[ECOLOG-L] Associate Lecturer of Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies Program in the College of Liberal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is soliciting qualified candidates for the position of Associate Lecturer. This is a full time (100%) academic year position beginning August 29, 2016. Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary minor at the university, which includes courses in the humanities, social and natural sciences. Our minors include students from departments across the university. Duties of this position include teaching multiple sections of Introduction to Environmental Studies each semester, and upper level courses in environmental studies. Additional responsibilities may include serving as course coordinator for Introduction to Environmental Studies (e.g. helping to coordinate speakers, field trips, and assessment activities within the course). The Environmental Studies Program supports and values diversity in its staff and students. We seek a colleague who shares the program’s commitment to diversity and who will be a dedicated teacher, active scholar, and effective mentor for students with diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals. Please apply online at: https://employment.uwlax.edu/postings/5208.
[ECOLOG-L] ASLO 2016 Santa Fe SS38: Use of Natural Abundance 14C in Aquatic Food Web and Ecosystem Studies
We wish to encourage abstract submissions to Special Session SS38 "Use of Natural Abundance 14C in Aquatic Food Web and Ecosystem Studies" at the upcoming ASLO 2016 Summer Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Note that this session will cover all aquatic environments, including freshwater, estuarine and marine systems. Session description: Natural abundance stable isotopes (13C, 15N, 2H) have been used in many studies assessing aquatic food web structure and contributions of different sources of organic matter (OM) to consumers. However, while natural abundance radiocarbon (14C) has historically been used far less often in these types of studies, its use has been increasing due to advances in sampling and analytical methods. Natural 14C has many advantages over natural abundance stable isotopes. It has a greater dynamic range than stable isotopes, resulting in greater sensitivity in studies of consumers and their dietary sources. Additionally, use of natural 14C also allows for estimates of the age(s) of carbon and OM assimilated by consumers. Use of a multi-isotope approach, including radiocarbon, should allow for even greater differentiation between potential dietary sources. Assessing the age of OM utilized by aquatic consumers is also important as climate change and human landscape disturbance increases the mobility of OM of different ages from riparian systems and watersheds. This session will include recent and current research that incorporates natural abundance 14C for assessing the sources and ages of carbon and OM pools supporting aquatic consumers and ecosystems. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting- Amber Bellamy and Jim Bauer, session co-conveners Aquatic Biogeochemistry Laboratory Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology The Ohio State University email: bellamy...@osu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Plant Physiology - Mississippi State Univ
Assistant Professor – Plant Physiology Department of Biological Sciences Mississippi State University The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Plant Physiology. We seek a candidate who will complement existing strengths and allow for new collaborations in the department and across Mississippi State University. Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences have diverse research interests in bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, and systematics. Successful candidates are expected to develop an externally funded research program, direct graduate students, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to the service mission of the department. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2016, contingent on availability of funds. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant area of Biology or Botany, post-doctoral experience, evidence of sustained scholarly productivity, and evidence of teaching competence. We welcome applicants interested in molecular, cellular, or organismal plant physiology. Mississippi State University is a comprehensive land-grant university that serves more than 20,000 students. The university is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a "very high research activity" university, placing it among the nation's leading major research universities. Campus research infrastructure includes remote sensing and GIS expertise in the Geosystems Research Institute (http://www.gri.msstate.edu/), computing resources, proteomics and genomics equipment at the Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing & Biotechnology (http://www.igbb.msstate.edu/), computing resources and computational and statistical expertise at the Center for Computational Sciences (http://www.ccs.msstate.edu/), Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE, NIH), and microscopy and imaging through the Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies (http://www.i2at.msstate.edu/). The Biological Sciences department offers degrees at the B.S. (Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, and Microbiology), M.S. (Biological Sciences thesis and non-thesis) and Ph.D. (Biological Sciences) levels. Research space in Harned Hall was recently renovated providing modern facilities for cutting-edge research. Additional details on the department are available at http://www.biology.msstate.edu.; To apply, submit a CV, statement of research expertise and goals (2-page maximum), a statement of teaching interests and competency (2-page maximum), three letters of reference, and reprints of up to 3 publications. These materials should be submitted to applica...@biology.msstate.edu. Please indicate in the subject line Assistant Professor – Plant Physiology. Applicants are also required to complete the Personal Data Information Form associated with this position at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu (position 9382). Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Biological Science Aid, GS-0404-03/04, Oregon
