[ECOLOG-L] Job: Chief Scientist, WWF
As WWF pursues an exciting new vision for harnessing multi-disciplinary science in support of its goals, the incoming Chief Scientist will collaborate with senior leadership to shape the organization's agenda for scientific research and applications. S/he will lead a team of scientists and technical experts, providing cohesion and collaboration across WWF goals and locations. The Chief Scientist will also be expected to serve as an influential thought leader and spokesperson in the conservation science community writ large and will play an important role in raising funds to support WWF science. Jennifer Carignan jcarig...@imsearch.com Associate Isaacson, Miller 1300 19th St., NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036
[ECOLOG-L] Environmental 'Omics Synthesis Conference 2015
THIRD INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL 'OMICS SYNTHESIS CONFERENCE - IEOS2015 University of St Andrews 6-8 July 2015 http://environmentalomics.org/ieos2015 DEADLINE for registration and abstract submission (talk/poster): 6 June 2015 DEADLINE for application for postgraduate student bursaries: 6 June 2015 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: o Professor ELIZABETH THOMPSON, University of Washington http://www.stat.washington.edu/thompson o Professor MARK BLAXTER, University of Edinburgh http://bit.ly/1AG0jpq o Professor BARBARA METHE, J Craig Venter Institute http://www.jcvi.org/cms/about/bios/bmethe INVITED SPEAKERS: Dr LOGAN KISTLER, University of Warwick http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/people/lkistler Dr UMER ZEESHAN IJAZ, University of Glasgow http://userweb.eng.gla.ac.uk/umer.ijaz Professor JIANQUAN LIU Lanzhou University / Sichuan University https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jianquan_Liu2 Dr NATHAN BAILEY, University of St Andrews http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/nwb3 STUDENT BURSARIES: Postgraduate students who submit abstracts are eligible for a bursary, covering 100% of the registration fee. When submitting an abstract, students should indicate they with to be considered for a bursary. Successful applicants will receive a code for FREE registration. IEOS2015: The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers and organisations from a range of disciplines with shared interests in the development of new approaches for data handling, generation and analysis in environmental omics. Science areas of interest include bioinformatics, DNA-barcoding, genomics, metagenomics, metabarcoding, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, epigenetics, evolutionary and ecological omics, phylogenetics, study of ancient DNA and anthropology, new tools, resources and training, and beyond as applied to the study of the natural environmental and environmentally relevant organisms and systems. It is our hope is that the resulting interaction and exchange of ideas will lead to novel approaches, new collaborations and the consolidation of a wider integrated environmental 'omics community. EOS and this conference are supported by Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) through its Mathematics and Informatics for Environmental 'Omics Data Synthesis programme and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Global Challenges programme. SUMMER OF V'S IEOS2015 attendees are also welcome at a separate meeting on Data Science, The Summer of V's, immediately preceding the main registration event for IEOS. Separate registration is required for the Summer of V's: http://www.idir.st-andrews.ac.uk/vs IEOS2015: http://environmentalomics.org/ieos2015 With best wishes, The IEOS Conference Organising Committee http://environmentalomics.org/ieos2015-committee The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland : No SC013532
[ECOLOG-L] Potential conservation job?
Hello! I am reaching out to you to enquire if you might know of any paid job opening in wildlife and environmental conservation. I am about to graduate with my MS and am highly motivated and ready to take my next career step. Ideally, I would like to spend some time in Africa working with endangered or threatened species and finding solutions for (or at least working towards) human related conflicts. Even if it is for a short amount of time, I am open to all suggestions and hope to hear back from you soon with good news! Thank you, Brittnei Miller
[ECOLOG-L] Native Seed Collection Technician Needed for BLM in Moab, UT
http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/research-associates-employment/seeds-of-success-native-seed-collection-technician/ The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management’s Moab Field Office, is recruiting one individual to join our AmeriCorps Program as Seeds of Success (SOS) Native Seed Collection Technician. The Technician will conduct native seed collection and associated activities (e.g. seed cleaning and storage) in support of the Colorado Plateau Native Plants Program (CPNPP). The overarching goal of the CPNPP is to “improve the quality of, and increase the availability of, native seed commercially available for use in restoration and reclamation in areas of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.” Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to the following: · Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant species suitable for the program; · GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other features; · Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal seed collection times; · Collecting seed from plant populations and completing data forms in accordance with the Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol; · Taking herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping seed as necessary; · Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering and editing data related to restoration activities; · Participating in restoration projects, including planting native plants, watering plants, repairing fences, removing non-native plants; · Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and restoration events; and · Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for program improvements, priorities, and future projects. *Compensation and Timeline**:* · This is an AmeriCorps position, and members will receive a living stipend of up to $9,600, as well as a $75/week housing stipend. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-weekly throughout their term of service. Upon completion of the 22-week AmeriCorps term of service members shall receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award valued at $2,150 that can be used to pay off qualified student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college or program. · 22-week term of service beginning June 15, 2015 (or as soon as possible upon applicant availability); possibility of extension based on plant phenology, performance and available funding; · Full time, 40 hours per week. *Location**:* The Technician will be based out of the BLM’s Moab Field Office. Located in the heart of the Colorado Plateau in eastern Utah, the Moab Field Office encompasses 1.8 million acres of scenic canyon country. Carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers, Moab’s public lands include a vast variety of arches, natural bridges, mesas, and spires. The area offers tremendous access to hiking/back packing, rock climbing/bouldering, mountain biking, fishing, and numerous other outdoor activities. Viewing sites for desert plants and animals are also easily accessible. *Qualifications**:* · Bachelors degree with coursework and field experience related to biology, botany, plant science, or related field; · Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys or familiarity with Colorado Plateau plants; · Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation; · Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass; · Understanding and/or experience using ArcView GIS software, helpful; · Willingness and ability to work in harsh, ever-changing desert conditions, including extreme temperatures, independently or as part of a team; · Ability to bend and stoop for long periods of time while collecting seed, and to use hand tools, and occasionally lift buckets of water and other heavy loads; · Ability to work a non-standard schedule, such as beginning at 5 am, to avoid heat-related issues, or for coordination with team members; · Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; · Willingness to camp in remote, undeveloped sites for multiple days, if necessary; · Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD vehicles on- and off-paved roads; and · Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award), (3) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime, or equivalent of two full-time terms of service), and (4) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. *How to Apply:* Qualified
[ECOLOG-L] Lab/Field technician position
Junior Specialist/Research Assistant Position Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis This position will focus on determining how an interaction between environmental conditions and management/restoration practices influence plant community dynamics and multiple soil ecosystem services in California grasslands. Job duties primarily include: - 30% Field work (establishing, maintaining and sampling field plots). Sampling includes vegetation composition and numerous soil properties and processes. This requires: • Ability to do physically intensive work, often under wet/cold or hot/dry conditions (e.g. taking soil cores, implementing restoration trials, plot set up, running irrigation pumps, operating brush hogs) • Ability to drive, including on rough dirt roads. Occasional long days/ overnight trips to the field are required. - 50% Lab work (processing and analyzing plant and soil samples). This requires: • Precision in working with chemicals and analytical equipment, as well as trouble shooting abilities • Maintenance of laboratory equipment - 10% Data entry and management - 10% Lab organization (overseeing the logistics of running the lab --e.g. managing chemical inventory, safety protocols, hazardous waste removal). This requires: • Careful attention to rules and protocols • Management of space and resources across multiple users of the lab (yourself, graduate students, undergraduate students) • Supervision of undergraduate students • Training undergraduate and graduate students in protocols, safety Preference will be given to those applications with experience with plant identification, soil sampling, and lab chemistry. This is a one-year position (with possibility of extension, depending on performance and funding). Requirements: At least a BA or BS in plant ecology, soils, general ecology, or related discipline. Previous field and lab experience. Ability to spend occasional long days/ over night trips to the field. Ability to drive. Ability to work independently, organize personnel, time, and budgets across multiple projects. Ability to lead the logistics of multiple projects is critical. Application: Submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references to: Valerie Eviner vevi...@ucdavis.edu 530-752-8538
[ECOLOG-L] Research and Review papers on ecology for in-class (undergraduate) discussions
Folks, I am teaching an introductory/intermediate level ecology course to sophomores (undergraduates) that major in biology. These students have a basic background on introductory cell and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, and organismal biology. But, these students are relatively new to fundamental concepts of ecology and environmental sciences. I am highly interested in having in-class discussions based on peer-reviewed literature with my students focusing on key ecological topics such as community organization, population dynamics, ecosystem processes, and environment adaptations. The class period is 1 hr and 15 mins. Reading component is going to be homework but the discussions take place in-class. My primary focus is on research and review papers. If you have any alternative suggestions on popular science articles or chapters of non-fiction books (such as work by David Quammen or EO Wilson), I would love to heard those ideas too. Publications from the recent couple of decades (2000 to now) might be ideal given the succinct nature of recent publications. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks... Thilina Dilan Surasinghe (Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology) Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences Biology Department Rhodes College 2000 N Parkway Memphis TN 38112 USA email: surasing...@rhodes.edu, tdi...@gmail.com, tsur...@g.clemson.edu ---
[ECOLOG-L] Win a $25 Amazon Gift card by Joining NWF EcoLeader community
