Department of Defense Grant
What are the chances of the Department of Defense funding a graduate student in community ecology? Does anyone know ecologists with these grants? Their previous awards seem to tend towards physics, math, and engineering.any thoughts?
[ECOLOG-L] UC Davis Arboretum GATEways Horticulturist Position
The UC Davis Arboretum is recruiting for a GATEways Horticulturist Starting salary: $3,354-$5,396 per month Application deadline: January 27, 2012 Apply online: https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/ Job requisition number: 03006633 This position will help design, install, and manage innovative teaching landscapes for the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden as part of the GATEways initiative (Gardens, Arts, and The Environment). Working directly with UC Davis faculty, students, staff, and community members, the position will help develop and implement plans for sustainable educational landscapes that reflect the academic work of UC Davis and incorporate Valley-Wise gardening strategies, art, interpretive signs, plant labels, and changing exhibits that engage University visitors. The position will work in close partnership with a team of Arboretum staff, Grounds staff, and campus landscape architects and planners to carry out GATEways projects. Responsible for developing, managing, and implementing a student internship/volunteer program. Responsible for developing, managing and supervising high-level and highly-skilled volunteers, civic and student service clubs and others. Participates in a variety of fundraising activities. Manages all aspects of assigned projects, including supervision of students and volunteers, budget planning and expense reporting. Actively participates as an expert in assigned areas such as biodiversity, sustainability, habitat restoration, urban horticulture, crops and edible landscapes which are the core components connecting campus landscapes with UC Davis academic and research programs. Required Qualifications: Education in and demonstrated experience with applied best practices in horticultural science. Familiarity with identification and geographic origin of a wide variety of plants suitable for cultivation in central California. Knowledge of sustainability issues and solutions in landscapes, horticulture, water management, etc. Experience managing volunteer and internship programs. Experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with academic partners and donors. Experience in museum collection management, curation, and interpretation. Organizational and project management skills to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects; to work effectively under pressure with conflicting deadlines; and to solve problems on an ad-hoc basis. Knowledge and skills in the use of a broad range of Windows-based software, including MS Office, FileMaker Pro, BG-Base, and accounting and billing software to prepare budgets, project plans, articles, and reports (such as the manipulation of accession, propagation, and nursery records) as needed. Skill to establish goals, prepare project plans and budgets, and evaluate results and desired outcomes. Knowledge and skill to prepare budgets, allocate funds, and prepare proposals and reports on disposition of funds. Writing skills for the preparation of articles, grant proposals, project proposals, and reports. Preferred Qualifications: Skills to propagate regionally-appropriate plants. Skill to design interpretive exhibits that attract and hold visitor attention and communicate key educational messages. Skill in conducting research, applying experimental techniques and replicating research results, and implementing and managing research projects.
[ECOLOG-L] Nursery Manager Position - UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden
Nursery Manager Position UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden This position provides horticultural expertise and leadership for the planning and implementation of the nursery program of the UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden. The Nursery Manager directs and executes all maintenance and operations for the two UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden nurseries. Position provides leadership, strategic direction and budget oversight and manages the Arboretum's plant sales program that is charged with raising an annual income of ~$200,000+. The UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden manages the landscape of the UC Davis campus and creates sustainable and educational landscapes in support of the GATEways Initiative (Gardens, Arts and The Environment). The nursery program supports the sustainable horticulture mission by producing plant and educational materials for the campus and public. FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, APPLY BY DATE: September 20, 2013 NURSERY MANAGER, Payroll Title: Program Representative 3, Req. #03010627 For more information about the position, please visit the following link: http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu To apply for the position, please visit the following link: https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer
[ECOLOG-L] Water level loggers for use in streams
Hello all, My lab is in the market for a batch of water level loggers, to be used to calculate continuous stream discharge. They will be deployed in 12 midwestern headwater streams for at least three years. Here's the list of options so far: YSI Level Scout, $1050 [vented or absolute pressure transducer] Global Water WL16 Water Level Logger, $830 [vented pressure transducer] Solinst Levelogger Gold, $595 [absolute pressure transducer] HOBO Water Level Logger, $495 [absolute pressure transducer] Odyssey Capacitance Water Level Probe, $100 [capacitance meter] Factors we're considering include reliability of automated logging, durability in wintry conditions, battery life, data quality, and cost. Do you have any feedback on your most or least favorite models? Or any other models to add to the list of possibilities? Thanks for the input! mia
Undergraduate Summer Technician Positions in Stream Ecology
Two full-time summer undergraduate research technician positions are available in Dr. Jennifer Tanks Stream Ecology Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame. Duties will include fieldwork, analyzing gas and water samples, data entry, and general lab work. The job will provide training on spectrophotometric methods, gas chromatography, ELISA, and field methods including measuring ecosystem metabolism, nutrient uptake, and stable isotope sampling. Current research in the Tank Lab is related to these three projects: 1. The effect of land use on in-stream nitrogen cycling in southwest Michigan and northwest Indiana. 2. The effect of a large woody debris addition on stream ecosystem function (e.g. organic matter dynamics, nutrient cycling, and macroinvertebrate secondary production) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 3. The role of traditional and genetically modified corn material in the form of non-harvested tissue and pollen in agricultural stream carbon cycling in central Indiana. Please send a letter of interest, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 references to Mia Stephen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Electronic copies are preferred. Application review will begin immediately and continue until suitable persons are hired.
JOB OPPORTUNITY- Laboratory Technician
One full-time laboratory technician position is available in Dr. Jennifer Tanks Stream Ecology Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame. Duties will include fieldwork, analysis of gas and water samples, data entry and management, procurement of laboratory supplies, supervision of undergraduate research assistants, and general upkeep of laboratory equipment. Training will be provided on laboratory methods (including spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, and flow injection analysis) and field methods (including measuring ecosystem metabolism, nutrient uptake, and organic matter cycling). Current research in the Tank Lab is related to these projects: 1. The effect of two-stage agricultural ditch restoration on nitrogen dynamics in headwater streams. 2. The effect of large woody debris addition on stream ecosystem function (e.g. organic matter dynamics, nutrient cycling, and macroinvertebrate secondary production) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 3. The role of traditional and genetically modified corn material in the form of non-harvested tissue and pollen in agricultural stream carbon cycling in central Indiana. Qualified candidates will have a B.S. in Biology (or related field). Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send a letter of interest, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 references (including contact information) to Mia Stephen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Electronic copies are preferred. Application review will begin on January 28 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
[ECOLOG-L] Summer REU Positions in Stream Ecology and Biogeochemistry
Two Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions are available in Dr. Jennifer Tank’s Stream Ecology Laboratory as part of the GLOBES IGERT program at the University of Notre Dame (the full announcement can be found at http://globes.nd.edu/news-and-upcoming-events/reu.shtml). Each undergraduate will have the opportunity to conduct research related to ongoing projects involving stream ecosystem function and biogeochemistry. Students will gain experience with stream ecology field techniques, laboratory methods, data management, and the use of computer models through their involvement in one of the two following projects: • Restoration of Ecosystem Function in Agricultural Streams: In the agricultural Midwest, channelized headwater streams export excess nutrients and sediments, resulting in downstream eutrophication. Two- stage ditch construction is a novel restoration technique in which formerly incised channels are excavated to re-create floodplains on either side of the channel. During storms, restored floodplains are inundated and are predicted to increase sedimentation and biological processing of nutrients. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, we are testing the efficacy of this restoration technique by measuring denitrification rates in the stream channel and on the constructed floodplains. We are also measuring continuous whole-stream metabolism, to quantify stream bioreactivity and estimate assimilatory uptake of nitrogen. • Salmon and watershed timber harvest influence stream dynamics in Southeast Alaska: We are studying the functional and biogeochemical response of streams to timber harvest legacy and annual salmon migrations in Southeast Alaska. Timber harvest exerts a strong physical influence on these streams, while salmon provide a significant nutrient subsidy to the biotic communities. We are using multiple ecosystem metrics (e.g. whole- stream metabolism, sediment nitrification assays, and nutrient flux estimates) to understand the abiotic and biotic drivers of stream ecosystem function in response to human and natural disturbance events. Ideal candidates would be Sophomore/Junior Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science majors with a strong interest in aquatic ecology and/or biogeochemistry. The approximate start date for these positions is June 1, 2008 and would last 10 weeks. For additional information on either project, please contact Lab Manager Mia Stephen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Please submit application materials as indicated on the GLOBES REU website: http://globes.nd.edu/news-and-upcoming-events/reu.shtml. IN ADDITION, please send a letter of interest and a current resume or curriculum vitae to Mia Stephen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Department of Biological Sciences, 188 Galvin, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Electronic copies are preferred. Application review will begin on March 1, 2008 and continue until the positions are filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Native Plant Propagation Internship
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is responsible for the management of 63,000 acres of watershed lands and 210-miles of rights-of-way. Located in three counties, these lands contain the water supply storage, transmission, and treatment systems which serve 2.4 million people. The Natural Resources and Lands Management Division provides direction for watershed protection, planning, research, operations, and training. The Ecology Group within the SFPUC Natural Resources Division is currently seeking an intern to participate in a wide variety of plant propagation tasks related to the Sunol Long Term Improvements Project in Sunol, CA. The Sunol Long Term Improvements Project includes upgrading the Sunol Yard operations and maintenance facilities and the construction of the Alameda Creek Watershed Center, an interpretive facility showcasing the natural cultural, scenic, and recreational resources of the Alameda Creek watershed. The Center will include an interpretive exhibit hall as well as a watershed discovery garden and trail that demonstrates the plant communities of the surrounding watershed, and the landscaping in the yard includes bioswales for storm water filtration and drought-tolerant, regionally appropriate California native plants. The selected candidate will work with SFPUC biologists to propagate and maintain California native plants intended for planting in SFPUC landscaping and habitat restoration projects using the best management practices for producing clean nursery stock, and should have working knowledge of the techniques, materials and equipment used in propagation, cultivation, and installation of California native plants. Examples of important and essential duties include: 1. Determines the species and quantities of plants to be propagated and cultivated. 2. Supervises volunteers and participates in the performance of a variety of nursery activities; makes and sets cuttings; sows seed; transplants seedlings or rooted cuttings to pots or flats; gathers seed; pots and repots plants. 3. Sterilizes and mixes soils to be used in plant propagation activities; applies fertilizers to crops when needed; prunes and stakes nursery stock. 4. Makes necessary adjustments regarding ventilation, temperature, humidity and other environmental factors affecting plant materials. 5. Takes inventory of stock, maintains accurate and detailed records of plant propagation activities. 6. Inspects nurseries and greenhouses for proper repair, makes repairs of greenhouse, shade structures and irrigation systems as needed. • Deadline to apply: February 28th, 2017 • Link to answers to frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) webpage: http://www.sfstudentintern.org/announcements/intern_faq.aspx • Starting Pay: $20.39 • Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least two years of college from an accredited college or university. You are only eligible to apply to this program if you are a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. • Schedule: Part time position that will require some weekend work. • Location: Sunol, CA with occasional travel to the SFPUC headquarters at 525 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. • To apply: o Go to: https://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=TEX&R2=9922&R3=067050&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y. You will be asked to create a log-in and fill out an application. o Please include a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (can be unofficial transcripts) on the tab where you can upload documents. o Please notify Mia Ingolia at mingo...@sfwater.org after you apply.
