[ECOLOG-L] SCHOLARSHIPS for the course "Introduction to Frequentist and Bayesian mixed (Hierarchical) models

[Oliver Hooker]

PARTFUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS for the course "Introduction to Frequentist and 
Bayesian mixed (Hierarchical) models (IFBM01)"

This course will run from the 8th - 12th October 2018 in Glasgow City 
Centre, Scotland, UK

www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-frequentis-and-bayesian-mixed-
models-ifbm01/

PS STATISTICS ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THROUGH THEIR FUNDING SCHEME 
THEY ARE ABLE TO OFFER PART-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THREE UP-COMING COURSES


1)Introduction to Frequentist and Bayesian mixed (Hierarchical) 
models (IFBM01)

As well as…

2)Time series models for ecologists (TSME02)
3)Applied Bayesian modelling for ecologists and epidemiologists 
(ABME04)


SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IFBM01 CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS COURSE AND ACCOMMODATION FEES 
WITH ALL INCLUSIVE PLACES (accommodation and meals included) AVAILABLE AT 
£475.00 (Fees have been subsidised by 40% from £775.00). 


Applications should be sent to oliverhoo...@psstatistics.com and contain

the following.

1.  Full name

2.  Institute name

3.  PhD subject title or Post doc research questions

4.  Do you hold a funded position

5.  150 words why this course would be relevant to your 
research or how it would help.

Application deadline is Thursday 13th September and decisions will be made 
by Friday 14th September 2018.

We still have ‘normal’ places available for anyone else interested.

Full course details are given below

Introduction to Frequentist and Bayesian mixed (Hierarchical) models 
(IFBM01)

https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-frequentis-and-bayesian-
mixed-models-ifbm01/

Course Overview:
This course will cover introductory mixed or hierarchical modelling (fixed 
and random effects models) for real-world data sets from both a Frequentist 
and Bayesian perspective. These methods lie at the forefront of statistics 
research and are a vital tool in the scientist’s toolbox. The course 
focuses on introducing concepts and demonstrating good practice in mixed 
modelling. All methods are demonstrated with data sets which participants 
can run themselves. Participants will be taught how to fit hierarchical 
models using both the standard lme4 mixed effects models library in R, 
together with the Bayesian modelling framework via rstanarm. The course 
covers the full gamut from simple regression models through to full 
generalised multivariate mixed structures. The relevant advantages and 
disadvantages of both the Frequentist and Bayesian approaches will be 
presented.. Participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets for 
discussion with the course tutors.

Oliver Hooker PhD.
PS statistics

2018 publications - 

Alternative routes to piscivory: Contrasting growth trajectories in brown 
trout (Salmo trutta) ecotypes exhibiting contrasting life history 
strategies. Ecology of Freshwater Fish. DOI to follow

Phenotypic and resource use partitioning amongst sympatric lacustrine brown 
trout, Salmo trutta. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. DOI 
10.1093/biolinnean/bly032

6 Hope Park Crescent
Edinburgh
EH8 9NA

+44 (0) 7966500340

[ECOLOG-L] Two Graduate Assistantships to study urban streams

[Costello, David]

We are seeking two graduate assistants for an NSF-funded collaborative project 
aimed at understanding how stormwater management decisions translate to 
hydrologic and environmental outcomes in urban streams in Cleveland (Ohio) and 
Denver (Colorado). These funded graduate student researchers will join an 
interdisciplinary team of scientists that includes ecologists, hydrologists, 
and social scientists across three institutes. These positions will be within 
the Departments of Geology and Biological Sciences at Kent State University in 
Kent, Ohio.

GA in Urban Hydrology – Department of Geology

The funded graduate student will be part of the dynamic Department of Geology 
at Kent State University, with additional opportunities for time at Colorado 
State University. The graduate student will be co-advised by Anne Jefferson 
(Kent State University, http://all-geo.org/jefferson) and Aditi Bhaskar (Civil 
and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University, 
https://www.engr.colostate.edu/faculty/abhaskar/).

The funded graduate student researcher will develop research projects that 
include using watershed modeling to test the effects of various stormwater 
management decisions, conducting hydrologic and land use change analyses in 
urban watersheds, and/or measuring relationships between flow, turbidity, and 
suspended sediment in urban streams.

