Re: [ECOLOG-L] Predatory journals, far and wide

[Malcolm McCallum]

This writer presents the problem in the title much better than did the
original aritlce in Science.  He is targeting predatory journals,
whereas the original paper was targeting open access journals.  Read
the original article in Science carefully. The author indicates he

There are several publishers that have hundreds of BS journals. I can
set up a study that shows high or low acceptance of any paper. Did he
control for publisher? Obviously he didn't do a controlled study at
all. He states right there that there were only 35 journals that
overlapped the predatory journal list and the directory of open access
journal lists. He made a study selecting 304 journals from among 2054
qualifying journals produced by 438 publishers, and somehow 49% (121
journals) were produced by the 32% of publishers (59/181) known to be
predatory. The probability of getting 59 publishers by random is
incredibly small, but it skews the data immensely. From this, we must
EXPECT 49% to accept the paper. He got 52%. That means that either 3%
of the journals he approached are predatory and have not yet been
identified as such, or that there was a grievous breakdown in the peer
review process. Even if we assume all 3% were incorrectly published,
that is hardly a large number. However, all 49% of KNOWN predatory
journals should be excluded because they invalidate the focus of the
study, do open access journals do adequate peer review. As predatory
journals, they are not journals and not eligible for inclusion. So, he
actually surveyed 183 supposedly legit open access journals, ~37 (20%)
must have accepted it wrongly. This is still bad, but knowing that at
least one journal was a highly specialized medical journal that only
published 1-2 articles/year for the past 5 years, I would question its
legitimacy. I have no doubt that most of these were predatory journals
that simply have not yet been identified. This again, is not open
access, it is a problem with predatory journals because at least 80%
of the jouranls surveyed did exactly as expected on a single article
written to intentionally sting people. Compare that to the number of
top two general science journals that have had to retract papers later
after learning the papers were bogus...100%.

On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 1:59 PM, John A.  wrote:
> An article on the growth and operation of predatory journals, and their 
> potentially corrosive effect on academic ethics:
>
>
> http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Blinded+scientific+gobbledygook/9757736/story.html
>



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University of Illinois at Springfield

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[ECOLOG-L] Yale Postdoctoral Position in Long-Term Biome Dynamics

[Carla Staver]

Applications are invited for a one-year postdoctoral position with the 
possibility of yearly extensions 
based on performance in the lab of Carla Staver in the Department of Ecology 
and Evolutionary 
Biology at Yale University. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative 
scientist to examine long-
term temporal dynamics of savanna-forest distributions and boundaries, from 
theoretical and/or 
empirical perspectives. Ongoing projects concern (1) quantifying the degree of 
spatial aggregation in 
current savanna and forest distributions, (2) disentangling mechanisms for 
savanna-forest 
coexistence in landscapes, including spatial interactions at savanna-forest 
boundaries, and (3) 
evaluating models against current and historical distributions of savanna and 
forest. The successful 
candidate will engage with Carla Staver and other lab members to design 
original research, from a 
perspective in line with the candidate’s experience, including, but not limited 
to, mathematical or 
computational modeling, GIS, or paleogeography. 

Over large parts of their range, where climate can support forests, savannas 
persist because fire limits 
tree cover, which in turn promotes fire. One possible interpretation, supported 
by theoretical work, is 
that savannas represent an alternative stable state to forests under some 
climatic conditions, 
maintained by a positive feedback with fire. However, this largely ignores 
potentially substantial 
boundary interactions between savanna and forest, wherein fires sometimes 
spread into forests, and 
forests can spread into savannas via dispersal. These boundary interactions may 
be fundamental to 
determining the stability and distribution of savanna and forest globally. 

Email your application with subject “Postdoc, Long-Term Biome Dynamics” as a 
single PDF attachment 
to Carla Staver’s lab email (staver...@gmail.com). Please include (1) a cover 
letter outlining your 
research interests, qualifications for the position, and long-term career 
goals, (2) a CV, and (3) 
contact information (phone number and email) for three references.  
Applications will be considered 
beginning on May 15, 2014 and will be considered until the position is filled. 
This position is funded 
by the Forest BH and Elizabeth DW Brown Fund for a postdoctoral fellowship in 
the plant sciences.  
More information on the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is 
available at 
www.yale.edu/eeb. For information about postdoctoral appointments at Yale, 
please see 
http://www.yale.edu/postdocs/.  

