[ECOLOG-L] MS Assistantship Position in Coastal Wetland Biogeochemistry
MS Assistantship Position in Coastal Wetland Biogeochemistry available beginning January 2015 The Roberts Lab of Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking a graduate research assistant at the Master of Science level to examine the influence of river diversions on carbon and nitrogen cycling in Louisiana freshwater, brackish, and salt marshes. The student is expected to play an active role in designing and carrying out a thesis project that will examine the effects of salinity manipulations on greenhouse gas production, nitrification, and denitrification rates at multiple marshes along the Barataria Bay estuarine system salinity gradient. The student will join a large, multi-institution team of researchers on the Coastal Waters Consortium (CWC) project (http://cwc.lumcon.edu/) funded by the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative to study the impacts of the oil spill and future spills on marshes and coastal environments. Specifically, the student will be collaborating with the wetland biogeochemistry and microbial ecology group led by Drs. Brian Roberts (LUMCON), Anne Giblin (Marine Biological Laboratory), and Anne Bernhard (Connecticut College). The student will be supported through the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Coastal Science Assistantship Program which provides the student with the opportunity to complete an internship at a CPRA office during the period of CPRA funding. The research activities will be supported through the larger CWC project. Qualifications: The candidate must have a B.S in ecology, wetland science, biogeochemistry or a related field. The candidate will also be expected to participate in field work that may require physical effort to transport equipment in field sites throughout Louisiana that are accessible only by small boats. The ability to work in a group setting is essential, as this researcher will work collaboratively with the PIs, post docs, graduate students, and other research associates/technicians on this CWC project. Start Date: The position can begin as early as 1 December 2014, but candidates must be available by January 2015 to enroll for the spring semester. The MS assistantship provides a competitive stipend including summer support, health insurance, and covers tuition expenses. Thesis research and project-related travel expenses including making at least one presentation at a scientific meeting will be covered by funding from the BP/GoMRI project. Location: The student will be enrolled in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (http://www.oceanography.lsu.edu/) at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. The students thesis research will be based at the Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON) at the LUMCON Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA (visit http:///www.lumcon.edu for information on the facility). To Apply: Send 1) a letter of interest that describes your interest in the position, your career goals, and details your work and educational experience most relevant to the position, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies are acceptable initially), and 4) contact information for 3 references to Dr. Brian Roberts (brobe...@lumcon.edu) with Wetland biogeochemistry MS position in the subject line. Applicants should also complete the LSU DOCS graduate study pre-application forms that can be found at http://www.oceanography.lsu.edu/preapp/preapplication.shtm to help expedite the review process. For more information, contact Dr. Brian Roberts by email or phone (985-851-2821). Deadline: Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. LUMCON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that actively seeks diversity among its employees.
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position in data-limited fisheries assessment and management, SFU (re-advertisement)
The Cooper Lab at Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and Environmental Management (http://www.rem.sfu.ca/people/faculty/cooper/), in collaboration with Conservation International, is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher / staff scientist to work with an international team of fisheries and stock assessment scientists on the assessment and management of data-limited fisheries. The position will be located near Vancouver, B.C., begin in January 2015, and go through August 2016. Potential candidates should have a strong background and skills in data analysis and statistical modeling, stock assessment modeling, and coding in R. The successful candidate will be lead author on multiple manuscripts, so a healthy publication record is required. Familiarity with management strategy evaluations is preferred. The first phase of this project examined the ability of a suite of catch-only assessment models to estimate B/Bmsy over a wide range of simulated fisheries (http://www.fao.org/docrep/019/i3491e/i3491e00.htm). The successful candidate will participate in the second phase of this project by collaborating with working group members to apply the suite of catch-only assessment models to 4 regions: the West Coast of the US and Canada, Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape (ETPS; the Pacific EEZ regions of Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica), Brazil, and the Mediterranean to determine how performance may vary in different regions and to develop estimates of uncertainty in assessment outcomes. The successful candidate will also examine the degree to which management decisions can be based on these models when applied to the simulated fisheries as well as to fisheries in regional case studies in the West Coast of the US and Canada as well as the ETPS. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Andrew Cooper (andrew_coo...@sfu.ca). Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. A copy of this advertisement can be found at http://www.rem.sfu.ca/about-rem/employment-opportunities/postdoctoral-position/ - Andrew B. Cooper Associate Professor School of Resource and Environmental Management Simon Fraser University TASC 1 Building, Room 8405 University Burnaby, British Columbia, CANADA V5A 1S6 - Office: 778-782-3954 FAX: 778-782-4968 - Twitter: @QuantEcologyABC Web Page: http://www.rem.sfu.ca/people/faculty/cooper/ Lab Web Page: http://www.rem.sfu.ca/fishgrp/ -
