[ECOLOG-L] Announcing a New Title

[Cynthia Fowler]

Ignition Stories: Indigenous Fire Ecology in the Indo-Australian Monsoon 
Zone by Cynthia Fowler

How do tropical farmers think about, handle, and respond to fire? What is 
the role of fire in the coevolution of self, society, and environment? In 
the compelling narratives that make up this ethnography, the lives of Kodi 
women, men, and children unfold within an island landscape that has been 
shaped by 14,000 years of anthropogenic fires and 300,000 years of natural 
fires.
Ignition Stories connects the Kodi people who design fires with their living 
kin and their ancient ancestors, then links them to nearby communities in 
neighboring hamlets, to other ethno-linguistic groups across Sumba, and to 
far-flung multiethnic, virtual coalitions. In this book, Fowler searches 
through Kodi people's mundane fire management practices as well as the 
shared beliefs, myths, rituals, and arts of this Papuan-Austronesian culture 
and the intimate emotions of individual members of the community to explain 
the unique character of people and landscape in the Indo-Australian monsoon 
zone.
Ignition Stories conveys the fantastic ability of fire to communicate human 
ideas, perceptions, meanings, symbols, emotions, and desires. Using an 
innovative blend of anthropology and fire ecology, Fowler explores the 
globally-relevant topic of the risks and benefits of burning for both people 
and ecosystems, and captures the complexity of human-environment relations 
in fire-adapted landscapes. Fowler shows us how the senses of self that 
produce collective identities intersect with cycles of disturbance and 
succession to create diverse microecologies and emergent societies.
This book is part of the Ritual Studies Monograph Series, edited by Pamela 
J. Stewart and Andrew Strathern, Department of Anthropology, University of 
Pittsburgh.

Learn more about this new book here: http://www.cap-
press.com/books/isbn/9781611631159/Ignition-Stories 

[ECOLOG-L] Ornithology Position

[Jane Waterman]

Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science
University of Manitoba, Position # 15372

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba invites
applications for a full-time probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the
rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2013. This position includes
responsibilities for teaching, research and service. The ideal candidate
will conduct research in ornithology and have a strong background in
field-based studies. Those conducting ornithology research in aspects of
evolution, ecology, behaviour, systematics and/or conservation, etc. are
encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must hold a PhD and
post-graduate experience in a relevant discipline. Applicants should have a
publication record indicative of their ability to establish an active,
independent research program. Strengths in teaching and an interest in
collections would be assets. The successful candidate will be expected to
establish a vigorous, externally funded research program and to promote
research synergies within the department, the Faculty of Science and across
campus, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The position
entails department-based instruction in the biology of birds and other
introductory and/or upper-level courses in areas appropriate to the
candidate’s expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and integrative Biological
Sciences department. The department has 37 faculty including two CRC Tier 2
Chairs, 70 graduate students and over 200 Major and Honours students, and
has research and teaching strengths across the spectrum of biology and its
sub-disciplines (www.umanitoba.ca/science/biologicalsciences). 

The department is located on the Fort Garry campus of the University of
Manitoba in Winnipeg, a city with a rich cultural environment and abundant
outdoor recreational venues (learn more about Winnipeg at
http://www.winnipeg.ca). The Faculty of Science offers excellent
opportunities for research, collaboration and teaching in a broad range of
biological systems, and access to an outstanding range of research resources
for field studies; microscopy and imaging; DNA and RNA sequencing;
culturing; analytical, molecular and cell biology; and animal and
plant-rearing facilities.

Applications (ideally in pdf format) should include: a covering letter
outlining interest in the position, a CV, a research plan with short and
long-term goals, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and the
names and contact information of 3 academic referees. Applications must be
sent electronically by March 7, 2013 to Dr. Judy Anderson, Head, Department
of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba, at
judy_ander...@umanitoba.ca. Please refer to position # 15372.

The University of Manitoba is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
workplace.  Applications are encouraged from qualified applicants including
members if visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities,
people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute
to the further diversification of the university.  All qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents
will be given priority.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in
accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy” (Manitoba).  Please note that
curriculum vitaes may be provided to participating members of the search
process.

[ECOLOG-L] Apply for the Gordon Conference on Catchment Science this summer! Deadline March 15

[Becca Barnes]

Are you involved in catchment science – watershed hydrology,
biogeochemistry, ecology, you name it? Do you know grad students or
postdocs (or are you one) who could use a great opportunity for networking
and professional growth?

*Then apply for the 2013 Gordon Conference on Catchment Science and attend
the Gordon Research Seminar! *

This is a small conference, with just a single track of invited talks; most
people present posters, which everyone attends; and it’s held at a small
boarding school, so everyone is eating, playing, and talking together. It's
a fantastic venue for learning and building networks, and 2013 marks only
the second time a special Gordon Research Seminar has been added
specifically for early-career researchers (PhD-students, Post-Docs, …).

The deadline for applications to the Seminar has been extended to March 15!
 Apply today to have the opportunity to share your work with the larger
group.

Please pass this along to your colleagues and especially to students and
postdocs you think would be interested.

