[ECOLOG-L] Undergrad travel award-Botanical Society of America meetings

[Ann Sakai]

Undergraduate Travel Awards: Enhancing Diversity at the Botanical 
Society of America Conferences 

  We are pleased to announce the PLANTS program funded by the National 
Science Foundation and Botanical Society of America to bring talented 
and diverse undergraduates to the BOTANY 2016 meeting on July 29 - Aug 
3, 2016 in Savannah, Georgia.

  Why PLANTS? The PLANTS program (Preparing Leaders and Nurturing 
Tomorrow’s Scientists: Increasing the diversity of plant scientists) 
will fund up to 12 undergraduates from throughout the US and Puerto Rico 
to attend the meeting, receive mentoring from graduate students, 
postdocs and faculty, attend scientific sessions, and participate in 
networking events including the Diversity Luncheon and career-oriented 
activities.  The program covers the normal costs of travel, 
registration, and food and accommodation at the meeting. An overview of 
the scientific conference is available at: www.botanyconference.org

   Why BOTANY 2016? The annual Botany Conference is a meeting of several 
scientific societies serving over 7,000 plant scientists and students 
whose research and practice span the globe. The conference encompasses 
the diverse scope of botanical study, including areas such as 
systematics, ecology, evolution, physiology, genetics, development, 
paleobotany, and economic botany. Workshops cover topics as diverse as 
genomics, conservation assessments, teaching science, applying to grad 
school, and unconventional science and technology careers.

   APPLICATIONS: Applications are accepted through MARCH 15, 2016 at
  http://www.botany.org/Awards/F_PLANTS.php.
Applications include completion of the online form providing your 
statement of interest, a letter of recommendation, and unofficial 
transcripts. Applications are welcome from all undergraduates who have 
an interest in the plant sciences; the admissions goal is to create a 
diverse pool of students. The application form is located online at 
http://www.botany.org/Awards/F_PLANTS.php. We encourage you to review 
the online form thoroughly before filling it out. Please have letters of 
recommendation and unofficial transcripts sent directly to Heather 
Cacanindin at hcacanin...@botany.org. Students must be able to attend 
the entire Botanical Society of America meetings in Savannah, July 30-
Aug 3, 2016.

   Applicants must be domestic undergraduate students registered or very 
recently graduated (i.e., within the last 12 months).  Students 
demonstrating a need for funds to attend BSA will be given preference, 
and will be selected so that as a group, they will help to diversify the 
pool of undergraduates attending the meetings.   
   More information is available from Ann Sakai (aksa...@uci.edu), Anna 
Monfils (monfi...@cmich.edu), or Heather Cacanindin 
(hcacanin...@botany.org). 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, Scientific Aid Position

[Trishelle Morris]

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Bay Delta Region is
 accepting applications for a Scientific Aid position.
 
Job Description:  The Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aids will work with a
 group of scientists studying the effects of freshwater outflow and other
 physical and biological factors on the abundance and distribution of Delta
 Smelt and Longfin Smelt in the San Francisco Estuary.  The Delta Smelt
 Project is part of the Interagency Ecological Program for the San
 Francisco Estuary (see www.water.ca.gov/iep).
 
Duties:
 1) Field collection and laboratory processing of fish and invertebrate
 samples from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
 2) During field work, the Scientific Aid will deploy and retrieve various
 types of fishing gear from a moving vessel and participate in the sorting,
 identifying, counting, and measuring of fishes and invertebrates.
 3) Remainder of time will be spent in a laboratory processing preserved
 fish samples, which may include sorting, identifying, and measuring of
 specimens.
 4) Field days can be 10-14 hours long and start early in the morning.
 5) The position will also involve driving the boat crew to or from various
 marinas in the Bay Area.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 Possession of a valid driver’s license, and one of the following:
 1) Education equivalent to completion of 2 years of college with a minimum
 of 10 semester hours in biological or chemistry sciences, OR
 2) One year of experience in surveying, studying, or evaluating fish or
 wildlife populations or habitat, or working in a chemistry laboratory.
 
Desired Knowledge and Abilities:
 Knowledge of: Basics of biology, zoology, and fisheries principles and
 practices
 Ability to:
 1) Work irregular hours and varying workweek schedules to accommodate
 field work.
 2) Work from a moving vessel in rough conditions or inclement weather.
 3) Move, deploy, and retrieve fishing gear weighing up to 40 pounds
 repetitively on a research vessel, in a variety of weather conditions.
 4) Drive field crews to and from sampling locations for long distances,
 often in heavy traffic and early in the morning.
 5) Work with samples preserved with formalin and ethanol in properly
 ventilated situations up to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
 6) Use a microscope for up to 8 hours per day, 5 days a week to identify
 biological specimens.
 7) Collaborate and communicate with other field, laboratory, and project
 staff.

Location: Stockton, CA
Salary Range: 12.11 - 14.36 per hour
Hours: 1500 hours or approximately 9 months
 
To Apply: Fill out a State Application Form (STD 678), available at 
https://jobs.ca.gov/Profile/StateApplication, attach a resume and cover 
letter and send to:
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Attention: Lauren Damon
2109 Arch-Airport Rd
Stockton, CA 95206

Contact: For further information or questions, please contact Lauren Damon
 by e-mail at lauren.da...@wildlife.ca.gov or by telephone (209) 234-3660.

[ECOLOG-L] grassland bird technician

[Brett Goodwin]

All – We’re looking for a technician to assist with grassland bird surveys 
for the upcoming summer and would like to get someone with some previous 
experience (see below).  Please distribute!

