[ECOLOG-L] Fully-funded PhD on invasions through the plant trade in New Zealand

[Philip Hulme]

The Bio-Protection Research Centre, Lincoln University, New Zealand is 
offering a fully funded PhD fellowship through the New Zealand 
Biological Heritage National Science Challenge. This is a fantastic 
opportunity for a student wanting to develop skills in applying social 
network approaches to ecological problems. The student will become an 
integral member of a national research team undertaking a high profile 
project. The aim of the project is to explore how network models can 
help us understand the risk posed by pests and weeds spreading through 
trade networks. The movement of live plants through professional 
nurseries is known to be an effective means to disseminate plant 
pathogens, invertebrate pests, and weeds. By working closely with 
professional nurseries as well as examining the less formal internet 
trade, this PhD will initially collate spatial distribution data and 
trade relationships among the live plant trade in New Zealand. This 
network will be used to map the likely pathways and identify the 
resources at risk and the suitability for pest establishment. 

Further details of the project can be found here:
http://www.biologicalheritage.nz/programmes/risks/interventions

The scholarships provide an annual stipend of NZD$28,000 a year tax-
free, covers full university fees and includes up to approximately 
NZD$5,000 additional support a year towards operating expenses. The 
duration of the scholarship is three years. It is expected the 
successful candidates will be based at Lincoln University, Canterbury, 
New Zealand. Besides their own research, the PhD fellow will attend 
courses and workshops in relevant transferable skills like scientific 
writing and project management as well as participate in our biennial 
Bio-Protection symposium, weekly seminar series and group meetings. The 
PhD student will receive individual supervision and mentoring and is 
guided in her/his research work by a PhD advisory committee. Applicants 
for this project are expected to have a MSc in a relevant area and hold 
an honours degree, or equivalent, in ecology, geography or related area, 
preferably with interest in spatial ecology, modelling and/or invasion 
biology. The position is open to applicants of any nationality, provided 
they are fluent in English, able to obtain a student visa and eligible 
for admission to the PhD program at Lincoln University.

http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/Lincoln-Home/Study/Postgraduate/Entry-
requirements/?sti=4

Applications should include evidence of qualifications and research 
experience, together with a curriculum vitae and contact details of two 
academic referees. Applications should be supported by a cover letter 
that states why the candidate is interested in the PhD (applicants are 
welcome to choose one or both) and how their qualifications would map 
onto the proposed research. Please email complete applications to 
philip.hu...@lincoln.ac.nz. Closing date for applications is 14th 
March 2018 with the expectation of commencement preferably before September 
2018.

[ECOLOG-L] REU Opportunity at Oregon State University/USFS Dorena Genetic Resource Center in Forest Ecology, Physiology and Genetics

[Jeremy S Johnson]

We have funding for one enthusiastic student interested in a research 
experience in forest ecology, physiology and genetics of disease resistance in 
collaboration with the Still lab at Oregon State University and the USDA Forest 
Service Dorena Genetic Resource Center in Cottage Grove, OR.



The successful applicant will become part of a research team working to 
quantify the geographic pattern and frequency of natural genetic resistance of 
southwestern white pine (Pinus strobiformis) to the non-native invasive 
pathogen, Cronartium ribicola, across the tree’s range. There is growing 
concern that many forests will become endangered as a result of climate change, 
shifting disturbance regimes and invasive pathogens. The broad aim of this 
collaborative project is to study how the mechanistic processes spanning scales 
of biological complexity over time and space interact with global change to 
influence the distribution, gene flow, local adaptation and host-pathogen 
dynamics in southwestern white pine. Our research utilizes genomic techniques, 
bioinformatics, and common garden experiments. This is an integrative research 
program that includes plant growth and physiology measurements in the common 
gardens at Dorena Genetic Resource Center and greenhouse experiments at Oregon 
State University, as well as analysis of patterns of resistance using 
statistical analysis, GIS, and landscape genetics methods. The student will be 
exposed to various methods and will be expected to develop an independent 
research project within the scope of the larger research program.

Students will be fully supported for 10 to 11 weeks during the summer of 2018. 
Funding is provided from an REU supplement to our National Science Foundation 
Macrosystems Biology grant. A $500 weekly stipend will be provided to the 
student for food and lodging in the Eugene, OR area. The start of the REU is 
negotiable with optimal start dates between May 1 and June 17.

To apply please email Johnson and Still an updated copy of your CV (including 
GPA) and a one page statement of your research interests and experience, as 
well as goals for your education and career. Applicants should arrange to have 
one faculty member provide a letter of recommendation (email is fine).

Students with experience in quantitative genetics, physiology, mixed model 
analysis, GIS and/or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. Application 
deadline is 9 March 2018. Feel free to email us with questions.

-Jeremy Johnson, Postdoctoral Research Associate - Dorena Genetic Resource 
Center: jeremy.john...@nau.edu

-Chris Still, Principle Investigator: 
chris.st...@oregonstate.edu


Jeremy Johnson

Northern Arizona University

USFS Dorena Genetic Resource Center

E-mail: jeremy.john...@nau.edu


--

Jeremy S. Johnson Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Forestry
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Office: Dorena Genetic Resource Center
Cottage Grove, OR
office phone:541.767.5718
jeremy.john...@nau.edu
jeremysjohn...@fs.fed.us

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: native bees, OSU

[David Inouye]

Dear Colleagues,

We have a postdoctoral scholar position to study native bee ecology in 
grasslands and riparian areas available at Oregon State University 
through the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. The full-time position 
is located in eastern Oregon at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and 
Extension Center. The project focuses on the effects of non-native 
annual grasses, ungulate grazing (including cattle, deer, and elk), and 
fire on native bee communities in the Zumwalt Prairie and in riparian 
areas in the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon, primarily within the 
USFS Starkey Experimental Forest & Range. Two years of funding are 
currently available, but the postdoctoral researcher will be hired on an 
annual basis and extended pending appropriate progress and continued 
funding.


