[ECOLOG-L] Special Issue on the Social-Ecological Future of the American West
Please consider contributing a research letter article to an upcoming focus collection of Environmental Research Letters (erl.iop.org) entitled: “The Social-Ecological Future of the American West” As the pace and scale of global change continue to increase, large landscape conservation and stakeholder collaboration have been identified as key strategies for preserving ecosystem structure, function, and services as well as achieving sustainable use of common pool resources. Few places in the world exemplify the needs and challenges of managing trade-offs in large landscapes better than the American West. Home to some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in North America, the American West is facing growing pressures from development, food production, and climate change. Furthermore, the dominance of federal land ownership across the region, combined with the interspersion of private lands owned by legacy ranchers, multi-millionaires, and amenity migrants, sets the stage for complex common pool resource problems that are likely to be exacerbated as aridity increases across the region. Transdisciplinary scholarship is crucial to disentangle key social-ecological interactions and feedbacks affecting environmental sustainability in the American West and inform the development of effective governance and management strategies. The papers in this focus collection will synthesize existing knowledge, highlight important gaps, and chart a path for future inquiry on social-ecological sustainability in the American West. Contributions are invited from social, ecological, and physical scientists, as well as humanities scholars, that focus on an integrated set of topics. Deadline for responses We will be grateful if you could respond to this invitation with a "Yes", "No" or "Maybe" by 30 November 2018. Please note that contributions must be of the same format and meet the same publication criteria as regular research letter articles in ERL. Further details, as well as the full scope and aims of the collection are available at: http://iopscience.iop.org/journal/1748-9326/page/Social-Ecological-American-West For more information about general journal scope and submission requirements (including the recommended upper limit of 4000 words for research letter articles) please visit: http://iopscience.iop.org/journal/1748-9326/page/Scope If you are interested in contributing, we ask that you submit abstract on a specific topic to be assessed by the Guest Editors. Abstracts should be around 200 words and demonstrate why the manuscript will be a good fit for the focus collection. The deadline for submitting an abstract is 18 January 2019. Please email the abstract directly to Dr Neil Carter (neilcar...@boisestate.edu). Deadline for submissions The nominal date for submission of full manuscripts is until 17 May 2019 and submissions earlier in this period are encouraged. ERL publishes focus collections incrementally, with accepted articles published as soon as the peer review process is concluded, avoiding any delay to the publication of individual contributions. All articles will be collected together on the dedicated webpage above with contributions added on an on-going basis. Due to ERL’s broad scope and open access model, this collection will be targeted at a diverse audience of Earth & environmental scientists, practitioners, policy makers, and non-specialist readers. This, as well as additional coverage via our social media channels or via our sister community channel; Environment and Energy at Physics World, means published ERL articles have outstandingly high visibility and impact – each article receives on average over 1,600 downloads within 6 months of publication and the latest ISI Impact Factor is 4.5. ERL is an open access journal, completely free to read, and is funded solely by article publication charges. Authors should therefore be aware of the article publication charge for accepted and published articles, including those in focus collections. Full details about the article charge can be found on the article charge page. We look forward to hearing from you regarding your proposed contribution; please feel free to discuss with us any matters relating to the focus collection. Best wishes, Clare Aslan, Northern Arizona University Neil Carter, Boise State University Hannah Gosnell, Oregon State University Matthew A Williamson, University of California, Davis (Guest Editors)
[ECOLOG-L] PhD graduate students – Energy, Environment and Society – Boise State University
Position Title: PhD graduate students – Energy, Environment and Society – Boise State University Position summary: The Human-Environment Systems research group at Boise State University will be accepting a cohort of four PhD students for a team-based research project focused at the intersection of energy, environment and society in the western United States. There is an increasing demand for energy in the western US as population and industry grow. The overarching goal of the project is to identify solutions for safe and reliable energy production and delivery without compromising environmental integrity, ecosystem services, or societal well-being. Potential major advisors and research areas include: Jodi Brandt - jodibra...@boisestate.edu: How has the energy sector influenced land use and land cover change in the American West? Where is population growth and land use change most likely to occur in the future? What are optimal land use decisions for maximizing biodiversity and ecosystem services? Neil Carter - neilcar...@boisestate.edu: Assessing and spatially predicting impacts of energy development on wildlife across individual, population, and community levels. Methods for integrating information on wildlife and their habitats into decision-support tools, such as online dynamic maps. John Gardner - jgard...@boisestate.edu: How can local communication networks make the grid more resilient and allow for better integration of renewable and distributed energy resources? What motivates individuals to alter their energy use to achieve broader goals? Nancy Glenn - nancygl...@boisestate.edu: Remote sensing in both urban and rural environments for optimizing energy development and natural resources. Vicken Hillis - vickenhil...@boisestate.edu: Mechanisms of individual and collective decision making in the transition to renewable energy. Role of social identity and environmental values in the optimal siting of energy infrastructure. Diffusion and resilience in multiplex social-infrastructural networks. Kelly Hopping - kellyhopp...@boisestate.edu: Interactions between rural livelihoods, ecosystems, and energy development in the context of global change. The role of green roofs in meeting environmental and energy goals. In addition to their major advisor, the students will have the opportunity to work with other HES faculty, diverse faculty across the Boise State campus, and our partners in National Laboratories. The students can use a number of approaches including, but not limited to, experimental manipulation, scenario or other computational modeling, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, network analysis, and stakeholder participation. Depending on the emphasis of the project, the graduate students can enter different programs including Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (PhD), Geosciences (PhD), or Computing (PhD). Funding (stipend, tuition, and health insurance) is available for up to four years and may be provided by both Research and Teaching Assistantships. Boise State University provides a number of benefits, including: excellent technical facilities; the opportunity to conduct both basic and applied research; work in interdisciplinary teams; access to national and international research and conservation networks; a vibrant region with a high quality of life and exciting career opportunities. Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor of Science or Arts (B.S. or B.A.) in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, Engineering, Geosciences, or related field. • Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency using R and ArcGIS, or other statistical and geospatial software. • Experience and interest working in collaborative teams. Preferred qualifications: • Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology, Computer Science, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, Engineering, Geosciences, or related field. • Experience with biophysical models, modeling biodiversity and/or wildlife dynamics, and/or collecting, compiling, and analyzing large datasets. • Experience evaluating energy and infrastructure networks. • Demonstrated research success through peer-reviewed publications Application instructions: Please submit a cover letter indicating which of the topics listed above, or other related topics, you would be interested in pursuing, how your experience and skills would enable you to be successful in a team-based, interdisciplinary project, and the faculty advisor you are interested in working with. Attach a Curriculum Vitae that includes employment history (including dates of employment) and three professional references with contact information, and transcripts (unofficial is fine). Required documents should be emailed to the major advisor that you are interested in working with. In the subject line of the email, put: PhD position - Energy, Environment and Society. Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral research fellowship – Large-scale human effects on wildlife habitat: Boise State University
Position Title: Postdoctoral research fellowship – Large-scale human effects on wildlife habitat: Boise State University Position description: The successful applicant will synthesize large datasets in a geospatial modeling framework to quantify the effects of anthropogenic nightlight and noise on wildlife habitats across the continental US and network of National Parks. The spatial models will integrate remotely-sensed data, species trait data, wildlife occurrence records, and information on reproductive success to identify the wildlife species and habitat corridors that are most vulnerable to anthropogenic sensory stimuli. The project seeks to assess risk from sensory pollution on an ambitiously large number of mammal and bird species. In addition to the modeling and synthesis activities, the successful applicant will work closely with the National Park Service Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division to integrate products into the service’s decision making and information systems. Minimum qualifications: PhD (by start time of position) in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, or related field. Competitive applicants will have experience analyzing large datasets, developing and applying quantitative spatial models, computer programming and coding, and working in collaborative teams. Preference will be given to scholars with a proven publication record. Where: The Carter lab at Boise State University. The successful applicant will also work closely with the labs of Dr. Jesse Barber (Boise State) and Dr. Clint Francis (California Polytechnic), as well as with the National Park Service Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division. Salary: Competitive postdoctoral salary and health insurance for 12 months. Second year contingent on performance and funding availability. Start date: March 01, 2018 (negotiable) Last date to apply: December 8, 2017. Applications will be screened until the closing date, at which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the short list. Application instructions: Applicants should email the following materials as a single pdf file with the subject line “postdoctoral fellowship” to neilcar...@boisestate.edu: (a) two page cover letter describing relevant experience, interests, and professional goals, (b) CV, and (c) contact information for three professional references. For additional information contact Dr. Neil Carter. Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply. Additional information: Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the 12th best city to live in the United States. About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU: https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes
[ECOLOG-L] MS/PhD Assistantship – Human effects on wildlife habitat: Boise State University
Position Title: MS/PhD Assistantship – Human effects on wildlife habitat: Boise State University Position description: The successful applicant will focus on understanding and demonstrating the effects of human activities on wildlife using a functional sensory ecology approach. Research will be conducted in collaboration with the National Park Service and will involve developing spatially-explicit indices of risk from anthropogenic nightlight and noise for mammals and birds of conservation significance across the contiguous US. The resultant new knowledge will help direct research and management toward those wildlife species and habitat corridors that are most vulnerable to anthropogenic sensory stimuli. Minimum qualifications: B.S. in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, or related field. Competitive applicants will have experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting scientific data, working in collaborative teams, and strong interest in developing and applying quantitative spatial models. Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record. Where: The Carter and Barber labs at Boise State University. The student will primarily be advised by Dr. Neil Carter (Human-Environment Systems) and co-advised by Dr. Jesse Barber (Biology) and work closely with both labs. The successful applicant will be in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior degree program (https://biology.boisestate.edu/graduate-programs/eeb/). Salary: Full graduate assistantship (stipend, tuition, and health insurance). Start date: August 14, 2017 (negotiable) Late date to apply: April 15, 2017. Applications will be screened until the closing date, at which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the short list. Application instructions: Applicants should email the following materials as a single pdf file with the subject line “Graduate Assistantship” to neilcar...@boisestate.edu: (a) one page cover letter describing relevant experience, interests, and professional goals, (b) CV, (c) GRE scores, (d) transcripts (unofficial) from undergraduate and graduate education, (e) TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores if from non-English speaking institution, and (f) contact information for three professional references. For additional information contact Dr. Neil Carter. Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply. Additional information: Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the 12th best city to live in the United States. About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU: https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship – Human effects on wildlife habitat: Boise State University
Position Title: PhD Assistantship – Human effects on wildlife habitat: Boise State University Position description: The successful applicant will focus on understanding and demonstrating the effects of human activities on wildlife using a functional sensory ecology approach. Research will be conducted in collaboration with the National Park Service and will involve developing spatially-explicit indices of risk from anthropogenic nightlight and noise for mammals and birds of conservation significance across the contiguous US. The resultant new knowledge will help direct research and management toward those wildlife species and habitat corridors that are most vulnerable to anthropogenic sensory stimuli. Minimum qualifications: M.S. in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, or related field. Competitive applicants will have experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting scientific data, working in collaborative teams, and strong interest in developing and applying quantitative spatial models. Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record. Where: The Carter and Barber labs at Boise State University. The student will primarily be advised by Dr. Neil Carter (Human-Environment Systems) and co-advised by Dr. Jesse Barber (Biology) and work closely with both labs. The successful applicant will be in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior degree program (https://biology.boisestate.edu/graduate-programs/eeb/). Salary: Full 4-year graduate assistantship (stipend, tuition, and health insurance). Start date: August 14, 2017 (negotiable) Late date to apply: April 15, 2017. Applications will be screened until the closing date, at which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the short list. Application instructions: Applicants should email the following materials as a single pdf file with the subject line “PhD Assistantship” to neilcar...@boisestate.edu: (a) one page cover letter describing relevant experience, interests, and professional goals, (b) CV, (c) GRE scores, (d) transcripts (unofficial) from undergraduate and graduate education, (e) TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores if from non-English speaking institution, and (f) contact information for three professional references. For additional information contact Dr. Neil Carter. Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply. Additional information: Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the 12th best city to live in the United States. About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU: https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position at Boise State University - sensory stimuli and wildlife
Position summary: The Carter and Barber labs at Boise State University seek applications for a Ph.D. graduate student to participate in a project titled “Using NASA resources to better inform wildlife conservation in the Anthropocene: Spatially predicting impacts of anthropogenic nightlight and noise on wildlife habitat integrity across the contiguous United States” funded by NASA’s Applied Sciences program. Student funding will be provided by both Research and Teaching Assistantships. The student will primarily be advised by Dr. Neil Carter (Human-Environment Systems) and co-advised by Dr. Jesse Barber (Biology) and work closely with both labs. The PhD student will be in the new Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior degree program (https://biology.boisestate.edu/graduate-programs/eeb/). The student will help develop quantitative information to help explain how anthropogenic nightlight and noise alter wildlife habitat quality and connectivity over large spatial extents relevant to conservation planners. This new knowledge will help direct research and management toward those wildlife species and habitat corridors that are most vulnerable to anthropogenic sensory stimuli. The multi-institution project will enable the student to directly engage with other researchers from Boise State University, California State Polytechnic University, Utah State University, NASA, as well as the National Park Service. Boise State University provides a number of benefits, including: excellent technical facilities; the opportunity to conduct both basic and applied research; work in interdisciplinary teams; access to national and international research and conservation networks; a vibrant region with a high quality of life; exciting career opportunities and an extensive range of training and further education courses. Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, or related field. • Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency using R and ArcGIS, or other statistical and GIS software. Preferred qualifications: • Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, or related field • Experience modeling wildlife behavior, movement, and habitat. • Experience collecting, compiling, and analyzing large datasets. • Demonstrated research success through peer reviewed publications • Experience working in collaborative teams. Application instructions: Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position. Attach a Curriculum Vitae that includes employment history (including dates of employment) and three professional references with contact information. Required documents should be emailed to: neilcar...@boisestate.edu. Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply. Deadline: Review of documents will begin January 15, 2017, and will continue until finalists are identified. Applications received after that point may be considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool. Additional information: Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2016, US News and World report ranked Boise the 6th best city to live in the United States. About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU: https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position - Modeling interactions between humans and wildlife for conservation policy
The Carter Lab in the Human-Environment Systems Center at Boise State University invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant. Research in the Carter Lab is focused on using both the natural and social sciences to understand how coexistence between human societies and wildlife populations is achieved and maintained. The postdoc will synthesize human behaviors and land use, animal behaviors and ecology, and policy scenarios in the design and application of an agent-based model. The focus will be on the conceptual and methodological aspects of the model design and the application to the conservation of the globally-endangered tiger (Panthera tigris) in the Himalayan Lowlands, as well as the integration of knowledge from social and environmental disciplines. You will have the opportunity to: (1) Design, develop, and apply a spatially-explicit, agent-based model that integrates human decision making and animal behaviors to simulate the dynamic interactions of human communities and wildlife populations under different policy scenarios. (2) Participate in and ideally lead the submission of new research grants related to modeling of human-environment systems. (3) Disseminate project results through papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. (4) Contribute to the yearly course on methods for quantitatively analyzing human-environment systems. We offer: (1) Excellent technical facilities. (2) The opportunity to conduct research that advances basic science and generates “on-the-ground” outcomes, with a high likelihood of influencing and improving conservation decision making. (3) Work in interdisciplinary, multinational teams. (4) Access to national and international research and conservation networks. (5) A vibrant region with a high quality of life. (6) Exciting career opportunities and an extensive range of training and further education courses. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Complex Systems, Ecology and Evolution, Computational Biology, Conservation Biology, Coupled Natural and Human Systems, Sustainability Science, Natural Resource Management, or related fields. ABD candidates will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: (1) Proven skills in the use of software tools related to agent-based modeling. (2) Experience modeling human-wildlife interactions, wildlife behavior and movement, ecological change and dynamics, human decision making and land use. (3) Demonstrated research success through peer reviewed publications. Salary: The position is for 12 months. Competitive postdoctoral salary, plus an excellent benefits package is available for eligible employees. For more information visit: https://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/benefits/ Application Instructions: In addition to completing this applicant please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position. Attach a Curriculum Vitae that includes employment history (including dates of employment) and three professional references with contact information. Required documents should be emailed to: neilcar...@boisestate.edu. Diversity Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, candidates who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply. Review of documents will begin November 15, 2016, and will continue until finalists are identified. Applications received after that point may be considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool. Get to know Boise, Idaho Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2016, US News and World report ranked Boise the 6th best city to live in the United States. Visit boise.org for more information about our fantastic city. About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu/ About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org/ About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU: https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes/