Description
One technician is needed to conduct grassland bird and vegetation surveys 
of public and private lands in northeastern North Dakota. The field season 
will begin mid-May 2016 and end early August 2016. The first two weeks of 
the season will be used primarily for training on grassland bird visual 
and auditory identification, distance sampling, and vegetation surveying. 
The majority of the season will be used for surveying grassland sites 
during early morning hours, usually 4:30 AM to 12:30 AM work days. The 
technician will survey on all days with suitable weather, meaning some 
weekends may be required. All sites will have vegetation surveys conducted 
in early-July. On days with poor weather, survey data will be entered and 
proofed.

Qualifications
Applicants with experience identifying eastern grassland birds by sight 
and sound are preferred. Experience conducting point counts for any avian 
species is desired. Additional qualifications include the ability to think 
independently and work without supervision, navigate to survey locations 
using a handheld GPS unit, operate a 4WD vehicle safely, record field data 
accurately, willingness to work during early morning hours and 
uncomfortable conditions, and enthusiasm for conservation and grassland 
ecology. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass 
a UND background check.  

Duration and Pay
$15/hour starting Mid-May 2016 and ending early August 2016 with flexible 
start and end dates.  The position will be based in Grand Forks, ND home 
of the University of North Dakota and take place within the Grand Forks 
Prairie Project Area.  Numerous summer housing options are available 
around Grand Forks. 

Please send cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references 
via e-mail to Dr. Kathryn Yurkonis at kathryn.yurko...@email.und.edu by 
March 1st for full consideration.  Applications will be accepted until the 
position is filled.

For questions and additional information please contact:

Dr. Kathryn A. Yurkonis
University of North Dakota Biology Department
10 Cornell St. Stop 9019
Grand Forks, ND  58201


Brett
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Brett Goodwin, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Department of Biology, University of North Dakota
Rm. 207 Starcher Hall, 10 Cornell Street Stop 9019, Grand Forks, ND, USA   
58202-9019
Office: 701.777.2757, Fax: 701.777.2623

[ECOLOG-L] Country Mouse, City Mouse: Fruit Gleaning Programs for Large and Small Communities

[USU Forestry Extension]

Webinar: Country Mouse, City Mouse: Fruit Gleaning Programs for Large and
Small Communities
Date: Feb. 16, 2016
Time: 12 PM 0 1 PM (MT)
Speakers: Shawn Peterson (The Green Urban Lunch Box) and Jason Barto
(Wasatch Back Trees).

Access to fresh, healthy food is a critical issue. By empowering neighbors
and other volunteers to share in the harvest and care of fruit trees, we
prevent waste, build community knowledge and resources, and create
sustainable, low cost ways to obtain healthy, organic, locally-grown fruit.
Learn how two programs, large and small, are working to advance solutions.


MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO LOG IN HERE!

[ECOLOG-L] Education Internships

[Tracy Barbaro]

Education Intern(s)

Intern positions are available to assist in the development of 
biodiversity tools and activities for a collaborative K-12 STEM 
education grant with the Encyclopedia of Life project. The Encyclopedia 
of Life (EOL) is an international science project with a mission to 
increase awareness and understanding of living nature through a website 
that gathers, generates, and shares knowledge about all species in an 
open, freely accessible and trusted digital resource 
(http://www.eol.org/).

The internships will focus on gathering information and creating 
educational materials about species in the Florida panhandle, a 
biodiversity hotspot, for the EOL education site 
(http://education.eol.org/) and for the Okaloosa County Places project 
specifically (http://education.eol.org/ecosystems/ecoproj.php?
proj_id=4). 

These positions are ideal for current university students or recent 
graduates interested in STEM education, biodiversity education, and 
communicating scientific information to diverse audiences.

Desired Skills + Background
• Current university student or recent graduate in natural sciences or 
science education
• Strong computer research skills
• Passion for science education + communication
• Independent worker
• Salary is commensurate with experience
• This position is not benefits eligible
• Individuals must be authorized to work in the U.S. And restricted to 
work locations within Massachusetts, California, Illinois, Washington 
D.C.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran 
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to:
 
Tracy Barbaro 
tbarbaro(at)eol.org.  

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Position (U. Maryland): Food and the Environment

[Xin Zhang]

The Zhang Lab at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science 
(UMCES) is 
seeking a motived Ph.D. student interested in investigating the interactions 
between food 
production and global environmental change with data-driven approaches. The 
student 
would have the opportunity to design his/her own topic of investigation related 
to food 
security, agricultural production, climate change, and/or global nitrogen and 
carbon 
cycles. In addition, the student will be able to work closely with modeling 
development 
groups at Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at Princeton and Centre de 
Coopération 
Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD) in France.

The Zhang lab has been using interdisciplinary and data-driven approaches to 
examine 
strategies for addressing the triple challenges of food security, environment 
degradation, 
and climate change. Ongoing research projects include modeling the impact of 
agricultural 
production on global nitrogen cycle and assessing the environmental and 
economic trade-
offs between expansion and intensification of agriculture production.

The successful candidate will have working knowledge of the biogeochemical and 
biophysical processes of the earth system, strong quantitative skills, and 
proficiency in at 
least one basic programming language (e.g. Matlab, R, FORTRAN). Prior research 
experience in environmental science and policy is desirable.

The position is based at the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, 
Maryland and 
comes with a highly competitive stipend and benefits package. Three years of 
support are 
available through research assistantships, with additional support possible 
through 
competitive teaching assistantships. Finalists for the position will also be 
encouraged to 
apply for fellowships through UMCES:
www.umces.edu/education/graduate/fellowships.

The student will matriculate through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental 
Sciences 
Program (MEES) at the University of Maryland, College Park and will reside at 
the 
Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg for the duration of the project. Frostburg 
is a small 
college town in the mountains of western Maryland, providing abundant outdoor 
recreational opportunities.

To apply, please email Xin Zhang (xin.zh...@umces.edu) a single PDF containing 
(1) a 
statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three 
references. Please 
indicate “Food and the Environment PhD position” in your subject line. Review 
of 
applications will begin March 1, 2016 and will continue until a suitable 
candidate is
found, with starting dates available as soon as September 2016 and no later 
than 
September 2017.

