[ECOLOG-L] Special Issue of Current Zoology: Social behavior and evolution in the -omics era

[David Inouye]

Special Issue of Current Zoology: Social behavior and evolution in the 
-omics era


We are soliciting titles and abstracts for a special issue of Current 
Zoology.


https://academic.oup.com/cz/pages/social_behavior

Deadline for abstract submission: 30 September 2018
Deadline for manuscript submission: 30 January 2019
Publication: Issue 4, 2019

Please contact Jaime Grace or Philip Johns with questions or submissions

Jaime Leigh Grace
Bradley University
Biology Department
1501 W Bradley Ave
Peoria IL 61625 USA
jgr...@bradley.edu

Philip Johns
Yale-NUS College
Life Sciences
28 College Ave West #01-501
Singapore 138533
philip.jo...@yale-nus.edu.sg


The genomics revolution of recent decades has given us tools to study 
the genetic influences on almost any kind of trait. The ease with which 
we can collect genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data opens up new 
avenues of research questions that were impractical or even unimaginable 
only a few years ago. For example, we can test hypotheses about the 
–omic basis of a range of behaviors of interest to evolutionary 
biologists and behavioral ecologists – in particular, the molecular 
basis of naturally occurring social behaviors. Furthermore, we are not 
limited to a few model organisms; we can collect genomic and 
transcriptomic data on non-model organisms. We can even collect 
large genomic datasets on non-model organisms in the field.


The aim of this Special Column is to address genomic, transcriptomic, 
and proteomic research on naturally occurring social behaviors in 
animals, both model and non-model organisms, including: parent-offspring 
behaviors, cooperation, aggressive and agonistic behaviors, mating 
displays, and mate preference. We are also interested in studies 
that explore the possibilities and pitfalls of conducting genomic 
studies in the field and on non-model animals. We hope to include a 
broad body of research on different species and approaches in addressing 
this topic, but we are especially interested in naturally occurring 
behaviors and natural systems.


Researchers interested in contributing to this special column should 
send a title and abstract to the guest editors. Manuscripts should be 
submitted before the deadline. Manuscripts received after the deadline 
will be considered as submissions for regular issues.


Submitted papers should not have been published previously, nor be under 
consideration for publication elsewhere. Submitted manuscripts are 
accepted with the understanding that they are subject to peer review and 
editorial revision. Publication is free of page charges. All articles 
are available for readers to find and read for free online complying 
with the Open Access policies of many research funding bodies.

[ECOLOG-L] Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is seeking a Research Collections Manager

[Matheus Carvalho de Carvalho]

Hi, see job post below, please do not contact me about it, but seek contact 
information in the message body. Good luck to the interested.

Matheus C. Carvalho
Senior Research Associate - IRMS
Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Research, Southern Cross University
04-8899-0092 or 02-6626-9565
Author: Practical Laboratory Automation made easy with AutoIt - 
https://is.gd/labautobook
Editor for Plos ONE, Heliyon (Elsevier), HardwareX (Elsevier)
YouTube channel: http://is.gd/lab_automation
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts" - Richard Feynman


Research Collections Manager: REQ04453
Position Summary:

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is seeking a Research Collections Manager.

The Research Collections Manager is responsible for the development, 
management, and care of specimen-based collections at Harbor Branch 
Oceanographic Institute, including, but not limited to, the Harbor Branch 
Oceanographic Museum (HBOM) and the Marine Biotechnology Reference Collection 
(MBRC). Responsible for ensuring the proper storage, care and preservation of 
biological and geological samples held by HBOI. Primary responsibilities are 
management and oversight of daily operations, curation, and research activities 
of the HBOM and MBRC.


Summary of Responsibilities:

Works with HBOI collection curators to help set collections policy, goals, and 
guidelines.
Assigns accession numbers, compiles accession records, classifies, and 
physically numbers museum specimens.  This will initially involve bar-code 
labelling the MBRC collections.
Performs data entry, including annotation of videos related to specimen 
collections.
Manages and assures accuracy, security, and retrievability of collection 
databases.
Conducts regular inventories of collections and performs reconciliation with 
databases. This will initially involve review and revision of specimen-based 
collection databases, including the HBOM and MBRC, and involve manual 
comparison of field notes and other documentation with existing databases.
Performs routine curation of specimens.
Manages, orders supplies for, and upgrades storage, maintenance, care, and 
preventive conservation of collections.
Works with the collection curators regarding possible deaccessions and manages 
documentation and disposal according to collections policy.
Manages collection-related budget in consultation with supervisor.
Assists with development of proposals for collections use, management and care.
Oversees development, maintenance, security, and upgrades of collections 
database.
Provides limited access to collections in response to requests for loans, 
research, and specimen information, consistent with HBOI collections policies.
Retrieves and prepares specimens for research, education, outreach, and other 
museum needs.
Handles arrangements, condition reporting, packing, shipping, and insurance for 
both incoming and outgoing loans and assures that sample shipments are in 
compliance with hazardous materials and CITES requirements.
 Trains and oversees part-time and volunteer personnel in clerical work, 
collection duties, and collections care.
Assists faculty, students, staff, and collaborators with questions on 
identification of specimens.
Responds to collection-related inquiries, surveys, etc., from museums, 
researchers, and students.
Tracks publication citations of collections and provides data as requested.
Presents information on collection-related topics as needed.
Evaluates current practices, stays current with professional standards, and 
develops new practices in collections management and care in order to develop 
multiple access systems, meet the needs of a diverse audience, make use of 
changing technology, address legal issues of collections, and plan for changing 
needs of staff and the public.
Ensures research and facility compliance with all institutional and 
occupational requirements.
Develops reports for the collection curators, HBOI, Division of Research or 
others as needed.
Oversees issues of intellectual property and rights which pertain to 
collections.
Performs other duties as assigned.
 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in biology or a related field from an accredited institution; 
or a Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field from an accredited 
institution and at least two years of applicable experience in a museum, 
including work with collections required.
Prior experience working in a biological specimen museum preferred.
Working knowledge of principles, and practices of collections management, care, 
documentation, and classifications required.
Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and general 
office equipment required.
Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Access database and WoRMS required.
Working knowledge of collections conservation required.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and ability to establish and 
maintain effective working relationships wit

ecolog-l@listserv.umd.edu

[Julia Saltz]

The Department of BioSciences at Rice University invites applications for
admission into our Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. program.
BioSciences is home to a vibrant community of faculty, postdoctoral,
graduate, and undergraduate scholars in Ecology and Evolution,
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics and Neuroscience. Our EEB program has
particular strengths in animal behavior, population and community ecology,
conservation biology, evolutionary ecology, and evolutionary genetics and
genomics.

The following faculty members are potentially accepting graduate students
for Fall 2019:

*Lydia Beaudrot* (beaud...@rice.edu): community ecology, macroecology, and
conservation biology of tropical mammals
http://lydiabeaudrot.weebly.com

*Adrienne Correa* (a...@rice.edu): coral reef virus isolation and
characterization, multipartite symbioses, SISPA, omics, community ecology
http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ac53/index.html

*Scott Egan* (scott.p.e...@rice.edu): population genetics and genomics of
rare species, environmental DNA surveillance, community metagenetics,
conservation biology, evolutionary biology
https://sites.google.com/site/scottpegan/

*Volker Rudolf* (volker.rud...@rice.edu): Community, population, and
disease ecology; climate change; biodiversity
https://volkerrudolf.weebly.com

*Julia Saltz* (julia.b.sa...@rice.edu): Development and evolution of
individual differences in behavior, behavioral genetics, evolutionary
feedbacks, phenotypic plasticity, learning.
https://saltzlab.wordpress.com

We offer highly competitive financial support, a supportive and friendly
environment, and light teaching requirements for graduate students. We are
located in Houston, Texas, an exciting, diverse, and affordable city with
world-class opportunities for dining, arts, and entertainment and access to
diverse terrestrial and aquatic environments. Rice is located beside one of
the country's largest medical research centers, providing additional
opportunities in bioinformatics and genomics.

Completed applications should be received by December 31 to ensure full
consideration. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact
potential faculty advisors before applying. Complete information about the
graduate program, including application instructions and how waive the
application fee, may be found at
https://biosciences.rice.edu/graduate-studies/eeb-grad-program

-- 
Julia B. Saltz
Assistant Professor
Biosciences at Rice University
6100 Main Street, MS-170
Houston, TX 77005
julia.b.sa...@rice.edu
Saltzlab.wordpress.com

[ECOLOG-L] Disease ecology postdoc - Stanford University

[Erin Mordecai]

A postdoc position in the ecology of infectious disease is available in
Erin Mordecai's lab (www.mordecailab.com) in the Biology Department at
Stanford University, with a flexible start date. Specific research topics
are flexible but may center on environmental drivers of vector-borne
disease dynamics.

The postdoc will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Natural
Capital Project to investigate effects of land use change on vector
abundance and disease transmission in the Amazon and Central America. The
postdoc will also have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists in
the School of Medicine and the Woods Institute for the Environment, as well
as a with multi-institution NSF Ecology and Evolution of Infectious
Diseases project. Research will use mathematical models and data to
understand socio-ecological relationships between environmental change and
disease. Potential projects include impacts of deforestation on malaria in
the Amazon, impacts of land use change on Aedes-transmitted arboviruses in
Costa Rica, and socio-ecological drivers of multiple vector-borne diseases
in Colombia. The postdoc may also choose to work in a local plant -
pathogen system in Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, or develop their own
study system.

Candidates with strong quantitative skills and backgrounds in ecology,
evolution, or infectious disease biology are especially encouraged to
apply. The successful candidate will be an independent, highly motivated
problem solver who communicates well and enjoys working in a collaborative,
interdisciplinary environment.

