[ECOLOG-L] Internships in Sustainable Development in PERU - Grants Available!

[Florencia Trama CNEH-Peru]

Dear Ecologers,

 

We are launching our Sustainable Development Internships Program for 2017 at 
our Education Center in Conservation and Sustainable Development (CDS) in the 
Central Amazon of Peru.

 

The   Education Center in Conservation and 
Sustainable Development (CDS) began in 2011 as an initiative of the 
non-governmental organization  
 Centro Neotropical de 
Entrenamiento en Humedales – Perú to facilitate and implement the goals of 
education, training, and research in different aspects of conservation and 
sustainable development. It is situated in the buffer zone of the Yanachaga 
Chemillén National Park in Oxapampa Province, which includes the Oxapampa 
Ashaninka Yanesha Biosphere Reserve.

 

Our Sustainable Development Internship is suitable for participants looking for 
a real experience with local communities and environmental problems due to 
human impact. This expedition covers wide topics such as riparian forest 
restoration, organic cultivation, alternative energies, water treatment and 
water quality. The program is ideal for students in biology, ecology, 
environmental science or related fields. Students of sustainable development, 
Latin American studies, or international relations will find this program 
relevant to their degree as well. Anyone looking to improve their Spanish 
language skills will have the opportunity through this project as well. The 
program is structured like an internship, so it is a great resume builder!  

 

There is also the potential for students to do research or gather data on their 
own projects in related fields for a thesis or final year project. There is 
also potential for interested volunteers to design and implement long term 
projects, which they would manage with the center's approval and support. 
Please contact us as early as possible with proposals.

 

The intern is expected to arrive with a positive attitude and a desire to work, 
learn and have a little fun! Must be physically fit and accustomed to the 
camping lifestyle.

 

Some of the possible projects are:

 

ü  Reforestation/forest enrichment with native species

ü  Determination of reproduction techniques for native tree species 

ü  Identification of native ornamental species to attract local fauna

ü  Environmental interpretation specialist

ü  Trail and sign designer

ü  Native fruits organic cultivation (Agro-forestry)

ü  Compost tea elaboration/use specialist

ü  Orchid propagation and conservation

ü  Waste (compost) recycling designer

ü  Butterflies reproduction specialist

ü  Water Treatment System Designer/Constructor

ü  Developing of Vertical Garden Specialist

ü  Solar Heater for Showers Designer/Constructor

ü  Aquaponics system Designer/Constructor

ü  Native bees’ conservation/reproduction specialist

ü  Other custom projects

 

Cost of the program: $ 2,470 (in a tent) and $2,720 (in a shared room). Taxes 
and wire fee NOT included. GRANTS available!!

 

Services included:

ü  Housing (tent or shared room)

ü  Food (3 meals and snacks)

ü  Local transportation (Lima-Oxapampa-CDS-Oxapampa-Lima)

ü  Basic Medical consultation 

ü  Pre-departure orientation/Training 

ü  In-country orientation/Training 

ü  In-country supervision

ü  Field equipment and supplies for your project

ü  In-country staff support 

ü  Registration and application fees 

ü  Written materials abroad 

ü  Orientation with visa paperwork 

ü  Weekend day excursions, such as bike rides, hikes in the national park, 
swimming, tree climbing, trips to waterfalls, etc. We include a basic medical 
assistance. However visitors should have an international health/accidents 
insurance. 

ü  We include a four-day homestay with a local or an indigenous family. You 
will be able to live, work with them and shared their culture. 

 

Not included: - souvenirs - international health and accidents insurance - 
longer tours or trips (Cuzco, Caral, Huaraz and other can be arranged for an 
additional price) - unscheduled social activities (drinks, club entrances, etc).

You can know more about our program by checking our website 
http://www.cds-peru.org/sustainable-development-internship  

 

Start date: May 1-26; June 19-July 14; July 31-Aug 25; Oct 2-27.

The applications are reviewed in a rolling basis. Consequently, each program 
could be complete soon.

 

TO APPLY please send your cv and request the application forms to Florencia 
Trama at infocds.p...@gmail.com and ftr...@centroneotropicalperu.org 

 

We look forward to hear from you.

 



Ph.D. Florencia Trama

Education Center in Conservation and Sustainable Development (CDS)

  http://www.cds-peru.org/

  
http://www.centroneotropicalperu.org/

  
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[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship – Human effects on wildlife habitat: Boise State University

[Neil Carter]

Position Title:

PhD Assistantship – Human effects on wildlife habitat: Boise State 
University 

Position description:

The successful applicant will focus on understanding and demonstrating the 
effects of human activities on wildlife using a functional sensory ecology 
approach. Research will be conducted in collaboration with the National 
Park Service and will involve developing spatially-explicit indices of 
risk from anthropogenic nightlight and noise for mammals and birds of 
conservation significance across the contiguous US. The resultant new 
knowledge will help direct research and management toward those wildlife 
species and habitat corridors that are most vulnerable to anthropogenic 
sensory stimuli. 

Minimum qualifications: 

M.S. in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, or related field. 
Competitive applicants will have experience collecting, analyzing, and 
presenting scientific data, working in collaborative teams, and strong 
interest in developing and applying quantitative spatial models. 
Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record.

Where: 

The Carter and Barber labs at Boise State University. The student will 
primarily be advised by Dr. Neil Carter (Human-Environment Systems) and 
co-advised by Dr. Jesse Barber (Biology) and work closely with both labs. 
The successful applicant will be in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior 
degree program (https://biology.boisestate.edu/graduate-programs/eeb/).

Salary: 

Full 4-year graduate assistantship (stipend, tuition, and health 
insurance). 

Start date: 

August 14, 2017 (negotiable)

Late date to apply:

April 15, 2017. Applications will be screened until the closing date, at 
which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the 
short list.

Application instructions:

Applicants should email the following materials as a single pdf file with 
the subject line “PhD Assistantship” to neilcar...@boisestate.edu: (a) one 
page cover letter describing relevant experience, interests, and 
professional goals, (b) CV, (c) GRE scores, (d) transcripts (unofficial) 
from undergraduate and graduate education, (e) TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores 
if from non-English speaking institution, and (f) contact information for 
three professional references. For additional information contact Dr. Neil 
Carter.

Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, 
student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the 
diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to 
apply.

Additional information:

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the 
State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. 
The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year 
round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and 
World report ranked Boise the 12th best city to live in the United States. 

About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu
About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org
About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU: 
https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes

[ECOLOG-L] 2016 PARC Annual Report Now Available!

[Williams, Jennifer]

PARC Friends and Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that our 2016 PARC Annual Report is now available
!

This year's report

is framed
around our recently established Core Values; we are proud to demonstrate
how our work supports these values.

We hope you enjoy the new format!

Sincerely,

PARC Administrators

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Managing Editor for AoB PLANTS

[Gail Rice]

AoB PLANTS, an open-access journal published by Oxford University Press
(www.aobplants.oxfordjournals.org), is seeking a Managing Editor to assist
with all aspects of journal operations. Established in 2009, this non-profit
journal publishes peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of environmental and
evolutionary plant biology. Submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous
double-blind evaluation, and accepted articles are published online within
days of acceptance. AoB PLANTS is the sister journal of Annals of Botany,
which has been in operation for over 125 years. 

Responsibilities.  The Managing Editor of AoB PLANTS is charged with
managing the day-to-day operations of the journal. Responsibilities include
the following:

* Work with the Chief Editor, Associate Editors, and Deputy Managing Editor
to address issues that arise in the peer-review and publishing processes;

* Assist with the evaluation of and decisions regarding submitted manuscripts;

* Use the web-based manuscript-submission system (eJournal Press) to monitor
submitted manuscripts and train Associate Editors to use the system;

* Evaluate the journal’s success and performance using standard metrics such
as article downloads, submission rates, and citation rates).

* Maintain expense records for the journal and coordinate payments to
outside vendors;

* Work with the Chief Editor to revise and keep updated the journal’s website;

* Work with the Chief Editor and Associate Editors to solicit, arrange and
produce special issues, review articles and mini-reviews; 

* Work with the Chief Editor to develop strategies and materials for
marketing and promoting the journal to increase usage and encourage submissions

* Supervise the work of the Deputy Managing Editor and any temporary
employees engaged for special assignments; and

* Represent and promote the journal at appropriate external events and
conferences.

Qualifications.  The Managing Editor should have a graduate degree
(preferably a PhD) in biology or a related field and knowledge of and
interest in plants. He/she must also have:

* Experience conducting and publishing plant-focused research on
environmental and evolutionary topics;

* Excellent time-management, planning and organizational skills;

* Excellent communication, writing and editing skills; proficiency with
social media;

* Excellent computer, web and software skills;

* Ability to work effectively with the Chief Editor, Associate Editors,
editorial and publishing staff, reviewers, journal authors, and outside vendors;

* Ability to identify operational problems and devise solutions; and

* Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.

Compensation.  The appointment for the Managing Editor will be 50% time,
with options for the position to expand as the journal grows. Salary level
will be negotiable and based on previous experience. The successful
candidate need not be based in a specific location, but preference will be
given to applicants located in or near the San Francisco Bay Area (to
facilitate interactions with the Chief Editor). Funds will be available for
establishing and running the Managing Editor’s office. In addition, all
necessary expenses associated with representing the journal at national and
international conferences and meetings will be covered. 

Application.  If you are interested in the position, email the Chief Editor
(Dr. Hall Cushman, cush...@sonoma.edu) and current Managing Editor (Gail
Rice, r...@aobplants.org) with a CV, detailed cover letter outlining your
background and interests in the position, and list of names and contact
information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin
May 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.  

[ECOLOG-L] Summer 2017 REU opportunities at LUMCON

[Brian Roberts]

LUMCON’s 2017 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program: 
Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments
 
The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (www.lumcon.edu) 
invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience 
for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our Summer 2017 REU program in 
Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. 
REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 5th – August 11th) at LUMCON 
conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific 
mentors / mentor teams while interacting with peers participating in 
other aspects of LUMCON’s summer programs. Each student is paired with a 
scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program 
is designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience 
that takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies 
available at LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting 
interns to conduct research in a number of topic areas, including: 
invertebrate richness of deep-sea woodfalls, seeps, sediments, and 
shipwrecks; microbial responses to stressful environmental conditions; 
effects of environmental stressors on the physiological ecology of 
coastal invertebrates and fishes; behavioral and collective responses of 
fishes to environmental stressors; and impacts of the Deepwater Horizon 
oil spill on wetland biogeochemistry and ecology, plant ecology, 
microbial ecology, sediment microalgae and/or benthos. More information 
on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be 
found at http://www.lumcon.edu/REU.

Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period.  We will 
provide a $500/week stipend, housing at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, 
LA, and support for their research.

The ideal candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal 
and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, 
dedicated, and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience 
with field or laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be 
eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the 
fall (e.g., if you will graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). 
Students from underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, 
and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.  

Application deadline: March 31st 2017.

Applications should include: copy of unofficial transcripts, contact 
information for two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page 
statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic 
goals, and any previous research experience.  

Applications should be sent to Dr. Brian Roberts at brobe...@lumcon.edu 
with “2017 REU application” in the subject line.   Please feel free to 
contact Dr. Roberts if you have any questions.

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Papers-The Prairie Naturalist

[Crider, Brandi]

*** CALL FOR PAPERS: THE PRAIRIE NATURALIST ***

Please consider submitting your research to The Prairie Naturalist!

VISIT OUR NEW WESBITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
https://greatplainsnaturalsciencesociety.com/submissions/

The Prairie Naturalist fills an important role as the avenue of 
communication of research on the North American grasslands and their biota. 
Articles include research topics such as investigating Great Plains 
community and landscape ecologies, species-specific population dynamics, 
mammalogy, ornithology, invertebrate zoology, herpetology, ichthyology, 
botany, animal behavior, infectious diseases, and biostatistics.

The Prairie Naturalist offers timely technical information for researchers, 
educators, students, and the interested public. Published biannually, the 
journal reaches subscribers throughout the United States and Canada, as 
well as libraries in Europe and Asia. About 10% of each volume is devoted 
to shorter and less comprehensive communications (i.e., notes) and book 
reviews. Manuscripts containing original material not submitted elsewhere 
are considered for publication; all manuscripts are reviewed by specialists 
in relevant fields.

In addition to print publication, authors publishing manuscripts in The 
Prairie Naturalist will now have their manuscripts published as Open Access 
free of charge on our website. Manuscripts will then appear both in print 
and online in The Prairie Naturalist Archives.

[ECOLOG-L] Data Science (Education) Lead - job opportunity Battelle/NEON Project

[Laura Reynolds]

Battelle is guided by a founding mission. We invest our knowledge, 
talents and resources, helping our customers achieve their most 
important goals. We apply scientific rigor and creativity, succeeding 
where others may fail and we invest in our communities, making the world 
better for generations to come. All of us share a common purpose: to 
solve the greatest challenges of today and tomorrow.
 
Our 22,000 employees work at the forefront of scientific innovation to 
tackle critical challenges in security, human health, manufacturing, 
energy and environmental management. Battelle’s work is grounded in the 
belief that science, technology and a passion for excellence can make 
industries more competitive and the world a better place.
 
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project is focused on 
building and operating an NSF-sponsored Observatory that that gathers 
and synthesizes data on the impacts of climate change, land use change 
and invasive species on natural resources and biodiversity.
 
We are currently seeking a Data Science Lead. This position located in 
Boulder, CO at the NEON project headquarters.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Data Science Lead is responsible for developing web-based, data 
science tutorials, informational resources, and tools for helping 
scientists and students use large, ecological datasets (NEON and NEON-
like data), including online data management and analysis tools, subsets 
of large datasets, and algorithms/code to process and visualize data. In 
addition, the Data Science Lead will develop and lead workshops, courses 
and seminars for scientists, faculty and students focused on using 
large, ecological datasets for scientific research and teaching. He/she 
will work closely with Battelle/NEON project research scientists, 
science community, and university faculty to develop resources that 
support the use of diverse ecological datasets, including NEON data, for 
research and student learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•   Research, develop and/or oversee content for the NEON Data 
Skills web portal (neondataskills.org), including content related to
o   continental-scale ecology,
o   NEON and NEON-like data,
o   activities that teach key data management and analysis skills 
using data subsets, code and GUI-based data analysis tools.
•   Identify key data products (including both NEON and external 
datasets) and science topics to be used as part of online data science 
activities, in collaboration with Battelle/NEON project research 
scientists and science community at-large.
•   Develop, test and implement algorithms/code and tools that can 
be used to analyze NEON data and/or subsets of NEON-like data to support 
online resources and tools as well as workshops and courses.
•   Lead, develop, teach and coordinate data science workshops, 
webinars and online courses focused on NEON-related topics and/or 
ecological data for scientists, students and faculty
•   Build partnerships with college/university faculty, researchers 
and other stakeholders to design, develop and implement data science 
content
•   Participate in designing and implementing evaluation and 
assessment strategies for data resources and programs
•   Support/assist in developing and implementing strategic plans 
for business development in data science/skills area
•   Prepare technical sections of proposals; may manage proposals or 
major sections of large proposals
•   Lead and/or oversee project teams developing data science 
tutorials, informational resources, and tools for helping scientists and 
students use large, ecological datasets
•   Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, 
meetings and other appropriate events to network, share resources, and 
establish/maintain partnerships

 
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS 
POSITION:

•   Ph.D. in ecology, natural sciences, environmental science, data 
science or related area and 0-3 years of experience OR equivalent 
combination of education and experience.
•   Experience working with key data analysis tools needed to work 
with large, ecological datasets such as R, Python, Octave, QGIS, ArcGIS, 
etc.
•   Experience working with large scientific datasets
•   Experience developing online resources and/or activities focused 
on using big data in scientific analyses
•   Experience developing and implementing data science-based 
programs, online and in-person, with college-level students and faculty
•   Demonstrated ability to understand and translate complex data 
science topics to a variety of audiences
•   Demonstrated skills in data management and data analysis of a 
variety of data types
•   Ability to speak in public to a diversity of audiences including 
scientists, science educators, college/university faculty, college-level 
students, and funding agency (NSF) program directors
•   Strong

[ECOLOG-L] Job: WILDLIFE RESPONSES TO FARMLAND HABITAT RESTORATION: RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

[Earle Berge]

WILDLIFE RESPONSES TO FARMLAND HABITAT RESTORATION: Field Technician

Agency: Virginia Tech

Location: Eastern Shore, Virginia and Maryland and Blacksburg, Virginia

Job description: 1 April – 15 October. Monitoring avian and mammalian
responses to restoration of pollinator-focused habitat on working
small-scale farm. Field technicians will be working to assess the effects of
NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) pollinator habitat restoration
on a variety of wildlife taxa, including migratory and resident birds, bats
and game mammals such as white-tailed deer. This project is one component of
a larger project assessing wildlife responses, insect pollinator responses
and economic benefits of these habitat restoration projects. 

Responsibilities: avian point counts for migratory and resident passerines,
nest searching for nesting birds, camera trapping for game birds and
mammals, bat acoustic monitoring, habitat sampling, long driving periods,
working closely with private land owners, land management agencies and the
NRCS, data organization and management. 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science, Biology,
Environmental Science, or a related field. Prior experience as a field
technician or research assistant and experience with avian point counts for
eastern birds of the US are preferred, but training will be provided.
Candidates must be able to work as part of team and independently, and keep
a positive attitude through long field days (up to 12 hours/day and 6
days/week) in a variety of field conditions. Candidates should be in good
physical condition, as the job requires walking daily while carrying a
spotting scope and other research equipment on a daily basis. 

Salary: $400/week + free housing during field work (Apr 1-May 13 and Sept.
1-Oct 15).  Option, but not required, to conduct project-related lab work in
Blacksburg from June-August, but housing not provided during that time. 
Option to work both Spring and Fall field seasons, or just Spring season.
Please clarify your interest in application cover letter. 

Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references (in ONE pdf document, formatted as LastName_FirstName_2017) to
Earle Berge at ear...@vt.edu. The position will remain open until filled.

[ECOLOG-L] UCBerkeley_ESPM Lecturer positions

[Gregory Biging]

See this job posting online:  https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/jpf01224
 
The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the 
University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of part-
time, non-tenure track lecturer positions (including summer sessions) to 
teach courses in Environmental Science and related topics. Screening of 
applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed. Applicants will 
be typically selected from this pool for one semester; some appointments 
will begin in the spring 2017 semester. The number of positions varies from 
semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. 
 
We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co-teach small, medium, 
or large lecture and/or laboratory courses, at both undergraduate and 
graduate levels. Potential course topics may include environmental science, 
environmental policy, ecology, forestry, insect biology, GIS/remote 
sensing, statistics and data analysis, range management, resource 
management, climate science, biodiversity, conservation biology, land use 
as well as courses that examine social, cultural, economic and political 
aspects of natural resources and the environment. 
 
General Duties - The primary responsibilities for Lecturer positions 
include: • Delivering lectures and holding office hours • Planning 
and 
preparing lessons; researching and developing new topics, teaching 
materials and online resources • Supervising Graduate Student Instructors 
(GSIs), if applicable • Developing exams and projects and assigning 
grades • Maintaining accurate records and monitoring students' progress, 
as 
well as addressing any special student needs • Maintaining knowledge of, 
and implementing, college policies 
 
Qualifications: A Master’s degree or equivalent degree in an area related 
to Environmental Science is required by the time of application. Experience 
of at least 5 years in lieu of degree shall be considered. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in an area related to 
Environmental Science is preferred. Preferred qualifications also include 
teaching experience and strong professional references. 
 
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (starting annual, 
full-time salary is $52,099). Some credit will be given to prior college-
level teaching experience (not including graduate student or summer session 
teaching). 
 
To apply, please go to aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/jpf01224. 
 
Interested individuals should submit a current CV, a statement of teaching 
(which should include past and/or potential contributions to diversity and 
inclusion [please also indicate subject areas of interest regarding 
teaching]), and the names and contact information of three referees. 
Letters of reference may be requested of finalists. Filenames should 
include the applicant’s last and first names. It is optional to include a 
copy of transcript and evidence of teaching effectiveness. All letters will 
be treated as confidential per University of California policy and 
California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when 
letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career 
center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality 
(http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters. 
 
The posting will remain open until November 30, 2017 to accommodate future 
Department needs. Candidates who wish to remain in the pool after November 
30, 2017 will need to reapply. Applicants can direct questions to 
espm_recruitm...@berkeley.edu. Additional information on the Department and 
campus can be found at http://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu and 
http://berkeley.edu. 
 
This is a non-tenured, temporary position: the appointments to the title of 
Lecturer are self-terminating (no further notice on non-reappointment will 
be forthcoming) and do not create an obligation on the part of the 
University either to extend or renew the appointment outlined above. Any 
reappointment will be preceded by an assessment. 
 
We encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to diversity 
in higher education. The University of California is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, 
disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of 
California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: 
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Proposals - 2017 Natural Areas Conference

[Vandermyde, Jodi]

Call for Proposals for the 2017 Natural Areas Conference is Open


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Our Call for Proposals is now open.
We are now accepting 
proposals
 for the 2017 Natural Areas Conference! The 44th annual Conference will be held 
at the Hilton Fort Collins, on the edge of the Colorado State University 
Campus, in the shadow of Colorado's beautiful Front Range. Our theme this year 
is Working Beyond Boundaries: Collaboration as a Key to Natural Areas 
Management.
Deadline for the Call for Proposals is May 12.
We invite proposals related to these topics:

  *   Conservation Across (Natural/Political/Cultural) Boundaries
  *   Urban/Wildland Interface
  *   Wilderness and Research Natural Areas Management
  *   Value of Healthy Land in Water Resource Management
  *   Role of Native Plant Materials in Restoration & Rehabilitation
  *   Role of Natural Areas in Pollinator and Invertebrate Conservation
  *   Natural Areas Management in Light of Climate Change
  *   Value of Ecosystem Services and Working Landscapes
  *   Restoration in the Anthropocene
  *   Communicating About Natural Areas Conservation
  *   Technology for Land Management Success
  *   Forest and Range Management
  *   Wildland Fire as a Management Tool
  *   Invasive Species Management
  *   Species Re/Introductions & Assisted Migration
  *   Rare Species Management
Visit our conference 
website
 to find more details about proposal types and to submit your proposal.
Types of proposals we are seeking:
Special Sessions

  *   Organized oral sessions
  *   Symposia
  *   Workshops
General Sessions

  *   Oral Presentations
  *   Poster Presentations
We especially encourage students to submit abstracts for General Session oral 
and poster presentations. Students will be eligible to compete for prizes in 
the student presentation competition. Find out more about what the 2017 Natural 
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Fort Collins, Colorado is the cultural capital of northern Colorado. It’s also 
the state’s craft brewery capital, with more than 20 local breweries, including 
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Fort Collins is conveniently located near Rocky Mountain National Park, the 
Arapaho National Forest, and Pawnee National Grassland, as well as one of the 
many natural areas owned by the city of Fort Collins: Soapstone Prairie Natural 
Area. Fort Collins is also the home of Colorado State University and its 
nationally recognized Warner College of Natural Resources. Credit for photo of 
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Student Scholarships Available
We're now taking applications for student 
scholarships
 up to $500 to be used for registration (includes Student-Mentor Networking 
lunch, NAA membership lunch, Awards Dinner, and field trip), lodging, and 
travel to the 2017 Natural Areas Conference. The deadline for applying for the 
John W. Humke student scholarship is June 2, 2017.
Full-time students attending accredited institutions and majoring in an 
applicable field such as natural resource management, biology, ecology, 
conservation, or related subjects are eligible to apply. You must be a current 
NAA student member to be eligible for the scholarship. Not a member? Join 
today
 or join when you register for the conference, at the special student rate. 
Apply 
now.







Nominations for Awards Open
Nominations are now open for the Natural Areas Association's George B. Fell and 
Carl N. Becker Awards.
These awards represent recognition of the best and brightest in our natural 
areas professional community, and are a huge highlight of our ye

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research on Ambrosia Fungi

[Jiri Hulcr]

The Smith Fungal Biology Lab 
(http://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/faculty/matthew-esmith/) and the Hulcr 
Forest Entomology Lab (www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org) at
the University of Florida are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to 
start in Summer or Fall of 2017. We are seeking an independent 
researcher who is broadly interested in fungal systematics, evolutionary 
biology, and insect-fungi interactions to study ambrosia beetles and 
their symbiotic fungi as part of an NSF-funded project.
We want someone with:
• A PhD degree in biological sciences
• A background that includes evolution, systematics, phylogenetic 
analysis, computational approaches and/or fungal biology
• Laboratory and molecular biology experience
• Experience in isolation and maintenance of fungal cultures
• Solid English language abilities and strong scientific writing
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects, generate scientific 
products and publish peer reviewed publications

Interested applicants should submit a single PDF document that includes 
a CV and a brief cover letter indicating why they are appropriate for 
the position to Dr. Matthew E. Smith (trufflesm...@ufl.edu).
We will begin reviewing applications on April 21st, 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement – Summer Field Forestry/Biology/Ecology Crew Lead Position

[Danielle Begley-Miller]

Summer Field Forestry/Biology/Ecology Crew Lead Position
1 Position Available
Summer 2017 
Monday, May 8th – Friday, August 11th

Location: State College, PA: Rothrock and Bald Eagle State Forests

Pay: Full time, 40hr/week appointment, $12.50/hr. Housing is provided, 
along with access to a field vehicle. 

Duties: 
Must be able to find, monument, and inventory permanent forest 
vegetation plots using GPS and other tools in central or northern 
Pennsylvania. Daily duties include navigation to remote parts of 
Pennsylvania state forest lands, hiking up to 2 miles with equipment, 
and collection of quality vegetation monitoring data—the identification, 
size class, and abundance of more than 100 species of overstory and 
understory plants—with a field PC.

In addition to performing the duties described above, crew leaders must 
be able to successfully manage and lead a vegetation monitoring crew 
while they perform daily duties. This includes daily planning of plot 
visits, assessing access routes and equipment needs, and 
management/archiving of collected data. 

Key qualifications: 
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in natural resources or a related 
field; demonstrated plant identification skills (as evidenced by at 
least one year experience as field technician monitoring vegetation 
data); ability to supervise and manage field crews under difficult field 
conditions; possession of a valid driver’s license.

Questions: Contact Danielle Begley-Miller at dfb5...@psu.edu.

Application deadline: Applications reviewed as received.

To apply: Send a letter, résumé, transcripts, and contact information 
for three references (via email preferred) to Bobbi Joy Scovern. At 
least one reference should be able to comment on your plant 
identification skills. Please indicate in your cover letter that you are 
applying for a crew leader position.

Email applications to:
Bobbi Joy Scovern, Administrative Support Assistant
Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
419 Forest Resources Building 
University Park, PA 16802 
Email: b...@psu.edu 
Phone: 814-865-4511

[ECOLOG-L] Lecturer Position Available - Spatial Information Utilization In Forests and Natural Resource Management

[Stephanie Bohlman]

The School of Forest Resources and Conservation seeks a lecturer with
expertise in undergraduate teaching, spatial information, and forests.
This is a 12-month, 0.75-FTE, non-tenure-accruing position that will be
100% teaching.  Duties will include (1) teaching two undergraduate
courses (*Forest
Resource Information Systems* and *Urban Forestry*), (2) supporting other
faculty in the delivery of coursework, such as in plant community
identification, resource quantification/characterization, forest ecology
and similar courses; and (3) supporting the management of the University of
Florida’s experimental forest (Austin Cary Forest) through maintenance of
the existing Geographic Information System (GIS).



For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional
materials by 1 April 2017.  The position will remain open until a viable
applicant pool is determined.



The full announcement is available here:

http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/501648



For additional questions, contact Dr. Michael Andreu mand...@ufl.edu

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

[Steve Yanoviak]

Postdoctoral Research Associate 

The Yanoviak lab in the Department of Biology at the University of
Louisville is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in
field-based studies of the behavior and ecology of tropical canopy
arthropods and selection pressures associated with life in the rain forest
canopy.  The postdoc will primarily oversee field research examining
interactions between ants and lianas in Panama and Peru, but will have
freedom to develop independent projects.

The following qualifications are essential:
- A PhD in biology, ecology, entomology or related field by the appointment
start date;
- Previous field experience in population/community ecology, animal
behavior, or entomology;
- Spanish language skills (proficiency in verbal and written communication
skills);
- Willingness to spend 6 or more consecutive months living at a field
station each year;
- Ability to conduct physically demanding work under potentially harsh (hot,
wet, buggy) conditions;
- A passion for tropical biology and field research,
- Excellent time management, listening, observational, and communication
skills.  

The following qualifications are helpful:
- Previous experience managing the activities of undergraduate field assistants;
- Practical knowledge of single-rope tree climbing or top-rope rock/wall
climbing;
- A solid record of writing productivity, including publications and proposals;
- Experience conducting K-12 or public outreach.

The anticipated start date is 1 July 2017 (with some flexibility). 

Applicants should submit their documents as a single PDF file containing a
cover letter that includes a statement of research interests, a CV, and the
names and email addresses of 3 references online via the online application
portal: www.higheredjobs.com - enter "Louisville 33737" in the search bar.

Applications will be accepted until 17 April 2017, 7:00 PM Eastern time

Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Steve Yanoviak
steve.yanov...@louisville.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] JOB - Field and Office Assistant

[Abram DaSilva]

Position: Field and Office Assistant (Student Services Contractor) – 
Invasive Species Monitoring, 1 position available

Location: Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $16.93/ hr 

Duration of position:  This is a contract position that will begin by 
May 1st, 2016. The intended duration is May 1, 2017 – January 1st, 2017.

Project:  The Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF)

Position Description:  The student contractor will serve as a Field and 
Office Assistant with a focus on the wetland plant Phragmites australis 
(common reed).  The contractor will be based at The Great Lakes Science 
Center in Ann Arbor, MI.  S/he will play a support role for researchers 
in the Coastal Ecosystems branch of the USGS-GLSC by assisting with a 
variety of duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, testing, 
refining, and demonstrating a new monitoring protocol, providing 
assistance to landowners and land managers involved in PAMF, entering 
data, and supporting data management. There is potential for additional 
coastal wetland work (i.e., water quality data collection and 
processing).

Education/Experience Requirements: The successful candidate must have a 
bachelor’s degree in natural resources, biology, ecology, or a related 
field, and must either be 1) currently enrolled as a student pursuing a 
graduate degree in natural resources, biology, ecology or a related 
field or 2) must have received a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD.) 
within one year prior to beginning the contract.
Field experience is required. Experience working with non-native 
Phragmites or other invasive plant species is preferred. Experience 
entering data and QA/QC is desired. Strong verbal and written skills are 
important. The student contractor should have a strong attention to 
detail and desire to learn.

S/he also should be highly motivated and comfortable working both as a 
member of a close team and independently.

Other Details: This contract covers an 8-month period, with an 
anticipated start date of May 1st, 2017. The student contractor will not 
receive holiday pay, annual or sick leave, or health care benefits, nor 
will s/he receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 80 within a 
two-week period.  Hours in excess of the established 80 per two weeks 
will be paid at the regular hourly rate.  The student will report to the 
Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI for all duties, unless 
otherwise specified.  Office work will occur in a room equipped with a 
computer workstation.  Field work will occur outdoors in the Great Lakes 
basin, often during challenging weather conditions. Paid travel will be 
required for multiple days at a time.  Moving expenses will not be paid.  
Lodging will only be provided when in travel status.

The successful candidate will be hired as an independent contractor.  
This is not a government position, and time does not count toward time-
in-service.

Application deadline is March 24th. To ensure consideration of your 
application, please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of 
three references to Abram DaSilva (adasi...@usgs.gov, (734) 214-7291).

[ECOLOG-L] JOB - Field Assistant

[Abram DaSilva]

Position: Field Assistant (Student Services Contractor) – Invasive 
Species Monitoring, 1 position available

Location: Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Salary: $13.48 

Duration of position:  This is a contract position that will begin by 
May 1st, 2016. The intended duration is May 1, 2017 – September 1st, 
2017

Project:  The Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF)
Position Description:  The student contractor will serve as a Field 
Assistant with a focus on the wetland plant Phragmites australis (common 
reed).  The contractor will be based at The Great Lakes Science Center 
in Ann Arbor, MI.  S/he will play a support role for researchers in the 
Coastal Ecosystems branch of the USGS-GLSC by assisting with a variety 
of duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, testing, refining, 
and demonstrating a new monitoring protocol, providing assistance to 
landowners and land managers involved in PAMF, entering data, and 
supporting data management. There is potential for additional coastal 
wetland work (i.e., water quality data collection and processing).
Education/Experience Requirements: The successful candidate must 1) be 
currently enrolled as a student pursuing a degree in natural resources, 
biology, ecology or a related field or 2) must have received a degree 
within one year prior to beginning the contract.

Field experience is required. Experience working with non-native 
Phragmites or other invasive plant species is preferred. Experience 
entering data and QA/QC is desired. Strong communication skills are 
important. The student contractor should have a strong attention to 
detail and desire to learn.

S/he also should be highly motivated and comfortable working both as a 
member of a close team and independently.

Other Details: This contract covers a 4-month period, with an 
anticipated start date of May 1st, 2017. The student contractor will not 
receive holiday pay, annual or sick leave, or health care benefits, nor 
will s/he receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 80 within a 
two-week period.  Hours in excess of the established 80 per two weeks 
will be paid at the regular hourly rate.  The student will report to the 
Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI for all duties, unless 
otherwise specified.  Office work will occur in a room equipped with a 
computer workstation.  Field work will occur outdoors in the Great Lakes 
basin, often during challenging weather conditions. Paid travel will be 
required for multiple days at a time.  Moving expenses will not be paid.  
Lodging will only be provided when in travel status.

The successful candidate will be hired as an independent contractor.  
This is not a government position, and time does not count toward time-
in-service.
Application deadline is March 24th. To ensure consideration of your 
application, please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of 
three references to Abram DaSilva (adasi...@usgs.gov, (734) 214-7291).

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position (Heirs Property) at UGA's Warnell School

[Puneet Dwivedi]

Dear All,


A fully funded three year position for an exceptional doctoral student is 
available at the Dwivedi Forest Sustainability Lab located at the University of 
Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The incoming 
doctoral student will pursue research on ascertaining the extent of heirs' 
property (inherited land passed on intestate, without clear title, typically to 
family members) and its impacts on minority forest landowners and their forest 
management practices in South Central Georgia. More details of the position are 
available at: http://forestsustainabilitylab.uga.edu/announcements.html. 
Interested candidates are encouraged to directly contact Dr. Puneet Dwivedi 
(pune...@uga.edu) with a cover letter, curriculum 
vitae, transcripts, and writing samples before applying formally. Applications 
will be reviewed on first come first serve basis.



Sincerely,

Puneet Dwivedi, PhD

Assistant Professor (Sustainability Sciences)

Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources

University of Georgia

180 E Green St Athens, GA

[ECOLOG-L] Primate Mark-Recapture Program in Peru

[Ben Lybarger]

WILDLIFE HANDLING PROGRAM

Field Projects International is seeking research assistants to join our 
team in June. This is a chance to participate in the ninth year of a 
tamarin mark-recapture project in SE Perú. Our focal species are Emperor 
and Saddleback tamarins (Saguinus imperator and Leontocebus weddelli), 
and our protocols at this site place the comfort and safety of these 
primates as our first priority. These protocols also allow us to gain 
invaluable information on the health of this wild population without 
disturbing subsequent habituation to observers. In addition, we provide 
each individual with a temporary tag that greatly facilitates the 
collection of individualized behavioral data for our other research 
programs.

All of this work is sanctioned by the Amazon Conservation Association, 
the Animal Care Committee of the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and 
the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Perú.

This training program targets students with an interest in wildlife 
handling, zoology, or veterinary science. At the end of this program, 
research assistants will be able to:

- Construct an animal field processing kit
- Collect biological samples from the primates
- Determine sex and appropriate age of individuals by morphological 
characters 
- Learn appropriate handling techniques for wild primates
- Record TPRs at regular intervals (temperature, pulse and respiration)
- Manipulate a weighing scale to accurately record the body mass of 
subjects
- Store and process biological samples for analyses of endocrinology, 
parasitology and reproductive physiology
- Manage and work in a laboratory like no other.

PROGRAM DATES FOR 2017
Start date: June 1st
End date: July 1st

APPLICATION DEADLINE
April 17, 2017, or until all program openings are full

PROGRAM FEE
$1800 (includes all lodging and food, as well as transportation from 
Puerto Maldonado to the field station and back)

LEARN MORE
http://fieldprojects.org/research/wildlife-handling

[ECOLOG-L] Avian geolocator field crew leader

[Viviana Ruiz Gutierrez]

The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and Cornell Lab of Ornithology seek a 
lead field technician to assist with deployment of light-level geolocators on 
southeastern Painted Buntings. This is a multi-year project focused on 
determine the migration routes and winter distribution of this species. During 
the 2017 breeding season, 100 geolocators will be deployed at 4 sites along the 
southeastern US coast (FL, GA, SC, & NC). The lead field technician will 
oversee deployment of geolocators at each site. The position will involve 
mist-netting, banding birds, and attachment of geolocators using standard 
leg-harness techniques. Demonstrated experience with geolocator attachment (or 
attachment of similar tags using leg harness technique) is required. In 
addition to the field work, the lead technician will supervise one additional 
field assistant and will coordinate the day-to-day logistics to insure that 
tags are deployed in a timely manner at each site.



Qualifications:



Applicants must have prior experience with attachment of light-level 
geolocators (or similar tags) using the leg harness technique. Experience 
managing avian banding projects, including overseeing field crews, a valid 
drivers license, and demonstrated ability to work effectively independently is 
preferred.



Compensation is $500/week + housing.



To apply, send 1) cover letter outlining experience with avian field work, 
geolocator deployment, and dates of availability; 2) resume, and 3) names and 
contact information for 3 references to Clark Rushing (rushi...@si.edu). Please 
include “PABU field tech” in the subject line.



Start date: 5/29/2017



End date: 6/23/2017

[ECOLOG-L] MS position: soil and hydrology response to disturbance

[Lora Perkins]

 The Ahiablame lab and the Perkins lab at South Dakota State University in
Brookings, SD are looking for a motivated MS student to measure soil and
hydrological recovery after disturbance (wildfire and severe winter
defoliation) in Northern Plains grasslands. Our ideal student would have
some soils background as well as an interest in hydrological modeling.
Start date is flexible, but could be as early as this summer. This project
is funded by USDA-NIFA and the field research will occur at the Cottonwood
Range and Livestock Research Station by Philip, South Dakota. For more
information, please contact Dr. Perkins at lora.perk...@sdstate.edu or Dr.
Ahiablame at laurent.ahiabl...@sdstate.edu. For consideration please send
1) a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, 2) transcripts
(unofficial are ok), 3) GRE scores (unofficial are ok), and 4) contact info
for 3 references to Dr. Perkins by April 15, 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] Scientist are Art-Tattooed Scientists

[David Inouye]

Are you a scientist with a beautiful or grungy tattoo?

As part of a Scientist as Art project, we are looking for photos and stories
of tattoos from scientists. We are particularly interested in tattoos that
relate to the type of science that you do, as well as those that are
mementos of why you got into science or of a great achievement in your
scientific career.

Please send your photos and stories to tatwoo...@gmail.com 



We are currently at the pilot data stage of this project. At this point, we
are trying to understand the viability of the project and your photos and
stories may be used in non-recorded presentations to potential funders.
We will not publish any stories or photos without previous consent
from their owners. If you wish to remain anonymous in our presentations
please let us know.

Thanks for your help!

Trisha Atwood

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant/Associate Professor Human Dimensions of Coupled Natural-Human Systems

[Dave Christianson]

Assistant/Associate Professor

Human Dimensions of Coupled Natural-Human Systems

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment
(http://snre.arizona.edu/) at the University of Arizona seeks outstanding
applicants for a tenure-eligible position emphasizing the human dimension
and decision making of coupled natural-human systems. Societies are facing
unprecedented environmental challenges to their well-being due to myriad
anthropogenic effects on ecosystems including the loss of biodiversity;
climate change; over-exploitation of water, wildlife, and other natural
resources; invasive species; and habitat fragmentation. As the state’s
land-grant institution with integrated research-education-outreach programs,
the successful candidate will (1) conduct research that will help us
understand and anticipate the nature of these challenges in arid and
semi-arid settings; (2) contribute to collaborative decision-making
processes for natural resource governance and policy that spans local to
global scales, and natural to social sciences and (3) train diverse
scientists, land and wildlife managers, citizens, and decision-makers to
address the challenges that confront society and the ecosystems that support us.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous,
collaborative, and externally funded research program that emphasizes arid
and semi-arid systems, that engages diverse disciplines from natural to
social sciences, that contributes to the human dimension components of
wildlife & fisheries ecology, conservation biology and rangeland ecology
courses in our curriculum and that promotes and enhances cultural diversity,
particularly in areas underrepresented in the discipline. 

See uacareers.com (posting F20894) for a more detailed overview and
application procedures. Review of applications will commence April 10, 2017
and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Start date negotiable.
Direct questions to Professor Steve Archer, Chair of the Search Committee
(sarc...@email.arizona.edu) or (520) 626-8791. 

[ECOLOG-L] Learn GIS in one week

[Angela Kross, Ms]

Greetings everyone,
If you are interested in learning how to use GIS in one week based on 
experiential and active learning strategies, we have the perfect program for 
you... This year it will take place from May. 29 to Jun. 2, 2017 at Concordia 
University (Montréal, Canada). More details here:
http://www.concordia.ca/conted/seminars/details/2165-1264.html
Thank you,

Angela


~~ Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance  - Will Durant~~
*
Angela Kross, PhD
Global Environmental and Climate Change Centre &
Department of Geography, McGill University
805 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2K6
Tel: 1-514-368-8546
Fax: (514) 398-7437
Email: angela.kr...@mail.mcgill.ca

[ECOLOG-L] Summer research technician: Species interactions and climate change

[Peter Adler]

We seek a summer research technicians to join a project examining the role
of species interactions in determining the impact of climate change on plant
communities. The position is in Peter Adler's lab
(https://qcnr.usu.edu/labs/adler_lab/index) at Utah State University in
Logan, UT, with field work in eastern Idaho sagebrush steppe vegetation.
Primary responsibilities include mapping individual plants in permanent
plots, and digitizing these maps using ArcGIS software. Important
qualifications include a strong background in plant taxonomy, and a strong
back. The position could start as early as May, 2017, and runs through
September, 2017, but start and end dates are flexible. Pay is $12 per hour.
To apply, email Peter Adler (peter.adler [at] usu.edu) with the following
documents attached as a pdf: 1) A cover letter explaining your interest in
and qualification for the position, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) undergraduate
transcript, and 4) contact information for three references. Deadline for
applications is March 31.

[ECOLOG-L] Post doc position: Biological control and climate change

[Cory Straub]

We are searching for a postdoctoral researcher to study how biodiversity 
can provide resilience against global environmental change in agro-
ecosystems. Specifically, the project will address how multiple 
invertebrate predators can contribute to resilient biological pest 
control under a changing climate and land-use. The successful candidate 
will enter a strong multi-disciplinary, international research 
environment addressing topical basic as well as applied ecological 
research questions. The project includes close collaboration with 
researchers at SLU, the University of Darmstadt, Germany and Ursinus 
College, USA.

The Department of Ecology conduct research for sustainable agriculture, 
forest production and biological conservation. Our basic research on 
populations, communities and ecosystems forms the foundation for 
understanding influences of land use and climate on animals, plants and 
soil nutrient status and greenhouse gas balance. Solutions are sought 
that will mitigate climate change, preserve threatened species, benefit 
biological diversity and ecosystem services and control pests in managed 
agricultural, forested and urban landscapes. Active dissemination, 
outreach and frequent contacts with stakeholders are key activities. We 
build on extensive national and international research collaborations to 
generate cutting-edge research and outreach to further ecology as 
science and promote sustainable agriculture (see e.g. 
http://www2.ekol.slu.se/ecoservices and 
http://www.slu.se/en/Collaborative-Centres-and-Projects/centre-for-
biological-control-cbc/).

Duties: 

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to analyse already available 
data, and perform new experiments to study how the diversity of 
invertebrate predators contributes to stability of biological control 
under climate and land-use change. The successful candidate is expected 
to analyse: 1) the level of redundancy in empirically described aphid-
predator food-webs, 2) study how the response diversity of predator 
communities varies with land-use, and 3) conduct laboratory mesocosm 
experiments to compare the climate resilience of aphid biological 
control by predator communities with different response diversity. The 
successful candidate is expected to take an active part in developing 
the project and designing experiments, to independently coordinate the 
empirical work and analyze the collected data, and to write scientific 
publications in collaboration with the research team. The successful 
candidate will also assist in the supervision of students, engage in lab 
activities and communicate with stakeholders.


Qualifications: 

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate pursuing a research 
career in ecology and with an interest in biodiversity and plant 
protection. The required qualification for the position is a PhD in 
ecology, or equivalent. Documented expertise in statistical analyses is 
required. Experience in community ecology, food-web ecology and insect 
ecology is meriting, as is experience of ecological field and lab work. 
The candidate is expected to be capable and willing to take initiative 
and work independently as well as in a team. The candidate should have 
documented skills in scientific writing. Excellent communication skills 
in English (both written and oral) are required.

As postdoctorial appointments are career-developing positions for junior 
researchers, we are pirmarily looking for candidates with a doctoral 
degree that is three years old at most.


Place of work: Uppsala 

Form of employment: Temporary employment as postdoctoral researcher for 
2 years.

Extent: 100%

Starting date: May 2017 or by agreement 

Application: We welcome your application marked with Ref no. SLU ua 
728/2017. 

 Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, 
SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden or registra...@slu.se no later than March 27, 
2017. 

Specific documents attached: 

(1) CV with a complete list of publications separated into peer reviewed 
and non-peer reviewed articles, (2) certified PhD diploma, (3) a 
description of previous research and other activities relevant for the 
position (e.g. teaching or extension), and a description of specific 
research interests (maximum two pages), and (4) names and contact 
information of at least two persons providing references for the 
applicant. We would appreciate applications to be submitted in English.


SLU is an equal opportunity employer.


The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the 
understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural 
resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject 
areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique 
degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource 
management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape 
architecture. 


SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a 

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doc Position Announcement

[Conor McGowan]

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW

The Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Auburn
University, Auburn, Alabama is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to develop
population viability models to support Species Status Assessments and
endangered species decision making, for a potentially wide variety to taxa,
geographies and decisions.  This is a 12 month, limited-term non-tenure
track position and is funded from external sources for up to two years.
Continued employment is contingent on availability of funding and
satisfactory performance.  Success of this project will result in the
development of projection models and supporting data analyses, for species
under consideration for listing under the Endangered Species Act in regions
2 or 6 of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.  This position will focus on
using available data to parameterize models of species population and
habitat dynamics.   The project may involve working with managers,
biologists and decision makers from federal and state wildlife management
agencies to conduct expert elicitation and model building workshops.

Qualifications:

The minimum qualification is a PhD from an accredited institution in
wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, biometrics or a related
field.  Applicants will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience and
abilities in population ecology, quantitative ecology, and simulation
modeling.  The successful applicant will also demonstrate commitment to
timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication of results in
peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work collaboratively with
multiple agencies on a highly visible research topic.  The candidate
selected for the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for
work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and
continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment;
excellent communication skills required.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should apply online using this link:
http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/2129.
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Conor
McGowan, Assistant Unit Leader, cpm0...@auburn.edu.
Only complete application materials will be considered.  Review of
application materials will begin April 8, 2017, and will continue until a
suitable applicant is identified.

Diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students is an
Auburn University commitment.  Auburn University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is our policy to provide equal
employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex,
religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any
other classification protected by applicable law.


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Conor P. McGowan, Ph.D.
Acting Leader and Associate Research Professor
USGS, Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences,
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849-5418

EM:cmcgo...@usgs.gov
Ph:334 844 9231
www.auburn.edu/~cpm0014 
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[ECOLOG-L] ecology apps?

[Borkhataria,Rena Rebecca]

Hello - I'm trying to get a feel for how widely mobile apps are being used in 
ecology and in what ways. This is to help with the development of an 
undergraduate course in app development for ecological/environmental 
applications.

I've put together a short informal survey and would really appreciate getting 
as many responses as possible. The survey is anonymous and I will share any 
insights gained from it with anyone who requests it on the survey. Here is the 
link:

https://goo.gl/forms/cP4Had1kejY20n7E3

Thank you very much!
Rena

Rena Borkhataria, Ph.D.
Director, DDCSP Collaborative and Assistant Research Professor
UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center
Belle Glade, FL 33412
http://programs.ifas.ufl.edu/doris-duke-conservation-scholars/