[ECOLOG-L] PhD research assistantship announcement

[Ben Knapp]

Graduate Research Assistantship Announcement
Department of Forestry
University of Missouri

“Silvicultural options for improving the quality and composition of 
mixed bottomland hardwood forests of northern Missouri”

A graduate research assistantship at the PhD level is available with Dr. 
Benjamin Knapp in the Department of Forestry 
(http://www.snr.missouri.edu/forestry/) at the University of Missouri. 
This research project is designed to evaluate the ecological factors 
limiting oak regeneration in bottomland hardwood forests, determine 
effects of past silvicultural treatments on bottomland hardwood 
successional dynamics, and develop silvicultural protocols for 
regenerating desirable species in this forest type. This research 
project is a collaborative effort between MU Department of Forestry and 
the Missouri Department of Conservation, offering the successful 
candidate the opportunity to develop professional experience across 
organizations.

The duties of this position will include field sampling of bottomland 
hardwood forests, organization and analyses of data collected previously 
and by the candidate, and the completion of a dissertation and peer-
reviewed publications, as well as the successful completion of the 
requirements of the degree. Competitive candidates for this position 
will have a M.S. degree in forestry or a closely related discipline, 
proficiency in written and oral communication, strong GRE scores, and 
evidence of scholastic success. Preference will be given to applicants 
who are self-motivated and enthusiastic about conducting field-based 
research. The position will be based in Columbia, MO, with field work 
throughout different bottomland hardwood ecosystems in Missouri. The 
position is available to begin in May or August 2016.

The successful candidate will receive tuition support and a competitive 
stipend. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Benjamin Knapp 
(kna...@missouri.edu):
1)  personal statement of career goals
2)  resume or curriculum vitae
3)  transcripts
4)  GRE scores
5)  contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a 
candidate is selected. 

Dr. Benjamin Knapp
Assistant Professor
Department of Forestry
University of Missouri
203S Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building
Columbia MO 65211

Email: kna...@missouri.edu

[ECOLOG-L] BOTANY 2016 conference: Undergrad travel awards

[=?US-ASCII?Q?Ann_Sakai?=]

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] Draba verna (Erophila verna) Seeking seeds/plants

[Jessica Gurevitch]

We are starting a research project on the ploidy and phenotypic
characteristics of this small spring (or winter) annual, known as 'whitlow
grass', Draba verna, or Erophila verna and hoping to get seed from as many
sites globally as possible. If you are able to find plants and can send
samples, here are some guidelines as to what we are looking for:

Please wait until the plant is finished flowering and seeds are ripe (but
before dispersal, of course). Please note the exact latitude, longitude and
if possible elevation of the site, with photos of the plants and location if
possible. Please include your own name, email or other contact information,
and institution or address.
FROM THE U.S.: If you can send whole, pressed, air dried plants, please send
12-15 whole pressed plants with seeds, or, save seeds only from the plants
and send dried seeds packaged separately from each plant.
FROM OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.: The USDA does not allow whole plants, so please
send seeds only. Their requirements are at the bottom of this note.

If you have seeds from fewer plants, that is also useful, please send what
you can collect. If you have seeds from other species of Draba or Erophila,
please identify the species and send those, they may also be useful for our
research project. Our contact information is:
Jessica Gurevitch jessica.gurevi...@stonybrook.edu AND
Jesse Hollister jesse.hollis...@stonybrook.edu

Mailing address: Jessica Gurevitch, Department of Ecology and Evolution,
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook NY 11794-5245 USA

Thanks very much in advance!
Here is the USDA requirements for seeds sent to us from outside the U.S.
(i) A typed or legibly printed seed list/invoice accompanies each shipment
with the name of the collector/shipper, the botanical names (at least to
genus, preferably to species level) listed alphabetically, as well as the
country of origin, and country shipped from, for each taxon. Each seed
packet is clearly labeled with the name of the collector/shipper, the
country of origin, and the scientific name at least to the genus, and
preferably to the species, level. The invoice/seed list may provide a code
for each lot, which may be used on the seed packets in lieu of the full list
of required information. In this case, each packet must at least include the
appropriate code, which is referenced to the entry for that packet on the
seed list/invoice.
(ii) There are a maximum of 50 seeds of 1 taxon (taxonomic category such as
genus, species, cultivar, etc.) per packet; or a maximum weight not to
exceed 10 grams of seed of 1 taxon per packet;
(iii) There are a maximum of 50 seed packets per shipment;
(iv) The seeds are free from pesticides;
(v) The seeds are securely packaged in packets or envelopes and sealed to
prevent spillage [Note: we recommend that seeds are packed in resealable,
clear plastic envelopes to facilitate inspection];

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Researcher - Bee Ecology, Oregon State University

[Jonathon Valente]

Position Summary
The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society in the College of Forestry is 
soliciting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the 
laboratory of Dr. Jim 
Rivers(http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/jim‐rivers/). This position will 
help lead a collaborative research project being undertaken with Dr. Jim Cane 
(USDA Bee Biology and Systematics Laboratory, Utah State University) that is 
investigating how animal pollinators are affected by natural and anthropogenic 
disturbance in forested landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
Position Duties
The postdoc will collect new data to evaluate how wild bees and their 
pollination services are influenced by natural and anthropogenic disturbance 
events, as well evaluating links between remote sensing data (e.g., LiDAR, 
Landsat TM) and ground‐based sampling to produce several high quality 
peer‐reviewed publications. Publications will address several objectives that 
include but are not limited to:
   
   - Evaluating how bee abundance and diversity is influenced by wildfire 
intensity and postfire salvage logging.
   - Determining how resources critical to bee reproduction (floral resources, 
nesting sites) are influenced by disturbance type and intensity.
   - Testing how bee reproductive output changes relative to disturbance type 
and intensity.
   -  Assessing whether changes in pollinator abundance and diversity are 
linked to changes in pollination services.
   - Using remote sensing data to determining the spatial scale(s) the predict 
bee diversity, abundance, and pollination services.

Minimum/ Required Qualifications   
   - Ph.D. in entomology, animal ecology, or a closely related field   

   - Demonstrated experienced with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R)   

   - Demonstrated competence in planning, designing, executing, and 
coordinating research   

   - Demonstrated proficiency to independently write scientific publications 
for submission to peer‐reviewed journals   


Preferred Qualifications
   
   - Proficiency with capture and identification of wild bee species   

   - Experience sampling wild pollinator communities   

   - Proficiency with analysis of remote sensing data (e.g. LiDAR, Landsat TM)  
 

   - Knowledge and experience with forest management practices of the Pacific 
Northwest   

   - A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

Application Instructions
For additional details about the position, including how to apply, visit the 
application web site (http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/) and search for posting 
#P00075UF. General inquires or questions about the position should be directed 
towards Dr. Jim Rivers (jim.riv...@oregonstate.edu). For full consideration, be 
sure to apply by March 7, 2016. Applications will continue to be accepted after 
this date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position 
is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Oregon State University commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and 
diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically 
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, 
veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others whodemonstrate the ability to 
help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professorship in Biology at Willamette

[Christopher Smith]

Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Biology at Willamette University welcomes applications for a 
non-tenure-track, visiting assistant professor position to begin August 2016. 
The appointment will be for one year, with potential for renewal up to three 
years depending on the department’s teaching needs and satisfactory progress 
towards mutually agreed upon teaching outcomes. 

We are seeking a broadly trained biologist who could teach courses in one or 
more of the following areas: Physiology, Evolution and Ecology, and/or 
Molecular Cellular Biology. Teaching ability and adaptability are more 
important than expertise in a particular discipline. The successful applicant 
will be strongly committed to excellence in both teaching and research at the 
undergraduate level, and will be expected to teach 6 course units a year (1.0 
unit/lecture, 0.5 unit/lab). The teaching assignments will include an 
introductory non-majors biology course (BIOL 110 Principles of Biology), a 
course in the Biology Major’s Core Curriculum (either Biology 244, Biology 125, 
or Biology 130), and upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of 
expertise. Course sizes range from 12 to 48 students. 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field; prior teaching 
and/or postdoctoral experience is preferred but not required. A.B.D candidates 
will be considered, but the Ph.D. must be completed before beginning the 
appointment. This position is eligible for medical and dental benefits. This 
position is not eligible for any Visa or employment sponsorship.

About Biology at Willamette: Our faculty view themselves as teacher-scholars; 
teaching in our department is inspired by Vision and Change (NSF, AAC, 2011) 
and research training is deeply imbedded in the curriculum at all levels. 60% 
of our graduates enter careers in science and technology. The Department is 
committed to mentoring and career development for visiting faculty, and we have 
a strong track record of placing visiting faculty in tenure-track positions at 
both research-intensive and teaching-focused institutions. Shared research 
space is available for use by visiting faculty, and significant department 
funding is available to support teaching and scholarship. Visiting faculty are 
strongly encouraged to apply for these department funds and to seek extramural 
funding for research and pedagogical projects. Willamette’s Office for Faculty 
Research and Resources has an outstanding record of helping faculty to find and 
win grant funding. For more information about the Department of Biology, please 
visithttp://www.willamette.edu/cla/biology 
. 

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is the oldest institution of higher 
education in the Far West. Willamette University is a selective residential 
liberal arts college in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Situated in 
Oregon’s capital city, Willamette includes the College of Liberal Arts 
(approximately 2000 students), and graduate programs in Law and Management. The 
academic year is divided into two semesters, beginning in late August and 
ending in May. The academic undergraduate profile is competitive. Recent 
students have received prestigious NSF, Watson, Truman, Fulbright, and 
Goldwater fellowships. 

Salem is located in the center of the Willamette Valley, approximately an 
hour’s drive from the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and the cities of 
Portland and Eugene. To learn more about Willamette University, please visit 
http://www.willamette.edu . 

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and 
rewarding communities, Willamette University is committed to recruiting and 
retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, 
particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work 
furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and 
backgrounds.

All applicants for this position are asked to provide a statement describing 
their experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. The successful 
applicant must have demonstrated experience working in diverse, multicultural 
environments.

Apply at: https://jobs.willamette.edu/postings/1906 



The following materials will need to be uploaded as part of your online 
application:

1. A cover letter describing your interest in the position.
2. A copy of your CV
3. A statement of teaching philosophy
4. A research statement 
5. A diversity statement describing your experience working with students from 
diverse backgrounds.
6. Copies of your graduate transcripts.
7. Three reference letters*

*As part of the online application, please include three references and notify 
them that they will be contacted electronically. The email from Human Resources 
will include a link where they will be able to submit a letter of 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral fellowship- soil microbial ecology

[Sylvie Quideau]

Sylvie Quideau, Ed Bork, and Cameron Carlyle at the University of Alberta are 
seeking a 
motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative project investigating 
soil microbial 
response to disturbance in mixedgrass prairies. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in 
soil 
microbiology, biogeochemistry, or microbial ecology. Experience with molecular 
approaches 
to characterize community composition and function is required.  Strong verbal, 
written, and 
computational skills are essential. The project is funded by an NSERC-CRD grant.

The successful candidate will be provided with an annual fellowship of CAD 
45,000. The 
position can start immediately and no later than August 2016. The initial 
appointment period 
will be for one year with the potential of renewal for an additional year.

Interested candidates should e-mail their transcript, a detailed curriculum 
vitae, a cover letter 
that summarizes their qualifications and research goals, and the names and 
contact 
information of three references to Dr. Sylvie Quideau at 
sylvie.quid...@ualberta.ca.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

[ECOLOG-L] Attendee Registration Now Open for NACCB 2016!

[Jamie Hogberg]

Registration for NACCB 2016, "Communicating Science for Conservation
Action" is now open! Join us in Madison, WI this July!




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NACCB 2016: Registration Now Open!

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[ECOLOG-L] Approaching Deadline for Two Scientist Opportunities

[Deborah Ford]

PLAYA has two Summer/Fall 2016 separate opportunities for scientists with 
application deadlines of March 1, 2016.

PLAYA Fall 2016 Scientist Residency
For the month of July: Art, Science and Community Collaboration Residency


PLAYA, in south central Oregon, is a retreat for creative individuals who are 
committed and 
passionate about their work and who will benefit from time spent in a remote 
location. PLAYA 
offers seclusion and quiet in a natural environment and the opportunity for 
interaction, if desired, 
with a cohort of residents and the local rural community. A residency provides 
the time and space 
to create substantive work or to research and reflect upon one’s creative or 
scientific processes. 

PLAYA’s residencies are open to artists, scientists, naturalists, and 
individuals engaged in forms of 
creative research. PLAYA welcomes a range of applicants--from emerging artists 
of promise to 
professionals with an established history of accomplishment.

Residencies are awarded for 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks and include housing, work or 
studio space, and 
twice weekly group dinners at NO CHARGE.

There is a $35 application fee for individuals ($70 for collaborative teams) to 
cover administrative 
costs.

For more information visit our website at www.playasummerlake.org.
Apply online at playa.submittable.com/submit

Deborah Ford
Executive Director

Playa
47531 Highway 31
Summer Lake, OR 97640
541-943-3983

www.playasummerlake.org



PLAYA's Mission
On the edge of the Great Basin, PLAYA offers creative individuals the space, 
the solitude and the community to reflect and to engage their work through its 
residency program. PLAYA supports innovative thinking through work in the arts, 
literature, natural sciences and other fields of creative inquiry and 
encourages dialogue between disciplines to bring positive change to the 
environment and the world. 

PLAYA is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization and all contributions are 
tax-deductible
to the full extent allowed by law. 

[ECOLOG-L] Sustainability Science Position at Furman University

[Weston Dripps]

We are hiring for a one year visiting position in Sustainability Science. 
Details below ...



Sustainability Science:  The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at 
Furman University, a private liberal arts undergraduate institution, invites 
applications for a one-year position at the Visiting Assistant Professor or 
Visiting Instructor level in Sustainability Science beginning in August 2016.  
Candidates should have a PhD or be ABD in Sustainability Science or a related 
field with a sustainability science focus and should be a dynamic and engaging 
individual with a desire to teach at the undergraduate level. Applicants should 
have demonstrated teaching and research expertise, ideally in the area of 
ecological economics or environmental health or a related field. Teaching 
responsibilities consist of four courses with labs, including SUS 120 
Principles of Sustainability Science and EES 112 Environmental Science, and an 
upper level undergraduate seminar course in the candidate's specialty. 
Applications should be submitted online at 
https://jobs.furman.edu/postings/5580 .  Include PDF versions of a letter of 
application, a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching interests and 
philosophy, a statement of research interests, names of three references, and 
unofficial transcripts.  Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2016.  
Visit http://ees.furman.edu to learn more about the department.  Furman 
University is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing faculty 
diversity.

[ECOLOG-L] YosemiteNatlPark.Symbiosis.May6-8

[Carolin Frank]

ADVANCED REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO MARCH 8th

Dear Colleagues,

The Sixth annual Symbiosis Workshop will take place on May 6th-8th, 2016 at the 
Sierra Nevada 
Research Station, Yosemite National Park. This has become a great venue for a 
diversity of symbiosis 
researchers,so we hope to continue to attract a diverse group:

Keynote speaker 2016: Dr. Betsy Arnold from the University of Arizona.

Information about our meeting:

Why: Our goal is to better integrate scientists that focus on symbiosis 
research. We plan to continue 
annual workshops at Yosemite as this site is both beautiful and secluded. This 
will be our 6th annual 
meeting and we have been attracting scientists from all over the country and 
overseas.

