[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. & M.S. Graduate Student Positions: fire & ecosystem ecology

[Erin Hanan]

Ph.D. & M.S. Graduate Student Positions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences | University of 
Nevada, 
Reno

“Effects of shifting fire regimes on biogeochemical processes in dryland 
environments”

The Fire & Dryland Ecosystems Lab led by Dr. Erin Hanan in the Department of 
Natural 
Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno invites 
applications for a Doctoral or Master’s student position starting in the Fall 
of 2019. 
Research in the lab explores how wildfire influences plant, soil, and 
hydrologic processes, 
and the interactions among them. Two key questions are: (1) how have climate 
change 
and human activities altered these interactions, and (2) what can we expect in 
the 
future? 

Prospective graduate students will have the opportunity to develop their own 
research 
topics, which may be centered in one or more of the following areas:

•   Effects of climate change on future wildfire regimes
•   Carbon, nitrogen, and water dynamics in fire-prone ecosystems and 
watersheds
•   Fire as a driver of biogeochemical processes in dryland systems
•   Ecological resilience and recovery in the context of climate change
•   Influence of fuel management on watershed function

Research in the lab is conducted at study sites in the Sierra Nevada, the Great 
Basin, 
southern California, and the Pacific and Inland Northwest. We work with a range 
of tools, 
including process-based models, remote sensing, and field/laboratory analysis.

Competitive candidates will have a B.S. and/or M.S. degree in ecology, 
environmental 
science, computer science, or a closely related discipline. They will also have 
strong 
written and oral communication skills and evidence of scholastic success. 
Candidates 
with quantitative and/or programming skills are especially encouraged to apply. 
Funding 
will be available from a variety of sources, including fellowships, research 
assistantships, 
and teaching assistantships.

To apply, please send a summary of your research interests/background and a CV 
to Erin 
Hanan (eha...@unr.edu). 

More information about the lab can be found here: 
https://naes.unr.edu/hanan. To learn about the Ph.D. program, go to UNR's 
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology graduate program webpage: 
http://www.unr.edu/eecb, and for the Master’s program, go to the Natural 
Resources and 
Environmental Science program page (https://www.unr.edu/nres).

[ECOLOG-L] advertisement for postdoc positions (at the University of Utah and Oregon State University)

[Christopher Still]

Postdoctoral positions: Quantifying and predicting transpiration across US
ecosystems

How do properties of plants, ecosystems, and climate govern transpiration
and evaporation/transpiration partitioning across scales from plots to the
globe? How can we leverage understanding of these connections to predict
ecosystem and water cycle change in the future? We solicit applications for
two postdoctoral researchers to join an interdisciplinary,
multi-institutional team tackling these challenges using novel data from
the US National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON).

The individual selected for position 1 will be based at the University of
Utah and will lead efforts to develop and apply water vapor isotope data
products, in combination with eddy covariance measurements, to quantify
transpiration rates across the NEON network core sites and conduct within
and among-site analyses of these estimates. This is expected to include
significant field work to collect ancillary data at NEON sites. The second
postdoctoral researcher will be based at Oregon State University and will
be primarily responsible for adapting and applying a suite of land surface
models to predict transpiration rates and other ecosystem properties across
these sites and benchmarking these models against data products developed
by NEON and project partners. Both postdocs will collaborate extensively
with the entire project team, and depending on their background and
interests will have opportunities to contribute to project elements
including on-site isotopic and ecological data collection, trait-based
modeling of vegetation function, and synthesis and modeling activities.
Both postdocs will have the opportunity to participate as
instructors/mentors in the annual SPATIAL summer short course (
http://itce.utah.edu) and to travel to the partner institution to
collaborate with team members there.

