[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Quantitative Ecology - Full announcement

[Rodney Will]

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma 
State University invites applications for a full-time, eleven-month, 
tenure-track position (60% research and 40% teaching) at the rank of Assistant 
Professor in Quantitative Ecology.  The research appointment is in the Oklahoma 
Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES) and the teaching appointment is in the 
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR).  This position 
reports directly to the department head. 

Oklahoma State University is a leading land-grant university in a region 
represented by an environmental gradient that ranges from pine and oak forests 
in eastern Oklahoma with >1400 mm of rainfall to shortgrass prairie and 
pinyon-juniper rangelands with <450 mm of rainfall in the western panhandle.  
The NREM department is composed of a diverse group of faculty with expertise in 
aquatics, fisheries, forestry, rangelands, and wildlife resources, employs 20 
faculty and 9 support staff, and also houses the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and 
Wildlife Research Unit.  

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will develop an active research program in 
Quantitative Ecology to answer complex questions related to natural resource 
measurement or management using modeling, statistics, or other mathematical 
approaches in cooperation with NREM faculty and other natural resource 
professionals. The individual is expected to develop an independent research 
program and to participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research and 
teaching activities with appropriate departments and OAES faculty.  Working 
relationships with other OSU units and professionals within the region and the 
nation are strongly encouraged and expected.  The successful candidate will 
teach two undergraduate courses and one graduate level course.

Specific responsibilities include:
1.  Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program 
concordant with the land grant mission that focuses on the quantitative ecology 
of natural resources, i.e. forests, rangelands, wildlife and fisheries 
resources. 
2.  Initial teaching responsibilities will address forest and timber 
measurements involving a blend of theory, practical application, and 
field-based experience in the undergraduate forestry program, and a graduate 
level course in statistical, analytical, and modeling approaches relevant to 
natural resources management.  Additional teaching responsibilities will be 
based upon department needs and faculty expertise.
3.  Recruit, mentor, and train graduate students.
4.  Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
5.  Serve on Departmental, Division and University committees appropriate 
to interests, responsibilities, and organizational mission.

Qualifications:
1.  A Ph.D.in natural resources, biostatistics, or closely related field 
from an accredited university is required. One or more degrees in Forestry at 
any level is required.
2.  Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement 
of undergraduate and graduate students.
3.  Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with 
natural resource research scientists and other natural resource professionals 
to develop and maintain an active research program, to include publishing in 
leading scientific journals, and demonstrated interest and ability to seek and 
secure extramural funding to support research.

Application Procedures:
Applications must be submitted online at:
https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=8=okstate (search by 
keyword req5841)

Applicants should submit:  1) a cover letter, 2) statement of research 
interests and philosophy, 3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, 4) 
curriculum vitae, 5) academic transcripts, 6) up to three reprints of journal 
publications, and 7) contact information for three references.  Review of 
applications will begin on January 10, 2019 and will continue until a suitable 
applicant is identified. The position will be filled by June 1, 2019 or as soon 
thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Salary will be commensurate 
with qualifications and experience. 

For more information about the department, visit http://nrem.okstate.edu. 

Questions concerning this position should be directed to: 

Dr. Tom Kuzmic, Chair
Search and Screen Committee 
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management 
Oklahoma State University 
008 Agricultural Hall Room C 
Stillwater Oklahoma 74078-6013 
(405) 744-5463 or 744-5438
E-mail: thomas.kuz...@okstate.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify 
employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive 
consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on 
age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national 
origin, disability or protected 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Quantitative Ecology

[Rodney Will]

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma 
State University invites applications for a full-time, eleven-month, 
tenure-track position (60% research and 40% teaching).

The successful candidate will develop an active research program in 
Quantitative Ecology to answer complex questions related to natural resource 
measurement or management using modeling, statistics, or other mathematical 
approaches in cooperation with NREM faculty and other natural resource 
professionals. 

Specific responsibilities include:
1.  Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program 
concordant with the land grant mission that focuses on the quantitative ecology 
of natural resources, i.e. forests, rangelands, wildlife and fisheries 
resources. 
2.  Initial teaching responsibilities will address forest and timber 
measurements involving a blend of theory, practical application, and 
field-based experience in the undergraduate forestry program, and a graduate 
level course in statistical, analytical, and modeling approaches relevant to 
natural resources management.  

Applications must be submitted online at:
https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=8=okstate (search by 
keyword req5841)

Questions concerning this position should be directed to: 

Dr. Tom Kuzmic, Chair
(405) 744-5463 or 744-5438
E-mail: thomas.kuz...@okstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] MS Wildlife Habitat and Forest Ecology

[Rodney Will]

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State
University is seeking qualified individuals to work on a research project
looking at the effects of fire return interval and timber harvesting on
wildlife habitat and forest ecology. The position will be filled at the M.S.
level.

RESEARCH AREA: The forest-grassland ecotone in the southcentral US is the
tension zone between the eastern deciduous forest and the southern Great
Plains. Active management of these systems using prescribed fire and forest
thinning can improve wildlife habitat for game and nongame species by
altering vegetation structure and composition.  Research will take advantage
of a long-term study site with different fire return intervals and forest
thinning to determine the effects of management on deer habitat.  The study
site is in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains of Oklahoma which is a mix of
shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) and post oak (Quercus stellata) dominated
forest/savanna and tallgrass prairie.  This research is part of a larger
USDA funded project to determine how management and climate variability
alter productivity and value for different mixes of timber, wildlife, and
cattle grazing.  

STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship of $15,500 for M.S. annually for
a half-time appointment. Benefits include resident and non-resident tuition
waiver and student health insurance at $20 per month (for student only,
family coverage available for an additional fee). 

BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Oklahoma State University requires background checks for
all newly hired graduate assistants/associates.  Background checks shall be
required prior to employment (post-offer, pre-employment).

TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: January 2019

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in plant biology, wildlife biology, forestry,
ecology, or related degree.  Plant identification skills or aptitude are
necessary.  If applicable, a minimum grade point average of 2.80 (A = 4.00)
and acceptable GRE scores are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact:

Dr. Rodney Will 
008C Agricultural Hall  
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5444
rodney.w...@okstate.edu  

 
LOCATION AND FACILITIES:
 The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is part of the
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State
University. The University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of
about 25,000 students located midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management conducts
interdisciplinary research, instruction, and extension education to address
the sustainable management and conservation of the fishery, forest,
rangeland, and wildlife resources of Oklahoma and beyond. This department is
a source of cutting-edge research, quality instruction, and effective
outreach to students, landowners, managers, and public agencies. 

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in wetland restoration/creation

[Rodney Chimner]

A fully funded PhD position is available for a qualified individual to work
on a forested wetland creation project.  The goal of the project is to
develop techniques to restore both wetland trees and understory plants on
post-limestone mining sites in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  The
research will encompass both field and greenhouse components.  The student
will also TA a senior level Wetland Ecology course during the fall
semesters in years 2-4.



Michigan Tech is located in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south
shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by abundant forests, wetlands and
streams.  The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, outdoor
recreation, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around
the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience.



Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.  Start date is flexible but could start as early as
this May.  Please send a cover letter that states your research interests,
curriculum vitae, any other relevant materials, and provide the names and
contact information for three references to Rod Chimner (rchim...@mtu.edu).


-- 

Professor of Wetland Ecology
School of Forest Resources and Env. Science
Michigan Tech University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Phone: (906) 487-1464

[ECOLOG-L] Post Doc - Effect of climate on plant produtivity and resilience

[Rodney Will]

POST DOCTORAL FELLOW

Effect of weather and climate on plant productivity and resilience

Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Along the forest-grassland ecotone in the southcentral
US, management and climate variability control productivity and can shift
ecosystem types, which in turn affects the ecosystem services provided.  One
of our major objectives is to determine how past weather (1986-2017),
prescribed fire, and timber harvesting affected productivity of herbaceous
plants (archived data set) and trees (tree ring analysis) across a unique
research platform that includes a range of ecosystems from closed-canopy
forest to open savanna/grassland.  The research will determine how drought
and intra- and inter-annual variation in weather over the last three decades
affected the productivity and resilience of woody and herbaceous plants and
then extrapolate these results to future climate scenarios.

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in natural resources or
related discipline, and demonstrated proficiency in modeling climate and
plant productivity data including skills in R, SAS or equivalent.  An
expertise in dendrochronology is desired.  The position will be based at
Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  Excellent oral and
written communication skills and a valid U.S. drivers license are required.
 Periodic field campaigns will require overnight travel and working under
inclement weather conditions. 

SALARY AND CONDITIONS:  The position is open immediately.  The start date is
flexible, but is expected to be in mid-2018.  The duration of the position
is 2 years.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience and
skills, and is contingent upon available funding.  Natural Resource Ecology
and Management at Oklahoma State University is a dynamic department with 20
faculty and a strong program of research, graduate education, and extension
(http://nrem.okstate.edu/).  The position offers abundant opportunity to
interact across multiple universities with scientists working in diverse
disciplines focused on socio-ecological systems.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Applications must be submitted online at:
https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=8=okstate (search
by keyword req4748)

Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3)
contact information for three references.  Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified. The
position will be filled by May 15, 2018, or as soon thereafter as a
qualified candidate is available.  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Rodney Will
Oklahoma State University 
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management 
008 Agricultural Hall
Stillwater Oklahoma 74078 
(405) 744-5444
E-mail: rodney.w...@okstate.edu
http://nrem.okstate.edu


As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Oklahoma State
University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages
applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and
backgrounds. Oklahoma State University employs only U.S. citizens and
lawfully authorized non-U. S. Citizens. Oklahoma State University is an
Afrmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to 
diversity
and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and
will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin,
disability or protected veteran status. For assistance with the application
process or to request an accommodation to enable application, contact OSU
Human Resources, 106 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK 74078 or call 405-744-7401.
OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of
protected veterans for its openings. OSU will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or
applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation
information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint
or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or
action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c)
consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

[ECOLOG-L] MS position Forest Ecology and Management

[Rodney Will]

GRADUATE STUDY IN FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (M.S.)

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State
University is seeking qualified individuals to work on a research project
looking at the effects of drought, nutrient availability, and stand density
on growth, development, and economics of loblolly pine stands. The position
will be filled at the M.S. level.

RESEARCH AREA: Loblolly pine is the most important economic species in the
southeastern US.  A future drier climate may reduce its productivity,
especially along the western margin of its range. Understanding how reduced
soil moisture interacts with nutrient availability (fertilization) and stand
density (thinning) and the associated economic ramifications is critical to
optimize management.  The successful candidate will leverage an existing
research site that has included a 30% reduction in precipitation since 2012
to examine the growth, canopy development, and wood quality of these stands
and determine how the treatments affect economic return.

STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship of $16,000 for M.S. annually for
a half-time appointment. Benefits include resident and non-resident tuition
waiver and student health insurance (for student only, family coverage
available for an additional fee). 

TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: Summer or Fall 2018

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in forestry, forest management, plant
biology, ecology, or related degree.  If applicable, a competitive GPA and
acceptable GRE scores are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact:

Dr. Rodney Will 
008C Agricultural Hall  
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5444
rodney.w...@okstate.edu  

Dr. Omkar Joshi
008C Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5614
omkar.jo...@okstate.edu
 


LOCATION AND FACILITIES:
 The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is part of the
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State
University. The University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of
about 25,000 students located midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management conducts
interdisciplinary research, instruction, and extension education to address
the sustainable management and conservation of the fishery, forest,
rangeland, and wildlife resources of Oklahoma and beyond. This department is
a source of cutting-edge research, quality instruction, and effective
outreach to students, landowners, managers, and public agencies. 

[ECOLOG-L] Position Available: Dean of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

[Rodney Chimner]

Michigan Technological University invites inquiries, applications, and
nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Forest Resources and
Environmental Science. The Dean of the School of Forest Resources and
Environmental Science (SFRES) provides leadership in shaping the vision for
the future role of the SFRES within the University, the state of Michigan,
higher education, and society at large.



Founded in 1885, Michigan Tech is a leading public research institution,
home to more than 7,000 students from 60 countries around the world. With
more than $72.5 million in total research expenditures and 19 research
centers and institutes, the University fosters a world-class and diverse
faculty, staff, and student population. SFRES offers nationally recognized
programs in forestry, wildlife ecology and management, natural resources
and applied ecology, biotechnology and molecular genetics, forest
biomaterials, and geospatial sciences and technology. Our national and
international research programs are awarded over $4 million annually.



For more information about the position, including application information,
please visit mtu.edu/dean-sfres.



Michigan Technological University is an EOE, which includes providing equal
opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

[ECOLOG-L] MS student needed for peatland fire reconstruction project

[Rodney Chimner]

A Masters position is available for a qualified individual to work on a
collaborative project with Michigan Technological University, Ottawa
National Forest, The Nature Conservancy, and Wisconsin DNR.  The project’s
goal is to quantify successional pathways and fire frequency in wetlands in
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  The student will work closely with both
PI’s (Rod Chimner and Evan Kane at Michigan Tech) and other collaborators.
Strong soils and paleoecological skills are a plus.  The student will also
TA a senior level Wetland Ecology course during the fall semesters.



Michigan Tech is located in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south
shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by abundant forests, wetlands, and
streams.  The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, outdoor
recreation, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around
the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience.



Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until
the positions are filled. Start date is flexible. Please send a cover
letter that states your research interests, your curriculum vitae, and any
other relevant materials, and provide the names and contact information for
three references, by email to Rod Chimner (rchim...@mtu.edu)

-- 

Professor of Wetland Ecology
School of Forest Resources and Env. Science
Michigan Tech University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Phone: (906) 487-1464

[ECOLOG-L] MS forest ecology and ecohydrology

[Will, Rodney]

GRADUATE STUDY IN FOREST ECOLOGY AND ECOHYDROLOGY (M.S.)

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State 
University is seeking qualified individuals to work on a research project 
looking at the effects of Juniperus virginiana encroachment on the ecology and 
ecohydrology of prairie and oak forest ecosystems of Oklahoma. The position 
will be filled at the M.S. level.

RESEARCH AREA: The Cross Timbers ecoregion is the transition between the 
eastern forest and grasslands.  The Cross Timbers is a fire-adapted ecosystem 
consisting of a mosaic of Quercus stellata/Quercus marilandica forest and 
tallgrass prairie.  Recent fire exclusion has allowed Juniperus virginiana to 
invade prairies and forest which profoundly alters the ecology and hydrology.  
The successful candidate will work to determine how the encroachment is 
affecting net primary production, water yield, and water use efficiency.  Study 
sites will be in central Oklahoma.

STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship of $15,500 for M.S. annually for a 
half-time appointment. Benefits include resident and non-resident tuition 
waiver and student health insurance (for student only, family coverage 
available for an additional fee).

TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: January 2018

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in plant biology, ecology, hydrology, or related 
degree.  If applicable, a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (A = 4.00) and 
acceptable GRE scores are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact:

Dr. Rodney Will
008C Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5444
rodney.w...@okstate.edu<mailto:rodney.w...@okstate.edu>

Dr. Chris Zou
008C Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-9637
chris@okstate.edu<mailto:chris@okstate.edu>






LOCATION AND FACILITIES:
 The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is part of the 
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State 
University. The University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of 
about 25,000 students located midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The 
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management conducts 
interdisciplinary research, instruction, and extension education to address the 
sustainable management and conservation of the fishery, forest, rangeland, and 
wildlife resources of Oklahoma and beyond. This department is a source of 
cutting-edge research, quality instruction, and effective outreach to students, 
landowners, managers, and public agencies.

[ECOLOG-L] Asst Prof Forest Ecology and GIS

[Will, Rodney]

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma 
State University invites applications for a full-time, eleven-month, 
tenure-track position (60% teaching and 40% research) at the rank of Assistant 
Professor in Forest Ecology and Geospatial Analytics.

The successful candidate will teach and conduct research in the area of Forest 
Ecology and Geospatial Analytics in cooperation with NREM faculty and other 
natural resource professionals.  Specific responsibilities include:


1.  Develop and teach 1) an introductory undergraduate course in geospatial 
analysis for natural resource management, 2) an advanced undergraduate course 
that emphasizes application of geospatial analytics to natural resource 
management, 3) an undergraduate course in forestry relevant to the expertise of 
the successful candidate, and 4) a graduate-level course in spatial and 
non-spatial database management.  Other courses may be developed/taught to fit 
with the needs of the department and/or the faculty member's interests.

2.  Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program 
concordant with the land grant mission that focuses on 1) the ecology of 
forests and other wildland ecosystems, and 2) geospatial analysis in the 
management of wildland ecosystems with emphasis on forests and rangeland 
ecosystems.  Examples of potential research topics include disturbance effects 
on vegetation, nutrient and carbon cycling, wildlife habitat, and ecosystem 
services and sustainability.

3.  Recruit, mentor, and train graduate students.

4.  Advise and mentor undergraduate students.

5.  Serve on Departmental, Division and University committees appropriate 
to interests, responsibilities, and organizational mission.


Qualifications

1.  A Ph.D.in natural resources ecology, or closely related field from an 
accredited university is required.

2.  Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement 
of undergraduate and graduate students.

3.  Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with 
natural resource research scientists and other natural resource professionals 
to develop and maintain an active research program, to include publishing in 
leading scientific journals, and demonstrated interest and ability to seek and 
secure extramural funding to support research.


Applications must be submitted online at:

https://jobs.okstate.edu (search by keyword 
req3688)

Applicants should submit:  1) a cover letter, 2) statement of research 
interests and philosophy, 3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, 4) 
curriculum vitae, 5) academic transcripts, 6) up to three reprints of journal 
publications, and 7) contact information for three references.  Review of 
applications will begin on September 22, 2017, and will continue until a 
suitable applicant is identified. The position will be filled by January 1, 
2018, or as soon thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Salary will 
be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


For more information about the department, visit http://nrem.okstate.edu.


Questions concerning this position should be directed to:

Rod Will, Chair
E-mail: rodney.w...@okstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Position in Ecohydrology

[Rodney Chimner]

*Assistant/Associate Professor of Ecohydrology*

*School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science*

*Michigan Technological University*



*Appointment Terms*

This is a nine month, tenure track position at the assistant or associate
professor level with the appointment to begin in August 2017. Salary will
be commensurate with qualifications and experience.



*Responsibilities*

*Research*: We are seeking an outstanding candidate who is excited about
working in an interdisciplinary setting and will complement existing
faculty research interests and strengths. Development of a nationally
recognized, externally funded research program related to the hydrology of
forested landscapes and involving Masters and Doctoral students is
expected. Research areas could include forest, wetland and/or watershed
hydrology, integrated watershed science, restoration of hydrologic systems,
empirical modeling, water quality, hydroclimatology, ecohydrology,
biometeorology, and ecological climatology.



*Teaching*: Responsibilities will involve undergraduate and graduate
courses. Undergraduate teaching includes a course in Forest Hydrology
required by the degree programs in Applied Ecology and Environmental
Science, Wildlife Ecology and Management, and the Society of American
Foresters’ accredited Forestry programs. There will also be potential to
develop a field-based class in hydrology at our research forest. Graduate
teaching will include development of a course in the candidate’s area of
expertise that will contribute to the School’s fast-growing graduate
programs in Forestry, Forest Ecology and Management, Applied Ecology,
Forest Science, and Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology.



*Institution*: The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s
vision as a premier, national center of excellence in natural resources and
environmental science education, research and outreach.  This opportunity
is part of a continuing effort at Michigan Tech to enhance and broaden its
existing strength and interdisciplinary expertise in water through a
strategic faculty hiring initiative.  We have added several new faculty and
expanded collaborative opportunities through this initiative over the last
four years. Opportunities also exist for collaborations with organizations
such as the USDA Northern Research Station’s Climate, Fire and Carbon Cycle
Science research unit (www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/climate/)), Northern
Institute of Applied Climate Science (http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/), the
Ecosystem Science Center (ecosystem.mtu.edu), the Great Lakes Research
Center (www.greatlakes.mtu.edu), Michigan Tech Research Institute (
www.MTRI.org), and the Sustainable Futures Institute (www.sfi.mtu.edu).



*Environment*

Michigan Tech’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is one
of the most productive forest research programs in the country. We
currently employ 45 tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty and research
staff, and enroll approximately 150 undergraduate and 85 graduate students.
The School is particularly well known for its excellence in the fields of
forestry, applied ecology, forest molecular genetics, and wildlife ecology
and management.



Established in 1885, Michigan Tech is a nationally recognized research
University, enrolls over 7,000 students and is a leader in science and
engineering education. Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a
limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our
commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of
women in STEM.



Michigan Tech is located in Houghton Michigan, in Michigan's scenic Upper
Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by abundant
forests, wetlands and streams.  The area provides a unique setting where
natural beauty, outdoor recreation, culture, education, and a diversity of
residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and
learning experience.



*Qualifications*

Ph.D. required at time of appointment.  A relevant natural science degree;
demonstrated expertise in forest, wetland, or water resources; and
post-doctoral research and extramural grant writing experience are strongly
desired. We are seeking a diverse pool of applicants for this position.



*Application Procedure*

Apply on line at http://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/4792 with  a curriculum
vita, copies of transcripts; names of three references (with telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses); a one-page statement of research interests
and experience in securing extramural support; and a one-page statement of
teaching philosophy, as well as selected reprints.  Please direct inquiries
to Dr. Rodney Chimner at rchim...@mtu.edu.



Review of applications will begin November 15, 2016 and will continue until
an appropriate candidate is chosen.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Quantitative Avian Biologist at The Institute for Bird Populations, CA

[Rodney Siegel]

The Institute for Bird Populations has an opening for a full-time 
Quantitative Avian Biologist based out of our office in Point Reyes 
Station, CA. For information about the position and application 
instructions, please visit


http://www.birdpop.org/docs/jobs/ORV%20biologist%20ad2.pdf

Thanks!

Rodney Siegel


--
Rodney Siegel, Executive Director
The Institute for Bird Populations
PO Box 1346
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415-663-2051

www.birdpop.org



 

[ECOLOG-L] upcoming bird banding classes in MN

[Rodney Siegel]

The Institute for Bird Populations (www.birdpop.org) works with local
organizations to host intensive passerine bird banding classes. The classes
provide a unique hands-on experience that will be very useful to students
embarking on a career in ornithology or for researchers handling or banding
passerines.

We will be working with Wolf Ridge ELC in northeastern Minnesota to offer
beginning and advanced bird banding classes during summer 2016. The classes
will be held at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, with the
advanced class to be held June 20-24, 2016 and the beginner class to be held
June 26 - July 2, 2016. Please visit the banding class page on Wolf Ridge's
website (http://wolf-ridge.org/camp/advanced-bird-banding-courses/)for more
information about the classes and how to register. Please register before
May 1st to insure a spot in one of these classes.

[ECOLOG-L] bird and bumble bee survey positions - starting soon!

[Rodney Siegel]

The Institute for Bird Populations has openings for field technicians on two
projects that start soon:

1 – Conducting backcountry avian point counts at Yosemite, Sequoia, and
Kings Canyon National Parks.  Starts April 26 or as soon as possible.  For
more information and application instructions see:

http://www.birdpop.org/docs/jobs/Interns_Back-country_Point_Counts_in_Sierra_Nevada_National_Parks.pdf


 2 – Conducing bumble bee surveys in California’s Sierra Nevada.  Starts May
16. For more information and application instructions see:  

http://www.birdpop.org/docs/jobs/2016_Interns_Bumble_Bee_Surveys_in_the_Sierra_Nevada.pdf

Re: [ECOLOG-L] let's go corporate, publishing companies have!

[Rodney J Dyer]

Just two tangential points on this topic that I've been mulling about and
bouncing off my local colleagues.

1. First, the papers we produce are not our research, they are but
advertisements of our research.  We all know very highly cited papers whose
underlying quality of data may not match the elegance of wordsmithery that
got it published.  However, it is the data itself that is the fundamental
component of our research, no?  Is there a possible future where data
citation rankings will also be used to quantify research output?  The more
people use my data, the more beneficial it is to the larger community...
We can already associate doi values for raw data.

2. Second, and perhaps more fundamental, we have historically chased
particular journals in our discipline because they were the sole place to
showcase our work.  We pay page charges, publication fees, or membership
dues and do the reviewing pro bono as pointed out in the Chronicle
article.  However, there are increasingly large numbers of locations we can
put our data, analyses, and interpretations outside just a handful of
publications.  Many of us no longer get the physical journals each month.
I used to thumb through them when they arrived to keep up with the latest
and greatest work but now Google Scholar and Web of Science are my primary
vectors towards research discovery.  The odd thing about this arrangement
is that WE are the content creators, not the journals.  Without the content
then the Chief Executive of Elsevier, Mr Engstrom, wouldn't have received
the reported $4.6e6 compensation for 2010.  Is there a future where the
magnitude of venues for our research results in competition among the
journals for good science such that the journals chase the people who
actually make content instead of the other way around?

Just some thoughts,

Rodney



On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 4:31 PM, James Farlin <jpfar...@ucdavis.edu> wrote:

> Some journals, such as the open access UC Journal Collabra are doing just
> that, where a portion of publication fees are set aside for authors and
> they can either use that money to compensate themselves ($/review done) or
> donate it to a fund to offset those publication fees for other authors with
> less funding (UGs, Grad, Post-docs).
>
> They have a very short video which explains the model on their website:
> http://www.collabra.org.
>
> Encouraging to see from this young scientist.
>
> James
> On Feb 16, 2016 1:21 PM, "David Duffy" <ddu...@hawaii.edu> wrote:
>
>>
>> http://chronicle.com/article/Want-to-Change-Academic/134546?cid=trend_right_h
>>
>> "So why not try this: If academic work is to be commodified and turned
>> into a source of profit for shareholders and for the 1 percent of the
>> publishing world, then we should give up our archaic notions of unpaid
>> craft labor and insist on professional compensation for our expertise, just
>> as doctors, lawyers, and accountants do."
>>
>> --
>> David Duffy
>> 戴大偉 (Dài Dàwěi)
>> Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit/Makamakaʻāinana
>> Botany
>> University of Hawaii/*Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi*
>> 3190 Maile Way
>> Honolulu Hawaii 96822 USA
>> 1-808-956-8218
>>
>


-- 
Rodney J. Dyer, PhD
Department of Biology
Center for Environmental Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
http://dyerlab.bio.vcu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunity in Landscape Genetics

[Rodney J Dyer]

The Dyer laboratory is in search of a doctoral student in the Integrative
Life Sciences (ILS) PhD Program (
http://lifesciences.vcu.edu/academic-programs/phd-in-integrative-life-sciences/)
at Virginia Commonwealth University to work on theoretical, statistical,
and computational problems in modern landscape genetics.

The research in the lab focuses on genetic connectivity predicted by
intervening landscape structure.  Ongoing projects include studies on
pollen-mediated gene flow along urban gradients and spread of the gypsy
moth invasion front, both projects have funding and will be incorporating
LiDAR & Hyperspectral characterization of intervening landscapes via drones
and high-throughput genetic analyses.  I'm looking for someone who can aid
in the development of conditional genetic and spatial models that can
integrate remotely sensed data.  Interested students should send a CV to
Dr. Rodney Dyer (rjd...@vcu.edu) before applying.

-- 
Rodney J. Dyer, PhD
Department of Biology
Center for Environmental Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
http://dyerlab.bio.vcu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position: Two MS positions to work on Prothonotary Warblers starting April 2016

[Rodney J Dyer]

Drs. Lesley Bulluck and Rodney Dyer in the Department of Biology and the
Center for Environmental Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University are
seeking applications for two graduate student positions to work with
Prothonotary Warblers beginning April 2016.

One position is for a graduate research assistant who will focus on
migratory connectivity using population genetics (co-advised by Drs. Dyer
and Bulluck). This position is a research assistantship with two years of
stipend and tuition in the Masters program at the Center for Environmental
Studies (http://ces.vcu.edu). Successful applicants should have experience
in molecular techniques salient to creating ddRADseq libraries and
ornithological field collection techniques.  This individual will be
working on exploring the extent to which individuals sampled on wintering
grounds can be assigned to specific breeding areas in North America as well
as assisting ongoing field studies in this species in Virginia.

The second position is a field crew leader/potential graduate student to
lead field work that addresses questions about breeding density and habitat
use (advised by Dr. Bulluck). This position does not have funding for
student support outside of the field season, however competitive teaching
assistantships including tuition and a monthly stipend may be available in
the VCU Biology MS program (http://biology.vcu.edu) for very strong
applicants. The field crew leader will be responsible for organizing and
leading the field effort from April through July along with the field
technician and occasional undergraduate technicians from VCU. Strongest
applicants will have a competitive GPA and GRE scores and an interest in
developing quantitative skills to answer questions about Prothonotary
Warbler breeding ecology.

Both positions will involve field work collecting demographic data on this
species during the spring/summer of 2016 and 2017. Field work will take
place at Fort A.P. Hill and surrounding areas, approximately mid-way
between Richmond and Washington D.C. A $1200-1500/month stipend (depending
on experience) and local housing and transportation will be provided during
the field season for both positions.  Both positions require prior
experience in the field, navigational skills, ability to identify eastern
birds by sight and sound, and tolerance for wet, hot, buggy coastal plain
conditions in the summer. Especially desirable skills include prior
experience mist netting/banding of birds, collecting blood and feather
samples, and making detailed field observations using binoculars (including
resighting color bands).

VCU, located in Richmond, VA, is the largest public R1 University in
Virginia and has an active and diverse Ecology, Evolution, and
Environmental Science faculty that are engaged in research around the
world. Successful applicants should have a BS in biology (or related
field), GPA >3.3, competitive GRE scores, an interest in developing
quantitative skills, a high level of self-motivation, and prior research
experience.

Interested persons should initially email a letter that summarizes their
background, educational goals, and research interests, along with
curriculum vitae (include GPA and GRE scores) with contact information for
three references to Dr. Lesley Bulluck (lpbull...@vcu.edu) or Rodney Dyer (
rjd...@vcu.edu). Deadline for applications is December 15, but applications
will be considered as they are received.


-- 
Rodney J. Dyer, PhD
Department of Biology
Center for Environmental Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
http://dyerlab.bio.vcu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure track position - Natural Resource Management

[Rodney Will]

Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management

Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Oklahoma State University

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma 
State University invites applications for a full-time, eleven-month, tenure-
track position (60% research and 40% teaching) at the rank of Assistant 
Professor in natural resource management.  The research appointment is in 
the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES) and the teaching 
appointment is in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 
(CASNR).  This position reports directly to the Head of NREM. 

The successful candidate will conduct research and teach in the area of 
natural resource management in cooperation with NREM faculty and other 
natural resource professionals.  The individual is expected to develop an 
independent research program and to participate in collaborative research 
and teaching activities with appropriate department and OAES faculty.  
Working relationships with other OSU units and professionals within the 
region and the nation are strongly encouraged and expected.


Responsibilities:
1.Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded, research program 
concordant with the land grant mission in management of forests and 
woodlands that leads to the improvement of land management and people’s 
livelihood. 
2.Teach an undergraduate course in natural resource management with a focus 
on the valuation of ecosystem services in forests and woodlands as well as 
an additional required course related to the forestry undergraduate program 
based on candidate expertise.  Develop and teach a graduate course in the 
area of expertise that addresses an instructional need of the department.
3.Recruit, mentor, and train graduate students.
4.Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
5.Serve on Departmental, Division and University committees appropriate to 
interests, responsibilities, and organizational mission.

Qualifications:
1.A Ph.D. in natural resources, ecology, or closely related field from an 
accredited university is required.  Ideal candidates will possess strong 
quantitative skills applicable to ecological management of natural 
resources.
2.Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement of 
undergraduate and graduate students.
3.Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with 
natural resource research scientists and other natural resource 
professionals to develop and maintain an active research program, to include 
publishing in leading scientific journals, and demonstrated interest and 
ability to seek and secure extramural funding to support research.

This 11-month tenure track faculty position will be filled by January 4, 
2016, or as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available.  Salary 
will be commensurate with qualifications.

Submit application to:  https://jobs.okstate.edu  (Search by keyword 
req992).  

Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) statement of research 
interests and philosophies, 3) statement of instruction interests and 
philosophies, 4) curriculum vitae, 5) academic transcripts, 6) up to three 
reprints of journal publications, and 7) contact information for three 
references.  

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been 
identified, interested parties are encouraged to submit their information by 
October 15, 2015, to receive optimal consideration.

For more information about the department, visit http://nrem.okstate.edu. 

Questions concerning this position should be directed to: 

Dr. Rod Will, Chair
Search and Screen Committee – Natural Resource Management
Oklahoma State University 
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management 
008 Agricultural Hall Room C 
Stillwater Oklahoma 74078-6013 
(405) 744-5444
E-mail: rodney.w...@okstate.edu


Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-
verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against 
based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a 
VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected 
veterans for its openings.

[ECOLOG-L] MS in Forest/Fire Ecology

[Rodney Will]

GRADUATE STUDY IN FOREST AND FIRE ECOLOGY (M.S.)

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE 
UNIVERSITY

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State 
University is seeking qualified applicants for a graduate research 
assistantship to work on a project in Juniperus virginiana encroachment into 
oak forests of central Oklahoma. The position will be filled at the M.S. 
level.

RESEARCH AREA: The Cross Timbers ecoregion is the transition between eastern 
deciduous forests and the southern Great Plains.  The Cross Timbers is a 
fire-adapted ecosystem consisting of a mosaic of Quercus stellata/Quercus 
marilandica forest and tallgrass prairie.  Recent fire exclusion has allowed 
Juniperus virginiana to invade the oak-dominated forest which profoundly 
alters the ecology and fuel available for wildfires.  The successful 
candidate will work to determine the rate of Juniperus invasion, changes in 
forest structure, and changes in fuel load.  The study will include use of 
satellite imagery and aerial photos, dendrochronology, biomass measurement 
and modelling fuel accumulation. Research is being conducted in cooperation 
with the Bureau of Indian Affairs at study sites in central Oklahoma.  
Information regarding Oklahoma State and the Department of Natural Resource 
Ecology and Management can be found on our web site at nrem.okstate.edu

STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship of $15,500 for M.S. annually for 
a half-time appointment. Benefits include resident and non-resident tuition 
waiver and student health insurance (for student only, family coverage 
available for an additional fee). 

TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: January 2016

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in forestry, plant biology, or related 
degree.  If applicable, a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (A = 4.00) and 
acceptable GRE scores are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact:

Dr. Rodney Will 
008C Agricultural Hall  
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5444
rodney.w...@okstate.edu 



LOCATION AND FACILITIES:
 The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is part of the 
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State 
University. The University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of 
about 25,000 students located midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The 
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management conducts 
interdisciplinary research, instruction, and extension education to address 
the sustainable management and conservation of the fishery, forest, 
rangeland, and wildlife resources of Oklahoma and beyond. This department is 
a source of cutting-edge research, quality instruction, and effective 
outreach to students, landowners, managers, and public agencies. 

[ECOLOG-L] Sierra Nevada Avian Biologist position

[Rodney Siegel]

Sierra Nevada Avian Biologist

The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP; www.birdpop.org) seeks a Sierra
Nevada Avian Biologist to assist with writing reports and conservation
plans, analyzing data, and training and supervising field crews working on
projects associated with IBP’s Sierra Nevada Bird Observatory
(http://www.birdpop.org/sierra.htm). This is a full-time position based in
Point Reyes Station, CA. The successful candidate will have as many as
possible of the following skills and characteristics:

- Strong writing and editing skills, especially scientific writing
- Knowledge of Sierra Nevada ecosystems and conservation issues
- Experience conducting statistical analysis and/or ecological modeling
- Experience analyzing data in R
- Experience working with ArcMAP
- Strong bird identification skills and experience conducting multi-species
point counts
- Sufficient level of physical fitness needed for fieldwork in rugged
wilderness environments
- Experience training or supervising field crews

Other requirements include a Master’s Degree or comparable work experience,
a love of Sierra Nevada birds and ecosystems, and a desire to join a team of
hard-working, fun-loving biologists. Starting salary is $2,600-$3,400/mo,
depending on skills and experience, plus competitive benefits. To apply,
send cover letter outlining relevant experience, CV, and contact information
for 2 references to Rodney Siegel at rsie...@birdpop.org by November 7, 2014.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc – Hierarchical modeling of avian count data from national parks

[Rodney Siegel]

Postdoctoral Opportunity – Hierarchical modeling of avian point count data
from western national parks

12-mo. position available beginning in January to analyze avian point count
data from Mount Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades, Sequoia and Kings Canyon,
and Yosemite National Parks.  Objectives include a) reporting on short-term
population trends using an existing analytical methodology that involves
distance sampling and temporal trend assessment for individual transects in
a stratified sampling framework, and b) developing a new analytical
framework for the data that is based on hierarchical models with parameter
estimation using frequentist and/or Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (McMC)
methods. The new framework will take advantage of aspects of the data set
that are currently unexploited (replication within and among years), and
provide inferences about a range of population parameters, detection
probabilities, and their relationships to environmental covariates.  The
analyst will have broad latitude to explore and publish findings on habitat
relationships of western montane landbirds, and patterns in avian diversity
and abundance across the parks, using a dataset comprising thousands of
point count surveys. The successful candidate will be employed by The
Institute for Bird Populations (IBP; www.birdpop.org) based in Point Reyes
Station, CA and will work under the supervision of IBP Research Ecologist
Jim Saracco and Executive Director Rodney Siegel, in collaboration with USGS
and NPS scientists.  Duty location is flexible and may be remote.  To apply,
send cover letter outlining relevant experience, CV, and contact information
for 3 references to Rodney Siegel at rsie...@birdpop.org by November 3.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity – Integrated Population Modeling

[Rodney Siegel]

12-mo. position beginning around November 1 available to develop and
implement Bayesian hierarchical models that integrate count data from the
North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) and capture-recapture data from
the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program to inform
multi-scale estimates of demographic parameters and population dynamics for
at least 10 landbird species. The successful candidate will be employed by
The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP; www.birdpop.org) based in Point
Reyes Station, CA and will work under the supervision of IBP Research
Ecologist Jim Saracco and in collaboration with USGS scientists at the
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, MD (J. Sauer and A. Royle). The
successful candidate will also be expected to spend about 10% of his or her
time assisting IBP staff with data analysis and modeling for other projects,
and will likely have additional publishing opportunities related to those
projects. Â Duty location is flexible and may be remote; full-time salary
and generous fringe benefits will be provided. Â To apply, send cover letter
outlining relevant experience, CV, and contact information for 3 references
to Jim Saracco at jsara...@birdpop.org. Application materials should be
submitted by Sept. 5, 2014.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Position in Evolutionary Genetics at the University of Georgia

[Rodney Mauricio]

The Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia invites applications at 
the Assistant 
Professor level for a tenure-track faculty position in evolutionary genetics. 
We welcome 
applications from any area of evolution research, from pattern to process, and 
we are particularly 
interested in candidates whose research uses established or emerging model 
animal systems. The 
UGA Department of Genetics has strengths in evolution, molecular genetics, and 
genomics, and we 
are looking for a colleague who will both strengthen and diversify our core 
areas. 

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in biology or any 
relevant field, and have 
postdoctoral experience and a strong record of scientific productivity. The 
candidate will be 
expected to maintain a rigorous, externally funded research program, will teach 
in one of our 
undergraduate core courses, and will contribute to graduate training. For 
information about the 
department, see http://www.genetics.uga.edu, and for information on 
evolutionary biology 
research across UGA see: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/evolutionary/.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of 
their three best 
publications, and statements of research interests and teaching philosophy (no 
more than 4 pages 
total) as a single PDF file to https://www.franklin.uga.edu/jobs/. Three 
letters of recommendation 
should be uploaded separately to the same web site. The committee will begin 
reviewing 
applications on November 15, 2013, and continue until the position has been 
filled.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University 
of Georgia are 
committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and 
sustaining a work and 
learning environment that is inclusive.  Women, minorities and people with 
disabilities are 
encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution. Georgia is well 
known for its quality 
of life in regard to both outdoor and urban activities. The University of 
Georgia, the oldest state-
chartered university in the United States, is a land/sea grant institution 
located in the city of 
Athens, 90 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Inquiries about this position can be directed to Kelly Dyer at kd...@uga.edu.
 

Kelly Dyer
Assistant Professor
Department of Genetics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7223
email: kd...@uga.edu
phone: 706 542 3154

[ECOLOG-L] University of Georgia, Lab Tech, Ecological Genetics

[Rodney Mauricio]

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA

I anticipate hiring a research technician with
an immediate start date.  My laboratory conducts
research in evolutionary and ecological genetics of invasive species.

Qualifications are an undergraduate degree in Biology or related
field with 1 or more undergraduate or graduate courses in
genetics, and some research experience.  Experience with
PCR and molecular biology protocols is necessary.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.

I would prefer to hire a recently graduated undergraduate
who is interested in working in an academic setting for at
least a year before starting graduate school.

The working conditions, intellectual atmosphere, and facilities
in Genetics at Georgia are excellent.  Athens is a lovely and
inexpensive place in which to live with all of the advantages of
and culture of a 200 year-old university town.  You may wish
to look at the Department of Genetics’ web site at:
www.genetics.uga.edu.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information, please contact me by e-mail at:
mauri...@uga.edu

Interested persons should send by e-mail a letter of
application, a CV and the name, phone number and e-mail
address of 2 references.

_

Rodney Mauricio, Ph.D.
Department of Genetics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA  30602-7223

Lab Web Page: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/mauriciolab
PIRE Grant Web Page: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire

[ECOLOG-L] Postdocs in Ecological Genetics

[Rodney Mauricio]

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS

2 POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN INVASIVE SPECIES PHYLOGEOGRAPHY 

A have 2 postdoctoral positions available in my lab. Although I am particularly 
interested in an 
individual with skills in phylogeography, I would also consider an individual 
more broadly 
interested in the ecological genetics of invasive species (see 
http://www.genetics.uga.edu/mauriciolab/ and http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/ 
for more 
details).

I am interested in hiring someone with background in evolutionary or ecological 
genetics and with 
excellent bench skills. The ideal candidate will be organized, pay close 
attention to detail, and be 
able to work both independently and in collaboration with others. In 
particular, the candidate may 
work closely with Dr. Travis Glenn on next-gen approaches. Independent side 
projects on the part 
of the postdoc are encouraged and will be supported intellectually and 
financially if feasible. A 
Ph.D. is required.

There also may be an opportunity for this postdoc to gain independent teaching 
experience (for 
extra pay) by teaching a small, 1-credit, discussion section for our 
undergraduate evolutionary 
biology course each semester.

There is some flexibility in start date, but preference will be given to 
individuals who can start 
immediately. The initial appointment is for one year, with an additional year 
of funding available 
conditional on satisfactory performance.  The annual salary for this position 
will be commensurate 
with experience, and includes benefits. The University of Georgia is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer 
and I encourage applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in 
the life sciences.

Please send me an e-mail (mauri...@uga.edu) with the following information:  a 
statement 
detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, a proposed start 
date, a CV, and the 
names and contact information for 2 people who could write on your behalf.

_

Rodney Mauricio, Ph.D.
Department of Genetics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA  30602-7223

Lab Web Page: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/mauriciolab
PIRE Grant Web Page: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire

[ECOLOG-L] Low-cost Undergraduate Opportunity in China

[Rodney Mauricio]

Please distribute to any undergraduates who might be interested:

Unique (and Low-Cost) Opportunity for Ten Undergraduates
2013 Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad in China

FINAL YEAR OF PROGRAM

*Learn Chinese and Ecological Genetics at the University of Georgia*

With funding from NSF's Partnerships for International Research and Education 
(PIRE) program, we
are offering 10 undergraduates (U.S. citizens or permanent residents only) the 
opportunity to
participate in a unique research abroad opportunity in China during the spring 
and summer of 
2013.

This is the 5th year of the program and students have found it to be enormously 
rewarding. This 
will likely to be the last offering of this opportunity.

The research focus of our PIRE grant is a forensic biogeographic study of 
species that are native to
China and invasive in the southeastern U.S. as well as a growing number of 
species native to the
southeastern U.S. and invasive in China.

Each summer, we run a 6 week field course where we visit biological communities 
throughout
China. After the field course, students continue in short-term research 
internships in our partner 
labs in China.

Students will need to be prepared to take full advantage of this experience. 
Therefore, during the
spring semester, students must enroll at the University of Georgia (UGA) and 
take 3 courses; two
in intensive elementary Mandarin Chinese and a laboratory course in genetics. 
No prior experience
with Chinese language is required, although students should have had at least a 
course in
introductory biology and preferably courses in ecology and evolutionary biology.

After 1 semester of Chinese, most of our students can operate quite well in 
China.

The cost to the student of the summer program is minimal:  the grant covers 
travel to and within
China, lodging and most meals. The student is responsible for health insurance, 
visa costs and
personal expenses. However, all students are responsible for the costs of 
enrolling at the 
University of Georgia for all required courses (12 credit hours per semester) 
(all students are 
charged at the in-state tuition rate plus fees).

The deadline for applications is October 15, 2012. Applications for the 2013 
program are available
on our website: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/undergrad.html. We encourage 
any interested 
students tocontact Dr. Mauricio for more information (mauri...@uga.edu).

Rodney Mauricio
Program Director, UGA-China PIRE

_

Rodney Mauricio, Ph.D.
Department of Genetics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA  30602-7223

Lab Web Page: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/mauriciolab
PIRE Grant Web Page: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire

[ECOLOG-L] MS available in forest ecology/silviculture

[Rodney Will]

GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION (M.S.) AVAILABLE IN ECOPHYSIOLOGY/SILVICULTURE, 
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE 
UNIVERSITY, STILLWATER, OK

We are seeking a graduate student to join our team as we undertake an 
exciting research project to develop management systems to increase carbon 
sequestration by U.S. southern pine forests, to enhance the efficiency of 
forest resource use, and to increase the resilience of these forests to 
changing climate.  

The selected student will have the opportunity to design their own study 
at our field site installation where soil moisture and nutrient 
availability will be manipulated.  Potential areas of research are leaf 
area development in response to resource availability, foliar gas 
exchange, quantification of soil respiration, or other areas of 
investigation.  

A graduate assistantship of $15,500 is available annually for two years.  
Additional financial supplements may be available for the first year.  
Benefits include tuition waiver and health insurance.  The starting date 
will be May (preferred) or August, 2012.  A complete application 
includes:  statement of research interests and relevant experience, three 
letters of reference, curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all 
college level study, GRE scores and a completed OSU Graduate College 
application.  

To apply, see website:  http://nrem.okstate.edu/graduatestudents.html.  
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a letter stating your 
interest in the program and a resume to:  Dr. Tom Hennessey 
tom.hennes...@okstate.edu  

[ECOLOG-L] strategic faculty hiring initiative in water

[Rodney Chimner]

Michigan Technological University is pleased to announce a strategic faculty 
hiring initiative (SFHI) for up to seven faculty to build upon existing 
expertise in water at the University. This team of faculty will define and 
address compelling issues in the natural, engineering, and socioeconomic 
aspects of water. We are interested in faculty who can contribute to research 
and teaching on sustainable water systems of global significance.  For more 
information please go to the hiring web page http://www.mtu.edu/sfhi/water/.

[ECOLOG-L] Unique undergraduate opportunity in China

[Rodney Mauricio]

Please distribute to any undergraduates who might be interested:

Unique (and Low-Cost) Opportunity for Ten Undergraduates
2012 Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad in China

*Learn Chinese and Ecological Genetics at the University of Georgia*

With funding from NSF's Partnerships for International Research and Education 
(PIRE) program, we 
are offering 10 undergraduates (U.S. citizens or permanent residents only) the 
opportunity to 
participate in a unique research abroad opportunity in China during the spring 
and summer of 
2012. This is the 4th year of the program and students have found it to be 
enormously rewarding. 
This is likely to be the penultimate offering of this course.

The research focus of our PIRE grant is a forensic biogeographic study of 
species that are native to 
China and invasive in the southeastern U.S. as well as a growing number of 
species native to the 
southeastern U.S. and invasive in China.

Each summer, we run a 6 week field course where we visit biological communities 
throughout 
China. After the field course, students continue in short-term (3-4-week) 
research 
internships in our partner labs in China.

Students will need to be prepared to take full advantage of this experience. 
Therefore, during the 
spring semester, students must enroll at the University of Georgia (UGA) and 
take 3 courses; two 
in intensive elementary Mandarin Chinese and a laboratory course in genetics. 
No prior experience 
with Chinese language is required, although students should have had at least a 
course in 
introductory biology and preferably courses in ecology and evolutionary biology.

After 1 semester of Chinese, most of our students can operate quite well in 
China.

The cost to the student of the summer program is minimal:  the grant covers 
travel to and within 
China, lodging and most meals. The student is responsible for health insurance, 
visa costs and 
personal expenses. Students are also responsible for the costs of enrolling at 
the University of 
Georgia for all required courses (12 credit hours) (all students are charged at 
the in-state tuition 
rate of ~$300 per credit hour plus fees).

The deadline for applications is April 29, 2011. Applications for the 2012 
program are available 
on our website: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/undergrad.html. We encourage 
any interested 
students to contact Dr. Mauricio for more information (mauri...@uga.edu).

Rodney Mauricio
Program Director, UGA-China PIRE

[ECOLOG-L] MS position - Restoration ecology/carbon dynamics

[Rodney Will]

Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S.) is available to study carbon 
dynamics in oak-pine savanna in eastern Oklahoma to begin Spring or Summer 
2011. This project is part of a larger research effort examining the 
community and production ecology of the tallgrass prairie – oak  pine 
forest – prescribed fire interactions in newly restored savanna. Research 
opportunities can be tailored to interest, and we invite students to apply 
with research interests ranging from plant community ecology, to eco-
physiology, production ecology or ecological modeling. The position will 
require substantial field work. For information about the Dept. of Natural 
Resource Ecology  Management at Oklahoma State University, please see: 
http://nrem.okstate.edu. A stipend is available at $15,500/yr for two 
years, with renewal after the first year based on satisfactory progress. 
Benefits include tuition waiver and health insurance. A complete 
application includes: statement of research interests and relevant 
experience, three letters of reference, curriculum vitae, official 
transcripts of all college level study, GRE scores and a completed OSU 
Graduate College application. For further information contact Duncan 
Wilson, (duncan.wil...@okstate.edu). 

[ECOLOG-L] post doc position available

[Rodney Will]

POST DOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION AVAILABLE
MODELING CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS ON FORESTED COMMUNITIES

Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK

A link to the full job announcement can be found at 
http://nrem.okstate.edu/

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Oklahoma 
State University, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Southern 
Research Station, has Post-Doctoral funding for an individual interested 
in participating as a team member to develop a practical disturbance-based 
decision support model and hazard rating system to evaluate the effects of 
changing weather and climate on forested communities in the upper west 
gulf region of Oklahoma and Arkansas. The successful candidate will assist 
in developing an underlying model structure and assessment tool in a 
robust quantitative and qualitative manner, and then capturing the model 
in a relatively simple hazard rating system that can be easily applied in 
the field.  To this end, it is anticipated that existing relevant models 
and data sets will be explored for application to the described work, and 
a preliminary model will be refined using expert system analysis.  
Expected products include (1) a PC-based decision support tool for forest 
landowners and resource managers, (2) refereed research publication(s) 
describing the development and application of the findings, and (3) 
collaboration on publications highlighting the development and discovery 
of quantitative algorithms and biometrical approaches to the development 
of the decision support system.  

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in Forestry, Ecological Sciences 
or Plant Sciences.  Experience with ecological modeling is desirable.  
Previous work in the area of global change effects on forests will be 
considered a plus.  The position will be available on or about January 1, 
2011, will continue for one year, and is contingent upon available grant 
funding.  The salary is $45,000 per year, and benefits, excluding 
retirement, apply.  Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and contact 
information for three references in a single pdf-file to 
tom.hennes...@okstate.edu.  The CV should contain a list of publications 
and information describing relevant skills and experience.  Review of 
applications will begin on November 29, 2010, and continue until a 
suitable applicant is found.  AA/EOE.

[ECOLOG-L] 2 grad positions in peatland ecology

[Rodney Chimner]

Two graduate positions are available for qualified individuals to study 
peatland ecology at Michigan Technological University 
(http://forest.mtu.edu/faculty/chimner/wetlandlab/home.htm) and the US Forest 
Service Northern Research Station.  The first position is seeking a PhD student 
to work on questions related to global-scale peatland ecosystem change.  The 
exact research topic is open but could include feedbacks between anthropogenic 
change in peatlands, peatland greenhouse gas emissions, fire, and climate 
change.  Peatland ecosystems are under threat from land use change, increased 
fire frequency, climate-driven changes in hydrologic regimes and a suite of 
other factors.  Understanding the magnitude and consequences of these aspects 
of human-accelerated environmental change are critical to our ability to 
conserve peatland ecosystems, determine feedbacks to the climate system, and 
respond to climate change.  Our group has expertise in boreal, temperate and 
tropical peatlan!
 d ecosystem research, including Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, the Andes and 
Asia, and seeks applicants who are excited about the opportunity to work across 
boundaries, think about big questions, and contribute to an integrated 
understanding of peatland ecosystems across the globe.

The second position is seeking a MS student to work on quantifying C storage 
and organic soil physical and chemical characteristics across a range of 
forested peatland types in the western Great Lakes region.  This project will 
develop new field techniques for Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) organic soil 
sampling.  Extensive field work collecting peatland soils will be required.

Michigan Tech is located in the snowbelt (200” annual snowfall) of Michigan's 
Keweenaw Peninsula on the South Shore of Lake Superior.  The region is 
dominated by vast areas of lakes, forests and wetlands.  Michigan Tech is in 
the small town of Houghton, which was rated as one of the top 10 U.S. 
adrenaline outposts by National Geographic Adventure Magazine 
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0107/trips_5.html and boasts 
excellent skiing, hiking, kayaking and mtn. biking.  Michigan Tech's School of 
Forest Resources and Environmental Science doctoral program has been recently 
ranked fourth in the nation by Academic Analytics 
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/news/media_relations/526/). 

Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the 
positions are filled. Start date is flexible. Please send a cover letter that 
states your research interests, your curriculum vitae, and any other relevant 
materials, and provide the names and contact information for three references, 
by email to Rod Chimner (rchim...@mtu.edu). 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships, Invasive Species in China, Unioversity of Georgia

[Rodney Mauricio]

PHD STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS
ECOLOGICAL GENETICS OF INVASIVE SPECIES

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Graduate Student Fellowships are available starting in Fall 2010 to study the 
ecological genetics of 
invasive species, including plant pathogens. Fellowships offer a highly 
competitive stipend as well 
as funds for research and travel.

The University of Georgia has received a Partnerships for International 
Research and Education 
(PIRE) grant from the National Science Foundation to support research on the 
genetics and ecology 
of invasive plant and pathogen species exchanged between the southeastern US 
and China, 
Taiwan and Hong Kong. Successful applicants will develop research projects that 
will study the 
population genetics, ecology and/or demography of invasive species that are 
native to the 
southeastern US and to China. A significant proportion of each student's 
research project will be 
conducted in China in collaboration with Chinese research scientists.  Students 
will receive 
training in Chinese language and culture as well as appropriate biology courses.

Students can work with any senior personnel on the UGA-PIRE program (see list 
below and at 
http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/people_senior_US.html). Students should 
contact a prospective 
major adviser directly and apply through that department. For additional 
information concerning 
the application process, interested students should refer to our web site 
(http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire) and contact Dr. Rodney Mauricio, UGA-PIRE 
Program Director, 
via email (mauri...@uga.edu). General inquiries can be directed at Dr. Mauricio 
as well.

Current List of Senior Personnel on the UGA PIRE:

Michael Arnold (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia)
Jeff Bennetzen (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia)
John Burke (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia)
Jeb Byers (Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia)
Donald Champagne (Department of Entomology, University of Georgia)
Shu-Mei Chang (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia)
John Drake (Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia)
Travis Glenn (School of Public Health, University of Georgia)
James Hamrick (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia)
Paul Hendrix (Professor of Ecology, University of Georgia)
John Maerz (Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia)
Rodney Mauricio (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia)
Richard Meagher (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia)
Andrew Paterson (Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences, Plant Biology, and 
Genetics, University 
of Georgia)
Harald Scherm (Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia)
William Vencill (Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, University of Georgia)
Ronald Walcott (Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia)
John Wares (Assistant Professor of Genetics, University of Georgia)

[ECOLOG-L] University of Georgia Asst Prof Job

[Rodney Mauricio]

Plant ecological geneticists are encouraged to apply for this position.

FACULTY POSITION IN PLANT GENETICS 

The University of Georgia has long maintained strengths in plant biology. As 
part of a long-term effort to build on these strengths, the Department of 
Genetics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in any area 
of 
plant genetics at the Assistant Professor level. The candidate will be expected 
to 
maintain a rigorous, externally-funded, research program and to contribute to 
undergraduate and graduate teaching. For information about the breadth of the 
department, see http://www.genetics.uga.edu. 

Applications should be sent by email as a single PDF file (filename format: 
yourlastname.pdf) that includes a cover letter, CV, and brief statements of 
research and teaching interests to: “genet...@uga.edu”. Three letters of 
recommendation should also be sent, either as a PDF to the above e-mail 
address (filename format: applicantlastname_refereelastname.pdf), or in hard 
copy, to the Plant Genetics Search Committee, Department of Genetics, Davison 
Life Sciences Building, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-7223. The 
closing date for applications is January 8, 2010. 

The University of Georgia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer 
and is committed to having a diverse faculty. 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad in China

[Rodney Mauricio]

Please distribute to any undergraduates who might be interested:

Unique (and Low-Cost) Opportunity for Ten Undergraduates
2010 Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad in China

*Learn Chinese and Ecological Genetics at the Unversity of Georgia*

With funding from NSF's Partnerships for International Research and Education 
(PIRE) program, we 
are offering 10 undergraduates (U.S. citizens or permanent residents only) the 
opportunity to 
participate in a unique study abroad opportunity in China during the spring and 
summer of 2010. 
This is the 3rd year of the program and students have found it to be enormously 
rewarding.

The research focus of our PIRE grant is a forensic biogeographic study of 
species that are native to 
China and invasive in the southeastern U.S. as well as a growing number of 
species native to the 
southeastern U.S. and invasive in China.

Each summer, we run an 8 week field course where we visit biological 
communities throughout 
China. After the field course, students can elect to continue in short-term 
(3-week) research 
internships in our partner labs in China.

Students will need to be prepared to take full advantage of this experience. 
Therefore, during the 
spring semester, students must enroll at the University of Georgia (UGA) and 
take 3 courses; two 
in intensive elementary Mandarin Chinese and a laboratory course in genetics. 
No prior experience 
with Chinese language is required, although students should have had at least a 
course in 
introductory biology and preferably courses in ecology and evolutionary biology.

The cost to the student of the summer program is minimal:  the grant covers 
travel to and within 
China, lodging and most meals. The student is responsible for health insurance, 
visa costs and 
personal expenses. Students are also responsible for the costs of enrolling at 
the University of 
Georgia for all required courses (12 credit hours) (all students are charged at 
the in-state tuition 
rate of ~$250 per credit hour plus fees).

The deadline for applications is October 16, 2009. Applications for the 2010 
program are available 
on our website: 
http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/undergrad.html. We encourage any interested 
students to 
contact Dr. Mauricio for more information (mauri...@uga.edu).

Rodney Mauricio
Program Director, UGA-China PIRE

-- 

Rodney Mauricio, Ph.D.  
Department of Genetics  Phone: (706) 542-1417   
University of Georgia   FAX: (706) 542-3910 
Athens, GA  30602-7223  e-mail: mauri...@uga.edu

Lab Web Page: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/mauriciolab
PIRE Grant Web Page: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire

[ECOLOG-L] Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Tree Physiology and Remote Sensing/Spatial Analysis in Natural Resources

[Rodney Chimner]

Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Tree Physiology and Remote 
Sensing/Spatial Analysis in Natural Resources
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological 
University
 
Appointment Terms: Two nine-month, tenure-track positions at the Assistant 
Professor level are available with appointments to begin as early as August 
2009. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 
Position 1: Tree Physiology

Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in plant physiology, ecophysiology, forestry, or 
related area required at time of appointment. Specific areas of expertise are 
flexible, but experience in climate change, tree genetics, or urban forestry, 
and a demonstrated history of successful collaboration across disciplines are 
desirable. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: Appointment includes teaching (54 percent), research (36 
percent), and service (10 percent).  The successful candidate will teach at 
least one undergraduate course (tree physiology), and a graduate-level course 
in their area of interest. Development of an externally funded research program 
involving Masters and Doctoral students is expected. Experience and interest in 
participating with collaborative research teams as well as international 
experience are beneficial. 

Position 2: Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis in Natural Resources

Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in natural resources, forest science, 
environmental science, geography or related area with an emphasis in remote 
sensing and spatial analysis. Specific areas of expertise are flexible, but 
experience in remote sensing (particularly in the fields of LIDAR, RADAR and 
hyperspectral imagery), digital image processing, spatial statistics and 
analysis related to natural resource management issues, plus a demonstrated 
history of successful collaboration across disciplines, are desirable. Women 
and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities:  Appointment includes teaching (54 percent), research (36 
percent), and service (10 percent). The successful candidate will teach one 
upper-level undergraduate course in environmental remote sensing, a 
graduate-level course in digital image processing with a remote sensing 
perspective and a graduate-level course in their area of interest. Development 
of an externally funded research program involving undergraduates, Masters and 
Doctoral students is expected. Experience and interest in participating with 
collaborative research teams, as well as international experience, are 
beneficial. We are seeking outstanding candidates who will complement current 
faculty interests, participate in the development and expansion of the 
geospatial curricula as it relates to natural resource management, and develop 
a nationally and internationally recognized research program. 

Environment: The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (SFRES) 
is nationally and internationally recognized for its outstanding programs in 
education and research. We have excellent undergraduate degree-granting 
programs in Forestry, Wildlife Ecology and Management, and Applied Ecology and 
Environmental Science, and graduate programs in Forestry (MS and MF), Forest 
Ecology and Management (MS), Applied Ecology (MS), Forest Science (Ph.D.), 
Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (MS and Ph.D.).  

The School hosts the Ecosystem Science Center (www.ecosystem.mtu.edu) and the 
Biotechnology Research Center (www.biotech.mtu.edu). These centers encompass a 
large number of faculty members within and outside the School with diverse 
research programs including genomics, biotechnology, molecular genetics, 
molecular ecology, plant physiology, animal ecology, and forest ecology and 
management. Strong collaboration also exists between the School and the USDA 
Forest Service Northern Research Station and its USFS Climate, Fire and Carbon 
Cycle Science research unit located adjacent to SFRES. 

An active research program is maintained with the SFRES placing first among 
U.S. forestry universities in number of citations per faculty member (as cited 
by an article in the Journal of Forestry), and first in Ph.D. Forestry Programs 
(as ranked by Academic Analytics). The School is located in a 
93,000-square-foot teaching and research facility, and has state-of-the-science 
laboratory equipment including advanced capabilities in molecular biology. A 
4,500-acre Research Forest is managed by the School and is available for 
research and teaching. SFRES is also home to the largest Peace Corps Master's 
International Program in the U.S. We are a high-quality, strongly focused 
public science and engineering university that enrolls over seven thousand 
students. Michigan Tech is located in Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula that is 
replete with lakes, wetlands, and forests, and boasts exceptional outdoor 
recreational opportunities. More 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in agro-aquatic N cycling

[Rodney Venterea]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service,
Soil and Water Management Research Unit in St. Paul, Minnesota is seeking a
Research Ecologist for a 2-yr appointment.  Aim of research is to quantify
extent to which water treatment to reduce nitrate levels in agricultural
drainage waters results in increased atmospheric N2O emissions.  Knowledge
of methods for quantifying mass transfer across soil- and liquid-gas
interfaces and associated theory preferred. ARS unit is co-located within
Dept. of Soil, Water and Climate at University of Minnesota, St. Paul.
Project will involve collaboration with University faculty. Recent PhD
required.  Annual salary commensurate with experience ($57,503 - $68,922
plus benefits).  Citizenship restrictions apply.  Contact Dr. Rodney
Venterea at 612-624-7842 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]  USDA/ARS is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships, Invasive Species, University of Georgia

[Rodney Mauricio]

PHD STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS
ECOLOGICAL GENETICS OF INVASIVE SPECIES

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Graduate Student Fellowships are available starting in Fall 2008 to study the 
ecological genetics of 
invasive species, including plant pathogens. Fellowships offer a highly 
competitive stipend as well 
as funds for research and travel.

The University of Georgia has received a Partnerships for International 
Research and Education 
(PIRE) grant from the National Science Foundation to support research on the 
genetics and ecology 
of invasive plant and pathogen species exchanged between the southeastern US 
and China, 
Taiwan and Hong Kong. Successful applicants will develop research projects that 
will study the 
population genetics, ecology and/or demography of invasive species that are 
native to the 
southeastern US and to China. A significant proportion of each student's 
research project must be 
conducted in China in collaboration with Chinese research scientists.  Students 
will receive 
training in Chinese language and culture as well as appropriate biology courses.

Students can work with any senior personnel on the UGA-PIRE program (see list 
below and at 
http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/people_senior_US.html). Students should 
contact a prospective 
major adviser directly and apply through that department. For additional 
information concerning 
the application process, interested students should refer to our website 
(http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/).

Questions? Contact Dr. Rodney Mauricio, UGA-PIRE Program Director, via email 
([EMAIL PROTECTED]).

Current List of Senior Personnel on the UGA PIRE:

Michael Arnold (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia)
Jeff Bennetzen (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia)
John Burke (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia)
Donald Champagne (Department of Entomology, University of Georgia)
Shu-Mei Chang (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia)
G. Keith Douce (Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, Tifton)
John Drake (Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia)
Qinfeng Guo (Research Ecologist, USDA-Southern Research Station)
James Hamrick (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia)
Paul Hendrix (Professor of Ecology, University of Georgia)
Lissa Leege (Department of Biology, Georgia Southern University)
John Maerz (Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia)
Rodney Mauricio (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia)
Richard Meagher (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia)
Karin Myhre (Department of Comparative Literature, University of Georgia)
Andrew Paterson (Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences, Plant Biology, and 
Genetics, University 
of Georgia)
Harald Scherm (Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia)
William Vencill (Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, University of Georgia)
Ronald Walcott (Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia)
John Wares (Assistant Professor of Genetics, University of Georgia)
Susan Wessler (Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia)
Lorne Wolfe (Department of Biology, Georgia Southern University)

[ECOLOG-L] Assistanship in Applied Ecology/Silviculture

[Rodney Will]

GRADUATE STUDY IN SILVICULTURE/APPLIED FOREST ECOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE 
UNIVERSITY

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State 
University is seeking qualified individuals to work on a research project 
in Silviculture or Applied Forest Ecology. The position will be filled at 
the Ph.D. or M.S. level.

RESEARCH AREA: Understanding the mechanisms related to the growth and 
productivity of forest stands is important to efficiently manage forests 
for traditional commodities, i.e., wood and fiber, but also for 
nontraditional commodities and ecosystem services such as carbon 
sequestration, water quality and yield, biofuel feedstocks, wildlife 
habitat, and aesthetic quality.  The successful candidate will undertake 
studies at the tree or stand level.  Flexibility exists in developing 
specific projects, but potential research directions may entail the 
effects of silvicultural treatments on stand biology, canopy architecture, 
effects of fire on natural regeneration, establishment and physiology of 
plants species important for wildlife habitat, and invasive species.  
Given the rainfall gradient in Oklahoma, from 50” in the southeastern 
corner to 20” in the panhandle, Oklahoma comprises a wide range of forest 
and plant communities that include commercial loblolly pine forests, 
shortleaf pine savannas, oak-hickory forests, cross-timbers (post oak-
blackjack oak dominated forests), and prairie-shrub communities.   The 
student(s) will do coursework at the Oklahoma State University, 
Stillwater, OK. 

STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship is available of $17,500 for 
Ph.D. or $15,500 for M.S. annually for a half-time appointment. Benefits 
include tuition waiver and student health insurance (for student only, 
family coverage available for an additional fee). 

TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: July 1, 2009

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. and/or M.S. in forestry, plant biology, or 
related degree.  If applicable, a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (A = 
4.00) and acceptable GRE scores are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact:

Dr. Rodney Will
008C Agriculture Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5444
[EMAIL PROTECTED]



LOCATION AND FACILITIES:
 The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is part of the 
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State 
University. The University is a land grant institution with an enrollment 
of about 25,000 students located midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. 
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management conducts 
interdisciplinary research, instruction, and extension education to 
address the sustainable management and conservation of the fishery, 
forest, rangeland, and wildlife resources of Oklahoma and beyond. This 
department is a source of cutting-edge research, quality instruction, and 
effective outreach to students, landowners, managers, and public agencies. 
Within the Department, research is currently being conducted in 
silviculture, forest management, forest economics, forest biometrics, 
forest genetics, tree physiology, and watershed management. The Department 
works in conjunction with the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station 
that maintains a research center in southeastern Oklahoma that focuses on 
forestry research.  In addition the department has cooperative research 
relationships with several forest industries, the Oklahoma Forestry 
Service, and the U.S. Forest Service. 

[ECOLOG-L] Course: Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad in China

[Rodney Mauricio]

Please distribute to any undergraduates who might be interested:


Unique Opportunity for Ten Undergraduates
2009 Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad in China

With funding from NSF's Partnerships for International Research and Education 
(PIRE) program, we 
are offering 10 undergraduates (U.S. citizens or permanent residents only) the 
opportunity to 
participate in a unique study abroad opportunity in China during the summer of 
2009 (mid-May 
through mid-July).

The research focus of our PIRE grant is a forensic biogeographic study of 
species that are native to 
China and invasive in the southeastern U.S. as well as a growing number of 
species native to the 
southeastern U.S. and invasive in China. Each summer, we will run an 8 week 
field course where 
we will visit biological communities throughout China. After the field course, 
students can elect to 
continue in short-term research internships in our partner labs in China.

Students will need to be prepared to take full advantage of this experience. 
Each spring semester, 
students will enroll at the University of Georgia (UGA) and take 3 courses; two 
in intensive 
elementary Mandarin Chinese and a laboratory course in genetics. No prior 
experience with 
Chinese language is required, although students should have had at least a 
course in introductory 
biology and preferably courses in ecology and evolutionary biology.

The cost to the student of the summer program is minimal:  the grant covers 
travel to and within 
China, lodging and most meals. The student is responsible for insurance, visa 
costs and personal 
expenses. Students are also responsible for the costs of enrolling at the 
University of Georgia for 
all required courses (all students are charged at the in-state tuition rate of 
~$200 per credit 
hour).

Applications for the 2009 program are available on our website: 
http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire. The deadline for application is fast 
approaching, although we 
can extend it if a highly motivated student contacts us showing interest and 
needing some 
additional time to get together the application materials. We encourage any 
interested students to 
contact us for more information. Or, see the web site: 
“http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/undergrad.html” or e-mail us at [EMAIL 
PROTECTED]


Rodney Mauricio
Program Director, UGA-China PIRE
Department of Genetics
University of Georgia

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Plant Ecological Genetics, University of Georgia

[Rodney Mauricio]

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANT ECOLOGICAL GENETICS

A postdoctoral position is available in my lab. Although I am particularly 
interested in an individual 
with skills in QTL mapping, specifically genetic marker development in 
non-model species, I 
would also consider an individual more broadly interested in the ecological 
genetics of adaptation 
in plants or in the ecological genetics of invasive species (see 
http://www.genetics.uga.edu/mauriciolab/ and http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/ 
for more 
details).

I am interested in hiring someone with some background in evolutionary or 
ecological genetics 
and with excellent bench skills. The ideal candidate will be organized, pay 
close attention to 
detail, and be able to work both independently and in collaboration with 
others. Independent side 
projects on the part of the postdoc are encouraged and will be supported 
intellectually and 
financially if feasible. A Ph.D. is required and this post-doc is only 
available to U.S. citizens or 
permanent residents.

There is also an opportunity for this postdoc to gain independent teaching 
experience (for extra 
pay) by teaching a small, 1-credit, discussion section for our undergraduate 
evolutionary biology 
course each semester.

The start date is late summer/early fall 2008. The initial appointment is for 
one year, with an 
additional two years' funding available conditional on satisfactory 
performance.  The annual salary 
for this position will be commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. 
The University of 
Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and I encourage applications from 
candidates from 
groups underrepresented in the life sciences.

Please send me an e-mail ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) with the following information:  a 
statement 
detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, a CV, a statement 
of your research 
interests, and the names and contact information for 3 people who could write 
on your behalf.

The Mauricio lab is a part of the diverse and interactive UGA Department of 
Genetics, for which 
more information can be found at http://www.genetics.uga.edu/.

Rodney Mauricio
Department of Genetics
Davison Life Sciences Building
University of Georgia
Athens, GA  30602-7223
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.genetics.uga.edu/mauriciolab

Ecohydrology - Position Available

[Rodney Will]

Assistant Professor, Ecohydrology
Oklahoma State University

A full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 70% research and 30% 
extension.  This position reports directly to the Head of the Department 
of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM).  Responsibilities:  1. 
Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program.  
Desirable areas of research include, but are not limited to, scaling 
ecohydrological processes from catchment to basin scales, effects of 
vegetation and vegetation management on stream flow regimen, modeling and 
measurement of transpiration and other hydrologic processes, riparian and 
wetland – land interactions, and the effects of land management on 
environmental flows.  2. Develop a comprehensive extension program based 
on research to promote sustainable land management with a focus on water.  
3. Recruit, mentor and train graduate students.  Minimum Qualifications:  
1. A Ph.D. in ecohydrology, ecology, hydrology, watershed science or 
related field.  The area of expertise and research interest should be 
focused on the link between ecology and hydrology.  2. Ability to mentor 
undergraduate and graduate students.  3. Ability and desire to work 
cooperatively to (a) develop and maintain an active, nationally recognized 
interdisciplinary research program, to include publishing in leading 
scientific journals; (b) seek and secure extramural funding through 
participation in competitive grants programs and; (c) develop productive 
extension programs in ecohydrology.  The complete job description may be 
found at http://nrem.okstate.edu.

Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, 
transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, 
and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references.  Review of applications will 
begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is 
identified.  The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon 
thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Applications, 
nominations, and questions should be directed to Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf, 
Search and Screen Committee, Oklahoma State University, Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 008 Agricultural Hall Room C, 
Stillwater OK 74078-6013, (405) 744-9646, E-mail 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Oklahoma State University is an AA/EOE 
employer.

Forest Resource Management -- Position Available

[Rodney Will]

Assistant Professor, Forest Resource Management
Oklahoma State University

A full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 75% research and 25% 
teaching.  This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM).  Responsibilities:  1. 
Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program in 
natural resource management.  Desirable areas of research include, but are 
not limited to, applications of management science to natural resource 
issues such as non-industrial private forests, ecosystem management, 
conservation, restoration and sustainability, rural development, valuing 
natural resource amenities, environmental quality, and timber production.  
2. Teach 2 undergraduate courses (Forest Resource Management, and a 2 week 
advanced Forest Measurements class for forestry summer camp), and develop 
a graduate course in area of expertise.  Minimum Qualifications:  1. A 
Ph.D. in forest resource management or closely related field.  A B.S. 
degree in forestry preferred, with at least one degree in forestry 
required.  2. Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and 
advisement of undergraduate students.  3.  Ability and desire to work 
cooperatively with NREM faculty to develop an active research program, 
including publishing in leading scientific journals and securing 
extramural funding.  The complete job description may be found at 
http://nrem.okstate.edu.  

Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, 
transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, 
and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references.  Review of applications will 
begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is 
identified.  The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon 
thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Applications, 
nominations, and questions should be directed to  Dr. Charles G. Tauer, 
Search and Screen Committee, Oklahoma State University, Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology  Management, 008 Agricultural Hall Room C, 
Stillwater OK 74078-6013, 405-744-5462, E- mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]  
Oklahoma State University is an AA/EOE employer.

Faculty Position - Natural Resource Economics and Finance

[Rodney Will]

Assistant Professor, Natural Resource Economics and Finance
Oklahoma State University

A full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 75% research and 25% 
teaching.  This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM).  Responsibilities:  1. 
Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program in 
the area of natural resource economics and finance.  Desirable areas of 
research include, but are not limited to, applications of economics and 
decision theory to natural resource topics such as non-industrial private 
forestlands; ecosystem management, conservation, restoration and 
sustainability; endangered species recovery; invasive species; rural 
development; valuing non-production amenities; environmental quality; and 
timber production.  2. Teach an undergraduate junior level course in 
Natural Resource Economics and Finance, a senior level forestry Capstone 
course, and develop a graduate level course in area of expertise.  Minimum 
Qualifications:  1. A Ph.D. in natural resource economics or closely 
related field.  A B.S. degree in forestry required.  2. Demonstrated 
ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate 
students.  3. Ability and desire to work cooperatively with NREM faculty 
to develop an active research program, including publishing in leading 
scientific journals and securing extramural funding.  The complete job 
description may be found at http://nrem.okstate.edu.

Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, 
transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, 
and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references.  Review of applications will 
begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is 
identified.  The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon 
thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Applications, 
nominations, and questions should be directed to Dr. Thomas C. Hennessey, 
Search and Screen Committee, Oklahoma State University, Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 008 Agricultural Hall Room C, 
Stillwater, OK 74078-6013, (405) 744-5443, E-mail 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Oklahoma State University is an AA/EOE 
employer.

Assistantship in silviculture / applied forest ecology

[Rodney Will]

GRADUATE STUDY IN SILVICULTURE/APPLIED FOREST ECOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE 
UNIVERSITY

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State 
University is seeking qualified individuals to work on a research project 
in Silviculture or Applied Forest Ecology. Research will focus on the 
biological mechanisms that drive the growth and productivity of forest 
stands.   The position will be filled at the Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. 
level.

RESEARCH AREA: Understanding the mechanisms related to the growth and 
productivity of forest stands is important to efficiently manage forests 
for traditional commodities, i.e., wood and fiber, but also for 
nontraditional commodities and ecosystem services such as carbon 
sequestration, water quality and yield, biofuel feedstocks, wildlife 
habitat, and aesthetic quality.  The successful candidate will undertake 
studies at the tree or stand level.  Flexibility exists in developing 
specific projects, but potential research directions may entail the 
effects of silvicultural treatments on stand biology, canopy architecture, 
effects of fire on natural regeneration, establishment and physiology of 
plants species important for wildlife habitat, and invasive species.  
Given the rainfall gradient in Oklahoma, from 50” in the southeastern 
corner to 20” in the panhandle, Oklahoma comprises a wide range of forest 
and plant communities that include commercial loblolly pine forests, 
shortleaf pine savannas, oak-hickory forests, cross-timbers (post oak-
blackjack oak dominated forests), and prairie-shrub communities.   The 
student(s) will do coursework at the Oklahoma State University, 
Stillwater, OK. 

STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship is available of $17,500 for 
Ph.D. or $15,500 for M.S. annually for a half-time appointment. Benefits 
include tuition waiver and student health insurance (for student only, 
family coverage available for an additional fee). 

TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: July 1, 2008

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. and/or M.S. in forestry, plant biology, or 
related degree.  If applicable, a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (A = 
4.00) and acceptable GRE scores are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact:

Dr. Rodney Will
008C Agriculture Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5444
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Assistantship in applied forest ecology at Oklahoma State

[Rodney Will]

GRADUATE STUDY IN SILVICULTURE/APPLIED FOREST ECOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE 
UNIVERSITY

The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State 
University is seeking qualified individuals to work on a research project 
in Silviculture or Applied Forest Ecology. Research will focus on the 
biological mechanisms that drive the growth and productivity of forest 
stands.   The position(s) will be filled at the Ph.D. or M.S. level.

RESEARCH AREA: Understanding the mechanisms related to the growth and 
productivity of forest stands is important to efficiently manage forests 
for traditional commodities, i.e., wood and fiber, but also for 
nontraditional commodities and ecosystem services such as carbon 
sequestration, water quality and yield, biofuel feedstocks, wildlife 
habitat, and aesthetic quality.  The successful candidate will undertake 
studies at the tree or stand level.  Flexibility exists in developing 
specific projects, but potential research directions may entail the 
effects of silvicultural treatments on stand biology, canopy architecture, 
effects of fire on natural regeneration, establishment and physiology of 
plants species important for wildlife habitat, and invasive species.  
Given the rainfall gradient in Oklahoma, from 50” in the southeastern 
corner to 20” in the panhandle, Oklahoma comprises a wide range of forest 
and plant communities that include commercial loblolly pine forests, 
shortleaf pine savannas, oak-hickory forests, cross-timbers (post oak-
blackjack oak dominated forests), and prairie-shrub communities.   The 
student(s) will do coursework at the Oklahoma State University, 
Stillwater, OK. 

STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship is available of $17,000 for 
Ph.D. or $15,500 for M.S. annually for a half-time appointment. Benefits 
include tuition waiver and student health insurance (for student only, 
family coverage available for an additional fee). 

TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: July 1, 2007

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. and/or M.S. in forestry, plant biology, or 
related degree.  If applicable, a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (A = 
4.00) and acceptable GRE scores are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact:

Dr. Rodney Will
008C Agriculture Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5444
[EMAIL PROTECTED]