[ECOLOG-L] vegetation-oriented seasonal biological science technician position with USGS at Badlands National Park, South Dakota

[Symstad, Amy]

Full-time, temporary, seasonal biotech position with the U.S. Geological
Survey working on project characterizing plant community composition and
production in the bison range at Badlands National Park, South Dakota.
Details an how to apply at
https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/biological-science-tech-bison-grazing-south-dakota/.
Hourly wage $14.30, season runs ~mid May to early September.


*
Amy Symstad
Research Ecologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
Wind Cave National Park, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-1191
asyms...@usgs.gov
**

[ECOLOG-L] North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission Internship

[Caroline Graham]

The North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (NPAFC) invites citizens 
from its member countries (Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, Russian 
Federation, and USA) to apply for the NPAFC Internship Program. One 
intern will be accepted upon approval of the Commission. The intern will 
work at the NPAFC Secretariat office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The intern will gain experience and knowledge in operations of the NPAFC 
and will have the opportunity to test his/her interest in international 
governmental organizations, fisheries management, salmon biology & 
ecology, and fisheries enforcement. The intern will work under the 
supervision of the Executive Director and/or his designates. In general, 
the intern will assist in a variety of tasks, including:
• plan, develop, and complete an individual project in enforcement, 
science, communication, fisheries management, or administration,
• prepare information for and provide support to special projects 
including the International Year of the Salmon (IYS),
• assist organizing and editing various NPAFC publications,
• coordinate international cooperative programs and assist Secretariat 
activities,
• assist with other work delegated by the Executive Director and/or his 
designates.

Internship period: Starts on or about September 1, 2018, for a period up 
to a maximum of 6 months. The intern is expected to perform his/her 
tasks at the Secretariat office on a daily basis, Monday–Friday, 7.5 
hours per day.

Qualifications: Applicants must be a citizen of an NPAFC member country, 
have a university degree, the ability to read, write, and speak English, 
the ability to use computers and the Internet, and demonstrated personal 
initiative. Applicants must currently be a part of the government or 
academic sector, a recent graduate, or currently enrolled in school for 
an advanced degree.

Financial support: NPAFC will provide a stipend of $2,500 CDN per month. 
Travel cost to and from the intern’s place of residence and the location 
of the Secretariat office and cost of medical insurance will be at the 
intern’s own expense or by home country support. Travel expenses 
associated with the intern’s work in the Secretariat will be covered by 
the NPAFC.

Applications: Completed applications must include all of the following:
• A cover letter describing the applicant’s interests and 
qualifications,
• Resume showing academic and/or work experience,
• Three professional letters of reference,
• Personal Data Page of passport as a citizenship proof.

Email the completed application to secretar...@npafc.org by March 22, 
2018.

The selected intern will be notified in early June of 2018.

For complete information: Go to http://www.npafc.org and contact the 
NPAFC Secretariat for questions at secretar...@npafc.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting - Sagebrush/Wildlife/Fire Ecology Technicians in Eastern Oregon

[Jacob Dittel]

