[ECOLOG-L] ECOLOG-L now has 20,000+ subscribers

[David Inouye]

One of the new subscribers to ECOLOG-L today brought the total to over 
20,000.  Here's a graph of the number of subscribers since I started the 
list in 1992. The unusual gap between 17,000 and 18,000 reflects a 
change in Yahoo.com addresses that resulted in most of them being 
deleted because of a LISTSERV conflict. There are subscribers from 60+ 
countries.



Thanks to the University of Maryland for hosting the list for 26+ 
years.  As was announced last fall, sometime soon the Ecological Society 
of America will assume responsibility for hosting and moderating the 
list, and maintaining the archive.


More information about the list is summarized in:

Inouye, D. W. 2018. ECOLOG-L’s function in the ecological community. 
Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America. 
https://doi.org/10.1002/bes2.1408


David Inouye, list owner and moderator

--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4415
ino...@umd.edu

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
PO Box 519
Crested Butte, CO 81224

[ECOLOG-L] intensive course in structural equations modeling and path analysis May 6-10 2019

[John William Shipley]

Structural equations modeling (SEM) and path analysis is a statistical method 
of testing multivariate hypotheses of cause-and-effect that is becoming 
increasingly important in ecology and evolution.  I will be offering an 
intensive course on this topic in English from May 6-10 2019, designed 
specifically for international students in ecology and evolution based on my 
book (reference below).  Everyone who has basic training in statistics 
(inferential tests, linear models) and a basic knowledge of the R statistical 
language is welcome.  Full details about the course can be found at 
http://www.billshipley.recherche.usherbrooke.ca/summer%20school%20path%20analysis.htm.

Please contact me 
(bill.ship...@usherbrooke.ca) if you are 
interested or require more information than is given on the web page.


Bill Shipley, département de biologie, Université de Sherbrooke. (819) 
821-8000, poste 62079

Books:
Cause and correlation in biology: A user's guide to path analysis, structural 
equations and causal inference with R. CUP. 2016.
>From plant traits to vegetation structure: Chance and selection in the 
>assembly of ecological communities. CUP. 2010.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Research Assistantship in Primate Behavior and Spatial Ecology

[cruzan]

I am opposed to this type of advertisement. It is a commercial activity 
and not one that is likely to provide a high quality education or 
research experience. These organizations are more like tour experiences 
and they should not be allowed to post on this list.


Mitch Cruzan


On 1/8/2019 10:05 AM, Ian Medeiros wrote:
Advertising a program which costs $2700 as a "Research Assistantship" 
strikes me as disingenuous. As I've said on this list before, I'm not 
absolutely opposed to pay-to-participate programs being posted on 
ECOLOG, I just think there needs to be more truth in advertising. The 
definition of "assistantship" in Webster's starts with "a paid 
appointment..." and that is how most people would interpret the title 
of this post—until they see the price tag.  - Ian


On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 5:54 AM Field Projects International - Mini 
Watsa mailto:ad...@primates-peru.org>> wrote:


Overview: Tamarins are notoriously difficult to track and identify
in the wild, because of their diminutive size and morphological
homogeneity. In this program, we monitor a population of ~14
tamarin groups, individually identifiable and radio-collared, to
study their space use and means of communication.

We collect data on adult scent gland morphology and scent-marking
behaviour, another primary form of communication among tamarins.
Participants will conduct full- and half-day follows of
individually tagged primate troops, recording alarm calls and
scent-marks alongside habitat use and feeding ecology.

Program dates: June 3 – August 12, 2019
Start dates: June 3, June 17, July 1
Minimum stay required: 6 weeks
Application deadline: April 14, 2019 for June start dates, May 14
for July start date.
Program fee: $2700 for 6 weeks; $450 each additional week
Appeals to majors: Anthropology, Biology, Wildlife Management,
Psychology
Training areas: Off-trail navigation, wildlife tracking,
telemetry, focal behavioural sampling, spatial analyses.

Program link: https://fieldprojects.org/research/



--

Ian D. Medeiros
https://imedeirosbotany.wordpress.com

Ph.D. student
Lutzoni Lab
Department of Biology
Duke University
Durham, NC, USA




--

Mitch Cruzan
Professor of Biology
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207 USA
Web:https://cruzanlab.weebly.com/



 Evolutionary Biology - A Plant Perspective

*/Mitchell B. Cruzan/*/
Available through all good bookshops, or direct from Oxford University 
Press 
/ 

[ECOLOG-L] Blog on teaching scientific discovery

[Fred Singer]

For the past two years I’ve been writing a blog on research presented in 
Ecology and Conservation Biology (fredsingerecology.com).  My goal is for 
students to learn about scientific discovery in a variety of contexts, and I 
structure each post accordingly.  The first paragraph gives background 
information, including a discussion of why the question is interesting, which 
may include some information on how the researcher got interested in the 
question.  The bulk of the post discusses methods (in an abbreviated form) in 
enough detail so students can understand and interpret the data, which are 
usually figures taken directly from the journal.  I conclude with a brief 
discussion of why these data are important, and what questions remain 
unanswered.  

