[ECOLOG-L] Job: administrative professional to support several Climate Science Centers in the Western United States

[David Inouye]

The National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC) is 
recruiting for an administrative professional to support several 
Climate Science Centers in the Western United States.


The position will be located in either Tucson AZ or Corvallis OR, and 
will be housed at either the Southwest CSC or Northwest CSC, 
respectively. The position will report to NCCWSC headquarters in 
Reston, VA and will provide administrative (budget planning and 
execution, agreements and contracts, travel management and the like 
for multiple CSCs.


Details can be found on the USAJOBS website. Recruitment remains open 
until December 14.


ATL-2013-0073 Administrative Officer GS-0341-9/11 (DE-LD) Open to All 
US Citizens can be found on USAJOBS tomorrow from the following 
website; 
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331244700 



ATL-2013-0054 Administrative Officer GS-0341-9/11 (MP-LD) Open to 
Merit promotion eligibles, status candidates and those who can be 
appointed under special appointing authority can be found on USAJOBS 
tomorrow from the following website;


https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331243400 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Avian Ecology

[Heather D. Alexander]

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences   
  
Position Number: FY 13-14

Reports to: Chairperson of Biological Sciences

Scope: The Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at
Brownsville, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the
Assistant Professor rank with a focus in avian ecology to begin in Spring
2012. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly reorganized department at
a rapidly growing institution located on the Texas-Mexico border near South
Padre Island. 

Duties: Selected candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses
and develop an extramurally-funded research program in his/her area of
expertise.

Education: Ph.D. is required.

Experience: Postdoctoral experience, and demonstrate application of
contemporary technology/methodology to address complex mechanistic problems
pertaining to the biology, ecology, evolution, and/or conservation of
avifauna. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong potential for
publication and extramural funding and whose research interests can be
related to the unique environments of south Texas (marine, riverine, coastal
prairies, palm forests, and proximity to tropical habitats).

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the
position is filled.

Application Procedure: Download and complete a faculty application from: 
www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment, Candidates should submit a letter interest,
curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests,
copies of relevant publications and contact information of three
professional references.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] terrarium/aquarium expts for a spring Pop/Com Ecology course

[Martin Meiss]

Hi, Danielle,

One old-standby aquarium experiment is reproductive rate and competition
among floating plants.  You can use various species of duck weed (*Lemna,
Wolfia*) liverwort (*Riccia*) and ferns (*Azolla, Salvinia*) and vary light
levels, temperature, etc.

You could also test the affect of "predation" on the plants by aphids (Some
aphids specialize on floating plants, but I can't give you the genera. *
Salvinia,* which is fuzzy on top, is probably harder for aphids to deal
with.) or goldfish.  According to my observations, goldfishes' grazing on
duckweed is related to fish size.  Not surprisingly, perhaps, big goldfish
eat A LOT more duckweed.

Also of interest about these plants is that although they all occupy the
niche of "tiny floating freshwater plants" they belong to wildly different
taxonomic groups.

If you want to work with a real predator/prey system, you could have aphids
on the floating plants preyed on by water striders (*Gerris*).  This would
be a neat way to show how the presence of the predator could favor the
growth of the plants by lessening the aphid burden.  You could rig various
baffles to make it harder for the striders to gobble up all the aphids on
the first day.  If you want to use striders, you may still be able to catch
some if you go out to a pond or slow stream on a warm day and look from
them at a sunny shallow spot.

I hope this helps.  Even if some of the experiments don't work out as you
hope (algae takes over some of your tanks, say) there are still plenty of
"teachable moments."  E.g., ecology is tricky, and experimentation is
fraught with pitfalls.

