[ECOLOG-L] Advice: Installing PVC pipe in (alluvial) desert washes?

[Briana Jasinski]

Hello,

I'm looking to install some 2" monitoring wells in an area surrounding a
desert spring that contains gravelly, loose alluvial material and is
scoured by heavy rains every few years. I'm planning on driving them no
deeper than 6 feet. Does anyone have suggestions for 1) augering methods
for loose materials (ie., hollow tube, driven well point, or helical
auger?), and 2) suggestions for strengthening the set-up so it (hopefully)
won't wash away?

Thanks!
Briana

[ECOLOG-L] MS - BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY IN A UNISEXUAL-BISEXUAL SPECIES COMPLEX OF MOLLIES

[Caitlin Gabor]

BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY IN A UNISEXUAL-BISEXUAL SPECIES COMPLEX OF MOLLIES

Teaching Assistantship for M. S.

Applications are being sought from students with grit and optimism that wish
to pursue a Masters degree in Conservation and Population Biology. Students
should also have both curiosity and zest about studying various aspects of
the behavior ecology of sailfin and Amazon mollies starting fall 2016. 
Amazon mollies, Poecilia formosa, are a unisexual (all female) species of
molly that are essentially sexual parasites as they require sperm from the
closely related bisexual sailfin molly, P. latipinna, and Atlantic molly, P.
mexicana, but don’t use it to fertilize their eggs.  Conflict exists between
male mollies that prefer to mate with conspecifics and the Amazon mollies
that require matings with these males.  We can offer an Instructional
Assistant (teaching labs) for the length of your degree.  See
http://gabor.wp.txstate.edu/ for details about our lab and our research
interests.

The Department of Biology offers a strong environment for training students
in conservation and evolutionary ecology. The Masters program in Population
and Conservation Biology would be the best fit for such an applicant. For
more information on the Population and Conservation Biology program etc. see
http://www.bio.txstate.edu/Graduate-Programs/pop-and-con-biology.html. 

Interested students should send an email with a statement of interest that
includes a summary of why you are interested in working on this project, as
well as broadly discussing your research interests. Please include a copy of
your CV, relevant coursework, GRE, and any other relevant experience to
Caitlin Gabor by email (gabor at txstate.edu). Reference letters for top
candidates will be solicited at a later date. Applications will be reviewed
as they come in. Applications to our Masters program are evaluated on a
rolling basis so it is still possible to start fall 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] Employment Opportunity: Restoration Technician at Joshua Tree National Park

[Amy Gladding]

In cooperation with the National Park Service, Joshua Tree National Park
(JOTR), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Restoration Technician to
support invasive plant management and native plant restoration at JOTR.
Focus will be placed on the following duties:  (1) Invasive plant inventory
and treatment, including assisting with invasive plant project development
and compliance and (2) native plant restoration including plant propagation
in the park’s nursery, out-planting, irrigation, and effectiveness
monitoring. The technician will help to maintain and establish new
volunteer-based programs to provide visitors with opportunities to
participate in natural resource management activities such as weed pull
days and planting events. The technician will be responsible for
maintaining GIS and other databases related to invasive plant infestations
and native plant restoration projects. The technician will be provided the
opportunity to receive a California Qualified Applicator’s Certificate
(QAC) for the purpose of invasive plant treatment. The technician will
occasionally assist with other resource management related projects as
needed. Orientation and safety trainings will be presented throughout the
year.

 Compensation:
o $20.75/hour
o Health and Dental Benefits

 Timeline:
o April/May 2016 – Nov/Dec 2016, possibility of extension pending positive
performance review and funding availability
o Full time, 40 hours per week, possibly including some weekends

Location:
Joshua Tree National Park encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in southern
California. Joshua Tree National Park is of special management concern,
lying in the transition of the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert. Field
conditions include hot, arid days with high exposure to the sun, as well as
cold, winter weather. Resources of the region include threatened and/or
endangered species habitat, big game habitats, abandoned mine lands, and
historic and prehistoric cultural sites.

Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in biology, restoration ecology, botany, environmental
studies/science, wilderness management or related discipline;
o Experience in performing field work, and applying methodological
protocols for collecting field data;
o Familiarity with invasive/exotic plant species and associated resource
issues, and experience in performing weed inventories, treatment and
monitoring;
o Experience in applying revegetation and other restoration techniques;
o Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a
diverse audience;
o Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;
o Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;
o Experience using ArcGIS software;
o Familiarity with the flora of the Mojave and Colorado/Sonoran Deserts
preferred;
o Willingness and ability to work, hike, and lift, carry and use equipment
in harsh, variable desert conditions;
o Willingness to work a variable schedule, possibly including some
weekends; and
o Valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity driving 4WD vehicles
on unimproved roads.
o Ability to work effectively in a team setting with park staff, other
Research Associates, interns, and volunteers

How to Apply:
Follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2016-RAP-074


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discrimination.

[ECOLOG-L] Summer small-mammal research field technician job: California

[Abelson, Eric - FS, Davis, CA]

Job Announcement: Summer wildlife biology/ecology field technicians
GS - 4, 5, 6 & 7
Duty Station: Alta, CA
Reply Due: APRIL 19 2016

This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this 
upcoming opportunity.  If you are interested in receiving a copy of the vacancy 
announcement (job announcement) for this position complete the attached 
Outreach Notice Response at the bottom of this email and return it to 
eabel...@fs.fed.us.

