[ECOLOG-L] TT Faculty Position - Animal Ecology
Animal Ecologist The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track faculty position in Animal Ecology at the level of Assistant Professor. We are searching for an innovative scientist who addresses research questions regarding ecological patterns and processes at diverse spatial scales. Preference will be given to applicants who: (1) integrate spatial data with quantitative/computational tools to connect phenomena across spatio-temporal scales, including patterns of distribution, genetic diversity, movement and migration and (2) will devote a portion of their research program to issues relevant to conservation and management in eastern North America. Our primary goal is to enhance our expertise in applied ecology toward a predictive understanding of ecological and evolutionary responses to ongoing global change processes, including land use change, disease, and climate change. The UMCES mission includes advancing basic and applied research, promoting graduate-level education, conducting science outreach and application, and providing scientific expertise for regional environmental policies on topics such as air, land, water, and wildlife management/conservation. UMCES’ research domains encompass “genes-to-ecosystems” and “mountains-to-the-sea”, from within the Chesapeake Bay watershed to national and international opportunities. Faculty at AL emphasize research, while carrying an expectation of mentoring graduate students and a modest graduate-level teaching load. AL faculty are provided strong administrative support and have access to excellent research, computing, and teaching facilities, including isotopic, molecular, plant, soil, and water analysis laboratories, and a greenhouse. AL is located in Frostburg, MD, a small college town (home to Frostburg State University) in the heart of the central Appalachian Mountains, with excellent recreational and cultural opportunities. See https://www.umces.edu/al to learn more about UMCES and AL. Applicants should submit the following documents through the applicant portal at: https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1156 (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a concise statement describing their vision and plans for research if they were to come to AL; (3) statement on experience with and approach to graduate-level teaching and mentorship; (4) up to three selected reprints and preprints; and (5) names of four references (including title, mailing address, telephone, and email address). Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick at mfitzpatr...@umces.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty position in Terrestrial Ecology
Terrestrial Ecologist The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) seeks applicants to fill an open-rank tenure- track/tenured faculty position in Terrestrial Ecology. We invite applications from individuals with research interests in all areas of ecology and closely aligned disciplines that complement AL’s existing research strengths in landscape ecology, ecohydrology, biogeochemistry, and other spatial analysis of ecosystem processes. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate breadth of experience and vision for interdisciplinary, collaborative research that integrates across spatio-temporal scales and that improves understanding of how ecosystems are affected by current and emerging global change processes. If a successful applicant has also demonstrated outstanding experience in the theory and practice of restoration of ecosystem services in human-impacted watersheds at local and regional scales, this position may be considered for a new UMCES endowed chair in Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration. The UMCES mission includes advancing basic and applied research, promoting graduate-level education, conducting science outreach and application, and providing scientific expertise for regional environmental policies on topics such as air, land, water, and wildlife management/conservation. UMCES’ research domains encompass "genes-to-ecosystems" and "mountains-to-the-sea" in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor graduate students and carry a modest graduate-level teaching load. The AL is located in Frostburg, MD, a small college town (home to Frostburg State University) in the heart of the central Appalachian Mountains, with excellent recreational and cultural activities. The AL offers strong administrative support and excellent research, computing, and teaching facilities, including isotopic, molecular, plant, soil, and water analysis laboratories, growth chambers, and a greenhouse. Applicants should send the following electronically: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) statement of research interests and a brief discussion of how their research aligns with the job description and would complement ongoing research at AL; (3) statement on experience with and approach to graduate-level teaching and mentorship; (4) up to five selected reprints and preprints; and (5) names of four references (including title, mailing address, telephone, and e-mail address) to pisea...@al.umces.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 25, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to the search chair, Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick: mfitzpatr...@al.umces.edu or the AL Director, Dr. Eric A. Davidson: edavid...@al.umces.edu. UMCES is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Fellowships at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is pleased to announce graduate fellowships to support incoming Ph.D. students starting fall semester 2016. The Presidential Fellowships are merit-based and designed to support recruitment of outstanding students into the UMCES graduate programs interested in working with any faculty member. Up to three years stipend, health benefits, and tuition will be covered. UMCES is Maryland’s premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment. UMCES scientists conduct research at four laboratories: the Appalachian Laboratory in the mountains of western Maryland, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay, the Horn Point Laboratory on the Eastern Shore, and the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore. UMCES faculty members advise and support more than 80 graduate students annually through two collaborative Ph.D. programs based at the College Park campus: Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences and the Graduate Program in Life Sciences. For more information about the fellowships, see: http://www.umces.edu/education/graduate/fellowships For more information about UMCES, see: http://www.umces.edu Matt Fitzpatrick Appalachian Lab University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science http://mfitzpatrick.al.umces.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Job: COORDINATOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
COORDINATOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS UMCES Appalachian Laboratory http://www.umces.edu/al/job/ead/cof We seek a creative, collaborative, and motivated person to promote our work in environmental science both to the community and to potential donors. Based in Frostburg MD and reporting to the Appalachian Laboratory (AL) Director, the successful candidate will split his or her duties among development, communications, and administration. About 50% time will be devoted to raise the visibility of the research and educational missions of AL and to lay initial groundwork for a long-term development effort. The appointee will support the UMCES Vice-President for Institutional Advancement to develop and implement a plan to identify and interact with potential philanthropic donors by organizing lab- and community-based events and through personal stewardship interactions. Working with the UMCES Communications Director, the successful candidate will work with the faculty and staff at AL to create products for traditional and new media, including the AL website, that inform local, regional and national audiences about AL research and outreach. Working with the AL Director, the successful candidate will schedule activities and help create products that effectively and efficiently optimize use of the Director’s time for development and communication efforts. About 20% time will be devoted to assisting the AL Director with duties of managing the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, which is a partnership of federal agencies and academic institutions. About 30% time will be devoted to assisting the AL administration team with routine administrative management duties The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable background and experience in fields that require strong written and oral communications skills, preferably with experience in communicating and translating environmental science to non-science audiences, including complex topics such as climate change, wildlife habitat, and air and water pollution. Experience in developing donor prospects and stewarding donors is desirable. The appointee should be comfortable interacting with the public individually and in groups and should also be able to understand and communicate well with scientists. The appointee must also be willing to “chip in” as a teamwork member, sharing responsibilities of the AL administration. To apply, please submit a resume, samples of communication products, and a cover letter that describes your background and interest in the position. Names of three professional references are requested, but will not be contacted in the first round of evaluation. Applications should be submitted by email as a single pdf file containing all required elements (although separate files of communication products are allowable if not conducive to integrating into a single pdf) and emailed to: coordina...@al.umces.edu. Review of applicants will begin on May 1, 2015. A competitive remuneration package is available. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Two faculty positions: Evolutionary Ecology and Ecosystem Modeling
Two Open Positions in Evolutionary Ecology and Ecosystem Modeling The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) invites applications for two tenure- track/tenured faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are searching for highly collaborative individuals who will complement our institutional expertise in landscape and watershed ecology. We seek an evolutionary ecologist who applies modern genomic and traditional genetic techniques to the study of terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems at broad spatiotemporal scales, consistent with UMCES perspective of genes-to-ecosystems and mountain-to-the-sea research domains. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience and vision for research that integrates across levels, from the molecule to the landscape, with the objective of improving understanding of how genetic diversity within ecosystems affects and is affected by current and emerging global change processes. Potential study organisms include soil and sediment microbes, higher plants, or terrestrial and aquatic vertebrates. We seek an ecosystem modeler who employs state-of-the-art data-model fusion techniques to address ecological questions and to integrate ecosystem processes across time and space. Preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate experience in using multiple datasets to constrain landscape, ecosystem, or earth system models, with the objective of utilizing systems modeling to improve our understanding of ecosystem responses to global change processes. Scientists at AL and other UMCES laboratories are at the cutting edge of producing increasingly large and diverse datasets in hydrology, air and water quality, land use/land cover change, wildlife habitat, species distributions and genomic variation, biogeochemistry, and terrestrial and aquatic ecology, thus providing numerous opportunities for improved scientific understanding of ecosystems through interdisciplinary collaborations and systems modeling. The UMCES mission includes advancing world-class basic research, promoting graduate-level education, conducting community outreach and science application, and providing scientific expertise for regional environmental policies on topics such as air, land, and water management in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We seek to build faculty at AL and across our three sibling UMCES laboratories with complementary areas of expertise in the environmental sciences. These faculty positions provide 75% of salary support, with the expectation of raising 25% salary from grants. The successful candidates will be expected to mentor graduate students and carry a modest graduate-level teaching load. The AL is located in the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with a diverse range of forested and agricultural ecosystems found nearby. While research relevant to the Chesapeake Bay watershed should become part of the successful candidates project portfolios, other regional, national, and global research domains are strongly encouraged. These two positions are the first of several coordinated new hires expected over the next few years. Faculty positions at AL provide a unique opportunity to focus broadly on research, while also mentoring graduate students and participating in collaborative regional and global application and outreach of environmental science. The AL offers strong administrative support and excellent research, computing, and teaching facilities, including isotopic, molecular, plant, soil, and water analysis laboratories, growth chambers, and a greenhouse. The AL is located in Frostburg, MD, a small college town (Frostburg State University) in the heart of the central Appalachian Mountains, with excellent recreational and cultural activities nearby. Applicants should send the following electronically: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) statement of research interests and a brief discussion of how their research aligns with one of the two job descriptions and would complement ongoing research at AL and UMCES; (3) statement on experience with and approach to graduate-level teaching and mentoring of graduate students; (4) up to five selected reprints and preprints; and (5) names of four references (including title, mailing address, telephone, FAX, and e-mail address) to pisea...@al.umces.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2015, and will continue until the positions are filled. Information about the AL and UMCES and this search can be found at: http://www.umces.edu/al Inquiries may be addressed to the AL Director, Dr. Eric A. Davidson: edavid...@al.umces.edu. UMCES is an affirmative action, EOE. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Fellowships at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is pleased to announce graduate fellowships to support incoming Ph.D. students starting fall semester, 2015. The Presidential Fellowships are merit-based and designed to support recruitment of outstanding students into the UMCES graduate programs interested in working with any faculty member. Up to three years stipend, health benefits, and tuition will be covered. UMCES is Marylands premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment. UMCES scientists conduct research at four laboratories: the Appalachian Laboratory in the mountains of western Maryland, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay, the Horn Point Laboratory on the Eastern Shore, and the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore. UMCES faculty members advise and support more than 80 graduate students annually through three collaborative Ph.D. programs: Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences, Environmental Toxicology, and the Graduate Program in Life Sciences. For more information about the fellowships, see: http://www.umces.edu/education/graduate/fellowships For more information about UMCES, see: http://www.umces.edu Matt Fitzpatrick http://mfitzpatrick.al.umces.edu/ University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian Lab
[ECOLOG-L] Repost: 2 PhD positions - Unv. of Maryland
REPOST: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian Laboratory, Frostburg, MD Applications are invited for two NSF-funded PhD student assistantships at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Appalachian Laboratory (AL). We are seeking self-motivated students interested in working on tree responses to climate change using (1) macroecological modeling and remote sensing (Position 1), and (2) ecological genomics (Position 2). Students will join an interactive and growing team of ecologists and geneticists at AL working on understanding the responses of forest trees to climate variability. Position 1: Macroecological modeling and remote sensing The main project for this student is to combine macroecological approaches and remote sensing to link intraspecific variation (genetic composition, phenology, functional traits, etc) and environmental gradients at geographic scales, with an emphasis on understanding the response of forest trees to climate change. The student will help extend existing approaches in distribution modeling (e.g., species distribution models, community-level models) to model and map intraspecific variation at regional to continental scales and identify the geographic regions containing populations pre/mal-adapted to future climate change. Within this framework, there are numerous opportunities for a student to extend the broader project objectives. This is an ideal project for an individual interested in macroecology, remote sensing, and species distribution modeling. Candidates should have some experience with GIS and statistical analyses implemented in R. Position 2: Ecological genomics The focus of this student will be identifying the genomic basis of ecologically important traits involved in adaptation of forest trees to climate, especially along the southern range edge where growing seasons are early and long. This project will involve integrating next-generation