[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions available in microbial ecology at Boston University

[Jenny Talbot]

The Talbot lab is seeking Ph.D. students to join the lab in the Fall of
2015. We seek motivated students to work on projects focused on the ecology
and biochemistry of microorganisms in the environment, with the goal of
understanding the mechanisms of microbial community dynamics and their role
in biogeochemical cycles. Students will have the opportunity to become
proficient in molecular, biochemical, ecological, and mathematical
approaches to study microbes in both the laboratory and field systems. Our
work focuses on the ecology of fungi, because they are responsible for
moving large amounts of energy and elements between the biosphere and the
atmosphere, their taxonomic and ecological diversity is immense, and because
new tools are emerging to study these aspects of fungi in exciting and
creative ways. However, we also offer the opportunity to work on other types
of microbes important to the functioning of ecosystems.

The Talbot lab is located on the Charles River Campus at Boston University,
where we interact with a variety of research programs spanning the
Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry, which houses the new
Chemical Instrumentation Center
(http://www.bu.edu/chemistry/resources/cic/), and the Department of Earth
and Environment. We also have a large and diverse Department of Microbiology
at the BU medical school, where the new National Emerging Infectious Disease
Laboratory (NEIDL: http://www.bu.edu/neidl/) is located. In addition to the
graduate program in the Department of Biology, the College of Arts and
Sciences hosts a number of interdisciplinary graduate research programs that
span departments, including the Molecular and Cell Biology and Biochemistry
program (http://www.bu.edu/mcbb/), the Biogeosciences program
(http://www.bu.edu/bio-geo/), and the Bioinformatics program
(http://www.bu.edu/bioinformatics/).

Applicants with a background in ecology, chemistry, molecular biology,
mycology, and/or microbiology are encouraged to apply. Ideal students would
have interest and experience in molecular and/or chemistry techniques. More
information on our lab’s current activities can be found on the lab website:
https://microbesatbu.wordpress.com/.
Interested candidates should contact Jenny Talbot via email
(jmtal...@bu.edu) with information about their previous experience and their
interest in joining the lab. Information about the BU Department of Biology
Graduate Program, including graduate admissions deadlines, can be found
here: http://www.bu.edu/biology/graduate/

[ECOLOG-L] Hawaii Demographic Bird Research Supervisor

[Eben Paxton]

Hawaii Demographic Bird Research Supervisor needed to assist USGS Pacific 
Island Ecosystems Research Center in developing and implementing 
cooperative research with the Hawaii Cooperative Studies Unit (HCSU) into 
the ecology and demography of forest birds mainly on Hawaii Island. Duties 
include but are not limited to: conducting field research on Hawaii forest 
birds including banding, radio telemetry tracking, resighting, nest 
searching, and nest monitoring; assisting in other research projects, such 
as tracking movement of Hawaii waterbirds with telemetry; assuring that 
data is properly collected and managed and assisting in analyzing data and 
writing reports for administrative use and scientific publication; and 
assisting with public relations and outreach.  Responsibilities include 
planning and scheduling field activities for Hawaii bird research; 
directing field activities; recruiting, training, and supervising two (2) 
biological technicians and eight (8) research volunteers per year. 
Regular, Full-Time position with the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaii 
Cooperative Studies Unit (HCSU), located at the Kilauea Field Station of 
the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Island Ecosystems 
Research Center (PIERC) and field sites on the island of Hawaii, Oahu, 
Kauai, and Maui.  
MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY:  $2,868.00/Mon.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING:  Bachelor's Degree from an 
accredited four (4) year college or university in Biology, Zoology, 
Wildlife Science, or other biological discipline with at least  three (3) 
non-introductory courses in biology, zoology, botany, ecology, or wildlife 
science. EXPERIENCE:  Three to five (3-5) years of experience (paid or 
volunteer) conducting avian research, including at least one (1) year 
experience capturing and handling passerine species, tracking birds with 
radio telemetry, censusing populations, or nest searching. At least one 
(1) year of supervisory experience with a biological research team, or 
natural resources field operations. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:  Working knowledge 
of the principals of avian ecology and conservation biology. General 
knowledge of native Hawaiian flora and fauna, and native Hawaiian 
ecosystems. Knowledge of field operations, logistics and standard safety 
protocols.  Ability and skills in techniques of avian population ecology 
and management. Ability to perform data management and analysis and to 
write scientific reports or publications. Ability to coordinate field 
logistics and train research personnel and volunteers to collect field 
data.  Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain throughout 
duration of employment, and be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with 
manual transmission in rough road conditions. Ability to work within a 
culturally diverse community at an inter-personal level, when dealing with 
the general public.  
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's Degree from an accredited college or 
university, or at least two (2) years post-graduate education in biology, 
zoology, wildlife science or other biological field. At least two (2) 
years of experience capturing and handling passerine birds with mist nets, 
tracking movement of passerine birds using radio telemetry, and locating 
and monitoring birds. Experience working directly with endangered species. 
Demonstrated writing ability of scientific papers and or publications.  
Knowledge and ability to identify native Hawaiian flora and fauna at a 
species specific level.

