[ECOLOG-L] eddy covariance technician- Alaska
Eddy Covariance Technician Position Available: University of Alaska We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to help to manage an ecosystem ecology laboratory and assist research personnel in measurements of ecosystem-atmosphere exchange of carbon, water, and energy fluxes based on eddy covariance methods. This position will be key to an International Polar Year -- Arctic Observatory Network project funded by the National Science Foundation with goals of detecting climate change in the Arctic and its effects on global systems. This position will also be key to a project funded by the U.S. Geological Survey to understand the impacts of climate change in the Yukon River Basin of boreal Alaska. Duties will include: (1) assist with the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of micrometeorological instruments, (2) perform data downloads and data post-processing, (3) interact with site investigators, and (4) assist with data summary and analysis. Field work will include several 2-3 week trips per year, plus additional trips to maintain the continuous measurements at the field sites. Fieldwork will be based primarily at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska and at the Bonanza Creek Long Term Ecological Research site near Fairbanks, with some travel to and work at the North East Science Station in Cherskii, Russia. The desired candidate will possess: (1) demonstrated experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers, datalogger programming), data collection software, communication peripherals, and sensors, (2) strong personal communication and quantitative skills, (3) self-motivation, independence and the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as ability and willingness to work with site investigators, and (4) excellent organizational and documentation skills. Required qualifications include a Master's or Bachelor's degree in biogeochemistry, Earth system science, atmospheric science, biometeorology, micrometeorology, or related fields, and/or significant experience with eddy flux systems and biogeochemical processes. The candidate will also need to possess a valid U.S. driver's license. The successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks but she/he will also interact with scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Syndonia Bret-Harte msbretha...@alaska.edu, or Dr. Eugenie Euskirchen seeuskirc...@alaska.edu, who are the supervisors for this position This is a full-time fixed term position with benefits, with initial appointment for one year and potential for repeated renewal upon satisfactory performance. To apply, use the following link: www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=70385. You must apply on-line, as we cannot accept your application any other way. For your application, you will need to include a letter of application, a c.v. or resume, transcripts, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. In your letter of application, please explain how your experience, training, and professional goals will apply to this project, and include anything that you think will convince us you are the right person for the job. Letters of recommendation may be sent to: Margo Griffith Employment Coordinator Institute of Arctic Biology University of Alaska Fairbanks P. O. Box 757000 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7000 For full consideration, you must complete the application process by June 21, 2010. Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply with the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and control Act of 1986 and must possess a valid social security card. All Nonresident Aliens must provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the Assistant Director at 474-6259. UAF is an EO/AA Employer and Educational Institution.
[ECOLOG-L] NEON - Biometeorologist/Meteorologist Airshed Analyst Post Doc
Overview The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.) is a nonprofit science corporation dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. Currently under design is the NEON project - an observatory comprising more than 60 environmental and biological monitoring locations distributed throughout twenty domains across the United States, Hawaii, Alaska Puerto Rico. The observatory network will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales over multiple decades. Term of Position This position will be funded for three years. Position Summary The Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The position will support Science project development and management activities. The FIU employs tower-based micrometeorological data products (incl. eddy covariance). Sources of uncertainties can be identified from flow statistics, topography, and land cover (source/sink strengths). To assure the data quality and control of these data, this position will develop procedures that will combine the traditional data quality assessment with topography, land cover, and analytic footprint modeling. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinate, design and execute innovative airshed analyses, • Develop FIU data quality assurance, quality control procedures, and uncertainty analyses, • Coordinate FIU dataflows with other related NEON groups, • Develop plans for evaluating and transferring research-grade programming into an operational and production framework Required Experience: • 1-3 years experience in meteorological-related work, • Experience with quantitative uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses, • Experience delivering a final product from concept through testing to completion, • Experience in programming meteorological analyses with diverse types of datasets • Experience working in a collaborative scientific or engineering enterprise, and • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms Education: • Doctoral degree in an environmental science field (e.g., biometeorology, ecosystem science, micrometeorology) or a related field. • Recent PhD graduates may apply (post-doc position). Preferred Experience: • Working at the synoptic to local scale • Some work experience with production data flows • Knowledge of a wide range of meteorological related sensors, and measurement techniques and their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures, • Design of data visualization tools, • Ability to develop the dataflow designs for different and contrasting data types. Skills and Abilities: • Critical thinking, scientific writing and review, • Ability to travel (infrequently), plus travel to conferences • Quantification of spatial and temporal variation of data quality properties and processes • Understanding of micrometeorological processes and ecosystem modeling, • Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills, and who can successfully apply experience, judgment, and creativity to both short- and long-term challenges, • One who can create new opportunities within this field and use novel methods, analyses and approaches to tackle continental-scale research. • Desired knowledge base of both instrument hardware and software development. To Apply: Documents to include, Curriculum Vitea and Cover Letter: In your cover letter, please include your experience with meteorological modeling, program testing, program languages, and any relevant field experience. Apply to www.neoninc.org NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] CALL FOR STUDENT AWARD NOMINATIONS: 2010 ASBPA NATIONAL COASTAL CONFERENCE IN CHARLESTON, SC
