[ECOLOG-L] JOB Conservation Ecologist--revised posting
Hi folks, We are re-posting this job ad with clearer instructions for applying and a new due date. Stuart http://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs/conservation_ecologist Position Available Conservation Ecologist at the Chicago Botanic Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a Conservation Ecologist with research strengths in landscape ecology, community ecology, plant/animal interactions, or seed ecology for its Plant Science and Conservation Division. Duties include developing a conservation-oriented research program, seeking external funding, collaborating with a wide range of academic and stewardship organizations, and teaching/mentoring. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Plant Community Ecology at Northwestern University as part of the joint Chicago Botanic Garden/Northwestern University graduate program in Plant Biology and Conservation and will mentor graduate students as well as students in the Garden’s Science Career Continuum. The Garden’s Plant Science and Conservation Division provides national and international leadership in plant conservation science and training, conducts critical natural resource management research, and offers world-class facilities for researchers and students. For more information on the Garden’s research and its partnership with Northwestern University, see: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/ Requirements include a Ph.D. in ecology, botany, biology or a related field, strong quantitative skills, teaching and mentoring experience, and a desire to work at a non-profit institution. Preferred qualifications include a record of scholarly publication, demonstrated potential to secure external funding, and experience in teaching at the university level. Position is full time. For further information about the position, contact Kayri Havens at khav...@chicagobotanic.org. To apply, send cover letter with statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: Kayri Havens via email (khav...@chicagobotanic.org). Review of applications will begin October 2, 2015 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
[ECOLOG-L] JOB Conservation Ecologist
Hi Ecologgers, The Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a conservation ecologist with research strengths in landscape ecology, community ecology, plant/animal interactions, or seed ecology for its Plant Science and Conservation Division. Duties include developing a conservation-oriented research program, seeking external funding, collaborating with a wide range of academic stewardship organizations, and teaching/mentoring. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Plant Community Ecology at Northwestern University as part of the joint Chicago Botanic Garden/Northwestern University graduate program in Plant Biology and Conservation and will mentor graduate students as well as students in the Garden's Science Career Continuum. For more information to apply: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs/conservation_ecologist Cheers, Stuart Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/staff/wagenius http://echinaceaProject.org
[ECOLOG-L] Symposium on Monarch Butterflies at Chicago Botanic Garden
Please join us for a symposium by members of Make Way for Monarchs: Alliance for Milkweed and Butterfly Recovery, (www.makewayformonarchs.org). Members of this group conduct research on monarch butterfly recovery and promote positive, science-based actions to avert food web collapse in the milkweed community and the further demise of the monarch migration to Mexico. They aim to promote social engagement to implement tangible solutions in midwestern landscapes through collaborative conservation. http://www.chicagobotanic.org/education/symposia_professional_programs/monarchs --- Kayri Havens-Young, Ph.D. Medard and Elizabeth Welch Director Division of Plant Science and Conservation Senior Scientist Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 tel: 847-835-8378 fax:847-835-6975 khav...@chicagobotanic.org http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/index.php
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Research Opportunities
Summer field research internships 2014 Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 summer field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship, REU, or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation research. No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant. If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinaceaProject.org/opportunities/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications will be reviewed starting 27 February 2014 for REU positions and 6 March for other positions. - Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Division of Plant Science and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 fax: 847 835 6975 email: echinaceaproj...@gmail.com
[ECOLOG-L] REU in tallgrass prairie, Minnesota
The Echinacea Project is looking for 2 summer REU participants and 1-3 summer field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great opportunity to gain field research experience and learn about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie. No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. REU participants have the opportunity to do an independent project. If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinaceaProject.org/opportunities/ Applications will be reviewed starting 29 February 2012 and continue until suitable candidates are identified. - Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Chicago Botanic Garden phone: 847 835 6978 email: echinaceaproj...@gmail.com web: http://echinaceaProject.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position: quantitative genetic and demographic studies
A postdoctoral position is available on a project examining evolutionary consequences of population fragmentation of Echinacea angustifolia (purple coneflower) in North American prairie. This study, now in its 17th year and funded by NSF's Evolutionary Genetics Program, joins demography of remnant populations and quantitative genetic experiments in the field with modeling efforts to shed light on the feedbacks between numerical dynamics and genetic dynamics of Echinacea, and on its interactions with insects. The postdoc will collaborate with Stuart Wagenius (Chicago Botanic Garden) and Ruth Shaw (University of Minnesota) on quantitative genetic and demographic studies of the fragmented population and associated field experiments and will have the opportunity to participate in developing evolutionary models that incorporate our accumulating understanding of genetic and demographic processes within the study system. There is considerable potential for the postdoc to develop further research projects pertinent to the overall goals of this study. To learn more about this project, please consult: Shaw, R.G., C.J. Geyer, S. Wagenius, H.H. Hangelbroek, J.R. Etterson. 2008. Unifying life history analyses for inference of fitness and population growth. American Naturalist 172: E35-E47. Lopez, S., F. Rousset, F. H. Shaw, R. G. Shaw, O. Ronce. 2009 Joint effects of inbreeding and local adaptation on the evolution of genetic load after fragmentation. Conservation Biology 23: 1618-1627. Wagenius, S., H. H. Hangelbroek, C. E. Ridley, R. G. Shaw. 2010. Biparental inbreeding and inter-remnant mating in a perennial prairie plant: fitness consequences for progeny in their first eight years. Evolution 64:761-771. Wagenius, S., A. Dykstra, C. E. Ridley, and R. G. Shaw. 2011. Seedling recruitment in the long-lived perennial, Echinacea angustifolia: a ten year experiment. Restoration Ecology. DOI: 10./j.1526-100X.2011.00775.x Ridley, C. E., H. H. Hangelbroek, S. Wagenius, J. Stanton-Geddes and R. G. Shaw. 2011. The effect of plant inbreeding and stoichiometry on interactions with herbivores in nature: Echinacea angustifolia and its specialist aphid. PLoS One 6(9): e24762. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0024762 More information on the project, including links to papers, available at http://echinaceaproject.org/ The position is offered for an initial year, with the opportunity to renew for a second year. During the summer, the postdoc will be based, along with the rest of the research team, at the field site near Alexandria MN. During the academic year, the postdoc will be based in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. Both are stimulating and interactive communities. To learn more about the project, interested individuals may email Ruth Shaw (rs...@superb.ecology.umn.edu) or Stuart Wagenius (swagen...@chicagobotanic.org). To apply, submit a letter of interest describing research interests and experience, CV, and names and contact information of three individuals willing to send letters of reference at https://employment.umn.edu/userfiles/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1218654908026 Review of applications will begin March 19, 2012 and continue until the position has been filled. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Research Opportunities
Summer field research internships Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 summer field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship, REU, or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation research. No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant. If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinaceaProject.org/opportunities/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications will be reviewed starting 29 February 2012. - Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Division of Plant Science and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 fax: 847 835 6975 email: echinaceaproj...@gmail.com web: http://echinaceaProject.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Research Opportunities
Summer field research internships Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 summer field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship, REU, or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation research. No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant. If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinacea.umn.edu/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications will be reviewed starting 28 February 2011. - Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Division of Plant Science and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 fax: 847 835 6975 email: echinaceaproj...@gmail.com web: http://echinacea.umn.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Research Opportunities--paid
Summer field research internships Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 summer field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation research. No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant. If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinacea.umn.edu/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications due 5 March 2010. - Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Division of Plant Science and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 fax: 847 835 6975 email: stuar...@echinaceaproject.org web: http://echinacea.umn.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Habitat Fragmentation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) summer 2009
We welcome undergraduate students interested in summer field research on ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie to apply to the Echinacea project. Our innovative long-term project investigates inbreeding, demography, pollination, flowering phenology in prairie populations of the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia in Minnesota. This summer we are offering two REU positions. Students will gain valuable experience working on an independent project. Students will collaborate with other researchers (faculty, post-doc, teacher, students). We provide a stipend, housing, and funds for travel. Join our dynamic team! Review of applications begins March 6th, 2009. We encourage students in groups underrepresented in science to apply. For details go to http://echinacea.umn.edu/echinaceaREU2009.pdf or contact Stuart Wagenius at stuar...@echinaceaproject.org
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Research Opportunities--paid
Summer field research experience for undergrads and recent graduates Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 summer field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation research. No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant. If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinacea.umn.edu/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications due 6 March 2009. - Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Division of Plant Science and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 fax: 847 835 5484 email: stuar...@echinaceaproject.org web: http://echinacea.umn.edu
Summer Field Research Opportunities--paid
Summer field research experience for undergrads (REU) and recent graduates Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation. No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant. If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinacea.umn.edu/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications due 7 March 2008. - Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Division of Plant Science and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 fax: 847 835 5484 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://echinacea.umn.edu
summer research opportunity for science teachers (paid)
Summer Opportunity for Science Educators Paid field research experience professional development Conduct cutting-edge field research in ecology and evolution and help = design a field research curriculum for high-school science students. Do = it this summer! --work with field biologists at a prairie research site --learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem --enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities --housing and travel covered plus modest stipend --deadline for letter of interest: January 22nd To learn more and to apply, visit the Echinacea project web page: = http://echinacea.umn.edu/opportunities.htm#k12. Contact Stuart Wagenius = [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with questions. ---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/---\|/-= --
