[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer in Western Panama willing to collect data

[Gregg Treinish]

Hi Everyone,

We have an adventurer who will be in Western Panama over the next few years
and is volunteering to collect data while hiking in high-altitude rain
forest.  He will be leaving at the end of this month.  Are there any needs
in this area that come to mind?

Please let us know about this or other projects you need volunteers for at
www.adventureandscience.org/find-an-adventurer.html

Gregg

-- 
Gregg Treinish
Founder/Executive Director
Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation
2008 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
406.579.9702
www.adventureandscience.org

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Modelling--Epidemiology

[Fred Gould]

Postdoc: Mathematical Modeling of Dengue Virus Epidemiology

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The incumbent will work on an NIH-funded project that
will build, test and refine stochastic, spatially explicit, simulation
models that link insect population dynamics and genetics with human disease
epidemiology. We aim to develop a city-scale model for the transmission of
dengue virus, utilizing rich entomological, epidemiological and human
movement data sets from a research collaboration focused in Iquitos, Peru. A
major goal of the work is to predict the impacts of various interventions
(such as conventional mosquito control, vaccines, and novel transgenic
mosquito management methods) on dengue. The culmination of the project will
be the execution of a large-scale mosquito control study and a comparison
between observed and model-predicted dynamics. 

Our major new modeling efforts will be to develop the epidemiological
component of our model and to use parallel computing to increase the spatial
scale of our mosquito population dynamics/genetics models. We are also
interested in building simple spatial and non-spatial, deterministic models
as heuristic tools for better understanding basic principles, but we are not
looking for applicants who are only interested in working with simple,
generic models.

An important part of our project involves field experiments to acquire data
that will inform the structure and parameterization of the models, and a
large-scale mosquito control study to provide data against which model
predictions will be tested. We anticipate that this position will involve
analysis of these and other data, so statistical experience, particularly
involving parameter estimation and/or uncertainty quantification, would be
beneficial. The person in this position will have the opportunity to travel
to Peru and assist in design of field experiments. Some hands on field-work
is also possible.

The funding for this postdoctoral position is through an NIH research grant.
However, our group also has an NSF-IGERT graduate training grant titled
“Genetic Engineering and Society: The case of transgenic pests”. Six
students in the first IGERT cohort will focus on mosquitoes and dengue. The
person in this postdoctoral position will have the opportunity to work with
the students and faculty involved in the IGERT program.
http://geneticengsoc.ncsu.edu/


Qualifications:
Training in ecological or epidemiological modeling and experience with
development of computer simulation models. Experience in C++ would be highly
desirable, as would strong statistical skills. 




To apply: email a cover letter and CV to fred_go...@ncsu.edu and
alun_ll...@ncsu.edu


For more details on the project see the following publications:

Magori, K., M. Legros, M. Puente, D. A. Focks, T. W. Scott, A. Lloyd, F,
Gould. 2009. Skeeter Buster: a stochastic, spatially-explicit modeling tool
for studying Aedes aegypti population replacement and population suppression
strategies. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 3(9): e508. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.508
Xu, C., Legros, M., Gould, F, Lloyd, A. L. 2010.Understanding Uncertainties
in Model-Based Predictions of Aedes aegypti Population Dynamics. PLoS Negl.
Trop. Dis. 4(9): e830. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.830
Legros, M., Magori, K., Morrison, A.C., Xu, C., Scott, T.W., Lloyd, A.L.,
Gould, F. 2011. Evaluation of location-specific predictions by a detailed
simulation model of Aedes aegypti populations. PLoS ONE 6(7), e22701.
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0022701
Gould, F., K. Magori, Y. X. Huang 2006 Genetic strategies for controlling
mosquito-borne diseases. American Scientist. 94 (3): 238-246.

