[ECOLOG-L] EcoSummit 2012: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - DEADLINE 20 January 2012
EcoSummit 2012 4th International EcoSummit Ecological Sustainability: Restoring the Planet's Ecosystem Services 30 September - 5 October 2012 Columbus, Ohio, USA www.ecosummit2012.org CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - DEADLINE 20 January 2012 Please remember to submit your abstracts for poster and oral (general session and invited symposium) presentations by 20 January 2012. Abstracts should be submitted using the online submission system on the EcoSummit 2012 website. Abstracts are invited on the following topics: - Sustainability and Resilience - Ecosystem Creation and Restoration/Ecological Engineering - Global Change - Ecosystem Services - Ecological Indicators - Biodiversity and Biological Conservation - Climate Change - Ecological Complexity - Ecotoxicology - Ecological Economics - Ecological Modelling - Biological Invasions - Ecosystem Health - Environmental Policy - Ecological Knowledge - Coastal Problems Caused by Upland Pollution Sources - Watershed/River Catchment Management - Ecohydrology To submit your abstract go to http://www.ecosummit2012.org/submit-abstract.html EcoSummit 2012 will bring together the world's most respected minds in ecological science to discuss restoring the planet's ecosystems. Plenary Speakers: Lester Brown, Earth Policy Institute, USA Robert Costanza, Portland State University, USA Jared Diamond, UCLA, USA Olafur R. Grimsson, President, Republic of Iceland Sven E. Jørgensen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Wolfgang Junk, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Germany Rattan Lal, The Ohio State University, USA Simon A. Levin, Princeton University, USA William J. Mitsch, The Ohio State University, USA Elinor Ostrom, Indiana University, USA E.O. Wilson, Harvard University, USA Symposia and Workshops: 70 symposia and 11 workshops with almost 600 participants from over 55 countries have been tentatively accepted for the EcoSummit 2012 Program. The symposia and workshops cover a wide variety of ecological topics, including ecological restoration, ecosystem services, climate change issues, and lake, wetland, and river management and will be presented over the entire week of the conference in parallel sessions. For further information on submitting an abstract, and symposia and workshops visit the EcoSummit 2012 website: www.ecosummit2012.org
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc/ Biodiversity and biological control / Sweden
Dear Colleague Please notify potential candidates of our announcement for a two-year post doctoral fellowship for research on biodiversity and biological control in agricultural landscapes. Last date of application is 5 March 2012. Best regards Riccardo and Barbara -- _ Riccardo Bommarco, PhD http://www.slu.se/ecology/riccardobommarco Department of Ecology Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Box 7044, SE-750 07 Uppsala, SWEDEN Phone +46-(0)18-672423, Fax +46-(0)18-672890 Barbara Ekbom Professor of Entomology Department of Ecology Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Box 7044, SE-750 07 Uppsala, SWEDEN Phone +46-(0)18-672625 e-mail: barbara.ek...@slu.se
[ECOLOG-L] From micro- to mesoscale, new analytical tools in soil system research Session at EGU 2012
Dear Colleague, we like to cordially invite you to submit abstracts to the *session *From micro- to mesoscale, new analytical tools in soil system research *(Soil System Science 1.7 / Biogeoscience 2.23) *which will be organized in the frame of the EGU 2012 in Vienna, Austria, 22 - 27 April 2012. The deadline for abstract submission is January 17th 2012. ** From micro- to mesoscale, new analytical tools in soil system research Soils are structurally heterogeneous across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Processes controlling the stabilization of soil organic matter or the sorption of nutrients and pollutants take place at submicron scales on mineral surfaces but also within soil aggregates. At the same time these micro-scale processes determine physical and chemical processes at larger scales up to the pedon and plot scale. In the last years, several new analytical techniques were established in soil