[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track position in Aquatic Biogeochemistry and Water Quality

[Anthony Yannarell]

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences in the College 
of ACES at the 
University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign (https://nres.illinois.edu) seeks an 
Assistant Professor in 
Aquatic Biogeochemistry and Water Quality, expected to begin August 16, 2019. 
In addition to 
developing an extramurally funded research program, the successful candidate 
will be expected to 
teach undergraduate and graduate courses.  A Ph.D. in an appropriate field is 
required at the time of 
appointment and postdoctoral experience is preferred.  For full consideration 
all requested application 
information must be received by November 1, 2018, however interviews may begin 
prior to the close 
date.

To view the complete position announcement and application instructions, please 
visit 
https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=103230job=college-of-agriculture-
consumer-and-environmental-sciences-assistant-professor-in-biogeochemistry-and-water-quality-in-
agricultural-landscapes-natural-resources-environmental-sciences-103230

Illinois is an AA/EOE www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Field Courses at the UGA Marine Institute

[Damon P Gannon]

Dear ECOLOGgers,
The UGA Marine Institute is pleased to announce that it is taking applications 
for three undergraduate field study programs.  These are University of Georgia 
classes, taught at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, and are open to 
students from any college or university.  The three programs are:


  *   Marine Biology Spring 
Semester
  *   Coastal Summer 
Semester
  *   Geography of the Georgia Coast 
Maymester

Spending a semester or summer studying at a field station like UGAMI can be a 
life-changing experience for students.   Please contact me if you have any 
questions.

Sincerely,
Damon Gannon

--

Damon Gannon, Ph.D.
Assistant Director for Academics
University of Georgia Marine Institute
P.O. Box 32
Sapelo Island, GA 31327

912-485-2221, ext. 2290

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Applications: Transients in Biological Systems, a NIMBioS Investigative Workshop

[Catherine Crawley]

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Investigative Workshop, 
"Transients in Biological Systems," to be held May 29-31, 2019, at NIMBioS.


*Objectives:* Transients, or non-asymptotic dynamics, cover a wide range 
of possibilities, from biology to ecology and beyond. A full 
understanding of transients and their implications for biology requires 
mathematical and statistical developments as well as attention to 
biological detail. Transient dynamics have also played a central role in 
both empirical observations and in models in neuroscience. Yet 
interaction between ecologists and neuroscientists on this topic has 
been limited. Although epidemiology could be considered part of 
population biology, there is also less cross-talk between epidemiology 
and other areas of population biology than desirable. Transients clearly 
play a role in disease dynamics. Areas such as immune response require 
attention to transients as well.


Goals for the workshop:

 * To spur further research into transients, both from a mathematical
   standpoint and as a way to understand and analyze biological systems
 * To develop appropriate statistical questions related to the analysis
   of biological systems using ideas from transient dynamics
 * To prepare one or more synthetic documents on the role of transients
   across biological systems.

*Location:* NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

*Co-Organizers:* Alan Hastings, Environmental Science and Policy, Univ. 
of California, Davis; Carl Boettiger, Environmental Science, Policy, and 
Management, Univ. of California, Berkeley; Kim Cuddington, Biology, 
Univ. of Waterloo, Canada; Andrew Morozov, Mathematics, Univ. of 
Leicester, UK; and Sergei Petrovskii, Mathematics, Univ. of Leicester, UK


For more information about the workshop and a link to the online 
application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/workshops/WS_transients


Participation in NIMBioS workshops is by application only. Individuals 
with a strong interest in the topic are encouraged to apply, and 
successful applicants will be notified within two weeks after the 
application deadline. If needed, financial support for travel, meals, 
and lodging is available for workshop attendees.


*Application deadline: January 30, 2019*

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from 
around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to 
investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life 
sciences. NIMBioS is supported by the National Science Foundation, with 
additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

[ECOLOG-L] OCT. 11 EES COLLOQUIUM: "How Do We Understand Toxicity and the Consequences to Individuals and Ecosystems?" 5:30 PM, Rm. 4102

[Joy Cytryn]

 
From: Earth and Environmental Sciences Mailing List
 
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 1:51 PM
To: ee...@gc.listserv.cuny.edu
Subject: OCT. 11 EES COLLOQUIUM: "How Do We Understand Toxicity and the
Consequences to Individuals and Ecosystems?" 5:30 PM, Rm. 4102
GEOS
Earth and Environmental Sciences Doctoral Program
Presents a Lecture by
 
William Wallace
CUNY College of Staten Island, Dept. of Biology
 
"How Do We Understand Toxicity and the
Consequences to Individuals and Ecosystems?"
 
This talk will address the subcellular metal-handling strategies of
a prey species which have direct consequences at the individual
level: tolerance (survival) vs toxicity (death). These strategies also
have consequences at the population level: presence vs absence
from the community or high vs low abundance. Community composition
of marine benthic communities (driven by species/population-specific
metal-handling strategies), therefore has the potential to impact
ecosystems from the context of controlling metal trophic transfer from
prey to predator, though the predator-dependent processes, like digestive
strategies, may also play a role.
 
Thursday, October 11th, 2018 at 5:30pm
Science Center, Rm. 4102
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Reception to follow

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Modeling Data Analyst

[Mary Ogdahl]

Ecological Modeling Data Analyst
University of Michigan
School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR)

The Cooperative Institute of Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) is seeking a 
candidate to work with the ecological and physical modeling teams at the 
NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) to develop and improve 
experimental ecological forecasts linked to the Great Lakes Operational 
Forecast system hydrodynamic models. Under supervision of project 
principal investigators, the candidate will work on an experimental 
hypoxia forecast model for Lake Erie to evaluate model performance through 
statistical comparison of modeled and observed water quality, biological, 
and physical variables. In addition, the candidate will use a high-
performance computing system to run a numerical hydrodynamic and 
biophysical model of Lake Erie, based on the Finite Volume Community Ocean 
Model and assist with model transition to real-time nowcasts/forecasts. 
The candidate will conduct data analysis in a scripting (computer 
programming) environment, building on existing scripts and developing new 
ones. The candidate will report findings to internal and external 
audiences in reports and oral presentations, and contribute to 
publications in scientific journals. 