[ECOLOG-L] Animation of history of atmospheric CO2

[David Inouye]

Time history of atmospheric carbon dioxide from 800,000 years ago 
until January, 2009.


http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/ccgg/trends/history.html  

[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Technician (Botany)

[Doug Shinneman]

EMPLOYER: United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
VACANCY NO:  SRFS-12-012
POSITION: Biological Science Technician (Botany), GG-404-5
SALARY: $15.00 per hour
DATE OPENED: 03/28/2012
DATE CLOSED:  04/13/2012
STARTING DATE:  05/15/2012
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Temporary 180 day appointment
LENGTH OF POSITION:  3-4 months, contingent on budget
TOUR OF DUTY:  Full Time, with possible periods of part-time and
intermittent work
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens
LOCATION: U.S. Geological Survey, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science
Center, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID

DUTIES: The work is part of a Joint Fire Science Program-funded project that
seeks to assess regional fuel loads and species composition in sagebrush
ecosystems across successional and invasion gradient, as well as the
efficacy of restoration treatments in reducing fuel loads. The biological
science technicians will collect data to quantify fuel loads throughout a
wide range of sagebrush conditions, including undisturbed stands, burned and
invaded by non-native plant species (but untreated), and burned and treated
(for post-fire rehabilitation). The project will also examine ongoing
experimental restoration treatments that utilize mowing, grazing, seeding
and herbicide applications. Field work will take place in the Snake River
Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southern Idaho.

Major duties of the position include identifying Great Basin plants to
species, collecting vegetation and fuel load sampling data, collection of
GPS and photo points, driving on poor and sometimes muddy roads, collection
of plant and/or soil samples, accurately recording ecological data, and data
entry.  The technicians may also assist with site selection protocols to
identify suitable study site and plot locations.  Field trips will often
require extensive driving.

The biological science technicians will work in 2-person teams in
conjunction with two field crew coordinators. Field work will involve
exposure to extreme temperature and weather conditions.  Crews will work
independently with extensive stays (up to 10 days) in remote locations. 
Field trips will include extended periods of backcountry camping. 
Candidates will be chosen based on their combination of experience and
education.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in
identifying Great Basin grasses, forbs, and shrubs to the species level.  

QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-5 you need 9 months of field experience
OR 3 years of sub-professional work experience OR 3 years of college with
courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 90
semester/135 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. 
Sub-professional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in
the field or in a laboratory or similar environment.  Equivalent
combinations of successfully completed education and experience are
qualifying. In addition, incumbents must have at least 1 months experience
in sampling plant communities, and must be familiar with plant species in
the Great Basin ecoregion.  Candidates without 1 months experience sampling
and identifying sagebrush biome plant communities will not be considered. 
Good organizational skills, proficiency with technical equipment (including
GPS, personal computer, and digital camera), map reading, and field
collection protocols are required.  Incumbent should have had or be willing
to take First Aid and CPR prior to employment. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  The work involves long hours spent standing,
bending, walking, and a great amount of physical exertion.  The incumbent
may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the
performance of the assignment.  Work could possibly be done in 10 -12 hours
per day; hours can include all times of day and night, and will vary during
the employment term with weather and field conditions.  Core hours will
typically be 8am – 5pm.

HOW TO APPLY: Carefully read all information and instructions. It is the
responsibility of the applicant
to insure the application is complete. The personnel office will not be
responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants or from
official personnel records, but will consider individuals based on their
applications as submitted. Applications must be received in the FRESC, by
the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. To obtain an
OF 612, contact the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Discipline
or any federal personnel office. Submit one of the following forms of
application: (a) resume OR (b) OF-612, Optional Application for Federal
Employment, OR (c) other written format. Electronic submissions acceptable.
Must also submit a copy of you college transcripts (unofficial acceptable)
to document all education used for position qualification. To claim 5 point
Veteran's Preference, a D D-214 showing character of discharge is required.
If claiming 10 point Veteran's Pref

[ECOLOG-L] Position Available: Student Biological Science Technician

[Doug Shinneman]

U.S. Geological Survey - Student Biological Science Tech Position - Boise, Idaho
Applications must be received by April 13, 2012:  

This position is being advertised under the Student Temporary Employment
Program for the USGS Snake River Field Station Office in Boise, Idaho.  The
duty location of this position will be in Boise, ID.  The salary will be
(GS-4/5) $13.41-$15.00 per hour.  The duration will be from approximately
May 15 through mid-August. Applicants must be enrolled at least ½ time as a
college student and meet the following:   

GS-4:  Must have 6 months general experience plus 6 months specialized
experience related to the work of the position OR 2 years education above
high school with courses related to the occupation to include 12 semester
hours in any combination of courses such as: biology, chemistry, statistics,
entomology, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics.  At least 6
semester hours must be directly related to the position to be filled.

