Re: [ECOLOG-L] Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies

[Chris Buddenhagen]

That may be true for students looking to get into graduate schools, but for
graduates looking for work after a Masters or PhD I think it can have an
influence. For example getting state or federal agency jobs. It is true for
University jobs too - if your record shows you to be a competent
professional working in environments familiar to the committee that has to
help. Social capitol and local biological knowledge mean a lot even though
in theory these skills are largely transferable, e.g. demonstrable
proficiency in using a plant key, quantitative skills, collaboration
ability, effective networking etc. A quick familiarity with local plant and
animal communities and species, or important local issues suggests people
will quickly become productive at the desired level for field work. Also
familiarity with agencies and people - provides the search committees with
the ability to check your skills and reputation by talking to people they
know. Its something to consider when setting up your projects or choosing
your mentors. Also every positive contact and project seen through to
completion is an opportunity and a blessing in itself. Its all about the
narrative you can tell when seeking out an opportunity. Hopefully that
narrative has a enough weight to combat any tendencies toward favoring
local candidates.

Just my thoughts


Chris Buddenhagen


Chris Buddenhagen
cbuddenha...@gmail.com

On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 2:08 PM, Culley, Theresa (culleyt) <
theresa.cul...@uc.edu> wrote:

> Angela,
>
> John is correct - I think you received some inaccurate advice. I've seen
> quite the opposite. Often grad programs like to attract non-local students
> because it enhances their reputation on the national stage. In addition,
> many advisors recommend that their undergrads go elsewhere for grad school
> (if they are able) to experience a wider breadth of experience. So I would
> recommend that you keep trying.
>
> Sincerely,
> Theresa Culley
> Professor
> Dept. Biological Sciences
> University of Cincinnati
>
>
> On Feb 22, 2016, at 12:36 PM, Long, John A  wrote:
>
> Hi Angela,
>
>
>
> I think you have heard wrong. Most places that I’m familiar with have
> little issue with students being out of state. This might be more of an
> issue for out-of country applicants when funding is designated for
> nationals.
>
>
>
> John A. Long, PhD
>
> Assistant Professor, Computational Biology
>
> Northern State University
>
> Aberdeen, SD 57401
>
> 605-626-2629
>
>
>
> *From:* Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [
> mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU ] *On Behalf
> Of *Angela Trenkle
> *Sent:* Monday, February 22, 2016 9:35 AM
> *To:* ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> *Subject:* Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate
> Studies
>
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>   I am looking into employment/graduate school out of state. I was
> wondering if anyone had any suggestions/words of advice on how to overcome
> the location hump (I have heard that a lot of places will dismiss you
> immediately upon seeing that you are not a local). Is it impossible? How
> can it be done? Thanks!
>
> -Angela
>
>

[ECOLOG-L] listserv or website for other biology jobs/REUs

[Emily Moran]

Dear ECOLOG,

I like to tell my undergrad students about this email list as an example of 
where they can find out more about research, internship, and job opportunities 
in ecology.  However, as in many programs, a lot of our bio majors are 
interested in biomedical sciences or molecular biology.
Does anyone know of a good listserv or website for students interested in these 
fields?

Emily Moran
UC Merced

[ECOLOG-L] REU Opportunity Summer 2016: “Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity”

[Michael Moody]

REU Opportunity Summer 2016: “Research Experience for Undergraduates in 
Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity”

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological 
Sciences invites applicants for the NSF sponsored Research Experience 
for Undergraduates (REU) in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity.  This is a 
10 week summer program.  The goal of this program is to provide 
undergraduate students with experience in hypothesis-driven 
collaborative research utilizing field based and/or laboratory methods 
and fully engage students in projects associated with the ecology and 
evolution influencing Chihuahuan Desert biodiversity.

The program provides:
• High quality research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology 
in the field and/or lab • Research opportunities at the Indio Mountains 
Research Station (IMRS), a 40,000 acre facility controlled by UTEP • 
One-on-one and group mentoring from active research faculty in 
multidisciplinary fields • Training in bioethics and other relevant 
professional skills

The program includes:
• $5250 stipend for 10 weeks
• Housing in shared apartments and field station 
• Travel reimbursement of up to $600

For more information on the program, research projects or to apply 
please visit: http://science.utep.edu/cdb-reu/

Enquiries: cdb-...@utep.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline approaching: Fixed-term lecturer in Freshwater Ecology, UC New Zealand

[Catherine Febria]

**CLOSING 28 FEBRUARY 2016 (27 February in North America)**

Lecturer in Freshwater Ecology (equivalent to Assistant Professor)
School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury

• 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
• Fixed-term position (until 31 December 2018)

Applications are invited for the fixed-term position of Lecturer in
Biological Sciences (Freshwater Ecology) in the School of Biological
Sciences. This is a teaching and research position (equivalent to an
Assistant Professor in the US system) for a fixed-term to cover for a
colleague on secondment to another role within the University.

We seek a freshwater ecologist who will apply modern approaches and augment
our existing strengths. The successful applicant will be capable of running
effective lab- and/or field-based research and teaching programmes and be
broadly trained in freshwater biology and associated laboratory and field
skills. It is expected that the successful candidate will maintain an active
research programme that takes advantage of the variety of applied contexts
and/or natural/modified habitats New Zealand has to offer. They will also
participate actively in undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision
in biology.

For a full position description and to apply see:
https://ucvacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/psp/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?
Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL=A=3186=1=1

Closing date is 28 February 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] climate policy history cartoon

[David Inouye]

The 15 November issue of Nature has a special feature on climate 
change policy, with a 9-page cartoon that chronicles the quest for a 
global climate treaty.  Might be useful for some classes.


http://www.nature.com/news/the-fragile-framework-1.18861

[ECOLOG-L] ESA Plant Population Ecology awards: Postdoc awards, student travel grants, Highlighted members

[Lynn Adler]

Dear ECOLOG,

I'm writing to announce 3 opportunities for graduate students and 
early-career researchers. You must be a member of the Plant Population 
Ecology section of the Ecological Society of America to apply. If you 
are already an ESA member, you can join PPE for $5.


*Postdoctoral Excellence Award in Plant Population Ecology*

The Plant Population Ecology (PPE) section of the Ecological Society of 
America (ESA) is pleased to announce the Postdoctoral Excellence Award 
in Plant Population Ecology, sponsored by the journal AoB PLANTS.This 
honor is presented at ESA’s annual meeting each August and recognizes a 
distinguished journal contribution to plant population ecology within 
the past three years by a postdoctoral member of the PPE section.The 
winner will receive an award of $500 from AoB PLANTS.Established in 2010 
and published by Oxford University Press, AoB PLANTS is a non-profit, 
open-access journal specializing in environmental and evolutionary plant 
biology.The journal has distinguished Advisory and Editorial Boards, 
renders first decisions on manuscripts in an average of 35 days, and has 
a 2014 Impact Factor score of 2.273.


