[ECOLOG-L] Research Fellow for community ecology research in Madagascar

[Brent Sewall]

Research Fellow for community ecology research in Madagascar


Position description:
We are recruiting 1 or 2 people as research fellows to lead fieldwork for a
National Science Foundation-funded project on the community ecology of the
tropical forests of Madagascar.  The successful candidate(s) will work under
the direction of Dr. Brent Sewall and Dr. Amy Freestone of Temple University
to study mutualistic interactions (frugivory and seed dispersal) between
fruit-eating animals (fruit bats, birds, and lemurs) and fruit-bearing fig
(Ficus) trees in a seasonally-dry tropical forest.  This research is
designed to improve understanding of how ecological communities are
maintained and change over time.  The research will take place in a remote
location in rural northern Madagascar near Ankarana National Park, a site
with a stunning diversity of endemic flora and fauna.  

This will be a full-time temporary position.   Field work will begin on
approximately June 1, 2014 and will continue for four to eight months. 
Start date of employment may be flexible, and exact timing of employment
will depend on the availability and qualifications of the candidate. 
Compensation will include salary (commensurate with qualifications and
experience), lodging (in rustic cabins), meals, and travel expenses.  
Opportunities to participate in writing scientific papers may also be
available. 


Responsibilities:
The successful candidate(s) will:
-   Lead and work cooperatively with field crews of approximately 5-10 
people,
including primarily Malagasy personnel 
-   Lead the team in conducting a diverse set of research tasks, including 
but
not limited to intensive direct diurnal and nocturnal observations of the
foraging ecology of frugivorous animals, measurements of plant
characteristics and demographics, experiments on seed viability and
germination, and collection of plant samples.
-   Train field personnel and ensure quality of field observations, data
collection, data entry, and sample collection.
-   Create and maintain a work environment that is both positive and 
productive 
-   Advise student participants in separate independent thesis projects
-   Schedule, coordinate, and conduct field data collection
-   Engage in activities to increase public awareness of ecological 
concepts,
improve ecological training, and promote effective conservation planning
within Madagascar
-   Handle all project logistics necessary to enable the smooth conduct of
field research  


Qualifications – required
-   Bachelor’s or Masters degree in ecology or related field
- Commitment to careful data collection and high quality scientific research
-   Experience in data collection in field research projects
-   Fluency in written and spoken English
-   Fluency in written and spoken French and/or Malagasy
-   Cultural sensitivity
-   Ability to work independently and in teams
-   Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
-   Experienced in foreign travel


Physical requirements
-   Ability to work long hours in difficult conditions
-   Ability to work variable schedules that include daytime and nighttime
field work
-   Ability to walk long distances carrying heavy field gear in hot 
conditions
-   Ability to spend long periods away from city conveniences
-   Ability to live and work closely with field team in a small isolated 
town
and remote field site


Qualifications – preferred
-   PhD in ecology or related field
-   Experience living for extended periods in a rural area in Madagascar or
other low-income countries
-   Experience working closely with both American and Malagasy people
-   Experience in field identification of mammal, bird, and plant species
-   Experience leading field teams or working in other supervisory 
capacities
-   Experience in data analysis and publishing research in peer-reviewed 
journals


Application
To apply, please send:
-   a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this
position along with dates of availability, 
-   a current curriculum vitae (cv), and 
-   contact information for 3 references familiar with your qualifications 


Application materials should be sent to Dr. Brent Sewall by email at
bjsew...@temple.edu.  Please write “Madagascar Research Fellow” in the
subject line.  Evaluation of applications will begin on March 7th and
continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Technician (GG06)

[McIlroy, Susan]

*UNITED STATES*

*DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR*

*GEOLOGICAL SURVEY*



TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN



VACANCY NO: SRFS-14-008

POSITION: Biological Science Technician , GG-404-6
DATE OPENED: 02/10/2014

SALARY: $16.89 per
hour
  DATE CLOSED:  02/21/2014

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Temporary 180 day
appointment  STARTING DATE: 05/12/2014

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: up to 2

LENGTH OF POSITION*:  *2-3 months, contingent on budget.

