[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Director of Conservation Science

[Langham, Gary]

Job: Director of Conservation Science, National Audubon Society

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/2198/director-of-conservation-science/job

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Scientist, the Director of Conservation Science is 
responsible for overseeing the Conservation Science team, one of four groups 
that make up Audubon’s National Science Division. This team engages in a wide 
variety of spatial and non-spatial analyses across the Audubon network and 
provides science support for major conservation initiatives and incubator 
projects. Additionally, the group implements analyses that focus on species 
distributions and population trends (past, present, future), Important Bird 
Areas connectivity and identification, and development of citizen science 
projects. This work also includes ongoing management and analyses related to 
Audubon’s climate change initiative. The Director of Conservation Science is 
responsible for the workflow of the team, assigning responsibility for specific 
project work, as well as leading analyses, writing, and communicating 
internally and externally. Typical analyses will include publishable reports to 
agencies and scientific journals on topics such as climate change, Important 
Bird Areas, population and abundance shifts over time in North American birds, 
and other aspects of GIS, ecology, and evolutionary biology. The Director, as 
well as his/her Spatial Ecologist and Quantitative Ecologist, are based in San 
Francisco, co-located with Audubon California staff in their state office.
Responsibilities:

  *   Responsible for providing direction and oversight of all the analyses in 
the Science Division.
  *   Manage and mentor two research-based employees, and direct and 
disseminate project work, as appropriate; provide guidance to other technical 
staff when needed.
  *   Provide innovation across emerging and established spatial modeling and 
statistical techniques relating to bird conservation.
  *   Along with the Chief Scientist, participate in the direction of science 
in the organization by providing recommendations based on methods, established 
research and best practices.
  *   Represent the organization in science forums, meetings and other external 
events; engage a wide variety of constituents in Audubon’s work, to include 
nonprofit leaders, donors, policymakers, and more.

Qualifications:

  *   Ph.D. in Ecology or related field required.
  *   Minimum 3-5 years’ experience managing staff and complex projects, to 
include analyses of large datasets, creation of conservation recommendations 
from the analyses, and refining recommendations with stakeholders to achieve 
on-the-ground conservation results.
  *   Must possess an outstanding track record in GIS work, statistical 
analyses and have a publication record in scientific journals.
  *   A strategic, forward thinking leader, one with a proven track record of 
providing innovative approaches to work and the ability to engage staff at 
various career levels.
  *   Excellent interpersonal skills; must be comfortable representing Audubon 
with a variety of stakeholder groups, to include industry leaders and donors.  
Previous fundraising experience strongly desired.
  *   Strong time and project management skills, with the ability to handle 
multiple, changing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
  *   Experience in climate change, citizen science, and conservation planning 
should be highlighted; demonstrated expertise in bird or other wildlife 
conservation.
  *   Willingness to travel, as needed.

Organization:

Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other 
wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon’s mission is engaging 
people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, 
education and on-the-ground conservation action. By mobilizing and aligning its 
network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the 
four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the 
full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species 
and the critical habitat they need to survive.  And as part of BirdLife 
International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations 
all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, 
leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level.  What defines 
Audubon’s unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local 
chapters, 22 state offices, 44 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 
46 states, and 700 staff across the country. Audubon is a federal contractor 
and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Leaving science?

[John A. (Jack) Szczepanski]

However, I have found in that game of inches...especially in the case of
lower level jobs...my extra experience doesn't win out over less
experienced people's lower salary requirements. I have been told many times
that I am over-qualified (with my newly minted PhD) and the job goes to
someone that can be paid less. The competition is extremely high for
faculty and post-doc positions, and the doctoral degree is intimidating and
over-priced for lower level (or secondary education) positions; I feel like
at this point I cannot win and am losing hope fast...

How do I deal with this double-edge sword?


