[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Position: Extension Pollinator Health at Oregon State Univ.

[Gail Langellotto]

The Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University invites
applications for a tenure-track position focused on pollinator health. This
is a 9-month, full-time, 100% Extension position, based on the OSU campus in
Corvallis.  Two months of summer salary will be provided on a fixed-term,
recurring basis for up to three years. Thereafter, the faculty member will
be expected to generate two months of summer salary.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to develop a
nationally recognized outreach and Extension program related to pollinator
health for promoting the adoption of best practices that will have a
positive impact on pollinators in ways that support Oregon agriculture and
environmental sustainability.  The appointee will be expected to conduct
scholarly work appropriate to the position’s research and outreach work in
pollinator health that will result in publications, websites or programs
that have been peer-reviewed and vetted.  During the first three years of
appointment, the appointee will also be expected to provide leadership in
implementing Oregon House Bills 3361, 3362 and 2653.  The full text of HBs
3361, 3362 and 2653 may be accessed at:
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Entomology, Biological
Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Toxicology or other
relevant discipline; demonstrated and advanced skills in or knowledge of
insect pollinators and/or environmental toxicology; a demonstrable
commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity; the ability to obtain an
Oregon Pesticide Consultant license within six months of hire.  Incumbents
must be able to successfully complete a Criminal History Check.

Application: Position details available at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs.
Posting #0016548. 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 statement of applied
research and outreach interests. In your statement of applied research and
outreach interests, detail how you would collaborate with others to
discover, synthesize and disseminate best practices in pollinator health. 
Consider the role of various stakeholders, and how you would craft your
outreach strategies to reach and teach these different groups.  To ensure
full consideration, submit your application by December 18, 2015.  For
questions related to the position, contact Search Committee Chair, Prof.
Gail Langellotto, at: gail.langello...@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-5175.

Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring,
retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our
undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our
Strategic Plan (http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/strategicplan/phase3)
articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing
learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed
to success of all learners accessed through its extension and outreach programs.

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] PhD Student Opportunities in Theoretical Ecology

[Jeremy Van Cleve]

The Van Cleve lab in the Department of Biology at the University of
Kentucky is currently recruiting Ph.D. students to join the lab in Fall
2016. The lab in generally interested in quantitative and mathematical
approaches to evolutionary biology and ecology and current research areas
include social evolution, phenotypic plasticity and bet-hedging, and
epigenetic processes including genomic imprinting.

Additionally, the lab aims to be broadly interdisciplinary across complex
biological systems from the molecular to metapopulation scales and welcomes
applicants interested in quantitative approaches and with diverse
backgrounds including (but not limited to) mathematics, physics, computer
science, and economics.

The exact research project topics for potential students are flexible,
though interested individuals should contact Jeremy Van Cleve (
jvancl...@uky.edu) with a CV and short statement of interests before
applying.

Applicants should apply to the Department of Biology Graduate program (
https://bio.as.uky.edu/grad-program), and admission guidelines can be found
at:
https://bio.as.uky.edu/admissions-0.

Questions about the Biology Graduate program can be sent to the Director of
Graduate studies, David F. Westneat (bio...@uky.edu).

Please note that applications should be received by January 1st 2016 for
full consideration.


--
Jeremy Van Cleve

Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of Kentucky
E-mail: jvancl...@uky.edu
Webpage: http://vancleve.theoretical.bio
Phone: (859) 218-3020

[ECOLOG-L] Earth Lab is hiring 8 Postdoctoral Research & Teaching Scholars (University of Colorado-Boulder)

[Jennifer Kakareka Balch]

***Earth Lab is hiring 8 new Post-Doctoral Research and Teaching Scholars***

Accelerating scientific discovery with a view from Space

Earth Lab is a new initiative launched in September 2015 by the University of 
Colorado-Boulder as part of the campus-wide Grand Challenge 
 effort called “Our Space. Our 
Future.”

Earth Lab’s mission is to harness the wave of Earth observations from space and 
integrate them to answer outstanding questions about the pace and pattern of 
environmental change, from our backyards to our world.  
http://www.colorado.edu/geography/jkbalch/jkbprofile/Earth_Lab.html

Earth Lab’s initial portfolio of Science Projects builds on existing research 
strengths at CU-Boulder to better:

●Understand how fire is changing in the western U.S. over the past two decades. 
(Project Fire)

●Improve risk management and decision-making in land use and hazards 
mitigation. (Project Risk)

●Determine the sensitivity of permafrost to a warming Arctic. (Project 
Permafrost)

●Identify how rapid and slow landscape evolution impacts our lives. (Project 
Erosion)

●Determine what is driving Colorado forest dieback. (Project Forest)

●Examine how data at varying resolutions represents Earth System phenomena. 
(Project Data Harmonization)

●Understand the fundamental processes driving extreme events and threshold 
behavior across several systems in Earth Lab’s initial Science Projects, 
including fire, drought, flooding, erosion, and permafrost contexts. (Project 
Extremes)

Education Initiative

Earth Lab will also help to train the next generation of Earth scientists who 
are among the leaders in data analytics. The educational mission accelerates 
from short courses and certificates to a professional master’s degree in Earth 
Analytics. Earth Lab will provide a rich environment for student and 
professional development through innovative, interdisciplinary course and 
curriculum design.