TOUR OF DUTY:  Full Time, with possible periods of part-time and
intermittent work.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens

LOCATION: Boise, ID



THESE ARE TEMPORARILY EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS for which all qualified
applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered.
Appointment to these positions, however, will not convey permanent status
in the Federal service. Appointment will only be for the duration of the
position, normally 3-6 months.  The Social Security Retirement System
covers temporary employees and annual and sick leave will be accrued except
in intermittent status.  Employees are ineligible for health and life
insurance coverage.



DUTIES (specific): The work is part of a Joint Fire Science-funded project
that seeks to assess regional fuel loads and species composition in
sagebrush ecosystems across successional and invasion gradient, as well as
the efficacy of restoration treatments in reducing fuel loads. The
biological science technicians will collect data to quantify fuel loads
throughout a wide range of sagebrush conditions, including undisturbed
stands, burned and invaded by non-native plant species (but untreated), and
burned and treated (for post-fire rehabilitation). The project will also
examine ongoing experimental restoration treatments that utilize mowing,
grazing, seeding and herbicide applications. Field work will take place in
the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southern Idaho.



The GG-06 biological technician will serve as the crew leader for a 2-4
person field team sampling vegetation and fuel characteristics at fire
rehabilitation sites throughout the northern Snake River Birds of Prey
National Conservation Area.  The crew leader will be responsible for
ensuring that accurate and credible data is collected by the field crew.
The crew leader will lead efforts to identify site vegetation and will be
responsible for managing crew logistics.



Other major duties of the position include identifying Great Basin plants
to species, collecting vegetation and fuel load sampling data, collection
of GPS and photo points, driving on poor and sometimes muddy roads,
collection of plant and/or soil samples, accurately recording ecological
data, and data entry.  The technicians will be stationed at USGS-FRESC in
Boise, ID.  Field trips will often require extensive driving.



Field work will involve exposure to extreme temperature and weather
conditions.  Crews will work independently and field trips will be single
day excursions out of Boise, but may include extended periods of
backcountry camping.  Candidates will be chosen based on their combination
of experience and education.  Preferred candidates will have previous
experience leading small field crews in remote locations. The ideal
candidate will also have extensive experience in identifying Great Basin
grasses, forbs, and shrubs to the species level.  Travel expenses will be
paid by the project at either standard federal per diem or a camp rate per
diem.



*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*:  The work involves long hours spent standing,
bending, walking, and a great amount of physical exertion.  The incumbent
may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the
performance of the assignment.  Work could possibly be done in 10 -12 hours
per day; hours can include all times of day and night, and will vary during
the employment term with weather and field conditions.  Core hours will
typically be 7 am - 5:30 pm.



QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-6 you need 1 year and 9 months of field
experience OR 4 years of sub-professional work experience OR 4 years of
college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled
(equivalent to 120 semester/180 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field
work experience.   Sub-professional experience consists of working as a
technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment.
EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
ARE QUALIFYING.  *In addition, incumbents must have at least 3 months
experience in sampling plant communities, and preferred candidate will be
familiar with plant species in the Great Basin ecoregion.  Candidates
without 3 months experience sampling and identifying plant species will not
be considered.*



BASIS OF EVALUATION: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of
education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience).
Applicants must meet all qual

[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Technician (GG05)

[McIlroy, Susan]

*UNITED STATES*

*DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR*

*GEOLOGICAL SURVEY*



TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN





VACANCY NO:  SRFS-14-007

POSITION: Biological Science Technician, GG-404-5
DATE OPENED: 02/10/2014

SALARY: $15.15 per hour
DATE CLOSED:  02/21/2014

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Temporary 180 day appointment   STARTING
DATE:  05/12/2014

LENGTH OF POSITION*:  *2-3 months, contingent on budget

TOUR OF DUTY:  Full Time, with possible periods of part-time and
intermittent work

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. citizens

LOCATION:   Boise, ID



DUTIES: The work is part of a Joint Fire Science Program-funded project
that seeks to assess regional fuel loads and species composition in
sagebrush ecosystems across successional and invasion gradient, as well as
the efficacy of restoration treatments in reducing fuel loads. The
biological science technicians will collect data to quantify fuel loads
throughout a wide range of sagebrush conditions, including undisturbed
stands, burned and invaded by non-native plant species (but untreated), and
burned and treated (for post-fire rehabilitation). The project will also
examine ongoing experimental restoration treatments that utilize mowing,
grazing, seeding and herbicide applications. Field work will take place in
the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in southern Idaho.