PhD applicants are preferred, but exceptional MS applicants will be considered. 
Four years of funding, as a mixture of research and teaching assistantships, is 
guaranteed for PhD students who have completed a MS degree. A background in 
hydrology, with degrees in geology or civil or environmental engineering 
preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in hydrologic 
modeling and/or computer programming.

Applications will be considered for January, June, or August 2019 starts. To 
apply, please send (1) a cover letter with your background, expertise, and 
research interests; (2) a CV or resume; and (3) unofficial transcripts to Dr. 
Anne Jefferson (ajeff...@kent.edu).

GA in Urban Stream Metabolism – Department of Biological Sciences

The funded graduate student will join the Costello Biogeochemistry Lab at KSU 
and be advised by David Costello (https://costellolab.weebly.com). The graduate 
student will develop field-based research projects that explore how urban 
streams function and how restoration and stormwater management in the urban 
landscape can ultimately influence the energy balance of streams. The student 
will have the opportunity to develop their own research projects that take 
advantage of state-of-the-art sensor technology and field sites in urban 
Cleveland and Denver.

We are looking for an exceptional MS applicant but applicants to the PhD 
program will also be considered. The Department of Biological Sciences 
guarantees funding for 2 years for MS students and 4 years for PhD students 
(includes summer funding). Independent research experience is required and 
experience with ecosystem ecology or biogeochemistry is preferred. Preference 
will be given to candidates with strong quantitative skills and a desire to 
handle large datasets; the graduate student will be asked to implement Bayesian 
statistical models in the software package R.

We are looking for a student to start in Fall 2019. If interested in the GA in 
Urban Stream Metabolism, please contact David Costello directly 
(dcost...@kent.edu) and provide a CV/resume and a 
cover letter that briefly describes your background, expertise, and research 
interests. An official application must be submitted through KSU Admissions, 
and the admission deadline for Fall 2019 is Dec. 15 (Dec. 5 for international 
students).

For more information about graduate programs at Kent State please see:
Geology: https://www.kent.edu/geology
Biological Sciences: https://www.kent.edu/biology/graduate-programs

--

Dave Costello
Assistant Professor
Biological Sciences
Kent State University

217 Cunningham Hall

330.672.2035



http://costellolab.weebly.com/

@CostelloLab

[ECOLOG-L] 2019 Ecological Society of America meeting in Louisville, KY

[Ryan McEwan]

Hi all,

The Ecological Society of America annual meeting for 2019 will be held in
Louisville, Ky, as originally planned.

https://esa.org/louisville/

There was a serious concern about this location.

An early overview that I wrote is here:

https://mcewanlab.org/2018/08/12/issues-surrounding-louisville-as-an-esa-annual-meeting-site/

The Ecological Society leadership letter about the issues is here:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1122476215901=78e467aa-1b45-4d31-89d8-ac3c3c9d81d8

After a serious and difficult process, ESA has decided to keep the meeting
in Louisville as outlined in the following letter:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1122476215901=65e79219-e0af-4de3-ad54-c9a11745454c

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the meeting, ESA has extended the
deadline for symposia and organized oral session proposals to Monday
September 24.

Best wishes,
Ryan McEwan
Program Chair
Ecological Society of America 2019 Annual Meeting

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship: Plant-Insect Interactions in Human-Modified Ecosystems

[Tania Kim]

I am seeking a highly motivated graduate student (PhD preferred, but MS
applications considered) to join the Kim Lab in the Department of Entomology
at Kansas State University. I study the ecology of plant-insect interactions
(e.g. pollination, plant-herbivore) and how these interactions vary with
land management and land-use change. Potential project topics include
examining how disturbance (e.g. fire, grazing) affect plant-insect
interactions, modelling how land-use change affects insect biodiversity and
ecosystem function, and IPM effects on non-target insects and plants. 
Students interested in the fields of community ecology, agroecology,
landscape ecology, and food web interactions are encouraged to apply.
Projects will involve a combination of field work, laboratory/greenhouse
work, and spatial modeling. For more information about current work in the
Kim lab, please visit my website: taniakimecology.com. Positions will be
competitively funded through four-year research assistantship (tuition and
stipend). Students are also encouraged to apply for external fellowships
such as the National Science Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship
(https://www.nsfgrfp.org). 

