[ECOLOG-L] Apply Now! ESA Portland: Joan Ehrenfeld Award

[Myla Aronson]

For students giving a presentation at the annual Ecological Society of 
America Annual Meeting in Portland, OR in August: At this year's meeting 
the Urban Ecosystems Ecology (UEE) section of ESA will be awarding its 6th 
annual award for best student presentation in urban ecology in honor of the 
late Dr. Joan Ehrenfeld. The award is open to both undergraduate and 
graduate students giving an oral presentation in the field of urban ecology 
at the annual meeting. Students do not have to be a member of the UEE 
section to be eligible for this award. If you are interested in being 
considered for this award, email the following items to Emilie Stander (UEE 
section member) by Monday, July 31, 2017: first and last name, title of 
talk, time and location of presentation, degree being sought (BA/BS, MS, 
PhD), your accepted abstract, and e-mail address. We will only be 
considering urban ecology presentations for the award. Preference will be 
given to presentations of original research over literature review-oriented 
presentations
presentations.

Below is a brief description of the award:
Title: The Joan Ehrenfeld Award for Best Student Presentation in Urban Ecology
S
Ecology
Section:  Urban Ecosystems Ecology Section of ESA
Short Summary: Joan Ehrenfeld was one of the pioneers of urban ecology; her 
contribu
contributions helped shape our knowledge of urban ecosystems. Her work spanned 
spanned many taxa and systems, ranging from novel work on urban wetlands to the 
role
the role of people in shaping urban ecosystem processes. Her former students
students and postdocs are continuing this work around the globe. In recognit
recognition of her many contributions to urban ecology, the best oral presenta
presentation in urban ecology given at the annual Ecological Society of America 
America meeting is named in her honor.

Please send your application materials with the subject line
"Ehrenfeld Award" to: Emilie Stander, UEE Section Member, Emili
emilie.stan...@raritanval.edu
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Stander (see
(see contact info below).

Emilie K. Stander, PhD
Assistant Professor, Environmental Science
Dept of Science and Engineering
Raritan Valley Community College
p: 908-526-1200 ext. 8344
emilie.stan...@raritanval.edu

[ECOLOG-L] ASN and SMBE regional meeting in Pittsburgh Sept. 9

[Melissa Plakke]

Please join us at the Three Rivers Evolution Event (TREE), a regional
conference in Pittsburgh on September 9!

 

Thanks to funding from SMBE, we are offering small (up to $200) travel
awards to facilitate attendance by those with limited travel resources. The
deadline for submitting abstracts and applying for these travel awards is
midnight August 1st (EST). Please register, submit abstracts, and apply for
awards here:  
https://sites.google.com/view/tree2017

 

What is TREE?

 

The Three Rivers Evolution Event (TREE) is a conference sponsored by SMBE
and ASN that aims to bring together researchers from Western Pennsylvania
and the surrounding areas to share and discuss research in all aspects of
evolutionary biology. The research of attending members is expected to span
viruses, microbes, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates, and include
ecology, anthropology, epidemiology, developmental biology, zoology,
theoretical, applied, urban ecology, paleontology, and many other
specialized research areas. Researchers of all stages, institutional
affiliations, and related fields (including ecologists, anthropologists,
paleontologists, and similar fields) are welcome to present.

 

When and Where: Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at the University of
Pittsburgh.

 

Already registered? You may revise your information until the August 1st
deadline, using the link provided on your initial registration, or use the
registration link to apply for awards only by selecting 'yes' on the
questions about having previously registered and submitted an abstract.

 

The TREE organizing committee

Sebastian Echeverri

Dr. Wynn Meyer

Melissa Plakke

Dr. Avery Russell

Dr. Martin Turcotte

Dr. Caroline Turner

 

Contact us at   biotree2...@gmail.com  

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: AGU Session "Recent Advances and Future Directions in Data-Model Integration: Approaches for Improving Predictive Understanding in the Biogeosciences"

[Natasha MacBean]

Dear Colleagues,

Please consider submitting an abstract to our session *Recent Advances and
Future Directions in Data-Model Integration: Approaches for Improving
Predictive Understanding in the Biogeosciences*
 (Session
B060) at AGU this December.

*Confirmed invited speakers:*
Anthony Walker (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Andy Fox (University of Arizona)

*Session Description:*
Terrestrial biogeochemical studies have increasingly focused on making
quantitative forecasts, taking advantage of substantial increases in data
availability, surges in computational capability and advances in
terrestrial biosphere models. However, major uncertainties remain in
current and future projections associated with these models. Data-model
integration can lead to more realistic model projections, as data can be
used to improve model boundary conditions, structures and parameterization,
and models provide experimentalists with thorough and timely information
for assessing and adjusting potential experimental designs. This session
aims to include presentations on efforts to better understand terrestrial
biogeochemical, water and energy cycles, especially in response to global
change, through data-model integration. We therefore invite contributions
from both experimentalists and modelers who share interests in diagnosing
and reducing model uncertainty and improving our predictive understanding
of responses of biogeochemical, water and energy cycles to global change
using a wide range of data and novel, multidisciplinary approaches.

*You can submit your abstract here
.*

Submission Deadline:  2nd August.

Please forward to interested colleagues. We look forward to seeing you in
New Orleans!