UMCES is an affirmative action, EOE.  Individuals with disabilities, veterans, 
women and 
minorities are encouraged to apply. This ad is also posted at 
http://www.umces.edu/al/employment.

[ECOLOG-L] GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP IN BAKER CYPRESS ECOLOGY AT HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY

[Jeffrey Kane]

Masters Assistantship available in Fire and Forest Ecology 
Department of Forestry and Wildland Resources, Humboldt State University 

GRADUATE RESEARCH IN BAKER CYPRESS ECOLOGY

Dr. Jeffrey Kane, Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry and Wildland
Resources at Humboldt State University
(http://humboldt.edu/fwr/faculty/detail/jeff_kane) seeks applications from
highly-motivated students interested in pursuing graduate studies in fire
and forest ecology as a member of the HSU Wildland Fire Lab
(http://www.humboldt.edu/firelab/). The selected student will use
dendrochronology techniques to investigate the impacts of climate and fire
exclusion on tree growth, reproduction, and mortality in a rare conifer,
Baker cypress (Hesperocyparis bakeri), of northern California. 

ANTICIPATED START DATE 
• Fieldwork would start June 1st, 2016 and student would begin coursework at
HSU in Fall 2016

ASSISTANTSHIP BENEFITS 
• Stipend: $17,000 per year for MS student (for 2 years) 

ELIGIBILITY 
Strong candidates for admission to the HSU, Department of Forestry and
Wildland Resources graduate program will have: 
• Grade point average of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale in all college and
university work 
• GRE scores in the top 40th% (~ 500 Verbal, 600 Quantitative, 4.5
Analytical Writing)
• Demonstrated research interest and experience in forestry, ecology, or
related field

HOW TO APPLY 
Send (as a PDF or Word Document): 1) a CV (including GPA, GRE scores and
complete contact information); 2) a letter of interest (clearly stated
research interests and background); 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) the
names and contact information of three references to: jk...@humboldt.edu.
Review of applications will begin on March 1st, 2016. 

After an initial screening, one student will be asked to submit a formal
application through CSUMentor (http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/). 
Women and applicants from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are
especially encouraged to apply. Students who do not have a previous degree
in forestry are eligible for admission to the Department of Forestry and
Wildland Resources graduate program.  However, students who are admitted may
be required to take prerequisite undergraduate forestry courses (e.g. forest
mensuration, silviculture). 

[ECOLOG-L] Pymatuning Lab of Ecology Early Career Fellowship - DEADLINE EXTENDED

[Corinne Richards-Zawacki]

The University of Pittsburgh's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology (PLE) is
pleased to offer a summer research fellowship of $10,000 plus up to three
months of station fees and residency costs for the primary investigator
(PI).  PLE is a vibrant research and education facility located on Lake
Pymatuning in Northwest Pennsylvania.  PLE's research facilities are spread
across 350 acres and include access to a variety of aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems. Its 10,000+ square feet of laboratory facilities include a field
laboratory adjacent to an open field that can be used for large-scale
replicated experiments, a modern molecular laboratory, and facilities for
animal, plant and aquatic studies. 

This opportunity is open to researchers holding PhD degrees in any science
discipline that can benefit from PLE's resources
(http://www.biology.pitt.edu/facilities/pymatuning).  The purpose of the
fellowship is to permit researchers to explore new projects or collect
preliminary data. Fellowship funds can be used at the PI's discretion to
facilitate the research but not for compensation. Preference will be given
to individuals and projects with the potential to develop into long-term
research activities at PLE. We especially encourage applications from
individuals in the postdoctoral or early faculty phases of their careers but
researchers holding PhD degrees at all stages of their careers are
encouraged to apply.

For more information about the fellowship program or research opportunities
at PLE, please contact the Director, Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki
(cori.zawa...@pitt.edu).

Applicants should submit a single .pdf file including their CV, a 2-3 page
proposal outlining the proposed research, a budget detailing how the
fellowship funds will be spent, and planned dates of residence to
cori.zawa...@pitt.edu, placing the words "PLE Early Career Fellowship" in
the subject line of the email. Review of proposals will begin February 15, 2015.

[ECOLOG-L] NC Plant Conservation Ecologist Position open; closes Feb 9

[Peet, Robert K]

The Plant Conservation Program is looking to hire an ecologist who will support 
the stewardship, conservation, and regulatory activities of the program. Please 
follow the online application procedures. Position is open until February 9 
(but may be extended). 

Information on Program: www.ncplant.com
 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/1347895/plant-ecologist

Description of Work
Salary Grade:  72
Hiring Range:  $42,667 - $55,429

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that 
promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers 
and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity 
of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

This position works closely with a scientific advisory board, a governing 
board, land trusts, as well as federal, state and local agencies to create 
initiatives that include land protection, ecological restoration, monitoring, 
and regulatory programs.  Responsible for providing direction for the program's 
initiatives, especially the management of long leaf pine, Carolina bays, 
Piedmont woodlands, mountain bogs, and other fragile habitats supporting rare 
plant communities on the North Carolina Plant Conservation Preserve System and 
with partners across the state.  Reports to the Plant Conservation Program 
Administrator.  Position leads, monitors and evaluates field staff and 
contractors that implement a variety of natural resource practices including 
invasive exotic plant management, prescribed burning, hydrological restoration 
and others that restore and maintain rare plant habitat.  This position will 
represent the Plant Conservation Program at meetings and professional con!
 ferences and participate in regional partnerships. 
Other responsibilities include identifying sites for land protection and 
developing landowner relationships for land conservation projects.  Position 
will also provide advice on regulatory matters related to North Carolina's rare 
and imperiled plant species. 