Job title: Biological Science Aid Series/Grade: GS-0404-03/04 Start Date: May 2016 End Date: Variable Location: Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center Number of Positions: multiple Duties: Aids will work with Ecologists and Range Technicians. Fieldwork is based in ecological studies with emphasis on revegetation of sagebrush steppe plant communities. Topics of study include: determining attributes of high quality seed, identifying safe sites for seedling establishment and reducing early herbivory of seedlings. Responsibilities are to assist in the collection of field and laboratory data. Field work takes up about 85% of the position responsibilities. Laboratory work consists of biomass separation and weighing and seed quality assessment. Requirements: Undergraduate studies in range, soils, wildlife, or other natural resource fields preferred. Those with related experience or education will be considered. Must be able to lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds and kneel/squat for extended periods of time for sample collection. Must have a valid state motor vehicle operator's license and be able to operate motor vehicles. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to hike over rugged and steep terrain. Must to be at least 16 years of age. Must be a citizen of the United States of America. GS-3: 6 months of general experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position; OR Successful completion of 1 year of post-high school study that included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. GS-4: 6 months of general AND 6 months of specialized experience; OR successful completion of 2 years of post-high school study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics of which 6 semester hours of courses relate directly to the duties of the position (plant biology, range/ecology, or natural resource management). General experience: must have demonstrated the ability to perform the work of the position or provided a familiarity with the subject matter. Specialized experience: must have been at least equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal Service. Salary: $12.33 to $13.84/hr depending on experience and/or education. Workweek is typically 40 hrs. To Apply: Send an email with “Biological Science Aid” in the title to elsie.den...@ars.usda.gov by Feb. 5, 2016. Email should include: cover letter, resume, college transcripts, and OF-306 form. List any pertinent classes in rangeland science, botany, soils, wildlife, natural resources, etc. OF-306 form can be found at this website: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (Note: you are an applicant so fill out 17a, not 17b) USDA-ARS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Elsie Denton EOARC-Burns 67826-A Hwy 205 Burns, OR 97720 elsie.den...@ars.usda.gov (541) 573-8912
[ECOLOG-L] Assist Professor in Ecology & Evolution UC Irvine applications due
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2016. Faculty research in the department spans a wide range of topics in ecology, evolution, and physiology (http://ecoevo.bio.uci.edu/). Candidates for this position should address the interaction between organisms and the atmosphere. Research topics might include genetics, ecology, or physiology of the emission or uptake of atmospheric constituents; or the impacts of air quality on plants, microbes, animals, or ecosystems. Atmospheric constituents are broadly defined and can include volatiles, trace gases, or particulates. The successful applicant is expected to conduct a strong research program and contribute to the teaching mission of the University of California. This position is part of a high impact hiring cluster at the interface of air quality and climate change. The successful candidate is expected to be an integral part of a campus-wide collaboration under the umbrella of the AirUCI institute (http://airuci.uci.edu/). Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, 3 letters of recommendation, and up to 3 publications. A separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion must also be included in the application materials. Applications should be uploaded electronically by January 1, 2016. Apply athttps://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF03189 The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education. -- Diane Campbell Professor Dept. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697 USA http://campbell-lab.bio.uci.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] WANTED: Land Health Assessment Field Technicians for BLM in Northern NV
https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/land-health-assessment-field-technician-northern-nv/ The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, are recruiting twelve field technicians for a land health assessment teams. These teams will consist of three members, including the district LHA crew leader and two technicians with diverse areas of training and experience able to work cooperatively in a field-based setting. The overall objective of each team is to perform land health assessments through inventory and monitoring of geomorphic, vegetative and hydrologic characteristics of the landscape. Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methods are implemented to collect quantitative landscape data, while Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH) methods are implemented to collect qualitative landscape data. Analysis of soil pits dug on site will be used to confirm Ecological Site Descriptions (ESDs) to aid in accurate assessments. All data collected are entered into an electronic database, and will be utilized for adaptive management decisions, restoration projects, and/or to improve wildlife habitat to achieve a healthy and productive ecological condition. Duties: General field duties include walking long distances over uneven terrain while carrying equipment. Field technicians will collect GPS and photo points, identify soil characteristics, and collect vegetation composition and distribution data. Office tasks may include assisting with data organization, plant identification, processing and QA/QC of databases, post-processing GPS points, and contributing to report writing. Overnight camping will be required for up to 8 days at a time. This position will require travel to and from field sites and field camping in order to ensure that all transects are successfully completed during the field season. Implementation may require long hours including early mornings and weekends. The timeframe for field data collection will generally be either 4 days on (Mon-Thurs) or 8 days on (Wed‐Wed) – followed by either 3 days off (Fri-Sun) or 6 days off (Thu‐Tue). Field Course: Participate in a field-based AIM and IIRH methodologies, field protocols training, and additional BLM trainings. Compensation: • $13,265.00 Living Allowance • $2,865.00 AmeriCorps Education Award • Student loan forbearance and interest accrual • Field per diem Contract length: A 26-week appointment; 04 April, 2016 – 30 September, 2016. Location: Each LHA team will be based out of one of the BLM Northern Nevada District Offices in Carson City, Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, Elko, and Ely, Nevada. Terrain is typical of the Great Basin desert, with wide long valleys bordered by mountain ranges. Field conditions include hot, arid days with high exposure to the sun, and potentially cold, damp winter weather. Resources include Sage-grouse habitat, big game habitat, Wilderness Study Areas, active grazing allotments, abandoned mine lands, historic and prehistoric cultural sites, and wild horse management areas. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in one of the major natural sciences; applicants with a background in soils or botany preferred. • Understanding of basic principles related to field science and data collection. • Ability to utilize dichotomous keys for plant identification; knowledge of and/or field experience in plant ecology of the Great Basin region preferred. • Familiarity in describing and sampling soils; experience in soil texturing, identifying soil horizons, and soil properties preferred. • Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass, and to read a topographical map. • Ability to collect data using handheld GPS unit. • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience. • Willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting. • Physically fit to work outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and withstand working and camping in an arid, desert environment for up to 8 days at a time. • Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license and the ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads. • Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to RA Recruitment at rarecruitm...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please write, “LHA Northern Nevada Tech” in the email subject line and include in your cover letter where you found this position posted. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with dis
[ECOLOG-L] Authorship (or authority) of Iguana iguana
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I came across a paper that renders the name and authorship of the Common Green Iguana, as *Iguana iguana *Linnaeus, 1758. Yet, other references have it as *Iguana iguana *(Linnaeus, 1758). Finally, one has it *Iguana iguana *(Linnaeus),1758 Is there an interesting story behind the differences in rendering the authority of such a common animal? If you think you know the correct explanation, please consider sending me an email, blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails, gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship in Ecohydrology, U of Hawaii, Manoa
*Graduate Research Assistantship in Ecohydrology, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Hawaii, Manoa* A M.S. graduate assistantship in Ecohydrology and Environment Science in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management at University of Hawaii, Manoa may be available Fall 2016, contingent upon funding. The applicant will be expected to fulfill all Department and University requirements for a graduate degree in a timely manner, conduct original applied research related to Ecohydrology and its application to freshwater ecosystem and natural resources management, participate in Department and University activities, working with project collaborators and its stakeholders, and be an active lab member. *Position Description: *This research addresses the needs for the distinct hydrologic and watershed conditions in Hawaii islands and empirically tested the hydrologic theories that incorporates climatic and anthropogenic characteristics, with a broader aim to link “ridge to reef” and to understand freshwater influences to Hawaii coastal systems. Toward that end, this project examines the flow processes and establish empirical models to describe the stream flow and sediment transport in Hawaii streams and watersheds. This research seeks to improve the hydrologic models to describe water availability in facing climate change, and its management implication to freshwater ecosystem, sustainable agriculture, and sediment input in coastal area of Hawaii. The research objectives are to: 1) identify current status of surface hydrology in Hawaii watersheds and understand its impact on freshwater ecosystem and natural resources management. 2) survey and compile data to establish models for Hawaiian streams to link with ecosystems and agriculture *Qualifications and Application Instructions: *Competitive applicants will be highly motivated and independent, have some experience with hydrology , environmental science, or environmental management, GIS and statistical background is a plus, willing to work collaboratively and communicate projects with stakeholders, be willing to engage with the Department and the University. Preference will be given to applicants with hydrology and aquatic ecology experience and who have published. Interested individuals should email Dr. Yin-Phan Tsang as soon as possible. Please provide the following materials: 1) cover letter describing general research interests and specific experiences; 2) brief statement of professionals goals; 3) resume; 4) transcripts (unofficial ok); and 6) list of two references with contact information (email, phone, address); and 6) GRE and TOEFL scores, if available. *The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) *was founded in 1907 as the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, renamed the College of Hawai'i, the institution in 1912, during which the first graduation conferred four degrees. In 1920, the institution became the University of Hawai'i. Located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Asia and the Americas, the Hawaiian Islands form a bridge between East and West. Many graduate programs at UHM have benefited from Hawai'i's unique geographical location and the advantages that it provides. The university offers internationally renowned programs in Asian theatre, astronomy, developmental and reproductive biology, international business, marine biology, ocean and earth sciences and technology, second language studies, travel industry management, and tropical agriculture. The *Natural Resources and Environmental Management department* *(NREM)* at UHM emphasizes the science and management of natural resources and their links to environmental quality. NREM provide students with scientific knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological, economic, social, and policy elements of natural resources management. This allows them to understand the principles that underpin productive, sustainable land use, and enhanced environmental quality. *Please direct correspondence to:* Yin-Phan Tsang, Ph.D. Natural Resources and Environmental Management University of Hawaii, Manoa Phone: +1 808-956-6361 Email: tsa...@hawaii.edu http://yinphantsang.org/
