[ECOLOG-L] Job: North Carolina 319 Grant Program Assistant Coordinator

[H.Patt]

ANNOUNCING North Carolina 319 Grant Program AssistantCoordinator position!  The 
job plays a vital role in the Department ofEnvironmental Quality in North 
Carolina, the Division of Water Resources, andthe Federal Clean Water Act – US 
EPA 319h Grant Program.  Applicants needknowledge of the Clean Water Act, 
understand causes and sources of nonpointsource impairments, a broad 
understanding of best management practices, andadministrative experience of a 
grant program is a plus.  The position isheavily involved in watershed 
restoration and protection work, and will assistorganizations in completing EPA 
required 9-Element Watershed Plans. This is not a field job.  
Applicationdeadline of 11/16/2015 
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=1285459=0

[ECOLOG-L] Entry/Mid Level Natural Resources Career Opportunities

[Jacquelyn Livingston]

Hello All,


I often see great opportunities for Masters and/or PhD students being
shared through ECOLOG-L, so I thought I would reach out to the community to
inquire of entry/mid level opportunities.

My name is Jacki Livingston, I'm a recent graduate of the University of
Minnesota with a BS in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management.
I have experience working with a state agency, state commission, and
non-profit organization. I am very much willing to relocate and am
particularly interested in marine resources.



All the best,
Jacki Livingston


p.s. I do not wish to offend anyone with this e-mail, and I sincerely hope
that I have not over-stepped the bounds of this listserv. My genuine intent
is only to utilize the great networking opportunity that this listserv
offers.

-- 
| Jacquelyn Livingston | University of Minnesota |
| B.S. Environmental Science, Policy, & Management |
| Policy, Planning, Law, and Society |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelynlivingston |

[ECOLOG-L] Webinar tomorrow: Bark Beetle Outbreaks and Fire

[Autumn Ellison]

Don't miss the Northwest Fire Science Consortium's second  webinar of the
fall series, on insects and wildfire, tomorrow 11/13 from 10a-11a PST.

This webinar investigates* the "Influence of recent bark beetle outbreaks
on wildfire,"* and is being presented by Dr. Sarah Hart, Department of
Geography at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Register at:
http://www.nwfirescience.org/events/influence-recent-bark-beetle-outbreaks-wildfire


-- 
*Autumn Ellison*
Faculty Research Assistant
Ecosystem Workforce Program/Institute for a Sustainable Environment
University of Oregon
http://ewp.uoregon.edu/

[ECOLOG-L] 6th annual OTS Outstanding Student Paper Award - deadline 4 December

[Kimberly G. Smith]

Please circulate to eligible candidates!
The OTS Membership Committee is pleased to announce the sixth annual OTS 
Outstanding Student Paper Award. We invite nominations for a $500 cash prize 
for excellence in research via an outstanding publication in tropical biology 
written by a student. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015.

ELIGIBILITY AND NOMINATION:
At the time of the nomination deadline, the paper must be published or accepted 
for publication in a peer-reviewed journal and reporting work completed within 
the tropics. To be eligible:
1) the author must have been a student (undergraduate or graduate) when the 
research was completed, and,
2) satisfy at least one of the following three criteria:
 a. nominee is an alum of an OTS course
 b. work was completed at an OTS research station (La Selva, Las Cruces, 
Palo Verde)
 c. nominee is (was) a student at an OTS member institution
 (Institutional members may be found here: http://ots.ac.cr)
3) the author must still be in school or within 2 years of having completed a 
degree.
In addition, the nominee must be the first author and the paper must be 
published no more than 36 months before the award deadline.
Self-nominations or nominations by research advisors or colleagues are invited.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Applications will be reviewed by an Awards Committee formed by a subcommittee 
of the OTS Assembly of Delegates. Papers will be judged upon the papers 
contribution to the field including originality, study design and potential 
impact on the field of study. Nomination packets should consist of a single pdf 
document and include:
1)  a nomination letter briefly describing the paper and outlining the 
qualification criteria from   the list above
2)  a copy of the paper
3)  a brief letter from an advisor, colleague or scientist in a relevant field 
of study describing the impact of the paper on the field.
4)  a C.V from the nominee

SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS:
Send nomination packet electronically as a pdf to the Chair of the Awards 
Committee, Dr. Kimberly G. Smith, University of Arkansas, at 
kgsm...@uark.edu. If you have questions, please email 
Dr. Smith.

