[ECOLOG-L] GIS position at Archbold Biological Station, Florida

[Menges, Eric]

Position Detail

Organization: Archbold Biological Station
Title: GIS Manager
Location: Venus, FL
Application Deadline: March 1, 2015
Posted: February 17, 2015

Position Description

Archbold Biological Station is seeking a bright, intellectually curious person, 
with extensive GIS experience, to fill the technical support position of 
Geographic Information System Manager. Applicants must share our passion for 
Archbold's long-term ecological research, conservation, and education programs.

The GIS Manager oversees GIS and spatial data management organization-wide, 
essentially as a one-person operation, reporting to the Executive Director, 
with sole responsibility to:

* Gather, generate, manage, interpret, and display spatial data for 
multiple research, conservation, education, development, and operations 
purposes, including maintenance of an extensive spatial data library 
encompassing many projects, the organization's land holdings, and data for 
surrounding regional landscapes.

* Administer the GIS Lab and distributed GIS activities across the 
Archbold network, including budgetary oversight, maintenance of GIS and GPS 
equipment, plotters and printers, and ESRI software support (currently >5 
concurrent licenses and >10 stand-alone licenses).

* Support project design, data management, and perform advanced spatial 
analysis for new and long-term ongoing research projects conducted by Archbold 
scientists, collaborators, and partner organizations.

* Provide in-house training in basic GIS for scientific staff, 
students, and visiting scientists and technical assistance as needed. 
Occasionally supervise GIS student interns, graduate students, and volunteers.

* Collaborate with Archbold's other technical support staff to 
coordinate data management and data access across the Archbold network and via 
the internet.

* Represent Archbold in professional organizations, GIS working groups, 
and local and regional conservation organizations.


Essential Job skills:

* Gather GIS data

o   Collect data in the field, often under physically demanding conditions 
including walking through deep sand, thick vegetation, wetlands, and carrying 
heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds). Drive 4WD vehicles (training provided).

o   Work collaboratively with Archbold community to assemble GIS data centrally.

o   Be familiar with the wide range of outside agencies and online locations 
from which to access and download relevant data. Import, read and analyze many 
forms of geographic data.

* Be fully competent with ESRI's ArcGIS suite of tools for a broad 
range of research and conservation purposes. Be conversant with data conversion 
and coordinate system conversions. Interpret data to produce tabular reports, 
graphs and charts, program new routines and tools, and prepare visually 
appealing maps and presentation materials. Prepare geographic data and metadata 
for education and outreach, including online.

* Possess advanced data management skills, including using GIS software 
to create and maintain of metadata. Maintain an efficient, well-organized and 
updated spatial library. Conduct QAQC. Perform system functions such as backup 
and systematic file transfers. Enable data access via intranet and web 
interfaces.

* Anticipate the needs and work collaboratively with a range of people, 
from those having little understanding of GIS, to those utilizing spatial 
analysis and other advanced tools for research. Analyze and review GIS needs 
and approaches, and recommend improvements or solutions to GIS problems.

* Perform other duties as required.

Minimum position requirements:

* Bachelor's degree (not discipline-specific) and 2-4 years full-time 
GIS work experience, or Master's degree and 1-2 years full-time GIS work 
experience. Extensive (> 10 years) experience may substitute for degree. 
Relevant work experience must include utilizing ESRI's full ArcGIS Desktop 
Suite and ESRI Personal and File geodatabases.

* The candidate will have a solid understanding of Geography, 
Cartography and GIS fundamentals, including relational databases, GPS, spatial 
analysis, geo-processing tools, data management, Quality Assurance/ Quality 
Control, and querying data.

* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Access) is 
required.

These additional factors are a plus but not required:

* Familiarity and work experience in an academic research environment 
or science-driven conservation organization.

* Experience using GIS to address questions in ecology.

* Experience with ArcGIS online and web services.

* Knowledge of satellite imagery, airborne imagery including 
hyperspectral, LIDAR and remote sensing.

* Deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles for image and video 
acquisition, wildlife cameras, or other automated sensors.


Email cover letter with cv to

[ECOLOG-L] Site Manager Position, CAP LTER, Tempe, AZ

[Marcia Nation]

CAP LTER Site Manager (Research Analyst)
The Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research project (CAP 
LTER) seeks a Site Manager to coordinate research for an extensive, 
interdisciplinary, long-term project. CAP LTER has been funded by the 
National Science Foundation since 1997 to study the urban ecology of the 
greater Phoenix region and surrounding desert. The project involves 
faculty, post-doctoral research associates, graduate students, and 
undergraduates from a range of disciplines in the social, physical, 
biological, and engineering sciences as well as community partners from 
public, tribal, and private institutions. The position therefore entails 
considerable interaction and communication with units throughout the 
university, external agencies, and public and private sector 
representatives. 

To review the posting and apply to this position, please visit: 
https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-applicant, click on Internal or External 
Applicants, and in the “Requisition ID” section, type 11563BR. The 
application deadline is March 6, 2015 at 3pm Arizona time. 

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will 
be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national 
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis 
protected by law (see https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html 
and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/)

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in plant physiology of mangrove trees

[Joeri Strijk]

Postdoctoral position in plant physiology of mangrove trees


The Plant Ecophysiology and Evolution Group at Guangxi University (Nanning, 
China) is seeking a qualified candidate for a postdoctoral position on 
plant physiology or ecophysiology of mangrove trees:

Plant Ecophysiology and Evolution Group at Guangxi University (Nanning, 
China) http://www.plant-ecophysiology-evolution.com/

A postdoctoral associate position is open at the College of Forestry, 
Guangxi University, Nanning, China. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in 
plant physiological ecology or plant physiology. Research experience on 
plant hydraulics and water relations, wood and leaf anatomy, and/or 
photosynthesis and photo-protection are preferred. The candidate should 
have a proven record of successful publication in peer-reviewed journals. 

The postdoctoral tenure will be two years and renewable for one more year. 
The fellowship covers an annual salary, a furnished apartment on campus 
with a low rent fee and medical insurance. A small research fund (30,000 
Yuan RMB) is provided by the university and the host supervisor will cover 
the rest of research expenses. In addition, the selected candidate will be 
eligible to apply for a National Postdoctoral Scholarship through Guangxi 
University.

***General information***
Our research group is part of the College of Forestry, under the State Key 
Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-
bioresources, which houses a wide range of laboratories and research teams. 
We are centrally located on the large Nanning city campus, with easy access 
to on-campus housing and day-to-day facilities for life on campus.