The successful applicant’s appointment will be with the Cooperative 
Institute of Great Lakes Research (CIGLR), which is part of the University 
of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability located in Ann 
Arbor, Michigan. CIGLR is a collaboration between the University of 
Michigan and NOAA that brings together experts from academia and 
government research labs to work on pressing challenges. The candidate 
will spend the majority of their time at NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental 
Research Lab (GLERL) in Ann Arbor where they will work under the 
supervision of Dr. Mark Rowe. 

The University of Michigan is consistently ranked among the top American 
public research universities, and Ann Arbor is routinely ranked as one of 
the best places to live in the U.S. due to its affordability, natural 
beauty, preservation of wooded areas, vibrant arts program, and lively 
downtown.

This position offers a highly competitive salary plus benefits. The 
initial appointment is for one year, with opportunity for extension based 
on performance, need, and availability of funds.

Responsibilities
•Evaluate the performance of ecological and hydrodynamic models of the 
Great Lakes by statistical comparison of modeled to observed water 
quality, biological, and physical variables in a scripting (computer 
programming) environment.
•Run a numerical hydrodynamic and biophysical model of Lake Erie based on 
the Finite Volume Community Ocean Model on a high-performance computing 
system, and assist with model transition to real-time nowcasts/forecasts.
•Report findings to internal and external audiences in reports and oral 
presentations.

Required Qualifications
•A bachelor or master degree in the natural sciences or engineering is 
required, with 1-3 years of related experience in analysis of ecological 
data (water quality, biological, physical) in research project and/or 
professional activities (e.g., large gridded data sets from model output 
or remote sensing, in addition to discrete sampling data). 
•The candidate should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated 
ability to work both as a member of a team and independently.

Desired Qualifications 
•Master’s degree with some experience working in a research environment.
•Preference will be given to candidates that have experience with 
hydrodynamic/ocean modeling. 
•Preference will also be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability 
to analyze data, quantify uncertainty, and report results in a timely 
manner. 
•Experience with handling ecological and geophysical data in various 
format such as ASCII, NetCDF, and relational databases as well as 
familiarity with a linux/unix high-performance computing environment and 
scripting data analysis software such as R, IDL, Python, or Matlab is 
highly desired.

To apply: 
http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/163864/ecological_modeling_data_analys
t


The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc fellowships available at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology

[Elizabeth Madin]

Hello Ecolog people,

Two postdoc fellowships are available in the Madin Labs at the Hawaii Institute 
of Marine Biology.

1) Applying emerging technologies to coral reef ecology and conservation 
(http://ow.ly/HFys30lw7zy )

2) Quantitative coral reef ecology & biomechanics (http://ow.ly/uiOv30lw82L 
)

Applications are due soon (20th of October, 2018).

We'd appreciate your spreading this message broadly.

---

Elizabeth M.P. Madin, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor
Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
PO Box 1346 (for US Postal Service)
46-007 Lilipuna Road (For all other carriers)
Kaneohe, HI 96744
USA

email: ema...@hawaii.edu 
twitter: @ElizMadin
web: www.oceansphere.org 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Position in Biodiversity Informatics at Arizona State University

[Nico Franz]

The Biodiversity Knowledge Integration Center (BioKIC) at Arizona State 
University (ASU) invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar 
position in biodiversity informatics. The position is 
part of a new Biodiversity Data Science Initiative launched at ASU and led by 
Beckett Sterner and Nico Franz. The initiative will focus on building an 
innovative web platform that leverages 
theoretical advancements and prototype software for taxonomic concept alignment 
(https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syw023), with the goal to establish a scalable 
taxonomic intelligence service 
that will carry value for scientific audiences, science publishers, government 
agencies, and environmental consulting firms. The platform will accelerate the 
growth of high-quality, reproducible 
biological data by driving the adoption of taxonomic intelligence metadata in 
scientific datasets and journals. This postdoctoral research scholar position 
will focus on developing a web-based 
taxonomic intelligence platform and innovating better solutions for knowledge 
representation and reasoning at scale.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in biology, computer science, or 
related field, and minimally two years for experience in building 
production-level software. The successful candidate 
will also have a strong record of achievement in biodiversity informatics, 
linked data/knowledge engineering and Semantic Web technologies; including, for 
example, knowledge representation 
(e.g., RDF) and machine reasoning (e.g., Answer Set Programming), data search, 
management, knowledge graphs, visualization, and software development, with 
knowledge of biological 
systematics being highly beneficial. Technical proficiency in full-stack 
programming is critical (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, as well as NoSQL). 
The ability to select technologies, and 
rapidly iterate on the implementation of a high-quality, functional and 
scalable system is preferred. Mentoring of students and co-/authorship of 
peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and of 
research proposals, will be strongly encouraged.

We are committed to open science and an inclusive, equitable, and team-oriented 
work environment that promotes the candidate's career and personal advancement. 
The Biodiversity Data 
Science Initiative is located within the School of Life Sciences and Natural 
History Collections at Arizona State University. This setting offers a 
supportive and stimulating environment, with a 
diverse collection of faculty with expertise across the life and computational 
sciences, as well as access to excellent academic and computing resources. The 
Initiative is further supported by 
faculty from ASU's School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems 
Engineering and external experts in data science for systematic biology. In 
addition, the postdoctoral researcher will be 
able to take advantage of multiple seminar series and a large community of 
faculty, postdocs, and students. Arizona State University offers a rich 
environment for early-career researchers and a 
wide range of support programs for postdocs.

