[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: theoretical ecology and microbial ecology, Univ. of OR

[David Inouye]

 Postdoctoral Research Associate
 Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
 Posting: 10361AB
 Location: Eugene
 Closes: Open Until Filled

 Postdoctoral Positions in theoretical ecology and microbial ecology

 Although humans in the developed world spend 90% of their time in
 enclosed buildings, we know very little about the biology of the built
 environment.  Buildings are complex ecosystems that house trillions of
 diverse microorganisms interacting with each other, with humans, and
 with their environment. Despite the obvious significance of the indoor
 environment to sustainable well-being,little is known about the causes
 and consequences of the diversity of indoor microbial life, their
 genetic elements and their interactions ­ what we have termed the Buiilt
 Environment Microbiome.  The Biology and the Built Environment (BioBE)
 Center at the University of Oregon is training a new generation of
 innovators and practitioners at the architecture-biology interface to
 understand the built environment microbiome. The vision of this national
 research center, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, is to
 integrate recent advances in microbial genomics and ecological theory to
 develop hypothesis-driven, evidence-based approaches to sustainable
 building design.

 Qualifications

 The BioBE Center is currently seeking two postdoctoral researchers with
 demonstrated interests in quantitative biological research, and
 experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary research team.
 The first position is in theoretical ecology, and will require modeling
 the assembly and function of complex microbial communities.  The second
 position is in microbial ecology, and will require the use of molecular
 approaches to characterize the built environment microbiome. Each
 position will be affiliated with the laboratories of Dr. Jessica Green
 and Dr. Brendan Bohnannan at the University Oregon.   We will offer a
 generous salary and benefits commensurate with experience.  Applicants
 should have a PhD in a biological, computational, mathematical, or
 statistical field.

 Term

 Appointments will last 2 years beginning in Fall 2010.

 To apply

 A complete application will consist of the following materials:

 (1) a brief cover letter explaining your background and career
 interests

 (2) CV (including publications),

 (3) names and contact information for three references.

 Sumbit materials to ceebj...@uoregon.edu with subject Posting 10361AB

 To be assured full consideration, applications must be received by
 11/30/10, but position will remain open until filled.

 BioBE Center Investigators

 Jessica L. Green (Director)

 Center for Ecology and Evolutionary

 Department of Biology

 http://biology.uoregon.edu/people/green/

 Brendan Bohannan

 Center for Ecology and Evolutionary

 Department of Biology

 University of Oregon

 http://biology.uoregon.edu/ceeb/faculty_pages/Bohannan/

 G.Z. (Charlie) Brown

 Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory

 Department of Architecture and Allied Arts

 University of Oregon

 http://www.uoregon.edu/~esbl/

 The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
 Institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
 Americans with Disabilities Act.  Women and minorities encouraged to
 apply.  We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our
 commitment to diversity. 

[ECOLOG-L] Seek articles for a special issue in EcoMod

[Li An]

 Dear Colleagues,

I have been guest-editing a special issue in the journal Ecological 
Modelling (EcoMod). The topic of this special issue is "Mapping and 
Disentangling Human Decisions in Complex Human-Nature Systems", which is 
based on an approved symposium (Feb 18, 2011) during the 2011 AAAS 
meeting. This is an open call for original research articles related to 
the topic, and the symposium description (attached below) may help you 
get a better idea of what we are seeking.


If you are interested in submitting a paper, please contact me 
(l...@mail.sdsu.edu) by email and send me your abstract (better if you 
have an extended abstract). All the papers are expected to be finished 
by February 1--you may send your paper to me through email initially, 
but the journal requests that you submit your paper through EcoMod's 
online submission system. All the papers will be subject to peer 
reviews, and decisions (acceptance /decline) will be made in Mid-March 2011.


If you have questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you very much

[Symposium description]

Many coupled human-nature systems are characterized by complexities such 
as nonlinearities and heterogeneity (Liu et al. 2007 Science). Less is 
known about how human decisions are made to affect such systems. This 
symposium, incorporating case studies in three Asian National 
Reserves/parks, centers on generalizing characteristics, driving forces, 
and related methodologies for understanding human decision making and 
its consequences. Employing social surveys, fieldwork, and different 
modeling approaches (e.g., agent-based modeling, multi-level modeling), 
we will explore how social norms and the hierarchical structure of human 
organizations or decisions may feedback into each other and affect human 
resource utilization decisions, thus affecting habitat dynamics of these 
species. Following that, several well-established researchers will 
present general theoretical reflections on what theories and methods can 
be used to tackle human decisions, and how such decisions lead to system 
changes. Our purposeful intermix of researchers from different career
stages, study sites, and backgrounds aims to better fertilize the study 
of complex human-nature systems. This symposium has been endorsed by 
International Network of Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems 
and consulted with the AAAS Geology and Geography Section.


All the best,

Li

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Li An (°²Á¦), PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Geography
San Diego State University
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~lian/ (Personal website)
http://complexity.sdsu.edu/ (Group Website)

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[ECOLOG-L] Consortium for Integrated Climate Research in Western Mountains (CIRMOUNT)

[David Inouye]

Please find the latest issue (Vol 4, No 1) of CIRMOUNT's newsletter, 
Mountain Views, at: 
www.fs.fed.us/psw/cirmount/publications/pdf/Mtn_Views_oct_10.pdf


Consortium for Integrated Climate Research in Western Mountains (CIRMOUNT)

If you want to be added to the mailing list for CIRMOUNT, contact

CONSTANCE I. MILLAR
PSW Research Station, USDA Forest Service
800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710 USA
ph:   510-559-6435   FAX: 510-559-6499
email:  cmil...@fs.fed.us

[ECOLOG-L] TWO TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

[Pravin A Punamiya]

The Department of Earth and Environmental Studies at Montclair State 
University (http://www.csam.montclair.edu/earth) seeks two full-time (10-
month) tenure-track Assistant Professors, one in earth systems modeling, 
and another in environmental economics, with a appointment start date of 
September 1, 2011. 

Earth Systems Modeling: Applicants with expertise in regional- or global-
scale climate models, biogeochemical cycling, ecosystem modeling, or 
atmosphere-biosphere interactions are especially encouraged to apply.  The 
ideal candidate will utilize complex numerical modeling simulations, with 
application to global climate change science and policy and/or sustainable 
natural resource conservation and management.  Applicants are expected to 
have a Ph.D. in geoscience, applied physics, meteorology, geography, or a 
related field, and a research record in earth systems modeling.

Environmental Economics: Broadly trained environmental scholar will apply 
economic principles and methods to assess impacts of environmental and 
sustainability measures on the global economy.   Desirable specializations 
include, but not limited to: energy, natural resource, ecosystem 
sustainability, economics of global climate change or land-use development 
and remediation.  The ideal candidate will utilize economic modeling, risk 
assessment, and/or GIS analysis, applied to environmental policy and 
natural resource conservation/management.  Candidates must have a PhD 
degree in one of the following fields: economics, public policy, 
environmental sciences, geography, natural resource management, or a 
related discipline that integrates the environment, sustainable 
development, social science, and economics.

Electronic application materials are preferable.  Send cover letter, 
curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a statement of 
professional goals, research interests and teaching philosophy to:  Dr. 
Sandra Passchier (passchi...@mail.montclair.edu), Earth Systems Modeling 
Search Committee Chair (position V-F10), or Dr. Dibyendu Sarkar 
(sark...@mail.montclair.edu), Environmental Economics Search Committee 
Chair (position V-F17); Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, 
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 07043. Materials should arrive 
by December 1, 2010 to assure full consideration.

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer. Qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities 
are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs in Brazil

[April Sjoboen]

Hi!
I have my master's degree in biology and am currently living in Brasilia, 
Brazil. I'm looking for a research position in biology/ecology and was 
wondering if anyone would be able to help me. If you know of someone doing 
research in the area or are aware of any job openings I would welcome the 
response. 
Thank you very much!

April D. Sjoboen Guimaraes

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Papers - Tropical Forestry Conference

[Gillian Paul]

YALE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES



Dear ECOLOG-L members,



The International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF), Yale Student
Chapter, is organizing a Conference from January 27th - 29th, 2011 titled
"Communities, Commodities, and Carbon: Innovations in Tropical Forest
Management". Each year, ISTF organizes a two-day conference at the Yale
School of Forestry & Environmental Studies in New Haven, Connecticut to
discuss emerging topics in the tropics. The 2011 conference aims to bring
together practitioners and researchers from government, academia, and
environmental and development organizations to explore innovations in
tropical forest conservation and management.



ISTF is currently seeking presenters to share experiences and engage in
discussions during the conference. We encourage you to apply, by sending
your abstract by November 5, 2010 to yalei...@gmail.com. Attached you will
find our call for papers with details on how to participate, and the key
questions we are looking to address at the conference. Please feel free to
forward this information to anyone else that might be interested in
applying.


For those interested in attending (without presenting) the conference is
free to registrants, more info will be available for registration as the
date approaches, but feel free to contact yalei...@gmail.com for any
questions.



For more information, please visit our website http://www.yale.edu/istf or
contact us directly at yalei...@gmail.com. ISTF is looking forward to
hearing from you.





Regards,



The International Society of Tropical Foresters

Yale Student Chapter

[ECOLOG-L] Winter Plant Course at the Univ of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station

[Gretchen Meyer]

Please share this announcement with others who may be interested.

Registration is now open for the 2011 Winter Workshop at the UWM Field 
Station:


Ecology and Physiology of Plants in Winter: Surviving the Big Chill

January 7 & 8, 2011 (Friday & Saturday)

Instructor: Dr. James Reinartz

Our workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore focused topics in 
natural history under the guidance of noted authorities. This workshop 
presents college-level instruction and is designed to accommodate 
participants with a broad range of experience. Enrollment is limited to 
20, providing an informal atmosphere and individualized instruction. 
Also available for one college credit.


Please visit our website at http://www4.uwm.edu/fieldstation/workshops/ 
for a full description of the course, fee information, and a 
Registration Form.  Please contact the Field Station for more 
information, or if you would like a registration form mailed to you.


University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station
3095 Blue Goose Road
Saukville, WI 53080
Phone: 262 675-6844
Fax: 262 675-0337
email: field...@uwm.edu
website: www.fieldstation.uwm.edu

[ECOLOG-L] recommendations for a climate modeler?

[David Inouye]

I'm looking for a climate model expert with experience in modelling 
water resources from glaciers and seasonal rainfall.  Thanks for any 
suggestions.




Dr. David W. Inouye, Professor
Dept. of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4415

Rocky Mtn. Biological Laboratory
PO Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224

ino...@umd.edu
301-405-6946 

[ECOLOG-L] permanent position opening: Landscape Ecology Research Associate

[michael drescher]

Dear All,
 
A permanent  position is opening for a Landscape Ecology Research Associate 
with 
the Ontario Forest Research Institute of the Ontario Ministry of Natural 
Resources in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Non-Canadians and non-Canadian 
residents may apply.
 
Deadline for the application is November 3, 2010. For questions please contact 
Dr. Ajith Perera at the Ontario Forest Research Institute. Please see details 
below.
 
---
Michael Drescher
Assistant Professor
School of Planning, Faculty of Environment
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
 
email: mdres...@uwaterloo.ca
phone: + 519-888-4567 x38795
fax: + 519-725-2827
 
 
-
 
LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION – permanent
 
Deadline - Nov 03, 2010
 
A permanent research associate position is available to study changes in forest 
landscape patterns as a consequence of natural and anthropogenic disturbances 
and generating testable hypotheses on cumulative effects on ecological 
processes. 
 
Non-Canadians and non-Canadian residents may apply.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
·  Recent Ph.D. in landscape ecology, geomtaics, spatial statistics, or 
closely related discipline
·  Good understanding of basic ecological processes in forest landscapes
·  Excellent knowledge of analysis of spatial data, geomatics, and  spatial 
statistics
·  Sound computing skills
·  Ability to think independently while adhering to scientific method
·  Good communication skills
 
 
SALARY
 
CDN $ 65,000 – 80,000
 
 
WORKPLACE: 
 
Ontario Forest Research Institute, Ministry of Natural Resources, Sault Ste. 
Marie, Ontario, Canada
 
 
TO APPLY:
 
View details at: http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?JobID=31402
 
Apply at: https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Apply.aspx?JobID=31402
 
 
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. Ajith H. Perera
Phone: +1(705)946-7426
Email: ajith.per...@ontario.ca
 
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[ECOLOG-L] New Student Travel Grants & Registration Extension : International Biogeography Society

[Michael N Dawson]

The Early Registration deadline for the 5th Biennial conference of the
International Biogeography Society (7-11 January, 2011, in Iraklion, Crete)
is being extended from 15th October to 31st October, 2010.  Please visit the
conference website for more information and to register:
http://www.biogeography.org/html/Meetings/2011/index.html

The IBS and the journal Ecography are pleased to announce approximately 15
new “Ecography Student Awards” that will cover meeting registration costs
and attendance at a pre-conference workshop.  These new Ecography Student
Awards compliment existing travel grants (for students, postdocs, ane
pre-tenure faculty) from the IBS and from the Biogeography Specialty Group
of the American Association of Geographers.  More details on each award and
the application procedure are provided on the conference website:
http://www.biogeography.org/html/Meetings/2011/travelawards.html. 
Applications and supporting materials are due by October 31st, 2010.  Grant
recipients will be notified by November 15th, 2010. 

[ECOLOG-L] Search Reopened: Assistant/Associate Professor in Community or Landscape Ecology

[Day, Frank P.]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University invites 
applications for a tenure-track position in community or landscape ecology at 
the assistant or associate professor level.  Applicants must have expertise in 
vertebrate ecology (specializing in mammals or birds) and utilize quantitative, 
molecular, or GIS skills in their research. Candidates for associate professor 
must have a strong research program with publications and current peer-reviewed 
extramural funding and demonstrate a strong teaching record. Candidates at the 
assistant professor level must demonstrate strong potential for building 
independent research programs and performing quality teaching. Minimum 
requirements include a Ph.D. in ecology or related fields and excellent 
communication skills. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The Department 
offers competitive salaries and start-up packages and receives substantial 
support from state funds and from research grants from federal and other 
agencies.  The Department has strong graduate programs which currently have 
over 100 students, including a Ph.D. program in ecological sciences and a Ph.D. 
program in biomedical sciences.  To apply, submit a curriculum vitae, statement 
of research and teaching interests, and the names, telephone numbers, and 
addresses (postal and email) of three references.  Send applications 
electronically to Ecology Search Committee at 
e...@odu.edu.  Review of applicants will begin November 
15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.



Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University 
(www.odu.edu) is a state supported, research intensive 
institution enrolling more than 24,000 students, of which 6,000 are graduate 
students.  Norfolk is a culturally rich, historic city and a major 
international maritime center in a metropolitan area of over 1.5 million 
people. Within the area there are numerous cultural activities including a 
symphony orchestra, an opera company and a ballet company as well as numerous 
museums. Norfolk is one of the seven cities comprising Hampton Roads, located 
on the Chesapeake Bay. Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action institution.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Want assistance with a GIS spatial analysis project? (this time with contact information)

[James Crants]

I've had quite a response to the message I sent out yesterday!  A half-dozen
people have already responded!  I will be choosing one of those people's
projects to work on.  I thought I should let you all know; I don't want to
raise any false hopes.

Thanks to everyone who responded.  I'll be in touch with you soon.

Jim Crants

On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 5:46 PM, David Inouye  wrote:

> I am taking a course in spatial analysis in GIS.  A major component
> of the course is an independent project.  Since the class is oriented
> toward grad students, the assignment is designed so that one may
> easily apply it toward getting a thesis chapter done.  I, however, am
> not a grad student, and I have no existing research to apply this
> project to.  I can easily enough come up with something that meets
> the requirements, but I would rather do something that's of some
> value to somebody.  I've tried various local conservation groups, but
> I've come up dry.  Does anyone here need some GIS-based spatial analysis
> done?
>
> The assignment basically requires that I do exploratory data analysis
> (mining for hypotheses) and/or predictive analysis (hypothesis
> testing).  I would need to get started very soon, and the due date is
> in mid-December, so this couldn't be anything huge, and the data
> would need to be pre-existing.
>
> I hope I can help someone!
>
> James Crants, PhD
> Scientist, University of Minnesota
> Agronomy and Plant Genetics
> Cell:  (612) 718-4883
> James Crants 
>



-- 
James Crants, PhD
Scientist, University of Minnesota
Agronomy and Plant Genetics
Cell:  (612) 718-4883