[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOC in marine sediments in New Zealand

[Jenny Hillman]

The Institute of Marine Science in the Faculty of Science at the 
University of Auckland seeks to appoint a Post-doctoral Research Fellow 
to research ecological processes in intertidal or shallow subtidal 
marine sediments and linking knowledge of ecosystem structure and 
function to ecosystem dynamics.

The successful applicant will be expected to work on one of two 
projects:
 Analysis of seafloor survey data to identify break points in 
ecological communities and their relationship to cumulative impacts; Or
 Ecosystem function in carbonate rich sediments.

Depending on the project, applicants should have a strong and well 
documented experience in soft-sediment ecology, biogeochemistry or the 
analysis of community data.

We seek someone who will develop a successful research project that has 
potential for further development and extramural funding. Successful 
applicant will likely work in a trans-disciplinary manner and foster 
collaboration within the Institute.
This is a full-time position for a fixed-term of two years funded by the 
Faculty of Science to support the Director of the Institute of Marine 
Science, Professor Simon Thrush.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working 
environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that 
encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential.
We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, and over 300 
different career development courses. In addition, the University offers 
a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a 
number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more
information please visit: Career development and benefits.

Candidates should provide a letter of application addressing their 
research experience, how they might look to develop the potential 
project and future research goals, curriculum vitae, publication
list and the names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
Position is available from April 2018.
Applications up to 30 May 2018 will be considered unless an appointment 
is made earlier.

All applications need to be made online - 
www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz, job code: 19743.
Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept 
applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard 
online registration process. Please submit your CV and cover letter in 
one document.

[ECOLOG-L] Paid Summer Research (REU) at UMich Biological Station

[Jenny Kalejs]

The University of Michigan Biological Station is now accepting applications
for its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, "Climate
Change in the Great Lakes Region."

Our REU summer program runs for nine weeks (June 19 - August 18, 2018) at
the UM Biological Station on Douglas Lake in beautiful northern Michigan.
Each REU participant will:

-- Work closely with a research mentor on a project of mutual interest.
-- Design, conduct, analyze, and report on their research project, with
guidance from the mentor and the two program co-directors.
-- Participate in workshops and group discussions designed to provide the
background knowledge and technical tools needed to carry out
interdisciplinary scientific research.
-- Contribute to the body of knowledge that can help address many of
Earth's most important environmental challenges.

COMPENSATION: Participants receive a stipend of $5,000 plus free room and
board at the Station.

DEADLINE: The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Application and details at:
https://lsa.umich.edu/umbs/students/research-opportunities/reu-program.html
<http://goo.gl/EnISQG>.

The University of Michigan Biological Station is located on Douglas Lake
near Pellston, Michigan at the tip of the lower peninsula. Its campus is
situated amid 10,000 undeveloped acres owned by the Station. Students have
quick access to many unique habitats in the region including dune, alvar,
bog, and old-growth forest. The Station also has 2 atmospheric gas sensing
towers for monitoring forest and atmospheric gas. More information about
the Station is available at
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/umbs.

-- 
*Jenny Kalejs* | RECRUITMENT AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR
University of Michigan Biological Station <http://www.lsa.umich.edu/umbs>,
734-763-8574

[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral Assistantship in Undergraduate STEM Teaching and Learning

[Jenny Dauer]

Please see below and attached a doctoral assistantship opportunity
co-funded by UNL/UNO with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching and
learning, faculty development, and science literacy.  Please share as
appropriate.  Thanks in advance!
Jenny

Seeking: Ph.D. Student in Undergraduate STEM Teaching and
Learning/Discipline-Based Education Research

University of Nebraska-Lincoln/University of Nebraska at Omaha

Objective: To engage in discipline-based education research to investigate
STEM teaching and learning as part of grant-supported projects.

Description:
The School of Natural Resources (UNL) and Department of Biology (UNO) seek
a Ph.D. candidate to participate in grant-funded projects to investigate
i.) undergraduate student learning outcomes in STEM, and ii.) design and
assess professional development opportunities for undergraduate STEM
instructors (e.g., faculty and learning assistants at the undergraduate and
master’s level). Position includes a stipend, health insurance, and tuition
remission.  The planned start date for the position is August 20, 2017.
The position is initially established for a period of one year.
Continuation of this position beyond one year is contingent upon
satisfactory performance of assigned duties and available funding.  Review
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position
is filled.

Essential Duties:
The successful candidate will have a strong desire to investigate
undergraduate STEM teaching and learning through STEM education
research/DBER. The participant will work with PIs at two institutions in
Nebraska to assess faculty development opportunities, professional
development for M.S.-level students, and establish infrastructure for
instructor training interventions on a large scale. At UNL, the Excellence
in Education for Food, Energy, and Water (E2FEW) project, recently funded
by USDA-NIFA, will support the development, implementation, and evaluation
of a 24-month sustained professional development program for STEM faculty.
At UNO, funding from three major agencies will support the candidate’s work
in program assessment of professional development programs for
undergraduates in life sciences and pre-service teachers. Across these
projects, the applicant will conduct data collection, analysis, and
dissemination of his/her work on a national or international scale.

Preferred Experience and Training:
Prior experience in research as an undergraduate and/or masters candidate
is preferred. Established productivity in education research design and
methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed). B.S. required, M.S. strongly
preferred. Prior experience working with K-16 students is desirable.
Moreover, competitive applicants will have a demonstrated history of
collaborative work and effective communication skills (both written and
orally).

Please submit inquiries about the position to Dr. Cory Forbes (
cory.for...@unl.edu) and Dr. Christine Cutucache (ccutuca...@unomaha.edu).
To apply, applicants should email a letter of interest describing their
background, interest, qualifications, and future goals, a resume/curriculum
vitae, 2 writing samples, and names of 3 references to Drs. Cutucache and
Forbes via email.

Position Justification:
Two Universities in the state of Nebraska have active STEM learning
investigations taking place with several projects being externally funded.
These projects center around student learning outcomes in the life
sciences. Consequently, there is a vacancy for a graduate research
assistant to address research questions in this area and have the ability
to work on several projects and contribute to high quality products.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc positions for Fall 2017

[Jenny McGuire]

The Spatial Ecology & Paleontology Lab at Georgia Tech would like to invite 
applicants 
for 1-2 postdoctoral positions beginning Fall 2017. Postdoctoral researchers 
will work 
closely with Dr. Jenny McGuire on all aspects of their projects.

One postdoctoral project will use the palynological record to identify 
landscapes that 
are resilient to climate change. This applicant will require proficiency in R 
and in spatial 
and statistical analyses. Candidates with a background in pollen analysis 
and/or a 
desire to interact directly with the conservation community are encouraged to 
apply. 
This position will last 2-3 years.

A second position could involve microfaunal analyses of fossil specimens from 
Natural 
Trap Cave. However, researchers with a broad interest in integrating a 
paleontological 
perspective with spatial ecology and/or conservation biology are welcome to 
apply. 
Prior experience in paleontology is not required. This position will last up to 
2 years.

Candidates interested in either position may apply by emailing Jenny McGuire 
(jmcgu...@biology.gatech.edu) a CV, contact information for 3 references, and a 
1-
page statement of your research interests and goals. Please contact the same 
email 
address for any additional information. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are 
filled.

Georgia Tech is a unit of the University System of Georgia and an Affirmative 
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires compliance with Immigration 
Control 
Reform Act of 1986.

[ECOLOG-L] Post doc opportunity in science education research

[Jenny Dauer]

The School of Natural Resources at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is
searching for a full time post-doctoral position in science education
research. The position will oversee an ongoing science literacy and citizen
science programs of the Nebraska Canid Project (swiftfox.unl.edu), a large
collaborative research program housed at UNL.  The position will include:
1) managing a citizen science project/classroom undergraduate research
experience (CURE) aimed at documenting endangered species on private lands
by recruiting undergraduate to install camera traps on family farms and
ranches 2) developing and conducting science education research.



The successful applicant will investigate the effect of student
participation in a statewide citizen science/CURE program on knowledge of
complex socio-environmental systems, conservation knowledge, scientific
skills such as hypothesis development and modeling, and decision-making of
the students. On-going data collection includes students’ mental models,
surveys, and other quantitative and qualitative assessments.



Candidates should have PhD in a science education research or in a general
ecology/conservation field with significant interest and experience in
science education research. The ideal candidates will have experience
working in undergraduate science education research and have strong
quantitative and qualitative research skills and experience. The candidate
must have experience working with diverse groups and have strong
communication (verbal and written) and excellent organizational
abilities.  Website
design knowledge and ecology related field-experience are a plus.



The post-doctoral position is a one-year (12 month) appointment, renewable
for a second year, with a salary of $48,500, including benefits. To apply
send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to
Jenny Dauer (jenny.da...@unl.edu). The position will remain open until
filled.



The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation
ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus
community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance,
and dual careers.



Lincoln, Nebraska (pop. 265,000) is a great place to live, work, and play.
It boasts a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere with a burgeoning social
scene. In 2013, Lincoln topped Gallup’s annual wellbeing index, which ranks
wellbeing in six categories: life evaluation, emotional health, work
environment, physical health, healthy behaviors, and access to basic
necessities. (http://go.unl.edu/53va)

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Water Quality Monitoring Program Manager, Richmond, VA

[Jenny McGarvey]

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, a regional non-profit organization 
based in Annapolis, Maryland with offices in Virginia and Pennsylvania, 
seeks an enthusiastic and creative person to implement and manage the 
Alliance’s Water Quality Monitoring programs and related projects in 
Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and DC. This 
position may be housed in VA or MD. 

This position works with citizen scientists, nonprofit organizations, 
community associations, as well as local, state, and federal government 
partners. The Water Quality Program Manager will be responsible for 
conducting water quality monitoring trainings for volunteers, 
maintaining chemical water monitoring equipment and supplies; 
maintaining databases of volunteer data; & maintaining citizen 
monitoring networks and contracts. This position will also work with the 
State Director to manage the development of Chesapeake Monitoring 
Cooperative, requiring coordination of partner organizations in multiple 
states to collaboratively build the infrastructure of a Chesapeake Bay  
watershed-wide volunteer monitoring program. The ideal candidate will 
have familiarity with water quality monitoring protocols, data 
collection, QA/QC, and reporting methods, as well as project and
grant management skills. The position will work with the project 
grantor, the Chesapeake Bay Program, to meet their goals for the 
project. Familiarity with the Chesapeake Bay Program mission, structure, 
and goals is beneficial to this work. The successful candidate must also 
enjoy working with the public, be comfortable giving presentations, 
trainings, and speaking publicly, and be comfortable working 
independently, as well as part of a collaborative team. The position 
requires experience and excellence in project management and 
organization skills to manage budgets, submit grant reports on time, and 
ensure the project deliverables are completed on time and within their 
allocated budget. Being highly organized and a self-starter are 
necessary skills. 

To learn more about the position, visit: 
https://allianceforthebay.org/2016/10/job-description-water-quality-
program-manager/

Closing date: Open Until Filled

[ECOLOG-L] MS and PhD positions_intphysiology_univNevadaReno

[Jenny Ouyang]

MS and PhD opportunities are available in evolutionary endocrinology and
urban physiology.


The Ouyang lab at the University of Nevada, Reno is looking to recruit a MS
and/or PhD graduate student to join our lab in fall 2017. Students
interested in evolutionary physiology, light pollution, and/or urban
ecology are strongly encouraged to apply. The MS position is in biology,
and the successful candidate will examine individual variation and
plasticity in the stress response both in the field and the lab. The second
position is in the EECB (ecology, evolution, conservation biology) program,
and the candidate will look at the effects of urbanization on behavior and
physiology. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on a nest box
population of house wrens and house sparrows as well as on a captive,
breeding population of sparrows. Students with bird handling, animal
husbandry, and/or neuroendocrine lab experience are encouraged to apply.


The University of Nevada, Reno is a Tier I institution offering a highly
productive research environment. The Biology Department is home to 26
faculty members that maintain nationally recognized, extramurally funded
research programs, mentor 50 graduate students, and participate in
undergraduate research. Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near
Lake Tahoe, and has been recently rated as one of the best small cities in
the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life.


