[ECOLOG-L] Nine PhD student opportunities in Italy

[Matheus Carvalho de Carvalho]

http://www.szn.it/index.php/en/education/doctorate-–-international-phd-iii-level/positions-on-offer-phd


Matheus C. Carvalho
Senior Research Associate - IRMS
Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Research
School of Environment, Science and Engineering
Southern Cross University
04-8899-0092
02-6626-9565
Editor of HardwareX (Elsevier) - 
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/hardwarex/editorial-board
Author: Practical Laboratory Automation made easy with AutoIt - 
www.wiley-vch.de/publish/en/books/ISBN978-3-527-34158-0/
YouTube channel: http://is.gd/lab_automation

[ECOLOG-L] Marine Biologist Out Of The Blue Adventures - Ballina NSW AU$60,000 - AU$64,000 a year

[Matheus Carvalho de Carvalho]

Good luck for the interested:

https://au.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e17855125c01c415


Matheus C. Carvalho
Senior Research Associate - IRMS
Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Research
School of Environment, Science and Engineering
Southern Cross University
04-8899-0092
02-6626-9565
Editor of HardwareX (Elsevier) - 
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/hardwarex/editorial-board
Author: Practical Laboratory Automation made easy with AutoIt - 
www.wiley-vch.de/publish/en/books/ISBN978-3-527-34158-0/
YouTube channel: http://is.gd/lab_automation

[ECOLOG-L] $250,000 Heinz Family Foundation Awards Seeking Nominations

[Jonathan Miller]

The Heinz Family Foundation Awards program annually awards unrestricted 
cash grants of $250,000 each to award recipients in five categories: Arts 
and Humanities; Environment; Human Condition; Public Policy; and 
Technology, the Economy and Employment.

Candidates for the Heinz Awards must meet the criteria outlined here: 
http://www.heinzawards.net/24th-nomination-criteria.pdf. 

Nominations can be made here: http://heinzawards.net/nominate/24th-
nomination-form.html.

Please direct any questions about the awards to mmehl...@heinzoffice.org 
or 412-497-5746.

Nominations are due Friday, July 20.

[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician position at Colorado State University

[Melinda Smith]

A Research Associate II position is available in the labs of Drs. 
Melinda Smith and Alan Knapp in the Department of Biology at Colorado 
State University in Fort Collins, CO. Preference will be given to those 
who can start by August 15th, 2018. Initial appointment is for one year 
with possible renewal for a second year contingent on performance and 
funding. Research in the Smith and Knapp Labs focuses on plant community 
and ecosystem ecology and the impacts of climate change and climate 
extremes on grassland ecosystems. The technician will be expected to 
lead projects in the field and lab and to supervise undergraduate 
students who are assisting with projects. These projects involve field 
experiments manipulating precipitation in grasslands in CO, KS and WY. 
The technician will oversee plant community composition and productivity 
sampling, as well as related laboratory sample processing. The 
technician will be expected to travel to field sites in CO, KS and WY 
and work under challenging field conditions. Preference will be given to 
applicants with prior ecological field research experience and a B.S. 
(plus three years experience) or M.S. in ecology or a related 
discipline. Data analysis skills or a strong desire to learn these 
skills is a plus. Interest in independent projects that stem from 
ongoing projects, as well as publication of results, will be encouraged, 
and other professional development opportunities will be made available. 
Salary will be $3,000 per month. To apply, please contact both Dr. Smith 
(melinda.sm...@colostate.edu) and Dr. Knapp (alan.kn...@colostate.edu) 
by July 31, 2018 with your CV, unofficial transcript(s), and a short 
statement describing research experiences, skills, and your interest in 
this position.

[ECOLOG-L] bringing science & indigenous knowledge together

[Erik Hoffner]

The new episode of Mongabay's podcast interviews the director of Snowchange
about climate science, indigenous knowledge, and bringing those together in
the IPCC process and more.