Exploratory e-mail inquiries are strongly encouraged. Interested applicants 
should send a one-page research statement, clearly indicating their 
qualifications and motivation to join the project, 
Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for three references to 
nico.fr...@asu.edu. The review of applications will begin October 26, 2018; if 
not filled, applications will be reviewed every week 
thereafter until the search is closed. The start date is flexible, with a 
preference for January 1, 2019.

Salary is commensurate with experience, with a range of $55,000 to 75,000 
annually, plus ASU benefits, for exceptionally well-qualified applicants. 
Reasonable relocation funds are available.

Full position ad: https://sols.asu.edu/sites/default/files/job_12575.pdf

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunities in Patagonian Wildlife Ecology and Management at UC Berkeley

[Owen Bidder]

*Description*

The Middleton and Brashares Labs at UC Berkeley seek highly motivated and
creative students to pursue Ph.Ds studying wildlife ecology and management
in the Patagonian steppe. The student will be part of a research program
that has previously focused on puma-camelid interactions at San Guillermo
National Park in San Juan Province, Argentina, but will soon expand to
several new sites in Neuquen and Santa Cruz provinces of southern
Argentina. Pumas and camelids (i.e., guanacos and vicunas) are the dominant
players at these sites, where they often come into conflict with domestic
sheep across protected-area boundaries. The successful applicant(s) will be
invited to help shape our broader program goals, while developing a
research focus on predator-prey interactions, community ecology,
human-wildlife conflict and coexistence, effects of land-use or global
change on wildlife populations or communities, or a related topic. The work
will be carried out in collaboration with federal and provincial agencies
and several NGO partners in Argentina.



*Qualifications*

Candidates must have a B.A. or B.S. with a strong GPA and competitive GRE
scores. A M.S. degree in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or a related field – OR
equivalent post-undergraduate research and field experience – is also
required. Applicants with Spanish language proficiency will be strongly
preferred. Applicants with prior experience managing and analyzing datasets
in program R (or similar) and a track record conducting and publishing
research will be favored. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to
participate in a team environment, present results at professional
conferences, publish results in a timely manner in peer-reviewed scientific
outlets, and assist with preparation of grant proposals.



The successful applicant(s) will be admitted through the Ph.D. program in
the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the
University of California, Berkeley. A competitive funding package will be
provided, including annual stipend, tuition, and benefits for a minimum of
5 years. To apply, please email a single PDF file that includes 1) a cover
letter outlining experience and specific interests related to this
opportunity, 2) a CV, 3) unofficial GRE score sheet, 4) contact information
for three references, and 5) transcripts to Drs. Arthur Middleton and
Justin Brashares at berkeley.wildl...@gmail.com. Review of applicants will
begin 12 November 2018. Official start date is August 2019, but successful
applicant(s) may have the opportunity to join field work and project
development before that time.
-- 

Owen R. Bidder

Post-Doctoral Researcher - Middleton Lab

Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management

University of California, Berkeley

[ECOLOG-L] Measuring CO2, green house gases, other pollutants and waste outputs at farms?

[Aaron T. Dossey]

Anyone on here experienced with measuring CO2, green house gases, other 
pollutants and waste outputs at farms?   Or know a lab or company who 
could help with this kind of project?



ATD of ATB and ISI
--
Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://cricketpowder.com/curriculum-vitae/
NEW BOOK OUT!: Insects as Sustainable Food Ingredients
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Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs LLC
Capitalizing on Low-Crawling Fruit from Insect-Based Innovation
ABOUT: http://cricketpowder.com/about-us/
LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/all-things-bugs-dr-aaron-t-dossey/53/775/104
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs
ISI:  https://www.facebook.com/InvertebrateStudiesInstitute
PHONE:  1-352-281-3643

SEO: Entomophagy, Protein, Sustainable, Sustainability, Nutrition, Wellness, 
Agriculture, Cricket Powder, Griopro, Cricket Flour, Innovation, Science, 
Entomology, Mealworm, Waxworm, Climate Change, funding, grants, text book, 
reference book, curricula, curriculum, education, science, innovation, 
technology, Environment, nature, invertebrates, research, entrepreneur .

[ECOLOG-L] Evolutionary Biologist Position

[Howard S. Neufeld]

All - The following position is now accepting applicants. Please note 
that with regards to the statement about research efforts ranging from 
molecular to ecological scales, we mean we will review applicants who 
range from the molecular to the ecological, not that one applicant must 
have expertise over that entire span. This is a purposefully broad 
search. We encourage anyone with expertise in evolutionary biology to 
apply and if you unsure about applying, please do not hesitate to 
contact Dr. Maryam Ahmed, who is the chair of the search committee.

Dr. Howard S. Neufeld

*Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology*

**The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University (ASU) 
invites applications for a tenure-track evolutionary biologist at the 
rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2019. We seek a colleague 
who conducts research on evolutionary processes and mechanisms (ranging 
from molecular to ecological scales). We are interested in candidates 
with strong quantitative skills who conduct integrative research 
incorporating factors such as, but not limited to, global change, 
disease, or biodiversity. The candidate must be committed to excellence 
in research and teaching in a comprehensive university environment. A 
Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience are required. Teaching 
responsibilities will include an introductory evolution course for 
Biology majors and advanced courses in the applicant’s area of 
expertise. The successful candidate is expected to develop a competitive 
research program that involves undergraduate and master's students.


Appalachian State University, located in the southern Appalachian 
Mountains, is a highly-ranked comprehensive university and a member 
institution of the 17 campus University of North Carolina System. With 
an enrollment of over 19,000 students, Appalachian State University 
seeks to maintain its reputation for excellence in teaching while 
continuing to enhance its research reputation.Additional information 
about the Department, the University, and the surrounding area is 
located on the Biology website at: http://biology.appstate.edu/


 To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements 
of research and teaching interests/philosophy, and contact information 
for at least 3 references (name, address, telephone, email address) to 
Ms. Deb Tibbett, Office Manager (tibbet...@appstate.edu 
). Applications will only be accepted in 
electronic format and must combine all requested items into one pdf 
file. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Chair of 
the Search Committee: Dr. Maryam Ahmed (ahm...@appstate.edu 
, 828-262-2677). The position will remain 
open until filled; review of applications will begin January 8, 2019.


