[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunity
Graduate Research Assistantship Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge, LA. USA The Coastal Plants Breeding Program is accepting applications for one Ph.D. graduate research assistantship at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. The Coastal Plants Breeding Program is the only breeding program in the nation testing and improving native plants for coastal restoration projects using traditional and molecular plant breeding methods. This assistantship will compensate a Ph.D. student for investigating various aspects of sea oats (Uniola paniculata L.) seed production and performance of sea oats plants produced from seeds. Sea oats is a native plant species that is extremely valuable for reducing erosion throughout the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. This assistantship is available in August 2009 and includes a generous 12-month stipend, tuition waiver, and low-cost health insurance. Interested individuals who have a M.S. in ecology, biology, plant science or a related field should send applications to Carrie Knott (ckn...@agcenter.lsu.edu) by March 15, 2009. Applicants with a B.S. and a demonstrated record of exceptional academic and research experience will also be considered. The successful applicant must maintain a MINIMUM 3.5 GPA to retain the assistantship. Applications should include copies of transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable), and a C.V. For more detailed information please contact: Carrie Knott Assistant Professor Louisiana State University School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences 104 M.B. Sturgis Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 ckn...@agcenter.lsu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Open position - Ecological Risk Assessment
Location: Bethesda, MD At Abt Associates, we are committed to providing research, consulting, and technical assistance that improves the quality of life of people worldwide. We seek intellectually motivated candidates who share our passion to make a difference. Abt Associates is a for-profit government and business research and consulting firm with approximately 1200 employees in the US and over 30 other countries. Our talented staff, which includes experts in fields as diverse as public health, economics, survey research, environment, business strategy, education, international development, urban affairs, and clinical trials, work in small, focused teams. Our clients include U.S federal, state, and local government organizations; foreign governments; international organizations; foundations; nonprofit associations and institutions; and business and industry. *The Environment and Resources Division (ERD) assists federal and state environmental and resource management agencies address complex policy, management, and regulatory challenges. Our range of services include economic analysis, risk assessments, environmental modelling, regulatory and voluntary program support, and IT solutions.* In this position, the successful candidate will use scientific and technical know-how to analyze environmental programs and the impact of regulations, particularly the Clean Water Act. Candidate experience should include analysis of water quality, experience with environmental and modeling data for regulatory and policy analysis, and ecological risk assessment. Activities include development, evaluation, and implementation of methods for integrating environmental and economic assessments; assessment of regulatory impacts and evaluation of mitigation options; development of regional- and national- scale estimates of regulatory effects. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects and personnel and also involves preparation of written reports to carefully present the methodology, results, and policy implications of analyses. *Skills/Knowledge Required*: BA with 6 - 8 years of experience OR MA/MBA (3) years of experience OR PhD (Entry Level) OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent oral communication, writing, and analytical skills are essential. The candidate should have proven technical expertise and experience with ecological risk assessment and environmental modeling. Experience with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency programs and regulations is preferred but not required as is. To apply, please go online at: www.abtassoc.com Job #: 2009 – 3259
[ECOLOG-L] ESA SEEDS 2009 Field Trip Opportunity for Undergraduate
The Ecological Society of America’s SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability) program is pleased to announce the upcoming Spring 2009 Field Trip. Student Field Trips meet the SEEDS mission by providing exciting opportunities for underrepresented undergraduate students to explore their interest in ecology. Field trips allow students to spend four to seven days at an ecologically significant site, such as a field station, research laboratory, or national park, learning about the science of ecology, exploring career options, and seeing the practical applications of ecology. The 2009 SEEDS Spring Field Trip will take place from June 7-13 at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Crested Butte, Colorado. This field trip provides a unique opportunity for students to learn from, and perhaps contribute to, scientific research programs taking place at the research station. For more information about SEEDS field trips and to apply for the Spring 2009 field trip, please visit us online at http://www.esa.org/seeds/fieldtrips/. All applications for this field trip must be received by midnight on March 1, 2009. Please contact Erin Vinson at e...@esa.org or 202-833-8773 with any questions.
