[ECOLOG-L] Young Diatomists - New early-career researchers group of the International Society for Diatom Research

[Xavier Benito Granell]

Dear Ecolog-L Community, 
 
With this email, we would like to inform you about the formation of a Young 
(early-career) Diatomists section within the International Society of Diatom 
Research   which was developed during the last 
International Diatom Symposium held in Quebec City (Canada) in 2016.
The idea behind this formation is (a) to address the interests of early career 
diatomists directly to the ISDR committee by an elected early career 
representative and (b)  to assist early career researchers to build 
collaborations and develop skills needed for career enhancement. A better 
exchange with experienced diatomists should be facilitated providing workshops 
dealing with key topics of diatom research within IDS meetings (e.g the next 
International Diatom Symposium held in Berlin, 2018) or either before or after 
these main meetings. 
 
The Young ISDR  also tries to improve global networking with other 
international scientific organisations and related diatom research topics at 
the cutting edge of the ecology: limnology, paleolimnology, oceanography, 
biochemistry, taxonomy, physiology or biomonitoring among others.

For a better communication and speed up information exchange among both young 
and experienced researchers we recently created an interactive forum and a blog 
(https://youngisdr.blogspot.com/ ), which we 
would like to spread around the globe now!!! Both tools highlight job offers, 
possible funding, future workshops, research reports and key publications 
within the field of diatom research. 
 
If you are a young diatomist and would like to join the volunteering team, 
constantly working on this blog, feel free to contact us via 
youngdiatomi...@gmail.com  and/or sign up in 
our google group 
(forum).
 
 
We hope to have peaked your interest: become a part of our new young diatomist 
networking community! We are looking forward to this and we expect to get in 
contact with you soon! Sorry for cross-posting ;)
 
Best wishes,
 
Xavi and Andrea & Hannah (Early Career Representative for the ISDR)

Xavier Benito
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Webpage  | ResearchGate 
 | ORCID 
 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Wetland Revegetation, Restoration Genetics, or Seed Ecology

[Karin Kettenring]

The Kettenring Wetland Ecology Lab in the Department of Watershed Sciences
and the Ecology Center at Utah State University has openings for 1-2 MS
graduate students, starting fall 2017 or spring 2018.  Projects could focus
on techniques for reestablishing native plants in wetland restorations; the
importance of genetic diversity in revegetation success; seed sourcing for
restoration; climate change and seed ecology; and/or the role of plants in
supporting ecosystem function and services restoration.  All projects will
focus on Great Salt Lake wetlands and will be under the guidance of Dr.
Karin Kettenring (http://karinkettenring.weebly.com/), whose research
emphasizes plant ecology and genetics, wetland restoration, and ecosystem
management.  Students with a background and interest in seed ecology, plant
propagation, climate change and wetlands, and/or wetland restoration are
particularly encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should email Dr.
Kettenring (karin.kettenr...@usu.edu) with their transcripts (unofficial
okay), GRE scores, a statement of research interests, and a resume or CV.
Review of applicants will begin July 14, 2017, and continue until the
position is filled.  Utah State University is located in picturesque Logan,
UT, a community of 100,000 people situated 85 miles north of Salt Lake
City.  Logan has a low cost of living and is located in a semi-rural
mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and
mountains providing unparalleled recreational opportunities.


*Karin M. Kettenring, Ph.D.*
Associate Professor, Wetland Ecology
Ecology Center and Department of Watershed Sciences
Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University

karin.kettenr...@usu.edu | 435.797.2546 | 5210 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT
84322
Office: Natural Resources 230
Lab: Natural Resources 111
karinkettenring.weebly.com

[ECOLOG-L] Endangered Species Conservation Specialist

[Andrew Watson]

Project Description
A Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) is needed to serve as an Endangered
Species Conservation Specialist at the Junín National Reserve-National
Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP), in Junín, Junín, Peru. The
regions of Junín and Cerro de Pasco, located in the center of the Andes,
are the habitat of two endangered species of frogs: *Telmatobius
macrostomus* and *Telmatobius brachydactylus*. In recent years, the
National Reserve of Junín in coordination with key national and
international stakeholders have been promoting conservation initiatives to
protect these endangered frog species through the strengthening of park
rangers, increasing local student knowledge and promoting monitoring and
data collection activities oriented to understand the conservation status
of these species. Over the last few years Peace Corps – Peru has been
supporting the Junín National Reserve with the placement of 3 Community
Environmental Management Program volunteers who supported environmental
education, ecotourism, and conservation actions within the national
reserve. The purpose of this assignment is to continue the conservation
initiatives to protect these endemic frogs’ species and to strengthen
SERNANP capacities to lead actions for their conservation and monitoring.
The office of the Junín National Reserve is in charge of the management of
the Chacamarca Historic Sanctuary, also located in the central Andes and
near the RNJ, where conservation and monitoring actions are also carried
out.

An Endangered Species Conservation Specialist, with a bachelors in biology
and at least 3 years of experience in biological monitoring of amphibians.
The PCRV will work to strengthen networks between SERNANP and other
conservation entities, design and implement a monitoring protocol for
endangered frogs, and train park guards in proper database management. The
Volunteer will also train park guards on management and analysis of
ecological data, design and establish a conservation management plan for
the frog population, and support activities, workshops, and field trips
aimed at local and regional communities and students. The overall goal of
this assignment is to build the capacity of the park to conserve its
biodiversity.


*Required Skills*

•Bachelor’s degree in Biology (or related field) with 3 years of experience
in biological monitoring of amphibians and/or Master’s degree in
herpetology.
•Experienced in the field of scientific research related to biodiversity
conservation / monitoring.
•Intermediate Spanish (written / spoken). Level that allows you to train
rangers and volunteer park guards in wildlife monitoring and ecological
data management.
•Ability to perform in extreme climatic conditions and high elevations
(4105 m.a.s.l).

The Peace Corps embraces and leverages the diversity of its volunteers as a
reflection of America's diversity. Peace Corps Response is committed to
reflecting the diversity of the United States in the professionals we send
into the field to support the mission of world peace and friendship.
Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/response-openings/endangered-species-
conservation-specialist-4904br/

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Fellow, Auburn University

[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 work on
American Black Duck population and habitat modeling.  This work is a
continuation of ongoing efforts to understand black population dynamics in
the annual cycle and to inform habitat management decisions at the
continental scale.  This is a 12 month, limited-term non-tenure track
position and is funded from external sources for up to 18 months.
Continued employment is contingent on availability of funding and
satisfactory performance.  This project will in part focus on analyses to
assess existing projection models and conducting expected value of perfect
information analyses.  There will also be significant opportunity to
develop and address additional research questions with long term band
recovery and population monitoring data. The project may involve working
with managers, biologists and decision makers from federal and state
wildlife management to tailor research results to support information needs
and management decisions.  Publishing the results of the research in high
quality scientific journals is expected in this position.

*Qualifications:*

The minimum qualification is a PhD from an accredited institution in
wildlife biology, biology, natural resources, ecology, biometrics or a
related field.  Applicants will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience
and abilities in population ecology, quantitative ecology, statistical
analysis 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 July 28, 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.*

-- 
//--
Conor P. McGowan, Ph.D.
Assistant 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 
//--

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellow – Madagascar Biodiversity Genomics

[Shannon Engberg]

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Department of Conservation Genetics 
based in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking two post-doctoral researchers with 
interest/expertise in the generation and analysis of next-generation 
sequencing data of lemurs, tortoises, and other taxa from Madagascar.


RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following.  Other duties may be 
assigned.
The successful applicant will be proficient in the construction genomic 
libraries and in solution hybridization methodologies for high 
throughput sequencing as well as all relevant analysis of large 
datasets, and manage next-generation sequence workflows.


The researchers will be responsible for development, implementation, and 
support of software applications related to variant detection and 
interpretation from high-throughput experiments involving multiple 
species of lemurs, tortoises, and taxa from Madagascar.


Assembly of whole genomes is in-progress, but will likely require 
additional analysis pertinent to specific research projects. Interested 
candidates should be highly motivated, organized, independent, and have 
extensive experience with molecular genomics and bioinformatics, and be 
able to efficiently write and revise manuscripts.  Data on a variety 
from a variety of species has already been generated, thus candidates 
will be able to quickly start analysis and manuscript preparation.


Travel to Madagascar to support the field programs of Omaha Zoo and the 
Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership is required for a minimum of five 
week intervals twice a year.


WORKSKILLS: Strong people skills, detailed oriented, willingness to 
learn and contribute, follow directions, meets deadlines


Basic Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, 
molecular genomics or related field and have more than one year of 
experience in high-throughput genome sequence analysis. Applicants 
should be experienced at software related to next generation sequencing 
data and be able to manipulate genomic data for phylogenetics and 
phylogeography.  Our group’s focus is large-scale sequencing for 
phylogenetics, phylogeography and evolutionary studies of lemurs, 
tortoises and other taxa from Madagascar.  Thus, previous experience in 
genome assemblies, annotation and analysis of a variety of next 
generation sequencing (NGS) pipelines is preferable.  The ideal 
candidates will be independent, highly motivated, productive, and able 
to work effectively in a team with members from a variety of diverse 
backgrounds, and have outstanding written and verbal communication 
skills.  The successful applicants must be interested in 
interdisciplinary science and field research and have a solid 
publication record that illustrates ability to conduct novel, 
independent research.


Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in molecular biology, 
genetics, or bioinformatics.  The position requires proficiency in 
programming (perl or python) and bash scripting using Linux operating 
systems.  Applicants are also expected to be familiar with 
bioinformatics tools, be able to implement complex computational 
pipelines, incorporate genomics databases and have extensive and 
creditable laboratory experience with constructing genomic libraries.  
The applicants will need to work closely with two full time technicians 
to manage NGS lab work, as well as with a full time bioinformatician.  
While in Madagascar the researchers will work with a variety of Malagasy 
graduate students, and is expected to assist with the progression of a 
variety of projects, and assist with completion of their degrees and 
peer-reviewed manuscripts.  Based on all these above duties requires 
candidates with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to train 
and teach both national and international audiences is necessary.  
Candidates must also be able to jump between a variety of projects, 
based on needs of the research group.


Time Frame
These positions will be part of an on-going team of rotating postdoc 
fellows.  One of the positions is expected to begin as soon as possible, 
while the second is expected to start in January 2018.  Initial 
appointment will be for two years, with possibility to extend to three 
years.


Application
Please submit your CV with the contact information for 3 professional 
references, a letter describing your interests and goals, and copies of 
a few publications.  Please apply at: http://www.omahazoo.com/careers/


Learn more at: https://madagascarpartnership.org/

Must be legally entitled to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not 
available.

[ECOLOG-L] Attend a CUAHSI Workshop! Sensor Network Bootcamp in an Urban Environment, Training Workshop: Using In-Situ Water Quality Sensors, or Snow Measurement Field School

[Elizabeth Tran]

A friendly reminder of the upcoming deadlines for the following CUAHSI 
workshops:

  *   June 30th: Registration Deadline for Sensor Network Bootcamp in an Urban 
Environment
  *   June 30th: Early Bird Registration Deadline for Training Workshop: Using 
In-Situ Water Quality Sensors - Lagrangian and Eulerian Applications
  *   September 15th: Application Deadline for Snow Measurement Field School



A very limited number of student travel grants are available on a first come, 
first served basis to help defray the cost of travel to the course. Contact 
Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org for more 
information.


Sensor Network Bootcamp in an Urban Environment
August 23 - 25, 2017 || Ann Arbor, MI
Regular Registration Deadline: June 30th

CUAHSI, University of Michigan and UCAR/NCAR are offering a 3-day training 
workshop on the use of open-source wireless sensing technologies for hydrology. 
In this workshop, instructors will take the lessons learned in studies of 
"pristine" and remote hydrologic systems and adapt them to studying urban 
watersheds. The workshop lessons will present an end-to-end solution, all the 
way from low-level sensing, to high-level could-hosted data services.

Specifically, the workshop will cover:


  1.  Sensing: How to program open-source cellular data loggers. How to connect 
sensors and store readings. The sensors will include, but are not limited to, 
flow, soil moisture, precipitation, temperature, and water quality.
  2.  Data Services: How to stream data to the "cloud" using simple-to-deploy 
real-time data platforms that have been developed as part of the CHORDS 
EarthCube project. How to interface these data streams directly with the 
CUAHSI's data portal. Participants will also learn about "adaptive sampling" or 
how to remotely control their sensor nodes to measure only during "interesting" 
periods.
  3.  Mechanical assembly: How to assemble sensor nodes, select batteries, 
solar panels, drill enclosures and field-proof equipment. Participants will 
assemble an entire senor node from scratch and prepare it for deployment.
  4.  Real-world deployment: Participants will deploy their sensor node in a 
real-world urban watershed. Breakout groups will be formed based on the 
students interest, and will include:

  *   Stream/River Stage: Participants interested in flow/flood measurements 
will learn how to assemble and deploy a low-cost stage measurement node to 
collect data similar to those measured by USGS gauging stations.
  *   Water Quality: Participants interested in urban runoff and water quality, 
will learn how to deploy a wireless automated sampler, which will be programmed 
to collect water quality samples during storm events.
  *   Soil Moisture and Precipitation: Participants interested in watershed 
science (or green infrastructure) will learn how to deploy a rain and soil 
moisture sensors to estimate infiltration and runoff.
  *   Flow control: Participants interested in "smart" water systems and urban 
water infrastructure, will learn how to deploy a smart valve, which can be 
controlled remotely to change the flow of urban water in real time.
Prerequisites: No prior experience is needed, but some programing knowledge is 
a plus. Participants will acquire the core skills necessary to effectively 
deploy reliable sensor networks upon completion of the workshop. A laptop with 
MS Windows is preferred.

The course will be held at University of Michigan in 
Ann Arbor, MI. Included in the registration fee are course tuition, facilities 
costs, catered lunches and light refreshments.

Visit the event website for more information and 
to register.



Training Workshop: Using In-Situ Water Quality Sensors - Lagrangian and 
Eulerian Applications
November 7 - 9, 2017 || Gainesville, FL
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 30th
Regular Registration Deadline: July 31st

CUAHSI and the University of Florida are offering a 3-day training workshop on 
using in-situ water quality sensors. The emergence of reliable field deployable 
sensors capable of water quality measurements at temporal resolutions 
commensurate with hydroclimatic and ecological drivers enables a new class of 
environmental measurements and inferences. This course is intended for 
students, post-doctoral researchers and junior faculty; all researchers 
interested in exploring these emerging opportunities are welcome.

The objective of this course is to provide guidance and support for deployment 
of a wide variety of off-the-shelf in-situ water quality sensors, and quality 
assurance and interpretation of the resulting data. While the course will 
explore a broad array of sensor-derived measurements and applications, our 
particular focus for this workshop will

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, microbial symbioses, deadline extended

[David Inouye]

Job Description

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is accepting applications for a Post-doctoral 
Researcher to study microbial symbioses of a wide variety of zoo-housed 
species. We seek to recruit a researcher eager to examine genetic and 
environmental factors which influence host-associated microbial 
community composition and function with the goal of improving animal health.


A Ph.D. in microbial ecology, ecology, epidemiology, biology or closely 
related field is required at time of appointment; however, strong ABD 
candidates will also be considered. Candidates must possess excellent 
written and interpersonal communication skills. The successful candidate 
will be proficient in the use of R and have experience with 
bioinformatics programs such as mothur and UPARSE. Candidates 
specializing in metagenomic analysis and prior experience working with 
zoos are preferred.


This is a highly collaborative position. The postdoc with be working at 
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Ohio State University with Dr. Patricia 
Dennis (epidemiologist, DVM/PhD) and at Ohio Northern University with 
Dr. Katherine Krynak (eco-immunologist/microbial ecologist) as well as 
with zoo staff and collections across the country. Limited classroom 
teaching experience is also available for the interested candidate.


The position is full-time, fully-funded, and available for two-years 
following a successful one-year review. The candidate selected for this 
position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the 
United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and 
continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.


 * Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All
   Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible
   schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
 * Assists the Director of Conservation and Science, the Director of
   Animal and Veterinary Programs and their teams to identify issues
   concerning the health and welfare of the animals under the care of
   Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
 * Assists the Conservation and Science, Animal Programs and Veterinary
   Programs teams in creating and implementing research goals that
   advance the Zoo's mission.
 * Develops and conducts independent research to enhance the health and
   welfare of animals under the care of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
 * Develops, maintains and manages external grants to support ongoing
   research.
 * Coordinates and facilitates sample collection and analysis for
   research projects.
 * Data entry and summary; keeps accurate and organized research database.
 * Presents research findings at scientific meetings and professional
   and public audiences; publishes in scientific journals.
 * Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues
   or concerns.
 * Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient
   manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for
   oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations
   and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as
   capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
 * Updates and enhances own knowledge by involvement in continuing
   education for professional growth (i.e., attends relevant
   conferences, seminars, in-service trainings, and certification
   programs).
 * Assists with other research where appropriate, including providing
   advisement on undergraduate and graduate student research projects,
   supporting organization-wide research initiatives, and supporting
   conservation initiatives.
 * As assigned, helps to compile data, write reports and create/give
   presentations on research activities and survey findings.
 * As assigned, attends scientific seminars, conservation and science
   meetings, other relevant Zoo meetings, and other events as part of
   professional development.
 * Contributes to Cleveland Zoological Society and Zoo's Conservation
   Education and Marketing divisions in increasing awareness of the
   Zoo's research and conservation initiatives.
 * Participates in outside scientific organizations such as
   professional societies, committees, and universities.Performs
   related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

*_QUALIFICATIONS:_*

·Doctorate Degree in veterinary medicine, conservation biology, ecology, 
zoology, or a related field required. Proven publication record 
required. Previous zoo or aquarium research experience preferred. 
Experience in teaching, presenting, training, and directing others 
preferred.


·Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license under the laws of 
the State of Ohio.


·Basic understanding of ecology, epidemiology, and endocrinology for 
collaborative purposes.


·Demonstrated commitment to wildlife conservation through management of 
zoo populations, and willingness to participate in the department's team 
approach to research projects.

[ECOLOG-L] Urban Ecosystem Ecology ESA travel Awards

[Myla Aronson]

UEE STUDENT TRAVEL AWARDS TO ESA 2017

The ESA Urban Ecosystem Ecology Section offers student travel awards for 
student m
student members of the section to attend the ESA Annual Meeting this August in 
Portla
in Portland, OR.

Travel awards are partially supported by Springer on behalf of the journal 
Urban E
Urban Ecosystems and typically range from $300 to $400 per student.

Please send two statements, one of research interests and the other a state
statement of need (no more than 500 words combined), the title and abstract of 
yo
of your accepted ESA abstract, whether your presentation is oral or a poste
poster, and your student status (undergrad, MS, PhD). 

Send your application materials to Dr. Myla Aronson at Urb
urbanecosystemecol...@gmail.com. Applications are due July 7 by 5:00pm EDT!

NOTE: Only UEE section members are eligible to apply. It only costs $5.00 t
to join the section.

[ECOLOG-L] Hemispherical Photo Analysis Shareware

[Howard S. Neufeld]

All - Can anyone recommend any /*user-friendly*/ shareware for analyzing 
hemispherical canopy photos? I found CIMES-Fisheye, but it's not that 
user friendly. I've also seen some commercial ones, such as WinSCANOPY 
and HemiView, and also the shareware GLA program from the Cary 
Institute, but I can't get that latter program to run on my computer (it 
was written in 1999). Is there anything else out there?

Thanks!
Howie Neufeld

--
Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor
Director, Southern Appalachian Environmental Research and Education Center 
(SAEREC)
Chair, Appalachian Interdisciplinary Atmospheric Research Group (AppalAIR)

Mailing Address:
   Department of Biology
   572 Rivers St.
   Appalachian State University
   Boone, NC 28608
   Tel: 828-262-2683; Fax 828-262-2127

Websites:
Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
SAEREC: http://saerec.appstate.edu
AppalAIR: http://appalair.appstate.edu
Fall Colors:
  Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy

[ECOLOG-L] USGS Request for Input on future Landsat system

[Alison Mize]

Input Requested from the Land Imaging Community

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is requesting information from the land 
imaging community for user requirements for future Landsat systems. To respond 
to the RFI, go to www.fedconnect.net 
(https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm), click on "Search Public 
Opportunities Only", then choose search by "Reference Number" which is 
G17PS00634. Click on right side of the screen to view RFI document.

https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Protocol for analyzing CO2 concentrations from lab incubation on LiCor 6400

[Corbin, Jeffrey]

Hello Ecologgers - I am setting up a lab soil incubation to measure C
respiration of several experimental treatments. (Thank you to the many
Ecologgers who offered help with setup of the mason jars etc.!) We will be
sampling CO2 in the headspace of mason jars

We have outfitted our LiCor 6400 portable photosynthesis system with a
trace gas sampling accessory (8100-664) which will enable us to inject our
samples into the air stream.

Does anyone have a protocol for using the LiCor 6400 and the 8100-664
injection port in this way to determine CO2 concentration including
standards, flow rate, calculations etc?

Thanks in advance!

-Jeff

-- 



Jeffrey D. Corbin

Professor

Department of Biological Sciences

Union College

Schenectady, NY 12308

(518) 388-6097

http://jeffcorbin.org

@jeff_d_corbin

[ECOLOG-L] Keren Embar Travel Prize Announcement

[Burt Kotler]

BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV AND THE KEREN EMBAR FOUNDATION ARE 
PLEASED TO INVITE APPLICATIONS FOR:
 
THE KEREN EMBAR TRAVEL PRIZE

The Keren Embar Travel Prize is given annually to an outstanding student 
in ecology to support travel that will open new opportunities in research 
and education that otherwise are not available at Ben-Gurion University, 
to facilitate research, or to allow students from abroad to visit the 
laboratory of a Ben-Gurion University ecologist.  This may include:
 1.	Travel to remote field sites and biological stations in Israel and 
abroad.  
 2.	Visits to the laboratory of outstanding evolutionary ecologists 
from around the world.
 3.	Visits to the laboratory of a Ben-Gurion University ecologist by a 
graduate student from abroad. 
 4.	Participation in ecology field courses.

The Prize honors the memory of Keren Embar, who tragically passed away 
while researching the behavioral ecology of voles in Finland.  Keren 
engaged the world with a creative eye all full of wonder. We will long 
remember Keren’s broad curiosity and the enthusiastic commitment to 
ecology and evolutionary biology that burned within her.  She had achieved 
excellence in her field and was overflowing with promise for greater 
discoveries to come.  Keren was always looking for new opportunities to 
learn, to travel to new environments, to acquire new skills.  The Keren 
Embar Travel Prize supports a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow to 
do what Keren most loved to do.  The Keren Embar Travel Prize includes a 
cash award of 3,000 NIS.

Eligibility:
 1.	Graduate students and postdocs in ecology and conservation at Ben-
Gurion University or who come from Rosh HaAyin, Israel and are enrolled in 
an accredited university ecology or conservation biology program.
 2.	Graduate students and postdocs in ecology and conservation biology 
from a university outside of Israel.

Application materials:
 1.	CV
 2.	Invitation from host, details of course, or information about the 
biological station or field site.
 3.	Short letter (one page) detailing the purpose of the travel and 
how it will benefit the student.  For those planning on conducting 
research, an additional short paragraph (up to 300 words) describing the 
work should be included.  

Obligations of the recipient:
The recipient shall make a short video or Powerpoint presentation 
detailing their activities and achievements made possible by the prize and 
shall file a brief financial report listing how the prize money was spent.  
They should attend the awards ceremony at which the winner is announced if 
possible.

Please send application materials as email attachments to Prof. Burt P. 
Kotler at kot...@bgu.ac.il .  Applications must be received by August 1, 
2017.

[ECOLOG-L] Marine Electronics Technician Position

[Teri O'Meara]

*Electronics Technician*

*Faculty of Science - Leigh Marine Laboratory*

   - Sick of the big smoke and being stuck in traffic? Base yourself in a
   beautiful lifestyle location
   - Role with true impact - support exciting unique marine research
   projects and have a positive effect on the NZ coastal and marine environment
   - Enjoy excellent career progression opportunities and job security

*The role*

Working for the Institute of Marine Science and based at the Leigh Marine
Laboratory overlooking New Zealand's oldest marine reserve, you will be
joining a tight knit team working and collaborating to support ground
breaking research. As Electronics Technician reporting to the Business
Operations Manager you will enjoy a role with variety, autonomy and great
exposure. No two days are the same as you will design, build and maintain
unique electronic equipment to support marine research projects and provide
onsite expertise in respect of communications, IT systems and the setup of
electronic research equipment.

*Key focus of the role will see you:*

   - design and build electronic, acoustics or radio controlled instruments
   as well as marine and atmospheric sensors to support unique marine research
   projects
   - develop electronic hardware including the design and implementation of
   hardware for the marine environment
   - programme software and develop algorithms to interface with sensors
   and actuators for the control of laboratory experiments
   - provide support for the deployment and calibration of marine research
   equipment in the field or lab environments
   - respond to ad hoc requests for electrical diagnostics and repair
   - act as the electrical and technical support for staff and students for
   IT solutions and provide IT advice.

*What you can offer:*

To hit the ground running and succeed in this unique role you will ideally
have a Bachelor of Engineering specialising in Electrical Engineering. You
will enjoy finding solutions to complex and unique design builds where you
are required to think outside the box and be creative. As you will be
dealing with a wide variety of people, students and academic and
non-academic staff on site, you will be a confident and mature
communicator. Most of all you will be a highly motivated and innovative
individual who enjoys building specialised electrical equipment and
supporting others in unique research projects.

*Additional skills and experience you will bring to the role:*

   - Electrical engineering experience - including hardware design, control
   systems engineering and software development and programming
   - Preferably a certificate in electrical wiring
   - Excellent IT skills coupled with programming ability
   - Sound physics knowledge

*A little bit about us:*

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent research-led
University. It employs over 5,400 academic and professional staff to
support over 41,000 students making us one of NZ's largest employers. The
Institute of Marine Science works closely with other university departments
as well as collaborating with a range of businesses and research
organisations in NZ and around the world. The Leigh Marine Campus provides
outstanding facilities and opportunities to explore new research
initiatives and develop positive solutions to help manage our marine
resources and coastal environment.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment
through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and
supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive
salary, five weeks' annual leave per year, and over 300 different career
development courses. In addition, the University offers a company
superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a number of
other subsidies on internal and external services.

*Apply:*

Change your life in 2017. Join a great team in a beautiful location by the
sea and apply now!

Applications close Monday, 24 July 2017.

All applications must be made online.

*The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of
Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe,
inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services
for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and
flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
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