Martin M. Meiss

2012/11/14 Danielle Garneau 

> Hi all,
> I was wondering if anyone has had luck doing some work using these systems
> in a semester long class project setting? I wonder if some of the predation
> risk expts similar to that of Oswald Schmitz (pred risk spiders, forbs,
> grasshoppers) or that of  Rick Relyea's (tadpoles--maybe guppies and their
> predators assessing behavioral/morphological changes) might be feasible.
>
> I'd be setting this up over the winter break and attempting to get these
> going in the spring semester population and community ecology course.
> Currently we are doing mustard work in 2L bottles w/ student-designed
> treatments. I was hoping to grow the scope of the project. Perhaps this is
> too ambitious, but thought I'd seek advice from those who might have had
> success earlier.
>
> thanks for sharing your ideas!
> Danielle
>
> --
> Danielle Garneau, Ph.D.
> Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
> Center for Earth and Environmental Science
> 227 Ward Hall
> SUNY Plattsburgh
> Plattsburgh, NY 12901
> office (518) 564-4073
> fax (518) 564-5267
> dgarn...@plattsburgh.edu
> http://danielle.garneau.googlepages.com/
>

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor, Avian Biology, SUNY New Paltz

[David Inouye]

SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Faculty)

Applications are invited for consideration for 
appointment to the following position:


Department: Biology

Budget Title: Assistant Professor

Local Title: Assistant Professor

Posting Date: October 10, 2012

Classification: TBD

Duties: The Department of Biology at the State 
University of New York at New Paltz invites 
applications for a full-time tenure-track 
Assistant Professor with specialization in avian 
biology, to begin in fall 2013.


The successful candidate for this position is expected to:
• teach courses in her/his area of expertise;
• develop a course for non-majors;
• advise students and engage in service to the 
department, the school and the College;
• contribute to the core major requirements of 
the Biology major, including General Biology and upper-level classes;

• establish an independent research program involving undergraduate students.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Biology or related 
field is required; exceptional ABD candidates 
with a firm completion date will be considered. 
Candidates with expertise in avian behavior, 
ecology, and/or evolution will be considered. 
Preference will be given to candidates with 
postdoctoral experience and experience with 
amateur bird enthusiasts. Applicants should be 
able to make use of local natural resources (The 
Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill Mountains and Hudson 
River Valley). Candidates who bring diverse 
cultural experience and who are especially 
qualified to mentor and advise all members of our 
diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply.


Contact Information: Electronic applications 
preferred. Please submit a letter of application, 
curriculum vitae, representative publications, 
separate statements of research interests and 
teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to:


biosea...@newpaltz.edu

Paper submissions may be sent to:
Chair, Avian Biologist Search Committee
Affirmative Action, HAB 602A
1 Hawk Drive
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443

Please note search #F12-18 on all materials 
submitted. Official transcripts will be required of successful applicant.


Deadline: Applications accepted until position is 
filled; priority given to applications received by 1/15/13.


Other important information about this vacancy: 
Recognized regionally for the strength of its 
academic programs, New Paltz is a 
highly-selective comprehensive public college of 
about 7,800 students, offering a variety of 
undergraduate as well as some graduate degree 
programs. New Paltz is located 80 miles north of 
New York City, at the foothills of the Catskill 
Mountains, with easy access to the City and to 
nearby cultural and recreational amenities.


The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer

Federal law and regulations require notice to all 
prospective employees regarding crimes that have 
occurred on campus in the current three year 
period. Please refer to the University Police Web 
site for the complete Annual Security Report 
(“Clery Report”) at 
www.newpaltz.edu/police/securityact.html.

[ECOLOG-L] 2013 Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program

[David Inouye]

Deadline: January 15, 2013



www.si.edu/ofi




The Smithsonian Institution encourages access to its collections, 
staff specialties, and reference resources by visiting scholars, 
scientists, and students. The Institution offers in-residence 
appointments for research and study using its facilities, and the 
advice and guidance of its staff members in fields that are 
actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Institution.

At present these fields include:
Animal behavior, ecology, and environmental science, including an 
emphasis on the tropics

Anthropology, including archaeology
Astrophysics and astronomy
Earth sciences and paleobiology
Evolutionary and systematic biology
History of science and technology
History of art, especially American, contemporary, African, and 
Asian art, twentieth-century

American crafts, and decorative arts
Materials Sciences
Social and cultural history of the United States
Folklife
Proposals should fall under at least one of the Smithsonian 
Institution's four grand challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the 
Universe; Understanding and Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet; Valuing 
World Cultures; and/or Understanding the American Experience. For 
more details about the grand challenges, please visit: 
http://www.si.edu/ofg/GrandChallSOLAA.htm.
POSTDOCTORAL 
Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.



