[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Remote Sensing of Wildlife Habitat
*POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT* *POST DOCTORAL Research Associate* *Remote Sensing of Wildlife Habitat* Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin *PROJECT DESCRIPTION:* The successful applicant will use aerial LiDAR and other remote sensing data to map vegetation characteristics at landscape scales in the Sierra Nevada bioregion as part of ongoing, landscape-scale wildlife habitat selection studies – with an emphasis on California spotted owls. The post-doc would be involved with numerous projects, taking the lead role on some, while supporting others. The position is largely analytically focused and is based at UW Madison, but opportunities exist for participating in field work. *REQUIREMENTS**:* Applicants should have a strong background in remote sensing and the use of aerial LiDAR point data. The applicant should have a strong publishing record, with a demonstrated ability to creatively use remotely sensed data to address ecological questions. Strong programming and GIS skills are also essential. The applicant must have received their doctoral degree by the start date (see below). The post-doc must be able to work both collaboratively within a dynamic team setting and independently on their own research projects. Effective communications skills and the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders are essential, as is a recognition of the fluidity of applied conservation science. *APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:* The position will be available as soon as the applicant is identified. The duration of the appointment is 1 to 2 years depending on funding levels. Salary will be $50,000 and the position includes health insurance. *APPLICATION/CONTACT INFORMATION:* Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references in a single pdf-file to Dr.’s Volker Radeloff (radel...@wisc.edu) and Zach Peery ( mpe...@wisc.edu). The CV should contain a list of publications and information describing relevant skills and experience. Review of materials will begin August 1, 2017 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. *Gavin M. Jones* <http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/gavin-jones/> Graduate Research Assistant Peery Wildlife Ecology + Conservation Lab Dept. of Forest & Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison
[ECOLOG-L] PhD in Molecular and Population Ecology of Endangered Species
*PhD in Molecular and Population Ecology of Endangered Species* I am seeking an outstanding student to pursue a PhD in conservation biology in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology (FWE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The student’s dissertation will involve integrating molecular and population ecology approaches to inform key knowledge gaps for two high-profile endangered species in the western United States – Marbled Murrelets and California Spotted Owls. Possible topics the student’s thesis would address include the foraging ecology of Marbled Murrelets and the demographic history of California Spotted Owls, but there is flexibility in the specific questions the student would address. The student’s research would involve a blend of field work, genetic laboratory work, and population analyses. Funding for the successful applicant is available for 3.5 years via a combination of research and teaching assistantships. The successful applicant and advisor would work closely to secure funding for additional graduate student support. Applicants must possess bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree in animal ecology, conservation biology, or closely related field. Applicants with strong genetics and quantitative skills will be given preference. To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background, a curriculum vitae (including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or MS Word file to mpe...@wisc.edu. The selected student is expected to enroll at the UW-Madison and begin field work in the Summer Semester of 2016. More details on the graduate programs can be found at http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/graduate-overview. Application materials will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. *For more info, contact: * Zach Peery Associate Professor Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 53706 http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/ -- Gavin M. Jones http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/gavin-jones/ Graduate Research Assistant Peery Wildlife Ecology Conservation Lab Dept. of Forest Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison A223 Russell Labs
[ECOLOG-L] Trophic Ecology PhD position
*PhD Position Available in Trophic Ecology and Agro-ecology* We are seeking an outstanding student to pursue a PhD in agro-ecology and trophic ecology jointly in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology (FWE) and the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The student’s dissertation thesis will involve studying trophic-interactions between bats and their insect prey in Wisconsin’s agricultural systems using a combination of field and genetic methods. The student will be co-advised by a Zach Peery (FWE; http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/) and Claudio Gratton (Entomology; http://gratton.entomology.wisc.edu/). Additional field or lab-based research components could be added depending on shared interests and funding opportunities. Applicants must possess bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree in animal ecology, entomology, or closely related field. Applicants with a strong background in molecular laboratory methods and entomology will be given priority. To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background, a curriculum vitae (including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or MS Word file to mpe...@wisc.edu with ‘Trophic Ecology PhD Application’ in the subject line. The selected student is expected to enroll at the UW-Madison in the Spring Semester of 2016, and will begin field work in April, 2016. More details on the graduate programs in FWE and Entomology can be found at http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/grad.htm and http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/graduate-study-overview, respectively. Application materials will be accepted until Sept 31, 2015 or until a suitable candidate is found. If the prospective applicant will be attending the ESA conference in Baltimore, please let us know and we will attempt to arrange an in-person meeting. *For more info, contact:* Zach Peery Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin, Madison Madison, WI 53706 608-890-2766; mpe...@wisc.edu or Claudio Gratton Department of Entomology 3111 Wisconsin Energy Institute 1552 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706 608-265-3762; cgrat...@wisc.edu -- Gavin M. Jones http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/gavin-jones/ Graduate Research Assistant Peery Wildlife Ecology Conservation Lab Dept. of Forest Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison A223 Russell Labs
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Looking for books to read this summer
E.O. Wilson's recent book, Letters to a Young Scientist is at the top of my list. Incredibly inspiring and encouraging message to folks just getting into ecological research. I've got a copy that I frequently lend to undergrads or fellow graduate students. On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 10:23 PM, Jake Melichar melic...@iastate.edu wrote: Hey Ecologers, I am currently an undergraduate student in biology at Iowa State University and I am trying to create a reading list for this summer over books regarding botany, natural history, ornithology, mammology, mycology, herpetology, ecology, and entomology. I am fascinated with learning more about the environment all around me as well as understanding important components that affect such environments. If anyone has any suggestions regarding the reading list feel free to email me at melic...@iastate.edu Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Jake Melichar -- Gavin M. Jones Graduate Research Assistant Wildlife Ecology Conservation Lab Dept. of Forest Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison A223 Russell Labs
[ECOLOG-L] PhD in Conservation Biology (Turtles, Land use, and Climate Change)
*PhD in Conservation Biology (Turtles, Land use, and Climate Change)* I am seeking an outstanding student to pursue a PhD in conservation biology in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology (FWE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The student’s dissertation will involve integrating with population modeling and landscape genetics approaches to assess the potential impacts of changes in land use and climate on turtles in the Great Lakes Region. The successful applicant will be responsible for: (1) collecting additional field data on three species of turtles as part of an ongoing demographic study; (2) developing a spatially-explicit model linking turtle populations to changes in land use and climate, and (3) conducting genetic laboratory analyses and landscape-genetic analyses needed understand population connectivity. Funding for the successful applicant is available for four years. Additional research components could be added depending on shared interests and feasibility. Applicants must possess bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree in animal ecology or closely related field. Applicants with strong quantitative skills will be given preference. To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background, a curriculum vitae (including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or MS Word file to mpe...@wisc.edu. The selected student is expected to enroll at the UW-Madison in the Fall Semester of 2015. More details on the graduate programs can be found at http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/graduate-overview. Application materials will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. *For more info, contact: * Zach Peery Associate Professor Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin, Madison Madison, WI 53706 http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/ -- Gavin M. Jones M.S. Candidate Department of Forest Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison Peery Conservation Biology Lab Office: A223 Russell Labs
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in Climate Change Modeling
The Peery Conservation Biology Lab is seeking an outstanding student to pursue a PhD in conservation biology and climate change modeling in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology (FWE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The student’s dissertation will involve developing and implementing spatially-explicit population models to assess climate-change risks and develop adaptation strategies for native vertebrates in the Great Lakes Region. Models will be developed and parameterized using existing demographic data as well as landscape-scale genetic data to model connectivity among populations. Additional research components could be added depending on shared interests and funding opportunities. Applicants must possess a master’s degree in animal ecology or closely related field. Applicants with strong quantitative skills and an interest in molecular ecology will be given preference. To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background, a curriculum vitae (including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or MS Word file to mpe...@wisc.edu with ‘Climate Change PhD Application’ in the subject line. The selected student is expected to enroll at the UW-Madison in the Fall Semester of 2015. More details on the graduate programs can be found at http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/grad.htm. Application materials will be accepted until Oct 30, 2014 or until a suitable candidate is found.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in Trophic Ecology and Agro-ecology
PhD Position in Trophic Ecology and Agro-ecology We are seeking an outstanding student to pursue a PhD in agro-ecology and trophic ecology jointly in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology (FWE) and the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The student’s dissertation thesis will involve studying trophic-interactions between bats and their insect prey in Wisconsin’s agricultural systems using a combination of field and genetic methods. The student will be co-advised by a Zach Peery (FWE; http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/) and Claudio Gratton (Entomology; http://gratton.entomology.wisc.edu/). Additional field or lab-based research components could be added depending on shared interests and funding opportunities. Note that this position is contingent on sufficient funding which will be determined in December. Applicants must possess a master’s degree in animal ecology, entomology, or closely related field. Applicants with a strong background in molecular laboratory methods and entomology will be given priority. To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background, a curriculum vitae (including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or MS Word file to mpeery@wisc.eduwith ‘Trophic Ecology PhD Application’ in the subject line. The selected student is expected to enroll at the UW-Madison in the Fall Semester of 2015, but will begin field work in April, 2015. More details on the graduate programs in FWE and Entomology can be found at http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/grad.htmand http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/graduate-study-overview, respectively. Application materials will be accepted until Oct 30, 2014 or until a suitable candidate is found. For more info, contact: Zach Peery Associate Professor Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin, Madison Madison, WI 53706 Phone: 608-890-2766 mpe...@wisc.edu http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/