Major duties of the position include identifying Great Basin plants to
species, collecting vegetation and fuel load sampling data, collection of
GPS and photo points, driving on poor and sometimes muddy roads, collection
of plant and/or soil samples, accurately recording ecological data, and
data entry.  The technicians may also assist with site selection protocols
to identify suitable study site and plot locations.  Field trips will often
require extensive driving.



The biological science technicians will work in 2-person teams in
conjunction with two field crew coordinators. Field work will involve
exposure to extreme temperature and weather conditions.  Crews will work
independently and field trips will be single day excursions out of Boise,
but may include extended periods of backcountry camping.  Candidates will
be chosen based on their combination of experience and education.  The
ideal candidate will have extensive experience in identifying Great Basin
grasses, forbs, and shrubs to the species level.



*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*:  The work involves long hours spent standing,
bending, walking, and a great amount of physical exertion.  The incumbent
may be required to lift containers weighing up to 35 pounds in the
performance of the assignment.  Work could possibly be done in 10 -12 hours
per day; hours can include all times of day and night, and will vary during
the employment term with weather and field conditions.  Core hours will
typically be 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.



QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-5 you need 9 months of field experience
OR 3 years of sub-professional work experience OR 3 years of college with
courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 90
semester/135 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work
experience.  Sub-professional
experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a
laboratory or similar environment.  Equivalent combinations of successfully
completed education and experience are qualifying. *In addition, incumbents
must have at least 1 month experience in sampling plant communities, and
preferred candidate will be familiar with plant species in the Great Basin
ecoregion.  Candidates without 1 month experience sampling and identifying
plant species will not be considered. *Good organizational skills,
proficiency with technical equipment (including GPS, personal computer, and
digital camera), map reading, and field collection protocols are
required.  Incumbent
should have had or be willing to take First Aid and CPR prior to
employment.



BASIS OF EVALUATION: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of
education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience).
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the
closing date of this announcement.



First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants entitled
to 10 point veteran's preference who have a compensable service-connected
disability of 10 percent or more.  All other qualified applicants entitled
to veteran's preference will be given preference over qualified applicants
not entitled to veteran's preference.

 ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS: Under regulations contained
in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this
position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in the
United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at
the time of appointment.



As a condition of appointment, all new employees reporting for duty with
the Department of the Interior will be paid through direct deposit t

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Natural Resources Manager, NJ

[Ae Lin Compton]

Position Title: Natural Resources Manager
Organization: Friends of Princeton Open Space
Location: 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
Job Classification: Half-time position (21-hour work week)

Friends of Princeton Open Space seeks a part-time Natural Resources Manager 
to oversee land stewardship in the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area.  This 
position reports to the Friends of Princeton Open Space Board of Trustees 
and the Chair of the Natural Resources Committee. Responsibilities include 
designing and implementing habitat restoration and enhancement projects, 
controlling invasive plant species, leading volunteer workdays, conducting 
plant inventories, and creating community outreach and education programs. 
Click on the following link to view the complete position description : 
http://fopos.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/NRM-Position-Description-
2014.pdf

Candidate must possess a passion for conservation, desire to work outdoors, 
and ability to conduct physically strenuous field work. Qualifications 
include: knowledge of local ecology, experience in the control of invasive 
plant species, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work 
independently, and a Bachelor’s degree in ecology, natural resources 
management, or a related field. Experience with GPS/GIS preferred. 

To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and list of references to Clark 
Lennon, Chair of the Natural Resources Committee,  at 
clarklen...@verizon.net, and Cc aelincomp...@fopos.org. 

Friends of Princeton Open Space is a non-profit organization devoted to 
acquiring open space for preservation, protecting natural resources, 
maintaining and extending trails, and providing environmental education in 
the Princeton area. FOPOS holds the conservation easement on the 75-acres 
Mountain Lakes Preserve and has “adopted” 200 acres of contiguous lands 
through the town’s Adopt-A-Park Program. 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening: Terrestrial Ecologist

[Hodson, Piper]

Title:  Terrestrial Ecologist
Organization:  National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Deadline:  March 31, 2014
Type of Position:  FTE 100% Research position.
Qualifications: To be considered, candidates will have a Ph.D. in wildlife 
ecology or related discipline. Preferred candidates will be mid-career with a 
publication record equivalent to that of an associate professor. Mid-career 
candidates will be expected to have a strong record of peer-reviewed 
publications and evidence of sustained success in attracting external funding 
for interdisciplinary research. To be considered, early-career candidates will 
be expected to have published in peer-reviewed publications and evidence of 
success or potential success in attracting external funding for 
interdisciplinary research. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills, 
a vigorous record of publication, and evidence of a fundable research program 
that is relevant to the NGRREC mission.

