[ECOLOG-L] Natural Selection music video
Greetings Ecologgers, here is my second venture into ecology music videos g. This is Natural Selection and the link is www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRlbLJY-Uig . Please let me know via personal email if you intend to use these videos for your class/s - that will help me get support for future ecological videos, or just if you found them useful. If you're using Speciation Stylin I'd also appreciate that information. cheers, g2 -- Gary D. Grossman, PhD Professor of Animal Ecology Warnell School of Forestry Natural Resources University of Georgia Athens, GA, USA 30602 http://grossman.myweb.uga.edu/ http://www.arches.uga.edu/%7Egrossman Board of Editors - Animal Biodiversity and Conservation Editorial Board - Freshwater Biology Editorial Board - Ecology Freshwater Fish
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Biology
The Department of Biology at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Genomics to begin on July 1, 2013. We are searching for an individual who takes a genomics approach to biological problems using a combination of bioinformatic, statistical, computational and biological methodologies, and who will thrive in an environment that combines teaching, research and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate is expected to teach at all levels of the curriculum and establish an externally funded research program that provides rigorous collaborative research projects for undergraduates. Teaching responsibilities include courses in genomics and in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as involvement in the team-taught introductory biology sequence. A Ph.D. and at least one year of post-doctoral research experience are required. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement and teaching philosophy that includes a short description of potential courses to be offered by October 5, 2012 to Genomics Search Committee, c/o Jodi Jacoby, Department of Biology, 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. In addition, arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the same address. Thomas J. Mozdzer, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology Bryn Mawr College 101 N. Merion Ave Bryn Mawr, PA 190 10 Phone: 610-526-5098 Fax: 610-526-5086
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in population dynamics at Rice University
I am seeking a post-doctoral collaborator to join my lab group in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Rice University (Houston, TX). We study population dynamics, plant-animal interactions, and evolutionary ecology; see the lab website for general information about what we do: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~tm9/. The post-doc will lead the development of a new project on sex-structured population dynamics in dioecious plants. Specific research questions are focused on the causes of geographic clines in sex ratio, the demographic processes that generate range boundaries, and how sex-structured populations will respond to climate change. Papers related to this project are provided below. The ideal candidate will have field experience in plant or animal demography and be excited about combining field data and structured demographic models (matrix-based or integral projection). Strong quantitative and computational skills, including working knowledge of R (or interest in learning it), are required. Experience with GIS and basic molecular techniques (DNA extraction and PCR amplification) are pluses. The candidate must be willing to travel throughout the southern Great Plains for field work during our spring and fall field seasons. There will be opportunities for collaborative grant-writing. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. The focal project on sex-structured population dynamics is in the early stages of development and there is potential for the postdoc to guide the trajectory of the research. In addition, there will be time and resources available for the postdoc to develop other projects that suit our mutual interests. Thus, I am looking for someone that can bring their own ideas and expertise to the collaboration. In addition to scientific qualifications, I value enthusiasm, engagement, and leadership. The postdoc will be expected to be an interactive departmental citizen and help train a fantastic group of graduate and undergraduate students in our lab. I also value diversity, and members of groups under-represented in science are particularly encouraged to apply. Funding is available for up to two years. The preferred start date is early 2013 but later may be possible. To apply, submit a CV, a statement of research interests (including summary of dissertation research and vision for future research directions), one representative publication, and the names and contact information for three references. These materials and any questions about the position should be directed to me (tom.mil...@rice.edu). Review of applications will begin October 1, 2012. Related papers. (Note that these papers are based on theoretical and laboratory approaches. The new work will transfer these ideas to field systems.) Miller, T.E.X. and B.D. Inouye. 2011. Confronting two-sex demographic models with data. Ecology 92:2141-2151 Miller, T.E.X., A.K. Shaw, B.D. Inouye, and M.G. Neubert. 2011. Sex-biased dispersal and the speed of two-sex invasions. American Naturalist 177:549-561