POSITION INFORMATION:
Temporary Biological Sciences Technician (Wildlife) with the USDA Forest 
Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station: Series 0404, Grade 4, 5, 6 and 7.  
Duty station: Alta, California.

Start and end dates: At least three contiguous month period between May 2016 to 
end of September 2016
Salary:  Approximately $2,500 - $3,500/month depending on GS grade (4, 5, 6 or 
7)
Project description: Project focuses on wildlife movement in the Sierra Nevada 
Mountains in California (study area falls in the general area of Auburn, Cisco 
and Nevada City, CA) with a duty station in Alta, CA.  Understanding wildlife 
movement is critical to predict where wildlife will cross roads in the future; 
wildlife road crossings are important because they are locations where wildlife 
put themselves and motorists at risk of dangerous collisions.  This work aims 
at developing a better understanding of where wildlife movement corridors are 
and their relationships with roads.  An extensive grid of remotely activated 
cameras (i.e. camera traps) and small mammal traps, along with road-kill 
surveys, will be used to model wildlife movement broadly across the landscape.
Duties: Lead a team responsible for monitoring wildlife.  Applicant should be 
responsible, organized and motivated.  Field teams will be working with 
small-mammal traps, camera-traps (remotely-triggered wildlife-cameras), 
road-kill surveys and assessing underpasses for wildlife suitability.  Field 
work will involve navigating and hiking across rugged terrain to field sites 
while carrying heavy equipment.  During periods without field work, efforts 
will be focused on data entry and identifying wildlife species in camera-trap 
photos.
Requirements: Must have experience working with small-mammal live-traps and 
California small-mammal identification. Applicant should have previous 
supervisory experience.  Applicant should be detail oriented with the ability 
to take careful notes in field and office settings (Microsoft Excel 
experience).  Applicant should be in good physical condition with the ability 
to hike at high elevation and in rugged terrain while carrying equipment.  
Applicant should be comfortable working outdoors and in challenging field 
conditions (e.g. hot/cold).  Applicant should have basic competency using 
GPS/maps to locate field sites.  Available to work full-time (40 hours/week).
Desired qualifications (not required): Driver license; experience with 
camera-traps, possibility to work alternative schedules (e.g. 4 days on with 3 
days off; 40 hr/week average) & an interest in ecology and wildlife biology.

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST RESEARCH STATION
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete this form and send 
it by e-mail to eabel...@fs.fed.us
Please respond no later than APRIL 19 2016
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[ECOLOG-L] EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Env. Technician/Desert Tortoise Monitor Lead

[David Cerasale]

Environmental Technician/Desert Tortoise Monitor Lead


WestLand Resources Inc., is actively seeking a temporary Environmental Field
Technician lead to support an upcoming project for our environmental
consulting practice. WestLand specializes in the technical and procedural
requirements necessary for compliance with the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Our
biological resources practice includes: development of natural resources
management plans; conducting ecological investigations and base-line
studies; and mitigation planning, design and implementation. This position
will be based in Tucson, with potential for travel outside of Tucson up to 5
days per week.

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Field Technician Lead position will be responsible for
leading desert tortoise and construction monitoring efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

•   Prior experience with wild desert tortoise populations, including 
handling
and/or surveying

•   Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team

•   Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment

•   Prior construction monitoring experience preferred

•   Prior experience leading field crews preferred

•   Ability to work in extreme desert temperatures and rough terrain

•   Experience with Microsoft office products

•   Knowledge of Southwest flora preferred

WestLand provides growth potential, professional development opportunities,
and competitive compensation. Please visit the Careers tab on the WestLand
Resources website (www.westlandresources.com) to apply.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

[ECOLOG-L] EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FIELD BOTANIST TUCSON, AZ

[David Cerasale]

Field Botanist / Technician (on-call)

WestLand Resources Inc., is actively seeking an on-call Field Botanist /
Technician to support an upcoming project for our environmental consulting
practice. WestLand specializes in the technical and procedural requirements
necessary for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),
the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Our biological
resources practice includes: development of natural resources management
plans; conducting ecological investigations and base-line studies; and
mitigation planning, design and implementation. This position will be based
in Tucson, with potential for travel outside of Tucson up to 5 days per week.

Responsibilities:

The Field Botanist /Technician position will be responsible for surveying
for native fauna and flora, and reporting findings.

REQUIREMENTS
•   Associate's degree in a biologically related field required. Bachelor's
degree preferred

•   Prior experience with identification of Southwest plants required

•   Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team

•   Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment

•   Ability to work in extreme desert temperatures and rough terrain

•   Experience with Microsoft office products

•   Knowledge of Southwest fauna preferred

WestLand provides growth potential, professional development opportunities,
and competitive compensation. Please visit the Careers tab on the WestLand
Resources website (www.westlandresources.com) to apply.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

[ECOLOG-L] US Forest Service Forester position in Seattle, WA

[Don McKenzie]

Please see the link below for a GS-12 Forester position (permanent) with the US 
Forest Service.  Note the narrow time window for applications.  Please direct 
inquiries to

Dr. Morris Johnson (mcjohn...@fs.fed.us),

not to me.


>>  
>> Job Announcement Number:  16-RES-212935DP-AL
>>  
>> Link to Vacancy announcement in USAJOBS:   
>> https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433172800/
>>  
>> Vacancy Open Date: March 28, 2016 
>> Vacancy Close Date: April 1, 2016
>> 

Don McKenzie
Pacific Wildland Fire Sciences Lab
US Forest Service



Job Overview

Summary


A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more 
than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research 
through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest 
Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry 
agencies.