[ECOLOG-L] European Dendroecological Fieldweek 2014, Oviedo/Spain

[David Inouye]

ANNOUNCEMENT: European Dendroecological Fieldweek 2014, Oviedo/Spain

  Dear colleagues and friends,

  We have the pleasure to invite you to the European Dendroecological
  Fieldweek 2014, from 1 to 6 September in Oviedo, Spain.

  FLYER: http://www.cetemas.es/post/fw14-flyer-final-english.pdf

  This fieldweek will be performed as joint event of the WSL, CETEMAS,
  IPE-CSIC and the University of Cordoba and will take place in the
  attractive city of Oviedo (Asturias) and surroundings, providing a
  scenic Atlantic and Mediterranean environment.

  Instructors will include Alan Crivellaro, Andrea Hevia, David Frank,
  J.Julio Camarero, Kerstin Treydte, Lena Hellmann and Raúl
  Sánchez-Salguero.
  (http://www.dendrospain.es/?page_id=42) More instructors will join us
  very soon (you can check updates and news in the website).

  The fieldweek is particularly open for young researchers (beginners,
  Master and PhD students, Postdocs) worldwide from all fields of tree
  ring research. Participation will be limited to a maximum of 40 people.

  The topics will cover the full spectrum of dendrochronological issues
  (dendroclimatology, dendroecology and wood anatomy, dendrogeomorphology,
  dendroarcheology ...) and foster cross-disciplinary links. Each topic
  will include keynote lectures, fieldwork (Tineo forests) and workshops
  in small groups. All fieldweek participants are expected to present
  their work and there will be ample opportunity for discussion.

  The fee will be 450 Euro including conference fee, accommodation and
  meals. The deadline for application is June 30 and successful
  applicants will be notified one week after. Information about grants
  will be provided on the website soon.

  Please download the registration form at
  http://www.dendrospain.es/?page_id=83 and email it to
  dendrosp...@gmail.com. Selected participants will be notified by 7
  July 2014. After notification, send us the proof of payment as soon as
  possible. Those who will not have paid within 2 weeks after
  registration will loose the first come first serve advantage.

  For more details see http://www.dendrospain.es/

  We are looking forward to meeting you in Spain!

  The organizers.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity in Minnesota

[Rossman, Dick C (DNR)]

Research Analysis Specialist
The State of Minnesota is seeking a Research Analysis Specialist at the 
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Central Office, in St. 
Paul, Minnesota.  To view the job posting access the State of MN job posting 
website and enter Posting Number 14DNR000302. Applicants will need to follow 
directions in the HOW TO APPLY section of the job posting. Equal Opportunity 
Employer.

 Brief:


This position performs analyses quantifying the spatial and temporal 
arrangement of disturbance patterns in forested watersheds and evaluates these 
patterns to assess the potential for water quality impacts based on watershed 
characteristics, implementation of forest management guidelines during 
harvesting operations and forest cover type disturbance; designs and conducts 
outreach activities, including delivery of reports and development/delivery of 
workshops to forest managers, landowners and loggers in at-risk watersheds to 
assist clientele in avoiding potential impacts to water quality arising from 
timber harvesting activities; collaborates with the Guideline Monitoring 
Coordinator to accomplish specific tasks within the guideline monitoring 
program.
THIS IS AN 18-MONTH UNCLASSIFIED POSITION WITH AN ANTICIPATED END DATE OF 
NOVEMBER 2015.


Minimum Qualifications:

The preferred work location is St. Paul Forestry Central Office, but 
alternative location of Grand Rapids Resource Assessment Office may be 
considered.