 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal 
Opportunity Employer. The University and Department are committed to 
increasing diversity and encourage applications from members of 
minorities and underrepresented groups.If you have questions or concerns 
regarding equal opportunity, please contact the office of EDC at 
e...@appstate.edu  or call 828-262-2144. 
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the 
application process by contacting the Department Chair: Dr. Zack E. 
Murrell (828-262-2674, murrel...@appstate.edu 
)/. /


--
Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor

Mailing Address:
   Department of Biology
   572 Rivers St.
   Appalachian State University
   Boone, NC 28608
   Tel: 828-262-2683; Fax 828-262-2127

Websites:
Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/104
Personal: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
Fall Colors Academic: http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors
Fall Colors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy

[ECOLOG-L] Greenhouse gas emissions

[Akande Hammed Adedamola]

Hello all,

I'm working on a research that involves land use change and land cover on
AFOLU sectors.

I'll be needing a support from anyone with vast experience in this and will
be willing to provide guidance.


You can contact me: hammed.aka...@mail.mcgill.ca


Thanks.
-- 
*AKANDE, Hammed Adedamola (B.Sc- UNIOSUN, Nigeria), M.Sc Candidate- McGill
University, Canada. *

*+1(438)388-6485, +(234)813-666-6516*

*---*
*National Coordinator;*
*Nigerian Society for Environmental Conservation**.*


*FB: *www.facebook.com/hammedadedamola
*Linkedln: *https://www.linkedin.com/in/hammedadedamolaakande
*Twitter: *@drhammed



*The beauty of a Nation is not about her wealth , but about the love for
Nature - Mahatma Gandhi*

[ECOLOG-L] EcoEvidEx (the Ecological Evidence Exchange) is ready for testing!

[Lee, Sylvia]

EcoEvidEx (the Ecological Evidence Exchange) is ready for testing!
Extend the reach of your research results by entering them into EcoEvidEx, an 
initiative designed to make scientific research more impactful by making it 
more available to environmental decision-makers, in terms of both timeliness 
and accessibility.
The term "evidence-based management" highlights the idea that environmental 
management decisions should be informed by the best available science. However, 
environmental decision-makers often are required to make decisions quickly, 
leaving little time to thoroughly consider the entire body of evidence relevant 
to a particular question or decision. The goal of EcoEvidEx is to make this 
process of evidence evaluation easier in two ways: (1) by translating research 
results into concise summaries of the key relationships those results provide 
evidence for or against (i.e., evidence metadata); and (2) by making this 
evidence metadata publicly accessible, so it can be applied and further built 
upon in other management contexts.
By contributing to EcoEvidEx, you increase the chances that your work will be 
used-and used accurately, based on your actual research results-in 
evidence-based management.
How will EcoEvidEx work?
There are two key phases to the EcoEvidEx rollout:

  1.  During the initial test period (currently underway), we will be testing 
the evidence entry process. Enter research results from one (or more) of your 
papers into the EcoEvidEx 
form
 and provide us feedback on the general process and/or specific fields of 
information collected. Was the process straightforward and easy to follow? Are 
relevant types of summary information collected? Do you have suggestions for 
improvements?
  2.  After we refine the evidence entry process based on your feedback, there 
will be a trial period during which the evidence entry process will be linked 
to acceptance of papers for publication in Freshwater Science. Look for this 
trial period to begin in 2019.
Ultimately, research results entered into EcoEvidEx will be stored in publicly 
accessible evidence databases (e.g., Eco 
Evidence, 
CADLink)
 that environmental scientists, managers, and decision-makers can use to 
quickly identify evidence directly relevant to their questions and information 
needs. Evidence collected during the initial test period will not automatically 
be entered into these databases.  The initial test period is intended to test 
the evidence entry process, and entries will be stored in a test spreadsheet. 
We are currently working on a more seamless connection between evidence entry 
and storage in evidence databases for the trial period.
Want to learn more?
Additional information on the EcoEvidEx initiative can be found on the 
EcoEvidEx home 
page 
and in an EcoEvidEx editorial in Freshwater 
Science. If you're 
interested in learning more or becoming involved in these efforts, please 
contact us at 
ecoevi...@freshwater-science.org.

[ECOLOG-L] Join us at ASLO Special Session #14

[Amie West]

Dear Colleagues,

Help define the next generation of scientific research that will inform and 
advance 
coastal ecosystem-based management (EBM). Special session #14 (Ecosystem-Based 
Management: Holistic Approaches to effective Management of Regional Ecosystems) 
at the 2019 ALSO meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico is intended to explore how 
scientists and managers can come together to maximize the potential of EBM at 
regional scales. 

Abstract submission deadline is October 22, 2018
https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/submission-overview

EBM-based problem solving requires coordinated action across institutions 
operating 
at different scales and that have differing responsibilities. This session 
welcomes 
presentations on EBM approaches in coastal marine ecosystems. Topics can range 
from the purely bio-physical, such as understanding the impacts of multiple 
stressors, 
to entirely socio-political, such as how governance structures and the human 
dimension can influence the implementation of the EBM approach.

www.coastalEBM.com/joinus

For questions on the topics for the session please contact Amie West 
(aw...@umces.edu) or Felix Martinez (felix.marti...@noaa.gov).

