[ECOLOG-L] Job: Botanist for the Mojave Network

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-067

The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the National Park
Service Mojave Desert Network (MOJN) Inventory & Monitoring (I) program
to recruit a Botanist. The overall objective is to perform Integrated
Upland monitoring in Great Basin National Park, NV. Vegetation, soils, and
target invasive species will be monitored for status and trends. Data
collected is intended to provide decision-makers with indicators and data
on the upland communities. The Botanist will also assist the MOJN Ecologist
with testing the Riparian Vegetation Monitoring protocol and providing
plant ID training and skills for riparian plants.
Specific duties include:
• Be a member of the MOJN I Integrated Upland monitoring field crew;
• Provide plant identification assistance and training;
• Participate in preparing for the field season;
• Assist with compiling training material, particularly related to botany;
• Assist with conducting field protocol and data QA/QC;
• Support data organization, processing, data entry, and QA/QC;
• Utilize ArcGIS to develop reports and other mapping products;
• Maintain field equipment and tools;
• Participate in GBI or partner-sponsored training opportunities.

General field duties include implementing Integrated Upland (IU) protocols
designed to address MOJN I’s vital signs (training will be provided);
walking long distances over uneven terrain; establishing monitoring sites;
collecting vegetation and soils data using established procedures; taking
GPS points and photos at each site; ensuring the consistency of data
quality during the field season; and maintaining safety awareness and
practices. The successful applicant must have strong communication skills
(both verbal and written) and exhibit strong leadership and organization
skills. Office tasks include data organization, processing and QA/QC;
utilizing ArcGIS to develop reports and other mapping products, and
compiling pictures and concise field notes. This position will require
regular travel and camping during the field season in order to ensure that
all plots are successfully completed during the field season, and may
require long hours including early mornings and weekends.

MOJN is comprised of nine national park units located within the Mojave and
Great Basin deserts of Nevada, Arizona, and California: Death Valley
National Park, Great Basin National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Lake
Mead National Recreation Area, Manzanar National Historic Site, Mojave
National Preserve, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Tule Springs
Fossil Beds National Monument, and Castle Mountains National Monument.
Across these park units, MOJN I monitors the health and quality of five
different vegetation communities, six subalpine lakes, and several hundred
water features including oases, springs, streams, seeps, and wells.

Compensation:
o Rate of Pay: $18.50/hour
o Benefits: Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
o Paid holidays and personal leave

Timeline:
o Start March 2017, or upon availability and completion of a Department of
Interior Background Investigation.
o For 26 weeks, potential for extension pending funding and positive
performance review
o Full time, 40 hours per week; some overtime may be required

Location:
Mojave Desert Network’s main office is located in Boulder City, NV, which
is approximately 25 miles southeast of Las Vegas. The Hoover Dam and Lake
Mead National Recreation Area are a short drive from Boulder City, allowing
for a variety of recreational opportunities. Boulder City maintains strict
controls on growth and development, which has resulted in limited nearby
housing options.

Field work in any of MOJN’s nine park units may be required throughout the
season, although the overall objective is to perform Integrated Upland
monitoring in Great Basin National Park.

Great Basin National Park (GRBA) lies entirely within the Great Basin
desert region, which is considered a high elevation desert environment. Due
in part to its distance from urban centers, GRBA contains many relatively
pristine water resources, and has some of the best visibility in the
nation. It contains unique natural resources such as glacial formations,
six subalpine lakes, and the longest cave in Nevada (Lehman Caves).

Qualifications:
o Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Botany, Ecology, or a closely related
field in the biological sciences;
o Coursework in plant taxonomy and/or systematics (transcripts may be
requested), botany, soils, or hydrology;
o Ability to identify native and non-native plants of the desert southwest;
o Familiarity with ecological processes, flora, and fauna of the Great
Basin, Mojave and/or Sonoran Deserts;
o Experience in performing field work, and applying methodological
protocols for collecting field data;
o Previous work experience in water quality data collection;
o Experience with data entry and data management;
o 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Senior Ecological Field Monitoring Lead (Susanville, CA)

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2017-RAP-023

The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of
natural, cultural and recreation resources in the Intermountain West. As an
element of the ecological monitoring program, participants will implement
the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring
(AIM) strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term ecological data at multiple scales across western public lands.
In accordance with these strategies and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing
college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey,
inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource
management.

This video highlights the BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across the western states.

Description:
In cooperation with the BLM-California Eagle Lake and Applegate Field
Offices, GBI is recruiting a Senior Field Lead to work with agency staff,
GBI staff, and GBI Ecological Field Monitoring Technicians. The Lead will
coordinate a field crew (one Lead and two Technicians) to characterize
vegetation using the AIM protocol and the Describing/Interpreting
Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH) for which training will be
provided. The particular protocols implemented will vary by location.

Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation
sampling and field data collection on new and established monitoring sites.
Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform
decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues
of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.

Field work includes:
• Maintaining safety awareness and practices;
• Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;
• Establishing sampling plots and transects;
• Identifying and describing soil horizons;
• Collecting vegetation data (including species inventory, forb frequency,
sagebrush shape, foliar cover, canopy gap, and herbaceous and woody
heights);
• Making qualitative range assessments; and
• Taking photo-points.

Additional duties include:
• Regular communication with GBI support staff and agency staff;
• Acting as a liaison between GBI and BLM staff;
• Participation in GBI and agency trainings;
• Entering data into and managing an Access-based database;
• Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys;
• Employing extensive QA/QC data checks;
• Planning, organizing and preparing for the field season; and
• Leadership:
o Supporting and managing a field crew;
o Facilitating the AIM program through collaboration with the BLM technical
advisor in the Northern California District Office;
o Coordinating field logistics and scheduling; and
o Writing quarterly and end of season reports that include basic data
analysis and creating maps; and
o Completing administrative paperwork.

Location:
The positions are based in the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office in Susanville,
CA. The monitoring will take place across public lands managed by the BLM
Northern California District, covering 3 million acres in northeastern
California and northwestern Nevada. The area comprises a wide range of
habitats and geography, and diverse plant and animal populations. Public
lands in this district are managed by the BLM for livestock grazing,
recreation, greater sage-grouse habitat, wild horse and burro populations,
and juniper encroachment in sagebrush steppe. Terrain and climate of the
survey region is typical of the Northwestern Basin and Range and Modoc
plateau, and the vegetation and soils are affected by the nearby Southern
Cascades and Sierra Nevada ecoregions.