Interested candidates should send an email to jouy...@unr.edu with a CV and
a cover letter. Please see the lab website at http://www.jennyouyang.com/
for more information.

-- 
Jenny Ouyang, PhD
http://www.jennyouyang.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: UnivNevadaReno Evolutionary Physiology

[Jenny Ouyang]

A postdoctoral position in evolutionary endocrinology is available in the
laboratory of Dr. Jenny Ouyang, Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Biology
at the University of Nevada, Reno. A competitive starting salary plus
benefits will be provided. Preferred start date is September 1, 2016.

In the Ouyang lab, we are interested in understanding how animals are
physiologically adapted to changing environments. We empirically test, in
natural and laboratory avian populations, how, and at what rate,
hormonally-regulated traits can evolve. Current field sites include various
locations in Reno and the UNR main station field lab with 1000 acres of
prime farmland. More information about the lab can be found at
www.jennyouyang.com.

The University of Nevada, Reno is a Tier I institution offering a highly
productive research environment.
The Biology Department is home to 25 tenure-ladder faculty members who
maintain nationally recognized, extramurally funded research programs and
who mentor ~ 50 graduate students.

Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe and has been
recently rated as one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor
recreation and overall quality of life.

To apply and for more information, please submit requested application
materials at https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/20567

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age,
creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and
sexual orientation, or genetic information, gender identity, or gender
expression. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States
citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and
veterans are encouraged to apply.

*---*

*Jenny Ouyang*

*Assistant Professor*

*University of Nevada, Reno*



*http://www.jennyouyang.com/ <http://www.jennyouyang.com/>*



*1664 N Virginia Street*

*Department of Biology, ms 314*

*Reno, NV 89557*

*1-775-784-6089*

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student opportunity in biology/ecology education research

[Jenny Dauer]

A graduate (MS or PhD) opportunity in Science Education Research is
available for a Fall 2016 start date at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
(UNL). I am seeking a motivated graduate student to work on an
interdisciplinary research project about undergraduate student learning
related to science literacy skills. The research will be centered around
understanding how students learn science-informed decision-making and
information literacy  in a large-enrollment freshman majors and non-majors
class. A competitive applicant will have a strong interest in
discipline-based education research (DBER) and a background in science. The
graduate degree will include collaborative research on student learning,
taking graduate-level science courses (natural resources, agriculture,
ecology or biology) and graduate-level education courses (research methods,
education theory and pedagogy). UNL boasts a large community of DBER
researchers and students with lots of resources and learning opportunities.
Additionally, Lincoln is a great place to live, work and play, and has been
rated as the top happiest and healthiest cities in the U.S.
http://go.unl.edu/53va. Interested individuals should send a CV and a brief
statement of goals and interests to Dr. Jenny Dauer (jenny.da...@unl.edu).

Jenny Dauer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in Science Literacy
School of Natural Resources
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
502 Hardin Hall
402-472-8784
http://go.unl.edu/jennydauer

[ECOLOG-L] Post doc in Science Literacy at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

[Jenny Dauer]

Dear Colleagues,
See the below posting for a position at UNL. Please feel free to circulate.
Best wishes, Jenny Dauer

The School of Natural Resources at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is
searching for a full time post-doctoral position in science education
research to commence in March 2016. The position will oversee the science
literacy and citizen science programs of the Nebraska Canid Project (
swiftfox.unl.edu), a large collaborative research program housed at UNL.
The position will include: 1) managing a citizen science project aimed at
documenting endangered species on private lands by  recruit students from
UNL and Chadron State College to go back to their family farms and ranches,
and 2) developing and conducting science literacy research related to
science education and conservation ethic.

The successful applicant will investigate the effect of student
participation in a statewide citizen science program on conservation
knowledge, scientific skills, and personal motivations of both the students
and members of the communities in which they are working. Data collection
will include surveys, assessment instruments, one-on-one interviews and
community focus groups. Student participants will be recruited from
large-enrollment classes including a freshman “science and decision-making”
course at UNL, which is designed to challenge students to evaluate
scientific evidence and develop informed opinions about socioscientific
issues. The course is a unique test-bed for science literacy and
decision-making practices, and additional research related to the course
may be developed.

Candidates should have PhD in a science education research or in a general
ecology/conservation field with significant interest and experience in
science education research. The ideal candidates will have experience
working in undergraduate science education research and have strong
quantitative and qualitative research skills and experience. The candidate
must have experience working with diverse groups and have strong
communication (verbal and written) and excellent organizational abilities.
Website design knowledge and ecology related field experience are a plus.

The post-doctoral position is a one-year (12 month) appointment, renewable
for a second year, with a salary of $40,000, including benefits. To apply
send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to
Jenny Dauer (jenny.da...@unl.edu). The position will remain open until
filled.

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation
ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus
community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance,
and dual careers.

Lincoln, Nebraska (pop. 265,000) is a great place to live, work, and play.
It boasts a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere with a burgeoning social
scene. In 2013, Lincoln topped Gallup’s annual wellbeing index, which ranks
wellbeing in six categories: life evaluation, emotional health, work
environment, physical health, healthy behaviors, and access to basic
necessities. (http://go.unl.edu/53va)


Jenny Dauer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Practice in Science Literacy
School of Natural Resources
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
502 Hardin Hall
402-472-8784
http://go.unl.edu/jennydauer

[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions available in microbial ecology at Boston University

[Jenny Talbot]

The Talbot lab is seeking Ph.D. students to join the lab in the Fall of
2015. We seek motivated students to work on projects focused on the ecology
and biochemistry of microorganisms in the environment, with the goal of
understanding the mechanisms of microbial community dynamics and their role
in biogeochemical cycles. Students will have the opportunity to become
proficient in molecular, biochemical, ecological, and mathematical
approaches to study microbes in both the laboratory and field systems. Our
work focuses on the ecology of fungi, because they are responsible for
moving large amounts of energy and elements between the biosphere and the
atmosphere, their taxonomic and ecological diversity is immense, and because
new tools are emerging to study these aspects of fungi in exciting and
creative ways. However, we also offer the opportunity to work on other types
of microbes important to the functioning of ecosystems.

The Talbot lab is located on the Charles River Campus at Boston University,
where we interact with a variety of research programs spanning the
Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry, which houses the new
Chemical Instrumentation Center
(http://www.bu.edu/chemistry/resources/cic/), and the Department of Earth
and Environment. We also have a large and diverse Department of Microbiology
at the BU medical school, where the new National Emerging Infectious Disease
Laboratory (NEIDL: http://www.bu.edu/neidl/) is located. In addition to the
graduate program in the Department of Biology, the College of Arts and
Sciences hosts a number of interdisciplinary graduate research programs that
span departments, including the Molecular and Cell Biology and Biochemistry
program (http://www.bu.edu/mcbb/), the Biogeosciences program
(http://www.bu.edu/bio-geo/), and the Bioinformatics program
(http://www.bu.edu/bioinformatics/).

Applicants with a background in ecology, chemistry, molecular biology,
mycology, and/or microbiology are encouraged to apply. Ideal students would
have interest and experience in molecular and/or chemistry techniques. More
information on our lab’s current activities can be found on the lab website:
https://microbesatbu.wordpress.com/.
Interested candidates should contact Jenny Talbot via email
(jmtal...@bu.edu) with information about their previous experience and their
interest in joining the lab. Information about the BU Department of Biology
Graduate Program, including graduate admissions deadlines, can be found
here: http://www.bu.edu/biology/graduate/

[ECOLOG-L] Suggestions for tool to estimate carbon storage of urban lawns

[Jenny M]

I'm looking for a readily accessible and scientifically verified tool to 
estimate baseline onsite carbon stocks of urban park lawns. I have had 
success in identifying urban tree carbon sequestration calculators, such 
as the CUFR Carbon Tree Calculator 
(http://www.fs.usda.gov/ccrc/topics/urban-forests/), but no success for an 
equivalent tool for turf grass. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[ECOLOG-L] Johnston Atoll CAST IX Volunteer Positions

[Jenny Howard]

Volunteer Positions on the
9th Crazy Ant Strike Team Expedition
Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking 4 volunteers beginning early 
November 2014 for up to 8 months to join the 9th Crazy Ant Strike Team (CAST 
IX) Expedition to Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).  Johnston 
Atoll is located in the central Pacific Ocean, 717 nautical miles west-
southwest of Honolulu.  The refuge is managed for 14 species of breeding 
seabirds and 5 species of wintering shorebirds in addition to its diverse 
coral reef and marine organism assemblages, including the threatened green 
sea turtle.  The atoll contains four small islands (696 acres), which 
constitute the only land area in over 750,000 square miles of ocean.  The 
emergent land associated with this refuge provides critical, rat-free 
habitat for central Pacific seabird populations and its coral reef ecosystem 
is an important marine resource.  The refuge is uninhabited except for the 5 
member crew. Volunteers will have the opportunity to live in this remote 
setting surrounded by birds and sea life.  

In January 2010, an infestation of Yellow Crazy Ants (YCA), Anoplolepis 
gracilipes, was found affecting approximately 130 acres of the 630-acre 
Johnston Island.  Yellow Crazy Ants, named because of their manic behavior 
when disturbed, have wreaked havoc on ecosystems and bird habitats in other 
parts of the world; therefore the presence of this infestation is cause for 
great concern.  Local impacts to wildlife already observed on Johnston 
Island include the apparent desertion of the entire affected area by ground 
nesting birds (Red-tailed Tropicbird and Wedge-tailed Shearwater) that 
previously occupied those areas and a possible reduction in density and 
numbers of tree-nesting bird species (Red-footed Booby and White Tern) 
inside the area colonized by YCA.  The potential for even greater impacts to 
the terrestrial ecosystem at Johnston Atoll is substantial if the 
infestation of YCA is left unchecked.   

Efforts have been ongoing since August 2010; YCA numbers have been reduced 
by 99% and the seabirds have begun to return. Duties performed by CAST IX  
will include: 1) in Honolulu, Hawai’i, packing and preparing gear, food, and 
all items necessary for the camp; and 2) on Johnston Island, applying 
pesticides, biological monitoring of ants, coral reef, and bird communities, 
and camp maintenance.  CAST IX will consist of 4 volunteers and a crew 
leader. 

Volunteers will be expected to work at least 48 hours/week, 6 days/week.  
However, this does not necessarily mean 8-5 M-F as some projects will 
necessitate working evenings or consecutive days.  Primary responsibilities 
will include: 
•   Ant bait application and monitoring
•   Entomological surveys/ bioassays
•   Seabird, shorebird, and sea turtle surveys
•   Data collection and management 
•   Weekly and summary reporting
•   Camp establishment/disestablishment
•   Camp maintenance and chores 

It is imperative that candidates consider that Johnston is a remote site 
where all but emergency access is by ship, which takes 3-5 days to transit 
from Honolulu.  No re-supply or ship visits during the 6-month camp are 
anticipated.   On the island, transportation will primarily be by foot or 
bicycle with 1-mile daily commutes to the work site.  Living conditions are 
primitive and consist of 12’ x 14’ x 6’ personal sleeping tents while a 
bunker is used for communal/food storage/kitchen and office areas.  Weather 
conditions can be harsh with strong winds, tropical storms, and hot sun.  
Bathing and washing is done in the ocean.  Communication with the island has 
proven to be reliable but is limited to slow internet access.  However, this 
internet access cannot be guaranteed and team members must be prepared in 
case communications become limited to text only e-mail with no internet 
browsing capability. Direct medical attention is at minimum 1-3 days away.  
Safety in this remote setting is of primary concern and all individuals are 
expected to work together as a team to maintain good communication at all 
times.
 
Requirements:  Must be willing and able to work 48 hours per week.  Must be 
physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day, lift and carry 70 lbs, ride 
a bicycle, swim, and be able to perform repetitive stooping and bending 
motions.  Must be able to perform all duties in various weather conditions 
including high heat and humidity, strong winds, and rain. Qualified 
applicants must possess a valid passport that will not expire before August 
2015.  All CAST members must follow all pesticide and safety protocols.  

