[ECOLOG-L] Employment opportunity with the Arizona Game and Fish Department - Colorado River Basin Native Aquatics Coordinator

[Brisa Daniel]

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
"Colorado River Basin Native Aquatics Coordinator"
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIV / AQUATICS MANAGEMENT / PHOENIX BASED
FLSA- Exempt
SALARY GRADE 22 ($43,239 - $77,468)
REQUISITION # 31289 / CLOSING DATE: 07/21/2017

The mission of the Arizona Game & Fish Department is to conserve Arizona's 
diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation 
opportunities for current and future generations.  It is our vision to be the 
national conservation leader supporting the continuation of the North American 
Model of Wildlife Conservation and Arizona's most trusted, respected and 
credible source for wildlife conservation products, services and information.

Description of Duties:  Under direction of the Statewide Native Aquatics 
Program Manager, this position is the statewide lead for multiple native fish 
species, including Colorado River big river fishes, Virgin River fishes, and 
the Little Colorado Spinedace. This position will plan, organize, coordinate, 
develop funding for, administer and implement projects related to the 
inventory, status, monitoring, management, and conservation of Colorado River 
basin native fishes and their associated habitats. More specifically, this 
position works on projects with an emphasis on recovery efforts tied to species 
recovery plans, watershed management plans, conservation agreements, and/or 
mitigation requirements, thus working with a diverse group of partners in 
multiple states, agencies, and regional offices. Works with partners to set 
priorities and provides technical guidance for complex research projects; 
prepares recommendations for species-specific fisheries and habitat management, 
research, conservation, protocols and guidelines; develops recommendations and 
reports on highly complex and significant specialized surveys, habitat 
evaluations, environmental inventories, and other studies.

Develops and coordinates implementation of interagency agreements and projects; 
assists with development of watershed management plans and cooperative 
agreements relative to Colorado River basin native fishes; makes presentations 
at scientific conferences, to other agencies and to the public. This position 
may plan and implement piscicide treatments. Develops implementation plans and 
multiple reports annually. Attends and organizes multi-agency coordination and 
planning meetings statewide pertaining to native fish and conservation.  
Facilitates volunteer recruitment and hiring seasonal interns. Manages budgets 
and grants for assigned projects, and actively seeks funding for projects. 
Coordinates with Regional Aquatic Program Managers and Aquatic Specialists to 
develop and prioritize Colorado River basin native fish activities. Assists 
with administration of In the Current blog. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: (KSA's): The candidate will have knowledge in 
the following areas:  fish and wildlife management and techniques, wildlife 
biology, wildlife habitat requirements, wildlife survey and monitoring 
techniques, analysis of survey and monitoring data, GPS devices and technology, 
and effective training and leadership techniques.

The candidate will have skill in: program administration, demonstrated ability 
to communicate complex statistical, mathematical, and modeling concepts clearly 
and effectively to technical and lay audiences in both oral and written format, 
think critically and creatively to apply the appropriate statistical, 
mathematical, and modeling approaches to specific wildlife management 
questions, ability to manage multiple projects and to develop effective and 
positive working relationships with the public, tribes, various governmental 
agencies, special interest groups and the media, supervision, mentoring, 
delegation. Must be able to work as part of a team with diverse members.

The preferred candidate must have skill in writing grant proposals, managing 
grants, and administering and managing multiple budgets. The preferred 
candidate will have the ability to identify native and nonnative fishes found 
in Arizona and be able to fly in small aircraft and have the ability to 
communicate both orally and in writing, work irregular hours including 
weekends, holidays and at night and work outdoors in extreme and isolated 
conditions, identify wildlife in less than optimal conditions, and operate 
boats, four wheel drive vehicle and ATV's.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a wildlife science or closely 
related field from an accredited college or university and three years of 
professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife research/management.  An 
advanced degree in fisheries and/or wildlife sciences may substitute for one 
year of required experience.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer physical 
examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any 
restrictions.   Position requires p

[ECOLOG-L] Northeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation has open seats on their steering committee

[Williams, Jennifer]

*SEEKING NEPARC STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS*



We are currently seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving
as a Northeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
(NEPARC) Steering Committee member.  The term for this position is at least
one year with no maximum. The primary duties of individuals serving
as Steering Committee members are to attend monthly
teleconference calls (most months) and assist the Co-chairs with strategic
planning and priority setting. Steering Committee members may also
represent NEPARC at regional/local herpetological relate conferences and
events.