SENIOR 
Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for seven years or more. Applicants must submit a 
detailed proposal including a justification for conducting research 
in residence at the Institution. The term is 3 to 12 months. Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $45,000* per year plus allowances.
* Earth and Planetary Sciences Senior and Postdoctoral stipends are 
$50,000 per year.



PREDOCTORAL 
Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations. The applicant must submit 
a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting the 
research in-residence at the Institution. Candidates must have the 
approval of their universities to conduct doctoral research at the 
Smithsonian Institution. The term is 3 to 12 months. The stipend is 
$30,000 per year plus allowances.



GRADUATE 
STUDENT Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one 
semester, and not yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a Ph.D. Program.



Smithsonian, Office of Fellowships and Internships
470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Suite 7102
Washington, DC 20013-7012

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Position Re-post with Change in Time Frame

[Andrea Bowling]

Post-doctoral Research Associate


Description:  The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State 
University invites applications for the position of Post-doctoral Research 
Associate to investigate the long-term, regional population dynamics of wild 
turkeys.  This is a two-year position.

Background: After decades of growth, wild turkey populations appear to be 
reaching a maximum across the Midwest and Southeast, and have declined in some 
states.  At the same time, hunter interest continues to increase. To manage 
wild turkey populations and hunter harvest in a sustainable manner, Midwestern 
states and provinces seek to combine their collective long-term monitoring data 
across the entire region to better understand the ecological drivers affecting 
populations, particularly land-use, weather, predation and hunting pressure.  
They also seek a new protocol for monitoring wild turkey populations that can 
be applied in a consistent manner across all Midwestern states and provinces. 
The Midwest Wild Turkey Consortium for Research and Monitoring was recently 
organized to begin this work.  The work will be done in collaboration with a 
similar initiative underway in the Southeastern US.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD degree in wildlife, ecology, 
biometrics or related field and demonstrated strong quantitative abilities; 
preference will be given to candidates with a background in population dynamics 
and/or landscape ecology; experience with long-term population monitoring, and 
a record of excellence in publication commensurate with time since degree. 

Salary: $45,000 and health benefits.

Start Date: Expected start date is January 15, 2013.  

Applications: Contact Dr. William Porter, Boone and Crockett Chair of Wildlife 
Conservation,
e-mail: port...@msu.edu;
telephone 517-432-0874.  

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012.

  
  

[ECOLOG-L] CLM Internship Program now accepting applications for paid internships!

[CLM Internship Info]

The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting
applications for 2013!   Please apply online at www.clminternship.org  

Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important
conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats,
and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful opportunity
to begin a career in botany, wildlife biology, natural resource management
and conservation!

Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places
75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist
professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park
Service (NPS), US Forest Service (USFS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
and US Geological Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in the
western United States, including Alaska! Each internship is unique and may
focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Interns assist in a
wide variety of projects depending on the needs of each field office.
Examples of projects include collecting seed for restoration and
conservation purposes, performing surveys for threatened and endangered
species and habitats, and collecting data on species reintroduction and
habitat management experiments. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds
are especially encouraged to apply! 

Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous.  As a CLM intern, you
will receive a stipend paid every two weeks totaling $11,900 over 5 months
and will attend an all-expenses paid week-long training workshop at the
Chicago Botanic Garden. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides
opportunities to make connections in various governmental and non-profit
organizations, to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to
explore your career goals and expand your resume.
For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.clminternship.org

[ECOLOG-L] science faculty position--Coastal Studies for Girls

[Tara Treichel]

Science faculty position—Coastal Studies for Girls
Coastal Studies for Girls is seeking a dynamic science teacher to join our 
faculty team, beginning in 
January 2013. This position features work with bright, motivated students, 
small class size, 
interaction with regional scholars and marine science facilities, extensive 
field experience, and 
participation in an inspiring learning community. For more information or to 
apply, please see:
http://www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org/Science_Faculty.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in bioeconomic modeling

[Bruce Kendall]

Postdoctoral Scholar, Bioeconomic Modeling
Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California 
Santa Barbara

Area of Specialization: Bioeconomic modeling and data analysis of fisheries and 
other marine 
resources

Position will remain open until filled, but please apply by November 30th, 2012 
for primary 
consideration. 

