[ECOLOG-L] Job: Postdoctoral scientist - micrometeorologist, NEON
*_Job Title:_*Postdoctoral Scientist-Micrometeorologist *_Company:_*The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Project/Battelle Ecology *_Job Description_*: Reporting to the head of the IS (Instrumented Systems), the IS Postdoctoral Micrometeorologist will develop eddy-covariance storage exchange (ECSE) data products, including algorithm development, code implementation, documentation, and data product preparation. The successful candidate will be working with the terrestrial IS team, which develops data products for an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The IS Postdoctoral Micrometeorologist will implement a crucial portion of the NEON eddy-covariance design, directly contributing to making NEON’s flux measurements part of a world-class observatory through state-of-the-art techniques. *_How to Apply: _*In order to be considered for this position (Requisition #1815) or any open position with NEON, Inc. you must please go to our website http://www.neonscience.org/and apply.*__*
[ECOLOG-L] Wanted: Ecologist for BLM in Boise, ID
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-103 The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource professionals. This program is a component of our well-established Research Associate Program, which focuses on conservation and management of natural and cultural resources in the Intermountain West. As an element of our ecological monitoring program, participants will assist in refining Ecological Site Description (ESD) resources used by the Bureau of Land Management’s national Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy in Idaho. The AIM strategy is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and monitoring data at multiple scales across the Western BLM districts with the purpose of informing multiple-use management. In accordance with this strategy and through a partnership with the BLM, GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing college graduates and 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. Description & Duties: In cooperation with the BLM Idaho State Office, GBI is recruiting an Ecologist to work cooperatively with BLM Resource Managers and possibly an Ecological Monitoring Field Technician. The Ecologist will review and provide supplementary information to Ecological Site Descriptions developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) within the project area. ESDs are standardized reports that provide detailed information on the classifications of rangeland and forestland soils and vegetation, and the ability of these designated areas to respond to different management activities or disturbances. This work will be used by BLM Natural Resource Specialists to inform decisions regarding range management and other land management issues of the area. Primary duties include the following: • Interpret ecological site dynamics of the study area. • Conduct ecological studies of the vegetation, soil, and environmental characteristics of areas in which ecological classifications are produced. • Serve as a specialist for ongoing soil and range inventories by assisting in the design, description and range interpretations of mapping units, including the gathering of range and woodland vegetation data to support these mapping units. • Review scientific literature and published technical references for information on designated topics and prepare summaries for ESDs. • Participate in the development of resources for the AIM program to collect baseline data to quantitatively evaluate the processes within the ecological systems. • Assist in the evaluation of ecological conditions on BLM Idaho rangelands to meet the desired objectives of management plans. • Follow established field protocols to conduct vegetation sampling, and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites within Idaho. • Coordinate with BLM personnel for project planning, field protocol and data QA/QC, team deployment and supervision, equipment organization and maintenance. • Assist in field work including maintaining safety awareness and practices, navigating off-trail to sampling sites, and collecting ecological data. During these periods of field work, camping may be required. Location: This position will be based out of the Boise BLM State Office in Boise, ID. The work will be a combination of office and field-based. The BLM in Idaho manages nearly 12 million acres of public lands, much of which falls on sensitive habitat areas in the southern portion of the state. Compensation: • $23.50 /hour • Health Insurance • Field Per Diem Timeline: • November 2016 (flexible state date) – August 2017 (with potential for extension) Qualifications: Technical requirements: • Graduate Degree (preferred) in Life Sciences, such as: Ecology, Botany, Wildlife Biology, Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or related subject; • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in ecological field work; • Experience with technical writing and/or producing written project summary reports; • Leadership experience; • Experience using Ecological Site Descriptions and/or identifying Ecological sites; • Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be requested); • Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous key; • Familiarity with native and invasive plants and the ecology of the Southern Idaho and/or the Great Basin Region and associated natural resource issues preferred; • Advanced understanding of great basin vegetation dynamics; • Experience in describing and identifying soil horizons; • Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols, including standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site observations; • Experience
[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Research Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-11, Corvallis, OR
*Post-Doctoral Research Wildlife Biologist* *GS-0486-11* Pacific Northwest Research Station Corvallis, OR *Please Reply by September 2, 2016* *About the position...* We are preparing to fill a temporary post-doctoral research wildlife biologist position in Corvallis, OR and we expect the position to be advertised on www.usajobs.gov as early as late-September. The position is a 2-year term with potential extension for up to 4 years depending on funding and performance. The full performance level of this post-doctoral research wildlife biologist is GS-0486-11. A Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology or a related field is required. This position is in the Pacific Northwest Research Station and resides in the Wildlife Ecology Team within the Ecological Processes and Function Program. The work will explore the relationships between northern spotted owl population characteristics and habitat conditions. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing existing data and developing LiDAR-based distribution models of northern spotted owls in a pre- and post-wildfire landscape. Additionally, the incumbent will use existing northern spotted owl and barred owl location data, and LiDAR data to quantify fine-scale landscape features associated with spatial partitioning between the two species. There will also be opportunity to initiate new research to investigate the ecology and habitat relationships of northern spotted owls. The information gained from these projects will be used to track population and habitat trends and to develop models to predict northern spotted owl population parameters based upon future habitat conditions. The incumbent will be responsible for transferring research results to various user groups via publications, reports, scientific meetings, symposia, workshops, and training sessions. *We are looking for an individual who:* - Is a self-starter who enjoys tackling complex research problems using various approaches - Is highly skilled in the use of GIS, including raster-based analyses - Has experience using LiDAR and remote sensing data to address wildlife research objectives - Has experience with species distribution and occupancy modeling - Has a good attitude and is an enthusiastic worker - Has excellent problem-solving and strategic planning skills - Has the ability to cope well with changing direction, multiple priorities, and a fast-paced work environment - Has a positive customer service attitude and strong work ethic - Is a team player who enjoys working with others to accomplish a common goal - Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people *If You Are Interested: * For more information contact Damon Lesmeister at 541-750-7342 or dlesmeis...@fs.fed.us. To respond to the outreach send a current CV and letter of interest to Damon Lesmeister, Research Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Ecology Team, Pacific Northwest Research Station at dlesmeis...@fs.fed.us. *About the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station:* PNW Research Station is one of seven research units in the USDA Forest Service. The USDA Forest Service conducts the most extensive and productive program of integrated forestry research in the world. The scientific information produced by the Station has application on public, private, and tribal lands in the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Oregon and Washington) and elsewhere in the United States and other parts of the world. The Station’s programs reflect the changing character of the questions that science is being asked to help answer. PNW Research Station has approximately 400 permanent and temporary employees in professional, administrative, research, technical, and clerical positions. There are six Program Managers that oversee program organizations, and nine laboratories which provide research. The laboratories are located in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. The Station is also involved in international relations with foreign governmental agencies and universities in many research areas. The work activities of the Station attract considerable interest from Congress, special interest groups, and the public. The Station Director’s Office is located in downtown Portland. The Corvallis Forestry Sciences Laboratory is located on the Oregon State University Campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Corvallis is a town of approximately 55,000 residents in the Willamette Valley in western Oregon. The lab is home to a diverse mix of research scientists, technicians, and students, as well as the Supervisor’s Office of the Siuslaw National Forest. Much of the research conducted at the lab involves cooperative studies with researchers at Oregon State University. Research covers a broad spectrum of topics, including wildlife, fisheries, soils, silviculture, mycology, hepetology,
[ECOLOG-L] Open position: Arthropod Vectors of Vertebrate Diseases
Assistant Professor of Entomology: Arthropod Vectors of Vertebrate Diseases STARTING DATE: January 1, 2017 or as negotiated LOCATION: Department of Entomology College of Agricultural Sciences The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 As part of Penn State's continuing dedication to develop excellence in the area of infectious disease dynamics, we seek to strengthen the Department of Entomology with a scientist whose program is focused on arthropods and vertebrate diseases. RESPONSIBILITIES: We expect the candidate to develop a research program focused on the ecology and biology of arthropods affecting animal and public health, and advance our understanding of extant and emerging pests and vectors associated with zoonotic diseases relevant to Pennsylvania, Northeast Regional, National and International stakeholders. In addition to graduate student advising, the candidate will acquire and maintain extramural funding to support research and outreach programs. As a member of the Extension Animal System(s) State Team, the individual will participate in the identification of educational program needs, develop educational events and materials to support programs and participate in evaluations to measure the program and team’s success. Specifically, the candidate will create and maintain a statewide and regional education program in arthropods affecting domesticated animals and wildlife that includes pests such as ticks, mosquitoes, bed bugs, flies, etc. Interactions with Penn State Extension and faculty and staff of the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory is strongly expected and the candidate is expected to lead a statewide program team to facilitate advances in domesticated and wildlife animal entomology to meet future societal needs. Additional responsibilities include engagement in appropriate interdisciplinary activities within and outside the Department, including in the Center for Molecular Immunology and Infectious Diseases and/or the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics. Candidates may have access to Penn State’s Pell laboratory, which is a modern BSL-3 facility that features both insect and laboratory animal capabilities. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in entomology, ecology, biology, or related scientific discipline with demonstrated accomplishments in research relevant to vertebrate pests or vectors. Expertise in those areas that will complement existing departmental strengths in IPM, chemical ecology, vector biology, genomics or disease ecology is desired. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in advancing modern and diverse pest management technologies in domesticated animal and wildlife entomology, and the delivery of information to diverse audiences with traditional and information-technology methods. Requires competence and comfort in working with multiple stakeholders involved directly in management of these systems. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university is required. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is provided. Review of applications will begin on October 7, 2016. Applications received before October 1, 2016 will be included in the search committee’s original screening. Applications will be received until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of application, names and addresses of three professional references, curriculum vitae, statement of research and extension interests and official transcripts. Questions can be directed to: Dr. Gary W. Felton, Head Department of Entomology The Pennsylvania State University 501 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Bldg. University Park, PA 16802 (814) 863-7789 gw...@psu.edu