Natasha MacBean (University of Arizona)

*on behalf of the session organizers:*
Lifen Jiang (University of Oklahoma)
Istem Fer (Boston University)
Margaret S Torn (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)




-- 
Dr Natasha MacBean | Associate Research Scientist
School of Natural Resources and the Environment,
University of Arizona
Email: nmacb...@email.arizona.edu
Web: www.nmacbean.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session: the Bio-atmospheric N Cycle

[Rebecca Ryals]

Dear colleagues,

We welcome your contributions to our AGU session, *B060. The
Bio-atmospheric N cycle: N emissions, transformations, deposition, and
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem impacts*. This session is in its 15th
year running. We look forward to another year of interesting and diverse
presentations on this topic.

Abstracts can be submitted at https://agu.confex.com/agu/
fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session24512. Further details are below.

*SESSION TITLE:* B06: The Bio-atmospheric N cycle: N emissions,
transformations, deposition, and terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem impacts
*SESSION ID:* 24512


Session Description:
Biogenic and anthropogenic emissions of reactive nitrogen (Nr) are
transported, chemically transformed, and deposited on land and waters,
altering structure and function of ecosystems and degrading environmental
quality.  Estimating atmospheric N emissions and deposition, and evaluating
ecosystem responses require a diverse array of measurements and models that
link processes at multiple scales.  We seek presentations on physical,
chemical, biological, and anthropogenic processes that drive local,
regional and global nitrogen exchange, impacts on ecosystems, carbon
uptake, nitrogen export, biodiversity, human health, and policy
implications and responses.
Conveners: Stuart B Weiss, Meredith Galanter Hastings, Rebecca Ryals

Feel free to contact Rebecca Ryals (ry...@hawaii.edu) with any questions
about the session.

We hope to see you there!



Assistant Professor
Dept of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaii at Mānoa
Honolulu, HI 96822
Office: Sherman 220
Phone: 808-956-8723
Website: https://ryalslab.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer positions on remote Pacific island - Johnston Atoll NWR

[Scheiner, Katrina]

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking four (4) volunteers to begin
early November, 2017 for up to 8 months to join the 15th Crazy Ant Strike
Team (CAST XV) Expedition to Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to
work towards eradicating an infestation of the Yellow Crazy Ant (YCA),
Anoplolepis gracilipes, on Johnston Island. Johnston Atoll is located in
the central Pacific Ocean, about 720 nautical miles west-southwest of
Honolulu, and is uninhabited except for the four volunteers and one crew
leader. The first month of the position is spent in Honolulu, HI packing
and preparing all needed supplies, and the following 6 months are spent on
Johnston Island in a remote field camp.

Applicants must be willing and able to work 48 hours per week. Must be
physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day over variable terrain, lift
and carry 50 lbs, ride a bicycle, swim, be able to perform repetitive
stooping and bending motions and be able to perform all duties in various
weather conditions including high heat and humidity, strong winds, and
rain. Must be able to work well independently as well as closely in a small
group. All CAST members MUST follow all pesticide and safety protocols.
Qualified applicants must possess a valid passport that will not expire
before December 2018. Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license is
preferred.

Check out the team's Facebook page for more insight on what's happening
on-island!

https://www.facebook.com/CRAZYANTSTRIKETEAM/


Please see the posting on Texas A below for the full position description
and how to apply. Applications are due by August 7.

http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/15th-johnston-atoll-crazy-ant-strike-team-volunteer-hawaii/

[ECOLOG-L] Field course - Wildlife ecology field techniques - 3 spots left!

[John Perrine]

There are only 3 spots left in our summer “Field Techniques in Wildlife
Ecology” field course, which will be held Aug 14-25, 2017 at the Swanton
Pacific Ranch just north of Santa Cruz, California.

The goal of the course is to give upper-division college students hands-on
experience with the main field techniques used to capture, identify, and
study terrestrial vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians). 
And to connect students with working professional wildlife biologists from a
wide range of employers, such as state / federal wildlife management
agencies, private consulting firms, and non-profit research groups.

This intensive 12-day field course is sponsored by the Western Section of
The Wildlife Society (TWS-WS), which is the organization of professional
wildlife biologists and managers in California, Nevada and Hawaii. 
Participants will earn 4 quarter units (3 semester units) of upper-division
college credit through California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).

The course is intended for college undergraduates with junior (3rd year)
standing or above, grad students, and early-career professionals who want to
learn the fundamentals of working with wildlife.

Topics include:
- chemical immobilization of large mammals such as deer, including dart gun
practice
- camera trapping medium- and large mammals
- small mammal trapping and handling
- acoustic detection of birds and bats
- mistnetting birds and bats
- survey techniques for reptiles and amphibians
- identifying tracks, scat and other sign
- fundamentals of using GPS, magnetic compass and topographic maps
- VHF telemetry and triangulation
- safety in the field
- Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic” and its relevance to modern wildlife conservation
- wildlife biologist certification by The Wildlife Society (TWS)
- career options in wildlife conservation and management
- and more!

Instructors are professional wildlife biologists from a range of employers,
including state and federal wildlife agencies (such as California Department
of Fish and Wildlife and US Fish and Wildlife Service), consulting firms,
non-profit research groups and academia.  Networking and career mentoring
with established professionals is emphasized.

Enrollment is limited to 16 participants to ensure plenty of hands-on
opportunity for everyone.

The course is held at Cal Poly’s Swanton Pacific Ranch, just north of Santa
Cruz, California.  The class has been held here every summer since 2013.

The course fee of $1695 includes housing, most meals and 4 units of academic
credit (quarter units). 