Each post averages about 800 words + 2 or 3 figures, and takes about 15-20 
minutes to read carefully.  I have a page with suggestions of how to use the 
blog in the classroom, and also a table of contents that puts each post into a 
category (e.g. behavior, populations, ecosystems, disease, etc. – 12 categories 
in all), so you and your students can easily find posts dealing with a 
particular subdiscipline. I hope you enjoy it and use it regularly in your 
classes!

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Technician Jobs in Plant and Insect Ecology

[Reichenborn, Molly]

Summer Field Technician Jobs in Plant and Insect Ecology

Wichita State University seeks three highly motivated technicians to assist in 
data collection for a collaborative research project investigating the response 
of birds, plants, and insects to cattle grazing on Conservation Reserve Program 
(CRP) grasslands in Kansas.  Grazing disturbance on CRP lands is currently 
excluded or restricted, despite the historic role of bison grazing in prairie 
communities. Our study will test how high and low diversity seeding practices 
(CP25 and CP2, respectively) influence the restoration of 108 CRP sites across 
the longitudinal precipitation gradient in Kansas and the effects of periodic 
grazing on plants, insects, and birds.

Technicians will collect plant and insect data in three-person sampling crews, 
each led by a graduate researcher. Each crew will be responsible for sampling a 
subset of sites (36) in the western, central, or eastern region of Kansas. 
Reaching sites will require driving a few hours each day over paved and low 
maintenance (dirt, gravel) roads. Duties include, but are not limited to: 
collecting vegetative visual obstruction, abundance, and biomass data; sweep 
netting for aerial insects and collecting associated abiotic data (wind, 
temperature, etc.); hand netting for pollinators; data entry and quality 
control; and equipment preparation. Candidates must be able to hike up to a 
mile and a half one-way through tall grass with equipment to reach some 
sampling locations. Working hours will be spent almost exclusively in the field 
and involve early mornings, long hours when necessary, and in variable weather 
conditions. Weekend work may be required (dependent on weather delays). 
Technicians must be able to transport themselves to field housing and be ready 
to begin orientation on May 18, 2019 for a 10-week field season ending on July 
28, 2019. Shared housing will be provided for technicians at field stations or 
rental houses near field sites in rural Kansas. Field vehicles will be 
provided. Technicians must be 21 years of age or older to drive field vehicles 
and will be compensated $4,400 for the season.

Qualifications:
1) Academic training in or enthusiasm for biology and/or ecology,
2) Previous experience with plant and insect sampling preferred, but not 
required,
3) Fit to perform field work while maintaining exceptional work ethic in a 
variety of conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and biting arthropods,
4) Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work and live with other 
technicians and interact positively with CRP landowners,
5) Attention to detail and able to follow a detailed data collection protocol,
6) Able to use a compass and GPS for field navigation,
7) Possess a valid driver’s license and willing to drive rental field vehicles 
on gravel and muddy roads,
8) Must be available from May 18 to July 28, 2019.

Technicians will gain experience with plant and insect field data collection 
techniques, large-scale ecological research, and communicating with private 
landowners. To apply, email a 1-page cover letter, CV, and the names and 
contact information of three references with the subject line “Field Technician 
Jobs in Plant and Insect Ecology” to Molly Reichenborn at 
molly.reichenb...@wichita.edu. 
Application review will begin January 28, 2019. Positions will remain open 
until filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Call For Proposals - Camp Monaco Prize $100K - Now Open

[Corey Anco]

Hello EcoLog,

This is a semi-monthly reminder that the Camp Monaco Prize is now accepting 
proposals for Greater Yellowstone biodiversity research. Prize award is 
$100,000 - please read below for more details and please share with colleagues.


The Draper Natural History Museum and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation 
are pleased to announce the 2019 call for proposals addressing Greater 
Yellowstone Biodiversity Research and Public Education. Our objective is to 
award a $100,000 prize to stimulate scientific exploration and public education 
that will expand the knowledge and understanding of biological diversity in 
Greater Yellowstone and foster concrete actions to safeguard biodiversity in 
conjunction with continued social and economic development. The project will be 
conducted in the magnificent Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and we encourage 
projects with global implications. We are interested in proposals with a 
trans-boundary approach, recognizing that effective biodiversity conservation 
crosses geo-political/ jurisdictional, academic disciplinary, and economic and 
social boundaries.

 
https://www.prweb.com/releases/draper_natural_history_museum_seeks_submissions_for_2019_camp_monaco_prize_on_greater_yellowstone_biodiversity/prweb15975617.htm

For 2019, the Camp Monaco Prize jury is seeking proposals in one or more of 
four broad categories:

1. Understanding current patterns of biodiversity in landscapes of Greater 
Yellowstone and predicting changes related to current and expected social, 
demographic, economic, and environmental dynamics

2. Assessing ecological, social, demographic, and economic impacts of 
biodiversity changes, e.g., restoration/reintroduction of native species and/or 
invasion of nonnative species in Greater Yellowstone

3. Developing trans-boundary conservation strategies for species and their 
habitats in Greater Yellowstone

4. Synthesizing and disseminating existing information about the above topics 
to the public

 

Proposals are due by April 15, 2019 and the winning project will be announced 
in June 2019. The Camp Monaco Prize will be awarded at the Buffalo Bill Center 
of the West in Cody, WY in September 2019 in the presence of officials 
representing each of the partner organizations. Prior to submission you may 
direct questions to Dr. Charles Preston at cpres...@centerofthewest.org

Please share widely among your professional networks.

More information can be found at: 
https://centerofthewest.org/2018/12/06/campmonacoprize-call/

Please review the detailed request for proposals ( 
https://centerofthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2019-ProposalCall_CampMonacoPrize.pdf
 ) for more information.

[ECOLOG-L] Pymatuning Lab of Ecology: Early Career Research Fellowship

[Corinne Richards-Zawacki]

PLE Schwartz Early Career Fellowship
Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology
Summer 2019
 
The University of Pittsburgh's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology (PLE) is 
pleased to offer the Frank J. Schwartz Early Career Research Fellowship of up 
to $10,000 plus up to three months of station fees and residency costs for the 
primary investigator (PI).  PLE is a vibrant research and education facility 
located on Lake Pymatuning in Northwest Pennsylvania. PLE's research facilities 
are spread across 350 acres and include access to a variety of aquatic and 
terrestrial ecosystems. Its 10,000+ square feet of laboratory facilities 
include a field laboratory adjacent to an open field that can be used for 
large-scale replicated experiments, a modern molecular laboratory, and 
facilities for animal, plant and aquatic studies.

This opportunity is open to researchers holding PhD degrees in any science 
discipline that can benefit from PLE's resources 
(http://www.biology.pitt.edu/facilities/pymatuning).  The purpose of the 
fellowship is to permit researchers to explore new projects or collect 
preliminary data. Fellowship funds can be used at the PI's discretion to 
facilitate the research but not for PI compensation. Preference will be given 
to individuals and projects with the potential to develop into long-term 
research activities at PLE. We especially encourage applications from 
individuals in the postdoctoral or early faculty phases of their careers 
working on projects involving fish, but researchers holding PhD degrees at all 
stages of their careers and working on projects involving other taxa are also 
encouraged to apply.

For more information about the fellowship program or research opportunities at 
PLE, please contact the Director, Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki 
(cori.zawa...@pitt.edu).

Applicants should submit a single .pdf file including their CV, a 2-3 page 
proposal outlining the proposed research, a budget detailing how the fellowship 
funds will be spent, and planned dates of residence to cori.zawa...@pitt.edu, 
placing the words "PLE Schwartz Early Career Fellowship" in the subject line of 
the email. Review of proposals will begin February 22, 2019.

[ECOLOG-L] Your help to save an 80 year old study

[Gord McNickle]

Hi all:

I started a crowd funding campaign to try and maintain an 80 year old study of 
forest dynamics at Purdue University. It has seen two faculty members over that 
time (both now retired), and I'm hoping to keep it going. It's one of the 
longest ecological studies around. So far, I have been unable to secure funding 
through traditional grants, so I thought I would try a crowdfunding campaign 
out of curiosity. 

The response has been interesting. I have had so much positive support from 
EcoLog, from social media and from colleagues.  Over 4000 people have visited 
the campaign web page!  But, interestingly, only 37 have backed the project.  
If all 4000 put in just $11.50 it would be funded.  Anyway, there are 7 days 
left in the campaign, and it is all or nothing. Either we reach the goal 
together, or we get nothing. 

This will be my last plea to the community. Feel free to share and redistribute 
the links. There are several 'lab notes' on the page with more details about 
the Ross Reserve.  Thanks again for all the support, and for reading this far. 
:) 

https://experiment.com/projects/80-years-of-forest-dynamics-at-ross-biological-reserve
 

Cheers,
Gord McNickle, 
Assistant professor, 
Purdue University.

[ECOLOG-L] Full-time position available: Animal Endocrinology Laboratory Technician Based at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®

[Lavin, Shana]

Animal Endocrinology Laboratory Technician

Based at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®

“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it 
permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by 
enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the 
never-before-seen!

Be a part of a transformative team and culture by working on a team on projects 
optimizing animal health, welfare and reproduction along with guest experience 
and messaging.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

§  Analyze hormones in a variety of exotic animal species to assess physiology 
such as pregnancy, effective contraception, and positive welfare as part of our 
animals’ comprehensive wellness program

§  Present animal hormone and behavior information to science and animal 
husbandry and health partners to help with animal management decisions

  *   Share team projects and conservation stories with Disney’s Animal 
Kingdom® Theme Park Guests to inspire them to conserve species and their 
habitats

§  Develop and update standard operating guidelines and provide technical 
support for maintenance of assays and equipment

§  Maintain lab inventory, ensure hazardous waste compliance, prepare purchase 
orders, and assist with lab quality assurance tasks

§  Train endocrinology professional interns

  *   Assist in the development of interactive, interpretive experiences in 
partnership with the scientific and education staff

§  Work in close association with other members of the Science Operations Team

§  Contribute findings for staff seminars, scientific journals, conference 
presentations, and popular publications

Term:  Two year appointment (with 6 month initial probationary period) 
beginning as soon as January 2019 as an independent contractor. This position 
is a Laboratory Technician through New College of Florida based at Disney’s 
Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL. Applicant must be able to work in the United 
States. Employer will not pay fees associated with relocation or visa/work 
permit applications.

Required Qualifications:

§  B.S. or M.S. in biology, zoology, animal science, endocrinology, biological 
chemistry, or related field

§  Minimum of 1 year of non-classroom research laboratory experience in 
established scientific research program

§  Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills for both 
formal and informal audiences of all ages

§  Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere, and in view of 
the public

  *   Enthusiasm for animal conservation and care in zoos

Preferred skills:

§  Demonstrated experience with enzyme immunoassays, HPLC and associated data 
analysis

§  Experience working in zoos/aquariums

Email cover letter, resume, one letter of reference and the names and contact 
information for two additional references to:
Shana R. Lavin, Ph.D., Research Manager, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® 
shana.la...@disney.com

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship in Metacommunity and Ecosystem Ecology of Beaver Ponds

[Jennifer Howeth]

Graduate Assistantship in Metacommunity and Ecosystem Ecology of Beaver Ponds

The Howeth Lab of Ecology and Conservation (http://howethlab.ua.edu/) in the 
Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama invites 
applications for a M.S. or Ph.D. student in aquatic community and ecosystem 
ecology beginning Summer or Fall 2019. 

Research will address the role of succession in metacommunity and food web 
structure using replicate successional mosaics of beaver-formed ponds. Projects 
will focus on fish and invertebrate (e.g., crayfish, odonates, zooplankton) 
community composition and ecosystem properties among ponds in different stages 
of succession and located in multiple watersheds. Additionally, projects will 
address the consequence of beaver dam removal (local disturbance) to 
multi-scale diversity and ecosystem stability. This work will utilize 
field-based approaches in the streams and beaver ponds of the Talladega 
National Forest in Alabama, including the NSF NEON Domain 8 core site. Graduate 
student projects can additionally involve dendrochronology, GIS/remote sensing, 
hydrologic modeling, stable isotope analyses, DNA barcoding, and experiments at 
the UA Tanglewood Biological Station, depending on the research interests of 
the students. The research program is actively funded by NSF and USGS grants.

Information about the University of Alabama Graduate Program is available from 
the following webpages:
Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Program: 
https://bsc.ua.edu/degree-programs/graduate-program-overview/ 
University of Alabama: www.ua.edu 
Applications should be submitted to the Graduate School no later than February 
1, but preferably earlier for full consideration of assistantship and 
fellowship support.

Requirements: B.S. or M.S. in Biology and Ecology or related fields. Applicants 
must be highly motivated and have the ability to: 1) interact and collaborate 
with a research group that includes graduate and undergraduate researchers; 2) 
conduct research outdoors in variable climatic conditions and 3) drive 
University trucks (valid driver’s license and background check required). 

Students will be funded on a combination of teaching and research 
assistantships, which include a competitive 12 month stipend, health insurance, 
and a tuition waiver. Highly competitive applicants can be considered for 
university and departmental fellowships that offer Graduate Research 
Assistantships. 

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Interested students should send an e-mail to Dr. Jennifer Howeth 
(jghow...@ua.edu) with the following attached documents and "Ecology Graduate 
Assistantship" in the title: 
(1) cover letter that includes a statement of research interests, research 
experience, and career goals
(2) CV 
(3) scientific writing sample (e.g., laboratory report, thesis, manuscript) 
(4) GRE scores, if available  
(5) unofficial copies of academic transcripts 
(6) contact information for three references in biology/ecology 

[ECOLOG-L] REU Program at EKU: Disturbance Ecology in Central Appalachia

[Richter, Stephen]

Please share this email and 
flyer with students and faculty in other departments or institutions.
 
Disturbance Ecology in Central Appalachia
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at Eastern Kentucky University
 
Eastern Kentucky University is seeking applicants for a summer REU program. The theme of the research is disturbance ecology. Students will work at Lilley Cornett Woods, a field station with old-growth forest
 in eastern Kentucky, and in Daniel Boone National Forest. This is a 10-week program running from May 20 – July 26, 2019.
 
Research projects for summer 2019 include studies of stream salamanders, aquatic invertebrates, copperheads, migratory birds, black bears, flying squirrels, water quality, old-growth forest, and GIS. Students
 will be paired with faculty mentors and work closely with agency professionals. Students will develop research skills including communication, data collection and management, analysis, and writing, while also learning to work in remote field locations. Students
 will also participate in professional development workshops and recreational trips.

 
Student benefits include a stipend of $5250, housing, a food allowance, travel costs to and from EKU, research travel during the summer, and research supplies.
 
To be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident and an undergraduate graduating no earlier than Fall 2019. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented minorities,
 veterans, persons with disabilities, first generation college students, financially disadvantaged students, and students from colleges with limited research opportunities.

 
Applications are due February 15, 2019. Participants will be selected by March 1, 2019.
More information including the application can be found at
https://bioreu.eku.edu/
Questions can be sent to David Brown or Stephen Richter at
bio...@eku.edu.
 
Thanks, 
Stephen Richter
 
Associate Director, Division of Natural Areas
Professor of Biology

Eastern Kentucky University

http://richterlab.weebly.com
 

[ECOLOG-L] Wildland Fire Research Scientist Position, Pacific Forestry Centre, Victoria

[Steve Taylor]

Wildland urban interface fires are an important fire and emergency management 
challenge. Research is needed to better define wildland urban interface fire 
risk, model fire behavior in the interface between wildlands and communities, 
understand community and structure susceptibility, and develop and test the 
effectiveness of mitigation techniques to enhance the resilience of Canadian 
communities and fire management systems to wildland fire.

We are seeking a research scientist to work with a multidisciplinary team of 
scientists, technicians, and economists, as well as with fire managers and 
stakeholders in different areas of the country, to develop a research program 
on wildland-urban interface fire, covering topics in fire behaviour prediction, 
fire management operations, or fire risk assessment and mitigation, depending 
on their expertise. A combination of field, laboratory, and simulation 
approaches are expected. 

The position is located at the Pacific Forestry Centre in Victoria, British 
Columbia. 

The position is open, but is not restricted, to persons residing in Canada and 
Canadian citizens residing abroad. International applicants are welcome. 

For additional details, and to apply online, please visit   
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1235653
 . The position will be open until January 23, 2019.

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Research Assistantship in Primate Behavior and Spatial Ecology

[Ian Medeiros]

Advertising a program which costs $2700 as a "Research Assistantship"
strikes me as disingenuous. As I've said on this list before, I'm not
absolutely opposed to pay-to-participate programs being posted on ECOLOG, I
just think there needs to be more truth in advertising. The definition of
"assistantship" in Webster's starts with "a paid appointment..." and that
is how most people would interpret the title of this post—until they see
the price tag.  - Ian

On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 5:54 AM Field Projects International - Mini Watsa <
ad...@primates-peru.org> wrote:

> Overview: Tamarins are notoriously difficult to track and identify in the
> wild, because of their diminutive size and morphological homogeneity. In
> this program, we monitor a population of ~14 tamarin groups, individually
> identifiable and radio-collared, to study their space use and means of
> communication.
>
> We collect data on adult scent gland morphology and scent-marking
> behaviour, another primary form of communication among tamarins.
> Participants will conduct full- and half-day follows of individually tagged
> primate troops, recording alarm calls and scent-marks alongside habitat use
> and feeding ecology.
>
> Program dates: June 3 – August 12, 2019
> Start dates: June 3, June 17, July 1
> Minimum stay required: 6 weeks
> Application deadline: April 14, 2019 for June start dates, May 14 for July
> start date.
> Program fee: $2700 for 6 weeks; $450 each additional week
> Appeals to majors: Anthropology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Psychology
> Training areas: Off-trail navigation, wildlife tracking, telemetry, focal
> behavioural sampling, spatial analyses.
>
> Program link: https://fieldprojects.org/research/
>


-- 

Ian D. Medeiros
https://imedeirosbotany.wordpress.com

Ph.D. student
Lutzoni Lab
Department of Biology
Duke University
Durham, NC, USA

[ECOLOG-L] NextProf Science Workshop@UMichigan : DiversifyingAcademia

[Tom Duda]

NextProf Science workshop

We wish to invite interested ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and 
organismal biologists to the NextProf Science workshop at the University of 
Michigan. 

The University of Michigan will offer a NextProf Science workshop, May 6-May 9, 
2019, aimed at encouraging talented scientists and mathematicians with a 
demonstrated commitment to diversity to consider academia as a career. 
Participants will develop strategies to prepare them to pursue academic 
careers. The workshop is targeted at scholars ready to take the next 
step—postdoctoral fellows and very advanced doctoral students. Underrepresented 
minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. Travel, lodging, and 
meals will be provided for those selected to participate. Deadline for 
submission of the application and reference letter is February 3, 2019. Learn 
more at: http://sites.lsa.umich.edu/nextprof-science. 

U-M EEB NextProf Organizing Committee (Tom Duda & Talia Moore)

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Full-time Plant-Insect interactions Laboratory Technician

[Karin Burghardt]

The Burghardt lab  in the Entomology
department at the University of Maryland-College Park is hiring a Faculty
Research Assistant. The lab focuses on understanding the ecology of
plant/insect/soil interactions within human-managed landscapes. The
research assistant will function as a lab manager and technician. They will
aid in laboratory and protocol setup and contribute to the maintenance and
data collection for at least two current lab projects: (1) quantifying
insect herbivore communities, predation/parasitism rates, and plant traits
within a large-scale tree diversity experiment (BiodiversiTREE) located at
the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and (2) examining whether
rhizobial diversity determines soybean resistant to drought and herbivore
stress. The position will provide opportunities to work with Smithsonian
researchers and UMD extension scientists and involves interaction with
stakeholders and citizen scientists. Primary responsibilities will include
field and greenhouse data collection and management, specimen rearing and
identification, sample prep and processing as well as organization and
maintenance of equipment and chemical safety. While not a requirement of
the position, there will be opportunities for the assistant to participate
in data analysis and production of publications (co-authorship) and other
professional development activities if desired.



Required qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree (preferably in biology/ecology or related field)

2. Organizational and data collection skills

3. Possession of (or ability to acquire) USA driver’s license

4. Ability to work and collect data in adverse field conditions and
carry up to 25lbs

5. Ability to troubleshoot problems, learn new field and laboratory
skills (such as those outlined below), and work with a diverse team that
includes graduate students, PIs, and postdocs



Desired qualifications (not all necessary but please mention in cover
letter if applicable):

1. Insect collection/rearing/identification experience and/or soil
processing skills

2. Plant trait measurements and plant cultivation in the
field/greenhouse

3. Familiarity with the R, graphics production, data
entry/manipulation, and databases

4. Experience with molecular techniques (e.g. microbial community
extractions for sequencing)

5. Master’s degree OR previous biological research or technician
experience

6. Ability to start position between February and June 2019



Position details: This position is based at the College Park campus of the
University of Maryland within the Washington DC metropolitan area and
includes a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits.
This is a full-time, 12-month, 1-yr+ position. Reappointment is available
for additional years’ conditional on satisfactory performance and the
availability of funds.



To apply: Interested candidates should send an application including (1)
cover letter including relevant skills, professional goals, and ideal start
date range (2) CV, and (3) names and contact information for three academic
or professional references to kburg...@umd.edu. If possible, submit as a single
combined PDF file. Review of applicants will begin immediately and the
position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. All
applications received by January 31st will be guaranteed consideration.


*The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The
University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status,
age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital
status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of
rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.*

-- 
Karin T. Burghardt, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
PLS 4120A
Department of Entomology
University of Maryland- College Park
burghardtlab.org
kburg...@umd.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job vacancy: Editorial Assistant, New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet

[Whitfield, Mike]

Dear all,

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team as an 
Editorial Assistant.

The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative support to the Executive 
Editor, Managing Editor and colleagues in the publication of the journals New 
Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet. This diverse role will allow the role 
holder to be involved in the peer-review, production, promotion and development 
of the journals published by the New Phytologist Trust, a not-for-profit 
organisation based at Lancaster University and part of Lancaster Environment 
Centre.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for plant science, 
excellent English language skills, good organisational skills, and a flair for 
teamwork. This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant journal 
team at an exciting and innovative time for the publishing industry. The post 
is to be based at Lancaster University and is available immediately.

