[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Research Associate position in Entomology

[Julie Peterson]

A three year post-doctoral research associate position is available in the
Agroecosystems Entomology lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s West
Central Research & Extension Center in North Platte, Nebraska. The post-doc
will contribute to the integrated research and extension land-grant Mission
of the home unit and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (
IANR), as an effective scholar and citizen, including supporting student
recruitment and IANR science literacy.

The successful candidate will conduct both field and lab research on the
impact of pest behavior and ecology on the efficacy of resistance
management strategies. The project will focus on the western bean
cutworm *Striacosta
albicosta *(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a critical pest of corn and dry beans,
and its interactions with genetically modified *Bacillus thuringiensis *(Bt)
corn. The post-doctoral associate will design and conduct field and lab
research experiments, collect and analyze data, prepare and deliver
research presentations, and write and submit manuscripts. Supervision and
mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and hourly workers is
expected. The post-doc will be a member of a highly collaborative research
team; effective communication and collaborative attitude will be essential.
Opportunities to participate in extension programming, grant writing,
professional development, and additional lab projects on a variety of
topics, such as biological control, insecticide efficacy, and pollinator
conservation will be available.



Minimum Qualifications:

· PhD required in Entomology or a related area

· Experience conducting research in arthropod ecology, behavior,
and/or pest management

· Ability to collect and analyze data, prepare and present research
presentations, and write and submit manuscripts

· Must pass criminal history background check

Preferred Qualifications:

· Demonstrated ability to synthesize literature, form scientific
hypotheses, conduct independent research, coordinate large field and lab
studies, and interpret and analyze data

· Excellence in supervising and mentoring undergraduate and
graduate students, communicating effectively to diverse audiences, and
presenting research in written and oral formats

· Experience with lepidopteran pests, transgenic crops, resistance
management, and research on insect movement and behavior

· Ability to work outdoors under sometimes challenging weather
conditions (hot and dry Nebraska summers) to conduct field work and direct
a team of workers in field crops



To apply, submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of references,
and up to 3 published or submitted articles by *January 3, 2017*:
https://employment.unl.edu/postings/52444



Contact Dr. Julie A. Peterson (julie.peter...@unl.edu) with questions about
the position.

-- 
Julie A. Peterson

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Department of Entomology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

West Central Research & Extension Center
402 West State Farm Road
North Platte, NE 69101

Office: 308-696-6704
Fax: 308-696-6780
Email: julie.peter...@unl.edu

Twitter: @PetersonInsects

[ECOLOG-L] GRADUATE STUDIES IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

[Chalcraft, David]

GRADUATE STUDIES IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY



The graduate program in the Department of Biology at East Carolina University 
invites applications from prospective PhD and MS students for fall 2017.  East 
Carolina University is the third largest campus in the University of NC system 
and has an active and well-supported group of faculty working in the areas of 
ecology and evolution.  Currently, we have >50 MS students and >20 doctoral 
students enrolled in our graduate programs.  Students accepted into the 
Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences will receive at least 
five years of support at a very competitive level.  TA-ships are readily 
available in our two MS programs and Biology faculty members also supervise 
students in ECU's Coastal Resource Management PhD program.  Our faculty members 
(see below) conduct research across the globe and excellent opportunities exist 
to work in terrestrial, freshwater, wetland and marine systems.



Our students enjoy living in the affordable community of Greenville, NC and 
having access to several natural areas, universities and research centers 
located in central and eastern NC.  The Biodiversity Initiative at East 
Carolina University also provides graduate students with opportunities to 
participate in journal clubs, workshops, and outreach events and access to high 
performance desktop computers.  In addition to resources within faculty labs, 
students also have access to a Central Environmental lab, a genomics core 
facility, and a high performance computing core.



Application deadlines vary with particular programs but students applying early 
will have a greater chance of receiving financial support.  Please visit 
http://www.ecu.edu/biology/ to find out more about our department, faculty and 
graduate programs.  In addition to visiting departmental and faculty websites, 
please contact prospective mentors directly or our director of graduate 
studies, Ed Stellwag (stellw...@ecu.edu), for more information.  We are happy 
to arrange visits for competitive prospective students and additional 
scholarship support may be available for the strongest applicants.



Departmental faculty with expertise in ecology and evolution include:

Rebecca Asch: Fisheries oceanography, global change biology, earth system 
modeling.
Chris Balakrishnan: Avian evolutionary and behavioral genomics.
April Blakeslee: Conservation biology, marine ecology, parasite ecology, 
biological invasions ecology and evolution.
Michael Brewer: Evolutionary genomics, systematics, and bioinformatics.
David Chalcraft: Population and community ecology; ecological aspects of
   biodiversity.
Erin Field: Marine microbial processes, geomicrobiology, microbial genomics.
Carol Goodwillie: Plant mating system evolution, plant population ecology and
   genetics.
Pat Harris: Fish ecology and life history, fisheries management.
Jinling Huang: Evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics.
Fadi Issa: Neurobiology and behavior, neurodegeneration.
Claudia Jolls: Plant evolutionary ecology and conservation.
Trip Lamb: Systematics and phylogeography.
Joe Luczkovich: Food web ecology and fish bioacoustics.
Krista McCoy: Ecological development and physiology.
Mike McCoy: Quantitative population and community ecology.
Jeff McKinnon: Sexual selection, speciation, mainly in fish.
Sue McRae: Behavioral ecology and social evolution in birds.
Ariane Peralta: Microbial ecology, wetland ecology, agroecology.
Enrique Reyes: Landscape ecology, ecological modeling, coastal management.
Roger Rulifson: Fish ecology and fisheries.
Ed Stellwag: Vertebrate evo-devo and cis-regulatory network evolution.
John Stiller: Molecular evolution and comparative genomics.
Kyle Summers: Evolution of color, behavior in poison frogs; evolutionary 
medicine.
Heather Vance-Chalcraft: Community ecology.
Baohong Zhang: MicroRNA evolution, comparative genomics, and molecular genetics.
Yong Zhu: Comparative evolution and molecular functions of hormones and