Requirements: Competitive applicants will have backgrounds in biology,
ecology or entomology with an interest in conservation and insect ecology.
Prior experience conducting field work and independent research is
desirable.  Strong quantitative skills (statistics, programing) are also
desirable. Teamwork and good communication skills (oral and writing) are
important.

To apply: A start date of Fall 2019 is preferred, although earlier start
dates (as early as January 2019) may be considered. For consideration please
email a cover letter stating your research interests and qualifications,
your CV with names and contact information for 3 references, and unofficial
transcripts to Dr. Tania Kim (t...@ksu.edu). I will begin screening
applications in mid-October 2018, have initial online or phone interviews in
late October/early November, and extend an invitation for an on-campus visit
in December. Final decisions will be made by late December 2019.  Please
contact me with any inquiries for additional information or to arrange a
phone call. I will also attend the Entomological Society of America
Conference in Vancouver, Canada (November 10-15) so interested students can
arrange to talk to me then as well. 

Information about the Department:

The Department of Entomology maintains excellent research facilities with
state-of-the-art equipment and a research insect collection. It was recently
ranked the 4th best Department of Entomology in the world by the Center for
World University Rankings; these rankings are based on the number and
quality of professional publications produced by the department and quality
of faculty research. In the most recent rankings of PhD programs in US
Departments of Entomology, we were ranked 8th nationally for overall quality
by the National Research Council (http://www.phds.org/rankings/entomology).
Our mission is to: 1) provide entomological knowledge for a safe,
sustainable, and competitive food, feed, and fiber system through integrated
research and education; 2) maintain a stakeholder/clientele-driven focus to
research, extension, and teaching activities; 3) generate fundamental
information for the advancement of science and for applied uses; 4) train
students for professions in education, government, business and industry;
and 5) disseminate useful, unbiased information.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in every
sector of the institution. The university established the Office of
Diversity, led by the associate vice president for diversity and a dedicated
staff. Additionally, each college has a designated Diversity Point Person to
provide insight and guidance. Kansas State University received the
prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity, or HEED, award from
Insight Into Diversity magazine for the past three years. Multicultural
students account for 15 percent of our student population, a university
record, and continue to trend higher.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Scientist - Ocean Biogeochemical Modeling (MBL/MIT)

[Joe Vallino]

Postdoctoral Scientist - Ocean Biogeochemical Modeling:
A postdoctoral scientist position in Ocean Biogeochemical Modeling is 
available at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole. This position 
is part of a large Simons Foundation collaborative project on 
Computational Biogeochemical Modeling of Marine Ecosystems (CBIOMES) 
that involves multiple investigators from seven universities: Mick 
Follows at MIT leads the CBIOMES project. The MBL component of the 
project focuses on developing metabolic representations of marine 
microbial food webs and their associated biogeochemistry. The goal of 
the MBL team is to leverage information gleaned from genome-scale models 
to improve understanding and modeling of marine ecosystems. 
Consequently, we are seeking applicants with expertise or familiarity in 
either systems biology modeling or marine biogeochemistry modeling, or 
individuals with interest in exploring this new area of research. The 
successful candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively 
with members of the CBIOMES team and have significant flexibility in 
research direction. Applications will be reviewed as received until the 
position is filled. Funding support is available for up to four years, 
and salary is negotiable.

To Apply:
Applications consisting of 1) Cover letter, 2) Research interests, 3) 
Curriculum vitae and 4) Contact information of 3 references must be 
submitted on-line at https://mbl.simplehire.com/postings/3843 to be 
considered for the position. 

Additional Information:
Information regarding the SC-CBIOMES project can be found here: 
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/life-sciences/microbial-
oceanography/simons-collaboration-on-computational-biogeochemical-
modeling-of-marine-ecosystems/
Contact Joe Vallino (jvall...@mbl.edu) for additional information or 
discuss possible research directions.