To apply, please send a cover letter that describes your research interests
and background, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three
references as a single file to Erin Mordecai at emord...@stanford.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Residency - Masters of Natural Resources

[Gary Thompson]

A University of Idaho, McCall Outdoor Science School graduate resident develops 
the 
skills and expertise to impact the workforce and the world.

This one-year experience supports two degree options: a Master of Natural 
Resources 
(MNR) or a graduate certificate that enhances a current Ph.D study plan. Each 
option 
provides students with experience and marketability.

​Graduate residents in the Environmental Education and Science 
Communication program:
- Participate in hands-on coursework in ecology, science communication, 
place-based 
education, and leadership. Use link for a student perspective.
- Transform lives by teaching in an award-winning K-12 mentored teaching 
practicum.
- Engage in social-ecological issues of a rural Idaho town.
- Learn through a student-centered 1:6 university faculty to graduate student 
ratio
- Immerse themselves in a supportive, community-based, learning experience
- Build skills for a wide range of professions. Visit our alumni webpage to see 
examples of 
the many career paths of graduates.
- Participate in a once in a lifetime trip into the Taylor Wilderness Research 
Station 
located in the heart of the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness.
- Live and work surrounded by the rivers, lakes and mountains of the Idaho 
Rockies

To inquire about application details, contact Leslie Dorsey, ldor...@uidaho.edu 
or call 
208-885-1085.​

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Residency - Master of Natural Resources

[Thompson, Gary (ga...@uidaho.edu)]

Graduate Residency - Master of Natural Resources



Scholarships of $8000 available. Start: August 2019



A University of Idaho, McCall Outdoor Science School graduate resident develops 
the skills and expertise to impact the workforce and the world.



This one-year experience supports two degree options: a Master of Natural 
Resources (MNR) or a graduate certificate that enhances a current Ph.D study 
plan. Each option provides students with experience and marketability.



Graduate residents in the Environmental Education and Science Communication 
program:


Participate in hands-on coursework in ecology, science communication, 
place-based education, and leadership. Use link for a student 
perspective.

Transform lives by teaching in an award-winning K-12 mentored teaching 
practicum.

Engage in social-ecological issues of a rural Idaho town.

Learn through a student-centered 1:6 university faculty to graduate student 
ratio

Immerse themselves in a supportive, community-based, learning 
experience

Build skills for a wide range of professions. Visit our alumni 
webpage
 to see examples of the many career paths of graduates.

Participate in a once in a lifetime trip into the Taylor Wilderness Research 
Station
 located in the heart of the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness.

Live and work surrounded by the rivers, lakes and mountains of the Idaho Rockies



To inquire about application details, contact Leslie Dorsey, ldor...@uidaho.edu 
or call 208-885-1085.





Gary S Thompson

ga...@uidaho.edu

208 - 315 - 2058


Celebrate 50 years of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

1968 - 2018

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Residency - Masters of Natural Resources

[Thompson, Gary (ga...@uidaho.edu)]

Graduate Residency - Master of Natural Resources



Scholarships of $8000 available. Start: August 2019



A University of Idaho, McCall Outdoor Science School graduate resident develops 
the skills and expertise to impact the workforce and the world.



This one-year experience supports two degree options: a Master of Natural 
Resources (MNR) or a graduate certificate that enhances a current Ph.D study 
plan. Each option provides students with experience and marketability.



Graduate residents in the Environmental Education and Science Communication 
program:



  *   Participate in hands-on coursework in ecology, science communication, 
place-based education, and leadership. Use link for a student 
perspective.
  *   Transform lives by teaching in an award-winning K-12 mentored teaching 
practicum.
  *   Engage in social-ecological issues of a rural Idaho town.
  *   Learn through a student-centered 1:6 university faculty to graduate 
student ratio
  *   Immerse themselves in a supportive, community-based, learning 
experience
  *   Build skills for a wide range of professions. Visit our alumni 
webpage
 to see examples of the many career paths of graduates.
  *   Participate in a once in a lifetime trip into the Taylor Wilderness 
Research 
Station
 located in the heart of the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness.
  *   Live and work surrounded by the rivers, lakes and mountains of the Idaho 
Rockies



To inquire about application details, contact Leslie Dorsey, ldor...@uidaho.edu 
or call 208-885-1085.





Gary S Thompson

ga...@uidaho.edu

208 - 315 - 2058


Celebrate 50 years of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

1968 - 2018

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position in quantitative community and spatial ecology

[Lauren Shoemaker]

The Shoemaker lab is accepting applications for 1-2 graduate students (Masters 
or Ph.D.) 
who will start fall 2019 at the University of Wyoming in the Program in Ecology 
or the 
Botany Department. Our lab’s research broadly focuses on understanding spatial 
and 
temporal community dynamics and coexistence. We combine ecological theory and 
modeling with experimental tests of underlying mechanisms across a variety of 
systems, 
using protist microcosms, grassland manipulations, and long-term datasets. Our 
research 
focuses on how spatial heterogeneity, dispersal, and stochasticity alter 
coexistence of 
competing species and underlying community composition. More information on our 
research can be found at https://laurenshoemaker.weebly.com/. 

