[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position at the University of New Hampshire in Human-Environment Interactions

[Hartter, Joel]

Hi everyone,

I think this position will be of interest to some of you.  New Hampshire is a 
great spot!  We are 15 minutes from the Ocean and 1 hour from the White 
Mountains.

Cheers,

Joel Hartter


NEW HAMPSHIRE, DURHAM, 03824. University of New Hampshire. The Department of 
Geography (http://www.unh.edu/geography) invites applications for a full-time, 
tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2014. A Ph.D. in Geography 
is preferred; ABD candidates nearing completion will be considered. We seek 
someone whose primary research and teaching interests are in human-environment 
interactions. A regional specialty other than North America or the Middle East 
is desired. UNH is committed to diversifying its faculty, staff, and student 
body, and we strongly encourage women and minorities to apply.

We seek candidates who can contribute to the growth and development of a small, 
undergraduate-only department that places a high-value on both research and 
teaching excellence. Teaching load is four courses per academic year. Teaching 
responsibilities include an introductory physical geography course, an upper 
division environmental issues course, field methods or other geotechniques 
course, and other courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

The University of New Hampshire is the state's flagship public research 
university and has been consistently ranked in the top 50 public universities 
by U.S. News and World Report. UNH is located in Durham, a small college town 
60 miles north of Boston, 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and 75 miles from 
the White Mountains. UNH has an enrollment of 13,000 students and offers more 
than 90 undergraduate and 70 graduate programs.

Applicants should e-mail in Adobe Acrobat format a letter of application that 
highlights research and teaching interests, a vita, statistical summaries of 
recent student teaching evaluations, and the names and addresses (including 
e-mail) of three references by December 1 to Mary Stampone, Search Committee 
Chair, mary.stamp...@unh.edu.

UNH seeks excellence through diversity and 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.

Joel Hartter

Roland H. O'Neil Professor
Associate Professor
Department of Geography
102 Huddleston Hall
73 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824 USA
www.unh.edu/geography
www.jhartter.weebly.com

[ECOLOG-L] Job: STEM Ed and Director of Teacher Education

[Carrie Eaton]

Hi all,

I am passing along a job announcement.  If you know of a good candidate, please 
pass on or circulate to other appropriate listserves.  This is an open-rank 
position for Fall 2014.

Carrie


Unity College seeks a dynamic STEM educator to serve as Director of Teacher 
Education for one of Maine's top science teacher certification programs. This 
is a 9 month appointment at the assistant, associate or full professor level. 
The successful candidate will provide leadership in the development of a 
Master's degree in Sustainability Science Education.


Requirements:

Terminal degree in curriculum and instruction, science education or a related 
field and a minimum of 3 years' experience teaching 7-12 science. The ideal 
candidate will also have a commitment to sustainability education, strong 
content background in life or physical sciences, experience teaching with 
technology, distance education and graduate programs. Experience with 
environmental education, adventure education, or teaching in informal settings 
is a plus. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate 
classes in methods of teaching science, instruction and assessment, and 
additional courses in areas of expertise, possibly including science content 
courses. Additional responsibilities will include advising students, serving on 
faculty committees, and maintaining an active research program.  Unity College 
has a strong commitment to transdisciplinary and place-based, experiential 
education as teaching methods and integral parts of professional preparation.

Full details are here:
http://unity.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=72C79159B926A02084B0876DC9C60628?JOBID=43230


__
Carrie Diaz Eaton
Program Chair BioSIGMAA
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Center for Biodiversity, Unity College
https://sites.google.com/a/unity.edu/ceaton/

[ECOLOG-L] University of Maine Data Mgmt Position

[David Inouye]

The University of Maine, in collaboration with the US Forest Service, 
is seeking a professional staff member to assist in making research 
data available online, manage active research data, and organize 
research-related records archives. The primary focus of this position 
will be assisting researchers at the US Forest Service Penobscot 
Experimental Forest (PEF) with managing their research data, 
metadata, and research-related records. In addition, the individual 
will also interact with University of Maine researchers and assist 
with the management of research projects associated with the 
Northeastern States Research Cooperative (NSRC), the Center for 
Research on Sustainable Forests (CSRF), and the Cooperative Forestry 
Research Unit (CFRU). The allocation of time on the various projects 
will be in accordance with position funding.
A full job description and instructions for applying are available 
here: 
http://jobs.umaine.edu/blog/2013/10/08/research-data-and-records-archive-manager/.

[ECOLOG-L] Assoc/Assist Prof of ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY at Washington State University

[Rollwagen-Bollens, Gretchen]

 NOTICE OF VACANCY
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN
ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY

SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

The School of the Environment at Washington State University invites 
applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position in 
Environmental Hydrology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor 
depending on qualifications, to begin August 16, 2014. The successful candidate 
will be based on WSU’s Vancouver campus and contribute to a growing research 
and teaching program in Earth Systems Science.  Although many areas of 
specialization will be considered, special priority will be given to candidates 
with expertise in one or more of the following areas of surface-water 
hydrology: sediment-water interactions, climate-water interactions, hydrologic 
modeling, physical limnology, or remote sensing of hydrologic phenomena.