/Eligibility /– Applicants must have *received their Ph.D. degrees 
between January 1, 2013 and April 15, 2016* and be a current member of 
the PPE section (if applicants are not a member of ESA or the PPE 
section, they can join prior to applying).Applicants must be first 
author on the publication, which may result from either dissertation or 
postdoctoral research.Publications in any journal are eligible, provided 
they were *published within the past calendar year (January *-*December 
2015)*.Manuscripts that were accepted for publication by December 2015 
may also be submitted for consideration.Only one publication will be 
considered per applicant.//


/Application /– To apply, submit as a single, merged pdf file with both 
a qualifying manuscript and a 200-word statement describing how the 
paper advances the field of plant population ecology.Applications should 
be emailed to the PPE Secretary Aldo Compagnoni 
(aldo.compagn...@rice.edu ) *by 5 pm 
EST on April 15, 2016, *using “ESA PPE – AoBP Postdoc Award” as the 
subject line.


Applications will be assessed by the PPE Executive Board.The award will 
be announced at the annual meeting of the ESA in Fort Lauderdale, 
Florida during the PPE section mixer on Wednesday, August 10, 2016.The 
recipient is strongly encouraged to attend the PPE mixer to be 
recognized and to accept the award.


*Plant Population Ecology Student Travel Awards
*

The ESA-PPE provides funds each year for students to travel to the 
national meeting. The student must:


1. be the presenter/first author of a talk or poster at the meeting, and
2. be a member of the section (if you are not sure whether you are up
   to date with the section dues, please contact members...@esa.org
   
).

If you would like to be considered, please send a *SINGLE PDF FILE* 
containing your CV and a budget detailing your expected expenses for the 
meeting to Aldo Compagnoni (aldo.compagn...@rice.edu 
) 
by *May 1, 2015*. We plan to inform the selected students by the end of 
June. If we receive more requests than we have funds available, we will 
chose recipients based primarily on economic need and geographical 
distance from their home institution to Fort Lauderdale, FL, and 
secondarily on scientific accomplishments (normalized by academic stage).


Travel support will range between $200-300 and will be given to the 
winners during the PPE mixer in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, August 10, 
2016. Recipients are highly encouraged to attend the PPE mixer to be 
recognized and to receive the check.  Awardees are also expected to 
serve at the PPE silent auction in Fort Lauderdale, which will help fund 
future student travel awards.



*Early-career PPE Member of the Month*
We continue to *highlight recent research by early-career members* of 
the section on the PPE website (esa.org/plantpopulation). We welcome 
nominations for “Early-career PPE member of the month” at any time 
(including self-nominations). Please nominate yourself and/or your 
early-career (student and post-doctoral) colleagues by sending a brief 
email to Aldo (aldo.compagn...@rice.edu 
) 
stating why a particular paper 

[ECOLOG-L] WA DNR Forest Engineer Job Opportunity

[WOLF, MELODY (DNR)]

Washington State Department of Natural Resource Forest Engineer
Northeast Region - WMS Band 1
Recruitment # 2015-05-3124-04272
SALARY RANGE:
$5,050 - $6,445 per month plus comprehensive benefit package and retirement.


CLOSES:
March 16, 2016

This opportunity is located in the beautiful northeast town of Colville, 
Washington.  We offer a family-friendly package of pay, benefits, paid time 
off, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career 
and life.  This includes a comprehensive benefit package and retirement.

As the Registered Professional Engineer for DNR's Northeast Region, the Region 
Engineer is responsible for managing the engineering program within the region. 
Northeast Region includes over 475,000 acres of State Trust Lands located in 
northeast Washington State. This position reports to the State Lands Assistant 
Region Manager.

Duties include:

*Managing the forest road maintenance and fish-passage improvement programs.
*Managing rock resources.
*Supervising the heavy equipment crew and land-surveying crews.
*Evaluating rights-of-way and easements.
*Tracking and allocating budgets.
*Managing an annual budget allocation of approximately $1.1 million.
*Providing the professional stamp, as the engineer of record, on Public Works 
Projects.

The Region Engineer represents DNR's interests to private operators, 
businesses, government officials, and the public where there are complex or 
sensitive issues. The Region Engineer is responsible for both professional and 
technical staff including hiring, training, development, and disciplinary 
action. The position is accountable for achieving all program deliverables, 
developing region engineering standards, and coordinating with appropriate 
region or district program leads. The Region Engineer must also be a strong 
advocate for safety within the engineering program staff.

Required Qualifications:
*A Professional Engineer License as a civil or logging engineer.
*Seven years of experience in forest engineering, transportation engineering, 
or civil engineering including forest-road infrastructure management including 
road design, construction, and maintenance; fish-passage structure design and 
construction; and timber-harvest activity support.
*Two years of supervisory experience.

**APPLICATION PROCESS - PLEASE GO TO www.dnr.wa.gov/employment and click on 
Jobs and search for Forest Engineer-Northeast Region - WMS BAND 1
OR GO TO: 
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob=1139932

Questions? Please contact Bob McKellar at phone number (509) 684-7474 
robert.mckel...@dnr.wa.govor e-mail us at dnrrecruit...@dnr.wa.gov.

Melody Wolf
Agency Recruiter
Human Resources Division
Washington State Department Natural Resources (DNR)
360-902-1350
melody.w...@dnr.wa.gov
www.dnr.wa.gov/aboutdnr/employment

[ECOLOG-L] Avian Point-Count Technician Needed

[Mark Herse]

Title: Avian Point-Count Technician (1) 
Location: Flint Hills, Kansas
Organizations: Kansas State University and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 
Salary: $2,000/month or $1,600/month + housing
Application Deadline: 1 March 2016  
Term: 1 April–31 July 2016  

Description:
Kansas State University and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are seeking one 
seasonal research technicians to 
join a project investigating breeding habitat associations of an enigmatic, 
highly mobile, and declining grassland 
specialist—the Henslow’s Sparrow—throughout the Flint Hills and neighboring 
ecoregions of eastern Kansas. Additionally, we 
will survey for Grasshopper Sparrows, Greater Prairie-Chickens, Upland 
Sandpipers, and Northern Bobwhites. The Flint Hills 
contain ~80% of North America’s remaining tallgrass prairie and represent a 
critical landscape for the long-term viability 
of grassland birds in the Great Plains. The results of this study will help to 
improve our understanding of critical 
thresholds associated with species responses to habitat loss and fragmentation 
and to guide conservation efforts aimed at 
protecting natural resources under pressure from agricultural development and 
intensified rangeland management practices. 
Applicants can view photos taken in the Flint Hills and this job announcement 
here: 
http://www.markherse.com/hespjobannouncement/

This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable field 
experience while working in a beautiful tallgrass 
prairie landscape with a species recognized as a bird of National Conservation 
Concern. The field season will run from 1 
April to 31 July 2016. We will pay technicians $1,600–2,000 per month, provide 
project vehicles, and cover accommodation 
costs while traveling. If needed, we can provide temporary housing at Konza 
Prairie Biological Station near Manhattan, 
Kansas. Technician duties are as follows: (1) conduct daily point-count surveys 
for Henslow’s Sparrows and several other 
grassland species from roadside transects in a study area encompassing the 
entire eastern one-third of Kansas; (2) drive 
long distances and navigate remote areas while working long and irregular hours 
that include weekends; (3) sleep at 
campsites, field stations, and/or motels for a significant portion of the field 
season; (4) enter and manage data; and (5) 
assist the project leader as needed.

