[ECOLOG-L] MS and PhD Positions in Ecology and Environmental Science at Washington State University Vancouve

[Cheryl Schultz]

MS and PhD Positions in Ecology and Environmental Science at Washington State 
University 
Vancouver

Graduate student positions are currently available for the MS and PhD programs 
in 
Biology, Plant Biology, Environmental Science, and Mathematics at Washington 
State University's 
Vancouver campus.  Positions are funded with teaching and/or research 
assistantships that include 
tuition waivers. Faculty research areas in biology, environmental science and 
math include

•   Animal Behavior
•   Aquatic Ecology
•   Biological Oceanography
•   Butterfly Ecology
•   Community Ecology
•   Conservation Biology
•   Disease Ecology
•   Disturbance Ecology
•   Ecosystem Ecology
•   Environmental Chemistry
•   Environmental Hydrology
•   Environmental Physics
•   Evolutionary Ecology
•   Global Change Biology
•   Landscape Ecology
•   Marine & Freshwater Plankton Ecology
•   Microbial Ecology
•   Mathematical Biology
•   Neuroscience
•   Physical Oceanography
•   Plant-insect interactions
•   Plant-herbivore interactions
•   Plant Ecology
•   Restoration Ecology
•   Statistical Ecology
•   Successional Dynamics
•   Watershed Biogeochemistry

Please see our website for more information about our graduate programs:

https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science-graduate-programs/

Because graduate students work closely with faculty in pursuing their research, 
you must contact a 
mentor before applying. Explore our Faculty Research pages to find someone 
whose research 
interests fit with your own, then contact that person to discuss applying to 
graduate school at WSU 
Vancouver.

https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science-graduate-programs/faculty-research-directory

Faculty members can be most helpful if they know a little about you. At a 
minimum, please provide 
a resume or CV, educational transcripts and information about your research 
background and 
interests.

WSU Vancouver is just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, and is 
close to the Cascade 
Mountains, Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean. In addition to its celebrated 
quality of life, the 
Pacific Northwest boasts a fruitful climate for scientific collaboration, with 
opportunities at 
numerous medical, environmental, research and teaching institutions throughout 
the region.

Priority applications are due January 10, 2017

Please contact Cheryl Schultz for additional information. 

Cheryl Schultz
Associate Professor
Program Leader for Natural Sciences Graduate Programs
Washington State University Vancouver
14202 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98686
360.546.9525
schul...@wsu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] tenure line position in Fisheries Biology at Ball State University

[Randy Bernot]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
MUNCIE, IN

The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for
a tenure-track position in Fisheries Biology. Responsibilities: The
successful candidate will be able to teach Introductory Biology, Fisheries
Management, and Biometry and contribute to the Department’s undergraduate
Aquatic Biology and Fisheries concentration. The candidate will advance the
research opportunities of undergraduate and graduate students in fisheries
and aquatic science while complementing and collaborating with current
faculty. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated track record of
teaching at the undergraduate level and evidence of outstanding scholarship
in the form of peer-reviewed publications and external funding. The
Department of Biology benefits from strong institutional support, promotes
collaborations among faculty, and shares core research and teaching equipment.

Minimum qualifications: Earned doctorate in biological science with a focus
that includes fisheries biology, ecological modelling, or aquatic ecology by
April 1, 2017; effective written and oral communication skills; commitment
to excellence in teaching; and competency in current research concepts and
approaches.

Preferred qualifications: demonstrated teaching ability using
student-centered learning techniques; evidence of scholarly activity, such
as postdoctoral experience, publications, and successful procurement of
external grants; established research agenda with a strong quantitative and
modelling component that complements existing departmental research
programs; collaborative potential with existing faculty at Ball State
University. 

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, documentation of scholarly
activity and teaching ability (e.g. student and peer evaluation summaries),
statement of research interests (limited to three pages), statement of
teaching philosophy (limited to three pages), copies of transcripts, and the
names, addresses and contact information of five persons who can provide
professional recommendations upon request. Applications are to be submitted
as a single PDF file as an attachment to an e-mail message sent to Dr.
Kemuel Badger, Chair, Department of Biology, Ball State University, Muncie,
IN 47306 (kbad...@bsu.edu). Review of credentials will begin immediately and
will continue until October 31, 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] REMINDER! Apply by Friday, Oct. 14 for a CUAHSI Pathfinder Graduate Student Fellowship!

[Elizabeth Tran]

REMINDER: The deadline to apply for a CUAHSI Pathfinder Graduate Student 
Fellowship is Friday, October 14th!
Submit applications by October 14th to be considered for funding.


CUAHSI's Pathfinder Graduate Student Fellowship program provides travel funds 
to graduate students in water science to make an extended trip to conduct and 
enhance their research. Fellowships are awarded to cover travel costs up to a 
maximum of $5,000. This opportunity allows students to travel to an additional 
field site to conduct comparative research, collaborate with a research group, 
or work with researchers on adding an inter-disciplinary dimension to a water 
science project.

CUAHSI encourages applicants from across the broad range of water science. 
Preference is given to students advanced enough in their graduate studies to 
conduct substantive research during the travel period, and to research plans 
that clearly demonstrate how the travel and collaboration substantially 
enhances and broadens the student's current research. Graduate students 
enrolled in U.S. universities are eligible to apply for a Pathfinder Fellowship.

Applications must be submitted by October 14th.

For complete application instructions, visit: 
https://www.cuahsi.org/PathfinderFellowships

Questions should be submitted to com...@cuahsi.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Biology Field Courses (Scholarships Available)

[Ben Lybarger]

Field Projects International is currently enrolling participants on a 
rolling basis for three upcoming field courses. Registration ends on 
November 18th, or once classes are full. Scholarships are available for 
each (info below).

