[ECOLOG-L] Janet McCabe discussion at Indiana University

[Carl Buddin]

On Monday, April 17th Indiana University's Environmental Management and 
Sustainable 
Development Association (EMSDA) will be hosting a discussion with former EPA 
Office of 
Air and Radiation administrator Janet McCabe. The discussion is titled, 
“Environmental 
policies and the Trump administration”. The discussion will be held in Room 275 
of the 
School of Public and Environmental Affairs building (1315 E 10th St, 
Bloomington, IN 
47405) beginning at 6 pm. 

Any questions regarding the discussion may be directed to the IU EMSDA email 
account at: 
iuem...@indiana.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job: seasonal research assistantship: restoration seeding success, WY

[David Inouye]

We are hiring field interns this summer to assist with a collaborative 
research project to study restoration seeding success.  It's a great 
opportunity to spend your summer outdoors, learn vegetation monitoring 
skills and participate in restoration ecology research.  Please see 
below for details.


*Job Description*

**

*Job Title: Research 
Internship *


Location: Buffalo and Sheridan, WY – with frequent trips to Laramie

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time Seasonal

Regular or Temporary: Temporary

Department: UW Ecosystem Science and Management

Rate: Summer Stipend @ 12.50/hour

**

*Job Duties*

**

Vegetation monitoring and plant identification at field sites near 
Buffalo, Wyoming.  The intern will also maintain research plots near 
Sheridan, Wyoming.  Duties include, but are not limited to: plant 
identification, data collection and data entry, weed removal, mowing and 
irrigation maintenance.  Weather permitting, each work day will begin in 
the early morning for a full day during the summer months.


**

*Skills/Requirements*

**

Applicants need a basic understanding of plants and how to identify 
them. Candidates should enjoy working outdoors and be able to hike up to 
3 miles a day while carrying pack weighing up to 25 lbs. Training is 
available, but any previous experience with the AIM (Assessment, 
Inventory, and Monitoring) protocol and Wyoming plant identification 
would be helpful.  The successful candidate will work as part of a team 
of 2 or more people and should also be capable of independent work when 
needed.  There will be opportunities to interact with UW researchers and 
Wyoming land management personnel as well.  Applicants must have a valid 
US driver's license.


**

*Please Submit*

**

Statement of interest and resume listing three references to 
khuff...@uwyo.edu , Dr. Kristina Hufford


Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is 
filled. Start dates are negotiable and the internship will run from late 
May – August 2017.



Kristina Hufford, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Ecosystem Science and Management

University of Wyoming

Dept. 3354

1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071  USA

(307) 766-5587

[ECOLOG-L] Need Help with Data Wrangling? SESYNC’s Summer Insti tute Can Help!

[Emily Cassidy]

Need Help with Data Wrangling? SESYNC’s Summer Institute Can Help!

Socio-Environmental Synthesis involves bringing together existing data, 
methods, and tools from different disciplines, which can sometimes present 
challenges. The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center's (SESYNC's) 
cyberinfrastructure program 
provides the human and computing resources needed to overcome these challenges.

SESYNC invites applications for a four-day short course on data and software 
skills for socio-environmental synthesis. The fourth annual Summer Institute 
will be held July 18-21 at SESYNC in Annapolis, Maryland. The short course will 
combine lectures, hands-on computer labs, and project consultation designed to 
accelerate the adoption of cyber resources for all phases of data-driven 
research and dissemination.
Over the four-day course, participants will receive instruction on scripting 
complete data pipelines and implementing distributed workflows within the 
RStudio development environment. Individual lessons will focus on widely 
applicable data skills (i.e. data wrangling, relational databases, GIS and data 
visualization) and programming languages such as R, Python, and JavaScript.

 Through this short course, participants should expect to:

  *   learn new scientific computing skills
  *   overcome project hurdles
  *   gain coding confidence
  *   have fun

Programming Basics (Optional Fifth-Day)
Participants with no scientific computing experience will be encouraged to 
arrive on Monday, July 17 for beginner lessons introducing the R programming 
language.
Click Here to Learn 
More
Apply by April 25!


Emily S. Cassidy
Science Communications Coordinator
National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)
Email: ecass...@sesync.org
Phone: 410-919-4990

[ECOLOG-L] Question about REU funding for non-U.S. citizen students

[Ben Nolting]

I have a question that I'm hoping someone on ecolog can help me with. The NSF 
does not provide 
funding for non-U.S. citizen undergraduates to participate in REUs. In some 
cases, these students are 
allowed to be "self-funded" participants. This seems unfortunate and unfair, 
and I'd like to find potential 
funding sources for non-U.S. citizens. To be clear, I'm talking about students 
studying at American 
universities.

It seems that neither the students' home institutions (which don't want to pay 
for their students to do 
research elsewhere for the summer) nor the REU site institutions (which reserve 
funds for their own 
students) are viable options.

Are there other opportunities out there? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Post-doc/Post-MS - Peat bog ecology in Ohio - Immediate Start

[Matt Davies]

Due to the appointee dropping out at the last minute our group has an
immediate and urgent opening for an ecologist to join our "PRO-Peat bog"
project.

PRO Peat Bog is an interdisciplinary research project, funded by the OARDC
SEEDS grant program and the Ohio Water Resources Center, that aims to assess
the current ecological status and ecosystem functioning of Ohio’s remaining
peat bogs. Our project will study variation in the plant and microbial (e.g.
bacteria) communities of Ohio’s bogs in relation to the level of each sites’
historic degradation. We will relate the composition of these communities to
the rate at which they are producing or storing greenhouse gases. 

The position will provide immersion in an interdisciplinary “applied
ecology” project spanning 3 lab groups; full or partial leadership of
manuscript writing; involvement in proposal writing to major national
funders (DOE, NSF); co-mentoring of students; as well as extensive career
mentorship for the researcher themself, with an emphasis on clear
communication of their science. The researcher will also have the
opportunity and framework for engaging with the large and vibrant community
of environmental scientists at The Ohio State University. 

POSITION DUTIES
50% - Supervise and participate in fieldwork to establish and monitor peat
bog vegetation  structure, water chemistry and GHG fluxes
20% - Collect, organize and conduct analyses of data and communicate
research results to scientific community through journal articles and
seminars. 
10% - Support efforts to map the current and historical range of peat bogs
in Ohio
10% - Travel to field sites for fieldwork and data generation.
5% - Manage GC-MS analysis of GHG samples
5% - Advise and interact with graduate and undergraduate students in
research activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
A PhD (preferred) or MS in ecosystem/community ecology, microbiology or
environmental science

Desirable experience:
- Research experience in peatland ecology, ecohydrology or microbiology
- Experience of measuring GHG fluxes using chamber techniques and gas
chromatography
- Plant identification (ideally both higher and lower plants) and vegetation
surveying
- Data management including the development of Access databases
- Statistical analysis such as multivariate techniques used in community
ecology and mixed effects modeling
- Use of appropriate statistical software e.g. R, PRIMER, Canoco
- Basic skills in GIS (e.g. ArcGIS or QGIS)
- Evidence of familiarity with fieldwork planning and logistics
- Research and writing skills to publication standard
- Supervision/mentoring of research volunteers and/or student researchers
- Interdisciplinary research collaboration
- Research collaboration with stakeholders including public and private
land-owners

DEADLINE AND ENQUIRIES
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable
candidate is identified. Applicants should provide a copy of their CV and a
letter of application (2 pages max) which briefly addresses how they meet
the required experience and qualifications. Informal enquiries should be
directed to Dr. G. Matt Davies (Phone: 614 292 3567; Email: davies@osu.edu)

[ECOLOG-L] Call for mentors for the Early Career Mentoring Program

[Rob Salguero-Gomez]

The Early Career Ecologist Section of the ESA is seeking mentors who will be 
attending at least 3 full 
days of the ESA meeting and are strongly encouraged to participate in one or 
more events aimed at the 
broader early career ecologist group (e.g., a mentor-mentee mixer, workshops or 
discussions on 
professional development; specific events TBA).

Conferences provide unique opportunities for biologists to interact with others 
in their field; however, 
these opportunities are rarely structured to promote meaningful interactions 
between the next 
generation of integrative ecologists and more senior scientists. Access to 
strong mentors both within 
and outside of their main institution is critical for early career ecologist 
support and for gaining the 
necessary skills to become a good mentor and to move towards the next career 
stages. Our semi-formal 
mentoring program pairs early career ecologists – advanced graduate students 
(within 1 year of 
graduating) and recent post-graduates (within 3 years of obtaining their 
degree) – with established 
ecologists (across career pathways) to establish mentoring relationships, 
structured around interactions 
the week of the ESA Annual Meeting and beyond.

Volunteer mentors across all career pathways (e.g., research, teaching, 
government, nonprofit) will be 
asked to interact with early career ecologists seeking mentorship in 
professional development and work-
life challenges. Mentors will be placed in a mentoring “pool”. If paired with a 
specific mentee, mentors 
will be asked to:

1) Get to know the mentee a little before the meeting- an informal phone 
conversation, emails etc

2) Attend a mentee’s ESA talk and to provide positive, but critical, evaluation 
and advice on

presentation and communication,

3) Designate quality time (at least one hour) for one-on-one interactions with 
the mentee,

4) Be open-minded towards discussing broader work-life issues, if the mentee 
wishes, and to

5) Be open towards continuing to provide the mentee with opportunities to 
expand their mentoring or 
collaboration networks after the meeting has ended.

How to become a Mentor: If you are interested in becoming a potential ESA 
Mentor and will be attending 
the 2017 ESA annual meeting, please fill out this form by April 20, 2017 - 
https://goo.gl/forms/K0lvFpZ1TTpVLXT22


For more information:

Email: Early Career Ecologist Section (earlycar...@esa.org)

Twitter: @ESA_EarlyCareer

Website: http://esa.org/earlycareer/


rob s-g


New book on the Evolution of Senescence in the Tree of Life 
http://tinyurl.com/SenescenceBook

"Aliud iter ad prosperitatem nos est: id est omnibus rebus vincere"
.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.
Dr Rob Salguero-Gómez
NERC Independent Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield
Honorary research fellow of the University of Queensland
Guest researcher of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/aps/staff-and-students/acadstaff/salguero-gomez
http://sites.google.com/site/RobResearchSite/

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Technicians - Sierra Nevada

[Lauren Cox]

Field Technicians Summer 2017

The O’Hara and Battles research labs at UC Berkeley are seeking multiple field 
technicians to 
collect data in the central Sierra Nevada during summer 2017.  Field crews will 
collect data for 
multiple projects, including the Sierra Nevada Watershed Ecosystem Enhancement 
Project 
(SWEEP) and a project related to recent pine beetle and drought-related tree 
mortality.  Field 
sites include Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, and Blodgett 
Forest 
Research Station.  The field season is expected to begin May 22 and extend 
through mid-
August. 

Applicants must be able to work a flexible 40-hour work week, typically with 10 
hour 
workdays. Camping and multiple night backpacking trips may be required, 
depending on field 
site location. Technicians will be spending extended periods in remote areas 
without cell 
phone coverage and may be exposed to hazards such as steep slopes, snakes, 
ticks, and 
falling timber.  Applicants must be willing to work in the field during all 
weather conditions and 
hike on rough terrain.  We will pay competitive hourly rates that will vary 
with qualifications.

Desired qualifications: 
-   Experience with vegetation inventory and forest measurement tools
-   Knowledge of California species identification

To apply, please email Lauren Cox (le...@berkeley.edu) a brief statement of 
interest and 
experience, a current resume, and contact information for two references.  

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Applications: RevBayes NIMBioS Tutorial: Bayesian Inference of Phylogeny

[Catherine Crawley]

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Tutorial, "RevBayes: 
Bayesian Inference of Phylogeny," to be held August 7-11, 2017, at NIMBioS.


*Objectives: *This course features RevBayes, an exciting new program for 
Bayesian inference of phylogeny. RevBayes is the successor to the 
popular program MrBayes, but represents both a complete rewrite of the 
computer code and a fundamental re-conception of phylogenetic models. 
Specifically, RevBayes adopts a 'graphical-model' framework that views 
all statistical models as comprised of components that can be assembled 
in myriad configurations to explore a corresponding array of questions. 
This graphical-model approach to phylogenetic inference provides 
effectively infinite flexibility. Moreover, the graphical models are 
specified using an R-like language, Rev, that empowers users to 
construct arbitrarily complex phylogenetic models from simple component 
parts (i.e. random variables, parameter transformations and constants of 
different sorts).


This course is focused on phylogenetic trees and 
comparative-phylogenetic methods, including divergence-time estimation, 
morphological evolution, lineage diversification, and historical 
biogeography. Instruction is based on a combination of carefully 
tailored lectures introducing the theoretical and conceptual basis of 
each inference problem and hands-on computer tutorials demonstrating how 
to explore these questions using RevBayes (see 
http://revbayes.github.io/tutorials.html).


Participants are not assumed to have expertise in phylogenetic theory; 
rather, we provide an accessible introduction to Bayesian statistical 
inference and stochastic models. We assume only that the students are 
familiar with phylogenetic trees and their applications to evolutionary 
biology. We therefore anticipate that this course will be most suitable 
for senior PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty who want 
to learn these techniques.


*Location: *NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

*Instructors: *Bastien Boussau, CNRS Researcher, Univ. of Lyon; Emma 
Goldberg, Assistant Professor, Univ. of Minnesota; Tracy A. Heath, 
Assistant Professor, Iowa State Univ.; Sebastian Höhna, Postdoc, Univ. 
of California, Berkeley; John Huelsenbeck, Professor, Univ. of 
California, Berkeley; Brian Moore, Professor, Univ. of California, 
Davis; April M. Wright, Postdoc, Iowa State Univ.


For more information about the tutorial and a link to the online 
application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_revbayes

*
**Registration Fee: *$500 for faculty and postdocs and $350 for 
students, payable upon acceptance of application.


Participation in NIMBioS tutorials is by application only. Individuals 
with a strong interest in the topic are encouraged to apply, and 
successful applicants will be notified within three weeks after the 
application deadline.


*Application deadline:* May 14, 2017 (applications received after the 
deadline will be considered if space is available)


The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from 
around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to 
investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life 
sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, with 
additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.


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[ECOLOG-L] Announcing Second Century Stewardship Research Fellows

[Mark Berry]

*Second Century Stewardship Names Three Fellows*

*to Conduct Research in Acadia*
Three scientists have been awarded fellowships to conduct research in Acadia
National Park

as part of Second Century Stewardship, an initiative of the National Park
Service
,
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park, and the American Association
for the Advancement of Science.

Second Century Stewardship was launched in 2016 upon the centennial of the
National Park Service to provide top-quality science research for park
stewardship, build public appreciation for science, and pursue solutions to
critical issues for parks and society. The collaboration is initially
focused at Acadia National Park in Maine, with plans to partner with
national parks across the country over time.

Three research fellows have been named for 2017:

   - *Allyson Jackson*, a Ph.D. student in the Fisheries and Wildlife
   Department at Oregon State University
   

   - *Alessio Mortelliti,*  Assistant Professor in the Department of
   Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation at the University of Maine
   

   .
   - *Chris Nadeau*, a Ph.D. student in the Ecology and Evolutionary
   Biology Department at the University of Connecticut
   
.


Learn about the SCS Fellows' research projects *here.*


Mark Berry, president and CEO of Schoodic Institute, said, “Acadia and our
other parks represent an important opportunity to demonstrate the vital
role of science in stewardship of the places we care for.”

The three 2017 Fellows will join inaugural SCS Fellow Abbey Paulson
,
who is using environmental DNA to increase understanding of patterns of
biodiversity in Acadia and documenting a new baseline for monitoring of
future change. In addition to research support and housing at Schoodic
Institute, the Fellows will receive science communication training, and
will contribute to development of resources to bring park science to
classrooms across the country. Initial funding for the program was donated
by David Evans Shaw, a Maine-based entrepreneur, AAAS treasurer and
executive producer of the film “Second Century Stewardship: Science Beyond
the Scenery in Acadia National Park.”

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[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Assistant I/II – Ecosystems Center

[David Inouye]

Marine Biological Laboratory

Research Assistant I/II – Ecosystems Center

Date: March 28, 2017

Position Summary:

A full-time position as a Research Assistant 1 or Research Assistant 2 
is available in the MBL’s Ecosystems Center, to be filled by May 2017.


Additional Information:

Candidates will do field work under challenging circumstances, should be 
comfortable dealing with boat operations, should know or be able to 
learn to carry out biogeochemical analyses in the laboratory, and will 
work extensively with spreadsheet data treatments, statistical analyses, 
and creating graphical data depictions. Sampling and other field work 
will largely take place in estuaries and salt marshes within the Cape 
Cod region, as well as occasionally elsewhere, such as mangrove swamps 
in Trinidad in the Caribbean. Appointment will be for a year, but could 
be extended.


Basic Qualifications:

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in sciences.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be required to upload the following documents during the 
online application process:


1 – Cover Letter

2 – Resume/CV

3 – References: At least 2 with contact info

4 – A statement of professional goals

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

The Marine Biological Laboratory is an

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.


Molly Kelleher
Human Resources Assistant
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA  02543
508-289-7422
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

[ECOLOG-L] More jobs in Biogeography/Macroecology at the University of Bayreuth!

[Severin Irl]

Dear ecologists, 

We are looking for either 3 Phd students or one Postdoc/one Phd at the 
University of Bayreuth (Biogeography) within the framework of ECOPOTENTIAL - a 
Horizon 2020 project that combines in-situ field data with Earth observationa 
and protected areas. The project encompasses 47 partner institutions from 
across Europe and a large number of European protected areas from the Arctic to 
the Canary Islands and from the lowland Danube Delta to alpine Gran Paradiso. 

Positions can be filled as soon as possible!

More info about ECOPOTENTIAL: http://www.ecopotential-project.eu/ 

Full job description: 
http://www.uni-bayreuth.de/de/universitaet/arbeiten-an-der-universitaet/stellenangebote/wiss-personal/BCG-8/index.html
 

Please feel free to share! 

All the best

Severin

p.s. sorry for crossposting!


--

Dr. Severin Irl

Department of Biogeography
University of Bayreuth
D-95440 Bayreuth

tel +49-921-552299
fax +49-921-552315

Faculty page:
http://www.biogeo.uni-bayreuth.de/biogeo/en/mitarbeiter/mit/mitarbeiter_detail.php?id_obj=85540

Google scholar:
http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Q8q3_48J&hl=de

[ECOLOG-L] Instrumentl opens doors to environmental nonprofits

[Angela Braren]

Hi ECOLOG-ers,

Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Instrumentl is now the most
comprehensive source of environmental grants on Planet Earth (hooray!) and
so it's a great time to officially announce that we've expanded to serve
environmental nonprofits in addition to academic researchers.

If you're looking for grants to fund your nonprofit, we'd like to invite
you to try Instrumentl  free for 14 days to
see how much time it saves you.

Yours in ecology,
Angela

PS - Read more about why we decided to start helping environmental
nonprofits here

.


--
Angela Braren
Cofounder Instrumentl
www.instrumentl.com

[ECOLOG-L] MS Position: Modeling the impact of sea-level rise on coastal wetlands

[Wei Wu]

One M.S. position, funded by NAS Gulf Research Program, is available in 
the Division of Coastal Sciences, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, School 
of Ocean Science and Technology, The University of Southern Mississippi 
(https://www.usm.edu/school-ocean-science-and-technology). The campus is 
located in Ocean Springs on Mississippi Gulf Coast, 1.5 hours away from 
New Orleans. The new graduate student is expected to start in Fall 
semester of 2017, and will conduct research on modeling the impact of 
sea-level rise on landscape and ecosystem services of coastal wetlands 
in the northern Gulf of Mexico region. Applicants should be highly 
motivated to learn new research skills, have a BS with quantitative 
background in ecology, statistics, mathematics, geography, or a closely 
related field. Experiences in modeling, Bayesian statistics, or 
GIS/Remote Sensing are desirable but not required. Assistantship with 
competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance will be 
provided.   

Interested candidates should send an email describing their past 
experience and their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, along 
with a resume, unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and the names 
and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Wei Wu wei...@usm.edu, 
Associate Professor, School of Ocean Science and Technology, The 
University of Southern Mississippi, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. Review of 
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is 
filled.

[ECOLOG-L] REU and summer research positions-yucca moth pollination mutualism

[David Althoff]

We are seeking highly motivated undergraduates broadly interested in
plant-insect interactions  to assist with on-going research examining the
basis of plant host use by yucca moth species.  The research includes
recording pollination behavior, mating behavior, feeding by larvae, as well
as measurement of insect morphology and plant morphology.  There is also an
REU position to study the distribution of plant defensive chemistry across
yucca species. Please inquire about the REU chemical ecology position if
interested. 

Student Experience: Students will work in a laboratory and outdoor setting.
 Moths are nocturnal and active from twilight to midnight.  Students will
learn how to handle moths, conduct behavioral recordings, basic experimental
design, and will receive training in species interactions.  Depending on
student motivation, there is the possibility to design and implement an
independent project.  The student will join a group of undergraduates,
graduate students, and faculty conducting research on the patterns of host
use by yucca moth pollinators (althofflab.syr.edu).

Requirements:  Ability to work at night, stand for long periods of time, and
work in changing weather conditions.  Good communication skills and ability
to work in a team-setting is essential. Students will also need a personal
vehicle to travel to local field sites.

Application process:  Please submit a CV, detailing any relevant skills,
unofficial transcripts, and a one to two paragraph rationale for your
interest in the position.  Arrange to have one letter of reference sent
electronically to Dr. David Althoff at dmalt...@syr.edu. Application
evaluation will begin May 5th and will continue until the position is
filled.  Please direct questions about the position to Dr. Althoff at the
above e-mail.

Funding:  Students will be paid $12/hr for ten weeks.  

[ECOLOG-L] Scholarship to a sustainable energy conference

[Kelly Sanders]

Here's some information about Sustainable Energy Fund's annual summer 
conference, Energypath:

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction
Energypath is a week-long event consisting of a three-day pre-conference energy 
camp and a one-day conference.  The energy camps are hands-on training in Intro 
to Sustainable Energy, Micro Hydro, and Carbon Reduction.  A scholarship will 
cover meals, housing, an energy camp, and the conference.
To assist you, the Sustainable Energy Fund is proud to provide full 
scholarships to students and educators on a first come, first serve basis to 
attend Energypath 2017 at DeSales University, Center Valley, PA July 24th-27th.
To register and learn more about Energypath 2017, call 610-264-4440.
Register now! Time and space are limited.  Thank you 
and we look forward to seeing you!


Kelly Sanders
Program Leader, Education
Sustainable Energy Fund

1005 Brookside Rd Ste 210
Allentown,PA 18106
Telephone 610-264-4440
http://www.thesef.org
kmccart...@thesef.org

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the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this 
email in error please notify 
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kmccart...@thesef.org immediately by e-mail if 
you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your 
system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, 
copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this 
information is strictly prohibited.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position: Ecological Forecasting of Mosquito-Borne Disease Risk

[Wimberly, Michael]

My research group is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on 
forecasting and risk mapping of mosquito borne diseases. We are currently 
engaged in two projects that integrate public health surveillance with 
environmental monitoring to predict the timing and locations of future disease 
outbreaks. The Epidemic Prognosis Incorporating Disease and Environmental 
Monitoring for Integrated Assessment (EPIDEMIA) system links malaria case 
surveillance with remotely sensed environmental data to predict malaria 
outbreaks in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. The South Dakota Mosquito 
Information System (SDMIS) combines entomological surveillance with gridded 
meteorological data to generate weekly risk maps for West Nile virus in the 
north-central USA. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to these 
projects by using remotely sensed data to develop novel environmental indices 
of disease risk, analyzing relationships between environmental variability and 
spatial and temporal patterns of disease, developing R code to carry out 
operational disease forecasting, and working with public health partners to 
implement the results for decision support.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in epidemiology, geography, ecology, statistics or a 
related field. The preferred candidate will have experience with (1) processing 
geospatial datasets, including satellite remote sensing data, (2) applying 
spatio-temporal statistics to analyze ecological and epidemiological datasets, 
and (3) writing code and developing packages using the R programming language. 
A background in disease ecology, particularly mosquito-borne disease, is also 
desirable, although we will consider qualified applicants from diverse 
backgrounds who have a strong interest in learning about disease ecology and 
outbreak forecasting.

To apply for this position, send the following information in electronic form 
to michael.wimbe...@sdstate.edu: cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and 
contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of transcripts. 
Review of applications will begin on May 1st, 2017 and continue until the 
position has been filled.

The position is available beginning June 1st, 2017 but the exact start date is 
negotiable.

For more information contact:
Michael C. Wimberly
Professor and Senior Scientist
Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence
Wecota Hall 506B South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007‐3510
(605) 688‐5350
michael.wimbe...@sdstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] INSR - International Network for Seed-based Restoration

[Marcello De vitis]

Dear colleagues,

INSR, the International Network for Seed-based Restoration, is a thematic 
section of the Society for Ecological Restoration that brings together 
professionals, scientists, practitioners, students, industry, government and 
organizations such as botanic gardens, nurseries, community practitioners from 
the international community who have an interest in promoting and enhancing 
seed-based solutions in restoration.

This network, created in 2015, operates in 40 countries with 420 members and is 
a topical venue for news, opinions, experiences, techniques and events related 
to the fascinating world of the native seed.

If you also love native seed and want to discover more on seed-based 
restoration, you can:

- BROWSE INSR website: http://ser-insr.org/.
- JOIN the INSR as a member. Members of SER can join INSR for free when 
renewing the membership in SER or add it to the  current membership by filling 
out this quick form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3R3ZBHM.
- JOIN the INSR as a partner. If you would like your organization, institute or 
company to become partner of INSR, fill out the form at the partners page 
http://ser-insr.org/partners/.
- CONTRIBUTE to our discussion forum about "Seed-based restoration" hosted on 
the new SER website http://www.ser.org/forums/Topics.aspx?forum=214240. If you 
are not a member of SER, you can still join the discussion by creating a 
visitor account. Click on the following link to learn how to contribute in the 
INSR discussion forum
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55c59b9de4b014e7aace6271/t/589c44d3440243e6828bd2ba/1486636300369/HOW+TO+CONTRIBUTE+IN+THE+INSR+DISCUSSION+FORUM.pdf.
- SUBSCRIBE to INSR quarterly newsletter to be updated about the latest news 
and events in seed-based restoration
http://ser-insr.us14.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=5b007cd99b7f861885c7de67e&id=a0b0fc8994.


INSR will hold its first international symposium titled "Seed-based 
Restoration: Innovations, Opportunities and Challenges" at the 7th World 
Conference for Ecological Restoration in Foz do Iguassu, Brazil (August 27 - 
September 1, 2017), to gather best  practices in seed-based related restoration.

We look forward to start exchanging knowledge with you for better results in 
seed-based restoration!

The INSR Board

[ECOLOG-L] Job opportunity: Field research assistant for Hawaiian crow reintroduction program

[Alison Greggor]

Job opportunity: Field research assistant for Hawaiian crow reintroduction
program

Get hands on conservation and field research experience. Come work with the
San Diego Zoo on their reintroduction efforts for ‘Alalā (Hawaiian
crow). Research
Assistants will work as part of a team responsible for the post-release
monitoring and husbandry of ‘Alalā. Primary duties include: caring for
birds in pre-release aviaries, radio tracking released individuals,
preparing and provisioning supplementary food, assisting in recapture and
transmitter attachment, monitoring behavior and condition of birds both
during captivity and following release, detailed record keeping, and other
duties as assigned. Staying overnight at remote sites will be required

Please see the following link for more information and how to apply:

http://www.conservationconnections.org/opportunities/full-
time/822/research-assistant-alala-reintroduction

The posting will close on April 23.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in Australia to study the microbiology and greenhouse gas dynamics of inland wetlands

[Peter Macreadie]

Background: Wetlands are among earth’s most efficient ecosystems for carbon 
sequestration,
but can also emit potent greenhouse gases depending on how they are managed. 
The overall
objective of this industry-based research project is to devise ways to maximise 
carbon
sequestration by inland wetlands and minimise release of greenhouse gases. 

Specifically, this project will: 1) trial new techniques for monitoring wetland 
carbon 
sequestration based on protocols recently proposed by the Blue Carbon Lab; and 
2) quantify 
and constrain seasonal and diel rates of methane and carbon dioxide emissions 
from inland 
wetlands while simultaneously identifying key microbial communities and genes 
involved in 
wetland carbon metabolism. This project will represent a major advance in our 
understanding 
of carbon fluxes from Australian floodplain freshwater wetlands. The project 
will enhance our 
capacity for accurate national carbon budgets and greenhouse gas accounting and 
build upon 
Australia’s fundamental knowledge base and international research profile 
regarding wetland 
carbon sequestration dynamics.

Project partners: Deakin University and Murray Local Land Services

Value: AUD$26,681 per annum plus project costs. Other benefits see:

http://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/scholarships/find-a- 
scholarship/australian-postgraduate-
awards-apa- and-deakin- university-postgraduate- research-scholarships- duprs

Research environment: Deakin ranks in the top 3% of universities globally and 
is Australia’s
eighth largest university. Deakin’s Blue Carbon Lab (BCL, bluecarbonlab.org) is 
emerging as a
leading group in global efforts to establish science that underpins practical 
efforts to offset
carbon emissions with blue carbon ecosystems, which includes wetlands. BCL’s 
members 
include specialists in ecology, spatial analysis, microbiology, soil science, 
chemistry, and 
modelling. The project will provide an opportunity for a PhD student to receive 
valuable 
research training from leading scientists within Deakin, its collaborators 
(e.g. Southern Cross 
University), and resource managers at Murray Local Land Services.

Supervisory team: The supervisory team consists of Dr Peter Macreadie (Deakin 
University, 
Head of Blue Carbon Lab) as the Principal Supervisor, Dr Paul Carnell (Deakin 
University, 
Postdoctoral Fellow) as Associate Supervisor, and Dr Trish Bowen as Industry 
Supervisor.

Closing date: The position will remain open until filled. A first assessment of 
applications will 
be contacted in April 2017.

Citizenship: This position is open to domestic and international applicants.

Selection criteria:

1. A first class Honours or Masters degree with experience in environmental 
microbiology.

2. A proven track record of academic excellence. Applicants with first-authored 
publications
in quality journals will score highly.

3. Experience in collecting field data and capacity to undertake independent 
fieldwork.

4. Capacity to implement research in collaboration with a range of stakeholders
(government agencies, private landholders, conservation groups etc.).

5. Strong English written communication skills including the capacity to write 
research
results into scientific papers.

Special requirements: Manual drivers licence

To apply: Email the following information to i...@bluecarbonlab.org:

1. A letter (2 pages max)

a. Addressing each of the selection criteria

b. A summary of your research experience

c. Your reasons for wanting to do a PhD

d. Information on how your skills will be relevant to the project

2. A copy of your academic transcript

3. An example of your written work as lead author (e.g. paper, manuscript, 
thesis)