[ECOLOG-L] Job: marine environmental science faculty position, Occidental College

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Krizia-Dion Oasin 
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Hello,

Occidental College is hiring a tenure track position in Marine
Environmental Science. I have included the short version of our
advertisement below in blue. We would really appreciate if this could be
shared with the subscribers of your listserv.

The Biology Department at Occidental College invites applications for a
tenure track position in Marine Environmental Science. The ideal candidate
will develop both research and teaching programs centered on the challenges
of marine environmental sciences, including topics such as the urban-ocean
interface, restoration ecology, oceanography, climate change, and global
processes. Preference will be given to applicants who are able to expand
our offerings in quantitative reasoning and computational analysis,
statistics, hypothesis testing, experimental design, and modeling.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Biology or related field. The faculty
member will participate in teaching an introductory level biology course,
an intermediate or upper level course in the area of specialty, and will
develop a rigorous, externally fundable research program involving
undergraduates. Occidental is a nationally ranked small liberal arts
college, located in Los Angeles (www.oxy.edu). Application instructions can
be found at http://www.oxy.edu/biology/marine-biology-search. Further
inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Shana Goffredi, Chair, Marine
Environmental Science Search, and sent by e-mail to oa...@oxy.edu. Review
of applications will begin on October 2, 2016. Occidental College is an
equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in faculty hiring, and
strongly encourages women and persons of color to apply.

Thanks,
Krizia
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[ECOLOG-L] Fall and Winter Sessions Open: Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador

[Katherine Theus]

Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 
acres and 
the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of 
Manabí, 
Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. 
Now 
encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of 
the 
last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to 
be one of the 
most threatened tropical forests in the world.  Learn more at 
www.tmalliance.org.

Internship Opportunities: 
Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of 
biological field 
research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work 
to be 
done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, 
creativity, innovation, 
and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately 
surrounding the 
house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable 
resource 
management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for 
biological 
scientific research and forest monitoring.

Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. 
Generally 
speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora  
fauna research, 2) 
permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology.

The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during 
the upcoming 
sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. 
When 
applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to 
join and which 
specific project you are most interested in.

Flora & Fauna Research: 
• Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White 
Fronted 
Capuchin)
• Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study 
integrated 
with reforestation efforts)
• Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, 
etc) 
• Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance)  
• Seed bank and germination studies for reforestation plots  
• Inventory of Orchid species in the Reserve  

Permaculture & Land Management:
• Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop 
zonification & 
rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, and integrated pest management.
• Agroforestry – Maintenance and use of mixed-use forest.  Development of 
cleaning and 
harvest system, use of products, and analysis of agroforestry systems in 
relation to the 
widespread use of slash and burn agriculture.
• Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our 
re-forestation plot, 
and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going 
this year 
to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation 
and 
planting efforts. 
• Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building 
materials. Assist 
with construction projects of all forms as we continue to grow into the future.

Appropriate Technology:
• Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and 
solar)
• Design and build a solar or compost water heater.
• Design and build a solar food dehydrator.

We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with 
our 
internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of 
permaculture in the 
Reserve.  If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design 
during your 
time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to 
apply.

We look forward to working with you!

Jama-Coaque Field Research Team
Third Millennium Alliance 
Quito, Ecuador
www.tmalliance.org


2016 Internship Schedule:
A complete program description with the 2016 schedule and prices can be found 
at our 
website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application 
form, 
contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program 
FAQ. 

We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions:

Four-week program:
•   August 29-September 23: Application deadline August 20, 2016
•   October 10-November 4: Application deadline September 10, 2016
•   November 7-December 2: Application deadline October 1, 2016

Eight-week program:
•   October 10-December 2: Application deadline September 10, 2016

Eleven-week program:
•   September 19-December 9: Application deadline August 25, 2016

Fifteen-week program:
•   September 5-December 15: Application deadline August 30, 2016

[ECOLOG-L] MS and PhD positions in Climate-Soil Interactions

[Jianwei Li]

The Lab of Climate and Soil Biogeochemistry (http://jwli.weebly.com/) seeks
motivated graduate students (one MS and one PhD) starting in Spring/Fall
2017 to study human accelerated environmental changes on biogeochemical
cycles of soil carbon and nutrients at molecular to global scales. The
group’s interdisciplinary research integrates field and laboratory
observations as well as modeling approaches to address questions that
intersect external disturbances and global biogeochemical cycles. Research
opportunities may include soil’s microbial and genetic level responses to
global climate change and soil carbon cycle modeling.  Applicants must have
a Bachelor's degree or Master degree (for Ph.D. position) in soil science,
microbiology, environmental science or a closely related field. Laboratory
and/or field research experience is mandatory, but evidence of passion for
scientific inquiry and aptitude for collaborative research are expected. To
apply, please send a statement of interest, complete CV, and contact
information for three professional references as a single PDF file to
j...@tnstate.edu. Transcripts and GRE scores are required though unofficial
copies are accepted for review purpose. Review of applicants will begin
immediately and remain open until filled. Prospective applicants are
welcome to contact PI (j...@tnstate.edu) with questions regarding the
application submission. Principle Investigator (PI): Dr. Jianwei Li,
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,
Tennessee State University, Nashville TN 37209.  Website:
http://www.tnstate.edu/agriculture/resumes/jianwei_li.aspx

[ECOLOG-L] Potential wear and tear on insect wings associated with weather events

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Potential wear and tear on insect wings associated with weather events

Dear Colleagues:

I came across an image of an insect with what appears to be a clear bite
mark on the wings.  As I was discussing the case with a colleague, we
wondered about published *evidence* of wear and tear on insect wings
associated with weather events (mild or strong, like storms). If you know
of something from the top of your head, please kindly point me on the
direction of authors or papers in the field.

My email is blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
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[ECOLOG-L] Job: Database software developer position at Oxford Ecosystem Lab

[Alexander Shenkin]

> Dear all
> We are advertising for a software developer post (6 months)  to help
> improve and further develop  our traits and carbon cycling databases
> Please see the advert below, and circulate through your networks
>
> https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=124591
> 
>
> [The developer does not need to be 100% physically based at Oxford,
> but significant time should be spent there.]
>
> Thanks
>
> Yadvinder
>
> -- 
>
> Yadvinder Malhi
> Professor of Ecosystem Science
> University of Oxford
> Environmental Change Institute
> School of Geography and the Environment
> South Parks Road
> Oxford, OX1 3QY
> United Kingdom
>
>  
>
> Web page and blog: www.yadvindermalhi.org 
>
> Email: yadvinder.ma...@ouce.ox.ac.uk
>  *(the best way to get in touch)*
>
> Telephone (direct): +44 (0)1865 285188
>
> Mobile telephone: +44 (0)7855 418919
> Reception telephone: 44 (0)1865 285070
> Fax number: +44 (0)1865 275885
> Twitter: @ymalhi
>
>

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. assistantship: elephant-tree-ant interactions

[Corinna Riginos]

We are seeking a PhD student to develop dissertation research in collaboration 
with an NSF-funded project to understand how elephant browsing is compounding 
the negative effects of an invasive ant on trees in Laikipia, Kenya. In this 
region, native mutualist ants defend the dominant tree Acacia drepanolobiumfrom 
browsing by elephants. The invasive big-headed ant is disrupting this mutualism 
by killing native ant species, leaving the trees undefended against the 
destructive effects of elephants -- which can destroy whole trees -- and other 
wild browsers. Invasive ants may also be having negative impacts on trees, 
independent of browsing. We are interested in the consequences of invasive 
ant-elephant interactions for savanna dynamics, particularly as they relate to 
tree cover and demography, and habitat use by wild and domestic ungulates.

Desired qualifications of the PhD student: (1) research experience (preferably 
an MSc) in ecology, wildlife biology, or a similar field; (2) demonstrated 
abilities in writing, oral communication, and statistical skills; (3) 
demonstrated ability in GIS and/or remote-sensing skills, or a strong desire to 
learn; (4) demonstrated ability in demographic modeling, or a strong desire to 
learn; (5) intellectual creativity and self-motivation to conceive, design, and 
implement dissertation work largely independently and in remote field 
conditions; and (6) demonstrated ability in communicating with rural landowners 
and other stakeholders. 

The PhD student will be co-advised by Dr. Jake Goheen 
(http://goheenresearchgroup.com/ ) and Dr. 
Corinna Riginos (http://www.corinnariginos.com/ 
) at the University of Wyoming. Field research 
will entail 4-8 months per year for four years at the Mpala Conservancy and Ol 
Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya. 

To apply for this position, please send a single pdf attachment (file name 
formatted as lastname_firstname_phd_date.pdf) to jgoh...@uwyo.edu 
 containing (1) a cover letter/statement of interest; 
(2) a CV; (3) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (4) copies of 
GRE scores; and (5) contact information for three references. Please use the 
subject header “PhD assistantship application”. Review of applications will 
begin 20 August 2016. We expect the student will commence graduate studies in 
Spring 2017.

***
Corinna Riginos, Ph.D.
Research Ecologist
http://www.corinnariginos.com
phone: 307-413-2280

[ECOLOG-L] Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute

[James O'Dwyer]

The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute is unique among
postdoctoral appointments. It offers select early-career scholars the
opportunity to join a collaborative research community that nurtures
creative, transdisciplinary thought in pursuit of key insights about the
complex systems that matter most for science and society.

The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute offers you:

** transdisciplinary collaboration with leading researchers worldwide
** up to three years in residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico
** discretionary research and collaboration funds
** competitive salary and generous benefits
** a structured leadership training program
** unparalleled intellectual freedom

The Institute has no formal programs or departments. Research is
collaborative and spans the physical, natural, and social sciences. Most
research is theoretical (SFI does not have lab facilities) and/or
computational in nature, although some research includes an empirical
component. SFI averages 18 postdoctoral fellows, 14 resident faculty, 100
external faculty, and 250 visitors per year. SFI's research themes and
interests of its faculty and current fellows can be found at
http://www.santafe.edu/research.

As thought leaders who shape the future of science, Omidyar Fellows
participate in a provocative training program structured to develop
leadership skills throughout their three-year residencies and beyond.  The
program focuses on sustained mentoring relationships with SFI resident and
external faculty, skill development workshops, off-campus research and
teaching experiences, and the variety of scholarly leadership and science
management opportunities at SFI. 

Requirements:

a Ph.D. in any quantitative discipline (granted within 6 years of the
application deadline or expect to receive one by September 2017)
strong computational and quantitative skills
an exemplary academic record
a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
a demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary research
evidence of the ability to think outside traditional paradigms
Applications are welcome from:

candidates from any country
candidates from any quantitative discipline
women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply
SFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Materials:

Interested candidates must submit the following:

Curriculum vitae (including publications list).
Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages) including a short description
of the research you would like to pursue and why.
Description of interest in SFI (max. 1 page) that describes your potential
contribution to the SFI community and also explains the potential impact of
SFI on your research. Consider addressing one or more of the following: What
kind of input from other fields would most improve your future research?
What type of multidisciplinary workshop might you want to organize during
your Fellowship? What aspects of your present or future research are
difficult to pursue in a traditional academic environment?
Three letters of recommendation from scholars who know your work. (The
letters should be sent independent of the application. When you complete the
online application, please be prepared to provide e-mail addresses of the
three individuals who will recommend you. SFI will contact them directly
with instructions for submitting letters.)
(Optional) A copy of one paper you have written in English, either published
or unpublished.
To apply: 

Applications for the 2017 Omidyar Fellowships will be accepted on line from
August 8th until October 30th, 2016. APPLY HERE:

https://sfiomidyar.fluidreview.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant/Assoc Professor in Forest Bology

[Georgianne Moore]

The Ecosystem Science and Management Department at Texas A University 
seeks a Forest Biologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to 
compliment and expand on existing strengths in the Department. The 
successful candidate will demonstrate a vision for an internationally 
recognized Forest Biology research program. It is expected that this 
research will focus on the population, community, landscape, or ecosystem 
scale. Specific areas of emphasis may include, but are not limited to: 
silvicultural
silvicultural systems, disturbance ecology, forest community dynamics, or 
carbon cycle processes in the context of global environmental change. The 
incumbent will have a commitment to teaching, a strong desire to train 
graduate students, the ability to secure extramural funding and publish in 
top-tier journals in his or her field, and meet the expectations of a land 
grant institution. The successful candidate will teach a core undergraduate 
class in Silviculture and an additional course such as Forest Ecology, alon
along with a graduate course to be developed in consultation with coll
colleagues. See attached flier for the full position description.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Individuals should apply at ht
https://greatjobs.tamu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=193038. Applicants sh
should submit a Cover Letter (up to 3 pages), a current curriculum vitae, un
unofficial transcripts, names and contact information for three references, an
and a two-page statement on Teaching and Research relative to the position. Co
Cover letters should explicitly address qualifications for each re
required/desired criterion. 

Send inquiries to: Dr. Georgianne Moore, Search Committee Chair, Department 
of Ecosystem Science and Management, Texas A University, College Station, 
TX 77843-2138, email: gwmo...@tamu.edu. Review of applications will begin 
October 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Position in Urban Ecology at NC State

[Rebecca Irwin]

The Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Urban Ecology at the
rank of Assistant Professor.  We are seeking an individual who studies both
pattern and process in urban ecosystems.  The successful applicant can have
a background in population, community, or ecosystem ecology in terrestrial
or aquatic environments.  We are especially interested in candidates with
demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research and scholarship
combining the natural and social sciences for the management of multiple
ecosystem services in urban landscapes.  Opportunities for collaboration
exist across departments and colleges as well as with the Southeast Climate
Science Center, the North Carolina Museum of Sciences, and the Office of
Public Science.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and/or
graduate courses in the applicant’s area of research expertise, with 30%
effort in outreach. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a
vigorous, extramurally funded research program that enhances existing
strengths in Urban Ecology at NCSU.  Post-doctoral and teaching experiences
are preferred. To apply, please go to jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position
number 00105621. Applicants should include a cover letter, CV, and
statements of research and teaching interests. In addition, applicants
should include names and contact information for three references. Review of
applications will begin on September 9, 2016.  For questions about this
position, please contact Rebecca Irwin at reir...@ncsu.edu.  [Please ignore
the error in the jobs posting:  close date is 9/9/2016 and anticipated hire
date is 8/16/2017.]

NC State is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Women and
members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. In
addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual
orientation or genetic information. We welcome the opportunity to work with
candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or
partners.