[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Ethnobotany Field Course in Panama
TROPICAL ETHNOBOTANY FIELD COURSE BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA DEC 20 2012 - JAN 9, 2013 COURSE LOCATION: Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (ITEC), 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 rainforests lie directly behind. The juxtaposition of the two most biologically diverse ecosystems along with Panama's rich cultural diversity provides tremendous opportunities for education and research. See http://www.itec-edu/org/index.html for details. INSTRUCTOR: Jillian De Gezelle, PhD Candidate and Lecturer, The New York Botanical Garden The City University of New York. Email: jdegeze...@nybg.org Phone: (917) 443-5102 Specialty: Ethnobotany, Ethnomedicine, Tropical Plant Ecology COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 3 week course will emphasize tropical ethnobotany in the context of rainforest and island ecosystems. The material covered is equivalent to an upper level university course in ethnobotany. Readings and lectures will focus on the plant use and traditional cultures of Panama and the surrounding regions of Central and South America and the Caribbean, as well as innovative methodologies and current theory in the discipline. Much of the course will be spent learning field techniques and carrying out various class activities and exercises in the surrounding rainforest and local communities. The course will include demonstrations by local healers, artisans and other specialists who utilize plants. Students will each complete a course research project in local ethnobotany based on their individual interests, under the direction of an experienced field ethnobotanist. The field work for these projects will be carried out with a small group of other students, with each student having their own focus. COURSE TOPICS: o Definition and History of Ethnobotany o Tropical Forest and Plant Ecology o Neotropical Plant Families o Cultures of Bocas del Toro and Panama o Ethnobotanical Research Project Development o Research Ethics and Intellectual Property o Ethnography and Ethnographic Methods o Gender, Bias, and Gendered Knowledge o Traditional Medical Systems o Culture-Bound Syndromes and Spiritual Diseases o Wild Foods, Medicinal Foods and Traditional Diets o Tropical Agriculture and Agroforestry o Psychoactive Plants of the Neotropics o Conservation and Use of Endangered Plants o Plant Collection, Pressing and Drying o Knowledge Elicitation Techniques o Quantitative Methods in Ethnobotany o Photo and Video Documentation o Returning Research Results and Community Projects SAMPLE OF COURSE READINGS: o Bletter, N. 2006. Talking Books: A New Method of Returning Ethnobiological Research Documentation to the Non-Literate. Economic Botany 60(1):85-90. o Calderon, A.I., C.K. Angerhofer, J.M. Pezzuto, N.R. Farnsworth, R. Foster, R. Condit, M.P. Gupta, D.D. Soejarto. 2000. Forest Plot as a Tool to Demonstrate the Pharmaceutical Potential of Plants in a Tropical Forest of Panama. Economic Botany 54(3):278-294. o Dalle, S.P., C. Potvin. 2004. Conservation of Useful Plants: An Evaluation of Local Priorities from Two Indigenous Communities in Eastern Panama. Economic Botany: 58(1):38-57. o Elvin-Lewis, M. 2006. Evolving Concepts Related to Achieving Benefit Sharing for Custodians of Traditional Knowledge. Ethnobotany Research Applications 4:075-096. o Fuller, R.J.M. 2007. Guidelines for Using Video to Document Plant Practices. Ethnobotany Research Applications 5:219-231. o Gupta, M.P., P.N. Solis, A.I. Calderón, F. Guinneau-Sinclair, M. Correa, C. Galdames, C. Guerra, A. Espinosa, G.I. Alvenda, G. Robles and R. Ocampo. 2005. Medical Ethnobotany of the Teribes of Bocas del Toro, Panama. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 96(3):389-401. o McDade, T.W., V. Reyes-Garcia, P. Blackinton, S. Tanner, T. Huanca, and W.R. Leonard. 2007. Ethnobotanical Knowledge is Associated with Indices of Child Health in the Bolivian Amazon. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104(15):6134-6139. o Reyes-García, V., N. Martí, T. McDade, S. Tanner and V. Vadez. 2007. Concepts and Methods in Studies Measuring Individual Ethnobotanical Knowledge. Journal of Ethnobiology 27(2):182-203. o Thomas, E., I. Vandebroek, P. Van Damme. 2007. What Works in the Field? A Comparison of Different Interviewing Methods in Ethnobotany with Special Reference to the Use of Photographs. Economic Botany 6(14):376-384. o Velasquez Runk, J. 2002. Wouman and Embera Use and Management of the Fiber Palm Astrocaryum standelayanum (Aracaceae) for Basketry in Eastern Panama. Economic Botany 55(1):72-82. o Voeks, R.A. 2004. Disturbance Pharmacopoeias:
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Assistantships at the Savannah River Ecology Lab, University of Georgia
The University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) is recruiting a cohort of 7 M.S. and 5 Ph.D. level graduate students to work on various topics in the fields of radioecology, toxicology, conservation biology, and restoration ecology. Specific topic areas and faculty mentors include: Radionuclide and heavy metal contamination in long-lived reptiles (Dr. Tracey Tuberville - 2 M.S.); Scavenging ecology and contaminant uptake (Dr. Jim Beasley -1 M.S/Ph.D. and Dr. Gene Rhodes - 1 M.S.); Spatial ecology of vertebrates in relation to radionuclide exposure (Dr. Jim Beasley - 1 Ph.D.); Genomic biomarkers and genotoxicology in wildlife exposed to chronic low dose irradiation and/or metals (Dr. Stacey Lance - 1 Ph.D.); Amphibian ecotoxicology and evolutionary toxicology (Dr. Stacey Lance - 1 M.S.); Metagenomics of bacterial communities exposed to chronic radionuclide contamination (Dr. J Vaun McArthur - 1 Ph.D.); Biogeochemical quantification of tritium in living organismal tissues (Dr. John Seaman - 1 Ph.D.); Biogeochemistry, bioavailability and bioaccumulation of heavy metals in constructed wetlands (Dr. Gary Mills - 1 M.S.); Restoration ecology of invertebrate communities in erosion impacted watersheds (Dr. J Vaun Mcarthur - 1 M.S.); Soil restoration and erosion mitigation (Dr. John Seaman - 1 M.S.); and Mitigation of invasive species impacts on threatened and endangered species in the Pacific (Dr. Gene Rhodes - 1 Ph.D.). It is anticipated that students would start their programs of study in the spring or summer of 2013. SREL is located on the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina, approximately 2.5 hours from the main UGA campus. Students will be directly supervised by SREL faculty and will be appointed through various departments on the main UGA campus depending upon their ability to meet the admission requirements of individual academic units and the departmental affiliation of the SREL faculty member with whom they work. Prospective departments include: The Odum School of Ecology (Rhodes, Lance, McArthur); the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources (Tuberville, Beasley, Mills, Rhodes); and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (Seaman). Graduate Assistantship support for M.S. students ($21,308.00) and Ph.D. students ($23,031.00) will be provided to successful applicants on an annual basis. Students on an annual stipend receive tuition waivers, however student fees of approximately $1,095 per semester, which include the matriculation fee and activity, athletic, health, student facilities, technology and transportation fees will be assessed. Students should have a B.S. or M.S. degree in a field closely related to their prospective research topic. We are seeking students with a strong work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent quantitative skills, the ability to work independently and as a productive member of a research team, and the ability to perform work in challenging field conditions or in laboratory environments as required. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and competitive GRE scores. Please see the following links for specific requirements for each school/department: Savannah River Ecology Laboratory http://www.srel.edu/ Odum School of Ecology http://www.ecology.uga.edu/admissions.php?Graduate_Application_Information-3/ Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources http://www.warnell.uga.edu/grad/prospective-applicants.php Department of Crop and Soil Sciences http://www.cropsoil.uga.edu/graduate/admissions.html Department of Geology http://www.gly.uga.edu/graduate/applications.html Please contact the individual SREL faculty member with whom you are interested in working at the email address given below by October 15 for full consideration. With your email, please provide a statement of interest, a current C.V., copies of your most recent GRE scores, and a copy of your transcripts. If selected to compete for these assistantships, you will be encouraged to apply to the appropriate UGA department. Tracey Tuberville (tubervi...@srel.edumailto:tubervi...@srel.edu); Jim Beasley (beas...@srel.edumailto:beas...@srel.edu); Gary Mills (mi...@srel.edumailto:mi...@srel.edu); J Vaun Mcarthur (mcart...@srel.edumailto:mcart...@srel.edu); Stacey Lance (la...@srel.edumailto:la...@srel.edu); John Seaman (sea...@srel.edumailto:sea...@srel.edu); Gene Rhodes (rho...@srel.edumailto:rho...@srel.edu). -- This message was scanned by the SREL spam scanner and is believed to be clean.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship
Dr. Jyotsna Sharma Department of Plant and Soil Science Texas Tech University 253, Plant Science Bldg, 15th St. Lubbock, Texas 79409; USA jyotsna.sha...@ttu.edu; 806.742.2637 An Graduate Research Assistant (M.S. or Ph.D.)is needed to investigate field and molecular mycorrhizal ecology of a federally listed Midwestern orchid species. The position will begin in January 2013. Requirements: 1.B.S. and/or M.S. degree in an ecology-based discipline in Plant or Biological Sciences, or a closely related field. 2.Field work experience in studying plants (auto- or synecology). Experience with rare plant species, especially orchids, is highly desirable. 3.Laboratory experience with molecular biology techniques. Familiarity with analyses of data is highly desirable. 4.Keen attention to detail, ability to follow directions, ability to efficiently conduct field sampling away from Lubbock (if needed) and molecular biology work in the laboratory, strong organizational and coordination skills, and ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively in English. 5.A strong work ethic, ability to work independently and as a productive member of a research team, ability to work non-regular hours, as needed. 6.Ability to complete all admission requirements. Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary. Assistantships include partial tuition payment, payroll fringe, and health benefits. Application: Please submit to jyotsna.sha...@ttu.edu: 1.A statement of interest describing past experience and future goals. The applicant should specifically address how their experience, skills, and goals match the position description and requirements listed above; 2.Curriculum vitae, including names, complete address, phone, and e-mail for at least three references; 3.Academic transcripts; 4.GRE scores; and 5.TOEFL scores (if applicable)
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track climate position at Univ. of Nevada, Reno
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Climate Science (Search Number 71148) The Department of Geography at the University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the area of climate science with an expected start date of July 1, 2013. We seek applicants with broad research interests in processes and mechanisms of climate science, such as interannual to multidecadal climate variability, interactions between Earths atmosphere, oceans, and land surfaces, regional-scale weather and climate processes in natural and human-modified landscapes, long-term coupling and feedbacks between climate and landscape evolution; and/or hydroclimatology of arid and semiarid regions. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative skills, interest in collaborating with a range of natural and social scientists on interdisciplinary topics, and a commitment to quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A demonstrated track record in research and teaching is preferred. Candidates will be evaluated on previous experience, communication skills, publication record, grant and contract activities, ability to work both collaboratively and independently and personal area of expertise that complements existing faculty. We seek a candidate who will develop their own externally funded research projects as well as be willing to work collaboratively with department faculty and contribute to existing projects. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in climatology, geography, meteorology, earth science, or other relevant disciplines at time of appointment. Record of climate related peer-reviewed journal articles and presentations at professional meetings. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Familiarity with installation, maintenance, and use of data collection networks for weather and climate studies. Record of climate related research program development or other demonstrated ability to obtain and complete research grants and contracts from governmental or private funding agencies. Experience with the analysis of climate data sets. Experience with analysis of climate simulations and/or data to understand impacts on water resources and fire regimes. Ability to use and/or modify regional climate models. For questions on the position, please contact the Search Chair, Dr. Douglas Boyle, dougl...@unr.edu. Please attach a resume/cv, a cover letter that describes how your background, experience, and current activities match the position description, and include contact information for three professional references. In addition, please include a Statement of Teaching Interests and a Statement of Research and Plans. For full consideration, apply by January 2, 2013, using the online system available at https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11627