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)’s Bren School of 
Environmental Science & 
Management invites applications for an anticipated Postdoctoral Scholar 
position with the Sustainable 
Fisheries Group (SFG). A doctorate degree or its equivalent is required for 
this position.

SFG (http://sfg.msi.ucsb.edu/) is a research team affiliated with the Bren 
School and the Marine 
Science Institute at UCSB. SFG develops innovative science focused on market 
approaches, 
bioeconomic modeling, and spatial analysis, and applies it to real-world 
challenges to improve the 
ecological and economic performance of fisheries and other ocean uses. 

SFG seeks an individual holding a doctoral degree by January 1st, 2013, who 
can, with limited 
supervision, perform bioeconomic analyses using computer models and statistical 
programs. 
Specifically, the applicant should have the technical skills to refine existing 
models used by the SFG 
and develop new models to address questions related to spatial fisheries 
management and 
conservation, fishery sustainability, stock assessment, marine spatial 
planning, and seafood 
certification. Model development may include data collection for parameterizing 
and ground-truthing 
of the models; strong coding skills preferred. The applicant will be required 
to carry out both 
theoretical work and analysis related to diverse geographical regions, 
including California, Latin 
America, Indonesia, and others. The successful applicant will possess strong 
communication skills to 
document methods, contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications, and 
deliver presentations on 
model development, analyses, and results. The Scholar will report to SFG 
Principles, Drs. Steven 
Gaines, Christopher Costello, Robert Deacon, and Sarah Lester, and collaborate 
with SFG staff and 
researchers. The technical work carried out by the successful applicant will 
inform the SFG’s 
demonstration projects, in which innovative approaches for reform of fisheries 
management and 
management of other ocean uses are implemented in case study regions around the 
world. 

100% time appointment for one year from start date, with strong possibility for 
additional year(s) of 
employment contingent upon annual evaluations and funding (up to 5 years 
maximum). Salary 
commensurate with qualifications; postdoctoral benefits package included. To 
apply, please send a 
letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 2-3 references 
electronically to:

Kelsey Jacobsen, Project Manager, Sustainable Fisheries Group
kjacob...@bren.ucsb.edu

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer. We encourage all 
qualified applicants to apply, including minorities, women, and persons with 
disabilities. The school is 
especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and 
excellence of the academic 
community through teaching and service.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Suggestions needed -ANOVA

[malcolm McCallum]

Before and after are repeated measures issues if using an ANOVA or T-test.

Are the data continuous or categories?

If continuous you can use a regression.
If categories then use ANOVA/T-Test.

The bottom line is that we do not know enough about the nature of the
data and the area to advise you in any more in-depth capacity.  There
are a variety of assumptions for each kind of test, and none of these
are really addressed in your email.  Try this website for advice:
http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/