Washington State University is a multi-campus, Tier I research institution with 
a commitment to research, graduate, and undergraduate training, instruction, 
and extension.  WSU’s School of the Environment is an interdisciplinary unit, 
with a faculty distributed over three WSU campuses and several extension 
centers located throughout the state.

WSU-Vancouver features a rapidly growing student body (currently ~3,000), 
growing faculty, and emphasis on environmental science 
(http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/sci/). WSU-Vancouver is located on a 
beautiful 351-acre campus across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, 
offering numerous opportunities for research and collaboration with a variety 
of nearby institutions (e.g. the USGS Cascades Volcanoes Observatory and Oregon 
Water Science Center), and an excellent quality of life. WSU-Vancouver offers 
competitive salaries and start-up packages.

Position responsibilities include research, teaching, and service, with 
research expectations and teaching loads (typically two courses per year, 
spread across the graduate and undergraduate curriculum) that are consistent 
across the four WSU campuses.

Required qualifications:
·Ph.D. in an earth sciences, or engineering, or other 
physical-science-related discipline by the employment start date.
·Ability to serve under-represented groups and contribute to WSU’s 
diversity goals in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service 
http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/office-chancellor/wsu-vancouver-strategic-plan.

Preferred qualifications:
·Successful, externally-funded research program or demonstrable potential 
to develop such a program;
·Strong publication record relative to career stage;
·Demonstrated ability to conduct research and graduate training in an 
interdisciplinary setting, and to contribute to a successful and growing 
program in the area of watershed science;
·Strong capabilities or potential as a graduate student mentor;
·Demonstrated ability to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate 
courses that complement the existing curriculum;

To apply, please visit:  
http://www.wsujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59070

Applications must include: 1) a cover letter addressing each of the seven 
required and preferred qualifications listed above, 2) current curriculum 
vitae, 3) statement of research interests and accomplishments, 4) statement of 
teaching/mentoring philosophy and interests, including discussion of the 
candidate’s approach to incorporating diversity goals into teaching and 
mentoring, 5) reprints of two publications, and 6) names and contact 
information for three professional referees.  Review of applications will begin 
Nov.1, 2013.  Direct enquiries should be sent via email to Dr. Stephen 
Henderson, search committee chair 
(steve_hender...@vancouver.wsu.edu, 
include subject heading “Environmental Hydrology Search”).

Washington State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator 
and employer. Members of ethnic minorities, women, members of groups 
historically under-represented in science, special disabled veterans, veterans 
of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, 
persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. 
WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty friendly policies 
including a partner accommodation program, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional 
Transformation grant (www.excelinse.wsu.edu/).

[ECOLOG-L] Population Viability Analysis position - Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

[Faust, Lisa]

GENERAL SUMMARY
The position is based in the Alexander Center of Applied Population Biology in 
the Lincoln Park Zoo's Conservation and Science Department 
(http://www.lpzoo.org/conservation-science/science-centers/alexander-center-applied-population-biology).

The Population Biologist is a full-time, 3 year position funded by a grant from 
the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  The grant is focused on using 
population viability analyses (PVAs) to study the long-term sustainability of 
Species Survival Programs (SSPs), the cooperatively managed animal populations 
of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  The Population Biologist will 
work with a dynamic project team based at Lincoln Park Zoo as well as AZA SSP 
coordinators across the country.  The Population Biologist will be responsible 
for using existing software tools to create population models across a wide 
variety of taxonomic groups.  The position will start in January 2014.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Conduct PVAs on AZA SSPs, including analysis of retrospective data, 
population modeling using ZooRisk, and analysis and interpretation of model 
results.

* Prepare PVA reports based on model results.

* Present project results at AZA National and/or Mid-Year meetings.

* Participate in department's team approach to research and data 
management.

* Perform various tasks and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Successful candidates will ideally have strong background in 
population biology, use and interpretation of simulation and deterministic 
models, zoo population management software, and/or broad biological knowledge 
of species biologies.

* Strong computer skills, including familiarity with PCs, demonstrated 
proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software.

* Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.

* Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions.

* Ability to organize tasks and time to ensure timely completion of all 
projects.

* Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with supervisors, 
fellow employees, volunteers, zoo visitors, general public, and colleagues at 
other institutions.

* Ability to represent the Zoo and the project professionally at 
external meetings.

* Available to work meetings which may occur outside of regular work 
schedule as assigned.