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate (MSc) Research Opportunity in Ecosystem Carbon Cycling of the Everglades
A master's graduate research position is available in the Plant Ecology Lab at Florida Atlantic University (www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlabhttp://www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlab) for the Spring 2013 semester. We are seeking students interested in graduate research investigating fire ecology and carbon cycling in the Greater Everglades watershed through US Geological Survey and US Department of Energy-funded projects. Research in the Plant Ecology Lab focuses on the influence of natural and anthropogenic disturbances on plant community structure and ecosystem carbon cycling in peatlands from the Everglades to Alaska, providing opportunity for synergistic activities with other on-going research projects. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, hydrology, or a related field (currently or prior to enrollment). Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research and the ability to work independently. Prior research experience in fire ecology, carbon cycling and/or plant ecology is preferred, as is the ability to conduct rigorous fieldwork in remote settings. A current, valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record is preferred. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The application deadline for the Environmental Sciences Master's Program is October 1. Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV or resume, GPA and GRE scores, a written statement of graduate research interest, and names and contact information for two references via email to Dr. Brian Benscoter (bbens...@fau.edumailto:bbens...@fau.edu) . ** Brian W. Benscoter, MSc PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Florida Atlantic University 3200 College Ave Davie, FL 33314 USA Email: brian.bensco...@fau.edumailto:brian.bensco...@fau.edu Webpage: www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlabhttp://www.science.fau.edu/benscoterlab
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Emory University Evolutionary Genetics
Tenure Track Position in Evolutionary Genetics The Department of Biology at Emory University seeks an investigator who studies the mechanisms of evolution. We will consider applicants holding a PhD or equivalent degree with training and experience in a wide range of specializations including, but not limited to, evolutionary genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, molecular ecology, experimental systems biology, and functional genomics/bioinformatics. This position is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, although an appointment at a higher rank will be considered in exceptional circumstances. Applicants are expected to establish a vigorous, extramurally funded research program and enthusiastically participate in the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the Biology Department and Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Population Biology, Ecology and Evolution (http://www.biomed.emory.edu/PROGRAM_SITES/PBEE/) In addition to a CV and publication list, applicants should submit a single PDF file with the following: (1) A statement of their current and soon anticipated research and approach with a clear description of the questions they are addressing. This statement should explicitly indicate the significance of their research to evolutionary biology at large. (2) The applicant should describe how they will contribute to the Department¹s teaching mission at both the undergraduate and graduate level. (3) A list of names and e-mail addresses of five potential referees. Do not include letters of recommendation with your application or request that letters of recommendation be sent without being solicited by the Department of Biology. The Emory University Biology Department (http://www.biology.emory.edu/) is housed in a modern, well-appointed building. The Biology faculty is productive, well funded, and actively engaged in the research and teaching missions of the University. The successful applicant will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and academic interactions with over 300 faculty engaged in biological research in the College and Medical School at Emory University and regional institutions including the Centers for Disease Control. Emory is located on a beautiful campus at the periphery of the City of Atlanta, a vibrant, affordable, and culturally diverse city in the wooded foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Applications should be submitted electronically, to evobiols...@emory.edu. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2013. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; Applications from Women and Minorities are particularly welcome. This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments).