(Note that this course does not by itself qualify participants for any
certifications other than the course credit.)

If you’re interested in enrolling, email me (the course coordinator) at 
jperr...@calpoly.edu.  Write 1 paragraph explaining your current educational
or employment level, including prior college coursework or work experience
in ecology and wildlife, and how this class would contribute to your career
objectives.  I will then send you specific instructions on how to enroll
through Cal Poly’s Extended Education program.

This class is packed with information and is a lot of fun for everyone.  I
hope you can join us!

- John Perrine, PhD, course coordinator  jperr...@calpoly.edu
   Associate Professor, Biological Sciences Department 
   California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo  California USA

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Revisionary Molluscan Systematics

[Kenneth A. Hayes]

Postdoctoral Researcher – Revisionary Molluscan Systematics

Malacology - Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu, HI

An NSF funded postdoctoral position in revisionary molluscan
systematics is available in the Department of Malacology at the
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum (BPBM) under the supervision of PI Dr.
Norine W. Yeung and collaborating investigators (Hayes and
Slapcinsky).

We are seeking a highly motivated, well organized, and creative
candidate with a proven record of training and achievement in
morphology-based taxonomic revisionary work on invertebrates,
preferably gastropods, that includes molecular phylogenetics. The
candidate should be eager to integrate additional biodiversity
informatics tools and approaches into their research.

Candidates should also have the following:

- A strong publication record following from their PhD (published
papers, in press, or submitted)

- Creativity, independence, and a strong desire to learn new skills
and mentor students and junior researchers

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

The candidate will join a team of national and international
researchers interested in understanding the evolutionary patterns and
processes that generate and maintain biodiversity, particularly of
Pacific island land snails. Ongoing research into the systematics,
evolution, and conservation of Pacific island land snails includes
some of the most diverse and iconic families in the Hawaiian Islands.
The target of our current funding is the Achatinellidae, which include
the iconic, but endangered Oahu tree snails (Achatinella spp.), and 12
other genera within five subfamilies. The chosen candidate will take
on a well circumscribed, taxonomically focused aspect of the project,
which will assist in meeting the overall objectives of the award.

The postdoc will also be heavily involved in training and outreach
components of the project, including; 1) Training students from
underrepresented groups in STEM in modern taxonomy, museum studies,
nomenclature, anatomical dissection, integrative molecular and
morphological phylogenetics, microscopy, scientific presentation and
publication, and 2) Producing digital identification guides of extant
Hawaiian achatinellids that will include information on biology,
taxonomy and evolution, and developing museum exhibits for the
National Museum of Natural History, BPBM, and the Florida Museum of
Natural History.

The preferred start date is January 1, 2018, and funds are available
for at least two years, possibly longer, pending suitable progress.

Initial informal inquiries via email are strongly encouraged and
should be directed to Dr. Norine Yeung, but all applicants will be
required to submit an application consisting of: (1) a cover letter
describing their interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a 1 page
statement of research experience that explains your background,
specific interest in the project, and (4) the names and contact
information for at least three professional references. Application
materials should be sent as a single PDF document via email to Dr.
Norine Yeung (nye...@hawaii.edu).

Closing date for receipt of complete applications is October 1, 2017.

[ECOLOG-L] ESA Session - Accessing Research Funding from Federal Agencies: An Early Career Networking Session

[Stover, Daniel]

Dear colleagues,

For those attend the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting in Portland, 
OR, I would like to invite you to attend the Accessing Research Funding from 
Federal Agencies: An Early Career Networking Session.  The session will be held 
on Monday, August 7th (11:30-1:15) in B114 Oregon Convention Center.  This free 
session is a great way for early and mid-career ecologists to hear about 
funding opportunities among federal agencies and to ask program managers 
questions regarding scope of research activities.

Session Title: WK 30 Accessing Research Funding from Federal Agencies: An Early 
Career Networking Session
Link to Session: https://eco.confex.com/eco/2017/webprogram/Session12958.html

The session will be held at the 2017 ESA Annual Meeting, Portland, OR, August 
7th 11:30 am - 1:15 pm in B114 OCC.

Session Description:
Navigating federal agencies for research and funding opportunities in ecology 
can be complex, especially for early career investigators. Representatives from 
multiple federal agencies and organizations involved with ecological research 
will share information about research funding, opportunities, and/or 
fellowships at their institutions. At this session, we will strive for 
representation from DOD, DOE, DOI, EPA, NASA, NOAA, NSF, USDA, USFS, USGS, and 
the Smithsonian Institution. After each agency's presentation, representatives 
will meet with session participants in small roundtable discussions to answer 
specific questions about their programs and opportunities.


We look forward to meeting everyone,
Dan Stover (DOE), Betsy Von Holle (NSF), Nancy Cavallaro (USDA)
__
Daniel B. Stover, PhD
Program Manager, Terrestrial Ecosystem Sciences

Climate and Environmental Sciences Division
Office of Biological and Environmental Research
SC-23.1 / Germantown Building
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.  20585
tel. 301-903-0289
fax. 301-903-8519
email:  daniel.sto...@science.doe.gov
http://science.energy.gov/ber/research/cesd/
http://tes.science.energy.gov/

BER advances world-class biological and environmental research programs and 
scientific facilities for DOE missions in energy, environment, and basic 
research.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fisheries/seafood data by state

[Matthew Von Hendy Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype]

Hi Kat:

Interesting question. I think that if the data does exist, it is going
to be found from business market research sources and not science based
ones. (I have a background as a science and business
librarian/researcher so I am pretty familiar with both.) I also think
that it is going to involve contacting some people as opposed to finding
data in one place.