All the best from the 2013 GRS Chairs,
Kate Brauman and Jakob Schelker

**

Catchments Through the Looking Glass: From Microscopes to Telescopes

http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=catchment

http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=grs_catch

The 2013 Gordon Conference on Catchment Science is entitled “Catchments
Through the Looking Glass: From Microscopes to Telescopes”, and will
explore the concept that research questions and thus research findings are
influenced by the perceptions of the researcher and the particular
techniques utilized to conduct field, laboratory and conceptual studies. As
catchment scientists working in a highly multi-disciplinary field, we each
have our own unique perspectives and vantage points from which we view our
scientific approach and interpret our data. The goal of this Gordon
Research Conference is to bring together leading experts in the field who
will explain how their particular vision and research environment have
shaped their cutting-edge research and how their approaches can be useful
and applicable to other scientists and end-users working in the field. The
conference will focus on four main themes: i) “Changes in latitudes,
changes in attitudes”, where we will assess the rationale for conducting
catchment science in polar, boreal, temperate and tropical settings as well
as its societal implication and application; ii) “Doors of perception”,
which will consider how the scale of our scientific lens, from microscopic
to telescopic and with different levels of stakeholder involvement, shapes
our understanding of catchments; iii) “Tools you can use”, which will
showcase novel analytical techniques and conceptual approaches that have
revolutionized the field; and iv) “Animal, vegetable, mineral”, where we
will explore the inextricable linkages between biota and the Earth’s
surface that help to determine catchment function and sustainability,
particularly under climate change concerns. The conference will bring
together catchment scientists with a broad range of expertise from senior
researchers working at the forefront of their field to exceptional graduate
students who are already helping to shape the future of Catchment Science.
As with previous Catchment Science GRCs, oral presentations will be by
invitation, and all conference participants are urged to present their own
research results and perspectives in poster format. The conference will be
preceded by a two-day Gordon Research Seminar, in which graduate students
and post-doctoral investigators will meet as a group to share and discuss
their cutting-edge research, build new scientific collaborations and
prepare for their interactions with more senior scientists during the GRC.

**
Kate Brauman
Global Landscapes Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow
Institute on the Environment
University of Minnesota

kbrau...@umn.edu
650.380.0387

z.umn.edu/brauman

Learning and Environmental Sciences 325
1954 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108

[ECOLOG-L] NSF notice regarding implementation of forced budget cuts

[Liza Lester]

*NSF notice regarding implementation of the impending sequestration order*

"Because the sequestration order takes effect at mid-year, its impact is 
somewhat greater than might otherwise be the case. At NSF, the major impact of 
sequestration will be seen in reductions to the number of new research grants 
and cooperative agreements awarded in FY 2013. We anticipate that the total 
number of new research grants will be reduced by approximately 1,000.

In keeping with the first core principle listed above, and to assure continuity 
and minimize disruption of scientific research, all continuing grant increments 
in FY 2013 will be awarded, as scheduled, and there will be no impact on 
existing NSF standard grants. "


Read the full text here:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=in133


__
__
Liza Lester
Communications Officer
Ecological Society of America
1990 M Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington DC  20036

202.833.8773 ext. 211
202.833.8775 Fax
lles...@esa.org

ESA's Ecotone blog: http://www.esa.org/esablog/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/esa.org
Twitter: @esa_org
__

[ECOLOG-L] North Star Science and Technology Transmitter Grant Program

[George Wallace]

Hello Colleagues! Please share this far and wide. We look forward to receiving 
your proposals.

NORTH STAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSMITTER GRANT PROGRAM - North Star 
Science and Technology, LLC and American Bird Conservancy announce the 8th 
bi-annual North Star Science and Technology Transmitter Grant Program.  In the 
spirit of giving back to the research community that they serve, North Star 
will award a total of eight (8) battery-powered or solar satellite  
transmitters (Argos Platform Transmitter Terminals (PTTs)), to 1-3 recipients 
(8 PTTs to one project or 4 PTTs to each of two projects, or 4 to one, 2 to 
one, and 2 to another).  PTTs are powerful, cutting-edge tools for the study of 
bird migration that greatly extend the range over which individual birds  can 
be tracked.  In a parallel grant program, new this year, North Star will also 
award a total of eight (8) of their new Cellular Transmitter Terminals, or 
CTTs, to winning projects.  CTTs, while similar to PTTs, operate exclusively 
through the GSM cellular networks and thus are appropriate for use in areas 
that have fairly reliable cellular coverage.  Both programs are open to 
projects throughout the world.  Research that contributes to our knowledge of 
avian biology and that provides data useful for bird conservation, particularly 
of threatened species, will receive preference in the selection process.  
American Bird Conservancy (http://www.abcbirds.org) will handle the proposal  
submission process, review proposals, and select the winning projects. Please 
see http://www.northstarst.com for more information and  proposal guidelines. 
Deadline for proposals is April 15, 2013. Any  further questions about the 
program can be directed to George E. Wallace, American Bird Conservancy (EM: 
gwall...@abcbirds.org; PH: 540-253-5780; FX: 540-253-5782).

George E. Wallace, PhD
Vice President, Oceans & Islands Division
American Bird Conservancy
4249 Loudoun Avenue
P.O. Box 249
The Plains, VA   20198   USA
Tel: 540-253-5780
Fax: 540-253-5782
E-mail: gwall...@abcbirds.org
On the web at: www.abcbirds.org

[ECOLOG-L] Ph. D. Assistantship

[Sam Riffell]

Effects of biomass production on birds and plant communities in 
intensively managed pine forests of east-central Mississippi


This is an operational-scale experiment to evaluate habitat and wildlife 
response to switchgrass production and biomass removal within 
intensively managed pine forests in Mississippi. Applicant will work 
during years 4 - 6 of the experiment.


Responsibilities: Student will be responsible for conducting field work 
(bird counts, nest searches, sampling other vertebrates, and vegetation 
sampling), supervising field technicians, assisting with supervision of 
a M.S. student, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports and 
peer-reviewed publications. Student will be expected to develop 
additional hypotheses related to behavior, habitat selection, and 
ecology of birds. Transportation and housing in the field will be 
provided. There is also potential to serve as teaching assistant for 
courses in the applicant’s expertise.


