[ECOLOG-L] Two postdoc positions at ORNL: Soil Modeling and Tropical Root Allocation/Function
I don't think these have made it to Ecolog-L yet... -- Two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee 1) Multi-Assumption Soil Modeling The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science (TES) group at ORNL is seeking an individual with a passion for studying the natural world, motivated to take on the challenge of synthesizing, building, and testing alternate process assumptions within a model of soil organic matter dynamics. A major component of this role will be to develop a model of soil organic matter dynamics within the Multi-Assumption Architecture and Testbed (MAAT, https://github.com/walkeranthonyp/MAAT), a state-of-the-art modeling code that embraces uncertainty related to multiple hypotheses and alternate model structures. The role is intended to be flexible to allow you to explore your interests within the context of investigating alternative models of soil organic matter dynamics. You will be joining a diverse team of ecosystem ecologists using empirical and modeling tools, working at the cutting edge of above-and-below-ground biogeochemical interactions. You will have the opportunity to travel and work with a number of world-class partner research groups. Apply at: http://bit.ly/MAAT-ORNL 2) Tropical Root Allocation and Function The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science (TES) group at ORNL is seeking an individual with a passion for studying the natural world, motivated to take on the challenge of synthesizing data and building models to understand tropical forest resource acquisition, use, and allocation; with a focus below ground. A major component of this role will be the synthesis and analysis of root and other data from key partners in the ForestGEO (https://forestgeo.si.edu/) and GEM (http://gem.tropicalforests.ox.ac.uk/) networks to help inform the development and evaluation of resource acquisition and allocation modules in the new Functionally Assembled Terrestrial Ecosystem Simulator (FATES). The role is intended to be flexible to allow you to explore your interests within the context of investigating alternative models of soil organic matter dynamics. You will be joining a diverse team of ecosystem ecologists using empirical and modeling tools, working at the cutting edge of above-and-below-ground resource interactions. You will have the opportunity to travel and work with a number of world-class partner research groups. Applicants must have received their PhD degree within five years of the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting the appointment. Apply at: http://bit.ly/NGEET-ORNL -- For more positions in ecology and related areas, please visit http://ecophys-jobs.org -- Will Cook - Durham, NC
[ECOLOG-L] PostDoc Quantitative Biodiversity Ecologist @ Duke
Forwarding for Jennifer Swenson... an exciting new postdoctoral position here at Duke! For many more postdoctoral positions in ecology and related areas, please see http://esa-ecophys.org/postdoc.html -- Postdoctoral Associate - Quantitative Biodiversity Ecologist Duke University’s Nicholas School of Environment is immediately seeking a postdoctoral associate with experience in quantitative modeling of biodiversity and remote sensing. This position will analyze spatio-temporal dynamics of multiple species and biophysical variables across US NEON sites. The associate will advance generative joint-attribute Bayesian modeling of community response to climate change to predict distribution and abundance of species. Modeling will directly access NASA’s online remotely sensed data storage. The researcher will be responsible for development, implementation, and support of a software application. The candidate must have experience with the R programming language and a background in geospatial and remote sensing analysis. The candidate should be capable of working independently and collaboratively. The researcher will be expected to prepare results for peer reviewed journals. The position will be supervised by Drs. Jim Clark and Jennifer Swenson. Clark Lab: http://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/clarklab/ Swenson Lab: http://swensonlab.weebly.com/ Travel to domestic conferences on an annual basis. *Basic Qualifications* Applicants should hold a PhD in ecology or similar field. Previous doctoral or postdoctoral research experience should include quantitative analysis of large datasets. Applicants should be fluent in R, and have experience programming in other languages, such as Python or JavaScript. Experience with Git/GitHub, RMarkdown, Shiny, and Jupyter Notebooks is a plus. *Preferred Qualifications* Candidates with 3+ years of experience in Bayesian modeling and/or manipulation of large remotely-sensed datasets. Familiarity with geospatial analysis and remote sensing is preferred. Familiarity with both fine spatial scale measurements (field surveys and remote sensing) and with coarse scale data (remote sensing and geospatial data) is ideal. *Time Frame* Initial appointment will be for two years, with possibility to extend to three years. Position is available immediately. Selected candidate will need to meet all hiring requirements, including a background check, prior to start date. The Nicholas School of the Environment strives for a new paradigm that views and attempts to understand the earth and the environment, including humans, as an integrated whole. Its mission is to create knowledge and global leaders of consequence for a sustainable future. As a result, it seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students varied perspectives, ways of knowing, and approaches to learning. Duke has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Surrounded by thousands of acres of undeveloped woodlands and gardens, Duke boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. Duke's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters. Durham is one of three municipalities, along with Raleigh and Chapel Hill, that form the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not available. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?action=joblist=9379=Go&.cgifields=all
[ECOLOG-L] tenure-track plant biologist at Macquarie University (Australia)
Forwarding this by request from Assoc. Prof. Ian Wright at Macquarie... For many more faculty positions in ecology and related areas, please see http://esa-ecophys.org/faculty.html -- The Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) has the opportunity to appoint a tenure-track plant biologist at the level of Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor. We are seeking candidates with an outstanding research record in plant biology, which potentially may include cell and molecular biology, environmental physiology, ecophysiology, ecology, evolution, and biogeography. The position includes contributing to innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. We are a department of integrative biology, conducting leading research at all levels of biological organisation and across diverse taxa, with particular strengths in conservation biology, terrestrial plant ecology, evolution and animal behaviour. Salary Package: Senior Lecturer from AUD $121,953; Associate Professor from AUD $146,462. Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment as a full Professor. Applications close: Sunday 27 August 2017, 11:55 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. For more information visit: http://jobs.mq.edu.au/cw/en/job/501271/senior-lecturer-associate-professor-in-plant-biology For role specific enquiries contact Prof. Michelle Leishman (Head of Department) at fse.bio-...@mq.edu.au.
[ECOLOG-L] job: Asst Prof, Forest Ecophysiology, UGA
veteran status. -- Will Cook - Durham, NC http://esa-ecophys.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Asst Professor of Range & Forage Management, University of Saskatchewan
I don't think I've seen this one on Ecolog-L... More faculty job ads in ecology and related areas at http://esa-ecophys.org/faculty.html -- TENURE TRACK POSITION IN RANGE & FORAGE MANAGEMENT The Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level in the area of range and forage utilization. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the area of rangeland ecology and management at the undergraduate level, develop a graduate course in his or her area of expertise, supervise M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, and perform outreach duties as required; Will also be expected to lead a vigorous, independent research program which will involve applied research of direct interest to industry and producers, as well as basic research that would be eligible for Government of Canada Tri-Council funding. Applications, including a CV, academic transcripts, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three referees to: Dr. Yuguang Bai, Head Email: yuguang@usask.ca by March 14, 2017. Full details at: https://jobs.usask.ca/job_postings/jobs/usfa1728.php#.WJjbMRgZNTa -- -- Will Cook - Durham, NC http://esa-ecophys.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Undergrad internship - Pennsylvania Firefly Festival
Forwarding by request... Will Cook - Durham, NC http://esa-ecophys.org/ Forwarded Message 2017 Research Internship Pennsylvania Firefly Festival, Inc. (PAFF) (501c3 Non-Profit) 13558 Route 666 Tionesta, PA 16353 https://pafireflyfestival.org/ Paid Internship June-August 2017 (dates flexible). Housing included Apply to Bruce Parkhurst parkhurst.br...@gmail.com copy to PAFF board pafireflyfesti...@gmail.com Research Internship PAFF seeks undergraduate student for basic field research on firefly habitats, Forest County PA (Allegheny National Forest area). Ongoing research: collecting phenological data by day, GPS data at night, where fireflies are active. Additional requirements: participate in educational outreach events, peak firefly season (~2 weeks). Funded by grant from the Huplits Wildlife Fund (Sierra Club). For full description: parkhurst.br...@gmail.com Qualifications Basic field research experience. Ideal candidate: energetic with inquisitive mind. Remote location: must have good health, physical stamina, love of outdoors & no reservations being in the forest at night. Own vehicle, camping experience (& gear) helpful. Duration 8-10 week internship, June – Aug (PA Firefly season.) Flexibility on dates, but must be on site continuously 6/12-7/1 for seasonal events/outreach. Application Send letter of interest to emails above (or mail PAFF by post). Describe research interests, experience, & evidence of outstanding academic potential. Provide 3 references, 1 of which is your faculty or research advisor. Salary Level $2500 stipend Small budget available for supplies & research work. Housing included Tent camping and/or rustic cabin available on festival premises: Black Caddis Ranch, Kellettville. B overnights or temporary stay with local supporters possible on non-peak dates. Letters of Interest due March 4. Submit info to both emails shown at top (or snailmail PAFF)
[ECOLOG-L] postdoc: environmental and biotic controls of photosynthesis - U Virginia
I don't think this job ad has appeared on Ecolog-L yet. Xi Yang says the position is still open despite the review date listed in the official ad. The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to understand the environmental and biotic controls of vegetation photosynthesis from multiple spatial scales. The successful candidate will be working on leaf to canopy level measurements of solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) and its linkage to plant photosynthesis. The postdoc will be designing and conducting controlled experiments in the University of Virginia greenhouse. The postdoc will also be responsible for making canopy SIF measurements at several forested sites, and analyzing the environmental and biotic controls of the SIF-GPP relationship. The postdoc will prepare a manuscript, based on the modeling work, for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The postdoc will work directly with Xi Yang in the Department of Environmental Sciences. A Ph.D. in plant physiology, ecology, earth system science, remote sensing, or a related field is required. Experience with leaf gas exchange measurements and greenhouse experiments is preferred. Strong skills in verbal and written communication of scientific results, ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams, and ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks are critical skills. This position will remain open until filled. Contact Xi Yang (xiy...@virginia.edu) for more information. To apply and see the full description: jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80498 For many more positions, see the ESA Ecophys site: http://esa-ecophys.org/postdoc.html -- Will Cook - Durham, NC
[ECOLOG-L] Metagenomics postdoc with Wine, Biodiversity & Climate Change program in Chile
Call for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Wine, Biodiversity & Climate Change Program - Chile (www.vccb.cl) Application Deadline: December 31, 2015. The Wine, Biodiversity & Climate Change Program is a scientific initiative of the Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity, developing strategies for biodiversity conservation along with Chilean wine industry. The project’s objective is to develop and promote conservation planning in human dominated ecosystems We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow with strong expertise in metagenomics and bioinformatics, preferably with additional knowledge on community & ecosystems ecology, to join our research team aiming at linking microbial diversity and ecosystem services provision. This program was initiated in 2008 to engage winegrowers in the protection of the Chilean Mediterranean ecoregion, which lacks adequate protection within the Chilean Protected Areas Network, is highly impacted by human activities, and contains more than 50% of native Chilean vascular plants and vertebrates. Our primary interest has been to study how this ecosystem can continue providing ecosystems services to the wine industry and the local community today, and under future climate change scenarios. We aim to generate research and conservation plans, promoting stewardship of these ecosystems by knowledge transfer to wine growers and local communities. Post base: Instituto de Ciencias Ambientales y Evolutivas, Universidad Austral de Chile, in Valdivia, Chile. The candidate is expected to travel to wine growing regions of Chile and Santiago for meetings. The post requires a valid driving license and a minimum level of Spanish. Additional Spanish language training will be available. The position will be initially for two years, starting at the latest in March 2015. Applications and other queries should be sent directly to Dr. Olga Barbosa (olga.barb...@uach.cl) Applications should include: CV Certificate of Doctoral Degree Cover Letter describing professional motivation for this position. Two letters of recommendation. Only letters from researchers that demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the applicant will be considered. Dr. Olga Barbosa olga.barb...@uach.cl More info: www.vccb.cl / www.ieb-chile.cl / olga.barb...@uach.cl -- Dra. Olga Barbosa Laboratorio de Sustentabilidad Urbana y Cambio Global Instituto de Ciencias Ambientales y Evolutivas Avenida Rector Eduardo Morales Miranda, Edificio Pugín, 3r piso, oficina n°307 Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia *56-63-2221217* www.uach.cl
[ECOLOG-L] ESA Physiological Ecology
If you visited the ESA Physiological Ecology site yesterday or today, you may have been redirected to Rob Jackson's Stanford faculty page. We've fixed the problem, but you will need to clear your browser's cache to get rid of the redirect. We're going to be moving the site to a new domain in the next few months, so stay tuned! ESA Physiological Ecology http://sites.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/ by far our most popular pages are http://sites.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/faculty.html and http://sites.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.html Will -- Will Cook - Durham, NC http://www.carolinanature.com
[ECOLOG-L] postdoc: California climate change ecology, U Idaho
Note: please reply to Blair McLaughlin, not me. Thanks! -- Forwarded message -- California climate change ecology Postdoctoral funding available on climate change ecology in California, in the Department of Natural Resources and Society at the University of Idaho. Postdoc will help design and conduct work to monitor climate change impacts and potential climate change refugia in oak woodlands, and contribute to studies on climate change conservation planning. Also potential opportunities to independently conduct related work in California or in other systems in the West, including at the UI field campus in McCall ID (http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/moss). Funding for 1 year with the possibility of extension. Located in Moscow, ID or potentially in California. Experience desired in one or more of the following: GIS and spatial statistics, species distribution modeling, field ecology in remote locations and/or private lands, climate change ecology, California ecosystems. Submit application to Blair McLaughlin (bcmclaugh...@uidaho.edu). Please include CV, contact information for 3 references, and a cover letter detailing research experience, interests and goals. Application review will begin on October 20, 2015. Flexible start date, but preferably before December 2015. -- Forwarded message ends -- For many other ecology-related jobs, please see the ESA Physiological Ecology Section jobs site: http://sites.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.html -- Charles W. (Will) Cook Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Environmental Science & Policy Box 90328, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: NOAA/AOML - Director of the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division
Please contact Alan Leonardi (please see below) for position details. NOAAs Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, FL is seeking applicants to fill the position of director of the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (OCED).#8232; The position requires a significant publication record, a history of obtaining funding, the ability to organize and lead research projects, and recognition as a leading scientist in ocean, climate, and/or ecosystem research. The OCED director will manage science and personnel in OCED while maintaining a strong research effort in an area that complements current divisional research. OCED has 8 principal investigators and 28 support scientists and staff involved in ecological, microbiological, ocean acidification, coral reef, eutrophication, and global carbon cycle research. Additional information can be found at http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ocd/ocdweb/index.html. The position is for a Supervisory Research Physical Scientist, ZP-V, GS-15 equivalent. Application must be completed online at http://www.usajobs.gov/, with reference Announcement Numbers OAR-AOML-2014-0004 for current federal government employees and OAR-AOML-2014-0002 for non-federal applicants by December 19, 2014. For details on the position you can contact Alan Leonardi (alan.leona...@noaa.gov) and for questions regarding the application process please contact Shanen Lacy (shanen.m.l...@noaa.gov).amp;#8232; Major Duties · Provide scientific leadership for AOML's Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (AOML/OCED) by developing and maintaining a divisional science program that supports NOAA's mission and results in peer-reviewed publications and science products of value to NOAA/AOML stakeholders. · Supervise and mentor AOML/OCED principal investigators. · Procure sufficient funding to support the divisional research program in conjunction with AOML/OCED principal investigators. · Contribute to the development of major scientific programs within NOAA and other federal agencies. · Publish research results in peer-reviewed literature and present findings at national and international scientific meetings. · Contribute to the development of research projects that will advance our scientific and technical knowledge of chemical oceanography, biological oceanography, or a related discipline by formulating research ideas, obtaining funding for research projects, and leading research projects. · Manage AOML/OCED personnel, including administrative, technical, and scientific employees. · Manage AOML/OCED finances to ensure accountable and efficient utilization of resources. · Serve as spokesperson and advocate of AOML/OCED at AOML and OAR.
[ECOLOG-L] MS in Tree Ecophysiology at the University of Idaho
The Johnson Lab at the University of Idaho is seeking a highly motivated student, preferably at the M.S. level, to study tree water transport and response to drought. Potential projects include: development of drought tolerance in young tree seedlings, water transport in leaves, embolism formation and repair and functional plant anatomy. The position would start January 2015 with guaranteed funding for two years. The University of Idaho is located in Moscow, a small college town with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and a thriving arts scene. For more information email Dan Johnson (dan.john...@duke.edu). I am currently in transition from Duke University to the University of Idaho, but will be officially starting at UI this summer (2014). More information about ongoing research can be found at: http://danielmjohnson.weebly.com/ For many more opportunities, please visit the ESA Ecophys jobs site: http://biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/grad.html (Dan's currently a member of our lab at Duke; a great guy to work with!) -- Charles W. (Will) Cook Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences Box 90227, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook
[ECOLOG-L] Postdocs in land-use/climate change and methane/fracking at Stanford
Two postdoc positions in Rob Jackson’s Lab at Stanford University: 1) Land-use and climate change, and 2) water and greenhouse gas interactions of shale gas and hydraulic fracturing The School of Earth Sciences, Woods Institute for the Environment, and Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University seek two full-time scientists in earth sciences, hydrology, ecology, biogeosciences or remote sensing to contribute to two projects. The first project, funded by USDA, examines the consequences of drought in the central U.S. on tree mortality and the carbon balance of the region. It examines the spatial extent of tree die-off, the underlying mechanisms behind tree mortality, and the consequences for regional carbon storage. The second project continues our long-term interest in the water and carbon consequences of different energy technologies. The funded project focuses on unconventional natural gas and oil extraction and asks two questions: 1) What are the water intensity, wastewater-generation, and drinking-water interactions of unconventional natural gas and oil extraction, and 2) How much methane and ethane are emitted to the atmosphere during the extraction and distribution of natural gas and oil compared to biological sources? Send a CV, statement of interests, and three letters of recommendation to: rob.jack...@stanford.edu. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please apply by April 15th, 2014 for full consideration. For many more postdoctoral positions, please take a look at the ESA Ecophys site, which I try to keep updated on a daily basis: http://biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.html -- Charles W. (Will) Cook Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences Box 90227, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook
[ECOLOG-L] job ad: LI-COR Biosciences
LI-COR is hiring... I haven't seen the job ad below on Ecolog-L, so am forwarding it. For many other job ads, please see the ESA Ecophys site that Rob Jackson and I maintain, where you can browse and sort through hundreds of job ads. We have separate pages for people seeking faculty, postdoctoral, staff, graduate, seasonal, and undergraduate positions. Here's our postdoc page, for example: http://biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.html If you have a position to offer that you'd like to see posted on our pages, please consider sending it to me. Basic listings are free, though your support is crucial for keeping the site running. Thanks and happy job hunting, Will Original Message LI-COR Biosciences in Lincoln, NE has two professional opportunities that we would like to make available to the viewers of your job board. Applications Analyst * Provide daily technical support to researchers and scientists; participate in technical sales, marketing and product development processes as needed. * Ideal candidate will have a MS degree in biological or physical sciences OR BS degree in biological or physical sciences with applicable experience in LI-COR's Environmental division * To apply please visit: http://www.licor.com/corp/careers.html Applications Scientist * Provide specialized technical support to researchers and scientists, especially for photosynthesis products, including plant gas exchange and leaf chlorophyll fluorescence, as well as canopy architecture, leaf area, and light measurement. 2) Provide scientific leadership in understanding and developing new products and product applications, 3) Present results to the scientific community in professional talks, workshops, and published manuscripts, 4) Write technical application notes and provide training to LI-COR customers and employees, 5) Actively participate in the technical sales process. * Ideal candidate will be fluent in Mandarin and have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in ecophysiology, environmental physics, plant physiology, agronomy or related field. Preferred experience in mathematical modeling or analysis of biological or environmental problems, turbulent fluxes, hydrologic systems, light propagation in canopies, or related processes. * To apply please visit: http://www.licor.com/corp/careers.html -- Charles W. (Will) Cook Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences Box 90227, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook
[ECOLOG-L] job ad: Applications Analyst at LI-COR Biosciences
I don't think this job ad has appeared on Ecolog yet... I heard today that they are still looking to fill this position. For more please see the ESA Physiological Ecology Section jobs site at http://biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.html Applications Analyst, Environmental Science Support: For over 40 years, LI-COR Biosciences has developed world-class scientific instrumentation and methods for research in many areas, including climate change, plant physiology, and the movement of carbon. We are seeking an individual to join our Science Support team as an Applications Analyst. This individual must be a team player, customer service centric, hardworking, and an excellent problem solver. This position will provide daily technical support to researchers and scientist, especially in the area of photosynthesis; participate in technical sales, marketing and product development processes as needed. MS degree in biological or physical sciences, with special emphasis in photosynthesis research preferred. Position located at headquarters in Lincoln, NE. To see full job description and to apply, go to: www.licor.com/careers. -- Charles W. (Will) Cook Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences Box 90227, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook
[ECOLOG-L] Question on species range modelling
Group: I am a thesis committee member on a Geography M.S. thesis project which involves modeling tree species ranges in Minnesota. His question is what percentage of the close to 700,000 cells would be appropriate to use as a random sample. Does anyone have thoughts? You could respond to me or to Daryn Hardwick (below). Thanks, Bill Cook William M. Cook, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences Saint Cloud State University Email: wmc...@stcloudstate.edu From: Hardwick, Daryn R. [hada1...@stcloudstate.edu] Subject: Thesis Issue - Advice Needed Hello, I have run into a small issue with my thesis. I have a grid of variables consisting of 685,152 cells for Minnesota I am using to attempt to define which variables play the biggest role in a tree species current range. As I stated in my proposal I was going to attempt doing this in R using the random forests algorithm. However, this is WAY too much data for R to process. I will therefore be creating a random sample to use in the algorithm. I need advice on what percentage of the original data I should use in the random sample. I can't find any professional source that recommends a certain percentage. Even if I take 10,000 records, the output size of the algorithm will exceed 1 GB in file size (not to mention time needed to process). Would a 1% sample size (around 7,000 records) be reasonable? This is more than many random surveys (e.g. president approval ratings). And I would obviously do some confidence testing to ensure that it is truly a representative sample. If you could just let me know what you think so I can proceed, I would greatly appreciate it! Daryn Hardwick Graduate Assistant, St. Cloud State University Department of Geography and Planning
Re: [ECOLOG-L] please help an unemployed biology major!
The ESA physiological ecology section also maintains a list of links to jobs sites, including all of those mentioned in this thread, I think: http://biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/ojl.htm We also have daily-updated comprehensive listings of technician jobs http://biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/tech.htm and temporary/seasonal technician jobs http://biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/temp.htm as well as listings for faculty, postdoctoral/professional, graduate, and undergraduate positions. Please let me know if we're missing any great links or jobs! Will -- Charles W. (Will) Cook Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences Box 90227, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook -Original Message- Subject: Re: please help an unemployed biology major! From: Tom A. Langen - tlangen tlan...@clarkson.edu Date: 2/28/2013 8:26 AM Erin, everyone I maintain an annotated links page of summer internships, temporary and career jobs, and career resources in ecology and conservation science, aimed at college students: http://people.clarkson.edu/~tlangen/joblinks.htm It includes those that have been mentioned in this thread. Tom Langen Associate Professor Departments of Biology Psychology Clarkson University Box 5805, Clarkson U., Potsdam NY 13699-5805 Phone: 315 268 7933, Fax: 315 268 7118 www.clarkson.edu/~tlangen -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Sharif Branham Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:21 PM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] please help an unemployed biology major! Erin, Try these two websites: Ecojobs.com https://www.usajobs.gov/ Sharif Sent from my iPhone On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 9:01 PM, Erin Kiskaddon kiska...@whitman.edu wrote: Hey there, ECOLOGGERS! I was hoping someone out there could give me, a recent graduate of Whitman College with a BA in biology, some advice on any naturalist/marine science/educator jobs. I had a horrendous time trying to get into marine science graduate programs because of huge competition for very limited space in funded labs. I have decided to take a break from looking at graduate school and I would like to find a job doing anything from marine science research to possibly getting an environmental educator or naturalist position. Does anyone know of any job openings in those fields? Location is not that important. If you have any suggestions, advice, or other tips I would really appreciate it. Happy Monday evening, ~Erin K.
[ECOLOG-L] Last minute Wildlife Biology sabbatical replacement at St. Cloud State University (MN)
Good day, list: Due to a very recent staffing development, I would like to post the following ONE TERM sabbatical replacement position for Spring 2013 term. This is a full-time one semester position. Feel free to contact Dr. Bill Cook at wmc...@stcloudstate.edumailto:wmc...@stcloudstate.edu with questions. Position Available: Field Biologist, Fixed-Term Non-Probationary in the Department of Biological Sciences. Salary: Commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. Date of appointment:January 10, 2013 Responsibilities: Teach lecture and laboratory components (including lab preparation) of BIOL 324 Ornithology and BIOL 442/542 Wildlife Populations to Field Biology Majors and BIOL 102 The Living World to non-majors. Appointment is for Spring 2013 semester. Qualifications and experience: Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Biology or related discipline with previous teaching experience in field biology courses. A Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology or related field, and experience teaching Ornithology, Wildlife Populations and non-majors biology are preferred. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds. Department: The department has 19 full time faculty offering approximately 65 undergraduate courseseach year and twelve graduate-only courses. We advise 700 undergraduates in a range of biology programs: Biology Teaching, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology and pre-professional programs in Allied Health. Apply to: Field Biology Search Committee Wick Science Building/Room 262 St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 Application information and deadline: SCSU is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. Send: letter of application including statements of teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, transcripts (copies acceptable for initial screening) and the name, phone number, postal and E-mail address of three references. We will contact references to comment specifically upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation. Submit materials online at the SCSU Employment Opportunities website and not directly to the department. http://www.stcloudstate.edu/employeeprocedures/documents/NOVTEMPLATEtable-faculty2-2012.doc. Review of applications begins immediately and the position is open until filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Greater Sage-Grouse Research Technician Needed
*Greater Sage-Grouse Research Technician* *Job Description: * Full time seasonal technicians are needed assisting Utah State University research on Greater Sage-grouse response to vegetation manipulation and grazing in northern Utah (West Box Elder County, UT). Early season work will consist primarily of night trapping and lek surveys, in addition to tracking radio collared birds. Later season duties will primarily consist of tracking birds via radio telemetry and conducting vegetation surveys. Other duties will include conducting pellet counts, locating nests and broods, and data entry. * Qualifications:* Applicants must have a BS, or be close to completing a degree in wildlife biology, ecology or related field. Familiarity with sagebrush steppe vegetation and plant taxonomy is a plus. Applicants must be willing to work odd, long hours and have a flexible schedule (late night trapping and early morning lek counts, any day of the week), in both hot and cold conditions, and live in remote rural locations. Must be able to take detailed and accurate field notes, and record data according to protocol. A positive attitude, ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and ability to solve problems that present themselves in the field is essential. Must be willing to interact with the public and explain the project during chance encounters. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work with ATVs is required. Fieldwork can be physically demanding and the ability to hike over steep, rocky, remote terrain is required. If you don’t enjoy hiking, chasing animals at odd hours, adapt well to altered sleep schedules, tolerate poor environmental conditions, or are generally looking for an easy job, this job is not for you. Employment would start approximately February 4 and extend through the summer (approx. early August). To apply please email a cover letter and resume to Brian Wing and Avery Cook (one letter, cc to both, in .pdf format). Please mention where you found the job announcement. *Salary:* $1500/ month with housing provided. * Last Date to Apply:* December 31, 2012 – However positions may be filled if qualified applicants apply before the closing date. *Contacts:* Avery Cook aac...@aggiemail.usu.edu Brian Wing brir.w...@gmail.com
[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: MS position in Plant Physiological Ecology/Ecohydrology of Sagebrush Steppe Vegetation
Please reply to Keith, not me... Original Message A M.S. position is available in the Reinhardt Lab (http://keithreinhardt.wordpress.com/) to investigate the impacts of altered hydroclimate (precipitation seasonality) on sagebrush steppe plant physiological ecology/ecohydrology. This EPSCoR-supported field-based project will involve quantifying changes in plant carbon and/or water relations among experimentally-altered precipitation treatments across scales (leaf-organism-plot), and will take place on an existing long-term (18+ years) ecohydrological experiment on the Idaho National Laboratory. We seek applicants with a B.S. in plant ecology or plant ecophysiology, and preference will go to those with previous research experience. The successful applicant will use both standard ecophysiological instrumentation (e.g., gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, pressure bomb apparatus, etc.), and innovative, novel techniques to quantify differences in carbon or water relations among precipitation treatments. We are particularly interested in applicants who have previous, hands on experience collecting gas exchange or sap flux measurements. Applicants should be able to work in field settings, sometimes under harsh conditions (hot, arid conditions typical of the northern Great Basin). Pocatello, Idaho offers an outstanding quality of life, with a low cost of living and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. The graduate stipend is ~$18K/year, and includes payment of tuition and fees. Funding is available for two years. Applicants should provide a cover letter detailing their interest in the position, a CV/resume, contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts and GRE scores to Dr. Keith Reinhardt, reink...@isu.edu. Review of applications begins immediately. Keith -- ~ Keith Reinhardt Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Idaho State University Mail: 921 S 8th Ave, Stop 8007 Shipping: 638 East Dunn Street FedEx: 650 Memorial Drive Pocatello, ID 83209-2007 p/208-282-2933 f/208-282-4570 c/336-408-0307 website: http://keithreinhardt.wordpress.com/ email: reink...@isu.edu ~ End Original Message For more graduate opportunities see: http://biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/grad.htm -- Charles W. (Will) Cook Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences Box 90227, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Results for Job Board Inquiry
A little late to the thread, but you may want the check out the job board that Rob Jackson and I maintain for the ESA Physiological Ecology section. We have different pages for faculty, postdoctoral and professional, graduate, technician, seasonal/intern, and undergraduate positions. Here's our page for people seeking a postdoctoral position, for example: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.htm We also have a page of links to other job boards, including most of the ones Neahga mentioned: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/ojl.htm On another subject, if you have a publicly-accessible website for a course you teach, please consider sending the link to me to add to our Course and syllabus information page. We have listings for Physiological Ecology, Ecology/Field Labs, Ecosystem Studies, and Global Change courses: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/courses.htm Back on jobs, I don't think this technician job, featured on our site, has made it to Ecolog yet. They are still actively seeking applicants, despite the review date listed: Montana State University: Environmental Analyst/Research Associate: MSU's Land Resources and Environmental Sciences department, with partial support from the IoE and Montana EPSCoR, is seeking an interactive and experienced aqueous analytical chemist who will manage a research and teaching laboratory focused on waters, soils, and sediments. The Environmental Analyst will be responsible for coordinating standard analyses of soils and natural waters using a suite of instrumentation including inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry, ion chromatography, flow-injection analysis, and combustion methods for total and dissolved carbon and nitrogen. The Analyst will participate in the LRES teaching mission by training and facilitating graduate student projects (independent study), supervising graduate and undergraduate student assistants, and providing guest lectures and hands-on experiences for undergraduate students in the soil-water curricula. The Analyst will work closely with laboratory co-directors Jack Brookshire and Stephanie Ewing, and other participating faculty with expertise in geochemistry, hydrology, biogeochemistry, microbiology and soil science, and will have the opportunity to participate in research projects that are an integral component to the laboratory mission. Required Qualifications: M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Hydrology, Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Soils or related field. Demonstrated experience in aqueous analytical chemistry. Screening began May 22, but the position is still open as of 7/10/12. More information and application instructions: http://www.montana.edu/jobs/research/12169-33 -- Charles W. (Will) Cook Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences Box 90227, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook
[ECOLOG-L] Job opportunity - Analytical Wetland Ecologist
JOB OPPORTUNITY - Sr. Scientist – Analytical Wetland Ecologist South Florida Water Management District, Everglades Systems Assessment Section, Marsh Ecology Research Group The Everglades Systems Assessment Section seeks an experienced wetland ecologist with spatial analytical skills including, but not limited to, spatial statistics, numerical models and computer simulations to assess the effects of water quality on Everglades ecosystem responses, habitat succession and evolution. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team this position’s primary responsibilities will include conducting data analyses to aid in the development of a science plan to improve the design and operation of the stormwater treatment areas (STA) and synthesizing spatial and temporal ecological responses to evaluate the effectiveness of restoration activities on Everglades ecosystem recovery. Strong ecological background and advanced statistical expertise is required. The qualifications for this position are a M.S. in natural sciences, environmental science, or ecology with 6+ years experience (Ph.D. preferred). Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team, are essential. Please note, applications need to be made via the District web site. http://my.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20about% 20us/careers1#search_apply_jobs Mark I Cook, Ph.D. Lead Scientist Everglades Systems Assessment South Florida Water Management District 3301 Gun Club Rd, P.O Box 24680 West Palm Beach, FL 33416 Phone: (561) 686 8800 ext. 4539 email: mc...@sfwmd.gov
[ECOLOG-L] Wireless sensor networks IGERT at Duke (PhD)
WISeNet Graduate Training at Duke The WISeNet Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) program at Duke University prepares a new generation of Ph.D. students for interdisciplinary research in wireless sensor networks. Through the WISeNet training and certificate program, students contribute to the development of intelligent sensor systems that process, store, and learn from data so as to improve their ability to gather information over time. By participating in WISeNet laboratory and field experiments, trainees also contribute first hand to unprecedented observations of environmental and ecological processes, and more effective and reliable use of sensors for defense and national security. WISeNet Requirements and Certificate Trainees undertake four cross-disciplinary courses, laboratory and field experiments at international partner institutions, and specialized simulation, visualization, and virtual reality projects. These requirements are integrated within each trainee’s specialization area, which may range from ecology and geosciences to robotics and artificial intelligence. WISeNet is currently accepting applications Trainees must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in one of the participating departments at Duke University. Duke students who are interested in applying should request application material from the WISeNet Program Director, Prof. Silvia Ferrari (Email: webmas...@lisc.pratt.duke.edu). Non-Duke students interested in WISeNet are strongly encouraged to apply to the graduate program of interest through Duke Graduate School (http://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/). For more information visit: http://wisenet.pratt.duke.edu/ - Note: please don't reply to this email - I'm just forwarding the job ad and can't answer any questions about the program. For many more graduate opportunities in ecology and related areas, please see http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/grad.htm -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty job: Energy Environment - Duke University
As part of Duke University's new Energy Initiative, the Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences in the Nicholas School of the Environment invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the associate or full professor level in the field of Energy Environment. The candidate should have a strong science or engineering background, an understanding of energy issues beyond his/her area of technical training, and the ability and interest to interact with colleagues from a wide spectrum of fields on interdisciplinary energy problems. We are particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in energy systems, i.e. the integrative use of energy by humans, including energy resources, power generation and distribution, energy technologies, and the connection between energy use and climate change. The candidate’s work will ideally reflect a long temporal (decadal and greater) and large spatial (regional to global) scale perspective on energy systems. The successful candidate will assume Directorship of the Nicholas School’s Energy Environment Program, which encompasses leadership of the Energy Environment Concentration in the School’s Professional Masters of Environmental Management Program, and leadership roles in Duke University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Energy Environment and in the University’s Gendell Center for Engineering, Energy Environment, the latter two of which are jointly administered by the Nicholas School and Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering. The successful candidate will also join the Faculty Advisory Council of Duke’s new Energy Initiative. This Council consists of energy experts from across the University and is responsible for developing, coordinating, and promoting a shared set of energy courses and programs, and energy faculty hiring at Duke. More on the Initiative can be found at http://energy.duke.edu/ The Nicholas School focuses on leadership in education, research, and service to understand basic earth and environmental processes, to understand human behavior related to the environment, and to inform society about the conservation and management of the environment and its natural resources. Research interests within Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Nicholas School that will complement this position include climate dynamics, water resources, land-use change, and environmental science and policy. Additional interactions with respect to energy are possible with the Pratt School of Engineering, Trinity College of Arts Sciences, the Fuqua School of Business, the Sanford School of Public Policy, the Law School, and the Nicholas Institute of Environmental Policy Solutions. Letters of interest should include a curriculum vita, a statement describing the candidate’s research interests and goals as they relate to energy systems, and names of three references. All materials should be sent electronically as a single PDF file to Mrs. Mary Anne Perez at marya...@duke.edu. The search committee will begin to review applications on January 15, 2012, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2012. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. - For many more job ads in ecology and related areas, please see: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/faculty.htm -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] postdoc ad: Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions, Duke University
Three Postdoctoral Research Associates in Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions at Duke University Three post-doctoral positions are available starting in the spring of 2012 in the groups of Professors Gabriel Katul, Ram Oren, and Sari Palmroth (Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University) and Amilcare Porporato (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University). The positions are for 1 year each, renewable up to 2-3 years depending on funding. We are looking for motivated candidates, having strong background in one or more of the following areas: Computational fluid mechanics or hydraulics, biosphere-atmosphere numerical modeling, and field research / experience in eddy-covariance methods and corollary approaches. Background in engineering or physics is desirable but not required. The successful candidates will join a team of students and post-doctoral fellows working on constraining the simultaneous effects of elevated atmospheric CO2, temperature, and shifts in rainfall patterns on ecosystem carbon fluxes using multi-scale resource optimization theories, hydraulic controls on carbon cycling and water/energy exchange rates of Southern Conifers, and Micrometeorological methods for inferring whole canopy evapotranspiration in large agricultural structures. Further information can be obtained via e-mail (gaby at duke dot edu) or at: http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/people/faculty/katul/Advertisements.html Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to Prof. Gabriel Katul, Nicholas School of the Environment, Box 90328, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0328. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. For many more postdoc jobs, check out the ESA Ecophys section site: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.htm [Note: please reply to the address above - I'm not directly involved with these projects] -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral positions in geochemistry at Duke
Two Postdoctoral Positions: 1) Environmental Effects of Shale-Gas Extraction and 2) Groundwater Chemistry and Geosequestration of CO2 The Center on Global Change and Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University seek two earth system scientists in biogeochemistry, hydrology, geology, or environmental engineering to 1) examine the environmental effects of shale-gas production in the Marcellus Shale and elsewhere, including measurements of groundwater and air quality, and 2) prioritize the potential risks of CO2 leakage from underground storage reservoirs to shallow drinking-water aquifers using field and laboratory research and modeling. Funded by DOE and other sources, the projects expand ongoing work in the Earth and Ocean Sciences Division of the Nicholas School. For sample publications on the projects, see Osborn, SG et al. 2011 PNAS 108:8172-8176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1100682108; and Little and Jackson 2010 Environ Sc Tech 44: 9225–9232, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es102235w. Send a CV, statement of interests, and 3 letters of recommendation to Rob Jackson (jack...@duke.edu), Director - Center on Global Change, and Crystal Hinnant (crystal.hinn...@duke.edu): Center on Global Change, Nicholas School of the Environment, Box 90658, 138 Science Dr., Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0658. Duke is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; please apply by September 15, 2011 for full consideration. For many more job ads, please see the ESA ecophys section site: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.htm -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] job ad: postdoc in Ecohydrology – Plant W ater Use
Postdoctoral position in Ecohydrology – Plant Water Use The Biology Department and Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University seek a biological or earth system scientist in ecohydrology or plant water transport. The two-year project, funded by the National Science Foundation, compares the functioning of deep (5-20 meters underground) and shallow roots and stems for trees growing in the southern United States. It uses a novel cave system developed by the PIs in central Texas to study tree roots in situ and is based on previous molecular-based fingerprinting to match the roots to their respective shallow counterparts and tree trunks. The research questions include: 1) How much water that trees use comes from deep underground? 2) What are the unique physical characteristics of deep roots that promote water transport? and 3) To what extent do specialized water channels in plants contribute to their ability to take up and transport water? Primary responsibilities may include installation and maintenance of sapflow and microclimate monitoring equipment, periodic collection of plant physiological and structural data, lab physiological and hydraulic measurements, and/or modeling of water uptake and transport. Send a CV, statement of interests, and names of three references to: jack...@duke.edu or Rob Jackson, Professor, Biology Department and Nicholas School, Box 90338, French Sciences Building 3311, Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708-0338. Duke is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; please apply by March 1st, 2011 for full consideration. Lab web page: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson. Note: Please reply to Rob, not to me. For many more job ads in ecology and related areas, see the ESA Ecophys section site: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.htm -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Defining biodiversity, and does the term capture the public's attention?
Not too long ago I was in a meeting of our school's University Curriculum Committee, where the topic of discussion was SCSU's General Education diversity requirement. A list was being made of ways that diversity is determined or measured: age, gender, national origin, religious group, etc. There were a number of social scientists in the room and they each argued for the category of people whom they are interested in. I, only partially seriously, wrote the formula for Shannon diversity on a sheet of paper and held it up. After a query and brief explanation several people recognized my point, but nevertheless students cannot currently satisfy the diversity requirement by taking my Communities and Ecosystems class. Bill Cook -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ecolo...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of William Silvert Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 8:58 AM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Defining biodiversity, and does the term capture the public's attention? Among scientists there are many different definitions which serve different purposes. This would be too complex to try to present to the general public. Basically we need a politically acceptable definition which we can work with in public which synthesizes as much as possible the varying scientific concepts. For example, various definitions of species richness seem to be well understood, including simply the number of species. On the other hand, functional diversity includes a lot of really disgusting detritivores which may not appeal to many people. Bill Silvert - Original Message - From: Ritchie, Euan euan.ritc...@jcu.edu.au To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: segunda-feira, 13 de Dezembro de 2010 23:05 Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Defining biodiversity, and does the term capture the public's attention? Hi everyone, I have just returned from the Ecological Society of Australia meeting and among other issues, there was much discussion about the term biodiversity. Many people argue that this term is hard to define, and importantly, the public have no idea what it actually means and therefore they have less connection/concern to preserve/conserve species and habitats. I thought it would be interesting to hear how others define biodiversity, and if this term isn't helpful for conveying the importance of species diversity to the public, what term(s) should we use? Over to you, Euan
[ECOLOG-L] AGU session on earth-system stewardship
Here's a reminder from Rob Jackson that abstracts are due tomorrow! Original Message Subject:AGU session on earth-system stewardship Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:58:52 -0400 From: Rob Jackson Dear Colleagues, Terry Chapin, Jen Harden, and I have organized a joint ESA/AGU Biogeosciences session on Scientific Foundations for Earth-System stewardship for the fall AGU meeting in San Francisco (see below). Confirmed speakers in the session include Inez Fung, Chris Field, Bill Schlesinger, and Dennis Lettenmaier. Please submit your work to the session and pass along this message to others who might be interested. Abstracts are due tomorrow, Thursday September 2nd. Thanks! Rob Jackson 919-660-7408 http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson Biogeosciences Session, AGU Fall Meeting 2010 /Scientific Foundations for Earth System Stewardship/ Human activities have exceeded or are close to exceeding safe boundaries for many aspects of the environment, including climate, nitrogen inputs to ecosystems, and biodiversity loss. Potential loss of permafrost with global warming and the loss of tropical diversity are just two examples of environmental tipping points that may soon be crossed. This session on global planetaryEarth System stewardship focuses on how sound geophysical biophysical science and knowledge from other disciplines can be combined to provide environmental solutions. In addition to the above examples, potential topics include resilience of the coupled Earth System, geophysical threats to life on Earth, geoengineering and climate management, and socio-ecological feedbacks to the environment. The session is part of a series of joint activities between the American Geophysical Union and the Ecological Society of America. Convener Information: Robert B. Jackson, jack...@duke.edu, 919-660-7408; Department of Biology and Nicholas School of the Environment, Box 90338, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 Jennifer W. Harden, jhar...@usgs.gov, 650-329-4949; U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Rd, ms 962, Menlo Park, CA 94025 F. Stuart Chapin, terry.cha...@alaska.edu, 907.474.7922; Department of Biology and Wildlife Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775 Index Terms: 0400 Biogeosciences; 1600 Global Change; 4800 Oceanography: Biological And Chemical; 0315 Biosphere/Atmosphere Interactions Original Message Ends
[ECOLOG-L] AGU session on earth-system stewardship
Forwarded from Rob Jackson... Original Message Dear Colleagues, Terry Chapin, Jen Harden, and I have organized a Biogeosciences session on Scientific Foundations for Earth-System stewardship for the fall AGU meeting (see below). Please consider contributing to the session as well as passing this message on to grad students and postdocs that you know. Abstract submission deadline is 2 September 2010. See: http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm10/program/abstract_submissions.php Thanks! Rob Jackson 919-660-7408 http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson Biogeosciences Session, AGU Fall Meeting 2010 B35: Scientific Foundations for Earth System Stewardship Human activities have exceeded or are close to exceeding safe boundaries for many aspects of the environment, including climate, nitrogen inputs to ecosystems, and biodiversity loss. Potential loss of permafrost with global warming and the loss of tropical diversity are just two examples of environmental tipping points that may soon be crossed. This session on global planetaryEarth System stewardship focuses on how sound geophysical biophysical science and knowledge from other disciplines can be combined to provide environmental solutions. In addition to the above examples, potential topics include resilience of the coupled Earth System, geophysical threats to life on Earth, geoengineering and climate management, and socio-ecological feedbacks to the environment. The session is part of a series of joint activities between the American Geophysical Union and the Ecological Society of America. Convener Information: Robert B. Jackson, jack...@duke.edu, 919-660-7408; Department of Biology and Nicholas School of the Environment, Box 90338, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 Jennifer W. Harden, jhar...@usgs.gov, 650-329-4949; U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Rd, ms 962, Menlo Park, CA 94025 F. Stuart Chapin, terry.cha...@alaska.edu, 907.474.7922; Department of Biology and Wildlife Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775 Index Terms: 0400 Biogeosciences; 1600 Global Change; 4800 Oceanography: Biological And Chemical; 0315 Biosphere/Atmosphere Interactions Original Message Ends -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research technician, Duke FACE site
(Note: please do not reply to sender, see application info below) Job Announcement for Oren Lab, Nicholas School at Duke University The Oren lab is seeking applicants for a 1-year field and laboratory research technician to assist with ecosystem carbon storage/balance projects at the Duke FACE (Free Air CO2 Enrichment) site (http://face.env.duke.edu/main.cfm), focusing on our final harvest. Field work may include but not be limited to measuring tree diameters and heights of standing and felled trees, and collecting vegetation samples. Lab work will include processing field samples (sorting, drying, weighing, etc.), preparing and measuring bole cross section “cookies” for growth ring analysis, measuring specific gravity on stem sections, making specific leaf area (SLA) measurements using a computer scanner and associated software and scales, and data entry. Candidates should have bachelor's degree in biological or forest sciences, be in good physical condition, be able to work at canopy-level heights, and be willing to work outdoors in a cold or hot and humid environment with various insects and arachnids present. Ability to work both independently and in teams is essential. Our lab is based at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University and our field site is about 12 miles away in the Duke Forest. Successful applicants will need to secure housing in the Durham/Chapel Hill/Research Triangle area. The position starts in early September, 2010 and includes full Duke University benefits. Annual salary is $25,000. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Jeffrey Pippen at jspip...@duke.edu. -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Abroad/Research Abroad
I previously asked about completing an internationl PhD and I wanted to thank everyone for their input. It's given me a lot to think about. On another note, especially with the economic downturn, the idea of taking a gap year looks appealing. I wanted to get some feedback on volunteering abroad or assisting with ecological projects abroad. I am aware that there are quite a few global volunteer organizations that offer projects abroad, for a fee. Some of these fees seem steep, but I can understand the need to charge something. Does anyone have any feedback on these organizations (i.e. GVI, Projects Abroad, GVN, Australearn, etc.)? How else might I search for international research opportunities or internships? Thanks again.
[ECOLOG-L] International PhD vs. U.S. PhD
I currently have a masters in biology and have been thinking about getting my PhD, and I would like to get some international experience as well. So my question is what is the difference between getting a PhD in the U.S. vs. getting one abroad? I have heard that international PhDs are usually research degrees (3 years) compared to a 4-5 year program in the States. In terms of future employement, will an international PhD be accepted on the samle level as a PhD earned from an accredited university in the States (i.e. for government agencies)? I am really curious to hear your thoughts as I would really like to study abroad. Thank you, Michelle
[ECOLOG-L] Jobs in ecology and related areas - ESA Ecophys
I've just implemented a change to the ESA Ecophys section jobs website that I think you're going to like -- the index of ads is now user-sortable! By clicking on the column title, you can sort the listings by posting date, closing/review date, location, or job title. If you click on a column a second time, the sort order switches from descending to ascending. The default sort is by review date. If there is no review date listed in the ad, the review date is assumed to be the same as the posting date.* Many of you have visited us in the past, but if you haven't and you're looking for any level of job in ecology or a related area (VERY broadly defined**), please take a look at the ESA Physiological Ecology Section website. Job ads are subdivided into six categories: Faculty Positions - tenure track and visiting faculty positions http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/faculty.htm Postdoctoral and Professional Positions - non-tenure track positions requiring a PhD http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.htm Graduate Opportunities - master's and doctoral student positions http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/grad.htm Staff/Technician Positions - positions lasting 1 year or more, mostly with benefits http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/tech.htm Temporary/Seasonal Technicians Interns - positions lasting less than a year, mostly without benefits http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/temp.htm Undergraduate Opportunities - summer jobs that are available to undergrads only http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/undergrad.htm Many of these job ads are posted on Ecolog, but a bunch more are sent to us directly and lifted from other email lists, such as RangeBiz and the ESA Biogeosciences section list. Hope you enjoy the site and thanks for your support over the years! And please let us know if you can think of more ways to improve it. Will * The new sorting table feature requires javascript and works well in the versions of Firefox, Google Chrome, and IE that I tried, but in Safari re-sorting by review date doesn't work properly. However, since this is the default sort order and the other sort options work, it doesn't matter much. I haven't tested other browsers yet. ** The site includes, for example, jobs in: physiological ecology, wildlife biology, ecohydrology, silviculture, ichthyology, aquatic ecology, ecosystem modelling, soil processes, climate change, disease ecology, conservation biology, microbial ecology, plant physiology, and biogeochemistry. -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Winter Field Assistant, Southern Great Plains
The Jackson lab in the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Science and Biology Department at Duke University is seeking a technician for the 2010 winter field season, starting late January. This is a full-time temporary position with a hiring period of a month and a half to two months, and offers an excellent opportunity to learn field techniques employed in ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry research. We study ecosystem responses to global changes such as effect of elevated CO2 or land-use changes on plant/soil/microbial systems and nutrient and water cycles (see http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson for full project descriptions). The position will last 2 months and successful applicant will work closely with a graduate student on a project on ecosystem consequences (water and carbon) of agricultural conversion of grasslands. Sites for this research are located in grasslands and cultivated fields of southern Great Plains, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico. The research technician’s primary responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following: 1) Assist with deep coring of soil samples using a van-mounted GeoProbe machine. 2) Collecting data on the soil cores, subsampling, and sieving the soil samples for analysis. 3) Interviewing land-owners and researchers about land-use history data. 4) Building and installing probes that measure deep soil CO2 fluxes. 5) Entering data onto excel spreadsheets. Previous experience with soil sampling and soil sample preparations, and experience using Microsoft Excel are all desirable but not required. Approximately 85% of the technicians’ work will be in the field, and 5 to 6 different sites will be visited. Applicants should be in good physical condition and willing to work long hours in the field under a variety of outdoor conditions. The position requires ability to work efficiently and thoroughly and ability and willingness to drive long hours. Expected pay between $1,400 to $2,000 per month depending on the experience level and hours worked. Due to time constraints on the project, up to 60 hours of work per week may be sometimes necessary. Field housing and a work vehicle are provided. You will be sharing field housing with a graduate student. The projected start date is end of January. Application materials should include a cover letter of one page or less describing your background and interest in the position, and a resume that documents your relevant experience, skills, and abilities, along with a contact list of references. Please submit these materials through e-mail as a single document to John Kim (jh...@duke.edu) by Jan 15, 2010. -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] postdoc ad: Groundwater Chemistry and Geosequestration
Groundwater Chemistry and Geosequestration: The Center on Global Change and Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University seek an earth system scientist in biogeochemistry, hydrology, or environmental engineering to prioritize the risks of leakage from deep storage reservoirs to shallow drinking-water aquifers above them. The three-year DOE project expands ongoing work in the Earth and Ocean Sciences Division of the Nicholas School to: 1) identify fresh groundwater resources that are geographically coincident over deep saline aquifer carbon capture and storage sites; 2) collect additional sediment and groundwater samples from these aquifers; 3) incubate sediment samples for 1 month to 2 years in the laboratory to analyze CO2 interactions with aquifer water and rock; 4) sample and analyze the chemistry of sediments and simulated groundwater; and 5) analyze and model long-term changes in aquifer chemistry to extrapolate our findings to basin and national scales. The successful applicant will have experience with environmental chemistry, hydrology, and/or chemical modeling. Send a CV, statement of interests, and 3 letters of recommendation to: jack...@duke.edu or Rob Jackson, Director - Center on Global Change, Nicholas School, Box 90658, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0658 or by email to Klugh Jordan (klugh.jor...@duke.edu). Duke is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; please apply by January 20, 2010 for full consideration. -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Job: 4 Faculty Positions in Ecohydrology at Duke
Cluster Hire in the Nicholas School of the Environment at the Intersection between Ecology and Hydrology The Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE) at Duke University will make four tenure-track appointments at junior- or senior-levels as part of a cluster-hire in eco-hydrology. This new initiative builds on Duke's strengths in ecological and hydrological sciences and seeks to attract outstanding faculty who will engage in and facilitate multidisciplinary interactions across the NSOE and other units on campus such as Biology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Global Health Institute - on research at the interface between ecosystem function and hydrological processes. Candidates will contribute to the NSOE's curriculum at the undergraduate, professional master's, and doctoral level. For more information and to apply, see http://nicholas.duke.edu/application Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Applications should include a full CV, statement of research and teaching goals and arrange for three letters of reference to be forwarded via http://nicholas.duke.edu/application . The Nicholas School and Duke University are committed to equal opportunity in employment. Applications are strongly encouraged from members of under-represented populations. -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Ecohydrology/Plant Water Use, Duke University
[For more opportunities, please see the ESA Ecophys section website http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.htm ] Postdoctoral Position in Ecohydrology – Plant Water Use The Biology Department and Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University seek a biological or earth system scientist in ecohydrology and plant water transport. The three-year project, funded by the National Science Foundation, compares the functioning of deep (5-20 meters underground) and shallow roots and stems for trees growing in the southern United States. It uses a novel cave system developed by the PIs in central Texas to study tree roots in situ and is based on previous molecular-based fingerprinting to match the roots to their respective shallow counterparts and tree trunks. The research questions include, 1) How much water that trees use comes from deep underground? 2) What are the unique physical characteristics of deep roots that promote water transport? and 3) To what extent do specialized water channels in plants contribute to their ability to take up and transport water? Primary responsibilities may include installation and maintenance of sapflow and microclimate monitoring equipment, periodic collection of plant physiological and structural data, lab physiological and hydraulic measurements, and/or modeling of water uptake and transport. Send a CV, statement of interests, and names of three references to: jack...@duke.edu or Rob Jackson, Professor, Biology Department and Nicholas School, Box 90338, French Sciences Building 3311, Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708-0338. Duke is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; please apply by September 15, 2009 for full consideration. Lab web page: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Land Surface Interactions, Duke University
[For more opportunities, please see the ESA Ecophys section website http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/postdoc.htm ] Postdoctoral Position in Land Surface Interactions The Center on Global Change at Duke University (http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/cgc/) seeks a biological or earth system scientist in biogeosciences, climate modeling, ecology, hydrology, or remote sensing to study the interactions of climate change and terrestrial ecosystems. The two-year project, funded by the National Institute for Climate Change Research and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, attempts to reduce the uncertainties associated with changing climate and land cover type on climate forcings, including albedo, latent and sensible heat, and surface roughness. The project asks three questions: 1) How will future climatic variability and climate change influence terrestrial ecosystem structure and functioning, particularly through differences in energy balance? 2) In what locations will changing land-cover types (e.g., transitions from pastures to forests) lead to net climate cooling or warming? and 3) How can field and remotely sensed data be used to test land-surface parameterizations in climate models and their representations of the energy balance? The successful applicant will interact with five land-surface modeling groups and with ecologists and micrometeorologists who use eddy flux, remote sensing, and other measurement approaches. The project will allow us to understand differences in climate models and to build a framework for a formal inter-model comparison of full radiative forcing for projected climate and land-cover change. For background on one aspect of the project, see Jackson, Randerson, Canadell et al. 2008 Protecting climate with forests. Environmental Research Letters 3, 044006. (http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/erl08.html) Send a CV, statement of interests, and names of 3 references to: jack...@duke.edu or Rob Jackson, Director - Center on Global Change, Nicholas School, 325 North Building, 470 Research Drive, Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708-0658 or by email to Klugh Jordan (klugh.jor...@duke.edu). Duke is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; please apply by September 20, 2009 for full consideration. Lab web page: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson -- Charles W. (Will) Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcookcwc...@duke.edu Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Remote sensing, eddy covariance and plant biology positions at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia
Three new positions available at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia: 1) Application of remote sensing to terrestrial woody landscapes 2) Application of eddy covariance to terrestrial woody landscapes 3) Plant Functional analyses of terrestrial woody landscapes Please visit the following webpage for job descriptions and application procedures: http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_search_result.cfm http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_search_result.cfm Feel free to contact Professor Derek Eamus at UTS shuld you need further information. Derek Eamus Professor, Environmental Sciences and Senior Research Fellow, Land and Water Australia Department of Environmental Sciences University of Technology, Sydney PO Box 123, Broadway NSW 2007 ph 02 9514 4154 http://www.c3.uts.edu.au
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. student needed in small mammal ecology
(Apologies for cross-posting) M.S. student needed for Small Mammal population study. I am seeking an M.S. student in the area of small mammal population ecology, beginning Fall 2009, in the Department of Biological Sciences, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota. The successful applicant's thesis will build upon long-term research based at the Kansas Field Station and Ecological Reserves on the effects of experimental habitat fragmentation on populations and communities undergoing old-field succession. This landscape-scale experiment began in 1984 and has resulted in a long series of publications on small mammal, plant and insect communities over the last 25 years. Small mammal work has focused on variation in population demographics and densities among habitat fragments of different size, and movements of individuals among fragments and within the heterogeneous landscape. Research for the thesis is anticipated to have two directions. 1) A substantial amount of data on small mammal populations has been collected over the years and not yet fully analyzed, particularly between from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. There are several interesting questions which can be answered with skillful data-mining. I would like to know if small mammal population densities continued to show the same spatial patterns after the mid-1990s (and a substantial change in vegetation), and there are several hypotheses related to movement frequency and distance to test. This facet of the project would take place in my lab at SCSU in Minnesota. 2) New field work is planned between late summer 2009 and early summer 2010, testing the effects of matrix composition on small mammal movements between habitat fragments. This field work would take place during periodic trips from Minnesota to Lawrence, Kansas (1-2 week duration, 2-3 times per year), and data analysis woul! d take place in Minnesota. Depending on interest, some additional field work may be possible in central Minnesota on sites owned by the State of Minnesota or private organizations. The ideal candidate for this position would have hold a B.S. or B.A. in ecology or related area, strong quantitative skills (especially in statistics), be experienced in manipulating data in spreadsheets, and have done coursework in population ecology and conservation biology. Field experience with small mammals is desirable but not imperative. Funding for this student will be available through a combination of teaching assistantships ($10,300 for the fall and spring semesters) and summer research support. Teaching assistantships also cover 8 credit-hours of classes per semester at no additional charge. Additional internal funding is usually available for research expenses. St. Cloud State University is a regional comprehensive university in Central Minnesota, and the St. Cloud area supports a population of approximately 100,000 people some 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis. To be considered for this position, please contact me (Dr. William Cook) at wmc...@stcloudstate.edu. To pursue this after a first contact, you will need to complete the SCSU Graduate School application and Teaching Assistant application. See the Department of Biological Sciences (http://www.stcloudstate.edu/biology/), and SCSU Graduate School website (http://www.stcloudstate.edu/gradadmissions/) and the TA application form (http://www.stcloudstate.edu/graduatestudies/current/ga.asp). PLEASE NOTE that while the University application deadline is June 1, to be eligible for teaching assistantships you must have all application materials here by no later than APRIL 20, 2009. William M. Cook Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences St. Cloud State University 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301 USA Phone: (320) 308-2019 E-mail: wmc...@stcloudstate.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc ad: Land Surface Interactions
Postdoctoral Position in Land Surface Interactions - Center on Global Change at Duke University We seek a biological or earth system scientist in climate modeling, biogeosciences, ecology, hydrology, or remote sensing to study the interactions of climate change and terrestrial ecosystems. The two-year project, funded by the National Institute for Climate Change Research and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, attempts to reduce the uncertainties associated with changing climate and land cover type on climate forcings, including albedo, latent and sensible heat, and surface roughness. The project asks three questions: 1) How will future climatic variability and climate change influence terrestrial ecosystem structure and functioning, particularly through differences in energy balance? 2) In what locations will changing land-cover types (e.g., transitions from pastures to forests) lead to net climate cooling or warming? and 3) How can field and remotely sensed data be used to test land-surface parameterizations in climate models and their representations of the energy balance? The successful applicant will interact with five land-surface modeling groups and with ecologists and micrometeorologists who use eddy flux, remote sensing, and other measurement approaches. The project will allow us to understand differences in climate models and to build a framework for a formal inter-model comparison of full radiative forcing for projected climate and land-cover change. For background on one aspect of the project, see Jackson, Randerson, Canadell et al. 2008 Protecting climate with forests. Environmental Research Letters 3, 044006 http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/erl08.html Send a CV, statement of interests, and 3 recommendation letters to: Rob Jackson, Director – Center on Global Change, Nicholas School, 325 North Building, 470 Research Drive, Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708-0658 or by email to Karen Johnson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications received by January 31, 2009 will be assured consideration. Duke is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. - For lots more job ads, please see the ESA Physiological Ecology Section website: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/positions.htm Will -- Charles W. Will Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook[EMAIL PROTECTED] Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
[ECOLOG-L] Statistical advice
Good afternoon all: I am looking for some statistical advice, in a situation that has me temporarily stumped. We have data which includes a categorical predictor variable (a landscape attribute, habitat patch size), two continuous dependent variables (measures of plant and rodent abundance), and many years of observations. Experimental hypotheses involve the question of how patch size affects organism abundance, and also about correlations between plant and rodent abundance. This seems to be set up exactly for the repeated measures ANOVA function in SPSS within the GLM section, only no information is given in the printout about associations between the dependent variables. What would you recommend we do to formally investigate the relations between plant and rodent abundance (the dependent variables), in the light of time and patch size? So far we can run a RMANOVA to investigate time and patch size, and then to run separate analyses (e.g. correlations within each year) to look at the association between plant and rodent abundance, but there may be a more holistic way to do this. Thanks for any advice you can give. Bill Cook William M. Cook Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences St. Cloud State University 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301 USA Phone: (320) 308-2019 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] Biologist Position
BIOLOGIST Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Biological Sciences Invites applications for a one-year Assistant Professor Ph.D. (or doctoral candidacy) required. Courses will include Vertebrate Ecology (with laboratory) and General Biology. Complete information available at http://www.mnsu.edu/humanres/MSU-VAC_NOT/bio09127.pdf)
[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecologist Position
PLANT ECOLOGIST Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Biological Sciences Invites applications for a one-year Assistant Professor Ph.D. (or doctoral candidacy) required. Courses will include Plant Ecology and Soil Ecology (with laboratories). Complete information available at http://www.mnsu.edu/humanres/MSU-VAC_NOT/bio09128.pdf).
Positions at ORNL: GIS Analyst (Post Masters)
Please Post or Distribute Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Analyst Environmental Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, Tennessee ORNL08-24-ESD Project Description: The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), (http://www.esd.ornl.gov ) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), (http://www.ornl.gov ) has several openings for research associate positions beginning immediately. These positions involve the use of geographic information systems in hydrological modeling, and ecological indicators and regional simulation of ecological impacts. These projects are funded by NASA or the Department of Energy and are described on the Internet. Modeling and Synthesis Thematic Data Center (Robert Cook, PI) http://nacp.ornl.gov/mast-dc/ Integrated Terrestrial Carbon Cycle Modeling (Mac Post, PI) http://www.nacarbon.org/cgi-nacp/wcb/web/investigations/inv_pgp.pl?pgid- 288 Carbon Cycle Modeling of Agro Ecosystems (Tris West, PI) http://nacarbon.org/cgi-nacp/web/investigations/inv_pgp.pl?pgid=136 Candidates should have an M.S. in geography, ecology, soil science, forestry, or a related field. We seek a candidate with superior oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and strong personal motivation. The candidate must have knowledge and practical experience in using GIS software such as ESRI (workstation Arc/Info, ArcGIS, ArcView and associated modules such as GRID and Spatial Analyst) or other GIS/processing package, and knowledge and experience in using image processing software such as ERDAS Imagine, INVI, or IDRSI. Familiarity with visualization tools like IDV, NCL (NCAR Command Language), FERRET, GLODAP, LAS, GrADS, IDL, CDAT or others is an advantage. In addition, the candidate must have experience in acquiring and managing spatial data, familiarity with applying basic ecological and geographical principles within a spatial modeling framework. The candidate should have familiarity with UNIX and Windows operating systems, familiarity with environmentally relevant data layers, and programming experience, specifically in the context of developing GIS applications. The candidate should be willing to work closely with other research staff in multiple capacities including contributing to a team designed to develop integrated ecological models and supporting the GIS and data needs of research team members. Responsibilities include managing and updating multiple spatial data sets, acquiring and assimilating new relevant spatial data sets, using GIS data and principles of landscape ecology to characterize landscape patterns at multiple scales, providing documentation for collected and newly created spatial data sets, and data integration. Annual salary depends on experience. The position will be based at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. All travel expenses are provided. The position is for one year. Qualifications: Master's degree required in Geography, Ecology, Soil Science, Forestry or related field. Required discipline: Other Physical Sciences Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. How to Apply: Qualified applicants may apply online at (https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/ ). All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at (http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm ). When applying for this position, please reference the position title and number (ORNL08-24-ESD). This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postmaster's Research Associates Program and is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). This appointment is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran.
Plant Ecology Instructor
NOTICE OF VACANCY DATE OF NOTICE: June 25, 2007 POSITION: Biological Sciences / Plant Ecologist, Instructor APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by July, 13 2007 will be given priority consideration. SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience DATE OF APPOINTMENT:August 20, 2007 RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach upper-level course in plant ecology. Lectures will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am to 12:15pm and Laboratory on Tuesdays from 2-4:50pm. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate in plant ecology or plant science. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Other factors include classroom and field experience in plant ecology. RELATED INFORMATION:This is a part-time, one semester (Fall 2007) position. TO APPLY: Submit by surface mail a letter of application addressing the qualifications listed above, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and the names (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers) of three references to: Dr. Bradley J. Cook Phone: (507) 389-5728 Chair, Plant Ecologist CommitteeTTY: (800) 627-3529 or 711 Department of Biological Sciences E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minnesota State University, Mankato 242 Trafton Science Center S Mankato, MN 56001
Job ad - technician, Duke FACE site
Ram Oren's ecophysiology lab at Duke is looking for a technician -- see forwarded message below. Also, if you're interested in natural history, you might enjoy taking a look at Jeff's nature website, linked below. --- Forwarded message follows --- Job Announcement for Oren Lab (Nicholas School at Duke University) The Oren lab has an immediate opening for a full-time field and laboratory technician to work on ecosystem carbon storage/balance projects at the Duke FACE (Free Air CO2 Enrichment) site (http://face.env.duke.edu/main.cfm) and surrounding ecosystems. Field measurements include tree diameter growth, leaf area index, litterfall, and environmental climatic data, as well as maintenance of corresponding equipment/systems. Lab work includes processing litterfall material, processing field data, training and coordination of part-time workers, and assisting with general management of the lab. Candidates should have bachelor's degree in biological or forest sciences, be in good physical condition, be able to work at canopy- level heights, and be able to work occasionally at dawn or dusk. Position starts immediately and includes full Duke University benefits. Pending renewal of the Duke FACE grant by DOE, the position could last up to 5 years or more. Annual salary is $26,000 with cost of living raises each summer. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Jeffrey Pippen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ^^ Jeffrey S. Pippen Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences Rm A-241 LSRC Bldg, Box 90328 Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 PH: (919) 660-7278 http://www.duke.edu/~jspippen/nature.htm ^^ --- End of forwarded message --- For more ecology-related technician job ads, see: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/tech.htm -- Charles W. Will Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/index1.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
Climate change research funding - NICCR deadline May 15
Just a quick reminder that preproposals for the US DOE National Institute for Climatic Change Research (NICCR, pronounced nicer) are due by 5:00 PM Pacific Time, May 15, 2007. For prepoposal submission guidelines, see: http://niccr2.bio.nau.edu/niccr/preproposal.html Preproposals are just one page. A typical proposal is funded for ~$375K for three years and covers many aspects of terrestrial/coastal ecosystems and climate change. The focus is constrained to U.S. ecosystems. You can read abstracts of currently funded proposals on the various regional NICCR websites: http://www.niccr.duke.edu/awards07.html http://niccr.mtu.edu/projects.htm http://niccr2.bio.nau.edu/niccr/projects.html http://www.niccr.psu.edu/res_projects.html http://www.tulane.edu/~NICCR/projects.html Thanks! -- Charles W. Will Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/index1.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
job ad: Climate Change Policy Analysts
Sorry to resend this, but the job ad omitted the application deadline: May 1, 2007. P.S. If you're looking for a job in ecology or a related field, please check out the ESA Physiological Ecology Section jobs site: http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson/ecophys/positions.htm For the current year we have 204 faculty positions listed here, along with 238 postdoc/professional, 234 grad, 236 staff/technician, and 36 undergrad positions. I try to keep it updated on a daily basis. Thanks! --- Forwarded message follows --- Date sent: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:20:34 -0400 From: Will Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:job ad: Climate Change Policy Analysts Note: Please reply to Hallie Knuffman (see below), not me. You can find the pdf version of these ads at http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/cgc/news.html -- The Duke University Climate Change Policy Partnership has two full- time Policy Analyst positions available. The CCPP is a collaborative effort of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, the Center on Global Change, and the Nicholas School of the Environment. Please see http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/institute/ccpp/ for more information. 1. Engineer/Climate Policy Analyst This position supports the Duke University Climate Change Policy Partnership (CCPP) by analyzing long-term technology trends within a climate change policy context and developing policy proposals related to technology. The Engineer will evaluate energy reduction and GHG mitigation opportunities within major U.S. and international industrial sectors, including electricity generation, energy production, metals, cement, and chemicals. Some specific areas of investigation may include renewable energy, nuclear energy (including fuel production and waste disposal), fossil fuel extraction, advanced coal, carbon capture and storage, biofuels, and energy-intensive industrial processes. Qualifications: Applicants must have a BS in engineering and at least four years relevant experience or an MS in engineering with two years relevant experience. An MA related to policy is highly desirable. Familiarity with climate policy, technology policy, and experience in project management are also desirable. Additional desirable qualifications: 1. Knowledge of scientific and engineering theories, concepts, and practices related to fossil and other energy systems. 2. Ability to assess the impacts of policy on energy technologies and systems. 3. Ability to analyze and recommend mitigation strategies and related policies. 4. Ability to perform a technology risk analysis in the context of carbon markets, liability concerns, and international policies/frameworks. 5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complex technical problems and issues. To apply: Send cover letter and resume (electronic preferred) by May 1, 2007 to Hallie Knuffman, CCPP Coordinator; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tel: 919- 613-8748; fax: 919-681-7176 -- 2. Geological Sequestration Policy Analyst The Duke University Climate Change Policy Partnership (CCPP) is seeking an analyst with expertise in geological sequestration to conduct a comprehensive study of a national CO2 pipeline and storage system, including technical feasibility, expected cost, environmental implications, and social, political, and regulatory barriers. The analyst is expected to translate findings into appropriate policy proposals that can complement national climate change legislation. Qualifications: Applicants must have either: 1) an MS in geology, engineering or other relevant technical discipline and experience (or degree) in policy or 2) an MA in policy with a BA in geology, engineering or other relevant technical discipline. Must have prior experience analyzing geological sequestration and carbon capture and storage technology. Familiarity with climate policy, technology policy, and experience in project management are also required. Additional desirable qualifications: 1. Knowledge of scientific and engineering theories, concepts, and practices related to fossil and other energy systems. 2. Ability to assess the impacts of policy on energy technologies and systems. 3. Ability to analyze and recommend mitigation strategies and related policies. 4. Ability to perform a technology risk analysis in the context of carbon markets, liability concerns, and international policies/frameworks. 5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complex technical problems and issues. To apply: Send cover letter and resume (electronic preferred) by May 1, 2007 to Hallie Knuffman, CCPP Coordinator; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tel: 919- 613-8748; fax: 919-681-7176 -- -- Charles W. Will Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/index1.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] Box 90338
job ad: Climate Change Policy Analysts
Note: Please reply to Hallie Knuffman (see below), not me. You can find the pdf version of these ads at http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/cgc/news.html -- The Duke University Climate Change Policy Partnership has two full- time Policy Analyst positions available. The CCPP is a collaborative effort of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, the Center on Global Change, and the Nicholas School of the Environment. Please see http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/institute/ccpp/ for more information. 1. Engineer/Climate Policy Analyst This position supports the Duke University Climate Change Policy Partnership (CCPP) by analyzing long-term technology trends within a climate change policy context and developing policy proposals related to technology. The Engineer will evaluate energy reduction and GHG mitigation opportunities within major U.S. and international industrial sectors, including electricity generation, energy production, metals, cement, and chemicals. Some specific areas of investigation may include renewable energy, nuclear energy (including fuel production and waste disposal), fossil fuel extraction, advanced coal, carbon capture and storage, biofuels, and energy-intensive industrial processes. Qualifications: Applicants must have a BS in engineering and at least four years relevant experience or an MS in engineering with two years relevant experience. An MA related to policy is highly desirable. Familiarity with climate policy, technology policy, and experience in project management are also desirable. Additional desirable qualifications: 1. Knowledge of scientific and engineering theories, concepts, and practices related to fossil and other energy systems. 2. Ability to assess the impacts of policy on energy technologies and systems. 3. Ability to analyze and recommend mitigation strategies and related policies. 4. Ability to perform a technology risk analysis in the context of carbon markets, liability concerns, and international policies/frameworks. 5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complex technical problems and issues. To apply: Send cover letter and resume (electronic preferred) to Hallie Knuffman, CCPP Coordinator; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tel: 919-613-8748; fax: 919-681-7176 -- 2. Geological Sequestration Policy Analyst The Duke University Climate Change Policy Partnership (CCPP) is seeking an analyst with expertise in geological sequestration to conduct a comprehensive study of a national CO2 pipeline and storage system, including technical feasibility, expected cost, environmental implications, and social, political, and regulatory barriers. The analyst is expected to translate findings into appropriate policy proposals that can complement national climate change legislation. For qualifications and application instructions, please see Qualifications: Applicants must have either: 1) an MS in geology, engineering or other relevant technical discipline and experience (or degree) in policy or 2) an MA in policy with a BA in geology, engineering or other relevant technical discipline. Must have prior experience analyzing geological sequestration and carbon capture and storage technology. Familiarity with climate policy, technology policy, and experience in project management are also required. Additional desirable qualifications: 1. Knowledge of scientific and engineering theories, concepts, and practices related to fossil and other energy systems. 2. Ability to assess the impacts of policy on energy technologies and systems. 3. Ability to analyze and recommend mitigation strategies and related policies. 4. Ability to perform a technology risk analysis in the context of carbon markets, liability concerns, and international policies/frameworks. 5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complex technical problems and issues. To apply: Send cover letter and resume (electronic preferred) to Hallie Knuffman, CCPP Coordinator; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tel: 919-613-8748; fax: 919-681-7176 -- -- Charles W. Will Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/index1.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] Box 90338, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
Re: Summer research experiences for youth?
Two resources from UNH: http://www.unh.edu/marine-education/pages/Summer%20Opportunities.html This web page that lists a large numbers of summer programs in science for youth of various ages. http://www.leitzelcenter.unh.edu/smart/ UNH's summer science program for students completing grades 10 and 11, Project Smart ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
Postdoc: Regional Biogeosciences and Ecology
Postdoctoral position, Regional Biogeosciences and Ecology, Center on Global Change and Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University: We seek an earth scientist with experience in biogeosciences, ecology, hydrology, modeling or remote sensing to participate in regional analyses of the interactions of climate change with terrestrial ecosystems in the southeastern U.S. The successful applicant will contribute to efforts of the Department of Energys National Institute for Climate Change Research (http://www.niccr.duke.edu/) to analyze and synthesize climate change effects in the region. The approaches used by the successful candidate could include remote- sensing studies of ecosystem change, field experimentation, and/or regional modeling. The successful candidate will also have access to a number of related field projects, including the Duke FACE experiment (http://face.env.duke.edu/) that examines responses of forest ecosystems to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide and nitrogen fertilization. Applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Rob Jackson, Director Center on Global Change, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Box 90658, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0658. Applications received by September 30th, 2006 will be assured consideration. For more information on Dukes Center on Global Change as well as research in our lab see http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/cgc/ and http://www.biology.duke.edu/jackson. Duke University is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. (Note: please send applications to Rob Jackson, not to me.) -- Charles W. Will Cook w 919-660-5144 http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/index1.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] Box 90340, Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708
1-Year Faculty Position, St. Cloud State University (MN)
Position Available: Ecology, One Year Fixed-Term Biology Instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences =20 Salary: Commensurate with academic qualifications and experience =20 Date of appointment: August 28, 2006 =20 Responsibilities: Teach 2-3 courses with labs per semester. Courses would include ecology, introductory biology ourse(s) for majors and/or non-majors, and a specialty course in area of expertise. The possibility also exists to contribute to graduate courses. =20 Qualifications and Experience: M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant field with an emphasis in ecology. The candidate must have experience sufficient to teach ecology and introductory biology courses. Preference will be given to candidates with successful post-secondary teaching experience and a strong commitment to undergraduate instruction. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to teach and work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds. =20 Department: The department has 21 full time faculty offering a range of undergraduate and graduate-only courses. Current biology programs include: Aquatics, Biology Teaching, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Ecology, General Biology, Wildlife Biology and pre-professional programs in Allied Health.=20 =20 Apply to: Chairperson, Department of Biological Sciences, Wick Science Building/Room 262, St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. =20 Application information and deadline: SCSU is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. Send: letter of application including statements of research plans and teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, transcripts (copies acceptable for initial screening) and the name, phone number, postal and E-mail address of three references. We will contact references to comment specifically upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation. Submit materials to Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue South, WSB-262, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. You may contact us by: phone, (320) 308-5433; FAX, (320) 308-4166; or E-Mail, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or www.StCloudState.edu/~biol. All materials must be received by March 27, 2006 to be considered. =20