Both positions require a doctorate degree in ecology, Earth science, or a
related field; strong quantitative and logical skills; experience with
stable isotope chemistry (position 1) or Earth system modeling (position
2); strong curiosity, self-motivation and capacity for independent work;
and the ability (preferably demonstrated) to work collaboratively as part
of a team. An application for either position should include a current CV,
two samples of the applicant?s scientific writing, and names and contact
information for three professional references. Application materials will
be accepted immediately and can be submitted via the following form:
https://goo.gl/forms/kTS1kD7azWm805Tg2. Applications will be accepted until
the positions are filled, but submission of materials by October 22, 2018
will ensure their consideration in the initial round of review. Start date
is negotiable but is preferred to be no later than May, 2019. Questions and
inquiries can be directed to:gabe.bo...@utah.edu  (position 1) or
chris.st...@oregonstate.edu  (position 2).

Both positions offer competitive salary and medical benefits packages. The
University of Utah and Oregon State University are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and educators. Minorities, women,
and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans
preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information:
http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html  and
https://hr.oregonstate.edu/search-excellence/affirmative-action-and-equal-opportunity.
 Both universities value candidates who have experience working in settings
with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to
improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented
students.

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Forest Ecosystems and Society
Oregon State University
321 Richardson Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-5752
Phone: 541.737.4086
FAX: 541.737.5814
chris.st...@oregonstate.edu
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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position, vegetation phenology, Las Cruces, NM

[Brandon Bestelmeyer]

A two-year post-doc Research Ecologist position (GS-11/12) is now open at 
the Jornada Experimental Range USDA-ARS research unit in Las Cruces, NM. 
Work with Dawn Browning in a productive team environment at the interface of 
remote sensing, land surface modeling, and phenology to investigate the use 
of vegetation phenology to predict ecosystem responses to changes in climate 
and soil health in western U.S. landscapes. The research entails 
collaborative work involving data and individuals from LTAR, LTER, and 
Phenocam networks.

Details and resources to apply now at 
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/510874600

Send questions or letters of interest to Dawn Browning at dawn.browning (at) 
ars.usda.gov.

[ECOLOG-L] Permanent Full-time Biological Science Technician Position at USDA-ARS

[Sheina Sim]

Permanent Full-time Biological Science Technician Position at USDA-ARS in
Hilo, HI

Position: Biological Science Technician

Salary Range: $42,462 to $55,199 per year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Tropical
Crop and Commodity Protection Research Unit in Hilo, Hawaii, invites
applications for a Biological Science Technician position.

The incumbent will be expected to actively participate in one or more phases
of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties
in a laboratory, field, or insectary setting to satisfy the needs of an
insect-related research project. Duties may include but are not limited to: 
•   Collection of insect genetic, behavioral or ecological data
•   Detailed data documentation and analysis
•   Laboratory resource management and maintenance
•   Insect colony maintenance, rearing, and husbandry

This position requires one full year of progressively higher level graduate
education leading to a masters or equivalent graduate degree, if directly
related. Related degrees may include biology, entomology, agriculture,
ecology, or a related field of study that provided the knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform the duties of the position. OR one year of specialized
experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this
position such as collecting, maintaining, and measuring biological samples,
assisting with rearing and insect husbandry in a field setting or insectary;
and assisting in experiments by collecting biological samples, recording
biological data and summarizing research results.

The applicant must be an U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent
resident who will apply for citizenship when eligible. Applicants must
clearly indicate their country of citizenship or legal status in their
resume/CV.  

The position is full time.  A comprehensive benefits package is available.

Applicants should apply online at: 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512115600

***Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement***

The position is open immediately until October 12, 2018.  

ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

[ECOLOG-L] Permanent Full-time Biological Science Technician Position at USDA-ARS

[Sheina Sim]

Permanent Full-time Biological Science Technician Position at USDA-ARS in
Hilo, HI

Position: Biological Science Technician

Salary Range: $42,462 to $55,199 per year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Tropical
Crop and Commodity Protection Research Unit in Hilo, Hawaii, invites
applications for a Biological Science Technician position.