Qualifications: M.S. in ecology, wildlife management, or related field. 
Applicant must be willing to work under a wide range of inclement 
conditions (cold and hot) in the presence of biting insects and venomous 
snakes, sometimes for 24-hour periods. Experience with birds is strongly 
desired. Experience with other vertebrate communities, knowledge of 
southeastern plant communities and quantitative skills are also 
desirable qualities in a Ph. D. student. Student must be willing to work 
cooperatively with other students on related projects.


Starting Date: Flexible, August 2013 – May 2014
Stipend: Starting $23,500 per annum plus complete waiver of tuition fees.
Closing Date: Until position is filled.

Inquiry emails are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Sam Riffell 
(Co-Project Leader, sriff...@cfr.msstate.edu).


Application: Submit (preferably by email): 1) transcript(s) and GRE 
scores (unofficial copies fine initially), 2) vita, 3) contact 
information for 3 references, and 4) letter of application which (a) 
describes your interest in the position, (b) describes your career 
goals, and (c) details your work or educational experience that is most 
relevant to this position.


To: Dr. Sam Riffell, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Box 9690, 
Mississippi State, MS 39762


--

Sam Riffell, Associate Professor
Undergraduate Coordinator

Agricultural Ecology Lab
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Aquaculture
Box 9690
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Phone:  (662) 325-0392
FAX:(662) 325-8726
Email:  sriff...@cfr.msstate.edu

Physical Address for overnight shipment:
Rm 213a Thompson Hall
775 Stone Blvd.
Mississippi State, MS 39762

[ECOLOG-L] REU - aquatic disease ecology

[Jeremy Wojdak]

Research Experience for Undergraduates: Aquatic Community Ecology / Disease
Ecology

A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position is available at
Radford University for summer 2013 to study disease ecology in aquatic
freshwater communities with Drs. Jeremy Wojdak (Radford University) and 
Lisa Belden (Virginia Tech).

The REU student will join a lab of graduate and undergraduate students
working on an NSF-funded project focused on understanding the biotic 
factors that control trematode parasite transmission. The trematode we 
study first infects an aquatic snail host, then snails and amphibians as 
secondary intermediate hosts, and finally infects muskrats (among other
organisms) as its definitive host. Thus, the REU student will gain
experience with a number of diverse taxa.  The student will work as part of
our team at field sites and conducting mesocosm field experiments and lab
studies, and will also be expected to develop his/her own independent
research project.  

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, dedicated, careful, work well in 
a team setting, and be interested in pursuing a career in science.  The 
start date is flexible, but preference will be given to a student available
mid-May through August 2011.  The REU student will earn a stipend of
$400/week for 12 weeks and receive additional support for lodging and 
travel expenses, and their research.  The REU student will be invited to 
attend the Ecological Society of America's annual meeting in
2013 (and/or 2014) with our group.

Interested students are encouraged to apply by March 21 2013, but
applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Eligible
candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be currently
enrolled in a college or university (i.e. recent graduates are ineligible).
Students from groups typically underrepresented in the sciences and 
students from smaller institutions with limited research opportunities are 
especially encouraged to apply.

Applications should include: unofficial copy of transcripts, contact
information for two academic references, CV / resume, and a one page
statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals,
and previous research experience (if any). Please confirm in your statement
that you meet each eligibility requirement above (e.g., citizenship,
enrolled in college, available for 10-12 weeks during the summer). 

For more information, or if you have questions, please contact:

Jeremy M. Wojdak
Associate Professor
Department of Biology
236 Curie Hall
PO BOX 6931
Radford University
Radford, VA 24142

[ECOLOG-L] Research Associate for project about effects of roads and wildlife passages on medium-sized mammals

[Jaeger Jochen]

 Dear list members,

may I kindly ask you to distribute this job description to people you know who 
might be interested?
It is an exciting project!

Best regards,
Jochen Jaeger


--
Dr. Jochen Jaeger, Associate Professor

Concordia University
Department of Geography, Planning and Environment
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Suite H1255
Montréal, Quebec, H3G 1M8, Canada
Tel.: (+1) 514 – 848-2424 extension 5481
Email (new since June 26): jochen.jae...@concordia.ca
Web: http://gpe.concordia.ca/faculty-and-staff/jjaeger/



--
Job open for Research Associate in road ecology (American marten)

Project: Effects of roads and wildlife passages on medium-sized and small 
mammals

Research Associate position available about the effectiveness of road 
mitigation measures for American marten (road ecology) starting in May 2013

Start date: May 2013
Position duration: 2.5 to 3 years
Location of work: Concordia University, Montreal, and fieldwork north of Quebec 
City

