[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician - Marine Fisheries Ecology, Auburn University, Alabama
*Research Technician - Marine Fisheries Ecology* *Auburn University, Alabama* *Responsibilities:*To assist in investigations of the ecology, movement, habitat use, age structure, fecundity, and nursery habitats of marine fishes in the northeast Gulf of Mexico. Responsibilities include preparing for and conducting surveys of marine fishes using SCUBA visual counts, trap nets, gill nets, hook line, hydroacoustics, and ultrasonic telemetry.Responsibilities also include laboratory analysis of fish otoliths, gonads, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and video transects. *Qualifications:*Must be capable and willing to lift heavy gear, work long hours, and play a vital role in an energetic team of researchers. Must have SCUBA diving experience and be capable of working aboard research vessels during frequent offshore trips (5-10 d per month, 10 to 100 km). Previous offshore experience preferred. Completed B.S., or B.A., in biology or related science preferred. Advanced or Rescue Diver certifications preferred. *Location: *Fairhope, AL** *Closing Date: *open until filled *Starting Date: *Feb 2015, but flexible *Ending Date:*Current funding for this position runs until December 2015 *Contact:*For consideration, send a single PDF document including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of your college transcripts, and your GRE scores (if available) to Dr. Mark A. Albins – mark.alb...@auburn.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Aquatic and riparian technician out of Flagstaff, AZ
***I am posting for a colleague. Please do not reply to me. Use the link below for more information. Thank you. *** Research Specialist This position will serve as a research specialist, working in collaboration with the Southern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network (SCPN) of the National Park Service (NPS). The position will provide technical expertise in support of monitoring and research relating to hydrology, aquatic ecology, riparian ecology, and fluvial geomorphology. This is a field-based position requiring frequent and/or extended travel to the parks within the SCPN. Many of the streams and springs associated with these parks are located in remote and rugged terrain. Fieldwork will require strenuous hiking and camping in remote locations, carrying backpack loads (up to 50 lbs), and may involve exposure to inclement weather, biting insects, poisonous snakes and other field-related hazards. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, or environmental sciences AND two year related research or experience; OR - Six years research or work experience in geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, or environmental sciences; OR, - Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education approved by the Human Resources Department. Desired Qualifications - Two years of specialized experience as a Field Technician, in duties related to this position. - Two years related research or ecological experience or master’s degree in geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, or environmental sciences. - Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software. - Field experience working in remote backcountry settings and harsh field conditions. For more information, see: http://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/CPCESU/Bulletin-Board/Jobs/
[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Field Assistant: Drought tolerance of post-fire forests
Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Application deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015 Location: Shawnee National Forest, Dixon Springs, Illinois Duration: Ideally early-May through early-August (dates flexible) Job type: Seasonal field assistant Seeking full-time field assistant for a project on the drought response of forests managed with fire in extreme southern Illinois. The field assistant will work closely with a graduate student to maintain a drought experiment, monitor tree physiological responses, conduct vegetation surveys and collect soil hyphae. The work will be carried out in mature oak-hickory forests of Shawnee National Forest. Salary is commensurate with experience. Housing and field vehicle provided, though travel to and from Illinois is not provided. The work schedule will average 40 hours per week, though it will ultimately depend on weather. Preferred start date is May 4th, 2015 with a 3 month contract. Qualifications: B.A. / B.S. degree in biology, natural resources, or related field is highly preferred. Applicant must have at least one season of fieldwork. Experience measuring leaf gas exchange and/or performing intensive vegetation surveys is a plus, but those keen on gaining these skills are also highly recommended to apply. The field assistant must be comfortable hiking several miles a day and working long hours outside, often in hot, humid conditions. The assistant is expected to be a highly motivated, independent, and responsible team member. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and be considered insurable by the University of Illinois. Although a field vehicle will be used for all work-related activities, it is preferred that the assistant has a vehicle for personal use. To Apply: Please assemble the following into a single PDF and email to Tyler Refsland (refslan2 [at] illinois.edu): (1) A one-page cover letter describing your interests, reasons for applying and specific dates of availability, (2) resume or CV, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) contact information for three references Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Please contact Tyler with any questions. --- Tyler Refsland Ph.D. Student Program in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology University of Illinois C-524 Turner Hall 1102 South Goodwin Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 (320)905-2891 refsl...@illinois.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Re-imagining Citizen Science
*Re-Imagining “Citizen Science”: Knowledge for equality?* A blog post by: *Alan Irwin, Erinma Ochu, Michel Pimbert, Cindy Regalado and Tom Wakeford* http://citizenscienceassociation.org/2015/01/13/re-imagining-citizen-science-knowledge-for-equality/ Please share the newest Citizen Science 2015 blog post far and wide via your social media and email channels as you see fit! Help us spread the word about the many opportunities available at the conference! --The Citizen Science 2015 Conference Committee
[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: (3-4) FIELD TECHNICIANS in DC/MD/VA
(3-4) FIELD TECHNICIANS at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Location: Washington D.C./MD/VA. Duration: 3-3.5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 15 March 2014. Job Description: 3-4 Skilled field technicians are needed between April-July (flexible) for a study on the contribution of native and non-native plants to urban food webs. This project works within the Neighborhood Nestwatch program (URL: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/MigratoryBirds/Research/Neighborhood_Nestwatc h/) and combines avian ecology, entomology and citizen science to investigate food resources for Carolina Chickadees in suburban backyards. Daily duties may include nest monitoring, insect sampling, color-band resighting, vegetation surveys, data entry, lab work and more. Required qualifications: 1) the ability to work independently and keep meticulous notes, 2) demonstrated field experience in either avian, insect and/or woody plant sampling methods, 3) a valid drivers license; and 4) the personality to positively interact with the public on a spontaneous (but regular) basis. Preferred qualifications: (1-2 positions) experience independently banding passerine birds (taking blood samples, target netting, aging, etc), (1 position) Insect identification and taxonomy, (1 position) experience leading a crew (Any position) background in horticulture, woody plant identification or urban ecology. Perks include the opportunity to learn a diverse array of skills and the occasional pancakes. During the height of breeding season, applicants should expect long hours and a 6-7 day/wk schedule. Visits to field sites will require daily commutes in sometimes busy DC traffic conditions. MD housing and vehicles for work travel will be provided. Location is convenient to the District as well as many natural areas, national parks and cultural and historic sites. Salary will be commensurate with experience. ($325- 450/week). To apply please send the following in a PDF or word document: 1) a letter of interest highlighting your relevant experience, dates of availability, and the reason you are interested in this position; 2) a CV, and 3) the names and contact information for three references that can attest to your experience and suitability for this position. Please send all documents to DESIREE NARANGO (Email: nestwatch.foodwebATgmail.com) and put FOOD WEB FIELD TECHNICIAN as the subject of your email application. Positions will be open until filled.
[ECOLOG-L] REU at Southern Illinois University
REU in Convergence Ecology at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Application Deadline: March 1, 2015 This NSF Site REU offers diverse opportunities to study ecology resulting from an extraordinary combination of SIU faculty research programs in southern Illinois, a distinctive physiogeographic region where prairie, forest, wetland, floodplain, and river systems converge. This program will provide research opportunities for 10 undergraduate students under the guidance of faculty mentors associated with the Center for Ecology. Participation in this REU program will introduce students to ecological research tools used to study populations, communities, and ecosystems. Research areas include ecological pattern and variability, organismal response to environmental degradation, population and community response to restoration, and conservation of managed and natural systems. The goals of this REU program are to foster (1) hands-on scientific inquiry through research, (2) development of a diverse ecological skills-set through guided quantitative field and laboratory methods, (3) comprehension of and confidence in communicating science through weekly reading and discussion, (4) a broad awareness of ecological science through weekly seminars, and (5) a better understanding of biodiversity (to include human culture) through educational field trips to local natural and cultural areas. The program will culminate with The Colloquium of Undergraduate Research in Ecology (The CURE). Program dates: June 1 – Aug 7, 2015 Requirements: Applicants must not have graduated before summer 2015 and must be a U.S. citizen. Application Procedure: Instructions and application are available at http://www.ecology.siu.edu/pages/reu.html. Applicants will need to submit the electronic application and unofficial transcripts to ecology...@siu.edu. Two letters of recommendation on behalf of the student's application should also be sent to ecology...@siu.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Field Assistants Required - Black Tailed Prairie Dogs (Saskatchewan)
Field Assistants Required - Black-tailed prairie dogs Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada I am looking for 3 volunteers to assist with fieldwork beginning March 10 and continuing until July 10 (with a possibility of extension to Oct 10 for at least 1 of the positions). The project investigates the ecology of Black-tailed prairie dogs and will involve live-trapping, handling and monitoring of individuals. Prairie dog towns are home to (among others): burrowing owls, swift fox and, the recently reintroduced, black-footed ferret. Assistants will have the opportunity of seeing all of these iconic grassland species, plus the many more resident in the Park. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with a population of wild mammals in a spectacular setting and in collaboration with university, park and zoo researchers. All fieldwork is carried out in Grasslands National Park, southern Saskatchewan, one of the largest remaining tracts of native prairie in Canada. We will be staying in Parks Canada housing in the heart of the park. Food and accommodation are provided. Volunteers are required to provide for their own travel to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Travel between the field station and Saskatoon is provided. Training will be provided and no experience is necessary, but candidates should have an interest in the following (the more the better!): ecology, evolutionary biology, wildlife, field biology, and conservation biology. The field house and study population is isolated (the nearest town is approx. 45 min away) and, as such, successful applicants need to be able to cope under these conditions, enjoy the outdoors, be up-beat, positive, responsible and work well as a member of a team. If you wish to apply for one of these posts then please send a CV with a cover letter and contact details for three references (with e-mail addresses), by email to Jeff Lane (contact info below) by January 31, 2015. Contact: Dr. Jeff Lane Department of Biology University of Saskatchewan jeffrey.l...@usask.ca www.lanelab.ca
[ECOLOG-L] Teton Research Institute Positions (Jackson, WY)
Teton Research Institute of Teton Science Schools has the following openings. Please visit our website for more details and how to apply: http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=employment Land Management Technician Location: Jackson, Wyoming Begins: May 26, 2015 Ends: August 14, 2015 (may be extended to August 28) Compensation: $440/week DEQ-Water Quality Lab Technician Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming Begins: June 1, 2015 Ends: November 30, 2015 Compensation: $2,200 monthly stipend DEQ-Natural Resource Technician (2 positions) Location: Cheyenne and Lander, Wyoming Begins: June 1, 2015 Ends: November 30, 2015 Compensation: $2,200 monthly stipend, plus travel expenses for field work Avian Education Specialist Location: Jackson, Wyoming Begins: May 20, 2015 Ends: August 14, 2015 (may be extended to August 28) Compensation: $520/week
[ECOLOG-L] Field Assistants Required - Red Squirrels (Yukon)
Field Assistants Required-North American red squirrels Kluane, Yukon, Canada We are looking for 3 volunteers to assist with fieldwork for the period of February 20 to the end of May, 2015, and a further 5 volunteers from May through August (please note: there is the exciting possibility of linking this position with a ‘sister study’ on Columbian ground squirrels in Alberta. See below). The positions are part of a long-term study of red squirrel population dynamics. As a member of the study, assistants will be involved with monitoring the reproduction and survival of individuals. Fieldwork will involve live-trapping and handling of animals, radio-telemetry, behavioural observation, and climbing trees to find young in nests. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with a collaborative research team on a long-term study of a wild mammal. All fieldwork is carried out in the beautiful backdrop of southwestern Yukon, Canada. We will be staying at a rustic field station two hours from Whitehorse. Food and accommodation are provided. Volunteers are required to provide for their own travel to Edmonton, Alberta; however, travel from Edmonton to the field station (and back again!) is provided. Training will be provided and no experience is necessary, but candidates should have an interest in a number of the following: ecology, evolutionary biology, wildlife, field biology, and animal behaviour. The field camp is remote and low tech (no showers, cell phone service, or internet), so successful applicants must enjoy the outdoors and be able to remain a positive and responsible team member under relatively isolated and demanding conditions. Candidates must be in good physical condition, be willing to climb trees, and have an enthusiasm for learning. We work on ‘squirrel time’, which often involves long work days; as such, applicants must have a strong work ethic. That said, the atmosphere at squirrel camp is friendly and inclusive, and this area is one of the most beautiful in Canada. Columbian ground squirrel study: We are also involved with a similar long-term study on Columbian ground squirrels in Kananaskis, Alberta. We are thus able to provide the opportunity for interested applicants to be involved with both programs. Volunteers would begin work on red squirrels in February and switch to ground squirrels for May to August 31. Both projects use a similar approach (lifetime monitoring using live-trapping and observation), but are conducted in two different landscapes and on species differing in natural history (e.g., winter-active vs. hibernating). If you are interested in this joint opportunity, please see our advertisement on this webpage and mention it in your application. If you wish to apply for one of these posts then please send a CV with a cover letter and contact details for three references (with e-mail addresses), by email to Ainsley Sykes (contact info below), by January 30, 2015. Contact: Ainsley Sykes via email: asy...@ualberta.ca Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta Twitter: @KluaneSquirrels
[ECOLOG-L] National Native Seed Conference: Deadline for Abstracts this Friday
2015 National Native Seed Conference April 13-16, 2015 Santa Fe, New Mexico Deadline for Abstracts this Friday, January 16, 2015 We have pushed back the abstract submission deadline, but only slightly: originally due January 14, abstracts may now be submitted through the end of this week, with the new deadline of Friday January 16. Don't delay - submit your abstract today! And spread the word! For more information, please visit the conference website at nativeseed.info . Submit an abstract: nativeseed.info/call-for-presentations/submit-an-abstract/ Field tours: nativeseed.info/field-trips/ Registration: nativeseed.info/registration/ Kind words about previous Native Seed Conferences: This conference is a great mix of restoration practitioners, seed collectors, seed growers, and researchers, all united in the goal of restoring native plants in disturbed systems. My favorite conference of all time!” “This conference brings the right people together to make a difference. Unparalleled gathering of seed sellers, users, and researchers. I’ve never learned so much useful information in 3 days.” “The community feel of this conference really stands out. It’s a diverse collection of people from many different places and backgrounds but it definitely feels like one big family.” For more information, please contact Rob Fiegener at r...@appliedeco.org. -- *Tom KayeExecutive DirectorInstitute for Applied Ecology* Mail: PO Box 2855, Corvallis, Oregon 97339-2855 Street: 563 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, Oregon 541-753-3099 ext. 111 www.appliedeco.org http://www.appliedeco.org Associate Professor (courtesy) Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology Oregon State University 2087 Cordley Hall, Corvallis, Oregon 97331
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Associate in Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology
Post-doctoral Associate in Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology I am seeking a post-doc to conduct research on the biogeochemistry of linked aquatic-terrestrial systems. I am particularly interested in a researcher with experience using stable isotopes to examine denitrification or other processes and with an interest in connecting biogeochemical functions to microbial community structure and activity. The post-doc will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and other activities offered via Kent State's post-doc mentoring program. In addition to publishing results from the project, the post-doc and I will develop future research ideas and submit proposals. The post-doc will also have access to a variety of instruments, university owned field sites, collaborations with private and public partners, and a network of university researchers from a variety of disciplines who study topics related to ecology, water, urban design, etc. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please send me an e mail describing your interests and experiences along with your CV. Below I have included some information about Kent State and my department. Laura Leff Professor, Interim Chair Department of Biological Sciences Kent State University _ Kent State University (www.kent.edu), the second largest university in Ohio, is a state-supported, doctoral degree granting institution ranked as 'high research' by the Carnegie Foundation. Kent State eight campus system has a total enrollment of nearly 42,000 students. The Kent campus population consists of 22,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students and includes individuals from all 50 states and over 100 countries. The city of Kent combines the eclectic atmosphere of a small midwest college town with easy access to major metropolitan centers, including Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh. The Department of Biological Sciences (www.kent.edu/biology) is the largest in the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 80 MS and PhD students, approx. 1100 undergraduate majors, and 41 faculty on the Kent campus. Facilities and resources include shared biogeochemical analysis instrument labs, an interdisciplinary Center for Ecology and Resource Sustainability (CENRS), and 18 managed natural areas available for research activities. The Department has formal affiliations or active collaborations with non-academic organizations across northeast Ohio, including: the Holden Arboretum, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the Nature Conservancy of Ohio. International opportunities for teaching, training, and research are supported by membership in OTS, and a formal agreement with the University of Costa Rica.
[ECOLOG-L] Two stats courses in Portugal
Apologies for cross-posting There are 5 remaining seats available on each of the following two courses: Data exploration, regression, GLM GAM with introduction to R. 2 - 6 February 2015. Coimbra, Portugal Introduction to Linear mixed effects models, GLMM and MCMC with R 9-13 February 2015. Lisbon, Portugal For registration, course flyers and further information: http://www.highstat.com/statscourse.htm Kind regards, Alain -- Dr. Alain F. Zuur First author of: 1. Beginner's Guide to GAMM with R (2014). 2. Beginner's Guide to GLM and GLMM with R (2013). 3. Beginner's Guide to GAM with R (2012). 4. Zero Inflated Models and GLMM with R (2012). 5. A Beginner's Guide to R (2009). 6. Mixed effects models and extensions in ecology with R (2009). 7. Analysing Ecological Data (2007). Highland Statistics Ltd. 9 St Clair Wynd UK - AB41 6DZ Newburgh Tel: 0044 1358 788177 Email: highs...@highstat.com URL: www.highstat.com
[ECOLOG-L] Symposium on Communication, Cognition and Sociality
Submissions are invited for a symposium on Cooperative (Big) Predators: The links between Communication, Cognition and Sociality, to be held at the Behaviour 2015 conference in Cairns, Australia, 9-14th August. We are particularly interested in presentations giving species-specific examples of the link between communication and cognition, communication and sociality, or cognition and sociality, in large predators. However, all submissions dealing with the link between these aspects of animal behaviour are welcome. Submission details can be found on the Behaviour 2015 website http://www.behaviour2015.org/symposium-details/. Cooperative (Big) Predators: The links between Communication, Cognition and Sociality Symposium Organisers: Arik Kershenbaum - University of Cambridge Daniel Blumstein - University of California Los Angeles Marie Roch - San Diego State University Jan Koler-Matznik - New Guinea Singing Dog Conservation Society Holger Klinck - Oregon State University Eloïse Déaux - Macquarie University Barbara Smuts - University of Michigan Emma J Dunston - Charles Sturt University Rebecca Doyle - University of Melbourne Jackie Abell - University of Coventry Social predators, like wolves and hyenas, have evolved complex social structures and behaviours such as cooperative hunting. Many of these species also display complex communication behaviours, and the combination of these two phenomena suggests sophisticated cognitive capacities and processes. This symposium will draw together contemporary research findings on the links between communication and social behaviour (including cooperation) of large predators. The symposium will synthesise a new approach to the study of the cognitive-communicative- social complex, and its implications for future research into the evolution of cognition and language. One outcome of the symposium will be a published collection of papers outlining this approach. Papers are invited that explore each of these themes and the interaction between them from the perspective of a single species, or from a cross-species perspective.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship for M.A. in Economics or M.S. in Systems Ecology at the University of Montana
Graduate Research Assistantship for M.A. in Economics or M.S. in Systems Ecology at the University of Montana A masters-level Graduate Research Assistantship is available for an outstanding candidate to research the effects of alternative forest management practices on subsequent fire suppression expenditures. Position starts as early as June 1, 2015 and no later than August 15, 2015. Tuition waiver and research assistant stipend will be provided for a two-year period. The successful applicant has the option to pursue either an M.A. in Economics within the College of Humanities and Sciences or an M.S. in Systems Ecology, an interdisciplinary degree offerered jointly through the College of Forestry and Conservation and the College of Humanities and Sciences. Empirical investigations into the effects of fuels treatments and previous fires on subsequent fire suppression expenditures are needed. Such information can help public land management agencies as they seek to find economically efficient solutions to reduce wildfire risk while simultaneously creating landscape conditions that facilitate the use of natural fire to improve ecosystem health. The project’s goal is to develop spatial econometric models of fire suppression expenditures for individual fires using geospatial and ancillary data. These models will be used to evaluate and compare the effects of fuels treatments and previous fires on subsequent fire suppression expenditures. The successful applicant will assist in data collection, model development and interpretation, and preparation of peer-reviewed publications. A bachelor’s degree in economics or evidence of substantial econometrics knowledge and skills is required. Previous experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical programs (e.g. Stata, R, Matlab) is highly desirable. Candidates must possess an excellent academic record, strong references and demonstrated writing and communication skills. Education or experience directly relevant to the project described above would be nice. Individuals interested in spatial statistics, geospatial analysis, applied econometrics, and natural resource management are encouraged to apply. To apply, send (1) a cover letter that describes your interest in this project; (2) resume or CV; (3) GRE scores; (4) academic transcripts; (5) a writing sample and (6) contact information for three references. Evaluation of candidates will begin March 15, 2014. Please direct questions about this opportunity to Helen Naughton, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Montana; helen.naugh...@umontana.edumailto:helen.naugh...@umontana.edu; phone +1 406-243-4586.
