Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology in Chemistry courses / degree programs
Thank you for the response. Here are some of those courses/ degree programs that may be of interest to the group. Regards, Ling Ling Huang Sacramento City College --- --- - American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute Log onto http://www.acs.org and do a search for green chemistry. University of York UK http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/ Do a search for green chemistry or go directly to http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/research/groups/green/ University of Adelaide has a complete program that offers a Bachelor of Science in EcoChemistry http://www.adelaide.edu.au/programfinder/bsc_bscecochem.html University of Alaska Fairbanks – Environmental Chemistry http://www.uaf.edu/chem/graduate/echem/University of Texas at Brownsville http://www.utb.edu/vpaa/csmt/chemenv/Pages/default.aspx Cornell University Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (chemical ecology). http://ecologyandevolution.cornell.edu/ Arkansas State Environmental Sciences http://www.astate.edu/a/graduate/degrees-offered/phd-in-environmental-sciences.dot Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/environment/
[ECOLOG-L] Plant tissue P K analysis
Hello Ecologgers I'm looking for a lab that can perform analysis of P K in small (0.5g) samples of plant tissue. Does anybody know of a reliable lab that they have used? I've found one lab in the UK that will do the analysis for £16 ($26) per sample but could do with finding a less expensive alternative. Thanks for your help Jon Millett
[ECOLOG-L] More ECO Art + Science
Dear Colleagues, Just wanted to announce that two new ECO Art + Science Series articles and a post about the Darwin Day Portrait Project 2012 are now available on my blog about the intersection of art and biology, biocreativity.wordpress.com. The Sustainable Art of Emily Bryant (http://wp.me/p1FpZg-jN) Darwin Day Portrait Project 2012 (http://wp.me/p1FpZg-iZ) Metalsmith + Entomology Enthusiast Charity Hall (http://wp.me/p1FpZg-hQ) Also, please feel free to check out previous posts in the series: Scientific Illustrator Emily M. Eng (http://wp.me/p1FpZg-cs) Illustrator + Wildlife Biologist Kevina Vulinec (http://wp.me/p1FpZg-bq) Photography of Plant Biologist Kurt Reinhart (http://wp.me/p1FpZg-9I) Photographs + Blog of Margaret Siple (http://wp.me/p1FpZg-9Y) Sculpture of Ecologist Gary Grossman (http://wp.me/p1FpZg-95) This ECO Art + Science Series illustrates the many ways in which artists and scientists are using their talents in the modern world, and is meant to give artist-scientists (both experienced and new) a platform to showcase their work. If you know of anyone who should be featured in this series, please contact me off-list. Sincerely, Hayley Gillespie, PhD biocreativity.wordpress.com
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in ecological-economic modelling, Germany
The Ecosystem Modelling group at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is offering a Postdoctoral position in the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC 990) Ecological and socioeconomic functions of tropical lowland rainforest transformation systems (Sumatra, Indonesia). LANDSCAPE-LEVEL ASSESSMENT OF ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC FUNCTIONS OF RAINFOREST TRANSFORMATION SYSTEMS IN SUMATRA (INDONESIA) The position will be limited to 2 years with possibility of extension and should be filled as soon as possible. Salary: Pay grade 100 % TVL 13 of German state-regulated public service salary scale. YOUR TASKS The project will focus on the ecological and socio-economic effects of land-use transformation in lowland Sumatra, Indonesia. The guiding question of the project is: what kind of landscape mosaic do we need so as to balance biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and economic benefits? The main goal of the project is to develop and use models integrating ecological and socio-economic components to simulate the spatiotemporal dynamics of land uses and individual households. More precisely, the models should consider lowland forest, jungle rubber (resembling secondary forest), rubber plantations, and oil palm plantations. Within this project the postdoctoral researcher will be in charge of developing the ecological part of the project and of the integration of ecological and economic model components. These latter economic components are currently being developed by a PhD student. The project plays a central role in integrating the interdisciplinary research of the CRC 990. YOUR PROFILE - PhD degree and experience in ecological modelling, that is to say in the development, programming, and analysis of simulation models - good command of statistics and mathematics - experience in research into socio-economics, tropical ecology, or biodiversity and ecosystem functioning are a plus - willingness to take on a leading role in the collaboration among the interdisciplinary researchers of the CRC - proficient in English The project will be based in Göttingen, Germany, but short stays in Indonesia are expected. The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured. Please