Salary: £22,017 to £25,482
Closing Date: Monday 21 January 2019
Interview Date: Friday 08 February 2019
Reference: N1848

Please direct informal enquiries to 
s.len...@lancaster.ac.uk.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Apply here: https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=N1848

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: 
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The New Phytologist Trust, registered charity number 1154867
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[ECOLOG-L] Summer field technician position at RMBL

[Rebecca Dalton]

Summer field technician position at RMBL
 
Researchers at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Gothic, CO 
are seeking a research assistant in plant ecology for summer 2019. The field 
technician will primarily collect data for a long-term flowering phenology 
project, related demographic, and bee studies. 
 
Expectations: Fieldwork can be strenuous and sometimes involves long days in 
inclement weather. Applicants with previous fieldwork experience and 
familiarity with Rocky Mountain wildflowers and/or bees are encouraged to 
apply, although no prior experience is required. We will train first-timers 
with a strong interest in ecology. In addition to helping in the field five 
days per week, the technician will be expected to be an active participant in 
the research community. The technician will attend weekly seminars and lab 
meetings.
 
Dates: We expect the field technician to work from May to August 2019. However, 
start and end dates are flexible to accommodate the best applicants. 
 
Compensation: The research technician will live onsite at RMBL. We will provide 
room and board, station fees, partial transportation subsidy, and a stipend.
 
Application: Please send a short cover letter and resume to Rebecca Dalton 
(rm...@duke.edu) by Feb. 1, 2019. 

RMBL website: http://www.rmbl.org 
Long-term phenology website: 
https://www.bio.fsu.edu/~nunderwood/homepage/RMBLphenologyproject.html

[ECOLOG-L] TRACE session: “Forest growth responses to environmental stress” Call for abstracts

[Raul Sanchez Salguero]

Dear colleagues and friends, 

We would like to draw your attention to the interesting session dealing
with FOREST GROWTH RESPONSES TO ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS _(Disturbances,
extreme events and management: how resilient are forests?)_ at this
year's TRACE- TREE RINGS IN ARCHAEOLOGY, CLIMATOLOGY AND ECOLOGY (7-10
May 2019) San Leucio-Caserta, Italy. 

We are happy to announce that ANDREAS RIGLING, WSL, Birmensdorf,
Switzerland, will be THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER for this session. 

Please note: the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN UNTIL 20 JANUARY 2019.
Submit your abstract using the template here:
http://www.trace2019.com/abstract-submission/ 

Detailed information on HOW TO REGISTER can be found at:
http://www.trace2019.com/registration/ 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding
the session subject. For details of the congress
http://www.trace2019.com/ or contact i...@trace2019.com (coordinator:
Giovanna Battipaglia: giovanna.battipag...@unicampania.it ). 

We encourage you to join us for this session, and looking forward to see
you in TRACE 2019!!! 

Best regards, 

Andrea Hevia and Raúl Sánchez-Salguero 

Co-conveners of the session

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Dr. Raúl Sánchez-Salguero
Dpto. Sistemas Físicos, Químicos y Naturales
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Ctra.Utrera Km 1, 41013
Ed. 22, 4ª pl., Desp. 1c
Sevilla, SPAIN
Phone: +34 954349535
Fax: +34 954977305
Email: rsanc...@upo.es
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[ECOLOG-L] MS assistantships – Conservation/Evolution/Ecology/Native Bees

[Janice Bossart]

Two MS assistantships are available starting Fall semester 2019 at Southeastern 
Louisiana University.  One position is specifically open to a student who will 
use replicated, systematic surveys of bee communities to investigate how fire 
management of a threatened longleaf pine ecosystem impacts native bee species.  
The research focus of the second position is undefined, but could target 
aspects of urban ecology, plant-pollinator interaction networks, 
species-genetic-diversity-correlations, evolutionary ecology of plant-insect 
interactions, etc.

Successful applicants will be supported on a competitive two year assistantship 
plus full tuition waiver.  The ideal candidates will be independent, 
self-motivated, and have interests/training in areas aligned with those 
described above.  Complete applications must be received by the deadline of 
January 30, and will include a statement of research interests, unofficial GRE 
scores and transcripts, a current CV/résumé, and two letters of reference.  
Application materials should be sent directly to Dr. Janice Bossart 
(jboss...@selu.edu) via email attachment.  Applicants must meet minimum 
requirements to be admitted to the graduate program in Biological Sciences at 
Southeastern: 
http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/biol/grad_degree/index.html. 
 
Southeastern Louisiana University has over 15,000 students, and is located in 
Hammond, LA, less than an hour from both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.  The 
region is known for its diverse, unique terrestrial and wetland habitats, and 
the abundance of eclectic cultural events and activities.