The position requires a combination of expertise in project management, 
fieldwork, data management and analysis, and publication preparation. 
The successful candidate will be conducting fieldwork, supervising 
graduate and undergraduate students in the field and laboratory, 
interacting and coordinating projects with collaborators, and working 
with large, long-term datasets.


*/Required qualifications/**:*PhD in biology, ecology, entomology or 
related field (attained within the last three years) and research 
experience with native bees and flowering plants. The candidate must 
have experience conducting and supervising fieldwork, sampling native 
bees, and designing, implementing, and analyzing field experiments. A 
demonstrated record of research productivity is expected.


*/Desired qualifications/*: Experience in native bee identification, 
plant identification, molecular ecology techniques, quantitative 
methods, geographic information systems, and/or soils is desirable. 
Interested candidates should send an e-mail to 
sandy.deb...@oregonstate.edu with 
1) a cover letter describing their experiences, how they meet the 
required and desired qualifications, and potential research 
interests/career goals, 2) a current CV, 3) reprints of any relevant 
publications, and 4) names/contact information of three references. 
Please indicate your availability in the cover letter. The project 
begins in April 2018; applications will be reviewed as they are received.


A full description of the position can be found at: 
https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/postdocs/open-positions


Thank you for your help in sharing this opportunity.

Sandy

Sandra J. DeBano
Associate Professor
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Oregon State University
Hermiston Agricultural Research Center
2121 S. First Street

Hermiston, OR 97838
Ph: (541) 567-6337 extension 116
FAX: (541) 567-2240
e-mail: sandy.deb...@oregonstate.edu 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Plant Physiology - Vassar College

[Jennifer Kennell]

The Department of Biology at Vassar College invites applications for a
one-year full-time position in plant physiology at the rank of Visiting
Assistant Professor. The position begins in the Fall of 2018.

The successful candidate will teach introductory biology, an
intermediate-level plant physiology course that includes a lecture and a
laboratory section, and an advanced-level course in the candidate's field
of study. The successful candidate will have access to research space and
an office, a student research assistant, and access to shared research
facilities and equipment. A Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related
field is required.  Candidates should hold a Ph.D. at the time of
appointment.

All applications should be submitted online at the link below. Please
upload the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
experience and philosophy, three letters of recommendation and graduate
school transcript(s).

Review of applications begins March 1, 2018 and continues until the
position is filled. Please direct questions regarding the position or
application process to Kathleen Susman, Chair of Biology (
kasus...@vassar.edu).

employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52434

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position in Global Inland Fisheries Ecology and Governance

[Liu, Jianguo]

Michigan State University, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Department of Fisheries & Wildlife, Center for Systems Integration & 
Sustainability



Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Global Inland Fisheries Ecology and 
Governance

Academic Year ‐ Tenure System Faculty





Position Summary:



The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University (MSU), is 
seeking to fill an academic year tenure system faculty position in Global 
Inland Fisheries Ecology and Governance at the Assistant/Associate Professor 
level. The person selected will be affiliated with the Center for Systems 
Integration and Sustainability and will join a group of faculty, post‐doctoral 
research associates, specialists, and students that provide an internationally 
recognized program in fisheries science and governance. The appointment of this 
position will include research (50%), teaching (30%) and outreach (20%). The 
successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise and experience in 
fisheries ecology and governance systems.



This scholar will also need to demonstrate their ability to work 
collaboratively with multi‐sectoral stakeholders related to the conservation 
and sustainable use of inland fishery resources and freshwater habitats. 
Additionally, this person will be expected to interact with policy makers, 
fishery management agencies, stakeholder groups and the international community 
including, inter alia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the 
United Nations, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC), and the Michigan 
Department of Natural Resources. The successful candidate will be expected to 
develop a vibrant undergraduate and graduate program based on 
extramurally‐funded research, participate in teaching and experiential 
learning, including the development of online and study abroad educational 
programs, and provide outreach and consultation services to MSU agency partners 
around the world.



Minimum Qualifications:



A doctorate in Fisheries or related field. Demonstrated expertise and 
experience in fisheries ecology and governance systems. Demonstrated ability to 
work collaboratively with multi‐sectoral stakeholders related to the 
management, conservation, and sustainable use of inland fishery resources and 
freshwater habitats.



Instructions for Application:



On the MSU Public Job Postings site (http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/) 
search for Job #489186 and submit an application that has the following 
information:



Your CV and letter of interest emphasizing your knowledge of and experience in 
fisheries governance and ecology. In the letter of interest, please also 
include your leadership experience and philosophical approaches to achieving a 
culture of diversity and inclusion. Additionally, we require that you provide 
us the following information:



Statement of Research Interests (maximum 2 pages)

Statement of Teaching Interests (maximum 2 pages)

Statement of Outreach Interests (maximum 2 pages)

Name and contact information of 3‐5 professional references



Review of applications begin February 28, 2018 and will continue until a 
suitable candidate is identified.