send your application electronically as a single pdf containing the usual documents by April 9, 2012 to kwiegan1*uni-goettingen.de (Prof. Dr. Kerstin Wiegand, Ecosystem Modelling Group, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Büsgenweg 4, 37077 Göttingen). If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kerstin Wiegand (email: kwiegan1*uni-goettingen.de) or Katrin Meyer (email: kmeyer5*uni-goettingen.de). We request that you send your application documents as single pdf file. We will dispose the documents after a holding period of five months. Information about the Ecosystem Modelling group can be found at http://www.uni-goettingen.de/EcoMod.html For Information about the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC 990) see: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/310995.html
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2012 SUMMER COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT (June 15-July 10) FIELD COURSE IN NEOTROPICAL HERPETOLOGY (NEH B-12) COURSE LOCATION: Bocas del Toro Biological Station, Boca del Drago, Isla Colon, Republic of Panama. The biological station is located on a beach facing the Caribbean Sea. Coral reef and seagrass ecosystems lie out in front of the station and lowland tropical rain forests lie directly behind. This juxtaposition of the two most biologically diverse ecosystems provides tremendous opportunities for education and research. See: http://www.itec-edu.org/index.html for details. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Peter N. Lahanas, Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation, 2911 NW 40th PL, Gainesville, FL 32605, 352-367-9128, email: laha...@itec-edu.org, web: http://www.itec-edu.org/herpetology2.html, Specialty: Neotropical herpetology, forest ecology, animal behavior, biogeography, molecular genetics of sea turtles. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will emphasize the ecology, behavior, biogeography and systematics of the amazingly diverse Neotropical herpetofauna. The material covered is equivalent to a university upper level course in herpetology. The course is divided into three parts. During the first few days students will become familiar with the many ecosystems found in our area and with the trail systems during orientation walks. The bulk of the first 10 days will be spent learning field techniques and carrying out various group projects or exercises (see below). Midway through the course the entire station community takes a 3-day field trip to cloud forests of Boquete (see details below). On returning to the field station, students work on their individual research projects and continue to receive lectures or other activities in the evening. Formal lectures Formal lectures will take place in the classroom and will include the use of PowerPoint presentations and chalkboard. Lectures will generally be given in the evening so that more daylight hours can be spent in the field. Lecture topics will include: o History of Neotropical herpetology o Evolution of amphibians and reptiles o Overview and classification of amphibians o Overview and classification of reptiles o Historical biogeographic relationships o Reproduction strategies o Ecology, reproduction and genetics in marine turtles o Communication o Mating systems o Foraging ecology o Evolution of polymorphism in poison dart frogs o Herp-human interactions o Conservation issues Informal Lectures Informal lectures will be provided periodically during orientation walks, during group field projects or in discussion groups. These will cover a wide variety of topics and will generally be prompted by what we encounter in the field, or by the direction taken during group discussions. Readings Readings corresponding to lecture subjects will be assigned in the texts. We will also read and critique papers brought by students and faculty and additional readings may be assigned from time to time. Required Texts: Pough, F. H., et al. 2004. Herpetology. 3rd ed. Prentice-Hall, Inc., New Jersey. Savage, J. 2002. Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica: a Herpetofuana Between two Continents, Between Two Seas. Univ. Chicago Press, Chicago and London, pp. 1-934. Field Book A water-proof field notebook will be required in the course. The field book will contain all data related to group projects and independent research project. The field book should also contain all other incidental observations such as species lists, behavioral notes, etc., and contain detailed location information. Group Field Projects, Exercises, Demonstrations and Excursions These projects are designed by the faculty and worked on in groups of four or six students. The purpose of these projects is to familiarize students with an array of field sampling techniques and equipment commonly used in field studies. With help from a faculty member, students set up projects, collect data, and generally (depends on the project), analyze data, present the results to the class, and write a report. Group Project, Demonstration and Excursion Topics o Forest night hikes o Population biology in poison-dart frogs o Tail flicking behavior in geckos o Comparative leaflitter herpetofuana o Soropta Beach, nesting leatherbacks o Niche partitioning in forest lizards o Cave ecology, bats, rats snakes o Soropta canal, iguanas, caimans and crocodiles o Herpetofuanal biodiversity analysis o Soropta Peninsula, eyelash vipers o Mainland herp excursion o Resource partitioning in frog breeding colonies Individual Research Projects Working closely with faculty, students will be responsible for designing and completing an original herpetological research project of their choosing. These projects will be
