[ECOLOG-L] 25th Annual ISTF Conference - January 31-February 2

[Moraga-Lewy, Nora]

Dear colleagues,
 
We are looking forward to the 25th Annual Conference of the Yale Chapter of the 
International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF). The Conference will take 
place January 31-February 2, 2019 in New Haven, CT. Conference information 
here: https://istf.yale.edu/2019-conference
 
The Yale ISTF Chapter is dedicated to the advancement of tropical forest 
studies at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The ISTF 
Conference has been hosted at Yale for 25 years and is the longest-running 
entirely student-run conference at Yale University, bringing together 
representatives from governments, nonprofits, academia, and private sector to 
discuss vital issues related to tropical forests. The Conference has an average 
attendance of 150 participants from all over the world. Last year alone we had 
participants from 22 different countries. More information about ISTF and the 
annual conference is available here: http://istf.yale.edu/.
 
Understanding where we have failed, where we have succeeded, and how we should 
move forward is essential. For the 2019 ISTF Conference, we invite academics, 
practitioners, policy-makers, activists and forest-dwelling peoples to share 
the challenges and opportunities in tropical forest landscapes and the 
perseverance of these complex networks in the face of global disturbances and 
transgressions.
 
Over the last 25 years, many mechanisms and tools have emerged to identify 
threats and increase resilience in tropical forests, yet the competing 
pressures on forests have not been reconciled. As climate change disturbances 
and human transgressions continue to worsen, actions and solutions must be 
delivered at a much faster pace. Since 1994, the Yale Chapter ISTF annual 
conferences have addressed global priorities including illegal logging, 
conservation finance, conflict and cooperation, landscape-scale restoration, 
ecotourism, certification schemes, food, and biodiversity. The 25th Annual Yale 
ISTF Conference will demand reflection on past lessons while envisioning the 
next 25 years of tropical forestry in a rapidly changing world.
 
Yale’s student chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters 
(ISTF) was first organized in 1989, as part of a network of natural resource 
professionals concerned with tropical resource management. ISTF provides a 
forum for students with interests and experiences in linking natural resource 
conservation and management with economic development.

[ECOLOG-L] VOTE. Re: [ECOLOG-L] FW: Reactions to the thread: Government request for the destruction of archives, please consider writing

[Aaron T. Dossey]

One recommendation I would make at least for future related situations:

VOTE.


On 10/29/2018 12:17 PM, Buma, Brian wrote:


I second this - how can we best help your effort?  My work has made 
extensive use of old records, I'd hate to see some of that potential lost.



Brian Buma, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Integrative Biology

CU Denver


www.brianbuma.com


*From:* Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 on behalf of Katharine Leigh 


*Sent:* Monday, October 29, 2018 6:47:15 AM
*To:* ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
*Subject:* Re: [ECOLOG-L] FW: Reactions to the thread: Government 
request for the destruction of archives, please consider writing

Thanks Joy!

Okay so what do we do? What is the mass public, share on social media, 
take action "ask"? Give me instructions for a task I can complete in 5 
min to help this, and I'll do so, and then share info. Thanks.


Best
Kat
Katharine L. Leigh
My Linkedin 


On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 11:17 PM Joy Cytryn > wrote:


Feedback from the librarian at Stamford from whom I originally
posted this thread..

-Original Message-
From: Mr. James R. (Librarian) Jacobs mailto:jrjac...@stanford.edu>>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2018 1:29 PM
To: Joy Cytryn mailto:jo...@earthlink.net>>
Cc: Cindi Katz mailto:ck...@gc.cuny.edu>>;
Athanasios Koutavas mailto:athanasios.kouta...@csi.cuny.edu>>
Subject: Re: Reactions to the thread: Government request for the
destruction of archives, please consider writing

Hi Joy,

Thanks for contacting me. NARA’s official response makes it seem
like it’s business as usual that there’s nothing to be alarmed
about. And in some respects, I guess that’s right. However, what
I’m learning as I dig into this is that:

1) many more records across the Federal govt are listed as
“temporary” than I originally thought. Somewhere between 1-5% are
ever actually deemed “permanent." In essence, all records are
temporary. Most records are innocuous, but some, like those
referencing the lawsuit Cobell v. Salazar, the largest
class-action lawsuit in history against the US government over
Indian trust funds, was designated under the label Energy &
Minerals rather than BIA for some reason. Was this done on
purpose? I don’t know, but would think that those files would be
of high research value. I also talked with a former county
supervisor in Mendocino, CA who thought that some of those
records, if destroyed, could end up opening up much more logging
and off-shore oil extraction in his area with historical precedent
being erased.

2) that the scheduling process is not nearly as public and
transparent as it needs to be, and that decisions seem to be more
frequently based on "Adequate from the standpoint of legal rights
and accountability" or "significant actions of Federal officials”,

3) that, rather than an expansive idea of research value or public
policy history, agencies and NARA have a very narrow definition of
research value.

4) And sadly, this seems to be a regular bureaucratic occurrence
(banality of evil right?!), not necessarily some nefarious
political machination to delete history — though many are seeing
this within the context of the recent ICE request to destroy
documents on detainee deaths and rapes and the recently leaked DoJ
memo advising silence and delaying tactics on Fish & Wildlife FOIA
requests. Preservation of history and precedence need to be the
primary reasons for records schedules, but instead, the primary
seems to be based on whether or not it is "Adequate from the
standpoint of legal rights and accountability” (CYA)  or covers
"significant actions of Federal officials” (also CYA).

Unfortunately, the way the process is set up currently, if there’s
an agency(ies) records for which your work depends, it’s up to you
the researcher to delve into the agency's schedules, track on the
Federal Register for announcements of scheduling changes, and let
the agency know when files deemed “temporary” or “having little or
no research value” are actually important. My hope is that any
larger response would include suggestions for making these
decisions more transparent, open and public, and that there be
some sort of process put in place so that records deemed temporary
could, instead of being destroyed, be tranferred to libraries and
archives if at all feasible. This should be seen as a teaching
moment for both NARA and the academic/library/archives
communities. Please feel free to forward this to any listservs you
know that are currently talking about this issue.

best,

James Jacobs

> On Oct 28, 2018, at 9:51 AM, Joy 

[ECOLOG-L] stream gauge outages

[David Inouye]

 Federal stream gauge information knocked out in 43 states

Published: Monday, October 29, 2018

About 10 percent of a national network of 8,300 stream gauges used to 
measure potential flooding isn't reporting information and workers are 
giving highest priority to fixing gauges where expected rainfall could 
cause flooding, officials said Friday.


The U.S. Geological Survey said it's working with the National Weather 
Service and other federal, state and local agencies to determine which 
gauges in 43 states should get back online first.


Don Cline of USGS said a type of computer chip failed simultaneously in 
1,100 gauges for unknown reasons a little over a week ago. The chips 
transmit information to a satellite.


"We know what happened; we don't know why it happened," Cline said.

Workers are replacing the chips starting with areas that could 
experience flooding in the next 10 days. Cline said to get all the chips 
replaced will take about two weeks, and workers are putting in overtime.


Cline said it has been a wet four to six weeks in the Midwest and 
eastern U.S., so additional rainfall has the potential to cause 
flooding. The stream gauges, if they're working, can give emergency 
responders and residents advance warning.


"Our first objective is the protection of life and property from 
flooding," Cline said.


The publicly available stream gauge information is also used by city 
managers for safe drinking water, irrigation users, energy producers and 
water recreation enthusiasts.


Cline said the 8,300 stream gauges in the national system use a variety 
of hardware. He said it's not clear why the 1,100 chips that are all the 
same type failed at the same time. Officials doubt the system was hacked.


"We don't think so," Cline said. "There's no way for that to happen. 
They're not open access. They're not on the network or anything like that."


He said the chips send information to the satellite but don't get 
information in return.


He said the gauges are continuing to record information even though it 
isn't being transmitted, meaning no historical information on stream 
flows is being lost. /— Keith Ridler, Associated Press/

Re: [ECOLOG-L] FW: Reactions to the thread: Government request for the destruction of archives, please consider writing

[Buma, Brian]

I second this - how can we best help your effort?  My work has made extensive 
use of old records, I'd hate to see some of that potential lost.


Brian Buma, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Integrative Biology

CU Denver


www.brianbuma.com


From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
 on behalf of Katharine Leigh 
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 6:47:15 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] FW: Reactions to the thread: Government request for the 
destruction of archives, please consider writing

Thanks Joy!