[ECOLOG-L] Stream/River Ecosystem Ecology Ph.D. Student Opportunities
*The Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources, Stream/River Ecosystem Ecology Ph.D. Student Opportunities:* The Stream and River Ecology Laboratory (Dr. Mazeika Sullivan: http://go.osu.edu/mazeikasullivan) in the School of Environment and Natural Resources is seeking two highly-qualified M.S. or Ph.D. students (preference given to Ph.D. students). The students will have the opportunity to develop research related to linked aquatic-terrestrial food webs, biodiversity, and landscape change in river-riparian ecosystems. For one of the positions, prior experience working with riparian birds is highly desirable. Applicants should have experience in both field and laboratory settings, be highly motivated with a strong work ethic, and have competitive GPA and GRE scores. Candidates should provide the following materials to Dr. Sullivan (sullivan@osu.edu) by December 12th: a brief description of research interests, CV, GRE scores (with percentiles), and contact information for three references. -- Suzanne M. Gray, PhD Assistant Professor School of Environment and Natural Resources The Ohio State University 210 Kottman Hall 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43210 Phone:614-292-4643 Email: gray.1...@osu.edu suzanne.g...@mail.mcgill.ca Webpage: http://biology.mcgill.ca/grad/suzanne/index.html
[ECOLOG-L] Conference Media Workshop Ryerson U. Toronto - 10 Days Left for Submission
- Would you like your academic research to influence ideas, people, and public policies? - Do you want to learn and share on how you can harness the power of media to reach out? - Are you interested in discussing multidisciplinary, ground-breaking, speculative, and controversial ideas in an open and safe environment? If you think that these questions apply to you, participate in the international conference *Bridging Gaps: Media, Higher Education and Society*. The conference will be held on May 27-28, 2015 at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. *The details of the call are at*: *http://cmc-centre.com/conference2015/* http://cmc-centre.com/conference2015/ The conference will include a professional development workshop on media and public relations. It will offer valuable insights in how scholars can become critics and experts in media. *Conference registration structure*: - $59 for paper presentation - $149 for presentation and workshop participation - $300 for complete conference attendance and publication in edited book. Publication of extended papers in a peer-reviewed journal for selected best papers *Submission guidelines*: - 250-word abstract or panel / workshop proposal - Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if applicable - Submit to conference Chair Dr. Louis Massey at *sub...@esicore.org file:///C:/Users/Owner/Documents/054AMJPKF%20-%20MAY2614/CMCS/Conference/sub...@esicore.org* - Deadline for submission: November 30, 2014 - Notification of acceptance: January 15, 2015 - Authors interested in panel / workshop proposal: contact the conference chair as soon as possible for guidelines and benefits *Dr Samita Nandy*Director, Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Reviewer, SAGE Publications and Wilfred Laurier Press PhD Curtin University, Australia (Media) MA and BA York University, Canada (Communication) URL samitana...@gmail.com: http://www.cmc-centre.com/ http://www.cmc-centre.com/ | www.samitanandy.com
[ECOLOG-L] REU in Ethiopia
In December we will begin accepting applications for a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)program based at Colby College and in Ethiopia. This REU will provide eight American undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds an opportunity to conduct path- breaking interdisciplinary research on the ecological, economic and cultural roles of church forests. Church forests are patches of Afromontane forest surrounding Ethiopian Orthodox churches. Preserved for centuries by church leaders and communities as religious sanctuaries, church forests are, in many parts of Ethiopia, the only indigenous forests left. Under the eight-week summer REU program students will receive training at Colby College in ecological field methods, spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), social survey research, and written and oral communication. They will then travel to South Gondar, Ethiopia to conduct hands-on fieldwork with mentors from Colby College, the California Academy of Sciences, and local academic and government institutions. Applications will be accepted beginning in Dec 2014. The application deadline is January 30, 2015. Details about the project can be found at: http://www.colby.edu/reu-in- ethiopia/
[ECOLOG-L] Department head opening, University of Arkansas, Bio Ag Engineering
Dear Ecologgers, My department is hiring a new head. We are the Department of Biological amp; Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas (http://baeg.uark.edu/), and the position is here: http://www.baeg.uark.edu/BAEG_Dept_Head_Position_Announcement.pdf It would be great to have applicants from this community! Please feel free to pass around as appropriate. The file should be submitted by Jan 15, 2015 at the latest. Best regards, Ben Runkle Benjamin R. K. Runkle Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR 72701 ENGR 231 Phone: 479-575-2878 brrun...@uark.edu http://wordpress.uark.edu/brrunkle/ http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SeZEXyoJhl=en
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in Arctic ecosystem science
We invite applications for a postdoctoral scientist who will study how locally adapted populations of tussock species (Eriophorum vaginatum) respond differently to changing climate and affect ecosystem function and biogeochemical cycling in the Arctic tundra in northern Alaska. The candidate will use and further develop new techniques to measure photosynthesis, respiration, phenology, growth, and decomposition in reciprocal transplant gardens under warming treatments. The candidate is encouraged to develop and implement his/her own idea within the project. The candidate is expected to reside in the Toolik Field Station (http://toolik.alaska.edu/) from the end of May through the end of August and then work at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), Woods Hole, MA, for the rest of the year. MBL manages the long-term ecology research (LTER) project at Toolik and is home to dozens of scientists, postdocs, and research assistants studying the Arctic system. The postdoc may have an opportunity to teach at Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, to gain teaching experience in an undergraduate institution. The postdoc will join an interdisciplinary team including Drs. Jim Tang (MBL), Ned Fetcher (Wilkes University), and Michael Moody (University of Texas-El Paso). Two-year funding is available and could be extended to the third year. A Ph.D. in ecology or evolutionary biology is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in evolution with additional experience in physiological ecology or ecosystem ecology. Candidates should have fieldwork experience with a productive publication record and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Previous experience with gas analyzers and gas flux measurement is encouraged. A perspective of integrating evolution with ecosystem processes is desired. To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, publication samples, and names of three references to Dr. Jim Tang (jt...@mbl.edu) and Dr. Ned Fetcher (ned.fetc...@wilkes.edu). Review of applications will start Jan. 15, 2015. We expect that the successful applicant will be available May 1, 2015.
[ECOLOG-L] Permanent USGS research position, Lakewood, CO. Ecology/Remote sensing/Statistics/Geography
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking applicants for a permanent Research Ecologist/Research Geographer/Research Physical Scientist/Research Statistician position at the Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center (GECSC; Lakewood, CO). Scientists at the GECSC conduct research on (1) climatic, environmental and landscape change, (2) the geologic framework of natural resources and hazards, (3) ecological disturbance patterns resulting from natural and anthropogenic changes, and (4) the interactions among geologic, biologic, hydrologic, and human systems. Additional details of the GECSC (research scientists, support staff, and facilities) may be viewed online at:http://esp.cr.usgs.gov. Specific duties for this position will include: • Conduct complex, novel scientific investigations requiring the development, validation, or use of remotely sensed data products. • Pursue research focusing on one or more of the following areas: (1) statistical validation and assessment of uncertainties in remotely sensed data and derived products, (2) spatial and temporal patterns of change and their relationships to climate, land-use, policy, and a range of other potential drivers, or (3) impacts of landscape change assessed through the assimilation of remotely sensed data products into climate or ecosystem process models, or (4) the development of new or improved techniques for remotely sensed change detection, characterization of vegetation, and land-use/land-cover. • Serve as a team member in interdisciplinary research teams, coordinate and communicate to teammates and clients, support the mission of teams, serve at committees, represent USGS. • Contribute to professional and scientific knowledge by publishing peer-reviewed scientific journals and USGS reports as well as presenting their work at scientific conferences. View the position announcement at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/386813400 for more details. Applications must be submitted through www.USAJobs.gov http://www.usajobs.gov/ before Friday, November 28th, 2014. Please read the announcement carefully for qualifications and instructions about how to apply. For question about eligibility and how to apply, please contact Joseline Martinez (jmartinezlo...@usgs.gov; 303-236-9559). For questions about the position and the Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, please contact Todd Hawbaker (tjhawba...@usgs.gov; 303-236-1371). -- Jay Diffendorfer Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center U.S. Geological Survey Denver Federal Center, Bldg 25, room 1719, MS 980 Denver, Co. 80225 303-236-5369 https://profile.usgs.gov/jediffendorfer
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position in Marine Conservation/Natural Resource Economics/Policy