[ECOLOG-L] REU at Sam Houston State University
The Department of Biological Sciences at Sam Houston State University is currently accepting applications from qualified undergraduate students interested in participating in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by the National Science Foundation. Our REU program focuses on biological research centered around field experiences. This summer (May 26-Aug. 1), we will be accepting 8 undergraduates in the program for a fun and rewarding experience in conducting an independent research project at our 247-acre field station (Center for Biological Field Studies, CBFS), Sam Houston State University. There are several project mentors available and their research programs can be reviewed at http://www.shsu.edu/reu with information needed to apply to the program. We respectfully request that you pass this information on to your students. Sincerely, Diane L.H. Neudorf Associate Professor of Biology and REU Program Director Sam Houston State University 936-294-1548 neud...@shsu.edumailto:neud...@shsu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] positions in Environment, Culture and Conservation at The Field Museum
We are looking for qualified candidates for two positions in the Environment, Culture and Conservation (ECCo) Division at The Field Museum: an Environmental Anthropologist and a Community Conservation Specialist. Please see the links below for more information. Environmental Anthropologist: http://www.bfound.net/detail.aspx?jobId=71750CoId=45rq=2 Community Conservation Specialist: http://www.bfound.net/detail.aspx?jobId=71753CoId=45rq=2 -- Elizabeth P. Anderson, PhD Conservation Sustainability Director Environment, Culture and Conservation The Field Museum of Natural History 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 USA eander...@fieldmuseum.org 1-312-665-7461 phone 1-312-665-7433 fax
[ECOLOG-L] MS Opportunity in Urban Ecology, Rutgers University
MS Opportunity in Urban Ecology, Rutgers University. Graduate Research Assistantship available to study the effects of urban wetlands on mosquito communities and their relation to the epidemiology of West Nile Virus infection in humans. The project studies mosquito communities in urban backyards as a function of distance from urban wetlands. General knowledge of biology and ecology is expected, but a key requirement is field reliability, that is, the ability to collect samples accurately and on schedule regardless of the weather. Applicants must be able to start on August 1, 2009. Applicants should have an excellent academic record in any field of biology or ecology. Support package consist of salary and tuition waiver for two years. Start date: August 1, 2009. To apply, please send (1) a letter of interest, including career goals and relevant past experiences; (2) a resume or CV; (3) cumulative GPA and GRE scores; and (4) contact telephone numbers and email addresses for three references to: Prof. Michael Sukhdeo, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. (sukh...@aesop.rutgers.edu). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Rutgers is one of the nation’s leading research universities with an international reputation for excellence and a thriving intellectual atmosphere. Rutgers is deeply rooted in New Jersey, a densely populated, diverse, and complex state that is a microcosm of 21st- century America. As such, it is in a position to be at the vanguard of world issues in such areas as urban ecology.
[ECOLOG-L] Scholarship for wildland conservation
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship The Wilderness Society is now accepting applications for the 2009 Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship. This 10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student in natural resources management, law or policy programs. The scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in North America. The award is made in support of research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness establishment, protection, or management. The work may apply to a particular landscape or it may address issues broadly. We strongly encourage proposals relating to climate change, as well as other topics regarding wilderness conservation. For more information and application instructions, please visit our website at http://wilderness.org/content/gloria-barron-scholarship-guidelines Application Deadline: March 31, 2009 Best, Christine Soliva Research Project Coordinator Ecology and Economics Research Department (EERD) The Wilderness Society The Wilderness Society's mission is to protect wilderness and to inspire Americans to care for wild places.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Freeware for undergrad ecology course?