Okay so what do we do? What is the mass public, share on social media, take 
action "ask"? Give me instructions for a task I can complete in 5 min to help 
this, and I'll do so, and then share info. Thanks.

Best
Kat
Katharine L. Leigh
My Linkedin


On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 11:17 PM Joy Cytryn 
mailto:jo...@earthlink.net>> wrote:
Feedback from the librarian at Stamford from whom I originally posted this 
thread..

-Original Message-
From: Mr. James R. (Librarian) Jacobs 
mailto:jrjac...@stanford.edu>>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2018 1:29 PM
To: Joy Cytryn mailto:jo...@earthlink.net>>
Cc: Cindi Katz mailto:ck...@gc.cuny.edu>>; Athanasios 
Koutavas 
mailto:athanasios.kouta...@csi.cuny.edu>>
Subject: Re: Reactions to the thread: Government request for the destruction of 
archives, please consider writing

Hi Joy,

Thanks for contacting me. NARA’s official response makes it seem like it’s 
business as usual that there’s nothing to be alarmed about. And in some 
respects, I guess that’s right. However, what I’m learning as I dig into this 
is that:

1) many more records across the Federal govt are listed as “temporary” than I 
originally thought. Somewhere between 1-5% are ever actually deemed 
“permanent." In essence, all records are temporary. Most records are innocuous, 
but some, like those referencing the lawsuit Cobell v. Salazar, the largest 
class-action lawsuit in history against the US government over Indian trust 
funds, was designated under the label Energy & Minerals rather than BIA for 
some reason. Was this done on purpose? I don’t know, but would think that those 
files would be of high research value. I also talked with a former county 
supervisor in Mendocino, CA who thought that some of those records, if 
destroyed, could end up opening up much more logging and off-shore oil 
extraction in his area with historical precedent being erased.

2) that the scheduling process is not nearly as public and transparent as it 
needs to be, and that decisions seem to be more frequently based on "Adequate 
from the standpoint of legal rights and accountability" or "significant actions 
of Federal officials”,

3) that, rather than an expansive idea of research value or public policy 
history, agencies and NARA have a very narrow definition of research value.

4) And sadly, this seems to be a regular bureaucratic occurrence (banality of 
evil right?!), not necessarily some nefarious political machination to delete 
history — though many are seeing this within the context of the recent ICE 
request to destroy documents on detainee deaths and rapes and the recently 
leaked DoJ memo advising silence and delaying tactics on Fish & Wildlife FOIA 
requests. Preservation of history and precedence need to be the primary reasons 
for records schedules, but instead, the primary seems to be based on whether or 
not it is "Adequate from the standpoint of legal rights and accountability” 
(CYA)  or covers "significant actions of Federal officials” (also CYA).

Unfortunately, the way the process is set up currently, if there’s an 
agency(ies) records for which your work depends, it’s up to you the researcher 
to delve into the agency's schedules, track on the Federal Register for 
announcements of scheduling changes, and let the agency know when files deemed 
“temporary” or “having little or no research value” are actually important. My 
hope is that any larger response would include suggestions for making these 
decisions more transparent, open and public, and that there be some sort of 
process put in place so that records deemed temporary could, instead of being 
destroyed, be tranferred to libraries and archives if at all feasible. This 
should be seen as a teaching moment for both NARA and the 
academic/library/archives communities. Please feel free to forward this to any 
listservs you know that are currently talking about this issue.

best,

James Jacobs

> On Oct 28, 2018, at 9:51 AM, Joy Cytryn 
> mailto:jo...@earthlink.net>> wrote:
>
> Mr. Jacobs,
> This has produced quite a storm on a number of listservs.  This is a post 
> from Arian Ravanbakhsh the Supervisory Records Management Policy Analyst in 
> the Office of the Chief Records Officer.

https://records-express.blogs.archives.gov/author/arianravanbakhsh/People 
on the left have expressed concern about the current 

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position

[Greg Shriver]

Apply - Interfolio
https://apply.interfolio.com/52714
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Arthropod Vectored Disease Ecology / 
Medical Entomology
University of Delaware: Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
Location
Newark, DE

Description
The Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware 
seeks to fill a tenure-track
faculty position in Arthropod Vectored Disease Ecology / Medical Entomology at 
the Assistant Professor
level. The position is a 9-month appointment (paid over 12 months) with 
responsibilities in teaching and
research; responsibilities are allocated as 65% research, 30% teaching, and 5% 
service. This position is a
component of the Department’s “One Health” cluster hire in disease ecology that 
also includes a new
position in wildlife disease ecology providing the potential for synergies and 
collaborations. Candidates for
both positions will be interviewed during the same period and by the same 
search committee.
The combination of entomology and wildlife ecology is unique to our department 
and positions us well to
holistically address research on arthropod vectored pathogens that cause 
diseases in wildlife, domestic
livestock or humans, especially where wildlife populations serve as reservoirs. 
This position will contribute to
the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) initiative in One 
Health and strengthen our
department leadership in this emerging field.

Responsibilities:
Research: The Arthropod Vectored Disease Ecology / Medical Entomologist will 
develop a visible and high
impact research program in parasite-vector-host interactions with emphasis on 
infectious disease of
humans and/or other animals that are transmitted by arthropods such as 
mosquitoes or other flies, ticks, or
other arthropod vectors. The successful candidate will need to establish and 
support a research program
using external funding from agencies such as NIH, USDA, NSF, FDA, USGS, USEPA, 
USFWS and other federal
and state agencies and industry concerned with arthropod vectored disease 
ecology. The candidate should
balance both applied and basic research, focused on vector biology and 
vector-borne disease ecology

Teaching: The successful candidate will contribute to academic programs through 
teaching three courses:
Medical Entomology (4 credits with lab, 30 graduate and undergraduate students) 
and 2) Insect Physiology
(4 credits with lab, 20 graduate and undergraduate students) and Insects and 
Society (3 credits, 75
undergraduate students).

General Information:
The Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology within the College of 
Agriculture and Natural Resources
has 12 faculty, 3 extension specialists, and 17 affiliated faculty including 
instructors. Additional world-class
faculty and professionals in other departments within the College provide 
excellent opportunities for
interdisciplinary collaboration. Research facilities include two research farms 
(~350 acres each) and
excellent greenhouse and laboratory facilities (see 
http://canr.udel.edu/enwc/). Recognized for the past five
years by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of America’s best 
universities to work for, the University of
Delaware is located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, 
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
Washington, D.C. The University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and 
Carnegie Research University,
with external funding exceeding $200 million. US News and World Report ranks UD 
in the top 40 public
research universities in the country. With a $30 million renovation of the 
College’s main teaching & research
lab building underway, enrollment increasing, and several new faculty searches 
recently closed or in
progress, the College is growing and is poised for success. The University of 
Delaware is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minority group members 
and women.

SALARY: University of Delaware salaries and fringe benefit packages are highly 
competitive. The salary is
paid over 12 months; faculty are expected to focus primarily on research during 
the summer months, and
additional summer salary may be sought through grants. Tenure-track Assistant 
Professors receive a thirdyear
sabbatical leave. A competitive start-up package will be provided.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2018, and continue 
until the position is filled.

CONTACT: For more information, contact Dr. Greg Shriver (gshri...@udel.edu), 
Chair, One Health Cluster
Hire Search Committee, Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, 
University of Delaware, Newark,
Delaware.

Qualifications
Ph.D. in entomology or closely related discipline. Post-doctoral experience 
preferred with a demonstrated
publication record in peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated ability to 
successfully compete for grant
funding.

Application Instructions
To apply, submit a letter of application, vitae, one-page statements of 
research and teaching 

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Wildlife Disease Ecologist

[Greg Shriver]

Apply - Interfolio
https://apply.interfolio.com/52718
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Wildlife Disease Ecology
University of Delaware: Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
Location
Newark, DE

Description
Position:
The Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware 
seeks to fill a tenure-track
faculty position in Wildlife Disease Ecology at the Assistant Professor level. 
The position is a 9-month
appointment (paid over 12 months) with responsibilities in teaching, research, 
and service; responsibilities
are allocated as 60% research, 35% teaching, and 5% service. This position is a 
component of the
Department’s “One Health” cluster hire in disease ecology that also includes a 
new position in medical entomology providing 
the potential for synergies and collaborations. Candidates for both positions 
will be
interviewed during the same period and by the same search committee. Our 
department’s cross disciplinary
expertise in entomology and wildlife ecology allows a unique focus on One 
Health topics, as many of the
diseases of concern to humans, domestic livestock, and wildlife are transmitted 
by arthropod vectors from
wildlife reservoirs.