The postdoctoral associate will be part of a growing and multidisciplinary 
team of Chinese and foreign researchers, providing a creative and 
stimulating research environment. Knowledge of Chinese is not mandatory, 
but opportunities exist to attend weekly courses in Mandarin. The working 
language in our research group is English.

Guangxi University (>30,000 students) in Nanning is part of the National 
211 University Scheme of China (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_211) 
and aims to become a major research hub in southern China. The city forms 
the natural gateway to South-East Asia, with Vietnam a mere 300kms away and 
direct international connecting flights available to most major cities in 
Asia.

To apply for a position, please email a statement of research interests and 
goals, a curriculum vitae, and the email addresses of three references to 
Prof. Cao Kunfang (kunfang...@gxu.edu.cn). Review of applications will 
begin immediately, and will continue until the position has been filled.

Dr. Joeri S. Strijk
 Associate Professor
 Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution Group, Room 124
 State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-
bioresources
 College of Forestry, Guangxi University
 Nanning, Guangxi 530005
 PR China
广西大学林学院
亚热带农业生物资源保护和利用国家重点实验室
植物生理生态与进化教研组
广西南宁市大学东路100号
邮编 530005
中国
Guangxi University » http://www.gxu.edu.cn/english/
Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution Group » http://www.plant-
ecophysiology-
evolution.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position in Plant Physiological Ecology

[Joeri Strijk]

Faculty position in Plant Physiological Ecology

The Plant Ecophysiology and Evolution Group at Guangxi University (Nanning, 
China) is seeking a highly motivated and productive candidate for a faculty 
position in Plant Physiological Ecology.  

http://www.plant-ecophysiology-evolution.com/

Project and Qualifications:

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in plant physiological ecology or plant 
physiology, and postdoctoral or junior faculty experiences. Research 
experience on plant hydraulics and water relations, or photosynthesis and 
photo-protection, and a background in trait evolution with relation to 
molecular phylogenetics are preferred. The candidate should have a proven 
track record of successful publication in peer-reviewed journals. The main 
task of the position is research, but also involves education of 
undergraduate and graduate students within our research group.

The position will be started with a 5-yr contract, with an annual salary 
and an additional one-year salary after the completion of a 5-yr contract 
as pension, housing on campus, medical insurance, as well as a starting-up 
research funding. Opportunities exist to apply for national and provincial 
research funding through our university. The candidate will be part of a 
growing and multidisciplinary team of Chinese and foreign researchers, 
providing a creative and stimulating research environment. Knowledge of 
Chinese is not mandatory, but opportunities exist to attend weekly courses 
in Mandarin. The working language in our research group is English.

Our research group is part of the College of Forestry, under the State Key 
Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-
bioresources, which houses a wide range of laboratories and research teams. 
We are centrally located on the large Nanning city campus, with easyaccess 
to on-campus housing and day-to-day facilities for life on campus. Guangxi 
University (>30,000 students) in Nanning is part of the National 211 
University Scheme of China (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_211) and 
aims to become a major research hub in southern China. The city forms the 
natural gateway to South-East Asia, with Vietnam a mere300kms away and 
direct international connecting flights available to most major cities in 
Asia.

To apply for the position, please email a statement of research interests 
and goals, a curriculum vitae, and the email addresses of three references 
to Prof. Cao Kunfang (kunfang...@gxu.edu.cn). Review of applications will 
begin immediately, and will continue until the position has been filled. 


 

Dr. Joeri S. Strijk
Associate Professor
Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution Group, Room 124
State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-
bioresources
College of Forestry, Guangxi University
Nanning, Guangxi 530005
PR China   

[ECOLOG-L] Field Methods in Ecology & Conservation Course: University of Florida in Belize

[Giuliano,William M]

Field Methods in Ecology & Conservation Course: University of Florida in Belize

This is a field-based, 15 day, 5 credit course for undergraduate and graduate 
students that will provide knowledge of and experience with plant and animal 
research methods. Most of the course is spent in the field (rain forest, 
mountains, and savannas) getting a hands-on experience with the most commonly 
used research tools and techniques. Students will also conduct independent 
research projects and participate in a few lectures. For more details and 
application information, see: http://www.wec.ufl.edu/belize/.

Bill

William M. Giuliano
Professor - Wildlife Management
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Certified Wildlife Biologist

Program for Tropical Ecology & Conservation Science
Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences
University of Florida
308 Newins-Ziegler Hall
PO Box 110430
Gainesville, FL 32611-0430

Phone: 352-846-0575
Fax: 352-392-6984
E-mail: d...@ufl.edu
Website: http://www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/giulianob

[ECOLOG-L] Marine Ecology & Conservation Course: University of Florida in Belize

[Giuliano,William M]

Marine Ecology & Conservation Course: University of Florida in Belize

This is a field-based, 8 day, 3 credit course for undergraduate and graduate 
students focusing on marine ecology & conservation. Most of the course is spent 
in the water understanding the ecology and conservation of coral reef 
ecosystems, with additional time in grass beds, mangroves, and other coastal 
ecosystems and associated lectures. For more details and application 
information, see: http://www.wec.ufl.edu/belize/.


Bill

William M. Giuliano
Professor - Wildlife Management
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Certified Wildlife Biologist

Program for Tropical Ecology & Conservation Science
Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences
University of Florida
308 Newins-Ziegler Hall
PO Box 110430
Gainesville, FL 32611-0430

Phone: 352-846-0575
Fax: 352-392-6984
E-mail: d...@ufl.edu
Website: http://www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/giulianob

[ECOLOG-L] Paid Internship - NASA DEVELOP (Earth Science & GIS, many locations) - DEADLINE FEB 27!

[SUBSCRIBE ECOLOG-L Kiersten Newtoff]

I am writing to inform you about a paid internship opportunity with the NASA
DEVELOP Program. This program is open for current students (any level),
recent college graduates (within the past two years at any level), and
career transitioning professionals including veterans of the Armed Forces.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in practical
applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth
Science. Our projects focus on addressing local and international community
concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observations. Participants work in
teams, with guidance from NASA and partner science advisors, to demonstrate
to partner organizations how NASA remote sensing imagery can be used in
water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other
applications to address environmental community concerns. DEVELOP’s projects
are interdisciplinary in nature, so applications are welcome from all
academic backgrounds. 

Details about the internship and how to apply can be found at
http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. The summer online application deadline is
February 27th.  The summer program dates are June 1 – Aug 7, 2015. Fall and
spring internships are also available, and the term dates and application
windows are updated on the “Apply” page of the DEVELOP website. There are
many locations across the United States that you can apply for, including
Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland and the Jet Propulsion Lab in
California.

Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and
analysis, composing of deliverables including a technical paper,
presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while
beneficial, are not required for acceptance.

