date:20180605

[ECOLOG-L] LTER Webinar June 7: Integrating population and community synchrony across LTER sites

2018-06-05 Thread =?US-ASCII?Q?LTER_Network_Communications_Office?=

The fifth webinar in the LTER synthesis series is scheduled for June 7 at 11 am 
PDT (2 
pm EDT). Learn more about the series and REGISTER here: 
https://lternet.edu/stories/2018-synthesis-webinars/

Please join Lauren Hallett, Lawrence Sheppard, and Jonathan Walter for the 
latest from 
the Synchrony synthesis project:

SYNTHESIZING POPULATION AND COMMUNITY SYNCHRONY TO UNDERSTAND 
DRIVERS OF ECOLOGICAL STABILITY ACROSS LTER SITES

Understanding factors that influence ecological stability is a key question in 
ecology. 
Population ecology has highlighted that synchrony within a species over space 
is an 
important indicator of species stability. Community ecology, in contrast, has 
highlighted that asynchrony between species within space may enhance the 
stability 
of aggregate properties (such as total productivity). Using LTER data, we will 
integrate 
population and community approaches to synchrony to understand drivers of 
ecosystem stability at different scales.

The working group applies cutting-edge statistical techniques (e.g., wavelet 
analyses, 
variance decomposition) to long-term, spatially replicated data from 
terrestrial and 
aquatic LTER sites in order to:

1) understand the timescales at which synchrony occurs,
2) identify drivers of synchrony and
3) integrate the effects of population and community synchrony on ecological 
stability.

The diverse group consists of terrestrial and aquatic ecologists with synthesis 
experience and quantitative ecologists with strong analytical skills. Final 
products from 
the working group will include an R package containing our analytical tools, a 
data 
workflow and derived data product, and a series of papers synthesizing causes 
and 
consequences of synchrony across the LTER network.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Crowdfunding platforms for research: which is best?

2018-06-05 Thread Richard Fuller

Hi Claire, and Ecologgers,

You might be interested to read a recent paper on crowdfunding in ecology and 
conservation, published a few days ago in Conservation Biology 
(https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10./cobi.13144) 

In the paper we explore some of the pros and cons of alternative platforms and 
chart the meteoric rise of crowdfunding for ecological research and 
conservation action. As you note, there is a wide range of platforms, and the 
choice will depend on the type of project you are undertaking, and whether 
there is likely to be local, regional, national, or global interest in the work 
at hand. The local reputation of your institution could be important if you are 
expecting support from primarily local people.

Among other issues raised in the paper, critical to the choice of platform is 
whether funds are only released to the project if the target is met, whether 
the platform commonly supports projects similar to the one you are proposing, 
and the kind of communication and incentives you want to offer for supporters 
as the project unfolds.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Richard Fuller

Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
School of Biological Sciences
University of Queensland
Brisbane
QLD 4072
Australia
 
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-Original Message-
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 On Behalf Of Claire Nemes
Sent: Thursday, 24 May 2018 1:13 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Crowdfunding platforms for research: which is best?

Dear colleagues,

I have recently been exploring different crowdfunding platforms to help cover 
fieldwork expenses for my dissertation research and was wondering if any of you 
might have experience or insights into this process. Experiment.com is 
specifically geared toward funding scientific research projects, but there are 
also other more general sites such as Fundly or Crowdrise (a subsidiary of 
GoFundMe) that fund individuals and nonprofits. If you have used crowdfunding 
for your research, how did you choose a platform to use and what were the 
benefits/drawbacks you considered? 

Also, a relatively new development appears to be universities hosting their own 
crowdfunding platforms, which presumably lets them easily tap into their alumni 
bases. The drawback, as far as I can tell, is that it might be harder to reach 
as wide an audience as the more well-established commercial sites (particularly 
if one's institution is on the small side.)

Any thoughts on the pros/cons of various platforms (experiment.com, another 
site, or a university in-house platform?) 

Thanks in advance for your time!
- Claire

--

Claire Nemes
Ph.D. Student
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian Laboratory

[ECOLOG-L] Restoration Technician (Entomology) Position

2018-06-05 Thread Stephen Theilking

The Soil Ecology and Restoration Group (SERG) is a research group within the 
biology 
department of San Diego State University (SDSU) and administered by the San 
Diego 
State University Research Foundation. The research emphasis of SERG is on 
ecosystem 
dynamics of southern California.