My first step would be to contact the major business consulting
companies--Gartner, Kinsey, IbisWorld--just to name a few and find out
which of their analysts cover the American fisheries market.  These
consultants are likely to know if there are any sources that provide the
type of breakdown that you are looking for.  They probably have done
some analysis close to what you are looking for which they might be
willing to sell to you for a hefty price.

I would also contact some of the national lobbying groups which
represent seafood manufacturers and see if you could talk with the
research or public policy director.  One of these groups is the National
Fisheries Institute; I'm guessing that you might already know people
there.

Another possible source would be the offices in NOAA that compile the
government estimates.  Generally, the analysts who work in these offices
can be really helpful in figuring out where the data is coming from. 
Sometimes they can even give you a more granular look at the data as
well.  I do think that with the current political climate that might be
more difficult than usual.

Also, I am not sure if the Nature Conservancy has a librarian on staff
but if they do, they could be a great partner in your research.  

If you would like to chat further, please contact me off-list at
i...@greenheroninfo.com 

Best Regards,

Matt Von Hendy
  

Green Heron Information Services
i...@greenheroninfo.com
(240) 401-7433
@GreenHeronInfo
www.greenheroninfo.com
 
 
 
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 Original Message 
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fisheries/seafood data by state
From: Katharine Leigh 
Date: Wed, July 26, 2017 10:24 am
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU

Hi Everyone,

I've gotten a lot of replies from people to my initial request for
seafood date for the USA by state, and I really appreciate the input. 
However, I still haven't been able to get at what I'm really looking
for. If anyone can help me, please reach out!


Unfortunately the basic NOAA and NMFS's sites do not seem to have the
granularity I need.  I'm looking for state-by-state, species-by-species
import, export, and production data. Ultimately, I'm trying to determine
supply of seafood in each state... which it seems to me I've got to get
something like this example below populated:


Example (numbers are totally random):
   |Gear/Farming type |  Species  | State | Imports |
Exports | Re-exports | Production |
   | Wild-Caught  | Yellowfin Tuna |  N.Y.  |50k|   
 40 |   10k   |  5k |



Details:

- the Commercial Fisheries statistics page has statistics just for
domestic landings
- the Fisheries Trade statistics page has the export, import, and
reexport data, but the breakdown is in terms of products, while the
landings data is by species, so I cannot combine them
- even for the domestic landings data, the website requires a
species-by-species query; no bulk queries. And this must be repeated for
each state. This makes the task nearly impossible.
- the granularity of all of this data does not include the associated
gear type for wild-caught products, nor the associated farming method
for aquaculture.



Does anyone know if the trade of products from state to state is tracked
anywhere? Is there really no data on the trade between one state to
another?




Thanks so very much.




Best
Kat Leigh



Katharine L. LeighMy Linkedin





On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 9:31 PM, Katharine Leigh 
wrote:
Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can find seafood data by state for the USA? 
Ideally both aquaculture and wild-capture.  Ideally both dollar value as
well as weight (tonnage).


However, anything is a good start.  Please send suggestions if you have
them.  Thanks so much!




Best
Kat

Katharine L. LeighMy Linkedin

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

[Melinda Smith]

Dear Colleagues,

With one week left until the deadline for abstracts submissions to AGU, 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 Smith, 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] Job: GIS Teaching Faculty Position

[David Inouye]

*GIS Teaching Faculty Position*

The Department of Environmental Studies at Antioch University New 
England (AUNE) seeks applicants for a full-time, 1-year faculty 
appointment in its innovative, interdisciplinary graduate department 
with programs leading to Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Environmental 
Studies.


We seek a collaborative and highly motivated faculty member who is 
enthusiastic about innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and 
learning. The successful candidate should have expertise in teaching GIS 
and related skills. A PhD in conservation biology, landscape ecology, 
physical/biogeography related fields and online teaching experience is 
desirable.


The position requires engagement with student learning, teaching 
face-to-face and on line courses (weekday and weekend delivery models 
with a combination of classroom and on-line learning). Teaching and 
advising load is equivalent to 18 credit hours per academic year (2-3 
courses per semester, plus advising).The selected candidate will manage 
the AUNE Center of Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing, teach graduate 
courses in Introductory, GIS, advanced and applied GIS as well as 
develop and deliver online GIS courses and workshops.Active engagement 
in student learning via classes, individual advising on data analysis 
and feedback on written work is required.Active participation in all 
faculty meetings is expected.


*The University, Campus, and Department*

Antioch University (AU)is a singularly accredited, multi-campus, 
coast-to-coast institution of higher learning that provides 
learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and 
skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and 
environmental justice. AUNE, one of AU’s five regional campuses, uses a 
distinctive graduate education pedagogy that mixes rigor with 
experiential learning and social engagement.


**

The Department of Environmental Studies educates visionary, pragmatic 
leaders in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting, founded on 
academic excellence and the principles of environmental justice and 
sustainability. Visit our website for more information about AUNE 
 and the Environmental Studies 
 department.


*The Application Instructions*

To apply, send in PDF format as a single document; a cover letter (i.e., 
statement of interest), curriculum vitae, separate statements of one’s 
teaching philosophy and research interests, and the contact information 
of three references to hr.a...@antioch.edu 
with “GIS Faculty Search” in the subject 
line. Application review will begin August 1, 2017and continue until the 
position is filled.