Kimberly G. Smith
Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone:  479-575-6359  fax: 479-575-4010
Email:  kgsm...@uark.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Nov 30 application deadline for Research Mentors, Summer 2016, Costa Rica - Organization for Tropical Studies

[Barbara Dugelby]

*CALL FOR RESEARCH MENTORS*


*NAPIRE: Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience at Las
Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica*

Mentors needed between June 20th and August 3rd

Application Deadline November 30, 2015



The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is seeking Research Mentors
(ABD or PhD only) for the Native American and Pacific Islanders Research
Experience (NAPIRE) Program funded by the National Science Foundation’s
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NSF LSAMP) at the Las
Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. This is an exciting and highly
rewarding research internship program for minority undergraduate students
enrolled in accredited institutions in the United States and Pacific Island
Territories.



The goal of the NAPIRE Program is to facilitate a successful summer
research experience for Native American and Pacific Islander undergraduate
students and, therefore, strengthen their interest and potential for
pursuing careers in biology or environmental science. The program seeks to
provide a quality, safe environment where students are motivated to learn
scientific skills, such as:

- Critical thinking,

- Hypothesis building and testing,

- Research design and sampling,

- Statistical analysis skills, and

- Scientific writing and presentation.



Mentors will live at the Las Cruces Station where whey will provide
personal, direct guidance in ecological research for one or two (typically)
undergraduate students. Mentors will guide students as they work to develop
an answerable research question, design their research goals and data
collection methods, analyze data, and interpret and present results. In
addition, mentors will also participate in symposia, evaluations, and
ethics discussions.



Mentors do not receive honoraria, but NSF funds their transportation to and
from Costa Rica, as well as room, board, station use, research permits,
in-country transportation, and needed equipment and supplies. The Las
Cruces Station offers excellent installations, logistics, and other
conditions for long-term research projects in forest ecology, climate
change, ecological restoration, habitat fragmentation, and other similar
studies.



*NAPIRE Mentors are needed between June 20th and August 3rd, 2016*. Interested
researchers should send* a letter of interest and a short summary (max 250
words) of potential student research project(s).* This summary will be used
on the OTS website so that students can select their preferred
mentors/projects in their applications. *For researchers who have not
previously served as mentors in the NAPIRE Program, please also provide a
copy of your curriculum vitae and a statement of mentoring philosophy.* To
allow sufficient time for appropriate matches between mentors and accepted
students, please send this information by no later than *November 30th,
2015*.



Applications should be sent electronically to Barbara Dugelby, Program
Coordinator, at barb...@dugelby.com.




-- 
___

*Barbara L. Dugelby, Ph.D. *NAPIRE Program Coordinator
Organization for Tropical Studies
Cell: 830-965-6869
barb...@dugelby.com
ots.ac.cr/napire

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Associate Environmental Planner (Biologist), Oakland, Ca

[Andy Amacher]

Hi All,

Caltrans in Oakland, CA, is hiring for Environmental Planners (Natural
Sciences). These postions are "Biologists" who work with endangered species,
wetlands, and other permiting.

Caltrans Biologists act both as a state (CEQA) and federal (NEPA) lead. This
makes these positions somewhat unique in terms of experience.

Please feel free to forward on or post elsewhere:

-

Caltrans (California Department of Transportation)

Date Posted: 11/04/2015

Final Filing Date: 11/23/2015



Title: Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences)
Location, Oakland, CA
Salary: $4,829.00 - $6,048.00
Timebase: Full Time, Permanent
Position Number: 904 - 138 - 4680

Job Link: http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/spb1/vpos1/vadmin_moreinfo.cfm?recno=644949

Will also consider hiring:

Associate Environmental Planner $4,829.00 - $6,048.00
Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) $3,247.00 - $3,689.00




Job Description & Additional Information:

Under the general supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner, the
Environmental Planner (NS)/Associate Environmental Planner (NS)/AEP plans
and carries out biological resource studies and the Associate level often
works on the most difficult and complex environmental resource studies. The
incumbent will gather, research, and analyze environmental data for
preparation, review, and processing of technical documents considering the
impacts of transportation projects as mandated by Federal and State laws,
regulations, policies and procedures. The incumbent will apply for and
obtain permits for projects that occur in jurisdictions under the regulatory
authority of federal, state and local resource agencies and develop
mitigation for impacts to resources.

Applications will be reviewed, screened for eligibility and interviews held.
Interviews will be held until the position is filled. Rank and File.


Must fill out State of California Application:
https://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication


Must pass examination for positions:

Title: Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences)
Exam ID: 2TR83
Exam Link: https://jobs.ca.gov/

Title: Associate Environmental Planner
Exam ID: 2PB03
Exam Link: https://jobs.ca.gov/

Title: Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences)
Exam ID: 5PB31
Exam Link: https://jobs.ca.gov/



Classification Information:

AEP (Natural Sciences):

To view the position's Duty Statement:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/aep%28ns%29_904_138_biosciences_110915.pdf

To view the Class Specification:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/associate_environmental_planner_%28natural_sciences%29.pdf



AEP (General):

To view the position's Duty Statement:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/aep_904_138_environmental_110915.pdf

To view the Class Specification:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/associate_environmental_planner_%28natural_sciences%29.pdf



EP (Natural Sciences):

To view the position's Duty Statement:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/ep%28ns%29_904_138_environ_110915.pdf

To view the Class Specification:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/Duty_Statements/environmental_planner_%28natural_sciences%29.pdf



Contact Person:

Name: Frances Malamud-Roam
Phone: (510) 286-5376
email: frances.malamud-r...@dot.ca.gov

Address:
Office of Biological Sciences and Permits, MS 8E
111 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612

[ECOLOG-L] WANTED: Seeds of Success Native Seed Collection for BLM in Winnemucca, NV

[Amy Gladding]

https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/seeds-of-success-native-seed-collection-specialist-winnemucca-nv/


The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management Winnemucca District Office, is recruiting to hire a Seeds of
Success (SOS) Native Seed Collection Specialist. The Specialist will draw
on their previous experience and education to coordinate and manage both
field and office components of the SOS Seed Collection/Native Plant Program
on behalf of the BLM. Specialist responsibilities include but are not
limited to:
• Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant species
suitable for the program, including monitoring the phenology of plant
populations to identify optimal seed collection times;
• Coordinating and actively conducting native seed collection(s):
o GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other features;
o Collecting seed from plant populations and completing data forms in
accordance with the Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;
o Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering and
editing data related to restoration activities; and
o Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and
restoration events.
• Maintaining and organizing accurate records of field collection
activities;
• Coordinating the collection and proper processing of herbarium vouchers;
• Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for program
improvements, priorities, and future projects;
• Conducting field data quality assurance/control and ensuring established
field collection and safety protocols are adhered to; and
• Ensuring GBI and BLM equipment are maintained and treated properly.


Compensation and Timeline:
• Rate of Pay: $17.00/hour
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and prescription)
• 42-week term of service (contingent upon anticipated funding) beginning
February 01, 2016, or upon availability and completion of a Department of
Interior Background Investigation; possibility of extension based on
performance and available funding
• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Local applicants with housing and/or minimal relocation time will be
strongly considered


Location:
The BLM Winnemucca District Office manages approximately 8.3 million acres
of public lands in northwestern Nevada. Most of the district is within the
Basin and Range physiographic province and the Great Basin hydrologic
province with elevations ranging from just below 4000’ to almost 10,000’.
The presence of numerous mineral exploration projects, small- to
large-scale mining operations for locatable minerals, active sales of
mineral materials, and development activities for geothermal energy provide
challenges for multiple-use land management concepts and the potential for
significant conflicts with other resources.

The district is fairly typical of a semi-arid high desert in the Basin and
Range. Average annual precipitation is about 8” in the valleys and over 15”
in the higher mountain ranges; most of that falls from October through
April.  Summertime high temperatures are typically over 90°F in the
valleys, while the overnight lows are often in the 50°s.


Qualifications:
Technical Requirements:
• Bachelors degree with coursework and field experience related to biology,
botany, plant science, taxonomy/systematics, or related field;
• Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys; familiarity with
plants of the Great Basin, highly desirable;
• Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;
• Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;
• Experience using ArcGIS software, preferable; and
• Knowledge of and prior experience implementing SOS Seed Collection
Protocols.

Other Requirements:
• Previous experience working within the Great Basin, highly desirable;
• 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; and
• Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD vehicles
on- and off-paved roads.

• Successful applicant(s) must complete a Department of Interior (DOI)
Background Investigation (BI); applicants already in possession of a fully
adjudicated DOI BI should highlight this in their cover letter.


How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter
(including where you found this position posted and status of DOI BI),
their résumé, and a list of three professional references to

[ECOLOG-L] Acid Digestion of Wood Ash for ICP-MS

[Mariya Shcheglovitova]

Hi All,

I am trying to prepare wood samples, collected from urban streams, to
measure heavy metal concentrations using ICP-MS. Most protocols seem to
rely on either a microwave assisted acid digestion or refluxing. I do not
have access to an appropriate microwave for acid digestion and have not
been able to achieve a complete digestion of wood ash on a hot plate. Does
anyone have experience with protocols that work well for acid digestion of
wood ash? I would appreciate any suggestions.

Best Regards,

Mariya Shcheglovitova

PhD Student
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Department of Geography and Environmental Systems

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student opportunity (MS in Environmental Education)

[SOU SEEC]

Dear Colleagues,

The Environmental Education program at Southern Oregon University is proud
to offer a Masters of Science program designed to create leaders in the
field of Environmental Education.  Our program offers interdisciplinary
training in the natural sciences, ecology and education, all in the diverse
and spectacular Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion of southwestern Oregon and
northern California.

Our science-based program offers several unique elements including our
culminating project. The graduate students collaborate to design and
present both a day and residential program aimed at diverse audiences located
at our Field Station (Deer Creek Center) and on the Cascade-Siskiyou
National Monument.

Students may also choose to incorporate a Masters of Arts in Teaching and
earn teacher licensure at the secondary level with a science endorsement
(options for licensure at the elementary and middle level are also
possible) or a certificate in non-profit management as an integrated part
of the program.

Four to six graduate assistantship positions are offered each year to
Environmental Education graduate students.  Going into effect during the
first fall quarter and lasting throughout the first year of study, graduate
assistants receive an 80% in-state tuition remission and a monthly
stipend.  The assistantship requires 12 hours of work per week.  Positions
include Siskiyou Environmental Education Center (SEEC) Office Manager, SEEC
Office Assistant, Education Outreach Coordinator, Fall in the Field
coordinator, and instructors for introductory biology labs.

Financial aid may be available to students.  Some students may qualify for
in-state tuition through the Western Regional Graduate Program.

For details on how to apply, please visit our website at www.sou.edu/ee or
contact Colleen MacGilvray at s...@sou.edu.  The priority deadline for
admittance into the program is January 15, 2016.

Sincerely,
Colleen MacGilvray
Graduate Assistant
Siskiyou Environmental Education Center (SEEC)
Southern Oregon University
www.sou.edu/ee/
www.facebook.com/Siskiyou.Environmental.Education.Center

(541) 552-6876
s...@sou.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track position in Evolutionary Biology

[Claus Holzapfel]

Tenure-Track Position
Federated Department of Biological Sciences,
Ecology and Evolution Section
Rutgers University-Newark
The Federated Department of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University-
Newark seeks to hire an evolutionary biologist to fill a tenure-track 
vacancy in the Ecology and Evolution section of the Department effective 
September 2016 at the assistant professor level. Applications at the 
associate and full professor levels will also be considered. We seek 
applications from researchers who use innovative approaches to address 
fundamental evolutionary questions firmly grounded in organismal 
biology. We especially encourage applications from individuals working 
in one or more of the following areas: systematics, population and 
evolutionary genomics, species interactions, functional and behavioral 
biology, population biology, biodiversity, and diversification 
(speciation rate). This position builds on strengths in areas of 
organismal biology, ecology, evolution, systematics, and conservation 
biology. Rutgers University-Newark is a diverse and vibrant community of 
scholars and the Department of Biological Sciences offers unique 
opportunities for collaboration, as we are a federated department with 
the New Jersey Institute of Technology. More information about the 
Department and the full posting for this vacancy can be found at 
http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/biology.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and completed postdoctoral 
work focused on evolutionary biology. The successful candidate will have 
the ability to collaborate with diverse colleagues and disciplines, a 
strong publication record, and a demonstrated ability to develop a 
vigorous, extramurally funded research program. Evidence of or potential 
for excellence in teaching and mentoring and a commitment to fostering 
and supporting diversity will be considered.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
Interested applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of 
research and teaching goals, and the names and contact information of 
three references. Applications and enquiries should be directed to:
Evolutionary Biology Search Committee,
Department of Biological Sciences
Rutgers University-Newark
195 University Ave.
Newark NJ 07102 USA
(biose...@andromeda.rutgers.edu)
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2015.
Rutgers University-Newark encourages applications from women, veterans, 
people with disabilities, and members of traditionally under-represented 
populations.

[ECOLOG-L] Funded MS position at ECU in biology and science education

[Kristine Callis]

A MS research position is available in the Department of Biology at East 
Carolina 
University, focused on biology and science education, starting summer 2016. 
Research 
projects are flexible, but center around technology use in K-12 or 
undergraduate biology 
classes. Ongoing research includes investigating the effective use of video 
games for 
young students to learn science process skills, comparing effective 
undergraduate 
scientific discourse in online versus face-to-face settings, and the use of 
simulations in 
Problem Based Learning undergraduate classes. Background in biology or science 
education required. North Carolina residency a plus, but not essential. MS 
program has 
potential to lead into a PhD program. Come join a newly formed 
cross-disciplinary 
collaborative unit of scientists and science educators (STEM CoRE) at ECU. For 
more 
information, contact Kristine Callis-Duehl (callisduehl...@ecu.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Restoration Monitoring Data and Information Specialist UPDATE

[Wieteke Holthuijzen]

Restoration Monitoring Data and Information Specialist

The National Wildlife Refuge Association, in partnership with Midway Atoll 
National 
Wildlife Refuge and the USFWS Pacific Region Inventory and Monitoring Program, 
seeks an individual with strong restoration ecology, database development, and 
ecological monitoring design skills for an 18-month period to help Refuge staff 
meet 
scientific information needs associated with expanding habitat restoration and 
weed 
control programming. The selected individual will be an employee of the 
National 
Wildlife Refuge Association and will work closely with Refuge staff and 
volunteers to 
develop robust data collection procedures, design databases, and data 
management 
systems for currently implemented weed control, native plant propagation and 
habitat 
restoration activities. The primary goal of this position is to set-up a robust 
habitat 
restoration monitoring system that can be utilized and maintained by USFWS 
staff to 
holistically evaluate the success of restoration efforts, encompassing and 
integrating 
complex and large-scale weed control and native plant propagation programs.
The National Wildlife Refuge Association is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit 
organization that works in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
to 
advance the wildlife conservation mission of the National Wildlife Refuge 
System. For 
more information about the Refuge Association, please visit 
www.refugeassociation.org. 

Schedule and Application Process
Application deadline: December 11, 2015
Interviews: December 17-22, 2015
Selection made: by January 15, 2016
Project underway at Midway Atoll: April 12, 2016-September 2017
To receive a copy of the work plan or to ask project and location-specific 
questions, 
please contact Meg Duhr-Schultz (meg_duhrschu...@fws.gov, 808-954-4819). For 
salary and benefits questions, please contact Anne Truslow 
(atrus...@refugeassociation.org).

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and list of at least 3 
professional 
references to both Anne Truslow and Meg Duhr-Schultz by December 11. Please 
submit 
application packages as a single .pdf file with your last name in the title of 
the 
document.

[ECOLOG-L] Lead Technician Position for Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Research

[Seth W. Bigelow]

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for the
Forest Ecology Lead Technician position. The employee will supervise and
assist in conducting studies of how management and climate interact to
influence structure and function of longleaf pine forests. The 28,000-acre
Research Center (www.jonesctr.org) is located 30 miles south of Albany,
Georgia; its research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology
and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf
pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river
ecosystems. Job Requirements: Duties will include obtaining increment cores
from trees then preparing and analyzing samples; measuring forest stand and
understory structure; measuring fuels and fire behavior, and measuring light
and soil moisture. Duties will also include field crew supervision, data
entry, and creation of data summaries, graphics, and elementary statistical
analyses. Desired qualifications include interest in ecology of southern
pine forests; ability to learn to identify common trees, shrubs and
understory plants of the southeastern coastal plain; ability to use
electronic measurement equipment such as laser rangefinders and dataloggers
; experience with statistical software such as SAS or R; a strong
organizational ethic; ability to use spreadsheets and databases for data
entry; and sufficient stamina for full-day outdoor data-collection work in
summer in the southeast.  Qualifications: Master’s degree in an
environmental science. Compensation is competitive, commensurate with
qualifications and experience, and includes a benefits package.  To apply
send cover letter, resume, list of three references with contact information
to j...@jonesctr.org Subject line: Forest Ecology Lead Technician, or by
mail to: Forest Ecology Lead Technician, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research
Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870, or FAX to (229)734-4707,
Attn: Forest Ecology Lead Technician. For more information contact Dr. Seth
Bigelow at: seth.bige...@jonesctr.org or (229) 734-4706 ext #270. Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled; applications received before Dec 11 2015 will receive full
consideration. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Ichauway, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Amazon Cloud Forest Sustainability Internship in Peru: Deadline for March program is close!!!

[Florencia Trama]

Dear Friends, 

 

The deadline for our Amazon Cloud Forest Sustainability Internship in Peru
for March 2016 program is close!!! 

You can download the application form from our web site
http://www.cds-peru.org/#!internship-program/yocnc 

Do not miss the chance to participate in our program!!

 

-

Amazon Cloud Forest Sustainability Internship in Peru

The   Education Center on Conservation and
Sustainable Development (CDS) began in 2011 as an initiative of the
 Centro Neotropical de
Entrenamiento en Humedales – Perú to facilitate and implement the goals of
education, training, and research in different aspects of conservation and
sustainable development. It is situated in the buffer zone of the Yanachaga
Chemillén National Park in Oxapampa Province, which includes the Oxapampa
Ashaninka Yanesha Biosphere Reserve.

This internship program is suitable for people looking for a real experience
with local communities and environmental problems due to human impact. This
expedition covers wide topics such as riparian forest restoration, organic
cultivation, water treatment and water quality. The program is ideal for
students in biology, ecology, environmental science or related fields.
Students of sustainable development, Latin American studies, or
international relations will find this program relevant to their degree as
well. Anyone looking to improve their Spanish language skills will have the
opportunity through this project as well. The program is structured like an
internship, so it is a great resume builder!

There is also the potential for students to do research or gather data on
their own projects in related fields for a thesis or final year project.
There is also potential for interestedvolunteers to design and implement
long term projects, which they would manage with the center's approval and
support. Please contact us as early as possible with proposals.

The intern is expected to arrive with a positive attitude and a desire to
work, learn and have a little fun! Must be physically fit and accustomed to
the camping lifestyle.

Our projects include:

Project 1. The farm and compost area:

- Work with native fruits and vegetables in our organic chacra. Learn how to
produce compost and apply organic fertilizer and maintain the crops to
ensure a successful harvest.

Project 2. The Huerta, Compost tea, Greenhouse:

- Work in our organic garden, maintaining the vegetables and herbs. Learn
how to produce and maintain a compost tea system that can sustain the land's
fertilization needs as well as minimize trash generation. Work in the
greenhouse, preparing the seeds for transplantation in the garden, as well
as selecting new seeds for cultivation.

Project 3. Water Collection and Irrigation Design:

- Work on designing and constructing a waste water system, filtering the
grey water from the showers into wetlands on the property to avoid
contamination. Work on improving the irrigation of the garden, creating
systems to maximize efficient water use.

Project 4. Trail Maintenance, education and environmental interpretation:

- Work on maintaining the trails on the property, planning and constructing
new ones. Design signs and label important flora and fauna that can be seen
from the trail.

Project 5. Monitoring using various bio-indicators:

- Learn from the experts how to collect data and monitor water quality and
forest quality using bio-indicators like macroinvertebrates, insects,
lichens and plants.

Project 6. Exotic and invasive species management:

- Work to control and eradicate invasive plant species in the rainforest,
such as invasive bamboo. Learn different techniques to control and manage
invasive species.

Project 7. In vitro native plant culture:

- Work on the implementation of an in vitro laboratory for native trees,
orchids and other species of interest. Learn how to build a lab and learn
how to propagate plants in in vitro conditions.

Project 8. Reforestation project:

- Assist in the preparation of tree seedlings for reforestation of riparian
areas. Participate in reforestation of native trees on the property, such as
the ulcumano - Podocarpus spp. This may include working on orchid and other
epiphytes rescue.

Project 9. Sustainable Energy:

- Design and/or construct sustainable energy systems including biogas
system, a composting hot shower, small scale hydroelectric and solar panels
in the future.

 

and other possible projects..

 

Cost of the monthly internship program is $ 2470. Taxes and wire fee not
included.

· Housing

· Food

· Medical services

· Excursions

· Pre-departure orientation/Training

· In-country orientation/Training

· In-country staff support

· Registration fees

· Written materials abroad

· Orientation with visa paperwork

· Week end day 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student opportunity at Marquette

[David Inouye]

Graduate Students Wanted…  The Department of 
Biological Sciences at Marquette University is 
expanding its strength in the area of Ecology, 
Evolution, & Environmental Biology and we are 
seeking committed and highly motivated graduate 
students.  Current faculty research in Ecology 
and Evolutionary Biology is centered on 
determining the evolutionary and ecological 
processes that generate and maintain species 
diversity.  Marquette faculty are currently 
studying plant, animal, and microbial diversity 
in tropical and temperate ecosystems, and we are 
currently hiring additional ecology faculty.


We are seeking graduate students who are 
interested in pursuing large-scale conceptual 
questions in ecology and evolutionary biology.


Marquette University offers competitive graduate 
stipends and benefits. Marquette is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer that values excellence in 
scholarship and teaching, as well as a diverse 
academic community. We encourage underrepresented groups to apply.


Check us out at: http://www.marquette.edu/biology/faculty.shtml .

[ECOLOG-L] CFP 2016 Bridging Gaps: What are the media, publicists & celebrities selling?

[Dr Samita Nandy]

*The following CFP might be of strong interest to faculty and students
examining media activism for environmental sustainability and climate
change. *


*CALL FOR PAPERS*



*Bridging Gaps**: What are the media, publicists, and celebrities selling?*



Red Room, Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal

Barcelona, Spain

July 3rd - 5th, 2016



Public personalities hold the power to draw attention to products,
services, and charities through their endorsement. Celebrity activists, for
example, can help to change the world. From Elizabeth Taylor to George
Clooney, celebrities have proven that their status can help raise awareness
and funds for issues such as aids, poverty and global warming. However,
many activists have also gained fame by standing up for their beliefs such
as Harvey Milk, Dian Fossey, Malala Yousafzai, and Rosa Parks, thereby
bridging gaps between celebrity activists and activists as celebrities.
Thanks to social media, people today have a platform to share their views
and gain a following, meaning activism is now in the power of the people.
They can bring communities together from around the world to make a
difference.



We invite you to send in abstracts about media control, activism, and
celebrity status to interrogate, draw attention to the good that is being
done, and suggest ways we can improve the world. What actions need to be
taken and how can celebrity status help achieve this? How much power does a
celebrity really have? Can someone create celebrity status through their
activism? What role does public relations and the media play in promoting
messages from beauty ideals to saving the planet?



The Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) *Bridging Gaps*
conference series aims to connect scholars with industry professionals and
generate a discussion and practice that will inspire change. CMCS in
association with sponsors Centre for Ecological, Social, and Informatics
Cognitive Research (ESI.CORE) and WaterHill Publishing, invite academics,
filmmakers, journalists, publicists, advertisers, charity organizers,
and guests
to attend, speak and collaborate at the international conference. Attendees
may present papers, take part in a workshop or create a roundtable
discussion on the theme of celebrity activism, media ethics and
endorsements.



Extended versions of selected papers will be published in an edited book by
WaterHill Publishing, while others will be invited for the opportunity to
publish work in the *CrossBridge* Journal.



We also invite people to send in videos for the *Celebrity Chat* Award. The
best video/documentary will be selected based on its ability to draw
attention to a significant matter, be relevant to the conference theme and
inspire change.



*Registration includes*: Your printed conference package*,* catered lunch,
coffee / tea breaks, evening drinks, professional development workshop,
access to evening receptions, eligibility to publish in edited book, and
consideration for the $100 best paper and screen awards.



*Submission guidelines:*



   - 250-word abstract or workshop / roundtable proposal
   - Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if
   applicable
   - Submit to conference Chairs Dr Jackie Raphael and Dr Celia Lam at
   email address: *celeb.stud...@gmail.com* 
   - Deadline for abstract submission: *December 20, 2015*
   - Notification of acceptance: *January 20, 2016*
   - Full text due: *June 4, 2016*
   - Pre-Conference Reception*: July 3, 2016*
   - Conference presentation: *July 4-5, 2016*
   - Publication of edited book: *Approximately November 30, 2016*

*Celebrity Chat** Video Submissions:*



   - Video length should be 10-20 minutes
   - Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if
   applicable
   - Submit to conference Chairs Dr Jackie Raphael and Dr Celia Lam at
   email address: *celeb.stud...@gmail.com* 
   - Deadline for submission: *December 20, 2015*
   - Notification of acceptance: *January 20, 2016*
   - Conference screening: *July 4-5, 2016*

*Topics include but are not limited to:*



   - Mass media and social media
   - Public relations and publicity
   - Social Advocacy
   - Human rights and animal rights
   - Environmental sustainability
   - Celebrity activists
   - Activists as celebrities
   - Endorsements
   - Advertising
   - Branding
   - Persona
   - Journalism and newsworthy topics
   - Fame and Fortune
   - Beauty Ideals
   - Interviews
   - Audiences
   - Fandom
   - Literature
   - Film and Video
   - Television
   - Photography
   - Laws and Policies
   - Theory and Methods
   - Research Agenda
   - Business Models
   - Ethics and Morality
   - Cognition and Memory
   - Media Literacy
   - Social Innovation and Change
   - Education and Advocacy
   - Community Building
   - Business and Community Partnerships





*Conference Chairs*: Dr Jackie Raphael and Dr Celia Lam

*Conference Committee Members*: Dr