The incumbent will be expected to actively participate in one or more phases
of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties
in a laboratory, field, or insectary setting to satisfy the needs of an
insect-related research project. Duties may include but are not limited to: 
•   The preparation of samples for genetic analysis
•   Collection of insect genetic, behavioral or ecological data
•   Detailed data documentation and analysis
•   Laboratory resource management and maintenance
•   Insect colony maintenance, rearing, and husbandry
•   Mentoring undergraduate research assistants

This position requires one full year of progressively higher level graduate
education leading to a masters or equivalent graduate degree, if directly
related. Related degrees may include biology, entomology, molecular biology,
ecology, evolution, or a related field of study that provided the knowledge,
skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. OR one year of
specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the
work of this position such as collecting, maintaining, and measuring
biological samples, assisting with molecular biology techniques in a
laboratory environment; and assisting in experiments by collecting
biological samples, recording biological data and summarizing research results.

The applicant must be an U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent
resident who will apply for citizenship when eligible.  Applicants must
clearly indicate their country of citizenship or legal status in their
resume/CV.  

The position is full time.  A comprehensive benefits package is available.
Applicants should apply online at: 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512114900

***Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement***

The position is open immediately until October 12, 2018.  

ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

[ECOLOG-L] temp job in beautiful Blue Mountains, Oregon for the 2019 field season

[Upekala Wijayratne]

The Northeast Oregon Ecology Program is looking for two motivated 
individuals with experience in plant ID for the 2019 field season. A 
background or interest in plant pathology would be a plus, but not 
necessary. Primary duties include collecting data on long term whitebark 
pine blister rust plots and surveying for potentially resistant WBP 
individuals in and adjacent to the Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowa 
Mountains, Oregon. Other duties will include collecting data on long-term fire 
fire and ecology monitoring plots, surveying for sensitive species, and worki
working on various other projects as needed.

If interested please apply to the following vacancy announcement on USA Job
Jobs, open now and closing on October 12, 2018. Make sure to select a duty sta
station of BAKER CITY, OR for this position.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/511028300#  
(Announcement 19-TEMP-C56-BSTNR-7DT-PR)

For questions about the position and to send a resume, email Upekala Wijayratne
Wijayratne (ucwijayra...@fs.fed.us) or call 541-523-1211.

[ECOLOG-L] The Center for Ecosystem Science and Society is Recruiting MS and Ph.D Students (NAU, Flagstaff AZ)

[Brian Marbury]

Hello ECOLOG-L Colleagues, 

Please see below for information about graduate student opportunities in the 
Center for 
Ecosystem Science and Society at Northern Arizona University, located in 
beautiful 
Flagstaff, AZ.