Compensation:
• $1,440 Biweekly Salary
• Camping per diem
• Paid holidays and personal leave
• Paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision)

Timeline:
March 2017 – March 2018 (start date is flexible; potential for extension
based on funding and performance)

Qualifications:
• Leadership experience, including supervising crews and managing projects
simultaneously.

Technical requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in the Life Sciences, such as Botany, Wildlife Biology,
Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or
related subject;
• Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or systematics;
• Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous key;
• Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the sampling area and
associated natural resource issues preferred;
• Experience in describing and identifying soil horizons;
• Experience conducting plant surveys using various 

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: Ecological Field Monitoring Coordinators (Lander, WY and Idaho Falls, ID)

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2017-RAP-022

The ecological monitoring program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for burgeoning natural resource
professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland
surveys. This program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of
natural, cultural and recreation resources in the Intermountain West. As an
element of the ecological monitoring program, participants implement the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM)
strategy, which is targeted at collecting standardized inventory and
long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western BLM districts.
In accordance with this strategy and through partnerships with multiple
agencies, GBI’s ecological monitoring program is dedicated to providing
college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey,
inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource
management.

This video highlights the BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data capture
across the western states.

Position Objectives:
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with BLM Wyoming and BLM Idaho,
is recruiting two AIM Program Coordinators to work cooperatively to support
implementation of the AIM strategy. This includes monitoring sage grouse
habitat, range allotments, and other areas on public range lands in Wyoming
and Idaho. The overall objective of the GBI/BLM AIM programs are to support
land health assessments through inventory and monitoring of sage grouse
habitat and other areas on BLM public range lands and riparian systems.
Biotic, hydrologic, and soil qualitative indicators are used in conjunction
with quantitative data to inform conservation planning and adaptive
management decisions. The overall objective of the available positions is
to coordinate and support AIM implementation including planning,
recruitment, orientation, training, deployment, communication, safety,
logistics, data collection and management, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Ecological Field Monitoring Program Coordinators will work
collaboratively with GBI Program Coordinators, Data Specialists, field
crews, other GBI staff, and BLM partners to fulfill the goals and
objectives for AIM projects in either Wyoming or Idaho. Specific duties
include:

• Supervision, management, training, and coordination of AIM field teams;
• Supporting recruitment for the Wyoming and Idaho AIM teams;
• Acting as liaison to BLM staff and other project affiliates;
• Implementation planning, equipment organization and maintenance, vehicle
coordination, field protocol and data QA/QC standardization, and team
deployment;
• Promoting a culture of safety and maintaining safety communication and
best practices with AIM crews during the field season;
• Planning and coordinating with either Wyoming or Idaho BLM staff on
current and future AIM projects, including seasonal planning and generating
sampling points within strata as designated by district staff;
• Utilizing GIS to perform spatial analysis and produce mapping products;
• Supporting data collection, organization, processing and QA/QC while
ensuring consistency across crews;
• Reviewing, processing, and managing timesheets, time off requests, and
other standardized paperwork;
• Travel, camping, and site visits to BLM District/Field Office crews;
• Conducting interim AIM reporting and drafting summary AIM reports;
• Participating in GBI or partner-sponsored training opportunities, and/or
facilitating GBI workshops for Research Associates and technicians; and
• Performing additional duties, as needed.

Location:
• Lander, WY: The town of Lander is situated along the Middle Fork of the
Popo Agie River at the foot of the Wind River Mountains. While based in the
Lander BLM Field Office (LFO), the Coordinator will travel to support AIM
crews in the Rawlins, Kemmerer, and Rock Springs Field Office
jurisdictions. These offices manage millions of acres of multiple-use
public lands within south and central Wyoming. These lands offer a wide
diversity of outdoor recreation resources,  including the National Historic
Trails, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, historic mining
areas, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and hang gliding,. The area,
characterized by a semi-arid climate with impressive thunderstorms
throughout the summer, contains a diversity of landscapes, including
mountains, badlands, canyons, and plains.

• Idaho Falls, ID: The town of Idaho Falls is situated along the Snake
River with close proximity to the Teton Mountain Range. While based in the
Snake River BLM Field Office in Idaho Falls, the Coordinator will travel to
support AIM crews in the Salmon, Challis, Pocatello, Burley/Jarbidge,
Shoshone, Bruneau, and the Owyhee FO jurisdictions. These offices manage
millions of acres of 

[ECOLOG-L] Internships in Tropical Conservation - Peru 2017

[Gallice,Geoffrey R]

The Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon (ASA), a non-profit organization working 
in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon, is seeking interns to assist its 
international team of biologists and conservationists with various projects 
spanning biological research and monitoring and sustainable tropical 
agriculture. Interns are based at Finca Las Piedras, the ASA’s field site in 
Peru’s Madre de Dios Department.


LENGTH OF STAY: 4, 8 or 12 weeks

DATES: Starting June 19, 2017

FEES: Starting at $1,300

WEBSITE: www.sustainableamazon.org



THREE OPPORTUNITIES:

1. INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP (4 weeks - $1,300)

This 4-week program offers participants a broad introduction to biological 
research and conservation in the tropics. Our teaching and learning approach is 
both academic and hands-on. Interns will participate directly in scientific 
research and applied conservation projects that span the Alliance for a 
Sustainable Amazon’s two focal areas: biological research and monitoring and 
sustainable tropical agriculture. With the help of academic faculty, interns 
will also navigate tropical biology and conservation science through lectures 
and weekly reading discussions covering articles drawn from the primary 
scientific literature. This is an excellent opportunity to explore an exciting 
variety of potential career paths in biology and conservation under the 
guidance of experts in those fields.


2. ADVANCED SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP (8 weeks - $2,200)

This 8-week program offers participants a more in-depth survey of biological 
research and conservation in the tropics. Interns will learn by participating 
directly in scientific research and applied conservation projects that span the 
Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon’s two focal areas: biological research and 
monitoring and sustainable tropical agriculture. With the guidance of academic 
faculty, interns will also navigate tropical biology and conservation science 
through lectures and weekly reading discussions covering articles drawn from 
the primary scientific literature.

Independent Research Project: As well as the activities listed above, 
participants in the Advanced Sustainability Internship Program will have the 
added opportunity to develop an Independent Research Project on a topic of 
their choosing, under the supervision of our academic faculty.


3. ACADEMIC QUARTER INTERNSHIP (12 weeks - $3,000)

This 12-week program offers participants the most thorough exploration of 
biological research and conservation in the tropics. Interns will learn by 
participating directly in scientific research and applied conservation projects 
that span our two focal areas: biological research and monitoring and 
sustainable tropical agriculture. Under the guidance of our academic faculty, 
interns will also explore topics tropical biology and conservation science 
through lectures and weekly reading discussions covering articles drawn from 
the primary scientific literature. All interns maintain a field journal, 
including daily entries that aim to synthesize their learning experiences and 
sharpen their observational skills.

Independent Research Project: As well as the activities listed above, 
participants in the Academic Quarter Internship Program will have the added 
opportunity to develop an Independent Research Project on a topic of their 
choosing, under the supervision of our academic faculty. This will allow 
interns to build upon what they have learned at the beginning of the program 
and apply it to a project in an area that is novel or interesting to them.


MORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY:

For more details about our Internship Programs in the Peruvian Amazon please 
visit our website 
http://www.sustainableamazon.org . For 
general inquiries please contact us at i...@sustainableamazon.org



We look forward to meeting you in Peru!



Geoff Gallice, Ph.D.

President

Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon

A U.S. 501(c)3 charity

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Ecological Field Monitoring Crew Supervisor, Austin, NV

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG=2016-RAP-134

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting one (1) Research Associate
to serve as a Crew Supervisor for Great Basin Institute AmeriCorps members
(Field Technicians) performing ecological field monitoring work in support
of the forest sage-grouse conservation program. The primary duties for this
position include: supervising three field crews, facilitating communication
among the field crews, GBI coordinators, and USFS contacts related to
safety, travel, priorities, and field challenges; organizing the schedule;
assisting USFS resource staff with the logistics of field sampling; using a
Web Application and/or GIS to identify field sampling locations and
generate field-ready maps; and cleaning and uploading monitoring data into
the Forest Service data system. The Crew Supervisor will also serve as a
mentor to the Field Technicians and is responsible for ensuring that safety
and field protocols are adhered to, and administrative duties (e.g.,
completing service logs and evaluations) are completed accurately and in a
timely manner. Safety, technical, and other training will be provided by
GBI and the Forest Service. The crew supervisor will supervise the six
“Ecological Field Monitoring Technicians” also being recruited at this
time.

The Crew Supervisor will participate in field data collection with the
ecological monitoring technicians as time and resources dictate. Work will
include implementing the USFS and Bureau of Land Management’s Sage-Grouse
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF), a set of protocols for measuring
habitat characteristics in support of sage-grouse conservation, and
monitoring upland and riparian vegetation in range allotments where sheep
and cattle grazing overlaps with sage-grouse habitat.   Implementation of
the HAF and range monitoring will generate data useful in evaluating the
amount, quality and composition of vegetation, which will inform
environmental analysis, policy and management actions. Related activities
may include participation in population surveys for sage-grouse and other
sagebrush-dependent species.

Duties include:
• Maintaining safety awareness and safe practices;
• Navigating off-trail to sampling sites;
• Establishing sampling plots and transects;
• Following established protocols to collect data capturing vegetation
structure and composition;
• Taking photo-points;
• Plant identification; and
• Data entry and management.

Regular travel among three duty locations and remote field sites across
Nevada to meet with crews will be required. Camping for consecutive nights
or backpacking in remote field settings may also be necessary.

Location:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Rising from the floor of the Great Basin—the vast expanse between the Rocky
and Sierra Nevada Mountains where creeks and rivers flow inland rather than
to the ocean—the steep, green mountains of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest provide critical water, wildlife habitat, and incredible adventures
for visitors and residents. Ghost towns and historic mining cabins dot
these vast, largely undiscovered sky islands that offer freedom, solitude,
and a sense of discovery and adventure for the self-reliant.  Although
mostly remote, the Forest also borders some of the busiest urban areas in
the country—Las Vegas and Reno.

Field technicians will be based in Ely, Austin, and Santa Rosa/Wells. The
Crew Supervisor will be based in Austin, NV.

Austin: Founded in 1862, Austin (pop. 300) lies in the geographic center of
the State of Nevada along U.S. Highway 50 - "The Loneliest Highway in
America".  Countless outdoor recreation opportunities are available in
Austin, including hiking, mountain biking and camping in beautiful
undisturbed remote locations. Austin is 90 miles south of Battle Mountain,
NV the nearest full service community; 117 miles north of Tonopah, 112
miles east of Fallon and 178 miles east of Reno.

Timeline:
17 April to 22 October (27 weeks)

Compensation and Benefits:
• Hourly pay rate of $17.00
• Paid personal leave
• $15/night camping per diem
• No-cost Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) provided
• Housing provided in USFS bunkhouses

Qualifications:
Technical requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, such as: Botany, Wildlife Biology,
Range Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Resources or
related subject;
• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading a field crew, team of
volunteers, or other leadership experience;
• Ability to plan, organize, and communicate a complex schedule of field
work among multiple parties;
• Coursework or equivalent experience in plant taxonomy and/or systematics
strongly preferred;
• Experience identifying plants in the field and using a dichotomous key;
• Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the sampling area and
associated natural resource issues, 

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-Track ASSIST/ASSOC/FULL Prof - U Idaho - Harold F. and Ruth M. Heady Endowed Chair of Rangeland Ecology

[Alistair Smith]

The College of Natural Resources at the University of Idaho invites 
exceptional applications for the Harold F. and Ruth M. Heady Endowed Chair 
of Rangeland Ecology. This is a full time, 9-month, tenure-track position. 

The University of Idaho invites experienced applications for the Harold F. 
and Ruth M. Heady Endowed Chair of Rangeland Ecology.  The rank for the 
endowed professorship is open to an assistant, associate or full professor 
and holding the endowed chair is a mark of distinction.  The Heady 
Professor will hold a tenure-track position within one of the three 
departments within the College of Natural Resources. The College is home to 
the Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences, the Department of 
Fish and Wildlife Sciences, and the Department of Natural Resources and 
Society. The College administers nine undergraduate academic programs, 
including the cross-university Environmental Science Program. The college 
also offers professional, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in both Natural 
Resources and Environmental Science. The primary criteria for the Heady 
Professorship will be excellence in research and scholarship in some area 
of rangeland ecology, broadly defined.  The Heady Professor will contribute 
to fundamental knowledge in rangeland ecology and provide outstanding 
training for undergraduate and graduate students. The successful applicant 
will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate or graduate curriculum 
in Rangeland Ecology and Management and play an active role in the 
University of Idaho Rangeland Center. 

Review of applicants will begin March 4th 2017. Inquiries should be 
directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Alistair Smith,  College 
of Natural Resources, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, 83844, Phone: 208-
885-1009 or e-mail:  alist...@uidaho.edu. 

The full posting and instruction to apply can be found at: 
https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/16707 

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity employer and does not 
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of 
race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual 
orientation, gender identity/expression or any other reason prohibited 
under Federal, State, or local laws. EOE AA/M/F/D/V

[ECOLOG-L] Big Cat Research Opportunity in South Africa - FEW OPENINGS REMAIN

[Sabrina Salome]

Big Cat Research Project seeking volunteers for ongoing behavioral study
of lion, leopard and cheetah populations in South Africa. Primary duties
will be, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral observations and
taking detailed field notes, as well as organizing and contributing to a
photo-ID catalog of individuals. Volunteers need not have any specific
background or prior experience, but should be self-motivated,
enthusiastic, and open to learning in a new environment. Four sessions
are available for the summer of 2017, each two weeks in length.
Volunteers are welcome attend multiple sessions. Few openings remain.
For those interested in more information, please email Sabrina Salome at
sabr...@ravenadventures.com.

[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii

[Stephanie Yelenik]

This volunteer position starts March 1, 2017 and lasts 6 months with the 
possibility of extension; housing and per diem are provided. We are 
looking for a motivated and independent intern with field/lab experience 
to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island 
relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In 
particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird 
dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia 
koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with 
plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities 
include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting 
seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar 
and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest 
National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and 
wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work 
outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long 
distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 
4x4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: 
grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, 
processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. 
Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii 
Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; 
transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. 
Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo.  To apply, please send AS A 
SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience 
and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3. name, 
address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. 
Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, 
syele...@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received 
to fill the position quickly, and priority given to those who can start 
in early March.

[ECOLOG-L] free short course on Likelihood Data Analysis for tropical montane forest ecology researchers - May 2017, Fort Collins, CO

[Martin,Patrick]

Dear Tropical Montane Forest Ecology (TMCF) Researchers,

I am emailing on behalf of the NSF-supported Research Coordination Network 
CloudNet to announce a course in May 2017 on advanced data analysis techniques 
using Maximum Likelihood and Information Theory, taught by Dr. Charles Canham 
(http://www.sortie-nd.org/lme/lme.html) with me in support.

If you conduct ecological research in TMCFs, you have the opportunity to attend 
this course. The course usually costs ~$900 per person plus housing, but the 
CloudNet is covering the costs, so participation is free for TMCF-affiliated 
researchers and labs. Housing and food also will be covered by CloudNet free of 
charge. The course will be small and is already partially full, with space for 
an additional ~8-10 participants remaining.  ***Please Note***: participants 
will have to pay for their own travel to and from Denver including airfare and 
ground transportation, but the RCN will provide free ground transportation once 
in Colorado. The course is 5 days in class and a 6th day to travel on the 
Sunday before the course starts. The course will end on midday on the following 
Friday so return travel can occur that day.

DATES: Arrive before 5 PM on Sunday MAY 28th, 2017 - Depart after 2 PM on 
Friday June 2nd, 2017   *Flights will be in and out of Denver, CO.
LOCATION:  Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
HOUSING:  Rooms in recently refurbished dormitories on campus. Double rooms 
will be shared by 2 participants.  *If a private room is needed, we can arrange 
for one, but the participant will have to cover a $12.75/day surcharge for this.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you or someone from your lab plans to 
attend. For those interested, I will send a registration document.

Dr. Patrick Martin
Colorado State University
1173 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO  80523-1773

[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Video Contest - Smithsonian Earth Optimism

[Coyle, Brian J.]

SHORT VIDEO COMPETITION - "CONSERVATION SUCCESS" - SMITHSONIAN EARTH OPTIMISM

Produce a two-minute video on a conservation/sustainability success story that 
you have been 
involved with or a story that needs to be highlighted. Visit link below for 
competition explanation, 
rules and submission instructions 
http://chuck.earthoptimism.si.edu/blogs/news/2017/02/02/earth-optimism-summit-announces-
student-video-competition/

PRIZE: Multiple winners will receive travel, lodging and registration to the 3 
day Smithsonian Earth 
Optimism Summit in Washington DC on April 21-23. The GRAND PRIZE winner also 
receives $1000!

This contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students.  Deadline March 3 
11:59 PM EDT.

WHAT IS EARTH OPTIMISM - The global conservation movement has reached a turning 
point. There 
are a growing number of examples of improvements in the health of species and 
ecosystems, along 
with benefits to human well-being, thanks to our conservation actions. Earth 
Optimism is a global 
initiative that celebrates focus change from apathy to action, from a sense of 
loss to one of hope, in 
the dialogue about conservation and sustainability.

The Earth Optimism Summit, April 21-23, 2017, is being hosted by the 
Smithsonian Institution in 
Washington DC, with partner events around the world. Over 100 speakers and more 
than 1000 
delegates are being invited to present and discuss – quite simply - what is 
working in conservation. 
Thought leaders, scientists, artists, environmentalists, civic leaders, and 
other conservation-minded 
citizens will gather to share stories of conservation success and discuss 
solutions for addressing 
climate change and biodiversity sustainability. The power of media, including 
video shorts, is an 
important part of this storytelling celebration.  Join us!

Earth Optimism Website:  earthoptimism.si.edu

Send questions about the video contest to eosummitcont...@si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] DoD NR Webinar Series: History and Successes of the USGS Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative; February 10, 1:00 PM ET

[Williams, Jennifer]

Please contact Taylor Phillips if you have any questions about the upcoming
presentation:

Taylor Phillips
DoD Natural Resources Program, DoDNaturalResources.net
dodnat...@bah.com
Twitter: @DoDNatRes


"History and Successes of the USGS Amphibian Research and Monitoring
Initiative"
Friday, February 10, 2017 (1 PM - 2 PM ET)

Amphibians face many threats, including disease, climate change, fire, and
poor water quality. During the next DoD Natural Resources webinar, Robert
Fisher with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will describe USGS's
Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI). ARMI aims to provide
information to natural resources managers on the status and trends of
amphibians, relate such trends to management options, and provide essential
scientific information to support effective actions to halt or reverse
population declines. The webinar will provide an overview of the program,
highlight milestone accomplishments and a successful partnership with DoD,
and describe how DoD natural resources managers can use ARMI's information
to manage future listed species that could add significant resource
management pressures on specific installations.

To join the webinar, go to: https://dodnatres.adobeconnect
.com/webinarseries/
Conference Number: 1-877-885-1087
Participant Code: 884-304-3266

If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting or just want to test
your connection prior to the webinar, visit: https://dodnatres.adobeconnect
.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

If you are unable to join the webinar, we will post a recording on the NR
Program web portal on the Webinars tab at: http://www.dodnaturalresources
.net/Webinar-Series.html

Please share this information with your colleagues
​.

[ECOLOG-L] Ginkgo leaves wanted

[Eric Atkinson]

For a new unit in my Field Ecology class, I'd like to calculate stream
retention with the use of ginkgo leaves. I would be most appreciative of
donations of dry, frozen, etc., WHOLE ginkgo leaves. Other suggestions or
donations are certainly welcomed.  Thanks! Eric

[ECOLOG-L] Temporary Field Technicians – This position located in South Salt Lake City, Utah.

[Katee Vallad]

Battelle and its affiliate, Battelle Ecology, Inc. manages and operates 
the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEONTM) project, which is 
solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project 
dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive 
species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers are 
collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental 
scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems.  Our 
teams 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 automated 
ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews 
who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil 
and water data.  Once structures are completed, a leading-edge 
cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information.  
The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of 
its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change 
at continental scales.
 

We are currently seeking Temporary Field Technicians. This position 
located in South Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position reports to the Manager Field Operations of the assigned 
domain. 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 a variety of scientific and 
technical tasks. The Temporary Field Technician is a biological sampling 
technician performing seasonal and periodic sampling activities. 
Temporary field sampling is conducted with direction from and assistance 
of Field Technician I, II and III. The Temporary Field Technician will 
also perform field and laboratory activities. The Lead Temporary Field 
Technician may provide guidance to temporary field technician crews.

Daily and weekly work schedules will fluctuate. Work days may be up to 
twelve hours long. Work days may be split with morning and evening work. 
At times, work may begin at dawn and go through dusk. The work week may 
also include weekends, holidays and occasionally may be scheduled up to 
12 consecutive days and could include weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow established, standardized field procedures for sample collection; 
record data from sample collection; process samples in the domain lab; 
and prepare samples for shipment to external analytical labs.
Field sampling activities include the following observation and specimen 
collection activities:
Rodent live trapping
Invertebrate collections
Sediment, soil and water sample collection
Plant diversity observations
Plant biomass and primary productivity measurements
Lake/stream bathymetry and morphology
Riparian mapping
Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill, drying oven, 
analytical balance, and muffle furnace.
Utilize GPS navigation system for locating, measuring and marking plots; 
and placing and setting traps.
Perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
Assist with materials planning and ordering.
Record activities and completed work according to Field Operations 
protocol.
Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather, 
terrain, diverse assigned biomes).
Carry, move and lift field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) to 
assigned field site (diverse and uneven terrain).
Follow NEON safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.
Individuals are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
Overnight stays will be required depending on domain location.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS 
POSITION:

Must be 18 years of age or older.
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:
Cold and wet weather and extreme heat
Hiking on difficult or hazardous terrain
Exposure to stinging insects and other animal and plant hazards
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word).
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong work ethic and enthusiasm.
Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust and noise.
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.
 

THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS 
POSITION:

Bachelor’s degree in an 

[ECOLOG-L] MS in Environmental Science & Policy Graduate Assistantships

[Joseph N. Boyer]

Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, is inviting applications for its 
MS program in Environmental Science and Policy (ESP). 

We offer expertise in areas such as watershed ecosystems, hydrology, 
climate change, ecological economics, landscape ecology, and land use 
planning. Our curriculum emphasizes the relationships between science and 
policy, decision making for social and ecological sustainability and 
resilience, and science communication. Students in the program often 
collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty, students, and 
scientists from other academic, governmental, and NGOs including Hubbard 
Brook Experimental Forest, White Mountain National Forest, NH Department of 
Environmental Services, Appalachian Mountain Club, and the Squam Lakes 
Association.

Students accepted to PSU’s MS in ESP may be eligible for either graduate 
research assistantships (GRA) or teaching assistantships (GTA). GRAs will 
work on specific faculty research projects as they become available. GTAs 
will assist with undergraduate courses in ESP - preparing and teaching 
labs, organizing field expeditions, teaching a unit/module, and leading 
study groups. A valid US driver’s license is required. 

Assistantships are available only to full-time students enrolled in the MS 
in ESP program. Submit applications to PSU’s Graduate Studies. For more 
information about the MS in ESP, please contact Program Coordinator, 
Shannon Rogers, shrog...@plymouth.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Education Program Assistant at Cary

[Alan Berkowitz]

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY is seeking an
Education Program Assistant to provide part-time support for K-12 ecology
field programs and the Hudson Data Jam Competition. This is a 16-week
position (Feb-June 2017) with possibility of extension dependent on
performance and availability of funds.



The full job announcement is available at the following link:

http://www.caryinstitute.org/current-jobs







***

Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D.

Head of Education

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

2801 Sharon Turnpike

PO Box AB

Millbrook, NY 12545

Phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311

Fax:(845) 677-5976

Email: berkowi...@caryinstitute.org

Web:  www.caryinstitute.org

***

[ECOLOG-L] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Southwest Seed Partnership Coordinator

[Tom Kaye]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:  Southwest Seed Partnership Coordinator

Employer: Institute for Applied Ecology, Southwest Program
100 La Salle Circle, Suite B, Santa Fe, NM  87505.  Phone: 541-207-7977

Applications due by February 20th, 2017

The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a nonprofit organization whose
mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration,
research and education.  Our Southwest Program works in New Mexico and
Arizona.  We cultivate partnerships to facilitate large-scale, regional
conservation projects, develop ecologically appropriate sources of native
seed, provide native species education opportunities and materials, and
conduct on-the-ground habitat restoration and applied research.

IAE SW seeks to hire a Southwest Seed Partnership Coordinator with
exceptional communication skills and a background in botany, crop science,
restoration, ecology, or related field to lead a multi-regional seed
program.  The goal of the Southwest Seed Partnership (SWSP) is to increase
the supply and diversity of appropriate native plant materials by
coordinating the needs of restoration partners and facilitating the native
seed industry for the southwest. The SWSP is an implementation of the
National Seed Strategy.

Specific responsibilities include:  Make high quality native plant
materials available for restoration by leading a number of activities:
•Native seed collection
oDevelop target species lists.
oSupervise and oversee NM seed crew and collection activities.  Collect
seed using Seeds of Success (SOS) protocols. Coordinate with AZ seed crew.
Properly store and clean seed.
oBuild accessions for grow-out.   Determine appropriate seed zones and
research needed.
•Native seed production
oProduction contracts, oversight of production fields, and support and
expand the native seed industry for the southwest.
•Native seed database tracking (in Access and geodatabase)
•SWSP Coordination
oWork with project funders (US Forest Service R3 and NM Bureau of Land
Management) and other stakeholders (public and private land managers,
conservation organizations, contractors, and native seed producers) to
address diverse restoration needs in NM and AZ.
oFacilitate 1-3 stakeholder meetings per year and help the partnership
reach consensus on important plant materials decisions.  Lead meetings for
one or more subcommittees.
oMaintain content/design for the SWSP webpage/website.  Write reports,
make web posts, and give presentations.
oDevelop a strategic plan for the Southwest Seed Partnership to
increasing capacity, create a budget and 5 year plan for collection and
production, and identify program benchmarks.
•Write grant proposals to advance program goals and the continuation of
the Coordinator position.
•Out-of-town travel (New Mexico and Arizona) and field work (up to 40%
of the time) may be required as needed to complete these tasks.  Overnight
travel is expected about 10 times per year, possibly more, and may include
periodic camping.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in biology/botany, agriculture, or related field
with 2 years of experience.
•Outgoing, energetic, and flexible. Excellent interpersonal, verbal,
and written communication skills. Experience working in groups, networking,
and engaging in public speaking and ability to effectively facilitate large
meetings.  Crew lead experience.
•Highly organized.  Ability to manage multiple/complex objectives.
Able to set priorities and take initiative.
•Knowledge and experience with native seed and plants, restoration, and
ecology.  Interest in working with farmers.
•Proficient with MS Office, especially Access and Excel.

Preferred Skills:
•Master’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
•Strong GIS skills.
•Field experience working in southwest habitats and familiarity with
the flora.  Knowledge of southwest restoration needs and potential native
seed stakeholders.
•Knowledge of the Bureau of Land Management SOS protocols and seed
transfer zone considerations.
•Experience working with native seed producers and understanding of the
nursery trade and seed production at different scales.
•Experience designing and implementing a research project.
•Successful grant writing track record.
•Some fluency with Spanish.

Compensation and start date:
•The pay rate for this position will be $19 per hour.
•This is a full-time position (40 hour work week) and is eligible for
IAE’s competitive benefits package, including health insurance and 401k
retirement plan.
•Funding for this position is secured for one year of employment,
beginning in March 2017.  However the position is intended to be extended
past one year, pending additional funding.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position, submit:
•Letter of interest – In your letter of interest state when you would
be able to work, and state that we may contact references and 

[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate Summer RA positions in Marine Ecology

[Scott Morello]

Hi everyone!

If you have an undergraduate or recent graduate interested in a paid research 
assistantship in Marine Science this summer please pass this information along! 
There are up to two positions available and applications are due March 6th. An 
assistantship would involve a combination of field and lab work in population 
ecology, would be based just an hour north of Portland, Maine, and would 
involve multi-day trips to Maine's Acadia region!

Here is the link for the flyer 
(http://www.downeastinstitute.org/assets/1_31_2017%20DEI%20undergrads%202017%20V1%20YUND.pdf)
 but for more information email Phil Yund (py...@downeastinstitute.org).

[ECOLOG-L] STATS COURSE - ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R

[Oliver Hooker]

"Advancing in Statistical Modelling using R"

Delivered by Dr. Luc Bussiere and Dr. Ane Timenes Laugen

http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-
advr06/

This course will run from 24th - 28th April 2017 at Margam Park Discovery 
Centre, Wales.

Course only and all inclusive packages are available.

This is an introduction to model selection and simplification, generalised 
linear models, mixed effects models and non-linear models.

The course is aimed at biologists with a basic to moderate knowledge in R. 
The course content is designed to bridge the gap between basic R coding and 
more advanced statistical modelling. This five day course will consist of 
series of modules, each lasting roughly half a day and comprised of 
lectures and practicals designed to either build required skills for future 
modules or to perform a family of analyses that is frequently encountered 
in the biological literature.

Course content is as follows

Day 1 Course introduction 
•   Techniques for data manipulation, aggregation, and visualisation; 
introduction to linear regression. Packages: {tidyr}, {dplyr}, {ggplot2}

Day 2 Linear models 
•   Diagnostics, collinearity, scaling, plotting fitted values); 
fitting and interpreting interaction terms; model selection and 
simplification; general linear models and ANCOVA. 
•   Packages: {stats}, {car}

Day 3 Generalized linear models 
•   Logistic and Poisson regression; predicting using model objects and 
visualizing model fits. 
•   Packages: {broom}, {visreg}, {ggplot2}

Day 4 Mixed effects models 
•   Theory and practice of mixed effect models; visualising fixed and 
random effects. 
•   Packages: {lme4}, {broom}, {ggplot2}, {sjPlot}

Day 5 Fitting nonlinear functions
•   Polynomial & Mechanistic models; brief introduction to more 
advanced topics & combining methods (e.g., generalised linear mixed 
effects, nonlinear mixed effects, and zero-inflated and zero-altered 
models). 
•   Packages: {nlsTools}.
•   Afternoon to discuss own data if time permits

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

Please feel free to distribute this material anywhere you feel is suitable

Our other courses
1.  ADVANCED PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (February 2017) #APYB
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advanced-python-biologists-apyb01/

2.  STABLE ISOTOPE MIXING MODELS USING SIAR, SIBER AND MIXSIAR USING R 
(February 2017) #SIMM
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-r-
simm03/

3.  NETWORK ANAYLSIS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (March 2017) #NTWA
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/network-analysis-ecologists-ntwa01/

4.  ADVANCES IN MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL ECOLOGICAL DATA (April 
2017) #MVSP
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advances-in-spatial-analysis-of-
multivariate-ecological-data-theory-and-practice-mvsp02/

5.  ADVANCING IN STATISTICAL MODELLING USING R (April 2017) #ADVR
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advancing-statistical-modelling-using-r-
advr06/

6.  CODING, DATA MANAGEMENT AND SHINY APPLICATIONS USING RSTUDIO FOR 
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGISTS AND ECOLOGISTS (May 2017) #CDSR

7.  GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS USING R (June 2017) #GMMR
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/geometric-morphometrics-using-r-gmmr01/

8.  MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL ECOLOGICAL DATA (June 2017) #MASE
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/multivariate-analysis-of-spatial-
ecological-data-using-r-mase01/

9.  TIME SERIES MODELS FOR ECOLOGISTS USING R (JUNE 2017 (#TSME)

10. BIOINFORMATICS FOR GENETICISTS AND BIOLOGISTS (July 2017) #BIGB
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/bioinformatics-for-geneticists-and-
biologists-bigb02/

11. SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (August 2017) #SPAE
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/spatial-analysis-ecological-data-using-r-
spae05/

12. ECOLOGICAL NICHE MODELLING (October 2017) #ENMR
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/ecological-niche-modelling-using-r-
enmr01/

13. INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS USING LINUX (October 2017) #IBUL
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bioinformatics-using-
linux-ibul02/

14. GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (October 2017 TBC) #GDAR

15. STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY 
BIOLOGISTS (October 2017) #SEMR

16. LANDSCAPE (POPULATION) GENETIC DATA ANALYSIS USING R (November 2017 
TBC) #LNDG
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/landscape-genetic-data-analysis-using-r-
lndg02/

17. APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS 
(November 2017) #ABME
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/applied-bayesian-modelling-ecologists-
epidemiologists-abme03/

18. INTRODUCTION TO METHODS FOR REMOTE SENSING (November 2017) #IRMS

19. INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BIOLOGISTS (November 2017) #IPYB
http://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-
ipyb04/

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Undergrad Internship in Ecology and Land Management in Westchester County, NY

[chris nagy]

Mianus River Gorge (www.mianus.org) College Internship in Suburban Ecology (
CISE)

Description: Mianus River Gorge, a conservation organization and 850-acre
nature preserve in Westchester County, New York, offers four 8-week summer
internships for college students interested in the conservation of natural
areas in urbanizing landscapes.

--Internships last for a period of 8 weeks. This year the internship will
run from Jun 9 - Aug 4. Longer internships may be available upon request.
-- We generally must give preference to local students or those that can
commute, as summer housing is not always guaranteed.
-- Each intern will work alongside Gorge staff and graduate students on a
variety of projects including wildlife monitoring, non-native species
management, and GIS applications.  The internship is a mix of performing
research and enacting management plans.
-- Interns will work with and supervise high school students in our
authentic research program (Wildlife Technician Program).
-- We work with our interns to provide a learning experience that fits
their interests and long-term educational goals.
-- Stipend: $125/week (5 days a week) or combination of school credit and
stipend (depending on university requirements).

Projects for 2017 include:
o   Monitoring coyotes and other wildlife in NYC and Nassau County
o   Vegetation sampling, monitoring, and restoration
o   Wetland functional assessment throughout our watershed
o   Invasive species control and other land management work
o   Data management and analysis on several long-term projects

Applicant Eligibility

All undergraduate students are eligible to apply. We do not require
applicants to major in a particular discipline; however, exposure to and
interest in the fields of ecology, environmental science, or geography is
encouraged.

Interns must be self-motivated and work well in group settings.

Applicants should be prepared for strenuous summer work outdoors (e.g.
field research and land management projects) as well as indoor work when
necessary (e.g. data entry and GIS projects).


Special Considerations:

Housing is not always available, but we try to find it each year. Please
indicate whether you can commute to our location each day or will
need/prefer housing.

Public transportation in our area is unfortunately very limited, so it is
preferable that interns have a car.  Interns may also be asked to use their
own vehicle for some work (with mileage/gas reimbursement).

Application Deadline: March 15, 2017

Questions: Please direct questions to ch...@mianus.org or call Chris Nagy
at 914-234-3455

Application link: http://www.mianus.org/research-and-education/
undergraduate/internship-application/
Additional info:
http://www.mianus.org/what-we-do/research-and-education/undergraduate/internships-in-suburban-ecology/



--
Chris Nagy, Ph.D.
Director of Research and Land Management - Mianus River Gorge, Bedford, NY
ch...@mianus.org 
914.234.3455
www.mianus.org
www.gothamcoyote.com
www.wildsuburbiaproject.com

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: Greater Sage-grouse Field Research Crew Leaders, Technicians, and Interns

[Mark Ricca]

Title:  Greater Sage-grouse Crew Leaders, Technicians, and Interns

Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

Location: Nevada and/or NE California/Eastern Sierra

Job Description: US Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with Nevada 
Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and Idaho State University (ISU), is 
seeking to fill multiple positions for Crew Leaders, Technicians, and 
Interns to conduct avian biological surveys primarily targeted at 
greater sage-grouse at multiple study sites across Nevada and 
California. Primary duties may include capture and handling of sage-
grouse, lek counts, radio telemetry monitoring, nest videography, 
habitat sampling, avian predator surveys, data entry and management, and 
other biological surveys as needed.  Work hours will be irregular and 
include nights and early mornings, as well as weekends. The Nevada 
landscape is beautiful but rugged and challenging to work in. 
Temperature extremes can range from well below freezing to above 100 
degrees F, and inclement weather is always a possibility.

These temporary, full-time appointments are scheduled to last from the 
first week of March through the beginning of August, with the potential 
for employment to extend depending on funding and performance. Primitive 
field housing will be provided, and successful applicants will be 
required to stay on site during work periods.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three 
references in a single word document saved with applicant’s last name 
to: rkel...@usgs.gov and jpsever...@usgs.gov. Please indicate in your 
cover letter if you would prefer Crew Leader, Technician, or Intern 
positions, and if you are not interested in one or more positions. Cover 
letters and correspondence may be addressed to Rebecca Kelble and John 
Severson. Please include “Greater Sage-grouse position” in the subject 
line. 

Positions will be filled as successful applicants are identified, and 
interested applicants should submit applications as soon as possible. 

Qualifications: B.S. degree in a natural resource field preferred 
although experienced undergraduates are encouraged to apply for intern 
positions. U.S. citizen with valid driver’s license required.  
Successful applicants must possess the ability to hike long distances 
over rough terrain often in inclement weather (snow, rain, hail, high 
winds).  Ability to take direction and work independently, strong work 
ethic, a willingness to learn and a desire to gain experience while 
maintaining enthusiastic attitude and good communication with field 
supervisor is essential for all positions. Prior experience driving 
ATVs/4x4 vehicles over rough terrain is also preferred for all 
positions.

Crew Leaders: We are seeking individuals with extensive experience 
working on wildlife-related field research projects, previous experience 
with animal capture and handling and radio-telemetry, and strong 
interpersonal communication skills.  Prior supervisory experience, or 
demonstrated potential for supervising field crews, is preferred. 

Technicians: Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated 
experience assisting with wildlife field research.  Previous experience 
with animal capture and handling and radio-telemetry are also preferred.  

Interns:  Internships will be offered to applicants that can demonstrate 
a passion for wildlife ecology, a willingness to learn new techniques 
and work as part of a team, and a desire to work hard in a remote but 
beautiful field setting.  Previous field experience is desirable, but 
not required.


Salary: Crew Leaders: ($2400/mo)
Technicians: ($2000/mo)
Interns ($900/mo living stipend)

Last Date to apply: 02/15/2017

Website:https://www.werc.usgs.gov/

Contact:Rebecca Kelble and John Severson
E-mail: rkel...@usgs.gov and jpsever...@usgs.gov (Preferred)

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in tropical conservation at University of Sheffield

[David Edwards]

A PhD scholarship is available in tropical conservation at the Department of 
Animal and Plant 
Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK. The position is fully funded by the 
Grantham Centre for 
Sustainable Futures, including international, European or national tuition 
fees, research support, 
and an annual stipend of £17,336 (four years), to begin in the Autumn/fall 2017.

The EdwardsLab conducts research at the nexus of biodiversity, land-use change 
and 
environmental economics, and is focused on tropical forest conservation - for 
more
information visit the lab website: www.edwardslab.group.shef.ac.uk

This PhD project seeks to understand how to minimise ecological and social 
externalities in 
tropical crop expansion.  With growing demand for tropical agricultural 
products, including palm 
oil, rubber and wood-pulp, there is an urgent need to find sustainability 
between natural 
ecosystems, people and economics. Each crop has an emerging crop-specific 
sustainability 
initiative in varying degrees of development aimed at reducing the wider 
environmental and 
social damage they cause (externalities). A major overlooked impediment is the 
planning 
methodologies and resulting plans of government resource-use agencies, which 
increases the 
conflicts between environment, society and different crop types for land. 
Focusing on West 
Africa and Southeast Asia, this Scholarship will: (1) Quantify the ecological 
and social 
externalities of agricultural expansion. (2) Determine the economic costs and 
benefits of 
companies internalizing these externalities. (3) Spatially simulate optimal 
landscape plans for 
multiple crops that maximize ecological, social and economic sustainability.

For more details on the project and to apply, visit:  
http://grantham.sheffield.ac.uk/training/opportunities/edwards/
Application deadline is Thursday 23 February 2017.  Please contact David 
Edwards 
(david.edwa...@sheffield.ac.uk) with any questions.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship – Pla nt-stress interactions

[Jacob Barney]

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship – Plant-stress interactions 

We seek a highly motivated student to work on a collaborative project on the 
epigenetic mechanisms of stress tolerance in weeds and model systems. Projects 
will examine the role of epigenetics in plant response to a variety of 
stresses, including trans-generational inheritance of epigenetic changes. The 
student will lead greenhouse and growth chamber studies using a variety of 
stresses and plant species. The student will be co-advised by Dr. Jacob Barney 
(http://weedeco.ppws.vt.edu)  and Dr. Shawn Askew 
(http://www.ppws.vt.edu/people/faculty/askew-shawn.html) 
 and work closely with 
Drs. Jim Westwood, David Haak, and Liqing Zhang. The successful candidate will 
be fully funded (tuition and stipend) for up to 48 months (Ph.D.) on a graduate 
research assistantship.

Virginia Tech is in Blacksburg, VA, a college town in an idyllic mountain 
setting and is the #1 ranked college/university in the U.S. for quality of life 
(Princeton Review, 8/2016).

Qualifications

Applicants should have a strong interest and a prior degree in biology, 
ecology, or related discipline, an MS in a related field is desired but not 
required.  Applicants should have extensive past research experience, an 
outstanding academic record and GRE scores, and evidence of strong writing and 
quantitative skills. 

Start date for the assistantship is negotiable, ranging from May to August 
2017.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

To apply, please email a single PDF file to Dr. Jacob Barney (jnbar...@vt.edu) 
 containing (1) a cover letter outlining your research 
interests, career goals, relevant experience, and preferred start date; (2) 
your CV; (3) undergraduate/graduate transcripts and GRE scores; and (4) full 
contact information for at least 3 professional references.  The subject line 
of the email should read: Plant Stress Interactions Graduate Position.




Jacob Barney, PhD
Associate Professor 
Invasive Plant Ecology
Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science
Virginia Tech
675 Old Glade Rd (0330)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540.231.6323
jnbar...@vt.edu
http://weedeco.ppws.vt.edu
@jnbarney