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship available in Microbial Ecology
Hi everyone, please see the following announcement for one to two assistantships available for Ph.D. students in the Crop and Soil Environmental Science Department at Virginia Tech. Please feel free to forward or contact me with any questions. Ph.D. Assistantship available in Microbial Ecology Microbes mediate many important processes at the ecosystem and global scales, yet approximately 99% of all microbes are not culturable, meaning we know little or nothing about their distribution or role in the environment. Now, however, new molecular tools allow us to begin to answer very basic questions in microbial ecology. What microbes are present in a particular habitat? What kind of important or beneficial ecological functions might they provide? By combining new molecular methods with traditional culture based techniques we can seek to gain new insights into these important questions in a variety of habitats. Assistantship support is available for one or two incoming doctoral students focusing on microbial ecology in the Crop Soil Environmental Sciences Department at Virginia Tech. Support is available to start in either spring or fall semesters of 2013. The Department offers ample resources for student research in environmental microbiology, including extensive laboratory and field equipment, opportunities to collaborate with a wide variety of colleagues within and beyond Virginia Tech, and access to a wide variety of natural and managed ecosystems for study. Students would work under the advisement of Dr. Brian Badgley, with the opportunity to conduct independent research on variety of topics in microbial ecology. Work in the laboratory focuses on the structure and function of microbial populations and communities in environmental matrices such as surface waters, sediment, and soil. Students will use a combination of field work and laboratory techniques such as culturing, genomics, metagenomics, transcriptomics, or genetic fingerprinting. A background in microbiology, ecology, environmental science, or other related field is required. Experience in molecular biology is beneficial but not necessary. Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Application: Formal application to the graduate program is required as described here: http://www.cses.vt.edu/academic-programs/graduate/index.html In the meantime, applicants may submit unofficial copies of the following materials to badg...@vt.edu: 1.A statement of interest describing past experience, research interests, and future goals. Please specifically address how your experience, skills, and goals match this particular position in my laboratory; 2.Curriculum vitae, including contact information for at least three references; 3.Academic transcripts; 4.GRE scores; and 5.TOEFL scores (if applicable) -- ___ Brian D. Badgley, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Virginia Tech Crop Soil Environmental Science Dept. 328-A Smyth Hall (0404) Blacksburg, VA 24061 phone: (540) 231-9629 FAX: (540) 231-3431
[ECOLOG-L] Vertebrate Physiologist Search
Georgia Southern University’s Department of Biology invites applications for a vertebrate physiologist position. The full text advertisement, including information about the department, faculty, and the complete position announcement with all qualifications and application instructions, is available at www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu. The position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities as well as a terminal degree. We seek a vertebrate physiologist with broad training in physiology and anatomy. The successful candidate's research will address questions in organismal physiology using approaches that integrate multiple levels of organization. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Comparative Animal Physiology. Ability to teach Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy is preferred. Required qualifications: Ph.D. by December 31, 2012; Demonstrated excellence in research; Potential to attract extramural funding; Expertise to teach Comparative Animal Physiology. Preferred Qualifications: Post- doctoral experience; Expertise to teach Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Screening of applications begins November 5, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2013. A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; statements of research interests and teaching interests/philosophy; three letters of reference. Applications must be sent electronically as a single PDF attachment (include applicant name in file name); letters of recommendation in PDF format may be sent separately via email. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete and electronically submitted applications will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an open records state. Georgia Southern is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost. Applications and nominations should be sent to Dr. C. Ray Chandler, Search Chair, Search #67064 Electronic Mail: chand...@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-5657
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral opportunity - Uncertainty ecosystem services modeling