Basic qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Ocean Sciences, Engineering, Systems Biology or related field 
is required.

Preferred qualifications:
Applicants with experience in computer modeling of marine food webs, 
biogeochemistry or systems biology are desired, but individuals with 
computational modeling expertise in other fields are encouraged to 
apply.

MBL:
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific 
discovery – exploring fundamental biology, understanding biodiversity 
and the environment, and informing the human condition through research 
and education. Founded in Woods Hole, Massachusetts in 1888, the MBL is 
a private, nonprofit institution and an affiliate of the University of 
Chicago.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
MBL supports individuals in reaching their full potential by offering 
equal employment opportunities and an environment that actively values 
diversity. MBL complies with all applicable laws concerning hiring and 
employment practices and is firmly committed to maintaining a workplace 
free from discrimination by age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, 
genetic predisposition, national origin, military status, race, 
religion, or sexual orientation. MBL requires all newly-hired staff to 
undergo a background check. Background checks are conducted after a 
conditional offer of employment has been accepted by the applicant.

~
Joseph Vallino
Senior Scientist
Ecosystems Center
Marine Biological Laboratory
University of Chicago
jvall...@mbl.edu 
http://eco37.mbl.edu
@MEPjoe

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Opening

[Angela Rodriguez]

*Please post the below job.  Thank you.*



*Jointly appointed between the Institute for a Sustainable Environment and
the Department of Biology*

*Clarkson University, Potsdam NY*

The Clarkson University Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE) and
Department of Biology invite applicants for an Assistant or Associate
Professor, joint tenure-track faculty position to work in a
multidisciplinary environment. Teaching and research experience in
Environmental Health, Public Health, or Occupational Health, especially in
the area of epidemiology or environmental toxicology is desirable. The
Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE) is home to established M.S.
and Ph.D. graduate programs in Environmental Science and Engineering, along
with interdisciplinary undergraduate degree programs in Environmental
Health Science and Environmental Science & Policy. The Department of Biology
has strengths in the areas of biomedicine, biotechnology and environmental
biology, and a M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Interdisciplinary Bioscience &
Biotechnology. Clarkson also offers three health professional graduate
degrees (PT, PA, OT) and an MBA in health care management. Through the ISE
and other research centers on campus, faculty from across campus engage in
interdisciplinary efforts to reduce occupational and public health threats
from environmental contamination, and, along with our partners at the
Trudeau Institute, to understand the etiology and reduce transmission of
infectious disease. A competitive candidate for this position will be
interested in developing cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary
collaborations that enhance any of these activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ISE and Department of
Biology’s Bachelor, Masters and PhD programs through teaching,
student-mentoring and investigator-initiated, extramurally funded research.
Clarkson University is committed to the goal of building a culturally
diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from
minorities and women.  Candidates should describe how multicultural issues
have been or will be brought into courses and describe previous activities
mentoring minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups.
We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate
teaching excellence. Teaching responsibilities primarily in the areas of
epidemiology, toxicology, and environmental health are expected, with
opportunity to develop undergraduate and graduate courses that support
the public
or occupational health areas.

Clarkson University is New York State's highest ranked small research
institution with more than 50 degree programs in engineering, the basic and
health sciences, liberal arts, and business. Located in the northern
Adirondacks in the college town of Potsdam, not far from Ottawa, Montreal,
Syracuse, or Burlington, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy
outdoor recreation, cultural events and a strong sense of community. Clarkson
stands out among America's private, nationally ranked research institutions
because of its dynamic collaborative learning environment, innovative
degree and research programs, and excellent  track-record for producing
leaders and innovators.

Direct inquiries, or submit your application, to Clarkson University’s
Human Resources department at http://clarkson.peopleadmin.com/postings/3688
using the posting number:
Fac 2014000545. The complete application includes a cover letter; CV; names
of at least three professional references; and a clear vision statement for
sustained past and expected future accomplishments in teaching, research,
service and/or outreach activities that support Clarkson’s mission.
Applications will be reviewed as received and will continue until the
position is filled.