INQUIRIES:  Sharon Ziegler-Chong 808-933-0759 (Hawaii).

To apply: For complete details on announcement, please go to www.rcuh.com, 
click on “Employment”; select “Apply” and navigate to “See Job 
Announcements and/or Apply for a Job.” Job announcement # 14606. You must 
submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 
1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History, 4) Supervisory References, 
5) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications 
must be submitted/received on or before November 24, 2014. 

[ECOLOG-L] 2 jobs: Marine science and engineering

[David Inouye]

Position One: Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences

Department: School of Marine Sciences

This is a full-time (9 month/academic-year) tenure-track position in 
the Department of School of Marine Sciences. This faculty position 
will perform research, teaching and education in the general area of 
estuarine modeling. The School of Marine Sciences will serve as the 
academic tenure home (umaine.edu/marine/), with a joint affiliation 
in the Aquaculture Research Institute (umaine.edu/aquaculture/). 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Perform research, teaching and 
service in aquaculture-estuary interactions, with an emphasis on 
estuarine modeling. The position will be expected to develop 
data-driven research leading to numerical models of coastal water 
column and sedimentary processes that support multispecies 
aquaculture. The person will join the new Sustainability Ecological 
Aquaculture Network (SEANET), an innovative program in sustainability 
science funded by a 5-year, $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant. MORE AT: 
https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=21516&job=ass

 istant-professor-of-marine-sciences



Position Two: Assistant Professor in Ocean and Marine Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering

This is a full-time (9 month/academic-year) tenure-track position in 
the Department of Mechanical or Civil and Environmental Engineering. 
Either the department of Mechanical or Civil and Environmental 
Engineering will serve as the academic tenure home 
(engineering.umaine.edu), with a research affiliation to the 
Aquaculture Research Institute (umaine.edu/aquaculture/). The 
proposed position is one of four new faculty hires funded by the new 
NSF EPSCoR research center, SEANET. The position will be supported by 
the College of Engineering beyond the initial term of the EPSCoR 
funding, assuming that the position contributes significantly to 
satisfying core teaching needs of the host department. MORE AT: 
https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=21510&job=assistant-professor-in-ocean-and-marine-engineering

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement ~ Research Technician

[Greg Barron-Gafford]

Position Announcement ~ Research Technician 


The University of Arizona seeks a Research Technician to lead efforts within
the Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) at Biosphere 2. The Research
Technician will be responsible for daily tasks related to the installation,
maintenance, and data-quality-control analysis for a network of
meteorological and gas-sampling devices to be installed above the model
landscapes at LEO. The work will also require rope-and-harness assisted
climbing within the space frame at Biosphere 2 for the purpose of installing
equipment. The climbing will be led and supervised by a professional
arborist on staff. Other tasks will include active participation in ongoing
research projects at LEO.

