[ECOLOG-L] Call for Participation in Symposium “ABM 2017 ”

[Li An]

Dear ECOLOG-L Subscribers:

Please help distributed this call to potential people with interest.

Sponsored by National Science Foundation (see this site 
), 
we are organizing a symposium entitled “ABM 2017: Agent-Based Models in 
the Social, Human-Environment, and Life Sciences” (see our project 
website ) at San Diego, California 
between April 20-22, 2017. The goal of this symposium is to transform 
the science, technology, and application of agent-based models in the 
context of social, human-environment, and life sciences. We have 
assembled a science committee of exceptional ABM developers, modelers, 
and users (see http://complexities.org/ABM17/people/).


This is the 1^st call for papers (oral presentations or posters) that 
address theoretical, technological, and application issues related to 
agent-based modeling,. Potential topics include (but are not limited 
to): ABM verification and validation, modeling of human decisions, model 
transparency and reusability, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis for 
ABM, and developing big data friendly ABM.


Please send your abstract to ab...@complexities.org 
by January 31, 2016. You can register 
later once the registration site is available (we are still working on 
this part). Your abstract should include the title, author(s), author 
affiliation(s), five key words, a designation whether it is for a poster 
or oral presentation, and a text body up to 250 words. At the symposium, 
all the science committee members will evaluate the presentations and 
posters and recognize three ABM Stars for their excellence in ABM work. 
Plaques will be sent to the stars after the symposium.


Several ABM Professional Enhancement Awards (ABM-PEA; up to $800 each) 
will be given to junior researchers, including students, postdocs, and 
assistant professors, to cover expenses associated with attending the 
symposium. To apply, download the application form from 
http://complexities.org/ABM17/resources/, fill in the form, and email it 
to ab...@complexities.org by January 31, 
2017. The Symposium Organizing Committee will evaluate all the 
applications and notify the applicants by February 15, 2017.


Best,

Li

--
Li An, PhD
Professor of Geography
http://complexities.org

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: US Fish & Wildlife Service National Hire Announcements - Pacific Islands- OPEN

[David Duffy]

Pacific (and some non Pacific) jobs with USFWS. Apply via www.usajobs.gov

-- Forwarded message --
From: White, Susan 
Date: Fri, Nov 4, 2016 at 4:01 PM
Subject: Fwd: US Fish & Wildlife Service National Hire Announcements -
Pacific Islands- OPEN

Aloha all..



The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has opened the announcement advertising
50+ positions that support our mission critical conservation work to
the public on *www.usajobs.gov* .  *A number of
these are in the islands, including **"Wildlife Refuge" ** Management
Specialist for Palmyra Atoll,  Papahanaumokuakea "Wildlife Refuge"
Management Specialist, and **"Wildlife Refuge" **Management Specialist for
Midway Atoll, as well as a number of positions for FWS Ecological
Services. *  Knowledge of marine ecosystems are encouraged. The vacancies
are posted in different announcements.  It looks like Hawaii and Pacific
Islands jobs are announced separate than those on the continent... and it
currently (wrongly) says they are based on Hawaii Island. Refuge System
jobs will be based in Honolulu and Midway. We will try to fix that, but in
the mean time you can scroll to the bottom of this message for links to the
official USA job posts.


*Additionally, we are conducting outreach to minority groups to ensure that
we have a diverse pool of highly qualified applicants. Individuals who have
the background and career interest in biology, wildlife biology, fish
biology, environment science or other natural resources
degrees please encourage them to apply.*



*Please pass along this e-mail information and contact information
to potential recently graduated students or graduated students who are
still actively looking for the right career opportunity.*



*TOTAL POSITIONS:* Estimated 50+



*TYPE OF POSITIONS: *Permanent Full-time 0401 (Fish and Wildlife
Biologist), 0482 (Fish Biologist), 0485 (Wildlife Refuge Specialist) an
0486 (Wildlife Biologist) Series

*PAY GRADE:* Positions will be advertised at the GS-5/7/9/11 pay grade
level (below is some information that helps to understand what grade level for
which you qualify. Additionally, for more specifics on annual salary for
each grade level, can be assessed on
*https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2016/general-schedule/*


*DUTY STATIONS:* Various Locations across Region's 1,2,4, 5,6,8 and HQ
(please check out our website to learn more about regional locations (
www.fws.gov)

