[ECOLOG-L] 2016 Changshu China The 10th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference
Dear everyone, It is our pleasure and honor to announce that the 10th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference will be held in China in 2016. The INTECOL International Wetlands conference is the largest, most influential international conference in the field of wetlands. It is organized by the International Association for Ecology (INTECOL) and held every four years. The 10th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference will be held in Changshu, China, from September 19-24, 2016, with the theme Hotspots of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services under Global Changes. The conference will provide a platform to review advances in research on wetland biodiversity and ecosystem management as well as the functional roles of wetlands in ecosystem services and wise use. The conference program will include symposiums, workshops and open sessions related to the conference theme, plus a one day mid-conference excursion. Currently we are calling for symposium and workshop proposals. Please find the requirements on the OFFICIAL POSTER(the attached file)and submit your proposals to i...@intecol-10iwc.com by June 30, 2015. We anticipate supporting the registration and accommodations for the two conveners of a number of high-quality symposiums, to be selected by the International Scientific committee. You also can follow the conference through: Website: http://www.intecol-10iwc.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/INTECOL_Wetland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intecol10 Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, The 10th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference Organizing Committee Email; i...@intecol-10iwc.com Dr. Shuqing An Professor of Ecology Ecological Research Institute of Changshu Nanjing University Email: an...@nju.edu.cn Ms. Yiyi Xiong Conference Coordinator Nanjing University Ecological Research Institute of Changshu Email: xiongyiyi...@163.com Ms. Siyuan Song Conference Coordinator Nanjing University Ecological Research Institute of Changshu Email: xiaoyuanl...@163.com
[ECOLOG-L] North America Pleistocene / Holocene paleo-ecology data, collaboration?
Hello all, I'm working on a project that is integrating pretty big datasets collected by state governments that document human occupation of N. America since the Pleistocene. Though our coverage is currently limited to the US south-east and midwest, we hope to expand in the next few years. Here's a current map on a testing server: http://opencontext.dainst.org/sets/United+States?proj=52-digital-index- of-north-american-archaeology-dinaageodeep=11 We also have lots of good APIs for accessing data, documented here (http://opencontext.dainst.org/about/services). My colleagues and I want to use these with paleo-environmental data of different types to explore long-term issues with human interaction with the landscape. However, since I'm an archaeologist (and mainly working on data sharing issues), I don't know what's available in paleo-ecology. I'd love to know what sorts of data and data sharing systems exist in this space and also work toward interoperability and collaboration. Thanks! -Eric Kansa
[ECOLOG-L] Feature Friday hosted by CitSci.org 6/5 1pm MDT on volunteer mgmt tools
Please join the FREE webinar tomorrow, June 5th, hosted by CitSci.org. = CitSci.org,http://www.citsci.org/ a comprehensive online system for collecting, managing, analyzing and downloading data for citizen science projects, as well as managing logistics associated with coordinating volunteers, which we will be discussing tomorrow! We anticipate a fun and exciting discussion on topics such as project or group calendars, custom volunteer notifications, volunteer reminders, managing volunteers, and tracking volunteer hours. Here is the connection information: CitSci.org Feature Friday Webinar: Volunteer management and logistics tools Fri, Jun 5, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time * Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/770091493 * You can also dial in using your phone. * United States +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 770-091-493 We host FREE webinars every first Friday of the month from 1 – 2 PM Mountain Standard Time. For details on our monthly free webinar series, or to check out previous webinars - go to our Feature Friday Pagehttp://www.citsci.org/cwis438/websites/CitSci/FeatureFridays.php?WebSiteID=7 on CitSci.orghttp://www.citsci.org/. Hope to see you there. Sincerely, The CitSci.org Team ~**~**~**~**~**~**~ Nicole Kaplan Information Management Natural Resource Ecology Lab Colorado State University (970)-491-1147 NESB A225 ~Data services in support of excellence in science~ http://nrel.colostate.edu http://sgslter.colostate.edu http://citsci.org ~**~**~**~**~**~**~ Nicole Kaplan Information Management Natural Resource Ecology Lab Colorado State University (970)-491-1147 NESBA225 nicole.kap...