On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 3:03 AM, Gurmeet Singh  wrote:
> Dear ECOLOG member
>
>
>
> *I urgently require your suggestions related to statistical approaches to
> the following problem*
>
>
>
> *The Problem*
>
> I have been working on a coastal forest ecosystem and its sedimentary
> biogeochemical processes.  Recently due to cyclonic event, the area was
> suddenly flash-flooded. The flood  supposedly disturbed the sediment column
> as well as retreating water deposited waste load .
>
>
>
> *Approach*
>
> Sediment cores (n=10) ,  collected  from the area immediately after the
> flood and sectioned at 5 cm interval for the geochemical analysis.
>
>
>
> *Hypothesis*
>
> *The flood has resulted in significant changes  in the sediment column
> biogeochemistry .*
>
>
> The hypothesis is well supported by the experimental results . Geochemical
> analysis of the cores at 5 cm interval indicates trends of deposition of
> fresh sediments/disturbance/waste deposition
>
>
>
>
>
> *Statistical approaches*
>
>
>
>
>1. .Entire forest area cover is disturbed due to cyclonic flood i.e. the
>spatial variation in the geochemical characteristics are not significant
>
>   2.   The sediment columns has been disturb due to deposition I.e
>  variation in the geochemical characteristicsalong with depth  are
> significant .
>
>
>
>
> *Help Needed*
>
> * *
>
> *Which test of significance will be more suitable. *
>
> *I have applied  ANOVA but have been getting conflicting response that *
>
> * *
>
> *" This is not totally appropriate for the samples collected  especially in
> sediment cores. Certain geochemical processes occur **down a sediment
> column and there could be relations between samples. Therefore, the samples
> (from different depth of a core) should not be treated as independent
> samples and should not analyzed by using ANOVA ."*
>
>
>
>
> Indeed, I have treated the different sections of a core along with depth as
> individual independent samples and have compared with the correspond values
> of  other cores at any given depth.
>
>
>
> *Now I am confused whether my approach is wrong or ANOVA can’t be applied
> to the system ?  What other statistical approached (apart from PCA) I can
> do to check the significance of variation across depth*
>
> * *
>
> Any response in this regards will be highly appreciated . If you can
> forward me the some of related research papers, I will be obliged .
>  Received response will be duely credited .
>
>
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> Dr. Gurmeet Singh
>
> Jawaharlal Nehru University
>
> New Delhi
>
>
>
>
>==



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Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
School of Biological Sciences
University of Missouri at Kansas City

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[ECOLOG-L] Post-Master's Degree Watershed-Scale Modeling Position: US EPA-ORISE

[Heather E. Golden]

We are seeking candidates for a one-year post-master's degree
watershed-scale modeling position with US Environmental Protection Agency in
Cincinnati, Ohio, through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
(ORISE) Program.  Details on the position can be found at:
http://orise.orau.gov/epa/description.aspx?JobId=12657 and are listed below.
 Application information is detailed at:
http://www.orau.gov/partform/EPA/EPA_Application.pdf. 


*Project Description*

A postgraduate research project training opportunity is currently available
at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and
Development (ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL). This
appointment will be served in the Ecological Exposure Research Division
(EERD), located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

EERD conducts ecological exposure research to inform decisions supporting
ecosystem protection and restoration by providing a sound biological
foundation for ecological exposure science. This research provides relevant,
high impact science that addresses enduring EPA needs, focusing its
resources and capabilities in molecular, population and ecosystem assessment
methods on achievable results in the area of ecological receptor
characterization.

Using systems-based, watershed scale modeling and monitoring approaches,
EPA/ORD scientists are studying the linkages between landscapes and land use
modalities, the fate and transport of material and energy from landscapes to
exposed aquatic systems, and the subsequent cascade of exposure and effects
on critical aquatic endpoints, including ecosystem function and condition.
This interdisciplinary research project focuses on two linked efforts: (1)
Estimating aquatic ecosystem response thresholds in agricultural watersheds
connecting the landscape to aquatic ecosystem endpoints through effective
integration of models and ecological indicators, and (2) Modeling
hydrological connectivity between geographically isolated wetlands and
surface water systems.

With guidance from the mentors, Drs. Charles Lane and Heather Golden, the
selected individual may be involved with the following training opportunities:

•Developing multi-scale empirical models describing direct linkages between
landscape characteristics (e.g., land cover, soil moisture, and hydrologic
distance-to-stream metrics), in-stream habitat metrics (e.g., channel
embeddedness), water chemistry data (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, and
pesticides concentrations), and ecological endpoints (e.g., functional
measures such as decomposition rates, nutrient spiraling distances, and
primary productivity; condition measures such as various indices of biotic
integrity and their components).

•Applying and refining a mechanistic model to identify and quantify
hydrological connections between isolated wetland systems and other aquatic
systems (e.g., streams, rivers, and lakes) at multiple scales.

The research participant will be afforded the opportunity to develop,
utilize, and refine watershed scale empirical and mechanistic models to
answer research questions that will support future decision making for
agricultural watersheds and protection of US waterways.