Responsibilities:
Research: The Wildlife Disease Ecologist will develop a novel and high impact 
research program focused on
increasing our understanding of wildlife disease ecology and developing 
solutions to limit disease spread.
The candidate will be expected to garner extramural funding to build a research 
program in wildlife disease
ecology that will integrate approaches in mitigating disease spread and 
identify emerging diseases. The
successful candidate will be expected to support graduate education and mentor 
graduate students as part
of the wildlife disease ecology program.

Teaching: The successful candidate will contribute to academic programs through 
three courses: Wildlife
Diseases (4 credits with lab, 30 graduate and undergraduate students), Wildlife 
Physiology (4 credits with lab,
30 graduate and undergraduate students), and Wildlife Management (3 credits, 75 
undergraduate students).

General Information:
Greg Shriver

Apply - Interfolio
https://apply.interfolio.com/52718

The Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology within the College of 
Agriculture and Natural Resources
has 12 faculty, 3 extension specialists, and 17 affiliated faculty including 
instructors. Additional world-class
faculty and professionals in other departments within the College provide 
excellent opportunities for
interdisciplinary collaboration. Research facilities include two research farms 
(~350 acres each) and
excellent greenhouse and laboratory facilities (see 
http://canr.udel.edu/enwc/). Recognized for the past five
years by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of America’s best 
universities to work for, the University of
Delaware is located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, 
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
Washington, D.C. The University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and 
Carnegie Research University,
with external funding exceeding $200 million. US News and World Report ranks UD 
in the top 40 public
research universities in the country. With a $30 million renovation of the 
College’s main teaching & research
lab building underway, enrollment increasing, and several new faculty searches 
recently closed or in
progress, the College is growing and is poised for success. The University of 
Delaware is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minority group members 
and women.

SALARY: University of Delaware salaries and fringe benefit packages are highly 
competitive. The salary is
paid over 12 months; faculty are expected to focus primarily on research during 
the summer months, and
additional summer salary may be sought through grants. Tenure-track Assistant 
Professors receive a third year
sabbatical leave. A competitive start-up package will be provided.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2018, and continue 
until the position is filled.

CONTACT: For more information, contact Dr. Greg Shriver (gshri...@udel.edu), 
Chair, One Health Cluster
Hire Search Committee, Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, 
University of Delaware, Newark,
Delaware.

Qualifications
Ph.D. in wildlife disease ecology, wildlife conservation, or related field. 
Post-doctoral experience preferred
with a demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals and 
demonstrated ability to successfully
compete for grant funding. Strong quantitative skills. Candidates with both a 
PhD and DVM will be
especially competitive and are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions
To apply, submit a letter of application, vitae, one-page statements of 
research and teaching interests, a
sample of research, and the contact information for four references via the 
Interfolio website
(https://apply.interfolio.com/52718). Please do not submit application 
materials via email. 

[ECOLOG-L] DEADLINE EXTENDED Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Natural Resources – Colorado

[Claire Ramos]

The deadline for full consideration for this position has been extended to 
November 9th. 

Description
The Biology Department at Colorado State University - Pueblo is hiring for a 
tenure-track assistant professorship in Wildlife and Natural Resources.  We are 
particularly interested in individuals with policy, management, or human 
dimensions experience, and/or with an aquatic emphasis. 

The Biology Program provides the biological component of the liberal arts 
education.  We promote student understanding of biological concepts relevant to 
the individual and society, and foster an appreciation of scientific inquiry.  
Biology is an integral subject for other majors' requirements and the Biology 
department is committed to fulfilling these service courses and general 
education for other departments.

Our students obtain a broad education, covering a wide variety of biological 
disciplines.  We focus on the student, facilitating hands-on experience, 
interactions with faculty, and opportunities for both undergraduate and 
graduate research in topics of regional interest.  The Department of Biology 
currently has nine full time, tenure-track faculty, and graduates about 45 
biology majors annually.  We have added a new major in Wildlife and Natural 
Resources with two emphasis areas:  terrestrial and aquatic.  The department 
resides within the College of Science and Mathematics, which also houses the 
Department of Physics/ Mathematics and the Department of Chemistry.

This tenure track, nine month (with summer teaching possibly available) 
position provides teaching, scholarship and advising/service to the biology 
department, with the ability to teach majors or non-majors in biology and 
wildlife, introductory courses, plus upper division electives in a specialty 
area.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree in wildlife, biology, or a related field
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in university level biology and/or wildlife 
courses
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to teach majors in Principles of Wildlife Management, Natural Resource 
Policy and Administration, and/or Human Dimensions in Natural Resource 
Management
Other potential courses may include Ichthyology, Limnology, Freshwater 
Invertebrate Zoology, and/or other courses in the applicant's area of 
expertise. 
Ability to develop externally funded research programs that will involve 
students - especially in Aquatic Systems or Fisheries Science
Relevant post-doctoral or agency experience
Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, educate and mentor students 
from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds similar to that of 
Colorado State University - Pueblo, in major's courses and service courses in 
the biology department

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No 
other format of application materials will be accepted. Applicants must attach 
a letter of intent (cover letter); a current resume or CV; a Teaching 
Statement, a Research Statement, an unofficial transcript; and three 
professional references with contact information to the on-line application. 
Applications submitted without the required information above will be 
considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once 
submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to 
their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and 
demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of 
application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is 
filled, though all applications received by 4 p.m. (MST) on Friday, November 
9th, 2018 will be given full consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] The Mammal Society Autumn Symposium

[Bethany Smith]

Calling all mammal-lovers!

The Mammal Society invites you to attend their Autumn Symposium in London, UK 
on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th November. 

This year the Symposium focuses on non-native mammals and will cover a range of 
topics including: a review of the status of non-native species in Great 
Britain, their impact on native mammals, horizon scanning, biosecurity and new 
monitoring approaches. As well as reviewing the environmental and economic 
impacts, societal values and roles will be considered.

There is a reduced student price of only £50 for the 2 days! Booking is open 
until the 5th November.

For more info: 
http://www.mammal.org.uk/2018/10/autumn-symposium-2018-non-native-mammals-in-britain/

Hope to see you there!

Best wishes,

Bethany Smith
Data & Information Officer
The Mammal Society

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Hydrologic Modeling and Water Quality

[Jason Hubbart]

Overview/Job Description: 
The WVU Institute of Water Security and Science (IWSS) is seeking to fill the 
position of Post-Doctoral Research Associate of Hydrologic Modeling and Water 
Quality. This is a non-tenure track, full time (1.0fte) position with full 
benefits. The incumbent will calibrate and validate a watershed scale 
hydrological model in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, and/or other regional 
watersheds to estimate land use practice mediated hydrology and water quality. 
Given the integrating nature of hydrologic and climate sciences, the incumbent 
must consider various natural (e.g. climate change) and anthropogenic (e.g. 
land use/land cover change) contributing factors, and address varied, exigent 
ramifications of water resource quality (e.g. human health, aquatic ecosystem 
health, ecosystem degradation) and quantity (e.g. availability, access, 
sustainability). Therefore, this candidate will also develop cooperative 
research partnerships with academic, industry, and regulatory institutions at 
local, state, and regional scales as necessary to generate exemplary, 
world-class research and scholarship. As broadly defined, the position may 
require service and outreach and include integration of natural science and 
socioeconomic data to improve understanding and decision-making at a variety of 
spatial and organizational scales. West Virginia University is the state’s 
flagship research-one institution, and is among the top universities in the 
nation, with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. Recognizing the 
vital role of water to the world and state, the WVU Institute of Water Security 
and Science coordinates and promotes research in various areas related to water 
security, floods, droughts, stewardship, energy, resource management, 
innovations, policy, human health, land-use practices, sustainability, and 
other emergent areas. 

Position Requirements: 
The successful applicant must demonstrate experience in hydrology, hydroclimate 
modeling, and water sciences (including any laboratory instrumentation 
experience). The applicant must possess strong writing skills, and the ability 
to communicate technical information to scientific and lay communities, alike. 
Demonstrated grant writing experience is a plus. The successful applicant must 
hold the degree of Ph.D. at the time of hire. 

Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities are functional in nature, and performed under limited 
supervision. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
1)  Field work as needed to maintain field instrumentation, collect and 
post-process observed data.
2)  Create and maintain existing and data mined project databases.
3)  Attend meetings as needed with project partners.
4)  Attend research conferences and read scientific literature to keep 
abreast of technological advances and current research findings, and identify 
and assist with acquisition of funding from public, private, and federal 
sources. Write research proposals, papers, and abstracts.
5)  Conduct literature reviews as needed to meet research goals.
6)  Perform laboratory and field experiment activities according to 
protocol.
7)  Oversee research facilities and personnel
a.  Assure compliance with research protocols and safety requirements.
b.  Oversee and direct undergraduate and graduate researchers in the 
completion of experiments as needed.
c.  Maintain lab equipment; keep accurate inventory of lab assets; monitor 
and assure proper use and conditions of lab equipment.
8)  Write and present research/study status reports for review and use of 
the Principal Investigator.
9)  Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation to colleagues 
and the sponsor; at professional/technical conferences; and/or, for publication 
in scientific journals, as directed.

To apply: Upload a transcript (including indication of earned Ph.D.), 
curriculum vitae, cover letter (including research interests and goals) and the 
names and contact information of three references. 

Apply Here: 
https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=10259=GMT-04%3A00

For additional information, contact Dr. Jason Hubbart at  
jason.hubb...@mail.wvu.edu. IWSS website: http://www.iwss.wvu.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Computational Biologist

[Matter, Stephen (mattersf)]

Department of Biological Sciences
UNIVERSITY of CINCINNATI

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites 
applications for a tenure-track position in
Computational Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin fall semester 
2019. We seek a colleague who develops and
uses computational techniques to address fundamental questions in biology. We 
expect candidates' research programs to
integrate theory with empirical study. The successful candidate will contribute 
to the mission of the department by developing an
innovative, externally funded research program, teaching courses at the 
graduate and undergraduate level based on the
candidate's area of experience, and contributing to the department through 
service. Because the department is committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive campus community, we are seeking candidates 
with an interest working with a diverse range of
students.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a collegial, collaborative group of 
researchers and educators. The Department has a
longstanding commitment to the integration of theory and practice, and has 
strengths in Sensory Biology, Behavior, and Evolution
(SBBE) and Environmental Change and Biological Resilience (ECBR). We inhabit a 
newly renovated building with modern offices
and labs and a new greenhouse. The UC Center for Field Studies provides 
researchers with field opportunities only a short 25
minute drive from campus. Our department has strong collaborative associations 
with the Neuroscience program, UC Digital
Scholarship Center, US EPA, Cincinnati Children's' Hospital, Cincinnati Museum 
Center, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden,
Cincinnati Public Schools, and other institutions providing opportunities for 
collaborative research, education and outreach. The
Ohio Supercomputing Center provides researchers a state of the art computing 
environment with a current peak performance of
1,048 teraflops and >5 petabytes of storage. UC is working with Jetstream to 
develop research and education workflows, and has
the UC ScienceNet, an academic network that enables high-speed (10Gps-40Gps) 
data transfer, in addition to several other High-
Computing Resources on campus.

The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university, 
and is ranked as one of America's top 26 public
research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked 
UC in the Top Tier of America's Best Colleges.
The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a "research heavyweight". Forbes, 
Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have
named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. Cincinnati is a vibrant city on 
the banks of the Ohio River. The region is home to
year-round cultural and entertainment activities. The Hamilton County Parks 
system provides extensive opportunities for outdoor
activities.

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD is required for this position.

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uc.edu (search 
requisition #34746). To apply, submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching 
philosophy, and three letters of recommendation using the
additional documents feature in our application system. As part of the process, 
the applicant will be asked to provide a separate
one-page statement addressing how the candidate's past or potential 
contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance UC's
commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Review of applications will begin December 
7th and continue until the position is filled.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE 
TIME OF HIRE
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse 
university, is committed to providing an inclusive,
equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete 
job application you will be asked to
include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you 
will not contribute to the federal Social
Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees 
have the option to contribute to a state
retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity 
Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

[ECOLOG-L] Employment Opportunity: Conservation Technician in Northern Nevada

[Amy Gladding]

Job Announcement

POSITION TITLE: Conservation Technician
STATUS: Full Time
REPORTS TO: Conservation Field Manager
POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: Potentially seasonal employees, interns, 
and contracted crews
LOCATION: Yerington, NV (exact reporting location TBD based on area of focus)

BACKGROUND: Established in 2014, the Walker Basin Conservancy (WBC) is leading 
the effort to restore and maintain Walker Lake while protecting agricultural, 
environmental and recreational interests in the Walker Basin 
(www.walkerbasin.org). The nascent and dynamic 
nature of the WBC and its diverse management obligations provide unique 
opportunities to develop operations from the ground level up, working closely 
with staff who are passionate about their mission.
The WBC currently manages thousands of acres of land and assets on multiple 
properties in the Walker Basin.  Land planning activities are underway and 
focus on assessing public use opportunities, conservation values, long term 
land ownership and stewardship, active and passive revegetation and restoration 
activities.
JOB PURPOSE: The primary purpose of the Conservation Technician is to support 
field operations of the Walker Basin Conservancy to ensure the successful 
transition of retired farmlands to self-sustaining vegetation communities that 
are able to thrive in the absence of supplemental irrigation. The Conservation 
Technician will work with the Conservation Field Manager and the Land Manager 
and other staff to implement and monitor stewardship projects, and is expected 
to spend a significant amount of time in the field.
A working knowledge of, or a desire to learn more about desert plant ecology 
and ecological restoration, nursery or horticultural practices, or agricultural 
systems, irrigation equipment, and large equipment operation is essential. The 
Conservation Technicians should also have a sincere interest in expanding their 
knowledge of Great Basin Desert ecology, restoration practices, the flora and 
fauna of Nevada, and agricultural methods and equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a young and growing yet thriving 
organization that is developing programs and operations from the ground up. WBC 
has a small, talented and dedicated staff who are passionate about our mission, 
restoration and conservation. We are looking for new people to come aboard and 
grow with us! We provide excellent on the job training and encourage those with 
agricultural, landscape or irrigation experience and training to apply!

LOCATION: Yerington, Nevada is a beautiful rural farming community located 
approximately 95 miles south of Reno, NV in the foothills of the eastern Sierra 
mountains. Yerington is small but growing with about 3,100 residents. 
Established in 1907, the city has heritage and deep roots in agriculture, 
mining, railroads, and gaming. Some of the nearby attractions, activities and 
recreational opportunities include:

  *   Camping, biking, hiking, backpacking
  *   Fishing, hunting and boating and OHV trails
  *   Flat and white water boating (1 hour away)
  *   Rock Hounding and climbing
  *   Ghost Town Exploration
  *   Ski Resorts (1.5-2 hours away)
  *   Lake Tahoe (1.5 hours away)
  *   Lahontan Reservoir (30 minutes away)
  *   Walker Lake (45 minutes away)
  *   Topaz Reservoir (45 minutes away)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  *   In cooperation with the Conservation Field Manager and Land Manager, 
implement the day to day operations of conservation lands managed by WBC and 
track progress of assigned field projects.
  *   Assist with all aspects of successful stewardship implementation. Duties 
may include ground preparation, seeding, planting, irrigation, weed control, or 
other tasks as necessary.
  *   Assist with the control of vegetation and noxious weeds by fire, hand or 
mechanical removal; herbicide application; or direction of weed control 
contractors.
  *   Install and maintain drip, handline, trench, and wheel line irrigation 
systems.
  *   Assist with planting shrubs, grasses and forbs from containerized stock 
and seed as part of the WBC's re-vegetation program on retired farmlands.
  *   Collect and compile field data with program data forms, GPS, cameras and 
other equipment. Ensure that accurate records of planting and seeding activity, 
herbicide applications, and irrigation activity are kept and delivered to the 
appropriate parties.
  *   Develop a deep working knowledge off all equipment, irrigation 
infrastructure, project partners, and vegetation management techniques used by 
the Program.
  *   Responsible for safely operating, maintaining and transporting a variety 
of small to heavy equipment (hand tools, power tools, tractors, mowers, 
trimmers, chainsaws, backhoe, water truck, and road grader).