Additional information is available: *Institute for a Sustainable
Environment, Department of Biology **CARES Facility*

For more information about the position, contact Alan Rossner
(*aross...@clarkson.edu
*; 315-268-6470)



*Angela Rodriguez*
*Administrative Coordinator*
*Institute for a Sustainable Environment*
*8 Clarkson Ave, 122 TAC, *
*Box 5715*
*Potsdam, NY 13699*

*Phone: 315-268-3856; Fax: 315-268-4291*

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professors - University of Toronto

[Donald Jackson]

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 
at the University of Toronto invites applications for up to 3 tenure-stream 
appointments in Ecology and Evolution at the rank of Assistant Professor, with 
an expected start date of July 1, 2019.

We seek candidates who conduct conceptually driven research, using field, lab, 
and/or quantitative approaches to study fundamental questions in ecology and/or 
evolution. We seek applications from candidates whose research program 
complements the research programs of the highly collaborative faculty currently 
in the department.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in ecology, evolution or a related 
field by July 1, 2019 or soon thereafter. Candidates must have a demonstrated 
record of excellence in research with publications in top-ranked, 
field-relevant journals.  The successful candidate will be expected to mount an 
independent, innovative, active, externally funded and internationally 
recognized research program. The successful candidate will also demonstrate 
excellence in teaching and contributions to the education and training of 
undergraduate and graduate students. Evidence of demonstrated excellence in 
research and teaching should be documented through the applicant's CV, 
publications, research and teaching statements, strong letters of reference 
from referees of high standing and where appropriate, course evaluations.

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution with over 60 
faculty members specializing in ecology and evolution. Strong links exist 
between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Royal 
Ontario Museum, the Department of Cell and Systems Biology, the Centre for 
Global Change Science, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, the School of the 
Environment, the University network of leading academic research hospitals 
(http://www.uhn.ca/, sunnybrook.ca/) and research groups 
with provincial and federal government agencies. The University owns a nearby 
field station dedicated to ecological research (the Koffler Scientific Reserve; 
http://www.ksr.utoronto.ca/). Toronto is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, one 
of the most desirable in the world in which to work and live.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at 
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1802289=GMT-04%3A00

Applications must include a CV and statements of research and teaching 
interests combined into a single PDF file, plus three representative 
publications. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of 
recommendation (signed and on letterhead) sent directly to: Professor Donald 
Jackson, Chair, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of 
Toronto by email to: chairsec@utoronto.ca 
or mailed to 25 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3B2 Canada. Deadline 
for receipt of applications, including reference letters, is September 19, 2018.

For further information on the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 
please visit our website at http://www.eeb.utoronto.ca/. Questions regarding 
this position can be directed to Liz Rentzelos at: 
chairsec@utoronto.ca or (416-946-3340).

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its 
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / 
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, 
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the 
further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief diversity 
Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is 
confidential and cannot be assessed by the search committee or human resources 
staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more 
information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] 2019 major conservation/biology/environment conferences?

[Judith Weis]

Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation in the fall - isn’t only 
Conservation/biology but has a lot of it.

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 7, 2018, at 1:00 PM, Erik Hoffner 
mailto:erik.hoff...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Does anyone know if there's an online list of important 2019 meetings and 
conferences like those hitched to the SCB, ATBC, IUCN, UNEP? I'm looking at all 
those but there are certainly other associations not on my radar, appreciate 
any leads,

Erik

--

www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] 2019 major conservation/biology/environment conferences?

[Erik Hoffner]

Does anyone know if there's an online list of important 2019 meetings and
conferences like those hitched to the SCB, ATBC, IUCN, UNEP? I'm looking at
all those but there are certainly other associations not on my radar,
appreciate any leads,

Erik

--

www.erikhoffner.com

[ECOLOG-L] Notice of Solicitation of Members of the NOAA Science Advisory Board

[Jonathan Miller]

NOAA is soliciting nominations for members of the Science Advisory Board 
(SAB). At this time, individuals are sought with expertise in cloud 
computing, artificial intelligence and data management; weather modeling 
and data assimilation; remote/autonomous sensing technology; ocean 
exploration science and technology; and ‘omics science. Individuals with 
expertise in other NOAA mission areas are also welcome to apply.