The research technician will be responsible for monitoring instrumentation,
recording and analyzing data, and implementing experimental treatments such
as irrigation applications onto the landscapes. The research technician will
work closely on a daily basis with scientists, instrument engineers, and
research technicians at LEO.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science degree
in an Earth-science or engineering field of study. Preferred Qualifications:
Special skills or experience operating and installing automated data
collection devices. Applied experience with collecting and analyzing data as
part of scientific research projects. Special skills or experience with
rope-and-harness assisted climbing techniques.


To apply for the position, search the Human Resources Website for the
University of Arizona (http://www.hr.arizona.edu/jobs) for Job Number:
56791. Position: Research Technician Job Number: 56791 (see Human Resources
Website for the University of Arizona) Work Location: Landscape Evolution
Observatory, Biosphere 2. Hours: 40 hours/week Appointment: 1 year term
Start Date: As soon as available, no later than 1/1/2015. Benefits:
Competitive benefits plans administered by the University of Arizona Salary
Range: $22,602 - $33,829 per year depending on experience level


Please direct inquiries to Dr. Luke Pangle (520) 838-6191;
lpan...@email.arizona.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Open rank faculty position in Environmental Health Sciences

[Michael Blum]

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites
applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Global
Environmental Health Sciences at any level, with rank determined by
experience and accomplishments.

The successful candidate will expand the department’s role in research and
teaching across the continuum of basic-, clinical-, and population-based
environmental health sciences. Applicants should demonstrate strong interest
or experience in interdisciplinary environmental public health research and
teaching with respect to one or more of the following areas: water and
wetland resources, climate change, and environmental/ environmental health
effects modeling. Candidates with expertise in environmental quality,
management, and sustainability of urban or rural riverine and coastal
environments including disciplinary themes in constructed wetlands,
contaminated sediments, environmental microbiology, seafood safety, fresh or
marine water quality, and spatial and temporal modeling among themes are
encouraged to apply.

High ranking candidates would be those with a proven or highly probable
track record of research and teaching in the fields outlined above and who
demonstrate expertise or capabilities for developing a globally recognized,
externally funded research program. In addition to individual research and
teaching requirements, the successful candidate is expected to collaborate
in research and teaching within the Department of Global Environmental
Health Sciences and other departments in the School of Public Health and
Tropical Medicine, and Tulane University.

Applicants must possess a doctorate in environmental health sciences or
relevant field and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research plan, and
contact information for five references to:

Jeffrey K. Wickliffe, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair
Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences
Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100
New Orleans, LA 70112-2704
Tel: 504-988-3910
jwick...@tulane.edu

Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Plant-insect-nematode interactions @ Michigan State university

[Jared Gregory Ali]

Postdoctoral position at Michigan State University: insect-nematode-plant 
interactions, molecular 
biology, chemical ecology

A post-doctoral position is available working in Jared Gregory Ali’s lab at 
Michigan State University, 
position starting after January 2014. The primary research goal of the lab is 
to identify the dynamics 
of plant-insect-nematode interactions and elucidate the key mechanisms 
responsible for these 
multitrophic relationships. We use a combination of molecular biology and 
chemistry, together with 
field and laboratory bioassays/trials to elucidate various induced plant 
responses and insect-
nematode behavior. The focus of this position is the development of molecular 
probes for the 
quantification and identification of belowground organisms and analysis of 
plant defenses and their 
function.

Minimum qualifications:
Applicants for the post-doctoral position should be within 3 years of receiving 
their PhD.
Applicants must be able to do independent research, have good written and 
verbal communication 
skills, and must be highly self-motivated.

Preferred qualifications:
Candidates that have a strong background and publication record in molecular 
biology/biochemistry, 
bioinformatics (or analyzing large data sets – RNAseq, proteomics, etc.), 
protein-protein interactions 
and/or closely related
fields are preferred. Applicants with a proven 
record of publication and 
experience working in the area of plant-microbe or plant-insect interactions 
will be preferred. 
Candidates with a proven record of excellence in related areas will be 
seriously considered.

Duration: one year, but renewable upon satisfactory job performance, continuing 
availability of funds, 
and ongoing operational needs.
 