The research participant will be exposed to and interact with a large team
of researchers from a variety of backgrounds across EPA and other government
and non-government institutions. The participant may also have the
opportunity to present research findings at a select research conference and
will collaborate on a project-related manuscript(s).

The participant will become a member of a cross-ORD research team focusing
on Ohio's Little Miami River Watershed, and will contribute to significant
research efforts underway in other watersheds with substantial agricultural
land use. The participant may also have the opportunity to contribute to
related studies focused on identification of specific in-stream measures of
function and rates of whole-stream metabolism that will be important aspects
in the development of mechanistic linkages between biological endpoints and
landscape components and processes.


*Qualifications*

Applicants must have received a master’s degree in biology, ecology,
environmental science, geography, environmental engineering, or a similar
field within five years of the desired starting date, or completion of all
requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. A
background in watershed hydrology and aquatic ecology, Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), and statistical (e.g., R, SAS) and mechanistic
watershed modeling (e.g., SWAT, HSPF), is desired.

The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race,
sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. U.S. citizenship or lawful
permanent resident status is preferred (but can also hold an appropriate
visa status, however, an H1B visa is not appropriate).

The appointment is full-time for one

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Post-doctoral fellowship in coupled human-natural water systems in Utah’s Wasatch Front

[David Inouye]

Post-doctoral fellowship in coupled human-natural water systems in Utah’s
Wasatch Front

The University of Utah and Utah State University seek a post-doctoral fellow to
participate in a new NSF EPSCoR funded project on 
water sustainability in the Wasatch

Front of northern Utah. This region is experiencing rapid population growth and
urbanization as well as changing climate and 
water availability. Understanding water
sustainability in this region requires an 
interdisciplinary approach to studying the

biophysical, social, and engineered aspects of local water supply, management,
redistribution, recharge, and consumption. The iUTAH project (innovative Urban
Transitions and Aridregion Sustainability) is a 
multi-campus capacity building program
focused on interdisciplinary research, training, 
and outreach in local water sustainability.


The program seeks a post-doctoral fellow to work 
with a team of hydrologists, ecologists,

climate scientists, social scientists, planners, and engineers to:
• Lead an effort to refine a conceptual model 
that represents the major water pools
and fluxes in our study domain that guides the 
study of human-natural interactions

related to local water sustainability.
• Oversee the inventory and documentation of relevant models currently used by
Utah scientists to study aspects of the water system in the Wasatch Front,
including hydrologic, ecological, climate, land use, and agent-based models.
• Contribute to an ongoing inventory of historic 
and current data on the inputs,

outputs, and system states associated with these models.
• Work with stakeholders and scientists to 
develop a suite of scenarios representing

future changes in the water system that can be used as a common basis for model
evaluations by the interdisciplinary project team.

Within this broad framework, the fellow will be 
expected to conduct an independent
research project on coupled human-natural water 
processes using local datasets and/or
developing and linking water related models in 
the study region. The initial appointment
is for one year, with the option of renewal for 
an additional year. The fellow will choose
either the University of Utah in Salt Lake City 
or Utah State University in Logan, but will
also meet frequently with project participants at 
other campuses in Utah. For more
information about the iUTAH project visit http:// 
http://iutahepscor.org/. Applicants

should hold a Ph.D. in ecology, hydrology, climate science, natural resource
management, engineering, sociology, or planning 
with relevant experience in studying
water issues. Applications should consist of a 
single pdf file that contains a cover letter, a
statement of research interests, a c.v. and the 
names of three references. The review of
applications will begin on November 1, 2012 and 
applications will be received and
reviewed until the position is filled. The 
appointment start date is flexible, but early in
2013 is preferred. Inquiries and applications 
should be directed to Prof. Diane Pataki,

diane.pat...@utah.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOC BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY - TULANE UNIVERSITY

[Erin Grey]