Nominations: Interested persons may nominate themselves or third 
parties.

Applications: An application is required to be considered for Board 
membership, regardless of whether a person is nominated by a third party 
or self-nominated.  The application package must include: (1) the 
nominee’s full name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact 
information; (2) the nominee’s area(s) of expertise; (3) a short 
description of his/her qualifications relative to the kinds of advice 
being solicited by NOAA in the Federal Register Notice; and (4) a 
current resume (maximum length four [4] pages).

For more information on the NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB), please 
refer to the SAB Website (https://sab.noaa.gov/Charter.aspx) and for 
details on how to submit applications, please refer to the Federal 
Register Notice 
(https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/29/2018-
18663/science-advisory-board-solicitation-for-members-of-the-noaa-
science-advisory-board).

Applications should be submitted electronically to
noaa.sab.newmemb...@noaa.gov by October 15, 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] Second Century Stewardship Fellowship Announcement

[CJ Langley]

The partners of the Second Century Stewardship: Science for America’s 
National Parks announce the availability of Research Fellowships to 
support research in Acadia National Park. Second Century  Stewardship 
(SCS) was founded in 2016 by Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park, 
the National Park Service (NPS), the American Association for the 
Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the David Shaw Family Foundation. SCS 
seeks to advance conservation and ecosystem science and support 
stewardship of park resources. The selected Research Fellows will 
contribute to strengthening and broadening public understanding of the 
importance of science for parks and society.

The RFP is attached and can more information is available at 
www.scsparkscience.org. Proposals must be submitted by midnight eastern 
U.S. time on October 26, 2018.

An webinar overview of Second Century Stewardship, the Research 
Fellowship, the application process, and park research priorities will be 
held on Monday September 17 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

[ECOLOG-L] Final Call: Training Course - An Introduction To Using GIS/QGIS In Biological Research, 1-2 October 2018

[Colin D. MacLeod]

This is the final call for attendees for our upcoming introductory training 
course for those who wish to learn how to use GIS in biological research, and 
it will provide an introduction to using GIS in a wide variety of biological 
research situations ranging from the basics of making maps through to studying 
the spread of diseases and creating maps of species biodiversity. It will 
consist of a series of background sessions on using GIS mixed in with practical 
sessions where you will work directly with GIS software to complete various 
tasks which biological researchers commonly need to be able to do.

The course will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 1st and 2nd of October 
2018, and it will be taught by Dr Colin D. MacLeod, who has more than 15 years 
experience in using GIS for a wide variety of biological purposes. For those 
who cannot attend this course in person, a shorter online course based on the 
same materials is available from our sister site www.GISforBiologists.com.

The course will primarily be based around QGIS (also known as Quantum GIS), 
which provides a user-friendly, open-source, free alternative to commercial GIS 
software packages, and it is becoming increasingly widely used in both academic 
and commercial organisations  As a result, it is aimed at both those with no 
GIS experience, but wish to learn how to do GIS with QGIS, and also those who 
are familiar with using commercial GIS software, such as ArcGIS, but who wish 
to learn how to use QGIS as an alternative. However, this course is taught 
using software-independent approach, and it is also open to those who wish to 
learn how to use ArcGIS to do biological GIS.

The practical exercises on this course will be based on those in the recently 
published GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates  by 
Dr MacLeod, and a free copy of this book will be provided to all participants.

Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 16 people, and the course will cost 
£295 per person (£200 for students, the unwaged and those working for 
registered charities). To book a place, or for more information, visit 
http://gisinecology.com/an-introduction-to-using-gis-in-biological-research/ or 
email i...@gisinecology.com.

Glasgow has great transport links and is within half a days travel by car or by 
fast train links from most cities in the UK. For example, it can be reached in 
as little as 4h 30mins from London by train. It can also be reached by direct 
flights from many European cities and the flight time is generally under four 
hours.

The course will be held in central Glasgow at the IET Glasgow Teacher Building 
(14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4DB, UK).

Attendees will be responsible for their own accommodation. However, Glasgow 
provides a wide range of accommodation options to fit most budgets.


