[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doc - Duke University - Modelling Ecohydrology and Landform Evolution - Applications due Oct 15th

[Jim Heffernan]

2nd announcement-

The Heffernan Lab is seeking a post-doctoral scholar to help understand the 
formation and distribution of depressional wetlands and other landforms in 
karst landscapes, using  Big Cypress National 
Preserve in south 
Florida as a focal case study.  To read more about the Big Cypress landscape, 
see Cohen et al. 
2011 and Watts 
et al. 2014. In 
collaboration with PIs Jim Heffernan and Brad Murray, the post-doctoral scholar 
will lead development of spatially-explicit models of interactions among 
hydrologic, ecological, geochemical, and geomorphic processes.  The model will 
evaluate whether these processes are responsible for the distinctive, regular 
patterning of cypress dome wetlands and other karst features.  The successful 
applicant will have a degree in the earth or environmental sciences 
(ecohydrology, biogeochemistry, ecomorphodynamics); experience with the 
development of spatially-explicit models; and demonstrated success in scholarly 
publication.  Previous experience in collaborative projects at the interface of 
ecological and earth sciences, and with research in karst landscapes, is 
preferred.  Preferred start date is May 2015, but can be flexible depending on 
the successful candidate's schedule.  Salary and benefits will conform to Duke 
policy (https://postdoc.duke.edu/).  Submit applications (letter of interest, 
CV, references, up to 3 reprints), and direct inquiries, to 
james.heffer...@duke.edu.  Review of applications will begin October 15th.

http://heffernanlab.weebly.com/positions-currently-available.html

[ECOLOG-L] $4,000 Scholarship for water-related research

[Jenna T Quinn]

The rare Charitable Research Reserve has partnered with the RBC Blue 
Water Project to financially assist students in pursuit of higher 
education as they tackle important water-related issues. The Scholarship 
will allow students to study in a relatively undisturbed, yet highly 
accessible site.  The monetary award will help ensure successful 
candidates have the necessary resources to conduct and report on their 
research at rare.  It will also allow the student to give an oral 
presentation at a conference in their discipline. 

APPLY TODAY for the 2015 Scholarship!
Eligibility: 
-Canadian or International graduate student who will conduct field 
research on the rare Charitable Research Reserve property between May 
2015 and April 2016.
-Research is water-related, and could include, but is not limited to, 
research in aquatic biodiversity, climate change, drought, hydrology, 
rivers, wetlands, riparian zones, groundwater, impacts of agriculture, 
industry, urbanization on water quality, water management issues. 

Applications can be submitted until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22nd, 
2015.

The rare Charitable Research Reserve is a 900+ acre property in 
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada at the confluence of the Grand and the Speed 
Rivers.  The goal of rare is to protect this environmentally sensitive 
landscape intact, in perpetuity, and to promote the use of the property 
for research and education.  The property includes a broad range of 
water-related habitats including riparian zones, three cold-water 
creeks, a variety of wetlands, 8km of shoreline along the Grand River, 
and floodplain. Additionally, we work collaboratively with researchers 
to undertake manipulative studies on the land. Accommodations and lab 
space are available.

For information on submission details, visit 
raresites.org/research/scholarship/ 

If you have any further questions or you would like a tour of the 
reserve, please contact Jenna Quinn at jenna.qu...@raresites.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Novus Scientist Exchange Program (SEP) now accepting applications

[Laci Gerhart Barley]

The Novus Research Coordination Network (RCN) is funded by the National Science 
Foundation to improve our understanding of disturbance-mediated impacts to 
biogeochemical cycles across spatial and temporal scale 
(novusrcn.wordpress.com). The Novus RCN is currently accepting applications for 
the Scientist Exchange Program (SEP). This program aims to foster collaboration 
between early and mid career stage scientists with senior scientists currently 
working on biogeochemical or ecological impacts of disturbance from decadal to 
millennial time scales. The goals of this exchange program are to facilitate 
new collaborations between scientists, build new skills in field, laboratory, 
or statistical techniques, and assist with production of a deliverable product 
of the collaboration.

The primary purposes of this program include data generation, acquisition of 
technical skills, development of collaborative networks among scientists, and 
creation of novel research products. Applicants may consider using this program 
to build professional relationships that will potentially be useful for 
post-graduate research or employment opportunities.



Deadline: Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014.