__

Post-Doctoral Research Scholars: Application Deadline January 8, 2016

Earth Lab seeks 7 Post-Doctoral Research Scholars in the areas described below: 
Fire, Forest Health, Decision and Risk Analysis, Erosion, Permafrost in a 
Warming Climate, Data Harmonization, and Extremes and Threshold Behaviors in 
Coupled Natural and Social Systems. Candidates are responsible for carrying out 
Earth Lab’s research program. Successful candidates must have content knowledge 
and data analytics skills relevant to each theme, as well as eagerness to 
bridge among the themes, and interact with specialists in data analytics, 
visualization, and informatics in a High Performance Computing environment. 
Interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is a plus, as Earth 
Lab is committed to advancing education and developing the Earth Systems data 
analytics workforce. Interest in interacting with the private sector, 
especially companies providing environmental sensing data and analysis, from 
space, aerial, and in situ platforms, is also desirable.

Overall Qualifications:

•Doctoral degree in natural or social sciences related to the Earth Lab mission 
themes.

•Strong quantitative background.

•Experience in, or willingness to learn, appropriate programming and data 
analytic tools. Ideally the candidates will have experience programming in 
languages such as R, Python, and Linux and using geospatial analysis software 
such as QGIS or ArcGIS.

•Experience integrating and analyzing large, and/or heterogeneous datasets, 
including Earth observations from remote-sensing platforms.

•Experience working with a High Performance Computing environment is a plus.

•Demonstrated publication and grant-writing skills.

__

Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar: Application Deadline January 8, 2016

Earth Lab seeks a visionary education scholar to take a leadership role in 
developing the new program in Earth Analytics. Earth Lab will develop a suite 
of educational and training modules, including short training courses, an 
undergraduate and graduate certificate, and a professional master’s degree. 
Earth Lab will provide a rich environment for student and professional 
development through innovative, interdisciplinary course and curriculum design. 
Earth Lab’s goal is to help train the next generation of Earth scientists to 
become leaders in data analytics. Qualifications desired include: Ph.D. in 
education or related field with demonstrated focus on STEM education, 
especially Earth science education, analytical approaches, bringing big data to 
classrooms, and an interest in developing education programs for traditional 
and non-traditional students, including practicing professionals. See full job 
ad for more details.

__

SEE FULL ADS 
HERE

[ECOLOG-L] Earth Lab is hiring a Data Analytics Specialist (University of Colorado-Boulder)

[Jennifer Kakareka Balch]

***Earth Lab is hiring a Data Analytics Specialist***

Accelerating scientific discovery with a view from Space

Earth Lab is a new initiative launched in September 2015 by the University of 
Colorado-Boulder as part of the campus-wide Grand Challenge 
 effort called “Our Space. Our 
Future.”

Earth Lab’s mission is to harness the wave of Earth observations from space and 
integrate them to answer outstanding questions about the pace and pattern of 
environmental change, from our backyards to our world.  
http://www.colorado.edu/geography/jkbalch/jkbprofile/Earth_Lab.html

At the core of Earth Lab is the Analytics Hub, a state-of-the-art computing 
facility that leverages CU-Boulder’s cyberinfrastructure and houses analytics 
specialists who assist researchers and students along the discovery 
pathway—from data integration and management to analysis and visualization. 
Earth Lab’s Analytics Hub will ultimately lower the barriers to engagement with 
‘big Earth data’ so that students, researchers, and partners can quickly 
generate new insights.

Earth Lab’s initial portfolio of Science Projects builds on existing research 
strengths at CU-Boulder to better:

●Understand how fire is changing in the western U.S. over the past two decades. 
(Project Fire)

●Improve risk management and decision-making in land use and hazards 
mitigation. (Project Risk)

●Determine the sensitivity of permafrost to a warming Arctic. (Project 
Permafrost)

●Identify how rapid and slow landscape evolution impacts our lives. (Project 
Erosion)

●Determine what is driving Colorado forest dieback. (Project Forest)

●Examine how data at varying resolutions represents Earth System phenomena. 
(Project Data Harmonization)

●Understand the fundamental processes driving extreme events and threshold 
behavior across several systems in Earth Lab’s initial Science Projects, 
including fire, drought, flooding, erosion, and permafrost contexts. (Project 
Extremes)

Education Initiative

Earth Lab will also help to train the next generation of Earth scientists who 
are among the leaders in data analytics. The educational mission accelerates 
from short courses and certificates to a professional master’s degree in Earth 
Analytics. Earth Lab will provide a rich environment for student and 
professional development through innovative, interdisciplinary course and 
curriculum design.