receptors.

[ECOLOG-L] Flora of Belize

[Alex Graeff]

Hi all,

I am visiting Belize at the end of the month, and as a botanist in the snowy 
north, 
I would love to spend much of my time identifying the Belizean flora. Any 
suggestions for an identification manual (or perhaps a couple to use in 
conjunction 
with each other)? I will be mostly near the coast, if that helps.

Thanks,

Alex Graeff
Graduate Assistant
Plant Ecology Lab
Northern Michigan University

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 Field Ecology Summer Session at Flathead Lake Biological Station (Montana): open for enrollment!

[Flathead Lake Biological Station, The University of Montana]

Since 1899, the Flathead Lake Biological Station of the University of 
Montana has been offering transformative field ecology courses in 
spectacular western Montana. 2017 is going to be the best summer yet!

This message is to let you know that enrollment is open for our 2017 
Summer Session. http://flbs.umt.edu/education

We have nine great courses on offer in both aquatic and terrestrial 
realms that will be of interest to students ranging from "sophomores-to-
be" (Field Ecology) to upperclassmen to early grad students. Here are 
some relevant pieces of info:

• Many scholarships are available, including students outside of Montana
• Early registration discount (Deadline: January 15, 2017)
• "Buddy program" discount for students who sign up together
• Small classes with great faculty (~15 students per class)
• Immersive learning featuring field methods as well as interactions 
with natural resource professionals
• Two new courses for 2017: Aquatic Microbial Ecology & Drones for Water 
Assessment
• Credits are easily transferable to other colleges/universities

For a look at last year's summer fun, have a look at: 
https://storify.com/DrLimnology/summer2016

FYI: students who have completed a first-year college curriculum 
involving biology, some chemistry, and some math are eligible for our 5-
credit Field Ecology class after which they may take subsequent courses 
that summer. Anyone who has taken a university General Ecology class is 
eligible for all our courses. In any case, students may enroll with 
permission of instructor so they should contact us if they have 
questions. http://flbs.umt.edu/education 

Jim Elser
Bierman Professor and Director, Flathead Lake Biological Station of the 
University of Montana

[ECOLOG-L] A Summary of Fire Season 2016 in OR/ WA

[Autumn Ellison]

*WEBINAR: *Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:00 am

*-*

*What will you learn? *
A summary of fire season 2016 in Oregon and Washington

*Presenter:*
John Saltenberger is a Meteorologist with the US Department of the Inter
Fish and Wildlife Service, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center in
Portland, Oregon. John has experience providing weather support for
wildland fire managers in the United States and in Australia. John spent 17
seasons as an “Incident Meteorologist
”
working in the field on deployment with firefighting teams across the US
and has presented weather topics at fire behavior, fire weather and fire
danger classes and workshops throughout his career.

*Session Details:* Wednesday, December 14th, 2016 at 10:00am US/Pacific ||
Duration: 1 hour

For more information and to sign up, go to:
http://www.nwfirescience.org/events/summary-fire-season-2016-oregon-and-washington


-- 
*Autumn Ellison*
Faculty Research Assistant
Ecosystem Workforce Program/Institute for a Sustainable Environment
University of Oregon
http://ewp.uoregon.edu/

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline extended: Call for Abstracts New Approaches to Conservation Conflicts symposium

[Beth A. Kaplin]

*The** Center for Tropical Ecology *

*and Conservation*



announces the annual symposium and call for abstracts:



​​
*New Approaches to Conservation Conflicts*



*Saturday, April 15th, 2017*



Antioch University New England

Keene, New Hampshire



Human-wildlife conflicts and conflicts between people about wildlife and
conservation are serious obstacles to wildlife conservation programs
worldwide.  Conservation conflicts are increasing and need to be managed in
order to minimize negative impacts on biodiversity, human well-being, and
human livelihoods.  In order to create and maintain socially just and
sustainable conservation programs it is imperative that conservation
researchers, professionals, educators, and students explore new approaches
to conservation conflicts.



The purpose of this symposium is to bring together researchers,
professionals, educators, and students to learn about and become involved
in the application of new approaches to conservation conflicts.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about conservation conflict
transformation, bridging conflicts between agriculture and conservation,
managing human-wildlife conflicts,  reducing conflicts over land use and
biodiversity, reducing human conflicts that undermine conservation and
wildlife management, how culture ties into wildlife management and
conservation, and how indigenous rights relate to conservation and
conservation conflicts.