Want a $25 Amazon Gift Card? Join the EcoLeaders community today! EcoLeaders is a community meant to empower students to develop sustainability practices on their campus. The community brings students together, allowing them to share ideas, develop projects, and network. For more information, please follow this link to the even Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/366040096929600/ If you have any questions regarding the event or the EcoLeaders community please email me at pmil...@stedwards.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate at Penn State
We seek a postdoctoral research associate to join a multi-disciplinary team of Penn State and USDA- ARS scientists studying sustainable dairy forage and feed production systems at University Park, PA. Since 2010, we have been investigating a range of cropping system aspects including: agronomics; nutrient management; weed, slug, and insect control; soil and water quality; and economics with the goals of optimizing farm productivity while conserving nutrients, soil, energy, and off-farm inputs, and minimizing pest populations and greenhouse gas emissions. For a project description, see: http://plantscience.psu.edu/research/areas/crop-ecology-and-management/cropping-systems The post-doctoral researcher will be actively engaged in most aspects of the research and will coordinate daily research activities, data management, and multi-criteria systems analysis in conjunction with the project management team. He/she will also have the opportunity to lead research on a specific aspect of the funded project. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the opportunity for renewal contingent on the availability of funding. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in agronomy, agroecology, plant or ecosystem science, soil science, weed science, entomology, or related fields. Applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter, C.V., transcripts, a statement of research interests, and list of references. Applicant materials will be accepted until June 22, 2015 or until the position is filled. For further information contact Dr. Heather Karsten, Dept. of Plant Science, h...@psu.edu. Must possess a valid driver's license and use of a private automobile. Since this position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties, successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/57857 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/, 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 all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: UPDATE: ESA Annual Meeting Travel Awards DUE June 8th
ESA Student Section Travel Awards - DUE JUNE 8th *REAL BROWN TRAVEL AWARDS* For more information and the application form visit: http://www.esastudents.org/awards/ The Student Section offers national and international travel awards to encourage student attendance at the annual ESA meeting. These awards target students presenting at the meeting who could not otherwise afford to attend. Eligibility - You must be a member of ESA and the Student Section. - You must be enrolled as a student (high school, undergraduates, Masters and Ph.D). - You must be in good academic standing. - You must attend the Student Section Mixer, Business Meeting Award Ceremony and one additional Student Section event at the annual meeting to receive your award. Student Section events for the annual meeting can be found clicking HERE http://esastudents.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d4cf6011da54a1ee95068f544id=d56a154502e=c5464d5b8d - Minorities are encouraged to apply. - You will be notified of award status at the latest by July 1st, 2015. Student Section board members will evaluate applications based on professional achievements and demonstrated need. We strongly discourage applicants who have access to funding for the meeting. *Submit your application form and abstract acceptance confirmation to * *students@gmail.com* students@gmail.com* by **5 pm EST on **June 8, 2015. **The applicant must submit the application package as a single pdf in one email with the subject “ESA-SS travel award 2015”.* *If you have submitted a late-breaking abstract and are waiting to hear about its acceptance, note this on your application and we will take it into consideration. *Copyright © 2015 Ecological Society of America's Student Section, All rights reserved.* Hi! You've made it to our email list through membership in the ESA Student Section. We hope you'll continue to be a part of this great organization. *Our mailing address is:* Ecological Society of America's Student Section 1990 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 Add us to your address book http://esastudents.us8.list-manage.com/vcard?u=d4cf6011da54a1ee95068f544id=6639db87c3 unsubscribe from this list http://esastudents.us8.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=d4cf6011da54a1ee95068f544id=6639db87c3e=c5464d5b8dc=11e548e063 update subscription preferences http://esastudents.us8.list-manage.com/profile?u=d4cf6011da54a1ee95068f544id=6639db87c3e=c5464d5b8d [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletterutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=monkey_rewardsaid=d4cf6011da54a1ee95068f544afl=1 -- *Dane Ward, **Ph.D.* *Laboratory of Pinelands Research* *Department of Biodiversity, Earth, and Environmental Science (BEES)* *Drexel University *
[ECOLOG-L] Registration dealine is Wednesday for AAS!
Hello everyone! The registration deadline for the 39th annual meeting of the American Arachnological Society is this Wednesday, June 3 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Please visit the meeting page to find general information about the meeting, to register, and to see submitted abstracts: https://store.dwu.edu/SpiderMeeting If you have any questions, please contact the meeting host, Dr. Brian Patrick (spid...@dwu.edumailto:spid...@dwu.edu). Best regards, Brian L. Brian Patrick, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology Department of Biological Sciences Dakota Wesleyan University 1200 W. University Ave. Mitchell, SD 57301
[ECOLOG-L] Article about unpaid internships
With graduation season fast approaching, or, for some institutions, already past, it is time to bring attention to an issue about which I feel as passionately as this author: https://aurielfournier.github.io/unpaid-intern/ Jason HernandezM.S. East Carolina 2010