__

Earth Data Analytics Specialist: Application Deadline January 8, 2016

Earth Lab is working with the university’s Research Computing group 
(https://www.rc.colorado.edu) to find a Research 
Data Analytics Specialist to join its dynamic team. This specialist will help 
develop Earth Lab’s Analytics Hub, a state-of-the-art computing facility that 
leverages existing cyber-infrastructure investments and houses scientific 
support staff and specialists who assist researchers and students with all data 
management and visualization needs. Specific job responsibilities include: i) 
designing and implementing advanced analytical solutions for Earth Lab’s 
scientific researchers and working groups; ii) consulting, educating, and 
advising CU scientists in the use of advanced quantitative tools on Earth Lab’s 
computing systems, to address leading-edge, synthetic analyses in answering 
global change questions in various physical sciences; iii) developing and 
leading training modules, workshops, or courses designed to educate researchers 
on analytics tools available for their research; and iv) documenting code and 
approaches for use by other projects and researchers. See full job ad for 
specific qualifciations desired.

SEE FULL AD 
HERE:
 http://www.colorado.edu/geography/jkbalch/jkbprofile/Earth_Lab_Jobs!.html

For general inquiries regarding Earth Lab jobs, please contact Chelsea Nagy 
(rachel.n...@colorado.edu).


Dr. Jennifer K. Balch
Director of Earth Lab
& Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
The University of Colorado-Boulder

www.colorado.edu/geography/jkbalch

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship -- Forest Ecology

[Shawn Fraver]

*Graduate Assistantships in Forest Ecology (Univ. Maine)*

The School of Forest Resources, University of Maine 
(http://www.forest.umaine.edu), is seeking highly motivated graduate 
students (Masters or Doctoral) in Forest Ecology. Students would 
participate in one of the following research areas:(1) Characterizing 
the relationship between annual CO_2 flux (eddy-covariance data) and 
annual forest productivity at the Howland Research Forest, central 
Maine; (2) Identifying factors ‒ including climate/weather parameters ‒ 
that best explain temporal variability in stand-level productivity; (3) 
Improving carbon accounting methods, particularly regarding carbon flux 
from decaying deadwood; (4) Examining the effects of long-term 
silvicultural treatments on forest structure, regeneration, mortality, 
and productivity using US Forest Service Experimental Forests.This 
position provides funding at approximately $19,000/year, 50% of health 
insurance paid, and a tuition waiver. The ideal candidate would have 
solid quantitative experience/aptitude and a demonstrated ability to 
conduct independent research. High levels of intellectual curiosityand 
self-motivation are essential. If interested, please send a CV attached 
to a message briefly explaining your background and research interests 
to Dr. Shawn Fraver (shawn.fra...@maine.edu 
). Position open until filled.


**

Dr. Shawn Fraver

E-mail: shawn.fra...@maine.edu

--
Shawn Fraver, PhD
5755 Nutting Hall
School of Forest Resources
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
(in association with the US Forest Service)
Phone: +1 (207) 581-2842
shawn.fra...@maine.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Upcoming DataONE Webinar: Announcing DataONE Search, A New Way to Discover Data

[Amber E Budden]

Dear Ecolog Community



Registration is open for the December DataONE Webinar Series event (
www.dataone.org/webinars).

*Announcing DataONE Search: A New Way to Discover Data*

Chris Jones and Amber Budden, DataONE
Tuesday *December 8th at 9:00am Pacific / 12:00 noon Eastern*.

The webinar abstract is available below.  There is no cost
to registration however you must pre-register at:
www.dataone.org/upcoming-webinar.

We welcome you to join us for this and future webinars in the
series.  Webinars are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12
noon Eastern Time.  They will be recorded and made available for viewing
latter the same day. A Q&A forum will also be available to attendees and
later viewers alike.

More information on the DataONE Webinar Series can be found at:
www.dataone.org/webinars and we welcome suggestions for speakers and topics.

Best
Amber


Webinar Abstract:
DataONE is a community driven project providing access to data across
multiple Member Node repositories, supporting enhanced search and discovery
of Earth and environmental science data. Data and metadata from across this
distributed network of data centers, science networks and organizations is
discoverable through DataONE Search, the newly released search and
discovery tool. This webinar will introduce the community to DataONE, to
the distributed network of DataONE Member Node repositories, the types and
volume of data exposed through the network and provide an overview
demonstration of DataONE Search. We will then describe the recent changes
in our v2 infrastructure and show how these advancements allow for new and
enhanced features within DataONE Search.





-- 
Amber E Budden, PhD
Director for Community Engagement and Outreach
DataONE
University of New Mexico
1312 Basehart SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Tel: 505-814-1112
Cell: 505-205-7675
Fax: 505-246-6007

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position.

[Gegear, Robert J.]

Sorry, I sent this to the listserv address the first time..