AUNE is committed to providing a learning and work environment free from 
discrimination and harassment. Programs, activities, and employment are 
available with equal opportunity for all and without discrimination on 
the basis of race, age, color, gender, gender identity, ancestry, 
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, family status, or 
disability. The campus is a smoke-free environment.


All applications must be United States citizens or eligible to work in 
the United States at the time of application.


For more information about the position, contact Professor Peter A. 
Palmiotto, Department of Environmental Studies, at 
ppalmio...@antioch.edu .



**
Peter A. Palmiotto, Doctorate of Forestry, C.F.
Director, Masters Program
Environmental Studies facebook page 

Faculty web page/Peter Palmiotto 



Antioch University New England
Department of Environmental Studies
40 Avon Street
Keene, New Hampshire  03431-3516

Phone: (603) 283-2338
e-mail: ppalmio...@antioch.edu 
Fax:   (603) 357-0718 Atten: ES

Director MERE Project
http://www.antiochne.edu/mere/
*

--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4415
ino...@umd.edu

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
PO Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Distribution data for trees of North America

[Michael J Borucke]

The USGS gSSURGO dataset also has spatially-explicit tree data, but for
windbreak trees, specifically.

On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Emily Moran  wrote:

> What about the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) data?  Just for the US,
> but very detailed: https://www.fia.fs.fed.us/
>
> Emily Moran
>
> On Jul 26, 2017, at 8:26 AM, Adhithya Kondalsamy 
> wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am a high school student doing research on the distribution of trees
> of North America.  I need occurrence records of as many tree species as
> possible.  I have already downloaded data from GBIF.  What are other
> sources top get occurrence records from?
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
>



-- 
Best,
Michael Borucke
Permaculture Plant Database 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fisheries/seafood data by state

[Laura Jodice]

For our state, we have had to ask the state managers for fisheries or 
aquaculture data (based on state ports), but even then the info isn't 
standardized between states.  For example, we recently wrote a proposal for 
which we wanted shellfish aquaculture stats for our state and adjacent state 
(both included in the proposal) and the units used to report stats were 
different. Also, when you are talking about supply of seafood in each state, 
that can get confusing, because a lot of seafood goes to wholesale market that 
is regional, national or is shipped overseas for processing...so actual local 
supply (available to consumers in that state) is also hard to determine. Some 
states have more direct sales networks (sale at dock to consumers, sale to 
local retailers or high end restaurants) and others do not, though it is 
happening more and more as a means to improve price/income for the harvester. 
When you focus on the federal data, you may miss shellfish or other data within 
state boundaries (I am not sure if that is included in the federal data).

I am not sure if there is tracking from state to state, I haven't come across 
that. You might ask your question via IIFET (fisheries economists - or look at 
Marine Resource Economics journal) as some of those researchers may have more 
info due to the work they do. There have been efforts to track seafood based on 
source. For example, Oregon State Univ. had a pilot project called Fish Trax, 
and  there are other labeling efforts focused on source. We get some info from 
talking to harvesters, but not with regard to volume. It might be interesting 
to look specifically at the supply going to Whole Foods, which buys regional 
seafood...we have some entrepreneurs in our region who have tapped into that 
market.

Laura W. Jodice (Laurie)

Research Associate
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Clemson University
263 Lehotsky Hall
Box 340735
Clemson, SC 29634-0735
864-506-6041 (cell)
864-656-2226 (fax)
jodi...@clemson.edu
jodicel.people.clemson.edu


From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 on behalf of Katharine Leigh 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:24 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Fisheries/seafood data by state

Hi Everyone,

I've gotten a lot of replies from people to my initial request for seafood date 
for the USA by state, and I really appreciate the input.  However, I still 
haven't been able to get at what I'm really looking for. If anyone can help me, 
please reach out!

Unfortunately the basic NOAA and NMFS's sites do not seem to have the 
granularity I need.  I'm looking for state-by-state, species-by-species import, 
export, and production data. Ultimately, I'm trying to determine supply of 
seafood in each state... which it seems to me I've got to get something like 
this example below populated:

Example (numbers are totally random):
   |Gear/Farming type |  Species  | State | Imports | Exports | 
Re-exports | Production |
   | Wild-Caught  | Yellowfin Tuna |  N.Y.  |50k| 40
 |   10k   |  5k |

Details:
- the Commercial Fisheries statistics page has statistics just for domestic 
landings
- the Fisheries Trade statistics page has the export, import, and reexport 
data, but the breakdown is in terms of products, while the landings data is by 
species, so I cannot combine them
- even for the domestic landings data, the website requires a 
species-by-species query; no bulk queries. And this must be repeated for each 
state. This makes the task nearly impossible.
- the granularity of all of this data does not include the associated gear type 
for wild-caught products, nor the associated farming method for aquaculture.

Does anyone know if the trade of products from state to state is tracked 
anywhere? Is there really no data on the trade between one state to another?

Thanks so very much.


Best
Kat Leigh

Katharine L. Leigh
My 
Linkedin

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 9:31 PM, Katharine Leigh 
> wrote:
Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can find seafood data by state for the USA?  Ideally 
both aquaculture and wild-capture.  Ideally both dollar value as well as weight 
(tonnage).

However, anything is a good start.  Please send suggestions if you have them.  
Thanks so much!


