mapping, field habitat assessments and biological surveys, data management and analysis, writing reports and scientific papers, giving public presentations and educational workshops, and working with municipal agencies. Candidate must have good interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate well with landowners, public officials, and the general public. Candidate must be able to work independently on their own projects, and to work closely with other staff in a small organization. Candidate must have personal vehicle for travel to field sites, and be able to conduct field work alone on foot year-round. Hudsonia is a non-advocacy, public interest organization, and an Equal Opportunity Employer; minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Send letter, resume, three scientific or technical writing samples, and names and contact information for at least three professional or academic references to: Gretchen Stevens, Hudsonia Ltd., PO Box 5000, Annandale, NY 12504, or e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Closing date: 29 February 2008 or when position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. -- Gretchen Stevens Director, Biodiversity Resources Center Hudsonia Ltd. PO Box 5000 Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-7024 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Graduate Assistantships Available-University of North Dakota, Earth System Science and Policy
Graduate Student Research Assistantships (Master of Environmental Management) Available at the University of North Dakota, Department of Earth System Science and Policy The Department of Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North Dakota has numerous openings for students seeking a Masters of Environmental Management. Financial support is available to qualifying applicants, which generally includes a graduate research assistantship and tuition waiver. Funding for assistantships is provided through a sizable grant from NASA, and students receiving an assistantship work on a wide variety of research and applications projects. The Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP) program is organized around the field of environmental sustainability and offers three degrees: Master of Environmental Management, M.S., and Ph.D. Sustainability science has emerged as an intellectually exciting, growing discipline that is a driving concept for major scientific and environmental policy efforts around the globe. By bridging theory with practice, global and local perspectives, and scientific and social disciplines, sustainability science seeks to meet the needs of society while sustaining the life support systems of the planet. The mission of the ESSP program is to provide an integrated and creative learning environment that fosters intellectual growth, critical thinking, and practical engagement in research and management of the Earth systems and resources. The ESSP program is a thematic one, emphasizing practical experience, student-centered learning, integration of knowledge across traditional disciplinary boundaries, and active dialogue both in and outside the classroom. The MEM degree program is a professional degree for those seeking careers as environmental policymakers. Graduates of the MEM program will have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles of environmental and natural resource management, acquired through practical experience in an internship. ESSP alumni with MEM degrees have accepted jobs with private industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. The University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, ND (146 miles to Winnipeg, MB, 315 miles to Minneapolis, MN, and 80.9 miles to Fargo, ND). Some curious facts about Grand Forks include: 1) GF ranks 2nd least expensive city to own and maintain a car, 2) GF ranks as the 6th best small city in the U.S. for relocating a family, 3) GF is ranked 12th out of 117 cities for the most safe small cities in the country, 4) GF is in the top 10 list of cheapest cities for car insurance, 5) the population of GF is 53,230, 6) the city area of GF, including an international airport, is 20.36 square miles, 7) the cost of living in GF is 19.5% lower than the U.S. average, 8) the unemployment rate in GF is 2.5% (U.S. average is around 4.6%), 9) there are about 14 students per teaching in GF public schools, and 10) the median age of GF residents is 32. For more information, see the following websites: The University of North Dakota: www.und.edu The UND Graduate School: http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/ UND Earth System Science and Policy: http://essp.und.edu/ Grand Forks Visitors Bureau: http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php For students who are interested in applying, see: http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/. There is no hard deadline for applications; however, early applications will receive top priority for admission. If you have questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you. ---Rod Hanley Rodney S. Hanley, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair University of North Dakota Department of Earth System Science and Policy Clifford Hall, Stop 9011 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011 Phone: 701-777-3909 Fax: 701-777-2940 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Open-access teaching modules for using R in ecology/epidemiology