sequencing with physiological traits and climate data to search for genotype-phenotype and genotype-environment associations indicative of local adaptation. This is an ideal position for students excited about using the latest genomic techniques to study fundamental issues in local adaptation, environmental change, and the effects of range limits. Previous experience in population genetics, plant ecology, and solid computer skills are required. Some programming experience (Perl, R) is a plus. Both positions are based at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Maryland, working with Drs. Matt Fitzpatrick (macroecology) and Andrew Elmore (remote sensing), and Stephen Keller (genomics). The positions come with a highly competitive stipend and benefits package, including 3 years of support on a research assistantship, with additional support available from teaching assistantships. Students will matriculate through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences Program (MEES) at the University of Maryland, College Park and will reside at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg for the duration of the project. Frostburg is a small college town in the mountains of western Maryland, providing abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. For more information, contact Matt Fitzpatrick ([log in to unmask]) or Steve Keller ([log in to unmask]). To apply, please email as a single pdf document: (1) a statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three referees to [log in to unmask] Please indicate in your subject line macroecology or genomics to indicate the position of interest. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013 and will continue until suitable candidates are found, with starting dates available as soon as January 2014 and no later than Fall semester 2014. This ad is also posted at http://www.umces.edu/al/employment
[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: PhD and Postdoc opportunities in paleoecology, biogeography and global change
PhD and Postdoc opportunities in paleoecology, biogeography and global change We are recruiting a PhD student (1) and a postdoctoral researcher (1) to work on an NSF-funded project to examine the role of biotic interactions in determining species responses to climate change. Working at macroscales and using observed changes in biotic communities as recorded in fossil pollen and mammal assemblages spanning the past 21,000 years in eastern North America, we seek to develop and test new methods for incorporating biotic interactions into macroecological models. The qualified candidates will work closely with a multidisciplinary team comprised of Jessica Blois (University of California-Merced), Matt Fitzpatrick (Appalachian Lab, University of Maryland), and Jack Williams (University of Wisconsin). ***The PhD student will reside in Blois’ lab in Merced, CA and the postdoctoral research will reside in Fitzpatrick’s lab in Frostburg, MD.*** PhD Student Details One position is available to work in the lab of Jessica Blois at UC Merced (www.jessicablois.com). Candidates for the PhD position should have experience with paleoecology and/or biogeography. Experience working with R and with species distribution modeling is desired but not essential. Anticipated start date is Fall semester, 2013 (August 2013). Graduate Student Researcher funding is available for five semesters; the remainder of the PhD will be funded through Teaching Assistant positions. The student will be funded to develop paleo-species distribution models of plant and mammals across eastern North America as part of a broader PhD thesis focused on understanding the biogeographic responses of species and communities to Quaternary environmental change. To apply, please email a short cover letter describing your background, expertise, and interests to jbl...@ucmerced.edu. Please include your GPA and GRE scores, along with contact information for three references, in your letter. The final candidate will be required to submit a complete application to the UC Merced ES graduate group and will need to meet the requirements for admission to the Environmental Systems graduate group at UC Merced (https://es.ucmerced.edu/prospective-students). Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on 5/17/2013. Postdoctoral Job Details One postdoctoral position is available to work in the lab of Matt Fitzpatrick (http://mfitzpatrick.al.umces.edu) at the Appalachian Lab, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Candidates for the postdoctoral position must have obtained a Ph.D. in biogeography, macroecology, modeling, or related fields at the time of employment. Expertise in species distribution modeling and R programming required. Experience with Bayesian methods desired, but not essential. The applicant’s CV should indicate evidence of excellent quantitative skills and strong scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications in high-ranked journals. Anticipated start date is no later than January 2014, Fall of 2013 preferred. Funding will be for work that develops and tests methods to investigate multispecies interactions across large climate gradients and thousands of years of climate change. Ongoing work in the lab focuses on the development and application of statistical methods to model and map patterns of biodiversity from genes to species assemblages. Current projects include combining genomics and remote sensing to model and map intraspecific variation in forest trees, modeling patterns of biodiversity in freshwater streams, and developing dynamic models of range expansion. To apply, please email as a single pdf document a CV, short cover letter (with a very brief description of research interests, experience, etc), a separate project proposal (600 words), and contact information for three references to mfitzpatr...@umces.edu. The letter should emphasize the candidate’s ability to finish projects and the unique skills the candidate might bring to the lab. Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on 5/24/2013.
[ECOLOG-L] U. of MD PhD research assistantship: Speices distribution modeling (repost)
PhD Assistantship: Species distribution modeling of intraspecific variation The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a motivated PhD student interested in studying intraspecifc variation in forest tree phenology and its relationship to underlying genomic variation and environmental gradients. The student would join a team of biogeographers, remote-sensing scientists, and population geneticists to develop novel statistical methods to model and map intraspecific variation at regional to continental scales. An emphasis of the position is on developing approaches to identify the geographic location of populations pre/mal-adapted to future climate change. Within this framework, there are numerous opportunities for a student to extend the broader project objectives to include any number of ideas the student is most interested in pursuing. This is an ideal project for an individual with excellent quantitative and computer programming skills (e.g., R, python, etc.) and with an interest in working at the interface of biogeographical modeling, remote sensing, and landscape genomics, while developing the following skills: - statistical modeling generally and spatial modeling of biodiversity in particular - remote sensing of phenology - spatial analysis, including GIS - macroscale ecology and global change The project is based at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Maryland, with Matt Fitzpatrick, Andrew Elmore, and Stephen Keller. Student support has been secured through a grant from the National Science Foundation. The student will matriculate through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences Program (MEES) at the University of Maryland, College Park and will reside at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg for the duration of the project. To apply, please email as a single pdf document: (1) a statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three referees to mfitzpatr...@umces.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 18th, 2013 and will remain open until filled. Position start date is Fall 2013.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship, U. of Maryland: Spatial modeling of intraspecific variation
PhD Assistantship (U. of Maryland): Spatial modeling and remote sensing of intraspecific variation in phenology under changing climate The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a motivated PhD student interested in studying spatial variation in forest tree phenology and its relationship to underlying genomic variation and environmental gradients. The student would join a team of biogeographers, remote-sensing scientists, and population geneticists to develop novel statistical methods to model and map intraspecific variation at regional to continental scales. An emphasis of the position is on developing approaches to identify the geographic location of populations pre/mal-adapted to future climate change. Within this framework, there are numerous opportunities for a student to extend the broader project objectives to include any number of ideas the student is most interested in pursuing. This is an ideal project for an individual with excellent quantitative and computer programming skills (e.g., R, python, etc.) and with an interest in working at the interface of biogeographical modeling, remote sensing, and landscape genomics, while developing the following skills: - statistical modeling generally and spatial modeling of biodiversity in particular - remote sensing of phenology - spatial analysis, including GIS - macroscale ecology and global change The project is based at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Maryland, with Matt Fitzpatrick, Andrew Elmore, and Stephen Keller. Student support has been secured through a grant from the National Science Foundation. The student will matriculate through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences Program (MEES) at the University of Maryland, College Park and will reside at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg for the duration of the project. To apply, please email as a single pdf document: (1) a statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three referees to mfitzpatr...@umces.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 18th, 2013, with a start date of Fall semester 2013. This ad is also posted at http://www.umces.edu/al/employment
[ECOLOG-L] Computational research assistant in global change ecology
The Appalachian Lab of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science seeks a talented computer scientist / ecological modeler to support several funded projects in modeling the impacts of global change on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The position is based in the lab of Matt Fitzpatrick, though the successful candidate would interact with multiple faculty members. Applicants should possess a BA/BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Ecology, Statistics, Geography or a related field. Research experience in computer programming (R, Python, C++), ecological modeling, and spatial analysis using GIS highly desired. In addition, the ideal candidate would possess (1) knowledge of and interest in the basic principles in ecology, biogeography, and landscape ecology; (2) excellent organization skills; (3) strong quantitative and critical thinking skills; and (4) an ability to work independently and supervise others, and to handling multiple, concurrent responsibilities while meeting deadlines. Primary duties will include supporting research projects by writing custom computer code, developing and handling large ecological, remote sensing, and climatological databases, and creating publication quality graphics, maps, and website content. Questions about the position should be directed to Matt Fitzpatrick at mfitzpatr...@umces.edu. For information about research in the Fitzpatrick lab see: www.umces.edu/al/people/mfitzpatrick. The Appalachian Lab (www.umces.edu/al) is located adjacent to Frostburg State University in the mountains of western Maryland - a region noted for its access to outdoor activities. Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Pittsburgh are within 2.5 hours drive. The position is available as soon as September 2012. Salary is dependent on experience and includes benefits. To apply, please e-mail a *single PDF document* that includes: (1) a letter describing relevant research experience, (2) resume, and (3) contact information for three references to mfitzpatr...@umces.edu (references will not be contacted without permission). Review of applications will begin on 8/15/2012 and will continue until the position is filled. This ad will be posted at www.al.umces.edu/about/employment.htm. UMCES is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] MS position: Modeling the impacts of sea level rise on coastal ecosystems
MS position: Modeling the impacts of sea level rise on coastal ecosystems The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science has an open position for a motivated MSc student interested in studying the impacts of sea level rise on coastal ecosystems. The student would join a team of ecologists, geomorphologists, and remote-sensing scientists working to develop novel approaches to quantify how sea level rise could alter patterns of biodiversity in coastal marshes along the Potomac River (see http://www.umces.edu/al/project/predicting-vulnerability-sea-level-rise for details). There are numerous opportunities for a student to extend the broader project objectives to include specific ideas the student is interested in pursuing. This is an ideal project for an individual interested in working at the interface of theoretical and applied ecology, while developing the following set of skills: - statistical modeling generally and species distribution modeling in particular - spatial analysis, including GIS - remote sensing - Computer programming, with an emphasis on the R statistical language The project is based at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Maryland, with Matt Fitzpatrick, Andrew Elmore, and Katia Engelhardt. Student support has been secured through funding from the National Park Service. The student will matriculate through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences Program (MEES) at the University of Maryland, College Park. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of Fall semester 2012. To apply, please email as a *single pdf* document: (1) a statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three referees to mfitzpatr...@umces.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] MS/PhD Fellowship: Macroecological modeling of biodiversity in stream ecosystems
MS/PhD Fellowship: Macroecological modeling of biodiversity in stream ecosystems The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a motivated MSc or PhD student interested in modeling patterns of biodiversity in stream ecosystems. The student would join a team of ecologists, remote-sensing scientists, and graduate students working to develop novel statistical methods to map assemblages of fish and benthic macroinvertebrates in Maryland streams and to determine how urbanization has resulted in the loss of stream biodiversity. Within this framework, there are numerous opportunities for a student to extend the broader project objectives to include aspects of stream restoration prioritization, land use change modeling, water quality or stream temperature modeling, analyzing field observations for model validation, or any number of ideas the student is interested in pursuing. A necessary component of the student project involves interfacing with resource managers to ensure project outcomes are of greatest benefit to the conservation of aquatic ecosystems in Maryland. This is an ideal project for an individual interested in working at the interface of theoretical and applied ecology, while developing the following set of skills: - statistical modeling generally and species distribution modeling in particular - spatial analysis, including GIS - remote sensing - Computer programming, with an emphasis on the R statistical language The project is based at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Maryland, with Matt Fitzpatrick and Andrew Elmore. Student support has been secured through a fellowship from Maryland Sea Grant. The student will matriculate through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences Program (MEES) at the University of Maryland, College Park. To apply, please email as a single pdf document: (1) a statement of interest, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three referees to mfitzpatr...@umces.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 13th, 2012, with a start date of no later than Fall semester 2012. This ad is also posted at http://sites.google.com/site/mcfitzpatrickpublications/home/opportunities Matt Fitzpatrick Assistant Professor Appalachian Lab 301 Braddock Road Frostburg, MD 21532 Phone: 301.689.7131 Cell: 301.876.1425 http://www.umces.edu/al/people/mfitzpatrick
[ECOLOG-L] Sabbatical Fellowship at the Appalachian Laboratory
Faculty Sabbatical Fellowship at the Appalachian Laboratory The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) invites applications for a faculty sabbatical fellowship during the 2011-2012 academic year for candidates who complement our strengths in ecosystem, landscape and/or watershed ecology. We require at least one semester in residence and one departmental seminar. Selection criteria include academic merit, intention to interact with AL faculty, and likelihood for using AL facilities and/or field sites in the central Appalachians. A modest research stipend to facilitate collaborative research between the fellow and AL faculty has been established. The AL houses excellent research, computing, and teaching facilities that would be available to the fellow; these include plant, soil, water, and molecular analysis laboratories with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, a new stable isotope facility, growth chambers, and a greenhouse. Applicants should submit a CV and a one-page letter of intent of his/her sabbatical and potential to collaborate with AL researchers to porndo...@umces.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 30, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. More information about AL, located in the central Appalachian region of western Maryland, can be found at http://www.umces.edu/al. UMCES is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Research Assistantship - Bats wind turbine mortality
M.S. Research Assistantship--- Appalachian Laboratory The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) seeks a M.S. student to study the impacts of wind-turbine mortality on bat populations. The student will join a team of researchers (David Nelson, Stephen Keller, Ed Gates, Josh Johnson, and Matt Fitzpatrick) who are using stable isotopes, genetics, and geospatial modeling to understand the impacts of wind-turbine mortality on populations of migratory bats. The position is available as early as August 2011. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please email a letter of interest and resume/CV (including GPA, GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references) to Dr. David Nelson (dmnel...@al.umces.edu) and Dr. Stephen Keller (kelle...@umn.edu) to learn more about the position. The student will have access to ALs excellent research, computing, and teaching facilities, including state-of-the-art molecular and stable isotope (http://casif.al.umces.edu/) labs. More information about AL, located in the central Appalachian region of western Maryland, can be found at http://www.umces.edu/al. UMCES is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] POST-DOC, Global Change Coastal Ecosystems
Post-doctoral position in the Consequences of Global Change for Coastal Ecosystems The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to model multiple aspects of the impact of global change on the biodiversity of coastal ecosystems. We anticipate the position starting in fall or winter 2010/2011 and lasting for up to three years. The project is based at the Appalachian Laboratory (www.al.umces.edu) in Frostburg, Maryland, with Drs. Andrew Elmore, Katia Engelhardt, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Robert Gardner. The objective of our research is to forecast the impact of global environmental change on coastal ecosystems located within the tidal portions of the Potomac River of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We will especially focus on regional forecasts of habitat change and species invasions, and local predictions of biodiversity gain and loss as a consequence of sea-level rise. An emphasis will be placed on ecogeomorphic feedbacks that highlight the importance of interactions between sediment dynamics and vegetation diversity in the maintenance of complex tidal freshwater marsh surfaces. The project is highly interdisciplinary, integrating remote sensing of marsh surface elevations (LiDAR); species distribution modeling, extensive field observations on the interactions between elevation, sediment dynamics and marsh vegetation; and spatially explicit simulation modeling. We seek an imaginative individual with strong programming and general quantitative skills who can support development and application of integrated and spatially explicit ecogeomorphic and biodiversity models. The individual should also be willing to conduct vegetation field work under strenuous conditions. The intention of the project is to aid coastal management decisions, so applicants must be interested in bridging the gap between basic and applied science. Required Qualifications - A Ph.D. in coastal ecology, geomorphology, quantitative ecosystem sciences, landscape ecology, or a related field; - Experience conducting quantitative analyses and modeling with ecological or geomorphological data; - Experience integrating ecological and geomorphic models with climate models; - Experience working with collaborators from diverse backgrounds and capacity and interest to work with interdisciplinary teams; - Excellent communication and computer skills. How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references to sea...@al.umces.edu with QUANTITATIVE SCIENTIST listed in the subject line. We will begin reviewing applications September 1, 2010 and the position will remain open until filled. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment and we are especially eager to identify minority persons and women with appropriate qualifications.
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position in Forest Ecology
Forest Ecologist at the Appalachian Laboratory The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) seeks to fill a new full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in forest ecology. The successful candidate should address questions at broad spatial scales and complement our strengths in landscape and watershed ecology. We are especially interested in expertise such as biogeochemistry, stable isotopes, phylogeography, and advanced statistical methods that will be used to assess the effects of environmental change on temperate forest ecosystems. Excellent research, computing, and teaching facilities are available, including plant, soil, water, and molecular analysis laboratories with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, a new stable isotope facility, growth chambers, and a greenhouse. UMCES faculty are expected to participate in graduate education in addition to research, outreach, and application. Applicants should send an electronic copy of a curriculum vitae; statement of research interests and a brief discussion of how their research would complement ongoing research at AL and UMCES; selected reprints; and names of four references (including title, mailing address, telephone, FAX, and e-mail address) to pisea...@al.umces.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Information about AL and UMCES and this search can be found at: http://www.al.umces.edu/. UMCES is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doc: Quantitative Ecologist / Geomorphologist
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to model multiple aspects of the impact of global change on the biodiversity of coastal ecosystems. We anticipate the position starting in summer or fall 2010 and lasting for up to three years. The project is based at the Appalachian Laboratory (www.al.umces.edu) in Frostburg, Maryland, with Drs. Andrew Elmore, Katia Engelhardt, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Robert Gardner. The objective of our research is to forecast the impact of global environmental change on coastal ecosystems located within the tidal portions of the Potomac River of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We will especially focus on regional forecasts of habitat change and species invasions, and local predictions of biodiversity gain and loss as a consequence of sea-level rise. An emphasis will be placed on ecogeomorphic feedbacks that highlight the importance of interactions between sediment dynamics and vegetation diversity in the maintenance of complex tidal freshwater marsh surfaces. The project is highly interdisciplinary, integrating remote sensing of marsh surface elevations (LiDAR); species distribution modeling, extensive field observations on the interactions between elevation, sediment dynamics and marsh vegetation; and spatially explicit simulation modeling (e.g., CAPS and Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model - SLAMM). We seek an imaginative individual with strong programming and general quantitative skills who can support development and application of integrated and spatially explicit ecogeomorphic and biodiversity models. The individual should also be willing to conduct vegetation field work under strenuous conditions. The intention of the project is to aid coastal management decisions, so applicants must be interested in bridging the gap between basic and applied science. Required Qualifications - A Ph.D. in coastal ecology, geomorphology, quantitative ecosystem sciences, landscape ecology, or a related field; - Experience conducting quantitative analyses and modeling with ecological or geomorphological data; - Experience integrating ecological and geomorphic models with climate models; - Experience working with collaborators from diverse backgrounds and capacity and interest to work with interdisciplinary teams; - Excellent communication and computer skills. How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references to sea...@al.umces.edu with QUANTITATIVE SCIENTIST listed in the subject line. We will begin reviewing applications May 15, 2010 and the position will remain open until filled. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment and we are especially eager to identify minority persons and women with appropriate qualifications.