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
TULANE UNIVERSITY
A postdoctoral position in computational biological oceanography is
available under the mentorship of Dr. Caz Taylor (Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology and Center for Computational Science, Tulane
University, New Orleans). 
The successful candidate will further develop existing computational
particle-tracking models that use underlying oceanographic data to simulate
pelagic larval movement in the Gulf of Mexico. The models will be applied to
research on the movements and population connectivity of blue crabs in the
Northern Gulf of Mexico and the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
on this economically and ecologically important species. This research is
part of a larger project that includes investigations into population
genetics, evolutionary dynamics, population dynamics, fisheries management
and ecotoxicology. The postdoctoral researcher will develop his/her own
research questions and will be expected to present results at scientific
conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
The preferred start date is January 1 2013 but some flexibility is possible.
The initial appointment will be for two years with an extension of one
additional year depending on performance. Starting salary is $40,000 per
year plus standard benefits.
Requirements include: (1) Strong computational and programming skills,
prefer experience in C++ and matlab; (2) Demonstrated research excellence;
(3) Strong oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given
to applicants whose research interests and expertise complement the research
project but outstanding applicants looking to broaden their field of
interest will also be seriously considered.
Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action
employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates
are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.
To apply, send a cover letter and CV electronically to:
Dr. Caz Taylor
c...@tulane.edu 
  
Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is
filled. 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position, Project Baseline

[Karen Updegraff]

Project Baseline, a multi-institutional project to create a seed bank
for the study of evolution, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral
Associate in the Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota
Duluth to participate in a collaborative project to create a new
resource for detecting evolutionary change in plants. The appointment
will initially be for one year and may be renewed for a total of up to
36 months. The base salary is $37,333 and includes healthcare and
other benefits. The anticipated start date is February 4, 2013.

Project Baseline: The goal of this project is to create a nationwide
seed bank of wild populations to be preserved for the next 10-50 years
at the National Germplasm Conservation Lab in Fort Collins, CO. This
resource will enable assessments of both rapid and long-term responses
to climate change and facilitate investigation of the genetic basis of
adaptation. We will also create a GIS database of population and
environmental information that will be useful in a wide variety of
ecological and conservation applications. For more information on the
project, see Franks et al. 2008, The resurrection initiative: Storing
ancestral genotypes to capture evolution in action. BioScience 58:
870-873.

This individual will conduct research that provides further
development of his/her career skills and/or allows the individual
opportunities to learn new research techniques necessary to fully
participate in the project. Training & mentoring will be under the
direction of Dr. Julie Etterson.

To view the full posting and apply for the position, go to:
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=581592

or, navigate to:
  https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp
and search for Requisition # 177277

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Suggestions needed -ANOVA

[Jeffrey Evans]

Hi Jawaharlal,

It's not totally clear to me from your description what you want to compare.
* Are you proposing to test the hypothesis that the top layer of sediment is
compositionally different from lower layers after the flood? 

* Do you have any control samples from areas that weren't flooded? 
* What is the measured response variable?

If you want to make comparisons within individual cores, you will need to
control statistically for core and should use a mixed model with a random
effect for core. Read Ben Bolker et al.'s 2009 paper (below). However, if
you use sample depth as a categorical predictor and you have 5 depths this
will just be a test of whether there are differences in the mean response
variable across depths. Is that the answer you want?

That's vague advice, but I'm not sure I have enough information to say
anything more specific.

Best,
Jeff Evans

Bolker's paper:
Bolker, B. M., M. E. Brooks, C. J. Clark, S. W. Geange, J. R. Poulsen, M. H.
H. Stevens, and J.-S. S. White. 2009. Generalized linear mixed models: a
practical guide for ecology and evolution. Trends in Ecology & Evolution
24:127-135.
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[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Gurmeet Singh
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 4:03 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Suggestions needed -ANOVA

Dear ECOLOG member



*I urgently require your suggestions related to statistical approaches to
the following problem*



*The Problem*

I have been working on a coastal forest ecosystem and its sedimentary
biogeochemical processes.  Recently due to cyclonic event, the area was
suddenly flash-flooded. The flood  supposedly disturbed the sediment column
as well as retreating water deposited waste load .



