[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Quantitative Ecology

[Rodney Will]

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma 
State University invites applications for a full-time, eleven-month, 
tenure-track position (60% research and 40% teaching).

The successful candidate will develop an active research program in 
Quantitative Ecology to answer complex questions related to natural resource 
measurement or management using modeling, statistics, or other mathematical 
approaches in cooperation with NREM faculty and other natural resource 
professionals. 

Specific responsibilities include:
1.  Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program 
concordant with the land grant mission that focuses on the quantitative ecology 
of natural resources, i.e. forests, rangelands, wildlife and fisheries 
resources. 
2.  Initial teaching responsibilities will address forest and timber 
measurements involving a blend of theory, practical application, and 
field-based experience in the undergraduate forestry program, and a graduate 
level course in statistical, analytical, and modeling approaches relevant to 
natural resources management.  

Applications must be submitted online at:
https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=8=okstate (search by 
keyword req5841)

Questions concerning this position should be directed to: 

Dr. Tom Kuzmic, Chair
(405) 744-5463 or 744-5438
E-mail: thomas.kuz...@okstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate positions in forest ecology at UW-Madison

[Sarah Hart]

The HART Lab (https://hartlab.wiscweb.wisc.edu/) is recruiting one MS student 
and one PhD student to study forest disturbance ecology in the Department of 
Forest and Wildlife Ecology (https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/) at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research projects will be centered on 
understanding the resilience of subalpine forests of the Interior West to 
disturbance in the context of a changing climate.

Interested applicants should visit the online recruitment survey. 
(https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5uIv4MyS41EACZn),where you 
will provide background information (e.g., undergraduate GPA, GRE scores, 
etc.), describe your research background and upload PDFs of your CV/resume and 
a sample of your writing. Review of applications will begin immediately. The 
deadline for assuring full consideration is December 1, 2018. However, this 
position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position 
is filled. Following evaluation of recruitment materials, promising candidates 
will be contacted in early December for further discussion of the position. If 
you have questions about the recruitment survey or the position, please email 
Dr. Sarah Hart at sarah.h...@wisc.edu.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified 
individuals to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Third Digital Data in Biodiversity Research Conference: Yale University, 10-12 June 2019

[Gil Nelson]

We are pleased to announce the third Digital Data in Biodiversity 
Research Conference, 10-12 June 2019, to be held at Yale University in 
collaboration with Yale Peabody Museum. Please mark your calendars. 
Registration and the call for presentations will open mid January.


The following announcement page will be updated regularly as plans progress.

*https://www.idigbio.org/content/save-date-methods-protocols-and-analytical-tools-specimen-based-research-biological-sciences#overlay-context=*.

Many thanks!

--
Gil Nelson, PhD
Research Faculty
iDigBio Steering Committee
Integrated Digitized Biocollections
Institute for Digital Information and Scientific Communication
College of Communication and Information

Courtesy Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium
Florida State University
gnel...@bio.fsu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Director NOAA/AOML

[Jim Hendee]

Job Announcement:

The Director of the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) 
position is within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. The 
laboratory conducts oceanographic investigations centering on the transport, 
thermal and chemical composition, structure and dynamical processes of ocean 
and coastal water masses; global climate change; fluxes of energy, gases, and 
materials through the air-sea interface, integrated coastal ecosystem 
management, and research in tropical meteorology.

The Director of AOML is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the 
operation of the Laboratory; coordinating the planning of research across NOAA 
and with the research community more broadly; providing general guidance to 
scientific program managers; appraising the progress of missions; ensuring the 
transition of research into operational NOAA capability and information 
services; administering resources in accordance with priorities; and 
authorizing and conducting negotiations with other agencies for compatible 
scientific investigations. The Director coordinates activities with the 
bargaining union that is active at AOML.

The Director is responsible for providing expert scientific and technical 
direction, conceptual development, implementation, and management of an 
integrated program that is responsive to identified National and agency needs 
for the study of environmental processes that have impact on the conduct of 
NOAA's mission.

The Director is responsible for all operational aspects of AOML including 
financial management, budget development and justification, personnel 
management, and contract administration. Based upon the expressed requirements 
and justification of program leaders and the objectives established by the 
Assistant Administrator/Deputy Assistant Administrator, the Director, AOML, 
allocates and controls funds. The Director also plays a vital role in securing 
both in-house and other-agency support, as appropriate, for AOML programs. The 
Director reviews, analyzes, and evaluates new and existing plans, programs, and 
proposals for research initiatives as submitted by project leaders within AOML.

In addition to technical program management, the incumbent may perform personal 
research. The incumbent is recognized nationally and internationally as an 
authority and leader in his/her area of scientific expertise. 

