[ECOLOG-L] Graduate research assistantship, Microbial ecology (NC State)

[Holly Menninger]

Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D) -- Dept of Applied Ecology,
NC State Univ
Microbial ecology of caviar and fish eggs

A research assistantship is available to support an exceptional,
highly-motivated student who has an inquiring mind and is in pursuit of a
M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Zoology, Functional Genomics, or any other relevant
graduate research degree program. The successful candidate will work in a
molecular biology research laboratory and may conduct field studies on fish
reproduction and spawning. The project is an exciting one that bridges food
science, basic ecology, and fisheries science. The research focus goal is,
in part, to understand the microbial communities that live in preserved
sturgeon roes (caviars) and also, more generally, to understand the
microbes that live on fishes and how they might be transferred to the eggs
once they are laid. The successful candidate will spearhead laboratory
research experiments including metagenomics, microbial culture, and fish
rearing in recirculating aquaculture systems and work among a large group
of scientists interested in topics as diverse as beer ecology, deep
learning algorithms, ant nest microbiomes, and the biodiversity of belly
buttons.

The position could start as soon as January or August 2017. This is a
two-year position for M.S. students with a possible one-year extension
depending on funding and performance. The time frame will be longer for
Ph.D. students and will allow for adequate time to complete the degree
requirements.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Benjamin Reading(bjrea...@unity.ncsu.edu
)

More information and how to apply:
http://robdunnlab.com/the-microbial-ecology-of-caviar-and-fish-eggs/

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Cluster Hires @ NC State: Public Science, Microbiome

[Holly Menninger]

The Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program at NC State has 2 active TT
faculty searches relevant to the ecological research community:

*1) Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Public Science, College of
Sciences*

As part of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program, NC State University
seeks candidates for *a professor (open rank, tenure-track) in the College
of Sciences to join the Leadership in Public Science cluster hire*. The
Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program (go.ncsu.edu/faculty-clusters) is
bringing the best and brightest minds to join NC State University’s
interdisciplinary efforts to solve some of the globe’s most significant
problems. The aims of the cluster are to conduct research that directly
engages the public in science and to study the success of public
participation in science, particularly in informal educational settings.
For this position, we seek *a scientist in a research area represented by
the College of Sciences (biology, chemistry, marine sciences, earth
sciences, atmospheric sciences, mathematics, astronomy, physics, and
statistics) who has an internationally recognized research program and
connects with non-technical audiences by working with citizen scientists,
engaging in community-based research, and/or by involving new, diverse
audiences in the process and outcomes of science*.

For more information or to apply use this link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/po
stings/72368.

Questions about the position may be directed to Holly Menninger (
hlmen...@ncsu.edu) or Walt Robinson (warob...@ncsu.edu).

A comprehensive review of applications is expected to begin October 2, 2016
and will continue until the position is filled.

2) *Open Rank, Tenure Track position in Non-Human Microbiomes* (up to 3
positions available)

The cluster will focus on non-human microbiomes and seeks to establish an
internationally recognized cohort of microbiome researchers at the
forefront of understanding and engineering microbial communities. Please
share this advertisement with any of your trainees or colleagues that may
be interested.

More information about the cluster and the hiring opportunities can be
found through the following link:

https://facultyclusters.ncsu.edu/clusters/microbiomes-andcom
plex-microbial-communities/


*AA/EOE. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual
orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.*

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening: Public Scientist, NC State College of Sciences

[Holly Menninger]

*Job Opening – NC State Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Public
Science, College of Sciences*

As part of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program, NC State University
seeks candidates for *a professor (open rank, tenure-track) in the College
of Sciences to join the Leadership in Public Science cluster hire*. The
Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program (go.ncsu.edu/faculty-clusters) is
bringing the best and brightest minds to join NC State University’s
interdisciplinary efforts to solve some of the globe’s most significant
problems. The aims of the cluster are to conduct research that directly
engages the public in science and to study the success of public
participation in science, particularly in informal educational settings.
For this position, we seek *a scientist in a research area represented by
the College of Sciences (biology, chemistry, marine sciences, earth
sciences, atmospheric sciences, mathematics, astronomy, physics, and
statistics) who has an internationally recognized research program and
connects with non-technical audiences by working with citizen scientists,
engaging in community-based research, and/or by involving new, diverse
audiences in the process and outcomes of science*.

For more information or to apply use this link:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/72368.

Questions about the position may be directed to Holly Menninger (
hlmen...@ncsu.edu) or Walt Robinson (warob...@ncsu.edu).

A comprehensive review of applications is expected to begin October 2, 2016
and will continue until the position is filled.