Position Description
We are currently searching for a 2.5–3 year Research Associate to conduct 
research into the effectiveness of wildlife passages and fences along roads for 
American marten.
The work will combine fieldwork and work in the office. Fieldwork location is 
along highway 175 between Quebec City and Saguenay. Office location is 
Concordia University in downtown Montreal.
The widening of highway 175 between Quebec City and Saguenay has been one of 
the largest road expansion projects in Canada during the last 5 years. The 
region is important habitat for many wildlife species since the road runs 
through the Reserve Faunique des Laurentides and is adjacent to the Parc de la 
Jacques-Cartier. There is increasing concern about the reduction in 
connectivity for wildlife across roads. Connectivity is important for many 
ecological processes such as access to resources on both sides of the roads, 
gene flow across the road, dispersal of subadults, source-sink dynamics, and 
predator-prey dynamics. 33 new wildlife passages have been constructed which 
are the among the first designated wildlife passages for medium-sized and small 
fauna in Quebec (Bédard et al. 2012). There is an urgent need to evaluate their 
performance for a variety of species to inform management with regard to the 
implementation of wildlife passages along other highways. This project is part 
of a larger project about the effectiveness of mitigation measures (in 
collaboration with Dr. A. Clevenger and Dr. A. Desrochers and others). The work 
will focus on the effects of the road on American marten movement and will 
compare different types of wildlife passages (with fences). It will include VHF 
telemetry, capture-mark-recapture, translocation of individuals, snow tracking, 
possibly PIT tags, and non-invasive detections methods (hair snares) using 
genetic analysis. The research involves fieldwork, logistic and management 
tasks, teaching and supervision of field volunteers, report writing and 
publication of peer-reviewed papers, and other office work.

Background: Dr. Jaeger’s research is in Landscape Ecology, Road Ecology, and 
Environmental Impact Assessment. You find some more detailed information here:
http://www.gpe.concordia.ca/about/facultystaff/jaeger.php. I would be happy to 
provide more information.

Skills and qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a very strong Master’s Degree (or 
equivalent) or PhD in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Mammalogy, Zoology, or related 
field, and is able to demonstrate the potential for excellence in the research 
area. Applicants should:
- have a solid background in the ecology of medium-sized mammals, including the 
identification of mammals of Quebec,
- have good skills in species identification of photos taken in wildlife 
passages,
- is able to work with live, injured and dead animals in a professional (and 
ethical) manner,
- have a good command of written and spoken English and good writing skills in 
English,
- have some (successful) experience with publishing their work in international 
peer-reviewed journals,
- have good skills in speaking French,
- have good oral presentation skills,
- have good experience with the statistical analysis of data (GLM etc.) and 
good quantitative skills (formulas, graphs),
- have experience with GPS and GIS,
- have good skills in data entry and data management and some knowledge of 
databases (e.g. Access).
- have good knowledge of the relevant literature (medium-sized mammals, road 
ecology, genetics),
- is highly motivated, open-minded and able to work well alone and in a team, 
including good communication skills as a team-player,
- have good skills in organization and time-management,
- be responsible and reliable,
- have a valid driving license,
- is willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours.

Experience with VHF telemetry would be an asset. The research requires at 
strong interest in fieldwork. This work will best be done by someone who has 
conducted and organ

Re: [ECOLOG-L] please help an unemployed biology major!

[J. Michael Nolan]

Michigan State University has a highly acclaimed job placement center and 
newsletter. It is most likely on-line these days. There is a small fee, but you 
will get a monthly update of available jobs. They have it divided up nicely so, 
you can go directly to your jobs of interest and areas of expertise. I wish you 
the best of luck.

Mike Nolan

--

If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, 
best time to return your call and your e-mail address.
 
After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request.

Sincerely,

J. Michael Nolan, Director
 
Rainforest and Reef

**
"Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology"

Destinations and Field Courses that we Specialize in: 

North AmericaAlaska (Southeast and the Interior), Hawaii, British Columbia, 
the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park

CaribbeanThe Islands of Curacao and Dominica

Central AmericaBelize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panamá

South AmericaBolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and The Galápagos Islands and Péru

MexicoThe Baja Peninsula (especially during the Spring Whale Migration and 
Breeding season)

East AfricaKenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar Island

Australia and New Zealand

Birding, Photography, Botanical Garden Tours are available upon request to most 
Destinations that we offer.

The following "Research Expeditions" are now also available upon 
request...Endangered Species of Brazil; Macaws and Primates of the Peruvian 
Amazon (Tambopata-Candamo Reserve Zone) and Endangered Sea Turtles of Costa 
Rica (widecast.org).

Spanish/Cultural Immersion Programs are available in Costa Rica, Panamá, 
Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia and Spain.

Sea Kayaking is available in British Columbia, Southeast Alaska, Baja Mexico, 
Belize and The Galápagos Islands.

References/Comments from past Group Leaders and Individual Participants can be 
found at our Website (http://rainforestandreef.org/comments.htm), many more are 
available upon request. 

Rainforest and Reef
161 Main St. 
Coopersville, MI 49404 
Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546
Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721
Fax: 1.616.604.0546
Google Talk/Skype: travelwithrandr
AOL IM: buddythemacaw
E-mail: mno...@rainforestandreef.org and travelwithra...@gmail.com
Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses
Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2013 and beyond)
**

[ECOLOG-L] Vegetation Monitoring Technician

[Zack Ventrella]

The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is a non-profit organization composed
of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the restoration of
the Great Basin ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. Vegetation
monitoring is an integral part of the ENLC goals in assessing the land
health of eastern Nevada. ENLC is currently seeking three (3) vegetation
technicians for the Ely Bureau of Land Management (BLM) district and three
(3) vegetation technicians for the Elko BLM district. 

DUTIES: Field crews will be responsible for collecting data on vegetative
response post-wildfire in burned areas on public lands managed by the BLM.
Data collected will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency
stabilization and rehabilitation treatments. All Technicians will be
responsible for driving and hiking to sampling locations. Technicians will
be required to collect data following rigorous sampling protocols. This is a
great opportunity to learn about fire ecology in the Great Basin and Mojave
deserts, while exploring some of the least travelled mountainous areas in
the US.  