The Gegear and Ryder labs in the Biology and Biotechnology Department at 
Worcester Polytechnic Institute are jointly recruiting a PhD student interested 
in studying cognitive aspects of pollinator-plant interactions.   We are 
particularly interested in applicants looking to use a combination of computer 
modelling and laboratory experimentation to study mechanisms of adaptive 
decision-making in bumblebee pollinators.  The PhD project will be part of a 
larger NSF-funded interdisciplinary project focused on the development of a 
bio-inspired wireless vehicular communication system.  Successful applicants 
are guaranteed two years of full funding through the grant and additional 
funding through teaching assistantships.
Prospective PhD students should have experience conducting independent 
behavioral research on insects, preferably social bees.  Although ideal 
candidates would also have experience in the design and implementation of 
computer simulations, candidates with enthusiasm and interest in developing 
modelling expertise are welcome to apply.  Students will apply  to the Biology 
and Biotechnology graduate program (https://www.wpi.edu/academics/bbt.html), 
located at the Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center (LSBC) at Gateway Park, 
a state-of-the art, interdisciplinary research facility that opened Spring 
2007. Located in Worcester, MA, one hour west of Boston, WPI is one of the 
nation's oldest technological universities and a highly selective private 
university.  U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks WPI among the top 
national universities and recently placed WPI in its top 30 for faculty 
resources.
Interested applicants should contact either Dr. Robert J. Gegear 
(rgeg...@wpi.edu) or Dr. Elizabeth Ryder (ry...@wpi.edu).  Please include your 
CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief description of your research interests 
and goals.   For questions about the graduate program, please email Dr. Reeta 
Prusty-Rao (r...@wpi.edu).  To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an 
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Robert J. Gegear, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology and Biotechnology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Gateway Park,
60 Prescott Street
Worcester, MA 01605
508-831-5472

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Project Studying Rain Forest Birds and/or Bats

[Giuliano,William M]

PhD Project Studying Rain Forest Birds and/or Bats

As part of a broader, cooperative study of wildlife-habitat relationships in 
the Chiquibul Forest of Belize, Central America, we are looking for a Doctoral 
Student to lead research on the effects of forest composition, structure, and 
management at multiple scales on avian and/or bat communities.  The student 
will spend several months each year in the Chiquibul Forest/Maya Mountain 
Region of western Belize.  This is a remote, essentially uninhabited, rugged, 
wet, and hot rain forest!  We work as the Program for Tropical Ecology & 
Conservation Science (PTECS; http://www.wec.ufl.edu/ptecs/) from our Las Cuevas 
Research Station in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve.  The student will receive a 
$22,000/yr stipend, paid tuition, and basic insurance for 4+ years.  Start date 
flexible: 1 May - 15 August 2016.  To be considered, students must complete a 
University of Florida Graduate School application by 15 December 2015 
(http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/).  All application materials must also be sent 
to Dr. Giuliano by 15 December 2015.  The student will pursue their PhD in the 
Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation at the University of Florida, but 
work closely with students and staff from PTECS cooperators.  Qualifications: 
interest in forest ecology and management and avian and/or bat ecology, BS and 
MS in wildlife science, natural resource conservation, ecology, or a closely 
related field, GPA ≥3.75, and GRE ≥165/165 (V/Q).  Experience with ecological 
modelling, quantitative ecology, acoustic sampling, habitat sampling, remote 
sensing, and GIS desirable.

For more information and to forward application materials:

Dr. Bill Giuliano
308 Newins-Ziegler Hall
Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-846-0575
d...@ufl.edu

[ECOLOG-L] MS Assistantship in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Alabama

[Lauren Cox]

MS Assistantship in Environment and Natural Resources
University of Alabama

The Forest Dynamics Lab at the University of Alabama is seeking an MS student 
to investigate 
forest disturbance and development. The primary mission of our lab is to 
conduct research 
that directly improves the management of forest resources. The MS student will 
work on a 
project in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service in applied forest 
ecology, with an 
emphasis on forest stand dynamics and forest disturbance ecology, the results 
of which will 
be used to refine silvicultural prescriptions and develop new silvicultural 
systems patterned 
after natural disturbance processes. We seek a student with a background in 
forestry, 
geography, ecology, environmental science or a related field that preferably 
has research 
experience in field and lab settings.

Applicants will be evaluated based on their undergraduate record, GRE scores, 
recommendation letters, and prior experiences. Funding during the academic year 
is available 
as a Graduate Teaching Assistant through the Department of Geography and during 
the 
summer as a Research Assistant with funds from the USDA Forest Service. The 
position 
carries a full tuition waiver, a stipend, and health insurance. Additional 
funding for conference 
presentations will also be provided. Fellowships through the University of 
Alabama Graduate 
School are available for exceptional applicants.

Prospective students should contact Justin Hart (hart013(at)ua.edu). Additional 
information is 
available from the following links:
Forest Dynamics Lab: http://fdl.ua.edu
Department of Geography: http://geography.ua.edu
Graduate School: http://graduate.ua.edu
University of Alabama: www.ua.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track Water Resources Faculty Position

[Gregory Pasternack]

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of 
California, Davis, 
invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant 
Professor level in the 
area of Water Resources Engineering. Requirements include a doctoral degree in 
engineering 
or a related field and demonstrated success or potential for success in 
research and 
teaching.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a significant independent 
research 
program in any area related to water flow in the environment and in engineering 
systems. 
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, subsurface flow and 
pollutant transport, 
ecohydrology, hydrologic applications of data science and remote sensing, 
sediment 
transport, resilient and sustainable water infrastructure, and 
computational/experimental 
environmental fluid mechanics. The candidate's teaching responsibilities will 
include 
undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring within the Department of Civil 
and 
Environmental Engineering.

This recruitment is conducted at the Assistant Professor rank. Applications 
should be 
submitted by January 15, 2016 to assure full consideration, although the 
position will remain 
open until filled.