For additional information, interested individuals can contact:



Dr. William W. Taylor, University Distinguished Professor in Global Fisheries 
Systems (tayl...@msu.edu)



Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will 
for more than 160 years. A member of the Association of American Universities, 
MSU is a research-intensive institution with 17 degree-granting colleges.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to 
achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that 
encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively 
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans 
and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed to providing a work environment 
that supports employees’ work and personal life, and offers employment 
assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic 
staff positions.7

[ECOLOG-L] email correction - Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution offers free Stable Isotope Ecology Workshop in Regina, Canada

[Bjoern Wissel]

 

Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution

COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT

 

STABLE ISOTOPE ECOLOGY: Concepts, Methods and Applications

 

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Björn Wissel  1,
University of Regina  

 

 

Course date: Monday, July 30th to Friday, August 3rd 2018

Application deadline: Monday, April 16th 2018

Course place: Institute of Environmental Change and Society
  (IECS2), Regina, Canada

Course fee: $0.00

 

Course format: Lectures, assigned readings, discussions, laboratory
demonstrations and exercises, and short practice of techniques for sample
collection and preparation. Classes will be Monday to Friday, 9 - 12 am, and
1:30 - 4:30 pm.

 

Target group: Upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. This course
is ideal for ecologists and environmental scientists who are new to stable
isotopic analysis, as well as more experienced researchers interested in
innovative techniques and new applications. Space is limited to 16
participants.

 

Course emphasis: This course will highlight current and novel uses of stable
isotope analysis for different ecological disciplines. The instructor will
explain the background to methodologies, outline the underlying principles
and assumptions, and point out potential limitations and pitfalls. Specific
topics will include: 

•  Concepts, notations and history of stable isotope ecology 

•  Principles and laboratory demonstrations of isotope ratio mass
spectrometry (IRMS)

•  Techniques for sample collection and preparation

•  Isotope circulation in the biosphere (C, N, S, H, and O) 

•  Stable isotope fractionation 

•  Stable isotope food-web models

 

The Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution 
(CIEE) provides all course materials and analytical supplies. Participants
are responsible for accommodation and travel to Regina. CIEE has organized
room
  and board

on campus for all successful participants at a reduced rate of C$59.00 per
night. 

 

Application: Please include a short CV, indicate why the course if of
interest to you, and how your own research could benefit from taking this
course. Include brief details of your background on stable isotope ecology.
All applications will be received via email to: ciee-i...@uregina.ca
 

 

 

1Dr. Wissel is Associate Director of the Institute of Environmental Change
and Society (IECS) at the University of Regina, and has over 16 years of
research and teaching experience using stable isotopes. 

 

2IECS is a unique 6,500 sq. ft research centre that provides world-class
infrastructure and research expertise. The facility includes all equipment
required to conduct stable isotope analyses, including Isotope Ratio Mass
Spectrometers (IRMS), Cavity Ring-Down Spectrometers (CRDS), as well as
comprehensive field equipment, superb analytical capabilities, advanced
cellular analysis capabilities, a numerical analysis facility and database,
scientific synthesis centre, and dedicated research science staff.

 

 

-- 

Björn Wissel, PhD

Associate Director, Institute of Environmental Change and Society

Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology

525 Research and Innovation Centre

University of Regina

Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Canada

phone306 585-4890

fax  306 337-2410

e-mail   bjoern.wis...@uregina.ca  

 

www.iecs-uregina.ca  

www.uregina.ca/biology/index.php?page=faculty/Wissel2
 

 

[ECOLOG-L] research internships in plant ecology, Florida

[Menges, Eric]

Research Internships in Plant Ecology, Archbold Biological Station, Florida
Beginning April, May, or June 2018; running 8 months.
Applications due March 2, 2018.
Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School

Includes independent research project. Provides Stipend, Room and Board.

Internships available at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida 
in the Plant Ecology Program, led by Dr. Eric Menges, which emphasizes 
conservation biology, plant demography, restoration ecology, fire ecology, 
landscape ecology, and fire management. We study many rare species of endemic 
vascular plants in endangered Florida scrub and related communities. Active 
fire management provides outstanding opportunities for short-term comparative 
studies in fire ecology. Our long-term (as long as 30-year) datasets on dozens 
of scrub plants gives context to short-term, focused, field projects. A 
large-scale experimental restoration provides a useful context for restoration 
ecology projects.  Additional information can be found at the Archbold website: 
 http://www.archbold-station.org/ or the plant ecology program website: 
http://www.archbold-station.org/html/research/plant/plant.html or our intern 
website: 
http://www.archbold-station.org/html/research/plant/plantinternship.html

Interns live on site and receive a room, breakfasts and lunches, a meal 
allowance, and a weekly stipend of $100. Each intern works 20 hours per week 
assisting with a wide range of ongoing research projects. The remainder of the 
week can be devoted to an independent research project. Internships run for 8 
months (can sometimes be extended) and offer an opportunity for experience in 
every aspect of scientific research, from project choice and experimental 
design to oral and written presentations. Our internships are ideal preparation 
for graduate research in ecology. Most of our interns have gone on to academic 
or professional positions and many have first-authored publications based on 
their intern projects.

Archbold Biological Station is active in research, conservation, and education. 
Our facilities include a 5000 ha preserve, an outstanding regional library and 
a GIS lab running ArcINFO. We have a staff of about 50 with many visiting 
scientists, an active seminar program, and a relaxed biological station 
atmosphere.

Ideal candidates will have independent research experience, classwork and 
experience in ecology and botany, field ecology experience, strong grades, 
statistical and GIS skills, and excellent letters of recommendation.