To apply:  https://jobs.lc.edu/postings/638

[ECOLOG-L] Life Discovery Conference Update - Call for Proposals Extended

[Teresa Mourad]

2nd Life Discovery-Doing Science Education Conference
October 3-4, 2014 
San José State University, San José CA

www.esa.org/ldc

The science of biology is changing rapidly. Biology educators play a 
critical role in laying the groundwork of understanding for a new generation 
of scientists and informed citizens. Build the momentum in Realizing Vision 
and Change, Preparing for Next Generation Biology with your innovative 
ideas, provocative questions, and mindful solutions. Instructors, 
researchers, curriculum developers, technology experts and department 
leaders are all vitally needed in this project and welcome! 

KEYNOTE PANEL
To launch the discussion, we have two speakers confirmed for our Opening 
Keynote Panel:
- Dr. Janet Carlson, Executive Director of the Center to Support Excellence 
in Teaching (CSET) in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford 
University
- Dr. Susan Singer, Division Director of the Division of Undergraduate 
Education at the National Science Foundation

SESSION FORMATS
We invite your proposals to share ideas that are suitable, scalable, and 
adaptable to secondary and post-secondary levels of education in addressing 
the objectives of both the K12 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and 
the Vision and Change for Undergraduate Biology Education (V&C). All 
presenters are strongly encouraged to publish your teaching ideas in the 
LifeDiscoveryEd Digital Library as a record of conference proceedings. 

- Short Presentation (30 mins) – DEADLINE EXTENDED 2/28/2014
- Education Share Fair Roundtables (45 mins) – deadline 3/15/2014

For detailed information about the session formats, session themes and 
tracks, please visit www.esa.org/ldc. 

SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
http://www.esa.org/ldc/2014-ldc-conference/sponsors-exhibitors/


Questions? Contact l...@esa.org 

ORGANIZERS
The Life Discovery - Doing Science Education Conference is a collaborative 
initiative among:
Ecological Society of America,Botanical Society of America, Society for the 
Study of Evolution and Society for Economic Botany

The LDC Program Committee thanks our 2014 Conference Collaborators for their 
support. 

*
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs
Ecological Society of America

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening: Human Dimensions Watershed Sustainability Scientist

[Hodson, Piper]

Title:  Human Dimensions Watershed Sustainability Scientist
Organization:  National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Deadline:  March 31, 2014
Type of Position:  FTE 100% Research position.
Qualifications: To be considered, candidates will have a Ph.D. in environmental 
policy, science and technology studies, geography, sociology, anthropology, or 
related discipline. Preferred candidates will be mid-career with a publication 
record equivalent to that of an associate professor. Mid-career candidates will 
be expected to have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence 
of sustained success in attracting external funding for interdisciplinary 
research. To be considered, early-career candidates will be expected to have 
published in peer-reviewed publications and evidence of success or potential 
success in attracting external funding for interdisciplinary research. 
Candidates should have strong quantitative skills, a vigorous record of 
publication, and evidence of a fundable research program that is relevant to 
the NGRREC mission.

To apply:  https://jobs.lc.edu/postings/640

[ECOLOG-L] REU program in Ocean Sciences, Monterey Bay

[David Inouye]

Please share with your undergraduate students an opportunity to apply 
for a new REU program in Ocean Sciences. Students in this new program 
can choose to conduct Ocean Science research in Monterey Bay in the 
following areas (the list of research topics within each area is not 
exhaustive):


Marine Biology and Ecology (includes population ecology, kelp forest 
ecology, marine landscape ecology, marine microbiology, population 
genetics, ecophysiology and biomechanics)


Ocean Engineering (includes ocean robotics, autonomous underwater 
vehicle design, artificial intelligence, computer programming, 
scientific instrumentation development)


Oceanography (includes ocean current modeling, deep sea population 
ecology, ocean acidification, trace metal analysis and plankton ecology)


Marine Geology (includes deep sea canyon formation, coastal 
hydrology, seafloor mapping, hydrothermal vent dynamics, coastal 
erosion, plate tectonics and marine biogeochemistry)


In addition to electing to work with mentors at CSU Monterey Bay 
students can also elect to work with mentors at our Monterey Bay area 
REU partner institutions. These include:


Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Moss Landing Marine Labs

Naval Postgraduate School



Students will be provided with a stipend in addition to support for 
travel, room and board. Students will also receive post REU support 
to attend conferences and support in applying to subsequent REU 
programs or graduate programs. The application portal for the program 
will open this Friday, February 14th and close on March 14th. The 
summer program will run from June 9th to August 15th.   For more 
information about the program, check out our website http://csumb.edu/reu.




We especially encourage applications from student groups historically 
underrepresented in the Ocean Sciences and students from institutions 
where research opportunities are limited (Junior/Community Colleges, 
Tribal Colleges, HBCUs and HSIs).




Please feel free to contact Corey Garza directly by email 
(coga...@csumb.edu) (r...@csumb.edu) or phone (831-582-3024) if you 
have any questions. 

[ECOLOG-L] Downeast Lakes Land Trust Internship in Community Forest Conservation: Habitat, Recreation, & Education

[Mark Berry]

Downeast Lakes Land Trust Internship, 2014

Community Forest Conservation: Habitat, Recreation, & Education

Downeast Lakes Land Trust is based in Grand Lake Stream, Maine. We protect
lakeshores, improve fish and wildlife habitats, provide public recreation
opportunities, offer educational programs, and support jobs in the forest
and on the water. We are dedicated to the Downeast economy and environment.

Downeast Lakes Land Trust is pleased to announce a 2014 summer internship
opportunity that will provide broad exposure and experience in the work of a
community-based conservation group. The intern will assist with habitat
projects, maintenance of hiking trails and campsites, planning future
trails, DLLT events, and education programs.  

 

Read more, including how to apply, at
http://www.downeastlakes.org/2014/02/2014-internship-opportunity-available/
.  

 

___

Mark Berry, Executive Director

Forests and Lakes - For People - ForeverR

 

Downeast Lakes Land Trust

4 Water St.

Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668

  Learn More: www.downeastlakes.org/  

Show Your Support:  
www.facebook.com/downeast.lakes 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Wilderness Fellowship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service

[Nyssa Landres]

Wilderness Fellow — Position Summary
The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and National Park Service (NPS) 
are seeking qualified candidates to fill up to 8 Wilderness Fellow positions 
around the U.S., where 6 Wilderness Fellows will work with the NWRS, and 2 
will work with the NPS. Wilderness Fellows will work on refuges and parks to 
directly support the goals of an interagency wilderness character monitoring 
initiative currently underway in the National Wilderness Preservation 
System. Wilderness Fellow Responsibilities include:
- Identify wilderness character measures for the refuge or park by working 
with local staff.
- Implement inventory and monitoring strategies for monitoring wilderness 
character.
- Participate in a training course, work closely with refuge or park staff, 
and participate in weekly conference calls with Washington Office staff and 
other Wilderness Fellows.

Fellowship includes:
- Training: Orientation and a 3-day wilderness training session in May, in 
Fort Collins, Colorado.
- Salary: Fellows will be paid $500/week.
- Housing: Housing will be provided on-site by the host refuge or park.
- Travel: All travel costs associated with the training will be paid, 
including round trip plane fare from the participant’s home to Fort Collins, 
and accommodation and meals during the training.
- Experiential Opportunities: Wilderness Fellows work alongside refuge or 
park staff members, Regional Office staff, external scientists, and others 
involved in wilderness assessments. This is a hands-on practical experience 
with wilderness assessment and monitoring, and other refuge or park 
management activities.

Desired Skills & Educational Background:
- Interest in wilderness/resource management, and in National Wildlife 
Refuges and National Parks
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Research skill and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects
- Understanding and ability to use GIS
- Education: Undergraduate degree minimum. Background in Wilderness 
Management, Protected Area/Natural Resource Management, Recreation Resource 
Management, Conservation Social Science, Environmental Policy, Natural, 
Biological, and/or Physical Sciences.

Requirements & Time Commitment:
- U.S. Citizen and willingness to undergo a required criminal history 
background check
- Six month fellowships starting approximately May 19, 2014, with the 
training in Colorado

Travel/Transportation information:
We strongly recommend that Wilderness Fellows bring a personal vehicle to 
their assigned refuge or park, as experience has shown that isolated 
conditions of refuges and parks may result in a negative experience for
Fellows without personal transportation. We will reimburse documented travel 
expenses to the assigned refuges or parks.

Application Process:
A 1-page cover letter, 1-page resume (2 sides), and 3 professional 
references must be submitted by March 17,2014. Please submit materials as a 
single file (preferably PDF), with applicant “last name, first name” as the 
filename. Please direct application submissions and/or questions to:

Nancy Roeper, National Wilderness Coordinator
National Wildlife Refuge System
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
nancy_roe...@fws.gov

[ECOLOG-L] 2014 STREAM SALAMANDER FIELD ASSISTANTS

[Jon Davenport]

2014 STREAM SALAMANDER FIELD ASSISTANTS
POSITION 
Two seasonal Wildlife Technician positions are available to work in the lab 
of Dr. Winsor Lowe at the University of Montana.  Fieldwork will be 
conducted at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in central New Hampshire.
DURATION and HOUSING 
The positions will last approximately three months (10-12 weeks), starting 
early/mid-June and ending in early/mid- August.  Housing is provided at 
Hubbard Brook in New Hampshire.  Travel to local field sites will be  
provided. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 
The technicians’ primary duties will involve surveys of stream salamanders 
and brook trout in headwater streams of central New Hampshire.  The 
technicians will also assist in setting up and maintenance of artificial 
stream experiments at the field site.  Collection of invertebrate emergence 
and drift data from headwater streams will also be a duty of the 
technician(s). Work will be in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and 
technicians should expect to hike to field sites in rough terrain, get wet 
from working in headwater streams, handle salamanders, use a handheld GPS 
unit, and experience East Coast humidity and heat. The technicians will be 
part of two-three person field crews, thus successful applicants should work 
well with others and independently.  Prior fieldwork experience is 
preferred, but not required. A short online animal use and handling course 
is required.

PAY:  $10.00/hour, 40-hour work week.
LAST DATE TO APPLY:  February 28, 2014
CONTACT:  Send a cover letter, resume and contact info for at least 2 
references to Jon Davenport, jon.davenp...@mso.umt.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Summer Field Botany Crew

[David Inouye]

Job Opportunity: Summer Field Botany Crew

We are looking for a skilled vegetation field 
worker for our National Park Service on the 
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Fire Effects Monitoring Crew.



Our primary field season runs from late May/early 
June to September. The schedule negotiated for 
for qualified student applicants.



Our office is based in Porter, Indiana 46304.


The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

·Detailed knowledge of the flora of the 
Indiana Dunes and Midwestern Unites State and excellent botanical skills.


· Ability to identify non flowering 
herbaceous specimens and woody seedlings.


· Experience with collecting vegetation 
and ecological data in the field.


· Attention to detail, organization and record keeping skills.

· Experience with Microsoft Office 
software including Access or specialized databases.


· Familiarity with GPS units and digital cameras.

· Ability to work effectively with people 
from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds




The job announcement has just posted on 
USAjobs.gov.  Job Announcement 
Number:MWE-14-OC-INDU-030. It closes on 
2/27/2014.  Further information and application 
process can be found on USAjob.gov search the 
announcement number or follow this link 
:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361824200?share=email.




Mary Fisher-Dunham
Fire Effects Program
Fire Management
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
1100 North Mineral Springs Road
Porter, Indiana 46304
219-395-8414
http://www.nps.gov/indu/parkmgmt/firemanagement.htm
http://www.nps.gov/indu/parkmgmt/upload/Fire%20Managment%20Plan.pdf

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships

[JD Booker]

Applications are being accepted for 2-3 graduate research assistantships
(MSc or PhD) to begin in June 2014.  General area of emphasis can be
selected from ecological simulation modeling, plant ecohydrology, dynamics
of grassland-woodland ecotones, or belowground structure of plant
communities.  Individual projects may concentrate on laboratory, greenhouse,
or field studies.  Field studies will likely be located in the Edwards
Plateau, South Texas, and Coastal Prairies regions of Texas.  The specific
research topic investigated will be designed around the interests and
qualifications of the student but will be part of an on-going research
program that includes the following projects:

Use of simulation modeling to investigate landscape-level ecological and
hydrologic responses to succession and changes in climate, fire regime, and
land management practices;

Development of ecological simulation models for the San Antonio River
watershed and the San Antonio Bay ecosystems;
 
Effect of long-term precipitation patterns on grassland-woodland dynamics
and associated ecohydrology;
 
Ecological, climatic, and management factors associated with the increase in
huisache woodlands;
 
Root architecture and water-use differences among shortgrass, midgrass, and
shrub species; and
 
Use of simulation modeling to investigate ecohydrologic relationships in
urban ecosystems.

The student’s home department will be either Plant and Soil Science or
Natural Resources Management, depending on the interests of the student.

Applicants should send 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) copies of
transcripts and GRE scores, and 4) names, addresses, phone numbers, and
email addresses of a minimum of three references to:

Dr. Terry McLendon
Research Professor
Department of Plant and Soil Science and  
Department of Natural Resources Management
Box 42122
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas  79409-2122
806-742-2838 extension 252
terry.mclen...@ttu.edu

 


Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, and veterans,and we consider the needs of dual career couples.
  

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position: Biodemography, UW

[David Inouye]

Postdoctoral Position in Biodemography, University of Washington

An NIH-funded post-doctoral research appointment is available in 
biodemography to model the effects of aging, genetics and 
environmental stresses on human and animal mortality and the 
evolution of longevity. The research will develop a vitality-based 
model that characterizes mortality in terms of time and age varying 
interactions of intrinsic physiological and extrinsic environmental 
processes. The candidate will join Dr. James Anderson, University of 
Washington Center for the Studies of Demography and Ecology, in 
collaboration with Drs. Ting Li of Renmin University of China, David 
Steinsaltz of University of Oxford and James Carey of the University 
of California at Davis.


Candidates must have a Ph.D. and strong quantitative skills; those 
with a background in demography, ecology or biology are particularly 
encouraged to apply. Experience with mathematical and statistical 
modeling in R and a general purpose programming language such as C is 
highly desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience, within the 
University of Washington Postdoctoral Scholar salary range.


Applications should include a detailed CV with a list of 
publications, a description of research experience and interests, and 
the names and contact addresses of two academic references from whom 
information about the candidate can be obtained. Combine all these 
items into a single PDF file.
Applications should be sent by e-mail before March 10, 2014 to 
jj...@uw.edu with subject heading "NIH postdoc"


The initial 100% appointment will be for 1 year with the option of renewal.
The University of Washington strongly encourages applications from 
females and minority candidates. The University is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  

[ECOLOG-L] FINAL CALL: 2014 SCIENCE UNDER SAIL - Leg 1 (June 21 - July 4) - Marine Science Sailing Expeditions for College Students

[Robin T. Smith, PhD]

FINAL CALL:  2014 SCIENCE UNDER SAIL - Leg 1 (June 21 - July 4)  - Marine 
Science Sailing Expeditions for College Students

** We are seeking high-performing College Students to fill 2 remaining 
positions and complete our Expedition Team for Leg -1 of Science under Sail’s 
expedition EXU2014 in Exuma, Bahamas. The Expedition sets sail on June 21, 
leaving Elizabeth Harbour and heading north up the archipelago to perform 
research on coral reefs and establish the infrastructure for a long-term survey 
and monitoring program in Exuma.


Other mission objectives, detailed program information, and a downloadable 
application can be found at: www.scienceundersail.com

Application and tuition deadline is March 20th.  Keep in mind that positions 
are very limited (only 8 per leg) and are filled on a First Accepted/First 
Reserved basis.





Science under Sail pioneers innovative marine-science field study programs for 
college students combined with a unique modern mentorship program. Our vision 
is to empower the next generation of ocean ambassadors by engaging students 
with experts aboard sailing-based research and education expeditions throughout 
the Caribbean.  


*Participation is open to College Students and graduating high-school seniors 
18+ (gap year students welcome)

For specific inquiries, please contact i...@scienceundersail.com


 

Also, feel free to check out and follow our expeditions on social media:

on Facebook

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Robin T. Smith, PhD
Director, Science under Sail, Inc.
mobile: 305.407.0090
www.scienceundersail.com
facebook.com/thecouragetosea
http://about.me/robintsmith