CONDITIONS: Work will take place in remote areas of Nevada. Crew members can
expect to hike up to 5-10 miles per day carrying a 30 pound pack in
temperatures that can exceed 100F. Crew members will be required to provide
their own camping equipment. Most work nights will be spent truck camping in
the backcountry. Applicants are expected to provide their own housing when
on breaks or when staying in their home city (either Ely or Elko). All
applicants should feel comfortable living and working in the backcountry for
up to 4 days at a time and be authorized to work in the United States.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Applicants should either be currently enrolled in or
graduated from a program in biological sciences, natural resources or a
related field. The applicant should have experience in plant identification
and a general knowledge of plant taxonomy. A working knowledge of the flora
of the Great Basin Desert is preferred but not required. Applicants should
be able to follow rigorous sampling protocols. Applicants must be
experienced with 4WD vehicles, GPS navigation, and have had a clean driving
record for the past 3 years. Crews in the Elko district may also use ATVs.  

SALARY: $14-15/hour, depending on experience (plus $34/day per diem when
camping)

SCHEDULE:  Positions in the Ely district will begin in early to mid May and
continue through mid September. Positions in the Elko district will begin
around the first week of June and continue thorough October. Work will occur
with an 8-days-on, 6-days-off schedule (10-hours days).  

LOCATION: Ely crews will be based out of the Coalition’s office in Ely, NV.
The Ely district includes White Pine County, Lincoln County and part of Nye
County, NV. Elko crews will be based out of the BLM office in Elko, NV. The
Elko district includes Elko County and part of Eureka County and Lander
County, NV. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12th, 2013. Review of applications will begin
March 12th, 2013. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please follow these instructions carefully.
Applicants should E-MAIL a cover letter, resume, and contact information for
at least three references to Zack Ventrella at zventre...@envlc.org. 

Materials should be e-mailed by March 12th, 2013. Applicants are welcomed to
apply for positions in one or both districts. Please indicate “Ely App”,
“Elko App” or “Either District App” in the title of your email.  

For more information, please visit our website (http://www.envlc.org) or
e-mail Zack Ventrella at zventre...@envlc.org.

[ECOLOG-L] 4th Annual Summer Soil Institute at Colorado State University, applications due March 8, 2013

[colin bell]

The 4th Annual Summer Soil Institute is your opportunity to gain an
integrated perspective with world-renowned faculty to address critical
questions using current analytical techniques, experimental approaches, and
instructional models.

The 4th Annual Summer Soil Institute (SSI 2013) is designed for graduate
and advanced undergraduate students, post-docs, professionals, and faculty.
SSI 2013 will be held on *July 7-20, 2013*, and is located at the
confluence of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, at Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, CO

 For more information and *to apply*, please visit our website:
http://soilinstitute.nrel.colostate.edu. After reviewing the website, if
you are interested in attending SSI this year, and would like more
information, please Email us at: s...@nrel.colostate.edu



*Applications due March 8, 2013.*

[ECOLOG-L] Greenland Field Assistant

[David Watts]

I am seeking a field research assistant to work at a field site near
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland during late April and May of 2013. You will be
helping set up an ongoing experiment on the effects of warming and advanced
snow melt on the phenology (timing of life history events) and reproduction
of arctic plants. I am seeking someone with a tolerance for cold, as even
the daytime temperatures during this time of year are often below freezing,
as well as a willingness to engage in demanding physical labor and live in a
tent in a semi-remote camp setting. Specific duties will include helping set
up the camp, hiking several kilometers to plot locations, removing snow from
plots, setting up warming chambers, and installing sensors and dataloggers.

Living expenses and travel between Schenectady, New York and Kangerlussuaq,
Greenland will be covered. The northbound flight from NY to Greenland is set
for 19 April, 2013. I may also be able to assist with obtaining camping
gear, but having your own gear is preferred. Previous camping experience is
recommended, particularly in remote settings. There may also be
opportunities to transition from assisting me to assisting one (or more) of
the other researchers who also do work at this site, depending on their
needs and on your interest and availability.

Please send a resume and a brief statement of interest to David Watts
(daw300 [AT] psu [DOT] edu). The review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Master of Environmental Management opportunities at UND - 2nd deadline April 15

[Michael Hill]

The Department of Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North 
Dakota, Grand Forks, ND offers great opportunities for students to obtain a 
Master of Environmental Management (MEM) degree. Successful graduates have an 
outstanding record of gaining high quality employment. A combination of the 
diverse training, and the experience gained in the mandatory internship, has 
led to recent graduates obtaining excellent jobs in federal, state and local 
government, or in consulting. Some have redirected their interests back towards 
research and further education specifically as a result their internship 
experiences.

Full tuition waivers are available for successful applicants. Grand Forks and 
the University of North Dakota provide good opportunities for students to gain 
part-time employment to support themselves. Students from a wide range of 
fields are encouraged to apply as this degree is designed to accommodate very 
diverse academic backgrounds. Applications from students in the nearby states 
(ND, SD, MN, MT, WY, WI, IA, NB) and Canadian Provinces (SK, MB) are 
particularly encouraged.

Earth System Science and Policy is an interdisciplinary department which 
focuses on environmental sustainability. The ESSP Department has faculty with 
diverse expertise including earth science, ecosystem science, agronomy, 
glaciology, hydrology, climate science, environmental economics, and 
environmental policy. Students must complete 20 credits of compulsory 
coursework in Earth System Science and Policy 501/502 during the first two 
semesters of their degree. MEM students are required to complete an internship. 
Students can generally obtain interesting and challenging internships with 
local, state, federal and international agencies. Interested students should 
see the UND Graduate School website 
(www.und.edu/dept/grad/) for application 
instructions, and the ESSP Departmental web page (http://essp.und.edu/) to 
explore the range of courses and faculty expertise. Students can contact Dr. 
Michael J. Hill in the first instance for further information at (701) 
777-6071, or by e-mail: hil...@aero.und.edu.

Recommended final deadline for applications is April 15th for a May 15th 
decision. Tuition waivers are provided on a first qualified basis. Students 
must apply to the UND Graduate School in the first instance, and satisfy all 
application requirements before they will be assessed by the Department.

For more information, see the following websites:
The University of North Dakota: www.und.edu
The UND Graduate School: http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/
UND Earth System Science and Policy: http://essp.und.edu/
Grand Forks Visitors Bureau: http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php


Michael J. Hill
Professor
Department of Earth System Science and Policy
University of North Dakota
Clifford Hall, 9011
4149 University Drive
Grand Forks, ND, 58202
USA
Email: hil...@aero.und.edu
Phone: 701-777-6071

Re: [ECOLOG-L] A Citizen Science Question

[Marta Shocket]

Thanks to everyone for their responses.

Several people directed me to the specific project I was looking for:
http://www.adventureandscience.org/about-us.html

For search geeks, apparently the key phrase for searching the ecolog
archives was "willing to collect" (not "travel" + "collect" + "volunteer",
or other similar terms I was using).

Feel free to keep sending me messages about your favorite other Citizen
Science projects. Because some people have expressed an interest, I will
send out my compiled list of projects in a few weeks when I am done. 

Thanks,

Marta Shocket
Indiana University

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Wildlife Population Ecology

[Judith Rhymer]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
Department of Wildlife Ecology
University of Maine

RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a full-time (9 month/academic-year) tenure-track 
position in the Department of Wildlife Ecology.  The candidate will develop an 
internationally-recognized research program in Wildlife Population Ecology, 
with an emphasis on
quantitative evaluation, modeling, and dynamics of terrestrial vertebrate 
populations.  A field component to research and expertise in coupling spatial 
data with population models to assess vital rates, density, occurrence, and 
dynamics of
populations is desired.  The candidate will be expected to develop an active 
and successful extramurally supported research program that is relevant to 
Maine and the northeastern U.S., and may include (but is not limited to): 
wildlife population
dynamics; estimating population density, occurrence, and vital rates; modeling 
populations; and integrating wildlife spatial use into population models to 
assess effects of human perturbations (e.g., forestry, landscape fragmentation, 
harvesting,
alternative energy and land development).  We are especially interested in 
applicants who apply innovative approaches that will complement the 
department’s current strengths in wildlife research and foster integrative 
approaches to complex
problems requiring applied solutions. Collaborations with other ecologists on 
or off campus, including with state or federal agencies are expected.  The 
faculty appointment for this position is 50% research and 50% teaching; teaching
responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in wildlife population 
dynamics and conservation, a graduate course in advanced population dynamics 
and modeling, involvement in existing field ecology courses, and other 
responsibilities
consistent with departmental and college needs.  The faculty member is expected 
to have a strong interest in education, advise and mentor undergraduate 
students, recruit and train graduate students, serve on departmental, college, 
and university
committees, be active in professional societies, and be committed to the Land 
Grant University missions of teaching, research, outreach, and public service.  

QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. is required by date of hire in a relevant area of 
Wildlife Ecology or biological sciences, along with training and research 
experience in quantitative population ecology and dynamics of vertebrates.  A 
proven track record of 
conducting  high-quality scientific research, as evidenced by publications in 
peer-reviewed journals, is required. Other measures of potential for success, 
such as prior success in obtaining funding, college level instruction, 
professional
presentations, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration are desirable. 

TO APPLY: Submit a PDF document containing a cover letter, C.V., statements of 
teaching and research interests, and details of post-secondary course work 
(copies of transcripts or other listing), a list with contact information and a 
summary of
previous professional affiliations for 6 potential references, and request 
three official letters of recommendation.  All application materials and 
questions regarding the position should be sent to: Dr. Daniel Harrison, Chair 
of Search Committee, [
mailto:wlefacultysea...@maine.edu ]wlefacultysea...@maine.edu with subject 
heading “Terrestrial Vertebrate Population Ecologist Search”. Review of 
applications will begin March 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is 
filled. Incomplete
applications cannot be considered.  Appropriate background checks will be 
required.

The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Marine Ecological Genetics

[Per J Palsboll]

Tenure Track
Assistant Professor Marine Ecological Genetics (1,0 fte) (213049)

Organisation

The University of Groningen offers excellent career prospects
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is offering young,
talented researchers positions which are at the level of Assistant
Professor via the tenure-track system. Researchers are given the
opportunity to develop their own line of research. The faculty's career
policy is characterized by flexible personnel management with a focus on
the individual. Academic achievements are seen as being central to the
academic career, and ample opportunities for professional development
and supplementary training and education are offered. Arrangements for
training in the area of teaching will be made with all new employees.
The policy is directed at increasing the number of women in academic
staff positions. Career advancement policies for women will also be
improved, and women will be actively encouraged to develop their careers.
The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum of 6 years.
On completion of 5 years of employment there will be an assessment of
performance based on established criteria including research and
teaching qualifications. If the outcome of the assessment is positive,
the assistant professor will be promoted to the rank of associate
professor with tenure. At the end of a further 4 -7 year period there
will be another assessment aimed at a promotion to full professor.

