[ECOLOG-L] Two linked Ornithology conferences in Oxford July 2010

[Ben Sheldon]

The Edward Grey Institute, in the Dept of Zoology, University of Oxford, is 
hosting two 
international Ornithological meetings in July 2010:

The SIXTH INTERNATIONAL HOLE-NESTING BIRDS CONFERENCE will be held at Lady 
Margaret Hall 
(one of the Colleges of Oxford University, close to the city's historic centre) 
from 13-15 July. 

Following successful meetings in The Netherlands (twice), Corsica, Switzerland 
and Poland, the 
Sixth International Hole Nesting Bird Conference is taking place at Lady 
Margaret Hall, Oxford from 
13th July – 15th July 2010. The meeting will open with registration and a 
drinks reception and 
buffet on 13 July at Lady Margaret Hall College, and then last two full days 
(14th/15th July) and 
will provide a forum for recent studies of ecology, evolution and behaviour of 
all hole-nesting 
species, temperate or tropical, and of purely academic or more applied 
interest. Social events 
include a guided trip to Wytham Woods and barbeque, and plenary speakers 
include Christiaan 
Both, Erik Matthysen, James Reynolds & Ben Sheldon.

Immediately following this, on 16 July 2010,  is the DAVID LACK CENTENARY 
SYMPOSIUM, to be 
held in the Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, to mark the centenary 
of the birth of 
David Lack on 16 July 1910. A programme of invited talks will focus on, and 
celebrate, the 
scientific contributions of David Lack to Ornithology, and the broader fields 
of Ecology and 
Evolution, and assess the development of these fields in the 21st century. 
Speakers include: Prof 
Thomas Alerstam, Prof Ted Anderson, Prof Tim Birkhead, Prof Ben Hatchwell, Dr 
Andrew Lack, Prof 
Ian Owens,  Prof Chris Perrins, Prof Trevor Price, Prof Simon Verhulst. The 
meeting will conclude 
with a reception and Banquet at Wadham College. 

Further details of both meetings can be found at:

http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/newsevents/2010conferences.html

We look forward to welcoming you in Oxford this summer.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistant - Evolutionary Social Ecology

[Ben Sheldon]

Graduate Research Assistant – Evolutionary Social Ecology - University of Oxford
Grade 6 Starting salary £25,751 – 30,747 p.a.

A Graduate Research Assistant position is available, for 2 years and 9 months, 
from 1 October 
2010, to work on a project studying social networks in birds from an ecological 
and evolutionary 
perspective. The post is funded as part of an ERC Advanced Investigator grant 
of €2.5M over five 
years to Prof Ben Sheldon. The post will be based in the Edward Grey Institute, 
Department of 
Zoology, University of Oxford. The main duties of the post-holder will be to 
carry out fieldwork 
around Oxford to collect data on social behaviour and social relationships in 
wild birds. The post-
holder will participate in experiments testing a range of hypotheses about the 
causes and 
consequences of social structure with an emphasis on dispersal. This is an 
exceptional opportunity 
to participate in a major research project, for which extensive pilot data are 
already available, and 
for which funding is guaranteed at a very high level for the duration of the 
project.

The successful candidate will have a BSc in biology or a related subject, and 
demonstrate skill and 
enthusiasm for biological research. Experience of fieldwork under arduous 
conditions, and of 
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team are desirable, as are fieldwork 
skills involving birds. 

The post is based in a dynamic and expanding research-active institute, of c. 
45 people, fully 
integrated within the Department of Zoology. Further details about the 
institute available at: 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/

Informal inquiries (with CV) to Prof Ben Sheldon (ben.shel...@zoo.ox.ac.uk); 
start date 1 October 
2010. 