* Must be able to work at computer for 6-7 hours per day.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree essential, Masters degree in biology or related discipline 
preferred.  Experience with zoo-based population management programs and/or 
specialized population modeling software such as PopLink, ZooRisk, RAMAS, or 
VORTEX is desirable. Exposure to or experience with R statistical software 
preferred.
To apply, please follow instructions on the zoo's website at 
www.lpzoo.org/careers.


~~~
Lisa Faust, Ph.D.
Vice President of Conservation and Science
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
voice: 312-742-7227
fax: 312-742-7220

[ECOLOG-L] SDSU Grassland Ecologist Position

[Lora Perkins]

*Assistant or Associate Professor/ Grassland Ecology*

*(80% research, 20% teaching / full time, 9 month position)*

*Department of Natural Resource Management*

*South Dakota** State University***

* *

The Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State
University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Grassland
Ecology for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track (Assistant Professor) or
tenured (Associate Professor) position to begin preferably by late spring
of 2014.



*RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Job responsibilities include developing an extramurally funded research
program in grassland ecology and management and teaching core courses in
range science, botany, or natural resources.  South Dakota grasslands are
primarily managed by private owners for livestock production, while state,
federal, and tribal lands are also managed for grasses, including three
National Grasslands (U.S. Forest Service).  Successful candidate will work
cooperatively with other grassland ecologists, grassland hydrologists,
extension specialists, and other faculty members.  Collaborative and
interdisciplinary research efforts are expected.  Teaching responsibilities
will be determined by the expertise of the successful candidate and will
not exceed one course per semester.  Candidate will advise undergraduate
and graduate students and assist in recruitment and placement.

* *

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*

Earned Ph.D. degree completed by application deadline in a biological
sciences discipline such as Biology, Environmental Sciences, Natural
Resources, or Range Science, with an emphasis in grassland ecology.
Candidate will have experience in research involving grassland ecology,
experience in teaching, and be an enthusiastic scientist with excellent
communication skills (verbal, written and electronic).  Applicant must
demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other faculty, extension
field specialists, producers, and other clientele.



*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

We prefer a candidate with an established record of external grant funding
with accompanying publications in peer-reviewed journals; demonstrated
experience in grant budget management; demonstrated interest, knowledge and
accomplishments in teaching pedagogy and scholarship of teaching and
learning; and a demonstrated skill set in grassland restoration, invasive
species, or fire ecology.  To qualify for associate professor will require
a minimum of 6 years of experience in research and teaching, demonstrated
experience with graduate student mentoring, discipline-related,
peer-reviewed publications and meeting presentations, and outreach and
service experience sufficient to meet requirements outlined by the
Departmental Standards for the Department of Natural Resource Management
(available upon request from search committee chair).



*SALARY:*

“Commensurate with qualifications”

* *

*UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY:*

SDSU is a land grant university and the state's largest institution of
higher education with an enrollment of approximately 13,000 students.  The
Department of Natural Resource Management has 21 faculty members in ecology
and environmental sciences, range science, and wildlife and fisheries
sciences, including 3 faculty members with the U.S. Geological Survey
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.  In addition, 4 faculty
members in the Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence chose the
department as their promotion and tenure home.



SDSU is located in Brookings, South Dakota a community of approximately
22,100 persons on the eastern border of the state.  The city has an
excellent K-12 education system, is accessible to major medical facilities,
has an active cultural and social environment, and has numerous lakes and
parks within driving distance.  Sioux Falls, a city of approximately
150,000 persons, is a 45-minute drive to the south.



*APPLICATION DEADLINE:  *Position is open until filled, with full
consideration given to applications received by November 1, 2013.

* *

*APPLICATION PROCESS:*

SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site.  To apply,
visit:  https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view
the job announcement, and click on “apply for this posting.”  Or click on
this direct link
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57497. The system
will guide you through the electronic application form.  The employment
site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should
specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined
in the advertisement, a CV, and a reference page with the contact
information for three professional references.  Please contact SDSU Human
Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with the electronic
application process.  Paper applications will not be accepted.



SDSU actively seeks to increase social and intellectual diversity among its
faculty and staff.  Women and persons underrepresented in higher

[ECOLOG-L] Zoologist/Ecologist--Assistant Professor Position

[Howard Whiteman]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Zoologist/Ecologist. The Department of Biological Sciences 
at Murray State University invites applications for a tenure-track position to 