OPEN DATE: NOVEMBER 23RD, 2015

Next review date: January 15th, 2016
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: January 15th, 2016
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received 
after the review 
date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

REQUIREMENTS

DOCUMENTS

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. including publication list

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Diversity contributions documented in 
the 
application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit 
http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.html for 
guidelines about 
writing a diversity statement and why one is requested. (Optional)

Publication 1 (Optional)

Publication 2 (Optional)

Publication 3 (Optional)

Publication 4 (Optional)

Publication 5 (Optional)

REFERENCES

5 references required (contact information only)
HOW TO APPLY

Create an ApplicantID
Provide required information and documents
If any, provide required reference information

[ECOLOG-L] Pollination Internship, Archbold Biological Station, Florida

[Menges, Eric]

Research Internships in Pollination Ecology, Archbold Biological Station, 
Florida
Beginning February or March 2016. Applications due December 21, 2015.
Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School

Includes independent research project. Provides Stipend, Room and Board.

Internships available at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida 
in Pollination Ecology, to be shared between the Plant Ecology Program (Dr. 
Eric Menges) and the Invertebrate Ecology Program (Mark Deyrup). The intern 
will conduct an independent project with a field component in pollination 
ecology, and also work as a research assistant for 20 hours per week for the 
two programs. RA work will include both field and collections work. This 
internship is supported by a grant from the Florida Wildflower Federation.

Each of the two programs have active research projects in a variety of areas, 
including biogeography, demography, community ecology, and fire ecology. Active 
fire management at Archbold provides outstanding opportunities for short-term 
comparative studies in fire ecology. Additional information can be found at the 
Archbold website:  http://www.archbold-station.org/

Interns live on site and receive a room, breakfasts and lunches, a meal 
allowance, and a weekly stipend of $100. They work 20 hours per week as 
research assistants and the remainder on an independent research project. This 
internship will run for 6 months or slightly more depending on the intern's 
project. The internships offer an opportunity for experience in every aspect of 
scientific research, from project choice and experimental design to oral and 
written presentations. Our internships are ideal preparation for graduate 
research in ecology.

Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and education. 
Our facilities include a 5000 ha preserve, an outstanding regional library and 
a GIS lab running ArcINFO. We have a staff of about 50 with many visiting 
scientists, an active seminar program, and a relaxed biological station 
atmosphere.

To apply for a Pollination Ecology internship, please provide the following: a 
cover letter stating research interests, a resume or CV, and a summary of 
grades. Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to us via email. 
Materials should be sent by December 21, 2015.

EMAIL APPLICATIONS ONLY! Send to Eric Menges at 
emen...@archbold-station.org

Archbold is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications
from members of underrepresented groups

[ECOLOG-L] VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FELINE MONITORING AND ENDANGERED BIRD PROJECT - COSTA RICA

[Colin Garland]

Volunteer field assistants are needed for an on-going wild feline monitoring 
and conservation project at the Aula Global Biological Reserve, a remote 
private reserve located in the mountainous regions near Monteverde, Costa Rica. 
The Global Classroom has been conducting scientific studies focusing on 
documenting the movement and population density of cats (jaguar, puma, ocelot, 
margay, jaguarundi) within the reserve. Among other tasks, volunteers will be 
using camera traps, track pads, animal tracking techniques, and photography to 
gather information on local and transient cats within the reserve. Collected 
data will be entered into a database. 


 
Secondary work projects within our private biological reserve may include bird, 
mammal and reptile census and behavioral observations, trail maintenance, 
orchid identification and canopy exploration requiring technical climbing 
equipment. We have several rare species of birds that nest on our property 
during the spring, including the Three-wattled Bellbird, Resplendent Quetzal, 
and the Bare-necked Umbrellabird. We will be focusing on documenting the 
breeding and nesting habits of the Bare-necked Umbrellabird using direct 
observation, photo / filming of this little known species. If volunteers are 
interested, upon discussion with the Aula Global Staff, they may conduct 
custom-built projects. 


 
The Aula Global volunteer project connects participants with some of the 
wildest, unspoiled tropical forests left in Costa Rica. Aula Global reserve is 
not open to the general public so human activity within the reserve is at a 
minimum, allowing volunteers the unique opportunity to study unencumbered by 
tourist activity and restrictions placed upon many researchers studying in 
public reserves. 
 


No previous rain forest experience is necessary, but field assistants must be 
motivated, self directed and prepared for off trail hiking in rugged, wet 
conditions.  Trails at the reserve can be steep, muddy, and slippery.  Be 
prepared to hike up to 3 miles daily with a light day pack.  There are no roads 
to our research station so upon arrival, participants must be able to carry all 
their personal gear, and possibly a small amount of group gear (i.e. food, 
equipment) approximately one mile to the station.


 
SPRING 2016:

Session 1: March 13th - 19th

Session 2: March 20th - 26th 

Session 3: March 27th - April 2nd 


 
Cost is $450 per week and includes transportation from Monteverde to Aula 
Global reserve, all food and lodging within the reserve, all technical 
equipment, canopy climbing safety training, animal tracking and other related 
workshops. A $200 deposit is required to save your space. There is an 
additional conservation fee of $25/week. Please bring this amount with you in 
US dollars and it will be collected when entering the reserve. 