Further particulars and application forms can be downloaded from 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/jobs 
or are available from the Personnel Office, Department of Zoology, Tinbergen 
Building, South 
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PS (tel: 01865 271190); email: recr...@zoo.ox.ac.uk. 
Applications, 
together with CV and contact details of three referees and a cover letter 
explaining how the 
candidate meets the selection criteria, as outlined in the further particulars, 
should be sent to the 
above address quoting reference number AT10017. The closing date for 
applications is 14th June 
2010. Interviews will take place by mid July.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Position: Evolutionary Social Ecology

[Ben Sheldon]

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Postdoctoral Research Assistant – Evolutionary Social Ecology
Grade 7:  Salary in the range £28,983-35,646 per annum.

A postdoctoral position is available, for three years, from 1 October 2010, to 
study social structure 
and dispersal in birds from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. The 
post is funded as part 
of an ERC Advanced Investigator grant of €2.5M over five years to Prof Ben 
Sheldon. The post will 
be based in the Edward Grey Institute, Department of Zoology, University of 
Oxford. The post-
holder will study the causes and consequences of variation in social structure. 
Particular emphasis 
will be placed on the role of dispersal, and how this affects and is affected 
by the social structure 
of the population.

A key part of the project will be to design and carry out experiments to test 
how the social 
environment affects dispersal in both adults and young, involving 
cross-fostering experiments as 
well as manipulations at feeding sites during the winter. This is an 
exceptional opportunity to 
participate in the development of a major research project, for which extensive 
pilot data are 
already available, and funding is guaranteed at a very high level.

The successful candidate will have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in behavioural 
ecology, ecology, 
evolutionary biology or a related subject and fieldwork experience, preferably 
with birds. 
Candidates should have proven skills in the use of multivariate statistics 
(skills in spatial analysis, 
mark-recapture or network analysis an advantage) and in writing and publishing 
papers in 
leading journals in the field. In addition, experience of working as part of a 
multi-disciplinary 
team is desirable. 
The post is based in a dynamic and expanding research-active institute, of c. 
45 people, fully 
integrated within the Department of Zoology. Further details about the 
institute available at: 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/

Informal inquiries (with CV) to Prof Ben Sheldon (ben.shel...@zoo.ox.ac.uk); 
start date 1 October 
2010. 

Further particulars and application forms can be downloaded from 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/jobs 
or are available from the Personnel Office, Department of Zoology, Tinbergen 
Building, South 
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PS (tel: 01865 271190); email: recr...@zoo.ox.ac.uk . 
Applications, 
together with CV and contact details of three referees, an electronic copy of 
three publications and 
a cover letter explaining how the candidate meets the selection criteria, as 
outlined in the further 
particulars, should be sent to the above address quoting reference number 
AT10016. The closing 
date for applications is 14th June 2010. Interviews will take place in early 
July.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistant - Ecology of Social Behaviour

[Ben Sheldon]

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
Graduate Research Assistant – Evolutionary Social Ecology
Grade 6 Starting salary £25,623 p.a.

A Graduate Research Assistant position is available, for 4 years and 3 months, 
from 1 April 2010, 
to work on a project studying social networks in birds from an ecological and 
evolutionary 
perspective. The post is funded as part of an ERC Advanced Investigator grant 
of €2.5M over five 
years to Prof Ben Sheldon. The post will be based in the Edward Grey Institute, 
Department of 
Zoology, University of Oxford. The main duties of the post-holder will be to 
carry out fieldwork 
around Oxford to collect data on social behaviour and social relationships in 
wild birds, and to 
participate in experiments testing a range of hypotheses about the causes and 
consequences of 
social behaviour. This is an exceptional opportunity to participate in a major 
research project, for 
which extensive pilot data are already available, and for which funding is 
guaranteed at a very high 
level for the duration of the project.

The successful candidate will have a BSc in biology or a related subject, and 
demonstrate skill and 
enthusiasm for biological research. Experience of fieldwork under arduous 
conditions, and of 
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team are desirable, as are fieldwork 
skills involving birds. 
There will be an opportunity to register to study for a DPhil (Oxford’s version 
of a doctorate) after 
the first year, subject to mutual agreement.

