[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. position at the University of Florida: Large-scale ecology in Southern Africa

[Fletcher,Robert]

We are looking for an exceptional Ph.D. student to build on our research 
program in Swaziland and South Africa (Kruger Park). We have been examining the 
influences of the agricultural landscape mosaic and disturbance regimes 
(grazing, fire, elephants) on the diversity, density, genetics, diseases and 
movements of wildlife.  Specifically, we would like a student to develop a 
project to better understand how landscape patterns and disturbance gradients 
alter wildlife communities and their ecosystem services, with a potential focus 
on bird communities. This project can take many potential forms and will be a 
collaborative effort with researchers at University of Florida, OTS 
(Organization for Tropical Studies) and the University of Swaziland. Potential 
mentors at the University of Florida are from the Department of Wildlife 
Ecology and Conservation and include Drs. McCleery (wildlife ecology; 
http://www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/mccleery/), Fletcher (quantitative landscape 
ecology, avian ecology; http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/), Austin 
(conservation genetics; http://plaza.ufl.edu/austinj/Austin_Lab/Welcome.html), 
and Wisely (http://www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/wiselys/). This position will 
require students to conduct research in Southern Africa for extended periods of 
time. This is an extraordinarily challenging and rewarding commitment that 
should not be taken lightly.

We are looking for a self-motivated independent student with a previous record 
of academic achievement and field experience in remote locations. Applicants 
must have completed or be in the process of finishing a M.S. Degree. Applicants 
must also have a minimum 3.5 grade point average, greater than 1250 on the GRE 
(312 on new scale), and considerable field experience. To apply, send a resume 
including GRE scores and GPA, a brief explanation how you are prepared for PhD 
program and over-seas research, and a list of 3 references to Dr. Robert 
McCleery ramccle...@ufl.edu by May 15th.  We will 
begin reviewing applications as they come in.

---
Robert Fletcher
Assistant Professor
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
318 Newins-Ziegler Hall
University of Florida/IFAS
Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: 352-846-0632
E-mail: robert.fletc...@ufl.edu
Web: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/

[ECOLOG-L] 'Predict' function in R

[Braulio Quintero]

Hi:

I would like to plot relationships between coral richness and environmental 
drivers. I would like to 
plot how the response varies against each driver while holding all other 
drivers constant (by means). 
I was told you can do this procedure with predict function in R. However, I’m 
new to R and cannot 
find the correct script to carry out this function. Can someone help?

[ECOLOG-L] field technician position- watershed science

[Brooke Hassett]

Drs. Brian McGlynn, Emily Bernhardt and Dean Urban of Duke's River Center
are looking for a new full time field technician to assist in setting up and
maintaining a variety of watershed and stream hydrologic and biogeochemical
sampling programs in central North Carolina. This is a full-time position
with benefits. The start date is negotiable, but could be as soon as June 1,
2013. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The current position is
for one year with expectation of renewal given satisfactory performance.
This position would be ideal for recent bachelor's or master’s degree
recipients with field experience, technical competence, and an interest in
gaining further expertise in watershed science. The applicant will have the
opportunity to interact with the wide variety of graduate students, postdocs
and faculty affiliated with Duke's River Center
http://dukerivercenter.weebly.com/) and will have the opportunity to
coauthor papers and present research at regional or national meetings. 
Duties will include the following:
* Install and maintain a wide variety of dataloggers and environmental
sensing systems in central NC streams and watersheds
* Regularly download data from and maintain database infrastructure for a
network of environmental sensors and data loggers.
* Collect soil, water, and sediment samples and assist with chemical analyses.
The Duke River center is based in the Nicholas School of the Environment at
Duke University, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We
study stream, river, and watershed ecology and hydrology across a broad
gradient of natural and disturbed systems.
Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in hydrology/biogeochemistry
and a willingness to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions with abundant
insects, ticks, and chiggers and curious urban and rural residents.
Proficiency with setting up and troubleshooting electronic devices is
desirable as is experience with GIS.
Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina.  Successful applicants
will need to secure housing in the Durham/Research Triangle area. 
Please submit application materials (resume, a one-page cover letter, and
the names of two willing references) via e-mail to Brooke Hassett (bhassett
[at]duke.edu)

[ECOLOG-L] World Time Lapse LANDSAT animations from Time and Google

[J. Michael Nolan]

Time and Google have teamed up to present an interactive map that allows you to 
view anywhere in the world and see how it has changed over time from 1984 to 
present. In addition it has a fascinating article about LANDSAT and the 
development of the project.  


http://world.time.com/timelapse/

Thank you.

Mike Nolan

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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. 

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Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses
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[ECOLOG-L] Field Research Internship (Panama, Jul-Aug, Paid)

[Dave Marvin]

Internship: Remote sensing of tropical forest change

Project Description:
Neotropical forests are changing in biomass, productivity, and community 
composition, in part due 
to human disturbance. The changes are of global consequence, as neotropical 
forests account for 
the largest terrestrial share of carbon uptake from the atmosphere. Lianas 
(woody vines) influence 
tropical forest dynamics by reducing tree growth and reproduction, and 
increasing tree mortality. 
Recently, tropical liana abundance and biomass has increased in tropical forest 
surveys, while trees 
have increased relatively less or declined. This research project aims to 
develop a method to detect 
liana canopy cover at the landscape scale, quantify its extent, and verify 
whether it has increased 
over recent decades. The project utilizes a combination of satellite- and 
aircraft-based remote 
sensing imagery linked to a ground-based forest census to quantify liana 
abundance in a young 
tropical forest in Panama.

Internship Description:
Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with a PhD student to carry 
out a major research 
project. The work will involve setting up a network of small forest census 
plots. The intern will learn 
to survey and mark forest census plot boundaries, identify lianas, measure 
liana and tree size, 
estimate liana canopy cover, and other data collection. The intern will also 
learn to use survey-grade 
GPS instrumentation, and will learn remote sensing field verification 
techniques. The study is being 
conducted in forests in central Panama managed by the Smithsonian Tropical 
Research Institute 
(STRI). Interns will have a chance to interact/network with graduate students, 
postdoctoral 
researchers, and staff scientists from STRI on a weekly basis. Interns will 
also have the opportunity to 
attend weekly research seminars at STRI. Apply to be a part of the world’s 
leading tropical research 
community today!

Qualifications:
Ability to work long days in the field under tropical conditions (intense heat, 
humidity, rain, sun, 
biting/stinging insects). Background in biology or ecology and Spanish language 
experience are 
preferred but not required. This position is intended for current or recent 
undergraduate students 
looking to gain tropical field research skills, therefore stipend will be 
commensurate with previous 
experience and background. Internship starts early July and will run through 
the end of August. 

Please send cover letter (including earliest start date) and resume (with 
references) to Dave Marvin, 
ma...@umich.edu. See also: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~marvs/index.html.

[ECOLOG-L] Post Doc Position: walleye production, Univ. of Wisc. and Wisc. DNR

[Denise Karns]

A collaborative research team led by Jake Vander Zanden, Stephen Carpenter 
(University of Wisconsin-Madison), Andrew Rypel and Greg Sass (Wisconsin 
Department of Natural Resources) are offering a two-year postdoctoral position 
to study the production dynamics and ecology of walleye in Wisconsin lakes. We 
seek a scientist with the quantitative and creative skills to develop models of 
walleye population dynamics, production, and harvest so as to advance walleye 
management in a mixed recreational and tribal fishery. This study dovetails with 
an ongoing study of bass-walleye interactions, which provide an opportunity for 
researchers from both projects to collaborate and generate novel conservation 
management strategies. The researcher would be based primarily in Jake Vander 
Zanden’s lab at UW-Madison, but would be co-advised by Rypel, with extensive 
interactions with Sass and Carpenter. The researcher would have the opportunity 
to participate in field work related to data collection in this fishery.


Salary includes standard benefits of the University of Wisconsin-Madison 
(http://www.grad.wisc.edu/research/postdocs/geninfo.html). For more information 
about the Center for Limnology, please see: http://limnology.wisc.edu.


Qualifications: Applicants of particular interest will be collaborative, 
quantitatively-oriented, and have some experience with fisheries models. We are 
especially interested in individuals with experience modeling population 
dynamics, and in those with interest in merging ecological principles with 
fisheries conservation and management.


Application Process: Review of applicants will begin May 31, 2013. Positions 
could begin as soon as July 1, 2013. Application packets should consist of a 
single PDF that includes a cover letter (addressed to Dr. Jake Vander Zanden) 
that includes names of 3 references (including telephone numbers and email 
address) and a curriculum vitae. We will request reference letters for those 
candidates that advance to interviews. Email the single application file, with 
the subject line "walleye production post doc" to Alyssa Luckey Winters 
(ajluc...@wisc.edu). The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and 
Affirmative Action Employer.



--
Denise Karns
Center Assistant
UW-Madison Center for Limnology
dkka...@wisc.edu


"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." - Lauren Eisley

[ECOLOG-L] Survey of LGBTQ scientists

[Jeremy Yoder]

Folks,

I'm collaborating on a survey of the experiences of LGBTQ individuals working 
in science, tech, 
engineering, and math, and I'm hoping that the ECOLOG community will help us 
share it with as many 
people as possible. We're using a "snowball sample" distribution model, in 
which we as respondents 
to help distribute links to the survey to their own professional and personal 
networks, so we can hear 
from as many people as possible.

There's more information below my signature, or you can go directly to the 
survey website, 
www.queerstem.org, to learn more, take the survey, and find out how to help 
spread the word.

thanks!
Jeremy Yoder

 
Jeremy B. Yoder
Postdoctoral Associate
University of Minnesota
Department of Plant Biology

www.jeremybyoder.com
jbyo...@umn.edu

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In the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the 
social experiences of 
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or queer (LGBTQ) professionals are often 
overlooked. Those of 
us who work in STEM research or teaching know that LGBTQ colleagues are out 
there, if we know 
where to look, but we know very little about the LGBTQ folks who work in STEM, 
as a group. Basic, 
general information regrading the following questions is hard to come by:

What do we study? 
What kinds of institutions do we work at? 
What kinds of communities do we live in? 
What degree of acceptance and support have we found in our 
chosen career fields?

We are conducting a new, nationwide survey to begin to answer some of these 
questions, by eliciting 
feedback from as large a sample of LGBTQ folks working in STEM fields as 
possible. By participating, 
you will contribute to efforts to document the contributions of LGBTQ 
individuals to STEM fields and 
inform advocacy efforts to improve occupational experiences.

Although we welcome as much feedback as possible, please note that this survey 
is primarily targeted 
toward individuals who have completed an initial Bachelor's or Technical degree 
and are working in a 
STEM field within or outside of academia. Undergraduate experiences are unique 
and several quality 
studies exist regarding LGBTQ identity across fields of study at the 
postsecondary level--with this 
survey we aim to fill a different gap in the field. 

The survey should take about 15-20 minutes to complete, and will ask about your 
research, your 
career path, your gender identity and sexual orientation, and your experience 
at the institution where 
you work and the community in which you live.

Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback!

Take the survey here: http://www.queerstem.org/p/take-survey.html

[ECOLOG-L] Job opening for Forest Ecologist in Arizona

[Gita Bodner]

Dear colleagues,
The Nature Conservancy in Arizona is looking to hire  a Forest Ecologist based 
in the Flagstaff, AZ area. 
This is an exciting opportunity, and we would appreciate your help in 
distributing this job posting to interested and qualified candidates. 

The Forest Ecologist provides scientific leadership in forest management, 
focusing on evaluating, developing and applying science-based practices in a 
dynamic socio-political environment. The Forest Ecologist works with a 
cross-functional team within the Conservancy and with external stakeholders to: 
1) design and implement science-informed adaptive management and monitoring 
programs; 2) help resolve conflicting perspectives among stakeholders by adding 
more relevant science to the many factors being considered; and 3) help 
accelerate and guide forest restoration through collaboration, building 
relationships, and creative problem-solving. This position plays a key role in 
the Conservancy's ongoing work with the Four Forest Restoration Initiative 
(4FRI) as well as development of innovative technologies to streamline forest 
thinning operations while providing data on effectiveness of restoration 
treatments.
 
Applicants should have a Master's degree in ecology or science-related field 
plus 4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination); a strong 
interest in using science to inform land management and stakeholder 
discussions; experience and enjoyment working closely with diverse partners 
such as federal land managers, academic researchers, and forestry 
professionals; demonstrated skills in ecological measurement, analysis and 
modeling; and excellent written and oral communication skills. For details and 
to apply, see http://www.nature.org/careers, search for job #41102. 
Applications will be accepted through June 3.

Thanks,
Gita 

Gita Bodner, Ph.D.
Conservation Ecologist

gbod...@tnc.org
(520) 545-0178 (Phone) 
(520) 620-1799 (Fax) 

nature.org 
azconservation.org

The Nature Conservancy in Arizona
1510 E Fort Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85719
 

 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD scholarship in Freshwater Ecology

[Jonathan O'Brien]

A fully funded PhD studentship is available for freshwater ecology research
at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, New
Zealand. The scholarship is part of an ongoing project by UC’s Freshwater
Ecology Research Group to investigate the effectiveness of riparian
management and rehabilitation in agricultural streams. This project is
funded by the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation and the current phase will
focus on developing and trialling a number of potential rehabilitation
methods.

We are looking for a high calibre student who can undertake innovative
research that will both improve understanding of fundamental issues and
enhance current management. The student will work with a highly successful
team of researchers consisting of two academics, a Post-doctoral Fellow,
two technicians and a number of PhD and MSc students. In addition, there is
opportunity for the student to develop their own research ideas as long as
they fit within the overall focus of the research group.

We would especially like to hear from students who wish to work on either;

(a) the response of fish and invertebrate communities to in-stream habitat
manipulations (e.g., channel morphology improvements, habitat remediation
and sediment removal), or

(b) the mechanisms and consequences of macrophyte control in small
waterways, including experimentation on the effects of shading and drain
clearance.

Applicants need to have the potential to carry out insightful research, as
well as the initiative and personality to communicate the results to a wide
variety of groups, including scientists, landowners and general public.
They must be able to work within a team and can expect high quality
mentoring and support from the group. The successful applicant will have a
strong academic record, appropriate practical and technical experience, and
will have demonstrated a high level of ability in written and oral
communication.

The scholarship is for study at the University of Canterbury within the
Freshwater Ecology Research Group in association with Professor Angus
McIntosh and Associate Professor Jon Harding, and is available now. The
scholarship consists of a NZ $25,000 per annum student stipend (i.e., tax
free living allowance) and funding to cover course fees and research
expenses for three years.

Applications should be sent via e-mail to Nicki Judson (
nicki.jud...@canterbury.ac.nz), administrative assistant in the School of
Biological Sciences, by *31st July 2013*, and should include:

(i) a full curriculum vitae (including phone contact details),

(ii) a copy of your academic record,

(iii) a one page statement of your research interests and aspirations,

(iv) the names and contact details of three referees who are willing to
provide confidential comments on your capacity to undertake a PhD, and

(v) an indication of your desired start date.

The successful applicant may be required to submit copies of official
documents, before being admitted to the PhD program at the University of
Canterbury. Questions of an academic nature can be addressed to either
Professor Angus McIntosh (angus.mcint...@canterbury.ac.nz) or Associate
Professor Jon Harding (jon.hard...@canterbury.ac.nz).

For information on PhD study at the University of Canterbury, including
entry requirements, see:

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad/phd_students/

For information on the School of Biological Sciences see:
http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/

For information on the Freshwater Ecology Research Group see:
http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/ferg/index.shtml

For information on the Mackenzie Riparian Management project see:

http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/ferg/research.shtml

[ECOLOG-L] Workshop (June) - Aquatic sensors, data management, and continental scale ecology

[Lesley Knoll]

We are excited to announce the second annual “Lacawac Ecological Observatory
Workshop (LEOW)” to be held June 26-29, 2013 at Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake
Ariel, Pennsylvania. LEOW will focus on advanced sensors, continental scale
ecology approaches, and management/analysis of large ecological datasets. A
preliminary agenda, registration form, and more information can be found at
http://lacawac.org/?p=94. Registration must be received by June 7, 2013, but
you are encouraged to apply early because on-site housing is limited. 

Please contact Lesley Knoll (knol...@miamioh.edu) if you have any questions
about the workshop.

This workshop is being held with Kent State University and Miami
University’s NSF Environmental Aquatic Resource Sensing IGERT program
(http://biology.kent.edu/IGERT/).

Thanks from the LEOW organizing committee,
Lesley Knoll, Jennie Brentrup, Bruce Hargreaves, Nicole Hayes, Kevin Rose,
Craig Williamson, and Luke Winslow

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral opportunity in terrestrial ecosystem ecology at the University of New Hampshire

[Erik Hobbie]

We are currently looking for a post-doctoral associate to focus on organic
nitrogen use by mycorrhizal fungi and plants, primarily through use of
stable isotope and radiocarbon techniques. Lab experience and familiarity
with chemical extraction techniques will be considered a plus. Research
areas include a new global change experiment in northern Minnesota, the Duke
FACE study, and a project examining the biogeochemical consequences of shrub
expansion in the Arctic. The post-doc would work closely with a modeling
group incorporating organic nitrogen use into ecosystem models. This is a
two-year position. Please send letters of inquiry to Erik Hobbie
(erik.hob...@unh.edu), website at http://www.eos.unh.edu/Faculty/Hobbie. The
position can begin as soon as July 2013. 

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal
Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university seeks excellence
through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by
members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.  

 

 

Erik Hobbie

Research Associate Professor

Morse Hall, Earth Systems Research Center

University of New Hampshire, Durham NH 03824 USA

erik.hob...@unh.edu

Office: 603-862-3581

Skype: nhhobbie