Position is currently located in Raleigh and extensive statewide travel is 
required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Ability to identify common and 
rare species and monitor plant communities

Experience managing natural preserves

Experience managing volunteers and/or supervising staff on a preserve or in a 
natural resource environment

Experience developing and managing a budget

Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of land conservation practices, including land acquisition

Preferences:  Master's degree in ecology, botany, natural resources, forestry, 
or a related field and at least 2-5 years of work experience; or a Bachelor's 
degree in one of these fields and at least 7 years of relevant experience in 
conservation, restoration, or natural resource management.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Master's degree in botany from an 
appropriately accredited institution and two years of related professional 
experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary 
equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related 
education and experience.

Please follow instructions to apply on-line.  It is important that your 
application includes all of your relevant education and experience.  Text or 
attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed 
application.  Those applicants seeking veteran's preference should submit a 
copy of their Form DD-214.
All positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License 
shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing.  All positions requiring a 
Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV 
physicals.  Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation 
(USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment.
**Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position or 
your application will be considered incomplete.**


David Welch
Plant Conservation Program Administrator NC Dept. of Ag. and Consumer Services 
Plant Industry Division
1060 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1060
Desk: 919.707.3760
Cell: 919.210.9337
david.we...@ncagr.gov

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Assistant Professor of Ecology Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

[Gregg Marcello]

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College invites applications for a tenure-track 
assistant professor position in ecology to begin in August 2016. The 
teaching load of 24 credit hours covers both the Fall and Spring 
semesters. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses to 
support the environmental sciences and biology programs as well as life 
science courses for education majors and general studies, in both campus 
and online learning formats. The position will also include developing 
curriculum, advising students, and mentoring undergraduate research. The 
successful candidate is expected to have a commitment to teaching 
excellence as well as a strong commitment to the mission of a liberal 
arts college. The candidate will be expected to provide service to the 
College and the department. 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a Catholic college sponsored by the 
Sisters of Providence, is committed to higher education in the tradition 
of the liberal arts and places special emphasis on preparing students 
for leadership roles in a diverse and global society. The College offers 
campus-based undergraduate degree programs and distance undergraduate 
and graduate programs. SMWC is located on a beautiful 67-acre campus 
near Terre Haute, Indiana. Terre Haute is home to five colleges and 
universities and is within easy driving distance of Indianapolis, St. 
Louis and Chicago. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

Requirements include completing a Ph.D. in ecology or environmental 
sciences by August 2016. The successful candidate will be a broadly 
trained biologist with evidence of successful experience teaching 
undergraduates, and familiarity with relevant computer and instructional 
technology. Demonstrated online experience, instructional technology 
skills, and curricular development are desirable. 

Additional information on the academic programs may be found at 
www.smwc.edu. Salary based on qualifications and experience. Review of 
applications will begin immediately and continue until position is 
filled. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of 
teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference electronically to 
humanresour...@smwc.edu or mail to Human Resources, Saint Mary-of-the-
Woods College; Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876. AA/EOE

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Program Coordinator/Resident Advisor

[Laurie L. Chiasson]

HARVARD FOREST – HARVARD UNIVERSITY
PETERSHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
2016 SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM IN ECOLOGY ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR/
RESIDENT ADVISOR
(13-week position available beginning May 16, 2016)
For thirteen weeks in May-August 2016, twenty college-age students will 
join dozens of visiting and 
staff scientists at Harvard Forest in researching the effects of natural 
and human disturbances on 
forest ecosystems. The Program Assistant works closely with the Summer 
Program Coordinator in 
organizing the various educational components to the summer program. S/he 
provides information, 
advising, support and discipline required to create a hospitable academic 
work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities (work under the supervision of the Summer 
Program Coordinator)
Assistant Program Coordinator
Assist with student arrival and orientation (May 22nd
Assistant Program Coordinator
Assist with student arrival and orientation (May 22nd
Inform students of Harvard Forest activities, policies, and expectations 
Coordinate weekly (x2) 
evening workshops and seminars
Update and maintain summer student blog 
(http://harvardforestreu.blogspot.com/) Work with Summer 
Program Coordinator to resolve student issues
Organize Summer Student Symposium in early-August
Work on various tasks as needed to facilitate administrative and research 
projects

Resident Advisor
Responsible for day-to-day activities related to the successful operation 
of a student residence 
Hold weekly house meetings
Plan, organize, and direct student committees (recycling, social 
activities, etc.)
Serve as advisor to student on matters concerning community development, 
conflict resolution and 
counseling

Required Skills, Training and Experience
Excellent listening, negotiation, organizational, and problem solving 
skills required
Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, telephone, and 
computer skills Work 
independently with moderate supervision
Comfortable with performing a variety of tasks simultaneously
Previous experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse 
population preferred

Time Commitment and Compensation
Compensation is $13.90/hour for 40 hours per week for 13 weeks (May 16 to 
August 12, 2016). The 
assistant has a private room, shared office space with computer and access  
to  Forest vehicles. 
The position requires on site residence (room and board provided) with 
weeknight and weekend work.

Application
Please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three 
references to the address 
below. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 
Additional information about
Harvard Forest and the summer program is available at 
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu.

For questions, please contact:
Manisha V. Patel, Summer Program Coordinator Harvard Forest
324 N. Main Street Petersham, MA 01366
hfa...@fas.harvard.edu ; http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/
NO PHONE CALLS, please.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD-level research/teaching position on Great Lakes fishes - Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

[Peter McIntyre]

The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois is seeking candidates for a 
full time research and teaching position focusing on freshwater ecology in 
the Great Lakes region. The selected candidate is responsible for developing 
and executing an applied research project focusing on Great Lakes fishes, 
with special emphasis on migration and movement patterns. Research using the 
aquarium facilities of the Conservation Research Department is encouraged, 
as well as using other existing Shedd assets when appropriate. Some outreach 
effort (e.g. Great Lakes FishFinder app) is also expected.