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources or Earth Science discipline or closely 
related field such as landscape ecology, hydrology, forestry, GIS and three (3) 
years experience with modeling spatial distribution of natural or human 
phenomena, GIS products including a demonstrated proficiency with industry 
standard software (ESRI, ArcInfo and ARCGIS) and knowledge of theory and 
practical applications of spatial and temporal analysis.
OR
Master's Degree in Natural Resources or Earth Science discipline or closely 
related field such as landscape ecology, hydrology, forestry, GIS and one (1) 
year experience with modeling spatial distribution of natural or human 
phenomena, GIS products including a demonstrated proficiency with industry 
standard software (ESRI, ArcInfo and ARCGIS) and knowledge of theory and 
practical applications of spatial and temporal analysis.

Ability to write programs that either automate or extend GIS processes and 
non-GIS processes.

Experience and demonstrated proficiency with a variety of remotely sensed data 
such as multi-spectral satellite imagery, LiDAR or aerial photography.

Experience applying statistical analyses and software including proficiency 
with at least one statistical software package (R, SPSS, SAS)

Strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to publish in 
peer-reviewed journals

Knowledge of:
*GIS techniques and applications used in Natural Resource management.
*Water quality and watershed management principles related to forest management.
*Forest planning principles and applications
*Forest management operational and best management practices
*Timber harvesting planning, policies and procedures
*Ecological processes and functions and how processes apply at the watershed or 
landscape scale.

Ability to:
*Identify and implement new metrics and models to relate forest disturbance 
patterns to water quality data and indices
*Scale site-level harvest information (e.g. erosion control, road placement) to 
the watershed level.
*Build effective partnerships and collaborations with agencies and stakeholders
*Travel throughout Minnesota and conduct field work as needed.
*Set and reach goals and problem solve effectively
*Work with private and public landowners on natural resource issues related to 
forest harvesting and water quality.
*Communicate effectively and respectfully with team members and external 
customers
*Experience writing reports for technical and non-technical audiences.


Preferred Qualifications:

*PhD in Natural Resources or Earth Science discipline or closely related field 
such as landscape ecology, hydrology, forestry, GIS.
*Ability to create automated procedures with ARC Macro Language (AML), Visual 
basic for Applications (VBA) or Python.
*Experience with Python programming language.
*Ability to design and apply statistically valid, spatially distributed samples 
and run statistical analyses.
*Cartographic photogrammetry skills.
*Experience in Project Management on a team with various levels of expertise 
and experience.
*Experience using process-based and deterministic models in relating land use 
and land cover to natural resource management issues including applications to 
water quality, wildlife demographics and forest inventory.

How to Apply:

Applicants must do one of the following to ensure consideration: 1) Submit your 
resume through the online Resume Builder system at 
; OR
2) Submit your resume AND a State

[ECOLOG-L] Research Award - Pocono Lakes - Lacawac Sanctuary

[Lesley Knoll]

Lacawac Sanctuary welcomes applications for the Robert Estabrook Moeller 
Memorial Fund Research Fellow Award. Lacawac is an independent, non-profit 
field station and nature preserve located in the Poconos of Northeast 
Pennsylvania (www.lacawac.org). 

Applicants can be students or faculty. The award supports scholars conducting 
limnological research on Lake Lacawac and other Pocono region lakes. The award 
must be used in support of research done while the investigator is in 
residence at Lacawac Sanctuary. Preference will be given to scholars who are 
new Lacawac users or are starting new projects, and who also request funding 
to cover Lacawac lodging, lab, and/or boat fees. Anticipated awards for 2014 
are up to $1,000.

For more information about the award and to apply, please go to: 
http://lacawac.org/docs/moeller_research_fellow.pdf. More information about 
Lacawac Sanctuary can be found at: www.lacawac.org

Review of application begins April 30 each year and will continue until all 
funds are awarded.