In order to diversify our membership we are particularly interested in
nominations for the following, but all are welcome to apply:



· Veterinarians, rehabilitators, zoos, aquaria, or museums

· Member representing pet trade and/or herpetoculturists



We will have 2-4 openings for the Steering Committee as of 2017 NEPARC
meeting (August 8-10, 2017).  New members in this position will be
announced on the last day of the 2017 meeting or shortly after.  If you are
interested in nominating someone or yourself for consideration as a NEPARC
Steering Committee member please send his or her name and contact
information to neparc2...@gmail.com with the subject line “NEPARC SC” by July
28, 2017.


Please consider joining us at our annual meeting:
http://northeastparc.org/next-meeting-info/

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session: Advancing river ecosystem understanding and management

[Lee Harrison]

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to participate in a session on river processes, management,
and restoration at the AGU Fall Meeting in New Orleans, 11-15 December 2017.
Session details are below. The abstract deadline is Wednesday, August 2.

Session ID: 24649

EP002: Advancing river ecosystem understanding and management
(https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session24649)

Session Description: Physical and biological processes operating at a range
of spatial and temporal scales produce diverse river and floodplain
ecosystems. There is increasing recognition that understanding these
processes, and their interactions, is necessary for successful river
management and restoration actions. This session explores these themes and
will emphasize contributions that i) advance our mechanistic understanding
of biophysical processes in rivers and/or ii) demonstrate how the practice
of river management improves by leveraging this process knowledge. Example
topics may include: quantifying biota-hydraulic interactions (environmental
fluid mechanics), network response to disturbances, and restoration design
under uncertainty and changing environmental conditions.
 
Conveners:

Tim Beechie (NOAA Fisheries, Seattle)
John M. Buffington (USFS, Boise)
Matt Collins (NOAA Fisheries, Gloucester)
Lee Harrison (NOAA Fisheries, Santa Cruz)
Hamish Moir (cbec eco-engineering Ltd, Inverness, Scotland)
David Sear (University of Southampton)
Desiree Tullos (Oregon State University)
Joe Wheaton (Utah State University)

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral and Masters graduate student positions in phytoplankton and sensors

[David White]

"SENSE" is a research program funded by NSF that builds on previous
cyberinfrastructure to address water quality issues shared between Kentucky
and West Virginia.  The overarching goal is to utilize advanced aquatic
sensor systems and apply resulting data to emerging environmental problems.
We are working toward a greater understanding and optimizing the
food-energy-water nexus (INFEWs) with specific emphasis on nutrient loads
and warm water interacting to influence algal communities, including harmful
algal blooms (CyanoHABs).  New infrastructure focuses on the latest
generation of sensors to measure real-time or near real-time water quality
parameters including phosphorus, nitrogen, and algal metrics. Our emphasis
is on Kentucky Lake where we have a long-term (28 years) monitoring program
that includes all the major nutrients, zooplankton, and algae.  . Real-
monitoring (15 min interval) has occurred since 2005.  The positions are
located at Murray State University's Hancock Biological Station (HBS) on
Kentucky Lake, about 15 miles from the main campus.  HBS has a fulltime
staff of 6 including a database manager, water chemist, field tech and other
support staff.  More about HBS is on our website: www.murraystate.edu/hbs. 

The project is funded for 4 years. Positions are now immediately available
for both a Postdoctoral Research Associate and a Masters graduate student.
There will be opportunities for both the Postdoc and MS student to develop
their own research within the scope of the grant.  Funds are available to
present at national meetings and cover publication costs. The Postdoctoral
position includes a wide range of fringe benefits.  The MS position includes
a stipend and tuition and most fees.  The MS candidate will have the option
of residing at HBS. 

The Postdoc should have a background in phycology, particularly
phytoplankton.  Experience with water quality sensors is a plus and well as
is experience with large data sets.  The MS candidate should have an
undergraduate degree with emphasis in environmental biology or computer
science.  

For more information, contact 

David S. White

Professor, Biological Sciences
Director, Hancock Biological Station 
www.murraystate.edu/hbs
Commonwealth Endowed Chair 

561 Emma Drive
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: 270-809-2272
Murray State University endorses the intent of all federal and state laws
created to prohibit discrimination. Murray State University does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability in employment,
admissions, or the provision of services. 