*AA/EOE. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual
orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.   *

[ECOLOG-L] Wanted: Ecologists Up for the Ultimate (Plain Language) SciComm Challenge

[Holly Menninger]

The ESA Sci Comm Section is seeking 10 brave ecologists to give Ignite
talks about their research using only the 1000 most common words in the
English language. We were inspired by the xkcd comic <http://xkcd.com/1133/>
and a similar session hosted by the Sharing Science program
<https://storify.com/americangeophys/up-goer-five-challenge-agu15-56785d5dbb28f8527da12a9d>
at AGU’s Fall 2015 meeting.

Check out this blog
<https://advancingecocomm.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/wanted-ecologists-up-for-the-ultimate-plain-language-scicomm-challenge/>
post explaining more about the session and our rationale.

Please consider signing up today via our Google form (
http://goo.gl/forms/57Vv8orIEK) -- We need to line up speakers (and
abstracts) by February 12!

Already planning to give a talk or poster? No problem! Ignite sessions are
exempt from the one presentation rule at ESA meetings. Anyone who is the
presenter in the session may also present in another scientific session
(symposium, organized oral, organized poster, contributed talk, contributed
poster).
Thanks!
Holly Menninger
Chair, ESA Sci Comm Section
hlmen...@ncsu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] News from the ESA Sci Comm Section

[Holly Menninger]

Interested in promoting and supporting the practice of science
communication? Here's 2 things you can do:

1. Join ESA's NEW Science Communication Section by selecting it when you
renew your ESA membership for 2016 -- We're a new section on the list for
2016!

2. We want to hear from you! Take this quick 10-question survey to help
guide our section's activities for 2016:
https://advancingecocomm.wordpress.com/ -- Survey closes Nov 15!

[ECOLOG-L] NC State Faculty Position in Public Science, Natural Resources

[Holly Menninger]

*Job Opening – NCSU Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Public Science,
Natural Resources*


As part of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program, NC State University
seeks candidates for a* Professor (open rank) in Natural Resources *to work
as part of a new cluster focusing on *Leadership in Public Science*
. The Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence
Program is bringing the best and brightest minds to join NC State
University’s interdisciplinary efforts to solve some of the globe’s most
significant problems. The aims of the cluster are to conduct research that
directly engages the public in science.* For this position we seek a
scientist or social scientist with good communication skills who
can connect with non-technical audiences by working with citizen scientists
and/or by involving new audiences in natural resource topics
including forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource ecology,
environmental policy, and geospatial analytics. *For more information or to
apply use this* link* .



See also this *recent article about public science at NCSU*
 and
this *blog post about the cluster*

.

Application review begins 10/23.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Science Communicator, NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics

[Holly Menninger]

*Job: Science Communicator, NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics*
Posting again -- Review of applicants begins Oct 19!

Advancements in geospatial analytics are rapidly transforming science,
society, and decision making by helping the world discover and communicate
new solutions to complex, interdisciplinary problems. The fast-growing
Center for Geospatial Analytics (geospatial.ncsu.edu) at NC State invites
applications for a dynamic Science Communicator to develop and advance a
program for strategic research communication and public engagement with
geospatial science and analytics, as well as periodically evaluate the
program’s effectiveness. The program will publicize and promote center
discoveries and educational opportunities while engaging center partners,
potential funders, prospective students, and the public with geospatial
science and technology.

We seek exceptional, creative candidates who are passionate about science,
technology, and engaging the public in scientific discovery and
collaborative solutions. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated:

   - Understanding of basic and applied research, with ability to translate
   broader impacts and applications of scientific discovery.
   - Ability to understand, communicate, and promote interdisciplinary
   research methods, techniques, findings, and solutions in an easily
   accessible way and in a variety of formats.
   - Potential to collaborate with center researchers and graduate students
   in order to communicate the significance and broader impacts of their work
   to a variety of audiences.
   - Ability to develop public science opportunities that engage
   stakeholders and citizens with geospatial science, technologies and
   collaborative solutions.
   - Ability to promote the center’s work in ways that elevate national
   visibility of the center and catalyze new research opportunities.

The successful candidate will help position the center as a national and
international leader in 1) geospatial analytics research and high-impact
solutions, and 2) distinguished graduate education and training of
world-class geospatial scientists and problem solvers. A record of
scholarly and/or impactful media publications, the ability to secure
external funding, advanced writing and communication skills, and experience
in geospatial and public sciences are highly desirable.

As the collaborative hub for NC State’s Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence
Program (CFEP) in Geospatial Analytics (
workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/geospatial-analytics/), the Center provides
adynamic environment for interdisciplinary breakthrough discoveries. The
successful candidate will join a University with increasing prominence in
public science, including a new CFEP cluster for Leadership in Public
Science (workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/public-science/) and a long-standing
relationship with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (naturalsciences.org/),
a partnership that is catalyzing shared citizen science projects and public
engagement opportunities for faculty and students. NC State’s location in
Research Triangle provides rich opportunities for interactions with
industry; other universities, including Duke University and the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and a number of government agencies.