Best
Kat

Katharine L. Leigh
My 

[ECOLOG-L] Restoration Ecology Technician Position Available at The Wilds

[Patrick Boleman]

The Restoration Ecology department at The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio has a 
restoration ecology technician position open beginning in August of 2017.  The 
Technician's duties will involve land management activities such as invasive 
species control, vegetation monitoring, and applied field research.  They will 
assist with research project establishment, invasive species control, native 
species planting, and occasional prescribed burning of grassland.  An 
associate's or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or related field is 
required.  Additional requirements are familiarity with native and invasive 
species of southeast Ohio, experience in land management activities such as 
chainsaw use and herbicide application equipment, and good organizational and 
computer skills.  Please follow the following link for more information: 
https://thewilds.columbuszoo.org/home/about/join-our-team/employment/job-listing/restoration-ecology-field-technician-2017.

Please contact Dr. Rebecca Swab (rs...@thewilds.org) 
for additional information.

Patrick J. Boleman, RPCV, M.S.
Restoration Ecology Program Associate
The Wilds

14000 International Road  Office: 740-638-5030 ext. 2085
Cumberland OH  43732  Fax: 740-638-2287
pbole...@thewilds.org

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position: Soil Microbiology/Bioinformatics in Florida

[Strauss,Sarah L]

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Location: University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education 
Center, Immokalee, FL
 Position description:
A postdoctoral position is available with the Soil Microbiology Lab at the 
University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in 
Immokalee, FL, to examine the impact of agricultural management practices on 
the soil microbiology of citrus groves. The SWFREC is located in the in the 
heart of citrus and vegetable production in Florida and provides a unique 
opportunity to combine scientific research with the needs of the industry.
The project, which includes greenhouse and field studies, will evaluate the 
efficacy of soil microbial amendments on the improvement of tree root growth 
and nutrient uptake. The project will focus on integration of microbial 
community composition, soil chemistry, root metabolism, and plant growth data. 
Expertise in microbial ecology, molecular methods, and bioinformatics is 
required. Experience in high-throughput amplicon sequencing, qPCR, and shotgun 
metagenomics is preferred.
The incumbent will develop hypotheses based on current literature, design and 
conduct experiments, perform work in the laboratory, greenhouse, and field, 
analyze data, and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed 
journals. The postdoctoral associate will work independently with minimal 
supervision. This is a one-year position, but may be extended up to three 
years, dependent on funding.
 Responsibilities:
• Experimental design
• Sample collection and processing
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Review of relevant literature
• Preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
 Minimum qualifications:
• PhD in bioinformatics, environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, or 
biogeochemistry
• Expertise in bioinformatics for environmental microbiology
• Experience with unix/command line
• Evidence of effective scientific writing and publication in English
 Preferred qualifications: Experience in soil microbiology, experience with R 
and QIIME, proficiency in programming (perl or python), experience with grant 
writing
 Advertised salary: $50,000 plus benefits
Open date: as early as September 1, 2017, but application review begins 
immediately
Additional information: http://www.imok.ufl.edu/about-us/jobs/
Special instructions to applicants:
Interested persons should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list 
of 3 references, including contact information, to Dr. Sarah Strauss 
(stra...@ufl.edu).
Sarah Strauss, PhD
Assistant Professor, Soil Microbiology
University of Florida - IFAS
Soil and Water Sciences Department
Southwest Florida Research & Education Center
Immokalee, FL 34142
239-658-3468 (office)
239-658-3447 (lab)
stra...@ufl.edu

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in urban ecology in Switzerland

[Martin Obrist]

The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is a 
part of the ETH domain. Approximately 500 people work on the sustainable use 
and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.

The Research Unit Biodiversity and Conservation Biology investigates the 
diversity of life in its various forms, from genetic diversity to the diversity 
of species and ecosystems as well as their interactions. The Research Group 
“Conservation Biology” is looking, per September 1, 2017, for a

PhD student on urban ecology  
https://apply.refline.ch/273855/0725/pub/1/index.html 


You investigate the effect of landscape connectivity on taxonomic and 
functional aspects of arthropod biodiversity in urban environments. You will 
mainly work with the cavity nesting hymenopterans’ model system using trap 
nests (also called bee hotels). Other taxonomic groups comprise bats, birds and 
nocturnal insects. The goal is to test whether biodiversity and host-parasitoid 
interaction networks change along landscape connectivity gradients in urban 
areas in Switzerland and five other European countries. You will collaborate 
with the Department of Environmental Systems Science (Landscape Ecology) at the 
ETH Zürich and you will publish the results in international scientific 
journals.
You have a master’s degree in biology, environmental science or close related 
fields. Theoretical and/or empirical knowledge on trait-based approaches in 
community ecology and practical experience with the trait measurement of 
in-vertebrates and survey of vegetation structure in the field are desirable. 
Good knowledge in ArcGIS and quantitative analyses with R, as well as good 
skills in scientific English writing are essential. You are ready to learn new 
advanced analytical approaches such as bipartite network analyses and spatial 
analyses. An autonomous and structured work style and the ability to work in a 
team are required. A driving license cat. B is necessary. 

Please send your full application online to Monika Lips, Human Resources WSL. 
Marco Moretti (marco.more...@wsl.ch, tel. +41 (0)79 237 07 13) and Martin 
Obrist (martin.obr...@wsl.ch, tel. +41 (0)44 739 24 66), will be happy to 
answer any questions or offer further information. The WSL strives to increase 
the proportion of women in its employment, which is why qualified women are 
particularly called upon to apply for this position.