To apply and learn more, please visit this link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/516066000

[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Asst. Prof. of Biology, Davidson College

[Smith, Kevin]

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Davidson College
The Davidson College Biology Department invites applications for a two-year 
visiting assistant professor position in organismal biology and biostatistics, 
beginning 01 July 2019. The area of specialization is open and may include 
physiology, evolution, ecology, behavior, conservation biology, or related 
fields.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in biology (or related field) by 
July 2019, ability and interest in teaching biostatistics, and teaching 
experience in introductory organismal biology. We seek an individual with 
demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, which includes fostering 
inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. The annual 
teaching load is five courses over two semesters, which may be met through a 
combination of an introductory organismal biology course (BIO112/114) plus lab, 
biostatistics (BIO240), and the offering of an upper-level 
organismal/ecological biology course plus lab/field component in the 
candidate's area of expertise.
Apply online only at 
http://employment.davidson.edu.
 Position is open until filled; review of applications begins 05 January 2019. 
Application materials include a detailed cover letter with discrete sections 
describing: 1) teaching philosophy, 2) research interests, and 3) how teaching, 
research, and/or service might contribute to Davidson's institutional 
commitment to diversity and 
inclusion,
 a CV, and names and contact information of references.
Davidson College is a highly selective, residential, four-year liberal arts 
college, located 20 miles from Charlotte, NC that is consistently ranked among 
the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson faculty members enjoy a 
low faculty-student ratio, emphasis on and appreciation of excellence in 
teaching, and outstanding research facilities. A collegial, respectful 
atmosphere honors academic achievement and integrity, upholds educational 
excellence, encourages student-faculty collaborative research, and prioritizes 
inclusive pedagogy.
At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and 
retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive 
community.  In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to 
hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, 
ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, 
socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and 
national origins.
See 
https://www.davidson.edu/news/biology-news/181030-two-year-visiting-assistant-professor-of-biology-in-organismal-biology-and-biostatistics-
 for more details.



Kevin G. Smith
Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies

Department of Biology
Davidson College
Box 7118 (US Mail)
209 Ridge Rd (FedEx, UPS)
Davidson, NC 28035

Office: (704) 894-3038

[ECOLOG-L] Plant Love Stories Inspire Session for ESA 2019

[Becky Barak]

The Plant Love Stories team is currently putting together a proposal for an 
Inspire session at the 2019 ESA meeting in Louisville, KY. (See 
www.plantlovestories.com to learn more about us!) 

Our proposed session will celebrate plants — and their connections to our lives 
and careers — in stories from a broad range of ecologists, conservation 
practitioners, and students. 

We are looking for Plant Love Stories - You can share a funny, poignant, scary, 
or sentimental story about a plant (or a whole community of plants) that have 
impacted your life, your family, your career, or your day. We would love to 
include a few talks by ecologists that *don’t* study plants as their life’s 
work, but still have a love story to tell about plants : ) 

We are also looking for a small number of research talks that might fit in with 
the theme of Plant Love Stories, with amazing things about plants (like plant 
communication!), plant conservation, or the importance of storytelling to 
science and conservation. 

Inspire session talks are the 5-minute talks with 20 slides that auto-advance 
every 15 seconds. Note that giving an Inspire talk at ESA does not preclude you 
from giving another scientific presentation at ESA. You are, however, limited 
to one Inspire talk. 

Thank you so much to those of you that responded to our first call! If you 
didn’t but are interested in presenting in our session, please fill out this 
google form with your tentative talk title. 
(https://goo.gl/forms/AnprlA9emtOPJE3l2). Though we have limited space in the 
session, we'll be sharing as many stories as possible as ESA! The Plant Love 
Story Team will be in touch with you by November 12. 

Thanks!

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental Toxicology, University of Nevada

[Weisberg, Peter]

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University 
of Nevada, Reno seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty 
position in the area of Environmental Toxicology at the Assistant or Associate 
Professor level.  This position will be an integral component of the University 
of Nevada, Reno, the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, the University of 
Nevada Cooperative Extension and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and 
Natural Resources.

We seek an environmental scientist who will maintain a productive, high-impact, 
nationally-competitive research program that addresses aspects of the 
transport, transformation, bioaccumulation, and effects of toxic substances in 
the environment. Preferred candidates will have the aptitude and ability to 
interact with ongoing research foci within the department and elsewhere on 
campus, including biogeochemical cycling, forest and rangeland ecology, surface 
and groundwater resources, wildlife population dynamics, conservation and 
management of western landscapes, chemical ecology, soil science, and water 
engineering/sustainability. We seek candidates with the demonstrated ability to 
collaborate effectively across disciplines and with environmental agencies, 
Cooperative Extension, and various stakeholder groups.

Potential areas of expertise sought for this position include, but are not 
limited to:
1) transport and fate of toxic substances and their effects on organisms
2) uptake and sequestration of toxic substances by plants (including 
applications for phytoremediation)
3) effects of toxic substances on vertebrate populations, pollinator networks, 
or other key plant-animal interactions
4) transfer of toxic substances through food webs and impacts on ecosystem 
components
5) quantitative assessment of toxic substances in organisms and ecosystems, 
including in wildland, agricultural, and urban environments
6) application of state-of-the-art technologies in studying the toxicity of 
pollutants and ecosystem responses.

In addition to developing a robust, collaborative, and externally-funded 
research program, this new faculty member will offer classes in environmental 
toxicology and help to strengthen our undergraduate and graduate programs 
emphasizing environmental contaminants. The candidate will be expected to teach 
2 courses per year, with at least one offered at the undergraduate level.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in environmental toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental geochemistry, 
environmental assessment and management, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience; teaching or mentoring experience at a 
college/university; strong publication record.

Compensation Grade
Assistant Professor - II
Associate Professor - III

Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving 
allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options 
that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, along 
with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational 
benefit for faculty and dependents.  For more information, please visit: 
https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing 
dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance 
program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and 
assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information
NRES is a multi-disciplinary department offering programs in Wildlife Ecology 
and Conservation, Environmental Science, Forest Management and Ecology, and 
Ecohydrology.  The Department currently has 20 full-time faculty and will 
conduct searches for 3 - 5 tenure-track faculty positions within the next two 
years.  Departmental faculty are engaged in basic and applied interdisciplinary 
research programs that address local, national, and international issues, and 
collaborate with a broad spectrum of agency and community partners.  Faculty 
are committed to high quality education programs that prepare students for 
natural resource careers or graduate school.  NRES has experienced recent 
increases in undergraduate enrollment (70% increase from 2012-2016 >450 
undergraduates).  In addition to its departmental MS graduate program, NRES 
faculty participate in three interdisciplinary graduate programs and support an 
average of 35 MS and 25 PhD students per academic year.  NRES receives an 
average $3 million in research awards per year.  There are multiple field sites 
in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin that are ideal for research and teaching, 
including UNR's Whittell Forest, UC Berkeley's Sagehen Creek Field Station and 
the Porter Canyon Experimental Watershed, among other locations.

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter of application; (2) a curriculum 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Students Wanted

[Joseph LaManna]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is expanding its 
strength in the areas of Ecology and Environmental Science, and we are seeking 
committed and highly motivated graduate students. Current faculty research in 
Ecology is centered on investigating the processes that generate and maintain 
species diversity. Marquette faculty are currently studying plant, animal, and 
microbial diversity in tropical and temperate ecosystems, and we are currently 
hiring additional ecology faculty. We are seeking graduate students who are 
interested in pursuing large-scale conceptual questions in ecology. Marquette 
University offers competitive graduate stipends and benefits. Marquette is an 
Equal Opportunity Employer that values excellence in scholarship and teaching, 
as well as a diverse academic community. We encourage underrepresented groups 
to apply. Check us out at: http://www.marquette.edu/biology/faculty.shtml. To 
apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to: joseph.lama...@marquette.edu 
or stefan.schnit...@marquette.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships, University of Toronto

[Benjamin Gilbert]

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto 
invites applications for a Departmental Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ecology 
and/or Evolution

The University of Toronto is a leading academic institution in Canada with over 
60 faculty members specializing in ecology and evolution. Strong links exist 
between the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Royal 
Ontario Museum, the Centre for Global Change Science, and the School of the 
Environment. The University owns a nearby field station dedicated to ecological 
and evolutionary research (the Koffler Scientific Reserve, 
www.ksr.utoronto.ca). The department also has a partnership with the Ontario 
Ministry of Natural Resources that helps provide access to infrastructure, 
including lab facilities in Algonquin Provincial Park (www.harkness.ca), 
funding, and long-term data sets. Genomic analyses are supported by a number of 
high-performance computing resources, multi-lab bioinformaticians, as well as 
staff at the Centre for the Analysis of Genome Evolution and Function.

The Fellow will collaborate with the advisor(s) on research that is mutually 
agreed upon by all parties and the Fellow will publish the results in 
scientific journals.  The Fellow will be a fully participating member in the 
Department. The Fellow may be asked to organize a workshop for graduate 
students, postdocs and faculty.

Application Instructions: All individuals interested in this position must 
first contact and obtain the agreement of a faculty advisor (or co-advisors); 
full-time faculty members at the St. George (downtown) campus of the University 
of Toronto are eligible to serve as advisors (see the list at the bottom of 
this page for a list of potential supervisors). 
Once agreement from a faculty advisor(s) has been obtained, applicants must 
submit a cover letter clearly indicating the proposed faculty advisor(s) and 
the date that they will be available to begin the position, a curriculum vitae, 
copies of 2 publications, and a short (1-3 pages) description of past research 
accomplishments and future research plans. Applicants should include names and 
e-mail addresses for two potential referees. All application materials must be 
submitted as PDF(s) in a single email to: Elizabeth Rentzelos 
chairsec@utoronto.ca by the closing date.

Closing date: December 12, 2018.  


Supervisor: Member(s) of the EEB faculty (St. George campus) who has/have 
agreed to contribute to the salary of this postdoctoral fellow and to cover 
her/his research expenses (see list below).

Expected start date: As early as Feb 1, 2019 and no later than Sept 1, 2019

Term: 12 months; renewable for another 12 months subject to 
performance/suitable research progress
FTE:   100%

The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral 
fellow recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and 
the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the 
performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work.
Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by 
the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its 
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / 
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, 
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the 
further diversification of ideas.


Salary: $40,500/year
Please note that should the minimum rates stipulated in the U of T’s collective 
agreement fall below the rates stated in this posting, the minimum rates stated 
in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Required qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in ecology and/or evolution 
or a related area of study, and field-specific qualifications as set by the 
faculty advisor(s).

List of potential advisors for the EEB Postdoctoral Fellow: Aneil Agrawal, 
Spencer Barrett, Belinda Chang, Asher Cutter, Hélène Cyr, Marie-Josée Fortin, 
Megan Frederickson, Benjamin Gilbert, Don Jackson, Marty Krkosek, Luke Mahler, 
Nicole Mideo, Chelsea Rochman, Helen Rodd, Njal Rollinson, Locke Rowe, Tammy 
Sage, Marla Sokolowski, John Stinchcombe, Art Weis, Stephen Wright
Please see the EEB website for information about their research programs:
http://www.eeb.utoronto.ca/people/d-faculty.htm

Note: eligible applicants might also want to apply for the Arts and Science 
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the U of Toronto (deadline: Dec. 5 2018): 
http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/graduate/postdoctoral-fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Restoration Monitoring Interns (2) - The Nature Conservancy

[Marissa Ahlering]

Restoration Monitoring Interns (2 positions available)
The Nature Conservancy
Location: Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
Internship Period: June 3 - August 9, 2019
Pay: $12.50/hr (undergrad), $14.50/hr (grad and recent grad); Housing is 
provided
Job ID on Nature.org: 46988
Closing Date: January 11, 2019

The Nature Conservancy's GLOBE (Growing Leaders on Behalf of the Environment) 
summer internship program hires undergraduates, graduate students, or recent 
college graduates (2017, 2018, and 2019) to fill paid internship positions 
during a 10-week summer internship. The program recruits individuals from a 
variety of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in contributing to 
our conservation goals. We offer a structured orientation, professional 
training, network opportunities, mentoring program, and real work experience.

The Restoration Monitoring interns will work as a team and gain exposure to 2 
major science and conservation initiatives in both grassland and forested 
ecosystems. In the grasslands, the Interns will be part of an exciting, 
long-term adaptive management project to track the response of native prairies 
to grazing and fire management. The Interns will fill a critical role in 
helping the chapter to close the adaptive management loop. The Interns will 
also spend time contributing to monitoring outcomes for the climate adaptation 
work taking place in Minnesota's iconic north woods. This is a project that is 
working with partners to identify and implement climate-adapted restoration and 
management techniques for long-term sustainability in the forest ecosystem.

The Interns will be responsible for conducting vegetation surveys in 
coordination with other Conservancy staff. Over the course of the summer, each 
Intern will work with another staff member to complete vegetation surveys 
numerous locations across four different landscapes: Missouri Coteau (ND, SD), 
Black Hills (SD), the Northern Tallgrass Prairie (MN, ND, SD), and the North 
Woods (MN). Data entry will also be part of the job. This is an excellent 
opportunity to enhance botanical skills and experience first-hand the unique 
beauty and biodiversity of the northern prairies and forests.

Strong field botanical skills and experience conducting field sampling are 
preferred, but training will be provided. Experience working in grasslands or 
other terrestrial ecosystems of the upper Midwest or Great Plains is a plus. 
After a training period, interns will be in the field during the day working 
independently from their direct supervisor. Therefore, interns should be able 
to work well with others as well as independently. The most important 
qualifications are enthusiasm for working outdoors and the desire to learn. A 
valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
For questions about the position, contact Marissa Ahlering, 
mahler...@tnc.org, but applications must be submitted 
online. Cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references required.

Apply online here: 
https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB=U=Applicant=1



Marissa Ahlering, Ph.D.
Lead Prairie Ecologist
The Nature Conservancy, MN, ND, SD
Moorhead, MN 56560
PH: 218-512-0476

[ECOLOG-L] Labelling and sample id

[Chris Harrod]

Folks
I have a problem and am sure that it is something that many of you will also 
face.
I'm part of a large multidisciplinary project where we will use the same 
protocol to sample fish, inverts, physiochemistry, contaminants etc from a 
range of locations over time. 
Each individual sample (e.g. a fish) will then provide a wide range of 
different tissues for a range of analyses (genetics, stomach contents, scales, 
otoliths, parasites, blood/liver/muscle/eye lens for stable isotopes/metals/etc)

Traditionally, I've used a code that includes project, site, date, species, 
individual, sample type, but this is getting ridiculous, especially when 
writing on 1.5 ml Eppendorf tubes in the cold early hours.
I'd love to go down the barcode route, but think it might be overkill.
Does anyone have a neat solution to this problem? How do you folks get max info 
into a min code that allows a tube's contents to be understood a year down the 
line without too much problem?

Cheers from N Chile

Chris


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Professor Chris Harrod
(Fish & Aquatic Ecology)

Email: ch...@harrodlab.net
Twitter: @chris_harrod
www.harrodlab.net
HarrodLab: Fish and Stable Isotope Ecology Laboratory
Instituto de Ciencias Naturales Alexander von Humboldt, 
Universidad de Antofagasta,
Avenida Angamos 601, Antofagasta, Chile
Chile Mobile: +56 9 7399 7792
Chile Office: +56 55 2637400
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[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Pollination Ecology - USDA ARS

[David Branson]

Postdoc in Pollination Ecology
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is advertising for a Research Associate 
(Postdoc) Ecologist, Entomologist or Botanist to perform research and provide 
expertise in pollination ecology and habitat management approaches that promote 
pollinator resources. The position is at the USDA ARS Pest Management Research 
Unit, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney MT. The mission 
of the laboratory is to develop and implement ecologically based strategies, 
technologies, and products for the sustainable management of insects, pests, 
and weeds in crops and rangeland. Emphasis is on biological and cultural 
management strategies that enhance profitability and environmental quality. Our 
location houses a team of highly collaborative scientists and support staff 
working in the fields of ecology, botany, entomology, insect pathology and 
agronomy. The position is advertised at the GS-11 level (starting at 
$61,218/yr), is for one year, and can be extended to 4 years, and is open to 
all U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents seeking U.S. Citizenship. Major 
duties include: 1) Plans and conducts pollinator research, individually and as 
part of a team, in the field and laboratory, 2) Provides expertise in habitat 
management approaches that promote pollinator resources while limiting weed 
invasion and spread, 3) Develops methods to restore and improve low 
agricultural-input plant communities to provide high quality pollinator 
habitat, 4) Prepares written work products based on research to be reviewed and 
published in professional articles. Please send C.V. and cover letter to John 
Gaskin (john.gas...@ars.usda.gov). We will start to evaluate applicants on Nov. 
30, 2018, and continue accepting applications until the position is filled. If 
no PhD yet, please indicate estimated PhD completion date.

[ECOLOG-L] Roosevelt Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity - Moose and Deer

[Jacqueline Frair]

Roosevelt Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Roosevelt Fellows Program provides post-doctoral scholars with 
opportunities to hone their research skills and gain valuable professional 
experience in a diverse, inter-disciplinary, and applied research program.  
Fellows hold a minimum of 1-year appointments and work closely with Roosevelt 
Wild Life Station scientists at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and 
Forestry in Syracuse, NY.  Roosevelt Fellows have the necessary opportunities 
and support to engage in all aspects of an academic research program, such as:

•   Writing proposals and managing grants.  
•   Professional networking at scientific conferences and public seminars.
•   Translating science into broader impacts for society by working closely 
with conservation agencies and organizations.
•   Mentoring graduate students.
•   Developing and teaching courses.
•   Leading and participating in workshops and continuing education 
experiences.

The current fellowship is a 1.5-year position, with possibility for extension, 
funded by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (under the Federal 
Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act).  The primary research focus is on the 
management and monitoring of moose along their southern range limit in the 
eastern United States, specifically in the Adirondack Park and surrounding 
areas of northern NY State.  With 4 years of monitoring data in hand, research 
objectives are to evaluate population trend, identify factors limiting 
population growth, and provide an efficient, long-term monitoring plan for the 
future.  A second line of enquiry involves deer impacts on forest regeneration, 
a long-term, state-wide evaluation supporting deer management across the state. 
 Key collaborators involve faculty and staff from the NYS Department of 
Environmental Conservation, SUNY ESF, and Cornell University.
   
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or its conferral must be imminent) and 
demonstrate:

•   A strong record of, or propensity for, scholarship through 
peer-reviewed manuscripts, grant support, and awards/recognition.  
•   Proficiency in quantitative methods used in population ecology – e.g., 
hierarchical models, matrix models, methods for dealing with detectability 
(distance sampling experience helpful), spatial modeling.  
•   Proficiency in Program R and other relevant statistical packages.
•   Proficiency in ArcGIS or other spatial analysis software.
•   Excellent organizational and communication skills.
•   Willingness to relocate to Syracuse, NY for duration of project.

Salary and start date:
For optimal consideration, send a single pdf containing a cover letter 
summarizing your qualifications, your C.V., and contact information for three 
references to Dr. Jacqueline Frair, jfr...@esf.edu, by 1 December 2018.  
Desired start date January 2019.  Salary starts at $45K/year.

[ECOLOG-L] Job vacancy: Events and Promotion Coordinator, New Phytologist Trust

[Whitfield, Mike]

Dear all,

Do you have experience of organising scientific conferences, and great 
team-work skills?

The New Phytologist Trust is seeking an Events and Promotion Coordinator to 
work on our Symposia series (https://www.newphytologist.org/symposia) and other 
New Phytologist Trust events (https://www.newphytologist.org/events).

This post offers an excellent opportunity to join our expanding team, and is to 
be based at Lancaster University for a fixed term of 24 months. The post is 
available immediately.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Executive Editor, Sarah Lennon: 
s.len...@lancaster.ac.uk

Key details:
Salary:   £22,017 to £25,482
Closing Date:   Thursday 29 November 2018
Interview Date:   Monday 10 December 2018

Find more details, and apply, here: 
https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=N1781

With best wishes and apologies for cross-posting,

Mike

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Dr Mike Whitfield
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: 
fb.com/NewPhytologist

The New Phytologist Trust, registered charity number 1154867
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2017 Impact Factor 7.43

Events in 2019
Interaction networks and trait 
evolution | Tropical vegetation 
structure and function |
New Phytologist next generation scientists 
2019

[ECOLOG-L] Science Fellow Position - The Nature Conservancy, MN, ND, SD

[Marissa Ahlering]

Science Fellow
Location: Glyndon, Minnesota
Start: April 2019 (18-month position)
Position Number: 47042
Apply online here: http://www.nature.org/careers


Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining The Nature 
Conservancy's Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Science Team! This position 
will help the Science Team tackle the scientific uncertainties around the 
Conservancy's priority conservation strategies in Forests, Freshwater and 
Grasslands, with an emphasis on emerging issues in grassland ecology, such as 
sustainable grazing and climate adapted restoration practices. This position 
will add capacity to the Science Team while also providing professional 
development opportunities for the Fellow.


We seek a Science Fellow who will bring new perspectives and experiences to our 
team of scientists. The Science Fellow will work alongside a science team with 
expertise in grassland, forest, and freshwater ecology to bring new evidence to 
bear on conservation science and practice. The successful candidate will 
benefit from professional development opportunities, such as networking with 
Conservancy and partner scientists and applying their expertise to ongoing 
conservation science projects and learning new techniques and skills.



The successful candidate will assist in many aspects of conservation science, 
including advising on policy issues, communicating science, conservation 
planning, managing data, and traditional field research and monitoring 
projects. During the 18-month position, the Science Fellow will substantially 
contribute to grassland conservation projects evaluating the role of diversity 
in climate-adapted restorations, habitat quality for a threatened pollinator, 
and sustainable grazing metrics. The Science Fellow will have the opportunity 
to lead field crews and expand their experience with data management and 
analysis. This position requires a valid driver's license and a good driving 
record. The position will start in early April 2019.

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make 
a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United 
States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature 
Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One 
of our core values is our commitment to diversity. We are committed to a 
globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit 
www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.


The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:
Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications


  *   Bachelor's degree in science related field and 2 years related experience 
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  *   Experience with GIS software and data to create maps
  *   Experience conducting surveys, recording data and writing project reports.
  *   Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting 
scientific data.



  *   Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience 
appreciated.

  *   Strong field skills, especially in plant identification.
  *   Working knowledge of computer technology and common software 
applications, such as ArcGIS, program R and the Microsoft office suite, 
including Access.
  *   Master's Degree in science related field and 1 year of experience or 
equivalent combination of education and experience.
  *   Clearly written, spoken and graphical communication in English.

Ability to work independently and/or with minimal supervision.


If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world 
with a belief in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature 
Conservancy's approach to conservation, and want to receive great benefits, 
then please visit http://www.nature.org/careers to learn more. Submit your 
cover letter and resume for position number 47042 by 11:59 ET on December 
18,2018.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation 
mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all 
genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring 
staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is 
a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, 
religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other 
status protected by law.

Marissa Ahlering, Ph.D.
Lead Prairie Ecologist
The Nature Conservancy, MN, ND, SD
Moorhead, MN 56560
PH: 218-512-0476

[ECOLOG-L] Masters opportunities in Ecology and Conservation at William and Mary

[John Swaddle]

Masters opportunities in Ecology and Conservation at William and Mary

The Biology Department at William and Mary is recruiting new research Masters 
students in behavioral, community, plant, wetlands, viral, functional, spatial, 
physiological, evolutionary, mathematical and conservation ecology, to start in 
Fall 2019.

We offer a two-year research-intensive Masters program where students are 
supported by teaching assistantships and full tuition waivers. For many 
students, getting a Masters in two years and writing publications and grants 
before applying to highly competitive Ph.D. programs or jobs is a very 
attractive option. We have a great track record of our recent MS students going 
on to excellent PhD programs and professional positions. 

With a low student-to-faculty ratio (approximately 7 – 8 new students each year 
with 25 full-time faculty), we offer an intimate and highly personalized 
research and education experience. Also, our graduate students often work 
closely with and mentor undergraduates, offering numerous informal teaching and 
personal development opportunities to go along with teaching assistantship 
experience in formal classes. 

Importantly, we have real strengths in many aspects of ecology and 
conservation. We have a diverse and active group, including: Harmony Dalgleish 
and Will Soto (community ecology), John Swaddle and Dan Cristol (behavioral 
ecology/ecotoxicology), Martha Case (pollination ecology and plant 
conservation), Laurie Sanderson (functional ecology), Joshua Puzey (molecular 
ecology), Kurt Williamson (viral ecology), Matthias Leu and Randy Chambers 
(conservation, wetland, and landscape ecology), Helen Murphy and Jon Allen 
(evolutionary ecology), Drew LaMar (mathematical ecology), and Paul Heideman 
(physiological ecology and pedagogy in biology). We have fully equipped labs to 
conduct behavioral and evolutionary studies in captivity with vertebrates and 
invertebrates, perform ecological experiments in a greenhouse and lab setting, 
analyze molecular data using core facilities, and analyze spatial data in 
state-of-the-art GIS labs, including our Center for Geospatial Analyses. The 
proximity of William and Mary to county, state, and federal parks as well as 
the Chesapeake Bay allows for extensive field research opportunities. 

Please visit us at:
http://www.wm.edu/as/biology/graduate/index.php and more specific information 
at the following to explore faculty research lab web pages:
Jon Allen: http://wmpeople.wm.edu/jdallen
Martha Case: http://wmpeople.wm.edu/macase
Randy Chambers: http://rmcham.people.wm.edu/
Dan Cristol: http://wmpeople.wm.edu/dacris
Harmony Dalgleish: http://wmpeople.wm.edu/hjdalgleish
Paul Heideman: http://pdheid.people.wm.edu/
Drew LaMar: http://www.people.wm.edu/~mdlama/
Matthias Leu: http://wmpeople.wm.edu/mleu
Helen Murphy: http://www.helenmurphy.net
Joshua Puzey: http://puzeylab.weebly.com
Laurie Sanderson: http:/slsand.people.wm.edu/
John Swaddle: http://jpswad.people.wm.edu/ 
Kurt Williamson: http://wmpeople.wm.edu/kewilliamson
Will Soto: http://www.wm.edu/as/biology/people/faculty/soto-w.php

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Ecological modeling lab assistant, UC Merced

[Emily Moran]

Are you a biologist with skills in coding, or a computer science major with an 
interest in ecology?
Are you looking to gain experience before applying to a graduate program?
I am looking for a lab assistant to help with various ecological and 
eco-evolutionary modeling research projects.  This may include an NSF-funded 
project modeling the impact of evolutionary processes for climate-change 
responses in forests, as well as other statistical or simulation modeling 
projects, depending on the needs of the lab and the interests and skills of the 
lab assistant. Duties of the position include modifying model code and 
parameters, running model simulations, and writing up results.  The assistant 
will be an author on any papers resulting from this work.  The assistant may 
also assist with other lab tasks if needed, or if the assistant wishes to gain 
experience with other aspects of forest research.  These tasks could include 
assisting with fieldwork in the Sierra Nevada, literature searches, 
inventorying lab equipment, or helping undergraduates with data entry or 
analysis.
The position is for 12 months, beginning in January 2019.
Pay: $17.29/hour, or $2,766.4/month, plus benefits.  Position is full-time (40 
hrs/wk).
I am also planning on recruiting a PhD student to work on the forest modeling 
project, starting August 2019 (GSR funding through NSF grant).  The lab 
assistant is welcome to apply for this position; that would entail applying to 
UC Merced through the QSB or ES graduate groups by the standard date and, if 
accepted, resigning from the lab assistantship at the time of transition to the 
graduate program.
Essential qualifications/skills include:
•A bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, computer science, 
or related area
•Experience with statistical program R
•Coding skills in C++ and/or Java
•Communication skills to convey information accurately, clearly and 
concisely
•Ability to work independently with high degree of accuracy
•Ability to maintain clear records
Desirable (but not required) qualifications/skills include:
•ArcGIS experience
•Some background in plant biology or forest modeling.
How to apply:
 The position code is SSNRI8520A.  Please complete a UC Merced application 
(https://hr.ucmerced.edu/sites/hr.ucmerced.edu/files/page/documents/uc_merced_employment_application_form.pdf)
 and email along with 1-3 page resume/CV and cover letter (explaining your 
interest in and qualifications for the position) to 
ucmcare...@ucmerced.edu. The application should 
include names and contact information for two references.  Please indicate in 
the subject line of your email the Position Title and Position Number you are 
applying for. For questions regarding how to apply please email 
ucmcare...@ucmerced.edu or call 209-228-8247.
Review of applications will begin November 20 and will continue until the 
position is filled.  To ensure full consideration, please apply before December 
1.
For more information, please contact Dr. Emily Moran at 
emor...@ucmerced.edu or visit our lab webpage 
https://sites.google.com/site/moranplantlab/
UC Merced is the newest school of the University of California system 
(http://www.ucmerced.edu/).  The university is small (<7,000 students), but 
diverse and rapidly growing.  Merced is a town of 80 thousand located in the 
Central Valley of California.  It is conveniently located 1 hour north of 
Fresno (the closest airport), 2 hours east of Berkeley and San Francisco, 2 
hours south of Davis and Sacramento, and 2 hours west of Yosemite National 
Park.  Cost of living is low.  The area has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, 
dry summers and cool, rainy winters.
The University of California, Merced is an equal opportunity employer with a 
strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its 
faculty, staff, and students.
UC Merced is also a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke 
and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu

[ECOLOG-L] SESYNC Job Opportunities: Science Communications Coordinator and Assistant Research Scientists

[Elizabeth Green]

Deadlines Extended

Science Communications Coordinator

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) is seeking a 
full-time, experienced science communications professional to lead 
communications activities. The primary focus of the Science Communications 
Coordinator is to enhance awareness and understanding of SESYNC research and 
opportunities within the community of socio-environmental scientists, 
scientific knowledge users, and policy makers. 

Learn more and apply: sesync.us/scicomm

Assistant Research Scientists

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) seeks applications 
for two Assistant Research Scientist positions. These are research faculty 
positions through the University of Maryland. Each will contribute to leading, 
planning, organizing and managing SESYNC programs and activities primarily but 
not exclusively targeting young scholars. The persons hired will contribute to 
the development of skills and capacities to undertake original 
socio-environmental team synthesis research. Positions are non-tenure track for 
one year and are renewable contingent on continued grant funding for the 
center. 

Learn more and apply: http://sesync.us/assistsci

[ECOLOG-L] Integrative Plant Biology - Asst. Professor Univ. Mississippi

[Steve Brewer]

Please post. Note that contact email is for Jason Hoeksema.
Thanks,
Steve Brewer

Assistant Professor – Integrative Plant Biologist

The Department of Biology at the University of Mississippi invites applications 
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Integrative Plant Biology. 
We seek candidates who investigate fundamental molecular/cellular mechanisms of 
how plants sense and respond to their environment, and whose research 
integrates across multiple scales. Areas of research interest include but are 
not limited to plant growth, movement, light and touch-induced signaling, 
long-distance communication, defense, symbiosis, and stress response.  The 
successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative, 
externally-funded research program, train graduate students, and teach courses 
in their area of expertise. This position will complement and extend existing 
departmental strengths (http://biology.olemiss.edu) in symbiosis and species 
interactions, cell and molecular biology, neuroscience and behavior, or 
biodiversity and conservation biology; and may capitalize on the availability 
of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, the School of Pharmacy 
(https://pharmacy.olemiss.edu/), the University of Mississippi Field Station 
(http://fieldstation.olemiss.edu), and/or the US Department of Agriculture 
Natural Products Utilization Research 
(https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/oxford-ms/natural-products-utilization-research/).
 The successful candidate may also interact with cross-disciplinary researchers 
to solve key, grand challenges through the Big Data, Brain Wellness, Community 
Wellbeing, and Disaster Resilience Flagship Constellations 
(http://flagshipconstellations.olemiss.edu/).

