[ECOLOG-L] December Workshop in Structural Equation Modeling for Ecology Evolutionary Biology
This January 5th-9th at UMass Boston, I will be running a one week intensive in Structural Equation Modeling targeting Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. If you are interested, registration is now open at http://caps-courses.umb.edu/courses/winter/cr/gr/biol/ All are welcome - students, faculty, etc. The syllabus is at http://byrneslab.net/teaching/sem/ In the course, we will cover basic path analysis, SEM with covariance matrices, including latent variable analysis, as well as newer equation-level estimation approaches that can utilize generalized linear mixed modeling approaches. As part of the course, you will work with your own data to begin building an SEM for your own research. Pre-requisites are a familiarity with linear modeling (linear regression, multiple linear regression, mixed models would help). The workshop will be taught by making extensive use of R. If you only have a passing familiarity with R, there is a pre-class tutorial on the website, although it will help immensely to feel confident in working in R before the course. I also ask as a prerequisite that you bring a multivariate dataset of some sort that youre interested in working with. Students will use their own data during afternoon labs, and use the final afternoon to present preliminary work. If you would like to take the course you can register at http://caps- courses.umb.edu/courses/winter/cr/gr/biol/ and contact me with any questions. -Jarrett Byrnes
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position: Epidemiological models of Ebola. CIDD, PSU
A postdoctoral position is available to develop and implement a simulation study to evaluate alternative intervention strategies in a range of epidemiological models of Ebola. The postdoc will need a strong background in stochastic population modelling and an interest in applying theoretical methods to management of infectious disease and decision-making under uncertainty. A Ph.D. in Quantitative Ecology, Population Biology, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or an equivalent area is required. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of publication; have strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills; and be able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. The position is funded by the NSF RAPID Program. The postdoc will work with: Dr. Katriona Shea (http://www.bio.psu.edu/People/Faculty/Shea/); Dr. Matthew Ferrari (http://www.cidd.psu.edu/people/mjf283); and Dr. Ottar Bjørnstad (http://www.cidd.psu.edu/people/onb1) in the Department of Biology (www.bio.psu.edu http://www.bio.psu.edu/) and the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (www.cidd.psu.edu http://www.cidd.psu.edu/) at the Pennsylvania State University. Please contact Katriona Shea (k-s...@psu.edu mailto:k-s...@psu.edu; +1 814-321-4809) for more information. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page statement of research interests that explicitly describes professional qualifications for this position, and contact information for three referees. Penn State requires all applicants to register and complete the application form at the Penn State employment website at https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#54842. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until a suitable candidate is found. This position is initially funded for one year from date of hire. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/ http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups. -- Dr. Katriona Shea Professor of Ecology Department of Biology and Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics 208 Mueller Laboratory The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 USA Office: +1 814 865 7910 Lab: +1 814 865 7912 Biology: +1 814 863 0278 Fax: +1 814 865 9131 Email: k-s...@psu.edu mailto:k-s...@psu.edu http://www.bio.psu.edu/People/Faculty/Shea/ or http://kshealab.wordpress.com/
[ECOLOG-L] Correction: JANUARY Workshop in Structural Equation Modeling for Ecology Evolutionary Biology
Apologies for the typo in the subject line. This is January workshop, not December. The body of the email was correct - the course will run from January 5-9. -Jarrett Byrnes
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship-stream and riparian food webs
Graduate Research Assistant, Watershed Studies Institute, Murray State University. One full-time position to begin late May 2015. Qualifications: B.S. in biology, ecology, or related discipline. Previous experience with field experiments, stream/riparian ecosystems, and/or stream invertebrate ecology highly desirable. Responsibilities: To conduct research on trophic interactions in stream and riparian food webs while completing a M.S. degree in Watershed Science. This project is fully funded, including travel to field sites in Colorado. Salary: $16,500 per year. Other benefits include housing at the Hancock Biological Station (Murray, KY) during the academic year and High Lonesome Ranch (De Beque, CO) during summers. To Apply: Email a letter of application, curriculum vitae including undergraduate GPA and GRE scores, and the names and email addresses of three references to Dr. Howard Whiteman (hwhite...@murraystate.edu). Deadline: December 20, 2014 or until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