Qualifications:
We are seeking skilled birders with experience conducting point-count surveys 
and a demonstrated ability to identify 
grassland birds by sight and sound. The primary objective of our field work is 
to detect the presence of Henslow’s Sparrows 
which are exceptionally cryptic with a short, insect-like song; therefore, the 
applicant must have excellent hearing and 
vision, attention to detail, and an ability to identify bird species by sight 
and sound. Qualified applicants must (1) be 
independently motivated and capable of waking several hours before sunrise 
daily without direct supervision; (2) have 
excellent organization and written and verbal communication skills; (3) 
maintain a safe and positive attitude; and (4) be 
comfortable tent camping, driving and maintaining 4WD trucks, and navigating 
remote areas in the dark with a GPS, compass, 
and maps.

Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic, a desire to be involved in 
avian ecology and grassland management 
research, and a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record. We 
will give preference to excellent birders, as 
well as applicants who have completed or are working towards a Bachelor of 
Science in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, or other 
related field.

To apply:
Please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references in 
one file with your name and ‘Research 
Technician’ in the title and subject line to mrhe...@ksu.edu (Mark Herse). 
Applications may be submitted until 1 March. 
However, we will review applications as they are received, so applicants are 
encouraged to apply early. 

Mark Herse, Graduate Research Assistant, 116 Ackert, Division of Biology, 
K-State, Manhattan, KS 66506
Mobile: 630-229-3624
Email: mrhe...@ksu.edu  
Webpage: http://www.markherse.com/hespjobannouncement/

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Prof Position-- Limnology

[Pfau, Dr. Russell S.]

Tarleton State University's Department of Biological Sciences is accepting 
applications for a full-time (9 month) tenure-track Assistant Professor 
beginning Fall 2016. The position will entail development and teaching of 
upper-level courses in limnology and related courses (such as aquatic invasion 
ecology, aquatic entomology, or aquatic toxicology) as well as teaching 
introductory freshman biology courses and graduate level courses. Additionally, 
an active research program, supervision of undergraduate and graduate student 
research, academic advising in the discipline and professional service is 
required as outlined in the Tarleton State University Faculty and 
Administrative Staff Handbook at www.Tarleton.edu.

https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=176201847=Assistant%20professor%20of%20Biological%20Sciences

About Stephenville, TX:
http://www.tarleton.edu/about/Stephenville.html

About Tarleton State University:
http://www.tarleton.edu/about/Overview.html



~~
Russell S. Pfau, PhD
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences Box T-0100
Tarleton State University
Stephenville TX 76402

254-968-9761

http://faculty.tarleton.edu/pfau/

[ECOLOG-L] Blanding's Turtle Field Technician position, Lake County, Illinois

[Nick Barber]

Blanding's Turtle Field Technician
Employer: Northern Illinois University
Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location: Lake County, Illinois

Job Description: A wildlife technician position is available to assist the Lake 
County Forest Preserve District with its Blanding's Turtle Recovery Program 
from May through July 2016 (approximate dates). Technicians will capture 
Blanding's Turtles using baited hoop traps and track movements via 
radio-telemetry.  Technicians will also assist with the collection of eggs, the 
care for headstarted juvenile turtles and the documentation of nesting 
activities at night. Training and all equipment will be provided for all 
internship activities.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will be comfortable working long hours often 
wading in marshes with little shade and may be exposed to biting insects, 
ticks, and poison ivy. Additional requirements include:
- B.S. in biology, natural resources, environmental studies or related field OR 
degree in progress with relevant course work
- Valid driver's license
- Familiarity or ability to learn regional aquatic species (reptiles, fish, 
crayfish) and ability to safely handle large and potentially aggressive animals 
(e.g. snapping turtles)
- Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions across 
difficult terrain
- Flexible work schedule including the ability to work at night during nesting 
season (June)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with forest preserve agency personnel and 
the public regarding project details
- Adherence to safety and animal handling protocols

Essential Job functions:
- Trapping, handling, identifying and collecting data on reptiles (primarily 
turtles).
- Tracking turtles using radio-telemetry equipment
- Traveling among field sampling sites and wildlife facilities
- Checking and maintaining  hoop traps
- Maintaining accurate data sheets
- Data entry

Salary: $10/hr, 37.5 hr per week; optional housing in Lake County is available 
at $100/month; vehicle or mileage reimbursement is provided

How to Apply: Interested parties should submit a cover letter addressing 
qualifications listed above, resume/CV, and contact information of 3 references 
to Dr. Nicholas Barber at nbar...@niu.edu
Application Deadline: 15 March 2016


--
Nicholas A. Barber
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
815-753-4215
nbar...@niu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: UMN-Duluth Natural Resources Research Institute

[Chris Wright]

Candidates are invited to apply for a postdoctoral position in Landscape
Ecology at the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)
 at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
The postdoc will have the opportunity to work with Drs. Chris Wright and
Glenn Guntenspergen on an NSF Macrosystems Biology project studying effects
of climate- and land use change on habitat connectivity in the US Great
Plains. Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired:
habitat connectivity, land use change, simulation modeling, remote sensing,
avian ecology, amphibian ecology, wetland ecology, or ecohydrology. The
postdoc will have opportunities to interact with a multi-disciplinary group
of ecologists and environmental scientists at NRRI. Broadly, NRRI is an
applied research institute dedicated to informing environmental management
and policy.


Duluth, voted Outside Magazine’s 2014 “Best Town Ever”
 is a
progressive city located on Lake Superior’s North Shore, two hours’ drive
from Minneapolis-Saint Paul. Duluth boasts an extensive network of trails
and parks for hiking, running, mountain biking, and cross country skiing
and a rich cultural history as an international seaport and gateway to
Minnesota’s North Woods.


The position is for two years. Review of applications begins 1 March 2016
but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Start date
is flexible but preferably 1 May 2016.