Applicants must have a Masters degree in a relevant field (PhD preferred)
by time of employment. Full review of applications will begin October 19,
2015, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the
position may be directed to Ross K. Meentemeyer (rkmee...@ncsu.edu).

To apply: visit  http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/56987. NCSU is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer.  NC State University welcomes
all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application
process please call (919) 515-3148.

[ECOLOG-L] 2 new faculty positions in public science at NC State (communication, natural resources)

[Holly Menninger]

We're excited to announce and receive applications for the following 2 new
positions at NC State, part of the Leadership in Public Science Cluster
Hire:

*Professor (Associate or Full) in Public Science, Communication*
As part of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program, NC State University
seeks candidates for an *Associate or Full Professor in **Communication* to
provide key leadership in the *Leadership and Public Science Cluster*  (
http://workthatmatters.ncsu.edu). The Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence
Program is bringing some of the best and brightest minds to join NC State
University’s interdisciplinary efforts to solve some of the globe’s most
significant problems. The aims of the cluster are to conduct research that
directly engages the public in citizen science research and to study the
success of public participation in science, particularly in educational
settings. We seek a collaborative social scientist and/or humanities
scholar with a demonstrated record of scholarship and practice in the
communication of science and technology, including areas such as health and
well-being, environmental policy, public understanding of science, and the
communication of science to diverse communities. For more information or to
apply use this link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/search, in the Keyword
Search box enter 00105094

AA/EOE


*Professor (open rank) in Public Science, Natural Resources*
As part of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program, NC State University
seeks candidates for a Professor (open rank) in Natural Resources to work
as part of a new cluster focusing on Leadership in Public Science. The
Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program is bringing the best and brightest
minds to join NC State University’s interdisciplinary efforts to solve some
of the globe’s most significant problems. The aims of the cluster are to
conduct research that directly engages the public in science. For this
position we seek a scientist or social scientist with good communication
skills who can connect with non-technical audiences by working with citizen
scientists and/or by involving new audiences in natural resource topics
including forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource ecology,
environmental policy, and geospatial analytics. For more information or to
apply use this link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/59010

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Science Communicator, NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics

[Holly Menninger]

*Job: Science Communicator, NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics*

Advancements in geospatial analytics are rapidly transforming science,
society, and decision making by helping the world discover and communicate
new solutions to complex, interdisciplinary problems. The fast-growing
Center for Geospatial Analytics (geospatial.ncsu.edu) at NC State invites
applications for a dynamic Science Communicator to develop and advance a
program for strategic research communication and public engagement with
geospatial science and analytics, as well as periodically evaluate the
program’s effectiveness. The program will publicize and promote center
discoveries and educational opportunities while engaging center partners,
potential funders, prospective students, and the public with geospatial
science and technology.

We seek exceptional, creative candidates who are passionate about science,
technology, and engaging the public in scientific discovery and
collaborative solutions. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated:

   - Understanding of basic and applied research, with ability to translate
   broader impacts and applications of scientific discovery.
   - Ability to understand, communicate, and promote interdisciplinary
   research methods, techniques, findings, and solutions in an easily
   accessible way and in a variety of formats.
   - Potential to collaborate with center researchers and graduate students
   in order to communicate the significance and broader impacts of their work
   to a variety of audiences.
   - Ability to develop public science opportunities that engage
   stakeholders and citizens with geospatial science, technologies and
   collaborative solutions.
   - Ability to promote the center’s work in ways that elevate national
   visibility of the center and catalyze new research opportunities.

The successful candidate will help position the center as a national and
international leader in 1) geospatial analytics research and high-impact
solutions, and 2) distinguished graduate education and training of
world-class geospatial scientists and problem solvers. A record of
scholarly and/or impactful media publications, the ability to secure
external funding, advanced writing and communication skills, and experience
in geospatial and public sciences are highly desirable.

As the collaborative hub for NC State’s Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence
Program (CFEP) in Geospatial Analytics (
workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/geospatial-analytics/), the Center provides
adynamic environment for interdisciplinary breakthrough discoveries. The
successful candidate will join a University with increasing prominence in
public science, including a new CFEP cluster for Leadership in Public
Science (workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/public-science/) and a long-standing
relationship with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (naturalsciences.org/),
a partnership that is catalyzing shared citizen science projects and public
engagement opportunities for faculty and students. NC State’s location in
Research Triangle provides rich opportunities for interactions with
industry; other universities, including Duke University and the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and a number of government agencies.

Applicants must have a Masters degree in a relevant field (PhD preferred)
by time of employment. Full review of applications will begin October 19,
2015, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the
position may be directed to Ross K. Meentemeyer (rkmee...@ncsu.edu).

To apply: visit  http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/56987. NCSU is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer.  NC State University welcomes
all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application
process please call (919) 515-3148.

[ECOLOG-L] Science Communication Survey

[Holly Menninger]

Help guide the activities of ESA's new Science Communication section: Take
our quick survey and learn more about the new section:
https://advancingecocomm.wordpress.com/

-- 
Holly L. Menninger, PhD
Director of Public Science, College of Sciences
NC State University

[ECOLOG-L] Sign up for Science Communication Workshop at ESA Annual Meeting

[Holly Menninger]

Hi all,

Inspired by the rallying call at last year’s Annual Meeting
http://www.esa.org/esablog/ecology-and-society/whats-the-future-of-ecologist-communicators/
to better connect our science to society, we’ve organized a hands-on
workshop http://eco.confex.com/eco/2014/webprogram/Session9813.html for
attendees of this year’s Annual Meeting:  Workshop 15:
http://eco.confex.com/eco/2014/webprogram/Session9813.html*Beyond the
written word – advancing ecology communication through multimedia*
http://eco.confex.com/eco/2014/webprogram/Session9813.html.

As we look towards ESA’s Centennial
https://esa.org/history/esa-2015-centennial/, we want to move the
conversation forward from talking about *why* communicating our science is
important to improving *how* we actually do it.

During the five-hour workshop on Sunday, August 10
http://eco.confex.com/eco/2014/webprogram/Session9813.html, you’ll get a
crash course in scientific storytelling using audio, video, text,
photography, and illustration from a talented team of
ecologist-communicators. We will first orient you to our favorite tools,
software and apps – most of which you already carry around in your pocket
or could download for free. Then, we’ll lead you through hands-on exercises
to gain confidence and expertise in each media.
Here’s the most exciting part of the workshop: you’ll form a small team
with workshop presenters and other participants to plan and produce a
multimedia project covering some aspect of the science at the meeting.
We’ll even provide a platform for you to share these multimedia pieces with
the world: a special series published on the *EcoTone* blog
http://www.esa.org/esablog/.

Learn more about the workshop in our recent EcoTone post:
http://www.esa.org/esablog/meetings/from-oceans-to-mountains-its-all-about-ecology-communication/

Hope to see you there!
-- 
Holly L. Menninger, PhD
Director of Public Science
Your Wild Life Program, Dept of Biological Sciences
NC State University
235 David Clark Labs | Campus Box 7617
Raleigh, NC 27695-7617
E-mail: holly_mennin...@ncsu.edu
http://yourwildlife.org | @YourWild_Life http://twitter.com/yourwild_life
Office: (919) 515-3353

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Position in Native and Honey Bee Disease Ecology

[Holly Menninger]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN NATIVE AND HONEY BEE DISEASE ECOLOGY,
NORTH CAROLINA, USA


North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC), Departments of Entomology
and Biological Science

We are looking for an individual to join an interdisciplinary,
collaborative team studying urban ecology, bee communities, and mechanisms
underlying changes in pollinator health. We seek an enthusiastic, talented,
and driven individual to carry out a funded research project and conduct
related original research. The candidate will be working with Drs. David
Tarpy and Steve Frank in Entomology (http://entomology.ncsu.edu) and Dr.
Rob Dunn in Biological Sciences (http://robdunnlab.com, yourwildlife.org).


The postdoc would be part of a large, social group that includes
researchers both at the University and at the NC Museum of Natural
Sciences, a group that currently includes 15 other postdocs.


We want to know why bees get sick and the extent to which disease is
contingent on whether they are solitary or social, feral or domesticated.
This work will span the spectrum from ecological surveys to immunological
assays and lab experiments. The candidate should have excellent written and
oral communication skills, the ability to work with others, and
demonstrated success in project completion. This project entails extensive
field and laboratory work, so experience in molecular biology, genetics,
and/or insect physiology AND conducting field research is preferred.
Expertise in arthropods, urban ecology, or climate change is of particular
interest.


The start date is flexible but work can begin as soon as July 2014. We will
begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is
filled. Funding is available for multiple years, contingent on satisfactory
progress. To apply, please send your CV, a short statement of research
interests, contact information for three references, and a representative
paper or manuscript to David Tarpy (drta...@ncsu.edu).

AA/EOE. ADA accommodations. All persons are welcome without regard to
sexual orientation.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship - Tropical avian ecology and conservation decision-making

[Holly Menninger]

I'm just the messenger here -- please direct all inquiries to Dr. Krishna
Pacifici (jkpac...@ncsu.edu)

*PhD Assistantship - Tropical avian ecology and conservation
decision-making: exploring the influences of landscape level disturbances
on species distributions.*

We are recruiting a PhD student in the fall of 2014 to work on a unique
project focused on understanding geographic variation in avian population
dynamics as a function of landscape level environmental stressors (e.g.,
land-use, climate) in order to inform conservation decisions.  The student
would join the Collazo and Pacifici research lab and would collaborate with
an interdisciplinary team of ecologists (Collazo and Pacifici) and
statisticians (Brian Reich and Eric Laber, NCSU) to develop and apply
Bayesian hierarchical population and community level models to inform a
conservation design project in Puerto Rico.

The centerpiece of this project is a habitat conservation strategy that
ensures the long-term persistence of resident avifauna. The final outcome
will be a decision model that will identify spatially-explicit actions to
increase the amount of protected land from the actual 8% to 15% in the
island.

The student will be housed in the Department of Applied Ecology at North
Carolina State University (http://projects.cals.ncsu.edu/appliedecology/).  The
ideal candidate will have a strong interest in avian ecology, birding
skills, but also a strong background in quantitative ecology and population
demography. Applicants with previous experience in the following areas will
be given priority: estimating demographic parameters (e.g.,
mark-recapture), presence/absence (e.g., occupancy), Bayesian hierarchical
modeling, stochastic optimization and decision-making for natural resource
management (i.e., Adaptive management), managing large databases, and
programming skills (preferably R, BUGS/JAGS, and GIS). An M.S. degree in
Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Statistics, or other similar fields is preferred.


Interested applicants should send a cover letter including a description of
their research interests, CV including GRE scores and GPA, and names and
contact information for 3 references to Drs. Jaime A. Collazo (
jcoll...@ncsu.edu) and Krishna Pacifici (jkpac...@ncsu.edu), or at 225
David Clark Labs, Department of Applied Ecology, North Carolina State
University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7617. Applications should be submitted by May
1, 2014 at the latest. We will review applications as they arrive.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position blending microbial ecology and science education/outreach

[Holly Menninger]

The Genomics  Microbiology Laboratory at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences
is seeking a post-doc excited about the prospect of bringing real science
to middle school classrooms.

The post doc will be part of a collaborative team of scientists and
educators from the Museum and NC State University that has been recently
assembled for the NSF-sponsored Students Discover
projecthttp://education.yourwildlife.org/.


The position will involve conducting original research relevant to the
ecology of soil microbes and integrating findings and methods into middle
school curricula. Potential research foci include, but are not limited to,
investigation of decomposition or nitrogen fixation capabilities of soil
microbial communities, fungal and/or bacterial symbionts of plants,
identification of novel compounds produced by soil microbes, and response
of soil microbial communities to urban and global warming.

Position appointment will last for 3 years, with annual reviews, with the
possibility of extension to 5 years. Ideal start date is January 2014, but
is flexible; work location (Raleigh, NC) is not flexible.

Please see full job description and instructions for application here:
http://www.yourwildlife.org/2013/10/post-docs-wanted/

Review of applications will begin Nov. 1 and will continue until a suitable
candidate is found.

Please direct questions to Julie Urban(julie.ur...@naturalsciences.org)

Thanks!

-- 
Holly L. Menninger, PhD
Director of Public Science
Your Wild Life Program, Division of Biological Sciences
NC State University

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant Position in the Dunn Lab, NC State

[Holly Menninger]

 

  *Available Position:* Research Assistant

*
*

*Work location*: Lab of Rob Dunn, Department of Biology, North Carolina
State University



*Position Description:  *

We seek a person with strong organizational, management and problem-solving
skills, experience or at least interest in ecology and evolution, and a
willingness to perform a job that includes a broad mix of roles. The
research associate would help to manage and coordinate projects in a large
lab with many types of research (http://robdunnlab.com/) as well as
outreach (http://www.yourwildlife.org). This position will be 70%
technician/manager and 30% ecology research assistant.



Key duties and responsibilities include:

(1) Manage undergraduate students and research projects in the lab. This
work will require organizational ability, an interest in mentoring students
and evidence of working well with others;

(2) Conduct email and phone correspondence with citizens involved in our
citizen science projects and other outreach;

(3) Track research samples and manage both research and outreach project
workflow;

(4) Work with citizen science data, maintain and manage databases (quality
control) and help to coordinate mailings.



*FTE:* 1.0



*Length of appointment:* Applications will be accepted until a suitable
candidate is found with an ideal start date in Fall 2012. Position
appointment will last for one year from starting date, with possibility of
renewal for additional years based on performance and funding.



*Salary: *$32,000 - $35,000 (depending on experience)



*Minimum Experience and Education:* Masters degree in ecology, evolution,
biology, entomology, microbiology, history of science, science writing or
related fields



*Preferred Experience, Skills,  Training:*

-   Experience with databases, particularly Microsoft Excel  Access,
incl. mail merge functions

-   Experience working in a supervisory role

-   Project management skills including ability to prioritize and
manage multiple tasks at once

-   Ability to work independently and complete projects in a timely,
efficient manner

-   Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

-   Demonstrated evidence of working well with others and communicating
with the public



*Application Procedure: *This job will formally post on the NCSU website:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu. Prior to this listing, please send email with cover
letter, resume, and names of two references to Lauren Nichols (
lmnicho...@gmail.com) and cc: Rob Dunn (rob_d...@ncsu.edu).



North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, NC State welcomes all
persons without regard to sexual orientation. The University strongly
encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Individuals with disabilities
desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Rob Dunn
rob_d...@ncsu.edu.


-- 
Holly L. Menninger, PhD
Director of Public Science
Your Wild Life Program, Department of Biology
NC State University
210 David Clark Labs | Campus Box 7617
Raleigh, NC 27695-7617
E-mail: holly_mennin...@ncsu.edu
http://yourwildlife.org | @YourWild_Life http://twitter.com/yourwild_life
Mobile: (301) 643-1786

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship: Population modeling of American Oystercatcher (NCSU)

[Holly Menninger]

Just the messenger here - Please direct inquiries to Dr. Beth Gardner
(bagar...@ncsu.edu)

Title: PhD ASSISTANTSHIP

Agency:  Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State
University.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Job Description: The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, NC
State University is seeking candidates for a Ph.D. Assistantship beginning
in Aug. 2012 or Jan. 2013. The successful applicant will join a team of
faculty at NCSU and biologists at across the east coast of the US to design
a broad scale study and analyze mark-resight data for the American
Oystercatcher.  The candidate will be supervised by Dr. Beth Gardner at NC
State University (Raleigh, NC) and will work closely with Dr. Ken Pollock
and Dr. Ted Simons in the Department of Biology, NCSU.   Our primary
objectives are to provide a sound survey design for estimating population
size for the American Oystercatcher and to develop models for spatially
explicit mark – resight data.

Qualifications: MS in wildlife ecology or related discipline, GPA  3.3,
combined GRE  1200, English fluency, excellent writing , communication, and
quantitative skills, demonstrated ability to work independently.  Desired
experience: spatial modeling in GIS, statistical modeling of
capture-recapture or mark-resight data; proficiency with R and WinBUGS. 
Submit a cover letter detailing your qualifications, resume, copies of
transcripts and GRE scores, and names and telephone numbers of 3 references to:
Dr. Beth Gardner (bagar...@ncsu.edu)  
Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
Turner House, Campus Box 7646
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC  27695.

Salary:  Full project support for three years, potential for more support. 
Stipend plus benefits, health insurance, and tuition remission provided.

Date to apply: July 25, 2012, or until suitable candidate is found.

[ECOLOG-L] 2 Postdoc Positions, Dunn Lab (NCSU) - Ecology and evolution of ants in cities, Ecology of species in our daily lives

[Holly Menninger]

Post doc on ecology and evolution of ants in our cities, backyards and
houses: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/6697

One postdoctoral position will be available to work in the lab of Rob Dunn
in the Department of Biology at North Carolina State University, in
potential collaboration with other faculty (depending on the chosen
candidate’s interests). Funding will be for work that considers the ecology
and evolution of ants. Ongoing work in the lab includes research on
crickets, ants, beetles, fungi, bacteria and other taxa using large-scale
experiments, genetics, genomics, citizen science, modeling approaches and
natural history observations. Work in the lab also includes science writing
and public outreach. 

The candidate would work, in part, on the School of Ants
(www.schoolofants.org) project (co-led by Dunn and by Dr. Andrea Lucky at
the University of Florida). Preferred projects will be those that take
advantage of the data and specimens being compiled at thousands of sites in
North America and Europe as part of the School of Ants project and/or work
in an array of experimental, open-top warming chambers in the Duke and
Harvard Forests. 

Both the lab and the department are actively growing and so there are many
opportunities for ambitious projects. Projects could focus on individual
taxa or community level questions, or focus on issues related to the
interaction of ants and other species such as their symbionts and pathogens.
Scope exists for projects to include genomics, genetics, experiments,
natural history and science writing for the public. The most successful
projects will be those that help us to understand the species we see
everyday but about which we know relatively little, whether those species
live in Raleigh, Manhattan or somewhere else in the world. 

A short cover letter (with a very brief description of research interests
and experience) and a separate proposal (600 words) should both be included
with the application.  The candidate’s statement and letters should
emphasize the candidate’s ability to finish projects and the unique skills
the candidate might bring to the lab (www.robdunnlab.com).

FTE: 1.0

Length of appointment: Application process has opened (See:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/6697). Applications will be accepted until a
suitable candidate is found with an ideal start date in June/July 2012. 
Position appointment will last for one year from starting date, with
possibility of renewal for additional years based on performance and funding.

Salary: $36,000

Minimum Experience Education: Ph.D. (awarded by start date) in ecology,
evolution, biology, entomology, microbiology, or related fields at the time
of employment. The applicant’s CV should indicate evidence of strong
scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications in high-ranked journals
and/or science writing for the public in high profile magazines and newspapers.

Preferred Experience, Skills,  Training:
Expertise in ecology and evolution and in addressing questions in a clear
hypothesis-testing framework is desired. A background in genetics, history
or literature is also of potential value, depending on the direction of the
project. The applicant’s CV should indicate evidence of strong scholarship,
including peer-reviewed publications in high ranked journals and/or science
writing for the public in high profile magazines and newspapers. The
successful candidate must be able to interact with a diverse group of
researchers and students and benefit from new and established intra- and
inter-institution collaborations. The candidate should show strong evidence
of the ability to finish projects. 

Departmental Required Skills:
A valid driver’s license is required.  NC Driver's license required within
60 days of hire.

Application Procedure: This job has formally posted at the NCSU website
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/6697. Please submit a CV, cover letter,
project proposal, names and email addresses of three references. 

Also, as mentioned in earlier ECOLOG post, we have another post doc position
available on ecology and evolution of species in our daily lives:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/6595

For more information, please see:
http://www.yourwildlife.org/2012/04/want-to-work-in-your-backyard-or-bedroom-were-looking-for-2-new-post-docs/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc, Dunn Lab (NCSU) - Ecology of species in our daily lives

[Holly Menninger]

Postdoctoral Research Associate position available

Working Title:  Post doc on the ecology and evolution of the species that
live in us, on us and around us in our everyday lives.

Work Location: Lab of Rob Dunn, David Clark Labs, Department of Biology,
North Carolina State University

In potential collaboration with: Michelle Trautwein (Nature Research
Center), Meg Lowman (Nature Research Center), Julie Horvath (Nature Research
Center), Nick Haddad (Department of Biology), Nadia Singh (Department of
Genetics), Brian Wiegmann (Department of Entomology), Steve Frank
(Department of Entomology), Holly Menninger (Department of Biology) or
others, including Noah Fierer (University of Colorado). 

Essential Job Duties: One postdoctoral position will be available to work in
the lab of Rob Dunn in the Department of Biology at North Carolina State
University, in potential collaboration with other faculty (depending on the
chosen candidate’s interest). Funding will be for work that considers the
ecology and evolution of species that that live in us, on us and around us
in our daily lives. Ongoing work in the lab considers crickets, ants, fungi,
bacteria and other taxa using large-scale experiments, genetics, genomics,
citizen science and natural history observations. The successful candidate
could build on existing approaches and taxa by, for example, taking
advantage of our network of citizen scientists (http://yourwildlife.org) or
our experimental warming arrays, but perhaps also by considering other
species around us from new perspectives. 

Both the lab and the department are actively growing and so there are ample
opportunities for ambitious projects. Projects could focus on individual
taxa (as we are doing with a camel cricket species) or might consider the
communities of species in houses around the world as a function of human
life style and climate. The most successful projects will be those that help
us to understand the big stories of humans and the living world, but from
the perspective of small species. 

A short cover letter (with a very brief description of research interests
and experience) and a separate proposal (600 words) should both be included
with the application.  The candidate’s statement and letters should
emphasize the candidate’s ability to finish projects and the unique skills
the candidate might bring to the lab (http://www.robdunnlab.com).
 
FTE: 1.0

Length of appointment: Application process opens soon. Applications will be
accepted until a suitable candidate is found with an ideal start date in
June/July 2012.  Position appointment will last for one year from starting
date, with possibility of renewal for additional years based on performance
and funding.

Salary: $36,000

Minimum Experience Education: Ph.D. (awarded by start date) in ecology,
evolution, biology, entomology, microbiology, the history of science or
related fields. The applicant’s CV should indicate evidence of strong
scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications in high ranked journals.

Preferred Experience, Skills,  Training:
Expertise in ecology and evolution and in addressing questions in a clear
hypothesis-testing framework is desired. A background in genetics, history
or literature is also of potential value, depending on the direction of the
project. The applicant’s CV should indicate evidence of strong scholarship,
including peer-reviewed publications, particularly in high ranked journals.
 The successful candidate must be able to interact with a diverse group of
researchers and students and benefit from new and established intra- and
inter-institution collaborations. The candidate should show strong evidence
of the ability to finish projects.

Departmental Required Skills:
A valid driver’s license is required.  NC Driver's license required within
60 days of hire.

Application Procedure: This job has now formally posted at the NCSU website
http://jobs.ncsu.edu/ (Position number: 00065299) Please submit a CV, cover
letter, project description, names and email addresses of three references.

AIBS Position Open: Public Policy Associate

[Holly Menninger]

Greetings all,

AIBS is adding another public policy associate position to work on 
environmental biology, research infrastructure policy, and initiatives related 
to the National Science Foundation's Major Research Equipment and Facilities 
Construction account. 
(http://www.aibs.org/classifieds/index.html)

Please direct all inquiries to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Position Open:  AIBS Public Policy Associate
Location:   Washington, DC
Reporting to:   Director of Public Policy
Open/Close Date:October 2007 – Until filled

General:
The American Institute of Biological Sciences, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scientific 
association with a membership of nearly 5,000 biologists and 200 professional 
societies and scientific organizations, seeks a Public Policy Associate to join 
its full-time Public Policy Office staff.  The Associate will work to advance 
the AIBS mission in support of biological research and education, with a 
special focus on environmental biology and research infrastructure policy.  

Duties Include:
- Analyze federal science policy proposals and effectively communicate the 
findings,
- Serve as a communications bridge between the scientific and public policy 
communities through written and oral presentations, and
- Track federal initiatives related to biological and environmental research, 
including initiatives related to the National Science Foundation’s Major 
Research Equipment and Facilities Construction account. 

Minimum Requirements:

1. Excellent and demonstrable written and oral communication skills;
2. Excellent and demonstrable science policy analysis skills;
3. Understanding and appreciation of the scientific community, the nature of 
science, and the goals and objectives of a professional, membership 
organization;
4. Reliability and detail oriented;
5. Ability to work under strict time constraints and deadlines;
6. Ability to self-direct, think creatively, and anticipate work needs;
7. Ability to synthesize and accurately communicate complex concepts to varied 
audiences;
8. Bachelor’s degree in a biological science (an advanced degree in a 
biological science, environmental science, or science policy is preferred); and
9. Prior work experience in public policy/affairs (highly desirable).

To Apply: 
Send a cover letter, two-page resume, writing sample (no more than 750 words, 
not peer-reviewed), salary history and requirements, and the names of three 
professional references to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or FAX to 202-628-1509.

Application Deadline:
Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is 
filled.


Holly Menninger, Ph.D.
Public Policy Associate
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1444 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-1500 x 229
Fax: 202-628-1509
Web site: www.aibs.org http://www.aibs.org/

AIBS Public Affairs opening: Corrected weblink, details for meet-up at ESA

[Holly Menninger]

Apologies for an earlier invalid weblink:

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) anticipates hiring 
(contingent upon the expected receipt of federal grant funds) an individual 
with experience working at the interface of science, communications, and public 
policy to serve as a Public Affairs Representative (PAR). The PAR will be a 
full-time AIBS employee, reporting to the AIBS Director of Public Policy.

For more information about this position, including application procedures, go 
to http://www.aibs.org/classifieds/aibs_positions_available.html#3657

Interested candidates may wish to meet with AIBS Director of Public Policy, Dr. 
Robert Gropp, for informal interviews at the ESA meeting in San Jose.  Please 
sign-up for a time-slot at the NEON booth (#602) in the Exhibit Hall.  
Interview slots are available Monday Aug.6, Tuesday Aug.7, and Wednesday Aug.8.

Please direct any questions about the position to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Thank you - 

Holly Menninger, Ph.D.
Public Policy Associate
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1444 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-1500 x 229
Fax: 202-628-1509
Web site: www.aibs.org http://www.aibs.org/

AIBS Public Affairs opening: Meet-up at ESA meeting

[Holly Menninger]

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) anticipates hiring 
(contingent upon the expected receipt of federal grant funds) an individual 
with experience working at the interface of science, communications, and public 
policy to serve as a Public Affairs Representative (PAR). The PAR will be a 
full-time AIBS employee, reporting to the AIBS Director of Public Policy.

For more information about this position, including application procedures, go 
to http://www.aibs.org/classifieds/aibspositionsavailable.html#3657

Interested candidates  may wish to meet-up with AIBS Director of Public Policy, 
Dr. Robert Gropp, at the ESA meeting in San Jose.

Please direct any questions about the position to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Thank you - 

Holly Menninger, Ph.D.
Public Policy Associate
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1444 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-1500 x 229
Fax: 202-628-1509
Web site: www.aibs.org http://www.aibs.org/