Call for Applications:
PhD and MS positions in Ecosystem Ecology are available in the Center for 
Ecosystem 
Science and Society (Ecoss) at Northern Arizona University.  The Ecoss mission 
is to 
conduct high-impact, innovative research on ecosystems and how they respond to 
and 
shape environmental change, to train next-gen scientists, and to communicate 
discovery 
and its relevance to people. Graduate student benefits include stipend (TA or 
RA), tuition 
waiver, health insurance, support for summer fieldwork in a variety of 
beautiful 
ecosystems, and winter in the peaks of sunny Flagstaff, AZ. Candidates should 
explore 
the Ecoss website (ecoss.nau.edu) and contact the professor whose interests 
align most 
closely. Existing research opportunities are available in the following areas 
linked to 
specific Ecoss faculty: The impact of climate change on Alaskan ecosystems, 
including 
effects of changing fire and permafrost on plants, soils, and ecosystem 
services. Michelle 
Mack & Ted Schuur. How microorganisms and their responses to environmental 
change 
affect biogeochemistry, using tools in quantitative ecology and molecular 
biology (next-
gen sequencing, qPCR, and quantitative stable isotope probing) to understand 
ecosystem 
responses to environmental change. Bruce Hungate, Paul Dijkstra, Ben Koch, & 
Egbert 
Schwartz. Freshwater ecology, including the science of river restoration and 
dam removal, 
terrestrial aquatic interactions and food web ecology. Jane Marks & Ben Koch. 
Exploring 
the interaction of water and carbon metabolism in diverse studies ranging from 
the limits 
to height growth of the world's tallest trees to drought responses of soil 
microorganisms. 
George Koch. Data-driven modeling and forecasting carbon and nitrogen cycles to 
global 
change at ecosystem, regional and global scales. Yiqi Luo & Deborah Huntzinger. 
Terrestrial ecosystems and global change: above and below ground processes, 
plant 
carbon allocation, biosphere-atmosphere interactions and feedbacks, and 
phenology. 
Mariah Carbone & Andrew Richardson. Plant -soil interactions in the context of 
restoration, invasions, and climate change; soil nutrient dynamics and 
mycorrhizal 
communities are a few specific foci. Karen Haubensak. Please include a cover 
letter 
describing background, research interests, and qualifications, as well as a 
current 
resume/curriculum vitae (CV). Program applications can be submitted to the 
Department 
of Biological Sciences, due January 15, 2019 after communicating with faculty 
member. 
Applications received by 1 November 2018 may be considered for a prestigious 
NAU 
Presidential Fellowship.

[ECOLOG-L] Fisheries Postdoc at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

[Mark Henderson]

The US Fish and Wildlife Service Arcata Fisheries Program (USFWS AFWO) 
and the US Geological Survey California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife 
Research Unit (CACFWRU) at Humboldt State University in Arcata, 
California are recruiting a postdoctoral research associate. This two-
year position will focus on topics associated with salmonid habitat and 
population dynamics models in the Klamath River Basin, California. 
Position responsibilities will include literature review, data analysis 
in R or similar software package, and publications in peer-reviewed 
literature. 

Ph.D. in fisheries or related field is required prior to start date. The 
successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent writing, 
presentation, and data analysis skills. Salary is $55,000 per year and 
position will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, and 
life benefits.

To apply for this position please provide 1) a copy of graduate school 
transcripts, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a 1-page cover letter explaining 
interest and qualifications for the position, 4) the names and contact 
information for three references, and 5) the HSUSPF Employee Information 
Form for Applicants via email to Nicholas Som, Ph.D., U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service at: nicholas_...@fws.gov. Please direct any questions 
to Nicholas Som via the same email address. This position is open until 
filled, with preferred start date in Fall 2018.

A more detailed scope of work describing the tasks can be found on the 
CACFWRU webpage: http://www2.humboldt.edu/cuca/

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track position in Computational Biology

[Jennifer Funk]

Note - While we do not specify areas of research in the ad, we would be 
thrilled to have applications from ecological modelers and quantitative 
ecologists.  Please contact me directly if you have any questions: Jen 
Funk, jlf...@chapman.edu

Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) at Chapman University 
seeks applicants for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor of 
Computational Biology, effective Fall 2019. 

Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, 
is now ranked #5 among western universities by U.S. News and World 
Report, and has gained national recognition for its commitment to 
excellence through innovative research and teaching. Schmid College of 
Science and Technology embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students 
with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding 
community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and 
graduate programs. SCST just celebrated the opening of our new 140,000 
ft2 home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, which features 
state-of-the-art laboratories, teaching spaces, and student 
collaboration areas. More information on Schmid College can be found at 
http://www.chapman.edu/scst/index.aspx.