*Call for Abstracts*:



*The Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (CTEC) at Antioch
University is currently accepting proposals for oral and/or poster
presentations that address the following goals: *



ñ  To give symposium attendees the opportunity to learn about new
approaches to conservation conflicts and why managing and transforming
conservation conflicts is important

ñ  To include perspectives about addressing conservation conflicts that
address the social, economic, ecological, and political aspects of
conservation programs

ñ  To understand how conflicts between land use and biodiversity
conservation can be reduced through practices such as agroforestry and
land-sharing

ñ  To explore how culture ties into wildlife perspectives, agriculture and
land use, and dependence on wildlife.

ñ   To include perspectives on indigenous rights and how they relate to
conservation and conservation conflicts

ñ  To hear from experts who have researched or reviewed conservation
conflict transformation and human-wildlife conflict management

ñ  To hear from professionals and practitioners who have experience in
transforming conservation conflicts, managing human-wildlife conflicts, and
reducing conflicts over land use and biodiversity conservation



*Submission Guidelines*:



For each submission (multiple submissions considered) please include:



1.The symposium goal you wish to address

2.   A 300 word or less abstract outlining presentation goals

3. Complete contact information: name, affiliation(s), address, phone
number, and email

4.   Proposed format of your presentation along with two to three potential
discussion questions related to your submission



*About CTEC*:

TheCenter for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (CTEC)
 is a non-profit
organization in the Environmental Studies Department at Antioch
University New England
 which promotes the sustainable and just use of
tropical ecosystems by training conservation leaders, conducting
conservation research with partner organizations, and serving as an
educational resource for the New England region.



*All submissions should be sent electronically to the CTEC Education
Coordinator:*

*Meghan Hoskins*

*mhosk...@antioch.edu *

*Subject line:  CTEC Symposium Submission 2017*

*Deadline: 17 January 2017 (or until spaces are full)*




-- 
Beth A. Kaplin, Ph.D.
Dept. of Environmental Studies
Director, Center for Tropical Ecology & Conservation
Antioch University New England   Keene, New Hampshire, USA
Office phone: 603-283-2328603-283-2328 Mobile in USA: 802-376-3800
802-376-3800
Skype address: bethkaplin
http://www.antiochne.edu/directory/employee_detail.cfm?ID=7160065291
http://www.CenterForTropicalEcology.org/
Technical Advisor, Conservation Biology Education Project
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science   National University of Rwanda
Mobile in Rwanda: (250) 078 8664551

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Biological Scientist/University of Florida

[Ramdas Kanissery]

Please upload your curriculum vitae and a list of a minimum of three 
references to include contact information (phone #, e-mail address)

http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/500696/biological-scientist-i

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Courses at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

[Maya Watts]

Summer Courses at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

The courses for our 2017 summer teaching program at OIMB are listed 
below.  Please would you pass this along to any students who might be 
interested and to anyone at your institution that advises students about 
marine biology options.


For the summer application and more information please see our website:
http://oimb.uoregon.edu/academics/summer/


8-week courses:
Invertebrate Zoology (8cr.)
Marine Birds and Mammals (6cr.)
Biology of Fishes (8cr.)
Seaweed Ecology (6cr.)

Short courses:
Biological Illustrations
Ocean Acidification
Introduction to Experimental Design and Statistics.

Two week course in September:
Tropical Marine Biology in Panama


Cordially,
Maya Watts


--
Education Program Coordinator
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
University of Oregon
P.O. Box 5389
Charleston, OR 97420
(541)888-2581 ext. 201

address for courier delivery:
OIMB
63466 Boat Basin Road
Charleston, OR 97420

[ECOLOG-L] Water Resources Faculty Hire Univ Idaho

[Waits, Lisette (lwa...@uidaho.edu)]

Faculty Position in Integrated Water Resources

The Department of Natural Resources and Society (NRS), College of Natural 
Resources (CNR), in collaboration with the University-wide Water Resources 
Program at the University of Idaho, invite applications for an academic-year 
(nine-month), tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor in 
Integrated Water Resources. This is a broadly conceived position; we seek team 
players with strong expertise in water resources research within the framework 
of integrated social-ecological systems. The successful candidate will 1) lead 
and contribute to interdisciplinary research in hydro-social systems (50%), 2) 
teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students in the NRS, CNR, and Water 
Resources Programs (40%), and 3) provide professional outreach and service 
(10%). The position is located on the main University campus in Moscow, Idaho 
with the expectation of collaboration with faculty and other partners at the 
UI-CNR McCall Field Campus, other campuses of the University of Idaho, and 
throughout the region/nation.

University of Idaho and College of Natural Resources
Established in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's land-grant 
institution, with a mission of delivering natural resources programs in Idaho. 
The main campus is located on the beautiful Palouse in the vibrant university 
community of Moscow, alive with social, cultural, and year-round outdoor 
activities. University branch campuses are located in Coeur d'Alene, Boise, 
Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls.  The College also houses outstanding field 
stations at the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and McCall, ID, home 
of the award winning McCall Outdoor Science School, thousands of acres of 
experimental forest, and is known for its engaged field studies and outreach 
programs. In 2015, the College of Natural Resources was ranked in the top 10 of 
Natural Resource Schools by USA Today.

https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/16386

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: tomorrow's AASHE webinar

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,

A final reminder that you are invited to attend the last AASHE webinar 
 of 2016, 
tomorrow, Wednesday 12/14 starting at 2 p.m. ET. AASHE webinars are free and 
open to all.
Additionally, the Call for Proposals 
 for AASHE 2017 is now open. 
The submission period closes February 13, 2017.