Snowchange does peer reviewed publishing with its indigenous partners, is
writing part of the next IPCC report (AR6) and is also engaging in large
scale ecological restoration in the Arctic, with a very interesting funding
model.

Click the green play button here (or find/subscribe via Android
, Google
Play ,
iTunes

, Stitcher , TuneIn
, or via Spotify) ~

https://news.mongabay.com/2018/06/audio-the-dialogue-between
-science-and-indigenous-knowledge/

...his remarks on their bringing solar projects to remote indigenous Arctic
groups to empower communities and how it helps women and kids/education
also particularly interesting.

Erik

--

www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. position in physiological plant ecology at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

[Bradley Christoffersen]

The newly established Christoffersen lab at the University of Texas Rio
Grande Valley is seeking a student interested in pursuing an M.S. in either
Biology or Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Science (AESS),
starting this Fall 2018 (2 months from now). Stipend + tuition support will
be available for top candidates.

The focus of this position will be broadly in physiological plant ecology,
with an emphasis on investigating ecological drought tolerance strategies
of species comprising local Tamaulipan forests (upland and riparian). Relic
Tamauliipan forests remain scattered throughout the valley, and much
remains unknown regarding the physiological mechanisms underpinning plant
survival in the hot, dry climate characterized by sporadic intense
rainfall. There is unique potential to guide restoration efforts in
collaboration with US Fish and Wildlife and Nature Conservancy, as well as
explore other areas of plant physiological ecology including plant
hydraulics modeling or insect-plant interactions in other local contexts.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, CV, and GRE scores
to the contact given below.

Application Deadline: July 8, 2018

Contact:
Dr. Bradley Christoffersen, Assistant Professor, University of Texas Rio
Grande Valley
bradley.christoffer...@utrgv.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Microbial geochemistry

[Robert Miller]

JPF01272 Assistant Researcher in Microbial Geochemistry - Marine Science 
Institute

Contact is Dave Valentine at valent...@geol.ucsb.edu or (805) 893‐2973

The Microbial Geochemistry Group at the University of California Santa Barbara 
(UCSB) 
seeks a microbial evolutionist to research genomic and proteomic 
diversification, at the 
rank of Assistant Researcher. The applicant will be expected to contribute to 
an 
extramurally-funded research program focusing on genomic and proteomic 
diversification 
in microbial systems by diversity generating retroelements. The person will 
conduct 
independent research on diversity generation in prokaryotes and will develop 
self 
sufficient research programs and proposals related to their area of expertise.

Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. in marine science or in a closely related field.

*Additional Qualifications:
-4 years laboratory experience in molecular microbiology
-4 years demonstrated experience in the bioinformatics analysis of diversity 
generating
retroelements in bacteria, archaea and viruses as demonstrated in publications.

*Preferred Qualifications:
-4 years+ coding experience for bioinformatics
-Minimum 2 research expeditions demonstrating at-sea field sampling experience
-4 years of experience with grant preparation as evidenced by the preparation 
of a 
minimum of 2 grants
-Minimum of 3 lead-authored papers in peer reviewed literature

The duration of the appointment is for 100% time for 6 months; reappointment is 
possible
depending on performance and funding. The start date is as soon as possible. 
Salary and 
benefits are competitive and commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.

Apply by close date of June 29, 2018.
Send applications including cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, three publications 
and contact
information for two references to:
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01272

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the 
diversity 
and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service 
as 
appropriate to the position.  The University of California is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive 
consideration 
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual 
orientation, gender 
identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any 
other 
characteristic protected by law.

[ECOLOG-L] MtnClim abstract deadline extended to July 9

[Andy Bunn]

Colleagues, we have extended the abstract deadline until JULY 9 for the 2018 
Mountain Climate Conference. MtnClim will be held at the Rocky Mountain 
Biological Lab in Gothic, CO from September 17-21.