*PROJECTED OPENING DATE:* November 4, 2016

*PUBLIC POSTING:* www.usajobs.gov (so potential applicants need to work on
finalizing USAjobs federal resume, obtaining a copy of an
official transcript(s), etc ASAP)

*WHO MAY APPLY:* U.S. Citizens, Status Candidates, VEOA Eligibles and
Special Appointment Authorities

*__*

*REQUIREMENTS: *

*0401 (Fish and Wildlife Biologist) Series - *Positions in this
professional career field support biology and natural resource management
work in the FWS Migratory Birds, Endangered Species and National Wildlife
Refuge programs.  The work involves conservation of natural resources
management related to conservation, species listing, habitat, private
lands. *Basic Qualifications Requirement:*   *Degree:* biological sciences,
agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines
appropriate to the position. *OR Combination of education and
experience:* Courses
equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or
additional education.

*__*

*0482 (Fish Biologist) Series - *The work involves developing, conserving, m
anaging, and administering fishery resources; and evaluating the impact of
construction   projects and other socioeconomic activities that present pote
ntial or actual adverse effects on fishery resources and their habitat. *Basic
Qualifications Requirements:  Degree:* major in biological science that
included: At least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects such as limnology,
ichthyology, fishery biology, aquatic botany, aquatic fauna, oceanography,
fish culture, or related courses in the field of fishery biology; *and *At
least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences in such subjects as general
zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology, entomology,
parasitology, ecology, cellular biology, genetics, or research in these
fields. (Excess course work in aquatic subjects may be used to meet this
requirement when appropriate.) *OR Combination of education and
experience:* courses
equivalent to a major in biological science (i.e., at least 30 semester
hours), of which a minimum of 6 semester hours were in aquatic subjects and
12 semester hours were in the animal sciences, as shown in A above, plus
appropriate experience or additional education.

*__

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking TSS and DO data for Madre de Dios, Peru

[Katherine Markham]

Dear ECOLOG-L Subscribers,

My name is Kate Markham and I am a graduate student completing my master’s 
degree in environmental science and policy. I’m researching artisanal and 
small-scale gold mining in Madre de Dios, Peru and how mercury transported 
through the environment may impact biodiversity.

I am looking for data published on total suspended sediment and dissolved 
oxygen content of rivers in the Madre de Dios region. The more recent the 
measurements were taken, the better. I would appreciate any suggestions of 
papers to refer to or databases I should search. Please email me off list at 
kmark...@clarku.edu .

Thank you for the help.

Sincerely,
Kate Markham

[ECOLOG-L] Grad Assistantships in Forest Nutrient Cycling

[Forest Ecology]

Ruth Yanai is seeking new graduate students (MS or PhD) to participate in a 
large collaborative project investigating above and belowground carbon 
allocation, nutrient cycling, and tradeoffs involved in multiple resource 
allocation. The Multiple Element Limitation in Northern Hardwood Ecosystems 
(MELNHE) project has field sites located at Hubbard Brook, Jeffers Brook, 
and Bartlett Experimental Forests in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. 
Since 2011, thirteen stands have been receiving N, P, N&P, and control 
treatments in 0.25-ha plots, with six stands receiving Ca treatments. 
Research in the MELNHE project includes soil respiration, soil 
mineralization, beech bark disease, leaf production by species, foliar 
nutrient resorption, water use, mycorrhizae, forest productivity, and snail 
and arthropod diversity.  More information on the project can be found at 
http://www.esf.edu/melnhe.

We welcome inquiries from prospective students interested in forest ecology, 
nutrient cycling, and uncertainty analysis. Applicants should be self-
motivated, excited to work as part of a multi-investigator project, have 
laboratory and field experience, and be comfortable living and working in a 
group setting. A field crew blog from previous years is available at 
http://shoestringproject.wordpress.com/.

A January 2017 start is an option.  Normally, students start in the field 
about June 1, so as to become familiar with the field sites and our research 
activities before starting classes in late August.  
 
Funding will consist of a combination of research and teaching 
assistantships. A stipend, full tuition waiver, health insurance, and a 
summer position with the field crew in New Hampshire will be provided. 
Prospective students may apply to the Department of Forest and Natural 
Resources Management or the Graduate Program in Environmental Science, both 
at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY.

We appreciate communicating with students as part of the application 
process. Students are encouraged to review MELNHE related data and 
publications and supply their own ideas for research in relation to the 
project. Prospective students should begin that conversation by requesting 
the password for Ruth's project materials from Mary Hagemann at 
forestecol...@esf.edu

Thank you,
Mary Hagemann/Research Support Specialist

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position: Dendroecological perspectives on temperate mountain forest dynamics of Central and Eastern Europe

[Marketa Chaloupkova]

Postdoctoral Position: Dendroecological perspectives on temperate 
mountain forest dynamics of Central and Eastern Europe 
 
Type of employment: Temporary position – until the end of 2018 (with 
possibility to extend to permanent positon) Working hours: Full time 
First day of employment: summer 2017 Number of positions: 1 City: Prague 
Country: Czech Republic 
 
Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Faculty of Forestry and 
Wood Sciences 
 
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our team within the 
Forest Dynamics Lab of the Department of Forest Ecology, Faculty of 
Forestry and Wood Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic. The project is 
titled “Disturbance regimes as drivers of structural variability, carbon 
dynamics and biodiversity at the stand and landscape levels in primary 
mountain forests in central and eastern Europe.” 
 
Disturbance plays a dominant role in shaping the structure and function 
of forest ecosystems, but quantification of disturbance effects is 
typically limited by missing information on a location’s history and a 
region’s disturbance regime. Our lab uses tree-ring data to reconstruct 
site histories, providing insight into how forest characteristics 
recover from disturbances of variable severity. We are particularly 
interested in linking patterns in the severity and frequencies of 
disturbance to variation in tree size structure, carbon dynamics and 
biodiversity.  
 
The successful candidate will have access to a completed database of 20 
000 tree cores collected from 1000 forest plots distributed throughout 
remaining patches of old-growth forest is central and eastern Europe. 
Plots are distributed in a hierarchical design (i.e. plots nested within 
stands, within landscapes throughout the Carpathian mountain range). The 
aim of the design is to partition the effects of disturbance effects at 
a variety of scales, from local variation among neighboring locations 
due to smaller-scale gap dynamics to more extreme events impacting 
entire landscapes.  
 
The selected candidate will be expected to lead projects using available 
tree-ring data to link tree growth and biomass dynamics to abiotic and 
biotic factors. Responsibilities will predominantly be data analysis and 
manuscript preparation. Opportunities to visit some of our impressive 
field locations will be available, but the candidate is not expected to 
participate in data collection. 
 
We are a young and energetic research team with close collaborations 
with international partners. Opportunities exist for international 
exchange visits and meetings. To obtain more information about our team, 
visit http://scholar.google.cz/citations?user=DaBJTM4J 
 
Applicants should have a PhD (at the time of hire) in environmental or 
related sciences (biology, ecology, geography, forest sciences), and 
excellent English communication and writing skills on the level of 
native speaker is essential.  
 
Salary: 1300 – 1600 EUR based on the previous experience and performance 
We offer a 2-year position starting as soon as possible. The starting 
monthly salary will be around 1300-1600 Euro, which represents double of 
the median salary in the Czech Republic. To compare living costs see 
here: https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living In addition, there is a 
share increase based on the personal performance.  
 
Applications: Please attach a CV listing skills and qualifications, a 
list of publications and other documents deemed important by the 
applicant. Applicants should provide a short statement outlining why 
they believe themselves to be suitable for the above position. 
Applicants should include contact information for two references, one 
being the current or most recent employer.  
 
Send the application to the following address: Miroslav Svoboda Email: 
svobo...@fld.czu.cz Postal address: Czech University of Life Science, 
Faculty of Forestry and Wood Science, Kamycka 129, Praha 6 Suchdol, 
16521, Czech Republic

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track Assistant Professor in ecology/environmental biology/evolution

[Robert Smith]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR—TWO POSITIONS
Department of Biology
The University of Scranton 