Webinar description
In the spirit of the winter holiday season, invite some of your colleagues, 
make some cookies and tea, and join Marcia Chatelain 
, Anthony Cortese 
, Leith Sharp 
 and Meghan Fay Zahniser 
 (they'll be sporting ugly winter sweaters) 
for an hour-long virtual, video event that aims to unify us despite the U.S. 
2016 presidential election, which has impacted the world and exposed a divided 
nation. The work we do as campus sustainability professionals is breaking down 
walls and building bridges. It is rooted in a sense of togetherness and results 
in demonstrable change. It's tough work but critically important.

During difficult times, being in community helps us find strength and 
determination to stay the course. We hope you'll gather some colleagues around 
the virtual fire and join us on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. ET. After the webinar, you'll 
be sent a set of resources that will connect you with some action-oriented 
efforts supporting the overall sustainability movement.

Learn more and register here: 
http://www.aashe.org/events/webinars/2016/Inspiration-and-Hope 


Daita

--
Daita Serghi, PhD
Programs Coordinator
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org | daita.ser...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 124


-- 
Join us in San Antonio, TX from Oct. 15 - 18 for the 2017 AASHE Conference & 
Expo, themed Stronger in Solidarity. Call for proposals and reviewers now 
open .

Connect with us:   Website  | Facebook 
 | Twitter 
 | LinkedIn 


--
Email Confidentiality Notice 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate positions available

[McCoy, Michael W]

The McCoy lab in the Department of Biology at East Carolina University invites 
applications from prospective PhD students for Fall 2017 to collaborate on an 
NSF-funded project on rock pool food webs.  Changes in predator diversity via 
extinction and invasion are increasingly widespread, often with dramatic 
ecological and socio-economic consequences. However, we still lack the ability 
to predict how changes in predator diversity cascade through foodwebs and 
affect ecosystem functions.  The funded project integrates natural history, 
ecological theory, field surveys, experiments, and development of new 
statistical tools to advance our understanding of the relationship between 
predator biodiversity, prey populations, and ecosystem function and services.  
The research will be centered on river rock pools which serve as a tractable 
natural model system found throughout the Southeastern USA. The collaborative 
research team includes myself (Mike McCoy- http://mikemccoylab.weebly.com/), 
and Ben Bolker 
(http://ms.mcmaster.ca/~bolker/), James 
Vonesh (http://wp.vcu.edu/voneshlab/), and  Jeremy Wojdak 
(http://www.radford.edu/~jmwojdak/). 
Graduate students will develop independent research projects that fit within 
the larger framework of the grant.

The ECU Biology raduate program offers competitive stipends, tuition waivers, 
and there will be ample support for fieldwork available. Successful candidates 
will have prior research experience, a strong interest in developing 
quantitative skills, and be highly self-motivated. Prospective students should 
review my website for additional information and then contact me with a letter 
of interest, and CV.

[ECOLOG-L] Grad Student Position: Modeling Zero-Deforestation Commitments in South America

[Kim Carlson]

The Carlson Lab in the Department of Natural Resources and Environment
(NREM) within the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
(CTAHR) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa seeks applicants for a funded
graduate research assistant position.


This student will research zero-deforestation commitments in the soybean
sector of South America. The position is part of a Social-Environmental
SYNthesis Center (SESYNC) funded project led by Kimberly Carlson
(University of Hawaii) and Rachael Garrett (Boston University). The student
will compile data on soy supply chains and land use change in South
America, collate information on supply chain commitments by companies, and
develop models to assess the impacts of zero-deforestation commitments in
the soy sector using Dinamica EGO software. The student will also join
virtual meetings with collaborators from around the world, and travel
occasionally to Annapolis Maryland for meetings.


More information on the SESYNC project can be found here:
http://www.sesync.org/project/propose-a-pursuit/supply-chain-commitments


*QUALIFICATIONS: *The applicant must have expertise in geo-spatial analysis
and programming, experience doing independent research, excellent oral and
written communication ability, good organizational skills, and strong
interest in creating geospatial models. We are looking for someone who is
passionate about tropical conservation and is excited to learn new modeling
techniques and tools. Individuals who speak Portuguese or Spanish, have
lived in South America, have worked for environmental advocacy
organizations or industries related to tropical commodities, have published
in peer-reviewed journals, or those with experience in Dinamica EGO or
other spatial simulation software are especially well qualified for the
position. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for admittance into
the NREM graduate program, and should have a bachelor’s degree (if
enrolling in the master’s program) or a master’s degree (if enrolling in
the PhD program).


*EXPECTATIONS:* The selected individual is expected to develop and program
geospatial models in Dinamica EGO in close collaboration with the PIs,
write up the research results, travel to Annapolis Maryland for team
meetings, present research findings at regional and international
scientific meetings, seek out and apply for multiple external funding
sources each year, and actively participate in lab group meetings and
events.


*SUPPORT: *The position includes a stipend, and tuition is fully covered by
the University of Hawaii.