VERTEBRATE FIELD BIOLOGY

This course offers participants their choice of two out of three 
elective modules: primatology, herpetology, and ornithology. Within each 
module, experts from the corresponding field of study will lead daily 
activities that explore natural history, research methodologies, and 
ongoing conservation issues. Evenings will include lectures and 
discussions of scientific articles. During the last phase of the course, 
participants learn tree climbing to access higher strata of forest and 
partake in excursions to a palm swamp, oxbow lake, mammal clay lick, and 
canopy tower. 

Examples of Activities:

- Forest navigation and orienteering on and off trail
- Maintaining field notebooks
- Deploying and monitoring motion-sensing camera traps
- Mist netting and bird censusing
- Primate follows and behavioral sampling
- Field identification and conservation strategies for reptiles and 
amphibians
- Operating radio telemetry equipment
- Safely ascending emergent trees

Location: Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru

Learn more and enroll: 

https://fieldprojects.org/participate/courses-2/vertebrate-biology



PRIMATES AND PREDATORS

This is a unique course in tropical biology with special focus on 
primate and carnivore interaction, conservation strategies, and research 
methodologies. Guided hands-on activities during the day utilize 
wildlife researchers and local naturalists to train participants in a 
variety of skills, including: scat and hair snare monitoring, tree 
climbing, radio telemetry, camera trapping, plant identification, 
primate tracking, and behavioral sampling techniques. In the evenings, 
these exercises are supplemented with brief lectures and discussions of 
scientific literature related to the fields of herpetology, ornithology, 
entomology, and botany.

Participants will learn to identify, track, habituate, and collect non-
invasive samples from elusive primate species, while also exploring the 
intersection between predators and prey by looking at carnivore hunting 
practices, predator avoidance behaviors in primates, and software 
simulations of predator-prey dynamics. In addition, participants shall 
receive an introduction to the methods and tools used to evaluate 
population stability of different carnivores.

Lastly, this field course offers a chance experience Indian culture 
through zoo, national park, and bird sanctuary visits, and of course, 
taste the many flavors of Indian cuisine.

Location: Fringe Ford, nestled close to the borders of the state of 
Kerala with Karnataka in India's Western Ghats. 

Learn more and enroll:

https://fieldprojects.org/participate/courses-2/primates-and-predators



TROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY

This course focuses on insect diversity, form, and ecological function, 
as well as field techniques that facilitate entomological research and 
conservation in the tropics. The course covers groups ranging from 
butterflies to beetles, bees, and aquatic insects, among others. 
Students will be introduced to an astonishing array of terrestrial and 
aquatic habitats that shelter a greater diversity of plant and animal 
species than anywhere else on the planet.

Above all, participants learn by doing: we will spend most of our time 
studying actual insects in the field, from the tops of towering tropical 
trees to the bottom of oxbow lakes. Our field activities will be 
supplemented by selected readings from the primary literature covering 
topics on theoretical and applied tropical biology and entomology, as 
well as conservation in the Andes and Amazon regions. Participants will 
also gain exposure to cutting-edge research in other tropical biology 
fields at one of the most active biological research stations in the 
Neotropics.

Where: Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru
 
Learn more and enroll:

https://fieldprojects.org/participate/courses-2/tropical-entomology



SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

As a non-profit organization focused on tropical research and science 
education, Field Projects International is committed to providing field 
biology training and ecological literacy to students of all backgrounds. 
To accomplish this, we offer competitive, full scholarships for all of 
our courses. Applications may be submitted until October 31, 2016. 
Please pay special attention to the geographical eligibility for each.

Learn more and apply:
https://fieldprojects.org/participate/courses-2/scholarships

[ECOLOG-L] Missouri River Graduate & Undergraduate Research Opportunities

[Jarchow, Meghann E]

Missouri River Graduate and Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The Missouri River Institute, Department of Biology, and Sustainability Program 
at the University of South Dakota have three Ph.D. research assistantship 
positions and a number of undergraduate summer research fellowships available, 
beginning in the summer and fall of 2017.

Graduate Fellowships

The Ph.D. research fellowships will begin in August 2017 and are funded under a 
grant from the National Science Foundation to examine impacts of movement 
toward a bioenergy economy for the Upper Missouri River Basin. Ph.D. students 
will be part of a Graduate Program in Sustainability being developed at USD and 
will be housed in the Department of Biology. Ph.D. projects will be developed 
which relate to grant goals, with individual projects focused on impacts of 
land-use and climate change on water quality, bird & amphibian biodiversity, 
and cultural ecosystem services & sustainability visioning. Each fellowship 
provides four years of funding at an annual stipend of $22,000, with teaching 
or research assistantship funding provided by the department for at least one 
additional year.

Undergraduate Fellowships

Ten 11-week undergraduate summer research 
fellowships, beginning in late May, 2017, are 
available through a National Science Foundation grant and research projects 
will examine the functioning and management of the Missouri River as a lens 
through which to study complex, interdisciplinary systems. Research projects 
will be conducted in association with faculty members affiliated with the 
Missouri River Institute and Sustainability Program at USD from various 
disciplines, including Biology, Earth Sciences, and Anthropology. Student 
projects will address the general question of how invasive elements in the 
Missouri River and its uplands affect the sustainability of the river and the 
humans who depend on it. Summer stipends will be $5,775 each, with additional 
funding for housing, food, and travel.

Additional information is available at 
http://www.usd.edu/missouri-river-institute, 
http://www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/sustainability, and 
http://www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/biology. Interested candidates may also 
contact project directors David Swanson 
(david.swan...@usd.edu; 
http://www.usd.edu/faculty-and-staff/David-Swanson) or Meghann Jarchow 
(meghann.jarc...@usd.edu; 
http://www.usd.edu/faculty-and-staff/Meghann-Jarchow).



Meghann Jarchow
Assistant Professor
Sustainability Program Coordinator
Department of Biology
University of South Dakota
Churchill-Haines Labs 171E
(605)677-3115 (office)
(605)659-1889 (cell)
http://www.jarchowlab.org/

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. & M.S. opportunities in landscape ecology

[Mcintyre, Nancy]

Ph.D. & M.S. opportunities in landscape ecology

I am seeking graduate students to join my lab who are interested in landscape 
ecology pertaining to potential climate and land-use change impacts on wetlands 
and associated fauna (particularly odonates [dragonflies and damselflies]).  
For more information about research done in my lab, please check out my webpage 
at http://myweb.ttu.edu/nmcintyr.