Responsibilities will also include serving as lead instructor for a 
Freshwater Ecology class offered through the Associated Colleges of the 
Chicago Area (ACCA). ACCA is a consortium of 15 private liberal arts 
colleges, founded to promote cooperation in education and training in the 
sciences. The semester-long, 3-credit hour course is offered in the fall 
with a required field component. The successful candidate would be 
responsible for developing lecture material, organizing field excursions, 
teaching the course, and managing associated logistics.

This is a long-term, PhD-level position.  We will begin to review 
applications on 19 Feb 2016.  For full position description, please see 
attached ad, or visit 
http://sheddaquarium.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a23xwy5s6l4c

To apply: Please submit a cover letter (maximum length 1000 words) 
summarizing your background, teaching experience, and research interests; a 
curriculum vitae; a brief synopsis of research ideas addressing Great Lakes 
fish migrations/movement (maximum length 500 words); and pdfs of two 
papers/manuscripts. Please also provide names and contact information for 
three references. The letter, CV, and reference information should be sent 
to Megan Rachal (j...@sheddaquarium.org). To discuss the specifics of this 
position contact Dr. Chuck Knapp (ckn...@sheddaquarium.org) or Dr. Peter 
McIntyre (pmcint...@wisc.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] PhD-level Director of Freshwater Research - Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

[Peter McIntyre]

The Director of Freshwater Research will contribute to the strategic 
direction of, and provide management for, the Aquarium’s Freshwater Research 
Program. Primary responsibilities include implementing and evaluating 
scientific research initiatives and programs that support the Aquarium’s 
programmatic and conservation priorities. Responsibilities also include 
conducting applied and publishable research that adheres to the priorities 
of the Aquarium, while also supervising a three-person scientific team to 
ensure rigor, accuracy and timeliness of all freshwater research projects. 
This position also serves as an institutional resource for content and 
communications to advance appropriate science and conservation messages 
through the Aquarium’s many outreach channels. The position requires the 
ability to facilitate and develop multi-institutional collaborations that 
conduct, support and/or promote freshwater conservation research. In 
addition, this position works with the Aquarium development team to generate 
resources necessary to fund conservation research programs.

Applications will be reviewed beginning on 29 Feb 2016.

For full details, please see attached ad, or visit 
http://sheddaquarium.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a23xwy5szxt6

To apply: Please submit a cover letter (maximum length 1000 words) 
summarizing your background, management experience, and research interests; 
a curriculum vitae; a brief synopsis of research ideas addressing applied 
research questions for freshwater systems in the Great Lakes basin (maximum 
length 500 words); and pdfs of two papers/manuscripts. Please also provide 
names and contact information for three references. The letter, CV, and 
reference information should be sent to Megan Rachal 
(j...@sheddaquarium.org). To discuss the specifics of this position contact 
Dr. Chuck Knapp (ckn...@sheddaquarium.org).

[ECOLOG-L] AASHE 2016 Conference Call for Proposals Submission Period Closes in Two Weeks!

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,

Call for Proposals Reminder! Submissions are being accepted for the AASHE 2016 
Conference & Expo, themed Beyond the Campus, in Baltimore, Maryland, on Oct. 
9-12. Submit your Proposal today and join us as we explore how campuses can 
disseminate and implement sustainable solutions in surrounding communities and 
the world. The submission period closes February 15, 5 p.m. ET. 

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at any time,

Daita

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Daita Serghi, PhD
Programs Coordinator
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
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[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. opportunities, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies

[David Inouye]

The ARC Centre of Excellence for
Coral Reef Studies (Townsville, Australia) is seeking outstanding PhD
students with strong quantitative skills to work with
Prof. Graeme
Cumming and collaborators on two closely related projects. Please
state the position name when enquiring or applying.
 
Position #GC1: Spatial tradeoffs, Ostrom’s SES framework, and the
application of game theory in urbanising landscapes
 
The goal of this project is to explore how feedbacks between
pattern-process interactions across an urbanising landscape might both
lead to and respond to spatial heterogeneity in ecosystems and ecosystem
service provision. At its core will be understanding and simulating
social-ecological interactions and decisions, in a game theoretic
context, with games being played out in space and using Ostrom’s SES
framework to provide the basic model structure.
 
Urbanisation can be viewed as a process through which members of a
growing human population increasingly prioritise non-ecosystem services
over ecosystem services. This trend is accompanied by population
densification, an upscaling of both demand and ecological impacts (based
on the increase in the total area of agricultural production that is
required to support the urban population), and a disconnection of people
and ecosystems. In particular, the candidate will seek to understand (i)
how the urban-rural interface organizes itself, and whether its formation
in space follows naturally from simple ‘first principles’; (ii) whether
and how landscape heterogeneity, such as local differences in
agricultural potential of soils, influences the pattern and speed of
urbanisation; and (iii) whether, and how, cooperative or defective
interactions between adjacent communities can influence the formation of
the urban to rural interface in developing cities such as Bangalore
(Bengaluru) in India.
 
This project is undertaken in collaboration with researchers at the
Universities of Kassel and Gottingen, in Germany, and at the University
of Bangalore. Although the student will be based at JCU, we anticipate
that the candidate will be co-advised by
Kerstin
Wiegand (modelling) and
Stephan von-Cramon
Taubadel (economics) at Georg-August University in Gottingen. The
project is fully funded by the DFG through project FOR2432. For more
information, please visit

http://www.uni-kassel.de/go/for-2432
 
Position #GC2: Social-ecological dynamics in the context of coral reef
ecosystems
 
Funding support is available for an excellent PhD student to work on
social-ecological dynamics in the context of coral reef ecosystems. 
Several different project foci are available, including but not limited
to the following: (1) conservation management networks in (and relating
to) marine protected areas; (2) cultural service provision by coral reef
ecosystems; or (3) the resilience of reef-dependent island communities.
These projects will all involve field work and quantitative,
social-ecological analyses relating to coral reef ecosystems. The focus
may be more strongly social, economic or ecological, depending on the
interests of the candidate.
 