University of Groningen was founded in 1614 and ranks amongst the best
universities in Europe and worldwide in a range of research disciplines.
The University of Groningen is rooted in the North of The Netherlands
and is internationally oriented with a socially active environment. Our
researchers and lecturers are inspired academics and our students
ambitious. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and
performance of the 25,000 students and members of staff.

The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new
staff who move to Groningen.


Job description

The Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (CEES) at the
University of Groningen has a vacancy for a tenure track assistant
professor in Marine Ecological Genetics. CEES offers excellent
opportunities and infrastructure for experimental research in the fields
of ecology and evolution. Research programmes range from marine to
terrestrial ecosystems and from polar to tropical regions. Research is
pursued in collaboration with, among others, the Royal Netherlands
Institute for Sea Research and European and non-European research
institutions. CEES invites applications for a tenure track position at
the Assistant Professor level in Marine Ecological Genetics as part of
the research group Marine Evolution and Conservation (MarECon). We seek
a new faculty member with a background in population genetics and
genomics of pelagic marine animals. Specific (but not exclusive)
focus-areas include palaeogenetics and adaptation to climate change.
Experience in "next generation sequencing technologies" and
bioinformatics is highly desirable. The applicant's research is expected
to contribute to the existing programme and expertise, while
simultaneously bringing something new and complementary.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD degree and a strong record of research
accomplishments appropriate to their career stage. The successful
candidate will actively participate in the teaching and research
programmes of the faculty and the Center for Ecological and Evolutionary
Studies (CEES).

Candidates will need to have the following qualifications:

· a doctorate in the field of marine biology with special
interest in population, evolutionary genetics/genomics, community
genetics/genomics or related field

· two or more of years of experience outside The Netherlands in
a post-doctoral capacity or experience at another educational institution

· research, teaching and organizational experience appropriate
to career stage

· research accomplishments, as expressed in a list of
publications appropriate to career stage

· evidence of successful acquisition of external funding
appropriate to career stage.


Junior post-doctoral researchers are especially encouraged to apply.


Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications
and work experience in accordance with the Dutch university system from
EUR 3,227 (scale 11, CAO-NU) gross per month up to a maximum of EUR
5,020 (scale 12, CAO-NU) gross per month for a full-time position.

Application
Interested candidates should submit a complete application composed of:
(i) a letter of motivation, (ii) a complete curriculum vitae, (iii) a
list of publications, (iv) a list of five self-selected "best papers",
(v) a statement about teaching goals and experience, as well as (vi) a
brief description of scientific interests and plans of maximum 3 pages.
Applicants must pr

Re: [ECOLOG-L] please help an unemployed biology major!

[Jake Michaels]

Texas A&M University provides a comprehensive job board
http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/job-board/,

I notice opportunities on the www.USAjobs.com website,

www.ecoemploy.com,

And I have to agree with Jim's suggestion for Student Conservation
Association/Americorps positions.
http://www.thesca.org
I was also graced with the good fortune of serving two separate terms, one
summer in Northern Alaska and a summer/fall in New York. Both Awesome
experiences. SCA seems to post plenty of environmental educator or
naturalist positions. If you include the "education stipend" provided, then
the compensation generally amounts to around the $10/hr range in my
experience.
You should have no problem finding plenty to apply for, especially right
now, good luck!

Jake Michaels
Ecological Restoration Technician, WI


On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 5:44 AM, James Katz  wrote:

> I suggest you look into the Student Conservation Association.  They have
> internships across the country and provide extremely valuable field and
> life experiences.  I have completed two myself.  Most are AmeriCorps
> positions and you receive a education stipend at the end.  They don't pay
> that well, but the other benefits like the experiences you have are
> completely worth it.
>
> As someone who recently completed graduate school and had to wait a year
> and a half before I could even get into SUNY ESF in Syracuse, NY...and
> STILL cannot find a full time job..I understand where you are coming from.
> Best of luck and good hunting.
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 9:01 PM, Erin Kiskaddon  >wrote:
>
> > Hey there, ECOLOGGERS!
> >
> > I was hoping someone out there could give me, a recent graduate of
> Whitman
> > College with a BA in biology, some advice on any naturalist/marine
> > science/educator jobs. I had a horrendous time trying to get into marine
> > science graduate programs because of huge competition for very limited
> > space in funded labs. I have decided to take a break from looking at
> > graduate school and I would like to find a job doing anything from marine
> > science research to possibly getting an environmental educator or
> > naturalist position. Does anyone know of any job openings in those
> fields?
> > Location is not that important.
> >
> > If you have any suggestions, advice, or other tips I would really
> > appreciate it.
> >
> > Happy Monday evening,
> >
> > ~Erin K.
> >
>

[ECOLOG-L] A Citizen Science Question

[Marta Shocket]

Dear Ecologgers,

I am giving a talk at my local science cafe about Citizen Science projects,
and am looking for the name of a project I think I read about on Ecolog a
couple years ago.

The project was trying to connect scientists who needed samples collected
from around the U.S. with vocational naturalist-travelers who were wanted
something fun and productive to do while traveling around on vacation. I
believe it was in the form of some kind of message board where people could
post either samples that they wanted, or places they were going. 

I can't find it anywhere on google or in the ecolog archives since all of my
search terms are pretty generic - I can only find job listings, etc. Any
help would be much appreciated. 