GS-5  Must have 1 year specialized experience equivalent to a GS-4, related
to the work of the position OR 4 years education above high school with
courses related to the occupation to include 12 semester hours in any
combination of courses such as: biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology,
botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics.  At least 6 semester hours must
be directly related to the position to be filled.

EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
ARE QUALIFYING.  

DUTIES (specific): The work is part of a Joint Fire Sciences Program-funded
project that seeks to assess regional fuel loads and species composition in
sagebrush ecosystems across successional and invasion gradient, as well as
the efficacy of restoration treatments in reducing fuel loads. The
biological science technicians will collect data to quantify fuel loads
throughout a wide range of sagebrush conditions, including undisturbed
stands, burned and invaded by non-native plant species (but untreated), and
burned and treated (for post-fire rehabilitation). The project will also
examine ongoing experimental restoration treatments that utilize mowing,
grazing, seeding and herbicide applications. Field work will take place in
the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southern Idaho.

GS-4 Duties:  Identify Great Basin plants to species, collect vegetation and
fuel load sampling data, collect GPS and photo points, drive on poor and
sometimes muddy roads, collect plant and/or soil samples, accurately record
ecological data, and data entry.  

GS-5 Duties:  In addition to all duties listed above under GS4, the GS5
position will be responsible for calibration and maintenance of technical
field equipment. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in identifying Great Basin grasses,
forbs, and shrubs to species level.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Field trips will often require extensive driving. 
Technicians will work in 2-person teams in conjunction with two field crew
coordinators.  Field work will involve exposure to extreme temperature and
weather conditions.  Crews will work independently with extensive stays (up
to 10 days) in remote locations.  Field trips will include extended periods
of backcountry camping.Travel expenses will be paid by the project at
either standard federal per diem or a camp rate per diem.  

The work involves long hours spent standing, bending, walking, and a great
amount of physical exertion.  The incumbent may be required to lift
containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the performance of the assignment. 
Work could possibly be done in 10 -12 hours per day; hours can include all
times of day and night, and will vary during the employment term with
weather and field conditions.  Core hours will typically be 8am – 5pm.

Interested Applicants must submit a resume (include dates of employment and
how many hours worked per week) and a copy of your college transcripts.
Applications must be received by the closing date and should be sent by
email (preferred) or regular mail to:

Dr. Douglas Shinneman
USGS - Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
Snake River Field Station, 970 Lusk St.
Boise, ID 83706
Phone: (208) 426-5206
Email: dshinne...@usgs.gov

The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Selection for this position will
be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to
race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin,
non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other
non-merit factors.   This agency provides reasonable accommodation to
applicants with disabilities

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Poster printing on canvas: Everyone's looked local

[Andrea Campanella]

Holly,
you can try prodpi.com. it is a professional photographic lab with really high 
quality prints.
Regards

Andrea Campanella
Jornada Basin LTER
USDA-ARS/NMSU PO Box 30003, MSC 3JER
Las Cruces, NM 88003
(575)646-2106 Phone
(575)646-5889 Fax

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“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”
― Dalai Lama XIV
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a 
mosquito.”
― Dalai Lama XIV
“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of 
luck.”
― Dalai Lama XIV


From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] on behalf of Holly Moeller [holl...@alum.mit.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:41 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Poster printing on canvas: Everyone's looked local

Hi All--

I've received emails from many people curious to hear the results of my
request, but far fewer emails from people who have printed posters on
fabric.

Those who had used canvas or "travel fabric" often had their posters
printed at the their university print shop.

Another local suggestion is Kinko's: Apparently many of these stores are
set up to print on canvas.

I also heard one vote of confidence for Posterpresentations.com, which
prints on EasyTravel fabric:
http://www.posterpresentations.com/html/fabric_research_posters.html

Thanks for your input,
Holly


On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 12:45 PM, Holly Moeller wrote:

> Dear Ecolog--
>
> I've been seeing cloth posters (handy foldable things that pack into
> luggage rather than big tubes, allowing you to fly incognito) pop up
> more and more frequently at conferences these days.
>
> Have any of you had posters printed on fabric? If so, what company did
> you use, and would you recommend them?
>
> After I get a few replies, I'll happily compile them and post back to the
> list.
>
> Thanks ever so much!
>
> Cheers,
> Holly
>
> Holly Moeller
> Ph.D. Candidate
> Ecology and Evolution
> Stanford University
>

Re: [ECOLOG-L] attracting fish food

[David L. McNeely]

David, I would question whether the light would actually increase food 
availability.  It definitely would concentrate flying insects over the water 
and so would concentrate the insects dropping on the water surface.  almost all 
of the insects would be the aerial stages of aquatic forms, and most of those 
would have come from the stream in question (though not all).