The post is based in a dynamic and expanding research-active institute, of c. 
40 people, fully 
integrated within the Department of Zoology. Further details about the 
institute available at: 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/

Informal inquiries (with CV) to Prof Ben Sheldon (ben.shel...@zoo.ox.ac.uk)

Further particulars and application forms can be downloaded from 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/jobs 
or are available from the Personnel Office, Department of Zoology, Tinbergen 
Building, South 
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PS (tel: 01865 271190); email: recr...@zoo.ox.ac.uk . 
Applications, 
together with CV and contact details of three referees and a cover letter 
explaining how the 
candidate meets the selection criteria, as outlined in the further particulars, 
should be sent to the 
above address quoting reference number AT09042. The closing date for 
applications is 5 February 
2010. Interviews will take place in late February.

[ECOLOG-L] Senior Postdoc Position - Ecology of Social Behaviour

[Ben Sheldon]

Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate – Evolutionary Social Ecology
Grade 7:  Salary: £28,839 - £32,458 p.a.

A senior postdoctoral position is available, for five years, from 1 April 2010, 
to study social 
networks in birds from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. The post is 
funded as part of an 
ERC Advanced Investigator grant of €2.5M over five years to Prof Ben Sheldon. 
The post will be 
based in the Edward Grey Institute, Department of Zoology, University of 
Oxford. The main duties 
of the post-holder will be to study the causes and consequences of variation in 
social behaviour 
at the individual level; to study variation in the properties of social 
networks at a range of scales, 
and to design and carry-out experiments to test hypotheses derived in the 
course of this work. In 
addition, the post holder will be expected to play an important role in 
discussing and helping to 
plan the work of other postdocs, research assistants, and graduate students 
working on this 
project. This is an exceptional opportunity to participate in the development 
of a major research 
project, for which extensive pilot data are already available, and funding is 
guaranteed at a very 
high level.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in behavioural ecology, ecology, 
evolutionary biology or 
a related subject, and proven skills in the use of multivariate statistics 
(skills in spatial analysis, 
mark-recapture and multi-level modelling or network analysis an advantage) and 
in writing and 
publishing papers in leading journals in the field. In addition, experience of 
supervision in a 
research context, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team are 
desirable. There will be an 
opportunity to carry out fieldwork if desired, but previous fieldwork 
experience and knowledge of 
avian biology are not vital.

The post is based in a dynamic and expanding research-active institute, of c. 
40 people, fully 
integrated within the Department of Zoology. Further details about the 
institute available at: 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/

Informal inquiries (with CV) to Prof Ben Sheldon (ben.shel...@zoo.ox.ac.uk)
Start date 1 April 2010. 

Further particulars and application forms can be downloaded from 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/jobs 
or are available from the Personnel Office, Department of Zoology, Tinbergen 
Building, South 
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PS (tel: 01865 271190); email: recr...@zoo.ox.ac.uk . 
Applications, 
together with CV and contact details of three referees, an electronic copy of 
three publications and 
a cover letter explaining how the candidate meets the selection criteria, as 
outlined in the further 
particulars, should be sent to the above address quoting reference number 
AT09041. The closing 
date for applications is 5 February 2010. Interviews will take place in late 
February.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Position: Avian Malaria Ecology

[Ben Sheldon]

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Ecology and Epidemiology of Avian Malaria
Grade 7:  Salary £28,839 p.a.

A NERC-funded postdoctoral position is available, for fourteen months, from 1 
March 2010, to 
study the ecology and epidemiology of malaria in birds. The post will be based 
in the Edward Grey 
Institute, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford. The work builds on 
extensive, multi-year, 
longitudinal and cross-sectional datasets of malaria prevalence and parasitemia 
in tits Parus; 
much of the raw data are therefore available. The main aims of the research are 
to understand the 
joint roles of host dispersal, environmental variation, and individual 
differences in contributing to 
spatial variation in parasitemia and prevalence. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology or a 
related subject, and 
with proven skills in the use of multivariate statistics (skills in spatial 
analysis, mark-recapture 
and multi-level modelling or statistical epidemiology an advantage) and in 
writing and publishing 
papers. There will be an opportunity to participate in fieldwork, and 
supervision of project 
students, if desired, but previous fieldwork experience and knowledge of avian 
biology are not 
vital.

The post is based in a dynamic and expanding research-active institute, of c. 
40 people, fully 
integrated within the Department of Zoology. Further details about the 
institute available at: 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/

Informal inquiries (with CV) to Prof Ben Sheldon (ben.shel...@zoo.ox.ac.uk)
Start date 1 March 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Further particulars and application forms can be downloaded from 
http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/jobs 
or are available from the Personnel Office, Department of Zoology, Tinbergen 
Building, South 
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PS (tel: 01865 271190); email: recr...@zoo.ox.ac.uk . 
Applications, 
together with CV and contact details of three referees, a copy of two 
publications (these can also 
be sent electronically) and a cover letter explaining how the candidate meets 
the selection criteria 
should be sent to the above address quoting reference number AT09040. The 
closing date for 
applications is 22 January 2010. Interviews will take place in mid February.

[ECOLOG-L] Indicator Species Analysis

[Sheldon Plentovich]

Does anyone know if it's appropriate to use order or family-level data in an 
Indicator Species 
Analysis?

Thanks,
Sheldon

[ECOLOG-L] LAST MINUTE VACANCY FOR YELLOWSTONE COYOTE STUDY: SPRING AND SUMMER FIELD SEASONS

[Jennie Sheldon]

LAST MINUTE FIELD CREW VACANCY

COYOTES IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Field technician position 
START DATE: must be in Montana by the first week of May, sooner is
desirable. 
End date: August 1, 2009. Due to a last minute vacancy, we are seeking a
field crew member willing to start very soon.

Stipend of $800-$1000/month (depending on experience) with housing provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on
spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, using field observation and radio-telemetry. This will be the
20th, and final field season of this long-term research.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a
broad variety of elements, experience in remote field settings and bear
country is an asset. Working schedule of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by 6
days on/1 off. Ground-based radio-telemetry and open field behavioral
observation protocols form the majority of tasks. 

BACKGROUND REQUIRED: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or
related field is required. Applicants must be experienced in back-country
settings, and be enthusiastic about executing a rigorous and demanding field
protocol.  The majority of time will be spent in the field, but duties also
include data management. Housing is in a remote setting, with very basic
bunkroom accommodations, in a field station setting. EXPERIENCE WITH
RADIO-TELEMETRY IS REQUIRED. 

TO APPLY: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing
interest to:

shel...@yellowstoneresearch.org

J.W. Sheldon
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414

www.yellowstoneresearch.org  

 






J. W. Sheldon

Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
* phone/mobile :
* address :

* email :
* website :  (406) 556-1414 / (406) 570-9546
2048 Analysis Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
shel...@yellowstoneresearch.org
www.yellowstoneresearch.org
 

[ECOLOG-L] RE-POSTING: APRIL START DATE, LARGER STIPEND, FOR COYOTES IN YELLOWSTONE PARK

[Jennie Sheldon]

COYOTES IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Field technician positions
START DATE: early April.  End date: August 1, 2009 (2 positions)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on
spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry
protocols. This will be the 20th, and final field season of this long-term
research.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a
broad variety of elements, with 90% of the job requiring capabilities for
sustained physical work under demanding field conditions. Working schedule
of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by 6 days on/1 off. Ground-based
radio-telemetry and open field behavioral observation protocols form the
majority of tasks. 

BACKGROUND REQUIRED: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or
related field is required. Applicants must be experienced and highly
competent in back-country settings, demonstrate a history of a high degree
of initiative and motivation, and be enthusiastic about executing a rigorous
and demanding field protocol.  The majority of time will be spent in the
field, but duties also include data management. Housing is in a remote
setting, with very basic bunkroom accommodations, in a field station
setting. EXPERIENCE WITH RADIO-TELEMETRY IS REQUIRED. 

Stipend of $800-$1000/month (depending on experience) with housing provided.

TO APPLY: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing
interest to:

Jennifer Sheldon
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
shel...@yellowstoneresearch.org

See www.yellowstoneresearch.org <http://www.yellowstoneresearch.org/> 

 

[ECOLOG-L] spring, summer Field crew: Coyotes in Yellowstone

[Jennie Sheldon]

COYOTES IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Field technician positions

Start date: early April 

End date: August 1, 2009 (2 positions)

 

Fieldwork with a long-term, ecological field study of coyotes on the
Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park. This will be the final (20th)
field season of this long-term research.

 

Project Description: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on
spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry
protocols.

 

Position Description: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a
broad variety of elements, with 90% of the job requiring capabilities for
sustained physical work under demanding field conditions. Working schedule
of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by 6 days on/1 off.

 

Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or
similar background is required. Applicants must be experienced and highly
competent in back-country settings, demonstrate a history of a high degree
of initiative and motivation, and be enthusiastic about executing a rigorous
and demanding field protocol.  The majority of time will be spent in the
field, but duties also include data management. Housing is in a remote
setting, with very basic bunkroom accommodations, in a field station
setting. Experience with radio-telemetry is required. 

 

Compensation: Stipend of $800-$1000/month (depending on experience) with
housing provided. 

 

To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing
interest to:

Jennifer Sheldon

Yellowstone Ecological Research Center

2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B

Bozeman, MT 59718

(406) 556-1414

shel...@yellowstoneresearch.org

 

See www.yellowstoneresearch.org <http://www.yellowstoneresearch.org/> 

 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park

[Jennie Sheldon]

Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park--
Field technician positions
March 4, 2009- July 15, 2009 (2 positions)

Fieldwork with a long-term, ecological field study of coyotes on the
Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park. This will be the final (20th)
field season of this long-term research.

Project Description: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on
spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry
protocols.

Position Description: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a
broad variety of elements, with 90% of the job requiring capabilities for
sustained physical work under demanding field conditions. Working schedule
of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by 6 days on/1 off.

Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or
similar background is required. Applicants must be experienced and highly
competent in back-country settings, demonstrate a history of a high degree
of initiative and motivation, and be enthusiastic about executing a rigorous
and demanding field protocol.  The majority of time will be spent in the
field, but duties also include data management. Housing is in a remote
setting, with very basic bunkroom accommodations, in a field station
setting. Experience with radio-telemetry is required. 

Compensation: Stipend of $600/month (pro-rated for partial months) with
housing provided. 

To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing
interest to:
Jennifer Sheldon
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
shel...@yellowstoneresearch.org

See www.yellowstoneresearch.org

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Position in Ecological Forecasting/Modeling, University of Montana, Missoula

[Jennie Sheldon]

Post-Doctoral Position in Ecological Forecasting/Modeling


 

The Yellowstone Ecological Research Center (YERC) and the University of
Montana are offering a post-doctoral position for the analysis and
integration of remotely sensed data for ecological forecasting and modeling
in northern Alaska and the northern Rocky Mountain ecoregion.

 

The research will include innovations in statistical methodology and applied
ecology, depending on the interests and abilities. The successful candidate
will be responsible for processing predictive covariates derived from remote
sensing data (e.g., MODIS, AVIRIS, AirSAR, PALSAR, ASTER, and Landsat) and
climate/biosphere models to be used in habitat and population models for
several sensitive vertebrate species in Alaska and the northern Rockies.
These biophysical data will be ingested into a variety of predictive models
to examine the effects of environmental change (climate, disturbance, and
land use change).  Changes in habitat quality under future climate scenarios
will be forecast, and the demographic consequences of these changes will be
examined.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated programming
skills (including R, C/C++, Python), demonstrated experience with satellite
remote sensing and GIS (e.g., IDL/ENVI, ArcInfo/GIS/IMS, Matlab) and
experience with spatial statistics and managing large ecological data sets.
Applied ecologists with interest, experience, and skills in landscape
ecology and geospatial analysis are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be expected to publish and participate in a strongly
collaborative environment where interaction with ecologists will be
important.

 

The position will be located at the University of Montana's NTSG (Numerical
Terradynamic Simulation Group), College of Forestry and Conservation,
Missoula, Montana) in close collaboration with researchers from the
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center.  Some travel to field sites and
collaborating researchers will be necessary.

 

A complete application will include a cover letter with statement of
research interests and experience, CV, reprints of up to 3 recent
publications, academic transcripts (copies acceptable), and contact
information for three references.  All application materials should be sent
to:  Dr. Bob Crabtree, Research Associate Professor, University of Montana
and Chief Scientist, YERC, 2048 Analysis Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Review of completed applications is
expected to begin October 1, 2008, and continue until a suitable applicant
fills the position.

 

The position will be funded at a competitive salary for two years, plus
benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Yellowstone
Ecological Research Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, individuals
with disabilities and veterans.

 

[ECOLOG-L] Ecology of coyotes in Yellowstone National Park: May-Aug. 2008

[sheldon]

Please post and circulate. 
 
Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park--
Field technician positions (3) with a long-term, ecological study of coyotes
on the Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Ecological
Research Center
 
May 15, 2008- August 1, 2008 (2.5 months,  2  positions)
May 30, 2008- August 15, 2008 (2.5 months, 1 position)

Project Description: The long-term study of coyotes focuses on spatial
distribution and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry
protocols.
Position Description: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative, and substantial experience in  remote
field conditions. The protocols include a broad variety of elements, with
90% of the job requiring sustained physical work in remote and demanding
field settings. Working schedule of 6 days on/1 day off, followed by 5.5
days on/ 1.5 days off. 
 Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or
similar background is required. Applicants must be experienced and highly
competent in back-country settings, demonstrate a high degree of initiative
and motivation, and be enthusiastic about executing a rigorous and demanding
field protocol. The majority of time will be spent in the field, but duties
also include data management. Housing is in a remote setting, with very
basic shared bunkroom accommodations.  Experience with radio-telemetry is
highly desirable.

Compensation: Stipend of $600/month (pro-rated for partial months) with
housing provided.

To Apply: Send resume, contact information for three references , and cover
letter expressing interest via email to:

J .W.  Sheldon, Lead Project Scientist
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

 

 

winter field ecology in Yellowstone

[JW Sheldon]

Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park--
Field technician positions (1)

Fieldwork with a long-term, ecological field study of coyotes on the
Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park.

January 3, 2008-  April 30, 2008 ( 4  months,  1  position)
Project Description: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on
spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry
protocols.

Position Description: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocols include a
broad variety of elements, with 90% of the job requiring capabilities for
sustained physical work in winter conditions. Working schedule of 6 days
on/1 days off, followed by 5.5 days on/ 1.5 days off. 

Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or
similar background is required. Applicants must be experienced and highly
competent in back-country settings, with winter experience, demonstrate a
history of a high degree of initiative and motivation, and be enthusiastic
about executing a rigorous and demanding field protocol. The majority of
time will be spent in the field, but duties also include data management.
Housing is in a remote setting, with very basic bunkroom accommodations.
Substantial experience with radio-telemetry is required.

Compensation: Stipend of $400/month (pro-rated for partial months) with
housing provided.

To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing
interest to email listed below:

contact:
J .W.  Sheldon, Field Crew Coordinator
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 

winter ecology of coyotes in Yellowstone National Park: Jan-May 2008

[JW Sheldon]

Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park--
Field technician positions (3)

Fieldwork with a long-term, ecological field study of coyotes on the
Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park.

January 3, 2008-  May 30, 2008 ( 5  months,  3  positions)
Project Description: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on=

spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatri=
c
carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry
protocols.

Position Description: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic=
,
with a high degree of initiative, and substantial experience in winter
conditions. The protocols include a broad variety of elements, with 90% o=
f
the job requiring capabilities for sustained physical work in remote and
demanding field settings during winter. Working schedule of 6 days on/1 d=
ays
off, followed by 5.5 days on/ 1.5 days off.=20
Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, o=
r
similar background is required. Applicants must be experienced and highly=

competent in back-country settings, with winter experience, demonstrate a=

history of a high degree of initiative and motivation, and be enthusiasti=
c
about executing a rigorous and demanding field protocol. The majority of
time will be spent in the field, but duties also include data management.=

Housing is in a remote setting, with very basic bunkroom accommodations.
Substantial experience with radio-telemetry is required.

Compensation: Stipend of $400/month (pro-rated for partial months) with
housing provided.

To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter express=
ing
interest via email to:

contact:
J .W.  Sheldon, Field Crew Coordinator
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Research Projects Manager, Yellowstone Ecological Research Center, Bozeman MT: Job Posting

[sheldon]

Research Projects Manager, Yellowstone Ecological Research Center, Bozeman,
MT

The Yellowstone Ecological Research Center (YERC) is an independent,
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that conducts long-term, large-area,
interdisciplinary research and education in the Greater Yellowstone Area.
Our mission is to increase the role of science in decision-making.  

YERC seeks a Research Projects Manager to provide leadership, oversight, and
implementation of research projects.  Will supervise project personnel,
conduct budgetary planning, and oversee completion of contract/award tasks
and deliverables. Research Projects Manager will coordinate/collaborate with
project cooperators including Agency biologists/managers, University
faculty, and private sector scientists.  Duties include physical plant
logistics, field campaign planning, equipment operation oversight, safety
training, and report/publication writing.

Candidates must have:

.A record of management and administrative experience in the
research/technology sector.

.Familiarity with management of federal grants and contracts, and
non-governmental foundation support.

.Experience in planning, integration, and coordination of projects;
personnel management; office/interpersonal communications and activities;
all according to a budget and timeline.

.Minimum degree required: an M.S. in science/technology/ecology with
significant business management experience OR an MBA with science/technology
background.

.Proven ability in technical writing and communication with
professionals such as federal land management agencies, universities, and
the private sector. 

.Familiarity and/or experience with environmental/ecological
research with possible focus on GIS/remote sensing applications and/or
systems ecology.

 

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Please include
cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.  Send
electronically to:

 

[EMAIL PROTECTED]
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  or by mail to:

 

Research Projects Manager Search Committee

Yellowstone Ecological Research Center

2048 Analysis Drive Ste. B 

Bozeman, MT  59718

 

Applications are encouraged from women and members of underrepresented
minorities.  YERC is an equal opportunity institution.  

X-people's group forming

[sheldon]

If anyone is interested in forming an X-people's group with the goal of
providing support and goals in balancing family and science career,  I will
happily facilitate. Please email me off-list. 
 
I had a great experience with a group of mothers completing their
dissertations that served as a huge catalyst for professional development
for all of us, along the lines of the article mentioned by David Inouye
below:<http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2006/11/2006110301c/careers.html>
http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2006/11/2006110301c/careers.html
 
The discussion thread has done a great job of bringing issues out-- it seems
helpful to move ahead with positive individual and collective decisions!
 
Jennie
 
___
 
J. W. Sheldon
 
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive
Bozeman  MT  59718
406-556-1414
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
 

COYOTE ECOLOGY IN YELLOWSTONE

[sheldon]

Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park--
Field technician position

Fieldwork with a long-term, ecological field study of coyotes on the
Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park.
. January 1, 2007- April 15, 2007 (4 positions)
. April 15, 2007- Aug. 15, 2007 (4 positions)

Project Description: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on
spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry
protocols.

Position Description: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a
broad variety of elements, with 90% of the job requiring capabilities for
sustained physical work under demanding field conditions. Working schedule
of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by 6 days on/1 off.

Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or
similar background is required. Applicants must be experienced and highly
competent in back-country settings, demonstrate a history of a high degree
of initiative and motivation, and be enthusiastic about executing a rigorous
and demanding field protocol.  The majority of time will be spent in the
field, but duties also include data entry and management. Housing is in very
basic bunkroom accommodations, in a remote and isolated field station
setting. Experience with radio-telemetry is required.

Compensation: Stipend of $400/month (pro-rated for partial months) with
housing provided. 

To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing
interest to email listed below:

contact:

Michelle Uberuaga, Field Crew Coordinator
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

 

 

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Coyote ecology in Yellowstone

[Jennie Sheldon]

Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park--
Summer 2006 Field technician positions

START DATE MAY 10, 2006

Fieldwork with a long-term, ecological field study of coyotes on the
Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park.
. May 10, 2006 - Sept. 15, 2006 (2 positions)

Project Description: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on
their spatial distribution, ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, and uses both radio-telemetry and field observations, to collect
data.

Position Description: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a
broad variety of elements, with 90% of the job requiring capabilities for
sustained physical work under demanding field conditions.

Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife,
environmental studies, or similar background is required. Applicants must be
highly competent in back-country settings, show a high degree of initiative
and motivation, and be able to work long hours in the field. The majority of
time will be spent in the field, but duties also include data management.
Field conditions are demanding, and housing is in a remote setting, with
very basic dormitory accommodations, in a field station setting. Experience
with radio-telemetry is strongly preferred, but not required. Crew members
will be working in a team of 8, with related ongoing ecological projects
running concurrently. See our website at yellowstoneresearch.org 

Compensation: Stipend of $400/month (pro-rated for partial months) with
housing provided. 

To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing
interest to address or email listed below:

contact:
Michelle Uberuaga, Field Crew Coordinator
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
  uberuaga
 @yellowstoneresearch.org

 

 
 

coyote crew posting

[Jennie Sheldon]

 


Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park--
Spring and Summer 2006 Field technician positions

Fieldwork with a long-term, ecological field study of coyotes on the
Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park.
. April 15, 2006- Aug. 15, 2006 (3 positions)
. May 15, 2006- Sept. 15, 2006 (3 positions)

Project Description: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on
their spatial distribution, ecological relationships with prey and sympatric
carnivores, and uses both radio-telemetry and field observations, to collect
data.

Position Description: Working hours vary from 8 to 10 hours/day, with a
schedule of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by 6 days on/1 off. Successful
applicants will have a strong work ethic, with a high degree of initiative
and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a broad variety of elements, with 90%
of the job requiring capabilities for sustained physical work under
demanding field conditions.

Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife,
environmental studies, or similar background is required. Applicants must be
highly competent in back-country settings, show a high degree of initiative
and motivation, and be able to work long hours in the field. The majority of
time will be spent in the field, but duties also include data management.
Field conditions are demanding, and housing is in a remote setting, with
very basic dormitory accommodations, in a field station setting. Experience
with radio-telemetry is strongly preferred, but not required.

Compensation: Stipend of $400/month (pro-rated for partial months) with
housing provided. 

To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing
interest to address or email listed below:

contact:
Michelle Uberuaga, Field Crew Coordinator
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
  uberuaga
 @yellowstoneresearch.org

 

please post to ECOLOG listserv

[JW Sheldon]

Coyotes on the northern range of Yellowstone National Park

Field technician position



Jan. 2, 2006 – May 1, 2006

April 15, 2006 - July 15, 2006



Project Description: This is a long-term ecological study focused on the
ecological relationships between coyotes, their prey, and sympatric
carnivores. Both ground-based radio-telemetry and field observations are
used to collect data.

Position Description: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic,
with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a
broad variety of elements, with 90% of the job requiring capabilities for
sustained physical work under demanding field conditions. Working hours vary
from 8 to 10 hours/day, with a schedule of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by
6 days on/1 off.

Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife,
environmental studies, or similar background is required. Applicants must be
highly competent in back-country settings, show a high degree of initiative
and motivation, and be able to work long hours in the field. The majority of
time will be spent in the field, but duties also include data management.
Field conditions are demanding, and housing is in a remote setting, with
very basic dormitory accommodations. Experience with radio-telemetry is
strongly preferred.

Compensation: Stipend of $400/month with housing provided.

To Apply: Send resume, three references, and cover letter expressing
interest to address or email listed below:


Susan Kendrick, Field Crew Coordinator
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center
2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 556-1414
[EMAIL PROTECTED]