 
FOR MORE INFORMATION please visit http://ravenadventures.com/tropical-ecology/ 



 
TO APPLY please contact Colin Garland at: co...@ravenadventures.com

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Botany Technician - Voyageurs National Park

[Suzanne Sanders]

We are seeking applicants for a summer botany technician position based 
at Voyageurs National Park. This position runs May 16 – August 31, 2016 
(dates are firm) with a compensation of $20.00/hour 

The incumbent will be employed by Northland College, but will work 
directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National 
Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M 
program include monitoring key environmental variables so that 
ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner. 

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with 
the establishment and sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at 
Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota. The incumbent will 
collect extensive data on the herbaceous layer and browse. He/she will 
be expected to identify 350 herbaceous species, and have considerable 
experience identifying members of the family Poaceae and genus Carex. 
Incumbents are expected to pass the Motorboat Operator Certification 
Course. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people. The 
incumbent may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer 
work.

This position operates on an 8 day on/6 day off schedule. During the 8-
day sampling periods, the incumbent will primarily travel by motor boat, 
and will backcountry camp. He/she will be expected to carry field 
equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. He/she will be exposed to high 
temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including extensive mosquitos 
and ticks, and poisonous plants.

Seasonal housing will most likely be available at Whispering Pines 
seasonal housing area, near the Ash River Visitor Center. Housing costs 
at Whispering Pines will be approximately $40.00 per two-week period. 
Alternative housing is very limited. 

To Apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts 
to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sand...@nps.gov) by January 6, 2016. If you 
are selected for an interview, you will be contacted shortly thereafter. 
No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please. 

[ECOLOG-L] ORISE Research Position at EPA for someone with a Masters - Coastal Water Quality

[Tammy Newcomer Johnson]

http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/description.aspx?JobId=18985


Research Opportunity Description Coastal Water Quality-EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Water 2015-372 Project
Description:

A research opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water in Washington, DC. This
appointment will be served with the Office of Wetlands, Oceans and
Watersheds (OWOW) in the Oceans and Coastal Protection Division (OCPD).
OCPD is responsible for protection and management of Ocean and Coastal
environments.

The intern will be trained in OCPD’s Coastal Management Branch (CMB),
specifically learning how to conduct nationwide statistical surveys of
coastal water condition. Specific research topics will focus on learning
how coastal resource surveys are designed. In addition to learning about
the National Coastal Condition Assessment, the intern will be trained on
researching potential relationships between coastal water quality and other
data including land use features, population, etc. The intern will have the
opportunity to learn from scientific, regulatory, legal and management
representatives in EPA, other federal agencies, such as the National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Park Service,
and representatives from state agencies and non-governmental organizations

The participant will gain experience in:

   - How to use statistical and GIS software packages as tools for
   evaluating water quality data collected as part of probabilistic surveys.
   - How to select research indicators relevant to EPA Office of Water
   priorities.
   - How to target communications about scientific data in ways that reach
   and are valuable to varied audiences.

Through this project, the participant will:

   - Be exposed to a broad range of scientific issues surrounding coastal
   assessment.
   - Learn how coastal assessment programs are administered and implemented
   at both the state and federal level and obtain an understanding of coastal
   health.
   - Learn how EPA collaborates with state agencies to implement the Clean
   Water Act more broadly.
   - Have opportunities to attend national conferences to learn from a
   broad network of water quality professionals.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S.
Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and
EPA.

The mentor for this project is Hugh Sullivan (sullivan.h...@epa.gov).
Qualifications:

Applicants must have received a master’s degree in natural, environmental
or life sciences within five years of the desired start date, or completion
of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting
date.

The appointment is full time for one year and may be renewed upon
recommendation of EPA and contingent on the availability of funds. The
participant will receive a monthly stipend. The annual stipend will be up
to $52,668. Funding may be made available to reimburse the participant’s
travel expenses to present the results of his/her research at scientific
conferences. No funding will be made available to cover travel costs for
pre-appointment visits, relocation costs, tuition and fees, or a
participant’s health insurance. The participant must show proof of health
and medical insurance. *The participant does not become an EPA employee.*
How to Apply:

A complete application consists of:

   - An application
   - Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable
   transcripts 
   - A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history,
   relevant experiences, and publication list
   - Two educational or professional references

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to *epa...@orau.org .*
Please include the reference code (EPA Water 2015-372) for this opportunity
in your email.


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This is a position in my Branch where I am currently an ORISE postdoc but I
am not involved in making hiring decision.


Tammy

[ECOLOG-L] Survey on Large Carnivore Conservation

[Michelle L. Lute, PhD]

Dear conservation professional:

We are conducting a survey about management of large carnivores among 
conservation 
professionals. Please consider taking 10-15 minutes to share your opinions, 
which will help 
inform conservation efforts and clarify debate about large carnivores. You do 
not have to 
work directly in carnivore conservation or management to participate.

