[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position Available in Entomology at MSU

[Peter White]

The Jim Smith and Peter White research group at Michigan State University
(https://msu.edu/user/jimsmith and www.pjtwhite.org) seeks a motivated PhD
student interested in pursuing research investigating insect evolutionary
genetics, focused on tephritids, or the impact of urbanization and landscape
change on insect populations, primarily within Lepidoptera. There is
considerable latitude in research focus, which may include aspects of (A)
landscape ecology, (B) natural history and phylogeography, (C) Lepidoptera
or tephritid phylogenetics, (D) citizen science initiatives, particularly in
the K-14 education sphere, and/or (E) invasive species ecology.

This PhD position is fully funded through a graduate teaching assistantship
in the school year, and with available bridge-funding in the summer. 

The position could start as early as the Fall 2018 semester.

Qualifications:
- Applicants should have a solid background in entomology and/or ecology
and/or genetics
- Applicants must have strong writing skills and possess proficiency in
English (both written and spoken) and a valid driving license.
- Applicants should have a strong quantitative reasoning skills.
- Experience or strong interest in teaching and science education is desirable.
- Experience working with undergraduates is desirable.
- A MS is desirable, though not necessarily required.


Application Process:
- Interested applicants should follow the instructions found on the MSU
Entomology website here:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/ent/students/graduate_studies/application_process

- In addition, interested applicants should send the following materials to
the lab PIs, Peter White (pwh...@msu.edu) and Jim Smith (jimsm...@msu.edu)

(i) an updated CV, (ii) a writing sample, and (iii) a personal statement
describing the applicant's area of research interest.

[ECOLOG-L] Poseidon Consulting?

[Katharine Leigh]

Hi there,

Wondering... is anyone familiar with this fisheries consulting group,
Poseidon? Thanks!
http://www.consult-poseidon.com/poseidon_team.asp


Best
Kat

Katharine L. Leigh
My Linkedin 

[ECOLOG-L] FW: APRIL 12 EES LECTURE: "Understanding Sea Water Mixing in the Sargasso Sea: Using Coral Geochemistry to Reconstruct the Environment" 5:30 PM Room 415A (Concourse Level)

[Joy Cytryn]

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Subject: APRIL 12 EES LECTURE: "Understanding Sea Water Mixing in the
Sargasso Sea: Using Coral Geochemistry to Reconstruct the Environment" 5:30
PM Room 415A (Concourse Level)
 
GEOS
Earth and Environmental Sciences Doctoral Program
Presents a Lecture by
 
Nathalie Goodkin
American Museum of Natural History
 
Understanding Sea Water Mixing in the Sargasso Sea: Using
Coral Geochemistry to Reconstruct the Environment
 
Anthropogenic CO2 in the atmosphere is absorbed by the oceans causing pH
level
to diminish. This impacts calcifications of marine organisms. Ocean
acidification is
hard to predict due to different responses of different organisms.
Reconstructing
past pH variability in the Sargasso Sea, we can differ pH changes from
sea-surface
temperature versus those of ocean circulation and biogeochemical changes. We
show that ocean pH variability does not only reflect atmospheric CO2 trends,
but
over 90% of variability in the Sargasso Sea is accounted for by circulation
and
biogeochemical changes.
 
Thursday, April 12, at 5:30 PM
Concourse Level, Room 415A
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
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[ECOLOG-L] Botany Intern - Carson City, Nevada

[Augustine Sughrua]

*Botany Intern *
*Bureau of Land Management / Great Basin Institute *
*_*

Member will provide national service at Bureau of Land Management Service
host site for the AmeriCorps Intern Program.



*Description:*

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is recruiting one (1) Seed Menu Interns to join our
AmeriCorps program to develop an approach for developing ecologically based
seed menus that will enhance the vegetation management efforts of the BLM.



*Primary Responsibilities: *

· Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant
species suitable for the program;

· GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other
features;

· Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal
seed collection times;

· Collecting seed from plant populations for both operational and
conservation collections and completing data forms in accordance with the
Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;

· Processing and shipping seed.

· Taking herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping as
necessary.

· Collecting tissue samples of target species for genetic analysis
and processing and shipping.

· Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering
and editing data related to restoration activities;

· Assisting with the coordination of conservation crew work;

· Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and
restoration events;

· Provide support for arid land restoration projects;

· Monitoring and maintenance of reciprocal transplant study plots;

· Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for
program improvements, priorities, and future projects.



*Related Responsibilities:*

● Participate in trainings provided by BLM staff and community partners;

● Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a regular basis;

● Participate in required national service days; and

● Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings.











*Physical Demands:  *

Field work involves driving GBI trucks on both highways and 4WD roads,
often for 100+ miles per day as well as hiking off designated trails or
routes, across rugged terrain, up to 5 miles per day, but more typically
0-2 miles per day. Seed collection requires regular stooping, standing and
maneuvering on uneven terrain for many hours a day. Weather conditions will
vary from cold winds or rain in the early spring to temperatures over 100F
in the summer. The use of global positioning systems (handheld GPS units),
computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and on- and off-road vehicles are an
essential part of the job. Camping under primitive conditions at remote
locations on data collection trips will often be required. Schedules are
often determined by plant phenology.  Incumbents must also be willing to
spend days at a time working at a computer during periods of data entry and
analysis.



·  Lift up to 50-70 pounds of material or equipment

·  Bend, lift, pull, and push

·  Crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, or bend for long periods of time

·  Drive for many hours a day on highways and 4WD roads.

·  Handle plant material for many hours a day.

·  Walk and stand for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying
equipment

·  Be outside in extreme heat or cold (depending upon the season)

·  Occasionally work 10+ hour days

·  Travel and camp overnight & up to 8 days at a time for project work



*Compensation:*

   1. Living Allowance stipend*: $8,384.20
   2. AmeriCorps Education Award**: $2,215.24
   3. Housing Stipend: $75/week
   4. Medical, dental and vision insurance provided at no cost



* Final living allowance amount and AmeriCorps Education Award value are
determined by the length of the appointment.

** AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future
education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student
loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student
loans is also available.



*Timeline:*  May 2018 – October 2018 (20 weeks)



*Locations:*

Carson City, NV



Carson City, NV is located about 30 miles south of Reno and is the capital
of Nevada. It is within a 30 minute drive of Reno, Lake Tahoe and Virginia
City. Named after the mountain man, Kit Carson, Carson City was once a hub
for the Virginia and Truckee railroad. Wilderness enthusiasts will find
plenty of outdoors activities at nearby Spooner Lake and Washoe Lake State
Park. Spooner Lake is located approximately 15 miles from Carson City on
U.S. Highway 28 and is recognized as one of the most diverse ecosystems in
the area, and is also Nevada’s only catch and release fishery.



The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers 47.5 million acres of
public land in Nevada. The area is home to historic mining and 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in plant disease ecology

[Fletcher Halliday]

The postdoc will be a key member of a multi-investigator collaborative project 
studying 
how pathogen epidemics are influenced by interactions between pathogen species, 
and 
between pathogens and non-pathogenic microbes. A chief research focus is the 
scaling 
of such interactions between the levels of host organisms and host populations. 
The 
research will leverage an experimentally tractable system: the grass tall 
fescue, several 
species of foliar fungal pathogens, and a fungal endophyte. 

The position is in Charles Mitchell’s lab group at the University of North 
Carolina, Chapel 
Hill (http://mitchelllab.web.unc.edu/). The Mitchell Lab conducts research on 
plant 
disease ecology, chiefly by conducting field experiments. The group’s research 
also 
integrates field surveys, lab experiments, and mathematical models.

While based in the Mitchell Lab, the postdoc will also interact with the 
collaborating 
investigators, Corbin Jones and James Umbanhowar at UNC, and Ignazio Carbone at 
North Carolina State University. The project is funded by the NSF-NIH-USDA 
joint 
program in the Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases. Funding is 
available for 
three years, with annual reappointment contingent on continued availability and 
incumbent performance.

The position requires a Ph.D. in ecology or a related field. The ideal 
candidate should 
have at least one paper accepted for publication in an ecology journal as first 
author. 
Experience in the ecology of infectious disease or the ecology of plant-microbe 
interactions is highly desirable.

A complete application requires a cover letter describing research experience 
and 
interests, a CV, and contact information for three references.

Posting Close Date: 05/06/2018
Proposed Start Date: 09/01/2018
Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Salary Range: $47,476 - $50,476

To apply, go to: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/138146.
Direct questions to Charles Mitchell: mitch...@bio.unc.edu.
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services, see: 
https://s3.amazonaws.com/pa-hrsuite-production/614/docs/384159.pdf.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action 
employer and welcomes all to apply regardless of race, color, gender, national 
origin, age, 
religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender 
expression. We 
also encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Online Course in R Programming for Data Sciences (7/2-8/16)

[Andrew Finley]

R Programming for Data Sciences (7/2-8/16)

An online course through Michigan State University. Open to everyone!

Learn more at: www.for.msu.edu/graduate/r

Course instructor: Dr. Andrew Finley

Course overview: R has emerged as a preferred programming language in a 
wide range of data intensive disciplines. The goal of this course is to 
teach applied and theoretical aspects of R programming for data sciences. 
Topics will cover generic programming language concepts as they are 
implemented in high-level languages such as R. Course content focuses on  
design and implementation of R programs to meet routine and specialized 
data manipulation/management and analysis objectives. Attention will also 
be given to mastering concepts and tools necessary for implementing 
reproducible research.

The course is delivered entirely online through the course management 
system D2L. Topics listed below are covered in an active, project-based 
learning environment:

-History and overview of R
-Install and configuration of R programming environment
-Basic language elements and data structures
-R+Knitr+Markdown+GitHub
-Data input/output
-Data storage formats
-Subsetting objects
-Vectorization
-Control structures
-Functions
-Scoping Rules
-Loop functions
-Graphics and visualization
-Grammar of data manipulation (dplyr and related tools)
-Debugging/profiling
-Statistical simulation

Please contact Andrew Finley with questions at finl...@msu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Smithsonian Earth Optimism: Celebrating Earth Day

[Brian Coyle]

Reminder: The Smithsonian’s #EarthOptimism2018 MOOC begins on Monday, April 16 
and 
runs through Friday, April 20. Don’t miss out on this FREE edX.org 
workshop--learn how 
to find, share, and craft conservation success stories to share on Twitter. 
Please enroll 
now, share this reminder with your networks, and join us on Twitter this April 
16-22 for 
Earth Optimism storytelling!
 
#EarthOptimism2018: Sharing Stories of Conservation Success on Social Media
 
The Earth Optimism team at the Smithsonian Conservation Commons invites you to 
join 
us in our events leading up to and including Earth Day!

1.   LIVE GLOBAL EVENTS -  View our growing list of Sister Events and 
follow our Sister 
Event planning guide to link your own organization’s events into this list. 
Please 
encourage groups you know to send us their profiles so they can also learn 
about this 
opportunity to link up!  https://earthoptimism.si.edu/2018/sister-events/

2.   DIGITAL EVENTS around #EarthOptimism2018

a.   Free Online Conservation Success Storytelling Workshop Begins Monday, 
April 16th 
- #EarthOptimism2018 MOOC – Free 5-session workshop through edX.org to learn 
how to 
identify and share conservation success stories on Twitter. Enroll here!  
https://www.edx.org/course/earthoptimism2018

b.   Celebrate Success on Twitter: April 16-22 - #EarthOptimism2018 and 
#ImAnEarthOptimistBecause. Please share your conservation success stories or 
reasons 
why you are an earth optimist using the prompt #ImAnEarthOptimistBecause. Also, 
please 
tag all conservation success stories with #EarthOptimism2018

3.   BLOG YOUR SUCCESS STORY on the Earth Optimism Website -  We encourage 
your organization to send your favorite story or film link for us to post as a 
blog on the 
main Earth Optimism website and/or for us to tweet on #EarthOptimism2018.  
Please 
write to earthoptim...@si.edu with your success story.
 
Contact us with any questions—we look forward to hearing from you! 
earthoptim...@si.edu
 
 
Thank you in advance,
The Earth Optimism Team

[ECOLOG-L] UC Irvine Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science

[Marni Falk]

Master’s Program in Conservation and Restoration at UC-Irvine is accepting 
applications for Fall 2018

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Center for 
Environmental Biology (CEB) at the University of California, Irvine are 
accepting applications for the Masters in Conservation and Restoration 
Science (MCRS) graduate program providing training for students interested 
in careers in the research and management of natural resources. Now 
accepting applications for the second cohort of MCRS students for Fall 
2018! Sectors and potential careers for MCRS graduates include: non-profit 
land management sector, local and federal government agencies, and 
environmental consulting firms. For more information, visit the MCRS 
webpage (http://mcrs.bio.uci.edu), or contact program administrators at 
uciconresscie...@uci.edu.
 
The MCRS degree will provide students with the academic and professional 
skills needed to study, protect, and conserve natural resources, and to 
hold leadership and management positions in environmental fields related to 
conservation, restoration, and sustainability. Potential applicants will 
need a B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in the natural sciences (biology, 
conservation biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, wildlife 
biology, horticulture, or similar degree title) from a fully accredited 
academic institution. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in other areas 
will be considered, but must demonstrate proficiency in the natural 
sciences and/or practical experience working in this professional field.

The program includes two years of coursework and activities, including 18 
units of core courses (e.g., ecology, conservation science), 16 units of 
topical electives (e.g., environmental policy, land use policy), 18 units 
of technical and professional skills courses (e.g., technical writing, 
GIS), and 8 units associated with technical and professional workshops 
(e.g., regional professional gatherings). A collaborative, year-long group 
capstone project (12 units), aligned with community partners, integrates 
the program’s learning objectives and applies student’s new skills to key 
environmental challenges facing society.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Our next round of 
applications will be reviewed for admission after July 1, 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] frequency data needed

[Stratford, Jeff]

Hi everyone,

Would anyone be willing to share data that I could use to show
undergraduate students how to build a 2 x 2 table from frequency data (and
then use G-tests etc)?  Ideally, students will write a short paper so
having ecological/health related data is preferable.

I've been to many data repositories (e.g., Dryad) but I do not find them
useful for this kind of search.

Thanks,

Jeff



Jeffrey A. Stratford, PhD
Department of Biology and Health Sciences &
Director of Study Abroad
Office: Cohen Science Center 210
Address: 84 W South Street
Wilkes University, PA 18766 USA
570-332-2942
https://sites.google.com/a/wilkes.edu/stratford/home
Blog https://wordpress.com/posts/concreteornithology.blog

[ECOLOG-L] Looking for An Independent Ecological Publisher

[John A.]

I’d be very interested in talking with anyone who’s set up an independent 
press focusing on ecology and the environment, with an emphasis on book-length 
projects.  Please contact me off-list, with my deep thanks in advance.


- J. A.

[ECOLOG-L] Field & Lab Technician needed, U. New Mexico

[Ken Whitney]

The Rudgers & Whitney Labs at the University of New Mexico are looking for a
technician / supervisor to work on projects related to the ecology and
evolution of plant-microbe-animal interactions.

https://unm.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=13=unm=3451 
  
Req 3451.  

Duties will include work in both field and laboratory settings on projects
examining the ecology and evolution of plants, plant-animal and
plant-microbe interactions. Position includes lab management and
training/working with our undergraduate team. Candidates should have
B.A./B.S. in biology (or related field) and some hands-on field and/or lab
experience. Training will be provided, but experience with DNA techniques
(PCR, sequencing), plant care and greenhouse maintenance, plant
identification and vegetation sampling, insect identification, soil science,
and/or microbial methods is a bonus. The position is full-time and
term-limited (12-36 months). This position would be an excellent fit for
someone planning on graduate study in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, as
there will be the opportunity to gain experience in a number of research
areas and to co-author papers.

[ECOLOG-L] Computational Research Technician @ Boston University

[Michael Dietze]

Computational Research Technician: 
Near-term Ecological Forecasting Initiative

Are you finishing a Master’s or Bachelor's and possess computational skills?

Are you looking to do something meaningful and challenging with your talents?

The Near-term Ecological Forecasting Initiative  
(NEFI) is looking to hire a technician to contribute to the development and 
automation of cutting-edge, societally-useful nature forecasts 
.
 

Tasks:

Building on work being done in the PEcAn project , 
collaborate with a Boston University computer science graduate student to 
develop a generalized, containerized (Docker/Singularity) workflow for 
automating ecological forecasts

Work with NEFI graduate students to apply this workflow to existing near-term 
forecasts: Ticks, tick-borne disease, and small mammal hosts; Harmful algal 
blooms and lake productivity; Soil microbiome; and Plant phenology.

Build on work being done by PEcAn postdocs, who are developing a carbon cycle 
hindcast product, to develop a prototype near-term forecast for land surface 
carbon, water, and energy fluxes that would run through the NEFI workflow.

Work with programmers on the Brown Dog  
project at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications on improving 
automated data ingest into this workflow.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have solid programming experience, familiarity with R, and 
the ability to work well both in teams and individually. Familiarity with 
container technologies (e.g. Docker, Singularity), Github, data management, 
and/or statistics is beneficial but not required; the ability to learn quickly 
and independently is essential. A degree or previous job experience in 
informatics, data science, computer science, statistics, or 
ecology/environmental science is preferred. Contract for 1 year with 
possibility of renewal contingent on performance and availability of funds. 
Position is located at Boston University. Preferred start summer 2018. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, CV, and contact 
information for 3 references to Dr. Michael Dietze (dietze at bu.edu), 
preferably by April 25.

Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

[ECOLOG-L] SESYNC Invites Proposals for Interdisciplinary Team-Based Research

[Elizabeth Green]

Applications due May 15, 2018.

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) requests proposals 
for 
collaborative and interdisciplinary team-based research projects under two 
programs: 
Pursuits and Workshops.
 
SESYNC is a synthesis research center that brings together diverse groups in 
new, 
interdisciplinary collaborations to identify solutions to society most 
challenging and 
complex environmental problems. Proposals are invited for synthesis projects 
focused 
on tools, methods, and other practices applicable to actionable team research 
on 
socio-environmental problems.
 
We encourage those interested in these opportunities to discuss their ideas 
with 
SESYNC prior to developing their proposal. Discussions with team leaders can 
often 
help determine if an idea is appropriate for SESYNC, as well as how syntheses 
might 
be structured to achieve strong interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary outcomes. 
Please 
contact resea...@sesync.org to schedule a conversation.
 
Visit sesync.us/pursuit to learn more about proposing Pursuits.
 
Visit sesync.us/workshop to learn more about proposing Workshops.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity in Recreational Fisheries

[Paul Venturelli]

The Venturelli Lab in the Department of Biology at Ball State University is
seeking a highly motivated and creative Ph.D. student to join an
international team of collaborators that is using data from angler
smartphone apps and other digital media to complement conventional fisheries
techniques and gain novel insights into recreational fisheries at multiple
scales and locations. Potential topics of study include patterns of effort
and catch, invasive species, conservation, human dimensions, socioeconomics,
and analytics. Links to recent publications:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1080/03632415.2015.1049693
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10./faf.12189

The preferred candidate will have an M.Sc. in fisheries science or a related
field at the time of appointment; be proficient with statistical and spatial
software; have strong quantitative, writing, and presentation skills; and
experience publishing in the peer-reviewed literature. Other assets include
knowledge of human dimensions and experience working with large data sets.

The project begins August 2018 through the Environmental Sciences Doctorate
Program. Funding includes a stipend of $23,250 for the academic year, $6975
in summer salary, and a ~$10,000 fee remission benefit per academic year.
You will be responsible for dedicated fees, which amount to ~$2,000 per
semester.

The review of applications begins 25 April 2018. Open until filled. To
apply, send a cover letter that outlines your interest and qualifications, a
curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to
paventure...@bsu.edu

Paul Venturelli
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Ball State University
  121 Cooper Building (mail), 231C Cooper Building (office), Muncie IN 47306
  phone 765-285-8812
"Our capacity to simulate the future...could save us from the worst selfish
excess" Richard Dawkins

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening: Land Trust Director of Stewardship

[Ann Huber]

Hi All,

Sequoia Riverlands Trust (http://sequoiariverlands.org/) is a medium-sized 
land trust based in Visalia, California (south of Fresno). We have 
conserved thousands of acres of habitat and farm lands in eight counties 
of California. We are currently looking for a Director of Stewardship to 
manage our conservation easement program, and oversee resource management 
(including restoration and invasive species control) on our 6 nature 
preserves. Please see that attached position announcement for details and 
how to apply. We will be reviewing resumes weekly. 

Thank you,

Ann Huber
Director of Stewardship, Sequoia Riverlands Trust

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Field Crew Lead (WY/MT)

[Jaclyn Kachelmeyer]

Quick Carbon at Yale University is hiring a Field Crew Lead for the summer. 
This is a full-time, paid 
position.

*About Quick Carbon*
Quick Carbon is a research initiative led by the Ucross High Plains Stewardship 
Initiative at the Yale 
School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The Quick Carbon team has 
developed a low-cost 
method for rapidly measuring soil carbon across large landscapes at fine 
spatial resolutions using field 
spectrometers. These affordable, pocket-sized devices estimate soil carbon 
using the reflectance of 
soils in the visible and infrared spectra. The inexpensive nature of this 
methodology lends land 
managers the ability to look at impacts of management decisions on below-ground 
carbon at broad 
extents and frequent time intervals. This summer, in collaboration with Noble 
Research Institute, Our 
Sci, Point Blue Conservation Science and partner ranches, the Quick Carbon team 
will further calibrate 
the device across three regions in the western US, including Montana and 
Wyoming. 
 
Find out more about Ucross and Quick Carbon at quickcarbon.org.
 

*About the Position*
Quick Carbon is seeking a Crew Lead to oversee the field technician team as it 
collects field 
measurements at select ranches in WY and MT. The position will be based out of 
Sheridan, Wyoming; 
however, the tasks involved will take place almost exclusively in the field, 
requiring extensive travel 
within and between ranches in WY and MT.
 
The Crew Lead will lead a team of two field technicians. Quick Carbon will 
provide onsite training for 
sampling protocol and spectrometer usage during the first week of June. The 
sampling season will last 
three months, from June through August. The Crew Lead and technician team will 
work 10-hour days for 
four days a week, totaling 40 hours per week. The Crew Lead  will be paid at a 
rate of $17 per hour.
 

*Duties & Responsibilities*
-The Crew Lead will ensure that the field team follows the sampling protocol 
and stays on schedule 
throughout the sampling season.
-The field team will collect field measurements including: soil samples, 
spectrometer readings, and 
vegetation percent cover measurements, among other data.
-Collected data will be entered onsite using a mobile application with 
bluetooth capabilities and synced 
to the spectrometer.
-The field team will be responsible for traveling to sample sites and 
conducting fieldwork in a timely 
manner, following the summer sampling timeline.
-The Crew Lead will be responsible for daily communication with ranch managers 
to ensure that 
research activities are not harming ranch operations.
-The Crew Lead will report any delays or issues to the Quick Carbon project 
manager.
 
*Preferred Qualifications*
-Pursuing or have obtained a B.A. or B.S. in Soil Science, Environmental 
Science, Ecology, Natural 
Resource Management, or a related field.
-Experience with environmental fieldwork, including soil sampling, vegetation 
identification, accurate 
data collection procedures, and data entry.
-Able to hike long distances, withstand summer weather conditions for long 
periods, and lift heavy items 
(50 lbs.) if needed for field safety.
-Able to navigate in remote locations using maps, GPS units, etc.
-Good time management, project management, and organizational skills. 
-Able to follow sampling protocols, stay on task, and work well under time 
constraints to meet sampling 
deadlines.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
-A track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, managers, 
landowners, and clients.
-Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving 
record.
-Must pass a background check.
 

*Deadline*
Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three 
references to 
jaclyn.kachelme...@yale.edu. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis 
until April 18th.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in Landscape Ecology of Plant-Microbial Interactions

[Michelle Afkhami]

Drs. Michelle Afkhami and Christopher Searcy are interested in hiring a 
postdoctoral scholar studying Landscape Ecology of Plant-Microbial
Interactions in the Department of Biology at University of Miami (Miami,
FL).

The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research to investigate the role
of plant-microbial interactions in the landscape ecology and
conservation of plant species in the imperiled Florida Scrub ecosystem.
We envision approximately 50% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time (or
more depending on her or his interests) will include projects focusing
on the effects of plant-microbial interactions on landscape-scale
species distributions and/or plant demography. The other ~50% of time
will be spent on postdoc-developed projects. We are looking for a
postdoctoral scholar who can bring his or her perspective to the system
and develop new ideas to pursue. The postdoc will have the opportunity
to collect, analyze, and integrate multiple forms of data (e.g., new
greenhouse/field experiments, existing long term field data, soil
microbial sequencing data), learn new modeling and molecular skills
(e.g., Species Distribution Modeling, Integral Projection Modeling,
high-throughput single cell sequencing), mentor undergraduate and
graduate students, and write papers.

Dr. Chris Searcy is a landscape ecologist who will advise the postdoc on
modeling and landscape ecology, and Dr. Michelle Afkhami will advise on
plant-microbe and molecular methods. This research will be done at
University of Miami and the nearby Archbold Biological Station
(http://www.archbold-station.org/).

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or a
related discipline, and experience conducting research with plants,
microbes, and/or modeling (ideally plant-microbial interactions). Other
important qualifications are a background in statistical methods, a
strong work ethic, problem-solving and time management skills, a track
record of publications, and independent research experience. A
background in demographic modeling, species distribution modeling,
microbial community sequencing, and/or data analysis in R are desirable
but not required.

This is a one year position with an expectation for renewal provided
that first-year performance is satisfactory. Start date is flexible, but
an ideal candidate would be able to begin June 2018 or soon thereafter.

Please send your CV (including contact information for 3 references), a
short description of previous experience, and reasons for wanting this
job to Dr. Michelle Afkhami (mea...@miami.edu). Learn more about the
position at https://michelleafkhami.wordpress.com/join-the-lab/.

[ECOLOG-L] OTS short courses

[Amanda Wendt]

​​
The Organization for Tropical Studies  announces
two new short (not for credit) courses based at Costa Rica's world-famous
Las Cruces Biological Station
​​
for Summer 2018. Registration is open to all!



*Tropical Horticulture
*
 (*July 24 - Aug. 3*) Master Horticulturist Greg Nace will head the course,
along with leading experts to teach practical skills in nursery management,
orchid culture, tropical landscaping, and care and propagation of many
groups of tropical plants. It will also include field excursions to a
sustainable coffee farm, an indigenous community, and a local school to
help establish gardens for pollinators and other local sustainable farming
projects.

*Tropical Forest Restoration*

(*Aug. 12 - 21*) Led by Dr. Rebecca Cole and Dr. Amanda Wendt, this course
exposes participants to cutting edge research and local and international
experts in the field and the opportunity contribute to hands-on restoration
research efforts. They will learn about ecological, financial and
socio-political components of forest restoration, and discuss aspects of
the scale of restoration projects and the challenges facing their
implementation.



For more information, contact educat...@tropicalstudies.org or (919)
684-5155.





Best regards,



Amanda Wendt, PhD

Organization for Tropical Studies

Education and Research Liaison

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Rangeland Field Technician (WY/MT)

[Jaclyn Kachelmeyer]

Quick Carbon at Yale University is hiring field technicians for the summer. 
This is a full-time, paid 
position.

*About Quick Carbon*
Quick Carbon is a research initiative led by the Ucross High Plains Stewardship 
Initiative at the Yale 
School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The Quick Carbon team has 
developed a low-cost 
method for rapidly measuring soil carbon across large landscapes at fine 
spatial resolutions using field 
spectrometers. These affordable, pocket-sized devices estimate soil carbon 
using the reflectance of 
soils in the visible and infrared spectra. The inexpensive nature of this 
methodology lends land 
managers the ability to look at impacts of management decisions on below-ground 
carbon at broad 
extents and frequent time intervals. This summer, in collaboration with Noble 
Research Institute, Our 
Sci, Point Blue Conservation Science and partner ranches, the Quick Carbon team 
will further calibrate 
the device across three regions in the western US, including Montana and 
Wyoming. 

Find out more about Ucross and Quick Carbon at quickcarbon.org.


*About the Position*
Quick Carbon is seeking field technicians to collect field measurements at 
select ranches in WY and MT. 
This is a great opportunity for a student or graduate to gain experience with a 
new technology that 
rapidly assesses soil carbon on working lands. The position will be based out 
of Sheridan, Wyoming; 
however, the tasks involved will take place almost exclusively in the field, 
requiring extensive travel 
within and between ranches in WY and MT.

Field technicians will work in teams of two led by a Crew Lead. Quick Carbon 
will provide onsite training 
for sampling protocol and spectrometer usage during the first week of June. The 
sampling season will 
last three months, from June through August. Field technicians will work 
10-hour days for four days a 
week, totaling 40 hours per week. Field technicians will be paid at a rate of 
$15 per hour. 


*Duties & Responsibilities*
>>Field technicians will collect field measurements including: soil samples, 
>>spectrometer readings, and 
vegetation percent cover measurements, among other data.
>>Collected data will be entered onsite using a mobile application with 
>>bluetooth capabilities and 
synced to the spectrometer.
>>Technicians will be responsible for traveling to sample sites and conducting 
>>fieldwork in a timely 
manner, following the summer sampling timeline. 
>>Technicians will be responsible for daily communication with ranch managers 
>>to ensure that research 
activities are not harming ranch operations.
>>Field technicians will be overseen by a Crew Lead, and the team will report 
>>any delays or issues to the 
project manager.


*Preferred Qualifications*
>>Pursuing or have obtained a B.A. or B.S. in Soil Science, Environmental 
>>Science, Ecology, Natural 
Resource Management, or a related field. 
>>Some experience with environmental fieldwork, including soil sampling, 
>>vegetation identification, 
accurate data collection procedures, and data entry.
>>Able to hike long distances, withstand summer weather conditions for long 
>>periods, and lift heavy 
items (50 lbs.) if needed for field safety.
>>Able to navigate in remote locations using maps, GPS units, etc.
>>Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills. 
>>Able to follow sampling protocols, stay on task, and work well under time 
>>constraints to meet 
sampling deadlines.
>>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
>>A track record of maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, 
>>managers, landowners, and 
clients.
>>Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving 
>>record.
>>Must pass a background check.


*Deadline*
Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three 
references to 
jaclyn.kachelme...@yale.edu. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis 
until April 18th.