Funding Details:

  *   The Novus RCN will award $1,200 as a stipend to the applicant to support 
the proposed research.
  *   Funding may be applied towards travel to visit a particular lab, 
institution, or field station; to facilitate training on a particular 
methodology or technique; and/or to gain expertise in the running of particular 
software package, scientific equipment, or machinery.
  *   Funding is not to be used for attendance or travel to conferences or 
workshops.
  *   Funding must be used during the 2015 calendar year



Application Process: submit the following via email to Dr. Laci Gerhart-Barley 
at rockch...@ksu.edu

  1.  Short CV (no longer than 2 pages)
  2.  Completed application form

  *   1-page research proposal outlining the scientific questions and 
background for the visit, expected data collection or methodological training, 
expected timing and location of the visit, and deliverable product
  *   Itemized budget: the budget may exceed $1,200 if supplementary funds will 
be sought from other sources. Other sources of funding (potential or actual) 
must be listed
  *   Contact information and approval from host (can be in the form of a 
signature or email from host approving application)
  *   For graduate students and post docs only, contact information and 
signature from advisor indicating both support of the visit and the successful 
passing of comprehensive exams.
  *   Completed applicant questionnaire



Applicant Qualifications:

Applicants should be in the early career stage, ranging from post-comps (ABD) 
Ph.D. students up to assistant professor (pre-tenure) level. The research 
proposal must be complementary to the goals of the Novus RCN (which can be 
reviewed at novusrcn.wordpress.com). Successful applications may focus on 
research questions in biogeochemistry, climate change, disturbance, ecology, 
ecosystems, long-term data, paleoecology, or statistics.



Host Qualifications:

Hosts are encouraged to be post-tenure professors (associate professor or 
higher), or other professional scientists at comparable career stages at 
governmental institutions (e.g. USGS, USFS) but may be professional scientists 
at any level.  A signature or email indicating support MUST be obtained from 
the potential host as part of the applicant’s package. Applicants are 
encouraged to contact hosts prior to beginning their application package in 
order to insure a strong collaboration between host and applicant.


Requirements Following Program Participation:

  *   Interaction Report: Within 60 days of the use of program funding, the 
host and awardee will submit a single 2-page interaction report describing the 
collaboration and the development of the deliverable product. This report 
should incorporate plans for continued collaboration (if any) and how the 
applicant and host feel the interaction impacted their future research plans 
and/or career trajectories.
  *   Deliverable Product Report: the Novus RCN will follow up with the host 
and applicant to determine the outcome of the deliverable product. 
Acknowledgment of funding is expected in the deliverable product where 
applicable.



For More Information: Details on the Novus RCN focus and goals may be reviewed 
at novusrcn.wordpress.com. Questions on the Novus SEP or application process 
may be addressed to Dr. Laci Gerhart-Barley at rockch...@ksu.edu or Dr. Jesse 
Morris at jlmor...@uidaho.edu.


Full details on the application process and requirements can be reviewed at

https://novusrcn.wordpress.com/2014/10/03/novus-sep/



Dr. Laci M. Gerhart Barley
Novus Post-Doctoral Researcher
Geography Department
Kansas State University
254D Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Ph: (785)532-2369
Fax: (785)532-7310
http://www.gerh

[ECOLOG-L] Coral Reef Ecology Spring 2015 Internship

[Patrick Lyons]

Dear List Members,
I would like to share the following announcement for an internship at the CIEE 
Research Station 
Bonaire.

Organization:  CIEE Research Station Bonaire 

Location: Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Duration: 13 Weeks

Period: 31 January through 2 May 2015

Deadline for applications: 31 October 2014

Description: The CIEE Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation program is a 
study abroad program 
for undergraduate students that is operated by the CIEE Research Station 
Bonaire (Southern 
Caribbean). In addition to our study abroad program, our research station 
supports an active 
research program including individual projects by faculty/staff and 
collaborative long-term 
monitoring projects run by multiple faculty/staff. The Coral Reef Ecology 
Intern position is a 
combination of teaching assistant, research assistant, and resident hall 
assistant. The intern will 
assist in the academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, dive safety, 
student transportation, and 
site security at the CIEE Research Station. The position duties include 
assisting with: preparations for 
classes and labs as instructed by faculty; SCUBA diving in support of CIEE 
courses and research 
projects; laboratory work on research projects; mentoring students; general 
errands at the research 
station; and record keeping for the dive safety program. The internship is a 
13-week commitment 
with little down time and the normal work schedule includes weekend and evening 
duties. CIEE 
interns are on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for the duration of the 
internship.

Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS in Biology with an emphasis in Marine 
Biology/Ecology or Biological 
Oceanography (MS preferred); scientific diving experience (minimum of 50 dives 
logged).

Requirements: Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, DAN Oxygen Rescue, 
Advanced Open Water 
are required; DAN insurance, a comprehensive dive physical; valid driver's 
license (manual shift 
competency preferred).

Abilities/Skills: Knowledge of Caribbean Coral-reef species (fishes, corals, 
invertebrates, algae); 
experience collecting fishes and analyzing fish behavior in a laboratory and 
field setting; experience 
working with CPCe software; a commitment to education and research in coral 
reef ecology and 
conservation; a willingness to work flexible hours, live on site, and manage 
undergraduate students 
in residence at the station; the ability to work as a team member with CIEE 
staff to motivate students 
and provide an excellent academic and personal growth experience for students.

Compensation: the internship comes with no stipend, but lodging and meals will 
be provided to the 
successful applicant.