Full position description:  UMN employment
.  Follow link for External
Applicants and then use Keyword ‘306660’.

UMN-Duluth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

-- 
Chris Wright
Landscape Ecologist & Complex Systems Analyst
Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)
5013 Miller Trunk Highway
University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 55811
Office: 218-788-2745  Cell: 605-366-9153

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Wildlife Technicians, Lake County, Illinois

[Nick Barber]

Wildlife Technician
Employer: Northern Illinois University
Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location: Lake County, Illinois

Job Description: Two wildlife technician positions are available to assist the 
Lake County Forest Preserve District with its Wildlife Monitoring Program from 
April through October 2016 (approximate dates). Technicians will conduct 
cover-board and live trap surveys of fish, amphibians, and reptiles; visual and 
call surveys of nesting birds, and live trap surveys of small mammals. Training 
and all equipment will be provided for all internship activities.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will be comfortable working long hours in the 
outdoors with little shade and with abundant biting insects, ticks, and poison 
ivy. Additional requirements include:
- B.S. in biology, natural resources, environmental studies or related field OR 
degree in progress with relevant course work
- Valid driver's license
- Familiarity with or ability to learn regional vertebrate species and ability 
to safely handle large and potentially aggressive animals (e.g. snapping 
turtles, weasels)
- Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and habitats
- Flexibility regarding work schedule and conditions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with forest preserve agency personnel and 
the public regarding project details
- Adherence to safety and animal handling protocols

Essential Job functions:
- Catching, handling, and identifying, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and small 
mammals
- Marking and measuring reptiles and mammals
- Setting, baiting, checking, and cleaning live traps for small mammals
- Traveling among field sampling sites and wildlife facilities
- Checking and maintaining camera traps
- Maintaining accurate data sheets
- Recording environmental conditions
- Conducting vegetation surveys
- Data entry

Salary: $10/hr, 37.5 hr per week; housing in Lake County is available at 
$100/month; vehicle or mileage reimbursement is provided

How to Apply: Interested parties should submit a cover letter addressing 
qualifications listed above, resume/CV, and contact information of 3 references 
to Dr. Nicholas Barber at nbar...@niu.edu
Application Deadline: 1 March 2016


--
Nicholas A. Barber
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
815-753-4215
nbar...@niu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] new grant matching service

[Katharine Corriveau]

Hi Ecolog-L-ers,

I had sent an email a while back about Instrumentl's grant-matching pilot.
I'm excited to announce that it's going very well and so we're going to be
officially opening up the service.

Some background: for the past few months the Instrumentl team and I have
been working hard to build something that could take getting you funded to
the next level. We built grants.instrumentl.com to help match you with
grants and make the application process as simple as possible.

Here's how it works.

   1. You tell us about your science
   2. We send grants each month that you're perfectly matched for
   3. You can apply to any of your matches with our easy forms
   4. We handle all of the formatting and make sure you never miss a
   deadline

We're focusing on grants in the ecology/conservation fields right now
because that's what we know best and we'd honored to have this community be
part of our first customers. Check out the new site
,
let us know what you think, and let's get you funded!

As always, thanks for the support!

Katharine

PS - Did you know? On average, researchers spend 40% of their work week
looking for and applying to grants!

-- 
Katharine Corriveau
Co-founder
Instrumentl
(510) 684-4978

Follow us on Facebook  and Twitter

Visit us at:
www.instrumentl.com (crowdfunding)
grants.instrumentl.com (grants)
ᐧ

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant/Technician position in soil biogeochemistry

[Jim Tang]

The MBL Ecosystems Center (http://www.mbl.edu/ecosystems/) is seeking 
applicants for a Research Assistant to work on soil CO2 and other gas fluxes 
and diffusion processes in the laboratory and in the field. The candidate will 
work at the MBL Ecosystems Center in Woods Hole, MA and is expected to travel 
to local wetlands and other field sites. 

Responsibilities will include processing soil samples collected from many sites 
across the U.S. and testing CO2 fluxes and water release curves of these 
samples. The candidate will also participate in measuring greenhouse gas 
emissions from salt marshes on Cape Cod. Writing reports on project results is 
expected. Helping other group members is part of the job duty.  

B.S. in Ecosystem Ecology or related field is required. Previous experience in 
ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, or other natural resource field experience 
is expected. The candidate should learn to explore new methods to test soils, 
to program dataloggers, and to troubleshooting instruments. Successful 
applicants will have a demonstrated ability to work both independently and 
collaboratively. 

This position requires movement of soil samples (up to 50 pounds) occasionally 
within the lab. 

The position is expected to fill immediately. 

Email a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to Dr. Jim Tang at 
jt...@mbl.edu. 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies

[Culley, Theresa (culleyt)]

Angela,

John is correct - I think you received some inaccurate advice. I've seen quite 
the opposite. Often grad programs like to attract non-local students because it 
enhances their reputation on the national stage. In addition, many advisors 
recommend that their undergrads go elsewhere for grad school (if they are able) 
to experience a wider breadth of experience. So I would recommend that you keep 
trying.

Sincerely,
Theresa Culley
Professor
Dept. Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati


On Feb 22, 2016, at 12:36 PM, Long, John A 
> wrote:

Hi Angela,

I think you have heard wrong. Most places that I’m familiar with have little 
issue with students being out of state. This might be more of an issue for 
out-of country applicants when funding is designated for nationals.

John A. Long, PhD
Assistant Professor, Computational Biology
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605-626-2629

From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Angela Trenkle
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 9:35 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies

Hello everyone,
  I am looking into employment/graduate school out of state. I was wondering if 
anyone had any suggestions/words of advice on how to overcome the location hump 
(I have heard that a lot of places will dismiss you immediately upon seeing 
that you are not a local). Is it impossible? How can it be done? Thanks!
-Angela

[ECOLOG-L] Arctic Summer Research Assistant

[Heidi Golden]

ARCTIC SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANT
A research assistant position based at Toolik Field Station, Alaska is 
available through Dr. Mark Urban’s laboratory at the University of Connecticut 
and the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA. The research assistant 
will manage field and laboratory projects regarding adaptive trait variability 
and influences on population persistence with regard to changing Arctic river 
temperature and hydrology.  The projects include assessing Arctic grayling 
local adaptation, migration, density, growth, and survival in field and 
laboratory settings.
 
