[ECOLOG-L] Three Professorships, and One Tenure-Track Lectureship in Biology - University of California, Merced

Three Professorships in Biology and Ecology and One Tenure-Track Lectureship in Biology University of California, Merced The School of Natural Sciences at the University of California, Merced seeks applicants for four faculty positions: Ecology (Full or Associate with tenure, or Assistant

[ECOLOG-L] PhD positions at IMPRS for Organismal Biology

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology offers several PhD student positions. The IMPRS is based in southern Germany and is jointly organized by the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen and Radolfzell and the University of Konstanz. Outstanding

[ECOLOG-L] PostdocTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - University of Rhode Island

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP available to investigate the spatial distribution and abundance of seabirds and seaducks in nearshore and offshore waters of southern New England (USA) in relation to risks associated with proposed wind power developments. We are seeking a postdoctoral

[ECOLOG-L] Biostatistician Assistant Professor position, UNLV

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Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology What is it?

Hello Matt others, In addition to your citations (below) and as far as I am aware, the Manifesto for Earth has been published in two other places, vis: - The Structurist No 43/44. University of Saskatchewan. pp. 5-9 2004 Special Edition entitled Toward an Ecological Ethos in Art and

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology What is it?

Comments inserted below, with much stuff cut out: Matt Chew anek...@gmail.com wrote: As of the latest digest I received, this thread had attracted input from fewer than 0.1% of the list's 12K recipients. Perhaps there are 12K reasons for remaining unengaged but I suspect they are all

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc - Landscape Ecology/Global Change Ecology

Postdoctoral Researcher in Landscape Ecology/Global Change Ecology A two year postdoctoral position in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment is available at the University of New Hampshire. The postdoc will join Drs. Rebecca Rowe (University of New Hampshire) and Eric Rickart

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Opportunity - physiological ecology

Physiology and ecology of salamanders and lizards Graduate opportunity in the Gifford lab at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Research in the Gifford lab at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is focused on how ectotherms (salamanders and lizards) deal with variation in

[ECOLOG-L] UW-Madison Postdoc Vacancy - Freshwater Biodiversity

The McIntyre lab at UW-Madison is seeking a post-doc to help lead quantitative analyses of conservation hotspots for global freshwater biodiversity. The position is part of an NSF-funded project on conserving freshwater ecosystem services, and involves close collaboration with global geospatial

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology What is it?

Hmmm..you can't read our minds without active input to the listserv? I must be too used to working for the Fed. I am following the thread with interest. I may have some input. Just as you may only have 10 minutes to spare to respond, I am not funded to do half the work I am asked and

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc opportunity at UC Davis

*Post-doc position in the spatial genetics and ecology of acacia-ants in Kenya* The Stanton and Grosberg labs, Department of Evolution and Ecology, University of California Davis We are seeking a highly motivated post-doc with expertise in spatial genetic analysis, an interest in using

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology What is it?

I am an ecologist because I can't help but think in ecological terms - which can be both a good and a bad thing. Sometimes the broader view creates more trouble than finds solutions, but it is what it is. I always end up coming to terms with my inability to sometimes evaluate a problem

[ECOLOG-L] multitable: a new R package for complex ecological data

Studies in contemporary community ecology make use of data from a wide variety of sources, including information on dispersal barriers, functional traits, species interactions, and spatiotemporal and phylogenetic autocorrelation. The recognition of the importance of these factors has led to

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology What is it?

Ecology is a science. It is no more about environmentalism, for example, than is physics, IMHO. Ecologists study the interaction between organisms and their environment. As a matter of fact, we know very little of ecology. If you want to refer to the founding of ESA, one of the major

[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOC- Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University

HOPKINS MARINE STATION, STANFORD UNIVERSITY MARINE LIFE OBSERVATORY POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS The Hopkins Marine Station (HMS) recently established a Marine Life Observatory (MLO) Program directed toward the nearshore environment of Monterey Bay. The function of the Marine Life Observatory is to

[ECOLOG-L] Mammalian Physiology faculty position - Michigan Technological University

The Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Mammalian Physiology. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience, will be expected to establish a vigorous,

[ECOLOG-L] *Post-doctoral Research Associate Examining Forest Carbon Cycling*

*Post-doctoral Research Associate Examining Forest Carbon Cycling* The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources and the USFS Northern Research Station are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to conduct research examining the biological and environmental controls over carbon

[ECOLOG-L] *Post-doctoral Research Associate Examining Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Forest Soils*

*Post-doctoral Research Associate Examining Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Forest Soils* The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to contribute to research assessing the regional capacity and sustainability of forest biomass harvesting in

[ECOLOG-L] Spider-keeping

Hi everyone! Does anyone have experience keeping these following spiders? Nephila clavipes (Golden silk orb-weaver spider) Gasteracantha cancriformis (Crab spider) Brachypelma albopilosum (Curly haired tarantula,.25 spiderlings) We would like them to be able to build webs/make silk. Any advice

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Plant ecological genetics, Massey University, New Zealand.

Postdoctoral fellowship. Massey University, New Zealand. Plant Ecological Genetics. A two year postdoctoral fellowship is available to investigate whether declines in bird pollinators have exposed two native New Zealand plants to increased inbreeding and to a cryptic form of recruitment

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology What is it?

I'll answer the question in one short easy to understand definition. To quote ESA: Annual Meeting, August 2000 Ecology is: The scientific discipline that is concerned with the relationships between organisms and their past, present and future environments, both living and non-living.

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position - Plant Physiological Ecologist

The Department of Ecology at Montana State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Plant Physiological Ecology with a promising research and teaching record focused on responses of vegetation to climate change (to commence fall 2012).We are particularly interested in candidates whose

Re: [ECOLOG-L] AIC scores

On Sun, 2011-11-13 at 11:31 -0600, Stephen Sefick wrote: Vegan (on CRAN) may be of help. Particularly look at the ordistep, ordiR2step etc. But do note the warnings that as these models don't really have a log likelihood and hence the don't have a deviance nor AIC. The AIC implemented in

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology What is it?

I've been casually scanning these discussions but not participating until now. So excuse me if I repeat something that's already been said. To me, as a professionally certified Senior Wildlife Ecologist (i.e., certified Senior Ecologist by ESA and certified Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife

[ECOLOG-L] 2012 ESA Annual Meeting: Reminder! Workshop, Special Session, Field Trip Proposals Due Dec. 1

Call for Proposals Workshops, Special Sessions, Field Trips Deadline for Submission: December 1, 2011 NOTE: Deadline time is 5:00 PM Eastern 97th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America Portland, Oregon August 5-10, 2012 http://www.esa.org/portland We invite proposals for

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Nominations for 2012 National Wetlands Awards due 12/15/11

2012 National Wetlands Awards: Celebrate outstanding individual contributions to wetlands conservation Since 1989, the National Wetlands Awards have honored more than 150 individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary effort, innovation, and excellence in wetlands conservation, research, and