*LOCATION:* The University of Hawaii at Manoa  is
in Honolulu, Hawaii, a vibrant community that offers
incredible opportunities for outdoor activities as well as a diverse urban
environment. As part of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human
Resources , students in NREM become immersed
in the study of tropical agriculture.



*APPLICATION: *To apply, please send a 2-page cover letter describing how
your career goals and experience/qualifications make you an ideal fit for
the position. Also attach your CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact
information for three references. Send to kimberly.carl...@hawaii.edu.
Applications received by *December 31, 2016* will receive full
consideration.


*QUESTIONS?* Feel free to contact Dr. Kimberly Carlson with questions about
the position, and check out our lab web site (www.carlson-lab.org) as well
as Dr. Rachael Garrett’s web site (http://www.bu.edu/earth/
people/faculty/rachael-garrett/).


A full description of the NREM graduate programs can be found here:
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/nrem/students/grad-e_komo_mai.html

[ECOLOG-L] Positions Available: Native Seed Interns, BLM, Reno, NV

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-ACI-038

Member will provide national service at Bureau of Land Management, a host
site for the AmeriCorps Intern Program.

Description:
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM), is recruiting two (2) Native Seed Interns to join our
AmeriCorps program to conduct seed collecting and ecological restoration
activities throughout BLM Northern Nevada lands.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant species
suitable for the program;
• Monitoring and maintenance of reciprocal transplant study plots;
• GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other features;
• Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal seed
collection times;
• Collecting seed from plant populations and completing data forms in
accordance with the Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;
• Taking herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping seed as necessary.
• Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering and
editing data related to restoration activities;
• Participating in restoration projects, including planting native plants,
watering plants, repairing fences, removing non-native plants;
• Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and
restoration events;
• Assisting with the coordination of conservation crew work;
• Provide support for arid land restoration projects;
• Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for program
improvements, priorities, and future projects.

Related Responsibilities:
● Participate in trainings provided by BLM and US Fish & Wildlife staff and
community partners;
● Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a regular basis;
● Participate in required national service days; and
● Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings.

Physical Demands:
Field work involves hiking off designated trails or routes, across rugged
terrain, up to 10 miles per day, but more typically 2-4 miles per day.
Weather conditions will vary from cold winds or rain in the early spring to
temperatures over 100F in the summer. The use of global positioning systems
(handheld GPS units), computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and on- and
off-road vehicles are an essential part of the job. Camping under primitive
conditions at remote locations on data collection trips will sometimes be
required. Incumbents must also be willing to spend days at a time working
at a computer during periods of data entry and analysis.

• Lift up to 50-70  pounds of material or equipment
• Bend, lift, pull, and push
• Crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, or bend for long periods of time
• Walk for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying equipment
• Be outside in extreme heat or cold (depending upon the season)
• Work 10+ hour days
• Travel overnight or up to 8 days at a time for project work

Compensation:
1. Living Allowance stipend=*$12,220
2. AmeriCorps Education Award**$2,887.50
3. Medical, dental and vision insurance provided at no cost

* Final living allowance amount and AmeriCorps Education Award value are
determined by the length of the appointment
**AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future
education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student
loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student
loans is also available.

Location:
The interns will be based out of the BLM Nevada State office, which is
located in Reno, NV. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers 47.5
million acres of public land in Nevada. Crews will rove between multiple
locations across the Northern BLM districts of the state. The area is home
to historic mining and ranching that conjure up images of the Wild West.
Nevada's mountain ranges and wide open valleys are home to wildlife,
livestock and wild horses and burros.

Reno: The Reno-Sparks metropolitan area is home to approximately 500,000
people and offers year-round recreation opportunities, a vibrant urban
scene and numerous community events. Reno has over 300 days of sunshine and
four distinct seasons. Located on the northwestern edge of Nevada, Reno is
a great home base from which to travel to Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada range,
San Francisco and more!

Timeline:
o April 2017 –October 2017

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework and field experience related to
biology, botany, ecology, plant science, or related field;
• Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys or familiarity with
plants of the Great Basin;
• Work independently or in pairs with little supervision and high attention
to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work as part of a tight
knit team;
• Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;
• Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;
• Understanding and/or experience using ArcView GIS software, helpful;
• 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc-Scaling CH4 emissions in boreal and arctic environments- Stanford University

[=?windows-1252?Q?Kaiguang_Zhao?=]

Stanford University, Stockholm University, and Ohio State University seek a
full-time postdoctoral earth scientist in remote sensing, geospatial
analyses or biogeosciences to improve spatial scaling of methane emissions
in boreal and arctic environments. The successful candidate will have
expertise in remote sensing and geospatial analysis—to refine mapping of
land forms relevant to the methane cycle—and/or experience in field sampling
of methane emissions and permafrost and peatland soils. Project
investigators include Rob Jackson (jacksonlab.stanford.edu), Gustaf Hugelius
(http://www.su.se/english/profiles/chuge-1.184251), and Kaiguang Zhao
(http://senr.osu.edu/our-people/kaiguang-zhao).  This international
collaboration is part of a larger effort to improve understanding of sources
and sinks in the global methane cycle through the Global Carbon Project
(globalcarbonproject.org). The postdoctoral scientist will also have
opportunities to interact with other researchers examining wetland and
tropical methane emissions on the same grant and to link with other
international efforts, including the Permafrost Carbon Network and COUP
(Constraining uncertainties in the permafrost-climate feedback). Send a CV,
statement of interests, and three letters of recommendation to:
rob.jack...@stanford.edu. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer;
minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received. Please apply by February 1st, 2017, for full
consideration.  