To apply for an internship in the plant ecology lab, please provide the 
following: a cover letter stating research interests, a resume or CV, and a 
summary of grades. Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to us 
via email. Materials should be sent by March 2, 2018.

EMAIL APPLICATIONS ONLY! Send to Eric Menges at 
emen...@archbold-station.org

Archbold is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications

[ECOLOG-L] $2,000 grants for environmentally-related research

[Angela Braren]

Calling graduate students (master's, phd) and postdocs working in
environment, public policy and natural resources, the Seal Awards is giving
grants up to $2,000 USD.

Deadline to apply is March 14th 2018 and eligible applicants must be
currently residing in the US.

Please share with friends who could use the support:
www.instrumentl.com/grants/seal-grants

Last year's SEAL Awards grants went to 8 researchers based in universities
around the US.

Good luck!
Angela





--
Angela Braren
Cofounder Instrumentl
www.instrumentl.com

[ECOLOG-L] Pollinator ecology PhD opportunity in Canada

[Paul Galpern]

 *PhD position available to study pollinator ecology in Canada*

This is a renewed search for a position advertised last fall. We are
seeking a graduate student to begin work on a PhD in September 2018, to
join the labs of Paul Galpern and Ralph Cartar at the University of
Calgary, in a biology department with considerable expertise in pollination
and pollinator ecology, and in beneficial insects.

This federally funded research program brings together researchers in
applied mathematics, optimization, computer science, and ecology. The
project will involve landscape-scale study of wild-nesting bumble bee
pollinators at field locations in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia.  The
research will involve consideration of landscape context, off-crop foraging
alternatives, distance-based foraging, foraging competitors, and
reproductive success of bumble bee colonies in the context of wild bumble
bees providing ecosystem pollination services to blueberries.  It
integrates landscape ecology, behavioural ecology, and chemical ecology,
and spans basic and applied ecology.

Calgary is Canada's fourth largest city situated in the foothills of the
Rocky Mountains. The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading
next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution
that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the
nation’s most enterprising city, the university is grounded in innovative
learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both
serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports
discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more
information, visit ucalgary.ca*.*

Applications are welcome immediately, with the search closing on 01 April
2018.

To apply, please email a statement of interest, a CV:  Paul Galpern <
paul.galp...@ucalgary.ca> or Ralph Cartar . Candidates
selected for interview will be asked to provide the names of two referees
who can speak to their academic and/or research accomplishments.

[ECOLOG-L] Catherine O’Riordan named executive director of the Ec ological Society of America

[Liza Lester]

Read online: https://www.esa.org/esa/catherine-oriordan-named-executive-director

Thursday, 8 February 2018
For Immediate Release

Contact: Alison Mize, 202-833-8773 ext. 205, 
ali...@esa.org


Washington D.C. -- The ESA Governing Board announced today that Dr. Catherine 
O’Riordan, interim co-CEO and chief operating officer of the American Institute 
of Physics (AIP), will join the Society’s staff as its new executive director 
on April 16. O’Riordan, an ocean scientist and highly accomplished association 
executive, will be only the third executive director in ESA’s 100+ year history.

“I am excited about this opportunity to lead ESA in furthering its important 
mission: disseminating knowledge, building strong communities of ecologists, 
and increasing the understanding among policy makers and the public of the role 
ecology plays in solving pressing global challenges,” O’Riordan said. “The 
science of ecology is becoming even more interdisciplinary, and ESA members 
connect all of the facets of the field.”

O’Riordan has deep roots in the ecological research community, as well as in 
interdisciplinary science. Originally trained as an engineer, she developed 
physical and numerical models of ecological and biological systems to better 
understand river and estuary ecosystems.

Following an extensive search, ESA’s Governing Board unanimously selected 
O’Riordan from an outstanding field of candidates because of her rare 
combination of leadership experience with scientific associations, excellent 
program management and business skills, knowledge of public policy, and 
background with research.

ESA President Richard Pouyat remarked, “I am very excited by the energy and 
leadership experience Cathy brings to ESA. Given the many societal challenges 
we face today, she is well poised to lead ESA in identifying science-based 
solutions for the environment that also provide benefits for human well-being.”

In her role as AIP’s Interim co-CEO, O’Riordan oversees AIP’s programs and 
activities including services to its ten Member Societies, Physics Today 
magazine, and other news, education, awards, advocacy, and history programs. 
She came to AIP from the Consortium for Ocean Leadership in Washington, D.C., 
where she directed ocean research and education programs including U.S. 
participation in the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, an international 
program of basic research in marine geosciences. Prior to that, she led public 
affairs and other programs at the American Geophysical Union.

“O’Riordan is uniquely qualified to bring scientists and policy makers 
together. She also prioritizes expanding inclusivity and diversity within the 
science of ecology,” Pouyat commented.

For O’Riordan, the opportunity to lead at ESA continues a lifetime commitment 
to scientific achievement, advancing scientific policy, and broadening 
opportunities for participation.

“I look forward to working with the ecological community to raise ecology’s 
profile and cultivate a diverse group of students to become the next generation 
of ecologists,” O’Riordan said.

Following her Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, O'Riordan 
collaborated with ecologists and biologists to study the impact of pollution on 
water quality and the ecosystem in Massachusetts before attending graduate 
school in water resources and civil engineering. She studied the concentration 
boundary layers that form above benthic bivalves, in the turbulent flow regimes 
found in estuaries. While conducting research in France for six years, she 
investigated the transport of organic material and sediments in the Seine River 
and estuary. She also has experience in numerical modeling of geochemical 
cycles in Mediterranean coastal waters as part of a multi-nation collaboration 
in the European Union.

