[ECOLOG-L] TWO Ph.D. STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES IN TROPICAL FOREST ECOLOGY
Applications are invited for two Ph.D. positions in the group of Dr. Maria Uriarte lab in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology at Columbia University (http://e3b.columbia.edu/~mu2126 ). The successful applicants will work with Uriarte to develop a thesis project in two broad research themes: (1) the impacts of hurricanes and drought on the dynamics of tropical forests in Puerto Rico; (2) the role of individual variation in driving tree community structure, composition and dynamics in Puerto Rican forests. The candidates are expected to be independent and highly motivated. Essential qualifications include demonstrated fieldwork experience, preferably in the tropics, and interest in the use of quantitative approaches in plant ecology. Spanish fluency is desirable but not essential. The positions are funded for five years. Successful applicants will receive a stipend and benefits and enjoy the diverse and vibrant research environment of the Department and the University. The university is located in the heart of Manhattan Interested candidates please send her/his CV and a description of research interests to Dr. Maria Uriarte. Application materials are due on December 15 through the university application portal (https://gsas.columbia.edu/degree-programs/phd-programs/ ).
[ECOLOG-L] ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN POPULATION BIOLOGY
The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology (E3B) at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 1, 2015. Preference will be given to candidates who combine theory with state-of-the-art field, laboratory, and quantitative tools to study ecological, evolutionary and/or environmental processes at population scales. Relevant research areas include, among others, functional, comparative or evolutionary genomics of populations, population genetics, and population ecology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and a record of outstanding scholarship that demonstrates originality in addressing significant questions in ecology and evolutionary biology. E3B is part of an extensive network of some of the world's foremost research institutions in the biological, physical and social sciences (www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b ). The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program that complements and augments existing strengths within E3B and related institutions, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. All applications must be submitted online and must include a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, contact information for three reference letter writers, and three PDFs of re-prints/pre-prints. For more information and to apply, please go to http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59884 Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
[ECOLOG-L] TROPICAL FOREST RESEARCH EXPERIENCE – GUANICA FOREST, PUERTO RICO
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TROPICAL FOREST RESEARCH EXPERIENCE – GUANICA FOREST Oct 1st through December 15th, 2014 Complete applications must be submitted by August 1, 2014 RESEARCH DESCRIPTION: The Dept. of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology at Columbia University, is seeking to carry out tree measurements in a 4-hectare plot in Guánica State Forest in Puerto Rico, a site designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve. For this project we need four volunteer interns to collect tree census data. Data will then be entered using database software. Volunteers will work together in teams under the supervision of one field technicians, spending long hours in the field (8am until 4 pm, Mon-Fri, with weekends free), often in hot conditions. While in Puerto Rico volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about diverse aspects of tropical ecology from scientists involved in ecological research throughout Puerto Rico. PERIOD: October 1st through December 15th, 2014. STIPEND: $600 per month to cover food and general living expenses. ACCOMMODATION: Free accommodation in Puerto Rico. Housing is communal using shared resources. The field site is relatively isolated and transportation is available on a limited basis. TRAVEL: Refund of up to $750 towards a round-trip plane ticket from mainland USA, if not already living in Puerto Rico. NOTE: We are unable to provide any medical insurance. REQUIREMENTS: Rising college juniors and seniors or college graduates with background in biology, ecology, or environmental science, preferably with field-work experience, knowledge of plant identification, and excellent organizational skills. Tropical experience useful, but is not required. We are currently only considering US citizens and permanent US residents for these opportunities. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must submit the following materials via email to Dr. Maria Uriarte at mu2...@columbia.edu: 1) A letter of interest indicating why you wish to work in the tropical forest and describing your relevant experience. Include a statement that you understand your application is for a volunteer position; 2) Full resume; 3) University transcripts (scanned unofficial transcripts are fine); 4) Names and contact information (email preferred) for three references. All email attachments must include the name of the applicant as part of the file name. Please email further inquiries to Maria Uriarte at mu2...@columbia.edu Following phone interviews, we will inform successful applicants in early September, 2014.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral researcher position