[ECOLOG-L] Instructor/Assistant Professor in Biology

[Eric Atkinson]

Tenure track faculty position in Biology, a multi-faculty department with a
full two-year range of courses. Teach foundation courses in biology, natural
resource track, and other freshman and sophomore courses. Position typically
requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits. Priority is on
excellent teaching including online instruction, along with advising,
assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development,
articulation with high school and university faculty and professional
development activities. 
 

Northwest College is a very good place to work, with many faculty spending
much of their careers here.  As many of you know, the GYE is right at the
doorstep of Powell, and the small farming community is very nice.  We would
like to have an excited and ecology-steeped person join our faculty.  One
who is thrilled to share knowledge and enthusiasm with freshmen and
sophomores from around Wyoming, Montana, and many international homes. 
Please, note the ability to teach GIS is a significant parameter in the
hire, with a background in Ecology.  MS required, Ph.D. preferred.  
Northwest College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please, see the following website for more information and how to apply. 

http://nwc.edu/jobs/

  Search closes on 16 Jan 2017.

 

· Essential Responsibilities and Duties are as follows:

· Teach first and second-year courses in Biology, likely including
Introduction to GIS, Ecology, Field Ecology, Forest Management, Principles
of Biology, General Biology I and II, and First Year Seminar.

· Background (via education and/or experience) in the use and
application of GIS, especially ArcGIS lending the ability to deliver an
Introduction to GIS course.

· Provide engaging high-quality instruction.

· Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied
instruction techniques that promote learning and address student achievement
of expected learning outcomes.

· Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the
most value to the teaching-learning process.

· Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods.

· Assist in the ongoing development and assessment of curriculum.

· Manage Biology Department Greenhouse.

· Evaluate efficacy of General Biology Lab exercises looking for
ways to improve student engagement, learning, and retention with regard to
Lab Science Learning Outcomes.

· Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program,
and all-college student learning outcomes.

· Academic Advising: Assist with academic advising and other related
activities to include:
– Advise students and support students in program-related activities.
– Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and
student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student
success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.

-  Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.

· Contribute to program, division, and department meetings.

· Serve on College committees as requested, elected, or assigned.

· Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining
standards required for accreditation.

· Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning
outcomes and General Education Outcomes.

· Contribute to program articulations with schools and colleges.

· Personal and professional development to include:
– Maintain high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing
professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching.

-  Maintain state-of-the art knowledge and competence in the
appropriate academic disciplines. - Demonstrate mutual respect and civility
and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning
and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff,
administration, and community members.

· Assist others on an as-needed basis.

· Participate in college activities.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

Opportunities to facilitate undergraduate research experiences are also
available either in association with our INBRE Program or through other
venues (i.e., EPSCoR, federal agency internships, etc.).  If anyone has any
questions, they can contact me directly and I’ll attempt to answer them. 
Eric C. Atkinson eric.atkinson'at'nwc.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Entomologist Job - USDA APHIS - Only open today! Fwd: FW: Entomologist positions open (Nancy to Faculty)

[Aaron T. Dossey]

Entomologist

Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations
Salary: $77,490.00 to $119,794.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0414-12/13
Open Period: Monday, December 12, 2016 to Friday, December 16, 2016
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Apply: US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is 
required.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Chair Rowan University Department of Environmental Science

[Patrick Crumrine]

This is a repost of the position advertised on October 31. Review of 
applications begins on 12/21/2016.

Chairperson, Department of Environmental Science

The School of Earth & Environment at Rowan University is seeking to fill 
an Associate/Full Professor (Tenured) position in the forming Department 
of Environmental Science. We seek outstanding candidates who hold a 
Ph.D. in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline. 
Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain an active, 
highly visible, extramurally funded research program with outstanding 
scholarship and to demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring both 
graduate and undergraduate students. We seek candidates who have a big 
picture, global focus -- established international collaborations are a 
plus. The areas of expertise are open, however, we have particular 
interests in applicants engaged in the following research: Climate 
Change, Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality, Biogeochemical Cycles, 
Ecosystem/Human System Interactions, Environmental Technology, Natural 
Disaster Reduction, Water and Watersheds Research, Risk Assessment, and 
Environmental Sustainability in its many aspects. Scholars hired in the 
School of Earth & Environment will have superior communication skills 
and will have demonstrated a deep commitment to sharing their science 
with the public. We are seeking agents of change, and a willingness to 
work with governments, NGOs, and industry to solve real-world problems 
is desired.

The successful candidate will have an established record of external 
funding, a strong publication history, must be a recognized authority in 
his or her field, and must possess a demonstrated commitment to public 
outreach. The successful candidate will assume the role of Chair of the 
Department, pending faculty vote in accordance with university and union 
policy. Administrative experience in various forms will be considered.  