Interested candidates should apply online through:

https://apply.refline.ch/273855/0725/index.html?cid=1=en 



Martin


  Dr. Martin K. Obrist^v^
 ^v^
   Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
   Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
   CH-8903 Birmensdorf, Switzerland
   MG D 52;  +41 44 739 24 66   
   martin.obr...@wsl.ch
   www.wsl.ch/fe/biodiversitaet/

[ECOLOG-L] Northern Georgia White-Tailed Deer Technician

[Cheyenne Yates]

Agency: University of Georgia - Deer Lab

Location: Northern Georgia Mountains

Salary: $7.25/hour with housing provided

Start Date: 01/02/2018

Last Date to Apply: 08/16/2017

Description: We are seeking two white-tailed deer research technicians to 
participate 
in a deer research project funded by the Georgia Department of Natural 
Resources. The 
project will investigate survival, movements, and habitat use of white-tailed 
deer 
fawns and adult does in the Northern Georgia mountains. The field research team 
will 
consist of two graduate students and two capture technicians that will be 
responsible 
for capturing, collaring, investigating mortalities, and locating deer using 
telemetry. Technicians will also be responsible for miscellaneous duties 
including 
data entry, bait site upkeep, and trail camera checks. Deer will be captured 
using 
rocket nets, clover traps, and dart projectors. We anticipate long hours 
outdoors in 
challenging terrain and sometimes adverse weather conditions. Field vehicles 
will be 
provided to conduct project-related activities and housing will be provided. 
The 
position starts in early January and runs through late April with possibility 
of 
extension through the fawn searching season from mid-May through beginning of 
August. 
This is an excellent position for those wanting hands-on experience with 
ungulate 
capture and monitoring. Additionally, this position will provide ample 
opportunity to 
network with professionals through the University of Georgia and Georgia 
Department of 
Natural Resources.

Qualifications: Previous experience with ungulates is preferred as well as 
capture 
experience with large mammals using the methods mentioned above. Bachelor's 
degree or 
enrolled in a degree program in a wildlife management related field is 
required. The 
ability to live in close-quarters with a small crew while maintaining a 
professional 
demeanor towards university personnel, Georgia DNR employees, and the public is 
necessary. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the rugged Appalachian 
terrain 
and work irregular hours. Previous experience gathering scientific data and the 
ability to work well in a team is required. Other highly desirable 
qualifications 
include telemetry, animal handling, and trail camera experience. If hoping to 
extend 
through June, experience with vegetation sampling is also desired. All 
applicants must 
have a valid U.S. driver’s license, clean driving record, and the ability to 
drive 4x4 
vehicles. 

To apply please email a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcript, and 3 
references combined into a single PDF to Cheyenne Yates at 
cheyenne.ya...@uga.edu. 
Please label the file with last name_first name (e.g., Smith_John). Application 
reviews will begin immediately.

Contact Person: Cheyenne Yates

Contact email: cheyenne.ya...@uga.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Support Available for Activities at the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis

[Catherine Crawley]

September 1, 2017 is the deadline for requests for support for Working 
Groups and Investigative Workshops at the National Institute for 
Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), to be scheduled through 
August 2019. All areas of research at the interface of biology and 
mathematics will be considered. Potential organizers of activities in 
areas of molecular biology, cell biology, network biology, immunology 
and systems biology are particularly encouraged to submit requests for 
support of Working Groups or Investigative Workshops. NIMBioS, located 
at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is an NSF-sponsored initiative 
to foster interdisciplinary research at the interface between 
mathematical and biological sciences. The institute's mission is to 
cultivate cross-disciplinary approaches in mathematical biology and to 
develop a cadre of researchers who address fundamental and applied 
biological problems in creative ways. Additional support for NIMBioS 
comes from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. More details are 
posted at http://www.nimbios.org/research/


*Related Links:*
NIMBioS Working Groups http://www.nimbios.org/workinggroups/
NIMBioS Investigative Workshops http://www.nimbios.org/workshops/

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session on "Ecohydrology and Biogeochemical processes in Savannas and Woodlands"

[Shishir Basant]

Dear Colleagues,

As we get closer to the deadline for AGU abstract submission for 2017 
Fall meeting, I would like to draw your attention to our session on 
Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry of Savannas and Woodlands.

Dr.Thomas Boutton from Texas A and Dr.Carla Staver from Yale have 
confirmed to join us as our invited speakers for this session.
 
The session is titled "Ecohydrology and Biogeochemical processes in 
Savannas and Woodlands". The session ID is 24284. It is listed in 
Hydrology and cross-listed with Biogeosciences. 
  
Primary convener for this session is Dr. Bradford Wilcox - professor of 
Ecohydrology at Texas A University. Other conveners on this session is 
Shishir Basant and Yong Zhou who are graduate students.

We are hoping this to be a great opportunity for getting as many savanna 
ecohydrologists and biogeochemists together in one session which will 
hopefully translate into a more savanna-focused dialogue and 
conversation. 
 