We seek five (5) Restoration Field Technicians to assist with field research 
directed at the 
conservation of native species and the management of invasive Argentine ant, 
Linepithema humile, population on San Clemente Island, a Naval installation on 
the 
southern-most of California’s Channel Islands. This position requires a 6 month 
commitment, July to November.

Primary duties:
(i) utilizing a variety of sampling methods to collect and identify arthropods 
and (ii) 
measuring the efficacy and conservation gains of an invasive species management 
strategy (iii) implementing eradication protocols in wildland areas. This 
position requires 
extensive physical labor to conduct management activities, including working 
with 
pesticide around heavy equipment, ATVs and helicopters; hand deployment of 
pesticide 
over rugged terrain; bending and crouching to perform monitoring and control 
efforts; 
and hauling heavy, awkward materials and equipment. Technicians may also 
contribute to 
additional projects and duties as assigned.

Technicians need to enjoy working in remote field environments and be able to 
perform 
repetitive, labor intensive tasks with sustained accuracy. All work will be 
conducted on 
San Clemente Island, which is owned and operated by the
U.S.Navy as a test and evaluation site, shore bombardment range, and 
warfare training 
grounds. The island is home to a large number of endemic and rare plant, animal 
and bird 
species, with an extensive community of biologists, archaeologists and 
researchers. 
Applicants should enjoy living as part of a small community and be able to 
maintain a 
professional, positive attitude at all times.

Position requirements:
•   Ability to repeatedly lift loads of up to 50 lbs throughout the workday
•   Experience performing strenuous labor with a high level of physical 
endurance under 
a variety of weather and work conditions
•   Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and/or significant 
relevant experience
•   Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 4-wheel-drive-vehicles
•   Experience safely operating and maintaining mechanical equipment, hand 
tools, 
herbicide/pesticide application equipment, and GPS units
•   Ability to work independently or as part of a team
•   Ability to safely navigate and work off-trail in steep, rocky, 
cactus-covered terrain


Compensations:
Salary will be $14.00/hour plus benefits. Room and board will be provided while 
on San 
Clemente Island. Work schedule will be 10 days on-island and 4 days off-island. 
 
Transportation to and from the island is provided by means of a twin engine 
20-seater 
plane which departs from Naval Base Coronado.

To apply, compile your cover letter, resume and contact information for three 
(3) 
professional references in
one(1) pdf or Word document and email it to:

Steven Thielking Argentine Ant Project Manager sthielk...@sdsu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Ant pests in colonial times in Puerto Rico: ecological impacts

2018-06-05 Thread Jorge A. Santiago-Blay

 Ant pests in colonial times in Puerto Rico: ecological impacts

Dear Colleagues:

The following link (contents in Spanish) contains a brief description of
pestiferous ants and their ecological impacts in Puerto Rico, ca. 1510's.

https://books.google.com/books?id=Gl8zAQAAMAAJ=PA12;
lpg=PA12=epidemia+hormigas+puerto+rico=bl=
Kef0OsfHjh=iiiKFLjeAf-Hya24WXLW7RsCPtY=en=X=
0ahUKEwjQsfLaz7jbAhVk64MKHb-mCJsQ6AEITzAI#v=onepage=
epidemia%20hormigas%20puerto%20rico=false

The ants are attributed to have destroyed useful trees and roots. Also,
children needed to be protected from the ants.

If you have any clue what species (one or more) of ant could these have
been, please feel free to send me an email off the list: blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails.


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[ECOLOG-L] AASHE June webinars - check out tomorrow's topic!

2018-06-05 Thread Daita Serghi

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to join the June webinars from the Association for the 
Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). These online events 
are usually held on Wednesdays, starting at 3:00 p.m. ET and are free for 
everyone. Video recordings and presentation materials are available for AASHE 
members in the webinar archive  at any 
time. Check the 2018 calendar  and 
signup now for a webinar of interest!

The Decolonization of Curriculum for a Sustainable Future 

June 6  3:00 - 4:00 pm ET
This webinar introduces ways to include other cultural perspectives in course 
content in support of a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Making your Campus a Bee Campus USA Affiliate 

June 20  3:00 - 4:30 pm ET
If you want to make your campus more PC (pollinator conscious), the Bee Campus 
USA webinar will explain how to join the national movement.