Please visit the website where you will find a draft of the agenda, information 
on abstract submission, lodging, and more:

http://www.rmbl.org/mtn-clim-2018/

The theme for this year’s MtnClim is Anticipating climate change impacts in 
mountains: Embracing variability. Decades of research has led to the 
understanding that temporal variability in climate affects mountain ecosystems 
in terms of water availability, the distribution of organisms, wildfire, and a 
myriad of ecosystem processes. In addition to variation over time, there has 
been increased interest in the variability that we see in mountain climate as 
expressed in space. We will look at how the intersection of climate variation 
in time and space might produce surprises that are hard to anticipate. These 
include the potential for mountain systems to act as refugia, approaches for 
characterizing spatial and temporal climate variability (e.g. climate 
velocity), climatic buffering by forests, and other areas of research relevant 
to anticipating and mitigating climate change impacts.

The 2018 Mountain Climate Conference will continue the tradition of excellence 
by working at the intersection of climate and a host of other scientific 
disciplines including hydrology, ecology, and glaciology. The meeting includes 
oral and poster presentations featuring keynote talks by thought leaders in the 
field as well as highlighting exceptional early-career scientists, providing 
forums for resource managers, and integrating undergraduate and graduate 
students into the professional community.

We hope to see you in beautiful Gothic during Aspen season.

All the best from the entire organizing team,
Andy Bunn

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Hunting in Africa

[Matthew Solberg]

Julio Cesar Voltolini,

As Meghan Bohn stated, it depends on the country. I spent time in Namibia
as well, and many hunting operations worked with private companies who
owned private land or cooperated with other private land owners to create
conservancies. With these private hunting companies, many (not all) did
game counts regularly and knew their land and their animals well. Game
counts by private land owners usually consist of driving transects or
waterhole counts from a hide. Private land owners would do counts with
helicopters (though this is expensive) usually during the process of
transporting wildlife. Wildlife are often moved between farms through game
capture, as laws have encouraged fencing. If an animal is on your property
in Namibia, its yours (unless it is a black rhinoceros or something). So
fencing has been encouraged in this way. As you can imagine, hunters want
to take large bulls, so males are sought after and often requested during
wildlife movement between farms (private land). But this all has to do with
game such as antelope, zebra, wildebeest, and giraffe. Tags for lions,
elephants, and rhinoceros is another story altogether.

I'd recommend contacting some hunting companies abroad in Africa (in your
focus countries). Perhaps you could provide incentive for information, by
offering them some calculations?

Another approach could be looking at National Park wildlife counts that are
bordered by private land owners that have trophy hunting operations. There
may be a surplus of data collected by National Parks or scientists working
withing the parks. I hope this is helpful


Good luck on your endeavors,
Matthew Solberg


On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 8:32 AM, Júlio Cesar Voltolini 
wrote:

> Dear friends,
>
> We read so much discussion about hunting in the last years. In some
> African countries tourists can hunt and I would like to know if these
> countries are monitoring the animal populations, calculating carrying
> capacity and Minimum Population Viability.
>
> Are there articles or reports about these estimates?
>
>
> Prof. Dr. J. C. Voltolini
> Departamento de Biologia
> Universidade de Taubaté
> Brasil
>

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session EP023: Interactions between geomorphic processes, vegetation, and large wood in river channels and floodplains

[Katherine Lininger]

Dear Colleagues,
 
We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to the AGU 2018 Fall
Meeting session EP023: Interactions between geomorphic processes,
vegetation, and large wood in river channels and floodplains (Session ID:
49403). We look forward to your contributions! 
 
Session Description:
In river channels and floodplains, vegetation and large wood influence a
suite of fluvial processes, such as bar formation, channel avulsion,
overbank flow, and floodplain sedimentation. Fluvial processes also modulate
vegetation distribution and succession and wood storage and transport in
river corridors. The feedbacks between geomorphic processes, wood, and
vegetation are fundamental drivers of ecological dynamics, providing
physical habitat and nutrients to organisms in river corridors. This session
will explore applied and fundamental research that uses field data, remote
sensing, physical experiments, and numerical modeling to advance our
understanding of interactions between vegetation, wood, and geomorphic
processes. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to,
alterations to fluvial processes following removal or disturbance of river
corridor vegetation or wood, the use of vegetation and wood in river
management and restoration projects, and the effects of climate change on
feedbacks between vegetation, wood, and geomorphic processes.
 