It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.



This position is located at the Seattle, WA location for the Pacific Northwest 
Research Station and is responsible for performing work in support of active 
management of natural disturbance due to fire and climate through research and 
development. The selectee will provide risk assessments and management 
strategies for restoring ecosystem integrity threatened by changing fire and 
climate regimes.   

For additional information about this position please contact Morris Johnson at 
206-732-7852 or by email at mcjohn...@fs.fed.us. 

The work may require moderate to strenuous physical exertion, including walking 
over steep or uneven terrain, bending, lifting, and carrying.  Considerable 
effort is required at night and in extreme discomfort of heat and smoke from 
forest and rangeland burning.  The work requires operation of a motor vehicle 
over conditions ranging from paved highways to steep, mountainous roads.

This position is permanent seasonal: you will be guaranteed 36 weeks of 
full-time work, but there may be a possibility to work more. You will be placed 
in non-pay/non-duty status when not working.

[ECOLOG-L] Accepting nominations for Zoo/Aquarium, NGO, and Industry Reps to Serve on PARC's Joint National Steering Committee!

[Williams, Jennifer]

*Friends and Colleagues of Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
(PARC):*

*We are currently accepting nominations to fill three open at-large, voting
member seats on our Joint National Steering Committee* (JNSC). The JNSC is
the governing body of PARC. It is intended to include a diversity of
stakeholders, and consists of up to 21 seats (if interested, see details at
the bottom of this message).

Specifically, we are seeking nominations for:
- *one representative of the **Zoo/Aquarium community*
*- one representative of the **Non-governmental Organization (NGO)**/non-profit
herpetofaunal conservation community*
*- one representative from **Industry*

*EXPECTATIONS*: Elected members are expected to participate in monthly
conference calls. These calls have a standing time and day each month –
first Wed of every month from 2 pm to 3:30 pm ET. While we understand that
members' paid employment obligations may occasionally prevent
participation, the standing call time allows for planning ahead to prevent
conflicts. Members should designate an alternate to participate on calls
when they are unable.

* NOMINATIONS:* Individuals may self-nominate or nominate others for this
JNSC membership position, but when nominating someone other than yourself,
be sure that you have the nominee's permission to do so! *The deadline for
nominations is **Friday, May 13**. *

*WHAT WE NEED:  *1) Name, 2) contact info (e-mail and phone), and 3) short
bio of the nominee (self or other -- *200 words or less*)
*DEADLINE:* * 5 pm ET, Friday, May 13, 2016*
*SEND TO:*  *parcad...@parcplace.org*   (Please
send any questions to this address also; you may get an auto-response, but
we will address your message as soon as possible.)

The current JNSC members will vote among the nominees for each seat in June
and newly elected members will be notified asap after the election, with *an
expected start date of July 6*.

*Thanks in advance, and we look forward to your nominations!*
 PARC Leadership


*PARC JNSC Membership*
 --Two (2) National co-chairs serving at-large (2 seats, 2 votes);
 --Two (2) Regional co-chairs each from the five Regional Working Groups
(10 seats, 5 votes);
 --The PARC Federal Agencies Steering Committee (FASC) co-chairs (2 seats,
1 vote);
 --The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Amphibian & Reptile
Subcommittee chair and vice-chair (2 seats, 1 vote),
 --*No more than three (3) at-large, non-agency members, as appointed by
the JNSC National co-chairs, and subject to approval by a majority vote of
the voting body of the JNSC *(up to 3 seats, 3 votes);
 --The National coordinators (2 seats, 2 votes).

-- 

Jen Williams, Ph.D.

Federal Coordinator for Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
(PARC)
1201 Oakridge Dr., Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 352-568-5903 (cell) or 970-267-2159
Fax: 970-225-3585

*Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.*

The mission of PARC is to conserve amphibians, reptiles and their habitats
as integral parts of our ecosystem and culture through proactive and
coordinated public-private partnerships.  To learn more, visit parcplace.org

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: SCCS-NY Call for Abstracts!

[Kristin Douglas]

Join us for SCCS-NY 2016 at the American Museum of Natural History!
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This is a reminder that the last day to apply to present a talk, speed talk, or 
poster at the seventh annual SCCS-NY is Friday, April 8, 2016 11:59 pm Eastern 
Time.

Who should apply?
If you're currently a graduate student, post-doc or have worked in conservation 
for three years or less, we encourage you to apply. Undergraduate students 
conducting thesis-level research may also apply.

Applications will be considered from any conservation-related field, including 
work in the natural sciences, social sciences, or the humanities. Selection 
will be based on application quality and relevance to conservation.




Submit an Abstract!
If you wish to present your work as a talk, speed talk, or poster you must 
submit an abstract outlining a research project that you have completed or are 
currently conducting. If you plan to present on research that has not yet been 
conducted, your application will only be considered for the poster session.

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Re: [ECOLOG-L] Opening research center & research in Sri Lanka

[John Mickelson]

Hi Phil,

I would certainly look up and contact Pruthu Fernando, who is a renowned
expert on Sri Lanka fauna (esp. elephants) and has a great deal of field
research experience in-country..  he is a wonderful guy and very
knowledgeable I'm sure he'll have some pointers... try:
http://www.ccrsl.org/CCR/WhoWeAre/PrithivirajFernando.htm
https://www.facebook.com/savingganesh/posts/750401225081957
http://whitleyaward.org/winners/asian-elephants-sri-lanka/

John Mickelson
Geospatial and Ecological Services
501 Stage Rd.
Monroe, NY 10950-3217
(845) 893-4110
john.mickel...@yahoo.com

On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 12:46 PM, Phil Rekret 
wrote:

> Hi Ecologgers,
>
> I am a recent MSc graduate in Integrative Biology from Toronto and I have
> been invited by friends to help them open up a wildlife research center on
> 22acres of privately owned land next to Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka.
> Does anyone have, or know someone who has, any experience opening up a
> research center from essentially from scratch or any experience conducting
> research in Sri Lanka?
> At the moment, we are starting out with 5 locally educated
> biologists/naturalists who know a lot about the wildlife in the area and
> have set up trail cameras to begin monitoring and collecting data.
> Any help or advice you can provide me would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Cheers,
> Phil Rekret

[ECOLOG-L] Employment Opportunity: Shrew Survey Technician for NDOW in Northern NV

[Amy Gladding]

In cooperation with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), the Great
Basin Institute is recruiting two Shrew Survey Field Technicians (Field
Technicians) to assist with surveys of Preble’s shrew (Sorex preblei) and
Merriam’s shrew (S. merriami) across northern Nevada. The goal of this
project is to conduct the first large-scale survey for Preble’s shrew in
Nevada (a listed species in the NDOW Wildlife Action Plan) and to address
Merriam’s Shrew where feasible because the two species may co-occur in many
areas.

Project objectives include conducting the first statewide survey for
Preble’s shrew at both xeric and mesic systems across northern Nevada. The
two-person crew will survey preselected areas within suitable habitat,
concentrating on low to mid-elevation sagebrush systems, salt desert scrub,
and upper mid-elevation mountain sagebrush communities. In these habitat
types, the crew will focus their starting locations at springs and riparian
areas and then place trapping grids from these mesic systems into the
proximate uplands. Along with trapping, the crew will collect basic habitat
data. Most of the survey sites will be on public land. An additional
objective is to test and refine the protocol that provides for
live-trapping and genetic sample collection of Preble’s shrew and other
shrew species. In particular, the crew will use a survey design that will
test minimum survey effort and detectability, trap effectiveness, seasonal
effects on trapping success, and the influence of rain events on capture
rates.

Field Technicians must be able to work in remote, difficult terrain that
may include slopes with unstable footing, and withstand exposure to adverse
weather.  This work is physically demanding and requires off-trail hiking
while conducting surveys.  Throughout the field season, surveys may be
conducted at all hours of day and night.  Overnight camping in backcountry
locations will be required to maximize field time and opportunities for
checking traps.  Travel to survey sites may require driving on rough,
unimproved roads.  Radio communication will be necessary for emergencies
and for communication with project managers.

Timeline:
o 2 May - 30 September 2016 (22 weeks)
o 5 days (40 hours during  Monday-Friday) per week

Compensation:
o Wage: $15.00 per hour
o $20 field per diem
o Health insurance provided
o Housing provided

Location:
This work will be based at the NDOW office in Elko, NV. Field surveys will
take place at designated sites within suitable habitat across northern
Nevada. NDOW trailer housing will be provided in Elko.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Wildlife Ecology, Natural Resource
Management, or related discipline;
• Understanding of basic principles related to mammalian ecology and
wildlife study design;
• Relevant or related field experience, specifically including:
o Small mammal trapping and handling in Nevada’s sagebrush plant
communities, pinyon-juniper woodlands, Sierra conifer woodlands and
riparian areas;
o Implementing statistically robust small mammal trapping protocols in
remote settings;
• Background and/or interest in the ecology, conservation and management of
small mammals, particularly Sorex sp., and their habitats in northern
Nevada;
• Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass, navigate to
predetermined locations using GPS, and read a topographic map;
• Demonstrated organizational skills including the ability to thoroughly
collect quality data as well as complete and enter data forms;
• Familiarity with using GIS to manipulate spatial data and generate maps
preferred;
• Familiarity with backcountry safety practices (required) and low impact
principals;
• Physically fit to work outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and
withstand working and camping in inclement weather during spring and summer
in northern Nevada;
• Willingness and ability to camp in remote settings for consecutive
nights;
• Possess a clean, valid, state‐issued driver’s license and the ability to
safely operate a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a
diverse audience; and
• Ability to work productively, consistently and cooperatively as part of a
team to accomplish mutual goals.

To Apply: Please follow this link to apply using our online portal:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2016-RAP-071

The Great Basin Institute conforms 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,
pr

[ECOLOG-L] Employment Opportunity: Assessment, Inventory and Mo nitoring Program Coordinator – Nevada

[Amy Gladding]

The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program, which focuses on the conservation of natural resources
in the Intermountain West. As an element of this program, participants
implement the Bureau of Land Management’s national Assessment, Inventory,
and Monitoring (AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized
inventory and long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western
BLM districts. In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership
with the BLM, GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing
college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey,
inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource
management.

This video highlights the BLM’s AIM strategy for landscape-scale data
capture across the western states.

Position Objectives:
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Nevada Bureau of Land
Management (BLM), is recruiting an experienced ecologist to work
cooperatively as the Nevada AIM program coordinator. The overall objective
of the GBI/BLM NV AIM program is to support land health assessments through
inventory and monitoring of sage grouse habitat and other areas on NV
public range lands and riparian systems. Biotic, hydrologic, and soil
qualitative indicators are used in conjunction with quantitative data to
inform conservation planning and adaptive management decisions. The overall
objective of the available position is to coordinate all aspects of the
GBI/BLM Nevada AIM program

Duties and Responsibilities:
The AIM Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with program staff (a
full-time team of at least six district crew leads and one data specialist)
to fulfill the goals and objectives for AIM projects in Nevada. Specific
duties include:

• Recruitment, supervision, management, training, and coordination of all
AIM teams in NV;
• Acting as liaison to BLM staff and other project affiliates;
• Project planning, equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle
coordination, field protocol and data QA/QC, and team deployment;
• Promoting a culture of safety and maintaining safety communication and
best practices with AIM crews during the field season;
• Supporting data organization, processing and QA/QC;
• Utilizing GIS to provide spatial analysis for reports and other mapping
products preferred;
• Occasional travel, camping, and site visits to BLM district/field offices
in NV;
• Budget management and financial reporting;
• Processing timesheets, other paperwork, and payroll for NV AIM personnel;
• Planning and coordinating with BLM staff on current and future projects;

• Project reporting;
• Participating in GBI or partner-sponsored training opportunities, and/or
facilitating GBI workshops for Research Associates and AmeriCorps
technicians and interns.

Contract length: Beginning in April and renewable annually depending on
funding and performance evaluation

Salary: $1,440.00 bi-weekly salary for first 90 days, $1,560.80 bi-weekly
salary thereafter
Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid personal leave
Location: Based in Reno, NV

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in one of the major natural
sciences;
• 2 years minimum in a leadership position;
• Experience in project management preferred;
• Experience working with federal land management agencies, members of the
public, or non-profit organizations;
• Understanding of principles related to the fields of botany, soil
science, wildlife biology, geology, hydrology, and spatial analysis;
• Applicant should possess relevant or related field experience – knowledge
of and/or experience in high desert and Great Basin ecology preferred;
• Awareness of best practices for field safety, communication and risk
management;
• Applicant should possess a strong background in plant community ecology
and plant identification; those with additional soil identification
experience will be given preference;
• Ability to lead and manage the collection of field data according to
protocol guidelines followed by a detailed QA/QC process; possess
experience and confidence analyzing geospatial data and creating map
products;
• Willingness to travel for multiple days at a time to the six BLM district
offices in Nevada to meet with crews and agency partners, which typically
involves camping with crews in the field for 1-2 nights per visit during
the field season;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a
diverse audience;
• Physically fit to work outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and
withstand working and camping in inclement weather during late winter,
spring, and summer in Nevada;
• Ability to navigate and set a bearing using a compass and to read a
topographic

[ECOLOG-L] Survey about environmental attitudes and behaviors

[Becky Schewe]

Dear Ecolog members,



*Will you tell us about your environmental behaviors?*



Dr. Rebecca Schewe (Syracuse University) and Dr. Diana Lafferty (North
Carolina State University) are conducting an online survey about the
environmental attitudes and practices of ecology and natural resource
professionals and researchers. We are asking you to participate if you are
an ecologist or natural resource professional or researcher.



Will you take a few minutes and help us with our study?



The survey will ask you questions about your general environmental
attitudes and some specific environmental practices. The survey should take
no more than 10 minutes to complete. This survey should be completed by
anyone whose professional role or research is related to the fields of
ecology, natural resources, the environment, and/or conservation. Your
input is very important for social scientists to understand the link
between environmental attitudes and practices, in order to inform natural
resource science, management, and policy.



Participation in this study is strictly voluntary and there are no
foreseeable risks in participating or not participating in the survey.



The online survey and consent form are available here:
https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cYHxOmeVS7gLPc9



Sincerely,



Dr. Rebecca Schewe&  Dr. Diana Lafferty

Syracuse University  North Carolina State University

rlsch...@syr.edudjr.laffe...@gmail.com




Rebecca L. Schewe
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Senior Research Associate, Center for Policy Research
Syracuse University

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Position Available for REU Coordinator

[R. Malia Fincher]

https://www.samford.edu/employee/staff-employment-opportunities/Coordinator-of-the-Research-Experience-for-Undergraduates-REU-Program

We are seeking a seasonal coordinator for the Samford REU Program.  This is
an excellent experience for a recent Ph.D. graduate or a graduate student
who is nearing completion of their degree.  The Research Experience for
Undergraduates (REU) program is funded by the National Science Foundation
and provides research opportunities for 12-14 highly competitive students
from throughout the United States. Each student works under the close
supervision of an experienced research mentor. Mentor research projects span
topics from forest ecology to natural products chemistry, although field
biology projects predominate.  

Duties

The REU Coordinator will be responsible for the on-site supervision and
coordination of REU program activities. The REU Coordinator will work with
other REU mentors, the Primary Investigator (PI) and Co-PI on all aspects of
the design and implementation of the 2016 REU program. The position is based
at Samford University and Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, AL from May
19 to August 15, 2016. The coordinator will help to mentor students in
research, provide feedback on writing and presentation skills, and develop
topical workshops and field trips.

 
Required Qualifications

To apply for this job, your resume and/or cover letter must show that you have: 

Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Organismal Biology, Conservation
Biology, or a related field
Ph.D. students who have advanced candidacy and are approaching
completion of their degree are also encouraged to apply
Professional research experience in biology
Professional experience in the supervision of undergraduate research

Qualified applicants will also be required to have the following skills,
attributes and/or abilities:

Comfort with statistical packages like R, SPSS, or other databases
Ability to lift and carry at least 25 lbs. 
Ability to walk distance of 2 miles over varied terrain in the heat
Driver's License and ability to comfortably drive a 15-passenger van

For more information, please contact Dr. Malia Fincher at rmfin...@samford.edu.

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter with current salary/salary requirements to:
Office of Human Resources
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
FAX: (205) 726-4027
Email: human...@samford.edu
Resumes received after the posting is removed will not be considered.
Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Opening research center & research in Sri Lanka

[Phil Rekret]

Hi Ecologgers,

I am a recent MSc graduate in Integrative Biology from Toronto and I have been 
invited by friends to help them open up a wildlife research center on 22acres 
of privately owned land next to Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka. Does anyone 
have, or know someone who has, any experience opening up a research center from 
essentially from scratch or any experience conducting research in Sri Lanka?
At the moment, we are starting out with 5 locally educated 
biologists/naturalists who know a lot about the wildlife in the area and have 
set up trail cameras to begin monitoring and collecting data. 
Any help or advice you can provide me would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,
Phil Rekret

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Assistantships, Ecological Calendars for Climate Change Adaptation in the Pamirs, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

[Cliff Duke]

The Kassam Research Group at Cornell University seeks applicants for M.S. 
assistantships focused on ecological calendars in the Pamir Mountains of 
Central Asia. Ecological Calendars are knowledge systems used to coordinate 
seasonal activities with the ecosystem based on close observation of 
environmental changes. For instance, Ecological Calendars track time by 
observing seasonal changes such as the nascence of a flower, the appearance of 
an insect, the arrival of a migratory bird, the breakup of ice, last day of 
snow-cover. Research on Ecological Calendars aims to build anticipatory 
capacity for climate change in mountain communities. Information about the 
Kassam Research Group can be found at: http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/kassam

M.S. students will conduct participatory action research in mountain 
communities of Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Students will 
work closely with local communities and collaborate with a transdisciplinary 
team of scholars from China, Germany, and Italy. U.S. citizens and 
international students are encouraged to apply. 
Support packages may include a combination of research and teaching 
assistantships, depending upon the qualifications and interests of the student. 
The option to pursue a doctoral degree focused on Ecological Calendars will be 
considered upon successful defense of the M.S. thesis in spring 2018.

Qualifications:  B.S. in agriculture, anthropology, biology, botany, 
conservation science, ecology, environmental studies, or other related fields 
in the humanities, social or biophysical sciences.  Applicants should have a 
record of outstanding academic performance (e.g. >3.5 GPA), strong GRE scores 
(>75th percentiles), and previous field experience living and working in rural 
communities.  International students are required to provide proof of fluency 
in academic English by submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores (see: 
http://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/english-language-proficiency-requirement).
 Experience of working in diverse cultural contexts and sensitivity to 
challenging cultural issues is essential.  Existing knowledge or commitment to 
learn a Central Asian language is required.

How to apply: Please send cover letter describing research interests and 
experience; resume or CV; unofficial copies of transcripts, GRE (U.S. students 
only), and proof of English fluency (international students only); and contact 
information for 3 references to Dr. Karim-Aly Kassam at ks...@cornell.edu by 
April 15, 2016. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by May 1st, 2016 and 
will be required to apply for admission to Cornell University’s Department of 
Natural Resources Graduate Program: http://dnr.cals.cornell.edu/graduate to 
begin graduate study in the Fall Semester of 2016.


Karim-Aly S. Kassam, PhD
International Professor of
Environmental and Indigenous Studies
Department of Natural Resources & 
American Indian Program
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences  
Cornell University
122 Fernow Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853-3001 USA
Tel: (607) 255-9757
Fax: (607) 255-0349
E-mail: ks...@cornell.edu
Website: www2.dnr.cornell.edu/kassam

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Approaching: Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics, a NIMBioS Tutorial

[Catherine Crawley]

The deadline is approaching for applications to the NIMBioS Tutorial: 
Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics 2016 to be held August 8-12, 2016, at 
the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis.


*Objectives: *This tutorial will review the basics of theory in the 
field of evolutionary quantitative genetics and its connections to 
evolution observed at various time scales. Quantitative genetics deals 
with the inheritance of measurements of traits that are affected by many 
genes. Quantitative genetic theory for natural populations was developed 
considerably in the period from 1970 to 1990 and up to the present, and 
it has been applied to a wide range of phenomena including the evolution 
of differences between the sexes, sexual preferences, life history 
traits, plasticity of traits, as well as the evolution of body size and 
other morphological measurements. Textbooks have not kept pace with 
these developments, and currently few universities offer courses in this 
subject aimed at evolutionary biologists. There is a need for 
evolutionary biologists to understand this field because of the ability 
to collect large amounts of data by computer, the development of 
statistical methods for changes of traits on evolutionary trees and for 
changes in a single species through time, and the realization that 
quantitative characters will not soon be fully explained by genomics. 
This tutorial aims to fill this need by reviewing basic aspects of 
theory and illustrating how that theory can be tested with data, both 
from single species and with multiple-species phylogenies. Participants 
will learn to use R, an open-source statistical programming language, to 
build and test evolutionary models. The intended participants for this 
tutorial are graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty members in 
evolutionary biology.


The content of this tutorial will be similar to the tutorial held at 
NIMBioS in 2015. For more information about that tutorial, visit 
http://www.nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_eqg2015


For more information about the 2016 tutorial and a link to the online 
application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_eqg2016


*Location: *NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

*Co-Organizers: *Stevan J. Arnold, Integrative Biology, Oregon State 
Univ. and Joe Felsenstein, Genome Sciences, Univ. of Washington, Seattle


*Instructors: *Stevan J. Arnold, Integrative Biology, Oregon State 
Univ.; Patrick Carter, Evolutionary Physiology, Washington State Univ., 
Pullman; Joe Felsenstein, Genome Sciences, Univ. of Washington, Seattle; 
Adam Jones, Biology, Texas A&M Univ.; Emilia Martins, Biology, Indiana 
Univ., Bloomington; Brian O'Meara, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Univ. 
of Tennessee; and Josef Uyeda, Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies, 
Univ. of Idaho, Moscow. Others TBA.


*Co-Sponsor:* The American Society of Naturalists

There are no fees associated with this tutorial. Tutorial participation 
in the tutorial is by application only. Individuals with a strong 
interest in the topic, including post-docs and graduate students, are 
encouraged to apply, and successful applicants will be notified within 
two weeks of the application deadline.


*Food and Lodging: *Breakfast and lunch will be provided at NIMBioS each 
day of the tutorial, as well as coffee and mid-morning and mid-afternoon 
snacks. NIMBioS is not covering dinner, travel, or lodging expenses for 
participants. A block of rooms at a group rate will be reserved at the 
Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House Hotel. More 
information will be available here soon about room rates and how 
participants can make reservations.


*Application deadline:* May 1, 2016

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from 
around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to 
investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life 
sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, with 
additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.


*
Catherine Crawley, Ph.D.
Communications Manager
National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
University of Tennessee
1122 Volunteer Blvd, Ste. 106
Knoxville, TN 37996
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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Aquatic Biogeochemistry

[Behzad Mortazavi]

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama has an 
opening for a full-
time postdoctoral associate. The position requires a PhD in Oceanography, 
Marine Science, or 
Aquatic Chemistry, or similar field, and expertise in Nitrogen Cycling and 
familiarity with 
membrane inlet mass spectrometry and or molecular techniques.

The successful applicant will join a newly funded study of nitrogen cycling in 
the Gulf. We will be 
combining molecular techniques and N cycling rate measurements that will 
ultimately provide 
information relevant to oil impact on coastal ecosystems.  Highly motivated 
candidates with (i) 
demonstrated record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and (ii) with 
strong analytical 
techniques are encouraged to apply and to incorporate their interests into the 
project. The post-
doc will work closely and under the direction of Dr. Behzad Mortazavi at the 
Dauphin Island Sea 
Lab. The position is initially for 12 months, beginning as soon as it can be 
filled with the 
possibility of renewal for additional years.


Applications should be submitted by email as a single pdf to Dr. Behzad 
Mortazavi 
(bmortaz...@ua.edu) and include: CV, statement of research interests, one-page 
summary of 
Ph.D. thesis, minimum of three letters of recommendation and statement of 
immigration status 
of non-citizens. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position 
will remain open 
until filled. 
The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action, Equal 
Opportunity Employer. 
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  

Behzad Mortazavi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Alabama
Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory
Phone: 251-861-2141 Ext 2189
www.mortazavilab.org

[ECOLOG-L] full-time one-year instructor position

[Jeremy Wojdak]

The Department of Biology at Radford University invites applications for a 
one-year, full-time, non-
tenure-track position at the rank of instructor, to begin August 2016. 

Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in ecology, biology freshman 
seminar, and/or 
organismal biology. Applicants should have broad training in biology, with 
experience or specialty in 
ecology preferred. A Master’s or Ph.D. in biology or related field or a 
Master’s degree and 18 hours of 
graduate coursework in biology or related field is required. Preference given 
to applicants with 
demonstrated experience in undergraduate teaching. 

Candidates should submit the following electronically: A letter of application; 
Curriculum vitae; 
teaching philosophy statement not exceeding two pages; unofficial transcripts; 
and contact 
information for three professional references. Additional materials may be 
requested at a later time. 
All materials should be sent to: Dr. Christine Small, Chair, Department of 
Biology at 
cjsm...@radford.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will 
continue until the 
position is filled.  

Radford University is a co-educational, comprehensive, midsized public 
university nestled in the New 
River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 40 miles from Roanoke. Radford 
University is a student-
focused institution offering more than 150 outstanding undergraduate and 
graduate programs 
preparing approximately 9,950 students to become successful and productive 
leaders in the 
community. Recognized as one of the 75 "Best Value Colleges for 2013" by the 
Princeton Review and 
ranked #32 in "Best Regional Universities (South)" in the 2014 edition of US 
News and World Report, 
Radford University prides itself on its strong commitment to teaching and 
research. Please visit the 
Radford University website at http://www.radford.edu.

Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. All new hires 
to Radford University 
will be subject to E-Verify. E-Verify is administered by the U. S. Department 
of Homeland Security, 
USCIS-Verification Division and the Social Security Administration and allows 
participating employers 
to electronically verify employment eligibility. This contractor and 
subcontractor shall abide by the 
requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination 
against qualified 
protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime 
contractors and subcontractors 
to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

[ECOLOG-L] Diel activity of Arctic charr - Ph.D. and M.Sc. opportunities in fish ecology in Iceland

[Stefan Oli Steingrimsson]

Diel activity of Arctic charr: Phenotypic and ecological determinants
Unique Ph.D. and M.Sc. opportunities in fish ecology in Iceland

The Department of Aquaculture and Fish Biology of Holar University College 
in northern Iceland (www.holar.is) seeks bright, hard working individuals 
for three graduate positions associated with the research project "Diel 
activity of Arctic charr: Phenotypic and ecological determinants", funded by 
the Icelandic Center for Research (RANNIS). The research project involves a 
collaboration between Dr. Stefan O. Steingrimsson, Dr. Camille Leblanc, Dr. 
Helgi Thorarensen at Holar Univ. College, Dr. James W.A. Grant at Concordia 
University in Montréal, Canada, and Dr. Gudbjorg Asta Olafsdottir at the 
Research Centre of the Westfjords, University of Iceland. Holar University 
College is a small specialized university, with an ambitious research 
program in fish biology, aquaculture and aquatic ecology, with special focus 
on evolution, behavioural ecology and physiology. 

The goal of the project is to examine the phenotypic and ecological 
correlates of diel activity and growth in stream-dwelling Arctic charr. 
Specifically, we examine the effect of personality (boldness), metabolic 
rate, water temperature, food availability, interspecific competition (w. 
brown trout) and stream habitat, by monitoring individually tagged fish 
under a mixture of laboratory and field experimental conditions. The project 
provides insights into how salmonids use, share and compete for habitats in 
time and space at high latitudes, and how individuals vary in their response 
to different ecological condition.

The positions offered are for one Ph.D. candidate and two M.Sc. candidates. 
Ideally, the Ph.D. student and one M.Sc. student should start no later than 
in the summer of 2016. The second M.Sc. student is expected to start in 
January 2017.

The Ph.D. candidate will be enrolled at the Faculty of Life and 
Environmental Sciences at the University of Iceland, but based at Holar 
University College. Applicants should have an M.Sc. degree in biology or 
closely related disciplines, have a strong academic background, and be able 
to work independently in demanding situations. Prior experience in 
collecting ecological data in the wild is an obvious advantage. Pending 
satisfactory progress of the project, the Ph.D. candidate will be funded for 
3 years (365 000 Icelandic kronur per month).

The M.Sc. candidates will be enrolled and based at the Department of 
Aquaculture and Fish Biology of Holar University College. Applicants should 
have a B.Sc. degree in biology or related disciplines and have a strong 
academic record. Each M.Sc. candidate will receive partial funding for 24 
months  (165 000 Icelandic kronur per month).

Applicants should contact Dr. Stefan O. Steingrimsson at Holar University 
College ( ste...@holar.is). Applications should include a recent CV, a short 
statement of research interest, names and contact information for two 
references, and an academic transcript. The application deadline is 1 May, 
2016 or until appropriate candidates have been recruited.

Stefan O. Steingrimsson (Ph.D.), Associate Professor  
Dept. of Aquaculture and Fish Biology,
Haeyri 1, 550 Saudarkrokur, Iceland

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Workshop on Environmental Data Analytics - July 25-29, 2016, NCAR, Boulder CO.

[Andrew Finley]

Third Annual Graduate Workshop on Environmental Data Analytics - July 25-
29, 2016, NCAR, Boulder CO.

www2.cisl.ucar.edu/events/workshops/3rd-data-analytics

This workshop series is designed to help prepare the next generation of 
researchers and practitioners to work within, and contribute to, the data-
rich era. Each workshop will bring together graduate students and senior 
scientists in environmental statistics and related fields to explore 
contemporary topics in applied environmental data modeling.

The workshop will consist of hands-on computing and modeling tutorials, 
presentations from graduate student participants, and invited talks from 
early career and established leaders in environmental data modeling. 
Tutorials and invited talks will address useful ideas and tools directly 
applicable to student participants' current and future research. 

Workshop participants will:

*Develop new modeling and computing skills through hands-on analyses and 
lectures led by quantitative scientists

*Share research findings and explore open questions within and at the 
interface of environmental, ecological, climatic, and statistical sciences

*Learn about the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and 
National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) data resources that can 
facilitate scientific discovery

Workshop tutorials:

*Climate data analytics: Doug Nychka, Institute for Mathematics Applied to 
Geosciences, NCAR

*Introduction to Bayesian statistics and modeling for environmental and 
ecological data: Alix Gitelman, Department of Statistics, Oregon State 
University

*Hierarchical models for spatio-temporal data analysis:  Andrew Finley, 
Department of Forestry, Michigan State University

Twenty five graduate students in environmental, ecological, climatic, and 
statistical science fields will be selected to participate in this year's 
week-long workshop.

There is no registration fee.  Lodging will be at CU-Boulder Bear Creek 
apartments and daily transportation to NCAR Mesa Lab and NEON is covered by 
the sponsors (NSF, NCAR, IMAGe, and SAMSI).  Participants will only be 
responsible for travel to Boulder and meals.
 
Application materials are due April 8 and notification will occur around 
April 15. Please see www2.cisl.ucar.edu/events/workshops/3rd-data-analytics for 
application details.

Please email Andrew Finley finl...@msu.edu with any questions.