[ECOLOG-L] Employment: Computer Programming to Support Ecological Research

[Caitlin Andrews]

Part-time opportunity for post-graduates, graduate students or advanced 
undergraduates in computer science or electrical engineering.  This position is 
in support of a joint research project between Northern Arizona University and 
the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center, both located in Flagstaff, AZ.

We are seeking a technician to contribute coding/scripting to existing 
ecological simulation software, to manage/manipulate ecological and climate 
data 
sets, and to prepare resulting data from simulation experiments. Tasks may 
include organizing, manipulating, and extracting data from various sources, 
writing scripts in C/C++, JAVA or R to perform required tasks, developing R 
analysis scripts, improving or implementing requested features to existing C or 
JAVA code, and others.

Incumbent will have the opportunity to work with research scientists at USGS 
and 
NAU and contribute to a wide variety of research projects examining climate 
change impacts on ecosystems, including understanding how drought may alter the 
health and distribution of plant species.

Qualifications: Technician must be self-reliant, reliable, and have experience 
coding in C/C++, JAVA, and/or R, and manipulating data structures. 
Understanding 
of ecological and climatic processes and of simulation approaches in science is 
desired although not required.  Undergraduate computer science or engineering 
students with strong programming skills are encouraged to apply.  

Salary: competitive and commensurate with experience.

Duration and schedule: Start date is as soon as possible and position is for up 
to two years. Schedule is part-time; a flexible schedule with at least 12 
hours/week may be negotiated. 

Application process: Application review will be on a rolling basis until 
position is filled. To apply, assemble the following into a single PDF and 
email 
to Caitlin Andrews (candr...@usgs.gov) with a subject line “ecological 
programmer: your name”: 1) a one-page cover letter describing a) your interests 
and qualifications for this positions, b) your dates of availability; 2) a 
résumé or CV; 3) contact information for two references with firsthand 
knowledge 
of your work experience and aptitude (please do not send letters of reference); 
and 4) address, phone, and email.


For more information, please contact Caitlin Andrews (email candr...@usgs.gov).

[ECOLOG-L] Employment: Botany Field Technician in spring Mountains outside Las Vegas, NV

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-059

In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting two (2) Botany Field
Technicians to join our AmeriCorps program. The Technicians will work
cooperatively as part of a team to support a variety of restoration, botany
and avian biology projects. The Technicians will work on a number of
projects, including surveys for plant and animal species of interest to
determine presence and minimize impacts to these species. Primary foci for
surveys will include avian fauna, sage grouse habitats, butterfly habitats,
and rare plants. Restoration and enhancement activities may include:
identification and documentation of disturbed locations in sensitive
habitats; collecting seed of local genotypes of native plant species;
closure of unauthorized motorized routes and recreation concentrated use
areas; monitoring of past restoration projects and recommendations for
sites not progressing as anticipated; burned area rehabilitation; and
riparian and spring restoration.

Collectively, the team is responsible for data collection, entry and
analysis; report writing; project planning and mapping; and other tasks
assigned by SMNRA resource biologists. Opportunities to participate in
training (e.g. GIS, Wilderness 1st Aid) during the season may be available.
Technicians will split their time between the Spring Mountains National
Recreation Area (SMNRA) and either the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District in
central Nevada or the Ely Ranger District in eastern Nevada. USFS housing
will be available at no additional costs.

Compensation & Timeline:
o 13-week appointment (22 May – 20 August 2015)
o $5,760 Living Allowance
o $1,515 Education Award*
o Student loan forbearance*
o $15 field per diem

Location:
The base of operations for this opportunity is north and west of Las Vegas,
NV on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (Clark and Nye
Counties, Nevada). Additional project areas will be on the Austin-Tonopah
Ranger District (Nye, Lander, and Eureka Counties, Nevada) and the Ely
Ranger District (White Pine, Nye, and Lincoln Counties, Nevada). Successful
applicants will experience a tremendous diversity of habitat types from the
Mojave Desert habitat surrounding the SMNRA, to the Basin and Range
province that is characteristic of much of Nevada. Many developed and
undeveloped recreational opportunities are available in the region ranging
from rock climbing and bouldering, to mountain biking, hiking, and fishing.