Application materials or questions should be submitted to Dr. Lesley Knoll, 
Director of Research and Education. Preferred submission is via email (pdf or 
word document) to: lesley.kn...@lacawac.org. Hard copies can be sent to: 
Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

[ECOLOG-L] minors and citizen science

[Vanessa Beauchamp]

Wavyleaf basketgrass is a relatively new (since 1996) invasive species in 
Maryland. We've developed a cell phone app for the public to help collect 
locations of wavyleaf basketgrass populations but are running into University 
level IRB issues with minors being allowed to use the app. This app is freely 
available to the general public (just search "wavyleaf" in your app store). 
Users register, fill out a brief survey and then submit points as they hike 
and find populations. We're going to change the registration process so that 
if a user self-identifies as being under 18 they skip the survey and their 
data will not be used in any published studies but they can still look for and 
submit points. Our IRB office insists on having a signed parental consent form 
for any minor that submits points as this is considered locational data. This 
creates a logistical nightmare for us. I'm not even sure how we would go about 
doing this. There are all sorts of other citizen science cell phone apps out 
there where participants under 18 can easily submit locational data about 
plants, birds, phenology, etc. I'm interested to hear how other groups have 
dealt with this issue. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

-Vanessa

[ECOLOG-L] Course: Underwater Research at the Shoals Marine Lab in Maine

[Elizabeth Siddon]

Join us on Appledore Island, Maine!
Dive in and conduct original underwater research!

UNDERWATER RESEARCH
(BIOSM 3650) through Cornell University
(MEFB 730) through University of New Hampshire

COURSE INFORMATION: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_cc_ur.html

LOCATION: Appledore Island (6 miles off Portsmouth, NH)

DATES: July 28 – August 11, 2014

CREDITS: 3 undergraduate credits from Cornell University
(Class size: 12 max)

FINANCIAL AID: Available! Just check the box on the online application.

FACULTY: 
Dr. James Coyer, Assistant Director for Appledore Programs, Shoals Marine Lab; 
ja...@cornell.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Siddon, Research Associate, National Research Council; 
elizabeth.sid...@noaa.gov

REGISTER ONLINE:
https://www.apply.sml.cornell.edu/registerwho/rwho_login.php

Questions: Dr. Robin Hadlock Seeley
r...@cornell.edu 
607-279-6287

[ECOLOG-L] Field Assistant(s), Florida mangrove ecology

[Daniel Gruner]

We seek 1-2 summer research assistants for a study of species range 
expansion and community ecology in marsh and mangrove ecosystems along 
the Atlantic coast of Florida. The assistant(s) will be supervised by 
graduate students associated with the University of Maryland and the 
Smithsonian Institution, based primarily at the Smithsonian Marine 
Station in Ft. Pierce, Florida.


The research broadly considers factors promoting and inhibiting species 
range expansion, and how ecological communities respond to habitat 
shifts that result from range expansion. In particular, most research 
help will be required for a pair of studies focusing on mangroves and 
marsh as resources for pollinators and crab communities. The 
assistant(s) will have opportunities to conduct an independent research 
project that relates to plant-pollinator interactions, crab habitat 
selection, or a similar topic.


Field work will be conducted in a mixture of terrestrial and aquatic 
settings; work can be strenuous at times, and applicants should be 
willing and able to work in hot, buggy conditions in and around water. 
Previous experience with crustaceans and/or insects is preferred, but is 
by no means necessary. Tasks will include monitoring insect floral 
visitors in the field, processing and identifying insect specimens in 
the lab, collecting plankton samples and traps, and identifying larval 
crabs using microscopes. Applicants will gain experience with GPS 
navigation, water analyzers, dissecting scopes, and data collection and 
management.


Position will be based in Ft. Pierce, Florida. We will help assistant(s) 
to procure local housing. The assistant ideally will have a personal 
vehicle or local transportation of their own (it will not be used for 
work). Compensation starts at $10/hour. Position would begin in mid- to 
late-May, ending in August/September (specific dates are flexible).


Please send any queries and your application by email to Cora Johnston 
 and Mayda Nathan . Applications 
should include a resume, contact information for two references, and a 
cover letter that describes prior research experience, outdoor 
experience, and interests. Please include your dates of availability 
within the window given above.



