[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Student Positions in Plant Ecological Genetics

[Olson, Matt]

PhD Graduate Student Positions in Plant Ecological Genetics
Olson Lab, Texas Tech University

The Olson lab at Texas Tech University is recruiting PhD Graduate students 
interested in the field of plant ecological genetics to start in spring, summer 
or fall of of 2017. Funds are available for partial support on a Graduate 
Research Associate on an NSF-funded grant to study the ecological and genetic 
factors influencing reproductive success and the dynamic movement of sex 
determination regions within the Salicaceae (poplars and willows). The overall 
project focuses on understanding the genetic basis of gender dimorphism in 
defense and pollinator attraction chemistry, mapping sex determination regions 
from representatives Populus and Salix species, and the assessment of 
population genetic patterns across the sex determination and pseudo-autosomal 
regions of the sex chromosomes. Graduate students working on this project will 
have the opportunity to choose from a variety of projects including, but not 
limited to, mapping the locations of previously unknown sex determination 
regions, development of phylogenies for important plant groups, and studying 
the ecology and evolution of sexual dimorphism in plant defensive and 
pollinator attraction compounds. Moreover, the grant provides for a unique 
multi-institutional and international training environment, with potential 
funding to visit labs at the University of West Virginia, the University of 
Wisconsin, Cornell University, and Sichuan University and Nanjing Forestry 
University in China for cross-disciplinary training.

In general, the Olson lab studies a variety of questions including the 
evolution of breeding systems, sex chromosome evolution, the evolution of 
gender dimorphism in plants, and local adaptation to latitude in relation to 
climate change.  We use a variety of experimental techniques including common 
garden studies, field ecology, transmission genetics, genomics and 
bioinformatics. For the past decade we have studied these processes in forest 
trees and expect that this will continue to be the main taxonomic focus of our 
research.

The Olson lab is part of a dynamic Ecology and Evolutionary Biology group at 
Texas Tech.  Courses and focused training in ecology, bioinformatics, and 
genomics are available from a highly interactive faculty. Texas Tech boasts 
excellent laboratory and research resources as well as easy access to some of 
the most beautiful and remote regions of the lower 48 United States.

Please contact Matt Olson directly at 
matt.ol...@ttu.edu for more information regarding 
opportunities and application information.

[ECOLOG-L] Earth Science Summer Research Opportunity at Biosphere 2

[Greg Barron-Gafford]

Earth Science Summer Research Opportunity at Biosphere 2

The University of Arizona is holding a 10-week Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU) program this summer (June 5 - Aug 11, 2017): “Biosphere
2 Earth Systems Research for Environmental Solutions”
(http://biosphere2.org/education/research-experiences-for-undergraduates).
Selected students participate in a variety of activities that will help them
pursue a career in environmental sciences. Students conduct their own
research under a mentor, interact with other participants and scientists,
and present research findings in a formal poster symposium setting. Unique
components of the Biosphere 2 REU experience are interaction with the public
visitors to Biosphere 2 and training in effective outreach related to
student research topics. Additionally, students participate in professional
development workshops, an ethics-in-science workshop, and field trips to
local attractions. Undergraduate students from a wide range of disciplines
and interests including biology, ecology, plant sciences, hydrology, soil
science, geology, atmospheric science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or
computer science are encouraged to apply. Only U.S. citizens or permanent
residents are eligible for this NSF (National Science Foundation) funded
program.
 
Research at Biosphere 2 (http://biosphere2.org/) aims to catalyze
interdisciplinary thinking and understanding about the Earth, its living
systems, and its future. Students in the REU program conduct research in the
Earth system and environmental sciences that examines some facet of
soil-water-atmosphere-plant interactions. Improving understanding of these
interactions is important for gaining insight into the impacts and causes of
global environmental change and variation. Key to research at Biosphere 2 is
the use of methods and techniques that allow linking across scales.
Additionally, some REU projects will be conducted in partnership with the
southwestern Critical Zone Observatory
(http://criticalzone.org/catalina-jemez/). Projects will focus on a variety
of topics that include (but aren't limited to): coupling ecohydrology and
biogeochemistry, investigating abiotic and biotic contributions to ecosystem
processes, integrating measurements across scales, using innovative tools to
link climate and ecological function, and modeling of ecosystem and soil
processes. Students work with several outreach organizations (e.g.,
Institute of the Environment, Water Resources Research Center, Native
Nations Climate Adaptation Program) at the University of Arizona to link
their research to addressing local and global environmental challenges. 

REU Students receive:
A competitive stipend, lodging at Biosphere 2's student village, food
allowance, and travel to and from Tucson, AZ, as well as support for travel
to a professional meeting to present their work.
 