Please follow this link to participate in the survey: 
https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/SE/?
SID=SV_2454RwaUgyq0P4N

If you have any questions or would like to be notified about results, please 
send us an 
email at: nhcarte...@gmail.com.

Many thanks for participating in this study.
 
Sincerely,
Dr. Michelle L. Lute1, Dr. Neil H. Carter2, Dr. José V. López-Bao3 and Dr. John 
D.C. 
Linnell4

1.University of Nebraska-Lincoln  2.Boise State University  3.Oviedo University 
 
4.Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

[ECOLOG-L] Postdocs: plant carnivory, life history strategy constraints and optima

[David Inouye]

Dear colleagues, I’d appreciate if you could 
please spread the word about some mentoring 
opportunities at the University of Sheffield, UK:


Deadline Jan 11 2016: fully funded 3.5 yr PhD 
position to explore Eco-Evolutionary dynamics of 
plant carnivory. More details here: 
https://acce.shef.ac.uk/the-eco-evolutionary-dynamics-of-plant-carnivory/. 
This post is particularly well suited for strong 
quantitative candidates with fieldwork experience


Deadline Jan 15 2016: fully funded 3 yr PhD 
position to explore life history strategy 
constraints and optima in animals and plants. 
More details here: 
https://www.shef.ac.uk/aps/prospectivepg/phd/graduate-opportunities/cabmprojects/salguerogomez 
This post is particularly well suited for strong 
quantitative candidates with background in 
mathematics or physics and interests in ecology and evolution



"Aliud iter ad prosperitatem nos est: id est omnibus rebus vincere"
.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.
Rob Salguero-Gómez, PhD
ARC DECRA fellow
Guest researcher of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
http://sites.google.com/site/RobResearchSite/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position in ecosystem ecology

[Trisha Atwood]

GRADUATE POSITION IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY 

The Aquatic Ecology and Global Change Lab in the Department of Watershed 
Sciences at Utah State University is seeking Ph.D or Master's applicants 
to undertake research on understanding the effects of trophic cascades 
on carbon cycling in freshwater or marine ecosystems. 

The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory 
and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility 
that houses mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition, the research 
group has strong ties to research stations in Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada 
and Australia that can be available for field projects. Students with a 
background in ecology, biogeochemistry or paleoecology and knowledge of 
the statistical programming package R and/or ArcGIS are particular 
encourage to apply. Students must meet the minimum qualifications for 
acceptance into the graduate program: GPA of at least 3.2, 40th 
percentile in both verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE’s, three 
letters of recommendation.
   
Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive 
Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 
departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and 
diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a 
community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City 
in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski 
resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational 
opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high 
quality of life.  For more information on Logan see 
http://www.tourcachevalley.com.

Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured. However, 
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships 
through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah 
State (http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and 
http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to-
graduate-students). Candidates will be provided extensive support with 
the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters 
student and $20,000 for a PhD. 

Please contact Trisha Atwood (trisha.atw...@usu.edu, 435 797 5729) for 
more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, 
any publications, details of their research interests, names of three 
people willing to provide a letter of reference). Initial review of 
applications will begin Dec 5th 2015. Lab website: 
http://trishaatwood.weebly.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Masters Student opportunity - airborne microbial ecology

[Kathryn Docherty]

Dr. Kathryn Docherty, Assistant Professor at Western Michigan 
University, Department of Biological Sciences in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 
seeking one Master’s student to conduct research exploring microbial 
communities in the atmosphere. The main goals of this research are to 
examine how urban/rural land use, ecosystem type and atmospheric 
altitude influence airborne microbial communities. Research will involve 
inter-disciplinary collaborations with faculty and students in WMU’s 
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Funding for this 
project provides full summer support in 2016 and 2017 and 
teaching/research assistant support during academic years. Assignment of 
teaching assistantships is contingent upon the strength of the 
candidate's application and academic progress while at WMU. Extensive 
travel and field work in various locations throughout the United States 
will be required in summer 2016 and spring 2017. In addition to 
interactions with faculty and students at 8 sample site locations, 
support for the student to present research results at national 
professional society meetings is also available. For further info, Dr. 
Docherty's website is http://kdochert8.wix.com/dochertylab.

About WMU and Kalamazoo:  Over 25,000 students attend WMU, and there are 
over 850 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students in the 
Biological Sciences department. The department hosts a diverse group of 
faculty researchers, with MS, MA and PhD programs. Kalamazoo is located 
in southwest Michigan and is home to 10+ local breweries, numerous 
public hiking and outdoor areas and activities. For more info: 
http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/

Qualifications: The candidate must have a B.S. degree in biology, 
environmental science, ecology, microbiology, or a closely related 
field, and previous research experience prior to start of the position.  
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent 
organizational and writing skills. The research project will require 
coordination with land managers at various research sites throughout the 
country and will require the student to work independently and with 
inter-disciplinary team members.  A valid driver’s license and passport 
are required. 

Desired Experience: The project will require expertise in DNA 
extraction, use of bioinformatics pipelines to analyze microbial 
sequence data and use of multivariate statistics.  While not required, 
experience in these research areas is beneficial. Previous teaching or 
tutoring experience is also desirable. 

Start Date: Preferably May 15, 2016.