Description: We seek four full-time temporary technicians in fire, wildlife, 
and sagebrush ecology with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon 
State University. The research project site is at the Phillip W. Schneider 
Wildlife Area (PWSWA), near Dayville, OR. Daily work will primarily be 
vegetation surveys to quantify the changes following fire and post-fire 
restoration treatments in sagebrush communities, small mammal trapping, 
maintenance and observations for seed dispersal experiments, and data entry. 
Position is based out of OSU, but no housing is provided in Corvallis. However, 
transportation to field sites and primitive accommodations on site will be 
provided. Daily field conditions can be challenging, including varying weather 
and fire conditions, encounters with venomous reptiles, and remote and 
semi-primitive group living conditions at base camp. 
Hourly Wage: $13/hour for technicians; $15/hour for crew leader 
Dates of Employment: Preferred start date will be May 14, 2018 but start date 
is negotiable. Field season can be expected to last up to 10 weeks*. 
*There might be a possibility to work on multiple projects and thus extend the 
term of employment beyond 10 weeks, but that can be discussed if hired. 
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in progress in Fisheries 
and Wildlife, Biology, Ecology, Botany, or another related biological 
discipline. Abilities/Knowledge/Skills: Basic knowledge of the principles of 
ecological principles and systematic data collection as well as basic computer 
skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel. Willingness and ability to 
spend long days in the field in hot, cold, wet, or dry conditions, hike up to 
several miles with a 30-pound pack, camp in a field setting occasionally, and 
to be away from duty station (Corvallis, OR) for several weeks at a time. 
Ability to live and work effectively as a member of a team sharing a project 
base camp. Current driver’s license and ability to drive an ATV and 4-wheel 
drive vehicles. Driving record subject to OSU review for approval to drive 
university and agency vehicles. Commitment to completing required animal 
handling training modules prior to field season and willingness to handle small 
mammals. 
For crew leader candidates: Minimum 2-years of field experience with evidence 
of being able to lead crew and work as a team-member. Prior training and/or 
experience in ethical live trapping procedures as applied to small mammals 
and/or identifying sagebrush-steppe forbs and grasses. 
Desirable Qualifications: Experience collecting biological data in a field 
setting. Prior training and/or experience in ethical live trapping procedures 
as applied to small mammals. Organizational, communication, and leadership 
skills with an ability to independently manage multiple task simultaneously. 
Resourceful in developing practical solutions to daily challenges. Knowledge of 
sagebrush ecosystems. Experience with issues surrounding rangeland or fire. 
Experience using GIS tools. 
Inquiries: Dr. Jake Dittel: jacob.dit...@oregonstate.edu 
 
Application: In a single .pdf file, send resume or CV with; (1) a cover letter 
detailing how you meet the minimum, and where applicable, desirable 
qualifications, (2) contact information for 3 references, and (3) academic 
transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine) to Dr. Dittel. Applications are 
due February 21, 2017. 

[ECOLOG-L] California Native Plant Society Conservation Conference

[Kendra Sikes]

Good afternoon, all.

I wanted to make sure everybody here knew that this Friday, January 19 at 
noon is the deadline to register for the upcoming CNPS Conservation 
Conference in Los Angeles Feb 1-3. A great time for conservationists, 
native plant lovers, and plant scientists to come together! You can 
register at conference.cnps.org.

Thanks!

[ECOLOG-L] PhysFest II: short course in plant ecophysiology

[Christopher Still]

During summer 2018, a training workshop for plant eco-physiologists will 
convene in an eastern deciduous forest at the Holden Arboretum. 
Phys-Fest 2 aims to broadly train graduate students in plant 
ecophysiology techniques, initiate discussions addressing research 
frontiers within plant ecophysiology, and promote collegiality and 
camaraderie among participants. Phys-Fest 2 is sponsored by NSF-IOS.


At Phys-Fest 2, participants will work as teams in an ecophysiological 
sampling campaign to assess tree canopy water and energy exchange within 
vertical gradients of the canopy. Participants will learn basic 
measurement techniques for hydraulics, gas exchange, chlorophyll 
fluorescence, and hyper-spectral / thermal imaging.


The workshop also includes training on scientific outreach, professional 
social media, writing for public audiences, and engagement with local 
stakeholders and industry representatives.


When: July 15-19, 2018
Where: Holden Arboretum - Kirtland, OH
Costs: Student and post-docs receive $500 towards travel expenses plus 
nearby lodging.  The workshop will cover most food and drink expenses 
for all participants.

Application deadline: February 28, 2018
More information and application instructions can be found here: 
http://www.k-state.edu/ecophyslab/phys_fest_2.html


--
***
Forest Ecosystems and Society
Oregon State University
321 Richardson Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-5752
Phone: 541.737.4086
FAX: 541.737.5814
chris.st...@oregonstate.edu
***

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate assistantship in bioinformatics

[Weeks,Stephen C]

Funding for PhD student to study the evolution of sex chromosomes in 
crustaceans.