Best,
Michael Roman
Felix Martinez
Amie West

Session co-chairs

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantitative Coastal Ecology at East Carolina University

[April MH Blakeslee]

Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
Position Number: 600012
Job Description: 
This tenure-track/tenured position will be at the Assistant or Associate 
Professor level depending upon qualifications. We seek an individual 
with expertise in Quantitative Coastal Ecology to begin August 12, 2019. 
Our ideal candidate has a background in ecological modeling and conducts 
research that integrates across multiple disciplines in order to improve 
understanding of coupled human-natural systems. The successful candidate 
will be expected to lead a vigorous, externally funded research program; 
mentor graduate students; engage in university, community, and 
professional service; and teach at the graduate and possibly 
undergraduate levels. This position is part of ECU’s Marine and Coastal 
Systems research cluster, one of eight new pan-university clusters 
focused on expanding research and engagement.

Department of Biology resources include expertly staffed core facilities 
for molecular, genetic, genomic, and water chemistry analyses, a high-
performance computing cluster, a greenhouse, a microscopy and imaging 
facility and multiple boats equipped for coastal research. Extensive 
opportunities for research collaboration exist within the Department, 
within CSI, and across the university, including with faculty in the 
College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Technology, 
College of Health and Human Performance, and the Brody School of 
Medicine. Nearby marine stations and State and Federal laboratories also 
provide opportunities for collaboration.
The Department of Biology is committed to enriching the lives of 
students, faculty, and staff by providing a diverse academic community 
where the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and perspectives is an active 
part of living and learning. The department seeks to create an 
environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a diverse 
student body, faculty, staff, and administration, and works to increase 
access to higher education for groups underrepresented in the sciences 
by building a community that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect 
for diversity.

Direct Link: http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/22074
 
Please contact Human Resources or the search committee/hiring official 
if you have any questions.
 
Thank you,
ECU HR Employment
employm...@ecu.edu
(252) 328-9847

[ECOLOG-L] Clay lab: Research Technician position in plant-microbial interactions

[Sunshine Van Bael]

Lab Research Technician position available

Keith Clay Lab, Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, 
New Orleans
(c...@tulane.edu, clay.tulane.edu)

I am searching for a Lab Research Technician in the general area of 
plant-microbial interactions in my 
new lab at the Uptown campus of Tulane University. This is a full time position 
with benefits and a 
competitive salary. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience is required, 
and a Master’s degree in 
the Biological Sciences is preferred. Starting date is flexible but no later 
than January 2019. 
The position includes the following research activities and responsibilities:
•   Ability to work with microbial cultures including isolations from 
biological samples, culturing and 
sequencing
•   General familiarity with standard microbiological methodologies
•   Familiarity with growing and propagating plant materials, inoculation 
with microbial cultures and 
isolation of microbes from plant materials
•   Experience with DNA isolation, PCR amplification, sequencing and 
bioinformatic analysis
•   General familiarity with standard molecular biological procedures
•   Experience documenting methodologies and procedures, maintaining a 
detailed laboratory 
notebook and ensuring that all permissions and approvals are in place
•   Willingness and comfort with occasional field and/or greenhouse work 
under challenging 
conditions
•   Knowledge of data management and statistical software 
•   Ability to work well in a group, including supervising undergraduate 
assistants 

To apply, go to http://www2.tulane.edu/jobs/ and search for staff job IRC15208. 
The posting will be 
closed on Sunday, October 21, 2018 but may be extended if needed. Questions or 
comments can be 
directed to Keith Clay at c...@tulane.edu 

[ECOLOG-L] NSF-FUNDED GRADUATE POSITIONS IN MICROBIOMES OF AQUATIC, PLANT OR SOILS (MAPS)

[Jennifer Rhodes]

NSF-FUNDED GRADUATE POSITIONS IN MICROBIOMES OF AQUATIC, PLANT OR SOILS (MAPS)


Division of Biology at Kansas State University is recruiting diverse, 
highly-qualified graduate students to assist with understanding the linkages 
among microbiomes of aquatic, plant and soil (MAPS) ecosystems across the state 
of Kansas. The goal of MAPS is to understand 1) how microbiome structure and 
function among these systems change across the precipitation gradient of Kansas 
and land use, and 2) how those changes in microbiomes affect broader community 
and ecosystem properties. In all, the integrated and collaborative NSF-funded 
project is driven by >15 investigators, all of whom work collaboratively and 
train students in an interdisciplinary framework.


If you are interested in developing skills in collaborative, team-based science 
focused on deploying cutting-edge tools in environmental microbiology and 
informatics, please contact the listed individuals who might serve as your 
graduate advisor. Students must discuss their interests with a potential 
advisor (by email or by scheduling a phone conversation by email) prior to 
submitting an application (for Biology see 
https://www.k-state.edu/biology/grad/why.html; for Agronomy see 
http://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/graduate/admissions/index.html; and for Plant 
Pathology see 
https://www.plantpath.k-state.edu/graduate/application-information/index.html). 
 We encourage students with experience in bioinformatics, molecular ecology, 
microbiology, field work and experimental design to apply. Experience working 
across multiple ecosystems or across environmental gradients will be preferred 
but not required. Applications due by 15 December for Fall or Summer 2019 start.



NSF Award information: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1656006

Agronomy:

Chuck Rice (Soil Microbiology; 
http://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/people/faculty/rice-charles/)




Biology:

Walter Dodds (Aquatic Ecology; http://www.k-state.edu/doddslab/)
Ari Jumpponen (Fungal Ecology; 
https://www.k-state.edu/biology/people/tenure/jumpponen/index.html)



Sonny Lee (Metagenomics, bioinformatics; 
http://www.k-state.edu/biology/people/tenure/stmlee)

Thomas Platt (Microbial Evolution; http://www.platt-lab.com/)

Lydia Zeglin (Microbial Ecology; 
https://www.k-state.edu/biology/people/tenure/zeglin/index.html)



Plant Pathology

Sanzhen Liu (Bioinformatics; 
http://www.plantpath.k-state.edu/people/faculty/liu/)

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Applications: Mathematics of Gun Violence, a NIMBioS Investigative Workshop

[Catherine Crawley]

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Investigative Workshop, 
"Mathematics of Gun Violence," to be held May 1-3, 2019, at NIMBioS.