Qualifications:
Technical requirements:
o Coursework in or knowledge of plant taxonomy and ecology, including use
of technical botanical keys (dichotomous plant key without pictures);
o Familiarity with plants of the area, including rare, sensitive,
threatened and endangered, preferable;
o Experience conducting botanical field work including:
o plant surveys using various protocols,
o monitoring protocols such as repeat photography, and transect and quadrat
systematic sampling, and
o familiarity with restoration implementation and monitoring techniques
(e.g., seed collection, hand tool use);
o Experiencing collecting, preserving and mounting herbarium samples;
o Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data
collection;
o Knowledge of GIS software (highly desirable but not required); and
o Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project/grant
reports.

Additional requirements:
o Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time (e.g.,
digging, bending over, hauling material, hiking);
o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all
types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40
pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition;
o Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field;
o Willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g. pre-sunrise mornings,
late nights past midnight);
o Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team to
accomplish mutual goals;
o Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a
diverse public;
o Good organizational skills;
o Valid, state-issued driver’s license; clean driving record; and ability
to safely operate a 4WD truck on paved and unpaved roads, including narrow,
mountain forest roads; and
o 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:
Please follow this link to 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position - Hydrologic Modeling in Sierra Nevada - Apply by May 15

[Michelle Gilmore]

For questions about this position, please contact Mohammad Safeeq, 
msaf...@ucmerced.edu.

The Ecohydrologic Research and Modeling Group at University of California 
Merced seeks applications for a full-time postdoctoral scholar research 
position in hydrology and water resources. The successful candidate will carry 
out hydrologic modeling in the Sierra Nevada watersheds focused on 
understanding how climate, vegetation, soil, and geologic characteristics 
control and modulate critical zone processes across a wide range of spatial 
temporal and spatial scales. (e.g.,from headwater to river basin). This 
position will involve assembling historical and real-time in-situ field 
measurements and remote sensing data to validating numerical models (including 
PRMS) that are increasingly important in understanding, modeling, and 
forecasting of hydrologic processes. This position will be located at the UC 
Merced campus; however, the successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary 
group working at Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory 
(http://criticalzone.org/sierra) and UC Water Security and Sustainability 
Research Initiative (http://ucwater.org). The scholar will meet with 
stakeholders and water managers, prepare manuscripts and reports based on the 
research. Some travel and fieldwork in remote locations may be necessary.

To apply, visit https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/apply/JPF00341

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in hydrology, water resources engineering or closely related field. The 
candidate must have hydrologic modeling experience as well as ability to write 
and understand codes in Python, Fortran, MATLAB, and R.
Prior experience in hydrologic modeling (preferably using PRMS, DHSVM, SWAT, 
LPJ-DGVM/MC1) is also required.
Experience with fieldwork is desirable.
Ability to work with guidance from principal investigator and collaborators.
Excellent written communication skills; good organizational and interpersonal 
skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and interact with a broad range of 
colleagues.
Interested applicants are required to submit 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum 
vitae and 3) a list of three to five references with contact information 
including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.

Salary is based on the University of California Academic Salary Scales.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled 
with a final closing date of May 15, 2016. Starting dates are negotiable with 
the appointment duration of 1-year.

The University of California, Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity 
among its faculty, staff, and students. The University is supportive of dual 
career couples.

[ECOLOG-L] Short course on nitrogen cycling, sustainability, and climate change

[Jill Baron]

The University of São Paulo´s Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture 
and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) 
announce the São Paulo School of Advanced Science on the unequal 
distribution of nitrogen in the world and its consequence on the 
environmental sustainability under a scenario of climate changes.


The course takes place in São Pedro, SP – Brazil, July 31-August 10, 
2016.  More information is at http://www.iai.int/?p=11889. Scholarships 
are available.



--

Jill S. Baron, jill.ba...@colostate.edu 
John Wesley Powell Center for
Earth System Analysis and Synthesis, Co-Director
Director, North American Nitrogen Center
US Geological Survey, jill_ba...@usgs.gov
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Colorado State University
Fort Collins CO 80523-1499
office 970-491-1968
cell 970-217-8949
_

Tell me, O Swami of the Waters,in a word, what is
the essence of life? Saith he, Borrowed. — William
Least Heat-Moon 1991.