Applicants must have excellent communication and writing skills, and be able
to work in a fast-paced environment. Days of the week are flexible, but
applicants should be able to commit to 20-30 hours per week for the summer
term. Paid positions are funded as consultants using a rate determined by
application type, education level, and location. 

I appreciate you sharing this opportunity with students, colleagues, and
anyone interested. Most questions can be answered on the website, but I can
be contacted directly at kiersten.n.newt...@nasa.gov.

[ECOLOG-L] job Opportunity - Missouri Department of Conservation

[Dawn Henderson]

Resource Scientist (Sportfish Ecologist)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The principle responsibility of this position is to coordinate and 
administer a program of scientific research and assessment that fulfills 
information needs for maintaining and improving cold water and cool water 
stream communities and impoundments in Missouri.

Provides leadership in evaluating the sportfish population response to 
various management techniques in cold water, cool water and warm water 
streams and impoundments.

Designs, budgets, and conducts management evaluation projects on a variety 
of sportfish projects including trout, smallmouth bass and rock bass in 
Ozark streams and assisting managers with fish population evaluations and 
other aquatic topics.

Incumbent must be knowledgeable about fish population models for estimating 
production and impacts on growth, survival and recruitment for sportfish 
under various harvest regimes.

Collaborates with research and management staff from universities, other 
state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations on regional 
and statewide issues.

Analyzes and interprets data and prepares reports, scientific manuscripts, 
management notes, popular articles, and presentations to communicate 
research results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree 
in Fisheries Science, Fisheries or Wildlife, Biology, Conservation Biology 
or Environmental Science  with an emphasis in Fisheries, or closely related 
field, and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional 
experience in scientific research or natural resource  management. 
Familiarity with cold water and cool water sportfish management is 
desirable.  Familiarity with Stream Ecology and Ozark stream/river fish 
species is desirable.


Apply at:
http://mdc.mo.gov/about-us/careers

For questions, Please contact me at:  dawn.hender...@mdc.mo.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Sponge Biodiversity Course

[Bob Thacker]

Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to announce an opportunity for training in sponge biodiversity. 
Please distribute 
this announcement to individuals that you think will benefit from this course.
Thanks,
Bob
thac...@uab.edu
---

Sponge Biodiversity in a Changing Ocean: Species, Ecosystems, Processes
August 9-16, 2015
Mote Marine Laboratory, Summerland Key, Florida

A 7-day intensive course consisting of lectures, fieldwork, and laboratory 
experiments will 
be offered at Mote Marine Laboratory, Tropical Research Lab, Summerland Key, 
Florida, 
from August 9 to 16, 2015.  The course is organized by Cristina Diaz, Shirley 
Pomponi, and 
Bob Thacker; other instructors include Janie Wulff, Thierry Perez, John 
Stevely, and Charles 
Bigger.  
 
The course is open to graduate students, researchers, and resource managers who 
have a 
primary interest in the role of sponges as key components of tropical 
ecosystems in a 
changing ocean.  

Sponges constitute an essential component of coral reefs, mangroves, and 
seagrass beds. 
Their high diversity and biomass in most benthic marine ecosystems and their 
unique 
physiology makes them important targets to understand, manage, and protect 
those 
ecosystems.

Through this course, students will learn how to identify and describe common 
sponge 
species from Florida Keys seagrass, mangrove, and coral reef ecosystems.  They 
will also 
gain experience using sponges as models to address questions related to 
biodiversity, 
biotechnology, and climate change.

Apply by mailing a letter of intent, your CV, and a letter of recommendation 
(sent 
separately) to taxoch...@gmail.com. Your letter should state why it is 
important for you to 
participate in this course, and how your work, education, and/or research will 
benefit from 
it. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2015.  Applicants will be 
notified of 
acceptance by April 30, 2015.  Space is limited to 12-14 students.

Tuition is $1000 and includes accommodation, breakfast/lunch, field trips 
(scuba and 
snorkeling), and laboratory fees. Tuition assistance may be available. 

Participants planning to scuba dive must meet the certification and training 
requirements of 
Mote Marine Laboratory:
https://mote.org/locations/details/tropical-research-laboratory/tropical-research-
laboratory-scuba-requirements-training


Application instructions are available at: 
http://thackerlab.weebly.com/spongecourse2015.html


Information that must be included in the application:
   
   Name
   Address
   Phone number
   Email

   CV (should include education, research and field experience)

   One letter of recommendation

   Brief description of why you want to take the course and how you intend to 
use what 
you’ve learned

   Dive experience:
  - Are you a scuba diver? 
  - Do you intend to scuba dive? Participants planning to scuba dive must 
meet the 
certification and training requirements of Mote Marine Laboratory:
https://mote.org/locations/details/tropical-research-laboratory/tropical-research-
laboratory-scuba-requirements-training
  - Current diving certification 
  - Indicate if you are currently certified to dive under the auspices of 
an AAUS-affiliated 
institution.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement Florida FWC

[Kratimenos, Georgia]

I am re-posting for wider circulation, please do not respond directly to me.

PLEASE go to People First to view
Thanks.
___
Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV
Broadband/Class Code: 19-1023-04
Position Number: 77907026-51322245
Annual Salary Range: $23.50 AN HOUR
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
City: TALLAHASSEE
Facility: ATKINS BLDG
Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB012
Closing Date: 3/4/2015

OCCUPATION PROFILE
JOB FAMILY: LIFE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
OCCUPATION: FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS
19-1023
DESCRIPTION
Position number: 77907026
Address: 610 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Supervisor: J. Daniel Sullivan
Broadband code: 19-1023-04
Class code: 5075
Region: Tallahassee
Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV, GIS
County: Leon
Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
List of any subordinates supervised: None
Residency requirement: None
Level of Education: Bachelor's degree in a life or physical science. Preference 
will be given to candidates with a GIS degree or certificate, and with a 
wildlife or environmental background.
Expected Pay: $23.50/hour
Description of Duties:
This is an OPS position scheduled for 40 hours per week. This position works in 
the FWC's Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program (HARP) and provides 
support to each of HARP's program areas: Habitat Restoration Coordination, 
Objective-based Vegetation Management (OBVM), and Wildlife Conservation 
Prioritization and Recovery (WCPR). The successful candidate will need to have 
knowledge and experience in using and managing data, especially GIS data. 
Duties will include upload, creation, maintenance, and analysis of GIS data; 
acting as a GIS resource for agency staff; compiling information necessary for 
reports; and assisting land managers in their use of the Land Management 
Information system (LMIS). The ability to train others in the use of GIS is 
desired. The successful candidate will need to be able to function as a team 
player working on multiple projects simultaneously. This is a technical 
position that works on a variety of programs and assists with management 
support across all FWC managed areas.
Other duties: Incumbent is responsible for submitting required reports, 
maintaining assigned equipment, and assisting with the development of annual 
work plans, budgets and reports. While not directly responsible for hiring and 
administration of program employees, the incumbent regularly interacts with and 
coordinates with other agency staff. Responsible for completing other 
FWC-related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
EFFECTIVE: 09/09/02
History: 07/01/02