Qualifications

  *   1+ years of experience in a natural resources or agricultural or 
landscaping setting.
  *   General experience with 

[ECOLOG-L] Looking for a PhD student to work on Food-Energy-Water nexus in drylands

[Greg Barron-Gafford]

Hello Everyone,

I am looking for a PhD student to start in the Fall of 2019 to work at the 
Food-Energy-Water nexus in drylands. 
Municipalities and states – particularly those in the Southwestern United 
States –increasingly seek resilience strategies to manage expanding populations 
and demands for food and energy.  At the same time, a changing climate 
threatens our historic reliance on dwindling sources of water and may reduce 
capacity for food and renewable energy production. For the last four years, we 
have been studying the potential for co-locating agriculture and photovoltaics 
– agrivoltaics – as an untapped opportunity to simultaneously increase food and 
energy production while reducing water use. 

Our Research Group uses a combination of field measurements of carbon and water 
fluxes (plant ecophysiology) and environmental monitoring to describe the 
impacts of this co-location in terms of water use efficiency, changes in 
phenology, plant performance, impacts of solar panel performance, potential for 
up-scaling to larger installations, etc. 

Students with a background in carbon and water flux measurements, physical 
geography, ecohydrology, and / or urban gardening are encouraged to apply, but 
prior knowledge of plant ecophysiological techniques should not be a barrier 
for an interested student. We are a diverse group looking to use our research 
to make meaningful change in the world.  You can learn more about this project, 
by checking out this portion of our website:
https://www.barrongafford.org/agrivoltaics--pv-restoration.html

The deadline for fall admission is January 5 for both domestic and 
international applicants:
https://geography.arizona.edu/node/555
The position would have guaranteed funding through the first four years through 
TAships, and we are constantly seeking federal, private, and industry funding 
to extend our research. Our research group is committed to fostering an 
inclusive learning and working environment that embraces the diversity of 
experiences and interests represented in our communities and the broader world.

All the best,
Greg 

Greg Barron-Gafford
Associate Professor and Associate Director
School of Geography & Development;
B2 Earthscience, Biosphere 2, College of Science;
Adjunct Faculty in School of Natural Resources & the Environment
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
website: http://www.barrongafford.org/

[ECOLOG-L] Opportunities for Ph.D. studies in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University

[EEBIOL]

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University 
(http://www2.tulane.edu/sse/eebio/) in New Orleans encourages applications to 
our Ph.D. program.

Our department houses a dynamic and collegial team of researchers, educators, 
and students. We have established research strengths in coastal and tropical 
systems, with interests that include animal behavior, community ecology, 
conservation biology, evolutionary biology, physiological ecology, population 
genetics and genomics, tropical ecology, and urban ecology. A high proportion 
of students have received competitive fellowships from the National Science 
Foundation and other sources, with most students going on to high quality 
post-doctoral fellowships, faculty positions, and jobs in industry and 
governmental and non-governmental agencies.

We are committed to promoting diversity in STEM. The proportion of doctoral 
students from under-represented groups in STEM in our program far exceeds the 
national average, and we particularly welcome applications from members of 
groups that are traditionally under-represented in the field of Ecology & 
Evolutionary Biology.

Research faculty currently accepting Ph.D. students are:

Dr. Hank Bart (http://people.tubri.org/hank/), whose research interests focus 
on ecology and systematics of freshwater fishes and amphibians

Dr. Keith Clay, whose research interests focus on symbiotic interactions and 
their effect on larger scale ecological and evolutionary processes, utilizing a 
variety of systems from vertebrates to bacteria, with an emphasis on plants and 
fungi.

Dr. Emily Farrer 
(https://emilyfarrer.wordpress.com), whose 
research interests include plant ecology, plant-microbe interactions, global 
change biology, invasive species, wetland ecology, population genetics, and 
botany

Dr. Kathleen Ferris 
(https://kathleengferristulane.wordpress.com),
 whose research addresses quantitative and population genetics of natural plant 
populations, speciation, and plant ecology

Dr. Alex Gunderson 
(http://www.physiologicalecology.com), 
who works with physiological and evolutionary ecology, global change biology, 
and herpetology

Dr. Jordan Karubian (http://karubian.tulane.edu), 
who works in tropical ecology and conservation, animal behavior, and urban 
ecology

Dr. Caz Taylor (http://caz.tulane.edu), whose research focuses on population 
biology of migratory species, urban, and wetlands ecology.

Prospective students are encouraged to reach out directly to faculty members 
who they would be interested in working with. For more general inquiries, 
please contact Graduate Studies Coordinator, Dr. Jordan Karubian at 
j...@tulane.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Genome Assembly and Annotation Workshop in Berlin

[Carlo Pecoraro]

Application open for the ASSEMBLY AND ANNOTATION OF GENOMES Workshop, 11-15 
February 2019 in Berlin http://bit.ly/2xWQin0  

Are you a researcher who is new to the field of genome assembly and annotation? 
Join us and learn how to get started with Dr. Thomas Otto from the University 
of Glasgow.


 This course will introduce researchers to the concepts of de novo assembly and 
annotation. Different technologies, from Illumina, PacBio, Oxford Nanopoor and 
maybe 10X will be used mixed with different approaches like correction, HiC 
scaffolding to generate good draft assemblies. Particular attention will be 
given to the quality control of the assemblies and to the understanding how 
errors occur. Further, annotation tools using RNA-Seq data will be introduced. 
An outlook of potential analysis is given. In the end of the course the 
students should be able to understand what is needed to generate a good 
annotated genome.

  


Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: 
i...@physalia-courses.org

Carlo



Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D


Physalia-courses DIRECTOR

i...@physalia-courses.org

http://www.physalia-courses.org/

Twitter: @physacourses

mobile: +49 17645230846

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/physalia-courses

[ECOLOG-L] Darwin Fellowship, University of Massachusetts Amherst

[Sarah Emel]

Darwin Fellowship, University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Graduate Program in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at University
of Massachusetts Amherst announces a two-year POSTDOCTORAL
FELLOWSHIP/lectureship. OEB draws together more than 90 faculty from the
Five Colleges (University of Massachusetts Amherst and Smith, Hampshire,
Mount Holyoke and Amherst Colleges), offering unique training and research
opportunities in the fields of ecology, organismic and evolutionary
biology. Our research/lecture position provides recent PhD's an opportunity
for independent research with an OEB faculty sponsor, as well as experience
mentoring graduate students and teaching a one-semester undergraduate
biology course. To be qualified, a candidate must have a recent PhD in a
field relevant to ecology, organismic or evolutionary biology and proven
teaching skills. Position subject to availability of funds.

To apply online, please go to
http://careers.massachusetts.edu/cw/en-us/job/495959?lApplicationSubSourceID=
and submit a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact
information (email) for 3 professional references. Also please arrange to
have a letter from your proposed OEB faculty sponsor sent to
o...@bio.umass.edu. A list of OEB faculty and additional information is
available at www.bio.umass.edu/oeb. Applicants should apply by the priority
deadline of December 15, 2018 in order to ensure consideration. The
position is expected to start in August 2019.  Questions about this search
may be sent to: o...@bio.umass.edu.

*UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status,
or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in
academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors
who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that
policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative
action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase
opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities,
women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy
of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state
statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and
affirmative action.*




-- 

Sarah L. Emel, Ph.D.
Darwin Postdoctoral Fellow
Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program
University of Massachusetts Amherst

[ECOLOG-L] Seasonal Waterfowl Research Technicians (4)

[Mason Sieges]

Ducks Unlimited seeks four highly-motivated research technicians to assist with 
waterbird surveys from February 11, 2019 to April 19, 2019 – start and end 
dates may vary by a day or two. A successful applicant should expect to 
participate in a waterfowl and shorebird spring migration study in the 
Rainwater Basin of Nebraska (NE). Field operations will be based out of Wood 
River, NE. 

Major responsibilities will include properly identifying waterfowl and 
shorebirds to species and social groups. Successful applicants will be expected 
to work at least five days each week (i.e., 40 hours per week). Some weekend 
work may be required. Field work is physically and mentally demanding and takes 
place under challenging conditions. Therefore, only enthusiastic, dedicated 
individuals should apply.

A strong interest in waterfowl and wetlands ecology and determination to get 
the job done is required. Inquisitive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated 
applicants are preferred. Experience identifying waterfowl and shorebirds, 
navigating using hard-copy maps, and operating 4WD vehicles are also preferred 
skills. Successful applicants will be expected to work safely and effectively 
in a rural setting without direct supervision. A valid driver’s license and 
clean driving record is required.

Research technicians for this position will be paid $11.25/hour with housing 
and work vehicles provided. If selected, applicants will be required to pass a 
drug test prior to the start date. 

To apply for this position, complete the online application at 
www.ducks.org/jobs or 
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7deee1c0-b159-4fdc-8bdb-3f1d87c47510=193431=en_US=CC3=19000101_01
 and attach a cover letter, resume, and daytime contact information (email & 
phone numbers) for 3 professional references.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and positions will remain 
open until filled. 

Questions regarding these positions can be directed to:
Mason Sieges
Research Scientist
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
2525 River Road
Bismarck, ND 58503
Office: (701) 355-3513
msie...@ducks.org

[ECOLOG-L] Apply for the New Phytologist Tansley Medal - deadline 1 November!

[Whitfield, Mike]

Calling all early career scientists! Win £2000 and publish in New Phytologist!

The deadline for applying for this year's New Phytologist Tansley Medal is 
approaching - apply by 1 November!

Full details and online application form here:
https://www.newphytologist.org/grants/tansleymedal


· The New Phytologist Tansley Medal is awarded annually in recognition 
of an outstanding contribution to plant science.

· This is a global competition open to all plant scientists in the 
early stages of their career. This includes student and post-doctoral 
researchers with up to five years' experience since gaining their PhD. Career 
breaks do not count towards this five year period.

· Selection is a two-stage process based on a single-author Tansley 
insight review paper, intended for publication.

· All competition papers that are accepted after peer review will be 
published in New Phytologist and the Tansley Medal winner selected by judges 
from these final papers.

Find out more about previous winners, and apply now at 
https://www.newphytologist.org/grants/tansleymedal

With apologies for cross-posting.

Best wishes,
Mike

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Development Coordinator, New Phytologist Trust

New Phytologist Trust, Bailrigg House, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 
4YE, UK
Tel: + 44 1524 592839; Fax: + 44 1524 594696
newphytologist.org  Twitter: 
@NewPhyt  Facebook: 
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[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Lepidoptera Research Assistant in Peru

[Gallice,Geoffrey R]

The Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon (ASA), a research-focused non-profit 
organization working in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon, is pleased to 
announce the position of Field Research Assistant in Lepidoptera beginning in 
January, 2019. The successful applicant will be based at the ASA’s field site 
in Peru’s Madre de Dios Department.

POSITION: Lepidoptera Research Assistant
LOCATION: Finca Las Piedras, Madre de Dios, Peru
POSITION DURATION: 6 months
SCHEDULE: 5 days/week, flexibility in scheduling required
START DATE: January 7, 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lepidoptera Research Assistants (LRAs) work closely with ASA faculty and staff 
to facilitate ongoing biological research and monitoring projects at Finca Las 
Piedras, the ASA’s field site and base of operations in Peru’s Madre de Dios 
Department. LRAs are part of the public face of the ASA’s programs in Peru, and 
are part of a dynamic team of researchers, conservation and development 
professionals, and students from around the world. In addition to assigned 
tasks, LRAs are encouraged to develop individual projects within their areas of 
interest and that overlap with the ASA’s priority research areas.

This is a residency position, meaning that the successful applicant will live 
on site, full time. LRAs receive the equivalent of two days off per week, 
although given the nature of field research and ongoing projects at the field 
site, time off will be scheduled to ensure that a staff member is always 
available on site daily to perform essential tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The LRA will contribute primarily to several ongoing, long term projects 
focused on Lepidoptera diversity and biology at the field site. Current 
projects include a survey of the butterfly and moth fauna of Finca Las Piedras 
and adjacent areas, as well as a rearing study that aims to document the host 
plants for several focal groups of Lepidoptera.

Example tasks & duties
-Daily care of rearing study, including recording data for immature 
Lepidoptera, finding & changing host plants, vouchering specimens, etc.
-Searching for new host plant records along trails and in forest plots
-General maintenance and upkeep of butterfly rearing facility & flight cage
-General maintenance and upkeep of host plant shade house
-Survey (i.e., collecting) of the Lepidoptera of the field site & adjacent areas
-Data collection & management

REQUIREMENTS

  *   6 month commitment required (January – June, 2019)
  *   Minimum bachelor’s degree in natural or environmental sciences or related 
field
  *   Knowledge of and experience in entomology and/or field Lepidoptera 
research
  *   At least basic Spanish (preferred)
  *   Experience working/living abroad, especially in the tropics (preferred)
  *   Enthusiasm and strong work ethic
  *   Flexibility in schedule and work environment
  *   Maturity/must live with and work well with others in close setting
  *   Excellent physical condition
  *   Traveler’s insurance (proof required upon acceptance)
  *   CPR/first aid certification (proof required upon acceptance)

TRAINING
Upon arrival at Finca Las Piedras, LRAs undergo an intensive, one-week training 
period. Research Assistants are given an overview of current 
Lepidoptera-related projects, as well as the methodologies used. LRAs will also 
be trained informally throughout the duration of their term at Finca Las 
Piedras.

COMPENSATION
This is an unpaid position. However, all room and board is provided on-site at 
Finca Las Piedras, 7 days per week, for the duration of the appointment. 
Work-related local transportation, including pickup from the Puerto Maldonado 
airport (PEM) or bus terminal, is covered. LRAs are responsible for their 
international flight to Peru (if applicable), including airfare, taxes, airport 
fees, flight insurance, etc., and domestic air or land travel to Puerto 
Maldonado.

HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to apply for this position:


  1.  A cover letter of interest
  2.  Current CV/resume with contact information for two references
  3.  Most recent unofficial university transcript

Completed applications should include each of the three required items, and 
should be submitted as a single PDF document, in the order listed above, by the 
application deadline (November 15, 2018). Document title should read: “last 
name”_“LRA application”.pdf

Send completed applications to: 
i...@sustainableamazon.org with “Lepidoptera 
Assistant application” in the subject line.


Geoff Gallice, Ph.D.

President

Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon

A U.S. 501(c)3 charity

Re: [ECOLOG-L] FW: Reactions to the thread: Government request for the destruction of archives, please consider writing

[Katharine Leigh]

Thanks Joy!

Okay so what do we do? What is the mass public, share on social media, take
action "ask"? Give me instructions for a task I can complete in 5 min to
help this, and I'll do so, and then share info. Thanks.

Best
Kat
Katharine L. Leigh
My Linkedin 


On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 11:17 PM Joy Cytryn  wrote:

> Feedback from the librarian at Stamford from whom I originally posted this
> thread..
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mr. James R. (Librarian) Jacobs 
> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2018 1:29 PM
> To: Joy Cytryn 
> Cc: Cindi Katz ; Athanasios Koutavas <
> athanasios.kouta...@csi.cuny.edu>
> Subject: Re: Reactions to the thread: Government request for the
> destruction of archives, please consider writing
>
> Hi Joy,
>
> Thanks for contacting me. NARA’s official response makes it seem like it’s
> business as usual that there’s nothing to be alarmed about. And in some
> respects, I guess that’s right. However, what I’m learning as I dig into
> this is that:
>
> 1) many more records across the Federal govt are listed as “temporary”
> than I originally thought. Somewhere between 1-5% are ever actually deemed
> “permanent." In essence, all records are temporary. Most records are
> innocuous, but some, like those referencing the lawsuit Cobell v. Salazar,
> the largest class-action lawsuit in history against the US government over
> Indian trust funds, was designated under the label Energy & Minerals rather
> than BIA for some reason. Was this done on purpose? I don’t know, but would
> think that those files would be of high research value. I also talked with
> a former county supervisor in Mendocino, CA who thought that some of those
> records, if destroyed, could end up opening up much more logging and
> off-shore oil extraction in his area with historical precedent being erased.
>
> 2) that the scheduling process is not nearly as public and transparent as
> it needs to be, and that decisions seem to be more frequently based on
> "Adequate from the standpoint of legal rights and accountability" or
> "significant actions of Federal officials”,
>
> 3) that, rather than an expansive idea of research value or public policy
> history, agencies and NARA have a very narrow definition of research value.
>
> 4) And sadly, this seems to be a regular bureaucratic occurrence (banality
> of evil right?!), not necessarily some nefarious political machination to
> delete history — though many are seeing this within the context of the
> recent ICE request to destroy documents on detainee deaths and rapes and
> the recently leaked DoJ memo advising silence and delaying tactics on Fish
> & Wildlife FOIA requests. Preservation of history and precedence need to be
> the primary reasons for records schedules, but instead, the primary seems
> to be based on whether or not it is "Adequate from the standpoint of legal
> rights and accountability” (CYA)  or covers "significant actions of Federal
> officials” (also CYA).
>
> Unfortunately, the way the process is set up currently, if there’s an
> agency(ies) records for which your work depends, it’s up to you the
> researcher to delve into the agency's schedules, track on the Federal
> Register for announcements of scheduling changes, and let the agency know
> when files deemed “temporary” or “having little or no research value” are
> actually important. My hope is that any larger response would include
> suggestions for making these decisions more transparent, open and public,
> and that there be some sort of process put in place so that records deemed
> temporary could, instead of being destroyed, be tranferred to libraries and
> archives if at all feasible. This should be seen as a teaching moment for
> both NARA and the academic/library/archives communities. Please feel free
> to forward this to any listservs you know that are currently talking about
> this issue.
>
> best,
>
> James Jacobs
>
> > On Oct 28, 2018, at 9:51 AM, Joy Cytryn  wrote:
> >
> > Mr. Jacobs,
> > This has produced quite a storm on a number of listservs.  This is a
> post from Arian Ravanbakhsh the Supervisory Records Management Policy
> Analyst in the Office of the Chief Records Officer.
>
> https://records-express.blogs.archives.gov/author/arianravanbakhsh/
> People on the left have expressed concern about the current administrations
> stand on public access and retention of information, especially in light of
> the changes at the EPA.   Is there concern about the material scheduled for
> destruction that Russ Kick has pointed to or in your opinion is this just
> smoke.
> >
> > I accessed your website The Digital Federal Depository Library Program
> https://www.lockss.org/community/networks/digital-federal-depository-library-program/
> Has your organization seen changes with the current administration that
> cause you concern?
> > Best,
> > Joy Cytryn
> >
> >
>

[ECOLOG-L] Accepting graduate student applications

[Jean P. Gibert]

Dear all,

I am looking for graduate students that would be interested in joining my lab. 

I'm seeking students interested in studying how predator-prey interactions may 
be impacted by changes in environmental conditions and how those effects may 
influence the structure and dynamics of food webs. My lab uses a combination of 
theoretical and computational tools, experimental approaches (micro and 
mesocosms) and data from public databases to answer such questions. Students 
with a theoretical background looking for strengthening their empirical skills 
and students with an empirical background looking for gaining theoretical tools 
are encouraged to apply. More information about my lab and research can be 
found here: jeanpgibert.weebly.com.

If you are interested in having a chat with me about, please send me your CV 
and a little blurb about your research interests and experience to jean [dot] 
gibert [at] duke [dot] edu. 

Prospective students can apply through either the Duke PhD Biology Program 
(deadline: Dec 15) or the Duke University Program in Ecology (deadline:Dec 15).

Thanks!

Jean Philippe

-- 
Jean Philippe Gibert, PhD
Assistant Professor 
Department of Biology
Duke University
jeanpgibert.weebly.com

[ECOLOG-L] Government request for the destruction of archives

[Cynthia Ross]

Here is the link to the federal register website with details.  See item #14.  
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/11/2018-19734/records-schedules-availability-and-request-for-comments
 

 

 
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[ECOLOG-L] Restoration Ecology Apprenticeship

[Alexys Nolan]

The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative conservation centers in the 
world, offering diverse training programs for early career professionals.  The 
Wilds has nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mine land and remnant forest patches 
which present opportunities for ecological restoration and research.

Six month positions start February 25th and continue through August 2019, 
flexible upon request.

Apprentices gain hands-on experience, participate in vegetation and wildlife 
studies and receive field training on a variety of ecological studies in 
wetland, forest, stream & grassland habitats.  
•   Focus: The selected candidate will conduct an independent research 
project with a final presentation to Wilds employees at the end of their term.
•   Typical tasks: implementing habitat improvements and monitoring 
ecosystem recovery through invasive plant management, vegetation and wildlife 
surveys, environmental monitoring, photo point collection, data analysis and 
report writing.
•   Training: field methods (species identification, survey protocols, 
research methodology), GPS & GIS applications/map making, biological monitoring 
and application of land management and restoration techniques, Wildlife ecology 
basics and techniques, landscape genetics.
•   Position requires hiking and some physically demanding tasks, including 
outdoor work throughout the seasons.  This may include hot, buggy, cold or 
otherwise challenging conditions.  Participants should be prepared with 
appropriate field gear / foot wear. 
•   Candidates should be eager for learning opportunities and willing to 
practice new skills independently.  Apprentices must be responsible, flexible, 
self-motivated and able to work effectively with limited supervision, as well 
as in a team setting. 
•   Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift at least 45 lbs. 

Schedule is typically M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. No monetary compensation is 
offered; however, on site housing is available for $250/month. The position is 
ideal for acquiring practical career experience in conservation, natural 
resource management, land stewardship or ecological studies, and is 
particularly well suited to prepare participants for graduate school or work in 
a conservation organization. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by June 15th here: 
https://thewilds.columbuszoo.org/home/discover/training-center/restoration-ecology
 

In your cover letter please outline what you would hope to gain from the 
position and how your past experience makes you an ideal candidate.  All 
training programs at The Wilds are competitive and we value placing individuals 
in programs that suit their career goals. 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Assistantship in Large River Unionid Ecology @ Central Michigan University

[Zanatta, David Thomas]

PhD Graduate Assistantship in Large River Unionid Ecology @ Central Michigan 
University

A fully-funded PhD assistantship is available under the supervision of Dr. Dave 
Zanatta and Dr. Daelyn Woolnough in the Institute for Great Lakes Research and 
Department of Biology at Central Michigan University (CMU).  The projects that 
the student will be involved with are funded by the Great Lakes Fish and 
Wildlife Restoration Act of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and is a 
collaboration between CMU, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the 
Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, the US Geological Survey, and the NOAA 
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL).  The student will be 
instrumental in designing and helping to implement (with other CMU students and 
collaborators listed above) large-scale surveys for native freshwater mussels 
in the Detroit River (in summer 2019) and St. Clair River (summer 2020).  The 
student will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and testing 
habitat models for native mussels in these large river systems.

A full stipend (from grant- and university-funded Research and Teaching 
Assistantships) and tuition waiver for at least 4 years will be provided.
Salary: ~$26,000/yr + tuition waiver.

Start date:  mid-May 2019

More information about the PhD program in Earth and Ecosystem Science at CMU is 
available here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/se/ees/pages/default.aspx

Qualifications for PhD Student:
Required:  BS in Biology or related field; previous research experience in 
aquatic ecology; strong background in ecological statistics; 
background/experience in GIS; valid driver’s license; valid passport and 
ability to travel to Canada; strong swimmer and comfortable in the 
water/snorkeling; strong writing and oral communication skills; interest in 
pursuing a career in academia or research; GPA >3.0; mean GRE scores >50th 
percentile.
Preferred:  MS in Biology or related field; research experience with freshwater 
mussels (unionids); evidence of experience in ecological/habitat/GIS modeling; 
SCUBA certified and some dive experience; valid recreational boating license 
and experience piloting and trailering boats; track record in publications 
and/or conference presentations; GPA >3.5; GRE scores >60th percentile.

Before applying the EES PhD program, please email a single PDF document to BOTH 
Dr. Woolnough (wool...@cmich.edu) AND Dr. Zanatta 
(zana...@cmich.edu) that contains: (1) a letter of 
interest describing your qualifications, experience and background, (2) your 
CV, (3) GRE scores, (4) GPA and unofficial transcripts, and (5) contact 
information for 3 academic/research references.  Feel free to contact us for 
more information about the programs, our research, and more specifics about the 
project (or check out the link below).

Emailed applications will be considered by Dr. Woolnough and Dr. Zanatta as 
they arrive until January 7, 2019.

Dave Zanatta, Ph.D.
Professor  |  Biology Department and Institute for Great Lakes Research
Biosciences Bldg. 2408  |  Central Michigan University
1455 Calumet Court  |  Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
P: 989-774-7829  |  E: zana...@cmich.edu  |  F: 989-774-3462
Homepage: people.cst.cmich.edu/zanat1d

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. assistantship in predator-prey interactions at the University of Rhode Island

[Evan Preisser]

The Preisser Lab at the University of Rhode Island is seeking a 
highly-motivated student for M.S. work in predator-prey ecology beginning in 
fall 2019. Full funding (including two summers) will be provided as a 
combination of research and teaching assistantships. Applicants should be 
independent, highly motivated, and possess research and/or field experience. 
The project addresses the interactions between wasps and caterpillars; 
specifically, how caterpillars detect and avoid their wasp predators, and 
whether artificial versions of these risk cues can be used to decrease 
caterpillar-caused plant damage in agricultural systems. The position also 
includes some work on the plant-herbivore interactions between eastern hemlock 
and the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. Detailed information about my lab is 
available at https://web.uri.edu/preisserlab/.

Prospective students should contact me (preis...@uri.edu) and provide a short 
description of research interests and accomplishments, a CV (including GPA and 
GRE scores; the Graduate School requires a 3.0 GPA for admission), and contact 
information for three references. I will contact suitable candidates to discuss 
potential graduate projects and to set up interviews. Formal review of 
applications will begin January 1, 2019, but interested students should contact 
me ASAP.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC - Deadline November 1st

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.



Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.



Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.



Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.



Application Deadline: November 1st





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Biodiversity Synthesis in Bern, Switzerland

[Eric Allan]

Postdoc in Biodiversity Synthesis, University of Bern

Applications are invited for a two year, postdoc position conducting ecological 
synthesis in the Biodiversity Exploratories 
(http://www.biodiversity-exploratories.de). The postdoc will join the group of 
Prof. Eric Allan and will collaborate closely with synthesis postdocs in the 
group of Prof. Markus Fischer, both at the University of Bern in Switzerland. 

The Biodiversity Exploratories project involves collaboration between over 50 
research groups and examines relationships between environmental change 
(land-use intensification), biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in forests 
and grasslands. It has generated uniquely comprehensive biodiversity and 
ecosystem function datasets: including detailed land-use data, diversity data 
from a wide range of groups, such as bacteria, fungi, arthropods, plants and 
vertebrates, and data on many different ecosystem services. The synthesis 
project uses these data for combined analyses and therefore aims to create 
synergies between the different research groups, thereby providing added value 
for the whole project.
We are seeking highly motivated applicants interested in the causes and 
consequences of biodiversity change, community ecology and/or ecosystem service 
research. As well as conducting synthesis analyses, applicants are expected to 
interact frequently with members of the Biodiversity Exploratories community 
and to organise workshops and teaching courses.

Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, or related discipline, and strong 
analytical skills, including familiarity with advanced statistical techniques 
and manipulation of large datasets (preferably using R). The positions will be 
based at the Institute of Plant Sciences in Bern, which offers a stimulating, 
international research environment and excellent facilities 
(http://www.ips.unibe.ch). Bern is also a beautiful city with a high quality of 
life. 

Please send your application by email (as a single PDF by email) to 
eric.al...@ips.unibe.ch. Applications should include a CV, names and addresses 
of two references, a one page description of your research interests and a list 
of publications. Applications will be reviewed from 25th November 2018 until 
the position is filled.

For queries on the application process or more information on these positions, 
please contact Prof. Eric Allan eric.al...@ips.unibe.ch

[ECOLOG-L] sDiv Call for Synthesis Working Group, Individual Postdoc, and Sabbatical Research Proposals

[Hines, Jes]

sDiv: synthesis centre for iDiv German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity 
Research Jena-Halle-Leipzig

Call for Synthesis Working Group, Individual Postdoc, and Sabbatical Research 
Proposals


Pre-proposal deadline for working groups and postdocs is 06 December 2018.

* Full proposal deadline is 13 March 2019 (14:00/2:00 PM CET).

* Start date of projects is September 2019 or later.

* Place of work and/or working group meetings is iDiv in Leipzig 
(https://www.idiv.de/).

* All topics and questions related to synthesizing biodiversity research are 
welcome.

* Projects must be synthetic; lab or field work is not funded.

* Each proposal needs at least one iDiv member as participant or PI/Co-PI 
(https://www.idiv.de/groups_and_people/members.html). sDiv encourages all 
candidates to be pro-active in communicating with suitable project partners 
(assistance of the sDiv coordinator, sMartin Winter- 
marten.win...@idiv.de, if needed).

* Proposals will only be accepted via the iDiv application portal 
(https://apply.idiv.de/#/login).

* Please see the full programme description for all details and proposal 
templates on our call website (https://www.idiv.de/sdiv/calls.html)



Working Groups

* Meetings: approx. 15 participants who meet 2-3 times over 24 months.

* Applications are open to all scientists worldwide and can be initiated by 
anyone in the greater scientific community.

* Working groups that initiate collaborations are highly welcome.

* Meeting time should be devoted to product-focused work on e.g. manuscripts, 
3rd party proposals or policy briefs etc.

* Working group proposals can include a request for support by a postdoc which 
needs a compelling justification.



Postdocs

* Working Group Postdoc: o Postdoc duration: 24 months with possible extension 
up to 36 months in total (remaining months and prolongation of employment upon 
review is possible after September 2020 subject to approval of further iDiv 
funding by the DFG).

o Place of work is Leipzig.

o Working group initiated, the postdoc supports the scientific preparation of 
all meetings of the working group and their outcomes.



* Individual Postdoc: o Postdoc duration: 24 months with possible extension up 
to 36 months in total (remaining months and prolongation of employment upon 
review is possible after September 2020 subject to approval of further iDiv 
funding by the DFG).

o Place of work is Leipzig.

o Self-initiated, proposing own project in collaboration with iDiv mentors. 
Thus, every postdoc needs to have an iDiv member as Co-PI.

o Applicants should address novel questions or examine known problems from an 
innovative synthesis perspective.



Sabbaticals

* Duration: 3-12 months, either one continuous stay or can be split into 
several short-term periods; the majority of time to be spent in residence at 
iDiv.

* Programme flexibility in terms of timing, project topics and ideas on how to 
integrate into the iDiv community.


sDiv is the synthesis centre of iDiv, the German Centre for Integrative 
Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle - Jena - Leipzig, a research centre of the 
DFG. iDiv's main mission is to promote theory-driven synthesis and data-driven 
theory in biodiversity sciences and to provide the scientific foundations for 
the sustainable management of biodiversity. sDiv supports this mission by 
ensuring close collaboration between theoreticians, empiricists, and 
practitioners inside and outside of iDiv, by fostering the establishment and 
maintenance of networks within the scientific community across the world.



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Jes Hines, PhD
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Jena-Halle-Leipzig
Deutscher platz 5e,
04103 Leipzig, Germany
51.° N, 12.3833° E
+49 (0) 341 9733172
Email: jessica.hi...@idiv.de
http://jeshines.foodwebecology.com/

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[ECOLOG-L] Research Associate (Postdoc) in Aquatic Ecosystem Theory/Modelling

[Samraat]

Dear Colleagues,

We are looking to fill a 3-year postdoc position in ecosystem theory, 
focusing on the effects of chemical perturbations on ecosystem 
functioning. We are particularly looking for individuals in knowledge of 
dynamical systems / control theory and a strong 
Maths/Physics/Computing/Engineering background.


This position is a key component of a large, multi-institutional, 
interdisciplinary UK NERC funded project (£2.4M FEC) led by Professor 
Guy Woodward at Imperial, within the new NERC Emerging Chemicals Risks 
Programme (https://nerc.ukri.org/press/releases/2018/30-chemicals/). We 
will use a novel combination of mathematical theory, ecoinformatics 
(e.g., including analysis of a global traits database), lab experiments 
and mesocosm experiments to understand alterations and recovery of 
biodiversity and ecosystem functioning following exposure to chemical 
(and climatic) stressors.


The ultimate aim of the project is to provide freshwater bioscientists a 
new framework for predicting the impacts of chemical stressors in 
ecosystems. To develop such a framework in the context of rapidly 
changing environments we need to move beyond the current reliance on 
static diversity indices and single-species lab “ecotox” models towards 
a general functional and trait-based approach that can be used as an 
integrated diagnostic tool in any ecosystem.


Akey theoretical challenge will be modelling the microbial component of 
freshwater aquatic ecosystems.


The ads are here:


https://tinyurl.com/y9dqd83j

https://tinyurl.com/y97ow5vf

Please pass this email on to anybody that might be interested in applying.

Thanks and Best wishes,

Samraat


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Samraat Pawar
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Life Sciences
Imperial College London, Silwood Park Campus
2.4 Kennedy Building
Buckhurst Road
Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7PY
United Kingdom

Director, Masters in Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution 
, 


Coordinator of Masters Courses, Silwood Park Campus
Training Director, Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantitative Methods 
in Ecology and Evolution 

Web: pawarlab.org 
Email: s.pa...@imperial.ac.uk 
Office phone: +44 (0)2075942213