Qualified applicants should have previous research experience that matches any 
of the 
lab’s general research themes, and students with strong quantitative 
backgrounds are 
especially encouraged to apply. We are interested in students from a diversity 
of 
backgrounds, including ecology, biology, mathematics, and computer science. We 
value 
diversity and encourage students from underrepresented groups to apply. 
Graduate 
students will be supported in part by a new 5-year, $20 million NSF EPSCoR RII 
Track-1 
grant to the University of Wyoming. Additional details can be found at 
http://www.uwyo.edu/epscor/microbial-ecology/. 

To apply, contact Dr. Lauren Shoemaker at lshoe...@uwyo.edu with (1) a CV that 
includes 
relevant research or work experience, GPA, and relevant previous classes and 
(2) a brief 
description of your research background, future research ideas, and interest in 
joining the 
lab. This will allow us to discuss research interests and fit before submitting 
an official 
application. The application deadline is January 31 (Program in Ecology) or 
February 1 
(Botany), however applicants are encouraged to express interest as soon as 
possible.

The University of Wyoming has a total enrollment of 12,000 full-time students 
with active 
ecological research across multiple departments, including Botany, Zoology and 
Physiology, Ecosystem Science and Management, and the Program in Ecology. The 
university is located in Laramie, a mountain town with a relatively low cost of 
living that is 
close to multiple field sites, several mountain ranges, and within easy driving 
distance of 
Colorado’s Front Range corridor (Fort Collins, Boulder, and Denver). The 
University of 
Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All 
qualified 
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 
color, religion, 
sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other 
characteristic 
protected by law and University policy.  Please see 
www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness.

[ECOLOG-L] Advertisement for total organic carbon/total nitrogen analysis

[Cameron McMillan]

Total Organic Carbon/Total Dissolved Nitrogen Analysis
The Ecosystem and Soil Ecology Laboratory at the University of Toledo is 
pleased to offer Total Organic Carbon/Total Dissolved Nitrogen analysis of 
soil extracts (including KCl and K2SO4), water, and other liquid samples 
on a fee for service basis to other laboratories:
Total Organic Carbon/Total Dissolved Nitrogen:  Analysis of total non-
purgeable organic carbon and total dissolved nitrogen using a Shimadzu 
TOC-Vcpn total organic carbon analyzer with total N analyzer. Dissolved 
inorganic carbon can also be analyzed upon request. Samples are run 
against 5-point standard curves: 0-100 ppm carbon, with 0.5 ppm 
resolution, and 0-10 ppm nitrogen, with 0.05 ppm resolution. 
For more information or a price quote, please contact Dr. Mike Weintraub 
at michael.weintr...@utoledo.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] ASLO Conference Session on Ecological Applications of Earth System Models

[Rebecca Asch]

Dear colleagues,

I am writing to announce a special conference session that I am co-organizing 
for the ASLO 2019 
Aquatic Sciences Meeting.  The title of our session is “Ecological Applications 
of Earth System 
Models and Regional Climate Models.”  The full session description is provided 
below.  We are 
seeking abstracts describing innovative research on any aspect of our 
conference session’s theme.  

The ASLO 2019 Aquatic Science Meeting will take place in San Juan, Puerto 
between February 23-
March 2, 2019.  More information about this conference available at: 
https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/main.  Abstract submission for this conference 
will open soon.  October 
15, 2018 is the final deadline for submitting an abstract.

Best wishes,

Rebecca Asch
Assistant Professor of Fisheries Biology
East Carolina University

SS36 ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF EARTH SYSTEM MODELS AND REGIONAL CLIMATE MODELS

Rebecca Asch, East Carolina University (asch...@ecu.edu)
Darren Pilcher, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory 
(darren.pilc...@noaa.gov)
Sara Rivero-Calle, University of North Carolina - Wilmington 
(riverocal...@uncw.edu)
Johnna Holding, Aarhus University (joh...@bios.au.dk)