On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 4:08 PM, Ryan McEwan  wrote:

> The main issue here is that in nearly all cases you have to win the
> position in a competition with other applicants.
>
> In the end, it comes down to how does your CV compare to those of your
> competition.
>
> We are living in a time of scarcity, where jobs often have many very good
> applicants.  So if you leave the field for a few years and become a baker,
> and someone else uses those years to do a MS degree, then later you both
> apply to the same job, then you might have a problem winning a position
> over that person.
>
> Even relatively low level jobs can have many applicants, and some faculty
> positions can have > 50 reasonably qualified applicants.  So it can become
> a game of inches.
>
> In this game of inches, not being continuously employed in science only
> hurts you if you are in competition with those who have been.
>
> Having said all that, and despite the issues with funding, someone with a
> degree in the general realm of Ecology is still better off than many other
> disciplines...and from the experience I have had with students leaving my
> lab and succeeding, it is clear to me that really great pathways exist for
> smart, creative, hard working folks who are focused.
>
> Ryan
>
>  --
> Ryan W. McEwan, PhD
> Associate Professor of Ecology
> Department of Biology
> The University of Dayton
> 300 College Park, Dayton, OH  45469-2320
>
> Email:  ryan.mce...@udayton.edu
> Lab:http://academic.udayton.edu/ryanmcewan
> Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcewanlab
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 1:22 PM, Angela Trenkle 
> wrote:
>
> > I have a question regarding this:
> >Suppose you take a full time job in something else to pay the bills
> but
> > continue to volunteer your time in the sciences in the evenings and/or on
> > the weekends? Would that still be okay? (I'm also in the same boat, I've
> > been out of college for 2 years and still no full time job)
> > -Angela
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Andrew Wright 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Let me put it another way,
> > >
> > > I know I have been turned down for a role purely because I had not been
> > in
> > > the field with the newest version of one particular piece of
> technology.
> > > They told me this flat out when I asked why I did not have the job.
> This
> > is
> > > apparently without consideration that the skills required to use the
> > lower
> > > tech gear are actually more extensive. However, by stepping out of the
> > > field to pay bills, I had missed that experience. Even if the other
> > > employment does not count against you, the lack of continuous
> scientific
> > > employment most definitely does.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > >
> > > Andrew
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Andrew Wright, Ph.D.
> > >
> > > "We don't have to save the world. The world is big enough to look after
> > > itself. What we have to be concerned about is whether or not the world
> we
> > > live in will be capable of sustaining us in it." Douglas Adams
> > >
> > >
> > > On 30 July 2014 01:10, Malcolm McCallum <
> > malcolm.mccallum.ta...@gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Nonsense.
> > > > You just have to apply to the right programs at the right time.
> > > > Right now, the Academic community is facing catestrophic budget cuts.
> > > > My time at TAMUT was ended with a 22.2% budget cut over two years.
> > > > I watched all the staff be let go as UMKC was faced with budget cuts
> > > > of around 18% from 2012 to 2013.  Missouri universities are facing a
> > > > special new pile of budget cuts now that the state congress gutted
> the
> > > > tax support.  I've worked in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Arkansas and
> > > > Louisiana.  All are facing cuts, although AR actually cuts other
> > > > things before education these days.
> > > >
> > > > I don't know who I will vote for when the next election comes around.
> > > > But, I do know which party's primary I will vote in to eliminate the
> > > > most dangerous anti-education, anti-science, anti-environment
> > > > candidates before they become candidates.
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 6:48 PM, Andrew Wright  >
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > Hi Malcolm and all,
> > > > >
> > > > > This is all well and good, but I've been doing science on the side
> > > while
> > > > > paying bills and now my policy experience seems to count as a blot
> on
>

[ECOLOG-L] POSITION: Science Coordinator, Charles Darwin Research Station, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

[James P. Gibbs]

POSITION AVAILABLE

Science Coordinator
Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Focus: Oversees and coordinates scientific program of Charles Darwin
Research Station (CDRS), and directs other CDRS functions during the absence
of the Executive Director.  Supervised by Executive Director. Works closely
with administration and finance personnel, coordinates directly with the
Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) Board, and supports fundraising activities.

Introduction: The CDF operates the CDRS in the Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Established in 1959 with its legal seat in Belgium, the
organization’s mission is to provide knowledge and assistance through
scientific research needed to guide complementary action to ensure the
conservation of the environment and biodiversity in the Galapagos
Archipelago. The CDF does not receive Government of Ecuador funding and
operates on an annual budget of approximately $3.5M. It has about 65 staff,
70% of whom are Ecuadorian. At any given time, the organisation also employs
around 30 local, national and international volunteers. It engages a network
of approximately 140 visiting scientists. 