@colostate.edumailto:nicole.kap...@colostate.edu http://citsci.org/ http://ibis.colostate.edu/MSP/home.php http://citsci.org/ http://sgslter.colostate.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) has announced the start of the 5th Annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest. The contest encourages scientists to communicate research to the public and policymakers through imagery. The theme of the contest is “Faces of Biology.” Photographs entered into the contest must depict a person, such as a scientist, technician, or student, engaging in biological research. The depicted research may occur outside, in a lab, with a natural history collection, on a computer, in a classroom, or elsewhere. The First Place Winner will have his/her winning photo featured on the cover of BioScience, and will receive $250 and a one year membership in AIBS, including a subscription to BioScience. The Second and Third Place Winners will have his/her winning photo printed inside the journal, and will receive a one year membership in AIBS, including a subscription to BioScience. The winning photo of the 2014 contest is featured on the May issue of BioScience. The contest ends on 30 September 2015 at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time. For more information and to enter the contest, visit http://www.aibs.org/public-programs/photocontest.html. -- Julie Palakovich Carr Public Policy Manager American Institute of Biological Sciences 1444 I Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 202-568-8117 www.aibs.org -- This message is confidential and should only be read by its intended recipients. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender and delete all copies.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - aquatic conservation and assessment
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University – The National Aquatic Monitoring Center (NAMC) and the Western Center for Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems (WMC) at Utah State University seek applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work on aquatic conservation planning and bioassessment for lotic systems. In particular, the successful applicant will work to advance bioassessment indices, understanding of land – water interactions, and tools for causal analysis. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in aquatic ecology, fisheries, conservation biology, hydrology, or a related field. Applicants must have experience managing and analyzing large geospatial datasets with geographic information systems and using R, Python, or other programming languages. We are interested in candidates with strong people skills that enjoy working at the interface of science and management and interacting with state and federal agencies. The successful candidate will be encouraged to seek additional external funding to support research on special topics of their interest. A competitive professional salary and benefit package is available for a minimum of two years with the potential for continuation contingent on funding and satisfactory performance. USU is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from diversity candidates. Applicants must apply online by June 30th, 2015 (https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details? jobID=446job=postdoctoral-research-associate).
[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Stone Harbor Outreach Project Specialist
Job Posting: Stone Harbor Outreach Project Specialist STEWARDSHIP AND OUTREACH TECHNICIAN needed 15 June through 15 September for outreach and research on effectiveness of stewardship activities at Stone Harbor Point, Cape May County, NJ. Stone Harbor Point is located at the southern end of Seven-Mile Island. Duties include conducting surveys of public outreach and stewardship at Stone Harbor Point, coordinating and conducting large scale public education events, data entry and reporting and coordinate with all aspects of Stone Harbor Point project as needed. Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of a team, possibly work long hours, weekends or occasionally six days/week. Salary $1800/month. Must have own vehicle and a valid, clean driver's license. Housing and reimbursement for gas provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume and three references no later than June 15. Send applications to Rene' Buccinna, New Jersey Audubon, 600 North Delsea Drive, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, mailto:rene.bucci...@njaudubon.orgrene.bucci...@njaudubon.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Webinar: Get Tips on Institutionalizing Research in Sustainability with AASHE on 6/10!