We seek a student interested in bioinformatics to study sex chromosome 
evolution in androdioecious branchiopod crustaceans. We have whole genome 
sequence data, including sequencing of the sex chromosome, that need to be 
analyzed to test hypotheses of the evolution of sex chromosomes in these 
shrimp. We seek a student with good problem solving ability and programing 
experience in C++. Minimally the candidate should at least have some 
programming experience and be willing to learn C++. Funding is for 5 years  and 
includes both a stipend and tuition remission. Interested parties should 
contact Dr. Stephen C. Weeks (s...@uakron.edu or 
330-972-6954). Visit http://blogs.uakron.edu/weeks/ for more information about 
these crustaceans.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but will begin to be assessed 
in early February. Applications can be uploaded at 
http://www.uakron.edu/ib/academics/ib-admission-requirements.dot. Interested 
students should contact Dr. Weeks to receive information on application 
procedures before applying online.

[ECOLOG-L] SPRING 2018 RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: MOQUAH BARRENS PRESCRIBED FIRE STUDY, WISCONSIN

[Jessica R. Miesel]

SPRING 2018 RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: MOQUAH BARRENS PRESCRIBED FIRE STUDY,
WISCONSIN



The Department of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences at Michigan State
University, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research
Station, is seeking a motivated seasonal research technician for Spring
2018, to assist with a fire effects study in the ecologically unique Moquah
Barrens, located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern
Wisconsin.   The overall project is focused on investigating soil heating
processes and the effects of soil heating on soil carbon, nutrients,
seedbanks and hardwood regeneration. The technician will be responsible for
completing plot preparation activities and performing vegetation, soil and
fuels field measurements and sampling (near Ashland, WI) in partnership
with other field personnel. Some travel between Ashland and other project
facilities in Rhinelander, WI and/or Grand Rapids, MN may also be required,
with timing depending on weather and phenology.



A summary of the overall project is available here:
http://www.firescience.gov/JFSP_advanced_search_results_
detail.cfm?jdbid=%24%26J3%3CW%40%20%20%0A




DATES: This position will be available between early/mid-April through
mid/late June 2018. The actual start and end dates are flexible, so please
specify the dates of your availability in your application.


QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have the following knowledge,
skills and abilities:

1) previous research or monitoring experience in one or more of the
following areas: soil sampling and/or analysis, ecological monitoring, fuel
inventories, or similar;

2) excellent organization and communication skills;

3) demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team
environment, and to be comfortable navigating frequently changing
daily/weekly project priorities individually and in a team;

4) demonstrated commitment to completing work with a high level of
initiative, skill, and professionalism;

5) a high aptitude for outdoor physical activity, including ability to
navigate on- and off-road using maps, compass, and gps units; and

6) ability to operate field vehicles and possession of a valid US driver’s
license.


WORKING CONDITIONS: The position will be largely field-based, although work
in a greenhouse and/or sample processing lab will occasionally be required.
Field conditions may include exposure to inclement weather, full sun,
biting insects, and poison ivy. Responsibilities will require walking over
uneven terrain; lifting and carrying field packs weighing up to 40 lb.;
bending, squatting, kneeling, sitting or standing for prolonged periods of
time; operating measurement or sampling equipment with a strong level of
fine motor skills; performing repetitive tasks with a high level of
precision and accuracy; maintaining project records and communicating
regularly with the project investigators. Personal protective equipment
necessary for performing the position will be provided. Technicians will be
responsible for providing their own personal field gear (appropriate field
clothing, footwear, daypack, etc.).



SALARY: Hourly wage commensurate with experience, for 40 hours/week during
the duration of employment.



LOCATION: The field site is located near Ashland, WI. Housing is not
provided; however, options for shared housing with other project personnel
may be available. Occasional overnight travel to assist with other project
activities may be required.

TO APPLY: Applicants should email *as a single PDF*:

1) a letter of interest detailing (a) your qualifications for the position,
(b) the dates of your availability; 2) resume/CV with list of relevant
coursework; and 3) a list of three professional references with contact
information (institution, email address, phone number), to Dr. Kathleen
Quigley at quigl...@msu.edu. Please name your file as:
LastnameFirstname_Application_MMDD.



APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis
beginning February 12, 2018 so you are encouraged to apply as early as
possible.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email questions to Dr. Kathleen Quigley (Postdoctoral
Associate and field crew supervisor) at quigl...@msu.edu and Dr. Jessica
Miesel at miese...@msu.edu.