The Biology Department of The University of Scranton is seeking 
applications for up to two tenure-track positions at the level of 
Assistant Professor in ecology/environmental biology/evolution to begin 
August 2017. The area of specialization within these disciplines is open; 
however, we are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in 
evolutionary ecology, behavioral ecology, population ecology, microbial 
ecology, or molecular ecology. Applicants should be able to contribute to 
the Biology Department’s core courses as well as to the Environmental 
Science Program and will be expected to develop upper level courses in 
their specialties. Excellence in teaching and an active research program 
that involves mentoring undergraduates is expected. A Ph.D. is required by 
start date and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
The Biology Department is housed in a new state-of-the-art unified 
science center, http://www.scranton.edu/academics/sciencecenter. Visit 
http://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/biology/for more information about 
the Biology Department and http://admissions.scranton.edu/academic-
programs/majors-minors/programs/environmental-science.shtml for more 
information about the Environmental Science Major. 
The University of Scranton is a regional institution of more than 
5,000 undergraduate and graduate students located in northeast 
Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. Recognized nationally for the 
quality of its education, Scranton is one of the 28 Jesuit colleges and 
universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal 
arts education and strong professional and pre-professional programs in 
the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and 
development of the whole person. Drawing on the strengths that have made 
it a recognized leader in the Northeast, Scranton is committed to a 
culture of scholarship and excellence, and is moving into the front ranks 
of American’s comprehensive universities. 
The University of Scranton is, by tradition and choice, a Catholic and 
Jesuit university. The successful candidate will have an understanding of 
and commitment to the mission and the goals of Jesuit education. The 
University’s mission statement may be found at 
http://www.scranton.edu/mission. The University is committed to developing 
a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and to modeling an inclusive 
campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that 
promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal and professional 
development, and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, 
the University encourages applications from candidates with diverse 
backgrounds. The University of Scranton is an EOE employer/educator. We 
invite women, persons with disabilities, veterans and others from 
underrepresented groups to apply.

How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online at 
https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. The application must include (1) a 
cover letter, (2) a current curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching 
philosophy (4) a statement of research interests, (4) three letters of 
reference, and (5) selected publications. 
 For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Robert 
Smith or Dr. Janice Voltzow, Co-Chairs of the Search Committee, via email 
at robert.sm...@scranton.edu and janice.volt...@scranton.edu. Review of 
applications will begin October 28, 2016, and will continue until the 
position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Fellow – Survival strategies and seed dispersal by the threatened Micronesian Starling on Guam, Mariana Islands

[Julie Savidge]

Description: 
This research position is part of a larger collaborative DoD SERDP project 
aimed at restoring ecosystem 
function (specifically seed dispersal) to Guam’s forests. Native seed 
dispersers have been extirpated or 
greatly reduced on Guam, largely due to predation by the invasive Brown 
Treesnake. 

Micronesian Starlings are the only remaining native avian frugivore on Guam; 
the population is largely 
restricted to Andersen Air Force Base and presumably remains because of its 
ability to utilize urban and 
suburban environments and its capacity to persist in areas under snake control. 
 By understanding how 
this species has survived on Guam, we might be able to develop ways to expand 
its population, and thus 
the ecological functions it provides. 

The responsibilities of this postdoctoral position, based largely on Guam, are 
to investigate the diet of 
Micronesian Starlings and their movement patterns to understand which tree 
species benefit and 
predict the area over which an individual bird could provide seed dispersal 
services. By comparing diet 
and movement of Micronesian Starlings between Saipan, where data has already 
been collected, and 
Guam, we can gain valuable information on the functions they are performing on 
Guam and how their 
diet and capacity to disperse seeds may have changed due to the lack of 
competitors and/or high snake 
predation pressure. Telemetry will be used to determine movements, roosting 
locations, and to study 
post-fledging survival. The successful candidate will lead data collection by 
the field crew and have 
primary responsibility for analysis, presentation, and publication of the 
research. The incumbent will 
work collaboratively with others involved with the project. Applicants must be 
able to work in rugged 
terrain and in hot, humid conditions. Airfare and some relocation expenses 
provided.

Qualifications: 
Required: 1) Ph.D. by the appointment start date in a discipline related to the 
research described above, 
2) Practical experience in the design, conduct, and statistical analysis of 
ecological field studies, 3) 
Demonstrated ability to prepare and submit professional manuscripts in refereed 
journals, 4) Excellent 
written and oral communication skills, 5) Eligible to work in the United States 
by proposed start date. 
FWCB will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.  

Desirable: Experience in 1) Analysis of avian habitat use and movement 
patterns, 2) Mist-netting and 
banding birds, 3) Post-fledging survival, 4) Avian seed dispersal, 5) 
Radio-telemetry, 6) GIS, and 7) 
Collaborative projects.  Additionally, past experience supervising a field 
crew, and working in challenging 
conditions is desirable.

