[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Senior Professor and Assistant Professor in Ecology-（CIGIT, CAS-CHINA)

[Xuemei Yi]

Application open for research positions in Ecology, Geography, Remote Sensing 
and Ecosystem Services in China


Researcher positions at assistant professor, associate professor and full 
professor levels in Ecology, Geography, Remote Sensing and Ecosystem Ecology 
are available at The Reservoir Ecology Research Center of the Chongqing 
Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences 
(CIGIT). The successful candidate must have a strong academic background at:

   Population Ecology, Community Ecology, Physiological Ecology (including 
plant, animal, microbe)
   Limnology, Riparian Ecology, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology 
   Ecosystem Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Global Ecology
   Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Ecological Modelling 
   Physical Geography and Ecological Remote Sensing

Consistent with our requirements, we are especially interested in candidates 
who show promise to engage intellectually across the multiple-disciplinary 
fields, to advance a more integrated understanding of reservoir ecology and 
ecosystems. We are also seeking candidates who can engage collaboratively with 
team members and participate in broader programmatic activities.

Terms of employment: salary, health insurance, and other benefits are included. 
The positions are for an initial 3-year period, with the potential for 
extension if deemed appropriate. Applicants must have completed all Ph.D. 
degree requirements prior to the start of the appointment.

Application: submit a CV and fill the application form attached below. Review 
of applications will begin in Jan, 2019 and continue on a rolling basis until 
position is filled. Remote (e.g., phone or Zoom) and an on-site interview and 
presentation will be required of short-listed finalists.

The Reservoir Ecology Research Center of CIGIT is an international vibrant 
community of productive researchers with a strong commitment to reservoir 
ecology covering matter and energy flows, landscape pattern, ecological 
functions and management studies in reservoir ecosystems. A new University, the 
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences at Chongqing (UCASC), is jointly 
establishing now with CIGIT. The Reservoir Ecology Research Center will be 
charged with teaching and training for graduate students in the School of 
Resource and Environmental Sciences at UCASC. More information about CIGIT can 
be found at http://www.cigit.cas.cn/.   






   

Contact Information
Mailing address: No.266 Fangzheng Avenue,Shuitu Hi-tech Industrial Park, Shuitu 
Town, Beibei District, Chongqing 400714
E-mail: w...@cigit.ac.cn
  c...@cigit.ac.cn

[ECOLOG-L] Any idea what this fossil from the top of Whistler’s Mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, may be?

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Any idea what this fossil from the top of Whistler’s Mountain in Jasper
National Park, Alberta, Canada, may be?

Dear Colleagues:

A colleague of mine and his son found a fossil at the top of Whistler’s
Mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. An image can be found
here

https://psu.box.com/s/ybf7y4nri58cgqie92z2tjicldh14diy

Any idea what the fossil may be or if there is anything of interest? If
"yes", please send me an email to blayjo...@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Jorge

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[ECOLOG-L] REU opportunity in oceanography, fisheries ecology, and resource economics

[Andrew J. Pershing]

Dear colleagues,

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is launching an NSF-funded REU Site – 
‘Integrated Studies in a Rapidly Warming Fishery Ecosystem’.  Students in this 
program will have an opportunity to participate in field, lab, or 
computer-based research on the dynamics of the fish, plankton, and human 
communities in and around the Gulf of Maine. We welcome applications from 
undergraduate students from a broad range of institutions and backgrounds 
including students from two- and four-year colleges and underserved communities 
(e.g., minorities, students with disabilities, first-generation college 
students, veterans). The program includes 10 weeks of hands-on research 
experience at our waterfront location in downtown Portland Maine, a $500/week 
stipend, housing, meal allowances and travel support for 6-8 students. For more 
information please visit:

https://www.gmri.org/about-us/join-our-team/internships/gmri-research-experience-undergraduates

Online applications are open throughFebruary 15th. Decisions will be made by 
March 15th.

Thank you for circulating this opportunity to your colleagues and students.

Sincerely,
Andrew J. Pershing

*
Andrew J. Pershing
   Chief Scientific Officer and Ecosystem Modeler
   Gulf of Maine Research Institute
   350 Commercial Street
   Portland ME 04101
   (207) 228-1656
   apersh...@gmri.org @Sci_Officer
   http://www.gmri.org
   http://www.seascapemodeling.org
**

Re: [ECOLOG-L] MSc Position - Arthropod ecology in the Canadian Arctic

[Carol Frost]

An *MSc position* is available to work on the project:

*Effect of vegetation structural complexity on arthropod biodiversity and
interactions, and how this varies along gradients of latitude and
caribou-use in an Arctic ecosystem*

Location: *Edmonton, AB, Canada*, with fieldwork in the calving grounds of
the Qamanirjuaq Caribou herd, and based out of *Rankin Inlet, Nunavut,
Canada*

Qualifications: Candidates should have a BSc in biology, entomology,
ecology, conservation biology, or a related discipline. We are particularly
seeking someone who is very interested in *insect identification* and *working
in remote wilderness conditions*, preferably with some entomology education
and experience and experience working in the field. The candidate must be
able to work as part of a collaborative team in remote locations for long
periods.

Starting Date: *May 2019*. Applications will be accepted until *February
15, 2019*.

Stipend: Approximately $24,000 CAD per year for 2 years.

To Apply: Applicants must meet the admission requirements for an M.Sc. in
the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences, Department
of Renewable Resources, at the University of Alberta:
https://www.ualberta.ca/agriculture-life-environment-sciences/programs/graduate-programs/renewable-resources/renewable-resources-admissions.


The student could be hired as a summer student to start in May, and would
officially enrol in the M.Sc. program for the fall starting date.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter outlining their research
interests, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information
for 2 academic references, as soon as possible, by email to Carol
Frost, *cmfr...@ualberta.ca
*

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position at UC Davis - integro-difference equation models

[Alan Hastings]

Position Summary

I am seeking a postdoc to work on problems using integro-difference equations 
to look at questions in spatial ecology.  This position will be supported by my 
recently awarded NSF grant, Metacommunity dynamics: integrating local dynamics, 
stochasticity and connectivity.The ideal individual will have expertise in 
integro-difference equations including both computational and analytical 
methods and as well as experience with models of ecological systems.  The 
position will be based at UC Davis.

The ideal start date will be June 1, 2019.  The initial term will be 1 year 
with extension for one more year with satisfactory performance.  Salary and 
benefits are competitive.  The University of California is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment 
to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and 
respect for diversity.

Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the PI, the postdoc will develop and analyze models using 
integro-dfference equations to describe the dynamics of spatial ecological 
systems and use these models to understand interacting ecological species in a 
spatial context.

How to apply:
 Email a cover letter describing your background and interests in the position, 
cv, and contact information for 3 references to Alan Hastings 
(amhasti...@ucdavis.edu).  The position is open until filled.
 
Alan Hastings
Distinguished Professor
Environmental Science and Policy
University of California
Davis, CA 95616
 
amhasti...@ucdavis.edu
530-752-8116
web page: http://two.ucdavis.edu/~me

[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate research opportunities from the Urban Water Innovation Network!

[Aude Lochet]

Dear colleagues,



The Urban Water Innovation Network (UWIN) is accepting applications
for its *Undergraduate
Research Program* for the summer of 2019! Thank you for sharing this
information with students who may be interested.





Students will be given the opportunity to perform cutting edge research of
immediate relevance to people in urban areas at institutions in urban areas
across the nation. Students with different research interests in urban
water sustainability -social sciences, natural sciences, engineering – are
invited to apply.



*To apply:*  *https://erams.com/UWIN/urp/ *

*Application deadline:* *January 25, 2019 Midnight*



*Dates**:* May 29 to August 1, 2019 (9 weeks)

*Eligibility**:* Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first
semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or
its possessions. Underrepresented minorities and first generation college
students are encouraged to apply.

*Stipend:* $4,500 stipend

*Other support**:*  On-campus or nearby housing, travel assistance. The
program starts and ends at Colorado State University in Fort Collins CO.





For more information about UWIN, visit: https://erams.com/UWIN/



For more information about the program, contact Aude Lochet, program
coordinator: loch...@caryinstitute.org



Best regards,



Aude Lochet


*
Aude Lochet

Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator
Cary Institute's Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
Sustainable Urban Water Transdisciplinary Research Program (UWIN)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

2801 Sharon Turnpike

PO Box AB

Millbrook, NY 12545


Phone: (845) 677 7600 (ext. 326)

Fax: (845) 677 5976

Email: loch...@caryinstitute.org

Web: www.caryinstitute.org

**

[ECOLOG-L] Summer 2019 REU program on Translational Ecology at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

[Aude Lochet]

Dear colleagues,

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook NY is accepting
applications for the summer 2019 REU program in “Translational Ecology”!
Thank you for sharing this information with students who may be interested.



Students conduct mentored research projects, and have many chances to
interact, give and receive feedback and support. They also participate in a
rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips around
the theme of translational ecology.



*To apply:*  *http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program
*

*Application deadline:* *January 25, 2019 Midnight*



*Dates**:* May 20 to August 9, 2019 (12 weeks)

*Eligibility**:* Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first
semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or
its possessions. Underrepresented minorities and first generation college
students are encouraged to apply.

*Stipend:* $6,600 stipend, plus a $900 food allowance and free on-campus
housing.

*Other support**:*  Assistance is available for travel to and from
the program as well.





Research projects for the summer of 2019 include:

*·**Eavesdropping Behavior and Social Information Use in Songbirds*

·Competitive Dynamics Between Invertebrate and Vertebrate Scavenger
Guilds

·Ecosystem Regulation of Mosquitoes and Disease Risk

·The Role of Natural Enemies in Governing Symbiotic Nitrogen
Fixation

·Effects of Global Change on Streams of the Northeastern US

·Hudson River Habitats in a Changing World

·Ecological Change in the Sky Lakes on the Shawangunk Ridge

·Lake Management and Recreational Fisheries in Coupled
Human-Natural Ecosystems

·Ecology of Urban Streams/High School Student Mentoring



For more information about the Cary Institute, visit
http://www.caryinstitute.org/



For more information about the program, contact Aude Lochet, REU program
coordinator (loch...@caryinstitute.org)



Best regards,



Aude Lochet



*
Aude Lochet

Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator
Cary Institute's Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
Sustainable Urban Water Transdisciplinary Research Program (UWIN)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

2801 Sharon Turnpike

PO Box AB

Millbrook, NY 12545


Phone: (845) 677 7600 (ext. 326)

Fax: (845) 677 5976

Email: loch...@caryinstitute.org

Web: www.caryinstitute.org

**

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Position in Environmental Studies

[Siobhan Fennessy]

Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in 
central Ohio, invites applications for a tenure track position in Environmental 
Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in July 2019 in the broad 
area of Earth Science. This may include (but is not limited to) a focus on 
environmental geology, physical geography, or climate science. Experience in 
GIS and/or Earth systems modeling is a plus, as is a background in researching 
the natural and human drivers of global change. The successful candidate will 
become the inaugural holder of the Dorothy and Thomas Jegla Chair in 
Environmental Studies and will complement current faculty strengths in 
ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental economics, environmental 
policy, and human ecology. We seek to recruit a diverse and inclusive faculty. 
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including the 
use of inclusive pedagogies along with strong mentoring and academic support of 
diverse student populations. We expect a vigorous research program that 
involves undergraduate students, leads to publications, and has the potential 
to attract extramural funding. Applicants should hold a Ph.D degree; 
postdoctoral experience is preferred. To apply, candidates should visit the 
online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete 
application will be composed of 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant's 
research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline, 
and prior teaching experience; 2) a statement of the applicant's teaching 
philosophy; 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial transcript; and 5) three 
(3) letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted 
electronically through Kenyon's employment website. Review of applications will 
begin January 14, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. 
Completed applications received by January 14 will be guaranteed full 
consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Avian Field Technician for Spring/Summer 2019

[Hannah Clipp]

*Job Title:* Avian Field Technician

*Agency:* West Virginia University/U.S. Forest Service

*Location:* Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

*Job Category:* Temporary/Seasonal Position

*Salary:* $1,500-2,000/month for 3 months (April 8 to July 5). Housing and
a field vehicle provided.

*Start Date:* 04/08/2019

*Last Date to Apply:* 1/31/2019

*Description:* Seeking a highly motivated avian field technician to assist
with game bird surveys from April 15 to May 5 and avian point count surveys
from May 10 to July 5. The data will be collected as part of research on
avian use of wildlife openings in the Monongahela National Forest in West
Virginia. In addition, the point count data will continue a 25-year dataset
of breeding bird surveys that is being used to assess long-term change in
avian communities and abundance.

Fieldwork entails conducting evening modified singing-ground surveys for
American woodcock, morning modified drumming/gobbling surveys for ruffed
grouse and wild turkey, and 10-minute morning point count surveys for
breeding songbirds. All survey protocols will be reviewed prior to
conducting the surveys, but the field technician must have prior experience
conducting point counts, preferably in the eastern USA. Additional work
will include deploying autonomous recording units and game cameras,
vegetation sampling, data entry, and data proofing. The technician will be
working closely with the supervisor, Hannah Clipp, to access field site
locations, but actual game bird and point count surveys will mostly be
conducted alone. The technician should expect to work 5-7 hours per day;
because we are counting birds, field days will start early (before sunrise)
and will likely involve work on weekends, with days off during inclement
weather. Free housing and a field vehicle will be provided. The field
technician should expect rugged housing accommodations (just the basics, no
Internet), ranging from bunkhouses and cabins to campgrounds. First aid/CPR
training and driver safety training will also be provided at no cost to the
field technician.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume/CV with 3 references to
Hannah Clipp at hlcl...@mix.wvu.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they
are received.

*Qualifications:*

1. Ability to identify eastern USA birds by sound and sight, as well as
previous experience with avian point count surveys

2. Earned (or are working towards) a Bachelor of Science degree in
wildlife science, natural resources, or a similar field

3. Ability to navigate in the field and deal with challenging,
difficult terrain (a lot of steep slopes)

4. Comfortable working in a remote outdoor setting

5. Ability and willingness to work in a two-person team and
individually during early morning and late evening fieldwork

6. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

7. Positive attitude and strong work ethic

*Contact Person:* Hannah Clipp

*Contact Email:* hlcl...@mix.wvu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Harvard Forest Summer Research Program for Undergraduates

[Laurie L. Chiasson]

Explore Harvard's 4000-acre outdoor laboratory and classroom in Petersham MA.

May 27 to August 9, 2019

11 weeks of mentored research for undergraduates in topics including:
•   Forest Carbon Dynamics in Air & Soils
•   Ecosystem Transformation:  Invasive Species Impacts
•   Advancing Conservation in the CT River Valley
•   Computer Science Solutions for Big Data
•   Remote Sensing of Changing Forest Canopies
•   Tree Ring Analysis: Telling Climate Stories
$5775 stipend plus excellent room and board

Apply online by strict deadline of 2/1/19 at:
https://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/other-tags/reu

ELIGIBILITY
•   The Harvard Forest Summer Program is open to undergraduates or recently 
graduated students from all institutions.
•   Significant past experience in ecological research is NOT required - 
only an enthusiasm to learn.
•   Some projects might require students to have completed coursework in 
ecology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, or statistics.
•   Most positions are for US Citizens or Resident Aliens. See FAQ for 
details.

[ECOLOG-L] INQUA 2019 - Abstract Closing Wednesday - 3 Days to Go!

[Francis Micheal Ludlow]

*Abstract Submission Deadline - 3 Days To Go!*

*Abstract submissions closes Wednesday 9th January - Sessions are filling
up fast!*


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[ECOLOG-L] INQUA 2019 Session on "Climatic and Human Impacts of Volcanism during the Quaternary"

[Francis Micheal Ludlow]

We would like to invite you to consider submitting an abstract to an
upcoming session on the *"Climatic and Human Impacts of Volcanism during
the Quaternary" *at the upcoming INQUA 2019 Congress in Dublin, Ireland,
July 2019. The focus of the session is very broad and we welcome
submissions from any of the many fields addressing climatic and human
impacts of volcanism in any period of the Quaternary, from deep past to the
present.

There is now just a few days away before the abstract submission deadline (*9th
Jan*) - see all the needed details at the link below.

http://www.inqua2019.org/call-for-abstracts/

*Session description:*
Volcanic eruptions produce regional to global climatic impacts.
Global-scale impacts arise primarily from the injection of sulfur dioxide
into the stratosphere, where it oxidizes to form sulfate aerosols, leading
to changes in atmospheric clarity and an associated backscattering of
incoming solar radiation. The net temperature impact of these aerosols is a
short-term but potentially large decrease in global mean surface
temperatures. Patterns of atmospheric circulation and precipitation can
also be impacted, leading to complex regional hydroclimatic impacts.
Explosive volcanic eruptions have occurred during the Quaternary on a
frequency and magnitude (e.g., Toba super-eruption) far beyond the range of
contemporary human experience. Studying the impacts of such eruptions in
climate model simulations, as well as examining the fingerprints of such
eruptions in geologic deposits (e.g., ice cores) and proxy records (e.g.,
tree-rings and others) provides valuable insight into the likelihood and
consequences of this major geological and climatic hazard. Climate models,
proxy-based palaeoclimatic reconstructions and instrumental data do not,
however, always agree on the climatic impact of major historic eruptions,
pointing to the need for further research. Volcanically induced climate
changes also provide tests of societal vulnerability and response to abrupt
and severe climatic variability. Under the remit of the PAGES (Past Global
Changes) Volcanic Impacts on Climate and Society (VICS) Working Group, this
session thus invites contributions that examine how major eruptions have
affected climate and societies, using climate modelling, historical,
archaeological, palaeoecological and other records, to further our
understanding of the potential climatic and societal impacts of past and
future eruptions.

*Conveners:*
Francis Ludlow, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (ludl...@tcd.ie)
Michael Sigl, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland
Céline Vidal, University of Cambridge, UK
*On behalf of the PAGES Working Group: Volcanic Impacts on Climate and
Society (VICS; including Steering Committee members Matthew Toohey, Kevin
Anchukaitis and Allegra LeGrande)

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position in the Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Forests at the University of Nevada, Reno

[Jonathan Greenberg]

Postdoctoral Position in the Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Forests

The Global Environmental Analysis and Remote Sensing (GEARS) Laboratory 
(https://naes.unr.edu/gears/) in the department of Natural Resources and 
Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, is seeking a 
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Forests with an 
immediate start date.  The researcher will be part of a large, collaborative 
project with researchers from the University of Maryland, College Park, 
University of Edinburgh, the USDA Forest Service, and NASA JPL.  The project's 
goal is to analyze changes in the structure of forests across the Sierra Nevada 
Mountains using a variety of remote sensing data and techniques including data 
derived from terrestrial laser scanning (TLS), airborne LiDAR, and unmanned 
aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery.  TLS, in particular, provides one of the most 
detailed measures of forest structure and change and can be used as the gold 
standard for testing larger scale measures and improving our understanding of 
forest processes.  However, in the past, TLS has typically been collected and 
analyzed over a very limited number of sites. Our project covers nearly 150 
individual sites across large climatic, diversity, and disturbance gradients.  
These measurements and analyses will allow a deeper understanding of fine scale 
changes in biomass accumulation and loss, particularly as it relates to fuels 
and fires.  The postdoctoral researcher's primary responsibilities will be to 
develop and implement algorithms and processing chains for extracting various 
forest metrics from TLS point clouds in a high performance computing (HPC) 
environment using e.g. QSM and voxel approaches.

Job requirements: a PhD in remote sensing, computer vision, computer science, 
engineering, physics, or a related geotechnologies field; experience with TLS 
applications for forestry;  Linux operating systems; at least 2 years of 
programming.

To apply: Applicants should send an email to Dr. Jonathan Greenberg 
(jgreenb...@unr.edu) with the subject line "TLS 
Postdoc" with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at 
least three professional references.  Applications will be accepted until a 
suitable candidate is found.  Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's 
qualifications.
--
--
Jonathan A. Greenberg, PhD
Randall Endowed Professor and Associate Professor of Remote Sensing
Global Environmental Analysis and Remote Sensing (GEARS) Laboratory
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N Virginia St MS/0186
Reno, NV 89557
Phone: 415-763-5476
http://www.unr.edu/nres
Gchat: jgrn...@gmail.com, Skype: jgrn3007

[ECOLOG-L] Two fellowships

[David Inouye]

*Meridian Institute Ruckelshaus Fellowship -- due Jan 20, 2019*
The Meridian Institute Ruckelshaus Fellowship provides the next 
generation of public policy leaders with the skills they need to support 
collaboration on complex and controversial problems. The Fellowship is a 
two-year, full-time position. Selected Fellows will begin work in summer 
2019 at either Meridian’s Dillon, CO, or Washington, DC locations.


http://www.merid.org/About/Employment/Fellowship-Program-Announcement.aspx


*Helen Fellowship **-- due Jan 20, 2019*
The Helen Fellowship is a one-year residency for post-baccalaureate 
women to devote time immersed in computational scientific research and 
educational outreach at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in 
New York City.


https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/higher-education/helen-fellowship

[ECOLOG-L] FGCU recruiting new faculty in Marine / Enviro Science

[Lefevre, Dr Kara]

Dear Colleagues,

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking multiple new faculty members in the 
fields of marine and environmental science. FGCU is in a prime location on the 
Gulf of Mexico for research on pressing environmental challenges, including 
land use, water policy and climate change.  Please share these announcements 
with anyone you think might be interested in the positions.

With best wishes for a joyful 2019,

Kara Lefevre, PhD
Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology  |  Program Coordinator for 
Environmental Studies
Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 USA.  |   klefevre [at] 
fgcu.edu

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records.  If you do not want your email address released in response to a 
public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.  Instead, 
contact this office by phone or in writing.”
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Coastal Resilience/Climate Adaptation
The Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences 
(http://www.fgcu.edu/CAS/Departments/MES/5451.asp) at Florida Gulf Coast 
University (http://www.fgcu.edu/about.asp) invites applications for an 
Associate/Full Professor (posting no. F192P) in
Coastal Resilience/Climate Adaptation to begin August 2019. Deadline for 
applications is January 31, 2019. This position represents a research- and 
outreach-intensive role that is part of a new water initiative at FGCU. Please 
visit Eagle Jobs for more information (https://jobs.fgcu.edu/).

Waterborne Illnesses and Biotoxins
The Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences 
(http://www.fgcu.edu/CAS/Departments/MES/5451.asp) at Florida Gulf Coast 
University (http://www.fgcu.edu/about.asp) invites applications for an 
Associate/Full Professor (posting no. F193P) in
Waterborne Illnesses/Biotoxins to begin August 2019. Deadline for applications 
is January 31, 2019. This position represents a research-intensive role that is 
part of a new water initiative at FGCU. Please visit Eagle Jobs for more 
information (https://jobs.fgcu.edu/).

Benthic Ecologist
The Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences 
(http://www.fgcu.edu/CAS/Departments/MES/5451.asp) at Florida Gulf Coast 
University (http://www.fgcu.edu/about.asp) invites applications for an 
Assistant Professor (posting no. F174P) in Marine Science with an emphasis in 
the area of benthic ecology, especially shellfish biology/ecology to begin 
August 2017. Deadline for applications is January 15, 2019. Please visit Eagle 
Jobs for more information (https://jobs.fgcu.edu/).

Environmental Studies
The Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences 
(http://www.fgcu.edu/CAS/Departments/MES/5451.asp) at Florida Gulf Coast 
University (http://www.fgcu.edu/about.asp) invites applications for an 
Instructor I (posting no. F175P) in Environmental Studies to begin August 
2019.Experience in teaching Environmental Studies with a focus on human 
ecology, land use, or environmental history preferred. Deadline for 
applications is January 15, 2019. Please visit Eagle Jobs for more information 
(https://jobs.fgcu.edu/).

S. Gregory Tolley, Ph.D.
Professor of Marine Science
Chair, Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565
http://www.fgcu.edu/CAS/Departments/MES/1166.asp

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Volunteer Research Positions with the Canadian Forest Service CONIFER Lab

[Zachary Sylvain]

We are seeking applications to fill two (2) volunteer research assistant 
positions for Summer 2019. Positions will commence mid-June and end in 
mid-August during which time students will work with us on a variety of forest 
entomology projects related to the ecology of eastern spruce budworm. 

*Accommodation (likely shared) and an honorarium will be provided (e.g., to aid 
with travel cost). 

What is the CONIFER lab? We are Research Scientists with Natural Resources 
Canada – Canadian Forest Service at the Atlantic Forestry Service in Corner 
Brook, Newfoundland. Our work focuses predominantly on the ecological and 
economic impact of insect forest pests in the eastern boreal forests of 
Newfoundland. Details of our research program can be found on our website: 
https://coniferlab.wixsite.com/home  

Required Qualifications
• A college or university student or recent grad from a program in forest 
ecology, entomology, biology or related field
• Capable of traversing rugged Newfoundland terrain, sometimes in remote places
• You are a great team player– you value diversity, respect others, you look 
for ways to help when you can, and are generally a good person
• You can work long hours when necessary
• You can work independently as well as part of a team
• You pay very close attention to detail and are organized, follow instructions 
from leaders, hard working, are proactive and safety-conscious
• You enjoy working outdoors in the forest surrounded by biting insects, wind, 
rain, occasional snow in June etc… and enjoy collecting insects/spiders 

Preferred Qualifications
• You have a particular and perhaps peculiar affinity for insects
• You have some experience doing field research, and/or extensive outdoor 
activities (e.g., hiking)
• You’re thinking about doing graduate-level research with bugs or ecology in 
the future
• You have a valid driver’s license. Basic First Aid, CPR, and/or Wilderness 
First Aid would also be an asset 
• You have used GPS

About the area
The Atlantic Forestry Centre is located on the Grenfell campus of Memorial 
University in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Corner Brook is located in the scenic 
Humber Valley, surrounded by mountainous terrain and overlooking the Bay of 
Islands. The area strikes a perfect balance between urban amenities and outdoor 
recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping and zip lining to 
name a few.  

To Apply
Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only. Please send 
application materials to Drs. Eric Moise and Joe Bowden at 
cfsnlvolunteerapplicat...@gmail.com by February 8, 2019. Please include your CV 
and a cover letter highlighting your research experience, qualifications, and 
why you would be a good fit with our group. Please also provide two or three 
references (names, titles, contact information). These should be sent as a 
single PDF document. Applicants chosen for interview will be contacted shortly 
thereafter for a video conference.

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Apply for IPBES Early Career Fellowship for the Assessment of Invasive Alien Species

[Emily Mastrianni, Ecological Society of America]

Call for Nominations of Fellows: Assessment of Invasive Alien Species


The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem 
Services, 
IPBES, is currently seeking fellows to participate in an important assessment 
addressing 
the threat that invasive alien species pose to biodiversity, ecosystem services 
and 
livelihoods and the global status of impacts of invasive alien species by 
region and 
sub-region, taking into account various knowledge and value systems.

The Ecological Society of America is assisting the U.S. government in 
identifying U.S. 
experts fellows for the assessment. Fellows should have expertise related to 
the themes 
and skills required for the chapters of the assessment as set out in its 
scoping document, 
available here: 
https://ipbes.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5da0fed71c7e4399fb28ab549&;
id=f10d117fa0&e=495edec582.  They should be experts on invasive alien species 
within one 
or more of the following disciplines: natural sciences, social sciences or the 
humanities, 
be indigenous and local knowledge experts or have expertise in these systems, 
or be policy 
experts and practitioners. All nominees should have experience working within 
interdisciplinary and/or international contexts. 

Fellow nominees should meet the following criteria:
Be in the early stages of their career, indicatively not older than 35 years of 
age and 
preferably not more than 5-7 years after having completed their academic degree
Be able to make a time commitment of 15 percent of their time over the 
assessment period, 
including attending author meeting and training
Be able to secure their own funding for the fellowship.

Fellows will be selected by the respective management teams, which includes the 
co-chairs of the assessment and members of the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel. 
Fellows 
will be informed of their selection in July, 2019. 

Deadline for applications to ESA: January 25, 2019

Learn more: 
http://esa.org/ipbes/call-for-nominations-of-fellows-for-the-assessment-on-alien-invasive-species/

[ECOLOG-L] Cluster Hire in Agriculture Sciences – Integrated Pest Management and Plant Pathology

[Bradley Christoffersen]

*Assistant Professor (SEEMS/Biology– Cluster Hire in Agriculture Sciences –
Integrated Pest Management and Plant Pathology)*

https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/20058



The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley is seeking applications for a two
(2) tenure track faculty positions (Assistant Professor) within the College
of Sciences with cross appointment in the School of Earth, Environmental
and Marine Sciences (SEEMS) and the Department of Biology. These are
full-time, tenure track positions involving teaching, scholarly research
and service, and complement recent hires to form a core group at UTRGV of
faculty in Agriculture and Food Systems Sciences.

Qualified candidates should be able to teach and create a variety of
courses across two main foci:  (a) plant pathology and (b) integrated pest
management,  as well as related courses in plant physiology, mycology,
plant sciences, plant-insect interactions, or microbiology.  The successful
candidate will collaborate with other faculty and other related programs
that leverage the unique subtropical agricultural landscape of the Rio
Grande Valley, existing connections to the USDA Agricultural Research
Service and USDA APHIS, committed grower cooperators, and the burgeoning
expertise and interest in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Applicants should include a cover letter describing their academic
qualifications and professional experiences, and how they align with
current faculty research interests.  The successful candidate is also
expected to demonstrate a strong, extramurally funded research program
in their area of specialization, and complement ongoing systems
research in food and agricultural sciences at UTRGV.The candidate
is expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.   Well
qualified candidates should be able demonstrate interest in community
engaged research and teaching, and a commitment to advancing the
university, college, and program missions and to UTRGV’s guiding
principles (http://www.utrgv.edu/en
us/about-utrgv/transition-plan/guiding-principles)

. Applicants’ statements should detail how their teaching, service
and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from diverse
backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field;
applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience
should note how their work will further UTRGV mission for student
success.

*Required Qualifications:  *

A Ph.D. in either (a) plant pathology and (b) integrated pest
management, or other agricultural or food sciences-related
disciplines.

*Preferred Qualifications:  *

Commitment to student success (innovative teaching approaches and
pedagogies, use of technology in the classroom, experience mentoring
graduate and undergraduate student etc) especially for students that
are underrepresented in the sciences.

Strong theoretical grounding in one or more disciplines, and
experience in systems research with collaboration with other scholarly
disciplines.

Demonstrated excellence in research (ie funding, dissemination of
scholarship, etc) with experience or strong interest in
interdisciplinary research and community engaged scholarship.

*Desired Start Date*

09/01/2019

*EEO Statement *

UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to
hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information or veteran status. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and
advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities..

 D*iversity Statement*

UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and
building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural
environment. UTRGV has an NSF ADVANCE grant to increase the representation
of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family friendly
workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women
and minorities. We are also committed to creating a supportive workplace
and family-friendly climate at UTRGV.

Open Date   12/01/2018

Close Date  1/15/2018

*Additional Information*

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position
may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande
Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This
position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the
Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at
least 20 hours per week and at least 135 da

[ECOLOG-L] Two statistics courses in Lisbon

[Highland Statistics Ltd]

Apologies for cross-posting

We would like to announce the following two statistics course in Lisbon.

Course: Data exploration, regression, GLM & GAM with introduction to R
Where:  Lisbon, Portugal.
When:   18-22 February 2019
Course website: http://highstat.com/index.php/courses-upcoming
Course flyer: 
http://highstat.com/Courses/Flyers/2019/Flyer2019_02Lisbon_RGG.pdf



Course: Introduction to GAM and GAMM with R.
Where:  Lisbon, Portugal.
When:   25 February 2019 - 1 March 2019
Course website: http://highstat.com/index.php/courses-upcoming
Course flyer: 
http://highstat.com/Courses/Flyers/2019/Flyer2019_02Lisbon_GAMM_V3.pdf


Kind regards,


Alain Zuur

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Dr. Alain F. Zuur
Highland Statistics Ltd.
9 St Clair Wynd
AB41 6DZ Newburgh, UK
Email: highs...@highstat.com
URL:   www.highstat.com

And:
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research,
Department of Coastal Systems, and Utrecht University,
P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg,
Texel, The Netherlands



Author of:
1. Beginner's Guide to Spatial, Temporal and Spatial-Temporal Ecological Data 
Analysis with R-INLA. (2017).
2. Beginner's Guide to Zero-Inflated Models with R (2016).
3. Beginner's Guide to Data Exploration and Visualisation with R (2015).
4. Beginner's Guide to GAMM with R (2014).
5. Beginner's Guide to GLM and GLMM with R (2013).
6. Beginner's Guide to GAM with R (2012).
7. Zero Inflated Models and GLMM with R (2012).
8. A Beginner's Guide to R (2009).
9. Mixed effects models and extensions in ecology with R (2009).
10. Analysing Ecological Data (2007).

[ECOLOG-L] Second Call: Training Course - An Introduction To Using GIS/QGIS In Biological Research, 18-19 March 2019

[Colin D. MacLeod]

This is the second call for attendees for our upcoming introductory training 
course for those who wish to learn how to use GIS in biological research, and 
it will provide an introduction to using GIS in a wide variety of biological 
research situations ranging from the basics of making maps through to studying 
the spread of diseases and creating maps of species biodiversity. It will 
consist of a series of background sessions on using GIS mixed in with practical 
sessions where you will work directly with GIS software to complete various 
tasks which biological researchers commonly need to be able to do.
The course will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 18th and 19th of March 
2019 and it will be taught by Dr Colin D. MacLeod, who has more than 15 years 
experience in using GIS for a wide variety of biological purposes. For those 
who cannot attend this course in person, a shorter online course based on the 
same materials is available from our sister site www.GISforBiologists.com.
The course will primarily be based around QGIS (also known as Quantum GIS), 
which provides a user-friendly, open-source, free alternative to commercial GIS 
software packages, and it is becoming increasingly widely used in both academic 
and commercial organisations  As a result, it is aimed at both those with no 
GIS experience, but wish to learn how to do GIS with QGIS, and also those who 
are familiar with using commercial GIS software, such as ArcGIS, but who wish 
to learn how to use QGIS as an alternative. However, this course is taught 
using software-independent approach, and it is also open to those who wish to 
learn how to use ArcGIS to do biological GIS.

The practical exercises on this course will be based on those in the recently 
published GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates  by 
Dr MacLeod, and a free copy of this book will be provided to all participants.

Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 16 people, and the course will cost 
£295 per person (£200 for students, the unwaged and those working for 
registered charities). To book a place, or for more information, visit 
http://gisinecology.com/an-introduction-to-using-gis-in-biological-research/ or 
email i...@gisinecology.com.

Glasgow has great transport links and is within half a days travel by car or by 
fast train links from most cities in the UK. For example, it can be reached in 
as little as 4h 30mins from London by train. It can also be reached by direct 
flights from many European cities and the flight time is generally under four 
hours.

The exact venue for the course will be confirmed closer to the time of the 
course, but it will be held in Glasgow city centre.

Attendees will be responsible for their own accommodation. However, Glasgow 
provides a wide range of accommodation options to fit most budgets.


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GIS IN ECOLOGY - Providing Training, Advice And Consultancy On The Use Of GIS 
In Ecology

Web: www.GISinEcology.com Email: i...@gisinecology.com

Need to ask a question about using GIS? Try the GIS In Ecology Forum: 
www.GISinEcology.com/GIS_in_Ecology_forum.htm

Books From GIS In Ecology Staff:

GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates; RRP: £24.99
An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology; RRP: £44.99
An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook One - 
Creating Maps Of Species Distribution; RRP: £19:99

If you wish to purchase these books, visit: 
http://www.gisinecology.com/Book_Shop.htm

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[ECOLOG-L] U Glasgow PhD Position: Serengeti wildebeest migration

[Colin Torney]

We are currently advertising a Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith (LKAS) PhD scholarship at 
the University of Glasgow to research the effects of increasing anthropogenic 
pressures on the Serengeti wildebeest migration. The successful candidate will 
use a combination of field studies, mathematical modelling, data analysis, and 
machine learning to assess current status of the migration and predict future 
trends. 

The application deadline is Friday, 11th January. Further details, FAQs, and 
information on how to apply available here: 
http://www.maths.gla.ac.uk/~ctorney/lkas.html

[ECOLOG-L] Courses: Quantitative Genetics, Barcelona, April 8-12 early bird extended

[Soledad De Esteban Trvigno]

Dear colleagues,

Early bird fee has been extended to January 31st for the course “Introduction 
to Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics”

Instructors: Dr. Erik Postma (University of Exeter, UK) and Dr. Jesús 
Martínez-Padilla (Universidad de Oviedo, Spain).

Dates and place: April 8th-12th, 2019. Capellades, Barcelona (Spain).

Check if you can benefit of 20 % discount: 
https://www.transmittingscience.org/funding/organizations-with-discount/


Course Overview:

By simultaneously using the resemblance among all individuals in the pedigree, 
these methods provide more precise and accurate estimates of genetic and 
non-genetic variance components (heritabilities and genetic correlations). 
Furthermore, they allow for the estimation of individual-level genetic effects 
(breeding values), and thereby the inference of evolution.

In this course, we will cover everything from basic quantitative genetic theory 
and statistics to advanced mixed model-based approaches. You will learn how to 
estimate genetic variances and covariances in wild and captive populations, and 
how to test for evolutionary change.

Along the way, you will be exposed to the main software packages, and the R 
packages MCMCglmm and ASReml-R in particular, and you will learn about their 
strengths and weaknesses.

You are strongly encouraged to bring your own data (if you have it), which you 
will be able to work on during the course and which will allow you to put the 
theory into practice.


More information and registrations: 
http://bit.ly/transmitting-science-course-quantitative-genetics or writing to 
cour...@transmittingscience.org


Other courses that can be of interest for people in this list: 
https://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/evolution/


With best regards
Sole

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