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION: IMPACTS OF CLIMATE AND LAND USE ON SUSTAINABLE WATER PROVISION A post-doctoral position is available to work with Dr. María Uriarte (Dept. of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology, Columbia University, NY, USA) and Dr. Jean Paul Metzger (Dept. of Ecology, University of São Paulo, Brazil), on a project aimed at quantifying the relative importance of extreme precipitation events and land use dynamics on water delivery to rivers and reservoirs in the watersheds of the Cantareira system. We seek to combine land cover data with ground-based measurements of hydrology and rainfall to develop a spatio-temporal model linking land use conversion and climate variability to water quality over a 15-20 year period. Results from these analyses will be used to build scenarios of potential impacts of climate change and urban and agricultural expansion on the sustainability of water provision in these watersheds which are critical resources for water provision to the São Paulo Greater Metropolitan Region. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in landscape ecology, hydrology, ecology, geography or climate science plus substantial skills and experience in modern statistical analyses, remote sensing, GIS and land use and land cover change analyses. An excellent command of Portuguese is preferred. This appointment, which is funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior; CAPES), is initially for one year but may be renewable for two more years based on qualifications, experience and performance. The position will be based in São Paulo, Brazil with some travel to NY and offers competitive salary. The desired start date is December 1st, 2013, but this date is flexible for exceptional candidates. Applications, including a cover letter (in English or Portuguese), copy of a CV, representative publications and the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent by email to Dr. María Uriarte (mu2...@columbia.edu) and to Dr. Jean Paul Metzger (j...@ib.usp.br ). Deadline for application is October 25, 2013. Informal inquiries are welcome via email. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student position in climate change impacts on tropical forests
The Uriarte lab at Columbia University in New York is seeking doctoral students to work on the impacts of climate variability on tropical forest dynamics. Within this general area, the topic of research is flexible. Strong quantitative skills are desirable. Interested parties should contact Dr. Maria Uriarte at mu2...@columbia.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Competition Now Open
Applications for The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program for 2012-2012 are now being accepted. The EI Fellows program provides innovative postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to build a foundation in one of the core disciplines represented within the Earth Institute (i.e. social, earth, biological, engineering, and health sciences), while at the same time acquiring the breadth of cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues related to sustainable development. Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. The program offers a unique intellectual surrounding that fosters cross-disciplinary interaction, research and education. The application can be found on the EI Fellows webpage www.earth.columbia.edu/fellows. Deadline for application is November 15, 2012
[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Forest Ecology Research Opportunity in Puerto Rico
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TROPICAL FOREST RESEARCH EXPERIENCE GUANICA FOREST May 15th through December 15th, 2012 Complete applications must be submitted by March 15, 2012 RESEARCH DESCRIPTION: The Dept. of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology at Columbia University, is seeking to establish a large (10 hectare) forest plot and carry out tree measurements in Guánica State Forest in Puerto Rico, a site designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve. For this project we need seven volunteer interns to help establish the plot, map tree locations, and collect tree census data. Data will then be entered using database software. Volunteers will work together in teams under the supervision of two field technicians, spending long hours in the field (8am until 4 pm, Mon-Fri, with weekends free), often in hot conditions. While in Puerto Rico volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about diverse aspects of tropical ecology from scientists involved in ecological research throughout Puerto Rico. PERIOD: May 15th through December 15th, 2012. STIPEND: $600 per month to cover food and general living expenses. ACCOMMODATION: Free accommodation in Puerto Rico. Housing is communal using shared resources. The field site is relatively isolated and transportation is available on a limited basis. TRAVEL: Refund of up to $750 towards a round-trip plane ticket from mainland USA, if not already living in Puerto Rico. NOTE: We are unable to provide any medical insurance. REQUIREMENTS: Rising college juniors and seniors or college graduates with background in biology, ecology, or environmental science, preferably with field-work experience, knowledge of plant identification, and excellent organizational skills. Tropical experience useful, but is not required. We are currently only considering US citizens and permanent US residents for these opportunities. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must submit the following materials via email to Dr. Maria Uriarte at mu2...@columbia.edu: 1) A letter of interest indicating why you wish to work in the tropical forest and describing your relevant experience. Include a statement that you understand your application is for a volunteer position; 2) Full resume; 3) University transcripts (scanned unofficial transcripts are fine); 4) Names and contact information (email preferred) for three references. All email attachments must include the name of the applicant as part of the file name. Please email further inquiries to Maria Uriarte at mu2...@columbia.edu Following phone interviews, we will inform successful applicants in early April, 2012.
[ECOLOG-L] Columbia Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship Global Change Biology
Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for the new Columbia Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Natural Sciences. The program seeks to bring exceptional scientists of outstanding potential to Columbia University to produce high-quality and visible research. In this inaugural year the Faculty of Arts and Sciences is pleased to search for outstanding candidates from the fields of Astronomy/Astrophysics and Global Change Biology, to begin the Fellowship between July and September 2012. This two-year fellowship may be renewable for a third year based on the usual standards of satisfactory performance and contingent on the availability of funding. The Fellow will hold the rank of postdoctoral research scientist in either the Department of Astronomy or the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology (E3B). A competitive annual salary will be supplemented by funding to support travel and research. In the field of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/) applications are welcome from exceptional young scientists studying critical issues in global change biology such as effects of global changes in climate and land use on species, communities and ecosystems. The Fellow is expected to conduct a research project in collaboration with at least two faculty members at E3B and to interact with colleagues working on global change issues in other research clusters at Columbia. Accordingly, the research proposal included with the application should emphasize future plans. Preference will be given to candidates who combine tools and approaches from disparate disciplines in their research. Ph.D required by the time of appointment. For consideration please provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, three-page statement of research, and arrange for three letters of reference. All applications must be made through Columbias online site: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55449 Deadline for applications is December 15, 2011. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
[ECOLOG-L] The Earth Institute Fellows Program Call for Applications
The Earth Institute, Columbia University seeks outstanding post-doctoral scholars to apply to the Earth Institute Fellows Program. We ask your help in identifying the most promising individuals to join a dynamic research environment where multi-disciplinary research into the global challenges of sustainable development is fostered. Fellowship applicants should be recent Ph.D., JD or MD recipients. The program accepts applications from individuals qualified in a core discipline such as earth sciences, biological sciences, engineering sciences, economics and other social sciences, law and health sciences who wish to broaden their research through interactions with other fields. Those who have an existing interdisciplinary background can engage that experience with experts at the Earth Institute. All Fellows work to develop research programs that address the central issues in science, engineering and the policy dimensions of sustainable development including the causes and consequences of poverty, hunger, disease, water resource management, energy options, public health, climate change, and environmental degradation. Earth Institute Fellows design their own research agendas in collaboration with a senior mentor who is an expert in their field of study. Examples of past and current projects include: theoretical modeling of disease-driven poverty traps, sustainable energy development, agricultural management systems and crop response to climate variation and extremes, links between drought and conflict, nutrition programs for people with HIV/AIDS in resource limited settings, seismic vulnerability and informal housing in rapidly expanding urban centers, agent-based modeling using statistical learning methods and its application to water management problems, modeling of transport and land use in rapidly growing cities, and analysis of environmental policy at the national and at the international scale. Fellows work in a research center or in a program area that is best suited to their individual research direction. Cross-cutting Initiative themes are emphasized. One or more senior scholars act as mentors throughout the fellowship to guide the Fellows' work. Fellows attend a unique series of seminars, dinners with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute, and other special events that explore key interdisciplinary issues, bring Fellows together as a community, and allow them to meet a diverse array of Columbia faculty and researchers. Fellowship applications are posted online August 22, 2011 and due by November 15, 2011 for consideration for fellowships beginning in the summer or fall of 2012. Fellowships are typically awarded for 24 months. Additional information on the Earth Institute Fellows Program and an online application are available on the Earth Institute Fellows website at http://redir.targetx.com/cgi-bin/email/redir.cgi?id=904586-126447545 . Additional information on the Earth Institute is at http://redir.targetx.com/cgi-bin/email/redir.cgi?id=904584-126447545 .
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure track faculty position in ecosystem ecology, Columbia University
The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology at Columbia University seeks to appoint an Ecosystem Ecologist at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program that complements and augments existing strengths within E3B and related institutions (www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/). Candidates should have a strong background in the methods and questions of ecosystem ecology and technical mastery of the tools and/or models required to carry out such analyses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop courses on ecosystem ecology and methods (laboratory or modeling) to serve the undergraduate and graduate student body. Preference will be given to candidates who combine empirical and modeling approaches to understand ecosystem processes. Closing date for applications is December 2, 2011. For more information and to apply please visit our online site: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55350 Review of applications begins November 1, 2011. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology (E3B) (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/) was created in July 2001 as the first new department in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences since before the Second World War. It brings to Columbia the integrative sub-disciplines of biology that focus on scales of organization above the level of the individual organism. E3B is not just a department, but part of an extensive network of some of the world's foremost research institutions in the biological, physical, and social sciences, brought together under the auspices of the Earth Institute. As such it provides a broad, integrative framework for facilitating E3B's goals. Students and faculty interact increasingly with colleagues in the other disciplinary clusters. The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) will be of particular interest in the context of this position.
[ECOLOG-L] Lecturer Position in Ecology, Columbia University
Columbia University invites applications for a Lecturer in Discipline position in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology (E3B). This is a full-time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review. The department represents broad interests in ecology, evolution, behavior, conservation biology, and environmental science and maintains strong links to Columbia's Earth Institute, the American Museum of Natural History, Wildlife Conservation Society, New York Botanical Garden, and EcoHealth Alliance. (For additional information about E3B see www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/job2). We seek a scholar with a serious commitment and proven record in research, teaching and advising (ideally at a graduate level). The chosen candidate will serve as M.A. Program Advisor and will teach a student research development seminar and other graduate and advanced undergraduate courses. The successful candidate must be research active and include students in research. Appointment will begin July, 2012. For more information and to apply please visit our online site: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55362 Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011. Deadline for applications is December 7, 2011. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Announcement: NeoSelvas Network
scientific community and the public to join together in creating a promising future for tropical forests, people, and societies that depend upon them. For more information about the neoSelvas Workshop in Morelia, please visit http://www.oikos.unam.mx/neoselvas/index.html, which will provisionally serve as the neoSelvas Network website. A new neoSelvas Network website is currently under construction. To subscribe to the neoSelvas Network listserve, please send your contact information to Robin Chazdon (robin.chaz...@uconn.edu). 1 This report was approved by the neoSelvas Network Steering Committee: Robin L. Chazdon, Miguel Martínez-Ramos, Maria Uriarte, Ariel Lugo, Jorge Meave, Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa, Michael Willig, Michiel van Breugel, Jefferson Hall, Julieta Benitez Malvido, Bryan Finegan, Natalia Norden, Susan Letcher, and Mauricio Quesada 2 Financial and logistic support for the workshop was provided by the Coordination of Science Research of UNAM, CIEco-UNAM, the Administrative Coordination of the UNAM Morelia Campus, the University of Connecticut, and the US National Science Foundation.
Faculty Position at Columbia University
ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY We seek an ecological, evolutionary or environmental biologist whose research complements and augments strengths within the department and related institutions ( www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/job). Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. We encourage applicants working on animals or microbes at landscape, regional or global scales. Successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Ph.D. required. Candidates should send single PDF file including CV, research and teaching statements, and contacts for 3 or more referees to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by November 5, 2007. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
LANDSCAPE BIOLOGIST FACULTY POSITION
The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology seeks to appoint a landscape biologist at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program complementing and augmenting existing strengths within E3B and related institutions (www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/job) and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidates should send statements of research and teaching, curriculum vitae, and contacts for 3 or more referees to Marina Cords, E3B Search Committee Chair, Columbia University, 1200 Amsterdam Avenue, MC 5557, New York, NY 10027, by November 20. A single pdf file of these materials should also be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Postdoctoral position in Forest Modelling
Columbia University Postdoctoral Research Associate Quantitative modeling of forest dynamics Department of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology A post-doctoral position is available to work with Dr Maria Uriarte, on a project aimed at examining the impact of forest harvesting regimes on forest composition and economic value. Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, statistics, or computer science. Applicants must have an excellent command of C++ and artificial neural networks; experience with forest models is desirable. The position will be based in New York City. This appointment, which is funded by NSF, is available for up to 2 years depending on qualifications, experience and performance. The position offers competitive salary plus benefits. Post-doctoral associates are also eligible for subsidized Columbia housing. The desired start date is March 1, 2006, but this date is flexible for exceptional candidates. Applications, including a cover letter, copy of a CV, representative publications and the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent by post or email to Dr. Maria Uriarte, Dept. of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology, 10th Floor Schermerhorn Extension, 1200 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027.Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Screening of applications will begin December 15th, 2005. The search will remain open no less than thirty days from the date of posting. Informal inquiries are also welcome via email. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