We have a vibrant, broad-based biology department that consists of 21 
tenure-track and 15 instructional faculty members, and educates over 1000 
undergraduate biology majors and 45 graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.).  The 
University of Mississippi is a Carnegie-Designated R1 Highest Research 
University located in Oxford, Mississippi, a beautiful college town well known 
for its outstanding educational and cultural opportunities. The University of 
Mississippi has been repeatedly recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education 
as a “Great College to Work For.” The Department of Biology recognizes the 
importance of building a diverse faculty and welcomes applicants from groups 
underrepresented in science.

To apply, please visit our Online Employment Service at 
https://careers.olemiss.edu/. Applications should include: (1) cover letter 
outlining interest and suitability for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) 
a statement of research interests and future plans (3 pages or less) that 
includes an explicit description of how the applicant’s research plans will 
complement or build upon existing departmental research areas, (4) a brief (two 
pages or less) teaching and mentoring statement, which includes experience, 
approach, interests, and a list of potential graduate and undergraduate 
courses, (5) a diversity statement addressing approaches to promoting 
inclusivity in research and training, (6) names and contact information for at 
least three references, and (7) reprints of up to three recent publications or 
submitted papers. Items 1-6 should be prepared as a single pdf and item 7 as a 
second pdf file. Review of applications will begin December 10 and continue 
until the position is filled. If you have questions about the position, please 
contact Dr. Jason Hoeksema (hoeks...@olemiss.edu). 
The University of Mississippi is an 
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender 
Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. The University of 
Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education 
program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University 
complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative 
action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant 
for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran 
status, or genetic information.




Stephen Brewer
jbre...@olemiss.edu
Professor
Department of Biology
PO Box 1848
 University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi 38677-1848
 Brewer web page - https://jstephenbrewer.wordpress.com
FAX - 662-915-5144 Phone - 662-202-5877

[ECOLOG-L] use of program Presence Software

[Ines de la Cueva]

Hello, I am a biologist working in a project with camera traps, studying the 
anthropic impact on wild mammals in the mountains. I would like to know if some 
of you has ever used the Presence Software program, as I am currently working 
with it and have a few questions about it. It would be very helpful if someone 
could give me a hand with this. 

Thank you very much for your time!

[ECOLOG-L] Pre-ad for Postdoctoral Fellowship

[Kim Pepin]

The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) in Fort Collins CO seeks a 
Research Fellow to develop novel methods of risk assessment for prevention and 
response to agricultural and disease pests using ecological and genetic 
surveillance data. Specific activities are to develop practical modeling tools 
to be used in: 1) risk assessment of spatial invasions of pests, genetic 
elements, and/or diseases, 2) determining optimal pest management solutions in 
spatially structured populations, and 3) developing policies for novel 
biotechnologies that could be used in pest management. This is an excellent 
opportunity to develop models that will shape policies for regulation of novel 
disease and pest management technologies. The candidate will be highly 
motivated, innovative and possess a strong quantitative background in spatial 
processes and genetics of populations and/or diseases, and proficiency in at 
least one programming language (e.g., R, Matlab, C++, etc…). Skills in machine 
learning, optimization, applied statistics, bioinformatics, bioeconomics, 
population genetics, and/or spatio-temporal population or disease modeling are 
preferred. The position is for two years with possibility of extension for an 
additional two years. Below is a description of research opportunities that 
fall within the scope of the position and other details of the position.

Specific aims within the scope:

•   To develop statistical approaches for predicting the spatial spread of 
disease or pest invasions, and identifying predictors of spatial spread, by 
jointly considering genetic and ecological data. Examples of focal systems 
include African swine fever in wild boar, avian influenza virus in wild birds, 
and feral swine. 

•   To develop optimization methods for guiding management decisions of 
pests in space and time. The methods will address optimal management in 
spatially-structured pest populations. 

•   To develop modeling tools for assessing the potential effectiveness and 
risk of non-lethal genetic tools such as gene drive for controlling pest 
populations. This effort will involve collaboration with regulatory officials 
in APHIS and have the opportunity to develop new approaches to decision-making 
in biotechnology for regulation of novel biotechnology.

Position details and how to apply:
NWRC is a Federal agency within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
(APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The position will be advertised 
formally on USAjobs - applications must be submitted through USAjobs (within 
1-2 months). It will be advertised as an interdisciplinary position (GS 11/12: 
Biologist (computational)/Statistician; where starting salary of GS 11 ~$66k + 
benefits annually). The position is for 2 years but can be extended for up to 4 
years total. Any questions regarding the position (including advertising 
timing) can be e-mailed to: kim.m.pe...@aphis.usda.gov. Candidates must be US 
citizens. The application process will require submission of unofficial 
transcripts, resume, and a cover letter. Resumes should list technical skills.