This is a management position. The Science Coordinator is delegated by the
Executive Director to be the person primarily responsible for ensuring that
the CDRS fulfills its role in scientific output and capacity building, and
delivers on the Annual Operating Plan and budget that the General Assembly
and the Board review at the recommendation of the Executive Director.  The
candidate will work closely with the Galapagos National Park and other
governmental agencies to plan and execute relevant scientific studies and
conservation measures.  The candidate shall play an important role in
researching, coordinating and disseminating the science behind
evidence-based conservation; online communication and fundraising; and
potentially increasing scientific knowledge and support for other World
Heritage Sites and oceanic island ecosystems globally. The organisation has
an Executive Director, whose work to a large extent is carried out on an
international level.

Based fulltime in the Galapagos Islands, with regular national and
occasional international travel. 

Main Responsibilities:
- Coordinates implementation of CDF science program. The science program is
defined in the Annual Operating Plan, which is developed by the science
staff, the executive team, and external advisors. It is designed in
coordination with the Galapagos National Park and approved by the Board and
General Assembly of the CDF. The candidate’s main responsibility is to
manage the science team such that the Annual Operating Plan is successfully
executed.
- Leads, coordinates and manages the CDF’s science program. This includes
supporting the resident research personnel as well as visiting scientists,
collaborators, and students. 
- Works with the Executive Director, Program Committee, Board, and other
advisors in leading the design of new programs to support priorities of the
Ecuadorian Government.
- Ensures coherent and strategic planning to fulfill the CDF’s mission of
supporting the efforts of the Government of Ecuador to conserve the
Galapagos Archipelago.
-Oversees deployment of funds for research and capacity building projects
within CDF’s budget.
- Instates and oversees data management policy and best practices. Supports
the development of the “CDF Datazone” and other aspects of the
organization’s Knowledge Management program.
- Supports fundraising, principally through the preparation of grant proposals.
- Recruits in collaboration with Human Resources science staff into CDRS
positions.
- Supports the Executive Director in building and maintaining alliances with
external institutions.
- Assures that results from the CDRS science team are appropriately
disseminated in the professional literature, as reports to stakeholders, and
via online outreach.
- Represents CDF at local/national/international events when requested.
- Completes other tasks assigned by the Executive Director consistent with
execution of tasks outlined previously, and in particular in support of
day-to-day necessities in operating a research station in a remote island
location.

Education/Training:
-PhD degree in a field of science related to the work of the CDF (or its
academic equivalent), including conservation biology, natural sciences, or
policy and social sciences related to natural resource management.  
-Bilingual English / Spanish. Demonstrated effective communication,
management and leadership skills.
Experience:
-At least 5 years of relevant research, project management, and personnel
oversight experience related to conservation and sustainable development.
-Experience working in Latin America, preferably Ecuador and/or Galapagos,
will be a consideration, as will experience working in non-governmental
organizations and on multi-disciplinary projects. 
-A strong track record in procuring research funding, 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD at the Department of Biological Sciences of the National University of Singapore on the functional ecology of tropical secondary forest succession and forest restoration.

[Michiel van Breugel]

At Yale-NUS College and the Department of Biological Sciences of the
National University of Singapore, there is an opportunity for a PhD student
interested in the functional ecology of tropical secondary forest
succession and/or forest restoration.



We are looking for an independent and creative applicant who is interested
– and preferably with experience – in ecological field research in tropical
forests. He/she will help setting up a new research project on the
functional ecology of secondary forests and forest restoration in a
human-dominated landscape in East Kalimantan. Within this framework, the
PhD student will investigate mechanism of forest succession using a
functional trait approach, seedling experiments and permanent plot data.
Field work will be primarily in East Kalimantan and Singapore. There may be
an opportunity to use data from one of the largest permanent plot studies
on secondary forest dynamics in the Tropics (http://goo.gl/cRmJux) for
comparative analyses.


Application: Send a CV, a short motivation (max 1 page) and contact
information of two references to Michiel van Breugel
(*michiel.vanbreu...@yale-nus.edu.sg
*) *before September 15*.



The successful applicant will need to apply online for the graduate program
at the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) *before October 1st. For a
successful application, he/she must meet the minimum admission
criteria established by the university.* When admitted the student will
start his/her graduate studies at DBS in January 2015 and receive a
research scholarship with a monthly stipend and full tuition fee subsidy.