To apply:  Send a cover letter and CV listing contact information for 3 
references.  One letter of 
recommendation must be emailed from a major faculty member from your degree 
granting 
institution to i...@cieebonaire.org.  For more information about the semester 
program please visit 
www.cieebonaire.org or our facebook page 
https://www.facebook.com/cieebonaire?fref=ts

Cheers,
Dr. Patrick Lyons

[ECOLOG-L] Research Faculty - Ecosystem Services

[David Rodgers]

Ecosystem Services -  Idaho State University

Position Details
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Research
Located at the main ISU campus in Pocatello, Idaho
9 Month Full-Time 
Position will remain open until filled. 
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Includes a competitive
benefits package.   

Primary Purpose
Help lead cross-disciplinary investigations of social-ecological systems,
including study of how ecosystem services such as resource production (e.g.,
food, water, energy), regulatory services (e.g., water and air purification,
pollination, carbon sequestration, disease control) or cultural services
(e.g., recreational opportunities) are influenced by societal drivers and
multiple environmental stressors such as changing climate, land use (e.g.,
rural-urban transitions), water resources, vegetation, fire regimes, and
disease vectors. This person would complement existing ISU strengths in
ecological, social, and human health sciences, and will successfully connect
these disciplines to inform sustainable management of ecosystem services. 

Key Responsibilities
-Establish and maintain a research program characterized by significant
external funding and peer-reviewed papers.
-Research supervision and undergraduate/graduate course instruction.
-Relevant professional service activities. Initial collaboration is expected
in meeting the science and education goals of Idaho’s NSF-EPSCoR funded
“MILES” (Managing Idaho’s Landscapes for Ecosystem Services, see
http://idahoepscor.org) program, leading to a national reputation for
excellence in social-ecological systems research.

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a social-ecological systems discipline.
Potential (Assistant Professor) or demonstrated ability (Associate/Full
Professor) to attract significant external funding.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated record of publications and funding in social-ecological systems
research.
Successful candidate may derive from a wide range of fields with diverse
skill sets; areas of particular interest and that represent needed expertise
including landscape epidemiology, disease ecology, entomology, virology,
and/or microbiology. 
Skills in spatial modeling.
Demonstrated record of professional service at national or international levels.
University teaching experience. 

Please submit the following documents with your application:
Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research, Teaching Statement,
and contact information for three professional references.   
Submit application online at
https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=49

[ECOLOG-L] scientist signatures requested by Oct 6: comments for proposed changes to "adverse changes" to critical habitat under ES Act

[Kim Landsbergen Ph.D.]

Dear ESA Colleagues, 

I am sharing this request with our community on behalf of the Center for 
Biological Diversity. They are 
seeking scientist signatures on a letter commenting on proposed changes  to 
re-define “destruction 
or adverse modification" of critical habitat as defined by the Endangered 
Species Act. 

If you are interested in signing this letter please contact Lori Ann Burd 
directly at 
lab...@biologicaldiversity.org. 

The deadline for contacting Lori is October 6th.

Please do not reply to me. 
Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Kim Landsbergen Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Environmental Science
Antioch College
Yellow Springs, Ohio

 - - - - - - - - -  


Dear Colleague,

I'm writing to invite you to sign on to the attached comment letter from 
scientists regarding a recent 
proposal from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine 
Fisheries Service (“Services”) 
that undermines protection of habitat for endangered species across the 
country. One of the most 
important protections provided by the Endangered Species Act is the designation 
of critical habitat. 
This is because federal agencies are prohibited from allowing the "destruction 
or adverse 
modification" of designated critical habitat in all actions that they permit, 
fund or carry out. 

In response to several court orders, the Services have proposed to re-define 
“destruction or adverse 
modification.” Unfortunately, they have done so in a way that will continue to 
allow for the piecemeal 
destruction of critical habitat. The proposal does this by specifying that for 
an action to constitute 
adverse modification it must "appreciably diminish" the value of the entire 
critical habitat designation. 
This will allow federal agencies to ignore activities that harm smaller 
portions of critical habitat, 
resulting in substantial cumulative impacts and contributing to species being 
wiped out in death-by-
a-thousand-cuts scenarios.  

Please let me know, no later than October 6, whether you would like to sign on. 
Please provide me 
with your name, relevant degree, title, and the name of the institution (if 
any) you work at. Also, 
attached is a story from E&E news that provides background on this issue. If 
you have any questions, 
please do not hesitate to contact me.