Applications for summer of 2017 are due March 1st, 2017, and application
material can be found at: http://biosphere2.org/education/reu-application-form  

[ECOLOG-L] Conservation Biology - Assistant Professor, University of Alberta

[Mark Poesch]

The Department of Renewable Resources, in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life 
& Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Canada, invites 
applications for a tenure track position in Conservation Biology.  The 
position will be filled strictly at the Assistant Professor level and those 
seeking appointment at other ranks will not be considered.  
Qualifications are a PhD, with strong experience and interest in scientific 
aspects of biodiversity and it in conservation work. We seek an academic 
who takes a multi-species approach to biodiversity science working across 
scales (communities to landscapes) and focusing on northern ecosystems 
(aquatic, terrestrial or wetland).

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a program of 
independent research and graduate student education, including a balanced 
portfolio of ‘pure’ and ‘applied’ research strong enough to attract 
excellent levels of competitive funding. This must include a commitment to 
developing strong relationships with university colleagues, NGOs, industry, 
and government to serve conservation interests. We seek applicants from 
those with special interest in applied work with invertebrate or fungal 
biodiversity. Teaching responsibilities will include regular courses and 
field courses in the BSc Environmental and Conservation Sciences and BSc 
Forestry programs and in the Department's course-based Masters, MSc and PhD 
programs. We particularly seek applicants with the desire and ability to 
teach quantitative approaches. The successful candidate will also have the 
opportunity to develop a course in an area of particular interest to them. 

The position is available immediately. An application package, including a 
cover letter, description of research and teaching interests, curriculum 
vitae, teaching dossier, and names of three referees should be submitted 
online through the link below. 

http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A108231456/

Please do not reply to this message.

[ECOLOG-L] VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MARINE CONSERVATION SURVEY IN BAJA

[Kathy Leone]

 Raven Adventures Marine Conservation Survey is an international effort to 
gather much needed scientific data regarding present environmental / biological 
conditions found in the Loreto area of the Sea of Cortez, Baja California Sur. 
We are looking for volunteers to assist our Mexican conservation partner GEA 
(Grupos Ecologistas Antares) with tasks such as marine transects, plankton 
pulls, and other biological investigations in an effort to better understand 
the fragile ecosystem of the Sea of Cortez. Additional tasks volunteers may 
wish to partake in include the recovery of cetacean, marine mammal and bird 
carcasses that will be cleaned, processed and reconstructed for use as 
educational displays in the GEA museum, as well as creating or improving museum 
dioramas, producing educational literature, labeling artifacts and making new 
displays. In addition, volunteers will also walk select shorelines documenting 
coastal conditions such as pollution, erosion and overuse issues. Volunteers 
may be exposed to an abundant variety of marine life, including whale species 
such as the blue, sperm, brydes, humpback, finback, orca and pilot whale. 
Dolphins and sea lions can also be found in high numbers throughout the study 
site.
 The program cost is $950 per person for the 9-day session from January 26th - 
February 3rd, 2017 and is limited to 4 participants.  The cost includes food, 
base camp lodging/camping accommodations, camping gear, and research and safety 
equipment. Volunteers will be responsible for their flight/bus to/from Loreto, 
Baja Mexico. We have years of experience traveling to Baja and will be happy to 
share useful information on how best to arrange plane or bus tickets from your 
location.
 For more information contact Sabrina Salome at: sabr...@ravenadventures.com

[ECOLOG-L] Position: Assistant Professor of Biology [Botany/Ecology] at Saint Peter's University

[Michael Held]

​  SAINT
PETER’S UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES



*POSITION: Assistant Professor Biology*



The Department of Biology at Saint Peter’s University [*www.saintpeters.edu
*] invites applications for a position as an
Assistant Professor of Biology beginning August 2017.



*Qualifications:*



A Ph. D. in organismal biology with evidence of strong teaching skills is
required. Candidates with expertise in ecology, botany and/or genetics are
encouraged to apply.



*Responsibilities: *



Our new colleague will be expected to teach 12 contact hours each
semester.  This is usually four lectures and/or laboratory sections, in the
General Biology sequence, courses in our Core Curriculum and upper level
biology courses.  The new person is expected to teach and develop new
biology elective courses appropriate to their area of expertise.  Research
activities involving students is highly encouraged.  This person will be
expected to be active in department and University activities, such as
academic advising, etc.  Research and scholarship are expected and required
for consideration for promotion and tenure, as is excellent teaching and
service.



*The Department:*



The Department of Biology [*www.saintpeters.edu/biology
*] consists of eight full-time faculty
members with expertise in molecular biology, genetics, anatomy and
physiology, microbiology, developmental biology, botany, plant ecology and
biostatistics. We emphasize small classes and both the University mission
and the mission of the department drive us in all our activities. We are
men and women for others and strive to instill this dedication to others in
our students.



*The University:*



Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s University is a Jesuit and Catholic
institution. The university is located in Jersey City, the second largest
city in New Jersey.  We are just a short train ride to Manhattan. Our
remarkably diverse undergraduate and graduate student body originates from
29 states and from more than 39 countries around the world.  The University
provides an education that engages students with rigorous academic and
creative study all grounded in our Jesuit and Catholic identity.



*Application:*


Candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching
statement, research statement, and three letters of recommendation
electronically to *hrd...@saintpeters.edu*  with
the subject heading: Biology Search. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until February 1, 2017. *Position will be
filled pending final budgetary approval.*​

[ECOLOG-L] Temporary Field Technicians – multiple locations in US for the NEON Project

[Katee Vallad]

Now Hiring:  Temporary Field Technicians – multiple locations in US

Come be a part of something truly amazing!  

Battelle and its affiliate, Battelle Ecology, Inc. manage and operate 
the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEONTM), a 30-year long 
project, solely funded by the National Science Foundation.  During the 
life of the observatory a comprehensive set of ecological data will be 
collected on a continental scale at 20 eco-climatic domains across the 
US in order to understand how changes in climate, land use and invasive 
species impact ecosystem function.  Our team of scientist, engineers and 
field technicians use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne 
observation platform that captures images of regional landscapes and 
vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with 
sensors to monitor soil and atmospheric variables; and trained field 
crews who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and 
collect soil and water data.  A leading-edge cyberinfrastructure has 
been developed to calibrate, store and publish this information so that 
it is freely available to the public.  This first-of-its-kind 
Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is designed to detect 
and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Manager Field Operations the Temporary Field 
Technicians assist with field observation; sample collection and 
handling; sample processing and sample shipment of a variety of taxa. 
The Temporary Field technician will perform field and laboratory 
activities based on a set schedule under the guidance of a Lead 
Temporary Field Technician and permanent Field Technicians.
Field sampling activities include the following observation and specimen 
collection activities: 
•   Plant diversity observations 
•   Plant biomass and primary productivity measurements 
•   Rodent live trapping 
•   Invertebrate collections 
•   Sediment, soil and water sample collection 
•   Lake/stream bathymetry and morphology 
•   Riparian mapping 
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS 
POSITION:
•   High School diploma or equivalent. 
•   Ability and willingness to work varied schedules (up to 12+ 
hours per day), including split-shift, part-time, pre-dawn early 
mornings, evening and weekends. 
•   Ability to work safely in variable field conditions including: 
To see the full job description and to apply go to:  
www.neonscience.org. 
Must possess a current and valid State issued driver’s license with 
insurable Department of Motor vehicle record (parking violations, minor 
driving offenses excluded) as determined by Battelle Ecology Inc.’s 
insurance provider.

Must have permanent authorization for US employment. Battelle Ecology, 
Inc. will not provide any kind of visa sponsorship.

Battelle Ecology, Inc. provides employment and opportunities for 
advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual 
merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic 
information, or disability. Our goal is for each staff member to have 
the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve 
personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive 
programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all 
qualified employees at all levels within Battelle Ecology, Inc.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Conservation Biology at University of Alberta

[Mark Poesch]

The Department of Renewable Resources, in the Faculty of Agricultural, 
Life & Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Canada, invites 
applications for a tenure track position in Conservation Biology.  The 
position will be filled strictly at the Assistant Professor level and 
those seeking appointment at other ranks will not be considered.  
Qualifications are a PhD, with strong experience and interest in 
scientific aspects of biodiversity and it in conservation work. We seek 
an academic who takes a multi-species approach to biodiversity science 
working across scales (communities to landscapes) and focusing on 
northern ecosystems (aquatic, terrestrial or wetland).

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a program of 
independent research and graduate student education, including a 
balanced portfolio of ‘pure’ and ‘applied’ research strong enough to 
attract excellent levels of competitive funding. This must include a 
commitment to developing strong relationships with university 
colleagues, NGOs, industry, and government to serve conservation 
interests. We seek applicants from those with special interest in 
applied work with invertebrate or fungal biodiversity. Teaching 
responsibilities will include regular courses and field courses in the 
BSc Environmental and Conservation Sciences and BSc Forestry programs 
and in the Department's course-based Masters, MSc and PhD programs. We 
particularly seek applicants with the desire and ability to teach 
quantitative approaches. The successful candidate will also have the 
opportunity to develop a course in an area of particular interest to 
them. 

The position is available immediately. An application package, including 
a cover letter, description of research and teaching interests, 
curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and names of three referees should 
be submitted online through the link below. 

http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A108231456/

[ECOLOG-L] JOB - Pollination Ecologist USDA ARS (permanent)

[David Branson]

USDA ARS Research Ecologist, Entomologist or Botanist

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is advertising for a Research
Ecologist, Entomologist or Botanist to perform research and provide
expertise in habitat management approaches that promote pollinator resources
while limiting weed invasion and spread. The position is at the USDA ARS
Pest Management Research Unit, Northern Plains Agricultural Research
Laboratory, Sidney MT. The mission of the laboratory is to develop and
implement ecologically based strategies, technologies, and products for the
sustainable management of insects, pests, and weeds in crops and rangeland.
Emphasis is on biological and cultural management strategies that enhance
profitability and environmental quality. Our location houses a team of
highly collaborative scientists and support staff working in the fields of
ecology, botany, entomology, pathology and agronomy. The position is
advertised at the GS-12 or 13 level, has promotion potential to GS-15, and
is open to all U.S. Citizens and Nationals. Major duties include: 1) Plans
and conducts pollinator and weed research, individually and as part of a
team, in the field and laboratory, 2) Provides expertise in habitat
management or restoration approaches that promote pollinator resources while
limiting weed invasion and spread, 3) Develops methods to restore and
improve low agricultural-input plant communities to provide high quality
pollinator habitat, 4) Prepares written work products based on research to
be reviewed and/or published in professional articles, publications, and
technical abstracts. Please see our ad on USAJobs (www.usajobs.gov; Job
Announcement Number: ARS-D17W-0195). Ad opens Dec. 27 and closes on Jan. 17,
2017.

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

[Katherine Theus]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We look forward to working with you!

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


2017 Internship Schedule:
A complete program description with the 2016/17 schedule and prices can be 
found at our 
website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application 
form, 
contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program 
FAQ. 

We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions:

Four-week program:
•   February 6-March 3, 2017: Application deadline January 6, 2017
•   March 20-April 14, 2017: Application deadline February 20, 2017
•   April 17-May 12, 2017: Application deadline March 17, 2017

Eight-week program:
•   March 20-May 12, 2017: Application deadline February 20, 2017
•   May 29-July 21, 2017: Application deadline April 29, 2017

Eleven-week program:
•   April 3-June 11, 2017: Application deadline March 3, 2017

Fifteen-week program:
•   May 8-August 18, 2017: Application deadline April 8, 2017

Twenty-six week program:
•   June 12-December 8, 2017: Application deadline May 12, 2017

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Fellowships (Undergrad, Grad, Postdoc) at UVA Field Station

[Kyle Haynes]

Blandy Experimental Farm at University of Virginia has some wonderful 
fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and 
postdocs during summer 2017.  The opportunities are open to applicants 
from any college or university.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU):
The program emphasizes experimental ecology and evolutionary biology 
including a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, 
pollinator behavior and ecology, insect population ecology, and 
ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a $5775 stipend, 
additional money for food, and free housing.  Each student picks a 
research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students 
and then conducts an independent research project.  The students will 
gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical 
techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings.  REU students 
also benefit from several professional development workshops.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student 
contemplating a future in science. The application deadline is March 1, 
2017.

To apply: https://sites.google.com/site/blandyreu/

Graduate and Postdoc Research Fellowships:

Are you a graduate student or postdoc in need of a field station? Summer 
stipends ($6000 per summer), free on-site housing, and funds for 
research ($750 per summer) are available for 1-2 graduate students or 
postdocs proposing original research that uses our resources and 
facilities and contributes to the ongoing science program at the 
station. 

Interested students/postdocs should contact a Blandy faculty member to 
discuss conducting your research at Blandy.  You can direct your 
inquiries based on the faculty member with the closest match to your 
research interests; however, we are open to people working in all fields 
of environmental, ecological, and evolutionary research.

Keep in mind this is not a complete fellowship package, rather it 
provides summer financial support and access to our facilities to 
supplement existing support from your home institution.

Dr. Kyle Haynes (population and landscape ecology, forest insect 
dynamics)
Dr. David Carr (plant reproductive ecology, inbreeding and genetic 
variation)
Dr. T'ai Roulston (pollination, plant-animal interactions, bee biology)

For more information about the station: 
http://blandy.virginia.edu/research. 

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 Vegetation Monitoring Technicans - Ely, NV

[Patrick Hellmann]

2017 SEASONAL VEGETATION MONITORING TECHNICIANS

The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is currently seeking
vegetation monitoring technicians for our upcoming 2017 field season.
Located in Ely, Nevada, the ENLC is a non-profit conservation organization
comprised of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the
restoration of Western ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. The ENLC
conducts a variety of vegetation/wildlife monitoring projects throughout
Nevada and surrounding states. We are requesting applications for a minimum
of four to six (4-6) vegetation monitoring technicians to work out of our
main office in Ely, NV. 