O'Riordan holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve 
University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, and 
Environmental Fluid Mechanics from Stanford University.

She succeeds Katherine S. McCarter, who served with distinction as ESA’s 
executive director from 1997 until the beginning of this year. Upon her 
retirement in January, ESA’s Board bestowed McCarter with the title of 
executive director emeritus.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity in plant ecophysiology

[Troy Ocheltree]

We are seeking a PhD candidate to be part of a research team at Colorado
State University investigating post-fire regeneration in sagebrush steppe
and mixed-grass prairie ecosystems. Despite the important role of fire in
grassland and shrubland ecosystems, little is known about the physiological
effects of fire on belowground tissues of plants.  The candidate will have
the opportunity to work with a large team of researchers from USFS-RMRS,
USDA-ARS, USGS, and U of WY on a recently funded Joint Fire Science Program
Grant.  A major goal of the project is to quantify the physiological impact
of heat from fires on resprouting tissues of plants and evaluate the
demographic consequences of these disturbances. This work will involve field
and lab work (including work with the USFS Fire Lab) and will utilize a
range of physiological techniques, bud dissection and/or anatomy, and the
development of new methods to measure and characterize bud physiology.  The
position will include work in South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming. 
Preference will be given to candidates with a M.S. degree in plant ecology
and/or plant ecophysiology and those with strong quantitative skills.  We
would like to find a student that can begin this spring or early summer. 
The PhD candidate will be co-advised by Troy Ocheltree (CSU) and Jacqueline
Ott (USFS-RMRS).  Please send a resume and statement of interest to Troy
Ocheltree (troy.ochelt...@colostate.edu) if you are interested in this
opportunity.

[ECOLOG-L] Learn the skills to save your project: Register now for ESA training course and save $50!

[Jill Parsons]

Sustaining Biological Infrastructure (SBI) Training: 
June 19th - 21st in the D.C. area



Calling all project directors! Join us at the next SBI training course and 
learn how
to make your project financially sustainable and ready for the future.


At this intensive three-day course, you will...

* Learn new tools for strategic planning, communication, and fundraising,
* Develop an action plan for your project with the help of our expert faculty, 
and
* Share ideas with colleagues from across the biological research community.


Apply by February 28th to save $50 on your course fee!



For more information, visit: http://esa.org/sbi/


Contact: Jill Parsons, ESA Science Programs Manager
202-833-8773 ext. 209  | s...@esa.org | http://esa.org/sbi/

[ECOLOG-L] Job - Seasonal Botany Crew Leader

[Elizabeth Olson]

Title: Research Assistant - Botany Crew Leader (3 positions)
Salary: $11.25/hour
Location: free housing is provided in Ellington and Winona, Missouri
Employment Period: Temporary, full-time; April 30 through September 21, 2018
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Thursday (4 ten-hour days)
Last date to apply: February 28, 2018

Summary:
The Missouri Department of Conservation in collaboration with the University of 
Missouri is recruiting 3 botany crew leaders and 9 botany technicians to assist 
in collecting vegetation data in southeastern Missouri. Botany crews identify 
forest, woodland, and glade plant species, and record vegetation data for the 
Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP), a landscape-scale, long-term 
study of the effects of forest management on multiple aspects of the ecosystem. 
This position is a great opportunity to hone botany skills, learn about forest 
ecology and natural communities, and interact with other students and 
professionals in the natural resources field. If you love learning about plants 
and natural communities, this is your job!
MOFEP is located in the heart of the Ozark Highlands, an extensively forested 
and ecologically diverse region, providing ample opportunities for hiking, 
swimming, and paddling in the stunningly beautiful Current and Jacks Fork 
Rivers. Free housing is provided and is located on land owned by the Missouri 
Department of Conservation.

Job Description:
Botany crews identify up to 500 species of forest, woodland, and glade plants, 
estimate plant coverage, count soft mast flowers and fruits, and measure canopy 
closure using spherical densiometers. Botanists record data using a 
tablet-sized rugged field computer. Botany crews drive 4-wheel drive trucks up 
to 50 miles a day on pavement, gravel roads, and trails through the woods; hike 
1 to 4 miles a day across steep, rocky terrain in rain, heat, and high 
humidity; and navigate to permanent plots using Garmin GPS units, or map and 
compass. Botany crews are required to work long hours outdoors, often in 
adverse weather conditions. Work vehicles are provided for transportation to 
field sites.

Qualifications:
Crew Leaders must have a Bachelor's degree in a biological field such as 
botany, ecology, natural resource management, environmental science/studies, or 
forestry; some previous field experience is required; a previous leadership 
role is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a 
field botany or plant taxonomy class and/or exhibit strong botanical skills. 
Intensive botanical training will be provided, but a solid foundation in plant 
identification is a prerequisite for the training. Candidates must be able to 
cheerfully endure tough field conditions, including heat, humidity, ticks, 
chiggers, mosquitoes, gnats, spiders, snakes, briars, and steep terrain. 
Applicants must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess a 
strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and above all, a positive 
attitude. Applicants must possess exceptional inter-personal skills and be able 
to live and work with field crews in close quarters in remote locations. Must 
be able to work long hours, including early mornings and late afternoons, and 
conduct field work that is often strenuous. Must possess a valid driver's 
license and a good driving record.