Prior experience in the following is preferred: camping, invasive species 
control, shorebird and seabird identification and monitoring, entomological 
surveying, familiarity with GIS tools and software, data management, 
pesticide application and possession of a valid U.S. driver’s li

[ECOLOG-L] Johnston Atoll 9th Crazy Ant Strike Team Crew Leader

[Jenny Howard]

Crazy Ant Strike Team Crew Leader
CAST IX Expedition to Johnston Atoll

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Research Corporation of the 
University of Hawaii are now accepting applications for the crew leader of 
the 9th Crazy Ant Strike Team (CAST IX) Expedition to Johnston Atoll 
National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).  Johnston Atoll NWR is located in the 
central Pacific Ocean, 717 nautical miles west-southwest of Honolulu.  The 
refuge is managed for 14 species of breeding seabirds and 5 species of 
wintering shorebirds in addition to its diverse coral reef and marine 
organism assemblages, including the threatened green sea turtle.  The atoll 
comprises four small islands (696 acres), which constitute the only land 
area in over 750,000 square miles of ocean.  The emergent land associated 
with this refuge provides critical, rat-free habitat for central Pacific 
seabird populations and its coral reef ecosystem is an important marine 
resource.  The refuge is uninhabited except for the 5 members of the strike 
team.

In January 2010, an infestation of Yellow Crazy Ants (YCA), Anoplolepis 
gracilipes, was found affecting approximately 130 acres of the 630-acre 
Johnston Island.  Yellow Crazy Ants, named because of their manic behavior 
when disturbed, have wreaked havoc on ecosystems and bird habitats in other 
parts of the world; therefore the presence of this infestation is cause for 
great concern.  Local impacts to wildlife already observed on Johnston 
Island include the apparent desertion of the entire affected area by ground 
nesting birds (Red-tailed Tropicbird and Wedge-tailed Shearwater) that 
previously occupied those areas and a possible reduction in density and 
numbers of tree-nesting bird species (Red-footed Booby and White Tern) 
inside the area colonized by YCA.  The potential for even greater impacts to 
the terrestrial ecosystem at Johnston Atoll is substantial if the 
infestation of YCA is left unchecked.   

Efforts have been ongoing since August 2010; YCA numbers have been reduced 
by 99% and the seabirds have begun to return.  A crew leader is being sought 
to lead a team of volunteers to continue the eradication effort and destroy 
the last 1% of the ants remaining on the island, monitor the returning 
seabird populations, and conduct other management activities.

Candidates for the Crew Leader position will ideally be available in 
early/mid-August 2014, however, arrival is flexible. Approximately three 
months will be spent in Honolulu, HI prior to departure in early December 
2014 for Johnston Atoll. During the time in Honolulu, the crew leader will 
act as the office liaison for the crew currently stationed on Johnston and 
will assist with extensive trip preparations followed by an approximate 6-
month deployment to the CAST field camp at Johnston Island starting in early 
December 2014.  

Duties: The crew leader will be responsible for training and supervising a 
crew of 4 volunteers in the performance of management activities that 
include: 
•   Fine-tune monitoring techniques for presence and absence of YCA.
•   Follow safety and standard operating procedures and protocols. 
•   Develop, institute, and evaluate biosecurity (quarantine) protocols 
to prevent the spread of YCA. 
•   Eradicate ants using a combination of commercially available 
formicides in bait stations and other application methods.  
•   Evaluate the ecological impacts of YCA within and outside the 
infested area before and after ant eradication efforts.
•   Submit weekly situation reports to project managers.
•   Submit to project managers a technical report on methods to 
eradicate YCA from island ecosystems.
•   Conduct biological monitoring of seabird, shorebird, and sea turtle 
populations.
•   Train and supervise volunteers in all skills and techniques 
necessary in the performance of biological field work and remote living.
•   Upkeep and maintain facilities.

Requirements:
•   Must be available from early/mid-August 2014 through July 2015
•   Must possess a bachelor’s or higher degree in a biological science 
or other natural resource management related field.
•   Must have at least 24 months of biological field work experience.
•   Must have 12-24 months of supervisory experience and be able to 
provide work direction and guidance to volunteers.
•   Must be an excellent communicator.
•   Must be comfortable with the use of pesticides.
•   Must have the ability to maintain facilities such as photovoltaic 
systems, propane appliances, utility vehicles and bicycles.
•   Must be able to follow established protocols.
•   Must be physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day, lift and 
carry 70 lbs, ride a bicycle, swim and be able to perform repetitive 
stooping and bending motions.
•   Must be willing and able to work 48 hours per week/ 6 days per week.
•   Must possess a valid driver’s license that does not expire

[ECOLOG-L] Job Ad: Mississippi Avian Field Technician

[Jenny Foggia]

Mississippi Avian Field Technician

Agency: Mississippi State University

Location: East-central Mississippi

Duration: Approximately 10 May 2014 – 5 August 2014

Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal

Salary: $8.75/ hour plus free housing

Last Date to Apply: 15 March 2014

Job Description: Field technicians are needed to assist a Master’s thesis
assessing the effect of edge and adjacent habitat types on abundance,
diversity, space use, and reproductive outcomes of several early
successional bird species. Technicians will be responsible for conducting
early morning point-count surveys, territory/spot mapping, nest searching,
and vegetation surveys. Additionally, technicians will be responsible for
setting up and taking down camera trap stations, reviewing camera images,
and entering field data. I am seeking qualified applicants that are able to
begin early to mid-May, and work through the first week of August (some
flexibility is possible surrounding start and end dates).

Qualifications: Applicants should be working towards or have obtained a
B.S. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field. Preference will be
giving to applicants with experience conducting bird point-count surveys –
especially songbirds of the southeast, and those possessing tree and plant
identification skills. However, individuals with a strong interest in,
willingness, and ability to learn are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants absolutely must be physically capable of working independently
and in difficult field conditions (e.g., extreme heat, humidity, sun, DENSE
vegetation, biting insects, etc.). Applicants must be familiar with using
GPS, compass, and maps for navigation. All positions require a valid
driver’s license, the ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles on dirt roads,
and the ability to work effectively and in cooperation with co-workers.

To Apply: Please submit the following application materials via email to
Jenny Foggia (jfog...@cfr.msstate.edu) no later than March 15, 2014:

(1) resume/CV, (2) cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest
in the position, and (3) contact information (email and phone) for 3
professional references.

Contact Person: Jenny Foggia

Contact Email: jfog...@cfr.msstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Young Scientists Networking Conference

[Jenny Talbot]

DFG/ICSU/ISSC Young Scientists Networking Conference on Integrated 
Science

Call for Applications
Ecosystems and human wellbeing in the green economy

A key theme of the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable 
Development, held in June 2012, was the promotion of a “green 
economy”. Future Earth  , launched 
during Rio+20, is an ambitious new 10-year research programme which 
will provide the knowledge we need to tackle the most urgent 
challenges of the 21st century related to global sustainability, and 
that includes issues relating to transformations towards green 
economies.

The International Social Science Council 
  (ISSC) and the International 
Council for Science   (ICSU), in collaboration 
with the International Network of Next Generation Ecologists (INNGE 
 ) and Institute for New Economic Thinking’s Young 
Scholars Initiative (INET YSI  ), are 
planning to assemble a group of early career researchers with diverse 
backgrounds and research perspectives to reflect on ecosystems and 
human wellbeing in the transition towards green economies and debate 
relevant issues as part of a series of conferences on Integrated 
Science that are funded by the German Research Foundation 
  (DFG).

The aim is to bring together creative multidimensional, 
interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary perspectives to address the 
complex topic of how future societies deal with ecosystems and human 
wellbeing. Young scientists will debate issues relating to the topic, 
questioning key assumptions, theories and models underlying the 
current research on ecosystems, human wellbeing, and the 
transformation towards green economies; dynamics of governance, 
justice, authority at global and local levels; and the development of 
research methodologies to assess change in the transformations towards 
sustainability.

The Networking Conference is open to post-doctoral researchers 
interested in the collaboration between the social and the natural 
sciences. The conference will bring together senior and leading 
scientists and researchers with a diversity of perspectives to 
identify top priority questions for future research on the topic.

Closing date for applications: 7 January 2014. Find application instructions 
here: 
http://www.worldsocialscience.org/documents/call-networking-conference-ecosystems-services-
wellbeing-green-economies.pdf. All queries should be sent to 
netc...@worldsocialscience.org

[ECOLOG-L] Announcing INNGE’s program at INTECOL 2013 an d INNGE board elections

[Jenny Talbot]

Dear ECOLOGers,

We introduce a new organization – INNGE, the International Network of Next 
Generation Ecologists – that sponsors activities for early career ecologists 
and is looking for your participation. INNGE is a global network designed to 
facilitate a better-connected world-wide community of early-career ecologists - 
find more information here (http://www.innge.net/).

The first formal meeting of INNGE
We proudly announce the first formal meeting of INNGE, to be held at the 2013 
INTECOL Congress in London this August (see meeting info here). The 2013 
INTECOL Congress will be an exciting time for INNGE, as we are putting together 
a fantastic series of activities designed for early career ecologists—from 
students to junior professors.

Consider attending these INNGE-sponsored events during the 2013 INTECOL meeting:

INNGE Early career skills workshops (Sunday, August 18th):
Planning a career in ecology (academia, policy, consultancy, industry, NGO)
How do I get my work noticed by being open: workflows, open lab books 
(Mendeley, FigShare, Open Access)
How to make a positive impact (communication; networking; social skills for 
scientists; almetrics)
Data Visualization: creative approaches to new challenges
INNGE social night (Monday, August 19th): Come meet other ecologists and enjoy 
the London nightlife with us! Time and location TBA.

INNGE Business meeting (Date/time TBD): Provide feedback and input into INNGE 
operations and learn about opportunities to get involved in INNGE-sponsored 
activities.

Lunchtime INNGE presentations and workshops, which will have:
Monday: Pecha Kucha 100 questions with senior ecologists
Tuesday: Pecha Kucha “Meet the Societies” Business Meeting
Wednesday/Thursday: INTECOL Workshop on social networks
Thursday/Wednesday: Pecha Kucha Influential papers
Election of INNGE leadership
In addition, INNGE’s working group is announcing a call for applications to 
INNGE’s new governing board (including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer; 
see a description of each board position here. If interested, please contact us 
at nextgenecologi...@innge.net.

If you would like to get involved in INNGE or have questions about the 
organization and our activities, please contact us 
atnextgenecologi...@innge.net. Stay tuned for more updates from INNGE! 

INNGE’s working group


Jenny Talbot
NOAA C&GC Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Biology
Stanford University
E-mail: jmtal...@stanford.edu
Website: http://www.stanford.edu/~jmtalbot/

[ECOLOG-L] Please post

[Jenny Smith]

Faculty Position in the Sustainability of Rural Landscapes
Associate Professor
Dept of Sociology and W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
Michigan State University


Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to fill an Associate Professor 
faculty position in the area of Sustainability of Rural Landscapes.  This 
position is in addition to a junior position now being filled.  We seek a 
sociologist with expertise in environmental science and the relationships 
between ecology, technology, social change and policy. This position will 
enhance interdepartmental research in the Department of Sociology (SOC) at 
MSU, with particular focus on strengthening social science research at the 
Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This position will be joint between the 
Department of Sociology and KBS, with the tenure home in the Department of 
Sociology and will include a research appointment supported by the Michigan 
Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES).


The position will be based on the East Lansing campus of MSU with 
additional research space provided at KBS, a biological field station of 
Michigan State University (<http://www.kbs.msu.edu>www.kbs.msu.edu).  KBS 
is a year-round research and educational facility of MSU with a resident 
faculty, located~65 miles from the East Lansing campus of MSU. KBS hosts an 
NSF-supported Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) program in agricultural 
ecology (www.kbs.msu.edu/lter), a Dept. of Energy funded Great Lakes 
BioEnergy Research Center (GLBRC) (<http://www.glbrc.org>www.glbrc.org) 
with research at KBS on the sustainability of biofuels, and has recently 
established a pasture-based dairy with support from the WK Kellogg 
Foundation. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an 
externally funded research program contributing to our understanding of 
sustainability of agriculture and to participate in the LTER research 
program at KBS.


The scholarly focus of this position is environmental science and 
relationships between ecology, technology, and social change and 
policy.  Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, 
socio-ecological issues of agricultural landscapes and production systems, 
policy issues relevant to ecosystem services (biodiversity and introduced 
species), coupled human and natural systems, and the sustainability of 
bio-based economies, including alternative energy. This position will 
complement existing strengths in ecology, environmental, and agricultural 
science at KBS, the Department of Sociology and social science across the 
University. The faculty candidate will be expected to contribute to 
undergraduate and graduate programs in Sociology and KBS and to one of the 
five focal research areas of the Dept of Sociology (www.sociology.msu.edu). 
This is an academic year appointment.


Applicants must have a Ph.D., preferably in Sociology, with research and 
teaching accomplishments appropriate for tenure and rank of Associate 
Professor of Sociology. Preference will be given to individuals with 
interdisciplinary research experience that can strengthen the research 
programs in agriculture and food systems at KBS and Sociology. 
International experience or demonstrated interest in international regions 
is an advantage.


Applications should be sent to sustainabil...@kbs.msu.edu, addressed to the 
Sustainability Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Michigan 
State University, with Landscapes> in the subject line. Applications should include a curriculum 
vita, statements of research and teaching interests (including current and 
long-term goals), and names and contact information for four references, 
sent electronically as a single pdf. Signed letters of reference will be 
solicited from finalists. Review of applications will begin 15 November 
2009 and continue until an appropriate candidate is found.


Further information about KBS and the Dept. of Sociology can be found at 
www.kbs.msu.edu and www.sociology.msu.edu. For further information about 
the position please contact search co-chairs Dr. Lawrence Busch, Dept. of 
Sociology (<mailto:lbu...@msu.edu>lbu...@msu.edu), or Dr. Philip 
Robertson,KBS (<mailto:robert...@kbs.msu.edu>robert...@kbs.msu.edu).


MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution; women and 
minorities are particularly welcome to apply.


Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   jcl...@kbs.msu.edu
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

[ECOLOG-L] Please Post

[Jenny Smith]

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Job Rank/Title:  Academic Specialist/Environmental Education Program 
Coordinator




Department:  Kellogg Biological Station (KBS), Michigan State University



Reports To:  Assistant Director for Education and Outreach



Appointment:  Annual, recurring, full-time



Salary and Benefits:  $40,000 to $45,000/year, dependent on 
qualifications.  Full health benefits.  Voluntary retirement fund 
participation for the first two years of employment, after that mandatory 
participation with University double match.




Duties:  Plan, oversee, evaluate and promote education/outreach programs, 
primarily at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, in ecology, natural science, 
resource conservation and sustainable natural and managed 
resources.  Assist with other education and outreach programs at KBS as 
needed to extend the reach of the educational mission.
· Develop, deliver and assess a coordinated environmental education 
program for a diverse clientele at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.  Groups 
include, but not limited to: K-12 schools, 4-H, preschoolers and parents, 
senior citizens, local community organizations, adult continuing education 
groups and casual drop-in visitors. Work with the Sanctuary Advisory Board 
to evaluate current programs and develop new initiatives in light of this 
analysis. (30%)
· Supervise Sanctuary staff and volunteers. Work with staff to 
recruit, train and retain volunteers and mentor interns. (20%)
· Work with the Director, KBS administrative staff, and MSU 
Advancement to identify potential funding sources and donors and prepare 
proposals to them to support Sanctuary programs and facilities. (20%)
· Develop in coordination with the Assistant Director for Education 
and Outreach instructional and interpretive materials (including signs, 
brochures, and Web site) and with the Community Relations Director on 
promotional materials and media releases.  Coordinate and conduct publicity 
to promote awareness of Bird Sanctuary programs to insure good attendance 
and public involvement. (15%)
· Work as a member of a collaborative KBS Education and Outreach 
team to develop coordinated education and outreach programs and courses 
involving other KBS units and local conservation organizations. (15%)




Qualifications:
· MS or equivalent experience in environmental education, natural 
resources, science education, nature interpretation, or a related field.
· Minimum of three years experience in a natural resources 
education and outreach position with a track record of meeting goals.

· Grant writing and acquisition skills.
· Computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs, digital 
photography and desktop publishing.   Web content management and writing 
experience a plus.
· Excellent organization skills.  Creative 
problem-solver.  Multi-tasker.
· Experience with program development and evaluations.  Knowledge 
of standards-based education and related issues for K-12 schools.


· Ability to write in a clear, engaging and professional style.



To Apply:

Submit CV, a cover letter with a statement of relevant skills and work 
experience, and contact information (including e-mail) for three references 
as a single pdf to:




Dr. Gwen Pearson

Assistant Director for Education and Outreach

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

3700 E. Gull Lake Dr.

Hickory Corners, MI  49060

<mailto:edoutre...@kbs.msu.edu>edoutre...@kbs.msu.edu



The position is available immediately.  Review of applications will begin 
September 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.



Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   jcl...@kbs.msu.edu
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Education Coordinator job

[Jenny Smith]

Job Rank/Title:  Academic Specialist/Environmental Education Program 
Coordinator




Department:  Kellogg Biological Station (KBS), Michigan State University



Reports To:  Assistant Director for Education and Outreach



Appointment:  Annual, recurring, full-time



Salary and Benefits:  $40,000 to $45,000/year, dependent on 
qualifications.  Full health benefits.  Voluntary retirement fund 
participation for the first two years of employment, after that mandatory 
participation with University double match.




Duties:  Plan, oversee, evaluate and promote education/outreach programs, 
primarily at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, in ecology, natural science, 
resource conservation and sustainable natural and managed 
resources.  Assist with other education and outreach programs at KBS as 
needed to extend the reach of the educational mission.
· Develop, deliver and assess a coordinated environmental education 
program for a diverse clientele at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary.  Groups 
include, but not limited to: K-12 schools, 4-H, preschoolers and parents, 
senior citizens, local community organizations, adult continuing education 
groups and casual drop-in visitors. Work with the Sanctuary Advisory Board 
to evaluate current programs and develop new initiatives in light of this 
analysis. (30%)
· Supervise Sanctuary staff and volunteers. Work with staff to 
recruit, train and retain volunteers and mentor interns. (20%)
· Work with the Director, KBS administrative staff, and MSU 
Advancement to identify potential funding sources and donors and prepare 
proposals to them to support Sanctuary programs and facilities. (20%)
· Develop in coordination with the Assistant Director for Education 
and Outreach instructional and interpretive materials (including signs, 
brochures, and Web site) and with the Community Relations Director on 
promotional materials and media releases.  Coordinate and conduct publicity 
to promote awareness of Bird Sanctuary programs to insure good attendance 
and public involvement. (15%)
· Work as a member of a collaborative KBS Education and Outreach 
team to develop coordinated education and outreach programs and courses 
involving other KBS units and local conservation organizations. (15%)




Qualifications:
· MS or equivalent experience in environmental education, natural 
resources, science education, nature interpretation, or a related field.
· Minimum of three years experience in a natural resources 
education and outreach position with a track record of meeting goals.

· Grant writing and acquisition skills.
· Computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs, digital 
photography and desktop publishing.   Web content management and writing 
experience a plus.
· Excellent organization skills.  Creative 
problem-solver.  Multi-tasker.
· Experience with program development and evaluations.  Knowledge 
of standards-based education and related issues for K-12 schools.


· Ability to write in a clear, engaging and professional style.



To Apply:

Submit CV, a cover letter with a statement of relevant skills and work 
experience, and contact information (including e-mail) for three references 
as a single pdf to:




Dr. Gwen Pearson

Assistant Director for Education and Outreach

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

3700 E. Gull Lake Dr.

Hickory Corners, MI  49060

Phone: 269-671-2350

<mailto:edoutre...@kbs.msu.edu>edoutre...@kbs.msu.edu

Fax:  269-671-2351


The position is available immediately.  Review of applications will begin 
August 2009 and continue until the position is filled.


Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   jcl...@kbs.msu.edu
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

[ECOLOG-L] Free Journals in Berkeley, CA

[Jenny Loda]

I am moving & shifting careers so I'm looking to unload some journals.
Please email me to set up a meeting time at my apartment to pick them up. 
I'm moving on Aug 15 so they'll have to be picked up sometime before then.

Conservation Biology Oct 2004-Feb 2009
Frontiers in Ecology & the Environment Sept 2004-June 2009
Journal of Herpetology March 2008-June 2009

Thanks,
Jenny Loda
jennyl...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate Summer Internships

[Jenny]

I have several bright undergraduate students looking for summer internships.
 If anyone is in need of interns, please post your information so that I can
pass it along to my students. 

Thanks!

[ECOLOG-L] Please post

[Jenny Smith]

Two Faculty Positions in the Sustainability of Rural Landscapes
Assistant and Associate/Full Professor
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station and Dept of Sociology
Michigan State University

Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to fill two tenure-track faculty 
positions (one Assistant Professor and one Associate/Full Professor) in the 
area of Sustainability of Rural Landscapes. We seek individuals with 
expertise in environmental science and the relationships among ecology, 
technology, social change, and policy. These positions will enhance 
interdepartmental research in the Department of Sociology and at MSU, with 
particular focus on strengthening social science research at MSU's Kellogg 
Biological Station (KBS). Both positions will be joint between KBS and the 
Department of Sociology (SOC) with a tenure home in SOC and a possible 
affiliation with the Environmental Science and Policy Program (ESPP) at 
MSU. The positions will have appointments with the Michigan Agricultural 
Experiment Station to support research. At least one of these positions is 
expected to be resident at KBS, a biological field station of Michigan 
State University (www.kbs.msu.edu) with a year-round resident faculty 
located ~65 miles from East Lansing. KBS hosts an NSF-supported LTER 
program on the ecology of row-crop systems (www.kbs.msu.edu/lter), a 
DOE-funded Great Lakes BioEnergy Research Center (GLBRC; www.glbrc.org) on 
the sustainability of biofuels, and is establishing a pasture-based dairy 
with support from the WK Kellogg Foundation. These facilities all support 
research on the sustainability of agricultural landscapes and the vitality 
of rural communities that involve KBS and campus-based faculty and other 
institutions, and are expected to provide research opportunities for both 
positions.


The scholarly focus is environmental science and the relationships among 
ecology, technology, social change and policy; areas of emphasis include, 
but are not limited to, socio-ecological issues of agricultural landscapes 
and production systems, policy issues relevant to ecosystem services 
(biodiversity and introduced species), coupled human and natural systems, 
and the sustainability of bio-based economies, including alternative 
energy. These positions will complement existing strengths in ecology, 
environmental and agricultural science at KBS, the Department of Sociology, 
and social science across the University. The faculty candidates will teach 
undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology that contribute to 
educational programs at KBS and to one of the five focal research areas of 
the Department of Sociology (www.sociology.msu.edu). These are academic 
year appointments with a 60% research 40% teaching responsibility split.


Applicants must have a Ph.D. and show evidence of the capacity to establish 
an extramurally-funded and interdisciplinary research program. Preference 
will be given to individuals with interdisciplinary research experience 
that can strengthen the research programs in both KBS and Sociology. 
International experience or demonstrated interest in international regions 
is an advantage. Questions and applications should be sent to 
[EMAIL PROTECTED], addressed to the Sustainability Search 
Committee, Department of Sociology, Michigan State
University, with  in 
the subject line. Applications should include a curriculum vita, statements 
of research and teaching interests (including current and long-term goals), 
and names and contact information for three references, sent electronically 
as a single pdf. Review of applications will begin on 15 December 2008 and 
will continue until an appropriate candidate is identified.


Further information about KBS and SOC can be found at www.kbs.msu.edu and 
www.sociology.msu.edu. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Institution; women and minorities are particularly welcome to apply.

