[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Director - National Aquatic Monitoring Center
Assistant Director - National Aquatic Monitoring Center Department of Watershed Sciences Utah State University – Logan, UT Position Summary The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Director of the National Aquatic Monitoring Center (NAMC) at Utah State University (USU). The NAMC is a joint partnership between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and USU and is housed within the Department of Watershed Sciences. The overall goals of the NAMC are to provide macroinvertebrate sample processing services, assist federal and state agencies with the design and implementation of scientifically defensible aquatic monitoring programs, and conduct coordinated research related to aquatic monitoring and natural resource issues. For this specific position, we seek applicants qualified to: (1) assist with Center strategic development and administration; (2) participate in funding procurement, financial management, and research; and (3) provide oversite of day-to-day Center activities. Responsibilities 1. 30% – Administration of the NAMC taxonomic service center (aka The BugLab). Responsibilities include the development of Center strategic plans and supervision of associated staff and budgets related to service contracts. The service center employs four full-time taxonomists and 15-20 part-time employees who sort samples. 2. 40% – Assist with the design and implementation of stream and river monitoring programs for the BLM and other federal and state agencies – including supervision of associated staff, collaboration with state and federal agencies, and service as a subject matter expert (aquatic monitoring) on resource management committees and taskforces. The NAMC also employs three full-time research and support staff, part- time GIS and programming specialists, and 10-20 seasonal technicians in support of field monitoring activities. 3. 20% – Conduct or assist with research related to aquatic monitoring and natural resource issues occurring on public lands. This work includes, but is not limited to, funding procurement, conducting applied research, and manuscript preparation. 4. 10% – Participate in Center strategic development and administration. Minimum Qualifications 1. Master’s degree with extensive project development and management experience. 2. Expertise in aquatic ecology, biomonitoring, water quality monitoring, or other environmental monitoring disciplines. 3. Effective interpersonal, verbal communication, and writing skills. Preferred Qualifications 1. PhD in aquatic sciences. 2. Experience supervising professional employees and managing scientific laboratories, research labs, or monitoring programs. 3. Knowledge of relational databases (particularly SQL), the programming languages R and python, or GIS and geospatial analyses. 4. Demonstrated ability to design and implement scientific studies, analyze results, and publish scientific findings. Salary Competitive professional salary commensurate with experience plus a full Utah State University benefit package (health, dental, and retirement) worth approximately 45% of salary. USU is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from diversity candidates. Applicants must apply online (www.jobs.usu.edu) by June 17th, 2016. Contact Scott Miller (scott.mil...@usu.edu) or Chuck Hawkins (chuck.hawk...@usu.edu) for additional information regarding this position.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Water Quality and Environmental Change
Assistant Professor (Water Quality and Environmental Change) – Utah State University. The Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University (www.qcnr.usu.edu/wats) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, assistant professor position in water quality. This position is part of a cluster hire in water and climate across multiple colleges at Utah State University (https://caas.usu.edu/cwi/). We seek applicants with an emphasis in contaminant ecology, ecotoxicology, or geochemistry of aquatic systems and their watersheds. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a collaborative research program that leverages existing expertise in aquatic ecology, climate science, geomorphology, hydrology, water quality extension, and watershed management to better understand the sources, movement, transformations, and ecological effects of traditional and emerging contaminants on aquatic resources. We are especially interested in applicants whose research can be scaled up to address water quality challenges at watershed, regional, or global scales. See https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=874 for the full announcement and application instructions. Review of applications will begin 15 November 2015.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - aquatic conservation and assessment
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University – The National Aquatic Monitoring Center (NAMC) and the Western Center for Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems (WMC) at Utah State University seek applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work on aquatic conservation planning and bioassessment for lotic systems. In particular, the successful applicant will work to advance bioassessment indices, understanding of land – water interactions, and tools for causal analysis. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in aquatic ecology, fisheries, conservation biology, hydrology, or a related field. Applicants must have experience managing and analyzing large geospatial datasets with geographic information systems and using R, Python, or other programming languages. We are interested in candidates with strong people skills that enjoy working at the interface of science and management and interacting with state and federal agencies. The successful candidate will be encouraged to seek additional external funding to support research on special topics of their interest. A competitive professional salary and benefit package is available for a minimum of two years with the potential for continuation contingent on funding and satisfactory performance. USU is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from diversity candidates. Applicants must apply online by June 30th, 2015 (https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details? jobID=446job=postdoctoral-research-associate).
[ECOLOG-L] PhD or MS Graduate Research Assistantship in Aquatic Ecology
A graduate research assistantship is available starting June 2015 to work on a collaborative National Science Foundation funded project on the thermal ecology of freshwater invertebrates. Collaborating institutions include North Carolina State University, Stroud Water Research Center, University of Arizona, and Utah State University). The selected student will be expected to develop a thesis or dissertation project that links physiological traits to the distribution of invertebrate species. The GRA includes stipend, tuition, health insurance, and research expenses. Applicants interested in integrating large-scale field studies, experimentation, and modeling; and studying aquatic ecosystems within the context of global environmental change are especially encouraged to apply. Interested students should immediately contact Dr. Charles Hawkins (chuck.hawk...@usu.edu), Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University. Please include your CV/resume, GPA and list of relevant course work, GRE exam scores, and a statement of research interests, experiences, and professional goals. Exceptionally well qualified PhD applicants may be eligible to compete for a 4-year graduate fellowship. Information about the department is available at www.cnr.usu.edu/wats/.
[ECOLOG-L] Two Assistant Professor Positions - Aquatic/Riparian Ecology
The Department of Watershed Sciences (www.cnr.usu.edu/wats) at Utah State University (www.usu.edu) is seeking applications for two 9-month, tenure-track positions in aquatic or riparian ecology. The division of activities is 50% research, 40% teaching, and 10% service. We are interested in candidates who use some combination of field-based, experimental, modeling, and theoretical approaches in their research and are interested in the integration of physical and ecological sciences within a watershed or landscape context. Candidates with specialization in any level of ecological organization are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest might include, but are not limited to: stream/river ecology, lake/reservoir ecology, riparian/wetland ecology, landscape ecology, spatial modeling, ecophysiology, and ecotoxicology. The successful applicants will participate in teaching courses relevant to the departments curriculum. See jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central? quickFind=60552 for a complete position description and application instructions. Contact Charles Hawkins (chuck.hawk...@usu.edu) for additional information.
[ECOLOG-L] Modeling for ecological assessments - special session at 2014 JASM
Individuals planning to attend the 2014 Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting in Portland Oregon are invited to participate in a special session on Modeling for ecological assessments and conservation planning. Substantial progress has been made over the last 15 years in developing predictive models for use in biological assessments and conservation planning. These models are increasingly used across a wide range of aquatic ecosystems (lotic, lentic, wetlands, and marine) and for the prediction of both biotic (algae, invertebrates, fish) and physical properties (hydrology, water chemistry, geomorphology). Much of this work has focused on improving predictions of the reference condition the ecological state that should occur in the absence of human-caused disturbance, but these models have also helped generate and test hypotheses regarding the factors and processes that structure aquatic ecosystems. This session will consist of talks that explore progress made to date, integration of modeling and theory, modeling of stressor-response relationships, uses and abuses of predictive modeling, fundamental constraints that may influence model accuracy and precision, and new modeling approaches that may allow more robust predictions of ecological and environmental structure and dynamics. Please contact Chuck Hawkins (chuck.hawk...@usu.edu) if you are interested in participating in this session. Abstracts must submitted before 23:59 U.S. Central Standard Time on Friday, 7 February 2014. See http://www.sgmeet.com/jasm2014/ for meeting information
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Fellowships - Aquatic Ecology / Watershed Sciences
The Department of Watershed Sciences (WATS) at Utah State University will award 1 - 2 Ph.D. Fellowships for students that wish to start PhD studies beginning Summer or Fall of 2014. Fellowships include 4 years of support at $20,000 per year, tuition, and research expenses. Areas of faculty expertise in Watershed Sciences include climate modeling, conservation and restoration science, fisheries ecology, geomorphology, hydrology, limnology, stream ecology, water quality, and wetland ecology. The Department is especially interested in attracting strong applicants interested in interdisciplinary aspects of water science and from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences. Review of Fellowship applications will be based on both the strength of the students background (previous coursework, GRE scores, previous research experience, letters of recommendation) and sponsorship by a WATS faculty advisor. Students interested in this opportunity should contact potential faculty sponsors soon (www.qcnr.usu.edu/wats). As part of the application, the faculty sponsor must document how the applicant will fit into and contribute to the professors research program. Faculty advisors must submit completed applications by 24 January 2014 for students to be guaranteed consideration. A complete application will include: 1) a letter of interest from the student applicant, 2) a letter of support from the faculty sponsor, 3) a current resume from the student applicant, and 4) a completed graduate school application (to be completed by the student). For general information regarding the Department of Watershed Sciences, the Quinney College of Natural Resources, and Departmental fellowships, contact Chuck Hawkins (chuck.hawk...@usu.edu), Interim Head of Watershed Sciences.