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will participate in ecological research on fish in 
Arctic tundra streams near Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. Field 
activities include PIT tagging fish, installing and maintaining PIT tag antenna 
arrays, measuring condition of fish, determining fish density, obtaining 
genetic samples, conducting discharge measurements, assessing stream habitat 
variables, collecting water samples and maintaining larval fish common garden 
experiments.  The candidate will participate in fieldwork and should be able to 
work under occasionally harsh environmental conditions.
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate, who will have completed a Bachelor of 
Science degree in ecology, evolutionary biology, or a related field by June 
2016.  Preference will be given to individuals with experience in one or more 
of the following areas: evolutionary ecology; PIT tagging, PIT tag antenna 
maintenance and troubleshooting; zooplankton and larval fish rearing; and 
fisheries research. Preferred qualifications also include research experience 
with aquatic organisms, particularly in freshwater streams and lakes; 
experience with maintaining laboratory cultures of zooplankton; ability to care 
for and maintain fish populations; experience conducting wild animal surveys 
and experiments in remote field locations; assessing habitat quality and the 
ability to maintain laboratory and outdoor aquatic experiments. Understanding 
of and experience with electronic circuitry and management of large data sets 
is also preferred.

The successful candidate should be in good health; capable of rigorous physical 
activity (e.g., working long hours in potentially adverse environmental 
conditions, carrying >40 pound pack across uneven terrain); willing to travel 
long distances by foot; have no fear of flying via small helicopter or 
aircraft; be prepared to live and work with fellow researchers in remote, 
isolated camps; possess low aversion to swarming insects and have no allergies 
to mosquito or black fly bites. Wilderness and outdoor recreation experience, 
including angling, is highly desirable. 
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
Applicants should be available to live at the Toolik Field Station for a 
minimum of ten weeks between May 15 and September 15, 2015. Travel to Toolik 
Field Station will be provided as well as the cost of room and board at the 
station. Successful candidates will be offered a salary commensurate with their 
level of experience.

 APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 31th, 2016

TO APPLY:
Please send a single PDF containing 1) a cover letter (including a statement of 
interest explaining why applicant proves a good fit for this position); 2) a 
complete resume (or curriculum vitae); and 3) names of 3 references to 
heidi.gol...@uconn.edu 
 
 

Heidi E. Golden
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut
75 North Eagleville Road, U-3043 
Storrs CT 06269-3043
office:  BioPharm 211
email:  heidi.gol...@uconn.edu


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[ECOLOG-L] Employment Opportunity: Natural Resources Mgmt Plan Aide at Stillwater NWR in NV

[Amy Gladding]

https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/natural-resources-management-plan-aide/

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service’s Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Complex (NWRC), is recruiting
one Aide to join our AmeriCorps Program as a Natural Resources Management
Plan Aide. In an office setting, the Aide will be have the following
responsibilities:
1. Review Stillwater NWRC Comprehensive Conservation Plan EIS and excerpt
 the refuge purposes and existing management goals and objectives, as well
as previously identified species and habitats of management priority and
threats to those resources into an electronic database;
2. Review contents of existing refuge files (electronic and hard copy) to
locate available data and written documents (notes to files, reports,
published literature, etc.) relative to the current or historic presence
and status of specific ecosystems, species, abiotic factors, and cultural
resources for each refuge, as well as threats to those resources.;
3. Locate available documents which contain descriptions of methods or
protocols associated with existing and previous inventory and monitoring
activities, research, habitat management implementation; and
4. Compile relevant information from available data and documents into
electronic database.

Compensation and Timeline:
• This is an AmeriCorps position, and members will receive a living stipend
of $12,600. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members
bi-weekly throughout their term of service. Upon completion of the 24-week
AmeriCorps term of service members shall receive a Segal AmeriCorps
Education Award valued at $2,865 that can be used to pay off qualified
student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college or
program.
• Affordable Care Act-compliant health benefits;
• FWS housing (approx. 20 miles to NE of Fallon, Nevada) may be possible;
• 24-week term of service beginning in February or March of 2016;
• Full time, 40 hours per week.

Location: The Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex is
comprised of three wildlife refuges, which are part of the over 550
National Wildlife Refuges that make up the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service’s (USFWS) National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).  Stillwater NWR
and Fallon NWR are located in Churchill County, Nevada, approximately 16
miles northeast and 20 miles to the north, respectively, of Fallon,
Nevada.  Anaho Island NWR is located within Pyramid Lake, Washoe County,
Nevada, approximately 35 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada.

Qualifications:
• Coursework or experience related to natural resource management;
• Basic understanding of natural resources conservation;
• Appreciation for historic documents:
• Willingness to work in an indoor office setting;
• Ability to work independently within guidance provided for project; and
willingness to request additional/clarifying guidance as needed;
• Knowledge of data management, and willingness to conduct data entry;
• Possess good organizational skills;
• Valid, state-issued driver’s license; and
• 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), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)
and federal criminal background checks, (4) adhere to the rules,
regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service
Agreement; and (5) will not engage in any prohibited activities as listed
in the Member Service Agreement.

How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, résumé,
and list of three professional references to RA Recruitment at
rarecruitm...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please indicate “Stillwater
Resource Mgmt. Plan Aide” in your email subject line. Please include where
you found the position posted. Incomplete applications will not be
considered. No phone inquiries, please.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to
all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information &
Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against
individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the
employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or
participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose
discrimination.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Undergraduate Summer RA in Marine Ecology & Oceanography APPLY BY MARCH 7TH

[Scott Morello]

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that If you have an undergraduate or recent graduate interested 
in a paid research assistantship in Marine Science this summer please pass this 
information along! There are two positions available and applications are due 
March 7th. An assistantship would involve a combination of field and lab work 
in population ecology and oceanography, would be based just an hour north of 
Portland, Maine, and would involve multi-day trips to Maine's Acadia region.

Here is the link for the flyer 
(http://www.downeastinstitute.org/assets/DEI%20Sm16%20RA%20Ad.pdf) but for more 
information email Phil Yund (py...@downeastinstitute.org).

Best,
Scott Morello

[ECOLOG-L] Final Announcement: Stable Isotopes in Zooarchaeology Meeting, March 3-5

[Suzanne Pilaar Birch]

*apologies for cross-posting*

Dear all,

The first meeting of the Stable Isotopes in Zooarchaeology Working Group is
now less than two weeks away. A final version of the program schedule and
the current version of the abstract booklet is now available on our website
at https://zooarchisotopes.wordpress.com/about/program-and-abstracts/.

Advance registration (
https://zooarchisotopes.wordpress.com/about/registration/) for the meeting
closes *March 1st *and includes meeting attendance, all coffee breaks,
lunches, lab tours, and a reception. The meeting will take place at the
University of Georgia, in Athens, Georgia, USA, from *3-5 March, 2016.*

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the
group coordinators, Suzanne Pilaar Birch  [sepbi...@uga.edu] or Catherine
West [cfw...@bu.edu].

We have a great program lined up and I look forward to seeing some of you
there!

Best wishes,

Suzanne

--
Dr. Suzanne E. Pilaar Birch

Assistant Professor
Department of Anthropology
Department of Geography
University of Georgia
Athens, GA, USA

Director, Quaternary Isotope Paleoecology Lab

Website: uga.academia.edu/SuzannePilaarBirch
Twitter:  @suzie_birch 

Editor, Open Quaternary 

[ECOLOG-L] Summer jobs - Forestry Technician (Research) - California

[Kaelyn Finley]

Job Announcement:
Forestry Technician (Research) 
GS-0462-04/05
Duty Stations:  Redding CA  
Reply Due:  09 March 2016

The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station anticipates 
filling two temporary positions for the summer and fall of 2016 (start and 
end dates somewhat flexible and an extended season may be an option, 
depending on the workload) to assist with research projects in silviculture 
and forest ecology. The positions will be either at the GS-5 level 
($15.31/hour) or/and at the GS-4 ($13.68/hour). Selections dependent on 
qualifications. 

Job description: Successful applicants will be collecting data for several 
research projects on several National Forests in northern California. The 
projects include, but are not limited to: (a) a long-term growth response 
to climate change, (b) growth response to back fire by inventorying 
research plots with different canopy covers. Camping may be necessary, and 
some trips may last for a week. Employees are paid for federal holidays and 
accrue vacation time (4 hours per two week pay period). Transportation to 
work locations will be provided. 

Qualifications: 
•   Ability to identify forest trees and understory shrubs to species 
is desired, but training will be provided for those not familiar with the 
local flora 
•   Must be physically fit and capable of hiking long distances over 
difficult terrain 
•   May be required to backpack for extended periods carrying a 40-60 
pound pack. 
•   Enjoys being outdoors; can deal with heat, inclement weather and 
poison oak 
•   Valid driver’s license  
The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the U.S. 
Government’s official website for employment opportunities www.usajobs.gov. 
If you are interested in receiving a copy of the vacancy announcement for 
this position ... complete the attached Outreach Notice Response Form and 
return it to the Pacific Southwest Research Station  no later than [09 
March 2016].  

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST RESEARCH STATION
Ecosystem Function and Health
Forestry Technician (Research)
GS-0462-04/05
Duty Stations:  Redding CA

If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete this form and 
send it by e-mail to Jianwei Zhang at jianweizh...@fs.fed.us. 

Please respond no later than _09 March 2016__

INTERESTED APPLICANT INFORMATION:

NAME:  

EMAIL ADDRESS:   

MAILING ADDRESS:

 


  
TELEPHONE NUMBER:  

TYPE OF CURRENT APPOINTMENT: (if applicable) :
  
PERMANENT  TEMPORARY  TERM 

CURRENT STATION/LAB/REGION/FOREST/DISTRICT: (if applicable) 

CURRENT PAY or SERIES AND GRADE: (if applicable)

CURRENT POSITION TITLE: 
  
I AM ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL NON-COMPETITIVE HIRING AS:

VRA (Veterans Recruitment Authority)SCHEDULE A (Persons with 
disabilities)Reinstatement (prior permanent career/career 
conditional employees)   OTHER  

**Note: for candidates that do not understand what these authorities mean, 
or the criteria that needs to be met in order to be eligible for non-
competitive hiring authorities, please see the information below.

• 30% or More Compensable Disabled Veterans:  Temporary and 
career opportunities can be provided to qualified disabled veterans who 
were discharged because of a service-connected disability or retired with a 
disability rating of 30% or more, and have been rated by the VA since 1991 
or later as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or 
more.
http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX02020.asp

• Veteran’s Recruitment Authority (VRA):  Allows for temporary 
and career opportunities for positions at grade levels through GS-11.  
Qualified veterans must be disabled or, have served on active duty during a 
war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been 
authorized or, received an Armed Forces Service Medal or, was recently 
(within the last 3 years) separated from active duty.  
http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX02020.asp

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies

[Long, John A]

Hi Angela,

I think you have heard wrong. Most places that I’m familiar with have little 
issue with students being out of state. This might be more of an issue for 
out-of country applicants when funding is designated for nationals.

John A. Long, PhD
Assistant Professor, Computational Biology
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605-626-2629

From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Angela Trenkle
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 9:35 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies

Hello everyone,
  I am looking into employment/graduate school out of state. I was wondering if 
anyone had any suggestions/words of advice on how to overcome the location hump 
(I have heard that a lot of places will dismiss you immediately upon seeing 
that you are not a local). Is it impossible? How can it be done? Thanks!
-Angela

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies

[Emily Moran]

I’m not sure who told you that, but many jobs (particularly those that are 
posted to groups like ecolog with a widely dispersed readership) and most 
graduate schools are perfectly fine with out-of-state applicants.  
When I’m hiring I do Skype or phone interviews - you could suggest that in your 
cover letter in case the person hiring hasn’t thought of that.

EM

On Feb 22, 2016, at 7:35 AM, Angela Trenkle  wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>   I am looking into employment/graduate school out of state. I was wondering 
> if anyone had any suggestions/words of advice on how to overcome the location 
> hump (I have heard that a lot of places will dismiss you immediately upon 
> seeing that you are not a local). Is it impossible? How can it be done? 
> Thanks!
> -Angela

[ECOLOG-L] WANTED: Urban Ecologist for Philadelphia Based Research and Architectural Design Firm

[Rod Bates]

All,

KieranTimberlake, a Philadelphia based research and architectural design
firm, is seeking an Urban Ecologist to join our office. 

The Urban Ecologist will work as an integrated member of design teams to
collect, organize, and synthesize information of environmental systems and
processes across a range of spatial and temporal scales. The Ecologist will
generate data-driven graphical and statistical analysis as it relates to
various research topics, which may include the following: site and regional
ecology; hydrology and geology; delineation and characterization of
microclimates; field data collection methodologies including sensor
networks; building environmental impact assessments; ecosystem services and
other forms of economic assessments of environmental impacts and benefits;
and the human health implications of design decisions. Data generated by the
Urban Ecologist will be prepared graphically, and it will become actionable
toward decision making within the project team and be applied in the
formation of design solutions.  
 
The Urban Ecologist may also proactively identify and initiate research
addressing design challenges on a variety of scales. The result of these
proposals will be experiments integrated into all phases of architectural
project delivery including design, construction, and building operations. In
the execution of this process, the Urban Ecologist may engage research peers
from industry and academia, form peer groups, and seek partnerships or
funding through granting agencies. He or she may also prepare findings for
publication and communication to internal audiences, particularly
architectural designers, and external audiences including clients and peer
groups.  
 
  
You can find the full listing, including position requirements and how to
apply at the following link: http://www.kierantimberlake.com/pages/view/293


If you have the ability, confidence, and desire to inquire about the limits
of the possible and to seek novel solutions for architecture that offer
value across social, environmental, and aesthetic agendas, please apply.

Sincerely,


Roderick

[ECOLOG-L] Robert Cooper Audubon Society Fox Student Grant

[Sarah E Fischer]

Robert Cooper Audubon Society Fox Student Grant Funding Guidelines
Summary
The Robert Cooper Audubon Society (RCAS) awards funds for bird-centered student 
research 
projects through a generous donation provided by RCAS members Josie and Geoff 
Fox. The 
Fox Student Grant will provide an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking 
student with up 
to $1000 to purchase supplies and/or support for travel and field research 
expenses. The 
deadline for submission of proposals is 5 pm EST, April 1, 2016. Recipients of 
grants will be 
announced no later than April 15, 2016. No late submissions will be accepted.
Eligibility
To be considered for funding, the student must be an undergraduate or graduate 
degree-
seeking student from an accredited university or college. The research proposal 
must focus 
on bird species native to Indiana, including migratory species that breed in 
Indiana. Proposals 
for study of habitat critical to breeding and wintering grounds of said species 
will also be 
considered.
Application Procedure
Proposals should be submitted electronically, either single- or double-spaced, 
with a font size 
no smaller than 11 and with 1” margins. Each eligible proposal will contain the 
following:
A cover page giving the proposal title; amount requested; name of student and 
research 
supervisor; mailing and email addresses; and the name and address of the 
institution to whom 
the check should be sent (award checks will not be sent out to an individual).
An abstract of no more than 300 words.
A narrative of no more than three pages. The narrative will include a) a 
description of the 
problem or research question to be studied and justification of the 
conservation need your 
research is intended to address, b) a brief review of supporting literature, c) 
methodology, d) 
the student’s qualifications, e) availability of additional financial support, 
facilities, equipment 
and f) a timetable for completion of research and an explanation of how 
measurable results 
will be reported.
References cited section (not part of the three-page limit)
A detailed budget (not part of the three-page limit) The budget may include 
supplies; travel; 
room and board at study sites; equipment costs. Funds will not be awarded for 
salaries; 
administrative costs; or for purchase of computers.
A letter of support from the student’s primary research supervisor.
Post-Funding Requirements
Grant recipients must submit the results or evidence of progress of the 
research study within 
one year of funding via a written report in Word format or PDF file to the 
Board of Robert 
Cooper Audubon Society. Grant recipients will also be invited to make an oral 
presentation at 
one of the RCAS meetings during the year, or to the Board.
Proposals should be submitted via email to:
Sarah McKillip
RCAS President and Chair of Selection Committee
sarahrmckil...@gmail.com
513-582-9606

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Faculty Position in Marine Conservation Ecology at Stony Brook University

[Lesley Thorne]

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Marine Conservation Ecology

The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook 
University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in 
marine conservation ecology to begin as early as Fall 2016. We are 
especially interested in candidates who utilize innovative quantitative 
approaches in an area such as systems ecology and modeling, molecular 
genetics, resource management, fisheries ecology, population and 
community dynamics, ecotoxicology, or statistical modeling.  Successful 
candidates are expected to develop an independent externally funded 
research program, to teach and direct research at both the undergraduate 
and graduate levels, and participate in school and university services. 
All candidates must have a Ph.D. in a field related to conservation 
ecology and have demonstrated excellence in research and a strong 
commitment to teaching. The position will be filled at the Assistant 
Professor level.  Review of applications will begin April 15, 2016, but 
applications will be considered until the position is filled. 

Application instructions, detailed procedures, and further information 
about the position and SoMAS can be found at 
http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/jobs/

[ECOLOG-L] Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies

[Angela Trenkle]

Hello everyone,
  I am looking into employment/graduate school out of state. I was
wondering if anyone had any suggestions/words of advice on how to overcome
the location hump (I have heard that a lot of places will dismiss you
immediately upon seeing that you are not a local). Is it impossible? How
can it be done? Thanks!
-Angela

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position at Univ. of Alberta: tree resistance to insects and disease

[Jonathan Cale]

The research programs of Nadir Erbilgin and James Cahill at the University
of Alberta are seeking a motivated and collaborative PhD student to work on
a project investigating the roles of soil fungal communities in modulating
boreal forest resistance and resilience to biotic and abiotic disturbances.
This project seeks to expand our recent findings demonstrating the effects
of mountain pine beetle outbreaks on below- and above-ground processes,
including decline of mycorrhizal fungi and pine resistance following forest
mortality in western Canada (New Phytol (2015) 208: 904-914; Plant & Soil
(2015). 390: 29-47; PLOS One (2015) 10 (4): e0124691). The student will be
co-supervised by these PIs, but other project collaborators will serve on
the student’s steering committee.  While they will work beside three other
graduate students under the larger project above, the selected student will
investigate how soil fungal communities drive tree chemical resistance to
insects and disease.  This will entail metabolomic analyses of manipulated
greenhouse-grown seedlings.  Ideal candidates would have strong analytical
chemistry skills especially liquid or gas chromatography experience as well
as interest in at least one of the following disciplines: chemical ecology,
fungal/microbial ecology, plant physiology, or plant-fungal interactions. 
Further, an excellent understanding of forest ecology is a plus.  

Depending on applicant interest and qualifications, the project offers
flexibility in designing a research project pursuing areas of personal
interest while investigating the topic above.  Proficiency in spoken and
written English is required, and candidate selection will be based on
academic achievements, reference letters, and previous research experience.
 Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are essential.  A standard
University of Alberta Graduate Assistantship is available for the successful
candidate. 

The position is will begin Fall (September, 2016) term. Applicants must
satisfy University of Alberta Department of Renewable Resources entrance
requirements, available for review at:
http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/GraduateProgram.aspx.  

Interested candidates are encouraged to email (1) an unofficial transcript
(undergraduate and/or MSc, as appropriate), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a
brief personal statement describing research and career goals, and how this
degree would achieve those goals, and (4) names and contact information for
three references to Dr. Jonathan Cale, Department of Renewable Resources,
4-42 Earth Science Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6E
2E3, Canada. Please submit application materials or information inquires to
jac...@ualberta.ca.

Additional information: Department of Renewable Resources –
http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/

[ECOLOG-L] POST-DOC in FOOD WEB MODELING

[Rick Relyea]

POST-DOC in FOOD WEB MODELING

The Jefferson Project—an exciting collaborative research endeavor between
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), IBM, and The FUND for Lake George—
will be hiring a post-doc to develop food web models of freshwater ecosystems. 

Researchers in ecology, engineering, computer science, meteorology, and the
arts are using Lake George (located in upstate NY) as a model system to
better understand how humans are affecting lake ecosystems around the world.
Collectively, we are using and creating cutting-edge, “smart” technology to
study freshwater ecosystems:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0OU9hfyZqU=PLC5671247BDB6A0B8

The Jefferson Project is in its third year of monitoring the physical,
chemical, and biological factors of Lake George. These monitoring data are
being integrated with data from experiments investigating the impacts of
excess nutrients, invasive species, and other contaminants on freshwater
food webs. We have already generated advanced weather, hydrology, and lake
circulation models. To validate these models, we are using high-resolution
data from the “Smart Sensor Web” being deployed at Lake George. Our goal is
to link these physical models and integrate them to food web models,
allowing us to better understand how humans have altered, and will continue
to alter, lake ecosystems. The ideal candidate will have a strong
understanding of food web modeling and concomitant publication record.
Programing expertise (e.g., C++, Python, R, Matlab) is also highly desired. 

Rensselaer has a growing group of aquatic ecologists, first-rate facilities
for aquatic research, and a beautiful field station on Lake George. The
modeler will also have the opportunity to collaborate with computer
scientists and have access to state-of-the-art supercomputers, including the
IBM Blue Gene/Q. 

For additional information:
 http://relyealab.wix.com/relyea-lab
 http://faculty.rpi.edu/node/35931
 http://faculty.rpi.edu/node/35932
 http://eichll.wix.com/lawrence-eichler
 http://www.rpi.edu/dept/DFWI/
 http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/47219.wss


Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, research statement, and a list of
3 references to Dr. Rick Relyea (rel...@rpi.edu) in PDF format.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. The desired start date is
April or May 2016.


--
Dr. Rick Relyea
Executive Director, Darrin Fresh Water Institute
Director of The Jefferson Project
David M. Darrin ’40 Senior Endowed Chair
Dept. of Biological Sciences, BT2115
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180

[ECOLOG-L] Two-week freshwater algal identification course: June 15 - June 29, 2016

[{JD Lewis}]

This summer we are offering a 2-week field course on freshwater algal 
identification: June 15 - June 29.
Location: The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station of Fordham 
University, in Armonk, New York (USA). 

The area offers a diversity of aquatic habitats with numerous, lakes, ponds, 
marshes, bogs, streams, and 
rivers, as well as a meso-eutrophic lake at the field station for detailed 
studies. 

The station is well-equipped with microscopes, incubators, and aquatic sampling 
equipment.
A few details:

-Intensive, two-week field course (3 credits; or a no-credit option)
-Dates: June 15-29, 2016
-Each day will provide lecture-­discussion, field sampling, and lab 
experiences
-Classes meet daily for 8 hours/day (with lunch break)
-Lecture and discussion in the morning / lab and field work in the afternoon
-Housing is available on site

Full details, costs, and registration links are available at:
https://www.fordham.edu/info/25156/freshwater_algae_identification_intensive_summer_workshop

John D. Wehr, Professor
Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station
Fordham University
31 Whippoorwill Road, PO Box 887
Armonk, NY 10504 USA
Voice: 914-273-3078 ext. 11, fax: 914-273-2167

[ECOLOG-L] Genoa course: Introduction to Zero Inflated Models

[Highland Statistics Ltd]

We would like to announce the following statistics course:

Course: Introduction to Zero Inflated Models
Where:  Italian National Antarctic Museum, Genoa, Italy
When:   9-13 May 2016

Course website: http://www.highstat.com/statscourse.htm
Course flyer: http://highstat.com/Courses/Flyers/Flyer2016_5Genoa.pdf



Kind regards,

Alain Zuur

--
Dr. Alain F. Zuur

First author of:
1. Beginner's Guide to GAMM with R (2014).
2. Beginner's Guide to GLM and GLMM with R (2013).
3. Beginner's Guide to GAM with R (2012).
4. Zero Inflated Models and GLMM with R (2012).
5. A Beginner's Guide to R (2009).
6. Mixed effects models and extensions in ecology with R (2009).
7. Analysing Ecological Data (2007).

Highland Statistics Ltd.
9 St Clair Wynd
UK - AB41 6DZ Newburgh
Tel:   0044 1358 788177
Email: highs...@highstat.com
URL: www.highstat.com

[ECOLOG-L] Permanent position: Researcher in benthic ecosystem modelling

[Cedric BACHER]

Reference : W16- 16 - 083
Release date : 05/02/2016
Deadline for receipt of applications : 13 mars 2016

More information on :
http://wwz.ifremer.fr/institut_eng/Ifremer-careers/Jobs-and-Internships/Researcher-in-benthic-ecosystem-modelling

Job description:
The French Institute for the Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer, France) 
contributes to the knowledge of the oceans and their resources, to 
monitoring of marine and coastal environments and to the sustainable 
development of marine activities. To these ends, Ifremer conceives and 
operates tools for observation, experimentation and monitoring, and 
manage the oceanographic databases.


The DYNECO (Dynamics of Coastal Ecosystems) research unit is one 
component of the « Oceanography and Ecosystems Dynamic » department and 
has for main objective to study how coastal ecosystems respond to 
anthropogenic or natural pressures. DYNECO conducts scientific and 
expert assessment activities in this field. The global approach rests on 
the analysis of physical and biogeochemical processes and is based on 
experimentations, in-situ observations and modelling. The main research 
areas concern : i) dissolved and particulate matter fluxes within marine 
coastal ecosystems , ii) diversity, functioning and future of 
communities and of their habitats, iii) perturbation at population scale.


Within DYNECO, the Coastal Benthic Ecology Laboratory (LEBCO) focuses 
its researches on the explanation of the structures and the associated 
functionalities of benthic coastal ecosystems in relation with 
environmental pressures. The structuring of benthic habitats depends on 
physical (hydrodynamic, sediment) and hydrological (temperature, 
turbidity, oxygen, organic matter…) parameters but also on species 
interactions. Based on studies regarding ecophysiology, behavior of 
benthic organisms, which are carried on in LEBCO but also in other 
research units, and under the responsability of the head of LEBCO, the 
researcher will develop benthic ecosystem mechanistic models in order to 
simulate benthic habitat responses to natural and/or anthropogenic 
change of environment.


More specifically, the researcher will:
- Explain the space-and time dynamics of benthic communities of the 
French continental shelf with a modelling approach. He/she will be 
expected to develop and use several kinds of models (ecophysiology, 
population dynamics,…) for benthic organisms and/or for functional 
groups and to couple them preferentially to Ifremer modelling platform 
(ECO-MARS3D) which provides the main physical and biological 
characterictics of coastal ecosystems (hydrodynamic, primary production, 
sediment dynamics).
- Propose and design oceanographic campaigns and/or experimentations in 
the field or in the lab in order to collect data for model improvement, 
calibration and validation.

- Apply for grant proposals (at regional, national or European scale).