-- 

*Jessica R. Miesel, PhD*Assistant Professor
Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
Michigan State University
1066 Bogue St., Room A286
East Lansing, MI 48824-1222

Office location: PSSB 560
Office phone: 517-353-0485 <(517)%20353-0485>
Lab location: Natural Resources 103
Email: miese...@msu.edu
Google voice (mobile): 920-341-3473 <(920)%20341-3473>

Website: http://www.for.msu.edu/pe

[ECOLOG-L] Two Ph.D. Assistantships Available in Forest Entomology and Ecology

[Brittany Barnes]

Two Ph.D. Assistantships Available in Forest Entomology and Ecology

University of Georgia, Athens

 

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University 
of Georgia, Athens invites applications from highly motivated and 
enthusiastic students for two Ph.D. Assistantships starting in 
Summer/Fall 2018.  The first project will focus on multiple interactions 
between longleaf pine, bark beetles, and their symbionts (fungi and 
mites) under disturbance regimes (fire).  This project will be 
collaborative between Dr. Kamal Gandhi (Warnell School of Forestry) and 
Dr. Kier Klepzig (Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center).  The 
second multidisciplinary project with Dr. Gandhi will focus on the 
community, population, and/or chemical ecology of bark beetles under 
forest management practices in southeastern pine stands.  The ideal 
candidates would possess both field and laboratory experience related to 
entomology, ecology, and/or mycology, a strong statistical background, 
and an independent spirit to develop, conduct, and publish research.  A 
M.S. Degree in a related field, especially in forest entomology, 
pathology, or ecology is a prerequisite for the position.  As a part of 
the graduate program, extensive fieldwork in southeastern U.S. will be 
required.

 

The Forest Entomology Laboratory (https://kjgandhi.wixsite.com/gandhi-
lab) at the University of Georgia is a dynamic group that works on a 
broad range of ecological issues, forest insect species, and ecosystems 
across the country.  The mission of the Joseph W. Jones Ecological 
Research Center (http://www.jonesctr.org) is to provide excellence in 
natural resource management and conservation of southeastern coastal 
plain ecosystems.  Full training in forest ecology, entomology, and 
pathology will be provided.  Two competitive Ph.D. assistantships for 3-
4 years along with full tuition waiver are available.  Interested 
students should submit a statement of interest, current CV along with 
contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts to 
Dr. Gandhi (kjgan...@uga.edu; 706-542-4614). 

 

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources 
(http://www.warnell.uga.edu/) is the oldest forestry school in the 
South, has >70 faculty working in diverse fields, and provides exemplary 
training of students in the fields of forestry, ecology, and 
conservation biology.  The School is housed in a four-building complex 
on campus, and has >23,000 acres in the state for research, teaching, 
and service activities.  The University of Georgia (http://www.uga.edu/) 
is a “land-grant and sea-grant university, and is also the state's 
oldest, most comprehensive and most diversified institution of higher 
education”. Its motto is: "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the 
nature of things”.  The University of Georgia is an affirmative action 
and equal opportunity employer.



Best wishes,



Kamal 

[ECOLOG-L] 2018 Undergraduate Summer Research Experience: biodiversity hotspots in cloud forests

[Beth Gerstner]

In the light of global change, we need to conserve biodiversity hotspots. Often 
scientists 
use species observations to map the geographic ranges of species and determine 
their 
conservation status. However, many biodiversity hotspots contain species with 
limited 
observation data, making it difficult to assess their conservation status. One 
solution is to 
use information about co-occurring species to fill in these data gaps. For this 
project, an 
undergraduate student would help generate a database of multiple animal species 
that live 
within the cloud forests of the Northern Andes, researching each species’ 
habitat 
requirements and identifying its feeding habits (frugivore, insectivore etc.). 
This 
information will be combined with NASA satellite imagery of habitat 
characteristics to 
improve the conservation assessment of a data-deficient mammal species 
(Bassaricyon 
neblina), and to assess how cloud forest biodiversity may be affected by global 
change.