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity to Explore Model Uncertainty Associated with Estimates of Ecosystem Service Production and Value A postdoctoral research project training opportunity, administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Health and Environmental Effects Laboratory based at the Western Ecology Divisions coastal ecology laboratory in Newport, Oregon. The postdoctoral trainee will be participate in a project to explore and model the propagation of statistical uncertainty through linked models of the ecological production and benefits valuation of ecosystem good and services (EGS). This research supports EPAs Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research Program to develop spatially-explicit decision support tools for communities to evaluate how land use practices and environmental management policies affect the production and value of EGS to their populace. The participant will be involved with a team of ecologists, ecological economists, and modelers who are developing systems to estimate the production and value of multiple ecosystem services for coastal, forested and agricultural watersheds. These models will be used to generate scenarios of future outcomes of different land use practices, environmental management policies, or climate change. The postdoctoral trainee will be involved in coupling uncertainty analysis to those systems models to evaluate the statistical confidence with which modeled outcomes of different scenarios can be distinguished, and to use the results of those analyses to identify ways to reduce uncertainty in modeling the production and valuation of EGS. For a full description of this opportunity and to obtain application materials, visit the website: http://orise.orau.gov/epa/description.aspx? JobId=10586 For more information about the research, contact Ted DeWitt (mentor) (dewitt@epa.gov)
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Theoretical Ecology Postdoctoral Position
**Contact information for Dr. Fagan provided below** Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Ecology A postdoctoral position is available in an NSF-funded project focusing on the development and analysis of spatial models for structured populations. The successful candidate will lead efforts to build two or more detailed, empirically parameterized case-study type models for well-known invasive species featuring size- or age-structured populations. In addition, the successful candidate will also collaborate on model development and analysis for spatial models pertaining to a suite of ecological scenarios, including work from both the invasion dynamics and critical patch size perspectives. The underlying mathematics will comprise reaction-diffusion, integro-difference, and integrodifferential equations, as well as hybrid dynamical systems and other modeling approaches. A PhD in applied mathematics, theoretical ecology, or a related field is required. Experience in model development and in analytical and computational approaches to research problems in mathematical biology is advantageous. The position is based in the Fagan lab at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, but will involve close collaboration with Prof. Bingtuan Li and his research group in the Mathematics Department at the University of Louisville. Opportunities for additional collaboration also exist in connection with other funded research projects in Fagan's lab. Appointment is for one year with the possibility of a second year pending good performance. Benefits are included and pay will be commensurate with experience. The expected start date is June 2013, but that is flexible. Applications are due by Dec 1st, 2012. To view the funded NSF proposal see: http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1225917 To apply for the position, please email a CV and the names and email addresses of three references to: Bill Fagan Professor of Biology University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 bfa...@umd.edu http://www.clfs.umd.edu/biology/faganlab/
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Position Available to Study Fire, Larch Trees, and C Dynamics in Siberia
M.S. Position Available to Study Fire, Larch Trees, and C Dynamics in Siberia I am seeking a MS-level graduate student to conduct research on fire, larch tree recruitment, and carbon dynamics in far northeastern Siberia. Research will include measurements of larch recruitment on experimental burn plots and across natural burn gradients, quantification of changes in permafrost characteristics following fire, and estimation of carbon pools in stands with varying fire histories. See the following blog posts from the last summers field season in Siberia for more details: http://www.thepolarisproject.org/from-flames-to-forests/. The position will begin in spring 2013 in the Biological Sciences Department at the University of Texas-Brownsville (http://www.utb.edu/biology/). The student will be employed as a teaching assistant and will be expected to work 8-9 hours/week as assistant instructor in undergraduate biology laboratory classes, assist his/her faculty teaching mentor with laboratory preparation and grading, and participate in departmental outreach events. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or a related field. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research and ability to work independently. Prior experience in fieldwork related to plant and ecosystem ecology is preferred. The applicant must be able to travel internationally and be field capable. A current, valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record is also preferred. The successful applicant will be expected to enroll full time in the UTB Biology Masters program pursuing the thesis option. The available teaching assistantship has $1100 per month, is benefits eligible, and includes a waiver for in-state-tuition for out-of-state students. Additional summer salary is likely available. Please note that tuition is the students responsibility and is ~$2500/semester. Interested applicants should send to Dr. Heather Alexander (heather.alexan...@utb.edu) a copy of their CV or resume, GPA and GRE scores, a written statement of graduate research interests, and contact information for two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