*Approach*

Sediment cores (n=10) ,  collected  from the area immediately after the
flood and sectioned at 5 cm interval for the geochemical analysis.



*Hypothesis*

*The flood has resulted in significant changes  in the sediment column
biogeochemistry .*


The hypothesis is well supported by the experimental results . Geochemical
analysis of the cores at 5 cm interval indicates trends of deposition of
fresh sediments/disturbance/waste deposition





*Statistical approaches*




   1. .Entire forest area cover is disturbed due to cyclonic flood i.e. the
   spatial variation in the geochemical characteristics are not significant

  2.   The sediment columns has been disturb due to deposition I.e
 variation in the geochemical characteristicsalong with depth  are
significant .




*Help Needed*

* *

*Which test of significance will be more suitable. *

*I have applied  ANOVA but have been getting conflicting response that *

* *

*" This is not totally appropriate for the samples collected  especially in
sediment cores. Certain geochemical processes occur **down a sediment column
and there could be relations between samples. Therefore, the samples (from
different depth of a core) should not be treated as independent samples and
should not analyzed by using ANOVA ."*




Indeed, I have treated the different sections of a core along with depth as
individual independent samples and have compared with the correspond values
of  other cores at any given depth.



*Now I am confused whether my approach is wrong or ANOVA can't be applied to
the system ?  What other statistical approached (apart from PCA) I can do to
check the significance of variation across depth*

* *

Any response in this regards will be highly appreciated . If you can forward
me the some of related research papers, I will be obliged .
 Received response will be duely credited .



Regards



Dr. Gurmeet Singh

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi




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[ECOLOG-L] Suppliers of materials for college-level microbiology courses; listservers for microbiologists

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Hello Ecolog-Listers:

I have two questions:

1. I am looking for suppliers of materials for college-level microbiology
courses. I know the suppliers of more national renown (e.g. Carolina, VWR,
etc.) but I am interested in what other suppliers are being used.

2. Also, if any of you know of a listservers for microbiologists, I would
like knowing about it.

Apologies for any cross-posting. I will take any reply in my email:
blayjo...@gmail.com . Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD

[ECOLOG-L] Suggestions needed -ANOVA

[Gurmeet Singh]

Dear ECOLOG member



*I urgently require your suggestions related to statistical approaches to
the following problem*



*The Problem*

I have been working on a coastal forest ecosystem and its sedimentary
biogeochemical processes.  Recently due to cyclonic event, the area was
suddenly flash-flooded. The flood  supposedly disturbed the sediment column
as well as retreating water deposited waste load .



*Approach*

Sediment cores (n=10) ,  collected  from the area immediately after the
flood and sectioned at 5 cm interval for the geochemical analysis.



*Hypothesis*

*The flood has resulted in significant changes  in the sediment column
biogeochemistry .*


The hypothesis is well supported by the experimental results . Geochemical
analysis of the cores at 5 cm interval indicates trends of deposition of
fresh sediments/disturbance/waste deposition





*Statistical approaches*




   1. .Entire forest area cover is disturbed due to cyclonic flood i.e. the
   spatial variation in the geochemical characteristics are not significant

  2.   The sediment columns has been disturb due to deposition I.e
 variation in the geochemical characteristicsalong with depth  are
significant .




*Help Needed*

* *

*Which test of significance will be more suitable. *

*I have applied  ANOVA but have been getting conflicting response that *

* *

*" This is not totally appropriate for the samples collected  especially in
sediment cores. Certain geochemical processes occur **down a sediment
column and there could be relations between samples. Therefore, the samples
(from different depth of a core) should not be treated as independent
samples and should not analyzed by using ANOVA ."*




Indeed, I have treated the different sections of a core along with depth as
individual independent samples and have compared with the correspond values
of  other cores at any given depth.



*Now I am confused whether my approach is wrong or ANOVA can’t be applied
to the system ?  What other statistical approached (apart from PCA) I can
do to check the significance of variation across depth*

* *

Any response in this regards will be highly appreciated . If you can
forward me the some of related research papers, I will be obliged .
 Received response will be duely credited .



Regards



Dr. Gurmeet Singh

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi




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