How to Apply / Contact:
Qualified candidates should submit the following to alija...@msu.edu : a cover 
letter, curriculum 
vitae, research statement, and contact information for three referees. For more 
information send 
questions to the above email address.

[ECOLOG-L] Freshwater Ecosystem Ecology Position

[Eby, Lisa]

Assistant Professor of Freshwater Ecosystem Ecology, Department of Ecosystem 
and Conservation Sciences at the University of Montana

The Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences at the University of 
Montana invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Freshwater Ecosystem 
Ecology. We are seeking an outstanding scientist who explores ecological 
questions in freshwater aquatic ecosystems and/or riparian systems. We are 
looking for a creative colleague to contribute to an already active research 
community in Ecology and Conservation Science at the University of Montana.  
The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) maintain an extramurally 
funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; 2) 
teach courses in aquatic ecosystem science and ecological restoration and a 
graduate course in the candidate's area of expertise and 3) have a commitment 
to service within the College and University.  A Ph.D. in ecology or a related 
field is required.  Applicants should have a strong record of scholarly 
publication. Post-doctoral experience and evidence of successful 
grant-acquisition is preferred. The University of Montana is highly committed 
to building a culturally diverse environment. Women and minorities are 
encouraged to apply. Please visit http://bit.ly/fweco1077  for the full 
position description and to apply.  Application review begins on January 7, 
2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] MA in Environmental Resource Policy - Washington DC

[Peter Linquiti]

Dear Colleague:

As you advise graduating seniors, and young professionals, about graduate
school opportunities, you may want to suggest that they consider the MA
Program in Environmental Resource Policy (ENRP) at George Washington
University.

The ENRP program has a number of distinctive features -- militantly
interdisciplinary, a pragmatic focus on problem-solving, and a DC location
--  that make it unique.  The program prepares students to enter
environmental policy careers in government agencies, non-profit
organizations, environmental advocacy groups, think tanks, and the
corporate sector.

If you, or your advisees, are interested, feel free to check us out at
go.gwu.edu/enrp.  And if you have any specific questions, please let me
know.

Cheers,
Peter


Peter Linquiti, PhD
Associate Professor & Director,
Environmental Resource Policy Program
George Washington University
linqu...@gwu.edu
http://go.gwu.edu/enrp

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Fish Biology, Western Michigan University

[Steve Kohler]

The Department of Biological Sciences and the Environmental and 
Sustainability Studies Program at Western Michigan University seek 
applications for a jointly-appointed tenure-track position with 
specialization in Fish Biology at the rank of Assistant/Associate 
Professor beginning in Fall 2015, pending budgetary approval. A Ph.D. 
and relevant post-doctoral experience are required. Candidates with 
expertise in any area of fish ecology, evolutionary biology, 
ecophysiology, and ecotoxicology are encouraged to apply. The successful 
candidate will participate in a new interdisciplinary undergraduate 
Freshwater Science and Sustainability major, establish an extramurally 
funded research program, participate in the training of Master's and 
Ph.D. students, and serve on departmental and university committees. As 
part of regular teaching duties (2-3 courses per year), some teaching in 
an online or hybrid format will be required in collaboration with the 
Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at Northwestern Michigan College in 
Traverse City, MI (https://www.nmc.edu/resources/water-studies/). The 
Institute has excellent research facilities on Lake Michigan available 
to the candidate.


Information concerning the Biological Sciences Department's and the 
Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program's faculty and programs 
can be obtained at www.wmich.edu/biology/ 
and http://www.wmich.edu/environment, 
respectively. Western Michigan University is a learner centered, 
discovery driven university with high research activity, provides 
Master's and Ph.D. degrees, and offers a unique opportunity for 
individuals seeking a balanced research and teaching career


Applicants should visit 
www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=54086to apply. To apply 
please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of 
research interests and teaching philosophy, and have three letters of 
reference sent to Maarten Vonhof, Ph.D., Fish Biologist Search 
Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Room 3441 Wood Hall, 
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5410.Applications are 
due December 31, 2014, but will be considered until position is filled. 
/WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities, 
women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified 
individuals are encouraged to apply./