During the summer, the student will perform research with the Spatial and 
Community 
Ecology Lab at MSU (http://www.msu.edu/~plz) under the direction of Dr. Phoebe 
Zarnetske and PhD student Beth Gerstner. 

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a gateway to graduate 
education 
at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. The goal of the program is to 
increase the 
number of underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research 
careers. 
SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research 
experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities. The student will 
receive a 
stipend, living expenses, and travel expenses.

APPLY: Underrepresented undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. 
Application 
Deadline: February 1, 2018. Eligibility and Application: 
https://grad.msu.edu/srop.

MSU SROP applications will be reviewed from November 1, 2017 through February 
1, 2018. 
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.  For 
questions contact 
Beth Gerstner: gerst...@msu.edu.


Beth Gerstner, Ph.D. student
Michigan State University
Department of Fisheries & Wildlife 
gerst...@msu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position: Fish Bioacoustics at Cornell University

[Aaron N. Rice]

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Fish Bioacoustics
Cornell University

The Bioacoustics Research Program (BRP) within Cornell University’s Lab of 
Ornithology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to take a leadership 
role in a collaborative research project between BRP and the National Park 
Service (NPS).  Scientists from BRP and NPS have been collecting passive 
acoustic data within Florida Bay and Everglades National Park to understand the 
influence of managed freshwater flow on the Bay’s fish populations, as well as 
the underwater diversity of biological sounds within the Bay (fish, 
crustaceans, marine mammals) (see http://bit.ly/2DmUrZ5). Florida Bay is an 
important habitat for marine and estuarine fishes, and is also an important 
area for ecotourism and fishing.

This individual will be involved in configuring, deploying and recovering 
recording devices; organizing, analyzing and interpreting data; writing 
per-reviewed manuscripts; and presenting data at scientific and stakeholder 
meetings.  The position will be based at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in 
Ithaca, NY, but will require regular travel to South Florida (3-4 short trips 
per year).  The position is currently funded for an 18-month period, but there 
is the potential to extend the appointment with additional funding.  
Opportunities also for occasionally mentoring undergraduate students, and 
participating in teaching in BRP’s Sound Analysis Workshop, which trains 
researchers from around the world in sound analysis.

Required qualifications:
• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a relevant field (e.g., biology, 
ecology, oceanography)
• Demonstrated track record of authorship on peer-reviewed publications
• Experience in bioacoustic analysis
• Ability to deploy and recover recording instruments in the field
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong quantitative/statistical experience
• Ability to conduct original research, from conception to completion
• Extensive marine field research experience
• Strong communication skills and be proficient in spoken and written English
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with fish bioacoustics
• Experience in working with large datasets
• Experience operating small boats

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is located at the Imogene Powers Johnson Center 
for Birds and Biodiversity in the 220-acre Sapsucker Woods sanctuary, the 
Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a vibrant unit within Cornell's University’s 
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. More than 200 faculty and staff work at 
the Lab within our 10 mission-driven programs. Our management and staff are 
committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our 
work.

For questions about the position or the project, email Dr. Aaron Rice 
(ar...@cornell.edu). To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and names and 
contact information for three references. Applicants must have received their 
PhD before beginning their postdoctoral appointment at Cornell. Application 
materials should be sent as a single pdf file to the attention of Sue Taggart 
(s...@cornell.edu).

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to 
work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an 
uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the 
university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. Located in Ithaca, 
NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses 
on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and in Doha, Qatar, as well as the new 
Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and 
Educator.

--
Aaron N. Rice, Ph.D.
Bioacoustics Research Program
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
Cornell University
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850-1999

Email: ar...@cornell.edu
Web: http://www.nbb.cornell.edu/neurobio/aaronrice

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Project Assistant Positions Available at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

[Patricia A. Jones]

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the 
following positions:

1)  The Lyme-Climate Project Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 6) 

Job Description:

Research the effects of weather and climate on the survival and behavior of 
blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease.  Location is the Cary 
Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley, with 
travel to sites between northern New York and North Carolina. Duties 
include maintaining lab colonies of mice and ticks, preparing and 
maintaining field equipment and field sites, assessing and recording tick 
survival, and programming, downloading and managing data from dataloggers.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail and experience in field ecology are 
mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable. 