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[ECOLOG-L] Transmitting Science Course: Introduction to generalized linear modeling and mixed models using R

[Soledad De Esteban Trvigno]

Dear colleagues,

Transmitting Science is offering a new course that can be of your interest: 
“Introduction to generalized linear modeling and mixed models using R”

Instructor: Dan Warren (Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center, 
Germany)

Dates: November 26th-30th, 2018

Place: Crete, (Greece).

This course will teach the basics of the R statistical programming language as 
well as providing an accessible introduction to generalized linear models and 
mixed models. We will cover the basic R skills necessary to conduct most of the 
common analyses in the sciences, and then will focus on giving students a 
working understanding of ANOVA, Generalized Linear Models (GLM), and 
Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMM).  The course is intended to give 
students a conceptual understanding of these methods, not just a set of recipes 
to follow.

By the end of this course, students will understand:

* How to read and write data from R.
* How to manipulate their data for analysis.
* How to design workflows for efficient and reproducible scientific computing.
* How to make attractive and informative color graphics from R.
* The importance of likelihood in statistics.
* How regression works and what it means.
* How to choose the appropriate link function and why it’s important.
* How to model fixed vs. random effects.

The course is intended primarily for users who have no experience in R, or 
those who have performed a few basic functions but wish to develop their skills.

More info and registration: http://bit.ly/transmitting-science-course-gml

With best regards


Sole


Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhD
Scientific Director
Transmitting Science
www.transmittingscience.org

[ECOLOG-L] RFPs from Texas Parks and Wildlife

[Paul Crump]

Hello, 

Texas Parks and Wildlife has a RFP for funding from our Conservation 
License Plate funds, 

Proposals are due by 5:00pm on September 24, 2018.  

Submission guidelines and RFP details an be found at 

https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/grants/conservat
ion-plates/ 

Cheers,
Paul

Paul Crump, PhD
Herpetologist, Nongame and Rare Species Program, Wildlife Division
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 
78744
(512) 389-8722 | paul.cr...@tpwd.texas.gov

[ECOLOG-L] Seeking full-time environmental educator, Warrenton, VA

[Bert Harris]

EDUCATION ASSOCIATE

The Clifton Institute seeks an Education Associate to provide environmental
education programs to children and adults, to communicate with the public
about our education programs, and to assist with our ecological restoration
and research programs. The Clifton Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization located two miles north of Warrenton, in the northern Piedmont
of Virginia. Our 900-acre field station, which includes forests,
grasslands, shrub fields, and wetlands, is permanently protected under a
conservation easement. Our education programs include field trips for local
school groups, summer day camps, and monthly natural history programs for
children, as well as regular workshops for adults that cover topics like
dragonfly biology, breeding bird songs, and nature photography. Please
visit www.cliftoninstitute.org/events to learn about our past and upcoming
events. The Clifton Institute is a small but dynamic organization and the
successful applicant will play an important role in the growth of the
organization.

Duties for this position include:

--Contributing to our curriculum of half-day programs to be provided to
groups visiting from local schools and other organizations. These programs
focus on ecology, natural history, and conservation biology, but draw on
topics in geology, hydrology, math, history, and English.
--Providing half-day programs to groups visiting from local schools and
other organizations. This includes coordinating with teachers to arrange
the date and time of the visit and to decide what program from our
curriculum they would like to do.
--Teaching children natural history, ecology, and conservation biology
during our monthly YHikes! (Youth Hikes) Saturday morning program.
   --Managing two weeks of day camp where we explore natural history with
children ages 8-13. This includes planning activities and hiring camp
counselors.
--Assisting our team in providing workshops for adults on natural
history, taxonomy, and nature appreciation. This includes communicating
with event leaders and participants and keeping the website calendar
up-to-date.
--Supervising high school and college interns and volunteers.
--Collaborating with other staff to manage our citizen science
projects, including the Christmas Bird Count, North American Butterfly
Association count, and Deer Management Assistance Program.
--Assisting with fundraising, including the preparation of grant
applications, event planning, and meeting with donors.
--Assisting in the preparation of communications materials such as our
quarterly print newsletter, bimonthly email updates, and annual reports.
--Managing our social media pages, including designing engaging
Facebook posts.
--The successful candidate will have the opportunity to plan and
implement projects in the areas of environmental education, ecological
restoration, and biological research that interest you.
--Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
--A personal passion for natural history, conservation, and education.
--A working knowledge of the natural history of forests and grasslands
of eastern North America.
--Substantial teaching experience and / or other relevant experience
working with children.
--A Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, education, or related field.
A graduate degree in environmental sciences or education a plus.
--Excellent writing skills essential.
--Ecological research or grassland restoration experience a plus.
--Social media skills required.
--Digital design skills a plus.
--Must be willing to work periodically on Saturdays. Our program team
often works Tuesday through Saturday.
--Must be authorized to work in the US and able to work at our office
in Warrenton, VA.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
   --Salary will be commensurate with experience. Salary will be in the
range of $30,000-$34,000 per year.
--Full time employees receive 15 paid days off during their first year
of employment. In addition, we observe ten public holidays.
--The employee will enjoy a flexible work schedule.
--We have competitive health, dental, and retirement benefits as well
as life insurance.
--In addition, employees of the Clifton Institute spend a significant
amount of time outside on our beautiful 900-acre property.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send applications to bhar...@cliftoninstitute.org. Please include a
resume and a cover letter describing your interest in working at the
Clifton Institute. Please also provide the names and email addresses of at
least three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

In the administration of its employment policies and practices, The Clifton
Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, citizenship, age, personal appearance, family
responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital 

[ECOLOG-L] Last 3 Days for Abstract Submission to MARFRESH 2018

[Sedat Gündoðdu]

Dear all

 

This is the final call for you for our upcoming MARFRESH2018 symposium. The
Symposium will be held in Kemer/Antalya, Turkey. Anyone who would like to
submit abstract to the symposium, please send it to marfresh2...@gmail.com
 .

 

Symposium website: http://bit.ly/2FhVzxh  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Marfresh2018

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marfresh2018/

 

 

[ECOLOG-L] JOB (Closes 9/18/18): Inventory and Monitoring Coordinator USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System - Midwest Region

[Rachel Katz]

*POSITION:* Inventory and Monitoring Coordinator for the Division of
Natural Resources and Conservation Planning, Midwest Region, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, in Bloomington, Minnesota.

*LINK*: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/509690600

*DEADLINE:* 9/18/2018
*GRADE: *GS-13

*RESPONSIBILITIES*: The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing,
and administering a comprehensive biological inventory and monitoring
program for all National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) units in the Midwest
Region. The incumbent oversees the development of protocols and monitoring
plans and ensures the highest priority and most efficient wildlife and
habitat monitoring activities occur on refuges and conducted by refuge
staff, volunteers, and partners. Duties of the position include, but are
not limited to, the following:

   - Coordinates efforts between the NWRS, National Park Service, U.S.
   Geological Survey, and other agencies and organizations to implement
   inventory and monitoring efforts on refuges, and develops inventory and
   monitoring plans, monitoring protocols and sample designs to address refuge
   needs.
   - Reviews and provides advice on formal and informal research proposals,
   field investigations, monitoring/inventory plans, and scientific reports
   and publications.
   - Facilitates the analysis of multi-refuge data in conjunction with
   similar data collected by other federal/state agencies and private
   organizations for purposes of identifying role of NWRS within various
   national biological inventory and monitoring programs.
   - Coordinates with the Regional Natural Resource Data Manager to ensure
   metadata for biological data are documented according to Service guidelines
   for the purpose of exchanging refuge data with other Service divisions,
   federal/state agencies, and private conservation organizations for use in
   biological decision making.
   - Coordinates with other management team members to determine
   information needs for planning and implementation in a management decision
   making process.
   - Coordinates, summarizes, and reports on research and information needs
   as well as associated biological inventory and monitoring protocols and
   database needs.
   - Provides summaries of monitoring and research activities.

--
Rachel Katz, PhD
rachelak...@gmail.com

Website: http://rachelakatz.wix.com/home
Follow me on twitter: @rachelakatz

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rachel_k...@fws.gov
Biometrician, Quantitative Ecologist
US Fish and Wildlife Service