Preference will be given to students with previous experience in GIS or remote 
sensing, and to Ph.D. students who already have a Master's degree.

Prospective students will be funded (upon qualification) by a 9-month/year 
departmental Teaching Assistantship and possibly by applicable graduate school 
fellowships (awards ranging from $2500 for 1 year to $30,000/yr for 3 years).

To apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae, which should include all of the 
following items:
* a statement about your research interests and how they are compatible 
with the kinds of research that I do
* a statement about your career goals
* GRE scores
* a brief list of your academic and professional accomplishments 
(degrees, GPA, awards, fellowships, publications, grants, presentations at 
professional meetings, jobs, etc.)
* the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 
references
* students from outside the U.S. must also include TOEFL scores (Test 
of English as a Foreign Language), if appropriate

See http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/international/gradindex.php 
for more information for international students, and 
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/domestic/index.php for more 
information for U.S. citizens.

Funds are available to bring prospective students in for a campus visit.

Application deadline: 1 December 2016.

Nancy McIntyre, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-3131 USA
806-834-7977
nancy.mcint...@ttu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring Program Director in Reno, NV

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-106

The Great Basin Institute is recruiting an Assessment, Inventory and
Monitoring (AIM) Program Director for AIM and allied projects located in
CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY. The overall objective of GBI’s AIM program,
which is a sub-program of GBI’s Research Associate (RA) Program, is to
provide professional development opportunities and quality land management
assistance by producing consistent, landscape-scale monitoring data in
support of the BLM’s national strategy for standardized resource
monitoring. Sampling sites are predominantly located in sage grouse
habitat, on public rangelands, and on riparian systems within designated
priority areas. Field crews collect biotic, hydrologic, and soil
qualitative indicators in conjunction with quantitative data to inform
conservation planning and adaptive management decisions.

The AIM Program comprises over 100 field (seasonal) and other staff. During
the 2016 field season, we deployed thirty 3-person (one Lead and two
Technicians) and three 4-person (one Lead and three Technicians) field
crews across seven western states. In 2017, we expect to deploy at least 35
field crews across the same region. We seek a committed AIM Program
Director to coordinate with Research Associate/AIM program staff to
oversee, perform and support all aspects of communication, safety
assurance, planning, scheduling, recruitment, training, field deployment
and implementation, data procurement and management, and reporting. The AIM
Program Director will work closely with Program Coordinators, Data
Specialists and other GBI staff, and will report to the Research Associate
Program Director in accomplishing this work. Specific duties include:

• Proactively maintain regular communication with agency partners to
coordinate and promote adaptive management, development and budgeting, and
compliance with agreement terms;
• In collaboration with GBI staff, establish annual objectives and assess
the program’s long-term strategies;
• Act as liaison to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff and other
program/project affiliates to plan and coordinate current and future
projects;
• Oversee and perform recruitment, management, training, and coordination
of field crews working on monitoring projects;
• Support project planning, equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle
coordination, and team deployment;
• Oversee data management, which includes use of the MS Access-based
Database for Inventory, Monitoring and Assessment (DIMA), executing
quality-assurance measures, performing quality-control data checks
periodically throughout the field season, and using GIS to provide spatial
analysis for reports and other mapping products;
• Promote a culture and best practices for maintaining field safety;
• Travel to perform site visits, particularly during the field and shoulder
seasons, to BLM districts/offices and field sites in designated western
states;
• Collaborate with other GBI staff to ensure compliance with grant and
agreement terms and conditions, including: budget management, tracking and
financial reporting; payroll and invoice review and processing; and
compliance with AmeriCorps rules and regulations;
• Project reporting in accordance with programmatic and agency requirements;
• Engage in proactive and responsive personnel management;
• Participate in GBI or partner-sponsored training opportunities, and/or
facilitate GBI training/workshops for Research Associates;
• Complete AIM program administrative support tasks including ensuring GBI
and BLM policy compliance, maintaining personnel files, reviewing safety
reports, and completing payroll bi-weekly; and
• Complete other duties as assigned by GBI staff.

Please follow this link for a video that highlights the BLM’s national
strategy for landscape-scale data capture across the western states using
AIM: http://youtu.be/LciTBPG2-Ss

Contract length: Renewable annually depending on performance evaluation,
funding, and program needs
Expected start date: November 2016
Rate of Pay:  $50,000 annual salary, DOE
Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid personal leave;
401(k) retirement plan
Location: Based at GBI offices in Reno, NV. The “Biggest Little City in the
World”, Reno has an estimated population of just over 230,000; the greater
Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of just over 435,000. The
city sits in a high desert at ca. 4,500 feet in elevation, at the foot of
the Sierra Nevada mountains along the Truckee River, as it flows from Lake
Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Weather is mild, but with a distinct four seasons.
Reno offers easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, with a 3- to
5-hour drive to Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, the Pacific
Ocean, and California redwood forests. Closer to home, Nevada boasts more
natural hot springs than any other state in the country, over 150 named
mountain ranges, and 30 mountain 

[ECOLOG-L] Field Station Manager Position

[Greg Houseman]

Biology Field Station Manager-Wichita State University, The Department 
of Biological Sciences is seeking a professional with a minimum of a 
master’s degree or equivalent experience in ecology, biology or a 
related field to restore and maintain the ecological integrity of the 
department’s four ecological reserves. These sites are all located in 
south-central Kansas and include restored grassland, riparian zones, and 
a large ranch in the Flint Hills, which is part of the largest intact 
tallgrass prairie region in the U.S. This position will be a vital 
member of the growing field biology research program at WSU. 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining the field 
station building at the Ninnescah Reserve, coordinating prescribed 
burns, controlling invasive species, fence and road maintenance, and 
maintaining land management records for all reserves, coordinating 
community outreach, supervising student interns and assisting in the 
teaching of environmental-themed courses within the department. The 
successful applicant must integrate these duties with surrounding 
private landowners, as necessary. Experience with the operation, 
maintenance and repairs of agriculture/forestry tools and equipment is 
preferred. Additionally, an herbicide applicators license, a commercial 
driver’s license and prescribed fire/fire suppression certification and 
experience with ArcGIS or the willingness to obtain such qualifications 
is needed. Apply at http://wichita.edu/wsujobs.  