Employment:

Employment to begin between March 12 and April 30, with an end date of 
approximately October 31, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is 
an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and 
experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available. 
Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-
employment driving background check successfully. 

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of 
application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 
three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18004-I "The Lyme-
Climate Project".

2)  The Tick Project Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 13) 

Job Description:

Research the effects of tick management interventions on the survival and 
behavior of blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease in people.  
Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson 
River Valley, with travel to sites throughout Dutchess County, New York. 
Duties include sampling and collecting ticks in suburban neighborhoods, 
tick identification, live-trapping small mammals, gathering data and 
entering data on tick encounters with local residents, coordinating with 
local residents to collect field data and deploying wildlife cameras.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail, self-motivation, and experience in field 
ecology are mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly 
desirable. 

Employment:

Employment may begin as early as March 12 or as late as May 15, with an end 
date of approximately September 30, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 
hours/week. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is 
commensurate with education and experience. Onsite or nearby housing may be 
available. Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, 
pre-employment driving background check successfully. 

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled. 

To Apply: 

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of 
application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 
three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18003-I "The Tick 
Project".

3)  Mouse-mast Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 4) 

Job Description:

Research the dynamics of mammalian communities and the relationships 
between mammals, ticks, oak trees, and Lyme disease.  Location is the Cary 
Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley.  Duties 
include live-trapping small mammals, taking blood, urine, and fecal 
samples, reliably recording trapping data, sampling abundance of ticks, 
tree seed collection, and seedling surveys within eastern deciduous forest 
plots. Early morning, late afternoon, and occasional weekend hours are 
required.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment may begin as early as April 1 or as late as mid May, with an end 
date of approximately November 14, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. 
This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with 
education and experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available. 
Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-
employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of 
application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 
three professional references

[ECOLOG-L] Short Course: Introduction to Spatial Agent Based Modeling

[Elizabeth Green]

When: June 11-15, 2018

Where: The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), Annapolis, 
Maryland.

Application Deadline: April 2, 2018, 5pm EST

This 5-day short course will serve as an introduction to the theory and 
practice of 
spatially-explicit agent-based modeling (ABM). You will learn the essential 
theoretical 
background and technical expertise needed to conceptualize, build, and analyze 
your 
first ABM. You will learn the essential theoretical background and technical 
expertise 
needed to conceptualize, build, and analyze your first ABM. This course will 
guide you 
through the basic phases of the ABM research process: formulating a research 
question, specifying a model, creating a simulation and interpreting the 
output. The 
course combines lectures with hands-on model-building sessions where you will 
build a 
model using NetLogo to acquire basic and intermediate programming skills. More 
advanced students are welcome to build a model in a programming language of 
their 
choice. This will be an intensive, week-long immersion in ABM concepts and 
methods 
with reading and short writing assignments each day, and a ‘final project’ 
consisting of 
a simple model and standardized documentation to be published in the OpenABM 
(www.openabm.org) repository.

Registration fees are $100 for graduate students and postdocs and $250 for 
faculty 
and all others*. Financial assistance for the registration fee and/or flights 
and hotel 
costs for non-local participants is available in accordance with our travel 
policies, but 
requires a formal application demonstrating a clear need for assistance. 
Applicants 
from developing countries or smaller academic institutions will be prioritized 
for 
assistance. Additional eligible travel expenses (e.g., meals and ground 
transportation) 
will be reimbursed for all attendees by SESYNC upon the completion and 
publishing of 
model code and description on OpenABM.

Visit sesync.us/sabm2018 to learn more and apply.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD project on Broad-banded Forestsnail ecology

[Lynne E. Beaty]

Institution: Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 
(www.trentu.ca)

Supervisor: Dennis Murray (Lab webpage: http://www.dennismurray.ca)

The Integrative Wildlife Conservation (Murray) lab at Trent University, 
Peterborough, Ontario, is offering a project (PhD or MSc) on Broad-banded 
Forestsnail ecology. The only known extant populations of Broad-banded 
Forestsnails in Canada are on Pelee Island and at Point Pelee National 
Park, and baseline biological and ecological data are currently deficient. 
This project will fill major knowledge gaps on the Broad-banded 
Forestsnail, including population sizes, demographics, life-history 
traits, using capture-mark-recapture methods across annual surveys. The 
project will also characterize habitat requirements, model habitat 
availability across southern Ontario, assess the threats posed by 
predation, and perform a comprehensive population viability analysis to 
predict the likelihood of species persistence in Ontario. Students will 
have the opportunity to develop specific research questions within the 
scope of the larger project.