To apply, submit the following to Elizabeth Olson 
(elizabeth.ol...@mdc.mo.gov)
1. Cover letter describing your background, experience, and qualifications
2. Detailed resume or curriculum vitae
3. College transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable)
4. Contact information (phone and e-mail) for at least 2 educational or 
professional references
Please put "MOFEP Botany Crew Leader" in the subject line of your e-mail.

For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Olson
Plant Community Ecologist
Missouri Department of Conservation
Phone: 417-256-7161 ext.4763
Email: elizabeth.ol...@mdc.mo.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife and Restoration Biologist - Costa Rica

[Andy Whitworth]

Wildlife and Restoration Biologist

The Wildlife and Restoration Biologist is a leading role to connect 
restoration efforts with community partners of Osa Conservation, a 
regional non-profit conservation organization in the Osa Peninsula 
region, of Costa Rica. The organization is 14 years old. Its mission is 
to conserve the extraordinary biodiversity of the Osa region and to 
utilize OC facilities and programs to engage students, professionals and 
the broad public with biodiversity conservation.

OC has offices in Washington, DC, Puerto Jimenez, and operates several 
field research stations and other facilities on 2500 hectares of private 
land that includes old growth rainforest, marine coastal habitats, 
wetlands and agricultural landscapes.

The Wildlife and Restoration Biologist will be responsible for 
overseeing restoration and rewilding efforts on OC properties and 
specifically within areas of key community partners (eco-lodges, private 
landowners and citizen science network partners). Key duties include 
leading and carrying out science-led conservation initiatives, 
fundraising, building institutional partnerships, mentoring, and 
managing staff in a team-based system. This high-energy, demanding 
position reports to the Conservation Science Director. The organization 
is in a growth phase, has a strong science-base and pursues data-driven 
conservation solutions and program designs. The ability to multi-task by 
organizing and managing a complex set of operations and facilities is 
essential. The base of operations is the Osa peninsula and an enthusiasm 
for living in the humid tropics is a must.  Travel regionally, 
nationally and internationally is required. 

The salary will be commensurate with other professional non- profit 
salaries paid in Costa Rica. 

General responsibilities include:
1.  Project Implementation: lead innovative rewilding and 
restoration efforts, and introduce this to the regional community in Osa
a.  Responsible for leading rewilding approaches on OC land and 
partnering collaborators land.
b.  Develop relationships within local communities to promote and 
create opportunities for restoration and rewilding within the peninsula.
2.  Financial Performance and Viability: Develops and manages 
resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the restoration 
and rewilding program.
a.  Responsible for ongoing fundraising and managing the resources 
necessary to support the program goals: and assisting both the 
Conservation Science Director and other project staff in these efforts.
3.  Education and Outreach Strategy: 
a.  Works with directors and staff to ensure that the mission is 
fulfilled 
b.  Responsible for Osa Conservation’s image by being active and 
visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, 
civic and private organizations.
4.  Program Operations: 
a.  Responsible effective administration of operations.
b.  Responsible for the retention of competent, qualified staff.

Professional Qualifications:
•   Willingness to live in the Osa.
•   A post-graduate degree minimum in a relevant discipline – 
Restoration Ecology, Conservation, Wildlife Ecology, Rewilding, Tropical 
Ecology, etc.
•   Experience with human-wildlife conflict and hunting issues.
•   Experience working with local tropical communities, preferably 
in Latin America.
•   Evidence of scientific and popular writings (scientific papers, 
social media and blogs included)
•   Statistical skills and experience using R, GIS and spatial 
statistics skills.
•   The ability to communicate and collaborate with scientists, 
policy professionals and decision makers
•   Transparent, charismatic  and high integrity leadership
•   12 months or more nonprofit experience
•   Experience of and compatibility with field conditions in the wet 
tropics
•   Willingness to participate in budget preparation, analysis, 
decision-making and reporting
•   Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, 
program development and task facilitation
•   Ability to convey the strategic vision to staff, volunteers and 
donors
•   Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique 
to nonprofit sector
•   Skills to collaborate with and motivate donors and staff  
•   Strong written and oral communication skills
•   Ability to meet reporting and submission deadlines
•   Ability to interface and engage diverse stakeholders
•   Demonstrated ability to mentor, manage and collaborate with 
staff
•   Strong public speaking ability
•   Bilingual command of English and Spanish

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•   Planning and operation of project budget.
•   Producing scientifically-based conservation impacts of 
innovative tropical rewilding techniques
•   Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations 

[ECOLOG-L] Workshop funding opportunity for ASB 2018

[Dr. Travis Marsico]

The Natural History Collections Club Network (NHCCN) will be hosting a ½ day 
workshop 
at the annual meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) in 
Myrtle 
Beach, South Carolina. The meeting will take place from March 28-31, 2018 and 
the 
workshop will be on either Thursday, March 29 or Friday, March 30. We have 
funding to 
support six individuals to attend the workshop and ASB. The NHCCN is made of 
several 
clubs that are curator-advised, student-driven organizations aimed at enhancing 
local 
natural history collections by helping to train student volunteers to assist in 
curating and 
managing them. The network represents clubs from all types of universities but 
seems to 
most benefit those with small collections as a way to protect and raise 
enthusiasm for 
their collections. We are particularly interested in institutions with small 
collections and/or 
minority serving institutions but anyone is welcome to apply. Application 
deadline is 
February 16, 2018. 

Link to Application: https://goo.gl/forms/Qat96k9bb0TXTkq63

Please contact Kari Harris at khar...@astate.edu for more information. 