Visit http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/education/graduates_prospective/ for more
information on admission criteria and procedures and details on the
scholarship. Please contact Ms Reena Devi D/o Samynadan of the office of
Graduate studies at DBS (dbs...@nus.edu.sg) for additional questions.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Senior Scientist Marine Science

[David Inouye]

Senior Scientist  Marine Science

Stratus Consulting provides innovation and excellence in 
environmental research and consulting. We offer comprehensive, 
multidisciplinary expertise in environmental sciences and natural 
resources, environmental economics, information management, and 
climate change adaptation. Stratus Consulting serves federal, state, 
tribal, and international government agencies, as well as utilities, 
industries, and law firms. Stratus Consulting is a privately held 
company with offices in Boulder, Colorado, and Washington, D.C.


Position Overview

Stratus Consulting has an immediate opening for a senior-level 
specialist in marine science. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 
5 years of applied experience.  This full-time position is located in 
our Boulder, Colorado office.



Responsibilities

} Scientific evaluation of marine ecosystems and natural 
resources, including organisms and habitats


} Assessment of the impacts of contaminants, including oil 
spills, on marine resources


} Locating, assembling, organizing, and analyzing data from 
disparate sources


} Synthesis of scientific data in presentations and written reports

} Preparation of technical documents

} Project management

} Client communications

} Business development.

Qualifications

Applicants should have at least an MS degree (PhD preferred) in a 
marine sciences field such as marine biology, biogeochemistry, 
toxicology, ecology or oceanography. A minimum of 5 years of directly 
relevant experience (a PhD does not substitute for work experience) 
is required. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential.


Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Stratus Consulting offers a competitive compensation and benefits 
package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 
401(k) and profit-sharing plans; medical and dependent care flexible 
spending accounts; paid time off; business casual dress; and more.




HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please apply via the Careers section of 
the Stratus Consulting website 
(www.stratusconsulting.com).


If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our 
web-based application as a result of a disability, you have the right 
to request an accommodation by calling Human Resources at 
303-381-8000, 
or emailing 
h...@stratusconsulting.com. You also 
have the option to send a cover letter and resume by fax to 
303-381-8200; 
or mail to 
PO 
Box 4059, Boulder, CO 80306.


Stratus Consulting is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, 
gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, 
disability, marital status, partnership status, citizenship status, 
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by 
law. Our 
Affirmative 
Action Statementand the 
Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission Poster provide more information 
about your rights as an applicant. Individuals who have inquiries 
regarding our policy and procedures should contact Human Resources at 
303-381-8000.


Physical requirements: Typical professional office environment.

[ECOLOG-L] Conference: DeadlinesforAsilomarUSA.InvasionGenetics.Aug13-15

[Katrina Dlugosch]

Deadline approaching for REGISTRATION and POSTER submission: 10 August, 2014

Invasion Genetics: The Baker and Stebbins Legacy
A symposium at Asilomar, CA (USA)

Join us for this special event honoring the 50th anniversary of the 
symposium and proceedings “The Genetics of Colonizing Species”, with 
associated special issue of Molecular Ecology and edited volume.

DATES: August 13-15, 2014
LOCATION: Asilomar Conference Grounds (http://www.visitasilomar.com/)
REGISTRATION: Details at http://invasion-genetics.eventbrite.com

POSTERS: Contributed posters by participants are welcomed! Manuscripts 
associated with poster presentations may be submitted to Molecular Ecology 
for review and will be given full consideration for inclusion in the Special 
Issue associated with the symposium. (Note: Target deadline for submission 
is 1 Sep 2014, to permit anniversary publication in 2015).

SPEAKERS/AUTHORS & SCHEDULE:
We have confirmed a broad range of contributors to reflect both the legacy 
of work on the genetics of colonizing species, and new contributions and 
perspectives:

WEDS PM, Aug 13:
Evening poster session

THURS AM, Aug 14:
Spencer Barrett
Lee Ann Rollins & Rick Shine
Neil Tsutsui
Pierre Gladieux & Tatiana Giraud
Mark van Kleunen
Jennifer Lau

THURS PM, Aug 14:
Tim Blackburn
Russ Lande
Rob Colautti
Mark Blows
Troy Day
John Pannell
Mark Kirkpatrick
Evening poster session

FRI AM, Aug 15:
Melania Cristescu
Katrina Dlugosch
Stephan Peischl & Laurent Excoffier
Johanna Schmitt
Kay Hodgins
Loren Rieseberg

ORGANIZERS:
Spencer Barrett
Rob Colautti
Katrina Dlugosch
Loren Rieseberg

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position in the Biogeochemistry of Sustainable Food Production

[Wendy H. Yang]