The Nitrogen Footprint Tool for Universities 

June 27  3:00 - 4:30 pm ET
This webinar will present the campus nitrogen footprint model and discuss the 
process of calculating a campus nitrogen footprint in the new SIMAP tool.

In addition to webinars, there are still spots for the following workshops 
.
 Anyone is welcome to attend. Check them out and register for one today!

Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workshop 

June 20 - June 22, North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN - 
Registration deadline June 8!
This workshop is for faculty, students, administrators and staff of all 
disciplines, as well as community organizers and city officials and planners, 
who wish to interconnect and integrate sustainability, diversity, equity and 
inclusion into their campus, curriculum and departments. For more information 
and to register please visit: 
http://www.aashe.org/calendar/diversity-equity-inclusion-workshop-2018/ 


Leading Deep Change in Higher Education Workshop 

July 19 - July 20, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada - 
Registration deadline June 15!
This leadership development program is designed to enable practitioners to 
generate deep organizational change and establish sustainability as a strategic 
priority. 
For more information and to register please visit: 
http://www.aashe.org/calendar/refocus-workshop-2018/ 

Daita

--
Daita Serghi, PhD
Education Programs Manager
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org | daita.ser...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 124


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 including exciting workshops, free 
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Share ideas, ask questions, and network with your peers 
in AASHE Connect , your new online community!


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[ECOLOG-L] MS Opportunity – Plant-Pollinator Networks/Native Bees/Conservation

2018-06-05 Thread Janice Bossart

An MS assistantship is available starting Fall 2018 in the Biological 
Sciences Department at Southeastern Louisiana University.  The student 
will conduct studies to characterize plant-pollinator networks in a 
longleaf pine forest, a conservation priority habitat that requires fire 
management to survive.  The ideal candidate will be independent, highly 
motivated, and have interests in community ecology and conservation 
biology.  Graduate Assistants in the Biological Sciences Department are 
guaranteed two years of assistantship support and full tuition waivers.  
Why pursue an MS degree? An MS degree is the best choice for many career 
paths and is also the perfect option for students unsure of their 
specific research area of interest or whether they want to pursue a PhD.  
Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond, LA, which is an 
easy drive to both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.  The region is known for 
its diverse, unique terrestrial and wetland habitats, and its abundance 
of eclectic cultural experiences and activities.  Interested students 
should submit a letter of interest that includes their GRE scores, a 
current CV with contact information for three references, and unofficial 
transcripts directly to Dr. Janice Bossart (jboss...@selu.edu) via email 
attachment.  Review of applications will begin immediately.  

Info on the Bossart lab can be found here: 
https://www2.southeastern.edu/Academics/Faculty/jbossart/ 
  
Specifics of the graduate program in Biological Sciences at Southeastern 
are at: 
http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/biol/grad_degree/index.h
tml. 

Info on current graduate students and the Biology Graduate Student 
Organization (BGSO) is at: 
http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/biol/student_success/stu
d_orgs/bgso/index.html

[ECOLOG-L] cool seabird research volunteer opportunity, Northeast US

2018-06-05 Thread Erik Hoffner

Update: If you want to be part of this 50 year seabird study this summer,
there are still slots open banding chicks and documenting nest success,
call Research Team Leader Helen Hays at 860-460-0749 to learn more and hear
about the dates and logistics. I've been out to Great Gull Island to help
with this study, it's a singular experience! Erik

--

ATT anyone who likes birds/conservation/research and is in the eastern US,
you'd be interested in this coastal ecology/seabird biology opportunity:

Want to spend time studying rare and endangered seabirds on an island
biological research station that has made major discoveries in the last 50
years as part of *one of the longest running ornithological studies in the
world*?

Pls forward to colleagues/students, this station is a fantastic place for
budding bio/enviro/ornithology undergrads to see a conservation science
project up close and contribute to it. I had a great time out there
counting nests & eggs with a bunch of great volunteers and tens of
thousands of seabirds on just a few acres in the Atlantic.

The research team leader needs more volunteers in late June and all of July
for banding chicks.

Lots of students, bird watchers, citizen scientists, etc go there to help
out. Free room and board, free boat ride from Niantic, CT, incredible views
and sea air, etc. Cell reception, rustic conditions.

Here's an article I wrote about it for Sierra magazine plus 18 images from
a recent trip:

http://www.sierraclub.org/ sierra/2016-3-may-june/green- life/great-gull
-island


For details and to volunteer, contact Ann Pacheco 

Best wishes,

Erik

--

www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Preview Weekend – Princeton Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (expenses-paid)

2018-06-05 Thread Amanda Savagian

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University 
is offering a special preview weekend – *the EEB Scholars Program* – this 
upcoming October 4th-7th for students considering graduate school. The goal 
of this weekend is to invite competitive prospective graduate applicants to 
campus in order to showcase the department, demystify the graduate 
application process, and highlight participants' research experience. We 
especially encourage students from underrepresented minority groups and 
those inhabiting other axes of underrepresentation in STEM to apply.


Please see  for 
more information. The application deadline is July 15, 2018. The *EEB 
Scholars Program* is open to all prospective graduate students, including 
rising juniors and seniors, as well as international applicants. We 
particularly encourage students from developing nations to apply. Travel, 
food, and lodging expenses will be covered by Princeton EEB. 

Please direct any questions to eebschol...@princeton.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Natural Resources Extension Agent position - Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

2018-06-05 Thread Blazier, Michael

The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) seeks
applicants for an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent position for natural
resources of Northwest Louisiana. The agent's office will be located in the
Bossier Parish extension office in Benton, LA. The population of Bossier Parish
is approximately 125,000.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Outreach will utilize newsletters, mass media, and
social media to promote educational programs, and conducting
workshops/production meetings (multiple locations in targeted area). The
incumbent will work cooperatively with agents conducting multi-parish programs
that meet the needs of clientele by selecting, maintaining and working with an
advisory committee for programs and following an annual plan of work.
Involvement with agricultural/natural resource associations, such as Farm
Bureau, Louisiana Forestry Association, state and federal forestry agencies,
and Farm Service Agency Board, will be necessary. It will be necessary to
incorporate Best Management Practices and environmental awareness, particularly
related to water quality and resources, in all programming efforts.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A baccalaureate degree forestry, wildlife, natural
resources, or closely related areas is required. A Master's degree in a field
listed is desired. Must have an undergraduate degree with an overall
grade-point average of at least 2.5 (all GPA requirements based on a 4.0
system) and a 3.0 for graduate work attempted, if any, or master's degree with
an overall grade-point average of at least 3.0 or a current grade-point average
of at least 3.0 on at least 12 hours of graduate credit. The applicant must
demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Experience in
recruiting, training and supervising volunteers and experience in teaching and
applying principles of leadership development to both youth and adults is also
desired. Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are
highly desirable characteristics. Ability to work with and through others is
essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide
variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple
medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term
disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible
Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses),
university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas),
generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance
Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at
campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent
effort and length of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 4, 2018 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/LSU---AG-Center/Assistant-Associate-Extension-Agent--Agriculture---Natural-Resources---ANR-_R00023765
(or in Workday for internal applicants) by attaching cover letter with resume
including a statement of professional interest and goals, university
transcripts, and two letters of reference. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application
materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference
letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Patrick Colyer, Regional Director,
Email: pcol...@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com

[ECOLOG-L] Funded PhD or MS Student Position in Plant Ecology: Apply by June 15

2018-06-05 Thread Martin Dovciak

This is a repost of an earlier advertisement with the application deadline
extended to June 15.
---
Funded PhD or MS Student Position in Plant Ecology: Apply by June 15

The Dovciak lab (http://www.esf.edu/efb/dovciak/) at the State University of
New York (SUNY ESF) is looking for a highly motivated graduate student (PhD
or MS) for a funded position to study vegetation dynamics of Long Island
Pine Barrens of New York State. The student is expected to study forest
plant communities and examine patterns of regeneration, recruitment, and
mortality for pitch pine and oaks on vegetation plots surveyed in 2005/2006.
The data and protocols from this survey are available for use. The position
will include (1) resurvey of the vegetation plots, (2) quantification of
changes in forest community and tree populations, and (3) building
statistical models to relate tree population processes to environmental
conditions (including canopy cover, understory vegetation, and soil
properties). 

The position starts on August 20, 2018, but a later start (January 2019) may
be considered. The position is based at SUNY ESF in Syracuse
(http://www.esf.edu/) and field work is based at Brookhaven National
Laboratory on Long Island. Collaborative partners include the Central Pine
Barrens Commission and the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation. The position will be supported by research (2 years) and
teaching assistantships (1-3 years) that cover a stipend, tuition, and
health benefits.

Additional collaborative research opportunities exist in our lab within an
NSF-funded project examining ecotone dynamics between deciduous and conifer
forests of northeastern United States.

Desired qualifications:
- MS or BS in plant or forest ecology, botany, or a related field
- Ideally GPA >3.5 and GRE scores >70% (lower may be acceptable with
relevant research experience)
- Basic vascular plant identification skills and familiarity with ecosystems
of the northeastern United States
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, and team/collaborative skills 
- Ability to work long hours in potentially adverse field conditions over a
period of 2-3 months
- Interest in organizing and managing large data sets (e.g., in Excel or Access)
- Ability to use, or willingness to learn, advanced statistical methods and
packages (e.g., R)
- Driver's license and an own car

To apply, send (1) cover letter summarizing your interests, educational
goals (MS, PhD), and qualifications, (2) CV, including GPA and GRE, (3)
transcripts (unofficial OK at this stage), and (4) contacts for three
references to Martin Dovciak (mdovc...@esf.edu), ideally as a single pdf
file. Please use “Plant Ecology Research Assistantship” in email subject
line. Earlier inquiries are welcome. The review of the applications will
start on May 15 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Selected candidates will be asked to submit a full application (with
official transcripts, reference letters, and GRE reports) to SUNY ESF
(http://www.esf.edu/graduate/admission.htm) as soon as possible.

Info on Syracuse academic community/environment is here:
http://www.esf.edu/efb/dovciak/Syracuse.htm

Info on Long Island Central Pine Barrens is here:
https://pb.state.ny.us/central-pine-barrens/overview/

---
Martin Dovciak, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Roosevelt Forest Ecologist
State University of New York, College of Environmental Science & Forestry
(SUNY ESF)
Faculty webpage: http://www.esf.edu/faculty/dovciak/
Research Gate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Martin_Dovciak?ev=prf_highl

Re: [ECOLOG-L] bioarxiv (questions about)

2018-06-05 Thread Gregor Kalinkat

Dear all,

as somebody who has been closely following the rise of preprint use in ecology 
I wanted to chime in and share this link list that I have been assembling over 
the last couple of years (note the chronological order of the linked articles 
and how much things have changed from 2012 to 2018): 

https://dynamicecology.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/esa-journals-and-ecology-letters-will-not-publish-papers-with-preprints/
 

http://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1001563

http://www.oikosjournal.org/blog/new-preprint-server  

https://jabberwocky.weecology.org/2014/07/07/which-preprint-server-should-i-use/
 

https://jabberwocky.weecology.org/2014/09/08/ecology-letters-now-allows-preprints-and-why-this-is-a-big-deal-for-ecology/
 

http://www.nature.com/news/biologists-urged-to-hug-a-preprint-1.19384   

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/biorxiv-preprint-server-gets-funding-chan-zuckerberg-initiative

https://jabberwocky.weecology.org/2017/05/02/is-it-ok-to-cite-preprints-yes-yes-it-is/

https://twitter.com/cshperspectives/status/871005699798700032 

https://blogs.royalsociety.org/publishing/a-preprint-success-story/

https://twitter.com/cshperspectives/status/1002509448814977024

With regard to the original post I would also like to stress that the intention 
behind peprint servers never was to get rid of peer-review but rather 
attenuating the negative effects of the traditional publishing system (i.e. (1) 
delays due to repeated rejections and (2) closed access of the final products). 
Considering that the publishing systems is transforming (and likely will 
continue being transformed for many years to come) I think we will still need 
*some* type of quality control, curating service and excellence approval system 
similarily to the traditional journals. To what level this will integrate the 
exisiting infrastructure is still an open question. 

All the best
Gregor



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Scientist @LeibnizIGB Berlin, DE

email: kalin...@igb-berlin.de
skype: gregor.kalinkat
landline: +49 30 641 81 707
mobile: +49 157 870 21 304

Department of Ecosystem Research
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Müggelseedamm 310
12587 Berlin
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-Original message-
> From:Alicia Krzton 
> Sent: Monday 4th June 2018 17:04
> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] bioarxiv (questions about)
> 
> I would just note that a comparison with publishing in a society journal is 
> not apples to apples. It’s free or nearly so to the author, but the reader 
> requires a subscription. The comparison here was to the cost to publish Open 
> Access, which is typically 1500-2000 dollars. Preprints get around that.
> 
> I believe the jury is still out on preprints, myself, but clearly some people 
> find value in them.
> 
> Ali K.
> Research Data Management Librarian 
> Auburn University 
> 
> On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 9:31 PM cruzan  > wrote:
> In response:
> 1. The submissions are not peer-reviewed. You can post anything
>   there. They just screen for stuff that is offensive or
>   "non-scientific." I wonder what percentage are ever published.
> 2. I wonder who is citing these papers and where and why? If they
>   are not reliable resources then why cite them. Im guessing people
>   want to get some results out quickly or maybe get some feedback to
>   make the review process go better.
> I dont see the point of posting anything on a website like this
>   one. The papers are suspect unless peer reviewed and I seriously
>   doubt that any search committee or any promotions committee would
>   accept a paper posted at this web site or any others like it as a
>   valid publication. The peer review process is not perfect, but in
>   most cases we get it right. If you publish in journals run by
>   non-profit professional societies it will cost you much less and
>   sometimes nothing at all. 
> Mitch Cruzan 
> 
> On 6/1/2018 12:24 PM, Malcolm McCallum
>   wrote:
> Hi, 
> Do many of you use bioarxiv?
> I recently became familiar with it, and in searching
>   literature, I noticed many papers deposited in it have
>   citations in excess of 100.  It brought me to wondering about
>   the role of a preprint server, and read about 30-40 different
>   commentaries and research articles about preprint servers last
>   night.  the parallel preprint server in physics and math,
>   arxiv, has been around since 1991.  There are a growing number
>   of people who put their paper in the database, then update it,
>   but dont ever publish it.  There are a number

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant Position, Available June 25

2018-06-05 Thread Elizabeth Boughton

Research Assistant Position Available, June 25- September 30, with 
extension contingent on available funding
Archbold Biological Station-University of Florida, Long Term Agroecosystem 
Research 

Archbold Biological Station and its partner site University of Florida 
Range Cattle Research Center (UF RCREC) are part of the Long-term 
Agroecosystem Research Network (LTAR https://ltar.nal.usda.gov  ), a 
network of 18 agroecosystems across the United States that seek to address 
the grand challenge of maintaining multiple ecosystem services in food 
production systems.

The Archbold—UF RCREC sites (www.maerc.org; rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu) have a 
>70-year history of research, conservation, and education programs focused 
on enhancing agricultural production and preserving natural resources 
associated with subtropical humid grassland and shrub landscapes in 
Florida. Interdisciplinary research at the Archbold—UF RCREC address the 
complex functioning of agricultural and natural lands within the region.  
Educational programs provide science-based information that supports 
decision-making strategies to maintain the sustainability of 
agroecosystems. Climate is characterized by subtropical conditions with an 
average annual precipitation of ~ 1650 mm (> 65% occurring from June to 
October) and average minimum and maximum daily temperatures ranging from 
16.9 to 28.2o C. http://www.maerc.org/html/research/ltar.html#.WxaDT0xFyM8

We are in search of one motivated individual to fulfill a research 
assistant position located at Archbold’s working ranch, Buck Island Ranch. 
The research assistant will join the MacArthur Agroecology Research Center, 
led by Dr. Elizabeth Boughton, consisting of a diverse and fun team of post-
docs, environmental scientists, research assistants and interns. 

The Archbold-UF LTAR Research Assistant will collect and manage data in 
support of LTAR activities.  
General Tasks:
•   Responsible for collection and processing of plant, soil, and 
greenhouse gas samples.
•   Responsible for plant aboveground biomass collection and processing 
on a monthly schedule.
•   Responsible for drying, sorting (live and dead biomass), and 
weighing biomass and entering data into excel spreadsheets in an organized 
manner.
•   Responsible for assisting with plant diversity and composition data 
within different grazing land types:  improved pasture, semi-native 
pasture, and native rangeland.
•   Prepare samples and documentation for shipping samples and ships to 
the analytical laboratory, 
•   Responsible for assisting and/or performing laboratory analysis of 
soil, plant, and gas samples
•   Maintains excellent records of all activities and data files. 
•   Performs other reasonable duties in cooperation with the LTAR 
Research Scientists, as needed.

It is expected that the research assistant will be able to perform most 
tasks independently as needed after initial training. The research 
assistant will be willing to collect data in the field, drive field trucks 
between data collection sites, organize data into required formats, and 
perform all task in a highly professional manner. Travel between the 
cooperating sites is expected. 

Minimum Requirements:
1.  A bachelor degree in science, biology, agro-ecology, agriculture or 
equivalent.
2.  A valid driver license
3.  Willingness to work long hours in the field in sub-tropical Florida 
environment
4.  Must have authorization for US employment.

Start-Date:
On or around June 25

To apply send cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three 
references to Dr. Elizabeth Boughton at ebough...@archbold-station.org. 
Competitive salary with full benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, 
Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. 
Applications due by June 18th.

[ECOLOG-L] Integrative Conservation Conference - Abstract Deadline Extended

2018-06-05 Thread Nate Nibbelink

Join us at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, US for the inaugural 
Integrative Conservation 
Conference (http:/cicr.uga.edu/icc/)!

ICC Dates: September 20-23, 2018

The deadline to submit abstracts to the 2018 Integrative Conservation 
Conference has been extended 
until June 22nd. We welcome abstracts for presentations on any interdiscplinary 
conservation research, 
practice, or instruction. Presentation formats include traditional (oral 
presentation with slides), 
poster, nontechnology, and expressive sessions, which encourage the use of art, 
poetry, video, song, 
etc.

-Showcase your interdisciplinary graduate programs, centers, and institutes!
-Participate in a socio-ecological charrette
-Hear about transdisciplinary approaches to complex conservation problems
-Contribute your research via video, poster, talk, or non-technology: dance, 
poetry, and more!
-Network at student-faculty-practitioner lunches at downtown Athens restaurants!

The inaugural Integrative Conservation Conference at the University of Georgia 
will bring together 
academics, practitioners, researchers, resource managers, and students to 
address current and emerging 
conservation challenges. By bridging diverse perspectives across disciplines 
and sectors, we will 
explore challenges and benefits of synthesizing methods, frameworks, and 
conceptual approaches within 
social and ecological sciences.

Topics will include key issues associated with simultaneously preserving 
ecosystem integrity while 
addressing human needs and increasing adaptive capacity in a constantly 
changing world. By embracing 
the complexity inherent in human-environmental systems, the Integrative 
Conservation Conference will 
create space for the process of constructive engagement across disciplines and 
between research and 
practice, resulting in new insight for conservation.

For more information, visit http:/cicr.uga.edu/icc/.

[ECOLOG-L] Position for a Technical Assistant in Alpine Stream Science

2018-06-05 Thread Hannes Peter

The Stream Biofilm and Ecosystem Research Laboratory seeks an outstanding 
candidate to work as Technical Assistant (80%) for an interdisciplinary 
project (Sinergia, SNF) at the interface between stream microbial ecology, 
geomorphology and hydrodynamics in glacier floodplains in the Swiss Alps.

The successful candidate will plan, prepare and execute fieldwork and 
experiments together with laboratories from EPFL, University of Lausanne, 
ETH Zürich and the University of Luxembourg. 

The candidate should hold a degree in environmental engineering and 
sciences, geosciences, ecology or in an equivalent field. Basic skills in 
experimental design, environmental technology and/or molecular biology are 
assets. The successful candidate will have outstanding organizational 
skills and a proven record in outdoor/alpine experience. A high degree of 
disposition to work with colleagues under stressful conditions required. 

The position is limited to 2.5 years.

For further information, contact Prof. T. Battin (tom.bat...@epfl.ch). To 
apply for the position, send a single pdf containing your letter of 
motivation, CV including a list of publications, and three letters of 
recommendation to Tania Gonin (tania.go...@epfl.ch). Applications without 
letters of recommendation cannot be considered. We will start screening 
applications from 15 July on until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Position for a PhD student in Stream Microbial Ecology