VEGETATION MONITORING TECHNICIAN DUTIES: Field technicians’ primary
responsibility will be to collect post-fire vegetation response data in
burned areas on public lands managed by the BLM as part of the Emergency
Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ES&R) program. Data collected will be used
to evaluate the effectiveness of post wildfire rehabilitation treatments.
Technicians will be responsible for driving (in company vehicles) and hiking
to sampling locations, following rigorous sampling protocols for data
collection, data quality control and data entry. 

Field work will involve driving on and navigating backcountry dirt roads,
hiking and navigating potentially long distances off trail, establishing and
monitoring plots using the BLM’s Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, all while camping in the backcountry for 4-8 days at a time,
sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

Other duties include data entry using the Database for Inventory,
Monitoring, and Assessment (DIMA), collecting herbarium quality plant
specimens, identifying plants to species in both a field and office setting,
operating 4WD vehicles, communicating effectively in a small crew setting,
and operating safely in sometimes harsh and stressful field conditions.

LOCATION: Ely is centrally located in the Great Basin and offers numerous
outdoor recreation opportunities. Hiking, backpacking, rock climbing,
bouldering, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, disc golf, fishing and
hunting opportunities abound near the town of 4,200 people. Over 20 separate
BLM and USFS designated wilderness areas occur within three hours of Ely,
and several national parks, including Great Basin (60 miles), Zion, Bryce
Canyon, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon National Parks, are located within a six
hour drive. In addition to outdoor opportunities, urban centers such as Salt
Lake City and Las Vegas are only a four hour drive. For outdoor enthusiasts
and adventure seekers, Ely is a perfect place to experience.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Applicants should have graduated from a program in
biological sciences, ecology, natural resources or a related field. The
ideal applicant will have experience in plant identification and a general
knowledge of plant taxonomy. 

Applicants should be able to hike 2-10 miles a day while carrying a pack
with field equipment, and be comfortable with truck camping in the
backcountry for up to 8 days at a time in sometimes harsh weather
conditions. Preferred applicants will be experienced with 4WD vehicles, GPS
navigation, have had a clean driving record for the past 3 years, and are
passionate about the outdoors. 

COMPENSATION: $15-$16/hour depending on experience (plus $34/day per diem
when camping)

SCHEDULE:  Positions will begin in mid-April and continue through late
August to September as needed. Work will occur on an 8-days-on/6-days-off
schedule (10-hour days).  

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information
for at least three references to Patrick Hellmann at phellm...@envlc.org.
All materials should be emailed by February 24th, 2017. 

For more information, please visit our website (http://www.envlc.org) or
email any questions to Patrick Hellmann at phellm...@envlc.org.

[ECOLOG-L] AWRA Specialty Conference on Connectivity: Call for Abstracts

[Heather E. Golden]

This is a second call for abstracts for the American Water Resources
Association’s 2017 Spring Specialty Conference, “Connecting the Dots:  The
Emerging Science of Aquatic System Connectivity.”  The conference will be
held from April 30 through May 3, 2017, in Snowbird, Utah.  

The deadline for submitting an abstract is **January 9, 2017**.

The conference focuses on hydrological, chemical, and biological
connectivity in lakes, wetlands, streams, estuaries, and oceans.  

Plenary speakers will include:

•Charles Hawkins, Utah State University, College of Natural Resources –
Connectivity and habitat suitability jointly influence the ecological
intactness of aquatic ecosystems

•Jeffrey McDonnell, University of Saskatchewan, School of Environment and
Sustainability – Hydrologic connectivity: From hillslopes to watersheds

•Catherine Pringle, University of Georgia, Odum School of Ecology  –
Hydrologic connectivity and ecological interactions in aquatic ecosystems

The conference will cover a wide range of topics on connectivity and should
be a wonderful opportunity to learn about and discuss research that others
are doing in fields related to aquatic systems.  

Session topics include:

•S1—Biological connectivity within and among wetlands
•S2—Chemical connectivity in wetlands, lakes and watersheds
•S3—Connectivity between estuaries and terrestrial, freshwater and marine
ecosystems 
•S4—Considering connectivity in aquatic resource management and protection 
•S5—Connectivity in cold regions
•S6—Geographically isolated wetland connectivity: Recent research advances
•S7—Hydrologic connectivity and ecosystem services across a range of systems 
•S8—Hydrologic connectivity within river corridors and beyond
•S9—Lake connectivity: Exploring hydrologic connectivity and its effects on
lake physical, chemical, and biological composition
•S10—Navigating the Clean Water Act:  The role of connectivity in policymaking
•S11—Stream networks:  Climate and biological connectivity in four dimensions
•S12—Successes in integrating models and measurements into management for
aquatic connectivity
•S13—Tackling connectivity through cross-scale integration: Lessons learned
in the Prairie Pothole Region
•S14—Using GIS and remote sensing approaches to inform aquatic system
connectivity

We encourage you to submit an abstract and attend this exciting conference
at the beautiful Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort.  