General
 
· Applicants must have
completed a First Class Honours or Master’s degree and have a strong
quantitative background (or be willing to obtain one) as well as research
experience in a relevant field. 
· Both projects will
offer substantial opportunities for travel, field work, and modelling.

· PhD scholarship funding
will be for three years. 
· Applicants must be
available to commence studies in 2016. 
· The stipend rate in
2016 will be $A30,000 p.a.
 
Additional information
 
Requests for information about the research projects should be sent to
Professor
Graeme Cumming
(graeme.cumm...@jcu.edu.au
).
 
To apply
 
Expressions of Interest providing a CV, statement of research
interest, and cover letter addressing suitability for the scholarship
must be sent to
jennifer.lap...@jcu.edu.au
 by 6 April 2016.
 
Other opportunities to undertake postgraduate research at the ARC Centre
of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies can be found
here
.
 
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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Dall sheep population modeling at U Washington

[Laura Prugh]

A 2-year postdoctoral position is available in the Prugh lab at the 
University of Washington to model Dall sheep population dynamics 
throughout their global range. Ideal start date is June 2016 
(negotiable), and salary is $45,000/year plus excellent benefits. The 
overarching goal of the study is to assess alpine ecosystem 
vulnerability to environmental change using Dall sheep as an indicator 
species. We are compiling all available survey, harvest, and telemetry 
data for Dall sheep, and we seek a postdoc with expertise in structured 
population modeling and/or population viability analysis to identify key 
drivers of Dall sheep population dynamics. This project is funded 
through NASA’s Arctic and Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE; 
http://above.nasa.gov/index.html?), which is a major field campaign to 
understand resilience and vulnerability of arctic and boreal ecosystems 
to environmental change. The postdoc will join a large team of >20 
university researchers and agency collaborators participating in the 
Dall sheep study, and they will also join the larger ABoVE Science Team. 

The Prugh lab (http://www.prughlab.com/) consists of a dynamic group of 
students and postdocs in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences 
at the University of Washington, Seattle 
(http://www.cfr.washington.edu/). Dr. Prugh has expertise in wildlife 
population and community ecology, and co-PIs on the project have 
expertise in remote sensing, movement modeling, and human dimensions of 
wildlife (see Prugh lab and ABoVE websites for more information about 
the project and team members). The postdoc will have access to the ABoVE 
Science Cloud, which will provide access to high-speed computing and a 
wealth of environmental datasets and high resolution imagery.

Desired Qualifications: A PhD in population ecology or related field by 
summer 2016 is highly preferred. We are seeking applicants with 
expertise in structured population modeling and/or population viability 
analysis. A strong interest in global change biology and/or wildlife 
ecology is desired, and familiarity with northern ecosystems, ungulate 
ecology, and remote sensing would be beneficial. Applicants must have a 
demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals, including 
at least one first-author publication in a major ecological journal. 
Strong analytical and writing skills are required. 

To apply: Please email the following documents in a single pdf to Laura 
Prugh (lpr...@uw.edu): 1) a cover letter, 2) CV, 3) contact information 
for 3 references, and 3) up to 3 reprints of first-author papers or 
manuscripts in review. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2016. 
Position is open until filled. 

[ECOLOG-L] Conservation Biology Internship - Washington State

[Sarah Knudsen]

Pacific Biodiversity Institute has an opening for a conservation science
intern to assist with research on the western gray squirrel and ponderosa
pine forests, ecological impact of recent wildfires on a variety of wildlife
species, and with our first annual Conservation Science and Leadership Field
Course.

 

Learn more and find an application here:
http://pacificbio.org/jobs_interns/Conservation_Biology_internship_advertise
ment.html

 

[ECOLOG-L] Job opportunity: Maintainence with Missoula Parks Conservation Lands, MT

[Chris Carlson]

A great opportunity for someone with maintenance skills, and conservation
background to get a full-time job in their field in Montana.

Attached is a job posting for a full time position within the Missoula
Conservation Lands Management Program helping to manage 4000 ac. of public
natural areas. Job is a full-time, year-round position starting at
$45,000/yr. plus benefits.  Significant natural and recreational resource
management experience/training required.

visit link below for application.
http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/1726/CivicHR-Jobs-Page


Maintenance Technician - Conservation Lands
Branch: Parks & Recreation
Location: Missoula, MT
Department: Parks & Recreation Maintenance
Job Status: Full-Time
Closes On: February 22, 2016 at 05:00 PM MST
Rate of Pay: $21.47/hr
 Apply Now


Summary
Performs maintenance of native landscapes, ecosystems and recreational
resources on City of Missoula Public Conservation Lands.
Physical Requirements
Duties are usually performed outside in parklands or right of way; exposure
to extreme weather conditions is unavoidable; ability to hike 3-5mi./day on
adverse terrain carrying a 35lb. pack; position requires some lifting and
moving of equipment and material weighing up to 75 pounds.
Job Details

CLASS TITLE: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN-CONSERVATION LANDS

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Department

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Conservation Lands Manager

STATUS: Regular, full-time, union

Primary Objective of Position: Under general supervision, performs
maintenance of native landscapes, ecosystems and recreational resources on
City of Missoula Public Conservation Lands.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans
with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills,
and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is
not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by
positions in this class.

Duties are usually performed outside in parklands or right of way; exposure
to extreme weather conditions is unavoidable; ability to hike 3-5mi./day on
adverse terrain carrying a 35lb. pack; position requires some lifting and
moving of equipment and material weighing up to 75 pounds.