Would it increase predation on the feeding fish?  Well, I can't speak to the 
salmon system, and I will rely on non-scientific experience for the general 
thought.  In the southern U.S. people use lights to attract insects and "bait 
fish" to their fishing spots.  I have not seen any science that supports their 
beliefs, but they definitely believe that they catch a lot more of their target 
species when they fish with lights.  Of course, the target species are 
predators on the bait fish that the insects attract, and that the lights may 
also attract directly.

Hope this helps.  David McNeely
 David Inouye  wrote: 
> My brother is involved in restoring habitat for small salmon on a 
> side channel stream in WA.  He's considering putting a small solar 
> light over a beaver pond, to increase insect drops onto the water, as 
> fish food.  Would the fish be likely to feed on such insects, and 
> could there be other consequences, such as increased predation on 
> fish attracted to the light at night?
> 
> David Inouye

--
David McNeely

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder - GIS and ecosystem services survey - please complete by March 31

[Kristine Nemec]

Thank you to the 40 people who have completed our online survey on the use 
of GIS to map and assess ecosystem services.  This survey will be closed 
after March 31, so I just wanted to provide a quick reminder to complete 
the survey by Saturday if you would like to participate. It can be accessed 
at:


https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZCKZGS2


Kristine Nemec
Graduate Research Assistant 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
School of Natural Resources
234 Hardin Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583

[ECOLOG-L] attracting fish food

[David Inouye]

My brother is involved in restoring habitat for small salmon on a 
side channel stream in WA.  He's considering putting a small solar 
light over a beaver pond, to increase insect drops onto the water, as 
fish food.  Would the fish be likely to feed on such insects, and 
could there be other consequences, such as increased predation on 
fish attracted to the light at night?


David Inouye

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Residential Coordinator/Field Teaching Assistant

[Dawn O'Neal]

The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is now accepting 
applications for support staff for two sessions of its three-week high 
school summer ecology course, Wildlife Ecology Research. Three eight 
week positions (June 20-August 17, 2012) are available. Applicants must 
have completed a BA/BS degree, preferably in a science related field. 
Staff is responsible for providing student supervision before and after 
classes each day, overnight, and on occasional non-academic days. 
Additionally, staff is responsible for shopping for food; assisting 
students with meal planning and preparation; overseeing the completion 
of household duties; and planning evening and non-academic day 
activities. Staff will also have the opportunity to act as a teaching 
assistant for field based classes. Training and course preparation will 
occur June 20-30, 2012 prior to the start of the first session (July 1, 
2012). Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest 
and/or experience in field ecology and research, science education, 
outdoor trip leading/camp counselor, and cooking and meal planning for 
groups of 12.


*Course Description:*

Wildlife Ecology Research is an intensive three week program where 
rising juniors and senior high school students learn basic ecological 
principles through hands-on research experience. Two sessions will run 
summer 2012 each consisting of 9 students who will live and work at the 
field station learning ecology and performing small group research 
projects. For more information about the program visit the Wildlife 
Ecology Research website: www.huyckpreserve.org/wer 



*Responsibilities of staff include: *

Providing supervision for students before and after class each day, 
overnight, and on non-academic days


Assisting students in meal preparation and the completion of household 
duties


Planning nightly and non-academic day activities

Teaching assistant in the field

*Duration:*

June 20- August 17, 2012

*Salary:* $2,880 plus room and board

*Required Qualifications:*

BA/BS in a science related field

Group supervisory experience

Valid driver's license

*Desirable Additional Qualifications:*

Previous experience as a summer camp counselor

Experience/interest in field biology and research

Experience/interest in science education

Experience cooking and meal planning for groups of 12

Personal vehicle

Experience team building

Organizational skills

Natural history knowledge pertinent to New York/the Northeast

*To apply:* */Applications due Friday, April 20, 2012/*

Assemble into a single PDF or WORD document and email to 
d...@huyckpreserve.org  with "Applicant's 
Last Name WER RCTA" in the subject line:


1) A cover letter describing your interest and reason for applying as 
well as the skills you will bring to the position.