Further information on the conference and instructions for submitting an
abstract are available at http://www.awra.org/meetings/Snowbird2017/.

[ECOLOG-L] 2017 Vegetation Monitoring Crew Leads - Ely, NV

[Patrick Hellmann]

2017 SEASONAL VEGETATION MONITORING CREW LEADS

The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is currently seeking crew
leads for our vegetation monitoring crews for the upcoming 2017 field
season. Located in Ely, Nevada, the ENLC is a non-profit conservation
organization comprised of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated
to the restoration of Western ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. The
ENLC conducts a variety of vegetation/wildlife monitoring projects
throughout Nevada and surrounding states. We are requesting applications for
a minimum of one to three (1-3) vegetation monitoring crew leads to work out
of our main office in Ely, NV. 

VEGETATION MONITORING CREW LEAD DUTIES: Crew leads’ primary responsibility
will be to oversee and aid in the collection post-fire vegetation response
data in burned areas on public lands managed by the BLM as part of the
Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ES&R) program. Data collected
will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of post wildfire rehabilitation
treatments. Crew leads will be responsible for driving (in company vehicles)
and hiking to sampling locations, following rigorous sampling protocols for
data collection, data quality control, data entry, and aiding in the
preparation of technical reports.

Crew leads will also be responsible for direct supervision of their
technicians, ensuring that data is being collected efficiently and
accurately, facilitating communication between their crew and the ES&R
Coordinator, monitoring the condition of field equipment, and maintaining
and enforcing ENLC policies and safety standards in the field.

Field work will involve driving on and navigating backcountry dirt roads,
hiking and navigating potentially long distances off trail, establishing and
monitoring plots using the BLM’s Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, all while camping in the backcountry for 4-8 days at a time,
sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

Other duties include data entry using the Database for Inventory,
Monitoring, and Assessment (DIMA), collection of herbarium quality plant
specimens, identifying plants to species in both a field and office setting,
communicating effectively in a small crew setting, and operating safely in
sometimes harsh and stressful field conditions.

LOCATION: Ely is centrally located in the Great Basin and offers numerous
outdoor recreation opportunities. Hiking, backpacking, rock climbing,
bouldering, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, disc golf, fishing and
hunting opportunities abound near the town of 4,200 people. Over 20 separate
BLM and USFS designated wilderness areas occur within three hours of Ely,
and several national parks, including Great Basin (60 miles), Zion, Bryce
Canyon, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon National Parks, are located within a six
hour drive. In addition to outdoor opportunities, urban centers such as Salt
Lake City and Las Vegas are only a four hour drive. For outdoor enthusiasts
and adventure seekers, Ely is a perfect place to experience.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Applicants should have graduated from a program in
biological sciences, ecology, natural resources or a related field. The
ideal applicant will have at least two years of experience in plant
identification, operation of 4WD vehicles, GPS navigation, and field work in
remote areas. Previous experience in a leadership role and experience with
the BLM’s AIM protocol is highly desired. 

Applicants will be required to hike 2-10 miles a day while carrying a pack
with field equipment, and be comfortable with truck camping in the
backcountry for up to 8 days at a time in sometimes harsh weather conditions. 

COMPENSATION: $17-$18/hour depending on experience (plus $34/day per diem
when camping)

SCHEDULE:  Positions will begin in mid-April and continue through late
August to September as needed. Work will occur on an 8-days-on/6-days-off
schedule (10-hour days).  

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information
for at least three references to Patrick Hellmann at phellm...@envlc.org.
All materials should be emailed by February 24th, 2017. 

More information about our technician positions available for our 2017
season can be found here.

For more information, please visit our website (http://www.envlc.org) or
email any questions to Patrick Hellmann at phellm...@envlc.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Call for abstracts - NAFEW 2017

[Anne McIntosh]

Abstracts are currently being accepted for oral and poster presentations
for the 2017 North American Forest Ecology Workshop that will be held in
Edmonton, Alberta June 19-22, 2017.

Submit your abstracts online at:
https://hocking.biology.ualberta.ca/sco2017/

Please note that the deadline for abstract submission is January 31, 2017.

For more information on NAFEW 2017 go to the conference website at:
http://www.nafew.org/

Happy Holidays.

Anne



^^^

Anne McIntosh, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology

Office: C154

Mailing address: 4901 46 Ave, University of Alberta, Augustana Campus

Camrose, Alberta, T4V 2R3

780-679-1198

http://www.ualberta.ca/~amcintos/

*ü* *Please* consider the environment before printing this email.