[ECOLOG-L] Asst/Assoc Professor Position in Urban Ecology

[Swihart, Robert K]

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), in partnership with the 
Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) at Purdue 
University, seeks an Urban Ecologist at the assistant or associate professor 
level.   The successful candidate will have a tenure home in the Department of 
Forestry and Natural Resources, one of the nation's elite programs in ecology 
and evolutionary biology (www.purdue.edu/fnr).   
Expectations of the position include developing an internationally renowned 
research program in the ecology of urban ecosystems and teaching an 
undergraduate introductory ecology course and a graduate course in an area of 
expertise.  Applications for this position will be reviewed at least through 
the end of November.  Please note that despite the engineering-centric tone of 
the following ad and list of numerous areas of interest, urban ecology is a 
clear hiring priority for both FNR and EEE.

The Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) at Purdue 
University invites applications for three tenure/tenure-track openings for 
exceptional faculty candidates at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. 
Successful candidates will receive a joint appointment in EEE and a tenure home 
in one of the Schools of Engineering, School of Health Sciences (College of 
Health and Human Sciences), or Department of Forestry and Natural Resources 
(College of Agriculture). Successful candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. or 
equivalent doctoral level degree(s) in engineering or a related discipline, and 
should have a distinguished academic record. Candidates are expected to 
demonstrate strong commitment to excellence in education, teach courses at both 
the undergraduate and graduate levels based on the needs of EEE and the 
partnering School, and establish a strong, externally funded research program. 
A strong interest in interdisciplinary research and education is required. 
Candidates with experience working with diverse groups of students, faculty, 
and staff and the ability to contribute to an inclusive climate are 
particularly welcome.

EEE seeks to characterize the impact of natural and engineered systems on the 
environment, and establish engineered systems that function under ecological 
and socio-economic constraints. EEE research and education addresses the 
prevention, control, and treatment of waste streams, and the design and 
management of resilient engineered systems that can exist in harmony with human 
and natural systems. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: 
industrial ecology, sustainable manufacturing and chemical/materials synthesis, 
eco-design, design for recycling, dematerialization, green materials, 
environmental-industrial system dynamics and resilience, coupled 
engineered-human-natural systems, urban and restoration ecology, sustainability 
science and engineering, green supply chains, life cycle engineering, indoor 
and outdoor air quality, air pollution control, value recovery from waste 
streams, solid waste treatment, and greening engineered systems.

EEE engages more than 40 faculty members within the College of Engineering and 
across the campus. An undergraduate degree program in EEE has been established, 
and a graduate program is in development. Further information about EEE, 
including details on the current faculty and their research interests, is 
available at https://engineering.purdue.edu/EEE.

Submit applications online at 
https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUS/Employment/Applications, including 
curriculum vitae, teaching and research plans, and names of four references. 
For information/questions regarding applications contact Marion Ragland, 
Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, at 
ragl...@purdue.edu. Review of applications will 
begin on September 2, 2014 and will continue until position is filled. A 
background check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue's main campus is located in West Lafayette Indiana, a welcoming and 
diverse community with a wide variety of cultures, industries, and excellent 
schools. Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge 
Program
 to assist new faculty and their partners regarding dual career needs and 
facilitate their relocation.


Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse 
workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with 
disabilities, LGBTQ, and  veterans are encouraged to apply.


Rob Swihart
Professor and Head
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2061
PH: 765-494-3590
Web Page: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rswihart/Swihart/

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Land Management Specialist(s)

[Chris Warner]

Description: Working collaboratively with BLM Winnemucca District, the 
Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting to hire up to five (5) Land 
Mangement Specialists in a variety of disciplines. The Specialists will 
support development of a comprehensive Environmental Analysis (EA) with 
FONSI and Decision Record (DR). The objective of the overall EA planning 
effort is to provide the BLM with a defensible NEPA document to support 
the final decision for proposed range improvements. The EA will address 
a wide variety of BLM program areas. The successful applicant will work 
in an interdisciplinary (ID) team setting and be exposed to a myriad of 
resource areas including natural and cultural resources, recreation and 
wilderness, hydrology, wildlife, and rangeland management, as well 
environmental monitoring. The selected candidate will be exposed to a 
federal land management work environment and will receive training in 
the appropriate areas needed.

