[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position available in Portland, OR area

[Melissa Lucash]

*Research Position in Forest Modeling*

We have an exciting opportunity within a new research project on forest
landscape change and climate change. We are seeking an individual who can
conduct forest modeling and work collaboratively across teams for two
years. The research (postdoctoral) position is available at the Dynamic
Ecosystems and Landscapes Lab at North Carolina State University (
https://sites.google.com/a/pdx.edu/dynamic-ecosystems-landscape-lab/

) and the Mathematical Ecology and Environmental Modeling Lab at The
Washington State University Vancouver (https://labs.wsu.edu/mathbio/
).
This person will work with the project PIs, Dr. Robert Scheller (NCSU) and
Dr. Nick Strigul (WSUV), on parameterization and validation of ecological
models, in particular, LANDIS-II and SORTIE-PPA. Additional information
about the project is available at https://serdp-estcp.org/Progra
m-Areas/Resource-Conservation-and-Resiliency/Natural-
Resources/Species-Ecology-and-Management/RC-201702/RC-201702

Desired qualification: PhD in relevant field, excellent programming skills
(C++ and R), experience in datamining of ecological, environmental or
climatic databases, statistics and model parameterization. We would also
consider a candidate with MS degree in relevant area and 5+ years of
professional experience in environmental modeling. Highly competitive
salary and benefits. The successful candidate will be officially hired by
Washington State University Vancouver. Position located in the Portland
metropolitan area (OR). Portland area is in the heart of the Pacific
Northwest, it provides exceptional recreational opportunities and healthy
work/life balance.

There is a flexibility in the starting date, the position can begin on June
1, 2017 or later. In order to receive full consideration please submit CV,
cover letter and research statement by email (rmsch...@pdx.edu and
nick.stri...@wsu.edu ) and arrange 3 letters of recommendation sent by
references.



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[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position available: Fragmentation and ecological networks

[Robert Bagchi]

The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of 
Connecticut invites applications for a University Postdoctoral Fellow on 
a project investigating the impacts of fragmentation on ecological 
networks in temperate forest ecosystems in the northeastern United 
States. The project seeks to develop a mechanistic understanding of 
fragmentation-induced shifts in the structure of ecological networks 
involving herbivorous (caterpillars), their host-plants, parasitoids and 
predators (birds and ants). The successful applicant will design, 
establish and conduct field experiments and surveys to test hypotheses 
for how bottom-up and top-down regulation of herbivorous Lepidoptera are 
modified in small forest fragments and the consequences for ecological 
network structure. Responsibilities will include leading field teams, 
rearing Lepidopteran larvae in the lab and developing and implementing 
statistical analyses. The fellow will be responsible for disseminating 
the research through articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and 
presentations at academic conferences, and organizing public outreach 
events.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field, 
experience in designing and conducting field experiments and expertise 
in statistical analyses using R.

Preferred Qualifications:  Publications in population, community and/or 
landscape ecology. Familiarity with plant, insect and/or bird 
identification and taxonomy. A strong background in ecological theory 
(e.g. ecological networks, meta-population and meta-community dynamics 
and island biogeography) would be advantageous.

Appointment Terms: This position is funded for two years dependent on 
satisfactory performance.  Continuation of this position may be possible 
for an additional year if funding is available.  The position can start 
as soon as 1 May 2016.

To Apply: Applications should be submitted via http://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/ 
under "staff positions" using the Search # 2016454. Applications should 
include a letter of interest, a brief statement (1-2 pages) summarizing 
previous scientific work and experience, a curriculum vitae, and the 
names and addresses of three individuals able to evaluate the 
applicant’s qualifications for the position. Review of applications will 
begin on March 25, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. 
Inquiries may be addressed to Robert Bagchi at: robert.bag...@uconn.edu.  
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful 
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which 
may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position available USDA ARS Invasive Plant Research Laboratory

[Ellen Lake]

The USDA-ARS Invasive Plant Research Laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, 
Florida is currently seeking a post-doctoral associate for a project 
involving the implementation and evaluation of classical biological 
control agents targeting Old World climbing fern, Lygodium microphyllum, 
in the greater Everglades ecosystem.

BACKGROUND
Old World climbing fern, Lygodium microphyllum, was introduced to 
Florida for horticultural use and was first reported as naturalized in 
1965. It is now widespread in wetland and mesic habitats in south and 
central Florida. Lygodium microphyllum invades both disturbed and 
ecologically sensitive areas, degrading habitats and reducing ecosystem 
services. The vine has indeterminate rachis growth and can climb 20 
meters or more into trees or extend horizontally and often forms dense 
monocultures. It produces incredible numbers of windborne spores that 
can be self-compatible. Lygodium microphyllum also forms a persistent 
rhizome, which is difficult to kill using traditional techniques such as 
herbicide or prescribed burns, resulting in re-growth post-treatment. 

Two biological control agents are currently available for release 
against L. microphyllum in Florida: the moth Neomusotima conspurcatalis 
(Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and the leaf-rolling mite Floracarus perrepae 
(Acariformes: Eriophyidae). Both have a widespread but patchy 
distribution throughout the expanding range of L. microphyllum in 
Florida.

OBJECTIVE
The objective is to establish viable populations of N. conspurcatalis 
and F. perrepae on Old World climbing fern in southern Florida as part 
of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). To this end, 
the post-doctoral associate will manage the mass rearing, release, 
evaluation, and monitoring of these agents. The ultimate goal is to 
increase suppression of Old World climbing fern throughout the CERP 
area. 

APPROACH
The post-doctoral research associate will supervise mass rearing of the 
agents and collaborate with the principle investigator in developing a 
release and monitoring study design. The successful candidate will also 
develop contacts and interact with cooperators and land managers from 
various agencies, participate in a field-based evaluation of impacts, 
and will be responsible for data collection, data analysis, and 
dissemination and publication of results. The post-doctoral associate 
will also participate in other related research activities as directed. 

POSITION DETAILS
The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident 
seeking citizenship recently awarded a Ph.D. in entomology, ecology or 
related field. This position is a GS-11 temporary 2 year appointment, 
depending on funding, that can be renewed once, with the total 
appointment not to exceed 4 years. The position is available 
immediately. No relocation expenses will be paid. Send CV, transcripts, 
and contact information for three references to ellen.l...@ars.usda.gov 
by 5:00 PM EST March 11, 2016.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position available: Modelling pollinator response to global change

[Sarah Bates]

Please forward to anyone who may be interested. 


The Canadian Pollinators Initiative (NSERC-CANPOLIN) seeks to address high 
priority issues related to pollination biology and conservation of pollinators. 
CANPOLIN has provided funds to support one postdoctoral fellow to work on 
broad-scale global change and conservation priorities with Professor Jeremy 
Kerr at the University of Ottawa ( http://www.macroecology.ca/ ). A critical 
research project including comparative analysis of global change responses of 
certain pollinators over the past century is a particular focus for the work. 
The stipend for this 1 year position will be $50,000 CDN. Qualifications for a 
successful applicant will include capacity to analyze large datasets using R 
and GIS and a publication track record. Apply to JEREMY KERR ( jk...@uottawa.ca 
) . Collegiality and strong written and oral communication skills are 
essential. Send a cover letter expressing qualifications and preparedness to 
begin this PDF as soon as possible but no later than September 1, 2013, a 
thorough CV, and contact information for three references. The search will 
continue until the position is filled and new applications will be received 
starting April 2, 2013. 





Sarah Bates, PhD 
Network Manager, NSERC-CANPOLIN 
School of Environmental Sciences - Bovey 
University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd East, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 
tel: (519)824-4120 X58022 fax: (519)837-0442 
www.uoguelph.ca/canpolin 

[ECOLOG-L] post doc position available: behavior change/economic impacts associated with aquatic invasive species

[Holly L. Menninger]

Please address questions directly to Dr. Bruce Lauber, 
t...@cornell.edu

Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources
Position Available: Post Doctoral Research Associate

Position length: Fourteen month appointment
Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin on July 16, 2011, and 
will continue until a suitable candidate is found
START DATE: September 1, 2011

Position Summary:
The Human Dimensions Research Unit 
(http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/hdru/index-2.html) in the Department of Natural 
Resources at Cornell University is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral 
position to assess the economic impacts on recreational angling (and other 
forms of water-based recreation) of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) transfer 
between the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi River basins.

Duties:
Responsibilities will include: conducting a literature review of past travel 
cost and contingent behavior studies; developing literature-based estimates of 
gross expenditures and economic value by boaters, beachgoers, and anglers for 
the Great Lakes and the Upper Mississippi River basins; designing and 
implementing focus groups with anglers; developing and implementing a mixed 
mode (email and mail) survey of anglers; and estimating travel cost and 
contingent behavior models of recreational angling that model how angling 
behavior and value would change in response to ANS transfers.  The candidate 
will work under the supervision of a collaborative team of researchers from 
Cornell University and Pennsylvania State University including Drs. Bruce 
Lauber and Richard Stedman, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell 
University, Dr. Gregory Poe, Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and 
Management, Cornell University, and Dr. Richard Ready, Department of 
Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Pennsylvania State University.

Qualifications:

1.  Ph.D. in applied or agricultural economics or in a natural 
resource-related field with training in applied economics and specific 
strengths in econometrics.

2.  Some familiarity with regional economic impact modeling.

3.  Ability to manage a complex multi-mode survey and large data sets.

4.  Ability to design and facilitate focus groups

5.  Familiarity with recreational fisheries and natural resource 
management, particularly in the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi River basins 
is a plus but not required.

6.  Familiarity with economic valuation of outdoor recreation is a plus, 
but not required.

7.  Demonstrated desire to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

8.  Proven organizational skills and the ability to work independently 
while adhering to tight timelines.

9.  Excellent writing and personal communication skills.

10.  Exceptional command of written and spoken English.

To Apply:
Please send a curriculum vitae, a letter responding to each of the requirements 
and qualifications and describing your background and experiences, and the 
names and contact information for three references to Dr. Bruce Lauber, 
Department of Natural Resources, 202A Bruckner Hall, Cornell University, 
Ithaca, NY 14853, t...@cornell.edu, 607-254-2892.  If 
sent via email, please provide a single pdf with all application materials.

[ECOLOG-L] post doc position available

[Cindy Buschena]

Position Description – Research Associate

Department of Forest Resources



Researcher sought with expertise and interest in impacts of global change on
plant communities and ecosystem processes.

* *

*Availability*:   May 1, 2011.  The position is funded for at least two
years and located in St. Paul, MN.



*Requirements:*  Ph.D. in forest ecology, forestry, ecosystem ecology,
ecophysiology or a closely related field, experience with plant
identification, as well as a strong work ethic, demonstrated quantitative
capabilities, and a proven ability to work independently.



*Expertise and experience*:   Global change biology, invasion biology,
ecophysiology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, or other relevant area.



Main responsibilities will be in a new field project assessing the links
between forest attributes and plant invasion.  The goal of the research is
to better understand whether forest characteristics, especially those
amenable to management, can be effective deterrents to plant invasion. We
will establish a large number of forest study sites in Minnesota and assess
invasive plant species and a set of key indicators relevant to invasion,
including disturbance history; tree canopy cover; native plant diversity;
light and soil resources; native and non-native biotic agents; and other
factors that may be important.  We will determine the links between these
attributes and plant invasion, and attempt to discern cause and
effect.  Results
will be presented in the peer-reviewed scientific literature, but the
project will also develop guidelines for forest management to resist
invasion.



The secondary responsibilities of the post-doc will involve engagement in
existing research.  As part of the activities in the Reich laboratory there
are ongoing studies and associated data sets reflecting plant and ecosystem
responses to experimental manipulations of atmospheric CO2 levels, N
deposition, biodiversity, water, temperature, and fire, as well as to
natural disturbances involving windstorms and wildfires.  The studies
include BioCON (a 13-year experiment in perennial grasslands of CO2, N, and
biodiversity, as well as a 4-year study of CO2, N, and water availability;
http://www.biocon.umn.edu/), the Cedar Creek fire frequency project (a
55-year experiment with fire frequency in oak woodland;
http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/oak%20savanna.html), B4WarmED (a 2-year
study in boreal forest of open-air warming;
http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/B4WARMED.html), and several linked
observational studies of wildfire and windstorm disturbances in southern
boreal forest.  The postdoc will analyze data from one or more of these
projects to address important questions not previously examined.



The combination of the two assignments is geared towards advancing the
scientific training and career potential of the successful applicant.  The
new field study will require at least a field season, and perhaps longer,
generating data suitable to craft scientific publications.  In contrast,
data from the existing projects are available now for analyses and
publication preparation.  So while the new project is developing, the
postdoc will be able to work on data analyses and publication
preparation.  Hence,
during the postdoc position, he/she will be able to engage in both initial
and latter stages of research, and be able to further develop their
scientific publication record without the long delay that field ecology
often entails.



*Application Instructions*:   Applications and required documents must be
submitted online at the University of Minnesota Employment website:
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=466607
 Application should include a cover letter, statement of interest and goals,
resume/CV, and names and contact information for three references.
Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.  Questions can be directed to
Dr. Peter Reich (pre...@umn.edu, 612/624-4270).



*As an institution committed to demonstrating excellence through diversity,
the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences is committed
to hiring a diverse faculty and staff, and actively encourages candidates
from historically underrepresented groups to apply.  *

[ECOLOG-L] post doc position available

[Rodney Will]

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

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

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

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

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

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position available, Trinity College Dublin

[Jane Stout]

POST DOCTORAL POSITION  AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL OF 
NATURAL SCIENCES, TRINITY COLLEGE

DUBLIN

A 4.5 year EPA-funded project, Sectoral IMpacts on BIOdiversity and ecoSYStem
services (SIMBIOSYS), is seeking a postdoctoral project manager. Biodiversity
and associated ecosystem services are fundamental to humanity but are
threatened by human activity in a range of sectors. This project, involving
researchers at TCD, UCD and UCC, is quantifying impacts of key sectoral
activities (in particular: cultivation of bioenergy crops, road landscaping and
aquaculture) on genetic, species and landscape biodiversity and the ecosystem
services they provide, including pollination, biological pest control, carbon
sequestration and resistance to alien species invasion. In addition, we are
testing methods for mitigating impacts, carrying 
out in-depth strategic reviews in
order to inform national policy decisions, and 
making recommendations for future

strategic research and management. See www.simbiosys.ie for details.

Position Available: 2 year postdoctoral project manager, based in the School of
Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin (www.tcd.ie/naturalscience). The
project manager oversees the day to day 
management of the project, will research

and write a strategic review on the impacts of wind energy generation on
biodiversity and ecosystem services, and play a central role in writing the
final project report. In addition, he/she will contribute to experimental
design and analysis, supervise graduate students and publish some key
international peer-review articles.

Salary: up to €47,240 per annum, depending on experience

Start Date: August/September 2010.

Applicants must have a PhD in biological/environmental science (preferably
landscape and or invertebrate ecology), be an effective communicator and good
manager of data, time and people. In addition, 3-4 years post-PhD research
experience, experience of managing research grants and projects and timely
publication in respected peer review journals would be beneficial. Applicants
should be competent in computing, including statistical analysis/ GIS, website
design and database management.

Application process: Please send a cover letter outlining your suitability for
the position, plus a full CV including the names and addresses of three
referees, to Dr Jane Stout (sto...@tcd.ie). Closing date for applications is
June 28th 2010. For further information, contact Dr Jane Stout (sto...@tcd.ie)


Dr Jane C. Stout
Lecturer in Botany, School of Natural Sciences, 
Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland

Email sto...@tcd.ie, Tel +353-1-8963761, Fax +353-1-8961147
http://www.tcd.ie/Botany/
https://www.tcd.ie/Botany/research/stout/index02.php 

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position available in agricultural and forest bioenergy modeling -- Cornell University

[Peter Woodbury]

A post-doctoral position is available in the Department of Crop and Soil 
Sciences at Cornell University to conduct geospatial modeling of the 
production potential and environmental impacts of bioenergy feedstock 
production.

Duties:

Work with a number of collaborators from different disciplines to quantify 
the production potential and environmental impacts of different biofuel 
feedstocks throughout the Northeastern USA.  Research will focus on 
geospatial modeling of the production potential and environmental impacts 
of annual crops, perennial grasses, and short-rotation woody crops, 
including crop residues. Model-based analyses will include greenhouse gas 
emissions and effects on air, soil, and water quality. A crucial step in 
the analysis will be to identify the location and characteristics of land 
that could be used for bioenergy feedstock production. Our goal is to 
compare the production potential and environmental sustainability of 
different types of bioenergy feedstocks at scales ranging from sub-county 
to multiple states throughout the region from Michigan to West Virginia to 
Maine. This project provides a great opportunity to work closely with the 
PI and collaborators to build on both previous and ongoing field studies 
and modeling efforts to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities 
and threats for bioenergy production in the Northeastern USA and 
contribute to national analyses of these topics.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in agricultural sciences or a related field. Preferred 
qualifications include experience with some or all of the following: (1) 
geospatial modeling of agricultural systems; (2) life cycle analysis of 
agricultural systems; (3) terrestrial ecosystem or agri-ecological models 
at the individual, landscape, or regional scale. 

Salary is $34,000-41,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications 
with one to three years of funding available.

Evaluation of applications is rolling with a preferred start date as soon 
as possible after August 20, 2008. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter, CV, 
transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and contact information for 3 
references (including telephone numbers) to:
Dr. Peter Woodbury
[EMAIL PROTECTED]


See the following URL for the advertisment on the Cornell University web 
site: 

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc position available this summer

[Franco Biondi]

The Department of Geography DendroLab at the University of Nevada, Reno,
invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the area of
landscape-level modeling applied to tree ring records of environmental
change. This position is available starting on August 15, 2008, and is
funded at least until February 2010 as part of a current agreement between
the University and the Bureau of Land Management within the framework of the
Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit. The overall purpose of this
agreement is to provide scientific information on the interaction between
climate, wildfire regime, and tree population dynamics in pinyon-juniper
ecosystems, with special emphasis on annual to decadal time scales for the
periods before and after Euro-American settlement. The post-doc will be
responsible for the overall integration, modeling, and scaling-up of field
and laboratory data, to arrive at spatial simulations of landscape patterns
over time. Required qualifications are an earned Ph.D. in Geography, Applied
Statistics, Landscape Ecology, Forestry or a related field at the time of
appointment. In addition, the applicant will need to demonstrate expertise
in one of the following areas: numerical analysis of large datasets using a
statistical package, such as SAS, R, or Matlab; modeling of spatial and
temporal processes; C++ programming; process modeling of tree population
dynamics, of wildfire regime, or of tree-ring formation. Desired
qualifications include ability to perform interdisciplinary research, good
communication skills, and a minimum of two relevant peer-reviewed articles
(either submitted, in press, or published). Salary and benefits are
competitive, and the Department of Geography is expanding its research
programs, which opens the door to future opportunities for highly motivated
individuals. Questions on the position, as well as applications materials,
including a statement of research experience and interests, curriculum
vitae, and contact information for three professional references, can be
sent directly to Dr. Franco Biondi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please bring this
opportunity to the attention of any possible candidates, and apologies for
any cross-postings.