WSU Departmental Website: http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=bioscience

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and 
activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, 
gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 
marital status, political affiliation, status as a veteran, genetic 
information or disability. The following person has been designated to 
handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Executive 
Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State 
University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita KS 67260-0138; telephone (316) 978-
3186. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a 
satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents 
policy.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position in Molecular Microbial Ecology

[Stephen Techtmann]

A postdoctoral position in molecular microbial ecology and bioinformatics is
open in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological
University in the Lab of Dr. Stephen Techtmann.  

The successful applicant will conduct research aimed at understanding the
development of microbes in bilge water.  This is part of an ongoing project
to investigate the ability of microbes growing on and in ships to act as
indicators of previous ports of call.  This candidate will lead aspects of
the project aimed at using high-resolution characterization of microbial
communities in bilge water and in various ports to better understand the
development of ship microbiomes.  

A Ph.D. in molecular biology, microbiology or a closely related field is
required.  Specialization in genomic and bioinformatics analysis are
desired.  We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to
undertake molecular characterization of ocean and lake microbial communities
as well as bilge water microbial communities, bioinformatics analysis, and
field work.  The ability to work independently as well as with a research
group and ability to produce publications are desired.  

The position is available for one year with the possibility for renewal
dependent upon satisfactory performance and funding.  This full-time
position can start immediately. Applicants should email a letter stating
their interest and suitability for this position as well as brief (1-page)
research statement along with a CV and contact information for three
references directly to Dr. Stephen Techtmann (smtec...@mtu.edu)

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position: Community and Ecosystem Thresholds to Restoration in Subtropical Forest

[Stephanie Yelenik]

We seek a postdoc to participate in an NSF-funded study of the role of 
multiple feedbacks in determining why native forest understory species 
are not regenerating in disturbed mesic subtropical forest habitats on 
the island of Hawaii (“Big Island”). The postdoc will work with a team 
of PIs including an avian ecologist, a soil microbial ecologist, two 
plant ecologists, and a quantitative ecologist to assess the importance 
of nitrogen availability and plant/litter/soil feedbacks in influencing 
alien grass dynamics and the availability of safe sites for native woody 
species recruitment.  The ideal candidate will have experience measuring 
nitrogen dynamics and plant community structure, and conducting 
experimental field ecology in rugged conditions. They will be adept at 
using spatial tools such as GIS, with data management and statistical 
analyses in R, and with manuscript preparation.  

He/she will be employed at the University of CA, Santa Barbara, but 
expected to live in the Volcano/Hilo area of Hawaii for two years and to 
conduct active field work throughout that time. The University of 
California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All 
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other 
characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and 
individuals with disabilities.

Please send your CV, copies of two publications, and letter of interest 
to Carla D’Antonio (danto...@es.ucsb.edu) and Stephanie Yelenik 
(syele...@usgs.gov) before November 30, 2016.  Ideal start date: March 
1, 2017.   

[ECOLOG-L] tenure-track Ecology position at New Mexico State University

[Karen Mabry]

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites
applications for an Ecologist at the Assistant Professor level (9 month,
tenure track position, start date August 14, 2017). Applicants for this
position must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Biology, or a related field, a strong
track record of research productivity commensurate with experience, a
demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and a
minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate
will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program and to
teach courses in ecology and related areas at the undergraduate level as
well as graduate courses in their area of expertise. Applicants from any
area of ecology will be considered. However, the Department is especially
interested in candidates whose research focuses on the responses of
ecological systems to global change, and those who work at or above the
population level. 

To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests and
accomplishments (2 pages maximum), statement of teaching philosophy and
experience (2 pages maximum), and three letters of references to
https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/26397 by November 18, 2016. Questions may be
directed to ecologysea...@nmsu.edu. 

NMSU is a public, land-grant, Hispanic-Serving Institution, in Las Cruces,
NM. The Department of Biology offers undergraduate majors in Biology,
Conservation Ecology, Microbiology, and Genetics, as well as MS and PhD
programs. The department’s 20 faculty also support core facilities and
natural history collections in addition to the Jornada Basin Long Term
Ecological Research site and externally funded training programs. NMSU is
located in the northern Chihuahuan Desert, an ecologically-rich region with
abundant opportunities for local field research. For more information see:
http://bio.nmsu.edu. 

Details of the position (Requisition # 1600132F) are available at
https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/26397. NMSU is an EEO/AA employer. All offers
of employment are contingent upon the verification of information required
by federal law, state law and NMSU policies/procedures, which may include
the completion of a criminal history check.

[ECOLOG-L] New Job Opening at the Union of Concerned Scientists for ECOLOG-L

[Cheryl George]

Scientist
Center for Science and Democracy
Union of Concerned Scientists
Washington, DC or Cambridge, MA
http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs#scientistcambridge
The Center for Science and Democracy at UCS is dedicated to strengthening and 
defending the essential role of science in democratic dialogue and 
policymaking. Through cutting-edge analysis and effective outreach and 
advocacy, we hold decisionmakers, media, and vested interests accountable, and 
defend the scientific process and scientists in order to secure a healthy and 
safe environment for all. The Scientist conducts and communicates robust, 
timely, accessible, and policy-relevant research to help advance the mission of 
the Center, including areas such as independent science, justice and equity, 
environment, and public health policies.


See the full list of job openings at http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs

Visit UCS's LinkedIn Careers 
Page
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[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist- IPM of Orchard Crops (JPF00616)

[Erin Wilson Rankin]

Department of Entomology
  College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences 
ASSISTANT COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SPECIALIST
Integrated Management of Invasive and Endemic Arthropod Species 
Attacking Orchard Crops
University of California, Riverside 

The Department of Entomology invites applications for an Assistant 
Cooperative Extension Specialist in the area of integrated management of 
invasive and endemic arthropod species attacking orchard crops at the 
University of California, Riverside. This is a fiscal year position and 
is available July 1, 2017 with a 90 % Cooperative Extension/10% 
Organized Research appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station 
(http://cnas.ucr.edu/about/aes/). The position will be housed at the 
University of California Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources 
Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA. The 
successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized and 
extramurally funded basic and applied research program focused on 
managing and reducing the impact of arthropod pests in commercial fruit 
and nut tree crops. Extension responsibilities include the development 
and implementation of educational programs on pest management in orchard 
crops. These efforts may include a variety of approaches including 
extension publications, newsletters, web pages, web blogging, field 
days, participation in Cooperative Extension Advisor meetings, 
organization of specific educational conferences, and contributing to UC 
ANR workgroups and teams. The successful candidate’s work will be 
aligned with the Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases Strategic 
Initiative within UC ANR. Excellent communication and interpersonal 
skills are essential. Postdoctoral experience is preferred; applicants 
must hold a Ph.D in Entomology, Biology, Pest Management, Applied 
Ecology, or a related discipline required. Applicants must send a cover 
letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests (3 pages 
maximum), extension interests and philosophy (2 pages maximum), a 
statement of contributions to diversity (2 pages maximum), up to three 
select reprints of publications or manuscripts in press (pdf files), a 
list of individuals to be contacted for letters of recommendation. All 
application materials should be sent to 
http://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00616. Questions regarding this 
position should be directed to Dr. Jocelyn Millar, Chair of the IPM CE 
Search Committee at jocelyn.mil...@ucr.edu. Review of applications will 
begin December 1, 2016, but the position will remain open until filled. 
Information about the Entomology Department and an expanded position 
description can be found at: http://www.entomology.ucr.edu. 

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse 
undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to 
providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-
generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred 
qualification. Advancement through the CE Specialist ranks at the 
University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based 
evaluations occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes 
substantial peer input. The Division of Agriculture and Natural 
Resources is the statewide division of the University of California that 
administers Cooperative Extension and serves as the bridge between local 
issues and the power of UC Research. 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 
Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the 
achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All 
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or 
any other characteristic protected by law.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. student opportunity in plant ecology – University of British Columbia

[Jennifer Williams]

The Williams Lab at the University of British Columbia (Department of
Geography and Biodiversity Research Centre) is looking for a Ph.D. student
to join our growing group for Fall 2017. Ongoing research includes projects
on (1) contemporary evolution and the speed at which populations move across
landscapes, (2) plant life history strategies in changing climates, and (3)
variation in plant-herbivore and plant-pollinator interactions across space
and time. We take a variety of approaches including experiments in the field
and greenhouse and quantitative modeling. The PhD student will have the
opportunity to develop his or her own research goals related to the broader
lab objectives.

Competitive applicants will have completed an independent research project
that has the potential to move toward publication; be motivated to develop
or expand on their quantitative skills (statistical or modeling); and will
bring curiosity and independence to their research. 

Students in the group benefit from interacting both with a diverse group of
geographers interested in the environment, and with ecologists and
evolutionary biologists from across UBC, who are brought together by the
Biodiversity Research Centre for classes, seminars and discussion groups. We
have ties with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the B.C. Ministry of
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and land managers at native
prairie sites across the Pacific Northwest that can facilitate locating
field sites and developing applied angles of research projects.

Applications are due in early January 2017, but I encourage interested
students to contact me well before this date. Please send an email
(jennifer.willi...@geog.ubc.ca) including a brief statement that describes
your research interests and why you are interested in graduate school, and
attach your CV and an unofficial transcript. 

Please see the lab website for more information:
http://williamslabubc.weebly.com/ and find information about applying to UBC
Geography here: http://www.geog.ubc.ca/graduate/. All students admitted to
Geography are guaranteed a stable minimum income that comes from a
combination of teaching assistantships and UBC fellowships. Outstanding
students will be competitive for a UBC Four Year Fellowship, and I would be
happy to assist Canadian students with their NSERC CGS-D applications.

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure line position Animal Behavior Ball State University

[Randy Bernot]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR BIOLOGIST
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
MUNCIE, IN

The Department of Biology at Ball State University invites applications for
a tenure-track position in Animal Behavior Biology. Responsibilities: The
successful candidate will be able to teach Introductory Biology, Animal
Behavior, Evolution and contribute to the Department’s undergraduate Zoology
concentration. The candidate will advance the research opportunities of
undergraduate and graduate students in animal behavior or zoology while
complementing and collaborating with current faculty. The strongest
candidates will have a demonstrated track record of teaching at the
undergraduate level and evidence of outstanding scholarship in the form of
peer-reviewed publications and external funding. The Department of Biology
benefits from strong institutional support, promotes collaborations amongst
faculty, and shares core research and teaching equipment.
Minimum qualifications: Earned doctorate in biological science with a focus
that includes zoology, animal evolution, or animal behavior by April 1,
2017; effective written and oral communication skills; commitment to
excellence in teaching; and competency in current research concepts and
approaches.