[ECOLOG-L] Job - Seasonal Botany field technician

[Elizabeth Olson]

Title: Research Assistant - Botany Technician (9 positions)
Salary:  $10.24/hour
Location: free housing is provided in Ellington and Winona, Missouri
Employment Period: Temporary, full-time; May 7 through September 14, 2018
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Thursday (4 ten-hour days)
Last date to apply: February 28, 2018

Summary:
The Missouri Department of Conservation in collaboration with the University of 
Missouri is recruiting 3 botany crew leaders and 9 botany technicians to assist 
in collecting vegetation data in southeastern Missouri. Botany crews identify 
forest, woodland, and glade plant species, and record vegetation data for the 
Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP), a landscape-scale, long-term 
study of the effects of forest management on multiple aspects of the ecosystem. 
This position is a great opportunity to hone botany skills, learn about forest 
ecology and natural communities, and interact with other students and 
professionals in the natural resources field. If you love learning about plants 
and natural communities, this is your job!
MOFEP is located in the heart of the Ozark Highlands, an extensively forested 
and ecologically diverse region, providing ample opportunities for hiking, 
swimming, and paddling in the stunningly beautiful Current and Jacks Fork 
Rivers. Free housing is provided and is located on land owned by the Missouri 
Department of Conservation.

Job Description:
Botany crews identify up to 500 species of forest, woodland, and glade plants, 
estimate plant coverage, count soft mast flowers and fruits, and measure canopy 
closure using spherical densiometers. Botanists record data using a 
tablet-sized rugged field computer. Botany crews drive 4-wheel drive trucks up 
to 50 miles a day on pavement, gravel roads, and trails through the woods; hike 
1 to 4 miles a day across steep, rocky terrain in rain, heat, and high 
humidity; and navigate to permanent plots using Garmin GPS units, or map and 
compass. Botany crews are required to work long hours outdoors, often in 
adverse weather conditions. Work vehicles are provided for transportation to 
field sites.

Qualifications:
Technicians must have completed college coursework toward a college degree in 
natural resources: coursework in botany, plant taxonomy, ecology, and forestry 
is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a field 
botany or plant taxonomy class and/or exhibit strong botanical skills. 
Intensive botanical training will be provided, but a solid foundation in plant 
identification is a prerequisite for the training. Candidates must be able to 
cheerfully endure tough field conditions, including heat, humidity, ticks, 
chiggers, mosquitoes, gnats, spiders, snakes, briars, and steep terrain.
Applicants must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess a 
strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and above all, a positive 
attitude. Applicants must possess exceptional inter-personal skills and be able 
to live and work with field crews in close quarters in remote locations. Must 
be able to work long hours, including early mornings and late afternoons, and 
conduct field work that is often strenuous. Must possess a valid driver's 
license and a good driving record.

To apply, submit the following to Elizabeth Olson 
(elizabeth.ol...@mdc.mo.gov).
1. Cover letter describing your background, experience, and qualifications
2. Detailed resume or curriculum vitae
3. College transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable)
4. Contact information (phone and e-mail) for at least 2 educational or 
professional references
Please put "MOFEP Botany Technician" in the subject line of your e-mail.

For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Olson
Plant Community Ecologist
Missouri Department of Conservation
Phone: 417-256-7161 ext.4763
Email: elizabeth.ol...@mdc.mo.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Insect Conservation Internship - two positions: Captive Rearing and Reintroduction for the Endangered Puritan Tiger Beetle.

[Rodger Gwiazdowski]

The Silvio Conte O. National Wildlife Refuge, and the American Conservation 
Experience (ACE) have two 
laboratory technician opportunities - which are integral to a conservation 
program for the Puritan tiger 
beetle (PTB). This species is federally threatened and state endangered 
throughout the Connecticut 
River, and is being conserved through a complimentary program of habitat 
management and laboratory 
rearing for reintroduction. For background on this project please see:

https://usfwsnortheast.wordpress.com/2016/09/20/make-way-for-beetles/
https://usfwsnortheast.wordpress.com/2017/12/04/beach-day-for-beetles/

These positions perform all day-to-day project activities, which focus on 
invertebrate husbandry 
(extensive contact with PTB), applied research techniques including data 
recording and analyses, as 
well as periodic field work for habitat-quality assessment (including 
invertebrate monitoring techniques 
& biodiversity analyses). For these tasks, interns also work cooperatively with 
other staff from: the Silvio 
O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge (NWR); the Massachusetts Natural Heritage & 
Endangered Species 
Program (NHESP), Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), 
Vermont Department of 
Fish & Wildlife, and other related agencies. 

This position is advertised, and recruited via ACE - here: 

https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/199585.html

Please apply using the above link. Applications are currently being accepted, 
and actively reviewed.

Start Date: April 1, 2018
End Date:  October 27, 2018 (30 weeks from start date)
* A 30 week commitment is required *  

Location: Silvio Conte O. National Wildlife Refuge | Connecticut, 
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and 
Vermont: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/silvio_o_conte/

Compensation: Housing is provided on site (Hadley, MA) with a stipend of 
$220/week, paid bi-weekly.

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking MS Position in Soil Science

[OLOGUNDE OLANREWAJU]

 I graduated in September 2014 from the federal University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta Nigeria. Majoring in Soil science and Land Management. I aim to
become a renowned lecturer and researcher in the field of soil and plant
science  by furthering my education.