2) A current CV/resume no more than 2 pages in length.

3) Two letters of reference. These may be submitted with your cover 
letter and resume/CV or submitted separately to the above email address.


/The Huyck Preserve is an equal opportunity employer and does not 
discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national 
origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or 
veteran's status./



--
Dawn O'Neal, PhD
Director of Conservation Education
Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
P.O. Box 189
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
phone: 518-797-3440
email: huyck.educat...@gmail.com
http://www.huyckpreserve.org/
http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/

[ECOLOG-L] Call for contributions to special issue on long-term research

[Guiming Wang]

Dear ecologists,

Sorry for cross posting the call for papers below.

We will edit a special issue regarding long-term research on animal 
populations and communities for Integrative Zoology.  We cordially invite 
you to contribute a manuscript to this special issue.

Topics include, but are not limited to, dynamics and regulation of 
vertebrate populations and communities, climatic effects, and conservation 
and management of vertebrate species.  Topics can be presented as case 
studies, synthesis and reviews, and methods for long-term population and 
community studies.

Integrative Zoology is a peer-reviewed journal published by the 
International Society of Zoological Sciences
(http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10./(ISSN)1749-4877).  
Integrative Zoology has received its first SCI impact factor of 1.0 in 
2011.  

The special issue is scheduled to appear in September 2013.  If you would 
like to submit a manuscript to this special issue, please email us 
(gw...@cfr.msstate.edu or brian.s.d...@aphis.usda.gov) the title of your 
manuscript by 30 June 2012.  The deadline for manuscript submission is 1 
December 2012. Please contact one of us for sending you the details of 
this call. 

Sincerely yours,

Guiming Wang, Ph.D., Mississippi State University
 
Brian Dorr, Ph.D., USDA/WS/National Wildlife Research Center   

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Molecular Ecology, University of Bath

[Jason Wolf]

The University of Bath is currently searching for a Lecturer in Molecular 
Ecology (for those outside the UK, Lecturer is a permanent position 
basically equivalent to the position of Assistant Professor). 

We seek an outstanding scientist with an established track record of 
independent research in molecular ecology, and in particular in ecological 
and environmental genomics. The person appointed will be expected to 
establish and sustain a rigorous externally funded research programme and to 
have a commitment to excellent teaching. Applications are particularly 
welcome from candidates who have the potential to develop and sustain 
collaborations with academics in our Department research themes and to 
foster collaboration across the University and beyond. The intention is to 
search broadly, so we encourage applications from people working on a 
diversity of topics.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of Department, Dr. Richard Hooley 
(r.a.hoo...@bath.ac.uk), but please ensure that applications are submitted 
through the University of Bath Website.

Closing Date:   Monday 30 April 2012

Further details are available online:

http://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=JK984

[ECOLOG-L] Reposting: Tenure Track Ecological Economist in Central New Hampshire

[Mark B. Green]

Plymouth State University seeks an integrative environmental analyst with
expertise in the economics of and policy related to ecosystem services for
its Center for the Environment (CFE) with a joint appointment in
Environmental Science and Policy. Primary duties include, but are not
limited to conducting research related to a five-year NSF funded initiative
on the interactions among climate, land use, ecosystem services, and
society; developing a research program that complements existing strengths
in CFE; teaching relevant courses in the MS program in environmental science
and policy; mentoring and advising graduate students; and contributing to
CFE through service and collaboration. This is a new, tenure-track position
to begin in the fall of 2012. 

The successful candidate will spend approximately half time engaging with a
team of researchers across New Hampshire colleges and universities
(including Dartmouth College and the University of New Hampshire) on the
major NSF research project. The particular focus for this position will be
on watershed ecosystem services.

This will provide a unique opportunity for building research capacity at PSU
and in New Hampshire around climate, land use, and ecosystem services.

CFE facilitates interdisciplinary environmental research, education, and
public engagement in the northern New England region. CFE engages in
research and education in support of graduate student research and in
meeting the needs of regional partners, such as the White Mountain National
Forest, Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, Squam Lakes Association, NH
Department of Environmental Services, and other environmental organizations.
The PSU campus and the surrounding Lakes and White Mountains regions provide
excellent facilities and an outstanding natural research laboratory. For
more information, see www.plymouth.edu/cfe. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. as of September 1, 2012 in a relevant
disciplinary or interdisciplinary field, such economics, environmental
studies, ecology, geography, or a related field with demonstrated expertise
in the analysis of aquatic ecosystem services. 