To Apply: Send a 1) letter of interest, including statement of goals and 
research interests, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae and 3) contact 
information for three references to the email below.  Electronic 
versions of all materials are required. Please attach all materials as a 
single PDF file. Review of applicants will begin immediately and a 
short-list of candidates will be encouraged to apply to WMU’s graduate 
program for the February 2016 deadline.  Information on the graduate 
program is available here: 
http://www.wmich.edu/biology/academics/master-sciences

[ECOLOG-L] microbial ecology cluster hire

[Stuart Grandy]

Colleagues - UNH has is doing a cluster hire in Environmental Microbiology, 
please help spread the word!


ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

The College of Life Science and Agriculture (COLSA), home of the New 
Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, at the University of New 
Hampshire seeks outstanding applicants for three tenure-track faculty 
positions at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall, 2016 as part of a 
cluster hire to build upon our strengths in ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY.  

The CRITICAL ZONE MICROBIAL ECOLOGY position will address areas of interest 
that include global change, nutrient cycling, carbon transformations and 
host-microbe interactions relevant to the soil-groundwater-surface water 
interface. Expertise in applying Omics and bioinformatics along with 
additional complementary approaches to address ecological questions is 
expected. The MICROBIAL ECOLOGY position will address any of several areas 
including environmental microbiology, microbial genomics, population 
genetics, evolution, ecology, host-microbe interactions and symbiosis, 
microbiomes and genome-based environmentally-related fields. The PLANT-
MICROBE INTERACTIONS / PLANT PATHOLOGY position will address the biology, 
ecology, or epidemiology of plant pathogens and plant diseases of 
agricultural importance in New England, with emphasis on sustainable 
cropping systems. Potential foci could include biological/biorational 
approaches to disease management, rapid detection/diagnostics, crop 
biosecurity, and disease resistance. 

These positions integrate and build upon UNH’s strengths in environmental 
microbiology, ecosystem science, sustainable agriculture and food systems, 
biogeochemistry and plant/microbial genomics. The positions will be housed 
in the Departments of Natural Resources & the Environment (NREN), 
Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences (MCBS), and Biological Sciences 
(DBS) and will offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration and 
synergy across departments and colleges.

The primary responsibilities of each position will be the development of a 
productive, internationally recognized and externally funded research 
program, excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching based on college 
needs and the expertise of the successful candidates, and effective 
mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. COLSA supports the 
diversity goals of UNH and the successful candidate can expect to work in 
an increasingly diverse academic environment.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Plant 
Pathology, or in a field closely aligned with the respective positions, the 
demonstrated potential to develop and lead a strong and productive research 
program, evidence of a clear commitment to undergraduate and graduate 
teaching and training, as well as activities demonstrating a trajectory for 
national and international professional recognition and success. The 
ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of environmental 
scientists is important. Postdoctoral experience, university or agency-
based, is desired.

Application Instructions: 
Information, including detailed position descriptions and complete 
application information is available at colsa.unh.edu/employment.   All 
applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu. The 
following application materials are required: 1) a cover letter, 2) 
curriculum vitae, 3) names, addresses, email, and phone number of four 
professional references, 4) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, 
5) research statement, and 6) up to three representative publications.  The 
candidate will be notified to seek permission before any references are 
contacted.  Please identify the position for which you wish consideration. 
Review of applications will begin on 12/31/2015 and will continue until the 
positions are filled. 

University Description and Mission:
The University of New Hampshire, located in Durham, is a Research-I, Land, 
Sea and Space Grant University that has been recognized both nationally and 
internationally for research and teaching excellence and a commitment to 
sustainability.  The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture is organized 
into four interacting academic units and includes the state’s Agricultural 
Experiment Station. COLSA supports the diversity goals of UNH and that 
successful applicants can expect to work in an increasingly diverse 
academic environment. As an NSF ADVANCE institutional transformation grant 
recipient, the University strives to enhance the recruitment, retention, 
and advancement of women faculty and other underrepresented groups in STEM 
disciplines.

EEO/Affirmative Action Statement:
The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, 
faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on 
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual 
orientation, gender ide

[ECOLOG-L] Position Postdoc / Scientific Programmer

[Alison Iles]

Position Postdoc / Scientific Programmer

The Biodiversity Theory Group at the German Centre for Integrative 
Biodiversity Research (iDiv) offers a PhD position on Biodiversity Theory 
and Ecological Networks. The project will focus on mathematical modeling of 
the stability and energy fluxes in complex ecological networks, the 
integration of ecological and biogeochemical models of carbon and nutrient 
cycles and the combination of ecological and socio-economic models. 

The project will be embedded in an integrative and collaborative working 
group covering various aspects of biodiversity 
theory,(https://www.idiv.de/en/research/idiv_core_groups/theory_in_biodiversity_sci
ence.html).

The working group is part of an internationally oriented research 
environment at iDiv that offers ample opportunities for collaborations 
(https://www.idiv.de/).

Applications are accepted until December 22nd , 2015 and more information on 
the position and application details are available online:
https://www.idiv.de/fileadmin/content/Vacancies_PDF/206-2015_iDiv-
Postdoc.pdf