science, reaching from the micro- to the meso-scale (e.g. AFM, Microtomography, MRI, NanoSIMS, TOF-SIMS, MALDI-TOF imaging, confocal Ramann microscopy, XANES, XPS, FTIR). These techniques enable the linkage between different spatial scales and can facilitate precise up- and downscaling between these different scales. They will significantly improve the understanding of many soil processes of different complexity, reaching from organo-mineral interactions studied in batch experiments up to hydrological phenomena and plant-soil interactions studied at the plot level. We invite contributions with a special focus on novel analytical approaches covering the micrometer- up to the meter- scale reaching from compositional imaging to three dimensional techniques to resolve spatial and temporal phenomena in natural soil samples. We also cordially invite contributions on statistical and geostatistical studies about up- and downscaling of results to other scales. http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2012/sessionprogramme/SSS Information on the session can be found on: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2012/session/9990 We are looking forward to you contribution and to see you in Vienna. Best wishes, Carsten W. Müller, Markus Steffens Raphael Viscarra Rossel -- °°° Dr. Carsten W. Mueller TU München Lehrstuhl für Bodenkunde Emil-Ramann Strasse 2 (former: Am Hochanger 2) 85354 Freising Germany FON: +49(0)8161-71-4423 FAX: +49(0)8161-71-4466 http://www.soil-science.com/ http://www.soil-science.com/nanosims/
[ECOLOG-L] Call for Applications: Modeling Dengue Fever, a NIMBioS Investigative Workshop
The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Investigative Workshop, ***Modeling Dengue Fever**Dynamics and Control***to be held July 23-24, 2012, at NIMBioS. *Objectives:* More than one-third of the world's population lives in areas at risk for the transmission of dengue, a vector-transmitted disease that is one of the leading causes of death and illness in the tropics and subtropics. This workshop will bring together public health officials as well as mathematicians, biologists and epidemiologists to promote an interdisciplinary approach to identifying important issues in modeling Dengue transmission dynamics and control; to encourage the establishment of new collaborations for research on Dengue and other infectious diseases with non-human transmission components; and to develop Dengue virus models that incorporate important features such as vector dynamics and control, serotype interactions and immunity, and at the same time allow for model testing/validation. *Location: *NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville *Co-Organizers:* Derek Cummings, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Zhilan Feng, Mathematics, Purdue Univ.; Jorge Velasco-Hernandez, Mathematics, UAM-Iztapalapa, Mexico; Michael Johansson, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention For more information about the workshop and a link to the online application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/workshops/WS_dengue If needed, applicants may request travel and lodging support. Workshop participants are selected through an open application process. Individuals with a strong interest in the topic, including post-docs and graduate students, are encouraged to apply. Those selected to attend will be notified within two weeks after the application deadline. *Application Deadline: March 1, 2012.* The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture with additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. * Catherine Crawley, Ph.D. Communications Coordinator National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis University of Tennessee 1534 White Avenue, Suite 400 Knoxville, TN 37996-1527 e ccraw...@nimbios.org mailto:ccraw...@nimbios.org t +1 865 974 9350 tel:%2B1%20865%20974%209350 f +1 865 974 9461 tel:%2B1%20865%20974%209461 http://www.nimbios.org http://twitter.com/nimbios To receive email notifications of blog updates, click here http://www.nimbios.org/wordpress/subscribe2updates/. To subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter, click here http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001RgvbKVLa7a4Psoj8H7c43A%3D%3D.
[ECOLOG-L] Paid Internships in Conservation and Land Management
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2012! Please apply online at http://www.clminternship.org/ www.clminternship.org Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity to begin a career in botany, wildlife biology, natural resource management and conservation! Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), US Forest Service (US FS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and US Geologic Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western states, including Alaska. Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include collecting seed for restoration and conservation purposes and data on threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous. As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend paid every two weeks totaling $11,900 over 5 months and will attend an all-expenses paid week-long training workshop at a location to be determined. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your resume. For more information and to apply online, please visit: http://www.clminternship.org/ www.clminternship.org
[ECOLOG-L] USGS Mendenhall postoc: Permafrost microbiology and C cycling
Colleagues, Please take note of the 2013 USGS Mendenhall postdoctoral fellowship program which has a due date for applications of February 21, 2012. Our specific opportunity focuses on the effects of permafrost thaw on C cycling in interior Alaska, with particular emphasis on permafrost microbiology. See http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/2013/opps/opp8.html for more information about this research topic. This is a very competitive fellowship program and applicants are strongly encouraged to work with the Research Advisors to develop the proposal that is required for application. This position will be based in Menlo Park, CA and will begin on or after October 2012. Mendenhall Fellows are appointed to the USGS for two years and receive full salary and benefits at the GS-12 level. Research funds are also included in the proposal. See the USGS Mendenhall Postdoc website for application process and position details: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/ Best wishes in the New Year, Mark Waldrop, mwald...@usgs.gov, 650-329-5005, Primary research advisor Burt Thomas, burt_tho...@usgs.gov Kimberly Wickland, kpw...@usgs.gov Janet Jansson (Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Department of Energy), jrjans...@lbl.gov
[ECOLOG-L] Microbial Metagenomics Summer Course, MSU
Microbial Metagenomics, Michigan State University, Summer Course 2012, June 3rd - June 16th Learn state-of-the-art genomic methods to identify relationships between the structure and function of microbial communities. This intensive two-week course will provide hands-on experience with all aspects of a metagenomic study. You will formulate hypotheses and design experiments to test them. You will isolate and sequence environmental DNA. You will perform computational and statistical analyses to test your hypotheses. Your system will be an ongoing study of the effects of land use on the production of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide at the nearby Kellogg Biological Station Long Term Ecological Research Site (http://lter.kbs.msu.edu). Morning lectures will discuss microbial and ecological principles underlying experiments that you will conduct during the afternoons. The wet lab sessions will include purification of DNA from soil for clone libraries and 454 pyrosequencing and for quantitative PCR. In the computer lab you will analyze your sequences and metagenomic data with a suite of contemporary programs to measure community diversity, and use multivariate analyses to relate community composition to ecosystem function. The course will be taught primarily by Drs. Thomas Schmidt, Jay Lennon and Clegg Waldron of Michigan State University. Other researchers (from MSU and elsewhere) will be contributing their expertise in both lectures and lab sessions. Who can attend? This course is primarily for graduate students, postdocs and faculty. Advanced undergraduates and other researchers will be considered. This year, for the first time, the course can be taken as a workshop or for credit. What do I need to know in advance? We encourage diversity of backgrounds. The primary prerequisite is a keen interest in adding molecular methods to your research. Where will it be held? Lectures and laboratory sessions will be held on the main campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Single-room accommodation is available on campus. When do I apply? Application is open now until March 16th, 2012. Additional information and application forms are at http://metagenomics.wikidot.com/
[ECOLOG-L] Sage Grouse Habitat Field Technician
Position Objectives: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain, Carson City, Elko, and Winnemucca District Offices, is recruiting field technicians for four (4) land health assessment teams. Teams will consist of three total members including a GIS Lead and two field technicians. Each team will be comprised of environmental scientists (ecologists) having diverse areas of training and expertise to work cooperatively in a field based setting. The overall objective of the team is to perform land health assessments through the assessment of soil, hydrology and biological (vegetative) conditions; water quality and quantity sampling (Proper Functioning Condition); and baseline data collection for Sage Grouse habitat and other indicator species. Data are utilized for management and adaptive management decisions, restoration projects, and/or to improve sage grouse habitat to achieve a healthy and productive ecological condition. The principle purpose of this project is to generate an understanding of the process used to develop land health assessments, including the data capture and evaluation. Duties: General field duties include walking long distances over uneven terrain, and will require Field Technicians to collect GPS and photo points, observe and monitoring wildlife, and/or identify vegetative demographics and distribution. Office tasks may include assisting with data organization, processing and QA/QC; post-processing GPS points; and contributing to report writing. Compensation: o $8,000 Living Stipend o $2,775 AmeriCorps Education Award o Student loan forbearance o Daily field per diem Timeline: April 2, 2012 October 12, 2012 Field Training: Participate in a field-based environmental methods course on the Black Rock NCA as well as a Dept. of Interior protocol training event (travel expenses paid for both training events). Location: Two positions will be filled in each of the four following BLM Nevada Districts: Battle Mountain, Carson City, Elko, and Winnemucca. Terrain is typical of the Great Basin and Mojave Desert, with wide long valleys bordered by mountain ranges. Field conditions include hot, arid days with high exposure to the sun, and potentially cold, damp winter weather. Resources include big game habitat, Wilderness Study Areas, active grazing allotments, abandoned mine lands, historic and prehistoric cultural sites, and wild horse management areas. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in one of the major natural sciences Understanding of basic principles related to field science and data collection Experience with vegetation identification preferred; Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass and to read a topographical map; Ability to collect data using handheld GPS units, preferred; Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; Willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting; Physically fit to work outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and withstand working and camping in an arid environment; Possess a clean, valid, state-issued drivers license and the ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; and Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden at bwal...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please include where you found this position posted.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship in social sciences and sustainable/bio-energy, UW-Madison
AVAILABLE: Graduate Research Assistantship in social sciences and sustainable/bio-energy We seek a motivated PhD or MS student to pursue research in the social sciences related to bio- and sustainable energy. This project will investigate public perceptions and values associated with emerging sustainable energy platforms across Wisconsin. It also will engage the public in dialogue about those values and preferences toward helping communities and others better plan their energy future. Salary is $20,400 per annum; health coverage and a tuition waiver are provided. Contingent on finalized funding, this is a three-year funded project beginning in *Fall 2012*. Expected duties include… - Plan and conduct a study of public perceptions and values toward bioenergy and other alternatives using appropriate social/political theories and quantitative and/or qualitative methods. - Prepare manuscripts for publication in scholarly journals and communicate findings through presentations to scientific and lay audiences. - Substantially contribute to the design and delivery of extension programs that work with government actors and energy stakeholders to understand and apply research findings. *Qualifications* - Completed BS/BA is required; Master's degree is preferred; at least one degree should be in a relevant field. - Strong communication (writing and verbal) and analytical abilities - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Ability to communicate with diverse study participants, stakeholders, partners, and the scientific community - Overnight travel (reimbursed by the project) is expected. A valid driver's license and clearance by the University's Office of Risk Management are required. *Application process* Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until candidates are chosen. Applications received before *Feb 1, 2012* are guaranteed consideration. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Interested applicants are asked to e-mail the following documents listed below to our Student Services Coordinator Sara Rodock (rodock-at-wisc-dot-edu) (in *ONE PDF* file please). Please specify in your letter when you would be available to start. Required Documents: 1. The “Forest and Wildlife Ecology; University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Application Cover Sheet” which can be found at: http://www.fwe.wisc.edu/documents/fwe_cover_sheet_rickenbach.doc 2. Cover letter outlining research interests, academic and professional backgrounds 3. Resume/CV 4. Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this point) 5. GRE scores if available 6. Reprints if available 7. Names and contact addresses of three references *OR*, if you have already completed an application to a UW-Madison graduate program for Fall 2012, please indicate this on the cover sheet in the space provided. We can obtain your materials from that program if you would prefer. If you have questions about this project, please contact Mark Rickenbachhttp://notcountingtrees.fwe.wisc.edu/?q=node/17 . http://notcountingtrees.fwe.wisc.edu/?q=node/146
[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcment: Executive Director Society for Ecological Restoration
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) is currently seeking an Executive Director. SER is a registered 501c3 not-for-profit organization that is based in Washington D.C., with over 2,000 members from 37 countries. Its mission is to promote ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on earth and re-establishing an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture. The Executive Director is responsible for the professional management and leadership of the Society and for securing funding for SER initiatives and operating expenses. S/he will implement the Society's policies, programs, and strategic plan and provide leadership to advance the mission. The Executive Director, working in concert with the Board of Directors, SER staff, SER members, chapter leaders, volunteers, and partners will advance SER's position as the primary source of expertise on issues related to ecological restoration worldwide. S/he will develop budgets and effectively manage funds, write development plans, and pursue funding opportunities to support operating expenses, strategic initiatives, and investments. S/he should have the capability to direct the implementation of stated programs and initiatives with minimal resources and to achieve success. The full posting with requirements can be found here: https://www.ser.org/pdf/ED_job_announcement_11_28_2011.pdf To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by January 20, 2012 to m...@ser.org Mary Travaglini Interim Executive Director The Society for Ecological Restoration 1017 O St NW, Washington DC 20001 (202)-299-9518 x1 www.ser.org
[ECOLOG-L] Prescribed Fire Training at Morton Arboretum
PRESCRIBED FIRE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY S-290 INTERMEDIATE FIRE BEHAVIOR Want to enhance your training and qualifications in prescribed burning? Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 is the second course in a five course sequence developing wildland fire behavior prediction skills and knowledge. In the Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide, PMS 310-1, this course is required of those planning to work as one of the Single Resource Bosses or a Fire Effects Monitor on wildfires, fire use fires, and prescribed fires. It builds upon the basics in S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, but with more detailed information about characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment (fuels, weather, and topography) that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes. Where: The Morton Arboretum 4100 Lincoln Avenue Lisle, Illinois 60532 When: January 16 19, 2012 8:00 am 5 pm each day Cost:$150.00 Registrations: www.fsi.illinois.edu Please register at the web address above. Registration is NOT available through The Morton Arboretum. Prerequisites: S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Questions? Contact Tom Richter at trich...@fsi.illinois.edu. Registration closes Jan 6th, so register today to avoid missing this exciting opportunity! If the class has less than 15 students, we reserve the right to cancel the class.
[ECOLOG-L] Wetland Biogeochemistry Technician job, Georgetown SC
Wetland biogeochemistry technician. A Research Specialist position is available at the University of South Carolinas Baruch Marine Field Laboratory (Georgetown, SC) to examine how saltwater intrusion will impact the fate of organic carbon (i.e., preservation vs. degradation) in coastal freshwater wetlands. In collaboration with scientists from the University of South Carolina and Virginia Commonwealth University, the successful candidate will conduct experiments to look at the effects of saltwater intrusion on the turnover of soil carbon pools and understand how changes in rates of plant and soil respiration affect ecosystem-level metabolism. The research will include fieldwork in wetlands in South Carolina and Virginia, measurements of the efflux rate and isotopic composition of soil-derived carbon dioxide and methane in laboratory and field settings, and physico-chemical analysis of soils and plants. The candidate must be comfortable working in the field throughout the year and in the laboratory. A M.S. degree in a relevant field or a B.S. degree plus two years of related experience is required. Experience in wetland science and/or biogeochemistry is desired, as is prior experience with gas flux techniques, measurement of CO2 and CH4 carbon isotopic signatures, and/or soil analysis. Funding is available for three years. This position includes full benefits, including annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement. A full description of the position and duties can be found at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must be submitted through the USC jobs website and must include a cover letter, vita/resume, and contact information for at least three references. Evaluation of applications will begin 10 January 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For specific questions about the position, please contact Scott Neubauer (sc...@belle.baruch.sc.edu). For more information about USCs Baruch Institute and the Wetland Biogeochemistry Lab, please visit http://www.cas.sc.edu/baruch and http://links.baruch.sc.edu/faculty/neubauer/welcome.html. The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Opportunity to post job announcements at upcoming CNPS conference
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) will host the 2012 Conservation Conference in San Diego in less than 2 weeks on Jan 10-14! It is the largest statewide plant conservation conference in CA and attracts over 800 attendees, including scientists and decision-makers in agencies, consulting firms, and environmental organizations, university professors and students, horticulturists, landscaping professionals, as well as conservation advocates and grassroots activists. We invite you to send us announcements for internships, employment opportunities, and graduate or postdoctoral positions in topics related to plant ecology or conservation to be posted on the conference Job Board. Please send an email to aconcili@ucsc.eduwith the subject header ‘CNPS JOBS’ by Jan 10th with your announcement. We will print it out and post it. Alternatively, you can bring a copy of your announcement to the conference and post it yourself. You can learn more about the conference at: http://www.cnps.org/cnps/conservation/conference/2012/. Online registration is open until January 9, 2012. --- Amy Concilio Ph.D. Candidate Dept of Environmental Studies University of California, Santa Cruz aconc...@ucsc.edu
[ECOLOG-L] grad/professional training courses, Smithsonian
Spring/Summer 2012 Graduate/Professional Training Courses and Certificates Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program, Front Royal, VA For more information, visit http://conservationtraining.si.edu or e-mail scbitrain...@si.edu Individual courses offer graduate credit or continuing education units. Follow the links below for more details about each course, course costs, and credits earned, and to learn about our Graduate and Professional Certificates in Applied Conservation Science. Statistics for Ecology and Conservation Biology March 5-16, 2012 Gain in-depth knowledge of analysis techniques for cutting-edge conservation and ecological research, employing R. Course focuses on linear models, mixed models, generalized linear models, and how to deal with the limitations of real datasets in the conservation science context. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/statsecology.cfmhttp://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/statsecology.cfm Species Monitoring Conservation: Amphibians March 26- April 6, 2012 Gain hands-on experience in the various in-situ and ex-situ practices being applied to monitoring amphibians and addressing their critical decline, including captive breeding, land management, monitoring and assessment, collections and vouchers, and data analysis as well as the applications of genetics and disease testing. The focus of the course is on frogs, toads and salamanders. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/amphibian.cfmhttp://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/amphibian.cfm Species Monitoring Conservation: Terrestrial Mammals April 16-27, 2012 This course teaches current techniques in assessment and monitoring of wild mammal populations, including bats. Participants learn principles of study design; current field assessment methods; data analysis techniques including MARK and DISTANCE software; application of monitoring data to decision-making and population management; and collection and preparation of museum voucher specimens. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/terremammals.cfmhttp://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/terremammals.cfm Non-Invasive Genetic Techniques in Wildlife Conservation May 19-25, 2012 Learn how new developments in non-invasive genetics allow biologists and managers to answer questions in animal behavior, population biology and population management. Course participants will work through directed research projects, from study design through field data collection, sampling protocols, and DNA extraction and amplification, to analysis of microsatellite and sequence data. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/genetics.cfmhttp://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/genetics.cfm Adaptive Management for Conservation Success June 11-22, 2012 This course is taught in partnership with Foundations of Success (FOS). Working in teams on a real conservation project, participants practice conceptualizing projects, formulating objectives and providing evidence of conservation results. The course builds skills in designing and planning effective projects that provide clear evidence of conservation impact, and in use of Miradi adaptive management software. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/adaptive.cfmhttp://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/MAB/GMU/adaptive.cfm Stay tuned for upcoming announcements of our new 2012/2013 Course Schedule and check for updates on our website here: http://conservationtraining.si.eduhttp://conservationtraining.si.edu For information on the Applied Conservation Science Graduate Certificate see: mccs.gmu.edu/graduate/certificate For information on the Applied Conservation Science Professional Certificate see: http://www.ocpe.gmu.edu/programs/green/applied_conservation.htmlwww.ocpe.gmu.edu/programs/green/applied_conservation.html Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program participants engage in dynamic learning communities, build lifelong professional networks, and connect with valuable conservation resources
[ECOLOG-L] Research and funding opportunities at Huron Mts., Northern MI
The Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation supports research focused onthe landscape and ecosystems of the Lake Superior basin, particularlythe Huron Mountains area of northern Michigan. HMWF provides exclusive access to a large (ca 10,000 ha), diverse, andwell-protected private natural area in the Huron Mountains, withextensive old-growth forests and pristine aquatic systems. The Foundation provides housing and facilities at the Ives LakeResearch Station north of Big Bay, MI. The Foundation also offerssmall research grants, with particular priority given to 'seed'projects that might lead to successful proposals to major fundingagencies. HMWF is interested in both hypothesis-driven and descriptive fieldresearch and monitoring in all areas of biology and earth sciences.Proposals for long-term research are welcome. The Foundation also supports taxonomic documentation in connectionwith an all-taxa biodiversity inventory of the Huron Mts. (we areparticularly interested in documenting arachnids, other poorly studiedinvertebrate groups, and fresh-water plankton; see website, below, forcurrent biodiversity inventory). More details and guidelines for research proposals may be found at theFoundation's website, www.hmwf.org, under the 'for researchers' link. Proposals for the 2012 field season should be submitted by 1 Feb,2012; this deadline is strict if funding is requested. Address inquiries to Kerry Woods, Director of Research, at kwo...@bennington.edu -- Kerry D. Woods Bennington College, Natural Sciences Dir. of Research, Huron Mt. Wildlife Found. www.hmwf.org faculty.bennington.edu/~kwoods kwo...@bennington.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Field ecology summer research assistant positions in the Rockies
Field ecology summer research assistant positions in the Rockies! Full-time field technician positions through University of California Berkeley and Merced. Approximately May October 2012 We are seeking field technicians and crew lead in an experiment studying the effects of global warming on treeline dynamics (https://alpine.ucmerced.edu/pub/htdocs/index.html). The work will take place at the University of Colorado Mountain Research Station at Niwot Ridge, near Boulder, Colorado (http://www.colorado.edu/mrs/). The successful applicants will monitor subalpine tree seedling germination and survival in experimental forest and alpine field sites, document naturally-occurring recruitment and demography patterns, collect and sow seeds, and assist with other duties such as watering treatments, infrastructure support, and data entry. Education/Experience: The positions will provide great experience for any individual interested in high elevation plant ecology and climate change. Strong applicants will either be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a program in forestry, ecology and evolution, environmental science, botany, or a related field. And they will have knowledge of Rocky Mountain forest systems and species. Ability to enjoy long days of repetitive but meaningful work is strongly desired. Applicants must have proven experience in working and living well with others, be highly organized, responsible, and attentive to detail. We require technicians with a high level of physical fitness, who are not afraid of hard work, and have a sincere interest in ecological field research. Conditions: Applicants must be enthusiastic about and capable of carrying a pack with equipment, working and hiking at high elevations (up to 11,500). Candidates will be required to provide their own personal field gear. Successful candidates must be able to be fully alert and organized by 7am and to work long hours in often inclement weather. Snow is likely, and rain and high winds are inevitable. Field work may be cut short by weather on some days, but go longer on other days. Pay: $12-16/hour depending on experience, plus lodging at the Mountain Research Station. To Apply: Complete applications should include a cover letter (indicating available dates), a resume, transcripts (unofficial ok), and two letters of recommendation. Submit application materials to Dr. Cristina Castanha (ccasta...@lbl.gov). All application materials should clearly indicate your name and the position (Niwot Field Assistant). Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. We expect that to have selected our crew by end February or early March. Start/End dates may be flexible. Contact Cristina via email with additional questions. To read more about our experiment go to https://alpine.ucmerced.edu/pub/htdocs/ Please also contact us for information regarding research opportunities for Graduate Students and Science Teachers, as well as employment with the infrastructure support crew. Contact Dr. Castanha or any of the project PIs: Lara Kueppers (UC Merced), Margaret Torn (UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab), John Harte (UC Berkeley), Jeff Mitton (CU Boulder), or Matt Germino (USGS, Boise, ID).
[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, May 14-25, 2012
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS is pleased to offer the course – Coastal Herpetology – from May 14-25, 2012. The coastal plain of the Southeast boasts an outstanding diversity of amphibians and reptiles, making the region an excellent place to study these often reclusive and elusive creatures. This course will provide students with an introduction to herpetology through lectures and associated readings, discussions of original research papers, and a class project. Topics covered will include the ecology, evolution, life history, diversity, behavior, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. There will also be many field excursions highlighting the methods and techniques for capturing and studying amphibians and reptiles. Be prepared to get wet and muddy since we will be exploring the marshes, pine woods, bayous, and other habitats as we search for and learn about the amphibians and reptiles of the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. College credit is available through the University of Southern Mississippi or one of many affiliated universities. For more information, visit us at www.usm.edu/gcrl or contact the instructor, Dr. Matthew Chatfield, at mattc...@tulane.edu.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] need advice on training
Have you done a postdoc? If not, do one and while in that capacity, take a GIS course at the school, assuming its at a school. Alternatively, take the ESRI courses, they are very basic, but if you have a brain you can easily expand from those beginnings. Some say just buy a book and learn it. I'm not convinced that ArcView/ArcGIS is something you just sit down and learn. The number of extensions and such are so vast and the programming possibilities are even more so. In fact, most of us use regularly only a small part of the GIS capacity that relates to our specific area of research. The basics can be learned with a tutor in about half an hour. The power of GIS, however, takes a lot longer to master. I have taught undergrad/grad courses in GIS many times, and have used it quite a bit. Malcolm McCallum On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 6:13 PM, Christi Yoder cyoder...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone! I have a question regarding GIS training. I got my PhD in 2006 and until May 2011 was employed as a researcher when the position funding ran out. Since then, I have been unable to find a job, partially because of my specialized experience. It seems that many job postings these days require some level of GIS competency. Although I have had a week-long introductory course in GIS and have collaborated with GIS specialists in my research, I don't have the necessary skills. I have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship for a GIS certificate program that includes learning to use GIS, classes in spatial analysis and remote sensing, and database management. I'd like to hear from professionals as to whether this would enhance my chances of getting a job in the wildlife field. Just to give an idea, my Masters in is Wildlife Biology and my PhD is in reproductive physiology. I would greatly appreciate any input! Cheers, Christi -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry School of Biological Sciences University of Missouri at Kansas City Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive - Allan Nation 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] need advice on training
I would not recommend doing a postdoc. I would recommend focusing on the GIS coursework and find a way to pay your bills via the least time consuming and least demanding way/job you can find. Sometimes your paid job is simply a distraction necessary to pay the bills - but if you can chisel out time to work toward your true passion, you can achieve it and it will become your primary job (and ideally pay the bills :) ). I too got my Ph.D. in 2006. ;) Cheers! -- Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation http://www.allthingsbugs.com/Curriculum_Vitae.pdf https://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs 1-352-281-3643 On 1/3/2012 7:24 PM, malcolm McCallum wrote: Have you done a postdoc? If not, do one and while in that capacity, take a GIS course at the school, assuming its at a school. Alternatively, take the ESRI courses, they are very basic, but if you have a brain you can easily expand from those beginnings. Some say just buy a book and learn it. I'm not convinced that ArcView/ArcGIS is something you just sit down and learn. The number of extensions and such are so vast and the programming possibilities are even more so. In fact, most of us use regularly only a small part of the GIS capacity that relates to our specific area of research. The basics can be learned with a tutor in about half an hour. The power of GIS, however, takes a lot longer to master. I have taught undergrad/grad courses in GIS many times, and have used it quite a bit. Malcolm McCallum On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 6:13 PM, Christi Yodercyoder...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone! I have a question regarding GIS training. I got my PhD in 2006 and until May 2011 was employed as a researcher when the position funding ran out. Since then, I have been unable to find a job, partially because of my specialized experience. It seems that many job postings these days require some level of GIS competency. Although I have had a week-long introductory course in GIS and have collaborated with GIS specialists in my research, I don't have the necessary skills. I have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship for a GIS certificate program that includes learning to use GIS, classes in spatial analysis and remote sensing, and database management. I'd like to hear from professionals as to whether this would enhance my chances of getting a job in the wildlife field. Just to give an idea, my Masters in is Wildlife Biology and my PhD is in reproductive physiology. I would greatly appreciate any input! Cheers, Christi -- Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation http://www.allthingsbugs.com/Curriculum_Vitae.pdf https://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs 1-352-281-3643