Dear All, Are you a researcher or student working on developing new technologies, strategies and approaches to address sustainability challenges? Are you a faculty interested in applied learning and community engagement in sustainability - not just learning taking place in the classroom or laboratory but engagement at various levels on campus and in the community? Are you a sustainability officer looking for strategies to find faculty champions and allies to build coalitions to support institution- wide research in sustainability? Are you an academic officer or staff of teaching and learning centers interested in key innovations happening in curricular and co-curricular activities? All are invited to attend part two of AASHE's Research in Sustainability webinar series on Wednesday, June 10 at 3 p.m. ET! You can expect tips that support integrating sustainability research with campus operations and tips on institutionalizing research in sustainability on campus and advancing sustainability efforts in the community. Do you have questions or challenges for which you would like feedback? Email them in advance to webin...@aashe.org and they will be discussed during the event. You can also ask questions throughout the webinar. Mark your calendars for June 10, 2015, 3:00-4:30PM ET and register here: http://www.aashe.org/events/webinars/2015/Research-in-Sustainability-2 Previous webinars recordings and presentation materials are available on the Webinars Archive: http://www.aashe.org/events/webinars Daita -- Daita Serghi, PhD Programs Coordinator Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education www.aashe.org | daita.ser...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 124
[ECOLOG-L] Want to use real data in your classroom? Applications due June 5
Join us at ESA 2015 to kick off an online network that will be focused on testing hands-on, data-driven modules in the undergraduate classroom. Funding is available to support participants’ attendance at ESA. *Dates Location: *Sunday, August 9 from 9AM-4:30PM at the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. *Description:* DryadLab is seeking faculty to field test classroom modules during the Fall of 2015. DryadLab is an educational extension of the Dryad Digital Repository, which contains freely available research data from thousands of published scientific papers. DryadLab provides open, high-quality, hands-on, data-driven educational modules suitable for use in undergraduate classrooms, developed by the authors of the original publications in collaboration with experienced educators. DryadLab is joining forces with the Quantitative Undergraduate Biology Education Synthesis (QUBES) project to provide support for field testers via an online network that will facilitate the sharing of resources and expertise. The network will run from 20 July 2015 to 20 November 2015 and will be hosted online at https://qubeshub.org/ . DryadLab module descriptions are available at: https://qubeshub.org/groups/dryadlabnetwork/dryadlab_module_descriptions . During the one-day kick-off, participants will develop a plan for integrating the DryadLab modules into their existing course curriculum. After the in-person meeting, network participants will continue to interact online to refine the modules for their classroom, discuss various implementation challenges, and define strategies to overcome these challenges. Participants will implement these modules in their classroom during the fall and share their experiences with each other. This mentoring network is most relevant for faculty with an interest in learning how to use real data in the classroom. A total of 14 participants will be selected. To qualify, participants must be willing to incorporate at least 2 modules into their course this fall. Participants must also be able to commit ~1 hour per week to online discussions. Additional time outside of these discussions will also be required for independent work on adapting and reviewing modules. DryadLab is able to provide the following support to participants for the one-day meeting at ESA: Regular ESA member early bird registration, 2 nights hotel, flight costs under $500, and lunch on Sunday. To apply, please go to: http://goo.gl/forms/Fs5KD97X4E . Application deadline is June 5th. Accepted applicants will be notified by June 15th. *QUESTIONS?* Contact Samantha Swauger, the DryadLab project manager, at samswau...@gmail.com.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Entomology, Managed Pollinator Biology, Health and Ecology
Assistant Professor of Entomology Managed Pollinator Biology, Health and Ecology 9- month, tenure track, 60% Research, 40% Extension STARTING DATE: January 1, 2016 LOCATION: Department of Entomology Center for Pollinator Research College of Agricultural Sciences The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 RESPONSIBILITIES: The research focus of this position will focus on investigations into the biology, ecology, and health of managed pollinators. The successful candidate is expected to conduct innovative research and extension on managed pollinators, advise graduate students, and secure extramural funding to support research and outreach programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in entomology, ecology, or related sciences with demonstrated accomplishments in research relevant to managed pollinators. Prior experience in extension related activities would be an advantage. Expertise in areas that complement existing departmental strengths in pollinator research, IPM, chemical ecology, genomics or disease ecology is desired. Extension responsibilities will include working with stakeholders on the management of pollinators and delivery of information to diverse audiences with traditional and information-technology methods. Participation in the Horticulture Extension team is expected. Requires competence and comfort in working with multiple stakeholders involved directly in pollinator management. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the diversity faculty and stakeholders associated with the Penn State Center for Pollinator Research. An ability to relate to a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students is required. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is provided. APPLICATION: Apply online at http://www.psu.jobs. Applications received by August 31, 2015 will receive full consideration, though review will continue until the position is filled. Candidates will need to provide a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, statements of teaching and research experiences and interests, up to three relevant publications, and a list of references. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.