Tasks:

Coordinates activities of seasonal Conservation Lands (CL) maintenance
crews in performing native habitat and recreational infrastructure
maintenance duties across the City's CL system; determines crew
assignments, reviews work, and trains employees on duties and safety
practices. Performs a wide variety of CL facility construction and
maintenance tasks including surveying sites for grade, digging and
trenching, pouring concrete and constructing pedestrian and mountain bike
trails, trailheads, parking lots, signage and trash receptacles; also may
perform work in public parks including maintaining landscaping, public
restrooms, above ground irrigation, and snow & ice removal. Proficient in
maintenance of multiple native habitat-types preforming restoration with
native plants, herbicide applications, forest thinning, pruning, prescribed
burning, wildlife habitat improvement, seeding and collection of plant
materials.

Assists CL Manager generating and maintaining inventories; developing
annual work plans; assessing risk; maintaining records of maintenance
activities; ordering materials and contract implementation; answers
questions from, and provides information to, citizens on management
activities.

Operates backhoes, mini-excavators, skid-steers, dump trucks, chippers,
tractors, forklifts, flail mowers, ATVs, herbicide sprayers, chainsaws, GPS
units, welders, a variety of hand tools, and other equipment needed for
habitat restoration and trail work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of Parks & Recreation Department policies and procedures;
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Knowledge of OSHA standards and guidelines as they relate to park
maintenance and construction;
Knowledge and ability to promote safe work practices and ensure compliance
with City safety policies;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic carpentry, welding,
plumbing, and electricity;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreational trail
construction in natural areas;
Knowledge of basic recreation management practices and principles;
Knowledge of basic ecology and land management practices and principles;
Knowledge of basic wildland fire-fighting procedures;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of assigning and reviewing the
work of others;
Skill in safe operation of maintenance and construction vehicles, tools,
and equipment used for CL maintenance;
Skill in identifying native and exotic plant and animal species;
Skill in identifying maintenance needs and trouble-shooting solutions;
Skill in maximizing the efficiency of work crews;
Skill in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and GIS;
Skill in 

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Re: Special Issue: "Land and Food Policy"

[Franck Vazquez, Ph. D. /CSO MDPI]

Dear ECOLOG list members,

Following Craig Beatty's message from 1 February 2016, I would like to add that 
MDPI was
removed from Mr. Beall's list in November 2015, following a successful appeal 
(e.g. MDPI is
no longer listed at: https://scholarlyoa.com/publishers/). We demonstrated that 
MDPI does
not violate any of the criteria set forth by Mr. Beall for so-called "predatory 
publishers”
(https://scholarlyoa.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/criteria-2015.pdf).

In 2015, MDPI published around 17'300 articles, more than 75% of which is 
covered by
Web of Science. If we were not adhering to industry standards, Web of Science, 
or
Publishers associations like COPE, STM and OASPA - of which MDPI is a member - 
would
long have withdrawn their support. Unfortunately, there are indeed some 
“publishers"
out there with poor practices, and those practices are not helpful to the 
reputation of
legitimate publishers who adhere to industry standards and ethical publication 
policies.
However, whitelists  such as WoS, PubMed, SCOPUS have been around for some time 
now and,
first and foremost, I think the quality of the content published will provide 
authors with
a sense of the standards a journal maintains.

The Special Issue on "Land and Food Policy", which is kindly guest edited by 
Dr. Azadi, will be
published in /Sustainability/. The journal is covered by the Science Citation 
Index Expanded and
the Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science), Scopus, Inspec, DOAJ and 
other databases
(see: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/indexing).

Thank you for your time and consideration,
Best wishes,
Franck
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Chief Scientific Officer,
MDPI AG - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Klybeckstrassse 64, CH-4057 Basel, Switzerland.
Tel. +41 61 683 77 34
http://www.mdpi.com
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*From: *BEATTY Craig >
*Subject: **RE: Special Issue: "Land and Food Policy"*
*Date: *February 1, 2016 3:11:15 PM EST
*To: *Hossein Azadi >, "ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
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 Hi Ecologers.
After passing long this note it has been suggested by some colleagues
not to submit articles to journals published by MDPI. They directed me
to the following reviews, which question MDPI’s business practices.
http://scholarlyoa.com/2014/02/18/chinese-publishner-mdpi-added-to-list-of-questionable-publishers/
http://scholarlyoa.com/2015/01/02/bealls-list-of-predatory-publishers-2015/
That said, I’m sure many of you have read and/or published great work
in MDPI publications.
Cheers,
*Craig R. Beatty*
Programme Officer
International Union for Conservation of Nature
1630 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 300
Washington DC 20009
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Behalf Of*Hossein Azadi
*Sent:*Monday, February 1, 2016 9:07 AM
*To:*ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU 
*Subject:*[ECOLOG-L] Special Issue: "Land and Food Policy"
Dear colleagues,
Hope you are doing well.
I would be grateful if you could take a look at, and forward the
following link
(http://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/food_policy) to
your network.
Kind regards,
Hossein
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Senior researcher
Department of Geography
Ghent University, Belgium
Email: hossein.az...@ugent.be 
Tel: +32 (0)9 264 45 70
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[ECOLOG-L] Upcoming DataONE Webinar: Empowering Earth Science Communities to Share Data Through Guided Metadata Improvement

[Amber E Budden]

Dear Ecolog Community

Please be reminded of our upcoming January DataONE Webinar Series event (
www.dataone.org/webinars).

*Empowering Earth Science Communities to Share Data Through Guided Metadata
Improvement*

Tedd Habermann (HDF Group), Lindsay Powers (HDF Group) and Matt Jones
(NCEAS/DataONE)
Tuesday *February 9th 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 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:

Earth Science communities can improve the discoverability, use and
understanding of their data by improving the completeness and consistency
of their metadata. Despite the potential for a great payoff, resources to
invest in this work are often limited. We are working with DataONE Member
Nodes to quantitatively evaluate their metadata and to identify specific
strategies to improve the completeness and consistency of their metadata.
We have developed an iterative, guided process intended to efficiently
improve metadata to better serve their own communities, as well as share
data across disciplines. The community specific approach focuses on
community metadata requirements, and also provides guidance on adding other
metadata concepts to expand the effectiveness of metadata for multiple
uses, including data discovery, data understanding, and data re-use. The
end goal of this work is to help communities improve their metadata based
on their own requirements through time.

