[ECOLOG-L] Two PhD Opportunities in (1) Arctic Plant Physiology and (2) Remote Sensing of Plant Traits

[Alistair Rogers]

(1) Seeking Ph.D. Students Interested in Arctic Plant Physiology

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science & Technology (TEST) group at Brookhaven 
National Laboratory / Stony Brook 
University is currently recruiting Ph.D. students with one or more of the 
following skill sets:

Experience with portable infrared gas analyzers.
Experience modeling plant physiology.
Knowledge of Arctic plant communities and their ecology.
Experience conducting field work, particularly in extreme environments.

A degree in the biological sciences is required, preferably in plant biology. 
Candidates with an interest in 
the measurement and model representation of leaf and plant community gas 
exchange, and those with extensive 
experience working with Arctic plant communities are strongly encouraged to 
apply.  Students will be supervised 
by Dr. Alistair Rogers and have the opportunity to structure their thesis 
research around a multi institute 
U.S. Department of Energy Arctic research project, Next Generation Ecosystem 
Experiments-Arctic (NGEE-Arctic, 
ngee.ornl.gov). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct 
field research in Barrow and on 
the Seward Peninsula, AK, collaborate with over fifty scientists engaged in the 
NGEE-Arctic project, and the 
faculty and scientists at Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National 
Laboratory.   Financial support may be 
available through a combination of research grants, graduate fellowships, and 
teaching opportunities. Please 
send CV and cover letter describing research interests to Dr. Alistair Rogers 
(arog...@bnl.gov). The deadline 
for applicants to the Ecology & Evolution doctoral program at Stony Brook is 
December 1st. Learn more about the 
TEST group at www.bnl.gov/test.

(2) Seeking Ph.D. students interested in the remote sensing of plant traits

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science & Technology (TEST) group at Brookhaven 
National Laboratory / Stony Brook 
University is currently recruiting Ph.D. students with one or more of the 
following skill sets:

Experience measuring plant physiological traits
Experience with remote sensing data
Experience analyzing large data sets
Experience conducting field work, particularly in extreme environments.

A degree in the life sciences is required, preferably in plant biology, ecology 
or remote sensing. Candidates 
with an interest in the measurement and model representation of plant 
structural and functional traits and 
model-data fusion are strongly encouraged to apply.  Students will be 
supervised jointly by Dr. Alistair Rogers 
(arog...@bnl.gov) and Dr. Shawn Serbin (sser...@bnl.gov) and have the 
opportunity to structure their thesis 
research around a growing portfolio of research within the TEST group. The 
successful candidate will have the 
opportunity to conduct research in a diverse range of field sites spanning 
Arctic and tropical ecosystems.  
Financial support may be available through a combination of research grants, 
graduate fellowships, and teaching 
opportunities. Please send CV and cover letter describing research interests to 
Dr. Alistair Rogers. The 
deadline for applicants to the Ecology & Evolution doctoral program at Stony 
Brook is December 1st. Learn more 
about the TEST group at www.bnl.gov/test.

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty job: Organismal Physiology - Texas State University (revised)

[Caitlin Gabor]

The Department of Biology at Texas State University
(http://www.bio.txstate.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in Organismal Physiology with a focus on aquatic
organisms such as fish and amphibians. The successful candidate will be
expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department
of Biology and develop an externally funded research program involving
graduate students that complements existing strengths of our 47-member
faculty. Required qualifications are an earned Ph.D. in biology or related
areas, and a record of published research accomplishments in the physiology
of aquatic organisms. Preferred qualifications are postdoctoral experience,
a record of externally funded research, and experience in research
complementing the research strengths of the Department. Salary and start-up
package are negotiable. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2015.
A letter of application with statements on research plans and teaching
philosophy, CV, pdfs of five representative publications, and the names and
contact information of five people willing to serve as references should be
sent as a single PDF to physiol...@txstate.edu. Questions about this
position should be addressed to Dr. Dana García, d...@txstate.edu, Texas
State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, Invertebrate Crop Pest Scientist, Oregon State Univ.