[ECOLOG-L] Field Technician Position opening
Immediate opening - understory plant ecology field technician The Savannah River Site, South Carolina We seek to fill one field technician position for a large-scale experiment on the restoration of longleaf pine understory plant communities in the Southeastern United States. Primary job duties will include field, laboratory, and office tasks required for experimental studies of plant community restoration and plant-animal interactions. The position will begin by June 29, 2015 and will last for up to 3 months. Pay rate will be $10-12 per hour, commensurate with experience. The technician will work at the Savannah River Site, live in a town near the site (Aiken or New Ellenton, SC, or Augusta, GA), and will join a team of two principal investigators (John Orrock at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and Lars Brudvig at Michigan State University), a post-doc (Nash Turley), and a lead technician (Joe Ledvina). Housing is not provided, but low-cost options are available. Successful candidates will have a background in ecology, biology, or a related discipline. Previous field research experience is required, previous botanical field experience is highly desired. The successful applicant must be able to endure hot, humid conditions and long hours in the field. Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. *Because the research site is a highly secure area run by the federal government, non- United States citizens may have difficulty gaining clearance to work there. To apply, please email a CV or resume and a letter including descriptions of past experience that highlight plant ecology and/or botany experience, why this position is interesting or important to you, dates of availability, and contact information with email addresses for three references to Joe Ledvina at remnant@gmail.com. Review of application materials will begin immediately; applications received after June 11, 2015 will not be considered.
[ECOLOG-L] job announcement
*RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA* Prof. Gary Grossman and Dr. Jason Neuswanger are seeking a motivated individual with an MSc degree (please do not apply if you don’t have your degree) and experience in fish/aquatic ecology for a project developing and testing mechanistic, fitness-based microhabitat selection/foraging models for several central Alaskan salmonids. The position is available in early August 2015 and the applicant (U.S citizens or legal residents only) will be based at University of Georgia. Job responsibilities will be diverse and involve: general administrative responsibilities of the grant (budgets, progress reports, etc.), prey capture-success lab experiments, analysis of video-taped data of foraging success and microhabitat data, analysis of drift and stomach samples (requires experience with identification of aquatic invertebrates), data management, report writing and statistical analyses. A familiarity with R is essential, and some experience with mixed model and information theoretic analyses preferred. Working with graduate students and supervision of undergraduate workers are part of the job. Other responsibilities may be added as project needs change. The position is available for two years (although a probationary period is required and unsatisfactory performance is grounds for dismissal at any time). A collecting trip to Alaska may be possible. Send an updated CV to gross...@uga.edu (2 pp. maximum, GPA, GRE scores, pubs/presentations, but do not list papers “in prep” or presentations “to be given”) and email addresses of your thesis supervisor and two other supervisors/individuals who can write knowledgably about your professional performance. Initial salary is approximately $39,000 per annum. -- Gary D. Grossman, PhD Professor of Animal Ecology Warnell School of Forestry Natural Resources University of Georgia Athens, GA, USA 30602 Research http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gary_Grossman Board of Editors - Animal Biodiversity and Conservation Editorial Board - Freshwater Biology Editorial Board - Ecology Freshwater Fish Sculpture by Gary D. Grossman https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gary-Grossmans-Sculpture-Portfolio/124819124227147?fref=ts Hutson Gallery Provincetown, MA - www.hutsongallery.net/artists.html My ukulele channel - www.youtube.com/user/garydg29
[ECOLOG-L] SEEDS Diveristy in Ecology Career Fair - 100th ESA Annual Meeting
The Ecological Society of America SEEDS program will host Diversity in Ecology Career Fair for students and faculty during the 2015 ESA Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The Career Fair will be held on Thursday, August 13 from 11:30 am – 1:15 pm during the ESA Diversity Luncheon at the Baltimore Convention Center. You are invited to advertise and share information about your programs and opportunities with our diverse and dynamic ESA SEEDS students and faculty. Promote your graduate program, internship, fellowship, agencies and private business directly to students in a casual environment! The Diversity in Ecology Career Fair is a great way to connect with our talented undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and ESA members who reach many other students in their home campuses. This year we are hosting the largest group in SEEDS history with over 100 students and mentors participating! Exhibitors will receive: • A 6’ table to display materials, event attended by 250+ people. • A listing in the student ESA Meeting orientation binder. • A listing on the Fall SEEDS Newsletter that goes out to over 5,500 students and faculty. The fee for this service is $300 for universities, government, and nonprofits, and $550 for private corporations. Each table comes with one (1) meal ticket for the event. You can find more information and register here: http://esa.org/seeds/opportunities/diversity-celebration-career-fair/