*Objectives:* Gun violence is a central public concern in the United 
States, annually leading to the deaths of 31,000 individuals and the 
non-fatal injuries of 78,000 others. It has been called an epidemic and 
a public health crisis. For infectious disease epidemics and associated 
public health planning (including recent Zika and Ebola outbreaks), 
officials relied on mathematical models to evaluate immediate responses 
and develop preventative policies. The construction of policies to curb 
the spread of gun violence could benefit from the development of 
mathematical models linked with available data. This workshop will bring 
together researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to (i) review 
the existing approaches on the mathematics and modeling of gun violence, 
(ii) identify and prioritize areas in the field that require further 
research, (iii) develop cross-disciplinary collaborations to gain new 
perspectives, and (iv) suggest research and data-collection that could 
assist evidence-based policy recommendations. A direct outcome from this 
workshop will be a comprehensive review of existing models on this topic 
with suggestions for further effort. It is expected that collaborations 
arising from the workshop will result in novel efforts to enhance the 
quantitative underpinnings of the science of gun violence.


The workshop will incorporate discussions and critiques of the existing 
approaches to gun violence modeling and how these relate to the 
objectives for which models could be developed. Comparisons of various 
modeling approaches (including dynamical systems, agent-based, spatial, 
and statistical) and the parameterization of these models will be 
considered. Through discussions of existing and future models, we will 
also assess the available data and suggest new data collection.. The 
workshop will consider the variety of scales at which models of this 
system can be developed and the associated implications at these 
different scales. The relationship to models for human behavior, 
including those from social psychology and game theory, will be evaluated.


Effective approaches to building a theory of gun violence, which will 
then inform a science of gun violence, will require perspectives from 
multiple disciplines. The workshop will consider a systems approach that 
bring together interacting factors and components operating on multiple 
scales of time and space. Attendees will incorporate ideas from various 
quantitative fields (including mathematics, computer science, 
statistics, and informatics), social science areas (including geography, 
psychology, and criminology), and biological disciplines (including 
behavior, medicine, and ecology). The necessary research will be 
informed by practitioners involved in policy and law enforcement and 
will account for ethical issues of social justice and privacy. An 
objective is to consider how models might inform potential 
interventions, communication formats, educational initiatives, and 
control methods.


The workshop will include presentations from participants, a poster 
session to indicate the diversity of methods currently being used in the 
field, and breakout groups on topics chosen with input from 
participants. Participants will be expected to contribute to a review 
outlining the current approaches identifying gaps in the literature, and 
presenting potential future directions.


*Location:* NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

*Co-Organizers:* Andrea L. Bertozzi, Mathematics and Mechanical and 
Aerospace Engineering, UCLA; Louis J. Gross, Mathematics and Ecology & 
Evolutionary Biology, NIMBioS, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville; Andrew V. 
Papachristos, Sociology, Institute for Policy Research, Northwestern 
Univ.; Shelby M. Scott, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Univ. of 
Tennessee, Knoxville; Martin B. Short, Mathematics, Georgia Tech


For more information about the workshop and a link to the online 
application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/workshops/WS_gunviolence


Participation in NIMBioS workshops is by application only. Individuals 
with a strong interest in the topic are encouraged to apply, and 
successful applicants will be notified within two weeks after the 
application deadline. If needed, financial support for travel, meals, 
and lodging is available for workshop attendees.


*Application deadline: November 30, 2018*

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 
(NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from 
around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to 
investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life 
sciences. NIMBioS is supported by the National Science Foundation, with 
additional support from 

[ECOLOG-L] Course: 3D Geometric Morphometrics in Crete (Transmitting Science course)

[Soledad De Esteban Trvigno]

Dear colleagues,

The 8th edition of Transmitting science course "3D Geometric Morphometrics" has 
open registration.

Dates and Place: January 28th – February 1st, 2019, Crete (Greece).

Instructor: Dr Melissa Tallman (Grand Valley State University, USA).
 
Registration and more info: 
[http://bit.ly/3D-geometric-morphometrics-transmitting-science](https://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/geometric-morphometrics/3d-geometric-morphometrics/)

PROGRAM:

Types of data acquisition: Using a microscribe. Collecting CT scans & Surface 
Scans. - Demonstration of Stratovan Checkpoint.

Brief Review of Fundamentals of Morphometrics: - How to choose landmarks. - 
Generalized Procrustes Analysis. - Other types of alignment. - Thin plate 
spline warping. Processing Microscribe data. - Using DVLR to merge two views. - 
Using resample to resample a line. Using Landmark Editor to collect data on 
surfaces. - Sliding semi-landmarks (using R geomorph package).


* How to do a precision test on 3D data.


* Data exploration: PCA analyses: Using Morphologika. Using MorphoJ. 
Between-group PCAs. PCAs in Procrustes form space.


* Visualizing shape change: Using MorphoJ in conjunction with Landmark Editor. 
Making calculations and visualizing shape changes in PCA morphospace. 
Calculating PCA scores post hoc.


* Data exploration: Regressions. Visualizing change that is associated with 
size (MorphoJ). Removing change associated from size from your data (MorphoJ). 
Common allometric trajectories. Comparing vector directions. Extracting linear 
dimensions from 3D data and using them as covariates.


* Data exploration: PLS analyses. Using MorphoJ to mean center (or not). 
Visualizing shape change in Landmark editor.


* Data exploration: Phylogeny. Visualizing shape changes in MorphoJ along a 
tree. Importing covariates and visualizing shape change associated with 
taxonomy (using MorphoJ). Creating a phyomorphospace. Correcting for phylogeny 
in PCA.


* Data interpretations: Using mean configurations (PAST) and Procrustes 
distances. Minimum spanning trees. Variability within a sample (comparing 
fossil distributions to extant distributions).


* Retrodeformation.


This course is organized by Transmitting Science and the Institut Català de 
Paleontologia M. C.

Please feel free to distribute this information between your colleagues if you 
consider it appropriate.

Best wishes

Sole

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

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity

[Dawn Henderson]

Job Title: Resource Science Field Station Supervisor
Requisition Id: 176 
Position Number: 0001514B 
Beginning Salary: $54,828 - $69,912  
Job Location:  Ozark Regional Office - West Plains, MO 
Closing Date: November 05, 2018
Interview location: Jefferson City, MO (MDC Central Office)
 
To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Dawn E 
Henderson at dawn.hender...@mdc.mo.gov or at (573) 522
Dawn E Henderson at dawn.hender...@mdc.mo.gov or at (573) 522-4115 x3345. Ple
Please use FSFS as the subject line for email inquiries.

Summary/Objective 
Supervise and direct a science based and scientific research program 
comprised of up to six Resource Scientists, four to sixteen temporary 
personnel, and various volunteer workers. Works closely with governmental 
partners (USGS, USACOE, FS, NPS, DNR, etc.), local universities and 
colleges, as well as non-governmental partners (TNC, NWTF, DU, TU, QU, 
etc.) to develop focused research and management evaluation projects. Works 
with a variety of external regional, state, or system-wide committees and ent
entities to guide landscape level conservation planning initiatives. Org
Organizes and conducts field station tours for informational and edu
educational purposes. Serves as a member to one Regional Coordinating Team (RC
(RCT) by attending all RCT meetings as requested by the RCT. Serves as lia
liaison to the Forestry Division and regularly attends Forestry Division mee
meetings. Drafts cooperative agreements and memorandums of understanding wit
with external partners in accordance to MDC policies to maintain acc
accountability of agreed upon terms, time table, deliverables, as outlined in 
in the scope of work. Serves as a member of RSD Leadership Team to assist wit
with budget, project, and Division direction discussions.

Essential Job Duties 
•Recruit and select, monitor performance, recognize achievements and p
provide appropriate disciplinary actions for staff.
•Review, edit, and distribute reports, plans, etc.
•Assist in planning, prioritizing, and initiating wildlife codes, and c
conservation programs, strategies, and policies.
•Provide training and mentoring to staff and volunteers.
•Advise leadership on impactful issues and recommend a course of action.
•Promote the application of sound, scientific approaches to problem-solving a
and in support of the needs of other divisions and outside partners.
•Ensure adherence to fiscal budgets, contractual agreements, and d
departmental objectives.
•Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and partners via 
telephone, email and in-person discussions.
•Secure outside funding through grants, cost-share opportunities, c
contributions, etc.
•Participate in review and prioritization of project proposals, evaluate pro
progress by project leaders and ensure efficient and defensible use of fun
funds and resources.

Ancillary Job Duties 
•Conduct research projects.
•Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience 
•Master’s Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, Forestry, Conservation Biology, A
Agriculture, or related. 
•At least four (4) years of progressively responsible professional e
experience in management or research, two (2) years which must have been in a
a supervisory and/or administrative capacity. 
•Must maintain a valid, current driver's license. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
•Ability to coordinate administrative and management activities to achieve D
Division and Department goals. 
•Ability to give overall guidance and direction to a staff of regional p
personnel to assure their programs are properly carried out in achieving an e
efficient and productive operation. 
•Ability to evaluate and analyze Division programs and develop r
recommendations for improvement. 
•Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in interpreting Department and D
Division policies and procedures and in delegating responsibilities. 
•Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to s
subordinates, other Department personnel and the general public. 
•Ability to travel and stay overnight. 
•Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Dep
Department personnel, staff of related state and federal agencies and the pub
public. 

Work Environment 
•Significant portion of work is performed in varying field environments. 

Physical Abilities 
•Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time. 
•Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings. 
•Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. 
•Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information. 
•Clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision. 
•Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds. 
•Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Computational Sustainability and Sustainable Systems Engineering

[Kaplan, David A]

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Computational Sustainability and 
Sustainable Systems Engineering
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida 
invites applications for multiple 9 month, tenure track, full-time positions at 
the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the Engineering School of 
Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, Environmental Engineering Science 
area focusing on Computational Sustainability and Sustainable Systems 
Engineering.
Research in this area is motivated by the interdisciplinary, global-scale 
challenges facing humanity in the next century (e.g., global climate change, 
population growth, pollution, and resource limitation). This hire will 
capitalize on existing strengths across UF and the HWCOE (water systems, 
modeling/computation, systems ecology, food systems innovation) and strongly 
position UF to compete for funding across multiple federal programs. We seek 
candidates with cutting-edge computer science and data analysis skills and 
expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational sustainability, 
engineering sustainability and resilience; ecosystem services modeling and 
valuation; systems science and ecology; environmental/ecological economics; 
lifecycle assessment; and biophysical, social science, and engineering 
integration.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in one of the areas listed above, or 
in a closely related field with a strong computer science or data analysis 
background. Successful candidates should have a record and a strong interest in 
teaching and mentoring, contributing to the existing courses and to the 
development of innovative undergraduate and graduate curricula that encompass 
environmental engineering science disciplines. In addition, candidates should 
have a solid foundation for interdisciplinary research and successful 
collaborative investigations in relevant disciplines, as demonstrated in their 
record of peer-reviewed publications and proposal writing. The successful 
candidate should have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, successful 
proposal writing, graduate student mentoring, and teaching of undergraduate 
and/or graduate students.
Ideal candidates will have a strong history of leading or participating in 
large interdisciplinary research programs and experience applying innovative 
computational approaches to complex environmental challenges.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will 
continue to receive applications until the position is filled. You must apply 
by submitting an application through the UF Careers website 
https://jobs.ufl.edu/ reference requisition number 508437. The application with 
attached PDF files of the following required documents: letter of interest, 
detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research including 
long-term goals, along with the names and email addresses of three or more 
references. Candidates should provide evidence, in application materials, of a 
commitment to fostering and engaging with diverse teams, ideas and experiences, 
which create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the University.
When composing your cover letter, please address to the committee chair 
indicated below:
Computational Sustainability – David Kaplan


--
David Kaplan, Ph.D., Assistant Associate Professor
Environmental Engineering Sciences Department
Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment
Phone: (352) 392-8439, Fax: (352) 392-3624
www.watershedecology.org

Director, H.T. Odum Center for Wetlands
Phone: (352) 392-2424, Fax: (352) 392-3624
http://cfw.essie.ufl.edu
--
David Kaplan, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Environmental Engineering Sciences Department
Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment
Phone: (352) 392-8439, Fax: (352) 392-3624
www.watershedecology.org

Director, H.T. Odum Center for Wetlands
Phone: (352) 392-2424, Fax: (352) 392-3624
http://cfw.essie.ufl.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Erin Espeland

[Taraneh Emam]

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Dr. Erin Espeland
passed away on August 26th, due to the effects of ALS. She was a Research
Ecologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

Erin was a beloved colleague and friend to many in the field of ecology.
She was also an extraordinary mentor who frequently went out of her way to
provide guidance and opportunities to ecologists-in-training. Her
insightful research, vibrant personality, and her kind and generous nature
enriched the ecology community.

With help from her family and friends, the California Native Plant Society
has set up an internship in Erin's honor to continue her legacy of
mentorship. A link for donations to the internship fund is below if you
would like to contribute.

https://www.cnps.org/education/students/erin-espeland-internship

Best,
Taraneh

[ECOLOG-L] INQUA 2019 Dublin Registration Now Open!

[Francis Micheal Ludlow]

*Registration is Now Open*

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[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position (MS) in Dryland Ecological Modeling

[=?windows-1252?Q?Kyle_Palmquist?=]

The Palmquist Lab at Marshall University is recruiting for a funded MS position 
at Marshall 
University in quantitative dryland plant ecology. Our research focuses on 
quantifying 
vegetation dynamics over space and time and identifying how the relative 
importance of 
ecological processes structuring plant communities changes with spatial and 
temporal 
scale. In addition, a key goal of our research is to understand how pattern and 
process in 
plant communities will be altered in the face of global environmental change. 
An 
important motivation for our work is to address ecological questions at large 
spatial 
scales to inform landscape conservation. We collect field data, use existing 
large 
observational data sets, and implement simulation modeling to address these 
goals in 
temperate shrublands, woodlands, and forests. Additional information about the 
lab can 
be found at http://www.kylepalmquist.org/. 

RESEARCH FOCUS: The successful candidate will broadly explore the interacting 
effects 
of climate change and increases in wildfire frequency on big sagebrush plant 
communities throughout their spatial extent in the western US. These 
water-limited 
ecosystems are undergoing rapid environmental change and represent some of the 
most 
threatened systems in North America. This project will utilize an 
individual-based plant 
simulation model, coupled to a process-based soil water model, to understand 
the 
impacts of climate change on dryland ecohydrology and plant community 
composition in 
the future. In particular, we are interested in assessing the future spread of 
cheatgrass 
(Bromus tectorum), an invasive annual grass, into currently unaffected areas, 
to identify 
areas that will become vulnerable to cheatgrass invasion and areas that will 
remain 
resistant. I encourage students to identify their own research questions and 
topics of 
particular interest within this broad umbrella and I will work closely with 
them to design an 
interesting and fulfilling research project. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A background, including relevant course work, in 
ecology 
and statistics, an interest in studying ecosystems of the western US, strong 
communication and written skills, and quantitative skills or an interest in 
learning them. 
Experience in ecological modeling and computer programming is highly desirable, 
but not 
required.

EXPECTATIONS: The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality 
research, serve as a teaching assistant within the Department of Biological 
Sciences, 
present their research to the scientific community at regional and national 
meetings, and 
publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

TIMELINE: The position is available starting January 2019. Ideally, students 
would join us 
at the start of the spring 2019 semester or at the latest by June 2019, to 
begin learning 
about the ecological simulation models this project would utilize before 
starting classes in 
August.

FUNDING: Funding will consist of a combination of research and teaching 
assistantships 
for two years. A 12-month competitive stipend ($17,000), full tuition waiver, 
and health 
insurance will be provided. 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested students should apply by submitting the following to 
Dr. Kyle 
Palmquist (kyleannpalmqu...@gmail.com): 1) Short statement of research 
interests and 
career goals (no longer than 1 page), 2) CV or resume, 3) Unofficial 
transcripts, 4) GRE 
scores, and 5) Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is 
selected. I 
will contact you to discuss your research interests and goals for graduate 
school to 
determine if you would be a good fit for the lab. If selected, a full 
application must be 
submitted to the Department of Biological Sciences at Marshall University, 
Huntington, 
WV. More information about the Department and its programs can be found here: 
https://www.marshall.edu/biology/. Application requirements for admission to 
the DBS 
graduate program can be found here: https://www.marshall.edu/biology/admission/.

Marshall University is in a fantastic, affordable college town, located on the 
Ohio River in 
the beautiful state of West Virginia. The town is small enough to get around on 
foot and 
bike, but large enough to support a variety of restaurants and other cultural 
activities. 
Huntington and the surrounding area offer ample recreational opportunities 
(hiking, 
skiing, rafting), along with proximity to larger cities, including Louisville, 
KY, Cincinnati, 
OH, and Columbus, OH. The Department of Biological Sciences contains expertise 
in a 
variety of biological fields, including but not limited to ecology, evolution, 
herpetology, 
and physiology. In the Palmquist Lab, we highly value and encourage work-life 
balance. 

I strongly encourage students from diverse backgrounds and experiences to 
apply. Feel 
free to contact me with questions at