I am looking for a Masters graduate student position that will provide me
with international exposure and experience needed to improve the knowledge
and research on environmental and food security. With my background
knowledge in soil and plant science, coupled with my ability to work in
group and handle multiple tasks, i have gained experience from a number of
jobs enrolled in. I worked as a Graduate Assistant in the University of
Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria during the mandatory National Youth Service. I am
currently working as a Research Fellow with the International Institute of
Tropical  Agriculture, Nigeria under the project; African Cassava Agronomy
Initiative (ACAI). The project exposed me grossly to the act of research
planning and budgeting, field layout and execution, manual and electronic
agronomic data collection, soil sampling and analysis, management and
analysis of data.

I can be reached through my mobile number; +2348064624655 and/or email;
ollyla...@gmail.com

Attached below is my CV. Referee contacts will be provided upon request.



*B.Agric/Soil Science and Land Management (2014), Federal University of
Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria *

*Personal
Information:
Contacts:*

Nationality: Nigerian
3, David Close

Date of Birth: March, 12 1991
Olaogun Estate,


 Ogun state, Nigeria.


  *ollylarry@gmail.**com* 

*
 +2348064624655*



·A creative, hardworking individual to make a profound and positive
influence in the field of soil science.

·Competent in the implementation of research study and designs,
basic laboratory skills, proficient writing skills, proficient use of
computer: Microsoft office tools.



*CAREER EXPERIENCE*

*Research Fellow: *International Institute of tropical Agriculture /
African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI), Nigeria.
   *2016
– Present*

·Research planning, budgeting and execution

·Field layout

·Data collection on field

·Management and analysis of data.



*Graduate Assistant Lecturer: National Youth Service Corps (University of
Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)
 2015 -2016*

·Co-ordination of student during lectures

·Grading and computing of results on spread sheet

·Supervision of examinations

·Mentored an undergraduate student



*Subject Teacher (JITA Comprehensive College, Ogun)
2014 - 2015*

Subject taught:

1.  Agricultural Science

2.  Biology



*Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES):
  2012 – 2013*

*(Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)*

·Stumped farm for cultivation of vegetables, Cassava and Maize,
re-supplied cassava cuttings, applied herbicides, de-husked and stored
harvested maize.

·Daily managed poultry birds, ruminated animals and stocked fish.



 *EDUCAIONAL BACKGROUNDE*

*(I) Educational Institutions Attended (with dates)*



· Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
 2009 – 2014

· Knoxfield Comprehensive College, Ota, Ogun state, Nigeria. 2002
– 2008

· Omolabake Nursery and Primary School, Nigeria
1995 – 2001



(II) *Academic and Professional Qualifications (with dates)*



· B. Agric in Soil Science and Land Management *( 4.5 of 5.0)
  *2014

· West African Senior School Certificate/ National Examination Council

 2008

· Primary School Leaving Certificate
  2001



*AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP*

· Senate Award of Excellence
2017



*CONFERENCES, TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED TO DATE*

· International Institute of Tropical Agriculture/(ACAI): Soil and
Plant Laboratory and Equipment Use Workshop
2017

· International Institute of Tropical Agriculture/ (ACAI): Project
Management and administration
2017

· 3rd SOFIA (Soil of Forested Islands in Africa): Capacity building
programme on R Statistics
 2016

· Children and Youth in Agriculture Program (CYIAP)
 2016



*MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES*

· Member – Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN)

· Member – Children and Youth Agriculture Program (CYIAP)

· Member – Advocate for Clean Climate and Environment (ACCE)



*PUBLICATION *

·*Accepted for publication:*

Busari M.A., Lawal O.I., Olanite J.A.,  *Ologunde O.H.* and Popoola
D.T. Cattle Trampling in Yewa

[ECOLOG-L] Summer/Fall 2018: Lakes Region Conservation Corps- New Hampshire

[Katri Gurney]

Interested applicants can find more information/apply online at 
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the 
order they are received. Application closes February 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM.
___

The Lakes Regions Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service 
program that develops skills and experiences for conservation 
professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the 
conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is based 
out of the Squam Lakes Association with host sites at the Squam Lakes 
Conservation Society and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. The program 
provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a 
broad range of areas, which ensures that LRCC members are capable of 
independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental 
conservation field. Members remove invasive species, maintain trail 
networks, lead volunteer crews, educate the public on local and regional 
conservation initiatives, and spearhead reports on conservation efforts. 
The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important 
professional skills that are applicable to future careers within many 
occupational and educational fields. The program ensures that LRCC members 
are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks, acting as a 
leader, and thinking critically to solve any problem that may arise. For 
more information about the LRCC program please visit 
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc.

LRCC members must meet the following qualifications regardless of host 
site:
-Available from May 21, 2018 through October 17, 2018 (end date dependent 
on completion of service hours)
-Must be 18 years of age by May 21, 2018
-Must be covered by health insurance for duration of program
-Must be a competent swimmer
-Able to lift 50 pounds
-Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking
-Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day
-Able to work independently and with a group
-Must apply online
-Must pass all certification exams
-Must be covered by health insurance for the duration of the program
-Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service's minimum 
requirements:
-Must clear all required National Service Criminal History Checks
-Must be a US citizen, US national, or legal permanent resident of the US
-Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, or must be working toward 
attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service


LRCC members receive the following over the course of the program 
regardless of host site:
-NH Safe Boating certification
-NH Commercial Boating license
-Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification
-Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans.
-Living allowance  of $200 weekly, distributed biweekly
-AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907 received upon successful completion 
of program (minimum of 900 hours)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE at https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-
lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.



Katri Gurney
AmeriCorps Program Manager
Squam Lakes Association
ka...@squamlakes.org
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc