[ECOLOG-L] Azalea Bark Scale
Im looking for someone to help me collect Azalea Bark Scale or Erlococcus azalene, from different locations through out the United States so if someone out there can help me let me know
[ECOLOG-L] Distance sampling workshops, August 2009, University of St. Andrews
The Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) is hosting two linked workshops in the summer of 2009 in our purpose-built facilities at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. The aim of these workshops is to train participants in the latest methods for design and analysis of distance sampling surveys, including line and point transects. The workshops are taught by leading researchers in the field, using industry-standard software. The first workshop (18-21 August) will run at an introductory level, and will focus on conventional distance sampling methods, as described in the standard reference book / Introduction to Distance Sampling./ The workshop will be a blend of theory and practice and participants will learn how to use the program /Distance./ Participants will gain a solid grounding in both survey design and methods of analysis for distance sampling surveys. The advanced distance sampling workshop (24-28 August) will include advanced treatment of: incorporating covariates in detection function modelling, analyses in which detectability on the transect line is not assumed to be perfect (the so-called g(0) problem), automated survey design, advanced stratified survey analysis, advanced trend analysis, and adaptive survey designs. New for 2009, we are adding two days to the workshop to discuss density surface modelling; a model-based inference procedure that provides estimates of abundance using predictor variables that may influence where animals a located within the study region. Density surface modelling will be performed using a new version of Distance (Distance 6). The aim of this workshop is to bring participants up to date with the latest developments in distance sampling methods and software. It is also an opportunity for those actively engaged in the design, analysis and execution of distance sampling surveys to discuss common issues and problems, and set future research directions. The workshop will be a combination of lectures and computer sessions, with considerable time for discussion. For both workshops, participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets, and can expect to do some preliminary analyses with their data. Computer sessions take place in our modern computer classroom (attached to the seminar room); participants can use our computers or bring their own laptop computers. Additional details regarding the workshop can be found at our website http://www.ruwpa.st-and.ac.uk/distance.workshops/workshop_overview2009.html -- Eric Rexstad Research Unit for Wildlife Population Assessment Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling University of St. Andrews St. Andrews Scotland KY16 9LZ +44 (0)1334 461833 The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland : No SC013532
[ECOLOG-L] 6 Seasonal Fisheries Technician Positions - Annapolis, MD
Position Title: Biological Science Technician - Fisheries Agency/Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Maryland Fishery Resources Office - Annapolis, MD Number of Vacancies: 6 Position Duration: April - June, 2008 (start date early April) Responsibilities: This position provides technical assistance to staff biologists with collecting American shad eggs during the spring spawning run on the Potomac River and conducting fish survey work in the Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries. Field work may include gillnetting adult American shad, seining and electrofishing for snakehead fish, and radio tracking sturgeon. Other Information: No housing is provided with this position, frequent evening work will be required Qualifications: see job posting on www.usajobs.opm.gov Salary: $14.25/hr (GS-04) Closing Date: 1/29/09 How to apply: www.usajobs.opm.gov, job announcement number: PH-NM-09-232898
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Assistant: Disease Ecology and Evolution
Job announcement Disease Ecology and Evolution Project Assistant (April-September) University of Pennsylvania Full-time Project Assistants (paid) are needed for research on the ecology and evolution of the Lyme disease bacterium in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Research in the Brisson laboratory focuses on the evolving interactions among bacteria, ticks, and animal hosts, and Lyme disease prevalence. Duties include live-trapping small mammals and birds and sampling tick abundance and infection status. Early morning, moderately strenuous activity is required. Field research is conducted in small teams in Crows Nest Preserve, PA about 45 minutes west of Philadelphia. Prior experience handling wild small mammals or birds is highly desirable; strong work ethic, meticulousness, and ability to work both independently and in small teams are required. The project offers research and learning experiences for Project Assistants, particularly with regard to the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases. Desired dates of employment (35 hours/week): April 13 to September 12, 2009, although applicants available during summer break from college are also welcome. Wage is commensurate with education experience. Near-site housing is available. Consideration of applications will begin on Feb 23rd. Please submit via email a brief letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references to: Dustin Brisson dbris...@sas.upenn.edu Department of Biology University of Pennsylvania Leidy Laboratories, 209 433 South University Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104-6018 V:215.746.1731 F:215.898.8780
[ECOLOG-L] MS Assistantship in Forest Soils and Ecology at Virginia Tech
Graduate Research Assistantship in Forest Soils and Ecology Department of Forestry College of Natural Resources Virginia Tech The Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for a graduate research assistantship position at the M.S. level. An applicant is sought for research assessing shifts in the bioavailability of soil organic C and N in response to postharvest forest management (e.g. organic matter retention, competing vegetation control) at affiliate sites of the U.S. Forest Service Long-term Soil Productivity (LTSP) program in the Pacific Northwest. Desired qualifications include: an undergraduate degree in soils, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field; good written and oral communication skills; demonstrated proficiency with analytical chemistry techniques. Research assistantships in the Department of Forestry include a full tuition waiver and a competitive annual stipend (including summer support). The assistantship is expected to begin in the fall of 2009. For more information please contact (preferably by email or phone): Dr. Brian D. Strahm Department of Forestry College of Natural Resources Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 Email: brian.str...@vt.edu Phone: (206) 384-0329 Virginia Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship at Colorado State University
A Graduate Research Assistantship will be available at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University. Funding is available for an MS/PhD research assistantship (beginning summer or fall 2009) to study soil carbon dynamics and ecosystem ecology. The project investigates soil carbon stabilization mechanisms impact the sensitivity of soil carbon turnover to temperature. The student will participate in collection and analysis of soil samples from several grassland and cultivated sites throughout North America, isolating and quantifying various pools of soil carbon, investigating biological control and response, and data interpretation, modeling, and reporting. In addition to a solid background in biology, chemistry, ecology, math, and soil science, experience with laboratory soil analyses, in particular soil fractionation procedures and isotopic analysis, is desirable. For more information go to http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/projects/agecosys/swarmII_abstract.pdf and read more about Reconciling predictions of kinetic theory with observations of decomposition responses to temperature: Biological, biochemical, and edaphic constraints. Please Contact: Dr. Richard Conant (con...@nrel.colostate.edu; ph. 970-491-1919) or Dr. Eldor A. Paul (el...@nrel.colostate.edu; ph. 970-491-1987) at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499, U.S.A.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position -- experimental landscape ecology
Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Landscape Ecology A postdoctoral position is available to examine the role of matrix permeability during large-scale restoration as part of a new landscape experiment in collaboration with John Orrock (Washington University), Ellen Damschen (Washington University), Lars Brudvig (Washington University), and the USDA Forest Service-Savannah River. The successful candidate will be an integral member of this team and conduct research aimed at the explicit restoration of longleaf pine forest understory plant communities, followed by experimental manipulations of matrix characteristics (e.g., tree density, fire frequency) to understand how management affects the spread of restored communities at large spatial scales. Project foci will also include experiments to evaluate the spatial dynamics of plant-animal interactions (e.g. seed predation, seed dispersal) within the experimental landscapes. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of this project - from planning through implementation - providing an outstanding opportunity for pursuing questions in experimental landscape ecology. The project will be conducted at the Savannah River Site, near Aiken, SC. The successful candidate must be adept at working with local land managers and coordinating field assistants to assure the execution of the project, including oversight of experimental treatments. In addition to facilitating the goals of the larger project, the successful candidate will also be encouraged to develop their own independent research within the context of this study and/or in collaboration with members of the Corridor Research Group (www.conservationcorridor.org), which is also located at the Savannah River Site. Funding for salary, benefits, and research expenses is available for two years. The preferred start date is May-June 2009. The primary location for the postdoc will be determined together with the research group, but substantial time will need to be spent at the field sites. Applicants must have relevant Ph.D. experience in ecology, conservation biology, or restoration ecology and be eager to work as a collaborative team with the other scientists and land managers on the project. Prior experience with large-scale field experiments, community ecology, seed dispersal, consumer or seed manipulation studies, landscape ecology, managing field crews, or collaboration with management agencies is desirable. Review of applicants will begin February 2, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should consist of a 1-2 page statement of research interests focusing on projects that could be conducted related to the themes of this research project, a curriculum vitae, relevant publications, and names of three references. The application should also contain a cover page that highlights the applicant's skills and abilities in areas relevant to this project. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications should be sent (e-mail preferred) to: John Orrock E-mail: orr...@wustl.edu Website: http://biology4.wustl.edu/faculty/orrock/ Department of Biology Washington University 1 Brookings Drive Campus Box 1137 St. Louis, MO 63130 ** John Orrock Washington University Biology Department Saint Louis, MO 63130 Phone: 314-935-5818 FAX: 314-935-4432 http://www.biology.wustl.edu/faculty/orrock/
[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: American Bird Conservancy, Conservation Projects Specialist
Please circulate: Conservation Projects Specialist, International Division Position Description December 2008 American Bird Conservancy (ABC), an international bird conservation organization, has an opening for a full-time Conservation Projects Specialist for the International Division based in The Plains, Virginia to assist in the development and management of bird conservation programs in Latin America. The Conservation Projects Specialist position is an opportunity to work with a dynamic and productive team of committed conservationists on some of the most important bird conservation issues in the Americas. The Conservation Projects Specialist works with International Division staff and other ABC staff to manage ABC's field conservation projects focused on threatened species, especially those at sites identified by the Alliance for Zero Extinction, and priority Neotropical migrants at sites across Latin America and the Caribbean. The position assists in seeking and obtaining funding for projects and requires excellent organizational and writing skills and knowledge of ABC's mission, objectives, and programs. MAJOR DUTIES: 1) Help to manage individual field conservation projects and/or components of major projects. 2) Prepare site conservation plans and species conservation plans. 3) Review and help refine technical reports from partners. 4) Assist in the development of habitat and species-specific monitoring programs. 5) Represent ABC in meetings with partners, other NGOs, and government agencies as needed for project management and development. 6) Work with senior International Program staff and Development staff in the preparation of project proposals and reports. 7) Undertake field visits to assess ongoing conservation projects. 8) Communicate with ABC staff about International programs, produce articles for publications and website. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have: 1. An M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in biological or environmental sciences, or combination of education and experience, especially in the areas of conservation planning, bird and/or habitat monitoring, and threats analysis. 2. At least two years experience in conservation and/or research in Latin American and/or Caribbean. 3. Knowledge of Neotropical migrant and resident birds preferred. 4. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Portuguese desired. 5. Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. 6. Ability and willingness to travel for significant periods of time, often in remote locations and at high elevation. 7. Proficiency with computers and software. 8. Ability to work efficiently and accurately, while adhering to deadlines. 9. Belief in and dedication to American Bird Conservancy's conservation mission. 10. Good social and organizational skills and high energy and enthusiasm. SALARY: To be determined based on experience. Send letter, resume, and references to Merrie Morrison, mm...@abcbirds.orgmailto:mm...@abcbirds.org by 25 January 2009.
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer behavioral ecology research position, Gainesville, FL, 17 Feb - 1 Apr 2009
A field assistant position in insect behavioral ecology is available February-March 2009. The successful applicant will help investigate parent-offspring communication in treehoppers (Hemiptera: Membracidae) at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station (OSBS). Treehoppers are phloem- feeding insects; the focal species occurs on several species of oaks at OSBS. A treehopper family develops over the course of about a month on an oak branch. The mother defends her 30-50 offspring from invertebrate predators during this time. Mother and offspring communicate via vibratory signals through the branch, and offspring signals appear to elicit defensive behavior from the mother. The goals of this research are to determine the function(s) of signals produced by the mother after predator encounters and investigate whether familial predator response strategies change over the course of offspring development. The successful applicant will assist a University of Missouri doctoral candidate in all aspects of field research, including locating treehopper families, conducting vibratory playback experiments, and taking morphological measurements. Research will be conducted in the field at OSBS. Applicants will be expected to camp at the station, which is approximately 30 miles east of Gainesville, FL. This is a non-pay position but camping fees will be covered and meals provided; hot showers and wireless internet are available at OSBS for campers. Applicants with background and interests in ecology, evolution and behavior are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should be patient and able to work long hours with good attention to detail. Interested applicants should email Jennifer Hamel at jaha...@mizzou.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] ecologcal modeling
I was interested if there were any intensive courses on ecological modeling available during this summer. Country is not an issue. I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks John Claydon John Claydon, PhD Center Director SFS - Center for Marine Resource Studies South Caicos, Turks Caicos Islands British West Indies Tel: +1 649 9463666 Fax: +1 649 9463246 HYPERLINK http://www.fieldstudies.org/www.fieldstudies.org Mailing address: School for Field Studies 10 Federal Street, Suite 24 Salem, MA 01970-3876 U.S.A. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.9/1902 - Release Date: 1/19/2009 9:37 AM