Conveners:
Katherine B. Lininger (University of Colorado at Boulder), Alan Kasprak
(U.S. Geological Survey), Natalie Kramer Anderson (Utah State University),
Daniel N. Scott (University of Washington)

Information from AGU:
“For the first time, the AGU Fall Meeting will be held in Washington, D.C.,
where we will mark the launch AGU’s Centennial.  A wide variety of events
are being planned that will take advantage of this special location that
will showcase our science to the U.S. and international policy community,
students, and public); leverage the local scientific community, including
events with the Smithsonian, National Academies, and others; and, offer
field trips to view the local geology and research institutes. The Fall
Meeting will also offer more workshops as well as new Tutorial sessions to
help students and researchers learn about new approaches and techniques and
introduce exciting science in other disciplines.
Additional information, including everything you need to know about abstract
submission is here: https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2018/.  Please consider
submitting an abstract and/or attending to help show “What Science Stands
For” and to join in an exciting and informative start to AGU’s Centennial.
Submissions received by the early deadline of 25 July have a chance to win a
$100 US gift card.”

Deadline for abstract submission is Wednesday, August 1. 

Sincerely,
Katherine Lininger, Alan Kasprak, Natalie Kramer Anderson, and Dan Scott



Katherine B. Lininger, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
University of Colorado at Boulder
katherine.linin...@colorado.edu
GUGG 110, 260 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0260

[ECOLOG-L] PhD scholarship: Eco-evolutionary dynamics in vegetation

[Daniel Falster]

PhD Scholarship modelling Eco-Evolutionary dynamics in vegetation

PROJECT: the Short and Long-term Effects of Climate Change on Vegetation 

SUPERVISORS:  Dr Daniel Falster, A/Prof Will Cornwell, and Dr Martin De Kauwe

INSTITUTION: Evolution & Ecology Research Centre, School of Biological,
Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

ABOUT: Climatic change is set to reconfigure ecological systems, as key
drivers of vegetation composition and function - such as rainfall and
temperature - shift away from their historical norms. Vegetation will
respond over a range of timescales, from short-term acclimation to
medium-term adjustments in the abundance of current species, to long-term
evolutionary responses, including adaptation and/ or selective replacement
of species. In this project, the student will compare the pace and impact of
these different responses, using process-based models; and then outline
scenarios of alternative future states.

The student will receive a stipend of $40K AUD per year for four years, as
well as up to $10k each year for career development. The project is based in
the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, at the University
of New South Wales, Sydney Australia; supervised by Dr Daniel Falster,
A/Prof Will Cornwell, and Dr Martin De Kauwe. Both international and
domestic applications are strongly encouraged. Strong interest and
background in quantitative techniques and eco-evolutionary dynamics are
essential.

WHEN: Interested students must lodge an Expression of Interest by 20 July
2018, with full applications due 3 September 2018 for enrolment in early 2019.

MORE: For further information see http://danielfalster.com/blog/2018/06/01/PhD/

[ECOLOG-L] Parks Planner & Ecological Services Job Opportunity - Closes July 8, 2018

[Master, Joy]

We are excited to announce that we are seeking qualified candidates for a Parks 
Planner / Planner II position which serves our Planning and Ecological Services 
workgroup within the City of Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department.  Below 
is a summary but the full job description and application details can be 
accessed here:  https://bouldercolorado.gov/human-resources/city-jobs.