Schmid College houses both the Biological Sciences and Computational and 
Data Sciences (CADS) programs, and the new faculty will be an integral 
part of both programs. The Biological Sciences program is home to a 
diverse group of faculty with specializations in a broad range of 
fields, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and evolution and 
more. The program’s undergraduate degree in biology is characterized by 
personalized education, small class sizes, innovative teaching, and 
strong student-faculty interactions. Similarly, the CADS program has a 
diverse faculty group with specializations in a broad range of 
computational fields. The CADS program offers both M.S. and Ph.D. 
interdisciplinary graduate degrees.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and 
encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information 
on diversity and inclusion at Chapman can be found at 
http://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

We seek a colleague with a strong record of publication and potential 
for extramural funding who can incorporate undergraduate and graduate 
students into their research. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Biology or 
related field, with sufficient expertise in computational biology to 
teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biostatistics, data science, 
and computer modeling. Outstanding applicants in all areas of biology 
will be considered.

Qualified applicants should electronically submit a Chapman University 
application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, 
statement of teaching, and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Jennifer Funk, Search Chair
C/O Academic Jobs Online at
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12092

We ask that your teaching and research statements do not exceed two 
pages.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Funk, Search Chair, at 
schmidcoll...@chapman.edu. Please use "Computational Biology Position" 
as the email subject.

[ECOLOG-L] MS Assistantship – Arthropod Responses to Mesic Restoration in Sagebrush

[Andrea Litt]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
MS Assistantship – Arthropod Responses to Mesic Restoration in Sagebrush
Department of Ecology, Montana State University

Description: The successful candidate will develop a research project to 
understand and quantify responses of arthropods to restoration techniques 
aimed to retain moisture in stands of sagebrush fed by snowfields.  This 
project is a collaboration with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, The 
Nature Conservancy, and other agencies and partners.  Research completed 
by the successful applicant will refine knowledge and improve restoration 
and management of habitat for sage-grouse and pollinators in high-
elevation sagebrush communities.  Specific research questions are somewhat 
flexible and will be determined jointly by the advisor and selected 
candidate.  The student will pursue a M.S. degree in the Department of 
Ecology at Montana State University (http://www.montana.edu/ecology). 

Required Qualifications: B.S. in wildlife science, ecology, zoology, or 
closely related field. A strong work ethic, good verbal and written 
communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a 
productive member of a research team, and the ability to work under 
adverse field conditions in remote settings (in areas with grizzly bears) 
are essential. Research will occur in southwestern Montana, and thus will 
require spending extended periods away from Bozeman. 

Students must have a minimum 1100 combined GRE score (V+Q) on the previous 
scale and 300 on the current scale, as well as a minimum 3.0 GPA 
(including a 3.0 average in all biology courses; 3.0 average in all 
courses taken during the junior and senior years; and 2.5 average in all 
chemistry, physics and mathematics courses). 

Preferred Qualifications: Background or interest in community and 
population ecology, restoration ecology, entomology.  Knowledge of 
identifying arthropods to at least order and family and some experience 
with plant identification.  Experience working and communicating with 
other biologists, land managers, cattle producers, and the public. 

Stipend/Salary: The student will be supported by research and teaching 
assistantships ($1600/mo) and insurance, tuition, and fees also will be 
covered. 

Start Date: January 2019

Application Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on 15 Oct 2018 
and will continue until a candidate is selected. 

To Apply: Please send (1) a cover letter addressing required and preferred 
qualifications, as well as how opportunity relates to career goals, (2) 
resume/cv including citations for any publications, (3) unofficial copies 
of transcripts and GRE scores, and (4) contact information for 3 
references to: 

Dr. Andrea Litt 
Email: andrea.l...@montana.edu (electronic applications preferred) 
Department of Ecology 
Montana State University 
Bozeman, MT 59717-3460 
Voice: 406-994-2332, Fax: 406-994-3190 
Web: http://www.montana.edu/litt

[ECOLOG-L] postdoctoral position: spatial ecology/plant-insect interactions (research and teaching options)

[Nora Underwood]