Rate of Pay: $23.00/hour
Benefits: Affordable Care Act-compliant health insurance (medical, 
dental and vision); paid holidays, sick and personal leave; 401(k) 
retirement Plan  
Timeline: 15-month appointment beginning in December 2014, or upon 
availability and adjudication of a Department of Interior Federal 
Background Investigation

Full details, including qualifications for individual Specialist 
positions and instructions for how to apply, can be found in the 
Research Associate employment section of GBI's Website: 
www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/research-associates-
employment/

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Approaching: Ocean 180 Video Challenge

[Mallory Watson]

Just four weeks left to submit your entry to the 2015 Ocean 180 Video Challenge!

Ocean scientists are invited to submit a 3 minute video abstract highlighting 
the findings of a recent peer-reviewed publication to compete for $9,000 in 
cash prizes. Scientists submitting entries to Ocean 180 must be US citizens or 
affiliated with a US institution.

If you are considering submitting a video abstract, we encourage you to view 
our information session, available here: 
http://ocean180.org/for-scientist/faq.html

To submit your entry, please visit 
http://ocean180.org/for-scientist/video-abstract-submission.html
Submission will close on Monday, December 1 at 11:59pm (PST).

While all videos will be evaluated by a team of science and communication 
experts, the top 10 finalists will be screened by over 32,000 middle school 
students in 21 countries. These student judges will evaluate the finalists and 
ultimately select the winning entries. This is an excellent opportunity to 
share your work with a broad audience and to practice communicating your 
research to the public.

Please contact i...@ocean180.org with questions.

About Ocean 180
Sponsored by the Florida Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE 
Florida) and funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation, the 
Ocean 180 Video Challenge is designed to encourage ocean scientists to share 
their discoveries and excitement for research with teachers, students, and the 
public.

For full contest guidelines and to view previous winners, please visit 
http://ocean180.org

Mallory Watson
COSEE Florida Scientist
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida   32901

Email: mwat...@fit.edu
Twitter: @Ocean180Video

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in plant ecology and evolution

[Rachel Spigler]

PhD position in plant ecology and evolution

I am currently recruiting motivated graduate students for my lab in the Biology 
Department at Temple 
University. Research in my lab addresses a broad range of questions in plant 
reproductive ecology and 
evolution, exploring how ecological, demographic, and genetic factors influence 
plant mating patterns 
and shape the evolution of reproductive traits. Current foci in the lab are (1) 
the effects of habitat 
fragmentation on plant-pollinator interactions, mating system dynamics, and 
floral trait evolution and 
(2) the evolution of mixed-mating and of the selfing syndrome. Additional 
interests include the 
evolution of plant sexual systems such as dioecy. We use a variety of 
approaches including 
observational and experimental field studies, population and quantitative 
genetics, demographic 
modeling, and greenhouse studies.

I am looking for a PhD student to join the lab who is broadly interested in 
plant ecology and evolution 
and looking to develop independent research questions that complement my own. 
If interested, 
please send a cover letter describing your research interests and background, a 
CV including GPA, 
GRE scores (if known), and contact information for three references to Dr. 
Rachel Spigler at 
rachel.spig...@temple.edu. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in biology, 
ecology, or a related 
field, prior research experience, and meet Temple’s requirements for admission. 
A Master’s degree is 
preferred. Interested applicants should contact me as soon as possible; 
Temple’s deadline for 
admission is January 15, 2015.