I would recommend you try Populus, developed by Don Alstad at the University of Minnesota. I used it as an undergraduate myself, and have used it teaching undergraduates. It is very user-friendly, and free. http://cbs.umn.edu/populus/index.html Leslie Brandt PhD. Candidate University of Minnesota Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:54:31 -0600 From: aty...@unlnotes.unl.edu Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Freeware for undergrad ecology course? To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Hi Jacqueline, The software R that was mentioned is very powerful, but I would hesitate to use it for undergraduates. For the type of exercise you describe I have used a combination of Microsoft Excel coupled with the PopTools add-on by Greg Hood: http://www.cse.csiro.au/poptools/ It does all the life table to projection model conversions you could ask for. It works with Excel 2007 as well. good luck, Drew Tyre School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln 416 Hardin Hall, East Campus 3310 Holdrege Street Lincoln, NE 68583-0974 phone: +1 402 472 4054 fax: +1 402 472 2946 email: aty...@unl.edu http://snr.unl.edu/tyre Schlosser Jacqueline (seal) s...@zhaw.ch Sent by: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU 02/05/2009 11:17 AM Please respond to Schlosser Jacqueline (seal) s...@zhaw.ch To ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU cc Subject [ECOLOG-L] Freeware for undergrad ecology course? Dear Ecologger I'm looking for a free and easy to use software to use in my ecology course. For one lab exercice, my students have to fill in cohort tables (survivorship, mortality, fecundity etc.) to draw different survivorship curves. To make this exercice more interesting and applied, I'd like to find a program that would allow the students to enter this data and get a graph back, that shows them the popultation increas/decrease over the next 100-200 years. With this program they could play with the data and see what implications different management decisions (ie protecting early life stage vs. late life stages) would have for this population. Does anyone know of such a free/shareware? I appreciate your help. Sincerely, __ Jacqueline Schlosser, Ph.D. ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Institut of Natural Resource Sciences Gruental, Postfach 335 CH-8820 Wadenswil Telefon +41 (0)58 934 5792 Fax +41 (0)58 934 5853 www.cascadesystems.ch www.unr.ch www.lsfm.zhaw.ch _ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_explore_022009
[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Schoolyard Habitat/Teacher Trainer
Environmental Concern Inc, a national non-profit organization is seeking an energetic and creative individual to join our dynamic team of wetland education professionals as a Part-Time (25-hours per week) Schoolyard Wetland Habitat/Teacher Trainer Position to start immediately. The successful candidate will: A) travel throughout the nation conducting teacher trainings in WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands and POW! The Planning of Wetlands curriculums as part of the 2009/2010 Wetlands Across America Campaign; B) design and install schoolyard wetland habitats throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region: C) other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree in environmental studies environmental education, natural resource management, science education, biological sciences or related field, have at least one (1) year of experience conducting teacher trainings and creating schoolyard habitats, and a working knowledge and understanding of wetland ecosystems. Applicants must also possess strong organizational, writing and communication skills, be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, be comfortable working independently and as a team with a diverse client base, skilled at basic computer programs. This position requires a valid driver's license. Location: Based out of Environmental Concern's Wetland Learning Center. Working from a home office is possible for those living in the DC/Baltimore or Annapolis Metro areas or the Western Shore of MD. Applicant working from a home office, will be required to come in to the office in St. Michaels, MD at regularly scheduled weekly intervals. Compensation: $14 per hour no overtime (limited benefits package) To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Suzanne Pittenger-Slear, President at ad...@wetland.org or P.O. Box P, St. Michaels, MD 21663. To learn more about Environmental Concern, please visit us online at http://www.wetland.org/ www.wetland.org. The position will be open until filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Urgent need for one volunteer for Laysan Island Restoration Project