Postdoc Opportunity in the Biogeochemistry of Sustainable Food Production

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Plant Biology,
in the School of Integrative Biology, at the University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) for a project funded by the UIUC Institute for
Sustainability, Energy, and Environment. The goal of the Multifunctional
Woody Polyculture for Sustainable Food Production project is to develop a
research infrastructure that evaluates the potential of multifunctional
woody polyculture as a transformative system of agriculture to meet
growing demand for healthy foods while advancing the sustainability of
food production systems in the United States and abroad. The objectives of
this project are to (1) determine the biogeochemical implications of
converting conventional agriculture to woody polyculture, (2) determine
the ecosystem services delivered by woody polyculture compared to
conventional agriculture and native ecosystems, (3) examine the barriers
and drivers of adoption of woody polyculture systems, (4) identify the
most commercially viable nut crop varieties for the Midwestern US to-date
and determine how relative performance among varieties changes from
monoculture to polyculture, and (5) characterize the life cycle
environmental implications of a transition to multifunctional polyculture
systems for food production.

A postdoctoral research associate is sought to support research for
objective 2 by conducting field surveys of established woody polyculture
farms to quantify ecosystem services compared with conventional
agriculture farms. These ecosystem services include soil carbon
sequestration, nitrogen pollution mitigation, greenhouse gas emissions
reduction, and biodiversity conservation. The postdoc will also support
the overall project by coordinating data entry across the overall project,
integrating research activities and results across objectives, and writing
grant proposals and manuscripts. Contingent upon securing additional
funding, there is the opportunity for the postdoc to develop additional
studies based at the newly established Multifunctional Woody Polyculture
research site located in Urbana, IL near the UIUC campus.

This project is led by an interdisciplinary team of PIs from many
departments across the UIUC campus: Bruce Branham (Crop Sciences), Jeremy
Guest (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Sarah Lovell (Crop Sciences),
Nick Paulson (Agricultural and Consumer Economics), Michelle Wander
(Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences), and Wendy Yang (Plant
Biology and Geology). The postdoc will be housed in Dr. Yang’s Global
Change Ecology and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry lab and will also work
closely with Dr. Lovell’s Multifunctional Landscape Analysis and Design
lab. The position is available for 3 years, with the first year as a
probationary period, and includes a competitive salary and full benefits.

Required Qualifications:
•   A Ph.D. or the equivalent in ecology, biogeochemistry, soil science, or
related field
•   Experience with laboratory and field work
•   Strong English writing and oral communication skills
•   Strong organizational skills
•   Ability to work in a collaborative environment
•   Driver’s license

Candidates should send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, contact
information for three references, and a 1-2 page statement of research
interests and career goals to Dr. Wendy Yang (ya...@illinois.edu).
Application review will begin on September 2, 2014 and will continue until
the position is filled. The start date is flexible but preference is for
as soon as possible after the application deadline. For further
information, please contact Dr. Yang.

Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran,
or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes
individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace
and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).


~~~
Wendy H. Yang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Departments of Plant Biology and Geology
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
265 Morrill Hall
505 S Goodwin Ave
Urbana, IL 61801

Lab/Office: 639 Morrill Hall
Office phone: 217-244-2614

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology Websites for the PNW

[Amy Goodwin]

Natalie,

You can also check out the Oregon Flora Project (
http://www.oregonflora.org/index.php)

Also you may want to contact the site administrator for PDX Ecologists (
http://pdxecologists.tumblr.com/) and ask to post your e-mail on their
listserv. I have found that folks are very helpful and respond to e-mails
quickly with valuable information. Many of the individuals also work in
restoration within the Portland area and will likely have information
regarding herbivory and establishment rates.

Best,
Amy


On Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Natalie Scott  wrote:

> Hello fellow ecologers,
>
> I was wondering if anyone had any website suggestions for looking up
> information on native plants in the Pacific Northwest. I am working on a
> native plant guide for my job and am having a hard time finding information
> on subjects like: ecology, seed ecology, establishment rates,herbivory and
> propogation techniques. I don't really have access to good libraries where
> I
> am and my databases results (using things like Web of Science) are not
> coming up with much.
>
> Here are some websites I have been using:
> Fire Effects Plant Database (for all plants):
> (http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/)
>
> Silvics Manual of North America (for trees):
> (http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/table_of_contents.htm)
>
> Burke Museum of Natural History Plant Database:
> (http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php)
>
> Any suggestions?
>