Rowan University is a comprehensive state-designated research 
institution with approximately 16,000 students. Its main campus is 
located in Glassboro, N.J., 20-miles southeast of Philadelphia. 
Philadelphia International Airport is 30 minutes away, and New York and 
Washington, DC are easily accessible by train from 30th Street Station. 
Street Station. The Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park at Rowan University 
(www.rowan.edu/fossils), located only 4 miles from campus, is closely 
associated with the School of Earth & Environment and provides unique 
research opportunities and teaching resources to faculty members and 
students.  Rowan’s main campus is located on the Atlantic Coastal Plain, 
which contains many coastal and terrestrial ecosystems, as well 
considerable urban development. The Piedmont and Appalachian provinces 
are 20 minutes and 1 hour away, respectively. The Atlantic coast and the 
Delaware Bay estuary are within an hour’s drive.

Applications for must be submitted through our online applicant tracking 
system at http://rowanuniversity.hodesiq.com/job-details.aspx?
jobid=5352641. Please submit a single PDF that includes the following 
items in the order listed: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a 
description of research agenda including potential funding mechanisms, 
and a list of references. The review of application begins December 
21st, 2016. Closing date for all applications is January 9th, 2017.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity 
in employment.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

[ECOLOG-L] Sabbatical & Post-doc Opportunities in Indonesia

[James Gray]

The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University invites interested
parties to apply for two funded opportunities in Indonesia: 1.) a 2017-18
Sabbatical and 2.) a Post-doc or Short-Term Assignment (starting asap) 

1.) Funded Sabbatical Opportunity in Indonesia. Michigan State University
(MSU) is leading an initiative on university engagement for capacity
building in low-carbon forest management and REDD+ in Indonesia. This is
part of the large USAID LESTARI project
(http://www.lestari-indonesia.org/en/) focused on reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and conserving biodiversity in carbon rich and biologically
significant forest systems in Indonesia. MSU is seeking applicants for a
funded sabbatical in this project. The successful candidate will facilitate
capacity building with Michigan State University, the University of Palangka
Raya in Central Kalimantan and USAID LESTARI, and likely pursue ecological
or social science research related to forestlands and/or peatlands. Bahasa
Indonesian language is necessary; a 6-week immersion course is available at
the beginning of the sabbatical in Jakarta, if needed. Funding support is
available for 6 months of salary and benefits, 8 to 12 months of living
expenses, airfare and other indirect costs. Research support is negotiable.
Expected start is Fall 2017. Please direct inquiries to Mr. Jay Samek,
Research Scientist, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI, 48823. Email: samek...@msu.edu; phone: 517-432-3924. Here is a
link with full details:
http://goes.msu.edu/uploads/publications/Sabbatical_Indonesia_Full_201611182.pdf

2.) Funded Post-doc or Short Term Assignment Opportunity in Indonesia.
Michigan State University (MSU) is leading an initiative on university
engagement for capacity building in low-carbon forest management and REDD+
in Indonesia. This is part of the large USAID LESTARI project
(http://www.lestari-indonesia.org/en/) focused on reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and conserving biodiversity in carbon rich and biologically
significant forest systems in Indonesia. MSU is seeking applicants for a
funded 1-year post-doc or a 6 to 7-month short-term assignment position in
this project. The successful candidate will facilitate capacity building
with Michigan State University, the University of Palangka Raya in Central
Kalimantan and USAID LESTARI. Bahasa Indonesian language is necessary; a
6-week immersion course is available at the beginning of the assignment in
Jakarta, if needed. Funding support is available for salary and benefits,
living expenses, airfare and other indirect costs. Expected start is January
2017. Please direct inquiries to Mr. Jay Samek, Research Scientist,
Department of Forestry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48823.
Email: samek...@msu.edu; phone: 517-432-3924. Here is a link with full
details:
http://goes.msu.edu/uploads/publications/Post_doc_Indonesia_Full_20161118.pdf

[ECOLOG-L] Communications Boot Camp for Scientists

[Julie Palakovich Carr]

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a
professional development program designed to enhance the communication
skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with
decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to
develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for
broadening the impact of research and education programs.

The AIBS Communications Training Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’
highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot
Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior
researchers and program administrators to newly elected professional
society leaders.

The Boot Camp is an intensive, two-day, hands-on training program in
Washington, DC.

Participants will learn:

-How to translate scientific findings for non-technical audiences
-How to tell a resonant story that informs decision-makers
-How to prepare for and participate in a news interview, including
broadcast interviews
-How to prepare for and engage in a meeting with a decision-maker
-How to protect your scientific reputation
-How to identify and define the audience you need to reach
-What policymakers want and need to know from a scientist
-What reporters are looking for in an interview
-How the nation’s science policy is developed and implemented

Participants will also have the opportunity for formal and informal
discussions with science policy and communications experts working in
Washington, DC. A course outline is available at
https://www.aibs.org/public-policy/resources/Communications_Workshop_Agenda_2017.pdf

The workshop will be held in Washington, DC on February 27-28, 2017.

AIBS Individual Members and individuals nominated to participate by an AIBS
Member Society/Organization receive a $75 discount on registration.