For our endangered species,

Lori Ann Burd
Endangered Species Campaign Director
Center for Biological Diversity
971-717-6405
www.biologicaldiversity.org




 - - - - - -  Letter text is as follows - - - - - 

October 9, 2014

The Honorable Dan Ashe 
Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240
 
The Honorable Kathryn Sullivan
Administrator
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration 
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230

Dear Administrator Sullivan and Director Ashe,

We are writing to you regarding the Obama administration’s recent proposal to 
change the regulatory 
definition of “destruction or adverse modification” of critical habitat under 
the Endangered Species 
Act (“ESA”). We believe that the proposal is an improvement over the current 
definition, which ignored 
the ESA’s recovery mandate.1 However, one particular aspect of the proposal 
does not accurately 
represent or reflect the collective experience and scientific knowledge that 
has developed in the field 
of conservation biology. As a result, this proposal will likely fail to address 
and stem the main drivers 
of habitat loss in the United States: small, incremental impacts that 
cumulatively degrade the habitats 
and conservation status of endangered species.2

Under the ESA, all federal agencies must insure that their actions to do not 
destroy or adversely 
modify critical habitat, and must consult with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
or National Marine 
Fisheries Service (“Services”) to determine if their actions comply with the 
ESA. The Services have 
proposed to define the term “destruction or adverse modification” of critical 
habitat as:
 
a direct or indirect alteration that appreciably diminishes the conservation 
value of critical habitat for 
listed species. Such alterations may include, but are not limited to, effects 
that preclude or 
significantly delay the development of physical or biological features that 
support the life- history 
needs of the species for recovery.3
This definition does recognize the vital role that critical habitat plays in 
the recovery of threatened 
and endangered species in the United States. Unfortunately, when evaluating the 
potential impacts of 
federal projects on listed species, the Services have included additional 
guidance in the proposal 
stating that a project appreciably diminishes critical habitat only when the 
conservation value of the 
entire critical habitat designation for a particular species is diminished. 
This approach to evaluating 
habitat impacts does not appear to be based on the best available science and 
conservation literature, 
and would 

[ECOLOG-L] Kendall Science Fellowships at UCS

[Julia Petipas]

2015 Kendall Science Fellowships
Union of Concerned Scientists
Call for Applications

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a leading science-based organization 
at the center of today's most exciting and important policy debates, seeks 
outstanding candidates for the Kendall Science Fellows program. Each fellowship 
is for up to two years and open to candidates who will have completed their 
Ph.D. in 2015.

The Kendall Science Fellows Program was established to honor Nobel Prize 
winning physicist Henry Kendall who was with UCS from our beginnings and was 
the long-time chair of our board.  Dr. Kendall was known for his unique ability 
to shake up the status quo and catalyze new thinking, and UCS looks to Kendall 
Fellows to do the same.

We are currently accepting applications for three Fellowships:

Electric Vehicles and Solar Photovoltaics: The Fellow will conduct original 
analysis and evaluate existing research in order to comprehensively assess the 
operational and emissions effects of solar power and electric vehicles, and the 
financial impacts of rooftop solar power and electric vehicles on the electric 
utility industry. The Fellow will work with UCS staff to develop policy 
recommendations based on the findings and will present this work to media, 
policymakers, and the public and share findings at technical meetings. 
Candidates must have a strong background in electric power systems or electric 
vehicles, and excellent written and oral communication skills. This fellowship 
is open to candidates who will have completed their Ph.D. before spring 2015. 
For more information and to apply, please see 
http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs#KendallEVsolar

Environmental Justice and Climate Policy: The Fellow will work with UCS staff 
and external partners from environmental justice (EJ) organizations, to study 
costs and benefits of emissions reduction strategies to combat climate change. 
The Fellow will contribute to formulating research questions, investigating, 
presenting, and making policy and other recommendations to strengthen 
connections and bridge gaps between the mainstream environmental movement and 
environmental justice movement. The Fellow should have knowledge of and 
experience with EJ polices and analyses or climate change reduction strategies 
and climate policy and direct experience working in and with EJ communities. 
This position requires the ease and ability to perform both social sciences and 
technical analyses, with cultural sensitivity and an understanding of 
environmental justice communities.  This fellowship is open to candidates who 
will have completed their Ph.D. by spring 2015. For more information and to 
apply, please see http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs#KendallEJ


Agroecological solutions for drought risk and costs: The Fellow will conduct 
original research to quantify the potential impacts of future drought scenarios 
in major U.S. agricultural watersheds and identify the extent to which a shift 
to ecologically-based practices could mitigate those effects. Through this 
lens, the Fellow will examine the sustainability of farmlands and rangelands, 
food production, and farm profits.  This research will be part of a broader 
effort to understand the climate, environmental, and economic impacts of 
agroecological systems and the Fellow will collaborate closely with a 
multidisciplinary team to develop a strong project, craft policy 
recommendations, and communicate findings to media, policymakers, experts, and 
the public. Applicants should have numerical modeling experience and expertise 
in hydrologic, agricultural and/or environmental sciences. This fellowship is 
open to early to mid-career candidates who will have completed their Ph.D. 
before October 2015. For more information and to apply, please see 
http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs#KendallAgroecologist

The full list of job openings at UCS can be found at 
http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-at-ucs.html.

Julia Petipas
Human Resources Partner
Recruitment and Internship Manager
Union of Concerned Scientists |  Cambridge MA USA

The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to 
solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the 
country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create 
innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.

www.ucsusa.org | Check out our open 
jobs and 
internships. |
Join the conversation on our blog or follow us on 
Facebook and 
Twitter.

[ECOLOG-L] Online teaching opportunities at Green Mountain College

[Meriel Brooks]

Green Mountain College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach in its Master of
Science in Environmental Studies.  Currently we are filling positions for
an Ecology course beginning January 7th 2015, and a Biogeography course
beginning April 14 2015. Course descriptions can be viewed on the Green
Mountain College website, under Graduate Programs.


 *The courses are all taught in 6 week blocks and class size is limited to
20 students.  Because the quality of these courses depends heavily on
student interaction with the instructor, daily presence minimum of 5 days
per week and serious engagement of the material with students is expected.
Compensation is $3,000.00 for the course.  Please send cv and a brief
letter of interest to Meriel Brooks, Program Director, at *
broo...@greenmtn.edu*.  Inquiries from those who might wish for more
information is welcome.  *


-- 
Meriel Brooks, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Director, Master of Science in Environmental Studies Program
Green Mountain College
Poultney, VT 05764
802 287 8235

[ECOLOG-L] NSF solicitation for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) released; includes a new competitive area for Research Fellowships Using Biological Collections

[Simpson, Annie]

>From colleagues at NSF:  The new solicitation for the Postdoctoral Research
Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) has just been released, and it includes a new
competitive area for Research Fellowships Using Biological Collections.
Postdoc fellowships are awarded to individuals, and not the institution.

Please see the solicitation for more information:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2015/nsf15501.htm

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact
the program director, Carter Kimsey (ckim...@nsf.gov).


Annie Simpson, biologist & information scientist
BISON project (http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov)
Eco-Science Synthesis Branch
Core Science Analytics, Synthesis, & Libraries Program
U.S. Geological Survey, MS 302
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, Virginia  20192
=
asimp...@usgs.gov
703.648.4281 desk

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Faculty Position in Plant and/or Microbial Ecology

[Brian Wilsey]

Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology
Iowa State University

As part of a major interdisciplinary hiring initiative in the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University (ISU), a new joint
initiative by the Departments of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences,
Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology, and Economics, and the Greenlee
School of Journalism and Communication aims to expand our capabilities for
fundamental research on sustainable environmental systems. Multiple new
hires in the field of Sustainability Science are planned for the next 2-3
years and should expect to benefit from and contribute to the interaction
and collaboration among these and other departments.

As part of this initiative, the Department of Ecology, Evolution and
Organismal Biology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position
in plant and/or microbial ecology at the assistant professor level to begin
in August of 2015. The selected candidate is expected to establish a
successful, externally funded research program. In addition, this faculty
member will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Specifically, this person will contribute to integrated research addressing
biological and physical controls on material and energy fluxes in
environmental systems. The person will examine plant and/or microbial
processes or interactions, and might employ a spectrum of investigative
tools and technologies across multiple scales. The new faculty will have the
opportunity to join a synergistic focal group in the area of Sustainability
Science that will serve to facilitate team building and integrative research.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. All applications
must be submitted electronically at www.iastatejobs.com (search vacancy
ID#:7619). Please be prepared to attach a letter of application, including
concise teaching and research statements, curriculum vitae, and up to three
reprints. Submission of three confidential letters of recommendation should
be arranged as per instructions in the on-line application system. For
additional information please email plantmi...@iastate.edu. 

The positions will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be
given to applications received by November 21, 2014. Iowa State University
is an EO/AA employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, or protected Vets status.

Iowa State University is an AAU-member comprehensive, land grant, Carnegie
Doctoral/Research Extensive University with an enrollment of over 33,000
students. The university is located in Ames, IA, one of the nation's most
highly rated metropolitan areas of its size
(http://www.iastate.edu/about/ames.php) and is only 35 miles north of Des
Moines. ISU is committed to achieving inclusive excellence through a diverse
workforce and is dedicated to supporting work-life balance through an array
of flexible policies.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Animal Ecology, Arizona State University

[Daniel Allen]

The Faculty of Science and Mathematics in the College of Letters and Sciences 
on the Polytechnic 
campus of Arizona State University invites applications for an Animal Ecologist 
as a tenure-track 
Assistant Professor faculty position beginning in August 2015. Primary 
responsibilities will be 
undergraduate teaching and the development of a productive and externally 
funded research 
program to area of animal physiology, animal nutrition, physiological ecology 
or wildlife biology. 
Teaching assignments will include two currently offered undergraduate courses 
entitled animal 
physiology and animal nutrition or other courses consistent with the 
applicant’s expertise and 
program needs. Innovative teaching and involvement of undergraduates and 
graduate students in 
research is strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to 
deliver excellent 
instruction, supervise honors and graduate students, contribute to graduate and 
undergraduate 
curriculum development, and participate in professional and university service. 
The successful 
candidate will also demonstrate enthusiasm for working in a broadly 
collaborative and multi-
disciplinary academic unit with a variety of research strengths.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Biology, Ecology, or closely related field from 
an accredited 
institution at the time of appointment. Strong background in animal biology or 
ecology. Record of 
publishing in high quality peer reviewed academic journals. Clear potential or 
demonstrated success 
in securing extramural research funding to establish and maintain a productive 
research program. The 
ability to provide quality teaching.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Post-doctoral experience. A strong research background 
in animal biology 
emphasizing comparative physiology of mammals. Teaching experience at the 
undergraduate and 
graduate levels and a proven ability to be an effective instructor and 
undergraduate student mentor 
Potential for successful interaction with ASU’s existing centers and institutes 
as well current 
departmental faculty. Previous experience within the area of veterinary 
sciences.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application deadline is 5:00pm, November 14, 2014; if not 
filled, every 
Friday thereafter until search is closed.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must send the following: Cover letter 
describing candidate 
interest in this position, curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research 
limited to one page 
each, and complete contact information for three professional references to: 
Search Committee 
Assistant Professor - Animal Ecology -AV #10923 as one complete PDF file to be 
considered as a 
complete application to slsj...@asu.edu. An incomplete application will not be 
considered.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Academic year contract – 8/16/14 – 5/15/15. Salary 
contingent upon 
qualifications and assigned teaching load. Background check required prior to 
employment. 
https://sls.asu.edu/about/jobs. Reference ASUs full non- discrimination 
statement (ACD 401), see 
https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html. The Title IX statement can be 
found at 
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, 
color, sex, religion, 
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis 
protected by law.

For questions contact the search committee chair, Doug Green, at 
dm.gr...@asu.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistantships in Fire Ecology of Hardwood Forests Available

[Saunders, Michael R]

Contact:  Dr. Mike R. Saunders, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration 
Center, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), Purdue University
Email:  msaun...@purdue.edu
I am seeking M.S. and/or Ph.D. students for a long-term research project 
investigating the influence of both prescribed fire and gap-based harvesting to 
increase ecological resilience in Central Hardwood forests. This work, funded 
by the Department of Defense, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources - 
Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service, will take advantage of >15 
prescribed burns being conducted over the next two years on the Hardwood 
Ecosystem Experiment (www.heeforeststudy.org) sites and new study sites at NSWC 
- Crane, both in southern Indiana.
Positions will be responsible for sampling vegetation and fuel before and after 
burns, deployment and collection of fire monitoring equipment, entering and 
proofing inventory data into a geodatabase, producing quarterly reports on 
activities (1-2 pages), and contributing to annual project reports. 
Thesis/dissertation projects can build upon these activities or investigate 
related topics, including: 1) adaptations of underplanted oak and other 
hardwood seedlings and saplings to prescribed fire; 2) refinement of fire 
models to conditions in mesic Central Hardwood forests; 3) long-term impacts of 
fire intensity on resultant timber quality in shelterwood regeneration systems; 
4) effects of prescribed fire on masting behavior of oak and other hard mast 
trees; or 5) impacts of fire on habitat structure and use by terrestrial 
vertebrates.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens due to security restrictions at NSWC - 
Crane.  Work will be on remote field sites and in harsh environments typical of 
southern Indiana.  To meet FNR departmental requirements, candidates must have 
a B.S. or M.S. degree in forestry, wildlife or a closely related field, a 
minimum GPA of 3.2 and GRE scores above the 50th percentile on verbal and 
quantitative sections and above 4.0 on the analytical writing section.  
Departmental assistantships are awarded at $18,329 (M.S.) and $21,020 (Ph.D.) 
per year, and include a subsidized insurance plan.
Higher caliber candidates with a GPA of at least 3.4 and GRE scores averaging 
above the 60th percentile should consider applying for the prestigious Fred M. 
van Eck Graduate Scholarship within the Hardwood Tree Improvement and 
Regeneration Center (HTIRC; www.htirg.org) at Purdue.  In addition to 
insurance, awardees receive a higher stipend (award currently being finalized), 
a laptop computer upon arrival and an annual research budget ($10,000) for 
either two (M.S.) or three (Ph.D.) years.
Application deadlines for Fall 2015 admittance is January 15, 2015; candidates 
interested in the van Eck Graduate Scholarship need to apply by November 15, 
2014.  More information on our graduate program can be found at 
https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/GraduateStudiesFNR.aspx.

PLEASE CONTACT Dr. Mike Saunders prior to submitting materials. I am attending 
the IUFRO World Forestry Congress/SAF meeting in Salt Lake City the week of 
Oct. 6th and would be happy to meet in person to discuss the positions.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer.

Mike R. Saunders
Associate Professor of Hardwood Silviculture
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University
715 State Street
West Lafayette, IN  47907

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Plant Polyploid Genomics, Genetics and Breeding

[Zsofia Szendrei]

The Department of Horticulture (www.hrt.msu.edu) in the College of Agriculture 
and Natural
Resources at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for an 
Assistant Professor, nine-
month tenure-track position (80% research, 20% teaching) in plant polyploid 
genomics, genetics,
and breeding. The incumbent will develop an extramurally funded research 
program in the
genomic and genetic aspects of plant polyploidy, and lead the national and 
internationally
recognized MSU blueberry and strawberry breeding programs.  Teaching 
responsibilities include
instruction at the graduate and/or undergraduate level in plant breeding, 
genetics and genomics
to support the Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology 
curriculums.

Research responsibilities include fundamental and applied research in 
polyploidy genetics,
genomics, and germplasm development to support blueberry and strawberry 
breeding, cultivar
development, and release. The successful candidate will be expected to procure 
competitive
external funding, direct graduate student research, publish in peer-reviewed 
journals, and
participate in departmental, college and university committees and activities. 
Engagement in
multi-disciplinary collaborations with horticulturists, physiologists, plant 
pathologists,
entomologists, food scientists, molecular biologists and stakeholders (e.g., 
producers) to address
issues of scientific and economic importance is also expected.  The offer will 
include a competitive
start-up package, and the salary is commensurate with the candidate’s 
experience.  A health,
dental and retirement benefits program is included.

Qualifications:
•   A Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics, or a related plant science 
discipline
•   Postdoctoral experience is preferred
•   Evidence of scholarly productivity
•   Proficiency in plant polyploid genomics and genetics
•   Experience with applied plant breeding methods
•   Experience with a breeding program management is desired
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills

Plant Sciences at MSU: MSU is a global leader in basic and applied plant 
science research, with over
150 faculty members engaged in research ranging from sustainable agriculture 
and ecology to
breeding, genomics and biochemistry. State-of-the-art facilities are available 
for DNA sequencing,
genotyping, gene expression analysis, bioinformatics support, plant 
transformation, biochemical
and imaging analysis, and greenhouse-, growth chamber-, and field-based plant 
growth research.

Application Procedure: Qualified applicants should submit a letter of 
application, a summary of
research accomplishments and future research objectives, a description of 
teaching interests, a
current resume, and contact information for at least three references online at
https://jobs.msu.edu. Select Faculty/Academic Staff and apply to posting 9228.  
Review of
applications will begin August 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is 
filled.  Questions can
be directed to Dr. Amy Iezzoni, Search Committee Chair (iezz...@msu.edu).  
Questions on
submitting applications through https://jobs.msu.edu can be directed to 
h...@msu.edu.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to 
achieving
excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages 
all people to reach
their full potential.  The University actively encourages applications and/or 
nominations of women,
persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship to Study Fire, Larch, and Carbon Cycling in Siberia

[Heather D. Alexander]

M.S. Position Available to Study Fire, Larch Forests, and C Dynamics in Siberia

I am seeking a MS-level graduate student to conduct research on fire, larch
forests, and carbon dynamics in far northeastern Siberia. The student will
join a collaborative team of researchers, including scientists from the
University of Texas – Brownsville, Woods Hole Research Center, Colgate
University, Northern Arizona University, and Russian Academy of Sciences.
The student will spend 4-5 weeks during summers 2015 and 2016 conducting
field-based research out of the Northeast Science Station in Cherskii,
Russia.  Research may include measurements of larch succession within
experimental burn plots and across natural burn gradients, quantification of
changes in permafrost characteristics following fire, and estimation of
carbon pools and fluxes in stands with varying fire histories. 

The student will be employed as a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) in
the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas-Brownsville
(http://www.utb.edu/biology/). The successful applicant will be expected to
enroll full time in the UTB Biology Master’s program pursuing the thesis
option. This is a unique opportunity to join a young and expanding
department located in one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse regions
in the nation situated minutes from Padre Island, Laguna Madre, and the Gulf
of Mexico. The Department of Biological Sciences offers degrees at the B.S.
and M.S. level and is expanding its graduate programs. By fall 2015, UTB
will be fully merged with UT Pan Am (UTPA) in Edinburg as UT Rio Grande
Valley (UTRGV), with a combined undergraduate enrollment of over 30,000.
 
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or a related
field. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research and
ability to work independently. Prior experience in fieldwork related to
plant and ecosystem ecology is preferred, as are data analysis and
scientific writing experience. The applicant must be able and willing to
travel internationally and be field capable. A current, valid U.S. driver's
license and good driving record is also required. 

The GRA will be expected to work 19 hours/week in the laboratory of his/her
faculty advisor and participate in outreach events associated with
grant-related and departmental activities.The position will begin in spring
2015 and end in fall 2016. The available GRA has $1250 per month stipend
($15,000 annually) and is benefits eligible. The GRA also includes a tuition
scholarship of $2,450 per semester for spring and fall 2015 and spring and
fall 2016. This should covers tuition and fees for 9 credit hr per semester
and includes an out-of-state tuition waiver. All travel to Siberia is
covered by the research grant.

Interested applicants should send to Dr. Heather Alexander
(heather.alexan...@utb.edu) a copy of their CV or resume, unofficial
transcripts and GRE scores, a written statement of graduate research
interests, and letters of recommendations from two referees. 
Applications not containing all of these elements will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Botany and Ethnobotany Field Course this Winter

[Jillian De Gezelle]

The Tropical Conservation Consortium is offering a Tropical Botany and 
Ethnobotany Field Course this Winter in Bocas del Toro, Panama from 
December 19 - January 2. 

This 2 week intensive field course covers Ethnobotany in the context of 
tropical rainforest and island ecosystems.  The material covered is 
equivalent to an upper level university course in Ethnobotany.  The 
course explores the biocultural diversity of the Bocas del Toro 
Archipelago with visits to communities on 3 different islands.  Readings 
and lectures focus on the plant use and traditional cultures of Panama 
and the surrounding regions of Central America, South America, and the 
Caribbean, as well as innovative methodologies and current theory in the 
discipline of Ethnobotany.

Much of the course is spent learning field techniques and carrying out 
various class activities and exercises in the surrounding rainforests 
and local indigenous communities.  The course includes demonstrations by 
traditional healers, herbalists, artisans, and other specialists who 
utilize plants.  Students have the opportunity to gain research 
experience through fieldwork in the local communities, that will 
contribute to our long-term ethnobotanical research program.  

For more information, please visit the Tropical Conservation Consortium 
website at: www.tropicalcc.org/ethnobotany

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Improving the use of science in conservation management

[David Inouye]

PhD position: Improving the use of science in conservation management


A PhD position is available in Dr Carly Cook's research group at 
Monash University (School of Biological Sciences). We are looking for 
a highly motivated candidate with research interests in 
evidence-based conservation and decision support tools to inform 
environmental management. Candidates with backgrounds in biology, 
mathematics, and/or social research methods are invited to apply. The 
starting date can be any time during 2015 and the PhD project will be 
developed in collaboration with the student to accommodate research 
interests and strengths.




The research group is interested in a range of topics related to the 
use of evidence in environmental decisions. Particularly the types of 
evidence decision makers use to inform their decisions and why, the 
consequences of poor uptake of science, knowledge transfer systems, 
and the success of tools designed to assist managers to use relevant 
science, such as systematic reviews, management effectiveness 
evaluations, structured decision-making, and adaptive management.



Scholarship details:

The PhD stipend is fully-funded for a period of 3.5 years and is open 
to both Australian/NZ domestic and international students. The 
stipends include all course fees plus approximately $25,000 AUD per 
annum tax-free. Domestic students will be encouraged to apply for an 
Australian Postgraduate Award, with a top-up scholarship awarded to 
successful recipients (tax-free 2013 rate of approximately $25,000 
AUD, top up of $5000).



Monash and the School of Biological Sciences:

Monash is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of top 
Australian universities recognized for their excellence in teaching 
and research. The School of Biological Sciences is a dynamic unit 
with strengths in both ecology and genetics and the nexus between 
these disciplines 
(<http://monash.edu/science/about/schools/biological-sciences/>monash.edu/science/about/schools/biological-sciences/). 
The University is located in Melbourne, one of the most liveable 
cities in the world and a cultural and recreational hub.



Application process:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter outlining their 
research interests and motivation, together with a CV and academic 
transcript to carly.c...@monash.edu. 
Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or equivalent degree with 
first-class Honours, Master of Science or MPhil. Short-listed 
candidates will be asked for further information and will be 
interviewed. Applications must be received by Monday 20th of October 
2014. The deadline for scholarship applications at Monash University 
if October 31 2014 fopr a 1015 start.




Thanks
--
Dr Carly Cook
Lecturer in Ecology
School of Biological Sciences
Monash University
Ph: +61 3 9905 5642
www.carlycookresearch.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in plant community ecology, The University of Queensland

[Margie Mayfield]

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct experimental research on
the coexistence of native and exotic annual plant species in the complex
plant communities found in the York Gum woodlands of SW Western Australia.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Margie Mayfield
(http://www.mayfieldplantecologylab.org/site/Home.html) at the University of
Queensland but will be required to travel extensively to Western Australia
field sites.

The successful candidate is expected to run a multi-year field experiment in
SW Western Australia, collect data from this experiment, analyze data and
lead efforts to write papers from this experiment ending in peer-reviewed
publications. In addition to conducting this experiment there will be
capacity for the successful candidate to develop and conduct additional
experiments and projects of their own design.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant subject including:
community ecology, plant functional ecology, invasion biology, population
ecology or ecological modelling or plant evolutionary ecology.

This is a full-time, two-year fixed term appointment at Academic level A.
The remuneration package will be in the range AU$74,625 - AU$80,107 p.a.,
plus employer retirement contributions of up to 17%.

Full details for this position are available on the Ecology Centre jobs
website: http://ecology.uq.edu.au//job-volunteer-postings

Applications must be submitted through the University of Queensland's job
site, where full job details are also available:
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27387629 

For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Margie Mayfield (m.mayfi...@uq.edu.au)

Application Closing Date: 3 November 2014 11:55pm E. Australia Standard Time