[ECOLOG-L] Employment: Fisheries Technician in Great basin National Park

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-082

In cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) Great Basin National
Park (GBNP), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting two Fisheries
Technicians to assist with restoration of Bonneville cutthroat trout in
designated streams within Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada. The
goal of this recovery program is to restore Bonneville cutthroat trout to
the streams they once inhabited within their historic range. This
collaborative effort will provide recent college graduates with training
and skill development in fish habitat and population management, and may
involve sampling for species presence and distribution, determining water
quality and quantity parameters, eradicating nonnative fish, assessing and
restoring habitat, data entry, and data management.  Field Technicians will
serve as team members for the fisheries management program throughout the
park, and will work with NPS staff to complete seasonal objectives. Field
work will be physically demanding and will include traversing difficult
terrain and exposure to adverse weather.  Standard practices for stream
monitoring and fish sampling will be employed.  Overnight camping may
occasionally be required.

Timeline:
o 31 May - 6 June (depending on availability) to 21-28 October 2016 (21
weeks)
o 40 hours per week

Compensation:
o $16.00/hour
o $20 field per diem (for up to eight nights camping)
o Health insurance
o Housing provided

Location: Great Basin National Park is located in eastern Nevada.

Qualifications:
Technical requirements:
o Bachelor’s degree in biology (wildlife or conservation), wildlife ecology
or management, or related field, preferably in the field of fishery
biology;
o Desired field experience includes:
 Conducting fish population surveys using electrofishing equipment and
techniques;
 Using piscide treatment in streams (rotenone or antimycin A);
 Applying nonchemical methods (e.g., electrofishing, gill nets) for
eradicating nonnative fish;
 Collecting, transporting, and reintroducing native salmonids into
recently restored habitats;
 Conducting stream habitat and riparian vegetation surveys;
 Collecting water quality data (pH, O2, temperature, conductivity) in
lakes and streams using handheld instruments;
 Conducting stream flow (discharge) measurements;
o Experience in collecting data accurately and completely and entering data
correctly into a computer system;
o Ability to use Trimble (or similar) GPS units to record and locate points
and to record field data utilizing a data dictionary; and
o Familiarity with use of ArcGIS to create, import, and export maps and
data.

Additional requirements:
o Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record;
o Ability to safely drive a 4WD vehicle on unimproved roads;
o Ability to work productively, consistently and cooperatively as part of a
team to accomplish mutual goals;
o Possess strong organizational skills;
o Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with the public,
coworkers, and Technical Advisors both orally and in writing, and respond
in a professional manner to inquiries from the public regarding work
activities;
o Ability to safely conduct strenuous fieldwork requiring regular physical
exertion including hiking up to 10 miles per day;
o Ability to lift and carry heavy items, such as equipment packs weighing
up to 50 pounds, on a regular basis;
o Ability to safely walk in steep, slippery, fast-moving mountain streams
while carrying survey equipment, such as buckets, dip nets, clipboards,
backpacks, and/or an electrofisher;
o Willingness and ability to camp in remote and primitive settings for up
to three consecutive days per week;
o Familiarity with backcountry, low-impact principles preferred; and
o Ability to pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal
criminal background checks.

How to apply:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-082

[ECOLOG-L] PhD or MS opportunity, Coastal and Marine System Science, Texas A University – Corpus Christi

[J David Felix]

PhD or MS opportunity in stable isotope biogeochemistry
Texas A University – Corpus Christi
Coastal and Marine System Science

A PhD or MS opportunity is available with the Felix Research Group in 
the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Texas A 
University – Corpus Christi.  The group’s research focuses on using 
stable isotope techniques to investigate the sources, transport, and 
fate of reactive nitrogen and volatile organic compounds in the 
environment.  The group’s research across various earth systems provides 
a unique research experience that balances fieldwork with sample 
processing, sample analysis and development of novel stable isotope 
analysis techniques. 

The potential student’s research would focus on using stable isotope 
techniques to investigate nitrogen (e.g. ammonium, nitrate, dissolved 
organic nitrogen (DON)) loading into Texas coastal waters (e.g. bays, 
estuaries, Gulf of Mexico).  The project will emphasize investigation of 
DON sources and dynamics in coastal waters.  The project’s overall 
objective is to aid harmful algal bloom (HAB) mitigation strategies by 
understanding how DON and other nutrients are sustaining HABs in coastal 
waters. Potential students should be highly self-motivated and have a 
strong background in chemistry with extensive laboratory experience.  
PhD Applicants should have an MS or a very strong undergraduate research 
record.  The project relies heavily on stable isotope techniques so 
experience with these techniques is desired but not necessary.  PhD and 
MS students would matriculate through the Coastal and Marine System 
Science graduate program 
(http://gradschool.tamucc.edu/degrees/science/coastal_marine_sys_science
.html).  Interested candidates should contact Dr. J. David Felix 
(joseph.fe...@tamucc.edu) and provide a short statement of interest and 
CV.  More information about the Felix Research Group and potential 
research can be found here felixlab.tamucc.edu.  Information about the 
TAMU-CC isotope core facility can be found here http://icl.tamucc.edu/.

Thank you,



J. David Felix, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry
Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences
Texas A University – Corpus Christi
NRC 1109
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX, 78412  
joseph.fe...@tamucc.edu
http://felixlab.tamucc.edu
(361) 825-4180

[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions in Evolutionary Ecology of Cognition - University College Cork

[Michael Reichert]

Up to 3 PhD positions in Animal Evolutionary Ecology:
“The evolutionary ecology of cognition across a heterogeneous landscape”

Why do individuals vary in their cognitive abilities? EVOECOCOG, an ERC 
funded project, takes the disciplines of cognition and evolutionary 
biology into a natural setting to answer this question. It aims to do 
this by investigating a variety of proximate causes and population-level 
consequences of individual cognitive variation using a great tit Parus 
major population.

Three objectives capture the project’s broad scope:

1.  To characterise proximate causes of variation in cognitive and 
other associated traits
2.  To examine links between these traits, key functional behaviours 
and trade-offs
3.  To examine the consequences of this variation for life 
histories, fitness, natural and sexual selection.

State of the art observational (radio tracking and automated self-
administration trials of learning in the wild), chemical (stable isotope 
analysis of diet), physiological (stress, energetics, immunocompetence), 
molecular (DNA fingerprinting and metabarcoding) and analytical 
(reaction norm, quantitative genetic) techniques will be used. The 
chosen study system, the great tit Parus major, is one of the most 
widely used in Europe, and will consist of 12 subpopulations across 
deciduous and conifer woodland fragments in Co. Cork, Ireland, and a 
recently established larger population in Killarney National Park, World 
Heritage Site. An existing aviary at the School of BEES will be replaced 
by a new aviary on the same site, funded with a Science Foundation 
Ireland ERC support grant.

This advert is for up to three 4-year PhD studentships. The successful 
students will be based in the UCC Ornithology lab at the School of BEES 
http://ornithology.ucc.ie. They will join a research team led by Prof. 
John L. Quinn, consisting of five early career biologists working on 
this project (see http://ornithology.ucc.ie/current-
projects/evolutionary-ecology-of-cognition/), a Research Support 
Officer, and a range of other students and postdocs working on a variety 
of different projects in behavioural and applied ecology.

PhD 1: “Cognitive plasticity: social, environmental and microbial causes 
of individual variation”. The aim of this studentship will be to 
characterise proximate causes of variation in cognitive and other 
associated traits (e.g. personality), among wild birds, all of which can 
influence ecologically important behaviour. Quantitative genetic, 
social, parasite-mediated, microbial, and a range of physiological 
causes are among the factors that may be explored.

PhD 2: “The functional significance of cognitive variation for 
individuals in the wild”. The aim here will be to assay cognitive 
abilities (e.g. spatial and temporal memory) to understand how 
individual differences in cognition and other closely related traits 
(e.g. innovativeness/personality) might influence functional behaviour, 
including foraging routines, anti-predation behaviour, and energetic 
trade-offs during reproduction.

PhD 3: “Sexually and naturally selected cognitive traits”. This PhD 
studentship position will focus on the interplay between cognition, 
sexual selection and natural selection. The student will investigate 
links between cognitive traits measured in the wild, physiological 
traits, and mate attractiveness, including sexually selected signal 
variation, reproductive success and extra-pair paternity.

The studentships will be cosupervised by Prof. J. Quinn, Dr Michael 
Reichert, Dr Gabrielle Davidson, and Dr Ipek Kulahci.

Candidates should possess a 2.1 BSc (Hons) degree or higher in a 
relevant discipline (e.g. Ecology, Zoology, Evolution, Physiology, 
Psychology). Applicants must be self-motivated with good numerical, 
communication, organisational, experimental design, and writing skills. 
Students with an MSc and direct experience working in relevant research 
areas are likely to have a strong advantage. A full, clean driving 
license will be essential early in the PhD (own car advantageous), and 
experience working with birds in captivity or in the wild would also be 
advantageous. A willingness to spend long periods of time in the field, 
and to travel and work across different research sites is important. 
This position covers EU fee rates (€5,750 p.a.; non-EU members may apply 
but would need to cover extra international rate fees themselves), plus 
a tax-free stipend of €16,000 p.a.

Please direct informal inquiries to Prof. John L. Quinn at 
j.qu...@ucc.ie

Application: To apply please send by email to Prof. John Quinn, 
j.qu...@ucc.ie a CV, details of 2 referees, and an accompanying 1 page 
letter. The letter should state which specific PhD(s) you are applying 
for, and an outline of your relevant experience, explaining why you want 
the studentship.

Dates: Application deadline is 31 May 2016. Interviews will be held in 
person or by Skype within 2 

[ECOLOG-L] New Issue: Nature and Culture (Volume 11, Issue 1, 2016)

[Young Lee]

Dear Colleague,
 
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Current Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, Spring 2016
 
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Nature, History, and Culture as Tourism Attractors: The Double Translation
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Mark C.J. Stoddart and Paula Graham
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Hidden Climato-Economic Roots of Differentially Privileged Cultures
Evert Van de Vliert
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Dam Close: Water Resources and Productions of Harmony in Central Japan
Eric J. Cunningham
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Public Participation and Trade-offs in Flood Risk Mitigation: Evidence from
Two Case Studies in the Alps
Anna Scolobig, Luigi Pellizzoni, Chiara Bianchizza
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[ECOLOG-L] Job: Stream Sampling Crew Leader

[David Inouye]

Stream Sampling Crew Leader Announcement


The Department of Biological Sciences at the 
University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking a 
stream sampling field-crew leader for a 
four-month appointment. The position will a 
support a project evaluating the effects of 
stream restoration on fish communities in west Tennessee.



Primary duties include:

-   Supervision of two technicians under 
the guidance of the project’s primary investigators.


-   Ensuring timely collection of data 
and completion of laboratory work.


-   Coordinating and conducting stream 
habitat surveys and fish community collections.


-   Maintenance and repair of field equipment as needed.

-   Identifying and enumerating fish 
species in the field and laboratory.


-   Managing an Access database, performing data entry, and data QA/QC.


Minimum Qualifications

-   BS in stream/wildlife ecology or 
related field (e.g., environmental sciences).


-   Experience conducting stream habitat 
surveys and fish community collections.


-   Ability to quickly learn west TN fish fauna.

-   Valid driver’s license.

-   Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs in mud-bottom streams.

-   Ability to work long hours (~10 hrs) 
in hot and humid field conditions.


 This is a temporary, non-exempt position for 
approximately four months.  Extension of the 
position is contingent on available funding. 
Low-cost housing (~$40/week) is available at the 
Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station or the 
applicant may find housing in Martin, TN. 
Research opportunities will be available to those interested.


Application Process:  Applicants must apply 
online at www.utm.edu and 
attach to the application the following:  a cover 
letter, resume, and two professional 
references.   Position will remain open until 
filled and all inquiries should be directed to 
Dr. Blanchard or Dr. Fore via email to Dr. 
Blanchard 
(tbla...@utm.edu; 
731-884-7594) and Dr. Fore (jf...@tnc.org; 731-343-2004).


Pay Grade 36 - $10.98 per hour minimum hiring 
rate, salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.


To view Annual Security & Fire Report – 
http://www.utm.edu/departments/publicsafety/index.php



Thanks,


Jeff


Jeff Fore, PhD

West TN Program Director

The Nature Conservancy

Cell: 731-343-2004

jf...@tnc.org

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY IN WATERSHED MODELING

[Iara Lacher]

The Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) and Environmental
Research Center (SERC) have an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to join a
scenario modeling project for the Northern Blue Ridge region of Virginia—a
15-county area including parts of the Potomac, Shenandoah, Rappahannock and
James River basins. The work of the Fellow falls in three broad areas.
First, adapt and calibrate a dynamic watershed model for water, sediment,
nitrogen, and phosphorus within subwatersheds comprising the study area.
Second, integrate the watershed model and a landscape model in order to
examine how alternate future land use and climate scenarios might affect
valuable ecological and cultural landscape features. Third, help to organize
and lead workshops with the general public and regional stakeholders to
identify relevant scenarios and integrate project results into local and
regional planning efforts. Applicants should have experience in watershed
modeling, a Ph.D. in a relevant science discipline (e. g, ecology,
hydrology, environmental engineering, or geography), peer-reviewed
publications, and professional presentations. Applicants also need strong
skills with geographic information system (GIS) analysis and multivariate
statistics. Other desirable skills include R and Python programming, data
base management, or remote sensing. The fellow will be an active participant
in project planning, data analysis, scientific publications, and public
outreach and must be able to work as part of an extended research team.
Therefore, interdisciplinary experience is a plus. The position is for one
year with possible renewal following review. The stipend is $46,000/year
plus health benefits. The position will be based at SCBI (Front Royal, VA)
with frequent trips to SERC (Edgewater, MD). For best consideration, send
letter of application, resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and
names of three references (with contact information) by May 10, 2016 to Dr.
William McShea (mcsh...@si.edu). Position will remain open until filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Temporary Field Technicians- D01 Fitchburg, MA

[David Inouye]

Temporary Field Technicians- D01 Fitchburg, MA

COMPANY   OVERVIEW

The National Ecological Observatory   Network (NEON) is a $430 
million dollar observatory project dedicated to   understanding how 
changes in climate, land use and invasive species 
impact  ecology.  For the next three decades NEON will collect a 
comprehensive  range of ecological data on a continental scale across 
20 eco-climatic domains   representing US ecosystems.  NEON will use 
cutting edge technology  including an airborne observation platform 
that will capture images of regional   landscapes and vegetation; 
mobile, re-locatable, and fixed data collection   sites with 
automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and 
trained   field crews who will observe and sample populations of 
diverse organisms and   collect soil and water data.  A leading edge 
cyber-infrastructure will   calibrate, store and publish this 
information.  The Observatory will grow   to 300+ personnel and will 
be the first of its kind designed to detect and  enable forecasting 
of ecological change at continental scales.


 JOB   LOCATION

The Domain 01 Field Technician's  primary work location is in 
Fitchburg, MA. Domain 1 encompasses all of New England, New York, 
and  portions of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.  We 
work in central   Massachusetts (Harvard Forest) and North central 
New Hampshire (Bartlett   NH).  Terrain at these sites is heavily 
forested, and varies from rolling  hills and wetlands at Harvard 
Forest to steep mountain slopes in Bartlett   Experimental 
Forest.  White-tailed deer, moose, and black bears are found   at 
both sites, as well as, a wide variety of birds, small mammals, 
and   amphibians. New England summers are relatively mild, with 
temperatures rarely   rising above 90 degrees, albeit with fairly 
high humidity.  Winters can be   harsh, with deep snow and cold 
temperatures. Mosquitoes are numerous and   omnipresent. Ticks are 
also common and carry a variety of diseases including  Lyme 
disease.  A typical work week for temporary employees consists 
of   four ten hour days, though schedules will vary greatly 
throughout   the season.  Temporary employees will spend the majority 
of the time in the  field, with some time in the   domain office for 
lab work and data entry. The domain office is located in Fitchburg, 
Massachusetts. Fitchburg is a former   mill town in the initial 
stages of economic revitalization. Boston is 1 hour   away, skiing, 
hiking and other outdoor activities are also nearby.


If you are interested in applying to multiple positions in multiple 
locations, please apply to the multiple domain posting (Requisition 
#1665), This will allow you to select your top two locations in which 
you would like to be considered. DO NOT apply to each domain location 
separately.


JOB SUMMARY

This   position reports to the Manager Field Operations of the 
assigned domain.   Temporary Field Technicians assist with field 
observation; sample collection   and handling; sample processing and 
sample shipment of a variety of taxa.


The   Temporary Field Technician will perform a variety of scientific 
and technical tasks. The Temporary Field Technician is a biological 
sampling technician   performing seasonal and periodic sampling 
activities. Temporary field sampling  is conducted with direction 
from and assistance of Field Technician I, II and   III. The 
Temporary Field Technician will also perform field and 
laboratory   activities. The Lead Temporary Field Technician may 
provide guidance to  temporary field technician crews.


This is a   temporary assignment, with varied work schedules (up to 
12+ hours per day)   including split-shift, part-time, pre-dawn early 
mornings, evenings, weekends  and holidays.


Daily and   weekly work schedules will fluctuate. Work days may be up 
to twelve hours long.  Work days may be split with morning and 
evening work. At times, work may begin   at dawn and go through dusk. 
The work week may also include weekends, holidays   and occasionally 
may be scheduled up to 12 consecutive days


Essential Duties & Responsibilities
   * Follow established, standardized field procedures for sample 
collection; record data from sample collection; process samples in 
the domain lab; and prepare samples for shipment to external analytical labs.
   * Field sampling activities include the following observation and 
specimen collection activities:

   * Rodent live trapping
   * Invertebrate collections
   * Sediment and soil sample collection
   * Plant diversity observations
   * Plant biomass and primary productivity measurements


   * Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill, drying oven, 
analytical balance, and muffle furnace.
   * Utilize GPS navigation system for locating, measuring and 
marking plots; and placing and setting traps.

   * Perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
   * Assist 

[ECOLOG-L] Scholarships: 2016 - 2017 $4,000 MASNA Student Scholarships

[Kevin Erickson]

19 April 2016,

For immediate release.

The Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) is proud to announce
the 2016 - 2017 MASNA Student Scholarships.

MASNA is a non-profit organization composed of marine aquarium societies
and individual hobbyists from North America and abroad, totaling several
thousand individuals.

MASNA’s goals are to:
• Educate our members with online and published material, the MACNA
conference, and other sanctioned events.
• Assist in forming and promoting the growth of clubs within the hobby
while ensuring a sustainable future for the marine environment.
• Support the efforts to eliminate abuses in collecting and transporting
marine organisms through education, assistance and encouragement.
• Encourage the ethical growth of the marine aquarium hobby and support
captive breeding/propagation efforts.

To further the goals of MASNA, MASNA offers the MASNA Student Scholarship
program to help stimulate and promote the pursuit of marine science, in
particular for topics that are current and relevant to the marine aquarium
hobby.

This year there are two scholarships available; one $4,000 scholarship for
a college undergraduate student and one $4,000 scholarship for a college
graduate student. The 2016 - 2017 MASNA Student scholarships are made
possible by our generous sponsors Doctors Foster and Smith LiveAquaria.com,
Ecotech Marine, and MASNA.

This is the 8th year for the MASNA Student Scholarship Program. In total,
the MASNA Student Scholarship program has contributed $40,000 to college
students who have significantly impacted the marine aquarium hobby.

For information on eligibility criteria and application instructions,
please visit the MASNA Student Scholarship webpage at:
http://masna.org/masna-programs/scholarship-program/


The 2016 – 2017 MASNA Student Scholarships will be publicly awarded to the
recipients at the 28th annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America
(MACNA) in San Diego, California on September 9 – 11th. Funding is
available to assist each of the chosen applicants in attending MACNA.

If the applicants have any questions, please refer to the FAQ section of
the MASNA Scholarship webpage. If the applicants cannot find the answers
they are seeking there, they can direct their questions about the MASNA
Student Scholarships to the scholarship committee co-chairs at:
scholars...@masna.org  

The deadline for submission is June 17, 2016 by midnight of the submitting
applicant’s time zone.

Additional information about MASNA can be found here:
http://masna.org/aboutus/  
Additional information about MACNA 2016 can be found here:
http://macnaconference.org/2016/  

Kevin Erickson, MASNA President and Scholarship Committee Co-chair
Adeljean Ho, MASNA ILOC Director and Scholarship Committee Co-chair

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate research assistantship in forest biometrics

[Bharat Pokharel]