Preferred qualifications: demonstrated teaching ability using
student-centered learning techniques; evidence of scholarly activity, such
as postdoctoral experience, publications, and successful procurement of
external grants; established research agenda that complements existing
departmental research programs; collaborative potential with existing
faculty at Ball State University.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, documentation of scholarly
activity and teaching ability (e.g. student and peer evaluation summaries),
statement of research interests (limited to three pages), statement of
teaching philosophy (limited to three pages), copies of transcripts, and the
names, addresses and contact information of five persons who can provide
professional recommendations upon request. Applications are to be submitted
as a single PDF file as an attachment to an e-mail message sent to Dr.
Kemuel Badger, Chair, Department of Biology, Ball State University, Muncie,
IN 47306 (kbad...@bsu.edu). Review of credentials will begin immediately and
will continue until October 31, 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] Session on aquatic biodiversity at the upcoming ASLO meeting in Honolulu

[Patrick Fink]

Dear colleagues

We would like to bring to your attention a special session on aquatic
biodiversity entitled: What's the matter of biodiversity? (session 45) at
the upcoming  ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting at Honolulu, Hawai'i from
February 26th to  March 3rd, 2017: http://www.sgmeet.com/aslo/honolulu2017/

This is the session's abstract:
While biodiversity is getting lost at an unprecedented rate globally, our
understanding of the consequences of biodiversity losses is still limited.
In particular, species losses at the plant-animal interface may have severe
impacts on trophic transfer efficiency and ultimately on food web structure.
In this context, diversity may be either in terms of genetic diversity,
species diversity, functional group diversity or the diversity in specific
organismic traits. Such functional traits can determine an organism's
competitive abilities, but also e.g. its dietary value to higher trophic
levels. We thus argue that a wide, trait-based perspective on biodiversity
is needed that unifies the molecular and organismic levels. This will
broaden our understanding of biodiversity and its losses, in particular at
the base of aquatic food webs. The aim of this session is to bring together
researchers, methods and concepts from marine and freshwater systems and
from genetic, biochemical and organismic aspects of biodiversity to gain a
holistic view on the impact of diversity alterations on the functioning of
aquatic ecosystems.
http://www.sgmeet.com/aslo/honolulu2017/sessionschedule.asp?SessionID=045

If this topic appeals to you, we cordially invite you to submit an abstract
for this session (# 45) with your registration for the ASLO  meeting until
October 14th. Further, we would like you to pass this information on to any
 of your colleagues and students that might be interested in attending  the
session.

If you have any questions about this session, please do not hesitate  to
contact Patrick (patrick.f...@uni-koeln.de) or Mia
(stockenrei...@biologie.uni-muenchen.de) via e-mail.

Best regards,
Patrick Fink & Maria Stockenreiter 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Opening: On-Farm Research Coordinator at Ohio State University

[Steve Culman]

*On-Farm Research Coordinator*

Research Associate I position in an applied soil fertility lab. Major
projects that currently need support include: 1) Soil Health Testing and
Method Development, 2) Evaluating Impacts of Pipeline Installation on Crop
Productivity, 3) Updating Ohio Field Crop Fertilizer Recommendations and 4)
Effects of Various Organic Soil Amendment Practices on Crops and Soils

*Duties include:*

   - Working with growers, crop consultants and extension educators to
   conduct agronomic research trials
   - Tracking and coordinating research sample analyses
   - Assisting with data analysis and writing of research results
   - Traveling to farms and to collect soil and plant samples in the field
   - Providing field support with operating farm machinery
   - Assisting with development of outreach, extension and website materials


Applicants should have a B.S or M.S. in soils, agronomy, agroecology or
related agricultural field and possess in-depth knowledge of Midwestern
agronomic systems and farm operations. Applicants must be committed to
provide exceptional research support in a collaborative environment. The
successful candidate should have excellent organization skills and be able
to effectively communicate with farmers, extension agents, crop consultants
and lab team members. Desired experience and skills include analyzing data,
writing research results, and operating farm machinery.

Interested persons should send C.V. and cover letter outlining research
interests and experiences to Steve Culman at *culma...@osu.edu
* and formally apply online at https://www.jobsatosu.compo
stings/search  under job ID#
*421833* by *October 9, 2016*.

[ECOLOG-L] Research Staff for the Crees Foundation's research and education projects in the Peruvian Amazon

[Chris Beirne]

The Crees Foundation are currently looking to fill two positions at the 
flagship Manu Learning Center in the Peruvian Amazon:

Field Research Coordinator: 
http://www.environmentjob.co.uk/adverts/61047-field-research-coordinator

[First review of application 15th of October]

This role balances ensuring quality of the current research programmes 
with thinking creatively about how to continuously improve them to best 
fulfill crees’ long-term research and educational mission. The 
successful candidate will be an experienced tropical ecologist who is 
comfortable working independently, managing a diverse field research 
team, educating crees guests to be able to support conservation, and 
facilitate the data collection and publication of high quality research. 
There is scope to develop new projects, dependent on the applicant’s 
expertise.



Field Staff: http://www.crees-manu.org/job-opportunity-field-staff/

[First review of applications 9th of October]

This role principally involves leading and educating groups of 
volunteers to conduct crees Foundation biodiversity research and 
community project work. The successful candidate will possess experience 
with remote field work in Neotropical environments. They will possess 
excellent communication skills vital to representing the crees 
Foundation to diverse audiences, including volunteers, community members 
and visitors, through professional and engaging presentations. They will 
provide high quality intern mentoring and assist in continuous volunteer 
management and training. This role requires thorough knowledge of crees’ 
research and community projects, excellent problem solving skills, and 
the ability to work well under pressure.

[ECOLOG-L] Stable isotope mixing models using siar, mixsiar and siber- STATS COURSES

[Oliver Hooker]

Stable Isotope Mixing Models using SIAR, SIBER and MixSIAR (SIMM03)

Delivered by Dr. Andrew Parnell and Dr. Andrew Jackson

http://prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-siar-
siber-and-mixsiar-simm/

This 4day course will run from 28th - 3rd March 2017 at Millport field 
centre, Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland (please note that although the filed 
centre in on an island it is extremely easy and uncomplicated to reach by 
public transport form both within and outside the UK)

This course will cover the concepts, technical background and use of stable 
isotope mixing models (SIMMs) with a particular focus on running them in R. 
This course will cover the concepts, technical background and use of stable 
isotope mixing models (SIMMs) with a particular focus on running them in R. 
Recently SIMMs have become a very popular tool for quantifying food webs 
and thus the diet of predators and prey in an ecosystem.