POSITION TITLE: Parks and Recreation Planner / Planner II
EMPLOYEE GROUP: MGMT
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Parks and Recreation / Planning and Ecological Services

$66,955.00 - $102,003.00 Annually
Boulder, CO
Full-Time with Benefits
Closing = 7/8/2018 11:59 PM MST


OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under minimal supervision, serve as a Planner for Parks and Recreation focusing 
on strategic initiatives and projects related to Parks and Recreation assets 
and programs in a community context, to provide leadership in facilitating 
community dialogue and building consensus regarding complex planning issues, 
manage and coordinate complex and often high-profile planning and capital 
projects, negotiate complex agreements, and to perform related duties as 
required. This position will primarily support the department's environmental 
and ecological planning, capital planning and asset management program as well 
as primary liaison in city-wide initiatives and capital strategies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1.  Manages and coordinates the development and implementation of special 
planning projects and reports often involving major impacts and/or working with 
multi-jurisdictional staffs. This includes the following:
* Assesses and initiates special planning projects to implement the 
department's work program and to achieve City Council goals.

 *   Writes special project reports, develops long range plans and 
identifies strategies to implement them.
 *   Supervises the implementation of adopted plans.
 *   Negotiates complex agreements and serves as senior liaison between the 
city and private individuals and organizations.
 *   Establishes project timetables, designs public processes, and develops 
annual work programs.
* Conducts staff, design team, and other meetings.
* Coordinates special project activities with the City Manager's Office, 
city departments, county government, other organizations, and the general 
public.
* Makes presentations at public meetings, Advisory Boards, and City Council 
meetings.

2.Supervises staff and leads the natural lands program for the department 
including:
* Provides overall direction to the natural lands 
team by leading and directing programs and projects; identifies, prioritizes, 
and coordinates projects to ensure that departmental needs are met, and that 
service delivery is provided in a coordinated, efficient and effective manner; 
reprioritizes work plans as needed to address immediate and long term 
management and maintenance; oversees coordination of work within the section to 
ensure operational consistency and collaboration; resolves related problems.
*   Builds effective alliances with other city departments, local, 
state and federal agencies and public interest groups; coordinates with 
appropriate agencies/partners to ensure time lines, permit requirements, 
regulatory constraints, public process requirements and budgetary constraints 
are met; will conduct public process tasks in conjunction with specific 
projects.
*   Direct short and long range planning activities to ensure sound 
stewardship of department properties; leads the section's operational planning; 
creates yearly section work plans to align with departmental direction and 
priorities; provides goal setting and communication sessions with staff; 
participates in and assists with annual department work planning process to 
coordinate activities with other work groups and divisions in the department; 
collaborates with other managers to resolve conflicts and to reprioritize as 
needed.
*   Directs research on trends, new technologies and best management 
practices in the areas of wetlands management, wildlife management, integrated 
pest management and environmental sustainability.
*   Manages Natural Lands operating budget by formulating budget 
strategies; compiles information, statistics and data to determine appropriate 
levels of funding; prepares and monitors the section's annual budget to be 
consistent with city and department-wide goals; ensures section budget is 
managed within appropriated revenues and expenditures; forecasts trends and 
future issues.
*   Builds effective alliances and coordinates resource management 
projects and logistical needs with other city departments, local, state and 
federal agencies, and community and public interest groups. This includes the 
following
*   Represent the department on interdepartmental and interagency 
projects and may take a lead position in setting policie

[ECOLOG-L] Early Career Ecologist Section and Ecology Letters Award for Outstanding Publication by an Early Career Ecologist

[Matthew Aiello-Lammens]

The Early Career Ecologist (ECE) Section of the Ecological Society of
America (ESA) and the prestigious journal Ecology Letters have come
together for the second year to honor outstanding research by early career
ecologists published as a peer-reviewed manuscript of importance and
relevance to the ecological community. The award consists of a $300 cash
prize and a commemorative plaque.

Details on eligibility and application materials can be found at:
https://bit.ly/2KnHgKb

The DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS *JULY 20TH*

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
matt.lamm...@gmail.com or maiellolamm...@pace.edu.


---
Matthew Aiello-Lammens, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Science
Director of the Graduate Program in Environmental Science
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY

matt.lamm...@gmail.com
maiellolamm...@pace.edu
https://mlammens.github.io