*Graduate research assistantship in forest biometrics
*

A master level graduate research assistantship in the Department of 
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is available from fall 2016 at 
Tennessee State University, Nashville Tennessee for highly motivated 
student to work on project that evaluates the opportunities as well as 
direct and indirect costs associated with intensive harvesting of woody 
biomass for bioenergy production. The goals of the project are to a) map 
stand level forest attributes across the forest landscape using forest 
inventory and analysis (FIA) data, Landsat images and airborne LiDAR 
point cloud, and b) evaluate impacts on long-term forest productivity 
that supports major ecological services due to intensive biomass 
harvesting practices.  The graduate student will have the opportunity to 
interact with scientists from academia, industries and government 
agencies in the Southern United States.  A working knowledge or 
background in forestry/ecology, GIS, forest inventory, and statistical 
modeling are essential but not required.  This is a fully funded 12 
months research assistantship position that includes: competitive 
monthly stipend and a full tuition waiver for two years. Interested 
students who have bachelor degree in forestry or ecology or agriculture 
or statistics or geography or any other related fields should email PDF 
copy of their 1) CV/Resume, 2) statement of research interest and 
experience, 3) GRE scores (TOEFL scores are required for international 
applicants), 4) unofficial copy of university transcripts, and 5) names 
of and contact information for three professional references to Dr. 
Bharat Pokharel at bpokh...@tnstate.edu or contact at +1-615-963-6054 if 
there are any questions.  Review of applications will commence upon 
receipt and will continue until a suitable candidate is chosen.


Tennessee State University is a public university located in downtown 
Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is a multi-cultural city well-known for 
country music. Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO (affirmative 
action and equal employment opportunity) employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Conference: Ecology of Aphidophaga, 29.Aug-2.Sept 2016, Germany

[Sharon Zytynska]

The 13th International Symposium on “Ecology of Aphidophaga” will be held in
Freising, Germany, from Monday 29th August to Friday 2nd September, 2016.
The purpose of Aphidophaga conferences is to provide an international forum
for the presentation and discussion of research on the biology, ecology and
behaviour of organisms contributing to mortality of aphids (Hemiptera:
Aphididae). Special session are held on the Chemical Ecology of Aphid
Natural Enemies, Aphidophaga Genomics, Invasive Aphidophaga, and on the
Biological control of sugarcane aphid, an emergent pest of sorghum in the
USA. A number keynote speakers will present their work related to the topics
of the conference. Please visit the website www.aphidophaga.de for more
information.

This is the first time that Ecology of Aphidophaga will be held in Germany
and we hope that many ecologists and entomologists are interested in
attending the conference. Deadline for abstract submission is 15. May 2016

[ECOLOG-L] teaching faculty position in invertebrate biology, Univ. of Calgary

[Jeremy Fox]

The Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, at the University
of Calgary invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Instructor in
Invertebrate Biology. The primary activity for faculty members in the
Instructor-stream is in teaching and learning, especially in undergraduate
programs. Scholarship (pedagogical and discipline-specific) and service are
also expected, but form smaller components of the position. We seek a
broadly trained individual familiar with systematics who can teach both
lab-based and field-based courses to enrich our undergraduate programs and
complement existing strengths in animal physiology, development, comparative
anatomy and paleobiology. Preference will be given to candidates with
strengths in aquatic invertebrate biology.

The successful candidate will teach a range of invertebrate zoology courses,
including courses integrating invertebrate systematics, diversity, function,
behaviour and ecology. There will also be the possibility of teaching
advanced topics in invertebrate zoology at the senior undergraduate level
and supervising undergraduate research projects. Responsibilities also
include participation in pedagogical, course, and program development.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Zoology. Post-doctoral experience will be an
asset. The successful candidate will have a strong record of teaching
experience and possess a broad knowledge and interest in biological
education pedagogy. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to
teaching and learning as evidenced by established successes and use of
contemporary approaches to teaching, and a desire to support student
learning inside and outside of the classroom.

Application deadline is April 30, 2016. Short-listed candidates will be
contacted for an interview.

The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal
opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of
the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty,
staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society
it serves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this
connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following
questions: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada?
(Yes/No)

How to apply: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of
teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and
contact information of three references to:

Dr. Robert Barclay, Head, Department of Biological Sciences
University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Fax: (403) 289-9311
Email: barc...@ucalgary.ca

The Department of Biology at the University is committed to student
engagement and creating an innovative, student-centered learning
environment. Information about the Department and its programs can be found
at http://bio.ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary is home to the recently announced Taylor Institute
of Teaching and Learning. The Taylor Institute is designed to transform
teaching at the University of Calgary and place us at the forefront of
pedagogical advance and the integration of teaching and research across
North America. More information about the Taylor Institute and its programs
can be found at http://www.ucalgary.ca/taylorinstitute/.