[ECOLOG-L] Recommendations of places to purchase untreated wood from ash, acacia, cherry, chestnut, juniper, and mulberry

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear Colleagues:

I am posting this on behalf of a colleague who needs to purchase ca. 1
kilogram of *untreated* wood of each of the following genera of trees for
research purposes:

Ash - *Fraxinus* sp. (Oleaceae)

Acacia - *Acacia *sp. (Fabaceae)

Cherry - *Prunus* sp. (Rosaceae)

Chesnut - *Castanea* sp. (Fagaceae)

Juniper - *Juniperus* sp. (Cupressaceae)

Mulberry - *Morus* sp. (Moraceae)

If you have recommendations of dependable places (ideally, they would
provide species identification of the wood), please let me know directly
via email: blayjo...@gmail.com

With gratefulness,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
blaypublishers.com

1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB*
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2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*:
http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/.

3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*:
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4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/


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http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm

[ECOLOG-L] AASHE Invites You to Submit for the 2017 Conference & Expo Call for Proposals!

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2017 
AASHE Conference & Expo, themed “Stronger in Solidarity,” in San Antonio, 
Texas, on Oct. 15-18. Submit your proposal 
 today and join us as we focus 
on how the campus sustainability community can break down walls, build bridges 
and continue to make progress toward a healthy and equitable future for all. 
The submission period closes February 13, 2017. 
For any questions feel free to contact me.
We wish you a very special holiday season and a happy new year!

 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


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[ECOLOG-L] Mid-Atlantic Bee Genera Phenology Graphs

[Droege, Sam]

All

Apologies for any cross-postings

We have just put up charts showing corrected capture by week (phenology)
for bee genera in the Mid-Atlantic area (NJ, MD, PA, VA, WV, DC, DE) of
North America.

Over 7000 collection events were used.
With 170K specimen records

Feel free to share, download, and use anyway you like citizens.

http://www.slideshare.net/sdroege/bee-genera-phenology-2016

Next year we will do charts showing species graphs with males female totals
separated out.


sam

Sam Droege  sdro...@usgs.gov
w 301-497-5840 h 301-390-7759 fax 301-497-5624
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
BARC-EAST, BLDG 308, RM 124 10300 Balt. Ave., Beltsville, MD  20705
Http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov

Nuclear Physicists use Astounding
Comparisons to Make Clear the Nature
of Infinite Numbers

An adult male Norwegian
weighs as much as
two and a half billion
boxelder bugs.
Is it any surprise that
there are more boxelder bugs
than Norwegians?
Imagine a planet in which
Norwegians crawled up
and down your kitchen walls
by the thousands, hid
under the warm coffee pot,
fell like discolored noodles out
of the noodle bags where they slept;
after the blizzards started,
you would find Norwegians
dried inside light fixtures, Norwegians
clogging up the vacuum cleaner,
Norwegians floating in
cups of lukewarem coffee.

-Bill Holm



-- 
*Bees are Not Optional*

*Apes sunt et non liberum*

[ECOLOG-L] Benchmarking an author contribution index - SURVEY

[Stephane Boyer]

There is an urgent need for quantitative analysis of co-authors’ contribution to 
scientific papers. Although many examples of author contribution indices have been 
proposed in the past, none has really been adopted by scientific journals. 

Recently, we have implemented an authorship contribution index in our new journal 
Rethinking Ecology. To 
benchmark our index, we need your help. 

We are conducting a study on co-authorship among ecologists. In this questionnaire, 
you will be asked to provide information about your recently published papers (2014-
2016). For each paper you will be asked to provide the number of authors and an estimate 
of your contribution. It may help to have your CV or list of publications at hand so you 
don't forget any papers. This questionnaire is completely anonymous and you will not be 
asked to name the papers or your co-authors. We only need to collect numbers. 

Take the survey here: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3024711/New-Survey

[ECOLOG-L] Final Call: Introductory GIS and Species Distribution Modelling courses for Marine Biologists, January 2017

[Colin D. MacLeod]

This is the final call for GIS In Ecology’s upcoming introductory courses for 
marine biologists in the use of GIS and Species Distribution Modelling in 
January 2017. These courses are:



1. An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology, 16th – 18th January 2017, 
Glasgow, Scotland: This three day course covers the basics of how to use GIS in 
marine biological research and is aimed at those who have little or no 
experience in using GIS, but who wish to learn. The course is taught by Dr 
Colin D. MacLeod, author of the ‘An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine 
Biology’ series of books, and is taught in the type of language marine 
biologists will be familiar with. It consists of a series of background and 
practical sessions which will provide all the information needed to start 
successfully using GIS in marine biology. This course can be done with either 
ArcGIS or the freely available open source GIS software package QGIS. Cost: 
£395 (£300 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). More information 
on this course, including an online booking form, can be found at: 
http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_Glasgow_January_2017.htm. If you 
have any questions, or wish to book a place by email, email: 
cdmacl...@gisinecology.com




2. An Introduction To Species Distribution Modelling In The Marine Environment, 
19th – 20th January 2017, Glasgow, Scotland: This two day course follows on 
from the introductory GIS course and provides all the information required to 
start using Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) in the marine environment in a 
practical and biologically meaningful way. In a series of background sessions, 
case studies and practical exercises, it covers how to create data layers of 
species distribution, how to select and create raster data layers of 
environmental variables, such as water depth, how to join information on 
species distribution to environmental information, how to export data from a 
GIS project for analysis in a statistical package, such as R, how to create 
spatial visualisations based on a statistical model and how to validate the 
spatial predictions of a model. The practical sessions work through a species 
distribution modelling project based on real marine survey data from start to 
finish. Cost: £295 (£200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). 
This course can be done with either ArcGIS or the freely available open source 
GIS software package QGIS. More information on this course, including an online 
booking form, can be found at: 
http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_SDM_January_2017.htm. If you have 
any questions, or wish to book a place by email, email: 
cdmacl...@gisinecology.com. Note: This course requires a basic knowledge of GIS 
(as covered in the above introductory GIS course) and how to use ArcGIS or QGIS 
GIS software.




For more information on other upcoming courses from GIS In Ecology, visit: 
http://www.GISinEcology.com/training_courses.htm.

All the best,

Colin

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GIS IN ECOLOGY - Providing Training, Advice And Consultancy On The Use Of GIS 
In Ecology

Web: www.GISinEcology.com Email: i...@gisinecology.com

Need to ask a question about using GIS? Try the GIS In Ecology Forum: 
www.GISinEcology.com/GIS_in_Ecology_forum.htm

Books From GIS In Ecology Staff:

GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates; RRP: £24.99
An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology; RRP: £44.99
An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook One - 
Creating Maps Of Species Distribution; RRP: £19:99

If you wish to purchase these books, visit: 
http://www.gisinecology.com/Book_Shop.htm

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[ECOLOG-L] EGU2017:Call for Abstracts Session BG 1.10 Nitrogen- transformat​ion processes in terrestrial and aquatic ecosy stems: advances in pathways-tracing, quantification and proc ess-based modell

[Tuula Larmola]

Dear colleagues,

At the next EGU General Assembly, Vienna 23-28 April 2017, we will organize
again a special session on Nitrogen cycling which we hope will be of
interest to you. The session is entitled “*Nitrogen-transformation
processes in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems: advances in
pathways-tracing, quantification and process-based modelling”*. Last year
we had a day of more than 40 interesting talks and posters covering
different aspects of Nitrogen cycling and are looking forward to continuing
this year. Please feel free to distribute this message to potentially
interested colleagues and co-workers. Abstract deadline is 11 January 2017.
Sorry for any cross-posting. We are looking forward to meeting you in
Vienna.

Best regards,

Sari Juutinen,

Kristina Kleineidam,

Jan Reent Köster,

Christoph Müller,

Julie Talbot,

Reinhard Well,

Tuula Larmola



*BG1.10 Nitrogen-transformation processes in terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems: advances in pathways-tracing, quantification and process-based
modelling*

Convener: Tuula Larmola, Co-Conveners: Sari Juutinen, Kristina Kleineidam,
Jan Reent Köster, Reinhard Well, Christoph Müller, Julie Talbot

Abstract submission


Anthropogenic disturbance of the nitrogen (N) cycle has more than doubled
the amount of reactive N circulating in the biosphere. This session seeks
to improve our understanding on how various microbial processes contribute
to N cycling in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, how global changes
impact ecosystem N biogeochemistry and what feedbacks from N cycling will
be most important in influencing the climate. The presentations will cover
all aspects of ecosystem N cycling, especially methodological advances in
measuring and modelling of microbial N-transformation processes such as
denitrification, nitrification, co-denitrification,
nitrifier-denitrification, nitrate ammonification (DNRA) or anerobic
ammonia oxidation (ANAMMOX), as well as their contributions to exchange of
gaseous N species (N2, N2O emissions) under field-like conditions. The
session will also highlight innovative isotopic, molecular and modelling
methods on N cycling communities and processes at various scales,
interactions with other element cycles (e.g., carbon, phosphorus),
terrestrial-aquatic linkages, and feedbacks to global change.

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc on river connectivity

[Emili Garcia-Berthou]

Dear colleagues:

you will find an announcement of a postdoc position related to connectivity and 
freshwater fish, available at my lab in Girona, at the following address:
http://www.invasiber.org/GarciaBerthou/postdoc_ODYSSEUS_UdG.pdf

Deadline for application: 6 January 2017. Apologies for cross-posting.

Season’s greetings,

Emili García-Berthou, Professor of Ecology
Institute of Aquatic Ecology & Dept. Environmental Sciences
University of Girona, 17003 Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Tel.: +34 972 41 8369
http://www.udg.edu/greco
Personal web page: http://www.invasiber.org/GarciaBerthou/
https://twitter.com/garciaberthou