A new set of teaching modules for using the R programming environment in ecology and epidemiology is available through the open-access on-line peer-reviewed journal The Plant Health Instructor (PHI). K. A. Garrett, P. D. Esker, and A. H. Sparks. 2007. An introduction to the R programming environment. The Plant Health Instructor. DOI:10.1094/PHI-A-2007-1226-02. Available at http://www.apsnet.org/education/AdvancedPlantPath/Topics/RModules/doc0 P. D. Esker, A. H. Sparks, M. Bates, W. Dall'Acqua, E. E. Frank, L. Huebel, V. Segovia, and K. A. Garrett. 2007. Ecology and epidemiology in R: Modeling dispersal gradients. The Plant Health Instructor. DOI:10.1094/PHI-A-2007-1226-03. Available at http://www.apsnet.org/education/AdvancedPlantPath/Topics/RModules/doc2 Other modules are currently in the process of being published, with the most recent link for each module available at http://www.ksu.edu/pdecology/RModules.html Disease progress over time Spatial analysis Disease forecasting We hope you will find these modules useful! PHI allows revision of publications, so we welcome your feedback for improving the modules. %%% Karen A. Garrett Associate Professor Department of Plant Pathology Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506-5502 USA http://www.ksu.edu/pdecology Phone: 785-532-1370 Fax: 785-532-5692
Conference on Global Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Milwaukee WI
The Global Climate Change and Sustainable Development Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will be hosting a conference addressing Climate Change and Sustainable Development, to be held April 24-25, 2008 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisc. This conference will discuss the global issue of climate change in the regional context of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes. It will feature presentations and discussions across many disciplines, focusing on implications of climate changes for the region and potential practical solutions. The conference aims to reach a broader audience beyond the academic community, including business, government, and other community members in the region that are involved in activities relevant to climate change. Further information is available at http://www.gccsdi.uwm.edu. Please contact me if you have questions. ** Gretchen Meyer UWM Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Road Saukville WI 53080 phone: 262-675-6844 fax:262-675-0337 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.uwm.edu/Dept/fieldstation **
Graduate Research Assistantships (Multiple Ph.D. M.S. Positions)
__ *Graduate Research Assistantships (Multiple Ph.D. M.S. Positions)* *The Ohio State University - Aquatic Ecology Laboratory* *Research opportunities:* Several openings for M.S. and Ph.D. students to conduct fisheries ecology research in Lake Erie or Ohio reservoirs, using field, laboratory, and modeling approaches. General research topics include: 1) using a variety of techniques, including otolith microchemistry, to understand stock structure of Lake Erie fish populations; 2) understanding patterns and implications of seasonal movements of fish in Lake Erie; 3) incorporating watershed effects into our understanding of lake and reservoir food webs; and 4) incorporating habitat availability into our understanding of success of sportfish populations*.* *Location*: Successful candidates would join a dynamic, interactive group of graduate students, post-docs, visiting scholars, and faculty at The Ohio State University's Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (AEL) within the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB). Students would have the opportunity to work with *Drs. Elizabeth Marschall* (http://ael.osu.edu/ael-elizabethmar.html), *Roy Stein* (http://ael.osu.edu/ael-roystein.html), and/or *Stuart Ludsin*, who recently joined the AEL and EEOB faculty (http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~eeob/drupal//?q=userpages/176 http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Eeeob/drupal/?q=userpages/176). *Qualifications: * A successful applicant will be creative, motivated, and capable of working well both independently and cooperatively. A degree in biology, ecology, aquatic sciences, or a related field is required. Students must have strong writing and quantitative skills and be interested in applying basic ecological approaches to fisheries management problems. *Salary:* ~$1,825/month with some health benefits *Start date:* Summer or Fall 2008 *How to apply:* For those interested in competing for a University Fellowship, applications are due into the Graduate School by January 15, 2008 (http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~eeob/drupal//?q=admissions http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Eeeob/drupal/?q=admissions). Otherwise, interested students should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names/contact information for three references, and transcripts to one of us before January 31, 2008 at The Ohio State University, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, 1314 Kinnear Road, 227 Research Center, Columbus, OH 43212-1156. In the cover letter, please briefly describe your background, indicate which research area(s) interest(s) you most (if a preference exists), whether you are interested in pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D., and when you would prefer to start (Summer or Fall 2008). *Contact: *For additional information, visit http://ael.osu.edu/aelopportunities.html or contact Elizabeth Marschall ([EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]), Stuart Ludsin ([EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]), or Roy Stein ([EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]). Voice: 614-292-1613; Fax: 614-292-0181. /We are currently reviewing applications, and will continue to do so until suitable applicants are found./
NCSE 2008 Conference- International Leaders to Keynote