[ECOLOG-L] Southeastern Field Guides

[Alexandra Heller]

Hello- 

I will be doing research on the effects of feral horse grazing and 
trampling on two habitat types on Cumberland Island, a barrier island off 
the coast of southern Georgia. I am hoping to find suggestions of thorough 
botanical field guides or taxonomic keys for this area. I will be focusing 
on old field and salt marsh habitat types. I would greatly appreciate any 
suggestions, emailed to alexandra.hel...@prescott.edu. Thank you!

[ECOLOG-L] Free webinar on Scholarly Communications with Dr Cameron Neylon from PLOS

[Yiwei Wang]

Please join DataONE for our upcoming webinar:

**"Boyle’s laws in a networked world: How the future of science lies in
understanding our past"**

Presented by Dr Cameron Neylon from the Public Library of Science (PLOS)

*Tuesday March 10th at 0900 Pacific time / 12 noon Eastern Time*

The abstract and registration details can be found at
www.dataone.org/upcoming-webinar.

This is the second in a series of monthly webinars focussed on open science,
the role of the data lifecycle, and achieving innovative science through
shared data and ground-breaking tools. Webinars will be held the 2nd
Tuesday of each month at 12 noon Eastern Time.  They will be recorded and
made available for viewing latter the same day. A Q&A forum will also be
available to attendees and later viewers alike.

We welcome you to join us for this and future webinars in the series.  More
information on the DataONE Webinar Series, including recordings of previous
webinars, can be found at: www.dataone.org/webinars and we welcome
suggestions for speakers and topics.


-- 
Yiwei Wang
Postdoctoral Scholar
Community Engagement and Outreach
DataONE

[ECOLOG-L] Job: native plant program coordinator

[David Inouye]

Native Plant Program Coordinator



Applications due:  February 27 or until filled

Dear Colleagues and Partners,
The Southern Rockies Seed Network is proud to announce our search for 
a Native Plant Program Coordinator.  Please circulate this 
announcement far and wide to help us find the best possible candidate 
for this regional program.


Links to documents:
Application
Synergy 
Ecological Restoration Background
Southern 
Rockies Seed Network Operational Plan

We look forward to growing our capacity to better serve you.
Kind regards,

John Giordanengo
Executive Director

SYNERGY ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
PO Box 212, Fort Collins, CO 80522
970-420-7346
john@synergy.

[ECOLOG-L] Conservation Internship, Squam Lakes, NH

[Rebecca Hanson]

SQUAM CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP
Holderness, NH

The Squam Conservation Internship provides skills and experience for
future conservation professionals while working as the driving force
behind the SLA’s conservation mission.  This unpaid volunteer internship
provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a
broad range of activities.  Interns serve as campsite hosts and
caretakers at our backcountry campsites, work toward the eradication of
variable milfoil, engage both youth and adults in environmental
education, and perform other conservation duties such as shoreline
restoration and trail maintenance and construction.

Application deadline is March 23, 2015, 7AM EST. Applicants must
complete the online application: squamlakes.org/sci

Squam Conservation Interns will receive the following as a part of this
volunteer internship (passing certification exams is required):

Scuba diving certification
Weed control diver certification
Lake Host certification
NH Safe Boating certification
NH Commercial boating license
Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications
Housing with kitchen facilities
Travel stipend (intern location dependent)
Weekly Food stipend

Qualifications:

Applicants must apply online: squamlakes.org/sci
Must be 18 years of age on or before May 19, 2015
Have a valid United States driver’s license
Be a competent swimmer capable of swimming 500 yards
Should have snorkeling experience
Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking
Able to hike at least  8 miles in a day
Available May 19, 2015 through August 20, 2015

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public
benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the
watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA
promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes,
mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes region
in New Hampshire.

Application deadline is March 23, 2015, 7AM EST. Applicants must
complete the online application: squamlakes.org/sci

Contact Rebecca Hanson for more information: 
rebeccahan...@squamalakes.org

[ECOLOG-L] MARCH 1ST DEADLINE - SCIENCE UNDER SAIL EXPEDITIONS for College Students

[Robin T Smith PhD]

Dear Colleagues,

I'm happy to announce a unique opportunity for college students to participate 
in coral reef research. If you know individuals that you think would benefit 
from these Expeditions, kindly forward them this link to our flyer:


https://links.connecteddata.com/AUXfNYLyl8lCJ2a/SUSiE%20Recruitment%20Poster.pdf
 

Likewise, please feel free to print and/or distribute this flyer as you see fit.




Thanks,


Robin

 

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SCIENCE UNDER SAIL ExPEDITIONS -- 2015 ENROLLMENT / MARCH 1st DEADLINE

 

 2015 Summer Expedition Summary

 

Intensive 18-day Expeditions are designed to immerse undergraduate & graduate 
students in the field of Exploration Science. As active participants aboard an 
ongoing coral reef research expedition, students are challenged with the rigors 
of marine fieldwork. Participation in every aspect of a live-aboard expedition 
prepares students for field research within any discipline by enhancing 
teamwork, problem solving, spontaneous innovation, and other skills required to 
successfully collect data outside a laboratory, and off-the-grid. The 
Expeditions integrate formal lectures covering a broad range of current topics 
in coral reef science, global climate change and ocean conservation. Many 
lectures are combined with field survey and/or data collection components. 
Students also become proficient in many cutting-edge techniques used in coral 
reef research, as well as other scientific disciplines. Additionally, 
participants learn the fundamentals of seamanship and sailing as they captain 
and navigate the 46ft catamaran throughout the Exuma archipelago (Bahamas) to 
near-shore and offshore research sites.

 

*Participation is open to College Students and graduating high-school seniors 
18+ (gap year students welcome)

 

Complete details, mission objectives, detailed curriculum, and a downloadable 
application can be found at: www.scienceundersail.org 

 

For specific inquiries, please contact i...@scienceundersail.org 

 

 Application Deadline March 1st 



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Students.  If you're wondering what a Science under Sail Expedition is really 
like and if it's for you?  We invite you to check out our newly launched alumni 
blog series – “Exploring Blue.”