[ECOLOG-L] 2012 Summer Field Course in Belize
Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation of Manatees Dolphins: A Unique Field Course in the Belize Barrier Reef Lagoon System Session I: 16 - 29 June Session II: 4 - 17 August Lead Instructor Principal Investigator: Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University Sirenian International Want to be a Conservation Biologist, Behavioral Ecologist or Marine Mammalogist? Here's your chance to join our research team for two intense weeks of total immersion into the world of animal behavior, ecology conservation, Antillean manatees, bottlenose dolphins, coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds in Belize! Course Overview: This is an experiential learning field course where you will live, work, and study from a marine science field station on a pristine, private island off the coast of Belize. Additionally, you will visit one or more Community Conservation Sites in Belize. Data collected during the course will contribute to our long-term manatee/ dolphin research project. You will learn through a variety of learning activities, literature review and discussion, independent research projects, and actual field research. Be prepared to rise with the sun and spend 8-10 hours outdoors, including 3-4 hours on the water each day learning about the tropical Caribbean environment as we explore a maze of mangrove islands, seagrass beds, and coral patches searching for elusive manatees and charismatic dolphins. Location: Spanish Bay Conservation Research Center at Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge, http://belizeadventurelodge.com/ and Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation Development, http://sartenejaconservation.org/ . Passport required, immunizations as recommended by CDC Your Share of the Costs: US$2995 includes housing, meals, ground water transfer fees, research materials fees; DOES NOT include airfare, books, tips, and credit hours. Optional Credit Hours: The course provides 100 experiential learning and lecture hours in the field, plus approximately 35 hours of pre- field reading, research, and preparation; at least 50 of the 135 total hours include direct instruction by faculty. This is comparable to a 3 credit hour university course and meets the US DOE criteria in 34 CFR, SS600.2. You must make arrangements IN ADVANCE with BOTH your advising faculty and Dr. Self-Sullivan for credit to be earned through your home university. Credit hour fees must be paid directly to your school and you must fulfill any study abroad requirements of your school. This course is divided into 4 major components: lectures and learning activities (~1 hour per day), independent reading and assignments (~2 hour per day), data collection in the field (~3 hours per day), project development implementation (~2 hours per day), presentation of pre-field research (~1 hour per day), and debate/group discussion of reading materials (~1 hour per day). Deadlines: Registration $500 deposit due 2 April 2012 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Main Website: http://www.sirenian.org/2012FieldCourse.html Visit our Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=370432825564 Downloadable Forms Registration Form: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizeRegistration.pdf Detailed Syllabus: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizeSyllabus.pdf Policy Liability Form: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizePolicy.pdf Recruit a Friend: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizeFlyer.pdf Field Course Expedition Briefing: http://sirenian.org/2012BelizeBriefing.pdf Note this file is 14MB and takes a while to load! Caryn Self-Sullivan, PhD, KPA CTP President Co-founder, Sirenian International, Inc. Consultant: Animal Behavior Wildlife Conservation Email: cselfsulli...@sirenian.org Phone: +1.540.287.8207 Website: http://sirenian.org Blog: http://mermaidsandmermen.blogspot.com/ The mission of Sirenian International is to promote the long-term conservation of manatee and dugong populations around the world through research, education, and inter-cultural collaboration. Please remember us when budgeting for your charitable donations. Donate online at http://sirenian.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Small Grant Opportunity