We will present the results of a baseline analysis of more than 25 diverse
metadata collections from established data repositories representing
communities across the earth and environmental sciences. The baseline
analysis describes the current state of the metadata in these collections
and highlights areas for improvement. We compare these collections to
demonstrate exemplar practitioners that can provide guidance to other
communities.

In addition, we are building web-based tools based on a common metadata
evaluation library that can be incorporated into community tools such as
metadata editors and repository platforms, as well as form the core of a
metadata completeness reporting service that is integrated within specific
partner information systems such as the DataONE Coordinating Node services
and the Mercury Online Metadata Editor. This aspect of the project is
forthcoming and we will discuss the plans for the future.


-- 
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] Bee and Crop Pollination Research: Multiple Technicians Needed

[Julia Brokaw]

Bee and Crop Pollination Research: Multiple Field Technicians Needed

The Isaacs Lab at Michigan State University (www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu) is 
seeking to fill 
multiple positions for pollinator research projects for the 2016 season.

We seek field and laboratory assistants for multiple research projects 
investigating the factors 
affecting the abundance and diversity of bees in Michigan fruit crops and 
mature wildflower 
restorations, as well as techniques to improve pollinator habitat in 
agricultural landscapes. 
Work with honey bees and alternative managed bees such as bumble bees or Osmia 
bees is 
also possible. Depending on the specific project, this will require extended 
stays at MSU field 
research stations for a 3 week period in May during fruit crop bloom as well as 
possible 
overnight stays during sampling rounds (accommodations at the field station are 
covered). 
The majority of the work will be fieldwork, but these positions will also 
include laboratory work 
for sample processing, data entry, etc. Daily tasks may include: travel to 
field sites in 
university vehicle (travel time is paid), visual pollinator observations, 
wildflower plant surveys, 
pollination experiments, netting bees and other insects, weed management, data 
entry, 
measuring fruit yields, and labeling and curating bee specimens.

Required Qualifications:
Interest in field research in entomology, botany, conservation biology, field 
ecology
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Ability to work outside for long periods of time in a variety of weather 
conditions
Attention to detail and protocols 
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Skills:
Insect collection and identification
Curation of specimens
Plant identification (especially wildflowers)
Restoration/habitat management (with herbicides and other techniques)
Lifting equipment up to 40 pounds
Pollen identification
Experience with data entry and analysis in Excel, SQL, and R

Job Details:
Employment period: May 1 – August 30, 2016, with potential for earlier start 
and later ending, 
depending on project needs
Full time: 40 hours/week
Starting salary: $11.00/hour

To apply:
Send a cover letter and CV describing relevant and previous research experience 
in field 
ecology, why you want to work in the lab, primary interests, and potential 
start date. Include 
the names and email addresses of three references. Send as PDF to Julia Brokaw 
(broka...@msu.edu) by February 26 with “Bee Field Technician” in the subject 
line. 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship in Agroecology - University of Florida

[Dubeux,Jose Carlos,JR]

PhD Graduate Research Assistantships

Agronomy Major

Agroecology research specialization

Summer A (May 1) 2016 Admission
Annual Salary $ 24,500 (FTE .50 - 20 hours/week)
Assistantship includes tuition waiver and up to 3-years' commitment

PhD graduate research assistantships available as early as Summer A (May 1) 
through a joint collaboration of the Agronomy and Soil and Water Science 
Departments. Agroecology is a diverse, interdisciplinary program with a core 
curriculum of crop, soil and water science courses that emphasize 
sustainability, resource management, valuation of ecosystem services, system 
productivity, and profitability. This project will focus on water scarcity 
management in diverse agroecosystems. The three available positions will cover 
water use in forage systems, plant-soil-water interactions, and crop 
physiological responses under water stress.

The graduate research assistantships is supported by the USDA/NIFA - NNF 
program. Candidates must be citizens or nationals of the United States of 
America.  Selected Graduate Assistants will be required to develop a study 
abroad program for six months, also funded by the project.

Minimum Background:

* Meet UF Admissions criteria for admission without conditions

* MS degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Water Sciences, or related field 
with GPA of 3.5

* Thesis degree or published refereed journal articles

* GRE Quantitative score 160

* US Citizen or Nationals (as required by the funding source.)

Preferred Experience:

* Agronomic research * Field and 
laboratory equipment

* Refereed Journal Publications* Bachelor of Science 
GPA 3.5 or higher

Expected outcomes include publication of the research in peer-reviewed 
journals, presentation of research at local and national meetings, development 
of educational materials, and participation in extension and educational 
programs.

Interested applicants with questions about the position should send an email 
with CV to Dr. Jose Dubeux, dub...@ufl.edu

Applicants with questions about the UF formal application process may contact: 
chi...@ufl.edu.

Formal application with UF Admissions 
www.admissions.ufl.edu must be made on or before 
April 1 for a Summer A admission decision. The UF Application has a few 
"optional" fields, and Agronomy applicants must include in those "optional" 
fields:

*Self-report Bachelor's upper-division GPA* 
"Statement of Purpose" essay

* Three email addresses of recommenders* 
CV/resume

Applicant searches will continue for Fall admission if the positions are not 
filled for Summer term.


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Jose C. B. Dubeux. Jr.
Assistant Professor - Forage and Grazing Management
University of Florida - IFAS
North Florida Research and Education Center
3925 Highway 71, Marianna, FL, USA
32446
dub...@ufl.edu