Each week, during February and March, we'll bring you behind-the-scenes stories 
of our past participants' journeys. They talk about their unique experiences as 
an xTeam member, and how the Expedition has inspired their desire to go 
further. To follow the series, sign up here 

 or visit: scienceundersail.org/blog 
 

 

SUS Expeditions are programs of SUSiE – the Science Under Sail Institute for 
Exploration. SUSiE operates as a ‘for purpose’ 501(c)3 Scientific Institute 
dedicated to advancing the exploration and scientific research of coral reef 
ecosystems worldwide. The institute utilizes scientific expeditions as an 
innovative training platform in Exploration Science and STEM disciplines; 
providing high-performing college students with unique research experiences and 
college-to-career mentorship.



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Robin T Smith PhD
Founder & CEO
Science under Sail Institute for Exploration
www.scienceundersail.org 

[ECOLOG-L] Undergrad Internship: Invasion Ecology

[David Branson]

8 week internship in Ecology. The intern will be working on a project that
determines the factors contributing to biological invasions in the mixed
grass prairie of western North Dakota. How do species diversity and soil
productivity predict the presence of exotic and invasive species within the
Bakken oilfield? This is part of a larger research effort determining the
effect of oilfield activity (well construction and pipeline building) and
subsequent reclamation activities on soil quality, native plant species
abundance, and on bird and insect populations. 
 
The intern will assist with field work to collect ecological data and will
summarize these data. The intern will be trained for field work that
includes four-wheel driving, hiking, performing point counts for bird
species, measuring plant frequency, making soil collections and quantifying
soil conditions, performing insect sweeps, and recording data in field
computers. The intern will use Microsoft Excel to summarize the data, JMP
for preliminary statistical analyses, and a word processing program to write
a summary of the project, including introduction, methods, results, and
discussion sections. The intern will work with our technology transfer
specialist to develop a poster that communicates the results of the project. 

Identification experience for plants, insects, OR birds is highly preferred.
Require knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other data entry program. A general
ecology course is also required. Start date is flexible. The internship pays
$3900 over the 8 week period. Please send a cover letter and resume to
erin.espel...@ars.usda.gov

[ECOLOG-L] 6th Annual Summer Soil Institute at Colorado State University

[David Inouye]

Are you interested in Soil Ecology and Biogeochemistry?

The 6th Annual Summer Soil Institute is your opportunity to gain an 
integrated perspective with world-renowned faculty to address 
critical questions using current analytical techniques, experimental 
approaches, and instructional models.


The 6th Annual Summer Soil Institute (SSI 2015) is designed for 
graduate and advanced undergraduate students, post-docs, 
professionals, faculty, and K-12 teachers. SSI 2015 will be held on 
June 14-27, 2015, and is located at the confluence of the Rocky 
Mountains and the Great Plains, at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.


Topics covered during the Summer Soil Institute will be directed 
towards answering:


What are the physical, chemical and biological components of soil?

What do molecular techniques tell us about soil biodiversity?

How does soil chemistry affect carbon and nutrient cycling?

How are soil processes affected by global change?

For more information and to apply, please visit our website: 
http://soilinstitute.nrel.colostate.edu. 
After reviewing the website, if you are interested in attending SSI 
this year, and would like more information, please Email us at: 
s...@nrel.colostate.edu


 Applications due March 2, 2015.

 Additional Information:

Summer Soil Institute participants will get hands-on experience with 
lab, field, and modeling techniques including:


Soil physics and biochemistry:

Pedology

Organic matter fractionation

Stable isotopes

Soil respiration

Trace gas fluxes

NMR, FT-ICR-MS, and XRD


Soil biology-microbes and fauna:

DNA extraction

Quantitative PCR

Enzyme activities

Microscopy-based identification

Soil food web modeling

The 2015 SSI Faculty Instructors:
Jay Lennon: Soil Microbial Ecology and Molecular Techniques

Eugene Kelly: Pedology and Geochemistry

John Moore: Soil Ecology, Food Web Modeling

Mary Stromberger: Soil Microbiology

Diana Wall: Soil Sustainability, Soil Fauna

Joe von Fischer: Soil Microbial Ecology and Trace Gas Measurements

Thomas Borsch: Soil Chemistry

Claudia Boot: Soil Organic Matter

We hope that you can join us this year for the 6th Annual Summer Soil 
Institute at Colorado State University



Sincerely,

Summer Soil Institute Organizational Committee

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
SSI Web: 
http://soilinstitute.nrel.colostate.edu/

SSI Email: s...@nrel.colostate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] MSc Position in Avian Ecology and Quantitative Spatial Modeling

[Sara Simonson]

Dear colleagues,
An interdisciplinary team at Colorado State University (CSU) is looking for 
a motivated MSc candidate with strong interests in the field of avian 
ecology and quantitative spatial modeling to participate in a larger 
research project focused on understanding adaptive grazing management 
practices to sustain ecosystem services in rangeland ecosystems.  The 
research team is a mix of academic faculty at CSU within the Graduate 
Degree Program in Ecology (Dr. Cameron Aldridge), and Research Scientists 
at the US Geological Survey (Dr. Susan Skagen) and the US Department of 
Agriculture (Dr. David Augustine – Lead PI).  The selected MSc Candidate 
will work with the larger research team to examine songbird population and 
community responses to grazing management practices. This research takes 
place on the Central Plains Experimental Range in northeastern Colorado, 
where we have implemented a large-scale grazing management experiment that 
explicitly contrasts the traditional grazing management practice used in 
this region with an adaptive grazing management strategy. Our overarching 
goal is to examine how science can be conducted in a real-world manner 
(i.e., at ranch-level scales with manager involvement) to evaluate the 
effectiveness of adaptive grazing management to support multiple ecosystem 
services.  Details on the experiment are available at 
http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/Docs.htm?docid=24218.  

Data collection will include songbird density estimates from point counts, 
rope dragging to identify nest site selection, and monitoring of nests to 
examine factors influencing survival rates.  Sampling will take place 
within replicated grazing treatments, integrating songbird research with 
livestock and vegetation monitoring data.  The incumbent student would be 
hired by the USDA as a summer field technician to begin field work on May 
18, 2015 ($13/hr; 40 hrs/wk), and then begin their graduate degree program 
at CSU in the Fall of 2015.
 
Required Qualifications:
•   BS in Ecology, Ornithology, Wildlife Conservation, Rangeland 
Ecology, or a related field
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills
•   Excellent organizational skills
•   Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team of 
scientists
•   Ability, enthusiasm and experience working with diverse 
stakeholders including landowners, agency staff, conservationists, and 
students
Desired Qualifications:
•   Experiences or understanding of issues related conservation of 
songbirds and/or other wildlife within grassland or rangeland systems
•   Some quantitative analysis skills would be an asset, including 
multivariate models, generalized linear models, spatial modeling, and 
knowledge of current statistical software programs (e.g. R+, SAS, STATA, 
Jump, SPSS or similar)
•   Experience with spatial analyses and GIS
•   Knowledge of rangeland ecology

Colorado State University (http://admissions.colostate.edu/) has prolific 
research programs in natural resources (http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/) 
and a world class Graduate Degree Program in Ecology 
(http://ecology.colostate.edu/).  CSU is located in beautiful Fort Collins, 
on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and has been voted as one of the 
best places in the United States to live.

Graduate Research Assistant Compensation: Stipend of ~$22,500 plus tuition

Individuals interesting in applying for this position should contact Dr. 
Cameron Aldridge (cameron.aldri...@colostate.edu).  Please send all 
application materials to Sara Simonson at (sara.simon...@colostate.edu), 
including: 1) a cover letter explaining your long-term career/research 
goals, academic interests, and why you are the right person for this 
position, 2) a copy of your current CV (resume), 3) GRE scores and 
unofficial transcripts, 4) names, addresses, and e-mail contacts for three 
references.  Evaluation of applications will begin on March 16, 2015.

[ECOLOG-L] NYC Wildlife Monitor - Seasonal Positions

[Stanley, Susan (Parks)]

If interested, please apply to the contact listed below.  No housing is 
provided for these positions.

City of New York/Parks & Recreation
Seasonal Job Vacancy Notice
Civil Service Title: City Park Worker
Office Title: Wildlife Monitor
Salary: $14.66 per hour
Duration: March 24, 2015 to August 31, 2015

Work Location: Rockaway Beach, Queens
As stewards of nearly 14 percent of New York City’s land, the Department of 
Parks & Recreation builds and maintains clean, safe, and accessible parks 
citywide and programs those parks with recreational, cultural and 
educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, Parks & 
Recreation improves people’s lives, providing outlets for creative 
expression, opportunities for healthy recreation, and exposure to the 
restorative beauty of the natural world.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Wildlife Monitors (CPWs) will work at the Rockaway Beach Endangered Species 
Nesting Area (RBESNA) to monitor and protect endangered species, and provide 
educational programs and community outreach. The Rockaway Beach Endangered 
Species Nesting Area is a section of beach approximately 1 mile long (20 
city blocks) and about 1 block wide. The site is home to piping plovers, 
least and common terns, American oyster catchers, black skimmers, and 
killdeer, as well as a other migratory birds that use the site as a safe 
haven. NYC Parks is mandated by federal (Endangered Species Act) and state 
law to provide protection for the piping plover, a New York State Endangered 
and Federally Threatened species. Under supervision, Wildlife Monitors may 
work weekends and holidays during the season and are responsible for site 
construction and maintenance in addition to their monitoring and protecting 
duties.

$94.25 Processing fee required for finger printing and must pass background 
check.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• A BA/BS or current student in the field of Biology, Conservation, 
Environmental Education, or other
related field.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and data collection and processing
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Wildlife monitoring experience.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time.
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to plan and lead public educational programs.

Send resume and cover letter by mail, fax or email to:

Richard Simon, Deputy Director
Urban Park Rangers
1234 Fifth Avenue – 1st floor
New York, NY 10029
Ph: 212-360-2774
Fax: 212-360-2794
E-mail: ranger.recruitm...@parks.nyc.gov 
Learn more at www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers.

THE CITY OF NEW YORK
AND
THE CITY OF NEW YORK / PARKS & RECREATION
ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
M/F/D/V

[ECOLOG-L] NYC Wildlife Area Crew Leader - Seasonal Position

[Stanley, Susan (Parks)]

If interested, please apply to the contact listed below.  No housing is 
provided for this position.

City of New York/Parks & Recreation 
Seasonal Job Vacancy Notice 
Civil Service Title: Community Associate 
Office Title: Wildlife Area Crew Leader 
Salary: $18.50 per hour 
Duration: March 24, 2015 to September 7, 2015 

Work Location: Rockaway Beach, Queens 
As stewards of nearly 14 percent of New York City’s land, the Department of 
Parks & Recreation builds and maintains clean, safe, and accessible parks 
citywide and programs those parks with recreational, cultural and 
educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, Parks & 
Recreation improves people’s lives, providing outlets for creative 
expression, opportunities for healthy recreation, and exposure to the 
restorative beauty of the natural world. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 
Under the supervision and direction of the Urban Park Rangers, the Wildlife 
Area Crew Leader will work at the Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting 
Area (RBESNA) to assist with the supervision of seasonal staff and interns, 
perform data entry, report writing, and other administrative tasks. 
Additional responsibilities may include monitoring and protecting endangered 
species, providing educational programs, and community outreach. The 
Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area is a section of beach 
approximately 1 mile long (20 city blocks) and about 1 block wide. The site 
is home to piping plovers, least and common terns, American oyster catchers, 
black skimmers, and killdeer, as well as other migratory birds that use the 
site as a safe haven. NYC Parks is mandated by federal (Endangered Species 
Act) and state law to provide protection for the piping plover, a New York 
State Endangered and Federally Threatened species. Under supervision, 
Wildlife Area Crew Leader may work weekends and holidays during the season 
and are responsible for administrative duties, writing reports, data 
gathering and entering, site construction and maintenance in addition to 
their monitoring and protecting duties. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in 
community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties 
described above; or 
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above. 
Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or 
Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city 
service. New York City residency required for all other candidates. 

A $94.25 processing fee required for all new employees. Candidates for this 
position must possess a valid NYS driver’s license, and pass a background 
check and drug test 

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS 
• A BA/BS or current student in the field of Biology, Conservation, 
Environmental Education, or other related field. 
• Prior supervisory experience. 
• Strong writing and communication skills. 
• Experience with MS Office Suite and data collection and processing. 
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Wildlife monitoring experience. 
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time 
• Ability to plan and lead public educational programs. 

Send resume and cover letter by mail, fax or email to: 
Richard Simon, Deputy Director 
Urban Park Rangers 
1234 Fifth Avenue – 1st floor 
New York, NY 10029 
Ph: 212-360-2774 
Fax: 212-360-2794 
E-mail: ranger.recruitm...@parks.nyc.gov 
Learn more at www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers. 

THE CITY OF NEW YORK 
AND 
THE CITY OF NEW YORK / PARKS & RECREATION 
ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS 
M/F/D/V

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc in microbiome research

[Anne G. Hoen]

Postdoc in human microbiome research at the Geisel School of Medicine at 
Dartmouth College

We are seeking a post-doctoral candidate to conduct research on the development 
of 
the human microbiome in infants and its associations with health and disease. 
This 
position will be filled immediately and extend for 1 - 2 years, with the 
potential for 
renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Qualifications include a PhD in ecology, biology, microbiology, epidemiology, 
biomedical informatics or a related discipline. Strong quantitative and 
computational 
abilities are essential. Experience analyzing large data sets using one or more 
programming languages and a background in statistics is required, as are strong 
writing and communication skills. Expertise related to the analysis of 
metagenomic or 
other ‘omics data is desirable.   

Salary is commensurate with experience.

This position will remain open until filled

To apply send CV, cover letter, names and contact information for 3 references 
to 
Anne Hoen, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Geisel School of Medicine, 
Dartmouth College at anne.g.h...@dartmouth.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Spring Term Class: MNR 530, Tropical Forest Ecology and Management, Oregon State University

[Tom Kaye]

E-campus Course, Spring 2015

MNR 530 TROPICAL FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

CRN #56608 Open to graduate students and senior-level undergraduates.


Instructor: Seema Mangla; seema.man...@oregonstate.edu; (541) 737-6029

Through this 3-credit course we will study tropical forest ecology and the
common ecological patterns found within tropical forests. We will also
discuss the threats and challenges that tropical forests face in the 21st
century and the issues around human use and their impacts. Finally, we will
develop strategies for sustainable management and restoration approaches
that alleviate pressure on remaining tropical forests.



Taught via Ecampus only. To register, visit http://ecampus.oregonstate.
edu/soc/ecatalog/ecoursedetail.htm?termcode=all&coursenumber=530&subject=MNR.




Contact Seema Mangla (seema.man...@oregonstate.edu) for syllabus and
flyer.  Registration for the class starts on Feb 22nd and Spring term
starts on March 30th.  This is an online ecampus course that allows anyone
to take the course at their convenience. This class is open to all graduate
students but is also open to senior-level undergraduates too. Also, if you
are not a student at Oregon State, you can still take the class.


You can view the Ecampus website:  http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/

On the right hand side of the screen there is information that you would
likely want to view.

Basics of Ecampus:  http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/about/just-looking.htm

Tuition Information: http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/tuition/

If you have any questions, please contact Ecampus at 800-667-1465


Thanks,

Seema Mangla

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Mammal Research Coordinator Position in Amazonian Peru

[Chris Kirkby]

Position: Mammal Team Coordinator

Organisation: Asociación Fauna Forever (FF), a Peru-registered non-
profit organisation whose mission is to conserve wild nature, with an 
emphasis on humid tropical forests, via a combination of research in the 
natural and social sciences, promoting appropriate management systems 
for wild landscapes and natural resources, direct conservation actions, 
and the widespread sharing of knowledge through local, national and 
international communication programs.

Locations: Base, Puerto Maldonado (PEM); Field, multiple sites in the 
Amazon rainforest around the Madre de Dios Region of Peru

Position reports to: Dr. Chris Kirkby, Director and Principal 
Investigator (PI) of FF

Training period: 2 months (unsalaried), from date of arrival in Puerto 
Maldonado

Salary: 1,400 Soles or equivalent in US Dollars (approx $470) per month 
(starting salary, on successful completion of training). Salary increase 
after 6 months, to 1,600 Soles or equivalent in US Dollars

Other benefits: Free accommodation at the Fauna Forever house in Puerto 
Maldonado; Free meals and local transport on days when actively 
coordinating or supervising volunteers and interns or when working on 
specified tasks identified by the Director

Start date: 15 March 2015 (or nearest possible date thereafter)

Duration: Minimum 12 months, possible extension for a further 12 months
 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To ensure members of the Mammal Team maintain high standards of 
health and safety, particularly with regards to living in and travelling 
around PEM and field sites, and also when using and maintaining research 
equipment and materials. The task will involve (a) giving health and 
safety advice to new members of the team in formal and field settings; 
(b) following the incident management procedure, including full 
reporting of any incidents should they arise; (c) learning how and when 
to use health and safety equipment (eg. First Aid kit, stretcher, SPOT 
communicator); and (d) recommending improvements and assisting in the 
update of the organisation’s health and safety guidelines when required.

2. To receive, maintain, and in due course return field equipment used 
by the Mammal Team to carry out the tasks assigned to it, including 
research and training duties. Equipment will mean all items owned by FF 
but used by the team, including reading material (field guides, printed 
articles), sampling and measuring equipment, storage equipment, cameras, 
video and projecting equipment, transect maintenance equipment, and so 
forth. Health and safety items (First Aid kit, life jackets, stretcher, 
etc.), and even the organisation’s boats and outboard engines are a 
shared responsibility with other FF staff members. The task will involve 
(a) listing the items of equipment assigned from FF’s central equipment 
store; (b) maintaining the integrity of this equipment, including 
undertaking repairs when required; (c) overseeing the use of equipment 
by others, and identifying and correcting miss-use when required; (d) 
regular checks on the location and status of equipment (including 
potentially the FF boats and motors); and (e) returning equipment to the 
central store (or indicating to the Directors the location of equipment) 
when back in Puerto Maldonado; and (d) requesting the replacement of 
equipment in an opportune manner. The coordinator may be asked to help 
purchase items of equipment in Puerto Maldonado, for which receipts will 
be required.

3. To train volunteers and interns assigned to the Mammal Team in the 
sampling protocols and other methods used to study the diversity, 
population abundance, community structure, and habitat use of mammals. 
This task will involve (a) the design of new or the editing existing 
talks/presentations and practical sessions that will be given during the 
orientation and training periods shortly after the arrival of new 
volunteer and intern recruits; (b) providing constructive criticism and 
encouragement to volunteers and interns throughout their time with FF, 
to ensure they get the most out of the experience and contribute 
meaningfully to the data collection processes; (c) ensuring research 
teams do not conflict in their use of specific areas of forest, via 
frequent meetings to plan research activities.

4. To lead the collection of mammal and habitat data using the standard 
protocols established by the Principal Investigator (line transects, 
camera traps, track traps, auditory surveys), to incorporate the data in 
an error free manner into the central database, and to periodically 
analyse it. This task will involve (a) using standardised data 
collection sheets; (b) frequent transfer of data to the central database 
or directly to the PI; (c) using the EstimateS Program to calculate 
species diversity indices and rarefaction measures of diversity; (d) 
using the Distance Program to calculate the density of species; and (e) 
using SPSS, PAST, or other stati

[ECOLOG-L] field x-ray equipment

[Russell L. Burke]

I look like to hear from anyone who has recent experience with portable x-ray 
equipment.  I would like to x-ray box turtles and other turtles in the field to 
assess gravidity and clutch size.  If you can tell me what you've used, what 
you liked and/or didn't like, I'd be grateful.

Dr. Russell Burke
Department of Biology
Hofstra University
516.463.7272

[ECOLOG-L] ecological genomics workshops July 2015

[Mikhail Matz]

Dear colleagues - 

we are pleased to announce the next year of our hands-on intensive 
workshops in ecological genomics. We will be teaching RAD and RNA-seq 
in the first two weeks of July. For now, please email us (all three of us) to 
indicate your interest (RAD, RNAseq, or both) and how likely you are to 
attend. Please respond by March 20, putting “MEGA2015” in the subject. 
First come - first served, classes are limited to 12 students each.

For additional info, please see the last year's workshop’s website: 
http://www.bio.utexas.edu/research/matz_lab/matzlab/MEGA2014.html

cheers

Mikhail Matz, m...@utexas.edu
Groves Dixon, grovesdi...@gmail.com
Marie Strader, straderma...@gmail.com

--

Methods in Ecological Genomics Analysis (MEGA) 2015

Intensive workshops for the uninitiated at the Mote Tropical Research 
Laboratory, Florida Keys

Instructor: Mikhail V. Matz,   TAs: Groves Dixon and Marie Strader
Cost: $2,000 each, $3,700 both.
Class size: 12

-
Whole-genome genotyping with 2bRAD (June 30 – July 7)

2bRAD is the flavor of Restriction site Associated DNA genotyping 
methods. It is one of the easiest RADs to implement due to a very 
streamlined protocol, initially published in Nature Methods. The current 
protocol allows for simultaneous processing of hundreds of samples and 
removal of PCR duplicates prior to the analysis. Bioinformatics pipelines for 
2bRAD offer genotyping quality assessment based on replicates and 
advanced variant call filtering adopted from the GATK pipeline used in 
human genetics. The class has four parts: (1) DNA isolation and library 
preparation (wet lab), (2) data processing and variant calling using LINUX-
based high performance computing (HPC) cluster, (3) population genetic 
analysis including population structure and demographic modeling, and (4) 
population genomic analysis to identify loci under selection. 

2bRAD paper: 
http://www.bio.utexas.edu/research/matz_lab/matzlab/Papers_files/wang12
%202b-RAD.pdf 

-

Global gene expression profiling with tag-based RNA-seq (July 7 – July 14)

Tag-based RNA-seq is a low-cost alternative ($50/sample) to conventional 
RNA-seq for quantifying the abundances of polyadenylated (protein-coding) 
transcripts. Low cost and ease of implementation allows for experimental 
designs involving extensive biological replication, leading to very high 
power and possibility to apply network-based approaches of gene 
expression analysis. The class has five parts: (1) RNA isolations and library 
preparation (wet lab), (2) initial data processing using LINUX-based high 
performance computing (HPC) cluster, (3) identifying differentially 
expressed genes using generalized linear models (DESeq2 package) and 
network approach (WGCNA package), (4) summarizing the data in terms of 
biological functions involved, (5) de novo assembly and annotation of 
transcriptomes.

Tag-based RNA-seq paper:
http://www.bio.utexas.edu/research/matz_lab/matzlab/Papers_files/Meyer1
1%20budget%20coral%20rnaseq.pdf

[ECOLOG-L] VOLUNTEER: Midway Atoll NWR

[Wieteke Holthuijzen]

I am re-posting for wider circulation, please do not respond directly to 
me.

Memorial and Maintenance Volunteer at Midway Atoll NWR

Duties: The work conducted includes but is not limited to:
--corrosion control and refinishing historic structures and properties 
(i.e. ammunition bunkers, windows, flagpoles, anchors, monuments, etc.) 
in accordance with historic preservation standards;
--trail maintenance and vegetation clearing;
--painting/cleaning/fencing monuments; operation, maintenance and repair 
of heavy equipment and vessels (i.e. front-end loader, backhoe, 
bulldozer, forklift, tele-handler, dump truck, golf cart, and vessels up 
to 33’ in length in open ocean conditions);
--fabricating replacement parts for equipment and repairing 
infrastructure utilizing skills such as carpentry, welding, and masonry; 
equipment maintenance, repair and maintenance includes welding and 
fabricating parts, replacing broken/worn components, troubleshooting 
electrical/mechanical discrepancies, and conducting corrosion 
control/painting items such as boat trailers, outboard engines, 
bicycles, carts and UTVs, heavy equipment, power tools, solar systems 
and special tools and equipment;
--conducting inventories and surveys of Refuge equipment and vehicles 
along with other tasks depending on current projects and Refuge needs.

Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours/week with 
additional weekend work when necessary.

Requirements: Must be physically fit with proof of no limiting physical 
conditions; able to swim/snorkel, confidently ride a bike for miles both 
day and night; hike up to six miles in the sand or on uneven terrain in 
both hot sun and cold/cloudy/rainy conditions; lift 50 pounds; willing
to apply herbicide while wearing required protective gear.
Applicants selected must be skilled in vehicle, vessel and heavy 
equipment maintenance, repair and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, 
and be willing to perform all duties in sub-tropical wind, sun, rain, 
cold, and humidity extremes. Knowledge of and experience in historical 
artifact/structures/properties preservation in accordance with the 
federal laws and policy is preferred. Volunteers selected must possess a
strong work ethic, be positive self-starters, willing to adhere to staff 
directions and maintenance protocols, and be able to effectively (and 
“harmoniously”) live and work closely with a small group of diverse 
people for the duration of the assignment (six months).

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is a remote site and accessible 
only by plane twice a month. Because of the isolated nature of this 
work, safety is of the utmost importance. Volunteers should be aware 
that evacuation for emergencies or medical issues can typically
take at least 24 hours and be potentially very expensive. Because Midway 
is a small community where volunteers will be working and living with 
FWS employees and contractors, we cannot stress enough our zero 
tolerance policy for harassment or abuse of any kind, including alcohol
or drug abuse. A minimum 24-week commitment is required. One Round-trip 
flight between Midway and Honolulu and housing at Midway are provided. 
Volunteers are responsible for their own travel to Honolulu as well as 
the cost of meals while on Midway. A current passport is required for 
travel to and from Midway. 

More information available at: 
http://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_1/NWRS/Zone_1/Midway_Atoll/Docum
ents/Memorial%20and%20Maintenance%20Jan2015.pdf