Learn more about the program and register now at
https://www.aibs.org/public-policy/communications_boot_camp.html

-- 
Julie Palakovich Carr
Public Policy Manager
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20005
202-568-8117
www.aibs.org

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[ECOLOG-L] Finite Elements Analysis course, July 3-8, Barcelona (Spain)

[Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno]

Dear colleague,

Registration is open for the workshop "Introduction to Biomechanical Computer 
Simulation: Finite Element Analysis Applied to Biosciences - 5th ed.", July 
3rd-8th, 2017, Barcelona (Spain).

Instructors: Dr. Josep Fortuny (ICP - Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, 
Spain - France), Dr. Jordi Marcé-Nogué (Universität Hamburg, Germany) and  Dr. 
Michael Berthaume (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany).

PLACE: Facilities of the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont, 
Sabadell, Barcelona.


WEBPAGE: 
http://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/functional-morphology/finite-element-analysis-applied-life-sciences/

FEA is a non-invasive modelling technique, based on the principle of dividing a 
system into a finite number of discrete elements where the equations are 
applied. Although static and dynamic analysis can be solved using FEA, in this 
course only static analysis will be covered. In this course, there will be an 
introduction to the Finite Element in order to model biological structures and 
understand how they worked. It will cover all the steps involved in FEA (for 
static analysis) except the creation or reconstruction of the model, which will 
be covered in the previous course "3D Model Generation in Biosciences". That is 
how to define the material properties of biological structures, the use of a 
consistent Mesh Generation Methods, the proper definition of biomechanical 
boundary conditions and finally, how understand and analyse the results 
obtained in a computational simulation.

This course is co-organized by Transmitting Science and the Institut Catalá de 
Paleontologia M. Crusafont. Places are limited and will be covered by strict 
registration order. 

Please feel free to distribute this information between your colleagues if you 
consider it appropriate.

With best regards,




Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhD.
Scientific Director
Transmitting Science
www.transmittingscience.org

[ECOLOG-L] two faculty positions - Microbiome and Quantitative Ecology - Auburn University

[Alan Wilson]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications 
for tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty positions (9-month) beginning Fall 
2017. We are conducting multiple faculty hires with the aim of significantly 
improving departmental strengths in basic and applied computational approaches 
designed to address biological problems in the following two subdisciplines:
Microbiome Research (Host-Microbial Interactions Core Area)

We seek candidates who are investigating the structure and function of 
microbial assemblages in association with animal or plant hosts. Candidates who 
are interested in understanding how the composition, dynamics and physiological 
attributes of complex microbial systems impacts the host are encouraged to 
apply. The successful candidate will employ cutting-edge tools including 
(meta)genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and/or metabolomics approaches to 
dissect the microbiome, with the use of laboratory- or field-based components 
in their research program. The use of these “omics” based tools inherent to 
this position requires a strong use of computational techniques. Those that are 
able to integrate their research program with other Biological Sciences core 
research areas are also encouraged to apply.

A successful applicant for the Microbiome Research position may be eligible to 
participate in Auburn University’s multidisciplinary Cluster Hires Initiative 
in the Omics and Informatics cluster. New faculty with expertise in 
computationally intensive biology could complement the University’s 
considerable existing expertise in these areas. If a successful candidate 
becomes a member of the Omics and Informatics cluster, then participation in 
the cluster will be an important component in faculty annual reviews. For more 
information regarding the Cluster Hires please click on the following link: 
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/strategic_hire.html
Quantitative Ecology (Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Core Area)

We seek candidates capable of interacting with a core of population and 
community ecologists linked by interests in a) origin and conservation of 
biodiversity and b) organization of populations and communities in both natural 
and human-altered ecosystems. Desired foci in quantitative ecology include, but 
are not restricted to, network theory, environmental informatics, evolutionary 
modeling, quantitative genetics or meta-modeling of populations or communities. 
The successful candidates may benefit from extensive databases generated within 
labs of core faculty and the natural history collections in the Auburn 
University Museum of Natural History.

These positions will contribute to existing departmental expertise in empirical 
and analytical biology as well as capitalize on ongoing improvements in 
high-performance computing at Auburn which include a new supercomputer. This 
hiring effort is part of a multi-year initiative to strengthen computational 
biology capabilities in our four core research areas: 1) Behavior, Ecology, 
Evolution and Conservation, 2) Host-Microbial Interactions, 3) Evolutionary 
Genetics and Systematics and 4) Physiological Adaptations and Functional 
Genomics.

Successful candidates are expected to establish an extramurally funded research 
program that trains undergraduate and graduate students. Instructional 
responsibilities include development of graduate and/or undergraduate courses 
in the specialty area.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Ecological Sciences, 
Computational Biology, Microbiology or a related discipline, and excellent 
written and interpersonal communication skills. Qualifications include 
postdoctoral or professional experience, a strong record of publication, 
teaching experience, and potential for funding. Candidates selected for these 
positions must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United 
States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working 
legally for the proposed term of employment.

Review of applications will begin January 4, 2017 and will continue until 
suitable candidates are found. Applicants should submit (electronically) a 
cover letter emphasizing specific qualifications, a curriculum vita, a 
description of research interests, a statement of teaching 
philosophy/experience, and names and contact information of at least 3 
professional references. In order to apply for the Microbiome position and view 
full details, please apply online at: 
https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1917​  In order to apply 
for the Quantitative Ecology position and view full details, please apply 
online at: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1918 More 
information can be found at: 
http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/hiring/

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer.