[ECOLOG-L] recent experience with Iridium satellite collars

[Brook, Ryan]

Hi all,
I would appreciate hearing about recent experience researchers have had with 
satellite collars on wildlife that upload data using Iridium satellite 
technology, especially different brands. We are considering our options for a 
large mammal study and would appreciate any and all advice.

Thanks,
Ryan.

   Ryan K. Brook, PhD
Assistant Professor
   College of Agriculture and Bioresources
   University of Saskatchewan
   51 Campus Drive
   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A8
   Phone: (306) 966-4120
   Cell: (306) 371-0013
   Skype: ryankbrook
   agbio.usask.ca

[ECOLOG-L] postdoctoral research opportunity in feral wild boar ecology

[Brook, Ryan]

I am currently seeking a postdoc for my lab:

A post-doctoral position is available in the Wildlife Ecology and Community 
Engagement Lab of Dr. Ryan Brook at the University of Saskatchewan. Our 
research group is part of larger North American collaborative effort to better 
understand and manage feral wild boar, which are a highly invasive species. 
Feral boar are destructive to natural ecosystems, cause considerable crop 
damage, harass livestock, have considerable potential for disease transmission, 
and are found extensively in many areas of Canada. The research for this 
position will focus on documenting and modelling the spatial distribution of 
feral wild boar and overlap with domestic livestock.
The philosophy of our research group is to recruit bright, mature, and most 
importantly, nice people and give them considerable latitude to develop the 
project in ways that best fit their skills and career aspirations while 
achieving overall project goals. The successful applicant will become an active 
partner in our larger research program, engaging with communities, the North 
American team of collaborators, other researchers, industry, and government.  
Methods will include using a social science survey of wildlife and agriculture 
professionals, as well as fine scale collection of trail camera data and 
GPS-satellite collaring of feral boar. We also have large datasets from 
GPS-collared elk, white-tailed deer, and farmland moose for additional 
complementary publications.
Interviews for this position will begin November 12, 2015 and will continue 
until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable. Applicants must have 
completed their PhD at the time the position begins from a recognized 
university in a relevant discipline. Strong experience with GIS, spatial 
modelling and proven ability to produce resource selection function modes, and 
statistical analysis using R, are essential skills. Funding is available for a 
minimum of one year, with up to three years of renewal subject to budget 
allocation and upon review of progress.  Salary will be $45,000-$50,000/year, 
depending on qualifications.
Interested candidates should email Ryan Brook 
(ryan.br...@usask.ca), along with a letter of 
interest, CV, and two recent peer-reviewed publications in which the applicant 
is senior author.


Ryan K. Brook, PhD
Assistant Professor
   Indigenous Land Management Institute &
   Department of Animal and Poultry Science
   College of Agriculture and Bioresources
   University of Saskatchewan
   51 Campus Drive
   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A8
   Phone: (306) 966-4120
   Cell: (306) 371-0013
   Skype: ryankbrook
   agbio.usask.ca

[ECOLOG-L] iridium failure in GPS units

[Brook, Ryan]

Hi All,
Has anyone else been having failure issues with the iridium units in their GPS 
collars and other instruments? I have heard its related to a bug in the iridium 
units analogous to a 'Y2K' bug but seeking more information.

Ryan.


 Ryan K. Brook, PhD
Assistant Professor
   Indigenous Land Management Institute &
   Department of Animal and Poultry Science
   College of Agriculture and Bioresources
   University of Saskatchewan
   (306) 966-4120
   agbio.usask.ca

   Celebrating 100 YEARS AGBIO

[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate Arctic Summer Field Course

[Brook, Ryan]

SUMMER ARCTIC FIELD COURSE "Field Studies in Arctic Ecosystems" will be offered 
on the coast of Hudson Bay from August 7-19 this year.

COURSE LOCATION: Fieldwork will be conducted within the largest wetland in 
North America, the Hudson Bay Lowlands and will be based at Nester One Field 
Camp in Wapusk National Park, Churchill Northern Studies Centre, as well as the 
town of Churchill, Manitoba and other field locations.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ryan Brook, College of Agriculture and Bioresources  
ryan.br...@usask.ca Dr. Brook has been doing 
fieldwork in the Greater Wapusk Ecosystem for >20 years and he has been leading 
this field school annually since 2004.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This field-based travel course will provide hands-on 
research experience in natural ecosystems in the sub-arctic of the Hudson Bay 
coast in northern Manitoba at the interface between animals, people, and the 
environment. This experiential course is an intensive introduction to and 
connection between the ecology and Aboriginal cultures of the sub-arctic. 
Students contribute to collecting long-term wildlife and habitat monitoring 
projects on polar bears and permafrost as well as designing and conducting 
their own field research projects.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: ryan.br...@usask.ca

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL POSITION feral wild boar in Canada

[Brook, Ryan]