Position Summary

Nora Underwood (https://www.bio.fsu.edu/~nunderwood/homepage/) and Brian
Inouye (https://www.bio.fsu.edu/faculty.php?faculty-id=bdinouye) are seeking
a postdoc to work on insect-mediated effects of plant neighborhoods on plant
fitness and competition.  Members of the Underwood and Inouye labs study the
population and community ecology and evolution of plants and insects and
interactions between phenology and climate.  This postdoc will be supported
by our current NSF-funded project studying how associational effects
(effects of neighboring plants on each other’s herbivory or pollination)
influence population and community level processes. This project includes a
combination of field experiments with native old-field plants and
development of spatially-explicit theory and is based in the Ecology and
Evolution Group at Florida State University (https://www.bio.fsu.edu/ee/)
and is a collaborative venture with Stacey Halpern
(http://www.pacificu.edu/as/biology/faculty/halpern.cfm) at Pacific University.

This position includes the option of training in teaching as well as
research. Our NSF project includes funding for the postdoc to teach at
Pacific University for one semester with mentorship from Dr. Halpern, to
gain experience as an instructor of record at a primarily undergraduate
institution.  In addition, FSU has a Teaching Postdoctoral Fellowship
program
(https://opda.fsu.edu/awards-and-fellowships/nih-fsu-postdoctoral-fellowships/teaching-postdoctoral-fellows)
which could supplement funding from NSF, the broader impacts activities of
our NSF funded project involve curriculum development for uses of K-12
school gardens in teaching biology.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate for this position will assist with planned
experiments in the field in North Florida, mentor undergraduate researchers,
conduct statistical analyses, collaborate on writing papers and develop
independent research related to the project.

Individuals with interest and appropriate skills could work on development
of theory for this project.

Individuals with interest in teaching could combine research with mentored
teaching in this position.

How to Apply

Email a CV, a cover letter (describing your research interests, how you
might contribute to this project, and how this position relates to your
long-term research goals) and the names and contact information for three
references to Nora Underwood (nunderw...@bio.fsu.edu). 
If you are interested in the teaching fellowship please include a brief
statement of why the teaching/research fellowship interests you. 
Review of applications will begin on October 1 and continue until the
position is filled. Florida State University is an equal opportunity /
affirmative action employer. 

Required Qualifications

PhD (by start date) with research training in ecology and/or evolutionary
biology, strong quantitative and analytical skills, the ability to work in
R, experience carrying out field experiments with plants and/or insects, and
concrete ideas for relevant theoretical or empirical work in our research
system. The ability to work independently and as a team, and to communicate
effectively is required.

Desired (but not required) Qualifications

Experience in mathematical modeling and/or spatial statistics. 
For those interested in training in teaching, experience as instructor of
record and/or a history of demonstrated interest and training in teaching. 
Other information

Preference will be given to applicants who can start by late-spring 2019,
though later start dates could be possible. Funding is available for at
least two years, contingent on satisfactory progress in year one. The salary
for the position starts at $47,500 per year plus benefits.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.  

[ECOLOG-L] Landscape Below Ground IV Conference, 10/15-10/17, Lisle, Illinois

[Megan Dunning]

You are invited to be part of the 4th Landscape Below Ground Conference!

Since 1993, the Landscape Below Ground Conference has provided a forum for 
presentation of the latest research and management practices in all aspects 
of tree root development in urban soils. The conference’s impact on 
arboricultural practices has been significant; practices now commonplace, 
such as load-bearing soils that provide space for root growth beneath 
pavement, were introduced to international audiences at the conferences and 
through conference proceedings.

Carrying on this tradition, the Landscape Below Ground Conference IV, 
presented by The Morton Arboretum and the International Society of 
Arboriculture, will be held October 15-17, 2018, in Lisle, Illinois. 

Like the three preceding conferences, this event will foster closer 
cooperation between disciplines and geographic areas, inform managers and 
policy makers about current research efforts, and foster practical 
improvements to tree planting and care.  ISA CEUs for certified arborists 
are available. 

The full program and travel information is available at 
landscapebelowground.org, or at the link below.

More information and registration: 
http://www.mortonarb.org/courses/landscape-below-ground-iv-international-
conference-tree-root-development-urban-soils

Registration closes soon!

[ECOLOG-L] Wetland Ambassadors Program- Call for Research Mentors

[Bianca Wentzell]

Last call for applications!

The Society of Wetland Scientists is looking for Research Mentors for our
2019 Wetland Ambassadors Program!  The SWS Wetland Ambassadors Program is
an international student research program in which graduate students
participate in a visiting research fellowship at an institution outside
their home country that features rigorous wetland research in the student’s
area of interest.  One of the goals of the program is to provide students
living in developing countries opportunities to conduct novel wetland
research and be encouraged by expert wetland scientists.



Serving as a research mentor can be a unique and valuable opportunity for
you to make progress in your wetlands research with the assistance of a
graduate student (a.k.a. Wetland Ambassador) who possesses a different
perspective.  And, as equally important, it can foster research connections
and collaborations with the student’s home base.  Not to mention, your
mentorship will also help to guide a selected Wetland Ambassador as they
continue to pursue their career in wetland science.



Wetland Ambassadors will be supported by the Society of Wetland
Scientists.  However, we also ask that Research Mentors work with their
matched Wetland Ambassador to connect them with in-kind services at their
institution, such as housing and meals for the duration of the fellowship,
if possible.



If you are interested in applying to be a Research Mentor and you will be
available to host a student in your laboratory/workplace during the
upcoming summer of 2019, please complete the below, brief application
by *Friday,
September 28th at 11:59pm EST*.  The form includes space for a biography,
project idea, and current funding.  Filling out the form does not commit
you to serving as a research mentor, but means that you would like to be
placed on a list that will be distributed with our application announcement
to graduate students in the fall.  Our research mentor selection committee
will alert you of your status by mid-October.



We look forward to hearing from you!


*Research Mentor Application*
*https://goo.gl/forms/EqAKlaqJDnMMktZJ3
  *

*Time estimate to complete: 10 minutes*


To view last year's research mentor's for your reference, please visit the
following page:

*https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r-U1AWlyDp6daxG_NH3QazWlmdZvAj79/view?usp=sharing
*



Best,



Bianca M. Wentzell, Ph.D.

Chair, Wetland Ambassadors Program

Society of Wetland Scientists

bianca.m.p...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] Two TT positions in Environmental GIS/Remote Sensing

[Scholl, Andrew]

TWO OPEN-RANK TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2019

The Department of Geography at Kent State University 
(http://www.kent.edu/geography) invites applications for two available 
open-rank tenure-track positions starting in August 2019, specializing in (1) 
Environmental Remote Sensing and (2) Environmental GIS.  For both positions, we 
are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on human-environment 
interactions. The successful candidates will hold a PhD in Geography or related 
field, and demonstrate a strong record of research, and a commitment to work 
with diverse populations.  Our future colleagues are expected to maintain a 
strong, externally funded research program, teach effectively at both the 
undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervise graduate students.

The Department of Geography at Kent State University has traditionally offered 
BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Geography, and within the last two years has 
expanded its offerings to house an interdisciplinary BA in Environmental 
Studies, along with a fully online Master of GIS.  We are 16 full-time faculty, 
and over 100 graduate students and 100 undergraduate majors.  The department's 
mission is to provide an inspirational environment for the pursuit of 
geographic knowledge. Our faculty research seeks to promote positive social and 
environmental change, with a focus on interdisciplinary applications and 
collaboration.  We work at the intersection of global and local: while our 
research sites span five continents, we also work locally to apply our 
geographic knowledge to problem-solving at the community level.

The successful applicant will be able to contribute to and benefit from Kent 
State's Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative (ESDRI), which 
includes recent hires in Geography, Geology, and Biological Sciences.  ESDRI 
represents a university-wide investment in research and innovation within the 
geological, biological, human, and social systems that promote well-being, 
sustain diversity of life on Earth, and impact availability of environmental 
resources.  ESDRI participants include faculty from nine colleges, providing 
excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Kent State University is ranked among the top 100 national public universities 
in the nation, and has a strong research mission, dedicated to faculty and 
student success.  It has been named as a "Great College to Work For" by the 
Chronicle of Higher Education 8 times, and was one of only 7 schools nationwide 
to receive the 2018 Healthy Campus Award.  Nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley in 
northeastern Ohio, Kent State is 40 miles from Cleveland, 12 miles from Akron, 
and 10 miles from Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

To apply for these positions, applicants should send their current CV, a 
statement discussing their 5-year research goals, and the contact information 
for three references to geogra...@kent.edu.   For 
more information, please contact Dr. James Tyner 
(jty...@kent.edu), search chair for position 1, and Dr. 
Andrew Curtis (acurt...@kent.edu), search chair for 
position 2.  Review of applications will begin November 9, 2018, and continue 
until positions are filled.



Kent State University is an AA/EOO Employer and encourages applications from 
candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty.


--
Andrew Scholl, PhD

Assistant Professor
Director of Masters of Geographic Information Science program
Department of Geography
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242

Office: 407 McGilvrey
Phone: 330-672-7669

ascho...@kent.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
conservation ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient 
loading, trace element pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in 
these studies will be crucial to developing science-based conservation plans 
that allow human societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural 
resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $50,400 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due November 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details or questions about this fellowship 
opportunity.
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD. 21037
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Remote Sensing of Vegetation Photosynthesis at the University of Virginia

[Xi Yang]

Dear all,

Sorry for cross-posting. Our lab is looking for a postdoc who will work on
remote sensing of vegetation photosynthesis. Please see below for more
information. Also, feel free to contact xiy...@virginia.edu for more
details.

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia
seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the remote sensing of
vegetation photosynthesis from multiple spatial scales. The successful
candidate will be working on leaf to canopy level measurements of
solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) and its linkage to plant photosynthesis.
The postdoc will measure SIF using field spectrometers, drones, and
airborne remote sensing. The postdoc will be working with scientists in the
Toolik Long Term Ecological Research site, Sevilleta Long Term Ecological
Research site, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA. The postdoc will
prepare a manuscript, based on the modeling work, for publication in a
peer-reviewed journal. The postdoc will work directly with Xi Yang in the
Department of Environmental Sciences.

A Ph.D. in biology, environmental sciences, geology, geography, or a
related field is required by the appointment start date. Experience with
Earth system sciences, remote sensing, plant physiology is preferred.
Knowledge of one or more advanced computer programming languages is
required, including Matlab, R, or Python. Knowledge of recent development
of SIF is preferred. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic,
creative, and highly motivated. This position will require extensive
fieldwork in Alaska, New Mexico, and Virginia. Strong skills in verbal and
written communication of scientific results, ability to work both
independently and collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams,
and ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks are
critical skills.

This is a one-year appointment; however, appointment may be renewed for an
additional two, one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and
satisfactory performance.

To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number
0624076. Complete a Candidate Profile online and attach the following: a
cover letter summarizing your research interests, accomplishments, and
professional goals; curriculum vitae with a list of publications; and the
contact information for three (3) references. Review of applications will
begin September 30, 2018; however, the position will remain open until
filled.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Xi Yang at
xiy...@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom
at rk...@virginia.edu .

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the
University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity
of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing
itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are
equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic
origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic
information.

-Xi
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Xi Yang
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences
390 Clark Hall, University of Virginia
291 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22904
xiy...@virginia.edu
434-924-8679
website: http://ecors.evsc.virginia.edu/

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Xi Yang
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences
390 Clark Hall, University of Virginia
291 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22904
xiy...@virginia.edu
434-924-8679
website: http://ecors.evsc.virginia.edu/