The deadline for a small grant opportunity is coming up this we Hello, The deadline for a small grant opportunity is coming up this week (March 15), and so while it only leaves a few days to prepare an application, I thought it might be worthwhile to still advertise. More information can be found here: http://www.rainforestbiodiversity.org/SmallGrant.htm Cheers, Holly -- Holly Robertson M.S. Candidate in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies University of Wisconsin-Madison President, Rainforest Biodiversity Group www.rainforestbiodiversity.org RBG Blog: http://rbg-themacaw.blogspot.com/ Protecting the overwintering habitat of migratory birds for 10 years
[ECOLOG-L] definition of native
Howdy! I am trying to figure out whether post oak (Quercus stellata) can rightfully called native to Texas (compared to, e.g., a species like water oak, Quercus nigra). So I wonder if there is a good definition of what native means out there ... Thanks, Gunnar
[ECOLOG-L] Field assistants for MT Grassland Ecosystem Study
Montana Grassland Ecosystem Study The Belovsky Lab has paid positions available this summer to assist with their long-term (30+ years) experimental project in Montana grasslands (NSF: LTREB). This study uses field experiments to understand how food and predators influence grasshopper behavior and ecology in combination with varying climate. Field assistants/interns will help with the field portion of this project on the National Bison Range, Moiese, MT. DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: The position is 90% + field work. Assistants will help set up (assemble, catch grasshoppers and stock experiments), monitor, and take down experiments. Daily work will include monitoring grasshopper densities in the experiments, maintaining experimental cages, and sampling vegetation and soils. Assistants will gain experience with a wide variety of ecological field techniques, including insect enclosures, soil nutrient manipulation experiments, quantification of herbivore damage and plant growth, and insect behavior. Assistants also will learn relevant principles of experimental and sampling design in field ecology, as well as identification of key insects and plants in Palouse Prairie grasslands. QUALIFICATIONS: . Completion of or pursuing a degree in ecology, biology, entomology, conservation biology or related field. . Capacity to learn identification of grasshoppers and Palouse Prairie flora, including grasses. Previous field experience with plants and insects is preferred, but not required. . Hard-working, highly motivated, with attention to detail; ability to work independently as wells as contribute to a positive group dynamic. . Must be willing to work outside for long periods in unpredictable weather and conditions, some heavy lifting is require. Also, the ability to deal with a flexible work schedule (i.e., work around weather conditions) APPLICATION DETAILS: 2 positions: Start: May 15 - June 1 (some flexibility); End date: September 30, 2012. Shared housing is provided near the research site, as well as a stipend. Transportation to/from the site is not provided. Please send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references (name, position, phone, e-mail) to Jennifer Belovsky by e-mail belovsk...@nd.edumailto:belovsk...@nd.edu. I will begin contacting qualified individuals as applications are received and the position will remain open until suitable individuals are found (preferably by/before April 15). Hiring is through the University of Notre Dame. For more information visit the Belovsky labpage: http://www.nd.edu/~gbelovsk/Home.html
[ECOLOG-L] 2nd USA Science Engineering Festival - Washington DC, April 27-29, 2012
FYI: I went to the one in 2010 and it was a LOT of fun and huge! This year I'm organizing an Entomology section too! Original Message Subject: Your Assistance Requested: Spread the Word About the 2nd USA Science Engineering Festival Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:35:27 -0400 (EDT) From: USA Science Engineering Festival biob...@mac.com Reply-To: biob...@mac.com To: bugoc...@gmail.com *I am asking for your assistance to bring people to the ultimate celebration of science and engineering, and it will take just three simple steps: * * Click Forward * Insert addresses of your colleagues, friends and students * Hit Send. Here is why I need your help: For the past year and a half I have been organizing the *2nd USA Science Engineering Festival* - the country's largest celebration of science and engineering - a FUN, entertaining, educational and FREE event. So why have a Science Festival? *Society gets what it celebrates!* As a culture, we celebrate movie stars, rock stars and athletes and we generate a lot of them...but we don't celebrate science and engineering. If our country does not turn around the interest of young people in science, we will have outsourced innovation. The Festival has kicked off this week with our Nifty Fifty Program, and will continue with over 150 FREE events for the public and Greater Washington, DC schools leading up to the Finale Expo - all geared toward sparking an interest in Science and Engineering. You can find out all the details at: www.usasciencefestival.org http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109498879408s=36439e=001mNSY6rX0_vEEj4uRqwbcuypsNgxq5h0wIT-S3cdHO2h1BCptyz_OJFfaUvJQ5nnx9aD_B7PIeziWgmb2WVPvEth-zBg1rSoFg-pGTpOSEeGq-8uTrUEjwLh4RIPpYxTZ *The grand finale will be a two day EXPO at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. on April 28-29, 2012* - over 3,000 fun, hands-on, interactive activities and 150 stage shows for all ages. There will be stuff for the mildly curious to the science professional. You can learn about fun topics like the science of the magic of Harry Potter, the mathematics of jump roping, the physics of superheroes, the chemistry of Thanksgiving Dinner, the engineering of baseball bats and balls, the science behind special effects in movies, trends in Global Warming, renewable energy sources of the future. You can operate state-of-the-art robots, laugh with science comedians, be mesmerized by science magicians and mathemagicians, converse with astronauts, Nobel Laureates, storm chasers, science celebrities like Bill Nye the Science Guy, cast members of the MythBusters, Big Bang Theory and NCIS, and even scientists of the past, fly a fighter jet simulator, enter a virtual reality environment, be a CSI agent, learn how to transform your car so it can run off a cuisinartand you can get info about scholarships, internships, mentorship and future jobs. I would greatly appreciate if you would pass this email on to your contact list. Many, many thanks for your help. I hope to see you at the Finale Expo on April 28-29! Larry Bock Executive Director USA Science Engineering Festival Follow the Woodstock of Science: Twitter: @USAScienceFest Facebook: http://on.fb.me/An4XX4 http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109498879408s=36439e=001mNSY6rX0_vEyoWG4FQX2I4pPVJzX9fUj57vq8FzhUF1VDn0bdILP2SltCa-NqkVWK-lCsNevfJRhqdmA81X-Ir-IlbmfL-5kTLY2SlxzMj8Y7YAcq5ZQLQ== Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=bio7t5cabm=1102686599425ea=bugochem%40gmail.coma=1109498879408 http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=unmse=001_bi8dmDxLrta1nelavZERh-s9gql8g9L3Kfzmu8AhQw%3Dt=001JQgDCV5sYZ7MSRBScsnYlA%3D%3Dllr=bio7t5cab http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_Basic_206 This email was sent to bugoc...@gmail.com by biob...@mac.com mailto:biob...@mac.com | Update Profile/Email Address http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oomse=001_bi8dmDxLrta1nelavZERh-s9gql8g9L3Kfzmu8AhQw%3Dt=001JQgDCV5sYZ7MSRBScsnYlA%3D%3Dllr=bio7t5cab | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=unmse=001_bi8dmDxLrta1nelavZERh-s9gql8g9L3Kfzmu8AhQw%3Dt=001JQgDCV5sYZ7MSRBScsnYlA%3D%3Dllr=bio7t5cab^(TM) | Privacy Policy http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp. USA Science Engineering Festival| c/o ScienceSpark| PO Box 2141| Olivenhain| CA| 92024
[ECOLOG-L] Used/spare lab equipment/glassware/supplies available?
Dear all, I am starting to build my lab up but so far don't really have funding yet. One of my methods to do this is identify labs that are closing and/or generous researchers who are willing to give me equipment and supplies that they no longer need. If any of you have such stuff, or know of someone who is retiring or otherwise might, please let me know and maybe we can work something out. Thanks! -- 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 TEXT AaronTDossey to 90210 for Mobile Card and updates from ME! TEXT AllThingsBugs to 90210: Mobile Card/updates from All Things Bugs!
Re: [ECOLOG-L] definition of native
Gunnar, where in the world would that question come from? Post oak has been in Texas probably for much of its existence as a species. So far as it being preEuropean, if that is required for you to define something as native, a substantial portion of Texas is covered by a native forest of post oak and black jack, and is called The Cross Timbers. It likely got its name from being made up of Post Oak, which was during Texas colonial days more commonly called Cross Oak by English speaking immigrants to that part of northern Mexico. David McNeely Gunnar Schade g...@tamu.edu wrote: Howdy! I am trying to figure out whether post oak (Quercus stellata) can rightfully called native to Texas (compared to, e.g., a species like water oak, Quercus nigra). So I wonder if there is a good definition of what native means out there ... Thanks, Gunnar -- David McNeely
[ECOLOG-L] Quagga Mussel Coordinator
In cooperation with the National Park Services Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Research Associate to coordinate projects related to invasive quagga mussels. Working with the LAKE Resource Management, Ranger and Facilities Divisions, the Quagga Mussel Coordinator will participate in the full range of monitoring, prevention, mitigation and outreach efforts at LAKE, including the following projects and activities: Organize, schedule and execute a wide variety of established natural resources management projects, including substrate monitoring and other studies; collect and organize field data using standardized procedures and equipment; apply precedents and established techniques to new situations; ensure quality control of collected data; perform field and laboratory analysis of collected samples; provide preliminary data analyses; observe and evaluate natural resource conditions, and interpret variables, trends, correlations, and interrelationships among data and conditions; recommend management actions based on prescribed guidelines in existing park plans; prepare draft project reports, including literature research, descriptions of methods, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, and recommendations for planning, protection, and mitigation activities; provide logistical support; install, operate and maintain resource management equipment; provide information to LAKE employees, concessionaires and visitors about the natural resource management program and practices; and develop and present related interpretive programs to the public. The required work is often performed in remote sections of the park and at locations distant from the supervisor. The Quagga Mussel Coordinator must be able to work without direct supervision and to adjust work schedules, guidelines, and assignments independently. Compensation: o $18.59/hour o Health and Dental Benefits Timeline: o April 30, 2012 October 19, 2012 with the possibility for contract extension pending positive performance review and funding availability o Full time, 40 hours per week, including some weekends Location: Lake Mead NRA encompasses nearly 1.5 million acres in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. Qualifications: Required: o Educational background and field experience in aquatic biology, limnology, fisheries or related field (B.S. minimum); o Familiarity with the biology of aquatic mollusks and associated natural resource issues of invasive species; o Experience in field study design, field data collection and analysis, and reporting; o Ability to work in remote, harsh, rapidly changing environments and in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and be in overall good physical condition; o Ability to work productively and cooperatively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and communicate effectively with a diverse public; o Posses a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record; and o Pass required criminal background checks. Helpful but not required: o Ability to read and interpret topographical maps and navigate using a compass; o Experience operating hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and electronic field data collection; o Experience driving 4WD vehicles on paved and un-paved roads; o Posses good organizational skills and be detail oriented; and o Experience working in the desert southwest, or similar desert climates. 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. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Educator- Galena Creek Visitors Center
Environmental Educator Galena Creek Visitors Center Description: The Environmental Educator is responsible for assisting the Youth Education Coordinator with implementation of Great Basin Naturalists Environmental Science Studies at the Galena Creek Visitor Center. Primary programs include: 1. On-site and school-based environmental curriculum for elementary through high school age school groups, 2. An outdoor summer youth nature camp based in Galena Creek Recreation Area and Regional Park, 3. Summer Teen Leadership Academy. This position will serve as an AmeriCorps member with the Great Basin Institute and will work collaboratively with the US Forest Service and Washoe County Regional Parks Open Space. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in environmental and cultural interpretation, curriculum development and visitor center operations while serving at one of the regions premiere visitor destinations. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $7,000 for the season. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the entire season. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $2,775 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Housing is provided. Timeline: April 16, 2012 through October 12, 2012 Duties: * Assist Youth Education Coordinator with implementation of ongoing Great Basin Naturalists curriculum-based interpretive programming about the natural, geological and cultural history of the vicinity for on-site and school-based programs for K high school groups; * Assist Youth Education Coordinator with coordination of Great Basin Naturalists Summer Camp, which includes developing weekly curriculum, preparing materials, providing oversight for (8) camp counselors, and ensuring the success and safety of the camp program; * Assist Youth Education Coordinator with coordination of Young Naturalist Institute, a one-week residential nature camp located at Camp We Che Me in Galena Creek Park; * Assist Youth Educator Coordinator with implementing the Summer Teen Leadership Academy, a counselor-in-training program for youth ages 1317; * Help facilitate and coordinate our involvement with environmental community events and provide environmental activities for the public; * As needed, staff the information desk at the Galena Creek Visitor Center to answer phone and in-person inquiries, open and close the visitor center, daily center upkeep, and provide a high level of customer service to visitors; * Staff the Galena Creek Store, which includes a monthly inventory, operating a cash register, and answering questions about merchandise; * This position requires working on weekends and holidays and overnight for various summer camp themes; * this position will have access to vulnerable populations. Qualifications: * Experience developing and implementing environmental-based curriculum required. * Experience interacting with children of all ages and the public in a customer service capacity; park and/or visitor center experience is desirable; * Knowledge of the natural history of the Reno-Lake Tahoe area highly desirable; * Minimum of two years experience with environmental program development, nature-based field instruction, and community outreach. * Bachelors Degree in biology, resources management, or environmental disciplines; * Experience implementing education and outreach programs, desirable but not required; * Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented; * Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities; * Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety of forums; * Ability to speak English conversationally; conversational ability in a second language desirable but not required; * Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; * Possess clean, valid, state-issued drivers license; and * Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award), (3) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (4) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. To Apply: Step 1: Click here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=43600 Step 2: Click Apply then register. Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 4: Click the Search Listings link and search under Nevada and Environment. Step 5: Click on the appropriate position title, then hit the Apply Now button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship in Molecular Ecology of Tropical Caterpillars
Position: Graduate Research Assistantship in Molecular Ecology of Tropical Caterpillars We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated student to become part of an NSF-funded team of researchers working on tri-trophic evolution and ecology in tropical forests. The project involves molecular phylogenetics and population genetics of a complex and diverse lineage of moths in the family Geometridae. The successful applicant for this position should have a Master's degree in molecular ecology or evolution, and experience generating sequence data from non-model organisms. Experience with next-generation sequencing is a plus, but not essential. The Research Assistantship would be part of the Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology graduate program at the University of Nevada, Reno (links below). Work would be conducted in the Forister lab, working closely with the Dyer and Smilanich labs. We are hoping to fill the position this coming Fall of 2012; but we are also open to a starting date in the subsequent Spring semester (start of 2013). We can offer 2 years of RA support, followed by TA positions; additional RA support pending availability of funds. To apply, please send the following: (1) CV including names and contact info for 3 references; (2) GRE scores and GPA from Master's program; (3) cover letter stating your interest in pursuing a PhD and stating your ability to start in either Fall (2012) or Spring (2013). Send materials to: foris...@gmail.com. Relevant links: University of Nevada, Reno: http://www.unr.edu/ Graduate Program in EECB: http://environment.unr.edu/eecb/ Forister lab: https://sites.google.com/site/greatbasinbuglab/ Smilanich lab: http://www.angelasmilanich.com/ Dyer lab: http://wolfweb.unr.edu/~ldyer/ The University of Nevada, Reno is located in the western Great Basin, close to the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Reno is a small and very livable city, with opportunities for dining and community events along the scenic Truckee River that runs through town. We find that quality of life here is high, particularly if you are interested in outdoor activities: with a 30-minute drive from town you can be hiking or skiing in the alpine overlooking Lake Tahoe. Position will be open until filled. Matt Forister foris...@gmail.com
[ECOLOG-L] SUMMER 2012 COURSES AT THE OREGON INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY
SUMMER 2012 COURSES AT THE OREGON INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY Courses are designed for upper division undergraduates. Please pass this information along to any undergraduates who might be interested or the undergraduate biology advisor in your department. FOR FURTHER DETAILS www.uoregon.edu/~oimb WEEKEND WORKSHOPS MARINE PARASITES: June 23-24 And 30 July 1 Instructor: Armand Kuris BIOLOGICAL ILLUSTRATION July7-8 and 14-15 Instructor:John Megahan SYMBIOSIS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT July 21 - 22 and 28 - 29 1 Instructor: Chuck Wimpee 8 WEEK COURSES (June 25 - August 17, 2012) INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY INSTRUCTORS: Patrick Baker BIOLOGY OF FISHES Instructor: Matthew Knope MARINE ECOLOGY Instructor: Cynthia Trowbridge MARINE BIRDS AND MAMMALS Instructor: Jan Hodder and Doug Warrick 2 WEEK COURSES COASTAL BIOLOGY July 16-19 and 23-26 Instructor: Stewart Schulz INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND STATISTICS August 20 - 24 and 27 31 Instructor: Brian Bingham Scholarships and dormitory housing are available.
[ECOLOG-L] Applications open for iEvoBio 2012 Travel Awards
The 2012 conference on Informatics for Phylogenetics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (iEvoBio) is offering limited funds for travel expenses for the 2012 iEvoBio meeting in Ottawa, Canada. Preference will be given to participants lacking sources of funding for meeting attendance, such as graduate students, emerging professionals, and participants from underrepresented groups and countries. Please explain in an attached document the need for funding, the benefit that attending iEvoBio will afford you and how you will contribute to the meeting (max 350 words). We are looking for do-ers! A brief letter of support from your advisor, supervisor, or professional mentor should be submitted to the organizing committee (electronically), together with the application headed by the information below, to travelaw...@ievobio.org by the deadline of 15 April 2012. Participants are required to make all their own travel arrangements, including visas and lodging, if required. Application format: Name: Contact information (address/phone/email): Academic Institution: Role (student, researcher, etc.): Origination of travel (if different from home institution) and estimated travel expenses: Explain the benefit that attending iEvoBio will afford you and what you will bring to the meeting (350 words or less):
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Assistantships
Help study rivers and food webs in Arizona! Job Description: Assist with research in southwestern aquatic and riparian ecosystems in the laboratory of Dr. John Sabo at Arizona State University. Work will include setting up and maintaining experiments involving arthropods and will involve techniques of ecology and physiology, including work with stable isotopes to trace water sources used by animals and to measure metabolic and water loss rates. This project will help us to understand the role of water availability in food webs, effects of climate change on ecosystems, and has direct relevance to conservation along this threatened river. There will be opportunities for independent research projects and competitive pay will be offered. Regular fun excursions will be planned. Location: The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers west of the Mississippi. Riparian gallery forests on the San Pedro are high in diversity, with many species of invertebrates, reptiles, mammals, and birds (1/2 of all North American birds can be found there). Housing will be provided. Job requirements: 1) Capable of strenuous physical activity, hiking in summer temperatures, and carrying scientific equipment, 2) able to work a variable schedule of 5-10 days at a time, 6-12 hours per day, starting between May 7th-13th, working until early August 2012, and 3) comfortable handling animals, crossing streams, and working at night in the field. To Apply: Send a resume, a list of 2-3 references (name, address, email, and phone), list of potential scheduling conflicts between May and August, and a short description of relevant prior experience and your reasons for interest in this position (300 words) to Dr. Kevin McCluney, kevin.mcclu...@asu.edu, by Monday March 26th. For more information, see: http://sabo.lab.asu.edu/positions
[ECOLOG-L] Marbled Murrelet Survey Technicians (Multiple)
Employer: Turnstone Environmental Consultants Inc. Location: Western Oregon Job Description: Turnstone is currently hiring field surveyors and crew leaders to conduct surveys for the marbled murrelet, a threatened species of seabird that nests primarily in coastal old growth forests. Surveys will be on federal, state and private lands in Oregon. Marbled murrelet surveys follow an exacting protocol, and surveyors will often be required to work odd hours of day and early morning, hike in the dark (occasionally long distances), endure inclement weather, and navigate forest terrain. These positions are considered full time seasonal. Housing is generally provided at no cost depending on the project, camping may sometimes be necessary but is not anticipated. Crews will be stationed in several coastal communities in western Oregon, a choice of work stations may be available to those who apply early. Survey positions begin in mid-April and run through August 5, with the possibility of an earlier start date and/or extension depending on project needs. Opportunities to work on other projects after the end of the murrelet season may be available for the excellent employee. Internships are also available! Qualifications: It is preferred that applicants have a B.S. degree in wildlife biology or a related field and a minimum of 1-year field experience. Marbled murrelet experience is preferred, but not required if the applicant has strong field skills and an interest in avian biology. A portion of the work is predawn, and can be physically and mentally demanding. Training and surveyor certification will be held in Northern California or Western Washington prior to the start date of surveys (late April 2012). Successful applicants will possess some or all of the following characteristics: 1. The ability to and a track record of working in a safe and efficient manner. 2. The ability and willingness to spend long hours in the field (often in inclement weather). 3. The ability to work odd hours, including early morning. 4. Good physical fitness and the ability to hike off trail. 5. Basic orienteering and map reading skills. 6. Have a valid drivers license and have the ability to navigate forest roads and operate a 4 wheel drive vehicle. 7. The ability to record accurate, legible and reliable field data. 8. The ability to work independently and in a team environment. 9. The ability to follow and/or give direction. 10. The ability to adapt to dynamic projects. 11. Applicants must have normal vision and hearing, a hearing test will be required before the start of surveys. Salary Range: 1900$-2750$/month, plus a vehicle use stipend ($775.00/month) if a personal vehicle is used. Last Date to Apply: April 11, 2012, hiring occurs as application materials are received! Positions start on or around April 16th, 2012. Positions will be filled as applications are submitted. TO APPLY: please send a cover letter, three professional references (with appropriate contact info), and a resume to: j...@turnstoneenvironmental.com Website: www.turnstoneenvironmental.com, Office Phone: 503.283.5338