Who: The meeting is small by design (~50 participants) and we seek to focus on 
scientists interested 
in both cooperation and symbiosis. In the past we have covered a range of 
symbiosis topics from 
ecology and evolution to molecular mechanisms in different model and non-model 
systems. We 
would like to make room for a diverse group of people so we will initially 
accept up to 3 lab members 
per group (including the PI) on a first come first served basis.

When: The talks and formal meeting will be held May 7-8, 2016, though we make 
accommodation 
arrangements available for attendees to arrive on Friday the 6th to provide 
opportunities to enjoy the 
park. Since time at the conference is limited, we ask attendees to submit an 
abstract and a preference 
(talk versus poster). Priority will be given to those presenting. 

Abstract and early bird registration are due on March 8th, 2016.

Where: SNRS has a set of cabins in Wawona and all within a short walk of the 
conference room.  Costs: 
See details in the registration page. We will only be able to accept credit 
card payments this year.

Link to meeting information:  http://www.sachslab.com/symbiosis-2015.php

The registration form for the 2016 Symbiosis Workshop is active: 
http://snri.ucmerced.edu/symbiosis

Payments should be made at: https://intelforms.ucmerced.edu/Form/Symbiosis

Please direct any questions to the organizers:

Joel Sachs jo...@ucr.edu

A. Carolin Frank cfra...@ucmerced.edu

[ECOLOG-L] 2016 National Academies Special Topics Summer Institute on Quantitative Biology

[Alison Hale]

2016 National Academies Special Topics Summer Institute on Quantitative Biology
Lowering the Activation Energy: Making Quantitative Biology More Accessible
June 19-24, 2016
North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Biology requires a rapidly expanding set of quantitative skills including
data analysis, statistics, modeling, computational reasoning, and
visualization.  If you are interested in developing your biology students'
quantitative skills, this is the summer workshop for you!  

In partnership with the National Academies Summer Institutes, the
Quantitative Biology Summer Institute (QB SI) is presented by BioQUEST,
Science Case Net and QUBES.  This will be a working meeting during which
participants will learn about and use evidence-based teaching strategies
such as backward design, active learning, and assessment, as well as methods
such as cases and modeling.  Hands on sessions at the institute will focus
on resources and methods to address the special challenges associated with
teaching quantitative biology.  The workshop is developed by BioQUEST, which
celebrates 30 years of leadership in biology education reform in 2016, and
Science Case Network, which brings expertise on using case based pedagogies.
The QUBES project will support ongoing collaborations among participants.

We invite applications from individuals and teams at two and four year
institutions.  Participants from all STEM fields are welcome.  As indicated
on the application, participants are expected to work collaboratively after
the meeting and implement a module or method in their classes during the
2016-2017 academic year. More information and the application for the
Quantitative Biology Summer Institute are available at:
https://qubeshub.org/groups/summer2016

Review of applications will begin March 28 and applicants will be notified
regarding their status of their application by April 4.

Please contact the organizers with any questions:
Kristin Jenkins, BioQUEST (kristin.jenk...@bioquest.org), Pat Marsteller,
Science Case Net (pm...@emory.edu), Sam Donovan, QUBES (sdono...@pitt.edu)

[ECOLOG-L] Last Chance to Take the CBE-Life Sciences Education Survey!

[Teresa Mourad]

This is your last week to take a brief online survey from the American Society 
for Cell Biology regarding our journal CBE-Life Sciences Education. Your 
feedback will help us help us understand your thoughts, opinions, and 
experiences as a life science educator in order to better align the journal 
with your needs. 

This survey should take no more than 5 to 7 minutes to complete, and your 
answers will be kept strictly confidential.

As an incentive, one respondent selected at random will receive a $100 Amazon 
gift card.

To start the survey, please click the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBE-Life_Sciences_Education_2016 

Thank you for your participation!

CBE-LSE Editorial Team