I am posting this for a colleague and do not have further information about the project. Please direct all questions to Cindy. Her contact information is below. We lost a volunteer scheduled to go to Laysan in March on a 6-month assignment and are urgently looking for a new recruit. The ideal candidate is a college graduate looking for quality field experience who is able to live and work hard with a very small group of people on a remote island. From March 1-Sept 30 2009 This is a remote field assignment. The breakdown of work load is: 15 percent basic Monitoring of seabird, shorebird, landbird and plants using standard operating procedures where following detailed written instructions is important so that data can be used for population trend analysis; 20 percent endemic and endangered plant propagation, outplanting and monitoring; 30 percent invasive plant removals with Aquamaster (rodeo) and Garlon 3A; 15 percent camp maintenance and 20 percent data entry, report writing and debriefing with biologists and managers in Honolulu office after field season completed. Laysan is a really remarkable place to work. We work hard but are inspired by the wonders of nature all around us at Laysan. The crew size on Laysan is a total of 4 people (2 Biological Science Technicians and 2 volunteers). The volunteer positions are training positions to develop the applied experience for the Biological Science Technician positions. USFWS provides volunteers with transportation (home to Laysan and return), housing, food and clothing. Please respond ASAP. Please send resume with current references phone numbers to cindy_rehkem...@fws.gov. CYNTHIA L. REHKEMPER Biological Science Technician Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument 300 Ala Moana Blvd Room 5-231 P.O. Box 50167 Honolulu, HI 96850 808-792-9487; cell 808-927-5035
[ECOLOG-L] Two PhD Research Assistantships
Two PhD-student research assistantships available. 1) Research assistantship available immediately to participate in a NOAA Sea Grant project using otolith chemistry to quantify mixed stock distribution, philopatry, and fisheries exploitation of steelhead trout in Lake Erie. This project involves joint collaboration between Jeff Miner (Aquatic Ecology Fisheries Laboratory) and John Farver (Geology) in close association with state and federal fisheries biologists and hatchery managers. Two years of research assistantship support are available to a top PhD student. 2) The primary purpose of this project is to identify characteristics necessary to classify reservoirs in terms of natural reproduction for yellow perch and reservoirs that can be stocked successfully with yellow perch fingerlings from hatcheries (up to three years of support). This project starts this summer and involves multivariate assessment of abiotic and biotic characteristics in Ohio reservoirs, including considerable field work and quantitative analyses. Experimental spin-off research is expected by graduate students in both projects. We seek highly motivated and collaborative individuals who desire to combine fieldwork with lab research involving typical aquatic biology and ecology approaches as well as more specialized analytical chemistry. Desired qualifications include a BS/MS in one of several relevant fields of study (e.g. biology, ecology, fisheries) with coursework in chemistry and statistics, field experience in aquatic or fish ecology, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and comfort applying interdisciplinary approaches to questions in aquatic ecology and fisheries biology. Competitive stipends (including health insurance) with tuition waivers are available. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until qualified individuals are identified, but materials are strongly encouraged by April 1, 2009. Applicants should send a letter that summarizes their background, educational goals, and statement of research interests, along with your transcripts and curriculum vitae (with contact information for three references) to: Dr. Jeffrey Miner (jmi...@bgsu.edu) or mail to Jeffrey Miner Department of Biological Sciences Aquatic Ecology Fisheries Laboratory Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 Bowling Green State University (18,000 students) is at the western end of Lake Erie (Great Lakes research), and in close proximity to remnant oak-savanna prairies and fragmented forest-agroecosytem complexes. Recognized as one of the best cities in Ohio (http://www.ohiomagazine.com/OhioLife/report.asp?ID=740D273DB64D454D95C64060915007F4), Bowling Green is also within easy driving distance of Columbus, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Cleveland. Further information about graduate studies in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology at Bowling Green State University is available at: http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/ http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/programs/grad/index.html
[ECOLOG-L] Avian field biologists (2) - HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, OREGON
AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS (2) needed for the start of a long-term bird population monitoring study at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest in the central Cascade Mountains of Oregon (near Blue River) from approximately 1 May to 1 July (one position starting in mid-April). Duties include conducting point counts along transects, insect and vegetation sampling. Position involves extensive hiking off trails through the forest (some of which is old-growth). Point count experience and identification skills of birds of the Pacific Northwest by sight and sound preferred. Pay is $1550 - 2000/month, depending on experience. Housing provided at the HJ Andrews is apartment-style with shared rooms. Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to Sarah Frey (sarah.f...@oregonstate.edu).