Start Date and Duration:  Anticipated February or March 2017 start (later 
spring start dates will be 
considered).  The position duration is up to 2 years depending on start date.

Application Procedure: To apply, upload a cover letter that includes how you 
satisfy the required and 
desirable qualifications and your research interests; curriculum vitae; 
representative publications; and 
contact information for at least 3 professional references to the following 
address: 
 http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/38621.  Applications will be accepted until 
the position is filled, but 
to ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 4, 
2016. 

For more information contact: Dr. Julie Savidge, julie.savi...@colostate.edu, 
970 491-6510.  

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final 
candidates.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant professor of GIScience/Physical geography

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

My department is hiring!

 *

University of Wisconsin‐Madison. *Assistant Professor (tenure‐track) of
Geography, tenure track position in GIScience with concentration in
geocomputing and spatial analysis and demonstrated understanding of earth
surface processes*. Appointment to begin August 2017.

Ph.D. in Geography, Geoinformatics, Geosciences, Environmental Science,
Ecology or other allied science required at the time of appointment.
Preference will be given to applicants broadly trained in the area of
spatial analysis and related emerging technologies. Potential GIScience
research areas include, but are not limited to, spatial statistics, spatial
data mining, spatial big data analytics, VGI, environmental sensor
networks, or unmanned aerial vehicles. Potential application domains within
earth surface processes include, but are not limited to, hydrology,
eco‐hydrology, or watershed modeling.

The successful applicant is expected to develop a strong research program
and be able to make a significant contribution to our successful online
non‐thesis professional Master’s program and the graduate certificate
program in GIS. Teaching requirements include an introductory course in
geospatial programming (geocomputing) and courses in advanced spatial
analysis/spatial statistics/quantitative modeling.

For more information on Geography at UW‐Madison, see
http://www.geography.wisc.edu/. For Questions, please contact: Jacqueline
Wild at
wi...@wisc.edu or 608‐262‐2139. To apply, visit jobs.wisc.edu. Search for
position 88545-FA and apply on line.
http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/493569/assistant-professor-of-geography
Applications materials required include cover letter describing research
and teaching interests, a CV, no more than three examples of publications,
and the names of three references to the email address below. Online
submissions in PDF format are required. Online applications must be
completed by January 9, 2017.

The University of Wisconsin‐Madison is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and we encourage women, minorities, veterans, and
people with disabilities to apply. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. Background check may be required prior to employment. Unless
confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the
applicant must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed
confidentiality.



-- 
Prof. Erika Marín-Spiotta
Biogeography and Biogeochemistry Research Group
Department of Geography
University of Wisconsin-Madison
550 North Park St
Madison, WI 53706
marinspio...@wisc.edu

Office/Lab: Science Hall 223/230
Lab phone: 608-262-1855
Visit the Biogeolab website: marinspiotta.com

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant or Associate Professor Job Announcement: Ecology or Evolutionary Biology

[Chris Blackwood]

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Ecology or Evolutionary Biology

Kent State University’s Department of Biological Sciences invites 
applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate 
Professor rank to be appointed on the main Kent campus. We seek 
collaborative individuals who address cutting-edge research questions in 
Ecology or Evolutionary Biology. The Department of Biological Sciences 
is the largest in the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 80 MS and 
PhD students, over 1200 undergraduate majors, and 40 faculty. 
Departmental resources include natural areas for research, as well as 
local, regional and international affiliations for research, teaching 
and outreach. The Kent State system has a total enrollment of nearly 
42,000 students, and is ranked as 'high research' by the Carnegie 
Foundation. 

Based on our department’s strategic vision, we especially encourage 
applicants with expertise in: ecoinformatics and ecological modeling, 
urban ecology, plant ecological or evolutionary physiology, or ‘omics’ 
approaches. We expect these fields will complement and expand the 
department’s current research strengths in plant population biology, 
microbial ecology, community ecology, and biogeochemistry 
(www.kent.edu/biology/kent-campus-faculty-research-expertise). 
Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience. 
Faculty are expected to establish a highly competitive, externally 
funded research program, to demonstrate teaching excellence, and 
participate in graduate training. Candidates at the Associate Professor 
level are expected to have a history of sustained extramural funding. 
Salary and startup funds are competitive and commensurate with academic 
qualifications and experience.  

Facilities and resources include 18 managed natural areas available for 
research activities, an experimental wetland facility, an active 
herbarium, plant conservatory, and an interdisciplinary Center for 
Ecology and Resource Sustainability (CENRS). The Department has formal 
affiliations or active collaborations with non-academic organizations 
across northeast Ohio, including: the Holden Arboretum, the Cleveland 
Botanical Garden, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland Metroparks, 
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland Water Alliance, and 
the Nature Conservancy of Ohio. International opportunities for 
teaching, training, and research are supported by: extension programs in 
Florence, Italy; a formal agreement with the University of Costa Rica; 
membership in OTS; and a field course to South Africa. 

The city of Kent combines the eclectic atmosphere of a small Midwest 
college town with easy access to major metropolitan centers, including 
Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh. The student population 
increasingly reflects the diversity of the region and beyond. Kent State 
University is an EEO/AA employer with strong commitments to building a 
diverse faculty and fostering working, teaching and learning in an 
inclusive environment (www.kent.edu/diversity). We seek a diverse 
applicant pool for this position, including women, members of 
underrepresented minority groups, veterans, persons with disabilities, 
and the LGBTQ community.

Applicants should send the following materials to biosea...@kent.edu 
with ‘Ecology/Evolution Search’ in the subject line: (1) letter of 
application; (2) CV; (3) a 2-3 page statement of research interests, 
accomplishments, and plans; (4) a 1-2 page statement of teaching 
interests and experience; and (5) contact information for at least three 
referees. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2016 and will 
continue until the position is filled. Specific inquiries may be 
directed to Dr. Darren Bade (db...@kent.edu), chair of the search 
committee.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in stream or lake ecology at The Ohio State University

[Jim Hood]

Hood Lab, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and
Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University

The Hood lab is recruiting a Ph.D. student with an interest in developing a
dissertation focused on how global change influences aquatic organisms and
ecosystems. On going research in the laboratory focuses on how temperature
and nutrients, two major drivers of global change, interact to influence
the structure and function of stream ecosystems. I am particularly
interested in recruiting a student who is interested in advancing that line
of research towards developing a better understanding how global change
will influence aquatic ecosystems in the region (e.g., OH streams and
reservoirs, Lake Erie, etc.).

Applicants should have a strong background in ecology and freshwater
science and an interest in ecosystem ecology. A Master’s degree is
preferred, but not required. Financial support is available through a
combination of research assistantships and competitive fellowships and
teaching assistantships.

If interested, please email Jim Hood (hood@osu.edu) a single PDF
containing (1) a statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact
information for your three references. The application deadline for the
Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology is 1 December 2016
:
https://eeob.osu.edu/grad/graduate-program

I will begin reviewing candidate applications and invite selected
applicants to officially apply to the department around 20 November 16.
 Learn more about the
Hood lab at: hoodaquaticslab.wordpress.org

Jim Hood
Assistant Professor
Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology
Aquatic Ecology Laboratory
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: 614-292-5383 
Hood lab: www.hoodaquaticslab.wordpress.org
Iceland blog: http://icelandstreams.blogspot.com

[ECOLOG-L] Coordinator Position for Ecological Protection Lab at UNG Environmental Leadership Center

[Ching-Yu Huang]

*Position :*   Lab Coordinator - Ecological Protection Lab

*Job Category:*   Staff / University of North Georgia

*Location:*   Dahlonega, GA

*Department: *Physics / Biology



*General Summary:  *

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a
Lab Coordinator located on the Dahlonega campus. The Lab Coordinator will
be responsible for the operational activities of the Ecological Protection
Lab, formerly the Predatory Beetle Lab, which is a program of UNG’s
Environmental Leadership Center. The primary focus of the Ecological
Protection Lab is the rearing, release and tracking of populations of
predatory beetles and other biological controls to combat the hemlock
woolly adelgid, an invasive species which threatens the Eastern Hemlock
throughout its native range.



The position presents opportunities for research in the biological control
of invasive species. Additionally, the Lab will explore and develop
strategies for combating other ecological threats in the North Georgia
region, in cooperation with federal and state agencies and other
universities.



The Ecological Protection Lab is a program of the Environmental Leadership
Center (ELC). The ELC supports service, research and teaching activities
that promote leadership and stewardship in preserving and enhancing the
environment. In addition to the Ecological Protection Lab the ELC has
programs in Environmental Assessment, Ecological Restoration and
Sustainability Models.



Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North
Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 17,000
students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University
System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence,
leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop
students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety
of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and
associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to
regional education and economic development needs.



Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's
signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's
Dahlonega Campus.



*The Lab Coordinator will:*

Be responsible for oversight of the laboratory facility, staff and lab and
field operations. Prepare and perform lab and field operations.





Work with the Environmental Leadership Center Director to develop and
maintain the lab’s research focus, budget, and strategic direction.



Coordinate the work of and provide support services to researchers,
technicians, students, and volunteers involved in production and research
operations of the lab.



Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards for lab
operations to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality control of
the laboratory and compliance with federal, state, and university
regulations and standards.



Coordinate the ordering, inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies,
laboratory supplies, and instruments essential to the operation of the lab.



Represent the University and the Environmental Leadership Center at
community events, workshops and conferences.



Perform other related duties as assigned.



*Knowledge, skills and abilities:*

   1. Working knowledge of biology and laboratory rearing equipment and
   procedures


   - Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
   in a lab setting
   - Strong organizational skills
   - Ability to present data to the public and outside agencies and to
   effectively coordinate with a variety of governmental agencies
   - Ability to work carefully and maintain orderly work environment.
   - Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain
   - Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
   - Experience with Geographic Information Systems (encouraged but not
   required)
   - Valid driver’s license



*Certifications/Licenses and Minimum requirements:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in Biology or closely related field required
   - Master’s degree in similar fields encouraged but not required.
   - Requires three years of related experience, or an equivalent
   combination of education and experience



*To Apply:*

Visit the UNG Jobs Site at:

http://ung.hiretouch.com/
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[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Coordinator Position for Ecological Protection Lab at UNG Environmental Leadership Center

[Ching-Yu Huang]

*Position :*   Lab Coordinator - Ecological Protection Lab

*Job Category:*   Staff / University of North Georgia

*Location:*   Dahlonega, GA

*Department: *Physics / Biology



*General Summary:  *

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a
Lab Coordinator located on the Dahlonega campus. The Lab Coordinator will
be responsible for the operational activities of the Ecological Protection
Lab, formerly the Predatory Beetle Lab, which is a program of UNG’s
Environmental Leadership Center. The primary focus of the Ecological
Protection Lab is the rearing, release and tracking of populations of
predatory beetles and other biological controls to combat the hemlock
woolly adelgid, an invasive species which threatens the Eastern Hemlock
throughout its native range.



The position presents opportunities for research in the biological control
of invasive species. Additionally, the Lab will explore and develop
strategies for combating other ecological threats in the North Georgia
region, in cooperation with federal and state agencies and other
universities.



The Ecological Protection Lab is a program of the Environmental Leadership
Center (ELC). The ELC supports service, research and teaching activities
that promote leadership and stewardship in preserving and enhancing the
environment. In addition to the Ecological Protection Lab the ELC has
programs in Environmental Assessment, Ecological Restoration and
Sustainability Models.



Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North
Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 17,000
students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University
System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence,
leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop
students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety
of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and
associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to
regional education and economic development needs.



Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's
signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's
Dahlonega Campus.



*The Lab Coordinator will:*

Be responsible for oversight of the laboratory facility, staff and lab and
field operations. Prepare and perform lab and field operations.





Work with the Environmental Leadership Center Director to develop and
maintain the lab’s research focus, budget, and strategic direction.



Coordinate the work of and provide support services to researchers,
technicians, students, and volunteers involved in production and research
operations of the lab.



Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards for lab
operations to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality control of
the laboratory and compliance with federal, state, and university
regulations and standards.



Coordinate the ordering, inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies,
laboratory supplies, and instruments essential to the operation of the lab.



Represent the University and the Environmental Leadership Center at
community events, workshops and conferences.



Perform other related duties as assigned.



*Knowledge, skills and abilities:*

   1. Working knowledge of biology and laboratory rearing equipment and
   procedures


   - Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
   in a lab setting
   - Strong organizational skills
   - Ability to present data to the public and outside agencies and to
   effectively coordinate with a variety of governmental agencies
   - Ability to work carefully and maintain orderly work environment.
   - Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain
   - Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
   - Experience with Geographic Information Systems (encouraged but not
   required)
   - Valid driver’s license



*Certifications/Licenses and Minimum requirements:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in Biology or closely related field required
   - Master’s degree in similar fields encouraged but not required.
   - Requires three years of related experience, or an equivalent
   combination of education and experience



*To Apply:*

Visit the UNG Jobs Site at:

http://ung.hiretouch.com/
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ung.hiretouch.com
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[ECOLOG-L] Be a part of a science communication, policy, outreach network

[Shane Hanlon]

The American Geophysical Union (AGU)’s Sharing Science program 
(sharingscience.agu.org) encompasses all of the resources, workshops, 
hands-on support, and opportunities AGU provides to help scientists 
effectively communicate with broader audiences—including journalists, 
educators and students, policy makers, and the public—about Earth and 
space science and its importance.

As part of our commitment to the widespread promotion of Earth and space 
science and its value, we have developed a group, the Sharing Science 
network, which consists of those AGU members interested in engaging with 
the broader community. 
 
Members of this network are provided with a variety of opportunities to 
communicate with the public, media, and policymakers (such as answering 
questions from the news media or government officials, writing blog 
posts or op-eds, contacting their representative or senators, or 
fulfilling requests for speakers, among others). 
 
If this sounds like something you would be willing to be a part of, 
please create your profile using our online form. The entire form, 
including optional questions, should take no more than 5-10 minutes to 
complete, and will let you tell us everything we need to know about your 
experience, expertise, and interests. Learn more at 
sharingscience.agu.org/join

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position - Integrating scientific and local ecological knowledge for capelin stock management at Memorial University

[Marie clément]

Ph.D. Opportunities
Integrating scientific and local ecological knowledge towards improving 
capelin stock management 

In partnership with Duke University, the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems 
Research (CFER) at Memorial University is seeking candidates to undertake a 
multidisciplinary PhD project aimed at incorporating scientific and local 
ecological knowledge and the findings of an observer network towards 
improving policies and management practices for the sustainability of 
capelin fisheries and conservation. This PhD project is part of a larger 
research project entitled “Integrating genomics, phenotypes and local 
ecological knowledge towards improving capelin stock management in Canadian 
Atlantic and Arctic waters”.  Despite capelin’s economic, social and 
ecological value in Canada, its populations remain largely unknown, 
particularly in northern regions. We will rigorously document population 
structures, biological characteristics and population dynamics for capelin 
in the boreal, subarctic and Arctic regions of eastern Canada, and will 
document the connectivity between capelin stocks in Canadian and Greenland 
waters. To achieve these goals, we will fully integrate the most recent 
developments in population genomics (objective 1) with phenotypes and life 
history information (objective 2), and local ecological knowledge (LEK) and 
observer networks (objective 3.

Under the co-supervision of Drs. Grant Murray (Duke University) and Marie 
Clément (Memorial University), the successful candidate will be responsible 
for developing objective 3 (LEK and observer network) in Labrador and the 
Quebec Lower North Shore. The successful candidate will be working in close 
collaboration with indigenous communities, fishers, industry, non-profit 
organizations, and the provincial and federal governments as well as with 
Drs. Louis Bernatchez (Université Laval) and Pascal Sirois (Université du 
Quebec à Chicoutimi), whose research groups are responsible for the genetic 
and phenotypic components of this project.

LOCATION:  The candidate will be stationed at Memorial University, at 
either the CFER of the Marine Institute in St. John’s, NL, or at the 
Labrador Institute in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, depending on preference.  
Field work will be conducted in Labrador and the Quebec Lower North Shore.
  
QUALIFICATION: The position is open to all candidates holding an M.Sc. 
degree in biology,  environmental or social sciences, but a strong 
background in biological sciences will be a significant asset, as will 
experience in conducting semi-structured interviews, using ArcGIS, and 
working in a northern context or with indigenous communities.

STIPENDS:  $20,000/ year for 3 years.  Funding, including travelling for 
conducting research has been secured.  Students are encouraged to apply for 
applicable scholarships.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 2017 or April 2017

To apply, email a cover letter describing your research interests, your 
curriculum vitae and the names of three references to 
marie.clem...@mi.mun.ca or grant.mur...@duke.edu