The American Shore Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is accepting nominations for the 2010 National Coastal Conference Awards. Two of the awards are for outstanding college students: the ASBPA Student Educational Award and the Coastal Scholar Award. Please consider nominating one or more of your students for these awards, which highlight the academic achievements of students across the nation. The Student Educational Award is given annually to a graduate or undergraduate student who, through his or her research, is furthering the state of science of coastal or riverine systems. The award includes a $500 cash stipend (which can be used for anything, such as travel funds to the 2010 conference). It is expected that the award winner will attend the conference in Charleston, SC to present his or her findings to the coastal community. The paper will also be peer reviewed by the editorial staff of Shore and Beach for possible inclusion in a future issue. The Coastal Scholar Award is a new award (this will be the second year) given to a graduate student who aspires to advance his or her knowledge and experience of coastal or riverine science through an internship with ASBPA. The winner will become the dedicated staff member for ASBPAs Science and Technology Committee, and will work hand-in-hand with practicing coastal experts to develop position papers regarding technical issues with the Committee. The Coastal Scholar will also serve as the liaison for ASBPA with other graduate students in coastal and riverine sciences. This award includes a $600 cash stipend paid in quarterly payments of $150. It is expected that the Coastal Scholar will attend the 2010 conference in Charleston, SC. Award documents can be found at http://www.asbpa.org/conferences/conf_fall_10_CFAwards.htm Entries for all awards must be received by August 13, 2010. Thank you for your time and consideration on behalf of the Student Involvement Committee! ~ Tiffany M. Roberts PhD Student Coastal Research Laboratory Department of Geology University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Ave., SCA 528 Tampa, FL 33620 813-974-3696 tmrob...@cas.usf.edu ~
[ECOLOG-L] Course: Experimental Design and Ecological Statistics
NEW Graduate and Professional Course Experimental Design and Ecological Statistics August 17-27, 2010 Smithsonian-Mason Conservation Program At the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA, USA Visit www.conservationtraining.si.edu or contact zootrain...@si.edu for more information. Experimental Design and Ecological Statistics provides an overview of quantitative methods for ecological research and conservation. During the 10-day intensive residential session, we review study design, statistical methods used in modern ecological research, and how best to pose research questions. Participants learn about general and flexible statistical methods, including generalized linear models and generalized linear mixed models, as well as applied monitoring tools such as distance sampling, analysis of genetic data, niche and species distribution modeling and spatial analysis. Lab exercises throughout the course allow students to practice implementing these techniques in R and other freely available statistical software packages. Participants learn how to choose appropriate analyses for different research questions, and about the assumptions underlying each model. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises participants learn how to: design their own studies, explore their data, perform a range of analyses, understand fitted models, and clearly explain their results. By the end of the course, participants will be able to conduct sophisticated statistical analyses and critically evaluate current research literature. Participants should have previously completed basic statistics coursework or have some previous experience with statistics. The course fee is $2,500, which includes instruction and course materials as well as all meals, lodging, and transport to/from Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). All other travel costs and incidental expenses are the participant's responsibility. Course participants earn Continuing Education Units, or, for qualified applicants, graduate course credits are available through George Mason University at additional cost (and upon completion of further course requirements). Smithsonian-Mason Conservation Program course participants engage in dynamic learning communities, build lifelong professional networks, and connect with valuable conservation resources. Visit www.conservationtraining.si.edu or contact zootrain...@si.edu for more information.
[ECOLOG-L] Zoological Society of London - Summer Field Course, Mongolia - APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Zoological Society of London's Mongolia-based Steppe Forward Programme (SFP) is looking for international students to join Mongolian biology and ecology undergraduates on their 2010 field course. The field course will be held in Mongolia's unique rolling steppe grasslands, in the vicinity of Hustai National Park - famous for its Przewalski's horse re-introduction programme. Taught by conservation practitioners and researchers from the Zoological Society of London, with input from lecturers from the National University of Mongolia, this course will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about Mongolian biodiversity and conservation issues alongside local researchers and students. Dates: 7th - 20th August 2010 For more information on the course and the application procedure please visit our website: http://www.zsl.org/conservation/regions/asia/mongolia/2010-sfp-summer-field-course-mongolia,1392,AR.html Applications will be accepted until Wednesday 23rd June.
[ECOLOG-L] Species Occurrence Modeling Workshop, Fort Collins, CO. 27-30 September 2010
*Modeling Patterns and Dynamics of Species Occurrence Workshop* Instructor: Darryl I. MacKenzie, Proteus Wildlife Research Consultants Location: USGS Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, CO Dates: 27 - 30 September 2010 Indicative Cost (to be confirmed): US$700 ($600 for registered students) The presence or absence of a species across a set of landscape units is a fundamental concept widely used in ecology (e.g., species range or distribution, epidemiology, habitat modeling, resource selection probability functions, as a monitoring metric, metapopulation studies, biodiversity and species co-occurrence). An important sampling issue, however, is that a species may not always be detected when present at a landscape unit. This will result in false absences causing parameter estimates to be biased if unaccounted for, possibly leading to misleading results and conclusions, even with moderate levels of imperfect detection. This workshop will cover many of the latest methods for modeling patterns and dynamics of species occurrence in a landscape while accounting for the imperfect detection of the species. Participants will be introduced to available software through worked examples, and there will be special emphasis on aspects of study design. While primarily aimed at the beginner and intermediate level, more experienced researchers will also benefit from attending. For more details visit http://www.proteus.co.nz/workshops.html