Date position is available: August 16, 2009
Organization: Michigan State University
Departmental Representatives:
Dr. Nan Johnson, Search Committee Co-Chair, Department of Sociology 
([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Dr. G. Philip Robertson, Search Committee Co-Chair, Kellogg Biological 
Station ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

[ECOLOG-L] Opportunities for Graduate Research and Training: Climate Change Impacts on Arctic Land and Water Surface Processes

[Jenny Baeseman]

 Kling at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more  
information..
Geomorphic processes: An opportunity exists at Idaho State University  
for an MSc or PhD student interested in arctic river processes  
including sediment transport, bed and bank stability and network  
response to changes in the volume and timing of water and sediment  
delivery to channels.  Applicants with strengths in field observation,  
computational and mapping tools (Matlab, GIS, GPS, Total Station  
etc.), river processes and numerical modeling are especially  
encouraged to apply.  Please contact Dr. Benjamin Crosby at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 or 208-282-2949 for further details and see http://geology.isu.edu/~crosbenj 
.


Simulation of long-term landscape dynamics:  A position is available  
at The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the  
University of Vermont to further develop existing models of long-term  
landscape change to incorporate the influences of thermokarst  
failures.  This position may be filled at the Post-Doctoral level or  
at the PhD level.  A firm grasp of mathematical representations of  
complex systems is essential and some background in programming and  
systems modeling is expected, though the experience could be in areas  
different from ecosystem or landscape ecology.  The successful  
candidate will be housed at the University of Vermont but will  
collaborate closely with Dr. Ed Rastetter at the Ecosystems Center,  
Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA.  Please contact Dr. Ed  
Rastetter at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (508-289-7483) or Dr. Breck Bowden at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 (802-656-2513) for further details.


Human community dynamics: Funding is available to support an MS  
student at the University of Alaska – Fairbanks to study climate  
change effects on rural villages of Alaska, with a particular focus on  
the implications of permafrost melting.  The research will require  
spending considerable time in villages and using qualitative and  
quantitative methods to examine the social-ecological dynamics.  For  
more information contact Dr. Gary Kofinas at [EMAIL PROTECTED]


The partners in this collaborative effort are Equal Opportunity/ 
Affirmative Action Employers.


Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and  
cultural backgrounds


are encouraged.







"Saving the world, one email at a time"
- - -

Dr. Jenny Baeseman
Director - Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS)
Hydrologic Sciences Graduate Program Coordinator
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
University of Colorado
1560 30th Street, Campus Box 450
Boulder, CO 80303 USA
Office: 303-735-6154
Mobile: 907-687-5168
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
skype: jbaeseman

and

Affiliate Assistant Research Professor
International Arctic Research Center
University of Alaska - Fairbanks
930 Koyukuk Drive
PO Box 757340
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7340

[ECOLOG-L] Please Post

[Jenny Smith]

Science Coordinator
KBS Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project
Michigan State University
Full-time Academic Specialist (2 years; continuing dependent on funding)

Michigan State University seeks a Science Coordinator to help coordinate, 
promote, and lead research associated with the Long-term Ecological 
Research (LTER) project 
(<http://www.lter.kbs.msu.edu/>www.lter.kbs.msu.edu) at the W.K. Kellogg 
Biological Station (KBS). This is an annual year (12 month) academic 
specialist appointment with competitive salary and benefits. This position 
is initially fixed-term (2 year), but is expected to convert to a 
continuing academic specialist appointment with evidence of success and 
renewed funding of the KBS LTER.


Responsibilities
The position will focus on coordinating KBS LTER science, which is directed 
towards understanding the ecology and sustainability of row-crop production 
systems in the larger agricultural landscape. The successful candidate will 
work closely with the LTER Director and other faculty collaborators to 
coordinate participation in national and international partnerships; 
promote research potentials to prospective investigators, including 
students; participate in LTER cross-site activities; organize science 
meetings and workshops, both local and national; help to organize responses 
to emerging research opportunities, and participate in grant writing to 
state and national funding agencies.


The position reports to the KBS LTER Director and works closely with the 
KBS LTER Science Committee as well as with research, information, and 
agronomic managers. Salary and benefits are commensurate with prior 
experience to $60,000/y. The successful candidate will have the opportunity 
to pursue their own research in an LTER-relevant field (expected to occupy 
up to 20% of available time), and will also have the opportunity to serve 
on graduate student guidance committees in their area of expertise. The 
position is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory 
Corners, MI (<http://www.kbs.msu.edu/>www.kbs.msu.edu).


Qualifications
A PhD in ecology, agronomy, or a related natural resource or environmental 
science field is required, as well as strong organizational and 
communication skills. Postdoctoral experience preferred. Familiarity with 
agriculture or agricultural ecosystems is not required. This position 
requires creativity and an ability to build relationships with academic and 
other research partners.


Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file 
(please include your last name in the filename) to 
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Include (1) a 
statement of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV; (3) 
names and contact information for three professional references; and (4) 
two writing samples (publications, grants or related materials). For 
inquiries about the application process, please contact Ms. Jenny Smith 
([EMAIL PROTECTED]). For further information about the position please 
contact KBS LTER Director Phil Robertson 
(<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]). Michigan State 
University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Review of 
applications will begin November 15, 2008, and continue until the position 
is filled.



Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: evaluators needed for the Best Undergraduate Presentation Awards!

[Jenny Talbot]

Dear ECOLOG-ers,

This is a reminder that we will be judging the Best Undergraduate  
Presentation Awards at the 2008 ESA meeting in Milwaukee. We are  
currently looking for judges to help evaluate the undergraduate  
presentations in Milwaukee.  The ESA Student Section will award two  
$150 prizes: one for the best undergraduate student oral presentation  
and one for the best undergraduate student poster presentation.  If  
you are able to help judge the awards, send an e-mail to Johanna  
Delgado ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) with your name, affiliation, area  
of expertise, and three or more blocks of time (1 hour minimum) that  
you will be available to judge the awards during the annual meeting.   
We will then assign you to student presentations and we will provide  
you with evaluation forms at the meeting.  If you have any questions  
about the awards program or the evaluations, please e-mail Jenny  
Talbot ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).


Thanks!

ESA Student Section

[ECOLOG-L] Please Post

[Jenny Smith]

Position description - KBS Animal Science Faculty


Title of Position: Grazing Ecologist for Dairy Systems
Level: Assistant or Associate Professor
Responsibilities: 60% research, 20% teaching 20% extension/outreach
Appointment: AN (annual year); 75% KBS, 25 % ANS

Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) and Department 
of Animal Science (ANS) are seeking a jointly appointed, assistant or 
associate professor in the area of pasture-based dairy production systems 
and the interactions with ecosystem and landscape processes. The position 
is based at KBS with tenure in the Department of Animal Science. KBS is 
establishing a new pasture-based dairy system 
(<http://www.kbs.msu.edu/farm/dairy/pastureresearch.php>http://www.kbs.msu.edu/farm/dairy/pastureresearch.php) 
with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and this position is 
affiliated with this system. The strengths of KBS and ANS in ecology; 
sustainable agriculture; dairy nutrition and management; and animal health, 
reproduction, and welfare, present an outstanding opportunity to lead the 
development of interdisciplinary research and educational programs on 
pasture-based dairy systems. KBS also hosts an NSF-LTER project on the 
ecology of row-cropping systems and the DOE funded Great Lakes BioEnergy 
Research Center, which provide additional possibilities for research 
collaborations.


Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of excellence in 
research in one or more of the following areas: dairy science, animal 
health and welfare, nutrient and water management, forage utilization, 
behavioral ecology, biological diversity and ecosystem services from 
pasture production systems. A systems approach is desirable.  Postdoctoral 
experience is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to establish 
a strong, extramurally funded research program with support for graduate 
students, to facilitate collaborative research at the new dairy facility on 
issues relating to the ecology of pasture-based dairy systems, to co-teach 
a course in their area of interest on the main campus, to contribute to 
educational and outreach programs at KBS and with the MSU Dairy Area of 
Expertise team, and to participate in graduate and undergraduate 
specializations in sustainable agriculture and food systems at MSU. 
Additional opportunities include overseeing a small grants research program 
for work at the KBS dairy facility.


Questions and applications should be sent to 
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] and addressed to the Chair, 
Grazing Ecologist Search Committee, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, 
Michigan State University. Applications should include a curriculum vita, 
statements of research and teaching interests (including current and 
long-term goals), and names and contact information for three references, 
sent electronically as a single pdf. Signed letters of reference will be 
solicited from finalists. Review of applications will begin on 2 September 
2008 and will continue until an appropriate candidate is found.


Further information about KBS and ANS can be found at 
<http://kbs.msu.edu/>http://kbs.msu.edu and 
http://www.canr.msu.edu/dept/ans/index.html.  MSU is an Affirmative 
Action/Equal Opportunity Institution; women and minorities are particularly 
welcome to apply.


Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

[ECOLOG-L] Evaluate undergraduate research at ESA!

[Jenny Talbot]

Dear ECOLOG-ers,

Looking for bright, motivated potential graduate students?  Don't  
search on your own - help judge the Best Undergraduate Presentation  
Awards at the 2008 ESA meeting in Milwaukee, and we will lead you  
right to them!  This year, we have over 400 undergraduates giving  
oral and poster presentations in Milwaukee that applied to the awards  
program.  The ESA Student Section will award two $150 prizes: one for  
the best undergraduate student oral presentation and one for the best  
undergraduate student poster presentation. Best undergraduate student  
oral and poster presentations will be awarded based criteria for the  
Buell and Braun awards. Awards for the 2008 recipients will be  
presented at the Student Section mixer at the 2009 annual ESA meeting.


If you would like to meet the most exceptional young students in  
ecological science, please help us evaluate the Best Undergraduate  
Presentation Awards!  To become a judge for the awards, send an e- 
mail to Johanna Delgado ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) with your name,  
affiliation, area of expertise, and three or more blocks of time (1  
hour minimum) that you will be available to judge the awards during  
the annual meeting.  We will then assign you to student presentations  
and we will provide you with evaluation forms at the meeting.  If you  
have any questions about the awards program or the evaluations,  
please e-mail Jenny Talbot ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).


Thank you for your participation!

ESA Student Section


Jenny Talbot
University of California Irvine
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
5205 McGaugh Hall
Irvine, CA  92697-2525
Phone: 949-824-2729
Fax: 949-824-2181
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://grad.bio.uci.edu/ecoevo/jtalbot/index.html

[ECOLOG-L] SACNAS Travel Scholarships Available

[Jenny Baeseman]

Improve your presentation skills!
Meet experts and mentors in your field!
Take advantage of networking opportunities with professionals!
Explore research opportunities and internships!
Attend professional development workshops!
Learn about applying to graduate school!

Travel Student Scholarships Available
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science  
(SACNAS) Annual Meeting


International Polar Year:  Global Change in Our Communities

Salt Lake City, Utah
October 9-12, 2008

Oral and poster research presentations are a fundamental component of  
the SACNAS National Conference. Year after year presenters from  
community colleges to major research institutions continue to impress  
their audiences with the quality of their research and presentation.  
The professional scientific setting provides undergraduate and  
graduate students an opportunity to share their research and receive  
feedback from renowned scientists, peers, and judges. First time and  
returning presenters will find their experience an invaluable one.  
Submission of abstracts in all science disciplines is encouraged.


IPY and Global Climate Change is the theme of this year's conference  
and we highly encourage students doing research in these areas to  
submit abstracts. Polar sciences are dynamic and interdisciplinary and  
we hope to have a broad representation of students and research areas.  
Travel grants are for students in polar sciences are still available.  
Please contact Bryana Britts with any questions. [EMAIL PROTECTED]


Review guidelines and submit an abstract online at: sacnas.org

Deadline for Travel Scholarships July 17th
Research Abstracts August 1

For Travel Scholarships: contact Nick@ sacnas.org   831-459-0170 x224


SACNAS
PO Box 8526
Santa Cruz, CA
95061\
Phone: 831-459-0170
Fax: 831-459-0194
www.sacnas.org

[ECOLOG-L] Please Post

[Jenny Smith]

Education and Outreach Coordinator
Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project
Full-time Academic Specialist (2 years; continuing dependent on funding)
Available Immediately

We seek an Education and Outreach Coordinator who will develop and lead 
educational and outreach programs for the Long-term Ecological Research 
(LTER) project (www.lter.kbs.msu.edu) at the 
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This is an annual year (12 month) 
academic specialist appointment with competitive salary and benefits. This 
position is initially fixed-term (2 year), but is expected to convert to a 
continuing academic specialist appointment with evidence of success and 
renewed funding of the KBS LTER.


Responsibilities
The position will focus on disseminating knowledge generated by LTER 
research on the ecology and sustainability of row-crop production systems 
in the larger agricultural landscape. Programming will target a variety of 
audiences, including Extension Educators, K-12 teachers, agricultural 
producers, undergraduates, and the general public. Primary duties include 
the development and delivery of educational and outreach programs 
(workshops, bulletins, fact sheets, curriculum, teaching aids, etc.) The 
successful applicant will work closely with MSU faculty and staff involved 
in existing education/outreach activities at KBS, particularly the 
Assistant Director for Education and Outreach and Land and Water unit 
staff. The applicant will develop, lead, and coordinate programs for 
graduate students and undergraduate interns/researchers working on the LTER 
and related programs in sustainable agriculture at KBS.  The applicant will 
be expected to participate in KBS, MSU and national LTER education and 
outreach committees.


The successful applicant will report to the KBS LTER Director and work 
closely with the KBS LTER Education and Outreach Committee. Salary and 
benefits are highly competitive, commensurate with prior experience. The 
position is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory 
Corners, MI (www.kbs.msu.edu).


Qualifications
M.Sc. required, (Ph.D. preferred) in ecology, agronomy, science or 
environmental education, natural resources, or a related field. Previous 
experience in an educational or outreach position, including university 
extension, with an agronomy/ecological/natural resource focus is desired, 
with evidence for meeting goals, developing and leading educational 
programs, and participation in grant writing activities. This position 
requires strong communication skills (speaking, writing, web-design), 
excellent organizational abilities, creativity, and an ability to build 
relationships with academic and community partners. For further information 
contact co-chairs Kay Gross 
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Tom 
Schmidt ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).


Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file 
(please include your last name in the filename) to 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] and include (1) 
a statement of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV; 
(3) two writing samples (publications, grants or related materials) and (4) 
names and contact information for three professional references. Michigan 
State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The 
position is available immediately. Review of applications will begin August 
1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.



Position Responsibilities:
Teaching 10%
Administration 20%
Outreach Service 70%

Description of Duties
60% Initiate and provide leadership for education and outreach 
activities and programs

affiliated with the KBS LTER project to Extension Educators, K-12 teachers,
producers, undergraduates, and the general public - see language above.
20% PI for proposals to enhance educational and outreach programs for 
the LTER and

related projects in sustainable agriculture at KBS.
10% Develop, lead, and coordinate programs for graduate students and 
undergraduate

interns/researchers working on the LTER and related programs in sustainable
agriculture at KBS.
10% Participation in KBS, MSU and national LTER education and outreach 
committees.

[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Field Asst. job in Davis, CA

[Jenny Loda]

The Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California,
Davis is seeking a temporary full-time field assistant with previous
aquatic survey experience. The position will pay $10-12/hr depending
on experience (no benefits provided) starting May 1, 2008 through
September 30, 2008. Housing is not provided.

The position will entail assisting two primary researchers in
collecting stream habitat data for a study on the use of stream
habitats by foothill yellow-legged frogs, at low to mid-elevations
across the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. Specifically, duties
include conducting visual and snorkeling surveys to determine habitat
use, assess habitat conditions using basic stream survey techniques
and assisting with compiling and entering field data into an excel
database. Applicants must be able to work with others in an outdoor
setting, and they must be able to work a flexible schedule, such as
early mornings and long days. Duties may require walking with heavy
equipment, lifting, standing for long periods of time and wading and
snorkeling in streams. Knowledge in aquatic ecology, fluvial
geomorphology, hydrologic processes and basic surveying/mapping is
desirable. Training will be provided on species survey protocols and
other basic stream survey techniques.

Applications will be considered until April 24, 2008 on a first come,
first considered basis. Interested applicants should send a cover
letter, resume, and references to both contacts listed below.
Questions should be addressed to Jenny Loda.

Jenny Loda, M.S. & Sarah Yarnell, PhD.
Center for Watershed Sciences, UC Davis
[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[ECOLOG-L] Please Post

[Jenny Smith]

Education and Outreach Coordinator
Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS), Michigan State University
We seek an Education and Outreach Coordinator who will develop and lead 
educational and outreach programs for the KBS Long-term Ecological Research 
(LTER) project (www.kbs.msu.edu/LTER). The position focus is on 
disseminating knowledge generated by LTER research on the ecology and 
sustainability of row-crop production systems in the larger agricultural 
landscape. Cropping systems include conventional, low-input, and organic 
field crops as well as perennial forage and biofuel crops. Programming will 
target a variety of audiences, including Extension Educators, K-12 
teachers, agricultural producers, undergraduates, and the general public. 
Primary duties include the development and delivery of educational and 
outreach programs (workshops, bulletins, fact sheets, curriculum, teaching 
aids, etc). The successful applicant will work closely with MSU faculty and 
staff involved in existing outreach activities at KBS, and in particular 
with Extension Educators and staff affiliated with the KBS/MSUE Land and 
Water unit, and is expected to foster and expand partnerships among KBS, 
MSU Extension, the wider MSU community, and external stakeholders. The 
successful applicant will also help to develop grants to enhance 
educational and outreach programs focused on sustainable agriculture and 
natural resource use at KBS. This position is initially fixed-term (2 yr), 
but is expected to convert to a continuing academic specialist appointment 
with evidence of success. The position reports to the Director of the KBS 
LTER and works closely with the KBS LTER Education and Outreach Committee. 
There is also the opportunity to work with the national LTER Education 
Committee. Salary and benefits are highly competitive, commensurate with 
prior postdoctoral experience. The position is based at the W.K. Kellogg 
Biological Station in Hickory Corners, MI (www.kbs.msu.edu).
Qualifications: PhD in ecology, agronomy, environmental education, natural 
resources, or a related field. Previous experience in an educational or 
outreach position with an ecological/natural resource focus is desired, 
with evidence for meeting goals, developing and leading educational 
programs, and participation in grant writing activities. This position 
requires strong communication skills (speaking, writing, web-design), 
excellent organizational abilities, creativity, and an ability to build 
liaisons with academic and community partners. For further information 
contact Project Director Phil Robertson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or LTER 
Education and Outreach Committee co-chairs Kay Gross ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 
and Tom Schmidt ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Also see www.kbs.msu.edu and 
www.kbs.msu.edu/lter.
Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file 
(please include your last name in the filename) and include (1) a statement 
of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV; and (3) names 
and contact information for three professional references. Send to 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Michigan State University is an Affirmative 
Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
The position is available immediately. Review of applications will begin 9 
May 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

[ECOLOG-L] List of ecology program directors

[Jenny Talbot]

Hello Ecolog-ers,

The ESA Student Section and Membership coordinators have teamed up to 
boost student membership in ESA, and we need your help!  We would like 
to contact ecology programs directly and provide information about the 
ESA organization, all the activities and events for students in ESA, and 
a nation-wide poster contest we are developing to encourage students to 
become ESA members.  We are looking for an existing list of ecology 
program directors (and even biology programs with strong ecology 
sections) that we can contact with this information.  If anyone has such 
a list, or knows where one might exist, please let us know!  You can 
e-mail any information you might have to Jenny Talbot ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).


Thanks for your help,
Jenny Talbot
Chair, ESA Student Section

[ECOLOG-L] ESA Student Travel Grants

[Jenny Talbot]

Travel Grants for Students!

The ESA Student Section is awarding travel grants for students to  
attend the meeting of the Ecological Society of America in Milwaukee!  
The meeting will take place Sunday, August 3 - Friday, August 8, 2008.


We will award grants to graduate and undergraduate students  
presenting posters or oral presentations at the meeting. We have  
awards for students from within and outside of the US.


THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, MAY 2nd.

For the student travel awards application and instructions, go to the  
ESA Student Section website, http://esa.org/students/section/. If you  
have questions, email Jenny Talbot ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Matthew  
Whiteside ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).


Sincerely,

ESA Student Section

Jenny Talbot, Chair
Matthew Whiteside, Vice Chair
Johanna Delgado-Acevedo, Secretary

Polar Microbes, Genetics, and Molecular Biology: SCAR/IASC IPY Open Science Conference

[Jenny Baeseman]

Call for Papers
Polar Microbes, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
SCAR/IASC IPY Open Science Conference
8-11 July 2008
St. Petersburg, Russia

Abstract Deadline: Friday, 15 February 2008

For further information, please go to:
http://www.scar-iasc-ipy2008.org/

Papers are invited for "Polar Microbes, Genetics, and Molecular  
Biology" (session 3.3) being held at the Scientific Committee on
Antarctic Research (SCAR) / International Arctic Science Committee
(IASC) IPY Open Science Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia, on 8-11
July 2008.

Session Description:  Polar Microbes, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
Once thought barren of life, polar regions are now known as quite  
dynamic ecosystems teeming with life, much of it microbial in nature.  
Our understanding of this living polar world has increased  
dramatically in recent years due to advances in microbial ecology and  
molecular techniques. We are beginning to understand the genetic  
features and evolutionary relationships that help sustain this extreme  
life through the use of modern molecular tools. Information on the  
origin and history of life on Earth are currently sought through  
paleontological studies on relics of biogenic material preserved  
through geologic time. Survival mechanisms of the organisms exposed to  
sub-zero conditions or freeze-thaw cycles contribute to our  
understanding of the resilience of life and contribute to the  
biotechnology field. This session pulls together studies from various  
polar environments focusing on microbial diversity, evolution,  
biogeography (and phylogeography), organismal and molecular responses  
to environmental changes, biotechnological applications, genomics,  
metagenomics and proteomics.

For further information, please contact:
Takeshi Naganuma: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jenny Baeseman: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
SangHoon Lee: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Please Post

[Jenny Smith]

Program Coordinator Position =96 Pasture Based Dairy Project
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University
Hickory Corners, MI

Position:  Program Coordinator =96 Pasture-based Dairy Initiative, Academic=
=20
Specialist, Kellogg Biological Station

Status:  This is a full-time fixed term position housed at the Kellogg=20
Biological Station.  Initial 3-year appointment with reappointment=20
contingent upon funding and performance.

Available:  January 1 or when suitable candidate is identified.

Application Deadline:  January 31 or until suitable candidate is identified

Starting Salary:  Commensurate with education and experience up to $60,000.

Qualifications:
* Master=92s degree (Ph. D. preferred) in relevant field and three-five=
=20
years of related experience.
* Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
* Demonstrated ability to bring together multiple entities to=20
problem-solve.
* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse people.
* Knowledge and use of technology in completing job requirements=20
including Microsoft Office suite and web-based search and information=
 systems.
* Available to travel within the U.S. and internationally
* Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative=20
action and diversity/pluralism.
* Working knowledge of animal agriculture; understanding of=20
pasture-based animal production systems, especially dairy, beneficial

Job Summary:
* Coordinate development of the Pasture-based Dairy Research, Training=
=20
and Outreach Program (PBD Program) at the Kellogg Biological Station=20
including all aspects of the WKKF grant secured for its development.
* Provide liaison between Executive Team and other personnel associated=
=20
with project
* Oversee budget management for funds secured to develop and implement=
=20
the Pasture-Based Dairy Program.
* Coordinate activities of project advisory teams.
* Identify opportunities and funds for research, training and outreach=
=20
related to the Pasture-Based Dairy Program; support appropriate teams to=20
secure such funds.
* Insure all project related reports are completed in a timely and=20
efficient manner.
* Maintain records of all materials developed with funds secured for=20
the PBD Program.
* Oversee and develop written and web-based material related to the PBD=
=20
Program.
* Prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations as needed to disseminate=
=20
information developed by the Pasture-Based Dairy Program to stakeholders=20
and professional audiences.
* Reports to Kay Gross, Director Kellogg Biological Station and the=20
Pasture-Based Dairy Program Executive Team.

Individual is responsible to Kay Gross, Director-KBS.

Please submit your application materials to:

Pasture Executive Committee
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Dr.
Hickory Corners, MI  49060

Or, you can email your application materials to [EMAIL PROTECTED]


Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

Please post

[Jenny Smith]

Postdoctoral Position - Pasture Based Dairy Project
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University


Application Deadline:December 1, 2007

Primary Responsibility: To develop and implement a pasture-based dairy 
research facility at the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) and initiate 
research and/or outreach activities that support and utilize this project.

Position description: We seek a postdoctoral associate to work with the KBS 
Pasture-based Dairy management team to develop and design the pastures as a 
part of a research infrastructure that integrates animal production, 
ecology and food systems. Depending on interests and expertise, there will 
be opportunities to initiate research in any of the four focal research 
areas to be established at this facility (see below). They will also be 
expected to participate in planning and delivering outreach activities 
associated with the development of this project, including the use of novel 
technologies for milking (robotic milking). The postdoc will work closely 
with the Pasture-based ExecutiveTeam [KL Gross (KBS), K Plaut (ANS), M Hamm 
(CARRS) and D Buhler (MAES)], the project manager, KBS facilities manager 
and appropriate administrative offices at MSU to establish these facilities.

Applicants must have a PhD in animal science, agronomy, or sustainable 
agriculture or related field. Experience in working with pasture-based 
dairy systems and engaging with outreach activities required. Strong 
written and verbal communication skills are also required.

Availability and Location: This position is Full time (100%, annual year) 
and available immediately and is based Michigan State University's Kellogg 
Biological Station (www.kbs.msu.edu), Michigan's largest agricultural 
experiment station located in SW Michigan. KBS hosts the NSF LTER site in 
field crop agriculture and a newly-funded DOE funded Great Lakes Bioenergy 
Research Center. Appointment will initially be for one year, but is 
renewable for up to 2 years depending on interest and performance. Salary 
commensurate with experience ($38-40K).This position reports directly to 
Dr. Katherine L Gross, KBS Director. Applications should be submitted as a 
single pdf file and include a statement of interest, cv, and names and 
contact information for 3 professional references. For further information, 
contact Dr. Katherine L Gross 
([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Application review will 
begin 1 November 2007; apply to<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]


Proposed Research Focus Areas and Example Research Questions
1)  Pasture production:
a.   What combinations of species and grazing practices influence the 
quality and composition of pastures?
b.  How does water/irrigation/precipitation influence sustainability of 
pasture production? Nutrient losses? Animal production?
c.   How do other species (weeds, birds, mammals, insects, microbes 
etc) respond to variation in grazing practices and pasture composition?
2)  Nutrient management/cycling in grazed pastures
a.   How are nutrients used throughout the whole system by animals fed 
grain and grass, the LFL and LTER and what are the byproducts of the system?
b.  How do other non-nutrient components such as carbon dioxide and 
ammonia get utilized in the system?
3)  Animal health and welfare
a.   How does a grazing system affect the longevity, health and 
behavior of animals?
b.  Do grazing systems influence the transmission of diseases 
(epizootic and other)?
c.   What traits (genetic) influence the production, health and welfare 
of animals in grazed systems?
4)  Economic, Social and Food System
a.   How does food quality (milk, cheese, and other) change when 
animals are raised under different systems?
b.  What ecosystem services (indirect and direct) are provided by a 
pasture-based dairy system?
c.   What supply chains are affected (or will affect) the marketing of 
pasture-based dairy products?
What are impediments or enablers of these types of systems playing a 
significant role in the overall food system?

Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

Please post

[Jenny Smith]

Postdoctoral Postion - Pasture Based Dairy Project
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University


Primary Responsibility: To develop and implement a pasture-based dairy 
research facility at the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) and initiate 
research and/or outreach activities that support and utilize this project.

Position description: We seek a postdoctoral associate to work with the KBS 
Pasture-based Dairy management team to develop and design the pastures as a 
part of a research infrastructure that integrates animal production, 
ecology and food systems. Depending on interests and expertise, there will 
be opportunities to initiate research in any of the four focal research 
areas to be established at this facility (see below). They will also be 
expected to participate in planning and delivering outreach activities 
associated with the development of this project, including the use of novel 
technologies for milking (robotic milking). The postdoc will work closely 
with the Pasture-based Executive Team, the project manager, KBS facilities 
manager and appropriate administrative offices at MSU to establish these 
facilities.

Applicants must have a PhD in animal science, agronomy, or sustainable 
agriculture or related field. Experience in working with pasture-based 
dairy systems and engaging with outreach activities required. Strong 
written and verbal communication skills are also required.

Availability and Location: This position is Full time (100%, annual year) 
and available immediately and is based Michigan State University's Kellogg 
Biological Station (www.kbs.msu.edu), Michigan's largest agricultural 
experiment station located in SW Michigan. KBS hosts the NSF LTER site in 
field crop agriculture and a newly-funded DOE funded Great Lakes Bioenergy 
Research Center. Appointment will initially be for one year, but is 
renewable for up to 2 years depending on interest and performance. Salary 
commensurate with experience ($38-40K).This position reports directly to 
Dr. Katherine L Gross, KBS Director. Applications should be submitted as a 
single pdf file and include a statement of interest, CV, and names and 
contact information for 3 professional references. For further information, 
contact Dr. Katherine L Gross 
([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Application review will 
begin 1 November 2007; apply to<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]


Proposed Research Focus Areas and Example Research Questions
1)  Pasture production:
a.   What combinations of species and grazing practices influence the 
quality and composition of pastures?
b.  How does water/irrigation/precipitation influence sustainability of 
pasture production? Nutrient losses? Animal production?
c.   How do other species (weeds, birds, mammals, insects, microbes 
etc) respond to variation in grazing practices and pasture composition?
2)  Nutrient management/cycling in grazed pastures
a.   How are nutrients used throughout the whole system by animals fed 
grain and grass, the LFL and LTER and what are the byproducts of the system?
b.  How do other non-nutrient components such as carbon dioxide and 
ammonia get utilized in the system?
3)  Animal health and welfare
a.   How does a grazing system affect the longevity, health and 
behavior of animals?
b.  Do grazing systems influence the transmission of diseases 
(epizootic and other)?
c.   What traits (genetic) influence the production, health and welfare 
of animals in grazed systems?
4)  Economic, Social and Food System
a.   How does food quality (milk, cheese, and other) change when 
animals are raised under different systems?
b.  What ecosystem services (indirect and direct) are provided by a 
pasture-based dairy system?
c.   What supply chains are affected (or will affect) the marketing of 
pasture-based dairy products?
d.  What are impediments or enablers of these types of systems playing 
a significant role in the overall food system?




Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone:  269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351

Vacancy: Natural Resource Steward/Ecologist, Irvine, CA

[Jenny Briggs]

The Irvine Ranch Conservancy
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE: NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARD/ECOLOGIST
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director Science & Stewardship

CORE FUNCTIONS
Field-oriented natural resource management position, responsible for
coordinating and implementing activities related to the Conservancy's
mission to encourage the highest quality stewardship of the
permanently protected Irvine Ranch wildlands. Includes habitat
restoration, exotic species control, species and habitat monitoring,
fire and fuels management, and leading work crews and volunteer
workdays. Assists landowners with Natural Communities Conservation
Plan compliance, as well as developing and implementing resource
management plans. Coordinates with regional scientific teams and
individuals, as well as regional partners in wildland management. May
recruit and supervise seasonal staff and interns, and supervise
professional consultants and contractors. Serves on the Science and
Resource Management team of the Conservancy and provides consultation
and advice to other projects as appropriate. Effectively manages a
wildland/urban interface including developing relationships with
neighbors and enlisting their support for appropriate stewardship of
the open space, field operations activities, and general reserve
management.

 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Bachelors degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management
or similar field and 3 yrs related work experience in land management.
• Successful experience in managing field operations associated with
habitat restoration, erosion control, weed abatement, and in areas
with sensitive natural resources.
• Ability to conduct field operations work with a broad grounding in
the natural sciences and familiarity with the biological systems,
flora and fauna of the region.
• Knowledge of general ecological principles and experience with basic
experimental design and field sampling.
• Experience with safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment,
including power tools and heavy equipment (mowers, tractors, chain
saws, etc.), especially in the context of habitat restoration and
exotic species control.
• Successful experience developing, directing and managing multiple
projects and timelines.
• Ability to obtain/maintain necessary licenses or certifications such
as trail construction, fire management, first aid, CPR, herbicide
application, specialized driver's license.
• Computer familiarity, including database knowledge, in order to
maintain project records and reports.

DECISION-MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Design, implement and direct projects, setting deadlines and
ensuring high quality outcomes.
• Ability to make or recommend sometimes complex scientific decisions
relative to species and habitat conservation in consultation with
supervisors and colleagues.
• Ability to compile, organize and use scientific information in
decision-making.
• Experience developing creative approaches and strategies to conserve
natural communities and their components.

COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL:
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Experience preparing clear, accurate reports and documents.
• Ability to manage group processes and objectives and to participate
constructively on multi-disciplinary teams.

 WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Work frequently involves physical exertion, variable weather
conditions, and demanding field circumstances with exposure to
disagreeable elements in an open space setting.
• Frequent travel within immediate/local area. Willingness to work
variable hours appropriate to project objectives.

Contact: Dr. David Olson at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Position available immediately; open until filled
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Biogeochemistry in Polar Environments at AGU

[BAESEMAN, JENNY]

Greetings Colleagues,

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 We are hosting a session entitled "Biogeochemistry in Polar
Environments" that will provide a forum for researchers investigating
the interactions of microbes with geology and chemistry in polar and
general cryosphere environments. We invite you to submit an abstract for
presentation at the 2007 Fall AGU meeting in San Francisco. The deadline
for submission in September 7.  To submit an abstract, visit the AGU
Fall Meeting website at http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm07/ . The session
title and description are listed below.

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Biogeochemistry in Polar Environments

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The polar regions are unique in many ways, containing ecosystems that
are subject to extended periods of annual light and dark cycles as well
as extreme temperatures.  These environments have proven to be much more
dynamic than expected, given the cold, dark conditions for significant
periods of time.  Polar ecosystems, though extreme, can serve as ideal
systems to study the relationship between the microbial world, geology,
and chemistry because of limited direct human impacts and the lower
complexity of trophic structure.  In fact, 14% of our planet is polar,
yet we know little about it. As the climate continues to change, polar
regions are affected quickly and dramatically, with potential feedbacks
to the rest of the globe. Understanding polar biogeochemical cycles is
essential for better prediction of impacts of increased temperatures and
other climate change effects. Polar biogeochemical research reveals the
workings of unique ecosystems, documents a baseline of material
transformation for more "complex" temperate regions and highlights
ecosystem functions sensitive to climate change.

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We propose a session to bring together an array of researchers
investigating biogeochemical processes and cycling in marine,
terrestrial, atmospheric, and freshwater polar environments, as well as
those that cross over these systems.  Studies investigating a range of
biogeochemistry, from trace metals to nutrient cycling are encouraged,
with special emphasis on studies integrating field, lab, molecular
and/or computational techniques.

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Hope to see you in December. If you have any questions or would like
more information, please contact any one of us.

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Sincerely,

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Jenny Baeseman

Arctic Research Consortium of the US

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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Lydia Zeglin

University of New Mexico

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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Michael Gooseff

Pennsylvania State University

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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Field Ecologist AND GIS Consultant positions, Irvine, CA

[Jenny Briggs]

The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust (http://www.irlrtrust.org), Orange
County, CA, is seeking a Conservation GIS Consultant as well as a
Field Ecologist (both position descriptions are below).

The announcement for the Field Ecologist has been revised slightly
from the version posted to the Ecolog list-serv on 8/4/07. The current
announcement does not contain a requirement for GIS experience. If you
already replied to the previous announcement, there is no need to do
so again, but if you are interested, please review the current
description before applying.

Contact David Olson, [EMAIL PROTECTED], with application materials
and any questions you may have about either position.

***POSITION #1

JOB TITLE: FIELD ECOLOGIST
FLSA STATUS:  Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Science & Stewardship, David Olson

CORE FUNCTIONS:

Field-oriented natural resource management position, responsible for
planning, coordinating and implementing activities related to the
Trust's mission to encourage the highest quality stewardship of the
permanently protected Irvine Ranch wildlands. Includes species and
habitat monitoring, exotic species control, habitat restoration, fire
and fuels management, review of trail project design and assisting
with field trips and volunteer workdays. Assists landowners with
Natural Communities Conservation Plan compliance, as well as
developing and implementing resource management plans.  Coordinates
with regional scientific teams and individuals, and plans and directs
or leads preserve management teams. May recruit and supervise seasonal
staff and interns, and supervise professional consultants and
contractors. Serves on the Science and Resource Management team of the
Trust and provide consultation and advice to other projects as
appropriate. May serve as lead or participant in multi-organizational
scientific teams and partnerships, and will work closely with
partners.


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
•   Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management
or similar field and 3 to 5 years related work experience in land
management.   Master's degree preferred.
•   Knowledge of general ecological principles and experience with basic
experimental design and field sampling.  Ability to conduct and/or
direct resource management field work, and evaluate habitat conditions
and trends.
•   Experience with statistical and computer analysis of a variety of
environmental data on natural communities.
•   Familiarity with the biological systems, flora, and fauna of the
California South Coast ecoregion.
•   Knowledge of the Natural Communities Conservation Planning program
and biological compliance requirements.
•   Successful experience developing, directing and managing multiple
projects and timelines.
•   Experience in safe use and maintenance of field tools and equipment.
•   Familiarity with remote sensing and geographic information systems
and analysis.
•   Knowledge of current trends in conservation and land management
including urban ecology.
•   Foreign language skills (Spanish) desirable.

DECISION-MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING:
•   Design, implement and direct projects, setting deadlines and
ensuring high quality outcomes.
•   Ability to make or recommend sometimes complex scientific decisions
relative to species and habitat conservation in consultation with
supervisors and colleagues.
•   Ability to compile, organize and use scientific information in
decision-making.
•   Experience developing creative approaches and strategies to conserve
natural communities and their components.

COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL:
•   Good communication and presentation skills.
•   Experience preparing clear, accurate reports and documents.
•   Ability to manage group processes and objectives and to participate
constructively on multi-disciplinary teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
•   Work frequently involves physical exertion, variable weather
conditions, and demanding field circumstances with exposure to
disagreeable elements in an open space setting.
•   Frequent travel within immediate/local area. Willingness to work
variable hours appropriate to project objectives.

CONTACT: Please send letter of interest and Curriculum Vitae to David
Olson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).

The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer



POSITION #2: CONSERVATION GIS CONSULTANT

Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust (http://www.irlrtrust.org) Orange County, CA

We are seeking a creative, motivated, team-oriented Conservation GIS
Specialist. This position is responsible for coordinating and
implementing GIS-related analysis and research for the 50,000-acre
Irvine Ranch Wildlands. Major projects are to: 1) map

ESA Student Section volunteers

[Jenny Talbot]

Hello ESA Student members!

Thank you to everyone who attended the ESA Student Section business
meeting/pizza lunch today in the Student Lounge!  We had a great meeting,
filled with a lively discussion and fantastic suggestions for next year's
Student Section activities.  We are looking for volunteers to organize or
participate in some of next year's proposed Student Section activities.  A
list of these activities includes:

ESA annual meeting:
1) Coordinate education outreach activities at next year's Milwaukee
meeting!  This includes ecology education activities for k-12 science
educators, undergraduate, graduate students, and postdocs.
2) Organize Student Section sponsored sessions - How to succeed in
Ecology, What Editors Want, Communicating Science to the Public.

Networking/outreach opportunities:
1) Re-vamp the website - design, content, links, blogs, etc.
2) Start a Student Section Newsletter! - design, writers, researchers, etc.
3) ESA Student Section Wiki and/or Facebook group!
4) Establish local chapters - working with the ESA SEEDS program
(http://www.esa.org/seeds/) to coordinate year-round activities in your
region.

Volunteering for Student Section activities is a great way to increase
your visibility, networking opportunities, and outreach within ESA and the
broader scientific community.  If you would like to volunteer to work with
the Student Section on developing these or other exciting ideas over the
next year, please e-mail Jenny Talbot ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and tell us what
you would like to do!

Thanks,

ESA Student Section board


Jenny Talbot
University of California Irvine
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
321 Steinhaus Hall
Irvine, CA  92697-2525
Tel: 949 824 2729
Fax: 949 824 2181
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://grad.bio.uci.edu/ecoevo/jtalbot/index.html

New contact info/meet at ESA Re: Field ecologist position, S. CA

[Jenny Briggs]

If you are interested in the job announcement below (posted 8/4/07),
please send your C.V. and/or questions directly to David Olson,
Director of Science and Stewardship for the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
Trust, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (instead of using the general address
listed previously.)

Also, if you're reading this at the ESA meeting in San Jose, CA,
please call Lindsay Kircher at (805) 450-8494 to discuss the
opportunity in person!

Thank you-
Jenny Briggs
.
On 8/4/07, Jenny Briggs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust is looking for an experienced
> field ecologist with strong GIS skills to join their Science and
> Stewardship team. This is a unique opportunity to apply ecological
> research to key resource management and conservation challenges. The
> Trust serves as steward of 37,000 acres of wildlands and parks in
> Orange County, CA, planning and managing the preservation and
> protection of the native habitat and species on the land, and
> coordinating appropriate public access to the area. Much of the land
> forms part of California's first Natural Communities Conservation Plan
> (NCCP) initiated in 1996, and was designated a National Natural
> Landmark in 2006.
>
> Please review the position announcement below and send C.V. and/or
> questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]  For more information visit
> http://www.irlrtrust.org
>
> IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THE ESA CONFERENCE IN SAN JOSE, CA, Aug 6-11
> 2007, and would like to discuss this opportunity further there, please
> call Lindsay Kircher at (805) 450-8494.
>
> 
> The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust
> JOB DESCRIPTION
>
> JOB TITLE: FIELD ECOLOGIST
> FLSA STATUS: Exempt
> REPORTS TO: Director of Science & Stewardship
* CONTACT: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> CORE FUNCTIONS:
> Field-oriented natural resource management position, responsible for
> planning, coordinating and implementing activities related to the
> Trust's mission to encourage the highest quality stewardship of the
> permanently protected Irvine Ranch wildlands. Includes species and
> habitat monitoring, exotic species control, habitat restoration, fire
> and fuels management, review of trail project design and assistance
> with field trips and volunteer workdays. Coordinates and implements
> GIS-related analysis and research for the 50,000 acres of wildlands
> and parks on the Irvine Ranch. Acquires and manages spatial data,
> produces maps, and provides GIS technical support. Assists landowners
> with Natural Communities Conservation Plan compliance, as well as
> developing and implementing resource management plans. Coordinates
> with regional scientific teams and individuals, and plans and directs
> or leads preserve management teams. May recruit and supervise seasonal
> staff and interns, and supervise professional consultants and
> contractors. May serve as lead or participant in multi-organizational
> scientific teams and partnerships, and will work closely with
> partners.
>
> KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
> • Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management
> or similar field and 3 to 5 years related work experience in land
> management. Master's degree preferred.
> • Knowledge of general ecological principles and experience with basic
> experimental design and field sampling.
> • Ability to conduct and/or direct resource management field work, and
> evaluate habitat conditions and trends.
> • Demonstrated experience with Geographic Information Systems analysis.
> • Experience with statistical and computer analysis of a variety of
> environmental data on natural communities.
> • Familiarity with the biological systems, flora, and fauna of
> Southern California.
> • Successful experience developing, directing and managing multiple
> projects and timelines.
> • Experience in safe use and maintenance of field tools and equipment.
> • Knowledge of current trends in conservation and land management
> including urban ecology.
> • Foreign language skills (Spanish) desirable.
>
> DECISION-MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING:
> • Design, implement and direct projects, setting deadlines and
> ensuring high quality outcomes.
> • Ability to make or recommend sometimes complex scientific decisions
> relative to species and habitat conservation in consultation with
> supervisors and colleagues.
> • Ability to compile, organize and use scientific information in
> decision-making.
> • Experience developing creative approaches and strategies to conserve
> natural communities and their components.
>
> COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL:
> • Good communication and presentation skills.
> • Experience pre

Field ecologist position, S. CA

[Jenny Briggs]

The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust is looking for an experienced
field ecologist with strong GIS skills to join their Science and
Stewardship team. This is a unique opportunity to apply ecological
research to key resource management and conservation challenges. The
Trust serves as steward of 37,000 acres of wildlands and parks in
Orange County, CA, planning and managing the preservation and
protection of the native habitat and species on the land, and
coordinating appropriate public access to the area. Much of the land
forms part of California's first Natural Communities Conservation Plan
(NCCP) initiated in 1996, and was designated a National Natural
Landmark in 2006.

Please review the position announcement below and send C.V. and/or
questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information visit
http://www.irlrtrust.org

IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THE ESA CONFERENCE IN SAN JOSE, CA, Aug 6-11
2007, and would like to discuss this opportunity further there, please
call Lindsay Kircher at (805) 450-8494.


The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: FIELD ECOLOGIST
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Science & Stewardship
CONTACT: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

CORE FUNCTIONS:
Field-oriented natural resource management position, responsible for
planning, coordinating and implementing activities related to the
Trust's mission to encourage the highest quality stewardship of the
permanently protected Irvine Ranch wildlands. Includes species and
habitat monitoring, exotic species control, habitat restoration, fire
and fuels management, review of trail project design and assistance
with field trips and volunteer workdays. Coordinates and implements
GIS-related analysis and research for the 50,000 acres of wildlands
and parks on the Irvine Ranch. Acquires and manages spatial data,
produces maps, and provides GIS technical support. Assists landowners
with Natural Communities Conservation Plan compliance, as well as
developing and implementing resource management plans. Coordinates
with regional scientific teams and individuals, and plans and directs
or leads preserve management teams. May recruit and supervise seasonal
staff and interns, and supervise professional consultants and
contractors. May serve as lead or participant in multi-organizational
scientific teams and partnerships, and will work closely with
partners.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management
or similar field and 3 to 5 years related work experience in land
management. Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of general ecological principles and experience with basic
experimental design and field sampling.
• Ability to conduct and/or direct resource management field work, and
evaluate habitat conditions and trends.
• Demonstrated experience with Geographic Information Systems analysis.
• Experience with statistical and computer analysis of a variety of
environmental data on natural communities.
• Familiarity with the biological systems, flora, and fauna of
Southern California.
• Successful experience developing, directing and managing multiple
projects and timelines.
• Experience in safe use and maintenance of field tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of current trends in conservation and land management
including urban ecology.
• Foreign language skills (Spanish) desirable.

DECISION-MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Design, implement and direct projects, setting deadlines and
ensuring high quality outcomes.
• Ability to make or recommend sometimes complex scientific decisions
relative to species and habitat conservation in consultation with
supervisors and colleagues.
• Ability to compile, organize and use scientific information in
decision-making.
• Experience developing creative approaches and strategies to conserve
natural communities and their components.

COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL:
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Experience preparing clear, accurate reports and documents.
• Ability to manage group processes and objectives and to participate
constructively on multi-disciplinary teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Work frequently involves physical exertion, variable weather
conditions, and demanding field circumstances with exposure to
disagreeable elements in an open space setting.
• Frequent travel within immediate/local area. Willingness to work
variable hours appropriate to project objectives.

The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Q about indices of relative interaction intensity

[Jenny Briggs]

Hello - a colleague and I would appreciate feedback on the question
below. Please reply directly to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Thank you very much!

We are interested in using an index to measure relative interaction
intensity.  Both Armas C.  et al. (2004) (RII) and Oksanen L. (2006)
(CRCI=arc sin (RNE)) have proposed indices that apparently perform
better than RCI, RNE, and lnRR.  Has anyone had experience using
either of these or have any opinion about one over the other?  Our
experimental design is a complete random design using an additive
design to compare control vs. competition treatment plots.  Also,
since it is at the community level, should we assume we should
randomly pair up replicate control and treatment plots to calculate
index values, so we can then run statistics?

Megan Lulow
Jenny Briggs


-- 
Jenny Briggs
Department of Biology
Pasadena City College
1570 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, California 91106