[ECOLOG-L] 2 yr Postdoc in Arctic ecosystem ecology

[Dan Metcalfe]

One two-year postdoc position is available with Dr Daniel Metcalfe at Lund 
University, Sweden (http://www.nateko.lu.se/dan-metcalfe). The position 
will use a unique map of environmental research cross the Arctic to 
perform a rapid environmental survey of plants and soils across six of the 
least studied areas in the Arctic, then compare these measurements with 
matching surveys from two of the most intensively researched areas (Toolik 
lake, USA and Abisko, Sweden). The overall aim is to understand if and how 
the current patchy distribution of Arctic research affects dominant 
scientific paradigms.

For further details of the positions, and to apply, visit the following 
link (https://lu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:157625/). The 
application deadline is 31st August 2017, the position start date can be 
negotiated. We encourage applications from highly motivated and 
independent young scientists particularly with experience of ecological 
fieldwork in arctic ecosystems, soil science, measurement of gas fluxes, 
plant ecophysiology and / or plant community measurements. 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Development of an Adaptive Decision Support System for Management of the San Francisco Bay Delta

[Peterson, James]

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Associate (Post doc) 
appointment to be held at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon 
State University. Primary research focus is developing quantitative decision 
making tools for evaluating and prioritizing U.S. Bureau of Reclamation 
management actions and investments in California Central Valley and SF Bay 
Delta focused on the conservation and recovery of various fish species and 
their habitats. Applicants must have completed all the requirements for their 
doctoral program (PhD or equivalent), with demonstrated research 
accomplishments, and publications in the primary research literature. 
Applicants should have the necessary skills and experience with sample design 
and the estimation of animal population parameters and should have interest and 
capabilities in the development of integrated approaches to estimating and 
modeling population dynamics and applying the results to decision making. The 
position will primarily involve data analysis and modeling with some potential 
for field research. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of 
James Peterson and will be part of an interagency and interdisciplinary team of 
stakeholders and researchers. The successful candidate must be able to work 
successfully in a team environment. Periodic travel to meet with collaborators 
or conduct field work with overnight stays will be required. Excellent command 
of the English language, quantitative analytical skills, and written and verbal 
communication skills are absolutely required. Special consideration will be 
given to candidates possessing one or more of the following knowledge and 
skills: spatial statistics, sampling design and estimation, and Bayesian 
modeling techniques.

Appointment: Appointments will be intended for a term of one (1) year, with the 
possibility for renewal of an additional year, based upon a satisfactory 
performance review. Salary ($55,000 year) and full benefits will be 
commensurate with qualifications of the successful applicants. Start date is 
negotiable but no later than December 2017.

Applications: Applications must include a complete personal resume with details 
of academic qualifications, electronic copies of two (2) representative 
scientific publications, and the names and contact information of three (3) 
individuals who have agreed to provide a personal and professional 
recommendation if requested.

Application Submission: Complete applications must be submitted electronically 
to James Peterson 
(jt.peter...@oregonstate.edu)

Deadline for applications: Applications will be accepted starting 07/10/2017 
and will close on 09/01/2017 or until the position has been filled.

Interviews: All applications will be acknowledged electronically; only those 
selected for consideration on a short list will be contacted and asked to 
provide letters of recommendation.


***
James T. Peterson
Assistant Unit Leader, Associate Professor
USGS Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
104 Nash Hall, Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-3803
Phone: 541.737.1963
FAX: 541.737.3590
http://people.oregonstate.edu/~peterjam/

[ECOLOG-L] A list of publicly available grant proposals in the biological sciences

[David Inouye]

https://jabberwocky.weecology.org/2012/08/10/a-list-of-publicly-available-grant-proposals-in-the-biological-sciences/

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Hydrology Section Student Subcommittee (H3S) Online Townhall, July 12th 2PM MDT

[Kaylyn Siporin]

The AGU Hydrology Section Student Subcommittee (H3S) will organize an
online town hall meeting for students and early career members on Wednesday
July 12th at 2 PM MDT (GMT-6). This virtual meeting will give students and
early career members a platform to voice their ideas, raise questions and
provide input for future activities, workshops and events that are
organized by the hydrology section. More details about the platform and
meeting format will be communicated through our twitter account (@AGU_H3S).

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session: Asymmetric responses of ecosystems to changing precipitation regimes

[Alan Knapp]

Dear Colleagues,

Here is some information on another AGU session. We invite you to submit an 
abstract to:

B010: Asymmetric responses of ecosystems to changing precipitation regimes: 
Theory, experiments and modeling approaches 

https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session26285

Session ID#: 26285

Session Description:

Precipitation is a primary determinant of terrestrial ecosystem structure 
and function over much of the globe. Thus, understanding how ecosystems 
respond to changes in precipitation is important ecologically and to land-
atmosphere models that couple terrestrial vegetation to the carbon cycle. 
Recent evidence has accumulated that many types of ecosystem responses to 
precipitation are asymmetric, with responses to increases in precipitation 
differing in magnitude from responses to equivalent decreases. This session 
will address the theory underlying asymmetric responses to precipitation 
change, experimental evidence for such responses and the ability of models 
to capture this phenomenon. Collectively, presentations will identify 
knowledge gaps, highlight new research directions, and provide a 
comprehensive perspective to improve our understanding of carbon cycle 
dynamics as well as forecasts of ecosystem responses to climate change. We 
invite biogeochemists, climatologists, ecologists, hydrologists, and system 
modelers to present results relevant to asymmetric responses of terrestrial 
ecosystems to changes in precipitation.

Abstracts are due August 2, 2017 and should be submitted on the AGU 
website:
 
http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2017/abstract_overview/abstract-submissions/

Conveners:  
Alan Knapp, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Melinda DSmith, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Osvaldo Sala, Arizona State University, School of Life Sciences, Tempe, AZ
Philippe Ciais, LSCE Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de 
l'Environnement, Gif-Sur-Yvette Cedex, France

Cross-Listed:
GC - Global Environmental Change
H - Hydrology
Index Terms:

0414 Biogeochemical cycles, processes, and modeling [BIOGEOSCIENCES] 
0428 Carbon cycling [BIOGEOSCIENCES] 
0439 Ecosystems, structure and dynamics [BIOGEOSCIENCES] 
0466 Modeling [BIOGEOSCIENCES]

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Remote Sensing of Wildlife Habitat

[Gavin Jones]

*POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT*



*POST DOCTORAL Research Associate*

*Remote Sensing of Wildlife Habitat*



Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin



*PROJECT DESCRIPTION:* The successful applicant will use aerial LiDAR and
other remote sensing data to map vegetation characteristics at landscape
scales in the Sierra Nevada bioregion as part of ongoing, landscape-scale
wildlife habitat selection studies – with an emphasis on California spotted
owls. The post-doc would be involved with numerous projects, taking the
lead role on some, while supporting others. The position is largely
analytically focused and is based at UW Madison, but opportunities exist
for participating in field work.



*REQUIREMENTS**:* Applicants should have a strong background in remote
sensing and the use of aerial LiDAR point data. The applicant should have a
strong publishing record, with a demonstrated ability to creatively use
remotely sensed data to address ecological questions. Strong programming
and GIS skills are also essential. The applicant must have received their
doctoral degree by the start date (see below).



The post-doc must be able to work both collaboratively within a dynamic
team setting and independently on their own research projects. Effective
communications skills and the ability to engage effectively with a broad
range of stakeholders are essential, as is a recognition of the fluidity of
applied conservation science.



*APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:* The position will be available as soon as the
applicant is identified. The duration of the appointment is 1 to 2 years
depending on funding levels. Salary will be $50,000 and the position
includes health insurance.



*APPLICATION/CONTACT INFORMATION:* Applicants should send a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references in a single
pdf-file to Dr.’s Volker Radeloff (radel...@wisc.edu) and Zach Peery (
mpe...@wisc.edu). The CV should contain a list of publications and
information describing relevant skills and experience. Review of materials
will begin August 1, 2017 and will continue until a suitable candidate is
found.






*Gavin M. Jones* 
Graduate Research Assistant
Peery Wildlife Ecology + Conservation Lab
Dept. of Forest & Wildlife Ecology
University of Wisconsin-Madison

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship - Pollinator Habitat and Community Ecology

[Laura Burkle]

*
*
*PhD Assistantship - Pollinator Habitat and Community Ecology, Montana State 
University*
There is a PhD student opening in the Burkle Lab in the Department of Ecology 
at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT.  The student will participate in a 
Forest Service-funded project investigating (1) the “pollinator-friendliness” 
of native plant species utilized for revegetation and restoration projects and 
(2) plant-pollinator relationships in greater sage-grouse habitat. The first 
research project will focus on native plant species found in seed mixes on 
National Forest System lands with primary focus on mixes utilized by the 
Helena-Lewis&Clark National Forest in western Montana. In particular, the 
assessment will address pollinator visitors to the flowering plants in 
different habitat types. The second research project will assess patterns in 
pollinator diversity and forb-pollinator interactions in greater sage grouse 
habitat in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwestern Montana. 
Because sage grouse diet is dependent on forbs which require pollinators for 
reproduction, this information will help conserve and restore habitat for both 
sage grouse and pollinators.
There will be ample opportunity for the student to develop additional research 
questions within these systems, and we expect the student to develop the 
framework that conceptually ties this work together.
This project is funded for 5 years. We anticipate the student beginning in 
January 2018.
Requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to hike across rough terrain
• Willingness to camp in the field

Preferred qualifications
• Previous experience in pollinator-related field work and bee taxonomic 
identification.• MS in Ecology

Interested applicants, please send a letter of interest and your CV to 
laura.bur...@montana.edu by July 28, 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session on “Science at the frontier: Using multi-m ethod research to create new knowledge and assess tools across spatial and temporal scales”

[Smith, William Kolby - (wksmith)]

Dear Colleagues,
We would like to draw your attention to the following 2017 AGU Fall Meeting 
session on “Science at the frontier: Using multi-method research to create new 
knowledge and assess tools across spatial and temporal scales”. We encourage 
you to submit an abstract to our session by the final deadline of August 2nd. 
You can directly submit your abstract using this link: 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session26818

GC069: Science at the frontier: Using multi-method research to create new 
knowledge and assess tools across spatial and temporal 
scales
Session ID#: 26818
Session Description:
Within a given research approach – for example, remote sensing, field 
experimentation, modeling – science promotes the continued advancement of tools 
and techniques. Less often, however, do we simultaneously use multiple 
approaches to address a research question or to assess the utility of 
approaches across spatial and temporal scales. Nonetheless, there is 
substantial power in integrating distinct approaches, particularly for research 
associated with the multifaceted nature of ecosystem responses to global 
change. In this session, we will i) explore novel ways in which distinct 
approaches have been combined to enhance our understanding of complex ecosystem 
processes, and ii) evaluate the strengths/weaknesses of varied approaches for 
different processes and scales. As technical advancements continue at an 
unprecedented rate, new opportunities for integrated, multi-approach research 
emerge, which could more effectively capture the mechanisms and patterns that 
drive ecosystem structure and function, particularly in the context of global 
change.
Confirmed invited speakers: Beverly 
Law (OSU) 
and Scott Goetz 
(NAU).
Primary Convener:  William Kolby 
Smith, University 
of Arizona, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, Tucson, AZ, United 
States
Conveners:  Sasha 
Reed, U.S. 
Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center, Moab, UT, United States 
and Stan D 
Wullschleger, Oak 
Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

—
William Kolby Smith
Assistant Professor,
School of Natural Resources and the Environment,
N417 Environment & Natural Resources 2,
University of Arizona
Email: wksm...@email.arizona.edu
Phone: (520)621-1056
Skype: wkolby | Twitter: @wkolby
snre.arizona.edu/people/william-smith
wkolby.org/

[ECOLOG-L] Please support our Special Session (#12) at ESA Portland: Impacts of environmental change on minority communities

[Kennedy Rubert]

The ESA Inclusive Ecology section (http://www.esa.org/inclusive-ecology/) is 
sponsoring a Special Session (#12) on Monday evening at the upcoming conference 
in Portland (OR), which will focus on causes and strategies for alleviating 
impacts of environmental change on minority communities. As a new section 
(founded in 2016), we are striving to accomplish a lot with limited resources. 
The organizing members of Inclusive Ecology would be grateful for your support 
in several ways: (1) by attending our session, (2) offering donations to defray 
travel costs for our invited speakers from Women of Color Speak Out, and (3) by 
helping us to locate a ride for our invited speakers from Portland to Seattle 
(WA) on Monday evening (8/7/17) or Tuesday (8/8/17). More information about 
this session is available at 
https://eco.confex.com/eco/2017/webprogram/Session13172.html, and donations may 
be submitted here:  
https://www.gofundme.com/connect-scientists-with-communities/. Please respond 
if you are interested in carpooling with our guests; compensation is 
negotiable, plus this is an excellent networking opportunity for anyone doing 
outreach or socio-environmental synthesis research.

Regards,


--
Kennedy "Ned" F. Rubert-Nason, Ph.D.

Assistant Scientist - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chemistry Instructor - Madison College

Chair - Inclusive Ecology section-Ecological Society of America
839 Russell Laboratories
1630 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
office: 608-262-4319

cell: 608-234-1321