[ECOLOG-L] Call for abstract--12th International Congress of Ecology (INTECOL 2017 Beijing)--Deadline extended to March 1st 2017

[Luan , Junwei]

Dear Colleagues,
 
You are warmly invited to submit an abstract for attendingSymposium T4-01, 
"Understanding Ecosystem Carbon Dynamics from Field Manipulative Experiments", 
of the12th International Congress of Ecology (INTECOL2017 Beijing), which will 
be held on August 20-25, 2017, Beijing, China. 

For the deadline of submitting abstracts is March 1st, 2017.
 
 For more detailed information, please refer to the conference website 
http://www.intecol2017.org

This symposium aims to expand the understanding of ecosystem carbon process by 
means of manipulative experiments across the world and in variety of ecosystem 
types. The objectives of the session include: (1) describing the responses of 
ecosystem carbon processes to experimental manipulation on environmental or 
biotic factors; (2) investigating the potential responses of ecosystem C 
sequestration capacity to the expected future environmental change; 3) 
understanding the roles of biotic factors in regulating the most important 
function of ecosystem, carbon sequestration capacity, to future climate change; 
(4) suggesting future trends in manipulative experiment.
 
 
 
Registration and Abstract Submission is now opened!!!
 
 
We hope to meet you in Beijing, China in August 2017.
 

Please also kindly forward this invitation to your colleagues who may have 
interest in attending the conference. 

 
Best regards,
 
 
Junwei & Jianghua 



Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Ecology
International Centre for Bamboo and Rattan
#8 Futong East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100102
Tel:+86 10 84789785
Email: junweil...@icbr.ac.cn 
 junweil...@gmail.com 
 junweil...@126.com 

[ECOLOG-L] Vaginal Implant Transmitters

[Brook, Ryan]

Hi All- I'm hoping to hear from people that have used vaginal implant 
transmitters in large mammals to determine timing and location of birthing 
sites. I've heard a lot of mixed levels of success and failure with them but 
wondered if most recent models have worked ok or not. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan.

Ryan K. Brook, PhD
Associate Professor
   College of Agriculture and Bioresources
   University of Saskatchewan
   (306) 966-4120
   agbio.usask.ca

   Celebrating 100 YEARS AGBIO

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Question about scientific writing in ecology

[Mauro Lepore]

Hi Manuel,

Good on you for Embracing *Kaizen *.
You may find quick rules to solve your problem now. But if you are a bit
like me, and realize that we should communicate our science more
effectively, you will enjoy learning the principles of scientific
storytelling. That will help you always. If you haven't read it yet, I
recommend the book *Writing science: how to write papers *that get cited
and proposals that get funded by Joshua Schimel. (And the must-read: Style:
Lessons in Clarity and Grace by Joseph M. Williams and Joseph Bizup.)

Happy writing!
Mauro

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2017-02-13 15:50 GMT-05:00 Manuel Spínola :

> Dear list members,
>
> Is appropriate for an original research paper to include in the Discussion
> section a table comparing the finding with other studies?
>
> Manuel
>
> --
> *Manuel Spínola, Ph.D.*
> Instituto Internacional en Conservación y Manejo de Vida Silvestre
> Universidad Nacional
> Apartado 1350-3000
> Heredia
> COSTA RICA
> mspin...@una.cr 
> mspinol...@gmail.com
> Teléfono: (506) 8706 - 4662
> Personal website: Lobito de río
> 
> Institutional website: ICOMVIS 
>

[ECOLOG-L] Position Available: Roads Monitoring and Restoration AmeriCorps Intern

[Amy Gladding]

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-ACI-001

In cooperation with The National Park Service and Lake Mead National
Recreation Area (NRA), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Roads
Monitoring and Restoration Intern. The Intern will support roads monitoring
and restoration of disturbances within Lake Mead NRA.  The Intern will be
responsible for assisting our Roads Specialist with reporting and managing
conditions along backcountry roads.  The Intern will assist with the
management of the division’s backcountry road condition reporting system
and database and will assess and report off-road activities and
disturbances, including road barrier conditions, missing or damaged signs,
desert dumping, graffiti, and road conditions.  Work will include the use
of a GPS unit and camera to document disturbances and restoration actions
performed.  The Intern will work to restore off-road tracks using
hand-tools such as rakes and McLeods; remove graffiti using chemical
remover, chisels, and brushes; and install or repair barriers and signs
using necessary tools and equipment. For certain backcountry disturbance
projects, the Intern may help install plants, watering tubes, or rodent
cages.  The Intern will be responsible for assisting with backcountry data
management including GIS, Access, and photo data.  The Intern will also be
responsible for helping to manage the backcountry road monitoring volunteer
program including work schedules and data collection.

Other duties may consist of checking backcountry traffic counters, checking
weather stations, picking-up trash. This position will also support
operations at the Lake Mead native plant nursery which includes irrigation
setup and repair, plant propagation, seed collection and processing, weed
removal, and plant plot monitoring.

Compensation and Timeline:
o Living Allowance: $18,700 (allocated biweekly)
o Education Award: $5,775 (May be used for past, present or future
educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student loans)
o No-cost medical, dental and vision benefits provided
o January 2017-December 2017, full time, 40 hours per week including
occasional holidays and weekends

Location:
o Lake Mead NRA (Boulder City, NV).  Lake Mead National Recreation area is
located in the Mojave Desert so Intern will be required to wear appropriate
attire to work in an outdoor setting in extreme weather conditions and very
little shade.  Outside temperatures can range from below 32°F in the winter
to over 120° in the summer. Intern may be exposed to poisonous or
irritating plants that may cause skin irritations. Intern may come in
contact with spiders, lizards, scorpions, insects, and other hazardous
wildlife. Intern will be required to wear all necessary safety equipment to
perform duties.  Work will occur in remote areas on uneven terrain and
various elevation gains. Intern may be exposed to direct sun, wind, dust,
and rain.

Physical Demands
o Lift up to 50  pounds of material or power equipment;
o Bend, lift, pull, and push;
o Crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, or bend for long periods of time ;
o Walk for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying equipment; and
o Be outside in extreme heat or cold (depending upon the season).

Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in recreation/wilderness management, natural resources,
or related field desired;
o Ability to drive 4x4 vehicle, and navigate in the backcountry using maps
and GPS units;
o Ability to use ArcGIS software such as ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox,
ArcMobile, and ArcPad;
o Ability to use GPS units such as Garmins, Mesas, and Trimbles to collect
data;
o Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs;
o Ability to do physical labor in the backcountry;
o Motivated to learn about the park’s resources;
o Ability to communicate with park staff in an appropriate manner in
written and verbal form;
o Must pass a federal background check; and
o Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education
Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time
education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)
and federal criminal background checks, (4) adhere to the rules,
regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service
Agreement; and (5) not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the
Member Service Agreement.

How to Apply:
Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:
http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-ACI-001

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to
all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for empl

[ECOLOG-L] Positions Available: Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach Lead and Technicians

[Amy Gladding]

For complete position descriptions and to apply, follow the links below.

*Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach Lead Internship*

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-ACI-004

Working collaboratively with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA),
the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a lead intern to learn about and
participate on multiple projects including resource management and
education at LMNRA. During the main boating season (May-September), the
intern will lead a team in educating the boating public about aquatic
invasive species (AIS) and water safety, as well as gain skills and
knowledge of natural and cultural resources in the LMNRA.

This position is assigned to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
(Kathrine Landing). This position will be performing a variety of duties
including (1) facilitating visitor contacts to create understanding of park
resources, aquatic invasive species, and boater safety and responsibility;
(2) collecting data on water quality (e.g., water sampling); and (3)
encourage visitors behavior to uphold the mission of the National Park
Service.

*Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach Interns*

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2017-ACI-005

Working collaboratively with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA),
the Great Basin Institute is recruiting interns to learn about and
participate on multiple projects including resource management and
education at LMNRA. During the main boating season (May-September), the
intern will educate the boating public about aquatic invasive species (AIS)
and water safety, as well as gain skills and knowledge of natural and
cultural resources in the LMNRA.

This position is assigned to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
(Kathrine Landing). This position will be performing a variety of duties
including (1) facilitating visitor contacts to create understanding of park
resources, aquatic invasive species, and boater safety and responsibility;
(2) collecting data on water quality (e.g., water sampling); and (3)
encourage visitors behavior to uphold the mission of the National Park
Service.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Wetland Field Technician, Wisconsin

[Rachel Schultz]

Position: Seasonal Field Technician – 2 positions

Employer: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources

Classification: Wildlife Technician (90660)

Duration: March 2017 – July 2017

Pay range: $12.00/hr

Work Location: Stevens Point, WI (will travel to Columbia, Dodge, Fond du
Lac and Winnebago counties)

Position Description: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a
seasonal wetland field technician to assist with a project examining
water-bird abundance and ecological functioning of wetlands and their
adjacent uplands in the Glacial Habitat Restoration Area (GHRA) of
Wisconsin. Selected wetlands will occur on state, federal and private lands.
Technicians will report to Stevens Point, WI but extensive independent
travel to the GHRA will be required. Main duties will include following
secretive marshbird protocols (call-response surveys), conducting visual
surveys of waterfowl pairs and broods, identifying other wetland dependent
birds (point counts), and taking various measurements to assess wetland
condition (including wetland rapid assessment methods). Other duties will
include recording and managing data, data entry, contacting landowners,
driving university vehicles, and interaction with state and federal
conversation partners.

Department/University Description: Through the discovery and dissemination
of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a
liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable word. The
university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for
all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit www.uwsp.edu for
more information about UW-Stevens Point.

Qualifications:

Required:
-Course work in or completed B.S. degree in wildlife science, natural
resources, or a related field
-Ability to work in adverse conditions such as cold temperatures, snow and
ice, difficult terrain insects, walking miles in waders, irritating plants, etc.
-Strong work ethic
-Interpersonal skills
-Ability to work independently and with a partner or group for long hours

Preferred:
- Previous field experience identifying wetland dependent birds and wetland
plants
- Previous field experience working in wetlands and/or working long shifts
- Previous field experience with ATVs
-A satisfactory driving record as defined by UW-Stevens Point Transportation
Services policy 6.1-6.3
(an unsatisfactory record includes, but is not limited to three or more
moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years, an
Operation While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation
within 12 months, or suspension or revocation of driver’s license)

Appointment Date: March 15, 2017 or shortly thereafter

Terms of Employment: This position will require frequent, independent travel
and the ability to pass a driving record check as prescribed by UW System
Administrative Policy 615 is required. Applicants must be able to pass a
background check, and exhibit a willingness to work an unpredictable schedule.

Deadline: End of the day, 11:59pm, February 28, 2017. Review will begin
March 1, 2017.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is
preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:


- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience (please reference WI
GHRA Project in the subject line)
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references


To Apply:

Step 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin
System)
https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?&;

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin
System)
https://wayf.wisconsin.edu/DS/WAYF?entityID=https%3A%2F%2Fhrs.wisconsin.edu%2Fshibboleth&return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrs.wisconsin.edu%2FShibboleth.sso%2FDS%3FSAMLDS%3D1%26target%3Dss%253Amem%253A7db9c9cbf26b6a396d60d62bbcfdd62d982705021d9a0bad3a1607440016ee02


Step 2: Under "Basic Job Search" choose:
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For final submission, you must select "SUBMIT." Selecting "Save" will not
forward your application materials to the search committee. Upon submitting
your application material, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

For additional informat

[ECOLOG-L] Verbenone as a tool for combatting mountain pine beetle?

[USU Forestry Extension]

*Developing verbenone as a semiochemical tool to suppress mountain pine
beetle*
*Speakers*: Rob Progar, Research Entomologist, Pacific NW Research Station,
Chris Fettig, Research Entomologist, Pacific SW Research Station, with
contributions from Steve Munson, retired, USFS
*Date*: Tuesday, February 21
*Time*: 12 pm (MST )


Register for the webinar here


The last outbreak of mountain pine beetle affected more than 27 million
hectares of forest in western North America. This outbreak enabled further
development of the semiochemical verbenone, a compound discovered in the
late 1960’s that is the antiaggregant for mountain pine beetle. Verbenone
sends the signal “this tree is unsuitable for further colonization and to
seek another host”. We will discuss recent research to further develop
verbenone as a management tool for mountain pine beetle and new products
resulting from this work.


SAF and ISA CEUS are available
Questions: megan.dettenma...@usu.edu

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Question about scientific writing in ecology

[Brian Buma]

Yes, very much so.  That is quite common and welcomed.  Tables aren't just
for results, they are useful wherever a table is a good and clear way to
organize data, and if it serves as a good organizing way for the literature
(in intro or discussion, for that matter), then tables should be used,
certainly.

---
Brian Buma, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology
University of Alaska

Ph: 907-796-6410
bb...@alaska.edu

www.brianbuma.com

2017-02-13 11:50 GMT-09:00 Manuel Spínola :

> Dear list members,
>
> Is appropriate for an original research paper to include in the Discussion
> section a table comparing the finding with other studies?
>
> Manuel
>
> --
> *Manuel Spínola, Ph.D.*
> Instituto Internacional en Conservación y Manejo de Vida Silvestre
> Universidad Nacional
> Apartado 1350-3000
> Heredia
> COSTA RICA
> mspin...@una.cr 
> mspinol...@gmail.com
> Teléfono: (506) 8706 - 4662
> Personal website: Lobito de río
> 
> Institutional website: ICOMVIS 
>

[ECOLOG-L] MS Positions in Marine Physiology and Behavior

[Christopher Chabot]

MS in Biology: The Chabot lab at Plymouth State University is seeking 
graduate students to fill two funded positions to study the behavior and 
physiology of horseshoe crabs and other estuarine organisms. Successful 
candidates will have the opportunity to engage in ongoing funded research 
into the effects of biomedical bleeding and the molecular and 
physiological control of biological rhythms of horseshoe crabs and other 
marine species in the lab and field.  Lab work might involve behavioral 
and physiological measurements, deep sequencing, bioinformatics, westerns, 
in situ, PCR, or immunohistochemistry, while field work will include 
collection trips and surveys.  The positions include research 
assistantships and tuition coverage. Research and course work will take 
place in beautiful Plymouth, NH located in the White Mountains and Lakes 
Region of New Hampshire as well as on and around Great Bay, NH. Expected 
outcomes include co-authorship in peer-reviewed scientific papers, 
presentations, preparation of grant proposals, and preparation for PhD 
program or positions in your field of interest.

If you are interested in applying for these positions, please send (1) a 
short introductory email stating your research/career interests, (2) C.V.; 
(3) unofficial transcripts; (4) copies of your GRE scores (if taken); and 
(5) a list of three references who are willing to write letters on your 
behalf as a single PDF file to Chris Chabot (chr...@plymouth.edu). 
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field. 
Preference will be given to those who can begin in May or June, 2017. 
Review of applicants will begin immediately. Official transcripts and GRE 
scores will be required for admittance into PSU. 

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Course on Invasion Biology at Friday Harbor Laboratories in Friday Harbor, Washington

[Dianna Padilla]

Applications are still being accepted for a
Summer Course on Invasion Biology at Friday Harbor Laboratories in Friday
Harbor, Washington

July 17 - August 18, 2017 (5 weeks) 
Instructors:
Dr. Daniel Simberloff
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Tennessee
t...@utk.edu

Dr. Christy Leppanen
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Tennessee
clepp...@utk.edu


Thousands of species of plants, animals, fungi, and microbes have been
transported by humans to new locations. Yes, without human assistance,
species have always managed to spread, but much less often, much more
slowly, and not nearly so far. This geographic rearrangement of the earth's
biota is one of the great global changes now underway. Although many
introduced species fail to establish populations or remain restricted to the
immediate vicinity of the new sites they land in, other species establish
populations and invade new habitats, spreading widely and sometimes well
beyond the initial point of introduction.
Many invasions have such idiosyncratic and bizarre effects that they cannot
fail to arouse our curiosity simply as fascinating tales of natural history.
For example, who would have thought that…
• Introducing kokanee salmon to Flathead Lake, Montana, and many years
later, opossum shrimp to three nearby lakes would ultimately have led to
population crashes of grizzly bears and bald eagles through a complicated
chain reaction? 
• Introducing myxoma virus to Great Britain to control introduced rabbit
populations would have led to the extinction of the large blue butterfly there? 
• Introducing a particular grass species would lead to hybridization with a
native congener, subsequent polyploidization, and the origin of a new
vigorous invasive species that would change entire intertidal systems?
Teasing apart such intriguing causal chains is a scientific accomplishment
of the first order. The variety and idiosyncrasy of effects challenges
biologists to produce general laws or rules to be able to explain why some
introductions have no major impacts, while others lead to huge invasions.
Being able to predict which species will fall in the latter category if
introduced, and which in the former, is the elusive holy grail of invasion
biology.

Schedule: Class meets daily, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Some Saturday activities
may be planned to accommodate fieldwork. Lectures/discussions/debates,
laboratory/field work, and individual/group activities will each comprise
approximately 1/3 of the course meeting time, with the percentage of lecture
decreasing and discussions and practical activities increasing as the course
progresses.

Application Web Site:
http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentApplicationInfo.html
Although the deadline has passed, applications will be accepted for the next
three weeks
Financial Aid Available

For more information contact the instructors or Dr. Megan Dethier, Friday
Harbor Laboratories mdeth...@uw.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral Research Assistant Position- Deer Movement Ecology- Michigan State University (Updated)

[Stewart, Rose]

Position Summary:  The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State 
University invites applications for the position of Doctoral Research 
Assistant. This field-based research is intended to investigate movement 
behavior and dispersal of white-tailed deer in populations across a gradient 
from suburban to rural landscapes of southern Michigan. This work will involve 
collaring and tracking >100 deer in southern Michigan using GPS-Iridium 
satellite technology. The Doctoral Research Assistant will work as part of a 
team of doctoral students, postdoctoral research associates, and faculty at 
Michigan State University, and biologists with the Michigan Department of 
Natural Resources. This team is building movement behavior into risk models to 
characterize potential for spread of diseases in deer such as chronic wasting 
disease, bovine tuberculosis and epizootic hemorrhagic disease.

Program Support: The position carries up to five years of funding through the 
Boone and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center. Michigan State University 
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is one of the largest programs of its 
kind, with 45 core faculty (http://fw.msu.edu/). The Department hosts the Boone 
and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center http://bcqwc.org/),

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master's Degree in wildlife ecology or a 
related field, an aptitude for quantitative analysis, and good communication 
skills. Prior experience with field projects, animal capture or radiotelemetry 
is preferred, though not required.

Salary and Start Date: $22,000, tuition, and health benefits. Desired start 
date is August 15, 2017.

Applications: For more information about the position, contact Dr. William 
Porter 
(port...@msu.edu) or Dr. David Williams 
 
(dmw...@msu.edu). Submit applications by March 31, 2017 
to the Departmental Research Administrator, Dr. Rose Stewart 
(mailto:stewa...@msu.edu), with the subject line "Deer Movement Ecology".  A 
single PDF file is preferred, including:  a letter of intent, CV, copies of 
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, GRE scores, and a list of three 
references. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2017 and continue until 
the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral Research Assistant Position- Modeling Deer Movement and Disease Risk- Michigan State University (Updated)

[Stewart, Rose]

Position Summary: We seek a Doctoral Research Assistant to examine factors 
influencing the movement behavior of wildlife on a gradient from suburban to 
rural landscapes using deer as a test case. This research will build on recent 
studies showing that movement behavior differs between suburban and rural 
populations. We seek to understand how this difference might be used to foster 
more effective wildlife management programs. The Doctoral Research Assistant 
will work as part of a team of doctoral students, postdoctoral research 
associates, and faculty at Michigan State University, and biologists with the 
Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This team is building movement 
behavior into risk models to characterize potential for spread of diseases in 
deer such as chronic wasting disease, bovine tuberculosis and epizootic 
hemorrhagic disease.

Program Support: The position carries up to five years of funding through the 
Boone and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center. Michigan State University 
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is one of the largest programs of its 
kind, with 45 core faculty (http://fw.msu.edu/). The Department hosts the Boone 
and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center http://bcqwc.org/),

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in wildlife ecology or a 
related field, a strong aptitude for quantitative analysis, and excellent 
communication skills.

​​Salary and Start Date: $22,000, tuition, and health benefits. Desired start 
date is August 15, 2017.

Applications: For more information about the position, contact Dr. William 
Porter 
(port...@msu.edu) or Dr. David Williams 
 
(dmw...@msu.edu). Submit applications by March 31, 2017 
to the Departmental Research Administrator, Dr. Rose Stewart 
(mailto:stewa...@msu.edu), with the subject line “Modeling Deer Movement”.  A 
single PDF file is preferred, including:  a letter of intent, CV, copies of 
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, GRE scores, and a list of three 
references. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2017 and continue until 
the position is filled.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Question about scientific writing in ecology

[Manuel Spínola]

Thank you Brian.

My question is motivated by the idea that all tables and figures should go
into the Result section.

Manuel

2017-02-13 15:05 GMT-06:00 Brian Buma :

> Yes, very much so.  That is quite common and welcomed.
>
> 2017-02-13 11:50 GMT-09:00 Manuel Spínola :
>
>> Dear list members,
>>
>> Is appropriate for an original research paper to include in the
>> Discussion section a table comparing the finding with other studies?
>>
>> Manuel
>>
>> --
>> *Manuel Spínola, Ph.D.*
>> Instituto Internacional en Conservación y Manejo de Vida Silvestre
>> Universidad Nacional
>> Apartado 1350-3000
>> Heredia
>> COSTA RICA
>> mspin...@una.cr 
>> mspinol...@gmail.com
>> Teléfono: (506) 8706 - 4662
>> Personal website: Lobito de río
>> 
>> Institutional website: ICOMVIS 
>>
>
>


-- 
*Manuel Spínola, Ph.D.*
Instituto Internacional en Conservación y Manejo de Vida Silvestre
Universidad Nacional
Apartado 1350-3000
Heredia
COSTA RICA
mspin...@una.cr 
mspinol...@gmail.com
Teléfono: (506) 8706 - 4662
Personal website: Lobito de río 
Institutional website: ICOMVIS 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Visiting Faculty Position, Genetics/ Genomics, Reed College

[Fey, Samuel]

Visiting Position in Genetics/Genomics at Reed College

The Biology Department at Reed College invites applications for a
two-year visiting faculty member in Genetics and/or Genomics. We seek
candidates with demonstrated excellence in biological research related
to genetics or genomics, for example but not limited to molecular
biology, bioinformatics, population or evolutionary genetics,
epigenetics, or synthetic biology. Qualifications include a PhD and
postdoctoral experience.

Reed is a distinguished liberal arts college with ~1400 students that
offers a demanding academic program to bright and dedicated
undergraduates (http://academics.reed.edu/). In addition to advising
senior theses for Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
majors, teaching duties will include an upper level lecture/laboratory
course in genetics (for examples of current offerings, see the Reed
course catalog: https://www.reed.edu/registrar/registration_info.html)
and an advanced course in the candidate's area of expertise. Formal
teaching experience at the college level will be viewed favorably but
is not required. Reed biology faculty maintain active, rigorous
research programs involving undergraduate students. The successful
candidate will be provided lab space and resources to facilitate
continued research, thus applicants demonstrating an ability to involve
undergraduates in their research program are preferred.

The Reed community believes that cultural diversity is essential to the
excellence of our academic program. Applicants are invited to address
how their teaching, scholarship, mentoring, community service, or other
activities could support Reed's commitment to diversity and inclusion
in their application materials (see http://www.reed.edu/diversity/).

Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
research statement (two page maximum length), and 3 representative
publications. In addition, applicants should provide contact
information for three references. All materials should be submitted
through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/40102 by February 17,
2017 for full consideration. An equal opportunity employer, Reed
College encourages applications from members of underrepresented
groups. Specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Sarah Schaack
(scha...@reed.edu), the chair of the search committee.

Sarah Schaack, PhD
Associate Professor
Reed College
schaackmob...@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/site/schaackwork/

Sarah Schaack mailto:schaackmob...@gmail.com>>

[ECOLOG-L] Question about scientific writing in ecology

[Manuel Spínola]

Dear list members,

Is appropriate for an original research paper to include in the Discussion
section a table comparing the finding with other studies?

Manuel

-- 
*Manuel Spínola, Ph.D.*
Instituto Internacional en Conservación y Manejo de Vida Silvestre
Universidad Nacional
Apartado 1350-3000
Heredia
COSTA RICA
mspin...@una.cr 
mspinol...@gmail.com
Teléfono: (506) 8706 - 4662
Personal website: Lobito de río 
Institutional website: ICOMVIS 

[ECOLOG-L] Job opening: Prairie vegetation monitoring, western Washington, April-June 2017

[Jon Bakker]

The University of Washington is advertising for up to three positions to
assist with prairie vegetation monitoring in April-June 2017.  Most work
will occur near Olympia, with some effort near Coupeville in North Puget
Sound.  Details are available here: http://depts.washington.edu/relab/

Please circulate this announcement to others who might be interested.

Thanks,

Jon

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Dr. Jon Bakker
David R. M. Scott Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington
Box 354115, Seattle, WA 98195-4115
P: 206-221-3864; E: jbak...@uw.edu 
http://faculty.washington.edu/jbakker/

[ECOLOG-L] Filming invertebrates in the field

[Todd Johnson]

Eco-log,

Does anyone have experience or tips regarding filming insects in the field?
I am about to embark on a project where I plan to record insects visiting
egg masses placed in field sites.

Thus, I am interested in purchasing small cameras that are:
1. Waterproof
2. Use an SD card
3. Don't need/have a big battery
4. Can film at night.

with the bonuses of (if possible)
5. Easily mountable
6. Good zoom or standard level of magnification without modification

I'd appreciate any insights.

Thanks,

Todd

-- 
Todd D. Johnson
Hanks Lab | Department of Entomology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Website  | Google scholar

sttd...@gmail.com
(610) 984-5636

[ECOLOG-L] Position: Summer Research Assistant - Lake Warming (OPP)

[David Inouye]

*Position: **Summer Research Assistant - Lake Warming (OPP)***

**

*Date: February 2, 2017*

**




*Position Summary:*



The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking 
applicants for a summer field assistant positions on a lake warming 
project. The positions will largely be located at the Toolik Field 
Station in northern Alaska. For additional information about the 
Ecosystems Center and its programs, visit our web site at 
http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/.


**



*Additional Information:*



This position will involve sampling lakes for a variety of routine and 
non-routine limnological parameters, including benthic production and 
benthic and pelagic nitrogen fixation. In addition the successful 
candidate should be familiar with basic data analysis, and some 
laboratory chemistry. The successful applicant will work under the 
supervision of one or more senior project collaborators.


**



*Basic Qualifications:*



Applicants must be college graduates (BS or MS), with significant course 
work and/or field experience in ecology.


**



*Preferred Qualifications:*



Some background aquatic ecology, hydrology, chemistry, or ecosystems 
ecology preferred. Attention to detail and a desire to learn new 
laboratory and field techniques are essential. A candidate with previous 
experience using a gas chromatograph is preferred. Previous experience 
with boats and other limnological gear is useful but not required.


**



*Physical Requirements:*



Applicants should be in good health, capable of rigorous outdoor 
activity, and prepared to live in a field camp where cooperation with 
others is essential, personal privacy is limited, and living 
accommodations are spare and simple. Candidates for these jobs should be 
available to live at Toolik Field Station for 3-4 months during June, 
July August and September. Travel to Toolik Field Station is paid for by 
the grant as well as the cost of room and board at the station and a salary.


**



*Special Instructions to Applicants:*



Required application documents include:
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume/CV
3) Name and contact information of 3 references
4) Copy of unofficial transcripts

APPLY ONLINE: https://mbl.simplehire.com

The Marine Biological Laboratory is an

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.



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[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity in Evolutionary Ecology

[Turcotte, Martin]

The Turcotte Lab at the University of Pittsburgh is looking for PhD students to 
experimentally test the dynamic interplay between rapid evolution and community 
ecology in the field. Using various plant and insect study systems and 
complementary approaches, including experimental evolution, modeling, and 
genetic analyses, we test cutting-edge hypotheses in Evolutionary Ecology. We 
are especially interested in testing how rapid phenotypic changes, both plastic 
and evolutionary, impact concurrent ecological dynamics and species 
interactions. The aim of the lab is to disentangle and quantify how ecological 
and evolutionary processes reciprocally impact each other and understand their 
importance in nature.

Please visit the lab webpage for more information:
www.martinturcotte.net

The University of Pittsburgh is a leading research university and the 
Department of Biological Sciences is a dynamic and growing team of enthusiastic 
researchers and educators. The department also runs the Pymatuning Lab of 
Ecology, which is equipped with lab space and housing to facilitate field-based 
research in northwestern Pennsylvania. The City of Pittsburgh is a vibrant and 
beautiful place to live. It is often voted the ‘Most Livable city in the U.S.’. 
All graduate students in the department are provided with a competitive stipend 
and benefits for 5 years through a combination of fellowships, TAships, and 
research assistantships. Although funding from the lab itself is available, I 
expect all prospective students to apply for external funding.

Prospective students should email me 
(turco...@pitt.edu) with a short paragraph stating 
why you are interested in the lab and describe your past research experience. 
Please include your C.V., any publications, and contact information for a few 
references.

Martin Turcotte, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh

www.martinturcotte.net
turco...@pitt.edu

204A Clapp Hall,
4249 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA

[ECOLOG-L] Cornell Summer Satellite Remote Sensing Training Course

[Erin Meyer-Gutbrod]

Cornell Summer Satellite Remote Sensing Training Course
June 5 - June 16, 2017, Cornell University, Ithaca New York

A two-week summer satellite remote sensing training program is being offered 
once again 
to marine scientists who have modest or no prior experience with satellite 
remote sensing 
techniques. The course is highly methods-oriented and intended to give 
participants the 
practical skills needed to work independently to acquire, analyze and visualize 
large data 
sets derived from a wide range of ocean satellite sensors.  

Strong emphasis is given to ocean color remote sensing and the use of the 
latest version 
of NASA’s SeaDAS software to derive mapped imagery of geophysical parameters 
(e.g., 
chlorophyll or CDOM) from raw SeaWiFS, MODIS, MERIS, VIIRS and OLCI 
(Sentinal-3) data.  
Pre-written python scripts will be used in conjunction with SeaDAS to batch 
process large 
quantities of ocean color data from Level-1 to Level-3. 

Developing good Python programming skills needed for data analysis and 
visualization is a 
central component of this course.  

The program also addresses the acquisition and use of Level-3 satellite data 
products for 
sea surface temperature, ocean wind speed and sea surface height.  


For more information:
Visit:   www.geo.cornell.edu/ocean/satellite
Email:  Bruce Monger (b...@cornell.edu)


Bruce Monger
Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
4124 Snee Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853
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Phone: 607-227-2972
Fax: 607-254-4780
Email:  b...@cornell.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Bioinformatics Poisition Available

[Chris Kelble - NOAA Federal]

The University of Miami, in collaboration with the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, is seeking a full-time bioinformatician to
conduct analysis of metagenomic and metatranscriptomic Next-Generation-
Sequencing data from marine ecosystems. The Cooperative Institute for Marine
and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami invites
applications for a position in Bioinformatics to work closely with
scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory’s
Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (AOML/OCED), located at 4301
Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149. (http://www.aoml.noaa.gov). This
bioinformatics research works with large-scale microbial omics datasets to
study the biodiversity and interactions of microbes in marine ecosystems
across organizational scales and their roles in ecosystem function and in
diseases of marine organisms and communities. This bioinformatics research
also works with large-scale eukaryotic omics datasets, especially of coral
communities, investigating genomic aspects of coral reef health, resiliency,
and adaptation to environmental changes such as sea level rise, climate
change, ocean acidification, and exposure to pollutants. The primary tasks
of the bioinformatician will include data analysis, such as metagenomic
assembly, binning, annotation, mapping and comparisons of metagenomes and
metatranscriptomes; development and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines;
development and maintenance of databases for microbiome and coral omics
data. Responsibilities will also include the training of postdoctoral
researchers, staff, graduate and undergraduate students in high-performance
computing, programming, and bioinformatics applications.

Qualified candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in
bioinformatics, data science, computer science, biology, or a related field
with a required 2-3 years of relevant experience in bioinformatics analysis
of environmental next-generation- sequencing data. Experience with Linux
command line, scripting languages (Perl, Python, R, Bash, etc.), expertise
with bioinformatics portals and software, web development languages and
proper bioinformatic/software documentation is needed. Preference will be
given towards candidates with a doctoral degree in relevant discipline and
demonstrated relevant expertise.

APPLY online at http://www.miami.edu/careers, Postion #: position P100014223

The University of Miami is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer;
smoke/drug free workplace.

For further information candidates should contact Dr. Christopher
Sinigalliano (christopher.sinigalli...@noaa.gov)

[ECOLOG-L] Lepidoptera Expedition- Peru, Summer 2017

[Gallice,Geoffrey R]

The Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon (ASA), a non-profit organization working 
in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon, is pleased to announce openings on a 
Lepidoptera research expedition during summer 2017.


The expedition is part of a long-term research project sponsored by the ASA to 
investigate the basic biology, distribution, ecology, and conservation status 
of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon.


Expedition members will receive hands-on instruction in field methods that 
facilitate biological research in the tropics, applying our new skills to 
conducting biological research at the field sites. Expedition members will gain 
knowledge and skills in the following areas:


  *   Field methods in the study of tropical Lepidoptera

  *   Tropical ecology and biology of key Amazonian plant and animal groups

  *   Amazonian plant and animal identification

  *   Off-trail and backcountry navigation

  *   Canopy access (tree climbing) and sampling techniques (canopy trapping)

  *   Major conservation challenges facing the study region and the broader 
Amazonian ecosystem

  *   Issues facing the survival of indigenous Amazonian cultures


DATES: May 23 – June 5, 2017

LOCATION: Madre de Dios, Peru

REGISTRATION: Open until April 30, 2017. Space is limited, so we recommend to 
apply early.

FEE: $2,500

WEBSITE: 
www.sustainableamazon.org/lepexp2017



HOW TO REGISTER

Fill out the application form at 
http://www.sustainableamazon.org/lepexp17-register


For general inquiries please contact us at 
i...@sustainableamazon.org


We hope to see you in the Peruvian Amazon!


Geoff Gallice, Ph.D.

President, Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon

Research Associate in Lepidoptera, Florida Museum of Natural History

[ECOLOG-L] Fish Swimming Course - Summer 2017- Friday Harbor Labs

[paolo . domenici]

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Summer course on Fish Swimming at Friday Harbor Laboratories

Title of the course: "FISH SWIMMING: Kinematics, Ecomorphology,  
Behavior & Environmental Physiology". A Summer course for graduate  
students (Masters and PhD) and post-docs  to be held at Friday Harbor  
Laboratories (FHL, USA) (July 17th to August 18th 2017). (FHL 528, 9  
credits)


Instructors: Dr. Paolo Domenici (CNR, Italian National Research  
Council, Italy) and Dr. John F. Steffensen (University of Copenhagen,  
Denmark).


Scope: Fish swimming is a multidisciplinary area of research that  
encompasses biomechanics, physiology, energetics, ecology and  
behavior. Knowledge of fish swimming is relevant both for students  
interested in mechanisms of locomotion, and those interested in  
locomotor adaptations to the environment.


Subjects and techniques: The main subjects will be 1)the kinematics  
and performance of swimming in fish using various locomotory modes, 2)  
the ecomorphology of fish locomotion, 3)locomotor strategies, 4)  
metabolic aspects of fish swimming, and 5)the effect of various  
environmental factors on fish swimming. These topics will be treated  
in lectures and laboratory sessions. Students will learn techniques of  
video analysis, kinematics, energetics and respirometry.


Lectures and lab work: The first half of the course will have an  
emphasis on lectures and explanations of techniques for studying fish  
swimming in the laboratory. In the second half of the course, emphasis  
will be placed on laboratory work. Students will pursue independent  
research projects. Enrollment will be limited to 15 graduate students  
or postdocs. Here is a list of published papers carried out by  
students during the course in previous years:  
http://www.mbl.ku.dk/JFSteffensen/fhl/publications-fhl.htm


Tuition fees and financial aid: FHL offers financial aid to applicants  
from any country. FHL has recently lowered the tuition fees for summer  
courses. General information for applicants (including tuition and  
financial aid, room and board) can be found at:

http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentSummer2017.html#SumB-3

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until February 20th 2017 or  
later, if space is available.


Contact: For additional information contact: paolo.domen...@cnr.it or  
jfsteffen...@bio.ku.dk


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[ECOLOG-L] job posting-Environmental Conservation Program Coordinator: UW Madison

[Jamie Hogberg]

Please see: 
http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/494397/environmental-conservation-program-coordinator

[ECOLOG-L] Field courses at Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station

[Tom Blanchard]

The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Reelfoot Lake Environmental 
Field Station is happy to announce its 2017 Maymester/Summer field 
courses.  Anyone interested in enrolling in courses should contact Dr. 
Tom Blanchard at tbla...@utm.edu.  Visit 
www.utm.edu/departments/reelfoot/ for application form and more 
information about the field station.

2017 Maymester and Summer Course Schedule:



Field Herpetology (ZOOL 327/527) – 3 semester hours) 
Course schedule:  May 15-June 2 (Monday–Thursday for week 1 and 2, 
Tuesday – Friday for week 3) 
Daily meeting time: 9 am – 12 noon and 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Dr. Tom Blanchard  (University of Tennessee at Martin) 
e-mail: tbla...@utm.edu
phone:  (731) 881-7594

The Reelfoot Lake area provides a great variety of aquatic and 
terrestrial habitats that supports a diverse assemblage of amphibians 
and reptiles.  The lake itself is a relatively shallow, natural lake 
with abundant emergent and submerged vegetation and extensive areas of 
periodically flooded cypress forests. The loess bluffs that are to the 
east and south of Reelfoot Lake offer upland habitat unlike that which 
is found throughout most of northwest Tennessee.  This course offers a 
great opportunity to observe a number of amphibian and reptile species 
in their natural habitats. The course will focus on the basic ecology of 
amphibians and reptiles, common techniques used to capture, handle, and 
mark various species, and the analysis of ecological data.  Each day 
will include a 1 – 2 hr. lecture, followed by field trips to different 
habitats around the Reelfoot Lake area.  Night-time sampling will be a 
common activity during this course.  Prerequisites: introductory biology 
(BIO 130 and 140) or instructor’s approval. 




Aquatic and Wetland Plants (ZOOL 306/506– 3 semester hours) 

Course schedule: June 5-June 28 (Tues., Thurs., alternate Frid., Full 
day)
Daily meeting time: 9 am – 12 noon, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm) 
Instructor:   Dr. Ron Jones (Eastern Kentucky University)
e-mail:   ron.jo...@eku.edu 
Aquatic and Wetland plants is a field-oriented course designed to 
introduce students to the biology, ecology, and taxonomy of aquatic and 
wetland plants, with an emphasis on sight recognition and identification 
of species using diagnostic keys. The course includes field trips to 
various aquatic and wetland habitats around the Reelfoot Lake area where 
students will collect plant material that will then be identified 
through the use of keys. Students will also learn how to dry and 
preserve plant specimens for the herbarium. Some brief coverage of 
aquatic and wetland plant adaptations and the biological classification 
of hydrophytes will be developed in lectures. As many private, state, 
and federal agencies are interested in hiring people with plant 
identification skills, this course may be of particular interest to 
students planning to pursue careers in wetland consulting or rare 
species biology, as well as in other areas of environmental biology or 
ecology. This course requires field work involving physical activities 
such as hiking, wading and canoeing. Prerequisites: introductory biology 
(BIO 130 and 140) or instructor’s approval.  
 



Survey Techniques for Mammal Conservation  (BIOL462/BIOL720  Special 
Topics – 3 semester hours) 
Meeting time:   June 8 – July 7 (Thursdays 5 pm -11pm; Fridays 8am – 2pm 
)
Instructor: Dr. Nancy Buschhaus (University of Tennessee at Martin)
e-mail: nbusc...@utm.edu
phone:  (731) 881-7177

Looking for experience with a variety of live capture techniques for 
non-game mammals?  Want to know more about the practical application of 
conservation biology in the field?  This course will examine several 
different techniques for observing mammals, the advantages and 
disadvantages of each, some of the mathematical and statistical 
mechanisms for interpreting data collected from these techniques, as 
well discuss the framework of the biological aspects of conservation 
biology associated with non-game mammal species.  As a part of the 
course, we will learn to: eliminate some of the biases associated with 
field surveys of mammals, set up and monitor small mammal trapping 
grids, deploy and interpret wildlife camera “traps”, recognize the uses 
of radiotelemetry and PIT tags, record and identify bat calls, mist net 
bats and apply WNS decontamination protocols, establish behavioral 
sampling techniques, recognize the importance of habitat and life 
history characteristics on our ability to survey mammals, identify the 
mammals we capture and learn their basic taxonomy, and apply population 
level analyses and inferential statistical techniques to some of the 
data that we accumulate (e.g. maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), 
occupancy models, the effects of false positives and false negatives, 
etc.).  All meeting times for the course are required.  We will be out 
in the field most of the class 

[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral Assistantship in Undergraduate STEM Teaching and Learning

[Jenny Dauer]

Please see below and attached a doctoral assistantship opportunity
co-funded by UNL/UNO with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching and
learning, faculty development, and science literacy.  Please share as
appropriate.  Thanks in advance!
Jenny

Seeking: Ph.D. Student in Undergraduate STEM Teaching and
Learning/Discipline-Based Education Research

University of Nebraska-Lincoln/University of Nebraska at Omaha

Objective: To engage in discipline-based education research to investigate
STEM teaching and learning as part of grant-supported projects.

Description:
The School of Natural Resources (UNL) and Department of Biology (UNO) seek
a Ph.D. candidate to participate in grant-funded projects to investigate
i.) undergraduate student learning outcomes in STEM, and ii.) design and
assess professional development opportunities for undergraduate STEM
instructors (e.g., faculty and learning assistants at the undergraduate and
master’s level). Position includes a stipend, health insurance, and tuition
remission.  The planned start date for the position is August 20, 2017.
The position is initially established for a period of one year.
Continuation of this position beyond one year is contingent upon
satisfactory performance of assigned duties and available funding.  Review
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position
is filled.

Essential Duties:
The successful candidate will have a strong desire to investigate
undergraduate STEM teaching and learning through STEM education
research/DBER. The participant will work with PIs at two institutions in
Nebraska to assess faculty development opportunities, professional
development for M.S.-level students, and establish infrastructure for
instructor training interventions on a large scale. At UNL, the Excellence
in Education for Food, Energy, and Water (E2FEW) project, recently funded
by USDA-NIFA, will support the development, implementation, and evaluation
of a 24-month sustained professional development program for STEM faculty.
At UNO, funding from three major agencies will support the candidate’s work
in program assessment of professional development programs for
undergraduates in life sciences and pre-service teachers. Across these
projects, the applicant will conduct data collection, analysis, and
dissemination of his/her work on a national or international scale.

Preferred Experience and Training:
Prior experience in research as an undergraduate and/or masters candidate
is preferred. Established productivity in education research design and
methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed). B.S. required, M.S. strongly
preferred. Prior experience working with K-16 students is desirable.
Moreover, competitive applicants will have a demonstrated history of
collaborative work and effective communication skills (both written and
orally).

Please submit inquiries about the position to Dr. Cory Forbes (
cory.for...@unl.edu) and Dr. Christine Cutucache (ccutuca...@unomaha.edu).
To apply, applicants should email a letter of interest describing their
background, interest, qualifications, and future goals, a resume/curriculum
vitae, 2 writing samples, and names of 3 references to Drs. Cutucache and
Forbes via email.

Position Justification:
Two Universities in the state of Nebraska have active STEM learning
investigations taking place with several projects being externally funded.
These projects center around student learning outcomes in the life
sciences. Consequently, there is a vacancy for a graduate research
assistant to address research questions in this area and have the ability
to work on several projects and contribute to high quality products.

[ECOLOG-L] Pollination Ecology position at University of Florida

[David Inouye]

Pollination Ecology position at University of Florida

The Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida is 
accepting applications for an Assistant Professorship focused on pollination 
ecology in natural areas and crop systems. This is a 12-month, tenure-accruing 
position that will be 60% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station), 
25% Extension (UF/IFAS Extension Service), and 15% teaching (College of 
Agricultural and Life Sciences). The position is based in Gainesville, FL, USA. 
The primary focus within the research assignment is the pollination ecology 
and/or conservation of non-Apis bees. The Extension responsibilities will 
include developing and implementing an effective statewide Extension education 
program to support conservation efforts and stakeholders who rely on the 
pollination services that non-Apis bees provide. The teaching responsibilities 
will include developing an undergraduate/graduate course in pollinator 
ecology/conservation and participation in revolving topic seminars in the 
candidate's area of expertise. Please forward this announcement to all 
interested parties. More information about the position can be found 
athttp://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/501323. The University of Florida is 
an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Andrea Lucky, Ph.D.
Entomology & Nematology
University of Florida
1881 Natural Area Dr.
Gainesville, FL 32611-0620
352-273-3952,alu...@ufl.edu  

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in crop system research, agricultural ecology or plant ecology

[Christoph Scherber]

*PhD position*

The Animal Ecology lab at the Institute of Landscape Ecology, University 
of Münster (Germany), invites applications for a


*
**PhD position in crop system research, agricultural ecology or plant 
ecology
German salary scale for the public sector TV-L E13 (65% of a full-time 
position)*


The position is available from May 2, 2017, and is a fixed-term position 
for a period of three years. The research will be conducted as part of 
the new EU-funded project (Horizon 2020) “DIVERSify - Designing 
Innovative plant teams for Ecosystem Resilience and agricultural 
Sustainability”.


The core aim of the project is to study alternatives to monocultures in 
European farming systems and to test options to create mixtures of 
different crop- and non-crop species. The successful applicant will 
perform experimental work in agricultural fields to understand 
mechanisms promoting positive plant-plant and plant-environment 
interactions. Measurements will include yield and its components, plant, 
vegetation and soil parameters, and multitrophic interactions in crop 
fields. In addition, the successful applicant will perform research on 
improving plant teams and testing novel combinations of crops.


Applicants should have a master’s degree in agricultural sciences, 
ecology, biodiversity or related disciplines. A strong background in 
practical agriculture, experimental design and plant ecology is 
required. Knowledge of statistical software packages (such as “R”) is a 
further prerequisite. Excellent knowledge of the English language and of 
scientific writing in English will be required.
The University of Münster is an equal opportunity employer and is 
committed to increasing the proportion of women in academics. 
Consequently, we actively encourage applications by women. Female 
candidates with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will 
be preferentially considered within the framework of the legal 
possibilities. We also welcome applications from candidates with severe 
disabilities. Disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be 
preferentially considered, although some restrictions due to necessary 
agricultural field work may apply.


Applications should be written in English and compiled into a single PDF 
file. The application should include a cover letter (including the date 
on which the applicant could start the position), curriculum vitae, 
publication list, copies of university degrees, the names and e-mail 
addresses of at least two academic referees, as well as a brief (max. 1 
page) statement about past and future research interests.


Application material should be submitted no later than February 24, 2017 
preferably as a single PDF file attached to a single email with the 
subject line “PhD in crop system research”, to: *scher...@wwu.de.* 



For any questions please contact Prof. Dr. Christoph Scherber 
(scher...@wwu.de) at the

Institute of Landscape Ecology, Heisenbergstr. 2, 48149 Münster, Germany.

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Ph.D. Student Position / Mammalian Ecology - UW-Madison

[Sara Rodock]

Reminder about the deadline for this PhD position at UW-Madison, deadline is
March 1!


Ph.D. Student Position / Mammalian Ecology - University of Wisconsin -
Madison


A 4-year PhD assistantship is available to study the population ecology, via
non-invasive genetics and demographic modeling, of American martens in the
Apostle Islands National Park.

Population ecology of American marten in an archipelagic refuge - the
Apostle Islands

A 4-year PhD research assistantship is available to study the ecology of one
of Wisconsin's endangered species - American marten. The student will
combine field work on the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior with genetic
approaches in the laboratory and demographic/population modelling to explore
the distribution, origin and viability of this cryptic population of
American martens. This assistantship will include 2-3 months of fieldwork on
the remote islands. The student will be advised by Forest & Wildlife Ecology
professor Jonathan Pauli and in collaboration with researchers at the
National Park Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, US Forest
Service and Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission. Note that
additional field, laboratory or modeling components could be added depending
on shared interests and funding opportunities. Funding for a 12-month
research assistantship and tuition remission is available for four years,
pending satisfactory progress.

Prospective students should have:

Solid working knowledge/experience in field ecology, laboratory approaches
(preferably genetic-based approaches) and population or community modeling;

A master's degree in ecology, biology, conservation or related environmental
sciences (BS considered with equivalent demonstrated experience/expertise)
and;

Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as the
ability to work and lead a research team.

Stipend/Salary:

Current annual stipend levels are $22,081 per year before taxes, plus
tuition remission and health care benefits. A start date of approximately 1
September 2017 is envisioned.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until a
suitable candidate is chosen. Applications received before March 1, 2016
will be given full consideration. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through
diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The position is
open to both US citizens and international candidates.

Interested applicants will need to submit an online application
 .

The application will ask for demographic information, test scores, previous
and current education, previous and current research experience, and contact
information for three references. Candidates will also need to upload (each
as a PDF): 1) a letter outlining research interests, goals, and academic and
professional background; 2) a resume or CV and; 3) unofficial transcripts
(all institutions combined into a single PDF).  Questions regarding
application materials should be directed to our Student Services
Coordinator, Sara Rodock (rod...@wisc.edu  ).
Questions about the position (but not your application) should be directed
to Dr. Pauli (jnpa...@wisc.edu  ).

University, Department, Labs:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the major research
universities in the United States (www.wisc.edu  ). It
ranks 2nd in research expenditures among all U.S. universities and first
among public universities. Total student enrollment is 41,500, out of which
8,800 are graduate students. Employees include 2,000 faculty. UW-Madison has
a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation biology, and wildlife
biology. The Pauli Lab is a vertebrate and field ecology lab interested in
population and community ecology, especially as it relates to conservation
and management (see more at our website:

Community:

Madison, Wisconsin consistently ranks as one of the best places in the
United States to live, work, and study. It is Wisconsin's capital city, with
a vibrant metropolitan population of approximately 500,000 that combines
small town charm with a nice variety of leisure and cultural opportunities.
For more information on campus and town see:
http://www.wisc.edu/about/location.php.

 

[ECOLOG-L] One-week extension for the AASHE 2017 Call for Proposals!

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,

The 2017 AASHE Conference & Expo  Call for 
Proposals has been extended to February 20 at 5:00 p.m. ET.  We invite you to 
share your sustainability successes and lessons learned related to the theme, 
Stronger in Solidarity. Submit your proposal before time runs out 
!
We also encourage you to signup as a reviewer 
 by 
February 19.

Best,
Daita

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Daita Serghi, PhD
Programs Coordinator
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org  | confere...@aashe.org 
 | (888) 347-9997 ext. 3


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

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[ECOLOG-L] Planetary Health/GeoHealth Annual Meeting-Registration Open!

[Cliff Duke]

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural 
Planetary Health/GeoHealth Annual Meeting on April 29-30, 2017 at the Harvard 
Medical School in Boston, MA! Be sure to register soon, as space is limited! 
Please visit our event website to see the developing agenda, featuring 
highlights of the exciting emergence of institutions focused on planetary 
health around the world, cutting edge findings in planetary health science, 
speed talks by the next generation of planetary health scholars, real-world 
case studies of applying planetary health science to policy and action, and 
more.

A few important developments to note:
*We’ll be kicking off the conference with an opening reception on Friday, April 
28th at the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA, with remarks by Dr. Jonathan 
Patz (Director of the Global Health Institute, University of 
Wisconsin-Madison). Tickets will be $30/person for dinner and drinks, and must 
be purchased during online conference registration.

*Please visit our website for more information about lodging and transportation 
to the conference venue.


As always, please contact us with any questions, and we look forward to sharing 
this stellar weekend of science/policy/education and community-building with 
you!


Best,

Amalia Almada and the PHA team

[ECOLOG-L] Food Web Explorer

[Orlando, Paul A]

Dear Ecolog,

I received a lot of interest and good feedback on the first cut of my food web 
app.  Thanks.  Based on your feedback, I gave the app a shiny new user 
interface.  Plus, you can save your work and come back to it.

Food Web Explorer is now an open source project that lives on Github.

Github project URL: https://github.com/porlan1/Food-Web-Explorer

App URL: https://porlan1.github.io/Food-Web-Explorer/

I hope you all find it useful for teaching food webs, population dynamics, and 
species coexistence.  Please keep sending your feedback, or open issues on 
Github for bugs and feature requests.

Best,

Paul