Starting with only basic understanding of statistical models, we will cover 
the do’s and don’ts of using SIMMs with a particular focus on the widely 
used package SIAR and the new, more advanced MixSIAR. Participants will be 
taught some of the advanced features of these packages, which will enable 
them to produce a richer class of output, and are encouraged to bring their 
own data sets and problems to study during the round-table discussions.

(PLEASE NOT THIS COURSE IS FOLLOWED BY 'NETWORK ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA 
USING R - A COMBINED COURSE PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE)

Course content is as follows

Tuesday 28th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00
Basic concepts.
Module 1: Introduction; why use a SIMM?
Module 2: An introduction to bayesian statistics.
Module 3: Differences between regression models and SIMMs.
Practical: Revision on using R to load data, create plots and fit 
statistical models.
Round table discussion: Understanding the output from a Bayesian model.

Wednesday 1st – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00
Understanding and using SIAR.
Module 4: Do’s and Don’ts of using SIAR.
Module 5: The statistical model behind SIAR.
Practical: Using SIAR for real-world data sets; reporting output; creating 
richer summaries and plots.
Round table discussion: Issues when using simple SIMMs.

Thursday 2nd – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00
SIBER and MixSIAR.
Module 6: Creating and understanding Stable Isotope Bayesian Ellipses 
(SIBER).
Module 7: What are the differences between SIAR and MixSIAR?
Practical: Using MixSIAR on real world data sets; benefits over SIAR.
Round table discussion: When to use which type of SIMM.

Friday 3rd – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00
Advanced SIMMs.
Module 8: Using MixSIAR for complex data sets: time series and mixed 
effects models.
Module 9: Source grouping: when and how?
Module 10: Building your own SIMM with JAGS.
Practical: Running advanced SIMMs with JAGS.
Round table discussion: Bring your own data set.

There will be a 15 minute morning coffee break, an hour for lunch, and a15 
minute afternoon coffee break. We keep the timing of these flexible 
depending how the course advances. Breakfast is from 08:00-08:45 and dinner 
is at 18:00 each day.

Please email any inquiries to oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com or visit our 
website www.prstatistics.com

Please feel free to distribute this material anywhere you feel is suitable
Upcoming courses - email for details oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com
1.  INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (October)
2.  LANDSCAPE GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October)
3.  PHYLOGENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October/November)
4.  SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGIC AL DATA USING R (November)
5.  ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (December) 
6.  MODEL BASED MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R 
(January)
7.  ADVANCED PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (February)
8.  NETWORK ANALYSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (March)
9.  INTRODUCTION TO GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS USING R (June)

Dates still to be confirmed - email for details 
oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com
•   INTRODUCTION TO R AND STATISTICS FOR BIOLOGISTS
•   BIOINFORMATICS FOR GENETICISTS AND BIOLOGISTS
•   GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R
•   INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS USING LINUX
•   INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELLING

Oliver Hooker
PR Statistics

[ECOLOG-L] 'Network analysis for ecologists using R' - STATS COURSE

[Oliver Hooker]

Network analysis for ecologists using R (NTWA01)

Delivered by Dr. Marco Scotti

http://prstatistics.com/course/network-analysis-for-ecologists-using-r-ntwa/

This 5 day course will run from 6th – 10th March 2017 at Millport field 
centre, Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland (please note that although the field 
centre in on an island it is extremely easy and uncomplicated to reach by 
public transport from both within and outside the UK)

The first graphical representation of a food web dates back to 1880, with 
the pioneering works of Lorenzo Camerano. Since then, research on 
ecological networks has further developed and ecology is one of the fields 
that contributed the most to the growth of network science. Nowadays, 
ecologists routinely apply network analysis with a diverse set of 
objectives that range from studying the stability of ecological communities 
to quantifying energy flows in ecosystems.

The course is intended to provide the participants theoretical knowledge 
and practical skills for the study of food webs. First, lessons and 
exercises will introduce basic principles of network theory. Second, 
ecological examples will be focused on binary food webs, networks depicting 
who eats whom in ecosystems. Algorithms quantifying either global food web 
properties or single species features within the trophic network will be 
introduced. Third, we will study how the architecture of the food webs can 
be used to investigate robustness to biodiversity loss, thus helping to 
predict cascading extinction events. Then, ecosystem network analysis 
(ENA), a suite of matrix manipulation routines for the study of 
energy/matter circulation in ecosystems, will be presented. We will apply 
ENA to characterize the trophic structure of food webs and quantify the 
amount of cycling in ecosystems. Finally, we will learn how to visualize 
food web graphs to illustrate their features in an intuitive and fancy way.

(PLEASE NOT THIS COURSE IS PRECEDED BY ‘STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING 
SIAR, MIXSIAR AND SIBER’- A COMBINED COURSE PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE)

Course content is as follows

Monday 6th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00
Module 1: Introduction to graph theory and network science.
Basic terminology for learning the language of networks: from nodes and 
links to degree distribution.
Three types of mathematical graphs and their properties: random networks, 
small-world networks, and scale-free networks.

Tuesday 7th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00
Module 2: The use of graph theory in ecology: (1) networks representing 
various interactions in ecological communities (e.g., predator-prey and 
plant-pollinator networks); (2) networks illustrating interactions at 
different hierarchical levels (e.g., social networks at the population 
level and species dispersal in the landscape graph).
Who eats whom in ecosystems and at which rate? Binary and weighted food web 
networks.
Quantitative descriptors of food web networks (e.g., fraction of basal, 
intermediate and top species, connectance and link density).

Wednesday 8th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00
Module 3: The structural properties of food web networks.
Biodiversity loss and food web network robustness. How to predict secondary 
extinctions using the information embedded in the network structure of the 
food webs.
The relevance of bipartite networks in ecology for the description of 
various interaction types (e.g., plant-pollinator and plant-seed disperser 
relationships).

Thursday 9th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00
Module 4: Ecosystem network analysis (ENA): basic principles and algorithms.
Input-output analysis: partial feeding and partial host matrices. Possible 
ways to trace indirect effects in ecosystems.
Trophic considerations: the effective trophic position of species in 
acyclic food webs.
Finn cycling index and the amount of cycling in ecosystems.

Friday 10th – Classes from 09:00 to 16:00
Module 5: Can network analysis help to better understand possible 
consequences of global warming on ecological communities?
Network visualization with Cytoscape: how to change the layout of graphs 
illustrating food web interactions (the Style interface to modify node, 
link and network properties).

There will be a 15 minute morning coffee break, an hour for lunch, and a15 
minute afternoon coffee break. We keep the timing of these flexible 
depending how the course advances. Breakfast is from 08:00-08:45 and dinner 
is at 18:00 each day.

Please email any inquiries to oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com or visit our 
website www.prstatistics.com

Please feel free to distribute this material anywhere you feel is suitable
Upcoming courses - email for details oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com
1.  INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (October)
2.  LANDSCAPE GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October)
3.  PHYLOGENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October/November)
4.  SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGIC AL DATA USING R (November)
5.  ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R 

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Two Faculty Positions in Ecology and/or Evolution at Clemson

[Saara DeWalt]

Review of applications for two Assistant Professor Positions in Ecology 
and/or Evolution at Clemson University starts Oct. 15th.

The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites 
applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions with an 
expected start date of August 2017. We seek creative, interactive 
individuals who address cutting-edge research questions in Ecology 
and/or Evolution using animal, plant, or microbial systems. The 
Department awards undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biological 
Sciences and Microbiology, as well as graduate degrees in Environmental 
Toxicology. We invite applicants who will complement and enhance the 
department’s existing research strengths 
(http://www.clemson.edu/science/departments/biosci/). We anticipate 
hiring a total of six faculty in the areas of Ecology, Evolution, and 
Organismal Biology over the next three years.

Clemson University, located on the shores of Lake Hartwell in the 
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is South Carolina's public land-
grant university. The University's research resources include the 
Palmetto high performance computing cluster, the Clemson University 
Genomics and Computational Biology Laboratory, the Clemson University 
Light Imaging Facility, the Campbell Museum of Natural History, and the 
17,500 acre Clemson Experimental Forest. 

The University and Department are committed to building a diverse body 
of faculty scholars who are dedicated to working and teaching in a 
multicultural environment (http://www.clemson.edu/inclusion/). We are 
also supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment and 
are expected to establish a nationally recognized and externally funded 
research program, demonstrate teaching excellence, and participate in 
relevant graduate programs. 

Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio: (1) letter 
of application; (2) CV; (3) statement of research interests, 
accomplishments, and plans; (4) statement of teaching interests and 
experience; (5) statement describing past experience in activities that 
promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future 
contributions; and (6) up to three reprints in one PDF. Applicants 
should also arrange, through Interfolio, for three confidential letters 
of recommendation to be submitted. A link to the Interfolio application 
system can be found in the job ad here: 
http://www.clemson.edu/science/departments/biosci/resources/hiring.html.
 

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2016 and will continue 
until the positions are filled. Specific inquiries may be directed to 
Dr. Saara DeWalt, saa...@clemson.edu, chair of the search committee.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate 
against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, 
gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, 
veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a 
culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a 
multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities 
and women.

[ECOLOG-L] Are there any Wetland Ecologists/Professionals working with Wetlands?

[Porter, Jewell]

Hello all,

I am currently a graduate student working on my M.S. in Environmental Science 
and Policy as well as my MBA with a concentration in Sustainability. I will be 
graduating in May 2017 and in the process of completing my final master's 
project. For my project, I will be doing a spatial analysis of the upslope 
migration potential of wetlands (tidal marshes) in response to sea-level rise 
in the Chesapeake Bay.

I would love to talk to any Wetland Ecologists/Coastal Ecologists who have a 
strong knowledge-base on this this subject and/or knowledge of wetlands in 
general. Are there any Wetland Ecologists/Coastal Ecologists that could help?

Additionally, does anyone know of any papers/literature that would help me form 
a strong knowledge base in this subject?

Thank you in advance and I look forward to your response.

My contact information is below in my signature.




Jewell Porter

Graduate Student

Candidate for Dual Master's Degree Program-M.Sci. in Environmental Science and 
Policy & MBA in Sustainability

Clark University '17

Contact information: jepor...@clarku.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistant in Aquatic Ecology (M.S.)

[Howard Whiteman]

Graduate Research Assistant in Aquatic Ecology, Watershed Studies Institute and 
Department of Biological Sciences, Murray State University.  One full-time 
position to begin January 2017.  Qualifications: B.S. in biology, ecology, or 
related discipline.  Previous experience with field and/or lab experiments, 
pond ecosystems, and amphibian and invertebrate ecology highly desirable.  
Responsibilities: To conduct experimental research on the predatory effects of 
size-structured salamander populations on population, community and ecosystem 
interactions while completing a M.S. degree in Watershed Science. Salary: 
Commensurate with experience; potential for competitive tuition waivers.  Other 
benefits include housing at the Hancock Biological Station (Murray, KY) during 
the academic year.  To Apply:  Email a letter of application, curriculum vitae 
including undergraduate GPA and GRE scores, and the names and email addresses 
of three references to Dr. Howard Whiteman (hwhite...@murraystate.edu 
).  Deadline: November 15, 2016 or until the 
position is filled.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  
Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, 
M/F/D, AA employer.


Howard H. Whiteman
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Director, Watershed Studies Institute

Department of Biological Sciences
Murray State University
Murray, KY  42071-0009

Phone: (270) 809-6753
FAX:   (270) 809-2788

http://campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/hwhiteman/index.shtml 


http://www.murraystate.edu/wsi/

"Everything is in a watershed"