begin August 2014. The Department offers both undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) 
degrees in a broad range of disciplines. 

Qualifications: Ph.D. in biology or closely related discipline and postdoctoral 
research or teaching experience required. Candidates must be able to teach 
courses in Zoology and Ecology. Candidates must demonstrate research potential 
in zoology and/or ecology as evidenced by publications, grants, or other 
scholarly activity, and success in obtaining extramural funding. Preference 
will be given to candidates with excellent teaching skills including use of 
modern teaching practices. 

Responsibilities: Teach introductory and upper-level courses in biology, 
including the core classes listed above. Conduct research, pursue external 
funding, and advise student research at both the undergraduate and graduate 
levels. 

Application Deadline: November 1, 2013 

To Apply: Please visit http://www.murraystatejobs.com/postings/2619 to submit a 
letter of interest, curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research 
interests, and email addresses and phone numbers for three references. 
Questions: Please contact Dr. Terry Derting, Chair, Zoology/Ecology Search 
Committee at tdert...@murraystate.edu . Women and minorities are encouraged to 
apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment 
opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer. 

[ECOLOG-L] 2014 ESA Annual Meeting: Proposals for Ignite ESA, Workshops, Special Sessions, Field Trips Due Nov. 21

[Jennifer Riem]

Call for Proposals
Ignite ESA, Workshops, Special Sessions, Field Trips

99th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America
Sacramento, California
August 10-15, 2014
http://www.esa.org/sacramento 

Deadline for Submission: November 21, 2013
5:00 PM Eastern Time / 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Any proposals sent by email or after the deadline will NOT be considered.

We invite proposals for Ignite ESA sessions, workshops, special sessions, and 
field trips at the 99th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. 
The theme for the meeting is "From Oceans to Mountains: It's All Ecology."

IGNITE ESA SESSIONS
http://esa.org/am/sessions/ignite/ 
Ignite ESA is intended to stimulate the exchange of new and exciting ideas in a 
short time period. Ignite ESA Sessions will be scheduled for 1.5 hours and 
consist of 6-10 5-minute talks which address a common theme and are presented 
in the Ignite style (http://igniteshow.com/). Each Ignite talk will feature 20 
slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds. Although there will be no 
time between individual talks for questions and answers, there will be a 
dedicated discussion period at the end of the session. Ignite ESA talks  are 
exempted from the One Presentation Rule (speakers may speak in an Ignite 
session in addition to a traditional presentation elsewhere in the program). 

WORKSHOPS
http://esa.org/am/sessions/workshops/ 
Workshops are sessions intended to convey specific knowledge or skills; they 
are not intended for the presentation of research papers. Workshops are 
frequently more interactive and informal than sessions within the formal 
scientific program, and often involve extended discussion or 'hands-on' 
training.

SPECIAL SESSIONS 
http://esa.org/am/sessions/special-sessions/ 
Special sessions complement the formal scientific program, providing an 
opportunity for presentations or extended dialogue and exchanges beyond what is 
usually possible in the regular scientific sessions. These sessions do not 
conform to any single structure. Please note that they are not intended for the 
presentation of formal research papers. 

FIELD TRIPS
http://esa.org/am/sessions/field-trips/ 
Field trips offer attendees an opportunity to visit ecologically significant 
locations such as conservation areas, restoration projects, research sites, 
local communities, and cultural landmarks. Full day and overnight trips are 
held on Saturday and/or Sunday, prior to the beginning of the formal scientific 
program. Shorter trips can be held during the week. Field trips may be linked 
with scientific sessions or workshops. 
 
Please visit the website for the 2014 ESA Annual Meeting for more in depth 
information on these and other types of sessions, including important deadlines.
http://www.esa.org/sacramento 

If you have any questions, please contact the Program Chair, Hal Balbach, at 
hal.e.balb...@usace.army.mil, or the Program Coordinator, Jennifer Riem, at 
jenni...@esa.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Spatial Analyst Position at the Kalamazoo Nature Center

[Ashley Anne Wick]

Please make sure you send your applications to Sarah Reding, 
sred...@naturecenter.org. 

Thanks!

TITLE:  Spatial Analyst and Data Management Coordinator

SUPERVISORS:VP Conservation Stewardship

LOCATION:   Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan

PREPARER:   Sarah Reding, VP of Conservation & Stewardship, 
sred...@naturecenter.org

DEADLINE:   October 21 2013


SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Coordinator will assist all members of the department of Conservation and 
Stewardship in collection and creation of spatial data and information relevant 
to 
departmental projects. This can include training and assistance in the use of 
GIS/GPS 
software and equipment, creation of cartographic products including maps and 
data, 
appropriate spatial and statistical analyses of data. They will also be 
involved as a 
member of a team involving project management, field work, collecting and 
reporting 
data.  Grant and project development is also a portion of this position. 


DUTIES:

1.  Lead or participate as a member of a research team. Conduct field 
surveys as 
needed. Many research projects currently focus on Avian species. Be familiar or 
willing to 
learn identification of species by sight or call in order to collect data is a 
plus. 
2.  Prepare maps, tabular data, charts, graphs and statistical comparisons 
using GIS, 
Access, and Excel and other software packages as required.

3.  Use GPS/GIS techniques to assist in ongoing research and land 
management work. 

4.  Instruct other Conservation Stewardship staff in GPS field techniques. 

5.  Maintain research GPS/GIS equipment and supplies.

6.  Obtain and maintain digital geographic database layers (e.g., satellite 
imagery, 
aerial photographs, topographic maps, road maps, etc.) relevant to support of 
staff 
ArcView projects.  Maintain software licenses and assist in the purchasing of 
new 
software.

3.  Assist with computer systems management.

4.  Supervise volunteers in the field or office as needed.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Preferred degrees in Conservation, Environmental Studies, GIS, 
Geography, Biology, 
or related fields. Knowledge of Avian research a plus.
2.  Extensive familiarity with Great Lakes basin flora and fauna.
3.   Experience in grant writing and partnership development.
4.   Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
5.   Familiarity with VBA programming.
6.   Demonstrated strong communication and writing skills (reports, peer 
review).
7.   Demonstrated expertise in both field and computer applications of GIS, 
including   
ArcView software and spatial analysis tools.
8.  Satellite / remote sensing / LIDAR experience or willing to learn
9.  Working knowledge of spatial statistics
10. Familiar with Filmaker pro- access (inquiry based)
11. Ability to work on a variety of projects and on a varied schedule.
12. Commitment to the environment and goals of the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
13  Creativity and high energy.
14  Ability to work as part of a team and collaborative research.
15  Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
16  Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter and self-directed.
17  Ability to lead groups of people over rough terrain under harsh 
conditions and to 
lift fifty pounds.
18  Commitment to the KNC mission.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center Mission Statement:  The Kalamazoo Nature Center is 
a 
not-for-profit organization whose mission is to inspire people to care for the 
environment by providing experiences that lead them to understand their 
connection to 
the natural world.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center is an equal opportunity organization that will not 
discriminate in its programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, 
religion, sex, 
age, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, height, 
weight, sexual 
orientation or identity, marital status, or political affiliation. 

[ECOLOG-L] graduate assistantship in tropical forest ecology

[NALINI M NADKARNI]

All:

Below is a research assistant position at the University of Utah.


PhD ASSISTANTSHIP

Forest Ecosystem Ecology: University of Utah, Dept. of Biology, Salt Lake City

The Department of Biology at the University of Utah seeks graduate student 
applicants who wish to start a Ph.D. program in Fall 2014. Fellowships provide 
$18K per year plus health benefits for up to five years to pursue a PhD in 
Biology with forest ecologist Dr. Nalini Nadkarni. Research will be part of 
NSF-supported studies of tropical montane forest canopy biota – their 
ecological roles and responses to a variety of human effects, including forest 
fragmentation, climate change, and ecotourism. Long-term research sites are in 
Monteverde, Costa Rica. Parallel work may be carried out in montane forests of 
Utah.

We are looking for highly motivated, self-directed students who have experience 
conducting research and can express themselves clearly.  In addition to 
research, candidates should also be interested in actively contributing to 
public engagement of science.  Selection will be based on: academic excellence, 
as evidenced by rigor of previous coursework, GPA, and GRE scores; research 
experience, as evidenced by publications and presentations; commitment to 
public engagement; letters of recommendation; and the statement of purpose, 
which should detail the applicant’s general and specific goals.

The Department of Biology at the University of Utah  
(www.utah.edu) has an internationally recognized graduate 
program. The Biology Department encompasses research from molecular biology to 
global ecology. We provide students with opportunities for practical experience 
and course credit in research, teaching, extension, and outreach. Students have 
opportunities to develop outreach skills by participating in innovative 
programs of the Center for Science and Mathematics Education, which Dr. 
Nadkarni directs.  Salt Lake City has outstanding cultural and outdoor 
recreational opportunities. Information about our Graduate Program in Ecology, 
Evolution, and Organismal Biology is available at 
http://www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/index.php.

For application instructions, visit: 
http://www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/eeob/finance.php and follow links to 
Graduate Program. Applications are due January 6, 2014. Note in your cover 
letter that you are applying for a position in Dr. Nadkarni’s lab. For more 
information, contact: nalini.nadka...@utah.edu.


-- Nalini M. Nadkarni
Professor, Department of Biology
Director, Center for Science and Math Education
401/402 Aline Skaggs Building
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(360) 870-6632
Www.nalininadkarni.com
Www.researchambassador.com
Www.sustainableprisons.org
Www.evergreen.edu/ican
nalini.nadka...@utah.edu

[ECOLOG-L] TCC Coral Reef Ecology Field Course, Winter 2013

[Carlos G. A. Ormond]

WINTER 2013 FIELD COURSE IN CORAL REEF ECOLOGY 
TROPICAL CONSERVATION CONSORTIUM (TCC) 
BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA 
( December 17th - January 4th ) 


http://tropicalcc.org/fieldcourses/cre 

INSTRUCTORS: Carlos Ormond, Ph.D. - Simon Fraser University, email: 
corm...@sfu.ca ; Laís Chaves, Ph.D. - Federal University of Fluminense, email: 
lcha...@tropicalcc.org ; and Micah J. Marty, MS(c) - University of North 
Carolina at Wilmington, email: mjm5...@uncw.edu 

OFF-SITE FACILITATORS: Elizabeth McGinty, Ph.D. – Tropical Conservation 
Consortium, emcgi...@tropicalcc.org ; Joao Feitosa, Ph.D(c.) – Federal 
University of Pernambuco, email: jfeit...@tropicalcc.org ; and Stephanie Green, 
Ph.D. – Oregon State University, email: stephanie.gr...@science.oregonstate.edu 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 15 th , 2013. Registration is limited; it is 
recommended that prospective students express their interest to Dr. Carlos 
Ormond ( corm...@sfu.ca ). 

NOTE: Dive certification is not necessary to enroll in this course, but what is 
required is an attraction to the ocean and a comfort in being in it. All 
students will require snorkel equipment (mask/fins/snorkel) and those with 
SCUBA certification are expected to bring their own BCD, regulator, and proof 
of certification. There is the possibility of receiving dive certification from 
the local dive shops. If gaining certification in Bocas interests you, please 
contact one of the instructors. 

LOCATION: The field course will take place in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago of 
Panama, and based in Boca del Drago beach on the NW coast of Isla Colón. The 
Bocas del Toro Archipelago is found in the western Caribbean region of Panama, 
and is made up of six large forested islands with hundreds of small mangrove 
cays. Interspersed by grass beds, coral reefs with some of the highest stony 
coral cover in the Caribbean fringe these islands and the mainland coast of the 
Bocas del Toro province. Reef sponge diversity is very high and the suites of 
motile invertebrates and reef fishes provide a diversity of marine life to 
explore. The region is also culturally diverse: a mix of indigenous Ngöbe , 
Latin American, Afro-Caribbean, and foreign expats populate Isla Colón. Spanish 
is the official language but English is widespread. Conversely, many Ngöbe 
speak only their native dialect. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to build advanced understanding of 
coral reef ecosystems and offer practical experience in ecological science. 
Learning outcomes include comprehension of marine ecology; knowledge of 
Caribbean taxa and their ecology; scientific criticism; development, 
implementation, analysis, and presentation of an independent research project; 
beginning scientific diving; and practical field skills. The course follows an 
experiential learning model whereby content presented through lecture is paired 
with field activities to reinforce concepts and ideas. 

There are opportunities to study the social sciences that relate to coral 
reefs, so students in disciplines outside of marine ecology are invited to 
apply as well. The flexibility of the course design and the high 
instructor:student ratio provides an exceptional opportunity to the motivated 
student. 

Course Topics 
- Cultural anthropology and political history of Panama 
- Geology of coral reefs 
- Oceanographic principles 
- Ecological theory 
- Biogeochemistry and trophic dynamics on reef systems 
- Benthic invertebrates 
- Fish ecology and behavior 
- Human impacts on coral reefs 
- Coral reef conservation 
- Exotic species and invasion ecology (Lionfish) 
- Experimental design and analytical techniques 
- Research grant proposal writing 
- Scientific criticism 

Prerequisites: This course is open to students from all post-secondary levels, 
from undergraduate to graduate students. The course is also open to adults who 
are not currently enrolled in an academic program, but have a strong interest 
in coral reef ecology research. 

PREVIOUS STUDENT REFERENCES: Please contact i...@tropicalcc.org if you seek 
previous student references for this course. 

COURSE DATES: December 17 th to January 4 th . 

TUITION: $2500 USD. Tuition fee for the CRE course also includes all room and 
board while at the field station during the three weeks of the course, plus 
boat use and field expenses (e.g. dive cylinders). 

COURSE CREDIT: Up to four units of credit will be granted for this course. 
Contact Dr. Carlos Ormond ( corm...@sfu.ca ) for specific instructions of how 
to obtain credit at your institution. 

CONTACT: i...@tropicalcc.org and visit us on the web at tropicalcc.org 

* Aunque esta clase está presentada en inglés, si sos hispanoparlante y estás 
interesado/a en tomar esta clase sobre los arrecifes de coral por favor 
comunícate con Dr. Carlos Ormond ( corm...@sfu.ca ). 

** Este curso será ministrado em Inglês. Se estiver interessado em participar 
mas preferir se comunicar em português para obter mais

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Researcher

[Patricia A. Jones]

Date:   October 8, 2013

 

TITLE:  Postdoctoral Associate





DURATION:   Full-time beginning approximately February 1, 2014. One 

year position with extension to a second year depending on performance.





DUTIES: Postdoctoral Researcher sought to conduct research on soil 

carbon and nitrogen cycling and ecosystem succession. The position will be 

based at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY.  The 

field site for the project is the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in West 

Thornton, NH.  The position will require frequent trips to the field site 

in New Hampshire and strenuous field work in a mountainous location.



BACKGROUND: Ph.D. in forest ecology, forest soils or related field 

required.  Competence in soil chemistry, plant chemistry and stable isotope 

techniques highly desirable.  



CLOSING DATE:   October 25, 2013 or until filled



ORIGINATOR: Dr. Gary M. Lovett



TO APPLY:   To apply, please send a brief cover letter, resume, and the 

names and full contact information (including email addresses) for three 

professional references to:



Human Resources

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Job Ref. # 13019-I

P.O. Box AB

Millbrook, New York 12545

E-mail:  j...@caryinstitute.org





 EOE/AA Employer

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening at Union of Concerned Scientists

[Julia Petipas]

The Union of Concerned Scientists has a job opening that may be of interest to 
ECOLOG-L readers:

Senior Climate Scientist: 
http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-at-ucs.html#ClimateScientist

The Union of Concerned Scientists is seeking a Senior Climate Scientist. This 
role is twofold: 1) to  define, scope, and research  analytical products to 
advance the climate campaign in future years, and 2) to play an active role in 
Climate Campaign work involving  rapid response media work and representing UCS 
externally as well as research/analysis projects with a duration of several 
months. For more information about the position, please see the link above or 
contact Johnston and Company via E-mail: 
ja...@johnstonco.org, Telephone: (310) 410-3905 or 
Facsimile: (310) 410-3906

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Opportunity: Synthesizing marine conservation interventions

[kelly hondula]

 *Postdoctoral Fellow, Marine Protected Area Socio-environmental Systems*

** **

The Luc Hoffmann Institute, based at WWF International, Switzerland, in
partnership with the National Social-Environmental Synthesis Center
(SESYNC), seeks a postdoctoral fellow to work with an interdisciplinary
team to evaluate the impacts of marine conservation interventions, focusing
on analyzing monitoring data for marine protected areas. The fellow will be
in residence at the SESYNC facilities at the University of Maryland in
Annapolis, MD, and will also spend significant time at WWF-US offices in
Washington, DC.

** **

For earliest consideration, apply by October 20, 2013.

** **

Complete details: www.sesync.org/opportunities/mpa-postdoc 

** **

** **

*Melissa Andreychek*

Communications Coordinator

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)

www.sesync.org

mandreyc...@sesync.org 

(410) 919-4990

** **
*Follow us on:*

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sesync 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/sesync  

** **

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[ECOLOG-L] 2 Postdoctoral Positions - Plant-Insect Interactions, Scent Chemistry and Genomics

[Krissa Skogen]

We are hiring 2 postdoctoral research associates for 4 – 4.5 years to assist
with an NSF-funded Dimensions of Biodiversity grant titled “Landscapes of
linalool: scent-mediated diversification of flowers and moths across western
North America”. This NSF-funded project integrates chemical ecology, plant
reproduction, pollination, population genetics and comparative genomics to
explore the impact of past selective pressures on current patterns of
diversity in non-model organisms: evening primroses (Onagraceae), hawkmoths
(Sphingidae), bees (Halictidae), and micromoths (Mompha).

This project is a collaborative NSF research project between Krissa Skogen
(Chicago Botanic Garden), Jeremie Fant (CBG), Norm Wickett (CBG), Robert
Raguso (Cornell University), Rachel Levin (Amherst College), Sylvia Kelso
(Colorado College), Terry Harrison (University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign), Jean-Francois Landry (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada,
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre), Kathleen Kay (University of
California, Santa Cruz), Mike Moore (Oberlin College) and Warren Wagner
(Smithsonian Institution).
 
The postdocs will be based at the Chicago Botanic Garden and will conduct
fieldwork across the western United States.  The Chicago Botanic Garden is
situated in Glencoe, IL, just 16 miles north of downtown Chicago, from which
it is accessible by a commuter train, buses and highway. Scientists at the
Garden live near the Garden, in Evanston, and in Chicago. The department of
Plant Biology and Conservation is located in the Rice Plant Science Center,
a 4 year-old LEED certified gold building with modern laboratories, office
space and museum display space allowing scientists to communicate their
findings directly with Garden visitors. The Plant Biology and Conservation
Department has active collaborations with Northwestern University, The Field
Museum, The University of Chicago, The University of Illinois at Chicago,
Morton Arboretum and other area institutions.

START DATE  Jan. 1 – March 1, 2014 
APPLICATION REVIEW  Begins Nov. 1, 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINENov. 11, 2013
STARTING SALARY $43,000/year

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Postdocs will be responsible for coordinating and conducting field and
lab-based data collection, and managing and analyzing large datasets.
Postdocs will lead field teams comprised of research assistants, graduate
and undergraduate students and will be responsible for coordination among
field teams. Expectations are that postdocs will contribute to the
preparation of numerous publications, many of which will be first-authored.
Teaching and curriculum development opportunities will be provided through
the graduate program in Plant Biology and Conservation, a joint program
between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University. Postdocs
will also be involved in various outreach programs coordinated by the
research team and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology, biology, botany or a related
field. Applicants who expect to have completed their PhD by the start date
will be preferred. Potential areas of expertise we are considering include
(but this is not exclusive):
-Fieldwork- this project will have a large fieldwork component, with 3-4
months in the field each year (for ~6-8 weeks at a time; twice during each
year); Years 1 and 2 will focus on broad-scale sampling of plants,
pollinators and moths throughout the western US. Years 3 and 4 will focus on
detailed field experiments, locations dependent on results from years 1 and 2.
-Plant reproductive biology / pollination ecology
-Population genetics / landscape genetics / population-level genomics
-Ecological genomics / bioinformatics
-Coevolution – trait evolution
-Host-parasite evolution
-Plant-pollinator interactions
-Chemical ecology
-Lepidopteran ecology (moths; micromoths)

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, employment forms
(http://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs/apply) and request 3 letters of
recommendation be sent on your behalf to: 
Attn: Human Resources. 
Chicago Botanic Garden.  
1000 Lake Cook Road  
Glencoe, IL 60022

QUESTIONS? Please contact Krissa Skogen ksko...@chicagobotanic.org

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc opportunity Environmental Sciences at Utrecht University

[Rebel, K.T. (Karin)]

Dear all,

We have a postdoc position ‘Ecohydrology and Environmental Sciences’ available 
for 2.5 years at Utrecht University, the Netherlands.  For more information, 
please see the link
https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UU/vacancy/20043/lang/en/
.

Sorry for any cross postings.
Thanks, and kind regards,
Karin Rebel and Stefan Dekker



dr. Karin Rebel | Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences | Environmental 
Sciences, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development | Faculty of 
Geosciences | Utrecht University |

Heidelberglaan 2, 3584 CS Utrecht, NL | Room 1101B | P.O. Box 80115, 3508 TC 
Utrecht | +31 (0)30 253 5898 | k.re...@geo.uu.nl

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Opportunities in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

[Resit Akcakaya]

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

The Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution in the Department of Ecology
and Evolution at Stony Brook University is recruiting doctoral and master's
level graduate students for Fall 2014.  The following faculty are seeking
graduate
students:

H. Resit Akcakaya http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/akcakayalab/
Stephen B. Baines http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/baineslab/
Michael A. Bell http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/belllab/
Jackie L. Collier http://somas.stonybrook.edu/people/collier.html
Liliana M. Dávalos http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/davaloslab/
Brenna Henn http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/hennlab/
Lev Ginzburg http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/ginzburglab/
Catherine Graham http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/grahamlab/
Jessica Gurevitch http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/gurevitchlab/
Dianna K. Padilla http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/padillalab
Joshua Rest http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/restlab/
Alistair Rogers http://www.bnl.gov/pubweb/alistairrogers/
John True http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/truelab/

For more information regarding the Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution
see http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee and http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/programs.htm

The deadline for receipt of all application materials for the PhD program is
January 15, 2014 although earlier submission is encouraged to ensure full
consideration for available fellowships. The deadline for receipt of all
application materials for the master's program is April 15, 2014. For
additional assistance, e-mail our Graduate Program Coordinator, Lee Stanley,
alethia.stan...@stonybrook.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Opportunity

[Melissa Berke]

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity (*apologies for cross-posting*)

Compound specific stable isotopes of leaf waxes
University of Notre Dame

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at
the University of Notre Dame (http://ceees.nd.edu/) seeks a highly motivated
postdoctoral research associate in the field of biogeochemistry to examine
compound specific isotopes from sedimentary leaf waxes. Research targets a
better understanding of vegetation response to environmental change and will
assess the spatial variability and fidelity of the hydrologic and vegetation
information recorded in leaf wax lipid δD and δ13C values. Results 
will
integrate with survey and ancient DNA data and be placed in a statistical
framework to address prairie/forest dynamics and the impact of land use
changes. This position is in collaboration with the Department of Biological
Sciences (http://biology.nd.edu/) and Environmental Change Initiative
(http://environmentalchange.nd.edu/) at the University of Notre Dame.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in biogeochemistry, organic
geochemistry, paleoclimatology or related disciplines. Hands-on experience
with GC-IRMS and organic geochemical laboratory techniques is required. We
seek a candidate who will work well in a collaborative environment and who
will interact with other scientists and students. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills are required. This is a two year (initial year
with renewal upon satisfactory performance), full time position with
benefits starting as early as February 2014 (or as close to this date as
possible). Applicants should indicate in their letter of interest when they
could join our research program if offered a position.

Please send a cover letter outlining research interests, CV, and names and
contact information of three references in a single PDF file to:
mbe...@nd.edu. The priority deadline for applications is November 15th,
2013, but the position will remain open until filled. Please direct all
questions about the position to Dr. Melissa Berke at the above email address. 

The University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity
(http://diversity.nd.edu/) in its staff, faculty, and student body. As such,
we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups, women,
veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who will enhance our
community. The University of Notre Dame is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.