Earth system models (ESMs) and regional climate models (RCMs) are increasingly 
utilized by aquatic 
ecologists to study global environmental change. Over the last decade, these 
models have greatly 
enhanced their ability to simulate regional-scale ecosystems by incorporating 
additional 
biogeochemical processes and plankton functional groups, increasing their 
spatial resolution allowing 
for greater examination of mesoscale processes, and improving their capacity to 
assimilate data from 
observing systems. In this session, we invite abstracts that utilize ESMs and 
RCMs to examine 
fundamental processes that influence ecosystem function and structure, 
physical-biological coupling 
mechanisms, and the ecological impacts of climate change. Presentations 
addressing either marine 
or freshwater ecosystems are welcome. We are particularly interested in 
research showcasing 
ecologically relevant results from models that will be incorporated into the 
next Intergovernmental 
Panel on Climate Change report. Experimental, mesocosm, and observational 
studies whose results 
can inform model development and parameterization are also germane. Research 
topics pertinent to 
this session include, but are not limited to: climate change impacts on 
organismal abundance, 
species range, phenology, and community structure; ecological impacts of 
extreme events; 
adaptation and acclimation to changing conditions; ecological forecasts; 
end-to-end ecosystem 
models; larval dispersal and population connectivity, and; regime shifts and 
interannual-to-decadal 
variability in ecosystem structure.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student positions in plant-microbe interactions

[Robert Schaeffer]

The Schaeffer Lab in the Department of Biology at Utah State University (USU) 
is looking for MS/PhD 
students starting Fall 2019. Potential to start earlier however may be possible 
for the right candidate. 

The lab uses experiments and field studies, coupled with chemical, molecular, 
and bioinformatic 
techniques, to examine the ecology and evolution of cross-kingdom interactions 
between plants, 
insects, and microbes in both natural and human-modified ecosystems. Many 
research topics can be 
pursued, including but not limited to, the chemical and evolutionary ecology of 
plant-pollinator-microbe 
interactions, microbial-assisted biocontrol of plant disease and invasives, 
among others. Students are 
welcome to work on systems in which research is already being pursued in the 
lab; however, I strongly 
encourage development of independent lines of research, as well as pursuit of 
external funding to 
support those efforts.

The Department of Biology and USU offer excellent opportunities for education, 
training, funding, and 
collaboration. All graduate students in the department are provided with a 
competitive stipend and 
benefits for up to 3 (MS students) or 6 (PhD students) years through a 
combination of fellowships, 
teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. Moreover, abundant 
opportunities for 
collaboration exist, given the vibrant research community that spans across the 
Biology department, 
Ecology Center, and two USDA-ARS labs focused on pollinating insects and 
poisonous plants 
respectively. Finally, being centered in the Cache Valley of northern Utah, 
Logan offers abundant 
recreation opportunities, given close proximity to the Wasatch Range, as well 
as National parks.  

Prospective students should email me (schaeffer.rob...@gmail.com) with a note 
expressing research 
interests, as well as a description of your past research experience. Please 
include your C.V. and contact 
information for three references. Ideal applicants will have: background in 
plant or microbial ecology, or 
related subject; strong written and oral communication skills, strong 
quantitative and/or bioinformatic 
skills; ability to work independently or part of a collaborative team. 

Please visit the lab webpage for more information:
www.robertnschaeffer.com

Robert Schaeffer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor (starting Jan 2019)
Department of Biology
Utah State University 
schaeffer.rob...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Environmental Science at Western Carolina University

[Diane Styers]

Assistant Professor - Environmental Science #192800
The Department of Geoscience and Natural Resources at Western Carolina 
University is seeking applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant 
Professor in the Environmental Science program to begin August 2019. The 
Department is home to programs in geology, natural resources, 
environmental science, and geography, which all share a commitment to 
excellence in teaching and undergraduate research. We are particularly 
interested in candidates with expertise in environmental planning, which 
adds new expertise to our department. The successful candidate will 
demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and providing 
interdisciplinary experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate 
students related to their area of scholarship. Teaching responsibilities 
will include an undergraduate introductory GIS course, courses in the 
Environmental Science program and the general education curriculum, and 
an upper level course related to the candidate's area of expertise. In 
addition to teaching, collaborative research with undergraduates is 
expected, as we strongly believe in close mentoring and teaching through 
research. Western Carolina University is an Equal 
Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

Please contact the search chair, Dr. Diane Styers (dmsty...@wcu.edu) if 
you have specific questions about the position or see gnr.wcu.edu for 
more general information. Application review will begin by October 29, 
2018, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, 
or to apply, please refer to the official job posting: 
http://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/9508

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Positions Bee Ecology OSU

[Mary Gardiner]

Toxic Risks to Bees in Urban and Agricultural Landscapes

Drs. Reed Johnson and Mary Gardiner, The Ohio State University, 
Department of Entomology, are seeking PhD students to investigate the 
impacts of toxic exposure on bee health and conservation in urban and 
agricultural environments. Soils in urban Cleveland, OH contains 
elevated levels of Pb, Cd, Cr, and other contaminants. Pesticide use in 
agricultural areas expose bees to potentially harmful levels of 
neonicotinoid insecticides, particularly through dust generated during 
corn planting.  Both urban and agricultural areas are being studied as 
potential sites for arthropod conservation, thus it is vital to 
understand if a legacy of soil contamination or insecticide exposure 
influences their value for bee biodiversity and productivity. Students 
could quantify the impacts of pesticide or heavy metal exposure by 
studying bee foraging behavior, reproduction, and/or pollination 
services in wild or managed bees. The successful candidates would 
conduct a combination of laboratory and field-based research. Students 
with experience working with bees, extracting DNA, conducting PCR 
analyses, and using bioinformatics tools are strongly encouraged to 
apply. Selected students would begin their programs in Fall, 2019. 
Minimum requirements to apply include previous research experience, a 
3.6 or higher undergraduate GPA and a 75th percentile or higher average 
on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE. 

To learn more about our projects please email us a brief statement of 
your interests along with a CV or resume.

Reed Johnson 
johnson.5...@osu.edu
https://entomology.osu.edu/our-people/reed-johnson

Mary Gardiner
gardiner...@osu.edu
http://u.osu.edu/gardinerlab

[ECOLOG-L] PhD assistantship: modeling virus transmission in salmon

[Ferguson, Paige]

Dr. Paige Ferguson, assistant professor in the Department of Biological 
Sciences at the University of Alabama, is seeking a PhD student to begin in 
Spring 2019, Summer 2019, or Fall 2019.

Research will focus on modeling transmission of infectious hematopoietic 
necrosis virus (IHNV) in salmonids in the Columbia River Basin. IHNV causes 
severe disease, predominantly in juvenile steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 
and less frequently in Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha). Mortality events 
following IHNV infection can be devastating for individual hatchery programs. 
In this project, there will be close collaboration with colleagues at the USGS 
Western Fisheries Research Center, University of Washington, Cary Institute of 
Ecosystem Studies, and fish health agencies. The specific research questions 
will be determined based on the interests of the student and collaborators. For 
more background, see: Ferguson, Breta, Brito, Kurath, LaDeau. 2018. An 
epidemiological model of virus transmission in salmonid fishes of the Columbia 
River Basin. Ecological Modelling 377: 1-15.

Applicants should have a background in many of the following: fisheries 
management, disease ecology, epidemiology, GIS, ecological modeling, 
statistics, computer programming, and interdisciplinary collaboration. 
Applicants should be highly motivated and prepared to conduct independent 
modeling research.

To apply, please email Dr. Ferguson 
(pffergu...@ua.edu) the following:
1. a cover letter describing your interest in the project and prior experiences 
that have prepared you for graduate work in Dr. Ferguson’s lab
2. your transcript(s) (an unofficial copy is fine),
3. GRE scores,
4. a sample of your scientific writing (for example a manuscript or lab 
report), and
5. contact information for 3 references.

Applications are due November 1. Review of applications will begin immediately 
and will continue until the position is filled.

The position comes with a full tuition waiver, a competitive 12 month stipend, 
and health insurance. Funding is available as a Graduate Teaching Assistant 
through the Department of Biological Sciences. Highly qualified applicants may 
be considered for Graduate School Fellowships, which offer a Research 
Assistantship during the student’s first year.

Additional information is available from the following links:
Dr. Ferguson’s Research: http://bsc.ua.edu/paige-ferguson/
Department of Biological Sciences: http://bsc.ua.edu/
Graduate School: http://graduate.ua.edu
University of Alabama: http://www.ua.edu
Tuscaloosa: http://www.tuscaloosa.com/visitor-services
Outdoor opportunities in Alabama: 
http://www.outdooralabama.com





Dr. Paige Ferguson

Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

The University of Alabama
Bevill 2109C
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Phone 205-348-1787
pffergu...@ua.edu | https://bsc.ua.edu/paige-ferguson/

[The University of Alabama] 

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. position in grassland plant community dynamics and climate change

[Ellen Damschen]

The Damschen Plant Community Ecology Lab in the Department of 
Integrative Biology and the University of Wisconsin-Madison is accepting 
applications for a Ph.D. student position that will start in fall 2019. 
Our lab seeks to understand the impact of local and regional processes 
on plant community composition and diversity within the context of 
global change impacts and potential conservation and restoration 
solutions. Our research lies at the interaction of basic and applied 
community ecology, using long-term datasets and large-scale experiments 
to test basic theory with relevance to applied conservation management. 
While we work across ecosystem types, we focus on fire-maintained 
grasslands and savannas. More information about our research group can 
be found here: https://damschenlab.zoology.wisc.edu/ 

Outstanding Ph.D. student applicants with research interests that match 
with any of the overarching themes of our lab are encouraged to apply. 
In particular, students interested in how disturbance regimes interact 
with climate change to affect plant communities are encouraged to apply. 
We have recently received funding from the National Science Foundation 
to determine how disturbance by fire affects grassland and savanna plant 
community responses to winter climate change in Wisconsin and would like 
to accept one student to work on a thematically related dissertation 
project.

Qualified applicants should have a strong background in ecology and 
evolution and experience identifying and sampling plant communities. 
Students who have a background in statistics, are willing to develop 
their quantitative skills, and have programming experience using R are 
preferred. Strong writing, communication, collaboration, and mentoring 
skills are also required. The position will be funded by research and/or 
teaching assistantships.