INTERNATIONAL LEADERS TO KEYNOTE NCSE CLIMATE SCIENCE AND SOLUTIONS CON= FERENCE Register now for The National Council for Science and the Environment (= NCSE)=E2=80=99s 8th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Envi= ronment: Climate Change: Science and Solutions! Mohan Munasinghe, Vice-Chair of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate= Change (IPCC), which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and =C3=93lafur= Ragnar Gr=C3=ADmsson, President of Iceland will present the opening ke= ynote addresses at the National Council for Science and the Environment= 's (NCSE) 8th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environme= nt=E2=80=94Climate Change: Science and Solutions, to be held on January= 16-18, 2008=2E The opening session will begin at 1:00 p=2Em=2E Wednes= day January 16 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Ce= nter in Washington, DC=2E Consistent with the conference theme of mini= mizing carbon emissions, President Grimsson=E2=80=99s remarks will be r= ecorded and presented electronically=2E Mohan Munasinghe, is Chairman of the Munasinghe Institute of Developmen= t (MIND); Colombo; Honorary Senior Advisor to the Sri Lanka Government,= and Visiting Professor, United Nations University, Tokyo=2E During 35 = years of distinguished public service, he has served as Senior Energy A= dvisor to the President of Sri Lanka, Advisor to the United States Pres= ident=E2=80=99s Council on Environmental Quality, and Senior Advisor/Ma= nager, World Bank=2E He has taught as Visiting Professor at a number of= leading universities worldwide and won many international prizes and m= edals for his research and its applications=2E He has authored 90 books= and over three hundred technical papers on economics, sustainable deve= lopment, climate change, power, energy, water resources, transport, env= ironment, disasters, and information technology=2E He is a Fellow of se= veral internationally recognized Academies of Science, and serves on th= e editorial boards of a dozen academic journals=2E =C3=93lafur Ragnar Gr=C3=ADmsson, the 5th President of the Republic of = Iceland is completing his third four-year term=2E Dr=2E Gr=C3=ADmsson = was chairman and later International president of the International Ass= ociation Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) - an association of o= ver 1,800 parliamentarians in about 80 countries=2E Dr=2E Gr=C3=ADmsson= sat on the executive committee of the PGA=E2=80=99s Six Nations Peace= Initiative 1984-1989, which included the late premiers Olav Palme of = Sweden and Rajiv Ghandi of India=2E initiative=2E He accepted the Indir= a Gandhi Peace Prize on behalf of the association in 1987 and has himse= lf received international prizes=2E =20 Iceland, a former Chair of the Arctic Council, is transforming to a hyd= rogen economy =E2=80=93 a crucial issue of national security=2E Preside= nt Grimsson is providing international leadership in assisting other na= tion=E2=80=99s in their transition to sustainability and carbon-free en= ergy=2E Iceland is also a leader in research, both on climate change i= mpacts and on mitigation and adaptation technologies=2E The keynote addresses will be followed by three plenary panels:=20 Summarizing Global Change Science and the Likely Implications of Global= Climate Change=2E Moderator: Mohan Munasinghe, Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Cli= mate Change (IPCC): Sherri Goodman, General Counsel, The CNA Corporatio= n=20 Sarah James, Alaskan Gwitch=E2=80=99in Steering Committee and Goldman E= nvironmental Prize Awardee Thomas Lovejoy, President, H=2E John Heinz III Center for Science, Econ= omics, the Environment Michael MacCracken, Chief Scientist for Climate Change Programs, The Cl= imate Institute=20 Tackling Global Change: Key Social and Ecological Issues for Mitigation= and Adaptation Moderator: Arden Bement, Jr=2E, Director, National Scie= nce Foundation (NSF) Thomas Dietz, Assistant Vice President for Environmental Research, Mich= igan State University Abigail Kimbell, Chief, US Forest Service (USFS) Margaret Leinen, Chief Scientific Officer, Climos Mary Pearl, President, Wildlife Trust Tackling Global Change: Key Energy and Technology Issues for Climate St= abilization=20 Moderator: Mark Myers, Director, US Geological Survey (USGS) Jae Edmonds, Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI), University= of Maryland/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory=20 Paul Epstein, Assoc=2E Director, Center for Health and the Global Envir= onment, Harvard Medical School Lewis Milford, President, Clean Energy Group Frank Princiotta, Director, Air Pollution Prevention and Control Divisi= on, Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Age= ncy (EPA) David Rodgers, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewa= ble Energy, US Department of Energy (DOE) Over 1,000 participants from the scientific, government, business, acad= emic, and non-governmental communities
Graduate Assistship, Worldwide Savanna Experiment
Graduate Assistantship (PhD) to participate in a worldwide savanna study. Texas State University San Marcos, Department of Biology I am seeking a graduate student to work on the relative importance of different resources - water, nutrients, light - to the growth of savanna tree seedlings and how growth is affected by defoliation and competition from grasses. The research will be carried out in central Texas as a stand- alone research project, but the experimental design will be repeated at two other sites in the United States, and more sites across Africa, Australia, Asia and South America, as part of a global seedling establishment experiment. The overall goal of the project is to develop a unified theory of how trees and grasses co-exist in savannas, addressing whether savanna species show convergent adaptations for environmental conditions, or whether there are differences related to continent of origin or species phylogenies. The project is in part funded by the Shell Research Foundation and in part by Texas State University in the form of a teaching assistantship. Additional funding through internal and external grants is possible. Feel free to contact me by phone or email for additional information. The application deadline for the fall semester is February 1, 2008 (soon!). Please visit the following websites for further information: The Ecohydrology Lab: www.bio.txstate.edu/%7eschwinn/labindex.html The Biology Department: www.bio.txtstate.edu Biology Degree Programs: www.bio.txstate.edu/graduate.html Texas State University: www.txstate.edu Application Procedures:www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/applicationproc.html Please direct inquiries to Dr. Susan Schwinning Biology Department Texas State University San Marcos TX 78666 Phone: 512-245-3753 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Pollination Ecology Conference Update
CONFERENCE ON THE ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF PLANT-POLLINATOR INTERACTIONS Aug 2-3, 2008 in Milwaukee WI Names of symposium speakers and titles of symposium presentations are now listed on the conference web page http://www3.uakron.edu/biology/pollination/ Individuals planning to present a poster are encouraged to submit a title as soon as possible. We will begin listing poster titles on the web site in the next few weeks. Below is the text of the earlier announcement: A two-day conference on the Ecology and Evolution of Plant-Pollinator Interactions will be held on August 2-3, 2008, immediately prior to the Ecological Society of America Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The goal of this conference is to highlight the most exciting recent advances in community and evolutionary pollination biology, and foster interaction among pollination biologists. We aim to encourage a unified framework to the study of community and evolutionary approaches, and to draw attention to largely unexplored questions at the intersection of these disciplines. This two-day conference will feature 23 speakers from five continents, as well as a poster session. Conference speakers and topics have been selected to complement, rather than repeat, the major themes covered at the 2007 International Pollinator Symposium. The 30 minute symposium presentations will be scheduled throughout the day on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3. To promote interaction between symposium speakers and participants, there are planned breaks with time for discussion as well as a two-hour poster session and reception on the evening of Saturday, August 2. The poster session will provide an outstanding opportunity for pollination ecologists at all levels to share ideas. We encourage all conference attendees to present a poster. Note that individuals presenting a talk or poster in this Pollination Conference are also welcome to present a contributed paper or poster (even the same poster) at the Ecological Society of America meeting. REGISTRATION: Individuals planning to attend the Pollination Conference must register online at the ESA website: http://www.esa.org/milwaukee/ Registration will open in early April, 2008 and must be completed by June 2, 2008. There are two registration options: a) If you plan to attend BOTH the Pollination Conference and the Main ESA meeting, you should pay the ESA annual meeting fee (approx. $ 140 for student members; $ 285 for regular members) PLUS the Pollination Conference fee of $ 50. b) If you plan to attend the Pollination Conference, but will NOT be attending the Main ESA meeting, you should pay the ESA one-event registration fee of $ 45 PLUS the Pollination Conference Fee of $ 50. Note that the total cost of registration for this option would be $95. POSTER PRESENTATION: All participants in the Pollination Conference are encouraged to present posters. Poster titles should be submitted to Jeff Karron by June 2, 2008 at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the subject line of the email, list pollination ecology poster. Due to space limitations, we will only be able to accommodate 150 posters. Titles will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Note that poster presenters do not register their posters for the Pollination Conference on the ESA website; they can only do so by emailing Jeff Karron. POSTER DIMENSIONS: Poster boards are approximately 2.4 m wide x 1.2 m tall (8 x 4 feet). Please design your poster to be at least 5 cm (2 inch) smaller on each margin. HOUSING: ESA has reserved a limited number of hotel rooms and dorm rooms for Friday and Saturday evenings. See the ESA housing link for more information. ESA MEETINGS: We encourage participants to stay throughout the week and attend the ESA annual meeting (August 3-8) that follows the Pollination Conference. Participants in the Pollination Conference can present a talk and/or poster at the ESA meeting as well. Titles of talks and posters for the ESA meeting should be submitted online between December 17, 2007 and February 28, 2008. The link for the ESA meeting page is: http://www.esa.org/milwaukee/ CONTACT: If you have questions about this Pollination Conference, please contact Jeff Karron ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Randy Mitchell ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), or Rebecca Irwin ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). CONFERENCE WEBSITE: http://www3.uakron.edu/biology/pollination/ The Pollination Conference is being generously supported by the Ecological Society of America.
Two post-doc position announcements
Attached and below are advertisements for two post-doc positions that are available in my lab. ___ *Post-doctoral Scientist in Aquatic Ecology* Ohio State University - Aquatic Ecology Laboratory /(Watershed Effects on Lake Erie Yellow Perch)/ *Description:* Dr. Stuart A. Ludsin has two (2) years of support for a post-doctoral scientist to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers that is exploring how watershed-derived inputs of nutrients and sediments influence Lake Erie yellow perch foraging, growth, health/condition, survival, and recruitment to the fishery, through both bottom-up (e.g., by enhancing zooplankton prey to larvae) and top-down (e.g., by reducing predation mortality on larvae) processes. The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be to: 1) write manuscripts that synthesize a wealth of available limnological, field-biological, experimental, otolith microchemical, RNA:DNA analysis, and genetics data; 2) supervise technicians; 3) participate in field work (and lab work, if interested); and 4) if interested, help develop a spatially-explicit individual-based model that integrates this suite of field/lab information. Owing to a wealth of data in hand, the incumbent could immediately begin to analyze data, write manuscripts, and/or begin developing an individual-based model. Opportunities to help develop research projects consistent with the incumbent's interests also likely will arise. *Location: *The incumbent would join a dynamic, interactive group of graduate students, post-docs, visiting scholars, and faculty at The Ohio State University's Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (AEL; http://ael.osu.edu/), which is housed within the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB), where Dr. Ludsin recently joined the faculty (http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~eeob/drupal//?q=userpages/176 http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Eeeob/drupal/?q=userpages/176). *Qualifications:* A successful applicant will be creative, motivated, and capable of working well both independently and cooperatively. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in ecology, aquatic sciences, biology, or a related field. Strong quantitative and written skills are required. Experience supervising personnel, conducting field work, and/or developing individual-based models is highly desired. Knowledge of ArcGIS also would be useful. *How to apply:* Please electronically submit a cover letter, CV, and names/contact information of three references to Stuart Ludsin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]* *or mail/FAX your materials to him at the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, 1314 Kinnear Road, 232 Research Center, Columbus, OH 43212 (Fax: 614-292-0181). Application review will begin on February 1, 2008, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. An ideal start date would be before April 1, 2008; however, it could be pushed back, if necessary. Feel free to direct questions to Stuart Ludsin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or 614-292-1613. /The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply./ ___ *Post-doctoral Scientist in Aquatic Ecology* Ohio State University - Aquatic Ecology Laboratory /(Coastal Hypoxia: Fish Ecologist/Ecological Modeler)/// *Description:* We have two (2) years of support for a Post-doctoral scientist in fish ecology/ecological modeling. The successful candidate will work directly with *Dr. Stuart Ludsin* (The Ohio State University; http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~eeob/drupal//?q=userpages/176 http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Eeeob/drupal/?q=userpages/176) and secondarily with *Dr. Tomas Hook* (University of Michigan; http://www-personal.umich.edu/~thook/ http://www-personal.umich.edu/%7Ethook/) on an interdisciplinary research project that seeks to understand the ecological effects of hypoxia on Lake Erie's food web, including fish behavior, growth, and recruitment. The primary responsibility of the incumbent will be to develop and apply various models (spatially-explicit bioenergetics, statistical), using extant physical and biological field data, as well as output from other physical and lower trophic level models. The incumbent also will work with colleagues at NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory and the University of Maryland to synthesize a wealth of fish acoustics, zooplankton, and physical data collected in Chesapeake Bay, the northern Gulf or Mexico, and Lake Erie to identify how hypoxia has