[ECOLOG-L] SESYNC Job: Assistant Research Scientist – Data Science

[Elizabeth Green]

Assistant Research Scientist – Data Science

Deadline: Jan 14, 2019

The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) seeks applications 
for an Assistant Research Scientist to lead our Data Science Team. This is a 
non-tenure track research faculty position through the University of Maryland. 
Successful candidates will be located at SESYNC’s facilities in Annapolis, MD. 
The candidate will provide leadership and management of our data science team 
and conduct independent research.  Ideally the research will be related to 
center activities. Time available for research will vary but should average 
about 30%. The successful candidate will interact with SESYNC researchers to 
understand their computational needs and provide support, to oversee data 
agreements as needed, contribute to teaching and serve as a national 
representative of SESYNC. We seek proactive individuals with a desire to learn 
and apply new computational tools. Must enjoy managing team personnel and 
communicating with visiting researchers.

To learn more about the position and apply: sesync.us/datasci

[ECOLOG-L] Eukaryotic-metabarcoding Workshop

[Carlo Pecoraro]

Dear all,

we still have a few places left for our course: "Eukaryotic Metabarcoding", 
that will be held in Berlin (Free University of Berlin) from the 4th to the 8th 
of March.



Application deadline is: February 4th, 2019.



Instructors:


Dr. Owen S. Wangensteen (University of Tromsø, Norway; 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/instructors/t2/)


Dr. Vasco Elbrecht (University of  Guelph, Canada; 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/instructors/t7/)



This workshop gives an overview of metabarcoding procedures with an emphasis on 
practical problem-solving and hands-on work using analysis pipelines on real 
datasets. After completing the workshop, students should be in a position to 
(1) understand the potential and capabilities of metabarcoding, (2) run 
complete analyses of metabarcoding pipelines and obtain diversity inventories 
and ecologically interpretable data from raw next-generation sequence data and 
(3) design their own metabarcoding projects, including bioinformatic data 
analysis and planning of laboratory work. All course materials (including 
copies of presentations, practical exercises, data files, and example scripts 
prepared by the instructing team) will be provided electronically to 
participants.




For more information about the course, please visit our website: 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/course4/








Here is the full list of our courses and Workshops: 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/






Best regards,



Carlo

 







Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D


Physalia-courses DIRECTOR

i...@physalia-courses.org

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

Twitter: @physacourses

mobile: +49 17645230846

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

[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife Handling Research Assistantship: Primates, Bats, Birds, and Small Terrestrial Mammals

[Field Projects International - Mini Watsa]

Overview: This training program targets students with interest in wildlife 
handling, zoology, or veterinary science. Students will participate in annual 
capture and release programs focused on nonhuman primates, bats, birds, and 
small to medium size terrestrial mammals (rodents, marsupials, armadillos, 
tayras) in southeastern Peru. Participants will work alongside several wildlife 
biologists and veterinarians obtaining opportunities to handle a variety of 
mammalian and avian species, gaining valuable knowledge of their biology, 
learning to record morphometrics, collecting and processing a variety of 
samples, and becoming competent in several roles that are vital to a successful 
health screening program. Our work in this project is sanctioned by the Amazon 
Conservation Association, the Animal Care Committee of the University of 
Missouri, St. Louis, and the Servicio Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre 
(SERFOR) in Perú.

Program dates: May 27 – July 21, 2019
Start dates: May 27, June 3, June 10
Minimum stay required: 5 weeks (in special cases we will consider 4 weeks)
Application deadline: April 14, 2019 (limited spaces available on a first-come 
basis)
Program fee: $450/week
Appeals to majors: Vertebrate Physiology, Anthropology, Veterinary Science, 
Zoology
Training areas: Animal mark-recapture and handling, health assessments, vital 
signs monitoring, morphological measurement, sample collection and storage.

Program link: https://fieldprojects.org/research/

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistantship in Primate Behavior and Spatial Ecology

[Field Projects International - Mini Watsa]

Overview: Tamarins are notoriously difficult to track and identify in the wild, 
because of their diminutive size and morphological homogeneity. In this 
program, we monitor a population of ~14 tamarin groups, individually 
identifiable and radio-collared, to study their space use and means of 
communication. 

We collect data on adult scent gland morphology and scent-marking behaviour, 
another primary form of communication among tamarins. Participants will conduct 
full- and half-day follows of individually tagged primate troops, recording 
alarm calls and scent-marks alongside habitat use and feeding ecology. 

Program dates: June 3 – August 12, 2019
Start dates: June 3, June 17, July 1
Minimum stay required: 6 weeks
Application deadline: April 14, 2019 for June start dates, May 14 for July 
start date.
Program fee: $2700 for 6 weeks; $450 each additional week
Appeals to majors: Anthropology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Psychology
Training areas: Off-trail navigation, wildlife tracking, telemetry, focal 
behavioural sampling, spatial analyses.

Program link: https://fieldprojects.org/research/