To apply, contact Dr. Ellen Damschen several weeks before the 
application deadline at damsc...@wisc.edu with a CV or resume, 
undergraduate GPA, GRE scores and percentiles, and a brief description 
of research background, interests, and how they may fit with the broader 
research in the Damschen Lab. This will allow time to assess whether 
your research interests fit with our research group before submitting an 
official application. We value diversity and encourage students from 
underrepresented groups to apply. Official applications to our graduate 
program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are due December 1, 2018. 
Instructions on how to apply can be found on our departmental webpage at 
https://integrativebiology.wisc.edu/graduate-program/prospective-
students/. Please indicate in your application that you are interested 
in applying to the Damschen Lab. Note that our departmental graduate 
program name is “Zoology”, but this is a broad program that does not 
place limits on the taxonomic scope of questions being pursued (plant 
ecologists welcome!). The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a strong 
program and rich history in ecological and conservation science. More 
about ecology at UW-Madison can be found at https://ecology.wisc.edu/.

[ECOLOG-L] Asst. Professor sought in plant secondary metabolism

[Henry Adams]

Plant Biology: The Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution 
(http://plantbio.okstate.edu/) at Oklahoma State University in 
Stillwater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 
2019. The ideal candidate will address fundamental questions in biology 
with research interests in plant secondary metabolism (broadly defined), 
including specialties such as biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, 
and/or ethnobotany of plant secondary metabolites, or other related 
fields. The position will complement departmental strengths in cell and 
molecular biology, genetics, evolutionary biology, and ecology, and help 
support the newly created pre-pharmacy and pre-forensics options in the 
plant biology major. The successful candidate is expected to build an 
innovative, externally-funded research program, and contribute to 
undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. A Ph.D. in plant 
biology or related fields is required; postdoctoral experience is 
expected. All applications should be submitted online through 
http://apply.interfolio.com/54165. Include 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) 
statements of research accomplishments and future objectives, 4) 
teaching philosophy and goals, and 5) at least three letters of 
recommendation, to be uploaded through Interfolio. Review of 
applications will begin November 1 and continue until position is 
filled, contingent upon availability of funding. Contact information: 
Destiny Goree, destiny.go...@okstate.edu, 405-744-5559.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor -- Botany

[Waldron, Jayme]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Marshall
University(www.marshall.edu/biology) invites applications for a tenure
track, Assistant Professor in field botany or a closely related field that
incorporates a collections-based research program. The department will give
preference to candidates with prior herbarium curation experience. The
successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory and upper-level
courses and establish a research program in field botany/collections-based
research that is inclusive of undergraduate and graduate students.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, and postdoctoral
experience is preferred. Demonstrated excellence in both teaching and
research, as well as outstanding communication skills, are desired.

Duties include:
• Curation of the Marshall University herbarium.
• Active, extramurally funded scientific research in field botany that
supports undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teaching introductory biology and upper-level/graduate offerings.
• Developing new course materials, including syllabi, lecture presentations
and assessment tools.
• Contributing to the learning of undergraduate and graduate students,
through class teaching, small group discussions and one-on-one sessions with
individual students.
• Serving on departmental, college and/or university committees.

The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s
general education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First-Year
Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance students’ critical
thinking, and to the College’s interdisciplinary programs of study.

All candidates selected for an on campus interview will be required to have
their official transcripts (both undergraduate and graduate) forwarded
directly from their degree granting institution(s) to the Search Committee
Chair prior to arriving on campus.

To apply, please go to: https://marshall.peopleadmin.com, search position
000226 and click on “Apply for this Job”.

Applications must include the following documents: a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative
reprints. All files must be uploaded to the website. 
Review of applications will be rolling and will continue until the position
is filled.

For questions or more information, please contact Dr. David S. Mallory,
Chairman, Department of Biological Sciences. mall...@marshall.edu

Direct link to position: https://marshall.peopleadmin.com/postings/11212

[ECOLOG-L] Quantitative Research Methodologist (Staff) - Teaching and Research Support

[Kiho kim]

Quantitative Research Methodologist - Teaching and Research Support
American University
Washington DC

To Apply: 
https://careers.american.edu/Staff/job/Washington-QuantitativeComputational-Research-
Methodologist-%2814653%29-DC-20016/505127500/

The Quantitative/Computational Research Methodologist supports skills initiatives for the Center for 
Teaching, Research & Learning (CTRL). This position aligns with CTRL’s mission of inspiring, 
mentoring, and celebrating faculty by facilitating the application of advanced quantitative and 
computational approaches in teaching, research & learning. Responsibilities include providing one-
on-one consultations and workshops, researching and promoting emerging pedagogical innovations, 
and administering the university’s quantitative research software packages.