Additional Desirable Qualifications: Graduate teaching experience. 

Application: To receive full consideration for this position, apply online
at https://jobs.usnh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52443  Applicants
should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online: 

•   Cover letter 
•   Curriculum vitae. 
•   Statement of research interests and examples of broader impacts of
research conducted, 
•   Teaching philosophy, 
•   Contact information for three current professional references. 


Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on April 12, 2012
and will continue until the position is filled or the search is otherwise
closed at the University’s discretion.

Benefits & Salary: Plymouth State University provides a competitive salary
commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit program. 

Background Check: The finalist for this position will be required to undergo
a full background check. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon
satisfactory results. 


Plymouth State University is an EEO/AA Employer. We are committed to
creating an environment that values and supports diversity, equity, and
inclusiveness across our campus community and encourage applications from
qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Hiring is
contingent upon eligibility to work in U.S. 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: lecturer, conservation biology, University of Maryland

[David Inouye]

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Coordinate, develop materials for, and teach undergraduate lectures, 
applied graduate level courses, and seminars in Conservation Biology; 
advise undergraduates and CONS graduate students; and assist with 
administration of the CONS program.


Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, knowledge of ecology and conservation 
biology, and excellent teaching, writing, laboratory, organizational, 
and communication skills.


Preferences:
Teaching experience at the college-level preferred.

https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp  

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in river ecology, Berlin, Germany

[Jan Koehler]

The Leibniz-Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB)
invites applications for a PhD position in river ecology. IGB is the largest
freshwater ecology research institute in Germany (www.igb-berlin.de). IGB
offers excellent laboratory and field facilities for interdisciplinary
research, large-scale experimental facilities, and long-term research
programs and data sets.
 
The successful candidate will participate in an international project on
assessment and restoration of river hydromorphology (www.reformrivers.eu).
The project is funded by the European Commission. He/she will study the
interactions between hydromorphology and aquatic vegetation and the effects
of aquatic plants on food web, nutrient retention and oxygen budget.
The position is available from May 2012 and limited to 3 years. 

Fields of work
• interactions between aquatic vegetation, flow conditions and river morphometry
• effects of macrophytes on nutrient retention and re-aeration  
• interactions between macrophytes, zoobenthos and fish

Requirements
• completed Master studies in the field of aquatic ecology 
• interest and expertise in ecology of aquatic macrophytes and/or hydrodynamics
• good command in English 

Salary is paid according to the TVoeD (50% position). Female applicants are
particularly encouraged. Disabled people with identical qualifications will
be favoured.

Please send your applications / further inquiries to Dr. Jan Köhler
(koeh...@igb-berlin.de) until April 12, 2012. Applicants should submit CV, a
cover letter indicating research interests and experience, and the name and
contact details of two referees.

Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Müggelseedamm 301, 12587 Berlin, Germany

[ECOLOG-L] elms and dutch elm disease question

[malcolm McCallum]

Hi,
I recently moved to KC MO where we live on to some farm acreage about
45 mi SE of KC.
on our property are a number of large old elm trees.
I am ASSUMING they are american elms.
The thing that is surprising to me is that they are so large.
I remember when I was a kid in the 1970s dutch elm disease was destroying the
elm trees in IL.  In fact, I remember watching all the elms in Elmhurst get
chopped down as the bark beetles spread with the disease.
I am not sure how old the trees are and I'm hesitant to start drilling cores
into them to find out.   Any chance they managed to survive the disease
or get missed by it?  What is the status of American Elm in relation to this
disease today?

-- 
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

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[ECOLOG-L] Thanks

[Matt Chew]

"The Rise and Fall of Biotic Nativeness: A Historical Perspective" has (as
of this email)  been viewed 1242 times via my academia.edu page.  Amazing.
Thanks.  Andrew Hamilton and I have begun scoping a follow-up, "what now?"
paper, and we will try to take less than 5 years (or even 5 months) to
complete it.

Matthew K Chew
Assistant Research Professor
Arizona State University School of Life Sciences

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