The funding package includes a competitive stipend, foreign tuition waiver 
(if the student is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident), as well 
coverage of all research expenses. Successful PhD candidates will have an 
MSc in Ecology, Conservation Biology, or a related field, and demonstrated 
evidence of peer-reviewed publications. All applicants (MSc or PhD) must 
have strong field skills and/or modelling experience, and an interest in 
working collaboratively as part of a larger group. The student will join 
the Integrative Wildlife Conservation laboratory at Trent University 
(www.dennismurray.ca) and be part of an interdisciplinary team addressing 
innovative solutions to environmental change (www.create-enviro.ca).

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial 
academic transcript, and contact information for 3 references to: Dennis 
Murray (dennislmur...@gmail.com). Application deadline is Feb 16th, but 
review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable 
candidates are found. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking collaborators to participate in Global Urban Evolution Project (GLUE)

[Marc Johnson]

Dear ECOLOG community –

We are looking for collaborators to participate in the Global Urban Evolution 
(GLUE) Project, a large-scale study that seeks to understand whether 
urbanization drives parallel evolution in cities throughout the world. This 
project focuses on a single species (white clover, Trifolium repens), which is 
common in temperate environments globally. It is one of the very few species 
where one could study the effects of urbanization on every inhabited continent.

We are inviting individuals subscribing to this list-serve to participate as 
collaborators on the project. You can learn more about the project, including 
what is involved for collaborators at 
www.globalurbanevolution.com. You can 
also find on this website whether your preferred city is already being sampled.

Please let us know if you have any questions about the project.

Sincerely

Marc Johnson
James Santangelo
Simon Innes
Cindy Prashad
Rob Ness


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Marc T. J. Johnson, Ph.D.
Director, Centre for Urban Environments (CUE)
Associate Professor
Depts. of Biology & EEB
University of Toronto – Mississauga
www.evoeco.org (lab)
www.urbanenvironment.ca (CUE)
www.globalurbanevolution.com (GLUE)
twitter: @evoecolab
twitter (CUE): @CUE_UofT
_

[ECOLOG-L] New postdoctoral fellowship to enhance diversity in academia, FSU

[David Inouye]

*New postdoctoral fellowship **to enhance diversity in academia
*
Florida State University is pleased to announce the establishment of the 
Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP). The goal of this 
program is to strengthen the academic pipeline for diverse faculty 
candidates by offering postdoctoral fellowships to outstanding scholars 
in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to 
faculty diversity.  The PPFP is designed to foster the development of a 
strong program of independent research, attainment of teaching 
expertise, and general preparation to successfully compete for 
university faculty positions. Fellows will receive intensive research 
mentoring and opportunities to participate in a variety of professional 
development activities. Fellowships will provide nationally competitive 
salary and fringe for two years (with an option for a one-year 
extension) along with a $20K budget for training-related expenses. 
Fellows will be selected based on their track record and potential 
synergy with their research mentor.


Review of applications will start March 1, 2018 and will continue until 
all positions are filled.


For more information about the program see here: 
http://opda.fsu.edu/fellowships-and-awards/postdoctoral-fellowships-and-stipend-support/provost-postdoctoral-fellowship


--

Dr. Nora Underwood
Professor
Department of Biological Science
Florida State University

Visiting Researcher 12/17 - 08/18
Stockholm University

[ECOLOG-L] Software engineer to support integrated data science on the semantic web

[Ken Bagstad]

*Ca**ll for contra
ctors:
Software engineering at BC3 (Java and Javascript) *

The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is building a software task
force to support its strategic activities related to integrated data
science and collaborative, integrated modeling on the semantic web. The
team will contribute to the development and maintenance of the *k.LAB
software stack*, a semantic web infrastructure that uses artificial
intelligence to build computational solutions to environment, policy and
sustainability problems. The open source k.LAB software includes client and
server components that connect data and models from distributed
repositories, guided by machine reasoning over a set of shared ontologies.
This technology, based on machine reasoning, machine learning, distributed
computing and high-performance, multi-disciplinary and multi-paradigm
system modeling, is the flagship product of the *Integrated Modelling
(IM) *Partnership
(http://www.integratedmodelling.org) which is expected to serve a growing
number of worldwide users (from academia, governments, NGOs and industry)
in the years to come.

To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.integratedmodelling.org/?page_
id=1079

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Project Assistant Positions Available at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

[Patricia A. Jones]

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the 
following positions:

1)  The Lyme-Climate Project Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 6) 

Job Description:

Research the effects of weather and climate on the survival and behavior of 
blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease.  Location is the Cary 
Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley, with 
travel to sites between northern New York and North Carolina. Duties 
include maintaining lab colonies of mice and ticks, preparing and 
maintaining field equipment and field sites, assessing and recording tick 
survival, and programming, downloading and managing data from dataloggers.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail and experience in field ecology are 
mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable. 

Employment:

Employment to begin between March 12 and April 30, with an end date of 
approximately October 31, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is 
an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and 
experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available. 
Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-
employment driving background check successfully. 

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/w... and 
include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, 
and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional 
references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18004-I "The Lyme-Climate Project".

2)  The Tick Project Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 13) 

Job Description:

Research the effects of tick management interventions on the survival and 
behavior of blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease in people.  
Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson 
River Valley, with travel to sites throughout Dutchess County, New York. 
Duties include sampling and collecting ticks in suburban neighborhoods, 
tick identification, live-trapping small mammals, gathering data and 
entering data on tick encounters with local residents, coordinating with 
local residents to collect field data and deploying wildlife cameras.
Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail, self-motivation, and experience in field 
ecology are mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly 
desirable. 

Employment:

Employment may begin as early as March 12 or as late as May 15, with an end 
date of approximately September 30, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 
hours/week. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is 
commensurate with education and experience. Onsite or nearby housing may be 
available.

Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-
employment driving background check successfully. 

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled. 

To Apply: 

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of 
application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 
three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18003-I "The Tick 
Project".

3)  Mouse-mast Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 4) 

Job Description:

Research the dynamics of mammalian communities and the relationships 
between mammals, ticks, oak trees, and Lyme disease.  Location is the Cary 
Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley.  Duties 
include live-trapping small mammals, taking blood, urine, and fecal 
samples, reliably recording trapping data, sampling abundance of ticks, 
tree seed collection, and seedling surveys within eastern deciduous forest 
plots. Early morning, late afternoon, and occasional weekend hours are 
required.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment may begin as early as April 1 or as late as mid May, with an end 
date of approximately November 14, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. 
This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with 
education and experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available. 

Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-
employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of 
application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 
three professional references. Be sure t

[ECOLOG-L] REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for Short Course: Beyond Groundwater Modeling: Integrated Simulation of Watershed Systems Using ParFlow!

[Elizabeth Tran]

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.


Short Course: Beyond Groundwater Modeling: Integrated Simulation of Watershed 
Systems Using ParFlow
March 21-23, 2018 || Golden, CO
Registration Deadline: February 15, 2018

CUAHSI is pleased to partner with the Colorado School of Mines to offer a 3-day 
short course in aspects of integrated hydrologic modeling using ParFlow.

Course Description
This class trains students in aspects of integrated hydrologic modeling using 
ParFlow. The course is problem based, focusing all modules and exercises on 
simulation of a single well-studied, research watershed. Students will gain 
familiarity in the processes simulated with this platform, gain understanding 
the disparate input and output datasets and gain understanding and familiarity 
of Linux commands, high performance computing, visualization and hydrologic 
analysis. The course is designed modularly and builds in complexity with a host 
of in-class exercises where the students explore this system under the guidance 
of the instructors.

The course will be held at Colorado School of Mines in 
Golden, CO. 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.


Questions?
Contact Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org