--

Daniel S. Gruner, Associate Professor
Department of Entomology
4112 Plant Sciences Bldg
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742 U.S.A.
(o) 301-405-3957  (f) 301-314-9290
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[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position:UtahStateUniversity.EvolutionaryGenetics

[Zach Gompert]

The Gompert lab at Utah State University (Department of Biology) is
recruiting PhD students for Fall 2014 or Spring 2015. In our research we
seek to better understand adaptation, speciation, and the determinants of
genetic and phenotypic variation in nature. We work with a variety of
organisms and use diverse approaches to investigate these topics. Most
projects in the lab involve generating large, genome-scale DNA sequence data
and applying existing or new statistical analyses to these data to test
alternative hypotheses. You can read more about research in the Gompert lab
here, https://gompertlab.wordpress.com/research/.

We are looking for students broadly interested in evolutionary genetics,
genomics, or computational biology, and students with academic training in
biology, statistics or applied math, or computer science are encouraged to
apply. Potential research topics for these PhD students include (i)
fluctuating selection and the maintenance of genetic variation in the wild,
(ii) adaptation from standing variation in phytophagous insects, (iii)
polygenic adaptation, (iv) hybridization and speciation, (v) the
repeatability and predictability of evolution, and (vi) computational
analyses of genome sequence variation. This is not an exhaustive list and
students interested in alternative, but related research topics are also
encouraged to apply. You can learn more about my expectations for graduate
students and my mentoring approach here,
https://gompertlab.wordpress.com/join-us/.

Graduate students accepted into the lab are provided financial support
through Teaching Assistantships (TAs) or Research Assistantships (RAs).
Interested students are also strongly encouraged to apply for graduate
research fellowships, such as the National Science Foundation Graduate
Research Fellowship. Importantly, students are eligible to apply for this
and other fellowships in their final year as undergraduates. Additional
funding exists for graduate student research and travel to scientific meetings.

Utah State University (USU) is a first-class research university located in
the US Rocky Mountains. The faculty and graduate students at USU are highly
interactive and include a great and diverse group of evolutionary
biologists. The Gompert lab has ample computational and molecular resources
for modern genome sequence analysis. We are also well-equipped for field
work and lab or field experiments. Logan is a small town in northern Utah
with a strong sense of community. The town is just minutes from great
opportunities for outdoor recreation including mountain biking, rock
climbing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and back-packing. Logan is also
within a few hours of several national parks, major ski resorts, and world
famous slickrock mountain biking.

Interested students are encouraged to e-mail me (zach.gomp...@usu.edu).
Please include a short description of your academic background and research
interests and your CV. Please contact me by May 10th for full consideration.
USU and the Gompert lab are committed to providing equal educational and
employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, socio-economic background, age, disability, or
veteran status.

Zach Gompert
Assistant Professor

Department of Biology
Utah State University
Phone: 435 797-9463
e-mail: zach.gomp...@usu.edu
Website: https://gompertlab.wordpress.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Mathematical Biosciences Institute undergraduate capstone conference

[David Inouye]

MBI Undergraduate Capstone Conference

August 11-15, 2014

The MBI Capstone conference offers undergraduate 
student researchers in the mathematical 
biosciences an opportunity to present their work on the national stage.



This student-centered conference features:

• Recruitment fair for graduate studies

• Panels on jobs and graduate opportunities

• Keynotes from prominent Math Biologist

• Social event at the Columbus Zoo/Aquarium

• Talks and posters by student researchers

Deadline for applications: July 12, 2014



To apply visit 
http://www.mbi.osu.edu/event?id=874




Mathematical Biosciences Institute

The Ohio State University

Jennings Hall 3rd Floor, 1735 Neil Ave.

Columbus, OH 43210 • 614-292-3648

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Student Volunteers!

[Sarah Wessel]

CALL FOR STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

99th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America 
Sacramento, CA 
August 10-15, 2014

DEADLINE: JUNE 19, 2014

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student with a good attitude and strong
work ethic? Learning from ecology’s brightest minds at a national conference
is a great opportunity and ESA can help you stretch your travel funds. ESA
will reimburse registration fees for selected student volunteers who
complete 14 hours of work on site. 

