[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hydrodynamic/Water Quality Modeling

[Elizabeth H. MacDonald]

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hydrodynamic/Water Quality Modeling


William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science/School of Marine Science 
(VIMS/SMS) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in 
hydrodynamic/water quality modeling. The position will begin in early spring 
2019.

Qualifications: At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will hold 
an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent in ocean sciences, environmental 
science, earth sciences, or a related field. Strong quantitative skills with 
numerical models and a broad knowledge of estuarine and coastal systems are 
required. Candidates must have a working knowledge of using PC or a LINUX 
platform and FORTRAN and MATLAB, etc. Experience with modeling hydrodynamics is 
required. Preference will be given to those candidates familiar with research 
issues within estuarine or coastal embayments and experience with 
EFDC/ICM/SCHISM models. The position will be located at VIMS. The position is 
for one year, but funding for a second year is possible.

Responsibilities: The postdoctoral research associate will work with Dr. Jian 
Shen, and join research projects to investigate the impact of hydrodynamics on 
estuarine ecosystems. The successful applicant will use numerical models and 
other methods to study the interactions of hydrodynamic and biological 
processes in the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia estuaries.

About the Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Chartered in 1940, the Virginia 
Institute of Marine Science is currently among the 
largest marine research and education centers in the United States. VIMS has a 
three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and 
estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service 
to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at 
VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for William & 
Mary. VIMS currently employs 52 full-time faculty members 
and 256 staff, and has 80 graduate students in master's and doctoral programs. 
There are four academic departments at VIMS: Aquatic Health Sciences, 
Biological Sciences, Fisheries Science, and Physical Sciences.

Application materials for the position should include: 1) a 1-2 page statement 
of potential research ideas related to the impact of hydrodynamics on aquatic 
systems, or interactions of hydrodynamics and water quality processes; 2) a 
cover letter identifying availability for this position; 3) a full curriculum 
vitae; and 4) the names, addresses (including titles and institutions), e-mail 
addresses and telephone numbers of 3 professional references.


Application materials should be addressed to: Search Committee Chair, 
Hydrodynamic/Water Quality Modeling, and will be accepted through our On-Line 
Application System at https://jobs.wm.edu.  
For full consideration, application materials are due December 30, 2018. 
Applications received after date will be considered if needed.


William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented 
groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the 
university. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 
and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and 
individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on 
applicants for employment.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Science

[David Inouye]

Job Location:

Texas A University - Corpus Christi


Description:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Science will be responsible 
for using plant diversity data sources such as collections record to 
address topics including ecological niche modeling, biogeography, 
assessing systematic and phylogenetic diversity, climate change, 
species’ invasions across a landscape/seascape, plant-insect and/or 
-pathogen interactions, and conservation.



Responsibilities:

i) Develop ecological niche models at regional and global scales for a 
variety of plant taxa.


ii) Harvest biodiversity data e.g. traits from online sources.

iii) Write, edit, and review research articles.

iv) Advise students.

v) Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

- Doctoral Degree in botany, horticulture, plant ecology or closely 
related field.


- Related experience in this field.

- Publications in the domain of plant diversity: systematics, 
phylogenetic diversity, biogeography, global change, conservation.


- Strong statistical and computational backgrounds using R, Python, 
ArcGIS, mostly implemented using high performance-computing cluster.


- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, 
PowerPoint, and Outlook).


- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work and interact with University faculty, students, and 
staff in diverse topics. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively 
with other team members.


- Basic data mining and statistical analysis knowledge.

- Strong publication track record.


Preferred Qualifications:

- Two (2) years related experience.

- Strong statistical and computational backgrounds (including database 
manipulation).


- Large-scale meta-analyses are encouraged, but projects to develop 
bioinformatics pipelines to make collections more broadly accessible.


- Experience with high performance-computing cluster for data analysis.


All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a 
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the 
institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information 
required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of 
the criminal history check.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer 
committed to diversity.



To apply:  Complete an online application by visiting 
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TAMUCC/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-in-Plant-Science_R-013745



Application review will begin on November 22, 2018, and will continue 
until the position is filled.



Barnabas Daru


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*Barnabas Daru (PhD)*

Assistant Professor of Biology

Department of Life Sciences

Texas A University - Corpus Christi

Phone: +1 857 218 0117

Email: barnabas.d...@tamucc.edu 

Lab Website: www.barnabasdaru.com 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate | Biodiversity & Conservation Science | University of Arizona

[Merideth, Robert W - (merideth)]

The Bridging Biodiversity and Conservation Science (BBCS) program—an 
interdisciplinary research incubator at the University of Arizona moving into 
Year 2 of its operation—invites applications for two, one-year postdoctoral 
research positions.


The new postdocs will join a cohort comprising two continuing postdocs hired in 
Year 1. One of the new positions will focus on Biodiversity & Conservation 
Science (i.e., for researchers in the natural sciences; see 
https://uacareers.com/postings/32839) and the other position, on Environmental 
Governance (i.e., for scholars in the social sciences; see 
https://uacareers.com/postings/32838). Review of applications begins November 
1, 2018 with an anticipated start date of January 2, 2019.


The program seeks researchers with (i) an ability to collaborate with 
interdisciplinary teams and create novel synthetic research, (ii) core 
expertise and creative insight in biodiversity and conservation science, and 
(iii) expertise or interest in an additional targeted research area such as 
public health, public policy, governance, food systems, or informatics. This 
position is part of a cluster hire, and the researchers will be expected to 
work closely with postdoctoral researchers and faculty members across the 
natural and social sciences. The selected candidates will be supervised 
collectively by at least two BBCS faculty members from different disciplines 
(i.e., David Breshears, ecohydrology & macrosystems ecology; Brian Enquist, 
biodiversity science; Laura López-Hoffman, ecosystem services & public policy; 
Elizabeth Baldwin, public policy & governance; Kacey Ernst, public health & 
epidemiology; Thomas Evans, geography; and José Soto, environmental economics; 
or other BBCS members as appropriate). The selected candidates will spend time 
in the labs or in lab meetings of the respective faculty mentors, and will 
participate in regular meetings and training sessions of the broader BBCS team.


About the BBCS

The BBCS comprises a team of core faculty, steering committee members, and 
other affiliated researchers that identified (through a series of workshops in 
2016) several cross-cutting research projects that use biodiversity 
conservation as a focal point for interdisciplinary investigation in public 
health, governance, informatics, and food & environmental security. The 
scientific goal of the BBCS program is to build a more robust and predictive 
biodiversity and conservation science and to addresses emerging, critical 
issues in human health and well-being, and in environmental, food, and national 
security. To do this, the BBCS team develops and submits interdisciplinary, 
large-budget, cutting-edge research proposals and prepares for publication 
papers on applied research in biodiversity conservation.


Duties & Responsibilities

As a BBCS postdoctoral research associate you will contribute to the 
development of:
(i) synthesis papers;
(ii) pilot (“proof of concept”) data;
(iii) at least one of several planned major research proposals ($2-5M) that 
connect biodiversity science with public health, governance, informatics, or 
food & environmental security and to be submitted during FY2019 to federal 
agencies such as NSF, NIH, DoD, & USDA, or to private foundations; and
(iv) participate in regular meetings and training sessions of the broader BBCS 
team.


Minimum qualifications: PhD in related field (preferred candidates will have 
less than 3 years postdoctoral experience).


Salary: Starting at $47,659 DOE; full-time with benefits.


At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know 
that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing 
innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an 
inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate 
these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and 
expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. 
Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, 
we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without 
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. As an Employer of 
National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other 
national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive 
Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff 
and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.


https://uacareers.com/postings/32839
https://uacareers.com/postings/32838


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Robert Merideth
Program Manager, Bridging Biodiversity & Conservation Science (BBCS) Program
López-Hoffman Lab, School of Natural Resources and the Environment
N303 Environment & Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) Building
The University of Arizon |  Tucson, AZ 85721 | 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Landscape Ecology at University of Missouri

[Webb, Lisa]

postdoctoral research associate in Landscape Ecology and conservation at the 
university of Missouri

Project description:  The selected Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop 
agent-based models of waterfowl movement and simulate population responses to 
landscape composition, as well as identify relative influences of allocating 
conservation acreage amounts, configurations, and compositions on waterfowl 
within midcontinent region.

Agency/location: Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the 
University of Missouri, Columbia,

Responsibilities: Leverage ongoing quantitative investigations of waterfowl 
habitat selection to develop agent-based models of waterfowl movement and 
simulate population responses to thematic landscape composition and 
configuration changes that represent alternative future conservation scenarios. 
 The postdoc also will identify critical conservation wetland landscapes most 
likely to benefit migrant birds under a range of environmental variability and 
land use changes. The selected candidate is expected to interact with federal 
biologists, academics, and the lab group (including undergraduate and graduate 
students).

Qualifications: Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in an appropriate 
field and possess a broad range of ecological interests and skills. Research 
will require familiarity with geographic information systems, databases, and 
statistical tools, and strong programming skills in Python, R, or Julia.  
Applicants should demonstrate broad knowledge of movement ecology, excellent 
quantitative skills, ability to communicate effectively with diverse 
stakeholders, and a demonstrated ability to present and publish research.

Stipend: $50,000/year plus benefits.  Position is funded for two years 
contingent on satisfactory performance and funding allocations.

Closing date:  Until filled. Start date is flexible but spring 2019 is 
preferred.  Contact:  Email letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 
three references to Lisa Webb, Missouri Cooperative Research Unit, University 
of Missouri, 573-882-2591, web...@missouri.edu


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Elisabeth (Lisa) Webb
Assistant Unit Leader & Cooperative Associate Professor
USGS Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
School of Natural Resources
302 Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO  65211
Phone: (573) 882-2591
Email: web...@missouri.edu
**

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Marine Community Genomics/Genetics at University of Washington

[Carol Stepien - NOAA Federal]

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Marine Community Genomics/Genetics 
at the Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere & Ocean at the University of 
WashingtonLocation: Seattle, WA


Deadline: Oct 16, 2018 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

 The Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean at the 
University of Washington invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral 
Research Associate position working on marine invertebrate and fish 
environmental DNA genetics/genomics/bioinformatics in the new G3 (Genetics and 
Genomics Group) at NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL).

 The G3 lab uses multi-locus metabarcoding to study oceanic biological 
community responses to physical and chemical oceanographic parameters. 
Component species and population genetic relationships for invertebrates and 
fishes are identified and assessed using environmental DNA (eDNA), plankton, 
and samples collected with plankton tows, CTD casts, ROVs, and sediment cores. 
Study regions include the west coast of North America, Salish Sea, Gulf of 
Alaska, Bering Sea, and U.S. Arctic, as well as deep sea vents and seeps across 
the Pacific. Physical, chemical and biological oceanographic parameters are 
considered to predict the effects on marine ecosystems of environmental change 
including acidification, warming, hypoxia, and deep sea mining. The Research 
Associate will work under the guidance of Dr. Carol Stepien of NOAA/PMEL and 
Dr. Kim Andrews of UW/JISAO and will be involved in designing the specific 
course(s) of study.

 This position features laboratory research and execution of the following 
duties:

• Conduct bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing DNA assays and analyses

• Use of a wide application of complex principles and methods in the fields of 
genetics and genomics

• Collection, statistical analysis and archival of data

• Preparation of peer-reviewed scientific publications

• Presentation of papers at scientific conferences; participation in external 
seminars, workshops, and professional societies

• Maintenance of project website

• Assistance with the preparation and management of regulatory documents

• Assistance with the development of grant proposals

• Assistance with the training of graduate and undergraduate student 
researchers in lab work

• Participation in G3 group activities, including laboratory and other meetings

 The successful candidate must possess knowledge of genetics, genomics, and 
bioinformatics, and be able to advance the state-of-the-art research in these 
areas. This individual will also have demonstrated excellent verbal and written 
skills, and the ability to work both independently, and in collaboration with 
other scientists. This position is located at NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental 
Laboratory (PMEL) at Sand Point in Seattle. This is a twelve-month position, 
with the possibility of a second year based on availability of funds and 
satisfactory performance. A late 2018/ early 2019 start date is anticipated.

 Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Biology or Ecology or related field with specialization in Molecular 
Genetics. Degree must be conferred by the appointment start date.

• Must be within 5 years after receipt of terminal degree.

• Experience requirement, minimum: Two or more years’ experience in DNA 
extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, population genetics, 
environmental DNA, bioinformatics

Application Instructions:

Complete applications received by October 16, 2018 will be given preferred 
consideration

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. 
Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all 
application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free 
of charge.

Apply Now: https://apply.interfolio.com/53135

 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity 
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual 
orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or 
expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status The University of 
Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, 
staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW 
Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint 
/). Additionally, the 
University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching 
and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important 
contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities 
(https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432 
).

 

Carol A. 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Remote Sensing of Vegetation Photosynthesis at the University of Virginia

[Xi Yang]

Dear all,

Sorry for cross-posting. Our lab is looking for a postdoc who will work on
remote sensing of vegetation photosynthesis. Please see below for more
information. Also, feel free to contact xiy...@virginia.edu for more
details.

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia
seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the remote sensing 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 measure SIF using field spectrometers, drones, and
airborne remote sensing. The postdoc will be working with scientists in the
Toolik Long Term Ecological Research site, Sevilleta Long Term Ecological
Research site, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA. 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 biology, environmental sciences, geology, geography, or a
related field is required by the appointment start date. Experience with
Earth system sciences, remote sensing, plant physiology is preferred.
Knowledge of one or more advanced computer programming languages is
required, including Matlab, R, or Python. Knowledge of recent development
of SIF is preferred. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic,
creative, and highly motivated. This position will require extensive
fieldwork in Alaska, New Mexico, and Virginia. 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 is a one-year appointment; however, appointment may be renewed for an
additional two, one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and
satisfactory performance.

To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number
0624076. Complete a Candidate Profile online and attach the following: a
cover letter summarizing your research interests, accomplishments, and
professional goals; curriculum vitae with a list of publications; and the
contact information for three (3) references. Review of applications will
begin September 30, 2018; however, the position will remain open until
filled.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Xi Yang at
xiy...@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom
at rk...@virginia.edu .

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the
University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity
of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing
itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are
equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic
origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic
information.

-Xi
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Xi Yang
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences
390 Clark Hall, University of Virginia
291 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22904
xiy...@virginia.edu
434-924-8679
website: http://ecors.evsc.virginia.edu/

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Xi Yang
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences
390 Clark Hall, University of Virginia
291 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22904
xiy...@virginia.edu
434-924-8679
website: http://ecors.evsc.virginia.edu/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate on Flow Ecology in Headwater Streams

[Hitt, Nathaniel]

*Postdoctoral Research Associate on Flow Ecology in Headwater Streams*

We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate as part of a national,
interdisciplinary team investigating fish and benthic macroinvertebrate
community responses to flow variation in headwater streams. Predictive
spatial modeling of drought and flood effects is an important aspect of
this research problem. Candidates should have experience in stream flow
assessment, spatial modeling, and fish and benthic macroinvertebrate
ecology with an emphasis on species traits.

This GS-12 term position is supported for 2 years as part of an
interdisciplinary study in Shenandoah National Park (Virginia) with funding
by the National Park Service and the US Geological Survey. The position is
located at the USGS Leetown Science Center in Kearneysville, West Virginia,
and the target start-date is January 2019. To apply, send a cover letter,
CV, and contact information for references to Dr. Nathaniel (Than) Hitt <
nh...@usgs.gov>.

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*Nathaniel (Than) P. Hitt PhD*
USGS Leetown Science Center
11649 Leetown Road
Kearneysville, West Virginia USA 25430
304-724-4463
*https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/nathaniel-hitt
*

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Land use and land protection in New England

[Laurie L. Chiasson]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Land use and land protection in New 
England

Open as of September 5, 2018 and will continue until an excellent candidate is 
found. 

For a version of this ad with live links: 
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/opportunities

The Harvard Forest invites applications for a post-doctoral research position 
to 
contribute to a multi-institutional study of land-use and land protection in 
New 
England. The successful candidate will be a member of Jonathan Thompson’s 
Landscape Ecology Lab at the Harvest Forest and will work in close 
collaboration 
with Spencer Meyer a Senior Conservationist at the Highstead Foundation and 
Kate Sims an Associate Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies at 
Amherst College.  We are seeking a natural or social scientist with experience 
conducting regional-scale socio-ecological research. The candidate should be 
interested in using rigorous statistical techniques to analyze observational 
data 
toward the overarching goal of understanding how land use—including 
conservation, forestry, land conversion and agriculture—affect the coupled 
natural 
and human systems in New England.  The analyses will utilize a variety of 
existing databases that document the changing landscape condition, including 
several that have been developed at Harvard Forest and Highstead. 
  
Work Environment: The post-doc will be based at Harvard Forest in Petersham, 
Massachusetts. The Lab strives to foster a team environment but the actual 
research conducted by this post-doc will require substantial independence.  
Please learn more about our Lab here. 

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. (awarded by start date) in ecology, economics, 
geography or a related field. Evidence of strong scholarship, including peer-
reviewed publications.  Proven ability to plan and conduct independent research 
projects from beginning to end. Interest in translating and communication 
research for land-use decisions.

Preferred Experience: Conducting complex spatial analyses (e.g., GIS, remote 
sensing, spatial statistics); quasi-experimental methods (e.g., matching, 
counter-
factual), analysis of large datasets (e.g., PADUS, FIA, Census, NWOS); skilled 
at 
scripting within the R and/or Python programming languages. Candidates without 
these types of experience should clearly demonstrate how their skillset would 
benefit the lab. For example, an applicant with relevant experience in decision 
science or natural resource sociology should be explicit about how they 
envision 
their skills contributing to an analysis of land-use and land protection 
outcomes.
 
Appointment: We will begin reviewing applications on Sept 15th, 2018. There is 
some flexibility around the start date, but winter 2018/2019 would be ideal. 
Initial 
appointment of one year is renewable based on funding and performance.
  
Diversity and Inclusion: Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer 
and 
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 
regard to 
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected 
veteran status, 
gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related 
conditions, 
or any other characteristic protected by law. Harvard is committed to enriching 
its 
educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, 
administration and staff. Please see the Harvard Forest Diversity and Inclusion 
Statement.

Salary and benefits: Commensurate with experience and includes health 
insurance benefits through Harvard University.  Outreach/career development 
opportunities will include funding for local and national meetings.  

To apply: Send Cover letter, CV, PDFs of relevant publications, and the names 
and contact info for three references to Jonathan Thompson: 
jtho...@fas.harvard.edu  

Harvard Forest, a department of Harvard University, is an internationally 
recognized center for basic and applied research in ecology and conservation, 
with 40 full-time staff. It is one of 26 Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) 
sites 
across the country sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The Forest 
includes a research and administrative complex, 4000 acres of land, and 
residential buildings. The Forest is located in Petersham, a rural, 
north-central 
Massachusetts town of 1,200 residents.  Petersham is 1 ½ hour drive west of 
Cambridge.  

Highstead is a regional non-profit conservation organization dedicated to 
working 
with regional partners and the best available science to conserve the New 
England landscape towards the Wildlands and Woodlands vision. Its principal 
programs include catalyzing the land protection activities through Regional 
Conservation Partnerships, conservation finance, ecological research, policy 
analysis, and land stewardship.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate – Salmon population modeling

[Mark Henderson]

The US Fish and Wildlife Service Arcata Fisheries Program (USFWS AFWO) 
and the US Geological Survey California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife 
Research Unit (CACFWRU) at Humboldt State University in Arcata, 
California are recruiting a postdoctoral research associate. This two-
year position will focus on topics associated with salmonid habitat and 
population dynamics models tailored to address management alternatives. 
The first task focuses on evaluating best practices for estimating flow-
to-habitat relationships in unsampled locations of large river systems. 
The second task focuses on generating a model to predict weekly 
waterborne spore concentrations for a parasite (Ceratonova shasta) 
endemic to the Klamath Basin. The work will include extensive literature 
review and research development, followed by collaborative 
implementation and report or journal manuscript completion. Successful 
completion will also require computational implementation (i.e., 
computer software coding) to perform the evaluations and implement 
various habitat model methods. 

A Ph.D., Sc.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree in fisheries, 
quantitative ecology, aquatic ecology, or related field is required 
prior to start date. The successful candidate will have excellent 
demonstrated writing, presentation, and statistical analysis skills. The 
position is open until filled, with preferred start date in Fall 2018. 
Salary is $55,000 per year and position will be eligible to participate 
in medical, dental, vision, and life benefits.

To apply for this position please provide 1) a copy of graduate school 
transcripts, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a 1-page cover letter explaining 
interest and qualifications for the position and when you might be 
available to start the position, 4) the names and contact information 
for three references, and 5) the HSUSPF Employee Information Form for 
Applicants via email to Nicholas Som, Ph.D., U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service at: nicholas_...@fws.gov. Please direct any questions to 
Nicholas Som via the same email address.

A more detailed scope of work describing the tasks can be found on the 
CACFWRU webpage: http://www2.humboldt.edu/cuca/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate and 2 Ph.D. Positions Available in Freshwater Carbon Cycling at Virginia Tech

[Cayelan Carey]

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Freshwater Carbon Cycling

A new position for a postdoctoral research associate is available in the Carey 
Lab, a vibrant, highly 
collaborative, interdisciplinary research team working in freshwater ecosystem 
science at Virginia Tech. 
This position is part of a new NSF project that will study the effects of 
changing dissolved oxygen 
availability on carbon cycling in local drinking water reservoirs. This project 
will address the overarching 
question: How will increasingly variable oxygen concentrations, due to land use 
and climate change, 
alter carbon processing and greenhouse gas emissions in freshwater ecosystems? 
To address this 
question, the research team will use whole-ecosystem experiments, 
high-frequency sensor monitoring, 
and modeling.

We are seeking a creative and highly collaborative Ph.D. with significant 
quantitative research 
experience in freshwater science and biogeochemistry, especially data analysis 
and ecosystem 
modeling. The successful applicant will work with graduate students and faculty 
to address fundamental 
questions surrounding the effects of changing oxygen availability on ecosystem 
dynamics in lakes and 
reservoirs. Research activities will include: helping to oversee 
whole-ecosystem oxygenation 
experiments in which we will switch a reservoir, on demand, between oxic and 
anoxic conditions to study 
carbon processing in different redox environments; analyzing field data; using 
ecosystem simulation 
models to study the fate of carbon entering reservoirs on minute to decade time 
scales; and 
collaborating with reservoir managers and scientists from other universities. 

The position start date is flexible, aiming to start in Spring/Summer 2019. The 
position will be for two 
years, contingent upon a successful one-year review. Candidates must be able to 
legally work in the 
U.S. and hold a U.S. driver’s license. Applicants should apply via this link: 
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/88759 to submit: 1) a cover letter 
explaining their research 
experience and how it fits the required and preferred qualifications of the 
postdoctoral position, as well 
as how they envision the position to align with their future goals; 2) a CV; 
and 3) names and contact 
information for three references to the jobs.vt.edu website. Apply to posting 
#SR0180137.


Two Ph.D. Student positions

The Carey Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech has 
funding for two Ph.D. 
student positions to start in late Spring/early Summer 2019. We are looking for 
enthusiastic and highly 
self-motivated students at the Ph.D. level interested in studying freshwater 
lakes and reservoirs.

Position 1: We are seeking a Ph.D. student to examine carbon cycling in local 
drinking water reservoirs. 
This project involves substantial field sampling with other graduate students 
and undergraduate 
assistants to lead a reservoir monitoring program, and will involve multiple 
opportunities to conduct 
whole-ecosystem reservoir oxygenation experiments. This position is part of a 
new NSF-supported 
project to study the effects of changing oxygen conditions on carbon burial in 
reservoirs. We aim to 
recruit a student that has experience in aquatic fieldwork and interest in 
working with high-frequency 
water quality sensors. This student would interact closely with reservoir 
managers to help make 
recommendations for drinking water management decisions.

Position 2: We are seeking a Ph.D. student who will integrate field data with 
simulation models to study 
lake water quality responses to changing climate and management. This position 
is part of a multi-
institutional NSF project to develop water quality forecasts for drinking water 
lakes and reservoirs. This 
highly interdisciplinary project will involve close collaborations with 
ecosystem modelers, computer 
scientists, and social scientists to examine the feedbacks between human 
decision-making and water 
quality. We aim to recruit a student with modeling experience and strong 
quantitative skills. This student 
would work closely with managers to help develop water quality forecasts that 
guide their drinking water 
management.

We seek conscientious and energetic students who can work independently while 
participating in a fun 
and highly collaborative lab environment. The Carey Lab is part of the Virginia 
Tech Stream Team, an 
internationally-recognized group of faculty and students focused on 
understanding the community and 
ecosystem ecology of aquatic habitats. Virginia Tech, as Virginia’s leading 
research institution, has a 
strong interdisciplinary focus on the environment and natural sciences. 
Virginia Tech is located in scenic 
southwestern Virginia, and its close proximity to ponds, reservoirs, streams, 
woodlands, and other 
diverse habitats makes it an ideal location for field studies. Both student 
positions will be funded on a 
combination of teaching and 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hemp Cropping Systems - Florida

[Zack Brym]

The Brym Lab at the University of Florida (UF) is recruiting a postdoctoral
research associate for a project that will experimentally identify hemp
varieties and develop cropping systems suitable for Florida. This position
is a critical part of a broader working group within the UF Institute of
Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) designed to support a new hemp
industry in Florida by addressing critical agronomic, economic, and
environmental challenges. Although industrial hemp has been cultivated for
thousands of years as a fiber and grain crop, the State of Florida has only
recently approved a pilot study of industrial hemp production.

The postdoc will work closely with Zack Brym and the Agroecology Lab at the
Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead and will collaborate
with other personnel working on the agronomic, economic, and ecological
aspects of hemp production in Florida, including professors Mike Mulvaney,
John Erickson, Gilly Evans, and Luke Flory. 

The UF/IFAS industrial hemp pilot project is hiring a cluster of postdocs,
graduate students, and support personnel. The positions are designated for
one of our three main research locations: Tropical Research and Education
Center (TREC), Homestead; UF Main Campus, Gainesville; North Florida
Research and Education Center (NFREC), Quincy. This postdoc position will be
based at TREC but will be expected to contribute to and synthesize the
coordinated work on variety selection and cropping system design occurring
across the sites.

A Ph.D. in agroecology, agronomy, horticulture, plant science or a closely
related field is required for this postdoc position. Ideal candidates will
have broad experience in plant physiology and crop science, will have
demonstrated completion of research projects through peer-reviewed
publications, and will be familiar with industrial hemp production. We do
encourage all interested candidates with some cropping system experience to
apply. The successful candidate will have excellent demonstrated writing,
presentation, data management, statistical analysis skills, and have
experience managing large multi-site field projects. The postdoc will be
integrally involved in the design and implementation of field and greenhouse
experiments, data management and analysis, manuscript preparation, and
presentations.

This postdoc position is available as soon as September, 2018 but start date
is flexible. Renewable annually for a duration of at least two years. Salary
is $48,000 plus benefits.  

For full consideration please submit application materials by August 31,
2018. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Send CV, a brief
statement of interest, copies of relevant publications, and names of three
references in a single PDF file to:

Zack Brym
br...@ufl.edu
786-217-9238
trec.ifas.ufl.edu/agroecology

*candidates attending ESA in New Orleans may contact Luke Flory
(fl...@ufl.edu) to set up a time to meet and discuss this postdoc opportunity.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at William & Mary, VIMS

[Donna M. Bilkovic]

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Shorescapes
William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is seeking a 
Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in basic and applied research on 
tidal shoreline systems, working with Dr. Donna Bilkovic in the Center for 
Coastal Resources Management.  The Postdoctoral Investigator will join ongoing 
interdisciplinary projects involving the socioecological system associated with 
various types of estuarine shorelines.  Research activities will contribute to 
development of models simulating the consequences of alternative management 
strategies including living shoreline approaches.
Responsibilities: Position responsibilities include interacting with and 
supervising graduate students and visiting scientists, working closely with 
collaborators on ongoing projects, preparing reports and manuscripts, and 
developing new independent research consistent with the goals of the Center.
About the Virginia Institute of Marine Science: VIMS (http://www.vims.edu) has 
a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and 
estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service 
to policy makers, industry, and the public. VIMS serves as the School of Marine 
Science for William & Mary with masters and doctoral programs within four 
academic departments: Biological Sciences, Aquatic Health Sciences, Fisheries 
Science, and Physical Sciences. The VIMS Center for Coastal Resources 
Management (CCRM) has a formal mission to support informed decision-making on 
resource management issues at all levels of government, including private and 
corporate citizens.  To fulfill this mission, the Center undertakes 
research, provides advisory 
service in wetlands 
management, and conducts 
outreach education.
Qualifications: At the time of appointment, the successful applicant will have 
a PhD in an environmental science related field (e.g. marine science, biology) 
coupled with a broad knowledge of coastal and estuarine systems.  Strong 
quantitative skills and experience in spatial statistics will be required, as 
well as demonstrated technical writing skills.  Geospatial analytical 
expertise, particularly with ESRI software (ArcGIS), and experience with R will 
be preferred.  Experience in coastal systems, particularly tidal marsh systems 
and experience with standard marsh sampling protocols and basic laboratory 
techniques will also be preferred.
The position will be located at VIMS, but may involve collaboration with 
investigators at other locations.  Salary will be commensurate with experience, 
and multiple years of funding are possible.
Application materials for the position listed above should include: 1) a cover 
letter identifying timeline for PhD completion and/or availability for this 
position; 2) a full curriculum vitae; 3) the names, addresses (including titles 
and institutions), email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

Application materials should be addressed to: Dr. Donna Bilkovic, Search 
Committee Chair, and will be accepted through our On-Line Application System at 
http://jobs.wm.edu/postings/32352. For full consideration, application 
materials are due August 1, 2018; however, applications received after August 
1, 2018 will be reviewed if necessary.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented 
groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the 
university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and 
encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and 
individuals with disabilities.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate--Stream and Wetland Ecology

[Howard Whiteman]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Watershed Studies Institute and Department
of Biological Sciences, Murray State University.  The postdoctoral
associate will conduct research on the ecology, conservation, and
restoration of aquatic environments, help mentor graduate and undergraduate
research students, and teach one biology course per semester.  Research
will focus on the impacts of disturbance and restoration on stream and
riparian ecosystems, using observational studies, experiments, and analysis
of long-term data.  Field sites are in western Colorado and western
Kentucky.  Ph.D. in a relevant discipline required; experience with
experimental design and multivariate statistics is preferred.  This is a
two-year position starting May 15 (negotiable); salary is $47,500/year with
benefits.  Murray is a highly-rated, vibrant public university with
significant infrastructure and personnel dedicated to ecological research,
including the Hancock Biological Station.  To apply, email a letter of
interest detailing career goals and research experience, a curriculum
vitae, several representative reprints, and email addresses of three
references to Dr. Howard Whiteman (hwhite...@murraystate.edu).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of
applications will begin April 1st.  *Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.  Murray State University is an equal education and employment
opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.*

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – Spatial Modeling of Biodiversity and Geodiversity

[Phoebe Zarnetske]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – Spatial Modeling of Biodiversity and 
Geodiversity

LOCATION: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

POSITION DESCRIPTION: We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research 
Associate for largescale biodiversity modeling and data 
science. The researcher will work on multiple biodiversity, geodiversity, and 
spatial modeling research projects at Michigan State 
University under the supervision of Dr. Phoebe Zarnetske (www.msu.edu/~plz; 
Forestry/Fisheries & Wildlife), in collaboration with Dr. 
Kyla Dahlin (www.msu.edu/~kdahlin; Geography, Environment, and Spatial 
Sciences), and Dr. Andrew Finley (blue.for.msu.edu; 
Forestry/Statistics). The research projects address: spatial scaling 
relationships among NASA remotelysensed geodiversity and 
pointlevel biodiversity; and ecological linkages between biodiversity 
and productivity across terrestrial and aquatic realms. Both 
projects are motivated by improving the ability to forecast future changes in 
biodiversity. Taxonomic groups include (but are not 
limited to): birds, trees, aquatic insects, and fish. These projects are 
collaborative and are connected with two larger working groups. 
The position will begin as a oneyear appointment with extension 
available depending on satisfactory performance and continued 
funding.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have earned a PhD in 
ecology, statistics, data science, or related field by 
the position start date. Additional preferred qualifications include a strong 
background in ecological theory, climate change ecology, 
and spatial modeling (including Bayesian); expertise in R, analyzing large 
remotelysensed and pointlevel data, big data 
management, high performance computing; previous project management experience; 
and exceptional work ethic, professionalism, 
and collaborative skills.

TO APPLY: For consideration, submit your application online at 
http://careers.msu.edu to job number 483196. Upload the following 
required documents: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the 
position, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a list of three professional 
references with contact information (institution, email address, phone number). 
Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin January 31, 2018, and 
the position will remain open until filled. Desired start 
date is May 2018, but earlier or later start dates may be possible if 
identified in the application cover letter. Questions about the 
position should be directed to Dr. Zarnetske: p...@msu.edu.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://communityecologylab.weebly.com/opportunities.html

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to 
achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and an 
inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. We 
actively encourage applications from, and nominations of, 
women, persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities and other 
individuals who can contribute to the intellectual diversity and 
cultural richness at Michigan State University. MSU is committed to providing a 
work environment that supports employees’ work and 
personal life, and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of 
candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Statistics

[Andrew Finley]

Dr. Andrew Finley in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State 
University (http://blue.for.msu.edu) seeks two highly motivated 
postdoctoral researchers to join his lab group. Successful candidates will 
be expected to develop/implement novel Bayesian statistical models for 
analysis of large spatio-temporal datasets, write manuscripts, and 
proposals. Motivating data will come from NSF and USFS/NASA funded projects 
that aim to assimilate large data sets collected from a variety of remotely 
sensed platforms and monitoring networks. The NSF funded project will focus 
on development of modeling frameworks for National Ecological Observatory 
Network (NEON) data (www.neoninc.org) and similar monitoring networks.

These are full-time, 12-month fixed-term positions, with reappointment 
conditional on satisfactory performance and available funding. The ideal 
start date is January 2018. Flexibility in start date may be possible; 
indicate start date preference in cover letter.

The ideal start date is January 2018. Flexibility in start date may be 
possible; indicate start date preference in cover letter.

Required qualifications: The successful candidate will have earned a PhD in 
statistics, biostatistics, or related quantitative field by the position 
start date. Criteria for selection include demonstrated research ability in 
Bayesian statistical methodology development, spatio-temporal statistics, 
and statistical computing.

Location: The position will be based at Michigan State University in East 
Lansing, MI.

To Apply: For consideration, submit your application online at 
http://careers.msu.edu to job number 483231. Upload the following required 
documents: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the 
position, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a list of three professional references 
with contact information (institution, mail address, phone number). 
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ecology

[David Inouye]

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ecology

Job ID:  45995

OFFICE LOCATION : Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

A LITTLE ABOUT US:  The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation 
organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all 
life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground 
solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people 
can thrive together. One of our core values is our commitment to 
diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and 
culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, we use a 
collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the 
private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org 
or follow @nature_press on Twitter. The Nature Conservancy offers 
competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible 
employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a 
collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development 
opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a 
culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal 
development, both within the workplace and beyond.


YOUR POSITION WITH TNC:  The Nature Conservancy’s Global Land’s Program 
is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with an 
interdisciplinary team to study the environmental effects of the 
changing fraction of animal-sourced food (notably meat and dairy) in 
global diets. The project seeks to understand the factors that influence 
the amount of meat and dairy we eat, and the consequences for population 
health. It will also explore the varying environmental consequences of 
different types of livestock production, which will be the main focus of 
this Post-doctoral position. An important goal of the project is to 
assess the effectiveness of different interventions and that will 
include developing models on the effects of different policies and 
providing tools for policy makers working in health, agriculture and the 
environment. Primary project partners include Oxford University’s Martin 
Programme on the Future of Food, the Wellcome Trust Our Planet Our 
Health Programme and The Nature Conservancy. Click here for more 
information.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will integrate 
land use and economic models to evaluate how different economic drivers 
affect land conversion, and related outcomes for biodiversity and 
ecosystem services.  Statistically model the relationship between 
increasing animal based diets and global biodiversity metrics to 
determine where and under what circumstances changes in diet affects 
biodiversity and ecosystem function at a global scale. Within select 
geographic regions, examine the trade-offs and thresholds in the 
provision of agricultural production and biodiversity using spatial 
optimizations techniques. Within this scope, opportunities exist to 
develop and explore novel research questions of interest.


The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be a full-time employee of The 
Nature Conservancy.  This is a grant funded position for one year, with 
the potential to extend to four years.  He/she will be supervised by 
Joseph Kiesecker, Lead Scientist, and will interact closely with faculty 
at Oxford University (Project Directors Professors Charles Godfray & 
Susan Jebb), and TNC staff on the Global Lands Program as well as other 
TNC field based staff.


RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE:

• Develop landscape-scale models to understand how different 
national or local land use policies affect biodiversity and other 
ecosystem services.


• Spatially map responses of biodiversity and other 
ecosystem services under alternative policy scenarios.


• Integrate detailed spatially-explicit models of agricultural 
production, biodiversity, and other ecosystem services to construct 
production possibility or efficiency frontiers that will allow the 
assessment of efficient combinations of agricultural land and natural 
habitat.


• Disseminate research by publishing in peer-reviewed science journals, 
producing funder reports, presenting at national and/or international 
conferences, and communicating findings within conservation and academic 
communities.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, or 
related fields and 1 year work experience.


• Demonstration of robust analytic and spatial skills. 
Strong background in statistical analysis software (R, Matlab, SAS). 
Programming background is strongly desired.


• Familiarity with land use and land cover modelling and 
projecting future land use and land cover change also strongly desired.


• Background in resource and landscape ecology and economics 
(preferred).


• Familiarity with spatial optimization techniques, and 
landscape pattern analysis.


• 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Remote Sensing and Data Assimilation

[Shawn P. Serbin]

https://www.bnl.gov/envsci/testgroup/jobs.php

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Technology (TEST) group is seeking a
post-doc interested in reducing uncertainty in the modeling of the
terrestrial carbon cycle through remote sensing and data assimilation
approaches. This position is part of a larger project to develop a
terrestrial carbon cycle data assimilation framework, focused initially on
North America, using the PEcAn model informatics system (PEcAn,
http://pecanproject.org/). This system will employ formal Bayesian
model-data fusion between bottom-up process-based ecosystem models and
multiple data sources, including remote sensing data, to estimate key carbon
pools and fluxes. 

Essential duties and required skills

The candidate will work at BNL in collaboration with researchers at Boston
University (BU) to iteratively extend the PEcAn data assimilation system to
ingest a wide range of remotely sensed and ground data with the goal of
fusing and reconciling multiple data streams into a continental-extent
carbon cycle (pools and fluxes) data product.

* Work with multiple land surface models to explore the impact of the
inclusion of different products on carbon cycle uncertainties with the aim
of improving carbon monitoring, reporting, and verification

* Responsible for the inclusion of NASA and other remote sensing data
products into the data assimilation framework

* Work with collaborators to extend and enhance the assimilation approach

* Responsible for leading and participating in the development of project
reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts


Prospective candidates should be willing to work in a collaborative team
environment, have good written and oral communication skills, and a record
of publication in high quality internationally recognized journals.

* PhD in Environmental Science (ecology, geography, remote sensing,
environmental monitoring, atmospheric science, earth science, or related field)

* Experience with the R programming environment and at least one of the
following topics is required (along with interest in learning the others):
--- Remote sensing
--- Ecosystem or land surface modeling
--- Bayesian statistics, or
--- Ensemble filtering approaches (e.g. EnKF)


To apply please enter the position number 1142 into the Keyword field at the
BNL careers page (https://jobs.bnl.gov/) or follow this link directly:
https://jobs.bnl.gov/job/upton/post-doc-remote-sensing-and-data-assimilation-environmental-sciences/3437/6060889

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - crop disease management in Haiti

[Chris Buddenhagen]

*Position opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate *



We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a project at the University
of Florida that will provide excellent experience in working with an
interdisciplinary team, and an opportunity to impact food security in Haiti.



The project addresses crop disease management in Haiti, in collaboration
with a team of scientists addressing components of Haitian agriculture.  The
Research Associate’s responsibilities will include evaluation of a new
plantain disease, approaches for improving plant disease diagnostics and
information systems, and Haitian systems for plant disease management more
broadly.  This is an opportunity to discover the etiology of an important
disease and contribute to improvement of crop disease diagnostics and
integrated pest management in Haiti, as an example for how to improve these
systems throughout the region.  The project will provide valuable
experience in international development for agricultural programs, and will
support improved livelihoods for smallholder farmers.



The Research Associate will work with Dr. Karen Garrett in the Plant
Pathology Department at University of Florida (www.garrettlab.com) as part
of the new Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (
isfs.institute.ifas.ufl.edu/), and with a team of scientists working in a
USAID-funded project addressing improvement of agriculture in Haiti (
global.ifas.ufl.edu/global-engagement/-sardarea-in-haiti/).  The Research
Associate is expected to contribute to an environment that fosters
diversity and cooperation.



Work will begin Fall 2017.   The project will last at least 2.5 years,
dependent on acceptable performance and continued funding.  Screening of
applicants will begin October 18 and continue until the successful
applicant is identified.  Salary will be commensurate with experience, with
a competitive benefits package.



*Required: *

1. A recent Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, entomology, ecology,
horticulture or related field;

2. Demonstrated publication record, quality of work, and ability to design
and conduct independent experiments with a strong commitment to achieving
goals;

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a
team-based, multicultural, collaborative environment;

4. Authorization to work in the United States for any employer;

5. Demonstrated ability to work in challenging field environments.



*Preferred: *

Research and familiarity with plant disease systems in the lab and field is
desirable, but candidates with research experience in other biological
systems and a desire to apply that knowledge are encouraged to apply;
Fluency in French and/or Haitian Creole would be very useful, but not
necessary; Experience working in Haiti is desirable, but experience in
similar agricultural systems is also useful; R programming experience is
desirable, but other programming language experience is also useful.



To apply, please submit (1) Cover letter explaining research interests and
experience, qualifications for the job, and timing of availability, (2)
Curriculum Vitae, and (3) Three references, including: names, addresses,
telephone numbers and email addresses.  Please upload your application
materials at this website:
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/504835/postdoctoral-research-associate







The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to
building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an
accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position,
please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are
conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.


Chris Buddenhagen
cbuddenha...@gmail.com

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology & Coupled Human and Natural Systems at Harvard Forest

[Laflower, Danelle M]

Seeking: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology & Coupled Human and Natural 
Systems at Harvard Forest.  Application review will begin October 16, 2017.
In Brief: Seeking an exceptional post-doc to advance the Harvard Forest's Long 
Term Ecological Research 
(LTER) program and a 
Coupled Natural and Human systems (CNH) project, both focused on 
socio-ecological impacts of forest insects, land use, and climate change 
impacts on New England forests. This is an exciting opportunity for a landscape 
or macrosystems ecologist with interests in global change and coupled human and 
natural systems.  The research will combine empirical and simulated data across 
multiple scenarios, providing novel approaches to understanding human natural 
system interactions.
Work Location: The post-doc will be part of Jonathan Thompson's Lab at the 
Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA.
The Position: The post-doc will conduct regional-scale analyses to understand 
the consequences of forest processes and land-uses, including: insect outbreaks 
and the landowner response to insects, climate change, land protection, timber 
harvesting, and alternative development patterns.  The incumbent will utilize 
existing parameterizations of landscape simulations models (LANDIS-II-PnET, 
Dinamica, land-owner systems models etc).  The post-doc will collaborate with 
PIs to publish results in high-impact scientific outlets and collaborate with 
science communication experts to maximize the application and impact of the 
research.
-  We've spent several years assembling datasets, engaging with 
stakeholders, and building simulation models to help us understand the 
interactive effects of climate and land-use change on the New England 
landscape.  We are now seeking an extremely motivated post-doc to exploit these 
resources by conducting novel analyses, publishing impactful papers, and 
creating public-facing tools and publications. The position comes with all the 
ingredients (data, resources, and support) needed for an early-career scholar 
to hit the ground running and build a reputation as a leader in the fields of 
ecology and sustainability science.  While the general themes of the work are 
dictated by the funding, the position comes with considerable autonomy to shape 
the direction of the research.
-  The position is closely linked to a Research Coordination Network 
called Scenarios and Services for Society. The S3 RCN has 
resources and relationships that will facilitate the post-doc's collaborations 
with RCN scientists working throughout the region, including Harvard, Highstead 
Foundation, Duke, U. of Massachusetts, The Gund Institute at the U. of Vermont, 
and the U. of New Hampshire.
-  The position is partially funded by an NSF CNH 
grant called: 
"Assessing the potential for climate change and forest insects to drive 
land-use regime shifts." The incumbent will collaborate closely with the 
project Co-PIs including: Dave Orwig and David Foster of Harvard Forest; Marla 
Lindsay and Dave Kittredge of U. of Massachusetts; Brett Butler of the U.S. 
Forest Service, and Mark Borsuk of Duke U. As part of this project, we 
developed a unique coupled modeling framework to mechanistically explore 
ecosystem and landowner responses to forest pests and climate change. The 
post-doc will use this model to compare the direct and indirect 
(socially-mediated) impacts of insects and climate change on forest ecosystems.
Required Qualifications: (1) Ph.D. in forest ecology, forestry, geography, or 
related field; (2) Evidence of strong scholarship, including high-impact 
peer-reviewed publications; (3) Capable of conducting complex spatial analyses; 
(4) Skilled at scripting within the R and/or Python; (4) Proven ability to plan 
and conduct independent research projects from beginning to end. (5) A strong 
interest in coupled human and natural systems
Appointment: Initial appointment of one year is renewable for additional years 
based on performance. The position is available immediately, and preference 
will be given to applicants who can start sooner than later.  We will begin 
reviewing applications on October 16, 2017.
Harvard Forest: An internationally recognized center for basic and applied 
research in ecology, conservation and ecosystem studies, with 40 full-time 
staff.  Harvard Forest is one of 26 LTER sites across the country sponsored by 
the National Science Foundation.  The Forest facilities include a research and 
administrative complex, 3500 acres of land, and residential buildings. The 
Forest is located in Petersham, a small rural town in north central 
Massachusetts about 70 miles west of Cambridge.  For more information, visit 
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu.  
Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology & Coupled Human and Natural Systems at Harvard Forest

[Laurie L. Chiasson]

Seeking: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology & Coupled Human and Natural 
Systems at Harvard Forest 

In Brief: Seeking an exceptional post-doc to advance the Harvard Forest’s Long 
Term 
Ecological Research (LTER) program and a Coupled Natural and Human systems 
(CNH) 
project, both focused on socioecological impacts of forest insects, land use, 
and climate 
change impacts on New England forests. This is an exciting opportunity for a 
landscape or 
macrosystems ecologist with interests in global change and coupled human and 
natural 
systems.  The research will combine empirical and simulated data across 
multiple 
scenarios, providing novel approaches to understanding human natural system 
interactions.  

Work Location: The post-doc will be part of Jonathan Thompson’s Lab at the 
Harvard 
Forest in Petersham, MA.

The Position: The post-doc will conduct regional-scale analyses to understand 
the 
consequences of forest processes and land-uses, including: insect outbreaks and 
the 
landowner response to insects, climate change, land protection, timber 
harvesting, and 
alternative development patterns.  The incumbent will utilize existing 
parameterizations of 
landscape simulations models (LANDIS-II-PnET, Dinamica, land-owner systems 
models 
etc).  The post-doc will collaborate with PIs to publish results in high-impact 
scientific 
outlets and collaborate with science communication experts to maximize the 
application 
and impact of the research.  
-   We’ve spent several years assembling datasets, engaging with 
stakeholders, and 
building simulation models to help us understand the interactive effects of 
climate and 
land-use change on the New England landscape.  We are now seeking an extremely 
motivated post-doc to exploit these resources by conducting novel analyses, 
publishing 
impactful papers, and creating public-facing tools and publications. The 
position comes 
with all the ingredients (data, resources, and support) needed for an 
early-career scholar 
to hit the ground running and build a reputation as a leader in the fields of 
ecology and 
sustainability science.  While the general themes of the work are dictated by 
the funding, 
the position comes with considerable autonomy to shape the direction of the 
research.
-   The position is closely linked to a Research Coordination Network 
called Scenarios 
and Services for Society. The S3 RCN has resources and relationships that will 
facilitate 
the post-doc’s collaborations with RCN scientists working throughout the 
region, including 
Harvard, Highstead Foundation, Duke, U. of Massachusetts, The Gund Institute at 
the U. 
of Vermont, and the U. of New Hampshire. 
-   The position is partially funded by an NSF CNH grant called: “Assessing 
the potential 
for climate change and forest insects to drive land-use regime shifts.” The 
incumbent will 
collaborate closely with the project Co-PIs including: Dave Orwig and David 
Foster of 
Harvard Forest; Marla Lindsay and Dave Kittredge of U. of Massachusetts; Brett 
Butler of 
the U.S. Forest Service, and Mark Borsuk of Duke U. As part of this project, we 
developed 
a unique coupled modeling framework to mechanistically explore ecosystem and 
landowner responses to forest pests and climate change. The post-doc will use 
this model 
to compare the direct and indirect (socially-mediated) impacts of insects and 
climate 
change on forest ecosystems. 

Required Qualifications: (1) Ph.D. in forest ecology, forestry, geography, or 
related field; 
(2) Evidence of strong scholarship, including high-impact peer-reviewed 
publications; (3) 
Capable of conducting complex spatial analyses; (4) Skilled at scripting within 
the R 
and/or Python; (4) Proven ability to plan and conduct independent research 
projects from 
beginning to end. (5) A strong interest in coupled human and natural systems

Appointment: Initial appointment of one year is renewable for additional years 
based on 
performance. The position is available immediately, and preference will be 
given to 
applicants who can start sooner than later.   

Harvard Forest: An internationally recognized center for basic and applied 
research in 
ecology, conservation and ecosystem studies, with 40 full-time staff.  Harvard 
Forest is 
one of 26 LTER sites across the country sponsored by the National Science 
Foundation.  
The Forest facilities include a research and administrative complex, 3500 acres 
of land, 
and residential buildings. The Forest is located in Petersham, a small rural 
town in north 
central Massachusetts about 70 miles west of Cambridge.  For more information, 
visit 
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu.  Harvard University is an equal 
opportunity employer 
and all qualified applicants will receive receive consideration for employment 
without 
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 
national origin, 
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate-Fire Frequency and Soil Carbon Dynamics in the Boreal Forest

[Jason Vogel]

The Forest Ecosystem Science laboratory at the University of Florida seeks a 
postdoctoral research associate to work on an NSF-funded project examining 
how increased fire frequency in Alaskan boreal forests affects vegetation 
dynamics and ecosystem carbon cycling. The postdoctoral researcher will lead 
efforts to estimate soil CO2 efflux, linking these estimates to changes in 
vegetation and soil thaw created by repeat burning.  The researcher will 
join a multidisciplinary (remote sensing, modeling of ecosystem process and 
permafrost dynamics) team, with collaborators at multiple institutions 
(Portland State, Universities of Alaska and Idaho). The postdoctoral 
research associate will assist in connecting field observations of soil and 
vegetation C dyamics to the ecosystem process model LANDIS-II. 

Interested candidates should feel comfortable working in remote locations 
with a team of colleagues, and there will be some strenuous fieldwork. The 
researcher will spend the majority of the 2018 and 2019 summer in Alaska, 
and winters at the University of Florida in Gainesville.  Ideal candidates 
would be available at some point in the spring of 2018, preferably in 
January. The candidate will have a PhD in biology, soil science, ecology, 
forestry, or environmental science. The position is available for 2-3 years, 
with the 3rd year contingent on satisfactory progress toward project goals. 
   
Gainesville is a bike friendly community, with many outdoor recreational 
opportunities, and is ~1.5 hours from the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines. More 
information on the home department, The School of Forest Resources and 
Conservation can be found at sfrc.ufl.edu. The researcher will be mentored 
by Dr. Jason Vogel (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jason_Vogel5), and 
will join a growing and diverse lab group. Email jvo...@ufl.edu for more 
information or call at (979) 846-0879.
   
To apply for this position, visit: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-
us/job/503515/postdoctoral-research-associate.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate – Watershed Hydrologic Modeling

[Jason Knouft]

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Watershed Hydrologic Modeling

The Department of Geography at Indiana University – Bloomington is 
seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position in watershed modeling in 
the lab of Dr. Darren Ficklin. The overall goal of the National Science 
Foundation funded project is to develop techniques that integrate 
citizen science-derived streamflow and stream temperature data with a 
Boyne River hydrologic model. Specifically, this research is designed to 
fully integrate citizen participation in the development of a real-time 
stream discharge, temperature, and aquatic species habitat modeling 
framework. Through the use of citizen-based observations of streamflow 
and stream temperature, this approach will demonstrate how citizen-
derived observations can contribute to forecasts of stream discharge, 
stream temperature, and identification of freshwater fish habitat.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a GIS-based Soil  
Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) hydrologic model on high-performance 
parallel computing systems. In addition to having experience with SWAT, 
applicants should have experience with Linux and programming languages 
such as R, Matlab, or Python and also be able to measure streamflow 
discharge in the field. The postdoc will also be encouraged to develop 
independent lines of research and will have the opportunity to 
collaborate with ecologists, hydrologists, and sustainability 
specialists at Indiana University, Saint Louis University, and the 
University at Buffalo. Additional information can be requested by 
emailing Dr. Darren Ficklin at dfick...@indiana.edu.

The position is available for 1.5 years. The earliest start date is 
November 15, 2017; however, a later start date is negotiable (but no 
later than January 1, 2018). All applications must be made online and 
include a cover letter with a statement of research experience and 
interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three 
references at:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/4453

In addition, please send versions of these files to Dr. Darren Ficklin 
at dfick...@indiana.edu with the words “Watershed modeling position” in 
the subject line of the email. Review of applications will begin 
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. In order to 
be assured of full consideration, applicants should submit all 
application materials by October 1, 2017.

The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting 
a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. 
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action 
employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, 
color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national 
origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Lake Water Quality Forecasting at Virginia Tech

[Cayelan Carey]

A new position for a postdoctoral research associate to collaborate with a 
vibrant, interdisciplinary 
research team working in freshwater science is available in the Carey Lab at 
Virginia Tech. This position 
is part of a recently-funded NSF project that will develop a water quality 
forecasting system for a 
drinking water supply reservoir and Global Lakes Ecological Observatory Network 
(GLEON) site. As part 
of the project, we are combining high-frequency sensor monitoring, modeling, 
ecosystem forecasting, 
and data-intensive analytical approaches from ecology, computer science, 
engineering, and social 
science. This project is unique because it combines theory and application: we 
will be developing new, 
generalized approaches to forecasting that will be directly applied to managing 
the drinking water 
reservoir.

We are seeking a creative and quantitative Ph.D. with significant research 
experience in freshwater 
science, especially the implementation of sensor networks and modeling. The 
successful applicant will 
collaborate with graduate students, post docs, and faculty to address 
fundamental questions 
surrounding the effects of changing climate and management on water quality 
dynamics in lake and 
reservoir catchments. Research activities will include: deploying a network of 
diverse sensors in a 
reservoir and its catchment to feed a data-model fusion system; using 
hydrodynamic-water quality 
simulation models to create water quality forecasts; and collaborating with 
reservoir managers. The 
successful applicant will have access to new distributed computing resources 
that have become 
recently available from GLEON-PRAGMA (Pacific Rim Applications and Grid 
Middleware Assembly) 
collaborations.

The position will start in the spring semester of 2018. The specific start date 
is flexible and could begin 
as soon as January 2018 or as late as May 2018; review of applications will be 
rolling with a deadline of 
October 1, 2017. The position is for two years, contingent upon a successful 
one-year review. Please 
upload your CV, statement of interest, and contact info for three references 
here: 
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/78848, and don't hesitate to contact me 
with any questions!

Thanks,
Cayelan Carey 
Department of Biological Sciences
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 
caye...@vt.edu

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Development of an Adaptive Decision Support System for Management of the San Francisco Bay Delta

[Peterson, James]

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Associate (Post doc) 
appointment to be held at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon 
State University. Primary research focus is developing quantitative decision 
making tools for evaluating and prioritizing U.S. Bureau of Reclamation 
management actions and investments in California Central Valley and SF Bay 
Delta focused on the conservation and recovery of various fish species and 
their habitats. Applicants must have completed all the requirements for their 
doctoral program (PhD or equivalent), with demonstrated research 
accomplishments, and publications in the primary research literature. 
Applicants should have the necessary skills and experience with sample design 
and the estimation of animal population parameters and should have interest and 
capabilities in the development of integrated approaches to estimating and 
modeling population dynamics and applying the results to decision making. The 
position will primarily involve data analysis and modeling with some potential 
for field research. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of 
James Peterson and will be part of an interagency and interdisciplinary team of 
stakeholders and researchers. The successful candidate must be able to work 
successfully in a team environment. Periodic travel to meet with collaborators 
or conduct field work with overnight stays will be required. Excellent command 
of the English language, quantitative analytical skills, and written and verbal 
communication skills are absolutely required. Special consideration will be 
given to candidates possessing one or more of the following knowledge and 
skills: spatial statistics, sampling design and estimation, and Bayesian 
modeling techniques.

Appointment: Appointments will be intended for a term of one (1) year, with the 
possibility for renewal of an additional year, based upon a satisfactory 
performance review. Salary ($55,000 year) and full benefits will be 
commensurate with qualifications of the successful applicants. Start date is 
negotiable but no later than December 2017.

Applications: Applications must include a complete personal resume with details 
of academic qualifications, electronic copies of two (2) representative 
scientific publications, and the names and contact information of three (3) 
individuals who have agreed to provide a personal and professional 
recommendation if requested.

Application Submission: Complete applications must be submitted electronically 
to James Peterson 
(jt.peter...@oregonstate.edu)

Deadline for applications: Applications will be accepted starting 07/10/2017 
and will close on 09/01/2017 or until the position has been filled.

Interviews: All applications will be acknowledged electronically; only those 
selected for consideration on a short list will be contacted and asked to 
provide letters of recommendation.


***
James T. Peterson
Assistant Unit Leader, Associate Professor
USGS Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
104 Nash Hall, Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-3803
Phone: 541.737.1963
FAX: 541.737.3590
http://people.oregonstate.edu/~peterjam/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Remote Sensing of Wildlife Habitat

[Gavin Jones]

*POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT*



*POST DOCTORAL Research Associate*

*Remote Sensing of Wildlife Habitat*



Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin



*PROJECT DESCRIPTION:* The successful applicant will use aerial LiDAR and
other remote sensing data to map vegetation characteristics at landscape
scales in the Sierra Nevada bioregion as part of ongoing, landscape-scale
wildlife habitat selection studies – with an emphasis on California spotted
owls. The post-doc would be involved with numerous projects, taking the
lead role on some, while supporting others. The position is largely
analytically focused and is based at UW Madison, but opportunities exist
for participating in field work.



*REQUIREMENTS**:* Applicants should have a strong background in remote
sensing and the use of aerial LiDAR point data. The applicant should have a
strong publishing record, with a demonstrated ability to creatively use
remotely sensed data to address ecological questions. Strong programming
and GIS skills are also essential. The applicant must have received their
doctoral degree by the start date (see below).



The post-doc must be able to work both collaboratively within a dynamic
team setting and independently on their own research projects. Effective
communications skills and the ability to engage effectively with a broad
range of stakeholders are essential, as is a recognition of the fluidity of
applied conservation science.



*APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:* The position will be available as soon as the
applicant is identified. The duration of the appointment is 1 to 2 years
depending on funding levels. Salary will be $50,000 and the position
includes health insurance.



*APPLICATION/CONTACT INFORMATION:* Applicants should send a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references in a single
pdf-file to Dr.’s Volker Radeloff (radel...@wisc.edu) and Zach Peery (
mpe...@wisc.edu). The CV should contain a list of publications and
information describing relevant skills and experience. Review of materials
will begin August 1, 2017 and will continue until a suitable candidate is
found.






*Gavin M. Jones* 
Graduate Research Assistant
Peery Wildlife Ecology + Conservation Lab
Dept. of Forest & Wildlife Ecology
University of Wisconsin-Madison

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Global Synthesis of Large-Scale Land Acquisitions

[Kelly Hondula]

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Global Synthesis of Large-Scale Land
Acquisitions

Applications are invited for a 2-year position as a Postdoctoral Research
Associate as part of a newly NASA-funded interdisciplinary project titled
“The Global Land Rush: A Socio-Environmental Synthesis”. This project will
conduct an integrated global synthesis of large-scale land acquisitions
(LSLAs), a growing phenomenon in the global South as governments and
transnational investors seek to secure access to land in developing
countries to produce food, bio-fuels, and non-agricultural commodities.
Consequences of LSLAs vary widely across the globe, ranging from land
improvement and creation of new livelihood opportunities to land
degradation and dispossession of land from local inhabitants. The project
brings together researchers at the University of Maryland and University of
Alabama, and offers an exciting opportunity for a rising scholar to engage
in globally impactful, interdisciplinary research.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in one or more disciplines
associated with Land System Science (e.g., geography, natural resource
economics, sociology, political ecology, remote sensing). Proficiency with
the management and analysis of geospatial data in geographical information
systems (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.) and experience with acquiring, managing,
and harmonizing heterogeneous data types are required. Preferred candidates
will also have experience with spatio-temporal statistical analysis (e.g.,
spatial regression, survival analysis), synthesis methods (e.g.,
meta-analysis, archetype analysis, qualitative comparative analysis (QCA)),
and/or familiarity with remote sensing data and time series analysis.

Application Details: This position is based in the Department of Geography
at the University of Alabama located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Salary will be
commensurate with experience and includes benefits. This is a full-time,
12-month, fixed-term position with a start date of January 15, 2018, but
that is flexible. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2017 and will
continue until the position is filled.

See full details and how to apply at the link below:
https://abvls.com/2017/06/06/hiring-postdoctoral-research-associate-in-global-synthesis-of-large-scale-land-acquisitions/

Please direct questions about this position to Dr. Nicholas Magliocca (
nrmaglio...@ua.edu)

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coupled Human and Natural Systems at Harvard Forest

[Laurie L. Chiasson]

Seeking: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coupled Human and Natural Systems 
at 
Harvard Forest 

In Brief: Seeking an exceptional post-doc to advance the Harvard Forest’s Long 
Term 
Ecological Research (LTER) program and a Coupled Natural and Human systems 
(CNH) 
project, both focused on scenario and simulation modeling of forest insects, 
land use, and 
climate change impacts on New England forests. This is an exciting opportunity 
for a 
landscape or macrosystems ecologist with interests in global change and coupled 
human 
and natural systems. 
 
Work Location: The post-doc will be part of Jonathan Thompson’s Lab at the 
Harvard 
Forest in Petersham, MA

The Position:
-   We’ve spent several years assembling datasets, engaging with 
stakeholders, and 
building simulation models to help us understand the interactive effects of 
climate and land-
use change on the New England landscape.  We are now seeking an extremely 
motivated 
post-doc to exploit these resources by conducting novel analyses, publishing 
impactful 
papers, and creating public-facing tools and publications. The position comes 
with all the 
ingredients needed for an early career scholar to build a reputation as a 
leader in the fields 
of ecology and sustainability science.  While the general themes of the work 
are dictated 
by the funding, the position comes with considerable autonomy to shape the 
direction of the 
research.
-   The position is closely linked to a Research Coordination Network 
called Scenarios 
and Services for Society. The S3 RCN has resources and relationships that will 
facilitate 
the Post-doc’s collaborations with RCN sciences working throughout the region, 
including 
at: Harvard, Highstead Foundation, U. of Massachusetts, The Gund Institute at 
the U. of 
Vermont, and the U. of New Hampshire. 
-   The position is partially funded by an NSF CNH grant called: “Assessing 
the potential 
for climate change and forest insects to drive land-use regime shifts.” The 
incumbent will 
collaborate closely with the project Co-PIs including: Dave Orwig and David 
Foster of 
Harvard Forest; Marla Lindsay and Dave Kittredge of U. of Massachusetts; Brett 
Butler of 
the U.S. Forest Service, and Mark Borsuk of Duke. As part of this project, 
we’ve just 
developed a unique coupled modeling framework to mechanistically explore 
ecosystem and 
landowner responses to forest pests and climate change. The post-doc will use 
this model 
compare the direct and indirect (socially mediated) impacts of insects and 
climate change 
on forest ecosystems. 

Job Duties: The post doc will be responsible for using simulation models to 
conduct 
landscape-scale analyses designed to understand the regional-scale consequences 
of 
diverse forest processes land-uses, including: land owner response to insect 
outbreaks, 
land protection, harvesting, and alternative development patterns.  The 
incumbent will build 
upon previous parameterizations of landscape simulations models 
(LANDIS-II-PnET, 
Dinamica, land-owner systems models etc).  The post-doc will collaborate with 
PIs to 
publish results in high-impact scientific outlets and collaborate with science 
communication 
experts to maximize the application and impact of the research.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in forest ecology, forestry, geography, or 
related field; 
Evidence of strong scholarship, including high-impact peer-reviewed 
publications; Capable 
of conducting complex spatial analyses (e.g. landscape simulation, GIS, remote 
sensing, 
and spatial statistics); Skilled at scripting within the R and/or Python 
programming 
languages; Proven ability to plan and conduct independent research projects 
from beginning 
to end. 

Preferred Experience: Research within coupled human-natural systems; systems 
modeling; 
quantifying ecosystem services; Ability to program in C++ or C# would be a 
major asset. 

Appointment: Initial appointment of one year is renewable for additional years 
based on 
performance. The position is available immediately, and preference will be 
given to 
applicants who can start sooner than later.   

Harvard Forest: An internationally recognized center for basic and applied 
research in 
ecology, conservation and ecosystem studies, with 40 full-time staff is one of 
26 LTER 
sites across the country sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The 
Forest 
facilities include a research and administrative complex, 3500 acres of land, 
and residential 
buildings. The Forest is located in Petersham, a small rural town in north 
central 
Massachusetts about 70 miles west of Cambridge. For more information, visit 
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu. Harvard University is an equal 
opportunity employer 
and all qualified applicants will receive receive consideration for employment 
without regard 
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national 
origin, disability 
status, protected veteran status, or any other 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coupled Human and Natural Systems at Harvard Forest

[Laurie L. Chiasson]

Seeking: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coupled Human and Natural Systems 
at 
Harvard Forest 
In Brief: Seeking an exceptional post-doc to advance the Harvard Forest’s Long 
Term 
Ecological Research (LTER) program and a Coupled Natural and Human systems 
(CNH) 
project, both focused on scenario and simulation modeling of forest insects, 
land use, and 
climate change impacts on New England forests. This is an exciting opportunity 
for a 
landscape or macrosystems ecologist with interests in global change and coupled 
human 
and natural systems.  
Work Location: The post-doc will be part of Jonathan Thompson’s Lab at the 
Harvard 
Forest in Petersham, MA
The Position: We’ve spent several years assembling datasets, engaging with 
stakeholders, 
and building simulation models to help us understand the interactive effects of 
climate and 
land-use change on the New England landscape.  We are now seeking an extremely 
motivated post-doc to exploit these resources by conducting novel analyses, 
publishing 
impactful papers, and creating public-facing tools and publications. The 
position comes with 
all the ingredients needed for an early career scholar to build a reputation as 
a leader in the 
fields of ecology and sustainability science.  While the general themes of the 
work are 
dictated by the funding, the position comes with considerable autonomy to shape 
the 
direction of the research.
-   The position is closely linked to a Research Coordination Network 
called Scenarios 
and Services for Society. The S3 RCN has resources and relationships that will 
facilitate 
the Post-doc’s collaborations with RCN sciences working throughout the region, 
including 
at: Harvard, Highstead Foundation, U. of Massachusetts, The Gund Institute at 
the U. of 
Vermont, and the U. of New Hampshire. 
-   The position is partially funded by an NSF CNH grant called: “Assessing 
the potential 
for climate change and forest insects to drive land-use regime shifts.” The 
incumbent will 
collaborate closely with the project Co-PIs including: Dave Orwig and David 
Foster of 
Harvard Forest; Marla Lindsay and Dave Kittredge of U. of Massachusetts; Brett 
Butler of 
the U.S. Forest Service, and Mark Borsuk of Duke. As part of this project, 
we’ve just 
developed a unique coupled modeling framework to mechanistically explore 
ecosystem and 
landowner responses to forest pests and climate change. The post-doc will use 
this model 
compare the direct and indirect (socially mediated) impacts of insects and 
climate change 
on forest ecosystems. 
Job Duties: The post doc will be responsible for using simulation models to 
conduct 
landscape-scale analyses designed to understand the regional-scale consequences 
of 
diverse forest processes land-uses, including: land owner response to insect 
outbreaks, 
land protection, harvesting, and alternative development patterns.  The 
incumbent will build 
upon previous parameterizations of landscape simulations models 
(LANDIS-II-PnET, 
Dinamica, land-owner systems models etc).  The post-doc will collaborate with 
PIs to 
publish results in high-impact scientific outlets and collaborate with science 
communication 
experts to maximize the application and impact of the research.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in forest ecology, forestry, geography, or 
related field; 
Evidence of strong scholarship, including high-impact peer-reviewed 
publications; Capable 
of conducting complex spatial analyses (e.g. landscape simulation, GIS, remote 
sensing, 
and spatial statistics); Skilled at scripting within the R and/or Python 
programming 
languages; Proven ability to plan and conduct independent research projects 
from beginning 
to end. 
Preferred Experience: Research within coupled human-natural systems; systems 
modeling; 
quantifying ecosystem services; Ability to program in C++ or C# would be a 
major asset. 
Appointment: Initial appointment of one year is renewable for additional years 
based on 
performance. The position is available immediately, and preference will be 
given to 
applicants who can start sooner than later.   
Harvard Forest: An internationally recognized center for basic and applied 
research in 
ecology, conservation and ecosystem studies, with 40 full-time staff is one of 
26 LTER 
sites across the country sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The 
Forest 
facilities include a research and administrative complex, 3500 acres of land, 
and residential 
buildings. The Forest is located in Petersham, a small rural town in north 
central 
Massachusetts about 70 miles west of Cambridge. For more information, visit 
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu. Harvard University is an equal 
opportunity employer 
and all qualified applicants will receive receive consideration for employment 
without regard 
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national 
origin, disability 
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate

[Tyler Wagner]

Integrating chemical data and biological indicators to understand the 
role of emerging contaminants in agriculturally dominated watersheds

We seek a postdoctoral researcher to be part of an interdisciplinary 
project that is evaluating endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in 
river ecosystems and their effects on fish populations. This research is 
in support of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Strategic 
Research Plan for Evaluation of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and their 
Effects on Fish and Wildlife. The overall goals of this project are to 
(1) determine sources of EDCs, evaluate the environmental movement of 
these chemicals, and quantify potential exposure of wildlife and humans, 
(2) better understand the biological effects of EDCs on fish and how 
these are affected by dose, duration, route, or life stage of exposure, 
as well as the antagonistic or synergetic effects of exposures to 
mixtures of EDCs, and (3) understand the biological pathways and 
molecular mechanisms through which EDCs exert adverse effects on fish at 
the individual level. This position will focus on integrating data 
collected over several years and from multiple river locations to better 
understand the effects of EDCs on smallmouth bass populations. 
Specifically, the position will require the integration of chemical data 
from river sediment, water, and fish tissues, along with multiple 
biological end-points, ranging from individual to molecular-based end-
points.

The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary group that 
includes ecologists, chemists, hydrologists and fish health researchers. 
This full-time position is located at The Pennsylvania State University, 
State College, PA. This is a one-year appointment, with a second year of 
support available pending performance and funding availability. 

Salary: $60,000/year plus excellent benefits. 

Closing date: Open until filled.

Qualifications: Competitive candidates should be highly motivated and 
possess a PhD in toxicology, ecology, environmental health, fish health 
or a related discipline with a strong quantitative emphasis. The ability 
to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment is 
essential. Experience with transcriptome and gene expression analysis is 
preferred, but not required. Please provide (1) a cover letter detailing 
how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this 
position; (2) a CV; (3) names and contact information of three 
professional references; and (4) one relevant publication. Please submit 
these materials to Dr. Tyler Wagner via email (tx...@psu.edu) as a 
single merged pdf.

For more information, contact Dr. Tyler Wagner at tx...@psu.edu; 814-
865-6592.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate-Ecology and Evolution

[Howard Whiteman]

Postdoctoral Research Associate-Ecology and Evolution

 

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Watershed Studies Institute and Department of 
Biological Sciences, Murray State University.  The postdoctoral associate will 
conduct research on life history evolution and population/community ecology, 
help mentor graduate and undergraduate research students, and teach one biology 
course per semester.  Research will focus on the impacts of size structure and 
climate on polyphenism and resulting trophic cascades, using mesocosm 
experiments and analysis of long-term data sets.  Ph.D. required; experience 
with experimental design is preferred.  This is a two-year position starting 
August 1; salary is $47,500/year with benefits.  Murray is a highly-rated, 
vibrant public university with significant infrastructure and personnel 
dedicated to ecological research, including the Hancock Biological Station.  To 
apply, email a letter of interest detailing research goals and experience, a 
curriculum vitae, several representative reprints, and email addresses of three 
references to Dr. Howard Whiteman (hwhite...@murraystate.edu 
).  Applications will be accepted until the 
position is filled; review of applications begins immediately.  Women and 
minorities are encouraged to apply.  Murray State University is an equal 
education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Strategic Decision Making for Enhancing Habitat Connectivity in Great Lakes Restoration Efforts [[ formatted for readability ]]

[Clint Moore]

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is a large US Federal program
aimed at protecting and restoring the largest system of surface freshwater
in the world. Participating federal agencies are committed to implement a
science-based adaptive management framework to prioritize ecosystem problems
to be targeted, select projects to address the problems, and assess the
effectiveness of projects that are carried out. A new effort has started
within GLRI through the Landscape Connectivity Working Group (LCW) to
enhance corridors for species movement among terrestrial and aquatic habitat
patches. The role of the LCW is to advise on strategic funding priorities,
and how to measure progress toward GLRI goals and effectiveness of actions
that were implemented. The working group is in the initial stages of
strategic planning to define objectives, prioritize among alternative
courses of action, and outline an approach to measure progress. Funds have
been secured to hire an 18-month post-doctoral fellow to provide science
support to the strategic planning process. The successful candidate will
contribute a case study on how portfolio optimization approaches can be used
to assist the project selection phase of the GLRI adaptive management framework.

Position Description: The overarching goal for the post doc is to provide
scientific support to the LCW strategic planning process via literature
synthesis, spatial analysis, and portfolio optimization.  The post doc will
work in direct support of the LCW, including representatives of US
Environmental Protection Agency, US Forest Service, US Geological Survey, US
Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service,
Natural Resource Conservation Service, and state agencies.  The post doc
will pursue the following objectives with regular input from members of the LCW:
•   Provide science support to the LCW strategic planning process as
determined by LCW leadership and post doc supervisors.
•   Propose and carry out a spatial analysis of terrestrial and aquatic
habitat connectivity for species with different dispersal capabilities and
needs.
•   Quantitatively explore alternative portfolios of land and water
conservation opportunities to jointly maximize terrestrial- and aquatic
connectivity.
•   Recommend ecologically-based measures of success (i.e., ecological
indicators) that the LWG can measure to track progress.
•   Publish peer reviewed journal article(s).

The incumbent will work under the direction of Dr. Clint Moore (USGS,
Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit,
http://www.coopunits.org/Georgia/People/Clinton_Moore) and will work closely
with other members of the research team, Dr. Peter Esselman (USGS – Great
Lakes Science Center; https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter_Esselman)
and Dr. Seth Guikema (University of Michigan,
http://ioe-guikema.engin.umich.edu).

