[ECOLOG-L] PHD Students-Sex in Dragons -- Ecological drivers of transitions between GSD and TSD

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Sex in Dragons -- Ecological drivers of transitions between GSD and TSD
Posted in Pogona Research on May 09, 2017

The Institute for Applied Ecology is seeking two PhD students with interests in 
population genetics 
and reptile ecology/physiology to investigate the field-based mechanisms of sex 
reversal in the 
dragon lizard, Pogona vitticeps.

Project Description

Reptiles exhibit an astonishing diversity in the means by which sex is 
determined early in 
development, genetic systems with male or female heterogamety, systems where 
temperature 
determines sex, and systems where environment and genotype interact to 
determine sex. The dragon 
lizard has female heterogamety, as in birds, yet temperature can over-ride this 
system to determine 
sex. This system is ideal for examining the interaction of genetic and 
environmental influences on 
sexual phenotype under natural conditions.

The projects are supported by an ARC Discovery Grant awarded to Team Pogona led 
by Professor 
Arthur Georges, but involving a broad team spanning a number of leading 
researchers and 
institutions. The successful candidates will be based in Canberra.

The first PhD candidate will seek to determine (a) how the frequency of sex 
reversal varies 
geographically; (b) if that variation correlates with micro-climate; (c) 
whether transitions between 
GSD and TSD occur in nature following the recent discovery that sex reversal 
occurs in nature; (d) if 
there is evidence of retention of cryptic sex chromosomes in populations where 
temperature is the 
primary driver of sex; and (e) at what scale does genetic variation structure 
across the landscape. 
This project will require significant time in the field collection collecting 
tissue samples throughout 
the range of Pogona vitticeps. The successful candidate will work closely with 
supervisors Prof. 
Stephen Sarre, Dr Clare Holleley and Arthur Georges.

The second PhD candidate will focus on thermal biology of adults and nests, 
differential behavior of 
sex reversed females, normal females and males, differential fecundity, 
movements and home range 
using radio-telemetry. There will also be an opportunity to study the role of 
water balance in 
governing movement patterns and periods of inactivity. Demonstrating sex 
reversal in natural nests, 
and obtaining estimates of the relative fitness of normal and sex reversed 
females in the wild will be 
target outcomes, to complement definitive results already established in the 
laboratory. This project 
will require extended periods based in western Queensland at a field site near 
Eulo, where sex 
reversal has been detected. The successful candidate will work closely with 
supervisors Profs 
Stephen Sarre, Brian Green and Arthur Georges

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the first PhD opportunity will possess experience in 
population 
genetics/genomics and spatial population modelling. Knowledge of NGS approaches 
and analyses is 
desirable, and past work using the abovementioned techniques and an interest in 
sex determination 
would be valuable.

The ideal candidate for the second PhD opportunity will possess substantial 
experience in field 
based research including radio-telemetry, preferably on reptiles, and a good 
knowledge of 
physiological ecology.

Both candidates will be expected to be self-motivated and well-organized, with 
the capacity to work 
in remote locations (including a driver’s licence) and the broad skill set 
necessary for the successful 
completion of a research project. They will be collegial and able to work 
alongside a wide variety of 
people in the field and in multi-function teams. They will have a strong 
commitment to excellence in 
research and scholarship.

Stipend

Financial support for domestic and international students is expected to be 
available for a high 
achieving student through the mid-year scholarship round at the University of 
Canberra. These 
scholarships are highly competitive. To be competitive, candidates should have 
a first class honours 
degree or equivalent in a relevant area and other evidence of research 
potential (such as 
publication).

Eligibility

The University of Canberra scholarships are open to all nationalities. However, 
overseas candidates 
for whom English is not a first language must secure an IELTS score of 6.5 and 
have no individual 
score falling below 6.0 to satisfy our English language requirements.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries to Professor 
Stephen Sarre. Please 
send your curriculum vitae, a sample of your written scientific work, and the 
names of two referees 
with a covering letter to:

Professor Stephen Sarre [stephen.sa...@canberra.edu.au]

on or before June 10, 2017.

For further information on the Pogona project and publications, visit 
http://iae.canberra.edu.au/georges/projects/

[ECOLOG-L] Earth Stewardship Initiative Demonstration Project Fellowships at ESA 2017

[Yishen Li]

Hello Everyone, 
  Are you interested in green infrastructure, watershed management, 
urban land use, and translating science to solutions? At the upcoming 
Ecological Society of America (ESA) 2017 meeting in Portland, Oregon 
this August, the Earth Stewardship Initiative (ESI) Demonstration 
Project is organizing a “learning from the city” program. Working in 
conjunction with the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services 
(BES), we will evaluate Portland’s green infrastructure (GI) design and 
implementation practices and propose design research and monitoring 
strategies to inform their process. We will do so through a field trip, 
targeted workshop, and writing session during the ESA. We now invite 
applications for as many as 30 ESI Student Fellows to participate in 
this exciting project.
  Since 2014, ESI has collaborated twice with representatives from 
the cities where the ESA conferences were held and brought together 
multiple local organizations and academic institutions. 
(https://www.earthstewardshipinitiative.com/) ESI solicits fellows from 
around the country to work with city officials, practitioners, and ESA 
organizers on large-scale land planning projects. Participants 
collaborate on an urban design process to generate sustainable design 
strategies, and propose ways of improving research methods for these 
projects through designed experiments and other adaptive management 
tools. ESA 2017 offers unique opportunities to evaluate current GI 
design for the City of Portland and to develop designed experiments with 
a team of senior ecologists, ecology students, and city managers. 
Portland is a national leader in implementing green infrastructure, and 
has established a city-wide green network drawing on considerable 
experience with GI design, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and 
community engagement. 
Prior to the meeting, selected ESI Fellows will review 
synthesized materials from Portland and participate in a conference call 
with ESI advisors and the City. At the ESA meeting, fellows will attend 
an organized field trip on August 8 to Portland GI sites with BES 
officials, and discuss how research can be integrated into the design of 
these built environments to assess their ecological value and add 
ecological function. During a subsequent workshop organized on August 
10, fellow will collaborate with senior ESA research scientists, 
landscape designers, and city managers to develop strategies around the 
design, engineering, and maintenance of local GI for future integration 
of ecological research. Workshop participants will engage in a 
collaborative brainstorming session to develop strategies for 
integrating experimental research into GI projects. Following the 
workshop, fellows will hold a writing sessions to synthesize materials 
from the field trip and workshop and make recommendations for 
integrating monitoring and research through designed experiments and 
other adaptive management tools for GI in Portland. After the meeting 
fellows will use this synthesis work to complete a white paper on 
Portland’s GI implementation, leading to potential scientific 
publications. Fellows will also benefit from opportunities to network 
with ESA scientists and City of Portland BES officials. 
  ESI fellows are expected to: 1) register for and attend ESA 2017 
for both the field trip and workshop, 2) review materials and attend the 
conference call and planning session, 3) attend the workshop, field 
trip, and writing session during the ESA in Portland, and 4) dedicate 
several days of remote work following the conference to edit and 
complete the white paper. Funding will be available for outstanding 
fellows to cover conference and transportation costs. To apply, please 
send a one-page statement of interest and resume/short CV as a single 
PDF document to Yishen Li (yishen...@yale.edu) by May 20th. We look 
forward to working with you!

  Best regards,
 
  Alexander Felson, PhD
  Registered Landscape Architect, Certified Senior Ecologist
  Associate Professor 
  Yale School of Architecture
  Director, Joint Degree Program 
  School of Architecture and School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
  Director, Urban Ecology & Design Lab www.uedlab.org

[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician

[Daniel D. Magoulick]

I seek motivated individuals to assist with ecology, conservation biology, and 
fisheries biology research projects in the Interior Highlands of Arkansas, 
Missouri and Oklahoma.  Work will include field sampling and experiments in 
streams, mesocosm and laboratory experiments, as well as office work.  Projects 
include the possibility of developing special research projects and 
co-authoring publications.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

One full time technician position is available.  Start date is June 1 
(flexible) and end date is October 1, 2017 (flexible).  Salary is $1,400 per 
month.

DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The technician will perform work in the field, lab and greenhouse.  Duties will 
include field sampling, maintenance and operation of field and laboratory 
experiments, data collection, computer input, and analysis and writing 
(dependent on ability).  Preference will be given to candidates with a BS in 
ecology, conservation biology, fisheries or a related field.  Applicants should 
have a willingness and ability to perform field work, good note taking skills, 
and a positive attitude.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter, list of relevant courses and grades, and resume with 
names, phones numbers and email addresses of three references to 
dan...@uark.edu.

For more information e-mail dan...@uark.edu, call 
479-575-5449 or visit http://danmag.wixsite.com/business-services.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Quantitative Ecologist or Population/Disease Modeler

[David Inouye]

Quantitative Ecologist or Population/Disease Modeler

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative individual for a Research 
Associate joint position with Colorado State University andUSDA, 
Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center. The overall goal 
of the fellowship is to develop novel quantitative decision-support 
tools for mitigating disease risks from rabies in wild carnivores. This 
will involve employing different communication skills to address 
multiple stakeholders (academic, government, industry). The successful 
candidate will work directly with Dr. Zaid Abdo (Computational Biologist 
in Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology atCSU), Dr. Amy 
Gilbert (Rabies Biologist,NWRC) and Dr. Kim Pepin (Quantitative 
Ecologist,NWRC). This candidate will possess a strong work ethic, 
excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to 
work independently and as a member of a diverse research team. The 
candidate’s record will also demonstrate a high level of productivity 
and ability to lead research projects from start to finish. Applicants 
must hold a PhD or MS and at least 2 years demonstrated experience in 
the area of quantitative population biology, quantitative ecology, 
epidemiology, mathematical biology, computational biology or similar 
disciplines. Experience with statistical/computational/mathematical 
modeling of populations and/or diseases, and proficiency in at least one 
programming language (e.g., R, Matlab, C++, etc…) is required. 
Experience with individual-based modeling, population-level 
metapopulation models, hierarchical Bayesian models andGISskills is desired.


For full position announcement and to apply go to 
http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/44697


CSUis an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final 
candidates.

[ECOLOG-L] Paid internship: Osprey education program - Montana Natural History Center, Missoula, MT

[Jenelle Dowling]

Wings Over Water Osprey Program Assistant

Job Summary:  The Montana Natural History Center and Erick Greene’s lab at 
University of Montana are 
hiring an intern to join the team of the Wings Over Water Osprey education 
program. In the WOW 
program, we connect middle-school teachers and students to STEM experts in the 
lab and in the field. 
The WOW program strengthens STEM teaching and learning for students across 
Montana. We are 
seeking hard-working and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about 
biology and environmental 
education. 

The intern will join our team of MNHC staff and STEM experts, and will assist 
with all aspects of the 
WOW program. The team will connect with classrooms remotely, assist teachers 
with delivering the 
WOW curriculum in the classroom, coordinate visits from STEM experts, and lead 
class field trips to 
Osprey nests. The team will also begin planning logistics for next year’s 
(2018-19) program, including 
recruiting new teachers, and planning the WOW summer institute at UM (June 
2018). This is an excellent 
opportunity to connect with experts in several fields: STEM experts at UM, and 
naturalists and 
educators at the Montana Natural History Center. $10/hr, part-time, temporary 
(2017-2018 school year).

Find position description and application instructions here: 
http://www.montananaturalist.org/employment-opportunities/

[ECOLOG-L] Apply now for the 2017 Arctic Summer College! Deadline June 8

[Max Gruenig]

Dear colleagues,

You can now apply to be a part of Arctic Summer College 2017 at 
http://bit.ly/ASCapply2017(link is external)


The deadline for your application is June 8, 2017.

Since 2012, the Arctic Summer College  
provides an interdisciplinary learning environment to increase knowledge 
and understanding of the people and the environment of the Arctic. To 
achieve this, the College focuses on climate change adaptation, natural 
resource management, biodiversity protection, environmental governance, 
energy policy, security, and human health. The College is primarily a 
virtual campus for learning about the environment in the Arctic and 
exchanging ideas on how collaborative efforts can protect the Arctic 
from negative impacts of human activities in the High North.
The Arctic Summer College invites practitioners and graduate students 
from around the world to participate in an expert-led, interactive 
webinar series in which you will engage with Arctic experts in a variety 
of fields in real time. During the course, you will build relationships 
with other participants, develop connections with Arctic professionals, 
and enter into a larger network of Arctic Summer College Alumni upon 
completion of the program.
You will benefit from lectures and submit a final paper to earn our 
Arctic Summer College Student Certification. The final paper can be on a 
topic of your choice within relevant fields such as sustainable 
development, environmental protection, and/or international cooperation 
in the Arctic. Exceptional participants will have the opportunity to 
publish their work in the peer-reviewed Arctic Summer College yearbook 
(see also our previous book on Arctic 
Governance:http://ecologic.eu/10044(link is externa) and the World 
Policy Institute's Arctic in Context Blog. Additionally, distinguished 
participants will receive a travel grant to present their research at 
the 2017 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland.
9 online lectures will be hosted by Ecologic Institute on Wednesdays 
from 18:00-20:00 CEST / 12:00-14:00 EDT from July 5 to August 30, 2017.

The participation fee for the Arctic Summer College is 300 USD or 300 EUR.
You can contact us with questions about the Arctic Summer College and 
the application process atapplicat...@arcticsummercollege.org(link sends 
e-mail) 

We look forward to hearing from you!
Your Arctic Summer College Team,
Max Gruenig, Brendan O'Donnell and Arne Riedel

http://arcticsummercollege.org

--
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President

Phone 202-550-9072
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[ECOLOG-L] Two paid behavioral ecology field assistant positions - June-July 2017

[James Loving-Lichtenstein]

Hello! My name is James Lichtenstein, and I'm a graduate student at the 
University of California Santa Barbara, in the Pruitt lab. I'm excited to offer 
this research opportunity! It should provide invaluable experience in executing 
experiments on animal behavior and ecology in general.



Description:



We are hiring two paid field assistants to help us perform lab/field insect 
behavioral ecology work in western Pennsylvania. We will be probing the 
ecological consequences of personality in mantids and other insects. Therefore, 
the job will largely consist of: 1) capturing insects via sweep net, 2) 
painting/performing behavioral tests on insects, and 3) setting up mesocosm 
trials. You will be expected to be up early to assist with projects and assist 
with data entry in the evenings. Expect long, 10+ hour workdays. The job starts 
around late May or early June and goes until early August at your convenience.




We will be working with these mantises around Linesville, Pennsylvania. 
Although this is a sleepy small town, we'll have access to hiking, canoes, etc. 
There won't a ton of time for exploring this kind of recreation, but not no 
time.




Compensation:



Your housing and dining costs will be covered. We will be staying at either a 
field station or a rented house in the area. Although we'll be preparing our 
own meals, you will not be expected to cook. There will be access to wifi, but 
it may be quite slow. We can cover travel costs within the continental united 
states, but preference will be given to students from Pennsylvania and Ohio. If 
you do well, I am happy to write letters of recommendation, and we 
traditionally include assistants as authors on all publication. Finally, we 
will pay each assistant $500 dollars per month.





Requirements and considerations:

1. Seriously interested in pursuing a career in ecology
2. Excellent academic performance
3. Undergraduate or recent graduate
4. Must be able to stay for the entire 2 month duration
5. Experience with insects or behavioral testing is preferred, but not required
6. Must not be squeamish working with insects. We will capture and thousands of 
them.
7. If you have pollen allergies, this project may be an ordeal for you. Sweep 
netting insects boils down to meandering through a field and hitting plants 
with a stick. This results in intense pollen exposure. We can provide masks to 
reduce this exposure.

I am sorry for the short notice of this offer, so we will be making a decision 
very quickly. If you wish to apply, please send a short cover letter, your CV, 
and some sort of unofficial transcript to mantispersonal...@gmail.com. Finally, 
if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Lecturer in Applied Ecology and Resource Management, Simon Fraser University

[David Inouye]

*LECTURER in APPLIED ECOLOGY and RESOURCE MANAGEMENT*

The School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser 
University (Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada) seeks to fill a teaching 
position in /Applied Ecology and Resource Management /at the /Lecturer 
/rank. This is a continuing, non-research, teaching appointment 
beginning December 1, 2017.Applicants must have a Ph.D. (as of the 
application deadline) and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the 
undergraduate level using experiential learning techniques and 
innovative pedagogies. The successful applicant will develop and teach 
primarily undergraduate courses addressing natural resource management 
issues of local, national, and international significance.


(1)Suitable candidates will have a strong background in applied ecology 
and resource management with expertise in areas such as conservation 
biology, forest ecology and management, landscape ecology, 
ecosystem-based management, wildlife ecology and management;


(2)The successful candidate is expected to foster an interdisciplinary 
approach to teaching REM topics such as applied ecology and resource 
management, global change, forest resource management, system dynamics 
and modelling, and possibly advanced graduate courses on similar topics;


(3)Preference will be given to applicants with experience in advanced 
quantitative methods;


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian 
citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser 
University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications 
from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, 
aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. Please note that this 
position is contingent upon available funding and is subject to final 
approval by the Board of Governors.


Applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae, sample course syllabi, a 
brief (2 page) teaching philosophy, prior (official) student course 
evaluations (if available) and the names of three referees. Reference 
letters will only be requested from short-listed candidates. 
*Applications must be received no later than July 31, 2017. *Please 
submit your application in a single PDF formatted document to:


Dr. Sean Cox, Director, School of Resource and Environmental Management, 
Simon Fraser University, Room 8405 TASC 1 Bldg.,  University Dr., 
Burnaby, B.C., CANADA V5A 1S6. TEL: 778-782-3074; FAX: 778-782-4968; 
E-mail: rem_lecturersea...@sfu.ca.


Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is 
required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be 
collected. For further details see: 
http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html.


For more information about REM, visit the web site: 
http://www.sfu.ca/rem.html.




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School of Resource and Environmental Management | Simon Fraser University
TASC 1 Building, Room 8405 |  University Drive | Burnaby BC V5A 1S6 
Canada
T: 778.782.3074 | F: 778.782.4968 | E: remdir_ass...@sfu.ca 


http://www.rem.sfu.ca/

[ECOLOG-L] Permanent Forester Position, Annville Pennsylvania

[Brent Sewall]

Permanent Forester position – Temple University / Fort Indiantown Gap 
National Guard Training Center

Summary of position

The Forester is responsible for the performance of professional forestry 
work at Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG), located approximately 22 miles northeast 
of Harrisburg, PA. The incumbent will work as part of a team to plan, 
develop, and implement programs designed to manage, protect, and conserve 
forest resources at FIG. Additional responsibilities include but are not 
limited to forest management, forest protection, timber management and wood 
utilization, forest resource planning and wild land fire management.  The 
position is part of a collaboration between the National Guard Training 
Center at FIG (http://ftig.png.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx) and the Sewall Lab 
at Temple University (https://sites.temple.edu/bjsewall/opportunities/).

Candidate will use practical application of biological, physical, 
quantitative, managerial, economic, social, and policy principles to the 
regeneration, management, utilization, and conservation of the forest to 
meet the goals and objectives of military training while maintaining the 
productivity of the forest.  This will include prevention and control of 
damage to the forest arising from the action of animals, unauthorized fires, 
invasive and competing species, disease, and insect infestation, and 
climatic agents. Candidate will assist with prescribed fires – the use of 
deliberate burns to accomplish ecological land and training range management 
goals and objectives to sustain and improve military training opportunities 
and assist with suppression as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry accredited by the Society of American 
Foresters with at least one year of directly related experience. An 
equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to effectively 
interact with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

* Ability to maintain records and inventories.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.

* Familiarity with GPS methodology and ArcGIS Desktop software.

 

Preferred:

* Wildfire or prescribed fire experience.

 

To apply:

Please visit Temple’s Human Resources website at:

http://www.temple.edu/hr/departments/employment/Application_Staff.htm

Please then search for job # 17001610.  Look for the position named "Program 
Coordinator/Forester".

Applications received by May 22nd will receive priority review.

[ECOLOG-L] PCR eppie tubes (ca. 0.5 mL) as genitalia (or other small body parts) vials

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear Colleagues:

I am considering using the little PCR eppie tubes (ca. 0.5 mL) as genitalia
(or other small body parts) vials. If you have experience or thoughts on
the matter, could you send me an e-mail off the group?

blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
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[ECOLOG-L] Job: Australia, Population Biology

[Luke Barrett]

CSIRO is currently seeking to recruit a research scientist to advance 
understanding of the use of CRISPR/Cas9 gene drives to manage agricultural 
pests (i.e. insects, pathogens and weeds). The Research Scientist will be 
responsible for leading the development of a modelling platform to consider how 
pest biology, spatial and temporal deployment strategies and management 
scenarios influence the short-term spread of gene drives and longer-term 
durability within pest populations. We would particularly welcome candidates 
with a research interest in mathematical modelling of population and genetic 
dynamics of pest organisms, and in the application of ecological and 
evolutionary principles to solving applied problems in agricultural landscapes.
Based in Canberra, Australia, this 3 year, fixed term position offers the 
opportunity to take a lead role in shaping the science around the use of gene 
drives to develop sustainable and efficient pest control solutions. Interested 
candidates are encouraged to contact Luke Barrett 
(luke.barr...@csiro.au) with any queries.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $92K - $100K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term until June 2020
Reference: 38344
Applications are due May 28. For more details, and to apply, please visit
https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Canberra%2C-ACT-FSP-Research-Scientist-Synthetic-Biology-Gene-Drive-Modeller/404245800/



Luke Barrett
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO Agriculture
GPO Box 1600, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
email: luke.barr...@csiro.au
ph: +61 262421604
https://research.csiro.au/bioticthreats/