Typical volunteer assignments include:

* Projectionist
* Field Trip Check-In Helper
* Event Ticket Taker
* Advance/On Site Registration Desk Helper
* Information Desk
* ESA Booth Helper (Exhibit Hall)
* Fun Run Helper
* Pack Up Helper 

To apply, interested students must (1) register to attend the meeting at the
student rate and (2) complete an online volunteer application. Both are
required by the June 19 Early Bird Registration deadline. 

All accepted volunteers will receive their volunteer schedules in early
July. Note that students who are presenting at the meeting will receive
their scheduling information in May and should include this as one of their
conflicts in the application.

For more information about volunteering and to access the online
application, please visit:http://esa.org/am/volunteers/ 


Please contact Sarah Wessel at devint...@esa.org if you have any questions.

[ECOLOG-L] Stream Ecology Field Technician - Yosemite, CA

[Breezy Jackson]

The Stream and River Ecology Laboratory at The Ohio State University seeks 
a research assistant for research related to wildfire impacts on river 
ecosystems in Yosemite National Park. Primary duties include stream 
habitat and geomorphic evaluations, benthic invertebrate surveys, 
vegetation surveys, and riparian spider surveys in addition to data entry 
and GIS analysis. This position wil require long hours in the field 
(sometimes in inclement weather), work overnight, multi-day wilderness 
assignments, and work alone when necessary. Applicants can expect to hike 
long ditances and carry a heavy pack (25-45 lbs). Accomodation can be 
provided in the form of a camp site. Must have a valid driver's license. 
Undergraduate students in ecology, environmental science, or natural 
resources are encourged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants 
with experience in GIS analysis and back country travel.

This position runs approximately June 15th to September 15th, 2014, but 
start and end dates are flexible. Approximate compensation is $9 per hour, 
full time. A campsite is provided.

To apply, please send a brief cover letter, resume, and two references to 
Breezy Jackson (jackson.1...@osu.edu) and/or Dr. Mazeika Sullivan 
(sullivan@osu.edu) (or reply to this email). We will begin our 
selection process on Monday April 28th, but application materials will be 
accepted until May 2nd.

[ECOLOG-L] Small rodent fieldwork in Montana (WI departure and return)

[Bieneke Bron]

> The project: In 2013 efficacy trials of the oral sylvatic plague vaccine 
> (SPV) for prairie dogs started in several US states. Annually baits (vaccine 
> laden or placebo) are distributed on paired sites (prairie dog colonies). 
> These baits are not only consumed by prairie dogs but also by other small 
> rodent species; mice, rats, voles and squirrels etcetera. This project 
> studies the impact of the  prairie dog SPV on the non-target small rodents. 
> 
> Position Description: Field assistants are expected to set 2 x 100 traps in 
> the evening, check the traps for nocturnal animals at sunrise and reset these 
> traps for diurnal animal trapping (when weather allows). Captured animals 
> will be brought to a central location, they will be identified, anesthetized, 
> eartagged and sampled (blood, hair, whiskers and fleas) by the field 
> assistants. 
> Afterwards animals will be released at the location of capture. You can 
> expect full days, including trap sessions, data entry and a variety of other 
> daily tasks, while camping at a remote amazing location.
> 
> - Core tasks: Trap and sample small rodents, data entry.
> - Term: July 9th - August 15th (approximately)
> - Location: Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, Montana (departure 
> and return Madison, 
> Wisconsin)
> - Compensation: Lodging & $20 per day
> 
> Requirements:
> - Highly motivated, positive and willing to take on a challenge
> - Comfortable handling and sampling (drawing blood) small rodents  
> - Experience with syringes, needles and anesthesia
> - Fieldwork experience (comfortable living in field conditions) 
> 
> Would you like more information? Or do you want to apply for this position? 
> Please send an email (your letter of motivation and your resume including at 
> least one reference or reference letter) to gb...@wisc.edu. 
> 
> Bieneke Bron 
> DVM, PhD student Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of 
> Wisconsin and USGS NWHC Madison, Wisconsin
> 
> 
> 
>