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in ecology, natural resource
management, biometrics, natural resource economics, applied mathematics,
statistics, operations research, or related field.  Candidates should be
able to demonstrate through study, work experience, or publications the
application of spatial analysis to problems in natural resources management.
 Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following
qualifications: a background in spatial ecology and spatial planning,
knowledge of ecosystem restoration, and facility in modeling, estimation,
and optimization.  The candidate must have excellent writing and
interpersonal communication skills, and he/she must demonstrate commitment
to timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication of results
in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work collaboratively with
multiple agencies on a highly visible research topic.  Occasional travel to
stakeholder meetings and scientific conferences is required.  The candidate
will be employed by the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
at the University of Georgia in Athens.  However, the need for a high degree
of contact and face-to-face collaboration with USGS and other partner
agencies requires that the candidate work from the USGS Great Lakes Science
Center in Ann Arbor, MI throughout the appointment, with travel to Athens GA
(3-4 times per year) for periods of focused work and collaboration.  The
candidate selected for the position must be able to meet eligibility
requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is
scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of the
appointment.

Compensation: This is a full-time, fixed-term, non-tenure-track appointment
for up to 18 months.  Extension of the appointment beyond 18 months is
possible depending on funding availability and candidate performance. 
Annual salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
 Benefits include health insurance options and paid leave; a full list of
benefits 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate – Quantitative Ecology – Michigan State University

[Stewart, Rose]

Position Summary: We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate to help bring new 
high-level quantitative tools to the challenges of wildlife conservation. This 
position is available in the Boone and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center 
(www.bcqwc.org) of the Department of Fisheries and 
Wildlife at Michigan State University.  The position will offer opportunities 
to build leadership skills as coordinator of a team of biologists from more 
than a dozen state agencies, teaching skills at the undergraduate and graduate 
level, and research capabilities in quantitative ecology.  Specific duties will 
include using statistical models to investigate population dynamics of wildlife 
on geographic scales from local to landscape levels toward a better 
understanding of the interaction of land-use, weather, and harvest as 
influences on sustainability of wildlife populations.


Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD degree in wildlife, ecology, 
biometrics, or related field. Strongest candidates will have excellent 
quantitative and communication skills, leadership abilities, and experience 
working with government wildlife conservation agencies. Preference will be 
given to candidates with a record of excellence in publication commensurate 
with time since degree.


Salary: $50,000 – $56,000 per year with benefits. The position is a two-year 
appointment with an additional year of support contingent on performance.

Closing Date: Open until filled.  Review of applications begins on March 15, 
2017.

Desired Start Date:  July 15, 2017.

Applications: All applicants must apply via 
www.jobs.msu.edu, Posting #4870. Please submit your 
CV, a letter of intent, reprint of a recent paper, and a list of three 
references.  Questions about the posting can be directed to the QWC Research 
Administrator, Dr. Rose Stewart (stewa...@msu.edu).  
For more information about the position, contact Dr. William Porter 
(port...@msu.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Sensory and Community Ecology

[Jesse Barber]

The Barber Sensory Ecology Lab at Boise State University seeks a
Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead efforts on an NSF-funded project to
examine the role of natural soundscapes in structuring animal communities.
The postdoc will collaborate with and help mentor a PhD student, MS
students and several undergraduate researchers with an aim to parse out the
occurrence of, and mechanism behind, community structuring by the
acoustical environment. We will employ observational and manipulative
approaches (playback of river noise on the landscape scale) to determine
the relative strength of direct and indirect mechanisms in structuring bat
and bird communities. Field sites have already been identified in the
Pioneer Mountains near Sun Valley, ID and a full season of preliminary data
collection has been conducted. Soundscape manipulation will begin this
upcoming summer.



The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to participate in
fieldwork and to lead analytical efforts. We seek a scholar with strong
quantitative modeling skills and, ideally, previous experience with large
data sets in community ecology although all interested researchers will be
considered. The position offers a competitive salary (for potentially 2+
years) and benefits and is based in Boise, Idaho, home to outstanding
outdoor recreational opportunities. Demonstrated independent research
ability via first author publications is required as is either a PhD in
hand or verification from your major advisor that the PhD will be completed
by the start date. Start date is flexible, but ideally no later than May
2017. To inquire about this position email jessebar...@boisestate.edu with
a cover letter and CV. Formal applications will be routed through the BSU
HR system.





-- 
Jesse R. Barber
Associate Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Boise State University
Boise, ID  83725-1515
Office: 208-426-3202

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate -- Adaptive Selection of Great Lakes Restoration Project Investments

[Clint Moore]

*** Please distribute widely ***

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is a large US Federal program
aimed at protecting and restoring the largest system of surface freshwater
in the world.  Participating federal agencies are committed to implement a
science-based “adaptive management framework” to prioritize ecosystem
problems to be targeted, select projects to address the problems, and assess
the effectiveness of projects that are carried out.  The framework describes
an iterative process of planning, project implementation, monitoring of
restoration effectiveness and ecosystem health, and prioritization of
ecosystem threats.  The framework further outlines a general process by
which learning feedbacks should be incorporated into future iterations of
project selection.


*** POSITION DESCRIPTION: We seek a postdoctoral research associate to lead
development of an adaptive approach to the selection of restoration project
portfolios.  The research will draw heavily on principles of decision
analysis, in which the valuation of decision outcomes and the building of
models to predict those outcomes are co-equal endeavors.  The incumbent will
work with decision stakeholders from the participating agencies to frame the
decision making context, identify restoration priorities, characterize
uncertainties in predicting project outcomes, and design systems of
monitoring to assess satisfaction of project goals.  The incumbent’s work
will focus on the western basin of Lake Erie, the pilot geography for this
effort.  This project will result in protocols and technical tools for the
selection of projects, monitoring designs to focus learning feedbacks into
decision making, and publications to synthesize the work.  The incumbent
will work under the direction of Dr. Clint Moore (USGS, Georgia Cooperative
Fish and Wildlife Research Unit,
http://www.coopunits.org/Georgia/People/Clinton_Moore) and will work closely
with other members of the research team, Dr. Peter Esselman (USGS – Great
Lakes Science Center) and Dr. Seth Guikema (University of Michigan,
http://ioe-guikema.engin.umich.edu).

*** QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in ecology, natural
resource management, biometrics, natural resource economics, applied
mathematics, statistics, operations research, or related field.  Candidates
should be able to demonstrate through study, work experience, or
publications the application of decision analysis to problems in natural
resources management.  Competitive candidates will have one or more of the
following qualifications: a background in structured decision making and/or
adaptive management, knowledge of ecosystem restoration, skills and
experience with stakeholder workshops and facilitation, and facility in
modeling, estimation, and optimization.  The candidate must have excellent
writing and interpersonal communication skills, and he/she must demonstrate
commitment to timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication
of results in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work
collaboratively with multiple agencies on a highly visible research topic. 
Occasional travel to stakeholder meetings and scientific conferences is
required. The candidate will be employed by the Georgia Cooperative Fish and
Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Georgia and based in Athens GA
during part of the year (up to 2 months) or periodically throughout the year
(depending on work load).  The need for a high degree of contact and
face-to-face collaboration with USGS and other partner agencies requires
that the candidate work from the USGS – Great Lakes Science Center in Ann
Arbor, MI for the remaining 9-10 months of the year. The candidate selected
for the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in
the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and
continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment.

*** COMPENSATION: This is a full-time, fixed-term, non-tenure-track
appointment for up to 18 months.  Extension of the appointment beyond 12
months is possible depending on funding availability and satisfactory
performance of the candidate.  Annual salary is competitive and commensurate
with education and experience.  Benefits include health insurance options
and paid leave; a full list of benefits offered by the University of Georgia
may be found at www.hr.uga.edu/benefits.  

*** TO APPLY:  Interested candidates should provide in a **single PDF
document** (1) a cover letter that addresses qualifications and skills in
the areas of expertise listed above, (2) a current vita, (3) a transcript of
PhD work indicating degree award date, and (4) the names and contact
information of three references who can attest to the candidate’s
qualifications.  Send applications and inquiries by email to Dr. Clint
Moore, Assistant Unit Leader, Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research
Unit, ctmo...@uga.edu.  Applications will be accepted until a suitable

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in plant and fire ecology, Humboldt State University (Arcata, CA, USA)

[Erik Jules]

Postdoctoral Research Associate
plant and fire ecology

Post-fire vegetation responses: The Department of Biological Sciences at
Humboldt State University (HSU; Arcata, CA, USA) is seeking a full-time, 12
month Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of plant and fire ecology.
The successful applicant will perform field research in northern California,
supervise a field crew, conduct data analyses, prepare reports and
manuscripts for publication, and maintain lab and equipment organization.
The work will focus on characterizing the differences between once and twice
burned coniferous forests, specifically using the Sims and Saddle Fires that
burned on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. The objectives
of the work are to understand how fire, and repeated fire, influence plant
communities – including tree, shrub, and herbaceous components. The work
being conducted is a collaboration with the US Forest Service (USFS), and is
a joint project run by Dr. Erik Jules (HSU) and Dr. Ramona Butz (USFS).
Additional field-based projects may be pursued depending on the interest of
the candidate and include work on knobcone pine expansion in northern
California. In addition, this position could include a teaching component,
if the candidate is interested in increasing their experience in the
classroom (not required). The candidate should have (1) a PhD in biology,
forestry, or a related field; (2) strong field-based skills in plant and/or
forest ecology; (3) strong quantitative skills; (4) strong GIS, database,
and modeling skills; and (5) an interest in fire ecology. Experience with
and/or interest in working with LiDAR data is a plus. Salary is $40k with
benefits. Start date is flexible but ideally the candidate can begin work in
or around January of 2017. Applications should be submitted no later than
September 1, 2016 as a single pdf to Erik Jules (erik.ju...@humboldt.edu)
and include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement
describing past research experience and interests, and (4) the names and
contact information for three references. 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Arctic Ecology and Climate Change

[Jennifer Fraterrigo]

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Arctic Ecology and Climate Change

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a
full-time postdoctoral research associate for newly funded research on shrub
functional traits and belowground carbon cycling in the Alaskan tundra. The
successful candidate will work with Drs. Jennifer Fraterrigo and Feng Sheng
Hu at the University of Illinois as part of a collaborative effort with
research partners Drs. Ken Tape and Eugenie Euskirchen at the University of
Alaska, Fairbanks. Responsibilities will include field data collection to
characterize plant traits and belowground carbon cycling, sample and data
analysis, and writing scientific publications for submission to
peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to
pursue new research directions, and will help manage the lab and interact
with graduate and undergraduate students. The initial term of appointment is
one year, renewable for one additional year contingent upon satisfactory
progress. Salary is competitive and commensurate with previous experience.
The expected start date is January 1, 2017.

Required: PhD in ecology, environmental science or a closely related field
within the past 5 years; field research experience measuring plant traits
(preferably for arctic vegetation) and soil carbon cycling; experience with
statistical analysis using the R programming language; strong publication
record.

Desired: Experience with hierarchical modeling in a Bayesian framework;
strong communication skills that allow for working effectively as a member
of a spatially distributed collaborative research team.

Candidates should email (in a single PDF file) a cover letter, CV, statement
of research interests and accomplishments, and the names and contact
information (including email addresses) for three references to Dr. Jennifer
Fraterrigo (j...@illinois.edu). Please indicate 'Arctic Postdoc' in the
subject line. Inquires should also be directed to Dr. Fraterrigo. Review of
applications will begin July 18th, 2016, and continue until the position is
filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Adaptive Selection of Great Lakes Restoration Project Investments

[Clint Moore]

*** Please distribute widely ***

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is a large US Federal program
aimed at protecting and restoring the largest system of surface freshwater
in the world.  Participating federal agencies are committed to implement a
science-based “adaptive management framework” to prioritize ecosystem
problems to be targeted, select projects to address the problems, and assess
the effectiveness of projects that are carried out.  The framework describes
an iterative process of planning, project implementation, monitoring of
restoration effectiveness and ecosystem health, and prioritization of
ecosystem threats.  The framework further outlines a general process by
which learning feedbacks should be incorporated into future iterations of
project selection.

*** POSITION DESCRIPTION: We seek a postdoctoral research associate to lead
development of an adaptive approach to the selection of restoration project
portfolios.  The research will draw heavily on principles of decision
analysis, in which the valuation of decision outcomes and the building of
models to predict those outcomes are co-equal endeavors.  The incumbent will
work with decision stakeholders from the participating agencies to frame the
decision making context, identify restoration priorities, characterize
uncertainties in predicting project outcomes, and design systems of
monitoring to assess satisfaction of project goals.  The incumbent’s work
will focus on the western basin of Lake Erie, the pilot geography for this
effort.  This project will result in protocols and technical tools for the
selection of projects, monitoring designs to focus learning feedbacks into
decision making, and publications to synthesize the work.  The incumbent
will work under the direction of Dr. Clint Moore (USGS, Georgia Cooperative
Fish and Wildlife Research Unit,
http://www.coopunits.org/Georgia/People/Clinton_Moore) and will work closely
with other members of the research team, Dr. Peter Esselman (USGS – Great
Lakes Science Center) and Dr. Seth Guikema (University of Michigan,
http://ioe-guikema.engin.umich.edu).

*** QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in ecology, natural
resource management, biometrics, natural resource economics, applied
mathematics, statistics, operations research, or related field.  Candidates
should be able to demonstrate through study, work experience, or
publications the application of decision analysis to problems in natural
resources management.  Competitive candidates will have one or more of the
following qualifications: a background in structured decision making and/or
adaptive management, knowledge of ecosystem restoration, skills and
experience with stakeholder workshops and facilitation, and facility in
modeling, estimation, and optimization.  The candidate must have excellent
writing and interpersonal communication skills, and he/she must demonstrate
commitment to timely completion of deliverables, commitment to publication
of results in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work
collaboratively with multiple agencies on a highly visible research topic. 
Occasional travel to stakeholder meetings and scientific conferences is
required. The candidate will be employed by the Georgia Cooperative Fish and
Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Georgia and based in Athens GA
during part of the year (up to 2 months) or periodically throughout the year
(depending on work load).  The need for a high degree of contact and
face-to-face collaboration with USGS and other partner agencies requires
that the candidate work from the USGS – Great Lakes Science Center in Ann
Arbor, MI for the remaining 9-10 months of the year. The candidate selected
for the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in
the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and
continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment.

*** COMPENSATION: This is a full-time, fixed-term, non-tenure-track
appointment for up to 18 months.  Extension of the appointment beyond 12
months is possible depending on funding availability and satisfactory
performance of the candidate.  Annual salary is competitive and commensurate
with education and experience.  Benefits include health insurance options
and paid leave; a full list of benefits offered by the University of Georgia
may be found at www.hr.uga.edu/benefits.  

*** TO APPLY:  Interested candidates should provide in a **single PDF
document** (1) a cover letter that addresses qualifications and skills in
the areas of expertise listed above, (2) a current vita, (3) a transcript of
PhD work indicating degree award date, and (4) the names and contact
information of three references who can attest to the candidate’s
qualifications.  Send applications and inquiries by email to Dr. Clint
Moore, Assistant Unit Leader, Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research
Unit, ctmo...@uga.edu.  Applications will be accepted until August 5, 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate -- plant and fire ecology

[Erik Jules]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Postdoctoral Research Associate -- plant and fire ecology

Post-fire vegetation responses: The Department of Biological Sciences at
Humboldt State University (HSU; Arcata, CA, USA) is seeking a full-time, 12
month Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of plant and fire ecology.
The successful applicant will perform field research in northern California,
supervise a field crew, conduct data analyses, prepare reports and
manuscripts for publication, and maintain lab and equipment organization.
The work will focus on characterizing the differences between once and twice
burned coniferous forests, specifically using the Sims and Saddle Fires that
burned on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. The objectives
of the work are to understand how fire, and repeated fire, influence plant
communities – including tree, shrub, and herbaceous components. The work
being conducted is a collaboration with the US Forest Service (USFS), and is
a joint project run by Dr. Erik Jules (HSU) and Dr. Ramona Butz (USFS).
Additional field-based projects may be pursued depending on the interest of
the candidate and include work on knobcone pine expansion in northern
California. In addition, this position could include a teaching component,
if the candidate is interested in increasing their experience in the
classroom (not required). The candidate should have (1) a PhD in biology,
forestry, or a related field; (2) strong field-based skills in plant and/or
forest ecology; (3) strong quantitative skills; (4) strong GIS, database,
and modeling skills; and (5) an interest in fire ecology. Experience with
and/or interest in working with LiDAR data is a plus. Salary is $40k with
benefits. Start date is flexible but ideally the candidate can begin work in
or around January of 2017. Applications should be submitted no later than
September 1, 2016 as a single pdf to Erik Jules (erik.ju...@humboldt.edu)
and include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement
describing past research experience and interests, and (4) the names and
contact information for three references.

See also: http://users.humboldt.edu/ejules/index.html

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Microbial Interactions in the Plankton

[Tatiana Rynearson]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Examining Microbial Interactions
in Marine Plankton

The Rynearson lab at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of
Oceanography invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The
research project, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, examines
microscale interactions between marine diatoms and bacteria and is a
collaboration with Professor D. Hunt, Duke University. 

Responsibilities and Duties: The postdoctoral associate will be primarily
responsible for analysis of the gene expression component of the project and
will be working with high-throughput transcriptomic data and physiological
data to tease apart diatom-bacteria interactions under a variety of
conditions. Responsibilities include dissemination of results in
publications and presentations, contributions to the functioning of the lab,
and assistance with graduate and undergraduate student mentoring. The
successful applicant will have the opportunity to design follow-on
controlled laboratory experiments and to assist with future proposal
preparation.

Qualifications: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree by August
2016 in Oceanography, Biology, Computer Sciences or a related field.
Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) and
quantitative analytical skills are essential. The successful candidate will
possess demonstrable experience with the analysis of high throughput
sequencing data including programming knowledge.  Experience with
experimental microbiology is preferred. 

Appointment: The position is for 12 months initially, commencing anytime
before November 2016 and renewable for an additional 6-12 months depending
on start date and performance. The successful candidate will receive
training in research collaboration, presentation, publication, outreach and
mentoring. There will be opportunities for development of additional
research projects and proposals. 

To Apply: Applications must include (1) a statement of experience, career
goals, research vision and interests; (2) curriculum vitae, (3) reprints of
relevant publications and (4) names and addresses of three referees willing
to write confidential letters of recommendation. All materials should be
emailed as a single pdf document to: rynear...@uri.edu with ‘Microbial
Interactions PostDoc Application’ in the subject line. Candidates will be
selected based on overall excellence, including academic qualifications,
letters of recommendation, and prior skills, experience, and research goals
that are compatible with the goals of the funded research. The position is
compensated through a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. 

Closing date: For full consideration, applications should be received by
April 26, 2016.  

Further information: 
Rynearson lab: http://www.gso.uri.edu/rynearson-lab/
URI Graduate School of Oceanography: http://www.gso.uri.edu/ 
Hunt Lab: http://oceanography.ml.duke.edu/hunt/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Predator-Prey Interactions in the Plankton

[Tatiana Rynearson]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Predator-Prey Interactions in the
Plankton 

The Menden-Deuer and Rynearson labs at the University of Rhode Island’s
Graduate School of Oceanography invite applications to fill a Postdoctoral
Research Associate position focused on investigating the metabolic responses
of heterotrophic protists to different prey conditions. 

Responsibilities and Duties: The postdoctoral associate will be primarily
responsible for conducting controlled lab experiments with protist predators
and their prey and interpreting results.  Tools involved will include
culturing of live plankton, flow cytometry, and the application of molecular
methods to tease apart the regulation of metabolic pathways in response to
prey field. Responsibilities also include dissemination of results in
publications and presentations and a willingness to assist with proposal
preparation. The individual will be required to contribute to the
functioning of the lab, assist with graduate or undergraduate student
mentoring and develop future research projects. The successful individual
will have the opportunity to conduct follow-on fieldwork consisting of
coordinated sampling with the Narragansett Bay long-term plankton time
series program.

Qualifications: Candidates are required to have received a Ph.D. degree by
June of 2016 in Oceanography, Biology or a related field. Excellent command
of the English language (written and verbal) and quantitative analytical
skills are essential. Candidates must possess demonstrable experience with
the application of molecular methods (e.g. PCR, qPCR, bioinformatics) and
familiarity with cell biology.  Bioinformatics and statistical skills are
preferred. 

Appointment: The position is for 12-months initially, commencing in May 2016
and renewable depending on funding availability and performance. The
successful candidate will receive training in research collaboration,
presentation and publication of results, and outreach and mentoring. There
will be opportunities for development of additional research projects and
proposals. 

To Apply: Applications must include (1) a maximum 3-page statement of
experience, career goals, research vision and interests; (2) curriculum
vitae, (3) reprints of relevant publications and (4) names and addresses of
three referees willing to write confidential letters of recommendation. All
materials should be emailed as a single pdf document to: rynear...@uri.edu
with ‘Predator PostDoc Application’ in the subject line. Candidates will be
selected based on overall excellence, including academic qualifications,
letters of recommendation, and prior skills, experience, and research goals
that are compatible with the goals of the funded research. The position is
compensated through a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. 
Closing date: For full consideration, applications should be received by Mar
4, 2016.  

Further information:  
Rynearson lab: http://www.gso.uri.edu/rynearson-lab/
Menden-Deuer lab: http://mendendeuerlab.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Plant Ecophysiology/Modeling

[Brett Huggett]

Plant Ecophysiology/Modeling: Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of 
Forestry and 
Environmental Studies, Yale University, in collaboration with Bates College. We 
seek a highly 
motivated postdoctoral research scholar to join a new NSF-funded project 
focused on 
determining the physiological tipping points and xylem network plasticity of 
New England 
hardwood trees in response to climate change. The fully funded 2.5 year 
position will require 
extensive field work at Harvard Forest, as well as laboratory work at Yale, and 
will offer the 
opportunity to further develop high-resolution X-ray micro-tomography (microCT) 
to study the 
3D organization of wood. Suitable candidates should have a strong background in 
plant 
ecophysiological methods (e.g. dataloggers, micrometeorological equipment, 
gas-exchange 
systems, psychrometers, and microscopy), as well as experience working with 
common 
garden experiments and mentoring undergraduate students. Experience with 
ImageJ, R, and 
Matlab are required. Expected start date of April 1, 2016. Interested 
candidates should 
forward their C.V. and a letter indicating their past research accomplishments 
and future goals 
to craig.broder...@yale.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Agroecology. Bozeman, MT

[fabian Menalled]

Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Land Resources and Environmental 
Sciences (LRES, http://landresources.montana.edu/) and Department of 
Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology (PSPP,  
http://plantsciences.montana.edu/), Montana State University-Bozeman, 
Montana

Starting Date:  Negotiable, preferred start date is 9/1/15.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Group medical, 
dental and optical insurance plan; TIAA/CREF, vacation and sick leave.

Duties  Responsibilities:  We seek a highly motivated candidate to help 
coordinate research assessing 1) the re-integration of crop and 
livestock production in organic cropping systems, and 2) the role of 
mite-transmitted wheat viruses in mediating crop-weed competitive 
interactions.  The successful candidate will be part of two 
multidisciplinary regional projects aimed at increasing our 
understanding of the ecological underpinnings of sustainable cropping 
systems in the Northern Great Plains.  

The successful candidate will initiate and supervise field, greenhouse, 
and laboratory experiments.  Greenhouse and laboratory activities will 
include mechanical transmission of viruses, mite transmission of 
viruses, ELISA, PCR, and associated tasks.  Field duties include plot 
establishment and maintenance, and measurement of pathogen and plant 
variables.  Further duties include assisting in the supervision of 
graduate and undergraduate students, development of appropriate 
experiments, collection and analysis of data, interpretation of results, 
formulation of conclusions, and documentation in a final written form.  

Required Qualifications:

1. PhD in ecology, agroecology, weed science, plant pathology, 
entomology or a related field. 
2. Strong statistical foundation 
3. Excellent writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications may include any of the following:

1. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.  
2. Interest and knowledge in agroecology and sustainable food production 
systems.


Special Requirements:
Must be able to successfully pass the background check process.
A valid driver’s license.

The successful candidate will   have excellent verbal communication 
skills, have the ability to multi-task, and will give careful attention 
to detail. 

Application procedure: Applications should be done on-line at 
https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/2852.  To apply, please upload a 
letter of interest describing the candidate’s fulfillment of required 
and preferred qualifications, a CV or resume, and university 
transcripts.  The names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of 
three references must be included as part of the applicant’s profile.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Dr. Fabián Menalled
Land Resources and Env. Sciences
(406) 994-4783
menal...@montana.edu

or

Dr. Mary Burrows
Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology
(406) 994-7612
mburr...@montana.edu

Screening will continue until a suitable pool is established. 

ADA/EO/AA/Veteran’s Preference: In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s 
Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to 
veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.  
MSU makes accommodations for any known disability that may interfere 
with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an 
employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job.  To claim veteran’s 
preference or request accommodation, contact Human Resources/Affirmative 
Action, Montana Hall, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717-2430; 406-994-2042 (TTD: 
406-994-4191).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Illinois

[Jennifer Fraterrigo]

Postdoctoral Research Associate 
Department of Plant Biology 
Department of Geology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
 
Position Description
 
A Postdoctoral position is available in Feng Sheng Hu's interdisciplinary
research group at the University of Illinois.  Current research in the group
focuses on the Quaternary population dynamics of boreal and temperate plants
based on genomics, paleoecology, and niche modeling; novel disturbances
(fire and thermoerosion) and biogeochemical cycling in arcto-boreal
ecosystems based on lake-sediment and soil analyses; and C4 plant ecology
and evolution based on single-pollen isotope analysis.  The successful
candidate will work on one or more of these projects in collaboration with a
large group of ecologists, geneticists, remote sensing experts, ecosystem
and species-niche modelers, geochemists, and statisticians.  She/he will
also be encouraged to pursue new research directions, and will help manage
the lab and interact with graduate and undergraduate students.  More
information on the lab group is available via http://www.life.illinois.edu/hu/. 
 
Application Procedures
 
Applications should include a cover letter explaining your research
interests and accomplishments, and your qualifications for the position; a
curriculum vita; and names and contact information (including email
addresses) for three professional references.  Full consideration will be
given to complete applications received by the closing date of July 10,
2015.  To apply for this position, please send the required documents in a
single PDF file to Rayme Dorsey at rdor...@illinois.edu.  For additional
information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Feng Sheng Hu,
f...@life.illinois.edu.
 
Salary and Appointment Information
 
The initial term of appointment is one year, renewable for two additional
years contingent upon satisfactory progress.  Salary is competitive and
commensurate with previous experience.  The expected start date is August
15, 2015.  Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however,
no hiring decision will be made until after the closing date. 
 
Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a
disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds,
experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
(www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate @ University of Washington: Long-term vegetation dynamics

[Jon Bakker]

Hi,

We are accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to
participate in several multi-year and multi-agency projects evaluating
vegetation dynamics within the sagebrush steppe in eastern Washington.
This research will synthesize new and historical data to increase our
understanding of how these communities are structured, including the
effects of military training activities, repeated wildfires, and post-fire
rehabilitation actions.  The position will provide an outstanding
opportunity to apply a variety of field and analytical skills to urgent
conservation problems with immediate implications.  The incumbent will be
expected to work closely with research collaborators to produce solid
analyses and clear reports with succinct recommendations for land managers.
In addition, they will produce compelling scientific articles for
publication in peer-reviewed journals.



We seek a highly motivated individual with strong interests in plant
community or fire ecology and strong quantitative skills.  The successful
applicant will be an active member of the University of Washington’s
Terrestrial Restoration Ecology lab (http://depts.washington.edu/relab/).
Applicants must be self-motivated and able to work effectively without
close supervision.  Most of the research will be analytical and
computer-based, though field work is planned in Spring 2017 in
south-central Washington state.  The climate of central Washington is
semi-arid and can be extremely hot; accessing the field sites will require
walking several miles a day in such conditions over rugged terrain.


The incumbent will occupy a pivotal position in research collaborations
between the University of Washington (Dr. Jon Bakker), The Ohio State
University (Dr. Matt Davies), the Department of Defense, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Northwest Fire
Science Consortium.


Additional details, and application instructions, are available at
http://depts.washington.edu/relab/ALE_postdoc_150608.pdf.  Review of
applications will begin on July 1, 2015 and continue until the position is
filled.


Thanks,


Jon


-
Dr. Jon Bakker
David R. M. Scott Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington
Box 354115, Seattle, WA 98195-4115
P: 206-221-3864; E: jbak...@uw.edu jbak...@u.washington.edu
http://faculty.washington.edu/jbakker/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - aquatic conservation and assessment

[Charles Hawkins]

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State 
University – The National Aquatic Monitoring Center (NAMC) and the Western 
Center for 
Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems (WMC) at Utah State 
University 
seek applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work on aquatic 
conservation 
planning and bioassessment for lotic systems. In particular, the successful 
applicant will 
work to advance bioassessment indices, understanding of land – water 
interactions, and 
tools for causal analysis. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in aquatic 
ecology, 
fisheries, conservation biology, hydrology, or a related field. Applicants must 
have 
experience managing and analyzing large geospatial datasets with geographic 
information systems and using R, Python, or other programming languages. We are 
interested in candidates with strong people skills that enjoy working at the 
interface of 
science and management and interacting with state and federal agencies. The 
successful candidate will be encouraged to seek additional external funding to 
support 
research on special topics of their interest. A competitive professional salary 
and benefit 
package is available for a minimum of two years with the potential for 
continuation 
contingent on funding and satisfactory performance. USU is an equal opportunity 
employer, and we encourage applications from diversity candidates. Applicants 
must 
apply online by June 30th, 2015 (https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?
jobID=446job=postdoctoral-research-associate).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate at Penn State

[John Tooker]

We seek a postdoctoral research associate to join a multi-disciplinary team of 
Penn State and USDA-
ARS scientists studying sustainable dairy forage and feed production systems at 
University Park, PA. 
Since 2010, we have been investigating a range of cropping system aspects 
including: agronomics; 
nutrient management; weed, slug, and insect control; soil and water quality; 
and economics with the 
goals of optimizing farm productivity while conserving nutrients, soil, energy, 
and off-farm inputs, 
and minimizing pest populations and greenhouse gas emissions. For a project 
description, see: 
http://plantscience.psu.edu/research/areas/crop-ecology-and-management/cropping-systems
 The 
post-doctoral researcher will be actively engaged in most aspects of the 
research and will coordinate 
daily research activities, data management, and multi-criteria systems analysis 
in conjunction with the 
project management team. He/she will also have the opportunity to lead research 
on a specific aspect 
of the funded project. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the 
opportunity for renewal 
contingent on the availability of funding.  Applicants must have completed a 
Ph.D. in agronomy, 
agroecology, plant or ecosystem science, soil science, weed science, 
entomology, or related fields. 
Applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter, C.V., transcripts, a 
statement of research 
interests, and list of references. Applicant materials will be accepted until 
June 22, 2015 or until the 
position is filled. For further information contact Dr. Heather Karsten, Dept. 
of Plant Science, 
h...@psu.edu. Must possess a valid driver's license and use of a private 
automobile. Since this 
position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties, 
successful completion of 
a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard 
background checks.  Apply 
online at https://psu.jobs/job/57857

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to 
review the Annual 
Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other 
safety and security 
matters, please go to  http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also 
provide you with detail on 
how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is 
committed to providing 
employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, 
color, religion, age, sex, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected 
veteran status.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in benthic phytoplankton community ecology related to the BP DW oil spill

[Brian Roberts]

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium seeks a Postdoctoral Research 
Associate for a project on benthic phytoplankton community ecology related to 
the BP DW oil spill. Knowledge of HPLC techniques for phytoplankton pigments 
and their analysis is required. Individual must be capable of directing an HPLC 
laboratory with one Research Assistant. Publications are expected. Individuals 
should be capable of managing, analyzing and synthesizing large data sets with 
multivariate approaches and time series analyses, and generating graphics with 
contouring and GIS-based techniques.  Position is at the LUMCON Marine Center 
in Cocodrie, Louisiana; visit http://www.lumcon.edu.  Term is up to three years 
with satisfactory performance. A letter of interest, a current resume, and the 
name, address, phone and email of three individuals qualified to comment on 
scientific and work qualifications should be sent to Dr. Nancy Rabalais, 
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, 8124 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344; 
985-851-2801; nrabal...@lumcon.edu. LUMCON offers state benefits and is an 
Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics

[O. P. Perera]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION

Southern Insect Management Research Unit, Stoneville, MS is looking for a
Postdoctoral Research Associate with training, experience, and skills in
BIOINFORMATICS and knowledge of genetics/molecular biology.

The incumbent is responsible for planning, analyzing, and reporting research
on insect resistance to chemical and biological insect control agents
including Bt proteins expressed by genetically modified crops. The incumbent
will participate in research projects designed to identify genetic loci
associated with insect resistance to control agents, map genes, genetic
markers and quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring insect resistance, and
genome-wide association studies.  

This position requires a Ph.D. in computational biology, biostatistics,
bioinformatics, genetics, biochemistry, entomology, or a related field of
study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills
and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 

Genomic/transcriptomic data analysis skills using PERL, Python, and/or R
scripts required for this position.

Salary: GS-11 Step 1; approximately US $58,000 plus benefits (including paid
annual/sick leave and health insurance)
US Citizenship not required.

Position announcement will close on April 10, 2015.


Please email your application material to Dr. O. P. Perera at
op.per...@ars.usda.gov

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – ECOLOGY

[John Poulsen]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – ECOLOGY
Duke University


The Poulsen Lab at Duke University (http://poulsenlabduke.com) seeks a 
quantitative ecologist for a 
post-doctoral research position on the responses of plant and animal 
communities to human 
disturbance of tropical forests. The candidate will work closely with Poulsen 
and his lab to estimate, 
monitor and model the effects of hunting and other land uses on animal 
populations, their movement 
and ecological processes, including seed dispersal and seedling recruitment. 
Key research questions 
will include: 1) How does land use affect the species composition and relative 
densities of tropical 
animals? 2) To what extent does defaunation modify tropical forest structure 
and composition 
through alteration of ecological processes? 

The position will primarily consist of analyzing and modeling existing 
datasets, including both 
experimental and observational field data, and contributing to the writing of 
scientific papers. There 
may be opportunities for writing research proposals and traveling to Central 
Africa to set up research, 
but the initial emphasis will be on data analysis. As such, we are looking for 
applicants with strong 
quantitative skills in advanced statistical modeling, spatial statistics and 
scientific programming. The 
ability to handle large amounts of data in a GIS environment is also an 
important qualification. 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proven capacity to 
publish in peer-reviewed 
journals are requirements.

Initial appointment will be for one year, with anticipated funding for two 
years, conditional upon 
performance. Duke University offers competitive salary and benefits packages.  
Screening of 
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is 
filled, with an anticipated 
start in early 2015 (Jan – Feb.). To apply, please combine into a single PDF 
file your CV, a one-page 
statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three 
references. Please 
send the pdf along with two representative publications to Poulsen at 
john.poul...@duke.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral research associate: mammalian diversity and habitat use in CNH system

[David Inouye]

Postdoctoral research associate: mammalian diversity and habitat use 
in CNH system


Two year postdoc position available in characterizing mammalian 
diversity distribution and habitat use in a coupled human natural 
system. The postdoctoral candidate will join an international 
interdisciplinary, multi-institutional research team 
studying  Sustainability of Payments for Ecosystem Services in 
Coupled Natural and Human Systems, funded by NSF's Coupled Natural 
and Human Systems Program (PI: Dr. Li An; 
http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1212183WT;.z_pims_id=13681http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1212183WT;.z_pims_id=13681). 
For more information, visit our project website at 
http://goldenmonkey.sdsu.edu/http://goldenmonkey.sdsu.edu/.


We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced candidate to join 
our research team and lead efforts to measure wildlife occupancy as a 
function of large-scale and local landscape metrics and human 
activity in Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve, China. Candidates 
must demonstrate scholarship, leadership and have at least 5 years of 
experience conducting ecological research in China. Candidates with 
knowledge of the Chinese language and culture are preferred.


Applicants should have strong interest or background in ecology as 
well as conservation and GIScience (remote sensing and GIS in 
particular). Strong quantitative skills (e.g., occupancy and other 
quantitative modeling, statistics), excellent interpersonal skills 
and writing capacity, and willingness to work in a range of different 
international and interdisciplinary contexts (e.g., work on variable 
terrain in rural areas, or with people of varying background or 
culture) are desirable. Salary and benefits are competitive. The 
ideal starting date will be Spring 2015.
Candidates should direct questions to Dr. Rebecca Lewison 
(mailto:rlewi...@mail.sdsu.edurlewi...@mail.sdsu.edu) and Dr. Li An 
(mailto:l...@mail.sdsu.edul...@mail.sdsu.edu).


--
Rebecca Lewison, PhD
Associate Professor, Biology
Director, Institute for Ecological Monitoring  Management
San Diego State University
mailto:rlewi...@mail.sdsu.edurlewi...@mail.sdsu.edu
(619) 594 8287

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral research associate opportunity, Duke University

[Charlotte Lee]

I am seeking a postdoctoral research associate to study the nonlinear 
dynamics of interacting structured populations.   Specific research topics 
are flexible; the ideal candidate would work collaboratively with me to 
develop questions of mutual interest.  My current research includes projects 
investigating competition, mutualism, and consumer-resource interactions, 
usually including nonlinear feedbacks involving demography (please see my 
website, http://people.duke.edu/~cl297/, for more information).  Possible 
projects could be purely theoretical, or could potentially build from a 
candidate's previously developed empirical work.  Independence, motivation, 
thoughtfulness, and effective communication skills are essential. Strong 
quantitative skills are required, and prior experience with mathematical 
and/or computational models is highly desirable. NSF-supported salary is 
available for one year, and is renewable for a second year given 
satisfactory progress. The position will be based at Duke University.  Start 
date is flexible, though Fall 2014 is desirable.  To apply, please send a 
CV, contact information for 3 references, and a letter of interest clearly 
describing 1) qualifications for and interest in this position, 2) any ideas 
for potential research directions for this position and their intersection 
with previous research experience, 3) long-term research and/or career 
goals.

Charlotte Lee
Scholar in Residence
Biology Department
Duke University
charlotte.t.lee at duke.edu or c.t.lee at duke.edu
http://people.duke.edu/~cl297/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral research associate: continental-scale modeling of monarch butterflies

[Leslie Ries]

We seek a postdoctoral associate to work with a team of researchers in
developing hierarchical statistical models to estimate monarch butterfly
population abundances and demographic parameters in North America. The goal
is to track dynamics at each life history stage of this unique and iconic
migratory species to determine 1) which stage(s) may be linked to declines
observed in wintering populations in Mexico and 2) the factors that may be
driving those declines. Data come from several continental-scale,
volunteer-based monitoring programs. Our team has gathered and formatted the
monitoring data and a processing platform has been built to extract relevant
climate and environmental variables from appropriate databases. The
postdoctoral associate will work collaboratively to develop models, carry
out analyses, and write manuscripts and proposals. The richness of the
datasets allows for ample ability to explore many avenues of research and we
seek a researcher with enthusiasm to pursue related projects that interest them.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, biology, statistics,
or a related field by the start of the position. Applicants are expected to
have a strong background in ecology, mathematical and/or statistical
modeling, and experience with publishing scientific research. Knowledge of
program R is required. Candidates with experience in Bayesian analysis,
hierarchical models, the BUGS language, and collaborative research are
especially encouraged to apply.

This position is based at Michigan State University (MSU) in Elise Zipkin’s
Quantitative Ecology Lab with opportunities to travel to meet with
collaborators, attend workshops and conferences, and become involved in
other lab projects. The position comes with a competitive salary and
excellent health benefits. This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term
position, with reappointment conditional on satisfactory performance. To
apply, email as a single PDF: 1) a cover letter (2-pg max) with your
research interests and qualifications for this position, 2) CV, 3) list of
three references with contact information, and 4) one recent first-authored
publication, to both: Dr. Elise Zipkin, Department of Zoology, MSU
(ezip...@msu.edumailto:ezip...@msu.edu) and Dr. Leslie Ries, Department of
Biology, UMD (lr...@umd.edumailto:lr...@umd.edu). Please use the subject
heading “PostDoc Application”.

The position will remain open until filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate at UMass

[Toni Lyn Morelli]

The Northeast Climate Science Center (NE CSC), along with the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Project Coordinator)
to work in the areas of climate science and the evaluation of climate change
impacts. The selected researcher will join an active group of faculty,
post-docs and graduate students engaged in research projects funded by the
Department of Interior, NOAA, and the Nature Conservancy. 

Job duties include: coordinating project task teams; internal and external
communications and meetings; collecting and organizing research results and
developments; preparing reports, presentations, and publications;
coordinating the activities of the other staff and activities on the
project; assisting with dissemination of results through various electronic
means; working with the Business office to compile and track dispersal of
award funds and report spending to the Principal Investigator; collaborating
with outside entities to solicit and coordinate assistance with activities;
and participating in research group meetings.

Candidate must hold a Ph.D. in an area of natural sciences, engineering or
social sciences or related field with direct professional experience in
climate change assessment. This position requires familiarity with basic
climate science; the ability to articulate knowledge of relevant literature;
managing and coordinating a multi-investigator, multi-institutional,
interdisciplinary research effort and excellent oral and written
communication skills. He/she should have an understanding of the process of
conducting, conveying and publishing interdisciplinary research and the
ability to manage complex budgets. Experience or aptitude for managing and
updating website content is also preferred. The candidate must have the
ability to interpret technical instruction and be able to implement action
plans for projects and constructively think about alternative approaches.
The candidate must be able to travel occasionally within the northeastern
coastal region and give scientific presentations at national meetings.

The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Toni Lyn Morelli, Program
Manager of the Northeast Climate Science Center and Adjunct Assistant
Professor of the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Starting salary is expected to be $58,000 but will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. The position will initially be for one year
and may be extended for up to two years, dependent upon satisfactory
performance and availability of funding. 

If interested, please apply online at
http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=49592

 and submit a CV, cover letter describing research experience and interests,
and the names and emails of three references. Review of applications will
begin on June 13, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. The
anticipated start date is August 1, 2014. Please send direct inquiries to
Dr. Toni Lyn Morelli by email more...@umass.edu.  

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is committed in its
efforts to hire candidates who will enhance the diversity and gender balance
its faculty, staff and students. The University of Massachusetts is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities,
protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages
applications from these and other protected group members.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate and Instructor of Ecology

[Joe Milanovich]

The Laboratory of Dr. Joe Milanovich in the Department of Biology, College 
of Arts  Sciences, Loyola University Chicago (LUC) seeks qualified 
candidates for a newly authorized position, beginning in the 2014-2015 
academic year, as Postdoctoral Research Associate and Instructor of Ecology. 
This is a non-tenure-track research and teaching position. The appointment 
is for one year with further years possible depending on performance and 
funding. The Department of Biology has 40 full-time faculty serving over 
1600 majors and students from associated university programs at the Lake 
Shore Campus on Chicago's north side. For more information on the department 
please visit its web site at http://www.luc.edu/biology. 

The research interests of the Milanovich laboratory are diverse, with the 
overall goal of examining the impact of global change on herpetofaunal 
communities, and on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. In addition to 
developing core research questions, the candidate will have the flexibility 
to develop his or her own independent research projects and the opportunity 
to form collaborations. See the laboratory's webpage for more information: 
http://milanovichlab.weebly.com/. This position will also require teaching 
one course per semester in the Department of Biology. 

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in ecology, conservation 
biology, or a related field. Candidates with strong herpetofauna-focused 
skills are preferred, although candidates with an interest in developing 
such skills will be considered. Candidates must be interested in studying 
the effects of global change (e.g., climate change, invasive species, and 
habitat alteration) on terrestrial or aquatic communities involving 
herpetofauna at varying spatial and temporal scales. The successful 
candidate for this position also will have proven excellence in teaching at 
the college level or demonstrate great potential for such.  

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, 
and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu. They should provide the 
names and addresses of three individuals prepared to advise on their 
professional qualifications for this position. References will not be 
contacted immediately but may be consulted at subsequent points in the 
review process. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the 
position is filled.

The quick link to the job ad is www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?
quickFind=57170

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate -Plant Sciences/Genetics

[Jose, Shibu]

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant Sciences/Genetics
The Center for Agroforestry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available with the Center for 
Agroforestry at the University of Missouri to examine morphological and 
physiological traits associated with shade tolerance in native warm season 
grasses and the extent of genetic variation.  Preliminary data exists in shade 
tolerance among cultivars and accessions from multi-state collections for 
native warm-season grasses including little bluestem, big bluestem, eastern 
gamagrass, and switchgrass.  In addition to establishing new trials and 
collecting data from existing trials, the Postdoc will also be involved in 
analyzing and publishing existing data from screening trials for grasses grown 
under shade cloth and under tree canopies.  Opportunities also exist to 
quantify belowground ecological interactions in tree-grass mixed systems (e.g. 
savanna, silvopasture) and contribute to a breeding program. Travel to study 
sites, including overnight stay may be required.   Initial appointment will be 
for one year, but renewable for an additional year contingent upon satisfactory 
performance and funding.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in plant 
sciences/genetics/breeding/ecophysiology/soils with good oral and written 
communication skills as evidenced through peer-reviewed publications and 
presentations.  Experience in the use of physiological instrumentation (e.g., 
infrared gas analyzers), and knowledge in soil and plant chemical analyses and 
plant breeding are desirable.  The ideal candidate should possess a track 
record of accomplishments demonstrating technical proficiency, independent 
thinking, and scientific creativity.   Candidate is expected to publish 
peer-reviewed articles, present at scientific meetings and assist in the 
preparation of grant proposals.   Salary will be commensurate with 
qualifications and experience.  Interested applicants should send (1) a letter 
of interest (2) resume and (3) names and e-mail addresses of three references 
to Dr. Shibu Jose, H.E. Garrett Endowed Professor and Director, Center for 
Agroforestry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, Email: 
jo...@missouri.edu or Dr. Jerry Van Sambeek, Research Plant Physiologist, USFS 
Northern Research Station, Columbia, MO 65211, Email: jvansamb...@fs.fed.us   
Closing date: June 30, 2014 or until a suitable candidate is found.


Shibu Jose, Ph.D., H.E. Garrett Endowed Professor and Director
The Center for Agroforestry
Editor-In-Chief, Agroforestry Systems
203 Anheuser Busch Natural Resources Bldg.
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211

Tel: (573) 882-0240
Fax: (573) 882-1977
Email: jo...@missouri.edu
Web: www.centerforagroforestry.org

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coupled Natural-Human Systems Research

[Brian Allan]

What does better grazing management mean for the health and well-being of 
people? And can pesticide-treated cattle in livestock-wildlife integrated 
rangelands be used as ‘tick traps’ to protect people and wildlife from tick-
borne diseases? These are the questions we aim to answer with NSF-funded 
research in the Central Kenya. An interdisciplinary team of scientists and 
practitioners are exploring the links between wildlife, livestock, forage, 
ticks, tourists, ranchers and pastoralists in a working landscape. We seek a 
creative, independent social scientist to advance the part of this research 
focused on measuring impacts of integrated rangelands on household-scale 
tick-borne disease risk, income from cattle and tourism, and nutrition.

This is a full-time, non-tenure track position that will be jointly 
supervised by Dr. Brian Allan (University of Illinois) and Dr. Heather 
Tallis (The Nature Conservancy).

Principal Responsibilities:
Interact with a multi-disciplinary team to:
•   Work with disease ecologists, conservation scientists, economists 
and others to identify indicators of tick-borne disease risk, income and 
nutrition that can be used to analyze landscape-scale patterns and translate 
those into simple computer models.
•   Lead design, testing, and implementation of survey instruments for 
pastoralist and rancher households and for tourists visiting ranches.
•   Analyze results of surveys to identify differences between land 
management types for human well-being
•   Work with model developers to translate findings into simple models 
that predict how changes in rangeland management will propagate through the 
ecological and social systems and estimate impacts on household disease 
risk, income and nutrition.
•   Coordinate survey design and field efforts closely with other 
related projects in the region (carbon baseline social monitoring being lead 
by The Nature Conservancy and Northern Rangelands Trust; livestock grazing 
study lead by Princeton University; cell phone pilot study for creating 
rapid, real-time household survey response data lead by The Nature 
Conservancy and Northern Rangelands Trust)
•   Translate findings into peer-reviewed journal publications and other 
communications for conservation and general audiences

Required Qualifications:
•   Doctoral degree in social science-related field (e.g. social 
sciences with environmental focus, agricultural economics, development 
economics, experimental and behavioral economics)
•   Experience designing, testing, implementing and analyzing household 
surveys

Preferred Qualifications:
•   Record of peer-reviewed publications related to development or 
conservation topics informed by household survey data
•   Knowledge of extensive livestock systems, natural resource 
management and/or agricultural development problems in developing regions.
•   Experience participating in cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary and 
multi-functional teams
•   Experience working in a developing country
•   Skill in managing field logistics under intense and remote settings 
with little support
•   International (or Kenyan) driver’s license and the ability to drive 
a 4X4 vehicle into remote areas

Term: This is a full-time, non-tenure track, postdoctoral position that will 
be renewable annually pending satisfactory progress and the availability of 
funds. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial 
review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the 
position is filled.

Location: The position is based at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central 
Kenya. The successful candidate will be expected to live and conduct this 
research at Ol Pejeta and other remote areas in the region for the duration 
of the position, with occasional travel to Nairobi and the United States for 
team meetings.

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, CV, two or three representative publications, 
and contact information for three referees (including email addresses) as a 
single PDF document to: Dr. Brian Allan (bal...@illinois.edu) and Dr. 
Heather Tallis (htal...@tnc.org).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Forest Ecology

[Daniel Bryan Tinker]

Job Title:  Postdoctoral Research Associate in Forest Ecology.

Location: Forest and Fire Ecology Lab, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. 
Department of Botany and Program in Ecology; Daniel B. Tinker, PI. 
https://www.uwyo.edu/tinkerlab/

Position Duration:  Two years, including summer support and full 
benefits. Travel funds are available for field efforts and presentation of 
findings at scientific conferences. Ideal start date April, 2014.

Description: I am seeking a highly-motivated researcher to join a large, 
multi-institutional and interdisciplinary team (Bioenergy Alliance Network 
of the Rockies (BANR); http://banr.colostate.edu/?Length=4) investigating 
the sustainability of utilizing beetle-killed wood as a feedstock for 
biofuel, and the ecological consequences of related activities. Specific 
duties of the postdoctoral associate would include: assuming a leadership 
role in all field activities related to assessment of environmental impacts 
of feedstock removal, including study site selection; and, working within a 
modeling environment to evaluate system responses to alternatives other 
than tree removal, including changing fire regimes under novel climatic 
conditions. Collaboration is expected with other members of the 
interdisciplinary team and development of individual research activities 
and collaborations with others is encouraged. The successful candidate will 
provide leadership to the research team, including graduate and 
undergraduate students, field and lab technicians, and other faculty.  

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in ecology, forestry, biological sciences, 
or related field, along with a familiarity with forest systems of the 
central and northern Rockies.

Desired qualifications: Experience with fire behavior and vegetation models 
such as FVS, Farsite, FireBGC, or WFDS. Statistical modeling skills, 
including practice with Bayesian methods and hierarchical models, and 
familiarity with climate downscaling techniques are highly desired.  An 
interest in scaling stand-level processes such as carbon cycling and/or 
other relevant ecosystem processes to landscapes is encouraged.

Apply: Inquiries and applications should be sent electronically as a single 
PDF containing CV, contact information for three references, and cover 
letter with qualifications and research interests to Dr. Daniel B. Tinker 
(tin...@uwyo.edu). Initial review of candidates will begin immediately and 
all application materials received by March 1 will be given full 
consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna

[Marcela Suarez-Rubio]

The Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research, Institute of 
Zoology is currently seeking a

Postdoctoral Research Associate
(Reference code: 09) 

Extent of employment: 40 Hours per Week
Duration of employment: 01.04.2014 – 31.03.2020
Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for 
university staff: B1 lit. b

The Institute of Zoology seeks an animal ecologist to complement its research 
fields: Agroecology, Soil Zoology and Ecology, and Landscape Ecology. We are 
looking for researchers working on terrestrial systems and preferably with 
invertebrates, e.g. focusing on Community Ecology and Ecosystem Functions. 
There is the opportunity to develop an own working group and new lectures.

Responsibilities
The new colleague will
- do research and publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals 
- apply for and lead third-party funded research projects
- teach undergraduate and graduate students supervise Master and PhD theses
- engage appropriately in service to the institute and the university
- acquire the Habilitation (Venia docendi) 

Besides the ability to fulfill these tasks, we expect applicants to have 
proficiency in the taxonomy of an animal group (e.g., experience in 
identification), to be well versed in data analysis and modern ecological 
methods, and to have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. 
Further requirements are:
- a PhD in Zoology, Animal Ecology, or comparable disciplines
- excellent interpersonal skills
- very good English 

Applications can be submitted until: 13.02.2014 

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the 
number of its female faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are 
strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates 
will be given preference.  Applicants should submit the following documents (as 
a single PDF): a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a statement of 
future research plans and how they will strengthen our research fields; 
teaching interests; and the names and contact information of three possible 
referees.

Please send your application to Personnel department, University of Natural 
Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70; E-Mail: 
kerstin.buchmuel...@boku.ac.at. (Reference code: 09)

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses 
incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.

Vice Rector for Human Resource Management and Organisational Development:
Univ.Doz. DI Dr. Georg Haberhauer, MBA

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate position available: Predator-prey ecology

[Harwood, James D]

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Predator-Prey Ecology

Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky



Description

Funding is available to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate for three years 
in the laboratory of James Harwood at the University of Kentucky. This 
interdisciplinary research position will focus on interactions between 
predators and prey in agroecosystems and will integrate landscape/spatial 
ecology, molecular ecology, behavioral ecology and biological control to 
understand mechanisms of pest suppression.

Current research interests can be found at: 
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/entomology/dept/ipages/jharwood.asp



Qualifications/Required Experience

Ph.D. in ecology, entomology or related field. Demonstrated experience in field 
entomology/ecology. Knowledge of molecular biology techniques is preferred, but 
not essential.



Availability and Application Process

This position is available immediately and this search will remain open until 
filled.

To apply for the position, please send a CV, statement of research interests 
and names and contact information of three references to James Harwood, 
Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY USA at 
james.harw...@uky.edumailto:james.harw...@uky.edu.





James D Harwood
Department of Entomology
University of Kentucky
S225 Agricultural Science Center N
Lexington KY 40546-0091
USA

Tel. 001 859 257 4264
Fax 001 859 323 1120
Email: james.harw...@uky.edumailto:james.harw...@uky.edu
http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/dept/ipages/jharwood.asphttp://www.uky.edu/~jdharw2/jdh1.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Opportunties in Science Education

[Luanna Prevost]

Three Post-Doctoral Research Associates
STEM Education
Michigan State University
Posting # 8540

The Automated Analysis of Constructed Response (AACR) Research Group
(www.msu.edu/~aacr ) at Michigan State University seeks three candidates
to fill three one-year, 12 month (with possible additional years) Research
Associate positions in college teaching and learning in the fields of
science or engineering. We are an interdisciplinary team of
Discipline-Based Education Researchers (DBER) from Biology, Genetics,
Chemistry, Engineering, Education, and Statistics who are investigating
computerized analysis of students’ writing in large enrollment
undergraduate Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
courses to model students’ thinking.
We have received a 5 year NSF grant to expand our collaborations on these
projects with STEM education researchers across the country. The selected
Research Associates will participate in NSF-funded research projects in
collaboration with MSU faculty in the Colleges of Engineering and Natural
Science, and the MSU Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and
Learning (CIRTL). Our research group has a strong post-doc researcher
mentoring program and an excellent placement record of our researchers.
Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree in a natural science,
engineering, or STEM education. You should have a strong commitment to
undergraduate STEM education and interest in working with a leading group
of interdisciplinary STEM educators. Successful candidates will have a mix
of some set of the following skills, which will enable the Research
Associates to make unique contributions to the project team:
• disciplinary expertise in a STEM discipline
• STEM education research
• assessment of learning
• faculty professional development for reformed teaching
• computational linguistics / natural language processing
• database management
• web site development
• multivariate statistics and computer modeling
• experience with SPSS Modeler
• qualitative research methods
• experience publishing and presenting research findings

Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. You will
be expected to participate in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate
research assistants. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to
apply. The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

A complete application package consists of a cover letter, cv, copy of
transcripts, two samples of scholarly writing and names and email
addresses of three references. Review of application materials will begin
November 8, 2013 and continue until the positions are filled. Targeted
position start date: January 6, 2014.

Apply online:
https://jobs.msu.edu Search for position 8540
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed
to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university
actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of
color, veterans and persons with disabilities.


Luanna Prevost
Assistant Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave, SCA 110
Tampa, FL 33620
phone: (813) 974-7836
email:prev...@usf.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biology Education

[Luanna Prevost]

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biology Education
School of Biology and Ecology
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education

The School of Biology and Ecology, and Maine Center for Research in STEM
Education at the University of Maine seeks an applicant for a postdoctoral
position in biological education research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in
biology, ecology, evolution, biology education, or a closely related
field; have a strong research record; and have demonstrated interest in
discipline-based education research. One of the primary responsibilities
of this position is to help develop, validate, and field-test a concept
assessment tool that will be administered at multiple points in the
biology curriculum to monitor student progress and enable targeted
curricular reform. Preference will be given to applicants who have a
record of successful work in the ecology and evolution fields; skills in
statistical and model-based analysis; demonstrated excellence in teaching;
and have evidence of collaborating well as part of a team. The successful
candidate will be part of a multi-institution team of researchers that are
supported by the National Science Foundation’s Transforming Undergraduate
Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES)
Program.
This full-time position twelve-month appointment has a flexible start date
and is contingent on successful performance and continued funding (with
possible renewal for up to three years total). Candidates should submit
electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two page summary
of research accomplishments, two page statement of teaching philosophy,
copies of three representative publications, undergraduate and graduate
transcripts to: michelle.k.sm...@maine.edu, and arrange to have a minimum
of three letters of references submitted to michelle.k.sm...@maine.edu.
Salary range is $38,000 – $40,000 with full University benefits.
Application review will start on November 15th and continue until a
suitable pool of applicants is found. Appropriate background checks will
be required. For more information visit http://jobs.umaine.edu.
Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Employer.


Luanna Prevost
Assistant Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave, SCA 110
Tampa, FL 33620
phone: (813) 974-7836
email:prev...@usf.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Forest Landscape Ecology at Harvard Forest

[Laurie L. Chiasson]

Seeking: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Forest Landscape Ecology at 
Harvard Forest

In Brief: Post-doc will advance Harvard Forest LTER research in scenario 
and simulation modeling of land use and climate change impacts on New 
England forests.

Work Location: The post-doc will be based at Harvard Forest in Petersham 
Massachusetts and work in Jonathan Thompson’s Landscape Ecology Lab 
In close collaboration with: David Foster, Kathy Lambert and Aaron Ellison 
of Harvard Forest; Scott Ollinger of U. of New Hampshire; Dave Kittredge 
of U. of Massachusetts, Rob Lilieholm at U. Maine and Bill Keeton at U. of 
Vermont.

Job Duties: A postdoctoral position is available to advance the objectives 
of the Harvard Forest LTER Future Scenarios project, including: 
researching regional-scale ecological consequences of diverse forest uses 
including biomass energy harvest, conservation, and alternative 
development patterns; working with stakeholder groups and social 
scientists to articulate plausible alternative future trajectories of 
forest land use; simulating forest landscape dynamics and changes in 
ecosystem processes and services under alternative scenarios of land use 
and climate change using the LANDIS-II forest landscape model or a similar 
modeling framework (such as CLM); collaborate with the PIs to publish 
results in high-impact scientific outlets; and collaborate with the 
Northeast Science and Policy Consortium to maximize the application and 
impact of the research.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. (awarded by start date) in forest ecology, 
forestry, geography, or related field; Capable of conducting complex 
spatial analyses (e.g. landscape simulation, GIS, remote sensing, and 
spatial statistics); Skilled at scripting within the R and/or Python 
programming languages; Evidence of strong scholarship, including peer-
reviewed publications; Proven ability to plan and conduct independent 
research projects from beginning to end

Preferred Experience: Research within coupled human-natural systems; 
quantifying ecosystem services; working with stakeholders to conduct 
policy relevant research; Ability to program in C++ or C# would be an 
major asset. 

Appointment: Initial appointment of one year is renewable for additional 
years based on performance.

Harvard Forest, an internationally recognized center for basic and applied 
research in ecology, conservation and ecosystem studies, with 40 full-time 
staff is one of 26 Long Term Ecological Research sites across the country 
sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The Forest facilities 
include a research and administrative complex, 3500 acres of land, and 
residential buildings. The Forest is located in Petersham, a small rural 
town in north central Massachusetts about 70 miles west of Cambridge. For 
more information, visit http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu.

Salary: $44000 plus health insurance benefits through Harvard University

To apply: Send CV, PDFs of relevant publications, and the names and 
contact info for three references to Jonathan Thompson: 
jtho...@fas.harvard.edu   

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral research associate in Microbial Ecology/ Gut microbiome, University of Arkansas

[Franck Gael Carbonero]

Could you please also forward this ad to microbial ecologists you might now 
that are not on ECOLOG? Prospective candidates are welcome to contact me before 
formal application as the advertisement will have to go through the University 
administrative processes

Advisor: Dr Franck Carbonero, Assistant Professor
Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA

A postdoctoral position (one year appointement with potential for renewal) in 
Microbial Ecology/ Gut microbiome, health and diet is available in my lab

Non-exhaustive list of projects:
Complementary metagenomic and microbiome analyses of samples derived from human 
nutrition exchange trials in Africa and the US.
Cultivation of representative communities from different intestinal samples. In 
vitro characterization of the effect of selected dietary elements.
Simultaneous microbiome and host trancriptomics analyses from biopsies sample 
from digestive diseases patients (Colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease...)

Required qualifications.
Applicants should hold a PhD degree in gut microbiology, microbial ecology, 
food microbiology or molecular microbiology or related fields and have a 
practical background in molecular and cultivation techniques. Experience in one 
or more of the following areas/techniques will be of advantage: profiling of 
microbial communities (fingerprinting, clone library analyses, next-generation 
sequencing analysis), qPCR, annotation of (meta-)genomes, anaerobic 
microbiology, nutrition.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory.

Mode of application.
To apply, please send an email (subject: PhD Gut microbiome and diet) to Dr. 
Franck Carbonero, carbo...@illinois.edu containing a pdf-file with a detailed 
CV, a motivation letter, and contact details of at least two references.

Start date is flexible, as soon as possible.

Franck Carbonero, PhD
Assistant professor
University of Arkansas
Department of Food Science
2650 Young Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(+1) 479-575-6822
http://foodscience.uark.edu/
Email : fgcar...@uark.edumailto:fgcar...@uark.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Gopher tortoise conservation

[Clint Moore]

### Postdoctoral Research Associate ###
Landscape-scale decision support for conservation of gopher tortoise
populations in Georgia

Application deadline October 31, 2013

The Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is recruiting for a
postdoctoral research associate to conduct research focusing on
landscape-scale decision support for conservation of the gopher tortoise and
associated natural communities in Georgia.  This research will help the main
client, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, make informed decisions
about the prioritization of management actions that will result in a viable
landscape for this iconic species and other organisms of conservation
concern.  The work will also help other conservation agencies in the region
support their efforts to conserve the tortoise across its range.

We seek an individual with excellent communication skills who can work as
part of a collaborative team and who is knowledgeable of the needs and
constraints of a resource management agency.  The incumbent is expected to
lead or assist in the structuring of the decision problem, to develop models
of key processes, to identify and quantify important uncertainties, and to
investigate alternative approaches for constructing maps of conservation
action that account for uncertainties.  The incumbent will be expected to
participate in workshops, present work at conferences, and publish results.
 Some travel is expected, but no field work is required.

The minimum qualification for this position is a PhD from an accredited
institution in the area of wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology,
biometrics, operations research, or a related field.  The preferred
candidate will have knowledge and practical experience in (1) structured
decision making, (2) spatial demographic modeling, (3) optimal reserve
design, and (4) landscape analysis.  The candidate must be proficient in R
or in some other programming language such as Python, Matlab, or C.  The
candidate should also have experience with GIS-based tools for evaluating
land cover and conducting spatial modeling. 

Salary is $45,000/year, with full benefits (http://www.hr.uga.edu/benefits).
 Term of employment is 2 years (contingent on satisfactory performance after
year 1), starting in January 2014, with extensions possible contingent on
receipt of additional funding and satisfactory performance.  The work will
be conducted at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources,
University of Georgia, Athens.

To apply:  Interested candidates should provide in a single PDF document (1)
a cover letter, (2) a current vita, (3) a transcript of PhD work indicating
degree award date, and (4) the names and contact information of three
professional references.  THE COVER LETTER SHOULD ADDRESS QUALIFICATIONS IN
EACH OF THE FOUR ENUMERATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE ABOVE, AS WELL AS
QUALIFICATIONS IN BOTH GIS AND COMPUTING SKILLS.  Non U.S. citizens must
meet eligibility requirements for working in the U.S. for the duration of
the 2-year employment term.  Send applications and inquiries by email to Dr.
Clinton Moore, Assistant Unit Leader, cmo...@warnell.uga.edu.  The
application deadline is October 31, 2013.

Dr. Clinton Moore
Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
University of Georgia
180 E. Green St.
Athens, GA  30602
cmo...@warnell.uga.edu
websites:  warnell.uga.edu  |  coopunits.org/Georgia  |  profile.usgs.gov/cmoore

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

[Steve Oberbauer]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
EVERGLADES TRACE GAS FLUXES
A multidisciplinary team of wetland researchers is seeking a POSTDOCTORAL 
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE with interests and expertise in micrometeorological or 
biogeochemical measurements of trace gas fluxes. The position will focus on 
ongoing eddy covariance measurements of CO2, CH4, and water exchange in two 
types of Everglades marsh in Everglades National Park.  The successful 
applicant must be capable of working independently, guiding field assistants 
and technicians, and have experience in the use of electronic instrumentation 
including data loggers.  Familiarity with ecosystem modeling is highly 
desirable.  Specific responsibilities will include managing eddy covariance 
measurements, participating in ecosystem modeling and chamber-level and 
geochemical measurements of carbon fixation, and taking the lead in key project 
publications.  Research will be conducted in Everglades National Park in 
collaboration with the University of Alabama and the Florida Coastal Everglades 
LTER.

Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, biology, micrometeorology, earth 
sciences, or a related field and have a strong record of scientific publication.
Application review will begin June 15, 2013 and will continue until a suitable 
candidate is identified and the position filled.  The two-year position is 
available immediately.  Salary is $47,500 in addition to full health and 
retirement benefits.  Applications and inquiries should be sent to Steve 
Oberbauer (oberb...@fiu.edumailto:oberb...@fiu.edu), Department of Biological 
Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199.  Applications 
should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research 
interests and expertise, and full contact information for three references.  
Florida International University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.






Steve Oberbauer
Professor of Biological Sciences
Graduate Program Director
Department of Biological Sciences
Florida International University
Miami FL 33199
305-348-2580

oberb...@fiu.edumailto:oberb...@fiu.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate-Ecology and Evolution

[Howard Whiteman]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Watershed Studies Institute and Department of 
Biological Sciences, Murray State University.  The postdoctoral associate will 
conduct research on life history evolution or population/community ecology, 
help mentor graduate and undergraduate research students, and teach one biology 
course per semester.  Research projects include the evolution of polyphenism, 
modeling population dynamics, and understanding trophic cascades. Ph.D. 
required; experience with large data sets, modeling, and/or experimental design 
is preferred.  This is a two-year position starting August 1; salary is 
$32,000/year with benefits.  Murray is a highly-rated, vibrant public 
university with significant infrastructure and personnel dedicated to 
ecological research, including the Hancock Biological Station.  To apply, email 
a letter of interest detailing research goals and experience, a curriculum 
vitae, several representative reprints, and email addresses of three references 
to Dr. Howard Whiteman (howard.white...@murraystate.edu).  Applications will be 
accepted until the position is filled.  Women and minorities are encouraged to 
apply.  Murray State University is an equal education and employment 
opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.


Howard H. Whiteman
Director, Watershed Studies Institute
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

http://www.murraystate.edu/wsi/

Department of Biological Sciences
Murray State University
Murray, KY  42071-0009

Phone: (270) 809-6753
FAX:   (270) 809-2788

Everything is in a watershed

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral research associate-life history modeling/analysis

[Howard Whiteman]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Watershed Studies Institute and Department of 
Biological Sciences, Murray State University.  The postdoctoral associate will 
conduct research on the evolutionary ecology of polyphenic salamanders, help 
mentor graduate and undergraduate research students, and teach one biology 
course per semester.  Ph.D. and previous experience with life history modeling 
and analysis required; experience with large data sets is preferred.  This is a 
two-year position starting August 1; salary is $32,000/year with benefits.  
Murray is a highly-rated public university with a strong commitment toward 
excellence in teaching and research, and significant infrastructure and 
personnel dedicated to ecological studies.  To apply, email a letter of 
interest detailing research goals and experience, a curriculum vitae, several 
representative reprints, and email addresses of 2-3 references by April 7 to 
Dr. Howard Whiteman (howard.white...@murraystate.edu).  Women and minorities 
are encouraged to apply.  Murray State University is an equal education and 
employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbial Ecology

[Rima Upchurch]

A postdoctoral research position is available immediately to study 
relationships between microbial community composition and ecosystem N cycling.  
Research will focus on the interactions elevated levels of nitrogen and 
belowground microbial community composition.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in 
microbial ecology, soil microbiology, biogeochemistry or closely related field 
at the time of appointment.  Expertise with molecular techniques is required. 
Experience with next-generation sequencing and associated bioinformatics 
programs is preferred. 

The initial appointment period will be for 1 year with the potential of 
renewal.  Applicants should email a cover letter describing research 
experience and goals, a curriculum vitae, relevant publications, and the names 
and addresses of three references to Dr. Donald R. Zak, School of Natural 
Resources  Environment, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041.  E-
mail address: dr...@umich.edu.  

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate

[John Tooker]

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Integrated Crop Pollination and Pest 
Management

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to 
participate in a 
multidisciplinary, multi-state effort focused on developing resilient and 
sustainable crop 
pollination with wild bees (www.icpbees. org). The work at Penn State will be 
focused in pumpkin 
fields and apple orchards.  The position will be housed at the University Park 
campus, in the 
Department of Entomology, University Park, Pennsylvania.  Work will also occur 
from the Fruit 
Research and Extension Center, Biglerville, Pennsylvania, about a 3 hour drive 
from University Park, 
and a center of tree fruit production in the state and the region.  Commercial 
field settings are 
typically comprised of diverse high-value horticultural cropping systems, 
nested in forested or 
urbanizing landscape with significant elevation relief.

We seek a highly motivated scientist to conduct and supervise studies that 
define the community 
composition and abundance of bees in pumpkin and apple crops in Pennsylvania, 
and the value of 
wild bees for providing pollination services in these crops.  Studies will also 
evaluate effects of 
landscape, habitat manipulation, and supplementation with managed bees on bee 
abundance and 
pollination services.  The candidate will collaborate on estimating nest 
density with trapping 
studies and with molecular methods for social species.  Additional 
collaboration will involve 
Extension educational efforts, including developing an Integrated Crop 
Pollination demonstration 
site for apples, and participation in studies that enable economic evaluations. 
The successful 
candidate will work well with personnel in labs that advance IPM in vegetable 
and orchard crops 
through studies in applied ecology and Extension Educational programs with a 
wide range of pest 
and beneficial arthropod species.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Entomology or Ecology, and knowledge of 
agricultural systems.  
Knowledge of bee biology and identification, pollination biology, landscape and 
statistical analyses, 
immunoassays, and molecular tools used for haplotyping, will be of value for 
competing for this 
position.   The position requires a valid driver’s license, extensive field 
work, including early-
morning hours, and overnight travel during pollination seasons for apples 
(April and early May) and 
pumpkins (mid-July through August).  The candidate must possess excellent 
communication and 
organizational skills and demonstrate evidence of effective writing through 
peer-reviewed 
publications.

This is a full-time, appointment available for one year with the opportunity 
for renewal contingent 
on availability of federal funds.  Start date is late winter or early spring of 
2013. 
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 
contact information for 
three references, and examples of publications via email at s...@psu.edu, to 
Shelby Fleischer, 
Department of Entomology, 501 ASI Building, The Pennsylvania State University, 
University Park, PA 
16802. Also send a second copy via email at djb...@psu.edu, to David Biddinger, 
Fruit Research 
and Extension Center, P.O. Box 330, 290 University Dr. Biglerville, PA 17307.  
Employment will 
require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with 
University policies.


Penn State is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action and the 
diversity of its workforce.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position Opening in Translational Ecology

[John McCarty]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position Opening in Translational Ecology

The Department of Biology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites 
applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Translation Ecology. We 
seek applicants with expertise and interests in contributing towork that 
combines field-based ecological research and synthesis of existing information 
relevant to decision-making by policy-makers and other stakeholders. The 
successful candidate will collaborate on existing and newstudies.

A PhD or ABD is required in a relevant scientific discipline.  The candidates 
should have a demonstrated record of creativity and productivity as evidenced 
by publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals or technical reports to 
governmental organizations. Organizational skills in data management, 
well-developed verbal and written communication skills, and evidence of 
interpersonal and collaborative skills are required. The initial term of the 
Research Associate position is for 18 months.

Salary is negotiable and includes benefits. Anticipated start date is 15 
February 2013.

See www.unomaha.edu/environmental_studies/LLWolfenbarger.html for details on 
the position, the Wolfenbarger lab, and the department. Apply at 
www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/employment.php. Attach a cover letter, 
curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three references. 
Review of applications will begin 15 December 2012 and will continue until the 
position is filled.

For further information, please contact: Dr. L. LaReesa Wolfenbarger at 
lwolfenbar...@unomaha.edu.

The university and department are strongly committed to achieving diversity 
among faculty and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving 
applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage 
women and persons of color to apply for this position.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate, Community and Landscape Ecology of Bees in Agroecosystems

[David Inouye]

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Community and 
Landscape Ecology of Bees in Agroecosystems


A postdoctoral research associate position is 
available to investigate bee diversity, 
abundance, community structure, and resource use 
in agricultural ecosystems in Colorado. This 
USDA-funded position will involve collaboration 
with researchers in the Departments of 
http://www.entomology.wisc.eduEntomology at the 
University of Wisconsin (host institution), 
http://ebio.colorado.eduEcology and 
Evolutionary Biology at the University of 
Colorado, and 
http://www.bspm.colostate.eduBioagricultural 
Sciences and Pest Management at Colorado State 
University. The postdoctoral associate will lead 
research efforts aimed at understanding potential 
effects of land-use change and agronomic 
practices associated with increased bioenergy 
crop production on wild and managed bees.


Applicants must have expertise in bee taxonomy, 
community and/or landscape ecology, and GIS. 
Preference will be given to candidates 
demonstrating strong quantitative skills, 
including spatial analyses, as well as written 
and oral communication skills. Additionally, 
applicants must have a valid driver’s license and 
must be willing to spend the academic school year 
at the host institution in Madison, WI and two 
summer field seasons in Colorado with extensive 
travel between Boulder and Fort Collins, CO.


Qualifications: PhD in entomology, ecology, or related field

Start Date: January 15th, 2013 - March 15th, 2013

Appointment: Full-time with initial one-year 
appointment, second-year appointment contingent on satisfactory performance


To apply, please send (1) cover letter, (2) 
curriculum vitae, (3) statement of research 
interests, (4) refereed first authored 
manuscripts, (5) names and contact information 
for three references as a single PDF to 
mailto:mjamie...@wisc.edumjamie...@wisc.edu.


If you have questions, please contact Dr. Mary 
Jamieson, Postdoctoral Research Associate, 
Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin 
– Madison, Phone: 
file:///C:/Users/DAVIDI~1/AppData/Local/Temp/tel:%28303%29%20827-4932(303) 
827-4932, Website: 
http://lamar.colostate.edu/~jamiesonhttp://lamar.colostate.edu/~jamieson

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE / AGRONOMY - SOIL MICROBIAL ECOLOGY

[Pedro Antunes]

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and Algoma University are looking for
a postdoctoral research associate. 

1. General Accountability
One of the most critical challenges faced by human society is producing more
and healthier food at competitive prices while minimizing the ecological
footprint. The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) in collaboration
with the Plant and Soil Ecology Lab within the Biology Department at Algoma
University is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral research associate with a
strong interdisciplinary background in Soil Science, Agronomy, Soil
Microbial Ecology and Ecological Statistics. This individual will carry out
a research project on the potential of soil biota feedbacks with crops to
improve crop management and value under northern Ontario conditions. In
addition to carrying out primary research, the successful candidate is
expected to actively contribute toward the advancement of crop research
through SSMIC’s Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN). 

2. Nature and Scope
The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Pedro M. Antunes
(Principal Investigator) in the new Biosciences and Technology Convergence
Centre on the campus of Algoma University. 

Candidates should be highly motivated, independent and have excellent
interpersonal skills. A strong publication record in high impact journals is
essential. 

The position is primarily funded through the Canadian Agricultural
Adaptation Program. Funding is available for a 17 month period, from June
1st 2012 to October 31st 2013, including salary ($60,000 per year including
benefits) for a total cost of the project of $128,750.
 
3. Specific Accountabilities
The Postdoctoral Research Associate/Agronomy – Soil Microbial Ecology is
expected to: 
•   Carry out primary research;
•   Support and build capacity within the RAIN organization and among 
related
stakeholders for research of benefit to producers and the private sector; 
•   Identify research priorities and work with stakeholders to secure 
project
funding;
•   Work within the network organization to analyze research and project
opportunities and develop user recommendations;
•   Carry out stakeholder and community education and knowledge transfer;
•   Prepare manuscripts and presentations on project activities and 
outcomes.

The SSMIC contract is based on the merit of the applicants and will not
discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, gender, sexual preference, or
disability. 

Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and the contact
information for two (2) recommendations before May 22nd, 2012 to:

Dr. Pedro M. Antunes: pedro.antu...@algomau.ca

OR

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
1520 Queen Street East, Suite BT 200, 
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE / AGRONOMY - SOIL MICROBIAL ECOLOGY

[Pedro Antunes]

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and Algoma University are looking for
a postdoctoral research associate. 

1. General Accountability
One of the most critical challenges faced by human society is producing more
and healthier food at competitive prices while minimizing the ecological
footprint. The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) in collaboration
with the Plant and Soil Ecology Lab within the Biology Department at Algoma
University is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral research associate with a
strong interdisciplinary background in Soil Science, Agronomy, Soil
Microbial Ecology and Ecological Statistics. This individual will carry out
a research project on the potential of soil biota feedbacks with crops to
improve crop management and value under northern Ontario conditions. In
addition to carrying out primary research, the successful candidate is
expected to actively contribute toward the advancement of crop research
through SSMIC’s Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN). 

2. Nature and Scope
The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Pedro M. Antunes
(Principal Investigator) in the new Biosciences and Technology Convergence
Centre on the campus of Algoma University. 

Candidates should be highly motivated, independent and have excellent
interpersonal skills. A strong publication record in high impact journals is
essential. 

The position is primarily funded through the Canadian Agricultural
Adaptation Program. Funding is available for a 17 month period, from June
1st 2012 to October 31st 2013, including salary ($60,000 per year including
benefits) for a total cost of the project of $128,750.
 
3. Specific Accountabilities
The Postdoctoral Research Associate/Agronomy – Soil Microbial Ecology is
expected to: 
•   Carry out primary research;
•   Support and build capacity within the RAIN organization and among 
related
stakeholders for research of benefit to producers and the private sector; 
•   Identify research priorities and work with stakeholders to secure 
project
funding;
•   Work within the network organization to analyze research and project
opportunities and develop user recommendations;
•   Carry out stakeholder and community education and knowledge transfer;
•   Prepare manuscripts and presentations on project activities and 
outcomes.

The SSMIC contract is based on the merit of the applicants and will not
discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, gender, sexual preference, or
disability. 

Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and the contact
information for two (2) recommendations before May 22nd, 2012 to:

Dr. Pedro M. Antunes: pedro.antu...@algomau.ca

OR

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
1520 Queen Street East, Suite BT 200, 
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: primates

[David Inouye]

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Posting: 12068
Location: Eugene
Closes: Open Until Filled

The Department of Anthropology and the Institute of Ecology and
Evolution (IE2) at the University of Oregon invite applications for a
post-doctoral researcher to study the relationships among genetics,
environmental change, demography, and disease transmission in wild
non-human primates. This research is part of a new NIH-funded project
focused on the biological and human dimensions of primate retroviral
transmission. Specifically, the successful candidate will be using
molecular methods to infer patterns of relatedness and migration in a
primate community occupying a fragmented landscape (Kibale National
Park, Uganda), contributing to a larger effort aimed at understanding
disease transmission. S/he will be part of an international and
multidisciplinary collaborative research team, an integral member of the
Molecular Anthropology Group at the University of Oregon
(http://molecular-anthro.uoregon.edu/), and will work closely with other
labs in the Institute of Ecology and Evolution
(http://ie2.uoregon.edu/). The following criteria apply:

1) Candidates must have completed a PhD in Anthropology, Biology,
or a relevant discipline within the biological sciences prior to start
date.

2) Candidates must have strong interests in evolutionary biology
and/or ecology with a demonstrated commitment to publishing and a career
in research. Interests in molecular ecology, conservation biology, and
disease ecology are a plus.

3) Strong preference will be given to candidates who have expertise
in (or are dedicated to learning) computational approaches that can be
used to assemble 2nd generation sequence data and conduct evolutionary
population genetic/genomic analyses.

4) Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with
molecular genetic wet lab methods, especially as applied to eukaryotic
organisms.

5) Candidates must be team players who are able to thrive in a
collaborative working environment and work effectively with faculty,
staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

6) Candidates must be willing to relocate to Eugene, Oregon for 2
years.

The successful candidate will gain experience in using state of the art
molecular methods to address pressing environmental, conservation, and
health concerns. S/he will be intimately involved in the continuing
development of latest-generation sequencing methods for acquiring
population genomic data from non-model organisms and non-invasively
collected samples. Duties will include assembly and analysis of genomic
data, publication and presentation of results, and helping mentor
graduate and undergraduate students in collaboration with colleagues
from Africa, North America, and the UK. The successful applicant will
also be encouraged to engage in fieldwork and explore new research
directions of his/her choosing, assisted by a strong team of
collaborators.

The University of Oregon is a highly ranked public research university
(R1) and one of the 61 esteemed members of the Association of American
Universities (AAU). Eugene is the second largest city in Oregon and an
excellent place for the arts and outdoors. It is perfectly situated in
the Willamette Valley with Portland, the Pacific Coast, and the Cascade
Mountains all within a short drive.

A complete application consists of a current CV, statement of research
interests and qualifications specifically addressing the referenced
criteria, and a list of three people (names, affiliations, email
addresses) who can serve as references. Please direct inquiries to Dr.
Nelson Ting (nt...@uoregon.edu).

Application materials should be sent to ie2j...@uoregon.edu and must be
received by March 28, 2012 to assure full consideration, although the
position will remain open until filled. Start date is negotiable but no
later than September 2012.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate

[Aaron Gassmann]

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department of Entomology
Iowa State University
 
Available 1 April, 2012

Position Summary:  Postdoctoral position studying interactions between
agricultural pest insects and crops that produce insecticidal toxins derived
from Bacillus thuringiensis.

Duties and responsibilities
--Work as part of a team to accomplish research goals
--Run large-scale field experiments and laboratory bioassays, and assist
students participating in these experiments 
--Prepare manuscripts for publication
--Assist with grant writing
--Consult with principal investigator, technical personnel and other
researchers to improve design of experiments and interpretation of results

Minimum qualifications
--Ph.D. in Entomology, Biology, or Ecology and Evolution
--Demonstrated ability to publish results in refereed journals
--Ability to work independently

Preferred qualifications
--Knowledge of population genetics
--Knowledge of insect resistance to insecticides and transgenic crops
--Experience designing and conducting field and laboratory experiments


To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, reprints of two
papers, and the names and contact information for three references to Aaron
Gassmann (aaro...@iastate.edu).  Although electronic applications are
preferred, application materials also may be mailed to Dept. of Entomology,
110 Insectary Bldg., Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant - Insect Interactions

[Micky Eubanks]

Postdoctoral Position: Direct Effects of Insecticides on Plant Defense Against 
Insect Herbivores

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Eubanks Lab, Department of Entomology, Texas AM University

Full-time 2-year appointment. Available summer 2012. Competitive salary and 
benefits package 
available.

Project: Neonicotinoid pesticides are one of the most widely used pesticide 
classes in the world. 
Applications of neonicotinoids, however, have been linked to outbreaks of 
non-susceptible, 
secondary pests, especially spider mites. Our preliminary data suggests that 
neonicotinoid pesticides 
suppress the expression of plant genes involved in induced defense against 
pests and that 
corresponding reductions in plant defense drive outbreaks of spider mites. We 
recently received 
USDA NIFA funding to quantify the effect of neonicotinoid pesticides on induced 
defense in cotton 
and corn and determine the consequences for spider mite populations and pest 
management.  Our 
specific objectives are to investigate the mechanisms involved in expression of 
induced defenses of 
these crop plants to important pests (mites) and study the effects of 
neonicotinoid pesticides on 
these induced defenses. This work will focus on expression of defense genes and 
quantify the 
ecological impact of these pesticides by examining their effect on the 
abundance of secondary pests 
and their natural predators.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will provide leadership in 
sequencing transcriptomes, 
analyzing gene expression, and performing follow-up experiments as part of our 
multidisciplinary 
research team.  In addition, the postdoctoral associate will participate in 
greenhouse and field 
experiments to address our goals. The candidate will participate in all aspects 
of research ranging 
from planning and execution of experiments to publication and grant writing. 
The Postdoctoral 
Research Associate will have many opportunities for professional development 
such as participation 
in conferences, collaborations with faculty associated with Texas AM 
University, mentoring 
graduate and undergraduate students and networking with visiting scientists. 
Texas AM University 
has a vibrant and active Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Program as well as 
interdisciplinary 
programs in Genetics and Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences that 
provide ample 
opportunities for social and professional interactions among scientists from 
diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications: Exceptional candidates with a Ph.D. in Entomology, Biology, 
Plant Science, Ecology or 
related fields with expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics and 
interdisciplinary ecological 
research. Experience should be documented by publication record. Candidate must 
have excellent 
written and oral communication skills.  The ability to work both independently 
and part of a team is 
a must, including the capacity to supervise students in the lab and function in 
a relatively large, 
diverse lab group.  Significant experience with whole genome sequencing data is 
preferred. 

Enquiries: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Micky Eubanks (m-
euba...@tamu.edu) or 979-862-7847.

To apply: Email a single PDF file to m-euba...@tamu.edu containing: (1) a 
current CV including 
publication list, (2) a statement of research experience and interests, 
especially those relevant to the 
position, and (3) the names and contact information for three references 
familiar with your work and 
abilities.  All requested information must be received for final consideration. 
Application review will 
start February 13th and continue until the position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Carbon Cycling in Agroforestry Systems

[Chang, Scott]

The successful candidate will participate in a project that aims to
understand the controls on carbon storage and sequestration and
greenhouse gas emissions in agroforestry systems across different
climatic regions in Alberta. Extensive field work will be involved. The
project is in collaboration with Professor Edward Bork in the Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Sciences at the University of
Alberta and is funded by the Agriculture Greenhouse Gases Program of
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 

In addition to working within the project, independent lines of research
in associated areas can be accommodated as well.

Funding is available for up to three and half years and a competitive
salary will be provided. The position is located at the University of
Alberta in Edmonton.

Persons with training in biogeochemistry, ecology, forestry, soil
science, global change biology or other related areas are encouraged to
apply. Ability to communicate effectively in English with diverse groups
of people and evidence of productivity from previous work are essential.
You must be highly motivated, able to work independently but at the same
time be a good team player. You also need to have a valid driver's
license and a good driving record.

The position is available now and need to be filled as soon as possible.

To be considered, please send a copy of your curriculum vitae, names and
contact details of two referees, and a research statement to (by email):

Dr. Scott Chang, Professor 
Forest Soils and Nutrient Dynamics
442 Earth Sciences Building 
Department of Renewable Resources 
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3 
Tel: (780) 492-6375; Fax: (780) 492-1767
Email: scott.ch...@ualberta.ca  
Web:
http://www.ales.ualberta.ca/rr/StaffProfiles/AcademicStaff/Chang.aspx 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Terrestrial Carbon Cycling and Ecosystem Modeling

[Jingfeng Xiao]

Sorry for cross-posting. Please forward the following job announcement to
potential applicants.



Postdoctoral Research Associate in Terrestrial Carbon Cycling and Ecosystem
Modeling

The Complex Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire has an
immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in terrestrial
carbon cycling and ecosystem modeling. The successful applicant will be
responsible for modifying an ecosystem model and examining ecosystem carbon
dynamics over North America. The position offers a competitive salary and
full benefits. A Ph.D. in ecology, biometeorology, or a related field is
required. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact
information of three references to Dr. Jingfeng Xiao (j.x...@unh.edu) and
Dr. Scott Ollinger (scott.ollin...@unh.edu) via email with the subject line
“Application for postdoctoral position”. The position is funded by National
Science Foundation, and is renewable for up to three years. The position
will remain open until filled, but applications received by November 30,
2011 will receive full consideration.

A more detailed description of the position is available at:
http://pubpages.unh.edu/~jqs5/. 



Thanks.

Jingfeng

-- 
Jingfeng Xiao, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Complex Systems Research Center
Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space
University of New Hampshire
449 Morse Hall, 8 College Road
Durham, NH 03824

Email: j.x...@unh.edu
http://www.eos.sr.unh.edu/Faculty/Xiao
http://pubpages.unh.edu/~jqs5/
Tel: (603) 862-1873; Fax: (603) 862-0188 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cornell University

[Angela K. Fuller]

The New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, in the Department of 
Natural Resources at Cornell University, is seeking candidates for a 
postdoctoral position to initiate projects on fish and wildlife management 
using structured approaches to decision making.  Duties include: 1) Use 
decision analysis to incorporate ecological and social dimensions into decision 
making processes. Utilize analytical approaches to aid decision-makers, 
including methods for model evaluation and uncertainty quantification. One 
project will involve the integration of white-tailed deer population dynamics 
and social dimensions, and one project will be focused on a fisheries decision 
problem 2) Build capacity within the New York State Department of Environmental 
Conservation in structured decision making and adaptive management. Develop 
training materials, lead short courses, workshops, and/or web-based seminars on 
structured decision making and adaptive management.



Minimum Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in ecology, fish or wildlife biology, or a related field.

2. Strong analytical skills (especially in modeling, estimation, and

   optimization).

3. Demonstrated desire and proven ability to publish in peer-reviewed

  journals.

4. Excellent writing and personal communication skills.

5. Exceptional command of written and spoken English.



Recommended qualifications:

Competitive candidates will also have one or more of the following 
qualifications: have a background in structured decision making and/or adaptive 
management, previous experience leading a collaborative research project, and 
teaching experience.



Position length: One year appointment with possible extension up to 18 months.



Application Deadline: October 7, 2011, or until suitable candidate is found.



Preferred Start Date: Fall, 2011.





To Apply:

Please send a curriculum vitae, a letter describing your background and 
experiences, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. 
Angela Fuller, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University, NY 
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, B02 Bruckner Hall, Ithaca, NY 
14853, angela.ful...@cornell.edumailto:angela.ful...@cornell.edu, (607) 
255-2841.




Angela K. Fuller
Assistant Leader and Assistant Professor
U. S. Geological Survey
New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Department of Natural Resources
B02 Bruckner Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-3001
Unit (607) 255-2839; Fax (607) 255-1895
Office (607) 255-2841
Email: angela.ful...@cornell.edumailto:angela.ful...@cornell.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate, Montana State University, WildFIRE Partnership in International Research and Education (PIRE) Program

[Philip Higuera]

The vacancy announcement for the PIRE Postdoctoral Research Associate
position is currently posted on the MSU web site at:
http://www.montana.edu/jobs/research/11192-33

A 2-yr position, with possible extension, is available for a Postdoctoral
Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary long-term research project
on wildfire funded by NSF's Partnership in International Research and
Education (PIRE) program. Fire is an important natural disturbance in
temperate forested ecosystems and serves as a critical but poorly understood
link between climate change and biosphere response. In recent decades,
extreme drought, land-cover alteration, and non-native plant invasions in
temperate regions around the world have altered natural fire regimes at an
alarming rate, and in the process, threatened native biodiversity and human
well-being. Identifying the climate and human-related drivers of
disturbance-regime change is one of the most challenging issues facing
natural resource management. WildFIRE PIRE utilizes the similarities and
contrasts in fire, climate, and land-use interactions in three settings as a
platform for integrated fire-science research and education: Tasmania, New
Zealand, and the U.S. Rocky Mountains. It employs state-of-the-art field,
laboratory, and modeling tools to advance our understanding of regional and
hemispheric fire-climate linkages and land-use feedbacks in different
biogeographical settings.

Modeling experiments in WildFIRE PIRE will be driven by insights from the
paleo- and historical information, as well as future climate projections.
Modeling serves as a tool to identify the drivers of major thresholds in
landscape dynamics, including the consequences of temporal and spatial
changes in vegetation (e.g. composition, distribution, successional stage),
climate (e.g., fuel moisture, fire weather), fire (e.g. frequency, extent,
ignition distribution), and fuel (e.g. fuel loadings, fuel classes).
Different grid-based models and modeling approaches are available for the
western U.S., Tasmania, and New Zealand that relate to WildFIRE PIRE.
Dynamic ecosystem process models (Fire-BGCv2, Firescape and other GCTE
models) have been used to simulate landscape dynamics in several vegetation
types in the northwestern U.S. and southwestern Tasmania, including areas
where WildFIRE PIRE studies are underway (Cary et al., 2006; Keane et al.,
2010; King et al., 2008a,b, 2006). In New Zealand, landscape fire-succession
models have been developed to integrate modules and functions that
explicitly represent human activity (Perry et al., in review). In this
approach, plant-functional types (including flammability traits) are used to
represent spatial and temporal competition for resources (water and light)
in a rule-based modeling framework, and wildfire behavior is represented
using a cellular-automata model of fire spread.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Ecosystem Modeling

[Jingfeng Xiao]

Please distribute the following job announcement to potential applicants.
Thanks. 

Jingfeng

**

The Complex Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire has an
immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This position is
funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA), and may be renewed annually for up to three
years, depending on satisfactory performance. The overarching goals of this
project are to advance towards diagnostics of continental-scale carbon
fluxes using eddy flux measurements, remotely-sensed data, and new spatially
explicit ecological data (e.g, disturbance, stand age) through modeling and
model-data fusion (or data assimilation), and to assess the magnitude,
distribution, and interannual variability of ecosystem carbon exchange
across North America. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be
responsible for generalizing a process-based forest ecosystem model
(PnET-CN) to other terrestrial vegetation types, optimizing model parameters
using model-data fusion techniques along with eddy covariance flux
observations and other data constraints, and conducting uncertainty
assessment of carbon fluxes.

The position offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package. The
successful candidate will join a research team at the Complex Systems
Research Center (CSRC; http://www.csrc.sr.unh.edu/), Institute for the Study
of Earth, Oceans and Space (EOS; http://www.eos.sr.unh.edu) at the
University of New Hampshire. UNH is a Research-I, Land, Sea and Space Grant
University that has been recognized both nationally and internationally for
research excellence in ecology, environmental science, geoscience and
forestry. Located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, members of UNH
enjoy the high quality of life and beautiful natural surroundings the region
provides. 

A Ph.D. in areas such as ecology, forest science, biometeorology,
atmospheric sciences, remote sensing, or a related field, is required.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated.
Experience in ecosystem modeling and willingness to learn model-data fusion
(or data assimilation) techniques are desirable. Excellent communication
skills are also expected. The start date is flexible, although a start date
of no later than September 1, 2011 is preferred. 

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of
three references to Dr. Jingfeng Xiao (j.x...@unh.edu) and Dr. Scott
Ollinger (scott.ollin...@unh.edu) via email with the subject line
“Application for postdoctoral position”. Applications received by June 20,
2011 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until it
is filled.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal
Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university system seeks
excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and
students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.

**

-- 
Jingfeng Xiao, PhD
Complex Systems Research Center
University of New Hampshire
449 Morse Hall, 8 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
Email: j.x...@unh.edu
http://www.eos.sr.unh.edu/Faculty/Xiao
Tel: (603) 862-1873; Fax: (603) 862-0188

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate, Reed Noss Lab, University of Central Florida

[James Watling]

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Reed Noss Lab, University of
Central Florida

Job type: Full-time temporary position

Opportunity location: Central Florida

Closing date:  1 Sept 2011

Opportunity description:  
A postdoctoral research position is available to join a team of researchers
studying sea-level rise, land-use trends, and adaptation options in Florida.
The primary goals for this project are to (1) conduct a statewide
vulnerability assessment of species and natural communities in Florida
threatened by sea-level rise and concurrent changes in land use; and (2)
develop the foundation for a statewide biodiversity#8208;oriented adaptation
strategy that will minimize losses of biodiversity and maintain ecosystem
integrity in the face of these changes. We seek a postdoctoral researcher
skilled in spatially-explicit habitat, niche, and population modeling to
develop models of vulnerability and adaptation options for selected species
and communities under a range of sea-level and land-use scenarios.

Required Qualifications:  
•   A PhD in ecology, conservation biology, wildlife biology, or related 
field
with emphasis on GIS-based modeling of habitats and populations.
•   Experience using maximum entropy and other niche models, hierarchical
Bayesian spatial models, resource selection functions, or other models of
habitat suitability and quality.
•   Experience with individual-based and patch-based spatially explicit
population models (SEPMs) or other simulation models.
•   Strong statistical background, including experience with
information-theoretic and Bayesian approaches to model selection.
•   Demonstrated ability to write and publish scientific reports and 
articles.
•   At least a general knowledge of the natural history of Florida.
•   Demonstrated personal commitment to conservation of biodiversity.

Position:
Position is funded for two years, with preferred starting date no later than
January 2, 2012. Salary is $42,000-$45,000 per year, depending on
qualifications, with typical postdoc benefits. Opportunities for raises and
extension of appointment depend on success in grants and other fund-raising.
The University of Central Florida is a major research institution and the
second largest university (by enrollment) in the United States. We have an
excellent PhD program in Conservation Biology. The University is located on
the eastern fringe of Orlando, close to a connected system of conservation
areas spanning over 500,000 acres, and is within 45 minutes driving time
from the beach (Atlantic coast).

To apply, send a single pdf file containing a cover letter summarizing
professional research interest and experience, a CV, and contact information
for three references to Dr. Reed Noss at reed.n...@ucf.edu and
myra.n...@ucf.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, with all
applications received on or before 1 September 2011 guaranteed consideration. 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Ecosystem Modeling and Model-Data Fusion, University of New Hampshire

[Jingfeng Xiao]

Please distribute the following job announcement to potential applicants.
Thanks. 

Jingfeng

**

The Complex Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire has an
immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This position is
funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA), and may be renewed annually for up to three
years, depending on successful and satisfactory performance. The successful
candidate will work on ecosystem modeling, model-data fusion, and
uncertainty assessment. The overarching goals of this project are to advance
towards diagnostics of continental-scale carbon fluxes using eddy flux
measurements, remotely-sensed data, and new spatially explicit ecological
data (e.g, disturbance, stand age) through modeling and model-data fusion
(or data assimilation), and to assess the magnitude, distribution, and
interannual variability of ecosystem carbon exchange across North America.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for generalizing a
process-based forest ecosystem model to other terrestrial vegetation types,
optimizing model parameters using model-data fusion techniques along with
eddy covariance flux observations and other data constraints, and conducting
state-of-the-art uncertainty assessment of carbon fluxes.

The successful candidate will join a research team at the Complex Systems
Research Center (CSRC; http://www.csrc.sr.unh.edu/), Institute for the Study
of Earth, Oceans and Space (EOS; http://www.eos.sr.unh.edu) at the
University of New Hampshire. UNH is a Research-I, Land, Sea and Space Grant
University that has been recognized both nationally and internationally for
research excellence in ecology, environmental science, geoscience and
forestry. Located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, members of UNH
enjoy the high quality of life and beautiful natural surroundings the region
provides. 

A Ph.D. in areas such as ecology, biometeorology, forest science,
atmospheric sciences, remote sensing, or a related field, is required.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated.
Applicants must possess strong modeling, quantitative, and analytical
skills, and experience in ecosystem modeling and model-data fusion is highly
desirable. Excellent communication skills and experience in handling large
data sets are also expected. A start date of no later than August 1, 2011 is
preferred. 

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of
three references to Dr. Jingfeng Xiao (j.x...@unh.edu) and Dr. Scott
Ollinger (scott.ollin...@unh.edu) via email with the subject line
“Application for Postdoctoral position”. Applications must be received by
June 15, 2011 to receive full consideration. 

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal
Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university system seeks
excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and
students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.

**

-- 
Jingfeng Xiao, PhD
Complex Systems Research Center
University of New Hampshire
449 Morse Hall, 8 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
Email: j.x...@unh.edu
http://www.eos.sr.unh.edu/Faculty/Xiao
Tel: (603) 862-1873; Fax: (603) 862-0188

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant Ecology

[Tiffany Knight]

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant Ecology

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Knight Lab 
at Washington University in St. Louis.  The successful candidate will 
develop a collaborative research program with Tiffany Knight and lab 
members on the topic(s) of population ecology of invasive plants, plant-
animal interactions and/or plant conservation and restoration ecology.  
Choice of field sites for the research is flexible, but should be 
primarily based at one or more of the lab’s existing field sites, 
including sites in Northern California, Hawaii, Illinois, Missouri, and in 
particular, Washington University’s Tyson Research Center 
(www.tyson.wustl.edu) (and nearby natural areas) just outside of Saint 
Louis, Missouri.  Please refer to the lab webpage to see examples of 
current research in the Knight lab: 
http://biology4.wustl.edu/faculty/knight/.  

In addition to developing a collaborative research program, the successful 
applicant for this position will participate in co-instruction of two 
undergraduate seminar courses that meet weekly during the spring semester 
(Practical Skills in Environmental Biology Research and Biodiversity 
Conservation), and will incorporate undergraduate research interns into 
their research program. Funding for salary and modest research expenses is 
available for one year with the possibility of extension for a second (or 
even third) year. Start date is flexible, but preferably January 2011.  
Applications will begin to be considered on August 13, but will be 
accepted until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to send 
an email indicating interest in the position as soon as possible.  
Candidates interested talking more about our research can meet with 
current post-docs Eleanor Pardini (epard...@wustl.edu) and/or Laura Burkle 
(bur...@wustl.edu) at the Ecological Society of America meeting in 
Pittsburgh. To apply, please send your CV, a succinct statement of 
research interests focusing on collaborative projects that could be 
conducted while working at Washington University, and names and contact 
information of three references to: Tiffany Knight (tkni...@wustl.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Community Ecology

[Jon Chase]

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Community Ecology

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the Tyson 
Research Center in the lab of Dr. Jon Chase at Washington University in 
St. Louis.  While the specific topics of research are flexible, preference 
will be given to individuals with research interests on issues related to 
biodiversity patterns across spatio-temporal scales, community assembly, 
and/or food web interactions, as well as how those issues are influenced 
by land-use changes and/or can inform the restoration of degraded 
ecosystems.  Applicants are encouraged to develop collaborative research 
that is complementary to a variety of ongoing research projects, including 
surveys of biodiversity in aquatic (e.g., ponds) and terrestrial (e.g., 
forest, glade, prairie) meta-communities, large-scale restoration 
experiments in Ozark glades, prairies, and forests, and/or community 
assembly and food web interactions in experimental ponds.  Applicants with 
strong quantitative skills (e.g., simulation, analytical and/or 
statistical modeling), and interests in applying those skills to empirical 
questions, are particularly encouraged to apply.  Empirical research must 
be primarily based on the grounds Washington University's Tyson Research 
Center (http://www.tyson.wustl.edu/), a field station ~20 miles from the 
main campus of Washington University, and a network of nearby natural 
areas, including the Missouri Botanical Garden's Shaw Nature Reserve, many 
State and County Parks, and lands owned by the Missouri Department of 
Conservation.  Opportunities also exist for comparative projects across 
larger biogeographic networks of field sites.  The successful candidate 
will be primarily based at the field station during the spring/summer 
field season, and on campus during the school year.  

While this is primarily a research position, the postdoctoral associate 
should have an expressed interest in mentoring undergraduate researchers 
and high school interns as part of their research program, and in being an 
active and dynamic member of a growing community of researchers at the 
field station.  To that end, in addition to mentoring students, the 
successful candidate will be a co-leader of a ‘seminar-style’ course for 
undergraduates that meets weekly during the winter term (Practical Skills 
for Environmental Biology Research), preparing students for their summer 
research experiences.  

Funding for salary and modest research expenses is available for one year 
with the possibility of extension for a second (or even third) year. Start 
date is flexible, but would preferably be between January-March 2011.  
Applications will begin to be considered on July 23, 2010, but will be 
accepted until the position is filled.  However, candidates are encouraged 
to send an email indicating interest in the position as soon as possible. 
To apply, in a single .pdf file, please send your CV, a succinct (1-2 
page) statement of research interests focusing on projects that could be 
conducted while working at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center 
and surrounding lands, and names and contact information of three 
references electronically to Dr. Jon Chase, Dept. of Biology, Washington 
University in Saint Louis (jch...@wustl.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biology Education

[Diane Ebert-May]

Michigan State University, Plant Biology Department

Applications are sought for two postdoctoral scholars to work on related
NSF-funded grants: (1) FIRST IV: Faculty Institutes for Reforming Science
Teaching. FIRST is a National Dissemination project that provides
opportunities for postdoctoral biology fellows throughout the country to
design a state of the art introductory biology course for undergraduates;
and (2) Simplifying Complexity: analyzing student thinking about biological
systems through their construction and evaluation of scientific models.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to fully integrate teaching
and learning into their science expertise. They will work with the PIs
(Diane Ebert-May and Tammy Long) to collaboratively teach undergraduates in
large, introductory courses and investigate questions about the learning of
biology using appropriate research designs and methods. Through their
experience, postdocs will learn principles of instructional design and
effective pedagogy and work with PIs to evaluate multiple dimensions of
student learning. In addition, postdocs will have opportunities to
collaborate with a diverse network of faculty, postdocs, and graduate
students at MSU with expertise in many facets of biology education. 

The positions are available in June 2010. Candidates should have a strong
interest in undergraduate learning in the life sciences, with particular
interest in developing substantive credentials in teaching and learning.
Desired qualifications include, but are not limited to, building and
maintaining a relational database, using and developing web-based
technologies, strong quantitative and statistical skills, managing and
coordinating the activities of undergraduate research assistants. 

We will begin reviewing applications on April 5, 2010 and continue until the
positions are filled. Please send a letter, CV, and names of three
references to Dr. Diane Ebert-May (ebert...@msu.edu).

Diane Ebert-May, PhD
Professor, Plant Biology
270 Plant Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
(office) 517.432.7171

http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu
https://www.msu.edu/~first4/
https://www.msu.edu/course/bs/110/ebertmay/

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in River Biogeochemistry

[Weston Nowlin]

Job Description:   
Postdoctoral Research Associate in River Biogeochemistry
Agency:  
Texas State University – San Marcos
Location:  
San Marcos, Texas, USA
Job Description:  
Texas State University is accepting applications for a post doctoral
research associate examining biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling of
spring-fed river ecosystems.  The position will be a part of a multi-year
project funded by the State of Texas legislature to create the San Marcos
River Observing System.  The San Marcos River is a unique spring-fed river
located in central Texas; the river emerges from the Edwards Aquifer, one of
the most productive karst aquifers in the world, and contains multiple
endemic and imperiled taxa.  The position will be within the Department of
Biology at Texas State University (http://www.bio.txstate.edu/) and will
function in collaboration with the Texas River Systems Institute
(http://www.rivers.txstate.edu/).   Texas State University –San Marcos is a
state-funded university of approximately 30,000 students located halfway
between the cities of Austin and San Antonio on the edge of the Texas Hill
Country.  The expected duties of the position are (1) to assess historical
and current trends in hydrology and water quality, (2) coordinate and
organize field technicians and sampling activities, (3) interact with and
mentor graduate and undergraduate students, (4) coordinate with and provide
assistance to senior researchers on the project, (5) design, implement, and
manage a database of historical and current hydrological and water quality
data, (6) collect and analyze current data on hydrology and water quality,
(7) prepare funding agency progress reports as required, (8) authorship of
grant proposals for additional funding related to the project, and (9)
publication of data related to the project in the peer-reviewed literature.
 The position is funded for a 2-year period with the possibility
continuation if performance is satisfactory and funding is available.  
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD awarded prior to taking the position, with a
strong background in one or more of the following areas: aquatic
biogeochemistry, hydrology (surface and/or groundwater), nutrient cycling of
river ecosystems, and nutrient loading and/or non-point source nutrient
pollution.  Applicants must have strong quantitative skills, experience
working with large datasets, and integration of multiple data sets. 
Experience with time series analysis and use of spatial analytical
techniques, including ArcGIS, is preferred.  SCUBA certification and
experience with small boats is ideal.  Familiarity with various field
equipment and sampling techniques is required, including use of ISCO
samplers, logging water quality sondes, flow meters, and collection of water
quality samples.  Willingness and ability to perform field work under
sometimes adverse conditions is a must.  In addition, applicants must be
comfortable in the lab and have experience with water quality analyses. 
Applicants have to work independently with limited supervision, but must be
able to work well with others in a collaborative environment.  Finally,
applicants must have a demonstrated ability and desire to publish in the
peer-reviewed literature.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience (includes benefits)
Last Date to Apply:
Review of applications will begin May 1st and will continue until the
position is filled.  The anticipate start date is no later than August 31, 2010.
Please contact Dr. Weston H. Nowlin (w...@txstate.edu; 512-245-8794) for
submission of application materials.  Applicants should provide a cover
letter, a CV, names of three references, up to three reprints of
representative research articles, and a brief statement of research
interests and career goals.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply, but applicants must be US citizens or authorized to work in the US. 
Texas State University-San Marcos is a member of the Texas State University
system and an equal opportunity employer.

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Northern Arizona University

[Brett Dickson]

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Remote Sensing and Botany or Plant
Ecology/Physiology
College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences 
School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability
Lab of Landscape Ecology and Conservation Biology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Conducts complex research and project work as part of a team of ecologists
and spatial analysts in support of landscape and conservation planning in
the West.  Projects involve developing models, tools, and maps using
remotely sensed imagery, cutting-edge spatial analysis, and advanced
techniques in geographic information systems (GIS), database applications,
and programming. Specifically, engages in the design and implementation of
novel plant phenology field and laboratory sampling methods, advanced
spatial analyses and mapping, and landscape change scenario development for
the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona. May be required to plan and
participate in fieldwork in remote environments to obtain and analyze plant
phenology and spectral measurements of native and non-native invasive plant
species using high spectral resolution spectrometer equipment. These
activities will also include the field deployment and comparative analysis
of new laser point frame and digital image-based vegetation sampling methods.

Keeps up to date on developments in the fields of remote sensing and spatial
analysis applicable to projects, and communicates key research findings to
the management and scientific communities in diverse formats, including
peer-reviewed publications.  Provides high-level technical support to
project team, collaborators, and organized workshops. Prepares GIS data
layers for use in spatial modeling and creates metadata for current and
legacy data. Assists in the preparation of reports, proposals, and
professional presentations.

Candidate should be proficient in the processing and analysis of
remotely-sensed multispectral and hyperspectral imagery (e.g.,
orthophotographs, RapidEYE, SPOT, Hyperion, MODIS, Landsat) imagery, using
the ENVI and ArcGIS platforms.  Knowledge of advanced applications for
machine learning, image segmentation and feature extraction methods for the
statistical analysis of various spatial data is also desired.

Preferred qualifications: Postdoctoral or professional experience in spatial
data analysis of arid ecosystems, and an interest in conservation biology
and ecology. Experience with IDL programming and LiDAR remote sensing are a
plus. 

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in remote sensing and spatial analysis using
GIS, or closely related field.  

Expected start date: Summer 2010 (early summer is preferred). 

Salary: A competitive salary (plus benefits) commensurate with experience,
for up to 1 year, with possibility of extension provided additional funding
is available.

Deadline to apply: ***FORMAL POSITION AND NAU WEB-BASED APPLICATION TO BE
ANNOUNCED IN EARLY JANUARY***

To inquire, prospective applicants are encouraged to email a cover letter
that addresses your interest and experience, Curriculum Vitae, and contact
information for at least three professional references to: Dr. Brett G.
Dickson in the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability at
NAU, at brett.dick...@nau.edu. Information on the Lab of Landscape Ecology
and Conservation Biology can be found here:
http://www.cefns.nau.edu/Academic/EnvSci/Lab/. NAU is an equal opportunity
employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. See
http://www.nau.edu/gradcol/indexgc.html for more details regarding admission
to NAU.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in ecophysiology or micrometeorology

[Steve Oberbauer]

POSITION: POSTDOCTORAL RESEACH ASSOCIATE

LOCATION: La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

HOME INSTITUTION:  Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International 
University

DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE with interests and expertise 
in micrometeorological measurements of trace gas fluxes, energy balance, plant 
photosynthesis, plant water relations, xylem sap flow, or isotope analysis.  
The position is available for up to 3 yrs with annual renewal dependent on 
satisfactory performance.  The project will focus on testing hypotheses for the 
basis of strong dry season reduction in growth rates of rainforest trees when 
rainfall would appear to be more than adequate.  The successful applicant must 
have experience in the use of electronic instrumentation including Campbell 
data loggers and must be capable of working with a team of Costa Rican 
technicians.  The ability to communicate in Spanish is essential.  This 
position is based at the Organization for Tropical Studies La Selva Biological 
Station in Costa Rica.  The position includes room and board in Costa Rica as 
well as full benefits with Florida International University.

Applications and inquiries should be sent to Steve Oberbauer 
(oberb...@fiu.edu), Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International 
University, Miami, FL 33199.  Applications should include a curriculum vitae, 
statement of research interests and expertise, and names, addresses, phone 
numbers, and email addresses of three references.  Position is available 
immediately and will remain open until filled with review of applications 
starting 10 September.  Florida International University, the State University 
of Florida in Miami, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and 
actively seeks diversity among its employees.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Community Ecology

[Jon Chase]

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Community Ecology

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Chase Lab 
at Washington University in St. Louis.  The successful candidate will 
develop a collaborative research program with Jon Chase and lab members.  
While the specific topics of research are flexible, preference will be 
given to individuals with research interests on issues related to 
biodiversity patterns across spatio-temporal scales, community assembly, 
and/or food web interactions, as well as how those issues are influenced 
by land-use changes and can inform the restoration of degraded 
ecosystems.  Field research can focus on aquatic (e.g., ponds) or 
terrestrial (e.g., forest, glade, prairie) communities, but must be based 
at Washington University's Tyson Research Center 
(http://www.tyson.wustl.edu/) and a network of nearby natural areas, 
including the Missouri Botanical Garden's Shaw Nature Reserve, many State 
and County Parks, and lands owned by the Missouri Department of 
Conservation.  Opportunities may also exist for comparative projects 
across larger biogeographic networks of field sites (e.g., latitudinal 
gradients).  In addition to developing a collaborative research program, 
candidates for this position should have an expressed interest in 
mentoring undergraduate and high school research interns, and in being an 
active and dynamic member of a growing community of researchers at the 
field station. Funding for salary and modest research expenses is 
available for one year with the possibility of extension. Start date is 
flexible.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, 
however, candidates are encouraged to send an email indicating interest in 
the position as soon as possible. To apply, please send your CV, a 
statement of research interests focusing on projects that could be 
conducted while working at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center 
and surrounding lands, and names and contact information of three 
references to: Jon Chase (jch...@wustl.edu).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate – Carbon Cycle Science

[Stephen Sebestyen]

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Carbon Cycle Science

The position will examine the effects of stand age and thinning practices 
on carbon pools and fluxes in Red Pine forests of northern Minnesota.  
Studies will assess ecosystem processes related to carbon storage and 
fluxes across an age gradient of stands in both thinned and unthinned 
conditions. The position will be associated with the School of Forest 
Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University.  
The position will be located in Grand Rapids, MN at the USDA Forest 
Service’s Forestry Sciences Lab.  Candidates should have a PhD at the time 
of appointment.  Candidates in the fields of Soils, Ecology, Water, 
Atmospheric Sciences, Forestry or Natural Resources with experience in 
carbon research are welcome to apply. Duration of funding is two years with 
the potential for additional years if funding becomes available.  Salary 
will be based on experience.  Resumes including transcripts and contact 
information of three references are due May 1st with a preferred starting 
date of September, 2009.  Please send application materials to Dr. Randy 
Kolka, Forestry Sciences Lab, 1831 Hwy 169 E., Grand Rapids, MN 55744.  For 
additional information contact Dr. Kolka at 218-326-7115 (email at 
rko...@fs.fed.us) or Dr. Marty Jurgensen at 906-487-2206 (email at 
mfjur...@mtu.edu). Michigan Technological University is an equal 
opportunity educator and employer. 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Aquatic Biogeochemistry

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Paul_Frost?=]

Applications are being accepted for a postdoctoral position in the area of 
urban ecology and aquatic biogeochemistry in the Department of Biology, 
Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. 

This position involves working on an NSERC-Strategic project that will 
determine the sensitivity of biogeochemical processes of aquatic 
ecosystems to patterns of urbanization. The candidate will work as part of 
a multidisciplinary team having expertise in aquatic ecology, ecosystem 
ecology and hydrology.

The candidate must have experience in and an excellent understanding of 
aquatic biogeochemistry as demonstrated by a good publication record in 
international journals. Knowledge of hydrology and landscape ecology is an 
asset. Strong leadership skills are also required as the postdoctoral 
fellow will be expected to provide some guidance and assistance to junior 
members of the laboratory.

The initial appointment is for 1 year with the possibility for renewal 
depending on funding and performance. Preferred start date is before March 
1, 2009. To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, examples of 
publications, and the names of three academic references to the address 
below (e-mail is preferred). Review of applications will begin on December 
1st, 2008 and will continue until filled.

Contact: Dr. Paul C. Frost, Trent University, Department of Biology, 
Peterborough, ON, Canada K9J 7B8 
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For more information visit: http://people.trentu.ca/paulfrost 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position

[Dan Wang]

Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Toledo and Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) of Michigan State
University


Salary: $37,000/Year
Duration:   2 years
Start date: Oct. 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter, position open
until filled

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the Landscape
Ecology and Ecosystem Science (LEES) Lab
(http://research.eeescience.utoledo.edu/lees/) in the Department of
Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo.  This position is a
grant-funded position, renewable for up to two years, and will reside at the
Kellogg Biological Station (KBS, http://www.kbs.msu.edu/) of Michigan State
University.  The successful applicant will join an investigation of carbon
balance in biofuel cropping systems as part of the Sustainability Research
Program at the Department of Energy’s Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
(GLBRC; www.glbrc.org).  We will use the eddy covariance (EC) method as our
primary tool in making intensive, continuous measurements of net exchange of
carbon, water loss through evapotranspiration (ET), and energy balance at
the six KBS-GLBRC “Scale-Up Fields”: switchgrass, restored prairie, and
continuous corn fields (two replicates of each system).  A doctoral degree
in ecology, micrometeorology, soil, or natural science is required.  We will
begin review of applications on September 10, 2008 and continue until the
position is filled.  Please submit a cover letter (including position title
and job #), resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three
professional references to Dr. Jiquan Chen at [EMAIL PROTECTED]  The
University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer and Educator.

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

[Cassidy Q. Durkee]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE -- # 4860 in Botany:  (Salary $35,000-
$45,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.) Dr. Stephen T. 
Jackson is seeking a motivated postdoctoral scientist to join his research 
group in the study of ecological responses to late Quaternary climate 
change and variability in eastern and western North America.  This 
position is in the Department of Botany at the University of Wyoming  
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/botany/jackson.htm).The position will 
commence as soon as filled, and continue until 31 August 2009.  Funding 
may be available for a second-year continuation. 

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in ecological, earth, or environmental 
sciences or a related field, experience in plant ecology and/or 
paleoecology; experience operating standard lab equipment and desktop 
computers, primary publications in refereed, English language journals, 
fluency in written and spoken English, ability to work cooperatively with 
P.I. and other lab members, and strong organizational skills. 

The preferred qualifications are working experience in pollen and/or plant 
macrofossil analyses of late Quaternary sediments.

 Essential Duties: The primary responsibilities of the incumbent will to 
help manage an active research laboratory and to conduct collaborative and 
independent research in Quaternary paleoecology.

The specific duties will include analysis of pollen, charcoal, plant 
macrofossils, and other materials from sediments of lakes and peatlands 
and from fossil packrat middens, and manuscript preparation in cooperation 
with the P.I.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for 
training and managing other laboratory personnel as needed.  Ample 
opportunities exist for collaborative research.  It is expected that the 
successful candidate will play a leadership role in at least one 
significant project during his/her tenure.  

For more information or to apply for this position, please send a cover 
letter describing your scientific background, interests, and 
qualifications, plus a curriculum vitae and contact information for at 
least three references to:   Dr. Stephen T. Jackson, Department of Botany 
3165, 1000 E. University Avenue, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071 
USA.  E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  Review of applications will commence 31 
May, 2008.

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

[Cassidy Q. Durkee]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE -- # 4860 in Botany:  (Salary $35,000-
$45,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.) Dr. Stephen T. 
Jackson is seeking a motivated postdoctoral scientist to join his research 
group in the study of ecological responses to late Quaternary climate 
change and variability in eastern and western North America.  This 
position is in the Department of Botany at the University of Wyoming  
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/botany/jackson.htm).The position will 
commence as soon as filled, and continue until 31 August 2009.  Funding 
may be available for a second-year continuation. 

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in ecological, earth, or environmental 
sciences or a related field, experience in plant ecology and/or 
paleoecology; experience operating standard lab equipment and desktop 
computers, primary publications in refereed, English language journals, 
fluency in written and spoken English, ability to work cooperatively with 
P.I. and other lab members, and strong organizational skills. 

The preferred qualifications are working experience in pollen and/or plant 
macrofossil analyses of late Quaternary sediments.

 Essential Duties: The primary responsibilities of the incumbent will to 
help manage an active research laboratory and to conduct collaborative and 
independent research in Quaternary paleoecology.

The specific duties will include analysis of pollen, charcoal, plant 
macrofossils, and other materials from sediments of lakes and peatlands 
and from fossil packrat middens, and manuscript preparation in cooperation 
with the P.I.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for 
training and managing other laboratory personnel as needed.  Ample 
opportunities exist for collaborative research.  It is expected that the 
successful candidate will play a leadership role in at least one 
significant project during his/her tenure.  

For more information or to apply for this position, please send a cover 
letter describing your scientific background, interests, and 
qualifications, plus a curriculum vitae and contact information for at 
least three references to:   Dr. Stephen T. Jackson, Department of Botany 
3165, 1000 E. University Avenue, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071 
USA.  E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  Review of applications will commence 31 
May, 2008.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant Ecology

[Tiffany Knight]

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Knight Lab 
at Washington University in St. Louis.  The successful candidate will 
develop a collaborative research program with Tiffany Knight and lab 
members on the topic(s) of population ecology of invasive plants, plant-
animal interactions and/or plant conservation and restoration ecology.  
Please refer to the lab webpage to see examples of current research in the 
Knight lab: http://biology4.wustl.edu/faculty/knight/.  This research will 
be based at Washington University's Tyson Research Center 
(http://www.tyson.wustl.edu/) and nearby natural areas, including the 
Missouri Botanical Garden's Shaw Nature Reserve, State and County Parks, 
and lands owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation.  The Tyson 
Research Center consists of 2000 acres of forest and old field habitats 
and is located 20 miles from campus.  In addition to developing a 
collaborative research program, candidates for this position should have 
an expressed interest in mentoring undergraduate and high school research 
interns, and in being an active and dynamic member of a growing community 
of researchers at the field station. Funding for salary and modest 
research expenses is available for one year with the possibility of 
extension. Start date is flexible, but preferably between September 2008 
and January 2009.  Applications will be accepted until the position is 
filled, however, candidates are encouraged to send an email indicating 
interest in the position as soon as possible. To apply, please send your 
CV, a statement of research interests focusing on projects that could be 
conducted while working at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center 
and surrounding lands, and names and contact information of three 
references to: Tiffany Knight ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Forest Soils/Land Reclamation

[Chang, Scott]

The successful candidate will participate in a project that aims to gain a 
better understanding of soil-plant relationships in the oilsands, particularly 
the relationship between soil nitrogen availability indices, nutrient status, 
and growth performance of major boreal forest species in the oilsands region of 
northern Alberta. Research results will be used for advancing our understanding 
of equivalent land capability and supporting policy development for land 
conservation and reclamation in the oilsands region.

Funding is available for two years and a competitive salary will be provided. 

Persons with training in soil science, ecology, forestry, environmental 
sciences, or other related fields are encouraged to apply. Ability to 
communicate effectively in English and evidence of productivity from previous 
work and/or evidence of strong ability to publish in quality peer-reviewed 
journals are essential. You must be highly motivated, able to work 
independently but at the same time be a good team player.

The position is available from May 1, 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter.

To be considered, please send an unofficial copy of your university 
transcripts, curriculum vitae, names and contact details of three referees, and 
a statement of your research interest to (by email is preferred): 

Dr. Scott Chang, Associate Professor 
442 Earth Sciences Building 
Department of Renewable Resources 
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3 
Tel: (780) 492-6375; Fax: (780) 492-1767
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web: http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/People/SChang/