Required Education & Experience 
	• Master’s degree (Phd preferred) in a quantitative, research-intensive field or equivalent in 
education, training, and experience.
	• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in statistics or in quantitative research methodology 
concepts, practices, and procedures
	• At least two years’ work experience in higher education working with faculty
	• Knowledge of current developments in research methodology and data science.
	• Experience with high-performance computing including multi-core parallel/distributed data 
processing. 
	• Expertise in at least three of the following software packages: SAS, MATLAB, Python, R,  Stata, 
or EViews. It is expected that other quantitative research application software packages will be 
mastered while serving in the position
	• Ability to analyze and interpret data based on established statistical methods for presentation 
to a broad audience.
	• Knowledge of current developments in higher education pedagogy
	• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
	• Flexibility in reordering project priorities as needed
	• Excellent research, organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written English skills
	• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and strong work ethics

Preferred Education and Experience
	• Familiarity with computer systems and tools, such as learning management systems (e.g., 
Blackboard), content management systems, web editing, learning and collaboration tools available 
through Google and/or other online companies, and productivity tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
	• At least one year’s experience working directly with faculty in conceptualizing, and designing 
discipline-specific training in teaching, research or learning

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor with University of Georgia Outreach/Extension Community Forestry

[Vaness B. Beauchamp]

More information at:   https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/31407

POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a fiscal year (12-month, 1.0 EFT)
tenure-track, 75% outreach and 25% instruction appointment offered at the
rank of Assistant Professor and is stationed at the University of Georgia in
Athens, GA. Individuals with expertise in the broad area of urban /
community forest management and soils are encouraged to apply. Outreach
responsibilities include development of externally funded outreach /
extension programs which produce relevant, refereed literature and
science-based information. Teaching duties include development and support,
as a team member, of the Community Forestry and Arboriculture curriculum
including service learning activities, extensive field laboratories, online
teaching, and classroom instruction. The focus area will be in urban /
community forest management, urban soils, and related research-based
synthesis and integration areas targeted at professional and general
audiences within Georgia and the region. The successful candidate is
expected to establish a regionally / nationally recognized program in
community forest management and/or urban soil management. The successful
candidate will be expected to obtain external funding; publish
research-based outreach literature; create and support a superior teaching
program covering utility, municipal and commercial sectors of community
forestry; collaborate with faculty and stakeholders; serve on
School/University committees; and actively participate in professional
/scientific societies.

[ECOLOG-L] University Assistant, post doc position at Research network Chemistry meets Microbiology

[Christof Oberwalder]

Hi everyone,

Please share this PostDoc position (see attachment, deadline 20th Sept
2018!!) with any potential
candidate.

The Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science (University of
Vienna, Austria) looks for a postdoctoral researcher at the interface
between Soil Biogeochemistry (especially of
microbial processes in soil) and Global Change Ecology (effects of drought,
elevated carbon dioxide and temperature). We are a committed team and offer
a creative working atmosphere, flexible working times and a suitable starting 
salary.

Job Description:
Your area of responsibility includes the design and execution of own
research projects, as well as the publication of results in international
peer-reviewed journals.
Furthermore we expect your collaboration in already ongoing projects in
the team and your participation in teaching. 40 hours/week, 1st of Oct. 18 to
31st of May, 22

Profile:
- PhD degree (Biology/Ecology/Soil Science)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Documented publication activity in peer-reviewed journals
- Good team-working ability

Professional competences (all of the following are expected):
+ Excellent knowledge in the area of soil biogeochemistry with a focus
on soil
  processes (carbon cycling) and microbial ecology (plant-microbe
interactions)
+ Excellent knowledge in the area of global change biology/ecology, with
a focus on
  drought
+ Experience in working in agro-ecosystems and natural ecosystems

Additional competences, required documents, Contact:
https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/jobs-recruiting/job-center

This position is listed under 'Current job vacancies, No 8873

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be
submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna
(http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 20.09.2018, mentioning
reference number 8873.

40 hours/week, 1st Oct. 2018 to 31st May 2022

Thanks!
Christof, Wolfgang, Andreas

--
University of Vienna
Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science
Division - Terrestrial Ecosystem Reseach
Althanstrasse 14
1090 Vienna
Austria
++43 (0)1 4277-25761

[ECOLOG-L] Wanted: Fixed-term Research Assistant - Dunedin, NZ

[Darryl MacKenzie]

Apologies for any cross postings. Feel free to distribute to anyone you 
think might be interested.

-
Proteus (https://www.proteus.co.nz) have a Fixed-term Research Assistant 
position available to work on a wildlife population modelling project.


The period of work is 1 Nov 2018 - 1 June 2019, and involve 
approximately 800 hours of work. Most of the work will have to be 
completed before 28 Feb 2019, so would suit someone looking for 
full-time (austral) summer employment, and part time during the academic 
year.


There is some flexibility on place of work, although the expectation is 
that the successful applicant will be based at the Proteus office for at 
least 50% of the time.


For more details go to: https://www.proteus.co.nz/about-us/vacancies/