Post-Doctoral Research Opportunity at the University of Saskatchewan
Mapping, Modelling, and Communicating
the Distribution of Feral Wild Boar in Canada
A post-doctoral position is available in the Wildlife Ecology and Community 
Engagement Lab of Dr. Ryan Brook at the University of Saskatchewan. Our 
research group is part of larger North American collaborative effort to better 
understand and manage feral wild boar, which are a highly invasive species. 
Feral boar are destructive to natural ecosystems, cause considerable crop 
damage, harass livestock, have considerable potential for disease transmission, 
and are found extensively in many areas of Canada. The research for this 
position will focus on documenting and modelling the spatial distribution of 
feral wild boar and overlap with domestic livestock.
The philosophy of our research group is to recruit bright, mature, and most 
importantly, nice people and give them considerable latitude to develop the 
project in ways that best fit their skills and career aspirations while 
achieving overall project goals. The successful applicant will become an active 
partner in our larger research program, engaging with communities, the North 
American team of collaborators, other researchers, industry, and government.  
Methods will include using a social science survey of wildlife and agriculture 
professionals, as well as fine scale collection of trail camera data and 
GPS-satellite collaring of feral boar.
There is some flexibility in start date but it will be ideally around October 
15, 2014. Applicants must have completed their PhD at the time the position 
begins from a recognized university in a relevant discipline. Most importantly, 
the candidate must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. 
Experience with GIS, spatial modelling, and development and implementation of 
social science surveys would be a strong asset. Funding is available for a 
minimum of two years, with the second year renewal subject to budget allocation 
and upon review of progress.  Salary will be $42,000-$48,000/year, depending on 
qualifications.
Interested candidates should email Ryan Brook 
(ryan.br...@usask.ca) based in the Indigenous Land 
Management Institute, the Department of Animal and Poultry Science, and the 
School of Environment and Sustainability, along with a letter of interest, CV, 
and two recent peer-reviewed publications in which the applicant is senior 
author. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the 
position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Vaginal Implant Transmitters

[Brook, Ryan]

Hi All- I'm hoping to hear from people that have used vaginal implant 
transmitters in large mammals to determine timing and location of birthing 
sites. I've heard a lot of mixed levels of success and failure with them but 
wondered if most recent models have worked ok or not. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan.

Ryan K. Brook, PhD
Associate Professor
   College of Agriculture and Bioresources
   University of Saskatchewan
   (306) 966-4120
   agbio.usask.ca

   Celebrating 100 YEARS AGBIO

[ECOLOG-L] wildlife teeth aging in Canada

[Brook, Ryan]

?Does anyone know of a lab in Canada that does aging of wildlife teeth? I have 
a bunch to do and its getting increasingly challenging to send them to the U.S.


Ryan.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity on Invasive Wild Pig Ecology at the University of Saskatchewan

[Brook, Ryan]

Post-Doctoral Research Opportunity at the University of Saskatchewan
Habitat and Climate Effects on Movements and Distribution of
Invasive Wild Pigs in Canada
A post-doctoral position is available in the Wildlife Ecology and Community 
Engagement Lab led by Dr. Ryan Brook at the University of Saskatchewan in the 
College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Our research group is part of a larger 
North American collaborative effort to better understand and manage invasive 
wild pigs, which are expanding globally and creating important risks and 
impacts to livestock and ecosystem health. Wild pigs are found extensively in 
several areas of Canada and are expanding, but the impacts of factors such as 
snow, climate, agricultural crops, and other habitat variables in defining 
their movements and distribution are poorly understood. We are currently in our 
fourth year of an on-going program of collecting data from GPS-collared wild 
pigs and citizen science to better understand the ecology and management of 
wild pigs in Canada.
The philosophy of our research group is to recruit bright, mature, and most 
importantly, nice people and give them considerable latitude to develop the 
project in ways that best fit their skills and career aspirations while 
achieving overall project goals. The successful applicant will become an active 
partner in our larger research program, engaging with communities, the North 
American team of collaborators, other researchers, industry, and government. 
Strong experience with GIS, spatial modelling, a proven ability to produce 
resource selection function models, and statistical analysis using R, is 
essential. All members of our team are actively involved in community 
engagement and knowledge translation, so strong communication skills and a 
positive collaborative spirit are essential.
Interviews for this position will begin after July 15, 2017 and will continue 
until the position is filled. Expected start date is September 2017. Applicants 
must have completed their PhD at the time the position begins from a recognized 
university in a relevant discipline. Funding is available for one full year, 
with up to three additional years of renewal subject to budget allocation and 
upon review of progress. Salary will be $50,000/year.
Interested candidates should email Dr. Ryan Brook 
(ryan.br...@usask.ca), along with a letter of 
interest, CV, and two recent and relevant peer-reviewed publications in which 
the applicant is senior author.

Very Best,
Ryan

Ryan K. Brook, PhD
   CURRENTLY ON SABBATICAL TRAVEL (Sept.1, 2016-August 31, 2017

   Associate Professor
   College of Agriculture and Bioresources
   University of Saskatchewan
   Office 6D-14 Agriculture Building
   51 Campus Drive
   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan  S7N 5A8
   Office: (306) 966-4120; Cell: (306) 371-0013
   agbio.usask.ca
  Celebrating 100 YEARS AGBIO