For additional information about my research and the Biology Department at 
Temple University please 
visit:
http://rachelspigler.weebly.com/
https://bio.cst.temple.edu/

About the Biology Department at Temple University
Temple University is a large, comprehensive public research university in 
Philadelphia, PA, with more 
than 37,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled in over 
400 academic 
degrees. The Biology Department at Temple University represents an active 
research community with 
strengths in ecology, genomics, conservation, and evolutionary biology. The 
Biology Department is 
also home to the newly formed Center for Biodiversity 
(http://cst.temple.edu/research/centers-and-
institutes/center-biodiversity), Center for Computational Genetics and Genomics 
(https://bio.cst.temple.edu/~hey/CCGG/), and Institute for Genomics and 
Evolutionary Medicine 
(http://igem.temple.edu/).

Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the US, rich in history, known for 
its arts and culture, and is 
brimming with a vibrant science community. There are approximately 90 colleges 
and universities in 
the Greater Philadelphia region, with plenty of opportunities for 
collaboration. Recreational science 
activities abound, including ‘Science on Tap’, a monthly science café that 
features a brief, informal 
presentation by a scientist or other expert followed by lively conversation, 
the Academy of Natural 
Sciences, the Wagner Free Institute of Science, and the annual Philadelphia 
Science Festival. 
Philadelphia is also home to Fairmount Park, one of the world’s largest city 
park systems.

[ECOLOG-L] New Research Station

[Susana Rodríguez-Buritica]

Dear colleagues:

I'm posting this message because we need all the help we can get with a running 
fundraising 
campaign to build a research station for the foundation I’m currently 
directing. 

Biodiversa Colombia Foundation was established in 2006 by a group of 
repatriates and highly 
trained Colombian ecologists; it is a local NGO that promotes conservation and 
sustainable 
development in Colombia.

After many years of hard work, the Foundation was able to purchase some land 
(78 Ha) to establish 
a natural reserve in a region of high conservation priority in Colombia: the 
wetlands and 
rainforests of the middle Magdalena river Valley (State of Antioquia). This 
area has experience 
dramatic ecological changes in the last years despite being an area with wide 
variety of ecosystems 
that are highly diverse and host many critically endangered species. 

We just released a Crowd-funding campaign to build a research station in the 
reserve; this station 
will be a base camp for our research, conservation, awareness-raising and local 
community 
strengthening projects in the area.

Any help will put us one step closer to make the station a reality. 

To know more about the campaign and our current projects, please visit our 
webpage

http://www.fundacionbiodiversa.org

or the campaign webpage where you can also watch the promotional video:
http://www.fundacionbiodiversa.org/wordpress/?p=1717

Thousand thanks for any support/comment.
(My apologies for double postings)


Susana Rodríguez-Buriticá. Ph.D.
Director of Research
Fundacion BioDiversa Colombia
+ 57 320 361 8686
+ 57 1 751 5594
Carrera 22 # 41- 80 Apt. 401
Bogotá D.C.
Colombia
www.fundacionbiodiversa.org
susanarburit...@fundacionbiodiversa.org

[ECOLOG-L] Ms and PhD positions in niche modeling at a community level at CUNY

[Jose D Anadon]

MS/PhD positions in niche modeling at a community level (2nd call)
Department of Biology
Queens College, City University of New York


MS/PhD positions are available in the lab of Dr. Jose Anadon at Queens 
College, City University of New York. Research at Anadon Lab focuses on 
understanding the impact of global change on biodiversity. Research for 
these positions would i) address the importance of taking into account 
biotic interactions when modelling species assemblages (i.e. 
communities) by mean of niche modelling approaches, and ii) explore to 
what extent the inclusion of biotic interactions make a difference when 
predicting the impact of climate change on the distribution of multiple 
species. Research will take advantage of an extraordinaire database of 
plant species in North American deserts. Top applicants will receive 
year-round support through a combination of teaching and research 
assistantships.
Interested students should email jose.ana...@qc.cuny.edu with a cover 
letter and a CV (including GPA and GRE scores), well before submitting 
an official application to the graduate college (due: January 1st, 
2015). For further information on pre-requisites and on the application 
process, see http://www.gc.cuny.edu/Prospective-Current-Students.