The Department of Marine Sciences at the University of South Alabama and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab invite applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) position in the areas of Marine Conservation, Natural Resource Economics or Policy. Examples of areas of expertise sought include, but not limited to, ecology and biology of species and communities with conservation interest; conservation-based approaches to sustainability; valuation and management of estuarine and marine resources; environmental policy regulations; and, multi-faceted strategies for enhanced resilience. The successful candidate will compliment and strengthen the existing research and teaching capabilities of our existing graduate (M.S and Ph.D.) program in Marine Sciences, and will participate in a newly developed professional MS program in Marine Conservation and Resource Management. Qualifications include a PhD degree and a demonstrated history of excellence in research. Teaching experience is also highly preferred. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research program and to interact with biological oceanographers and marine ecologists on interdisciplinary research questions. Teaching expectations are two courses per year, senior level undergraduate and graduate course. The position will be based at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Salary and start-up packages are competitive based upon qualifications. The University of South Alabama is a rapidly growing institution known for quality research and teaching that enrolls over 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It is located in a thriving metropolitan area with a population of 500,000 on the scenic northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Department of Marine Sciences has 11 full-time faculty members and 42 graduate students. Information on faculty research interests and teaching can be found at http://www.southalabama.edu/marinesciences/. Candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vita, research and teaching philosophy statements, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Just Cebrian, Chair, Marine Conservation/Economics/Policy search, Department of Marine Sciences, 5871 USA Drive North Blvd., LSCB Room 025, Mobile, Alabama 36688 Electronic applications can be emailed to nmerr...@southalabama.edu. To ensure a timely review, applications should be received by January 5, 2015. For more information about the position, please visit the department's website. The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer –Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
[ECOLOG-L] Google analytics and searchable databases
Announcing a new study that shows seven years (see discussion) of Google Analytics data for plant biodiversity websites that includes specimen data from over four hundred institutions. The article is available via open access here: http://biodiversitydatajournal.com/articles.php?id=1558 -- Timothy M. Jones Life Science Annex Building, Room A257 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Website - http://www.herbarium.lsu.edu/keys/
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: NOAA/AOML - Director of the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division
Please contact Alan Leonardi (please see below) for position details. NOAAs Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, FL is seeking applicants to fill the position of director of the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (OCED).#8232; The position requires a significant publication record, a history of obtaining funding, the ability to organize and lead research projects, and recognition as a leading scientist in ocean, climate, and/or ecosystem research. The OCED director will manage science and personnel in OCED while maintaining a strong research effort in an area that complements current divisional research. OCED has 8 principal investigators and 28 support scientists and staff involved in ecological, microbiological, ocean acidification, coral reef, eutrophication, and global carbon cycle research. Additional information can be found at http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ocd/ocdweb/index.html. The position is for a Supervisory Research Physical Scientist, ZP-V, GS-15 equivalent. Application must be completed online at http://www.usajobs.gov/, with reference Announcement Numbers OAR-AOML-2014-0004 for current federal government employees and OAR-AOML-2014-0002 for non-federal applicants by December 19, 2014. For details on the position you can contact Alan Leonardi (alan.leona...@noaa.gov) and for questions regarding the application process please contact Shanen Lacy (shanen.m.l...@noaa.gov).amp;#8232; Major Duties · Provide scientific leadership for AOML's Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (AOML/OCED) by developing and maintaining a divisional science program that supports NOAA's mission and results in peer-reviewed publications and science products of value to NOAA/AOML stakeholders. · Supervise and mentor AOML/OCED principal investigators. · Procure sufficient funding to support the divisional research program in conjunction with AOML/OCED principal investigators. · Contribute to the development of major scientific programs within NOAA and other federal agencies. · Publish research results in peer-reviewed literature and present findings at national and international scientific meetings. · Contribute to the development of research projects that will advance our scientific and technical knowledge of chemical oceanography, biological oceanography, or a related discipline by formulating research ideas, obtaining funding for research projects, and leading research projects. · Manage AOML/OCED personnel, including administrative, technical, and scientific employees. · Manage AOML/OCED finances to ensure accountable and efficient utilization of resources. · Serve as spokesperson and advocate of AOML/OCED at AOML and OAR.
[ECOLOG-L] Ivory Tower on CNN right now
Many of you may be interested in this - it is relevant to the future of all fields of science: http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/20/living/ivory-tower-community-colleges/index.html?sr=fb112014ivorytowercolleges9pVODtopLink ATD of ATB and ISI -- Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs LLC Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation http://allthingsbugs.com/People http://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs https://www.facebook.com/InvertebrateStudiesInstitute 1-352-281-3643