Deadline for abstract submissions is August 2nd.
You can also check the link for the session here:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session24284
 
---
Session ID#: 24284

 

Session Description: Savannas are comprised of trees and grasses and are 
globally important ecosystems that sustain the livelihoods of a large 
proportion of the world’s human population. However, due to overgrazing, 
fire suppression, elevated atmospheric CO2, and climate change, savannas 
have experienced the proliferation of woody plants during the past 
century and have a tendency to convert to woodlands. Given the 
geographic extent of savannas, this conversion has important 
implications for biogeochemistry and eco-hydrology at local, regional, 
and global scales. The variety of feedbacks and connections existing 
between the major components of biogeochemical cycles and key aspects of 
hydrologic processes are expected to be altered by the conversion of 
savannas to woodlands, but these remain poorly understood. A 
comprehensive assessment of the joint impact of woody encroachment on 
biogeochemistry and eco-hydrology is essential for empirical and 
modeling researches aiming at understanding the dynamics and services of 
savanna ecosystems.


Shishir Basant

PhD Student, 
Wilcox Water and Ecology Lab 
http://wilcoxlab.tamu.edu/

Ecosystems Science and Management, Texas A, 
301 Horticulture and Forest Science Building,
College Station - 77843

979-739-3917

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Distribution data for trees of North America

[Emily Moran]

What about the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) data?  Just for the US, but 
very detailed: https://www.fia.fs.fed.us/

Emily Moran

On Jul 26, 2017, at 8:26 AM, Adhithya Kondalsamy  wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I am a high school student doing research on the distribution of trees of 
> North America.  I need occurrence records of as many tree species as 
> possible.  I have already downloaded data from GBIF.  What are other sources 
> top get occurrence records from?
> 
> 
> Thanks!

[ECOLOG-L] AGU 2017 session on research of the world’s major rive r deltas

[Yi-jun Xu]

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to AGU 2017 session EP031. 
Progress in research on the world’s major river 
deltas
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session23857

Session Description:
The world’s major river deltas are densely populated and vital to global food 
security, commerce, energy production, and industrial development. Many of 
these deltaic regions are rapidly sinking into the sea due to a number of 
natural and anthropogenic factors, including reduced sediment input, river 
engineering, coastal land subsidence, and sea level rise. Over the past 
decades, the world’s major river deltas have experienced rapid population 
increase and urbanization. The anthropogenic activities have interfered with 
delta-forming processes and, in return, the altered deltaic forming processes 
are affecting humans, presenting a dynamically coupled natural-human system. 
This session aims at bringing together the latest research on the world’s large 
deltas as a complex dynamic system between the natural and human environments. 
We encourage submissions based on field, modeling, and synthetic studies 
concerning deltaic geomorphology, sediment transport, estuarine hydrology, 
spatial organization, population dynamics, and policy making in the world’s 
vulnerable deltas.

Conveners:
Yi-Jun Xu, Louisiana State University, School of Renewable Natural Resources, 
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Zhongyuan Chen, East China Normal University, State Key Laboratory of Estuarine 
and Coastal Research, Shanghai, China
Kam-Biu Liu, Louisiana State University, Department of Oceanography and Coastal 
Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Nina Lam, Louisiana State University, Department of Environmental Studies, 
Baton Rouge, LA, United States

Publication opportunity:
A special issue of Water 
(www.mdpi.com/journal/water/special_issues/river_deltas)
 will be published collecting full papers presented at the session.

Submission deadline: August 2

-
Y. Jun Xu, Ph.D.
Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
Phone: 225-578-4168
Email: y...@lsu.edu
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/people/xu/default.htm

[ECOLOG-L] PhD projects in Biogeochemistry & Earth System Science in Jena, Germany

[Steffi Rothhardt]

Join us!

In cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the Max Planck 
Institute for Biogeochemistry houses a unique and flexible research program 
that grants German and foreign students a broad selection of learning 
opportunities while still maintaining a research focus. The International Max 
Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC) offers a 
PhD program specializing in global biogeochemistry and related Earth System 
sciences. 

See the detailed description of all projects on the following webpage: 
http://www.imprs-gbgc.de/index.php/Application/OpenProjects


Application deadline for these fully funded PhD positions is September 5, 2017. 
Top candidates will be invited to take part in our recruitment symposium 
(November 1-3, 2017).  

Find out more and apply online: www.imprs-gbgc.de


See our project suggestions & 
apply online by September 5.
Copyright © 2017 International Max Planck Research School for Global 
Biogeochemical Cycles, All rights reserved. 
We inform people who opted in at our website about new calls for application at 
the IMPRS-GBGC. 

Our mailing address is: 
International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles
MPI for Biogeochemistry
Hans-Knoell-Str. 10
Jena 07745
Germany

Add us to your address book

[ECOLOG-L] influential studies that could be replicated by undergrads

[Tim Parker]

I'm coordinating an upcoming grant proposal to integrate promotion of
increased replication (to assess validity and generality) with teaching of
undergraduates.

We're generating a list of studies that had major impacts on the field of
ecology (or evolutionary biology), AND that COULD plausibly be replicated
(at least in part) by undergraduate students with professorial guidance
over the course of a semester.

If you have ideas for this list, please email me (even if the original
study had design flaws).

Also, we’ll have a table at ESA in Portland (Table E in the exhibit hall),
and we’d love for you to come by and talk to us about your ideas.

We’ll be happy to share the completed list (and more) with anyone who’s
interested.

Thanks!


Tim Parker
Co-organizer, TTEE (Tools for Transparency in Ecology and Evolution)
Chair, Department of Biology
Interdisciplinary Program in Environmental Studies
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA 99362 USA
+1.509.526.4777
parke...@whitman.edu
http://people.whitman.edu/~parkerth/