[John Tooker]

Assistant Professor - Invertebrate Crop Pest Scientist, Oregon State University

The Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University invites 
applications for a
tenure-track position focused on mollusk pests. This is a 9-month, full-time 
position with a 75%
Research and 25% Extension split.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally 
recognized,
externally funded program that will include innovative applied research of 
specific need and
clientele interest in management of terrestrial mollusk pests in western Oregon 
crops.
Novel/outside-the-box research in areas including, but not limited to, 
biological control,
modifications of crop production practices or rotations, and RNAi are 
encouraged. The appointee
will be expected to participate actively in graduate education, publish 
research findings in peer-
reviewed journals, and transfer information to industry audiences through 
extension publications
and presentations at grower meetings and field days

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Protection, 
Integrative
Biology, Zoology or closely related field, and experience in applied research 
that is transferable
to terrestrial cropping systems.

Application: Position details available at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. 
Posting # 0016319.
Submit a curriculum-vita including contact information for three references, a 
cover letter
indicating how your qualifications and experiences have prepared you for this 
position, and a
personal statement related to diversity and inclusion. To ensure full 
consideration, submit your
application by November 30, 2015.

Information about terrestrial mollusk pests in western Oregon crops available 
at:
http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/node/14477. 

For questions related to the position, contact Search Committee Chair, Prof. 
Sujaya Rao, at: 
suj...@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-9038.

Oregon State University (OSU) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
employer and
commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all 
activities. OSU
particularly encourages applications from members of historically 
underrepresented racial/ethnic
groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community 
members, and others
who demonstrate the ability to help achieve the vision of a diverse and 
inclusive community.
OSU has a practice of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

[ECOLOG-L] Lecturer position at Stanford University

[Tadashi Fukami]

The Biology Department at Stanford University is seeking applications 
for a Lecturer Position to teach Biology 44Y. This position requires a 
PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology, or a related discipline; teaching 
experience at the undergraduate level; laboratory experience; and 
willingness to work in a team of instructors. In addition, good writing 
skills evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, proficiency in 
statistical analysis with R, and experience in teaching inquiry-based 
courses, particularly those that involve fieldwork, are highly 
desirable. Expertise in molecular microbial ecology would be helpful, 
but not required. The qualified candidate will also have good 
interpersonal and communication skills.

This position is an academic year appointment at 100% time (10 month 
appointment). Send a cover letter, CV and names of three references to 
Bettye Price, Department of Biology, 371 Serra Mall, Stanford 
University, Stanford, CA  94305-5020. The deadline for receipt of 
applications is November 15, 2015.

The final candidate will need to successfully pass a background check to 
be considered for this position.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants 
will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, 
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6557

[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions at the Univ. Montana in physiological ecology and climate change

[Woods, Art]

The Woods lab at the University of Montana in Missoula is looking to recruit 
Ph.D. students interested in physiological ecology and climate change.

Current research projects in the lab seek to understand the physiological 
ecology of plant-insect interactions, to link broad-scale climate data to the 
microclimates relevant to small ectotherms, and to predict how ectotherms 
(primarily insects) will perform in those microclimates both now and in the 
future. These topics are addressed using a combination of field and lab 
experiments. We're also starting to do more analyses of large gridded data sets 
on climate, so students with strong computational and programming skills (e.g., 
R, python) are encouraged to apply.
 
The University of Montana is home to a strong collection of faculty researching 
ecology and evolution. The Division of Biological Sciences hosts an excellent 
graduate program in Organismal Biology and Ecology (OBE) with an emphasis on 
interdisciplinary training in evolution, genetics, ecology, organismal biology, 
and behavior. Missoula is a great college town in the heart of the Northern 
Rocky Mountains.
 
For more information on the Woods lab please visit: 
http://woods-lab.dbs.umt.edu/cms/
 
Interested students are encouraged to email Dr. Woods (art.wo...@mso.umt.edu). 
Please include a brief description of your research interests and a CV in your 
email. Note that applications for Fall 2016 admission to the OBE program must 
be submitted by December 1st.

[ECOLOG-L] International course on Geometric Morphometrics and Ontogeny, May 30-June 1, Barcelona (Spain).

[Soledad De Esteban Trivigno]

Dear Colleagues,
 
Registration is open for the course “Studying Ontogeny at Different Levels Using
Geometric Morphometrics - 3rd Edition”.

Dates: May 30-June 1, 2016.

Instructor:  Dr. Kieran McNulty (University of Minnesota, United States of
America).
 
This course will provide a basic introduction to geometric morphometric
analyses, with an emphasis on using this tool kit to address questions related
to growth, development, and evolution. Simple characterizations of multivariate
ontogeny will give way to more complicated methods for visualizing and comparing
different patterns of growth and development. From here, we will take up the
idea of changes in ontogeny as a mechanism for producing evolutionary change.
Using landmark data, it is possible to address many of the issues related to
evolutionary development, but it will also become clear that the basic
formulation of traditional evo-devo models lose relevance in the complex
datasets available through modern digitisation and morphometric analysis. We
will end by discussing the difficulties and misconceptions in interpreting
morphometric analyses of ontogeny, and introduce some of the advanced topics in
ontogeny that morphometricians are beginning to address.

A basic knowledge in statistics, Geometric Morphometrics and personal computers
is required. All participants must bring their own personal laptop with some
software installed.

More information and registration:
http://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/gm/ontogeny-and-gm/).

The course will be held in the Sabadell facilities of the Institut Català de
Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (Barcelona, Spain) and is co-organized by
Transmitting Science and the Institut Català de Paleontologia M. Crusafont.
Places are limited and will be covered by strict registration order.
 
Please feel free to distribute this information between your colleagues if you
consider it appropriate.

With best regards,

Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhD.
Scientific Director
Transmitting Science
www.transmittingscience.org

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in Washington, DC.





Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $48,000 per year plus allowances.





Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $32,500 per year plus allowances.





Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,000.





Application Deadline: December 1st (PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE)





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/fellowships/gradstudent.aspx

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Prof., Plant Biology, Univ. of West Georgia

[Andrew Edelman]

The Department of Biology at the University of West Georgia invites 
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in plant 
biology, beginning in August 2016. The research specialty is open but we 
are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in genetics, 
physiology, or development. Teaching responsibilities will include 
introductory courses and upper-level courses in the candidate's area of 
expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a 
productive research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.


The University of West Georgia (http://www.westga.edu 
) is a comprehensive regional university of 
approximately 12,000 students located on a 644-acre wooded campus in 
Carrollton, Georgia, with a satellite campus in Newnan, Georgia.


The Department of Biology is a growing program that has 17 tenured and 
tenure-track faculty and approximately 500 undergraduate majors, plus a 
M.S. graduate program that currently has 21 students.


Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field; postdoctoral 
experience is preferred.


To apply, please send a single PDF file containing the following items 
to the search chair, _Dr. David Morgan_ atbiosea...@westga.edu 
: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) 
statement of teaching philosophy and interests, 4) statement of research 
interests, and 5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. In 
addition, each applicant should arrange for three letters of 
recommendation to be sent to the same email address directly from the 
applicant's references. Review of applications will begin November 16 
and continue until the position is filled.


The University of West Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity institution.

[ECOLOG-L] International Landscape Ecologist job

[Allison Shaw]

*Job Description*

Position: International Landscape Ecologist

Location:Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Fort Collins, Colorado

Start date:   November, 2015.

Duration:1 year with extension possible, pending funding.

To Apply:Send a brief cover letter highlighting your interest
and relevant experience, along with your CV and names and contact info for
3 references, *all in a single PDF document*, to
arvind.panj...@birdconservancy.org *by Nov. 1, 2015.*



*Overview:*

Assist the Bird Conservancy’s International Program (IP) through leadership
in landscape ecology and conservation design to maximize the scientific,
conservation and outreach value of past, current and future works.  This
job requires advanced GIS and analytical skills, strong knowledge in
landscape ecology, spatial analyses/modeling, sampling design, and modern
analytical techniques, as well as excellent written and oral communication
abilities, leadership and self-organizational skills, and the ability to
work independently and as part of a team.  The International Landscape
Ecologist will use bird, vegetation and other geo-referenced data to
develop a landscape conservation design in collaboration with the
bi-national Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative (DLCC), identify
ecological and landscape patterns in bird populations and habitats,
evaluate conservation areas, and produce reports, manuscripts and other
products through spatial and statistical analyses.  The International
Landscape Ecologist will work closely with the DLCC partnership in the U.S.
and Mexico to advance common goals and projects.



Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (formerly Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory)
is a growing non-profit organization with approximately 50 full time staff
dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through science,
education and land stewardship.  We offer a friendly and enthusiastic work
environment, a diverse and growing project base focused on key conservation
needs and research questions, and opportunities for professional growth,
leadership, and advancement.  The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies offers a
competitive salary and full benefits package.  This is an exempt position
based in Fort Collins, CO, or potentially another approved location, and
will report directly to the International Program Director.



*Essential job functions:*

   - Work with the International Program (IP), its partners, Joint Ventures
   and Landscape Conservation Cooperatives to further the mission and
   strategic priorities of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
   - Work in collaboration with Desert LCC coordinators to develop and lead
   a partnership-directed effort to create a landscape conservation design for
   pilot area(s) identified through the Desert Landscape Conservation
   Cooperative, including gathering and synthesis of various spatial data and
   stakeholder input.
   - Conduct spatial analyses relating to landscape conservation design,
   remote sensing, species abundance, habitat use, survival and movements,
   potential conservation areas, vegetation cover classes, gradients and
   change, as well as other applications.
   - Provide GIS, study design and analytical support to other IP projects,
   including demographic and population monitoring, spatial ecology, and
   habitat restoration, among others.
   - Organize, maintain and manipulate large spatial datasets in relational
   databases.
   - Produce maps, figures and tables for IP reports, presentations and
   publications as needed.
   - Author and co-author publications and reports for the peer-reviewed
   literature and other audiences.
   - Present results of IP research at scientific meetings and other fora.
   - Supervise and direct support staff as needed to assist with project
   activities and deliverables.
   - Secure continued funding for landscape analysis and conservation
   design projects through grant writing and other means; assist with other IP
   grant writing and fundraising as needed.
   - Provide training, guidance and assistance to other Bird Conservancy
   staff in GIS.
   - Track expenses, maintain receipts, and follow all Bird Conservancy of
   the Rockies policies.



*Desired knowledge, abilities, and skills:*

   - A firm grasp of the theories, principals, and current state-of-the-art
   of landscape ecology.
   - Demonstrated competency in use of ArcMap 10.x (or higher), including
   extension tools, for a broad range of GIS applications.
   - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
   - Working knowledge of statistical and spatial modeling techniques,
   generalized linear and mixed models, known-fate models, mark-recapture
   analyses, Distance sampling, occupancy modeling, etc.
   - Proficiency in, or the ability to learn quickly, statistical software
   packages such as R and MARK, as well as other software such as Access,
   Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
   - Ability to 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Computational Biology at University of Washington-Bothell

[Cynthia Chang]

The University of Washington-Bothell is searching for an Assistant 
Professor in Computational Biology. 

The full ad link:
https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/position/aa14415/



The Biological Sciences Division of the School of Science, Technology, 
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington 
Bothell (UWB) invites applications for a tenure-track position in 
Computational Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful 
candidate may have skills in genomics, biostatistics, or mathematical 
modeling of biological systems, or a related field. He or she will join 
our faculty for a full-time nine-month academic year appointment 
beginning September 16th, 2016. All university faculty engage in 
teaching, research and service.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

A commitment to excellence in teaching is essential. The successful 
candidate will be responsible for teaching biology majors to use 
computational techniques to answer biological questions. She or he will 
teach upper division courses in their field and contribute to the 
Introductory Biology series for biology majors. Such courses could 
include genomics, systems biology, evolution, ecology, computational 
neuroscience, or biostatistics. The successful candidate may also engage 
in collaborative teaching and/or research with faculty from mathematics 
or computer science. An active research program that involves 
undergraduates is essential; the successful candidate will be expected 
to apply for extramural funding to support this research program. 
Service includes contributing to the continuing development of the 
biology degree program, and participation in departmental, school, and 
university committee work.

The candidate must have a doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Biology, 
Computational Biology or a related field and expertise in using 
computational techniques in his or her research. Postdoctoral research 
experience is required. The candidate must demonstrate a plan for 
establishing a funded research program that will provide undergraduates 
with the opportunity to use computer programming or mathematical 
modeling to conduct original research. Applicants whose research 
programs complement our existing strengths in evolution, ecology, 
microbiology, neurobiology, behavior, developmental biology, cell 
biology, and epigenetics will be strongly considered.

The candidate must be committed to attaining excellence in teaching at 
the undergraduate level. Applicants must be able to teach courses in 
biology that include computational skills. She or he must be able to 
develop and teach accompanying labs. The applicant must demonstrate an 
ability and commitment to support and enhance learning for diverse 
populations.

Division of Biological Sciences

The Division of Biological Sciences is a vibrant and growing community 
of ten full-time faculty. Our biology major is rapidly growing and we 
expect to graduate approximately 100 biology majors in 2016. All of our 
students participate in research, either within a faculty member’s 
research program, through an internship, or in a research course. The UW 
Bothell campus has a new STEM teaching building, a large greenhouse, and 
a 57 acre restored wetland, all of which contribute to our mission of 
high quality undergraduate education and research. We believe students 
learn biology best by engaging in the scientific process, and we are 
committed to teaching practices that foster learning in students from a 
variety of backgrounds, including students from backgrounds 
traditionally underrepresented in science.

School of STEM and University of Washington Bothell

As the fastest growing public university in the state of Washington, the 
University of Washington Bothell provides a leading-edge student 
experience that promotes a close relationship with faculty, hands-on 
learning and community engagement. The academic work of the campus 
focuses on cross-disciplinary research and creative practice, connected 
learning, and community engagement. UW Bothell’s current enrollment is 
approximately 5,000 students and is among the most diverse student 
populations in Washington State. A majority of our incoming students are 
underrepresented minorities or first generation college attendees and 
approximately 92 percent are from Washington. The university is located 
close to the dynamic Seattle area, known for its global perspective, 
iconic corporations and organizations. Our passion, dedication and 
dynamic locale allows UW Bothell to build vibrant regional partnerships, 
create knowledge, share discoveries and prepare students for leadership 
in the state of Washington and beyond.

The University of Washington Bothell is the fastest growing public 
university in the state of Washington. We provide a leading-edge student 
experience grounded in hands-on learning, close relationships with 
faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Marine Microbial Ecology at TAMUG

[Anna Armitage]

Texas A University at Galveston
Department of Marine Biology

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MARINE MICROBIAL ECOLOGY

The Department of Marine Biology at Texas A University at Galveston (TAMUG) 
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Marine 
Microbial Ecology. We seek an individual with a Ph.D. and preferably 
postdoctoral or equivalent experience whose research complements that of 
faculty in the Department of Marine Biology 
(www.tamug.edu/marb). Candidates with research 
interests in any area of marine microbiology will be considered, including 
environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, marine microbial genomics, 
pathogens of aquatic organisms, human pathogens in aquatic environments, and 
marine microbial natural products. Individuals should have experience with high 
throughput sequencing approaches, as well as classical microbial analytical and 
culture techniques. Competitive candidates will demonstrate the potential for 
interdisciplinary research collaborations across the departments of Marine 
Biology and Marine Sciences as well as with researchers on the main campus. 
Teaching responsibilities will include an upper-level undergraduate course in 
marine microbial ecology and undergraduate or graduate courses in laboratory 
techniques and/or data processing. The successful applicant will be expected to 
establish and sustain an externally funded research program as well as mentor 
undergraduate and graduate students. Salary is commensurate with qualifications 
and experience.

TAMUG is the ocean-oriented branch campus of Texas A University (TAMU). In 
addition to undergraduate programs, TAMUG is the host campus of a 
graduate-level Interdisciplinary Degree Program (IDP) in Marine Biology, which 
is comprised of faculty from six departments within the Texas A University 
System. Apart from the lDP, members of the Department of Marine Biology also 
maintain joint or graduate appointments in departments on the main campus. A 
joint or graduate appointment in the Department of Marine Sciences on the 
Galveston Campus is also an option. The TAMUG departments are housed in the new 
Ocean and Coastal Studies Building, which is home to over 20 research 
laboratories, two teaching laboratories, and a Sea Life Center with running sea 
water systems. Various shared and core facilities are available locally and on 
the main campus with instrumentation for advanced microscopy, genomic and 
biogeochemical analyses.

Applications should be received by November 30, 2015 for full consideration. 
Anticipated start date for the position is fall 2016.  To apply, send a 
curriculum vitae, statement of current research and teaching interests and list 
of three references with contact information to: Chair, Marine Biology Search 
Committee PAR # 3821, c/o Human Resources Department, Texas A University at 
Galveston, P.O. Box 1675, 200 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston, TX 77553-1675 or by 
email referencing PAR # 3821 (h...@tamug.edu).

For more information regarding the position, contact the Department Head of 
Marine Biology (Dr. John R. Schwarz) by e-mail 
(schwa...@tamug.edu). Employment is contingent upon 
successful completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to 
work in the U.S.  Texas A & M University at Galveston is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Notice of Non-discrimination
http://vpfa.tamu.edu/media/642261/NoticeOfNonDiscrimination.pdf

[ECOLOG-L] Faster way to remove bubbles from gelatin placed on microscope slides

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Hello Ecolog-Listers:

I have several hundred temporary slide preparations of insects body parts
mounted on aqueous gelatin. As we prepare to photograph, we have been told
to completely cover the specimen with the gelatin mounting and place a cove
slip on top. As we melt new gelatin to comply, the process is invariably
creating annoying bubbles, regardless of how gently we heat the gelatin.

If we stick to gelatin, can someone suggest a method to minimize bubbles
other than manually removing them?

Of we switch mounting medium remember, all specimens are temp. mounted i n
the gelatin), what aqueous medium compatible with the aqueous gelatin would
you recommend that does not (ideally) create bubbles (ideally cheap).

If you have any suggestions, please feel free to email me directly:

blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

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[ECOLOG-L] Job: Plant Ecologist – Assistant Professor

[Lev Yampolsky]

Assistant Professor - Plant Ecologist. 
 
The Department of Biological Sciences at the East Tennessee State University
invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor
position in the area of plant ecology. Successful applicants will have a
Ph.D. or equivalent, record of research excellence as demonstrated by
publications in plant ecology or related fields, and an ability to develop
an extramurally funded research program in an area of plant ecology.
Teaching duties may include freshman-level biology and upper-level or
graduate courses such as plant ecology or population biology. Candidates
with research on the vegetation of the Appalachians and the southeast US are
encouraged to apply. To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, statements of teaching and research interest, and names and contact
information for three references via ETSU’s eJobs online application system
https://jobs.etsu.edu/ by November 30, 2015.  
 
The Department of Biological Sciences currently comprises eighteen faculty
members engaged in a wide range of teaching and research activities. The
Department houses the J.C. Warden Herbarium (ETSU), which specializes in the
regional flora. The Department serves approximately 500 majors and 40 M.S.
and Ph.D. students. East Tennessee State University enrolls over 12,000
undergraduate students, and offers 40 master’s degree programs, 12 doctoral
degree programs, and 24 graduate certificates to over 2,300 graduate
students. ETSU is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, a city of about 65,000
located in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The region has a total
population of more than 400,000 and combines a low cost of living with
amenities found in larger urban areas. The region has abundant public lands
(National Forests, State Parks, etc.) easily accessible. 
 
Applicants must submit online ETSU Employment Application at eJobs, 
https://jobs.etsu.edu/ and directly at
https://jobs.etsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=175863


Contact Human Resources about the process at (423) 439-5890. Search
Committee Chair: 
Dr. Tim McDowell
ETSU Dept. of Biological Sciences
Box 70703
Johnson City, TN 37614-0703
email: mcdow...@etsu.edu

For more information, refer to website http://www.etsu.edu/biology 
 
ETSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage
applications 
from or information about women and minority candidates.  

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship - UC Davis

[Jay Stachowicz]

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN POPULATION BIOLOGY--The Center for Population Biology at 
UC Davis 
invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Population Biology, 
broadly defined to include 
ecology, phylogenetics, comparative biology, population genetics, and 
evolution. We particularly 
encourage applications from candidates that have recently completed, or will 
soon complete, their 
PhD.
 
The position is for TWO YEARS, subject to review after one year, and can begin 
as early as 1 July 
2016.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.  It has a 
starting annual starting salary 
of $42,840 plus benefits, and $6,000 per annum in research support. The Fellow 
will be a fully 
participating member in the Center for Population Biology and will be expected 
to have an 
independent research program that bridges the interests of two or more CPB 
faculty research 
groups. We strongly encourage candidates to contact appropriate faculty 
sponsors before applying. 
We also ask that each Fellow propose a workshop, discussion or lecture series 
that they could offer 
to the community of population biologists at UC Davis; faculty sponsors or the 
Director of CPB, 
Artyom Kopp, can provide additional input on this aspect of the fellowship. For 
samples of past 
workshop abstracts and more information about UC Davis programs in population 
biology, see 
http://cpb.ucdavis.edu/CPB%20Postdoc%20Fellowship.html.
 
ONLINE APPLICATION: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a 
short (1-2 page) 
description of research accomplishments, a short (1-2 page) description of 
proposed research 
including potential faculty mentors, a brief (1 page or less) description of 
their proposed workshop, 
and copies of two publications, all in PDF format at:  
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00745.  
Applicants should also provide the information requested for three referees.  
Once entered, 
applicants will electronically request letters from referees who will then be 
prompted by email with 
upload instructions.  Refer to the on-line instructions for further 
information. For full consideration, 
applications (including letters of reference) must be received by December 1, 
2015. The University of 
California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong 
institutional 
commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of 
opportunity and respect for 
diversity.  E-mail questions to smm...@ucdavis.edu.
 

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral opportunity in Quantitative Community Ecology—University of Florida

[Ben Baiser]

Post-doctoral opportunity in Quantitative Community Ecology—University of 
Florida

REPOST: The Baiser lab of community ecology in the Department of Wildlife 
Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida 
(http://www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/baiser/) is now accepting applications for a 
Post-doctoral position. The 2-year position offers a unique opportunity to 
work with a highly interdisciplinary team that includes a Community 
Ecologist, Bayesian Statistician, Computational Phylogeneticist, and 
Computer Scientist. The NSF funded project aims to integrate data from 
ecological networks (e.g., food webs), phylogenetics, functional traits, and 
community composition to better understand how anthropogenic drivers alter 
biodiversity patterns. The successful applicant will work with data sets 
from wide ranging systems such as pitcher plant food webs, island bird 
communities, and tropical forest plant communities, among others. This 
position provides the opportunity to hone current skills and develop new 
skills through interactions with the interdisciplinary research team.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will be highly motivated, independent, 
enthusiastic, and will hold a PhD. in Ecology or a closely related field 
with a specific focus on quantitative research.  Demonstrated proficiency in 
R statistical programming and the successful ability to communicate research 
results (i.e., publications and oral presentations) are required. Experience 
with network analysis, analyzing functional and phylogenetic diversity, and 
general knowledge of food web ecology are major pluses.

Salary:  $44,000/year plus fringe benefits

Start Date: Flexible, but ideally between January 1, 2016 and September 1, 
2016.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send the following information with the subject line 
“Post-doc position” to bbai...@ufl.edu:
   
- One page cover letter describing your research experience, interests, and 
goals
  
- CV 
   
- Reprints of 2 publications
   
- Contact information for three academic references

***The application deadline is November 1, 2015***


The University of Florida is an equal employment and affirmative action 
employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, 
color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, 
disability status or protected veteran status.