Thanks,

Marta Shocket
Indiana University

P.S. If you don't what a science cafe is, you should check it out:
http://www.sciencecafes.org/

P.P.S. If you have a favorite citizen science project you think I should
include in my talk, feel free send me an email as well.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship in Forest Ecophysiology at Georgia Southern University

[Doug Aubrey]

A MS Graduate Assistantship is available in the Department of Biology at
Georgia Southern University for a highly motivated student to conduct forest
ecophysiological research at the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center
at Ichauway beginning summer or fall of 2013. The student’s research
interests should focus on plant ecophysiology, ecosystem ecology, or
disturbance ecology. The project will focus on improving our understanding
of stored carbon dynamics among different plant functional groups in
response to fire.

The student selected for this assistantship will be co-advised by Dr. Doug
Aubrey (GSU) and Dr. Robert J. Mitchell (Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research
Center). The first half of their program will be in residence at the Jones
Center to perform their research and the second half of their program will
be at Georgia Southern University to complete their coursework. This is a
fully funded assistantship that includes: stipend, a small research budget,
and housing while in residence at the Jones Center. The student will be on a
research assistantship while in residence at the Jones Center and on a
teaching assistantship while at Georgia Southern.

Interested students should send a single pdf file containing: your CV
(including contact information for references), college transcripts
(unofficial transcripts are fine), GRE scores, and a brief statement of your
general research interests and experiences to Dr. Doug P. Aubrey or contact
Dr. Aubrey for more details (daub...@georgiasouthern.edu). A BS in plant
biology, ecology, or related field is required. Prior research experience
(both field and lab related) is preferred.   

http://www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu/main/index.html

http://www.jonesctr.org/

[ECOLOG-L] Science education and the intimidation tradition Re: [ECOLOG-L] how we lose good scientists - silence?

[Wayne Tyson]

Cynthia and Ecolog:

I neglected to pipe up in response to CR. She's dead right--why would anyone 
want to work with some bully or pack of bullies anyway? But the fact is, as 
I have often been advised by Ecolog lurkers off-list, all kinds of 
intimidation seems to take place in lots of institutions--and that's why 
students and even professors without tenure just lurk without contributing. 
I will always try to air their grievances and insights without exposing them 
when I can. But isn't this situation SAD?


WT

- Original Message - 
From: "Cynthia Ross" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] how we lose good scientists - silence?


I'm piping up here as a 40-something heading into grad school.  Maybe it's a 
bit of a digression but one of the disturbing things I have noticed as a 
"non-traditional" student is that my younger fellow students were often 
afraid to speak up when something was amiss or to be honest about their 
needs.  Rather they will say and do what they think the 
advisor/mentor/instructor wants without discussing it which often resulted 
in frustration and resentment by one or both parties.  In my experience, 
honesty has proven to be the best policy even if it is not the news the 
other wants to hear.  Things happen and life doesn't stop just because you 
are in a demanding job or a M.S. or PhD program.  If we are honest about 
what we need and what our limitations are, adjustments can be made and we 
can move forward.  At the very least you retain your self-respect and gain 
the respect of the other party for your honesty.  It's really all about 
communication as in any relationship.  That said, some people are just 
unreasonable but then why would you want to work with them?  Life is just 
too short.


Cheers,
CR


On Feb 14, 2013, at 5:09 PM, Aaron T. Dossey wrote:

Doesn't a requirement that a salaried employee work more than 40 hours 
(literally or de-facto) violate labor laws? Maybe it's just a matter of a 
greater need for  law enforcement, 
accountability and transparency?



On 2/14/2013 3:08 PM, Judith S. Weis wrote:

It should be strongly recommended to all grad school applicants to learn
about their potential advisors ahead of time by talking to grad students
in that lab and in other labs. That way you can find out about the
person's attitudes towards grad students having a life, having a family
etc. and whether or not they demand 12-hour days and weekends etc. That
way you know what you will be getting into and can make a more informed
choice of advisor. There are many humane professors out there. I'd like 
to

think that I have been one of them.



OK, after a couple of days of thought, I'll take up the gauntlet.
Academia is extremely competitive. That's because there are a lot of
really smart people out there who want to do this work and not a lot of
positions available for them. That's a fact we can't get around. If you
want to survive in the ecology pond, you either need to be a big,
fast fish, or you need to be a fish that doesn't eat much. Or you 
leave,
and ecology becomes a hobby or side interest while you make a living 
doing

something else.
But in the pond, we can still be good to each other. During my time in
grad school, I had a life. I got married and started a family. It took 
me

8 years to get my PhD. But at no time did anyone say I should be working
more instead of being with my family. And I did not work nights and
weekends. I always had the full support of my advisors, committee and
department. (Some of whom are on this list - you know who you are, and
thank you!)
I was on the verge of crawling out of the pond,  but someone decided 
to
give me a chance, despite my unwillingness to commit to more than 40 
hours

a week. I now have a (non-tenure track) faculty position, which is
perfect for me right now because I STILL don't work nights and weekends
(usually anyway). I am not a big fish, but I'm in the pond, well, a
neighboring pond.  And now as I work with grad students, I support 
them

in pursuing their own research interests and in their desire to have a
life outside of school (sometimes I need to remind them). I can't change
the competitiveness of academia,  but academia is made up of 
individuals.
As one individual in the system, I can affect my own little sphere of 
it,

and I don't think, based on other individuals that IÂ know, that I'm
particularly unusual. Not every fish will be able to stay in the pond, 
but

I personally will do what I can to help the fish around me.
I wish the writer of the original blog every success in his new 
endeavor,

and I am happy he has found a supportive community. Hurray for beer!
Sarah


Sarah Jack Hinners, PhD
Assistant Professor - Research
Metropolitan Research Center
City and Metropolitan Planning
University of Utah
375 S 1530 E rm 226
Salt Lake City, UT 84112



 From: Aaron T. Dossey 
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Sent: