[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc: Bio-energetic modelling of Arctic Grayling, University of Alberta

2013-01-02 Thread Mark Poesch
Post-Doc – Bioenergetics of Arctic Grayling Energetic, team oriented and self-motivated individuals are encouraged to apply for a post-doctoral position on developing bio-energetic and habitat models for Arctic Grayling. Arctic Grayling are undergoing dramatic declines across Alberta and Arctic

[ECOLOG-L] Metal detector

2013-01-02 Thread Gary Roller
Dear Ecolog, I am looking to purchase a couple of very portable metal detectors. These will be used to help locate rebar stakes used to mark plot centers in a forest environment. Price is not really a concern but the size and ability to easily carry through a dense and shruby forest is. Any rec

[ECOLOG-L] MSc. Position, Conservation Biology, University of Alberta

2013-01-02 Thread Mark Poesch
M.Sc. Position – Conservation Biology Enthusiastic, team oriented, and self-motivated students are encouraged to apply for a MSc position to work on identifying the impacts of stream related crossings (both temporary and permanent) on fish populations in northern Alberta. This project is a mult

[ECOLOG-L] ecosystem services: evaluating alternative models and methods

2013-01-02 Thread Ken Bagstad
Recent years have seen a proliferation of methods for quantifying ecosystem services but a lack of synthesis of these alternative approaches and comparative analysis between multiple models at a common site. We recently released this USGS report, which details the application of multiple tools to

[ECOLOG-L] Director, Southeast Environmental Research Center

2013-01-02 Thread Michael Ross
Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for a dynamic leader with established excellence in environmental research to serve as Director of the Southeast Environmental Research Center (SERC). The appointment will be made at the Associate or Full Professor level with tenure in

[ECOLOG-L] USGS Biological Science Technician (Botany) Corvallis, OR

2013-01-02 Thread Scott Shaff
VACANCY NO: CRG-13-002 POSITION: Biological Science Technician (Botany), GG-404-5 DATE OPENED: 12/31/2012 DATE CLOSED: 01/25/2013 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary 180 day appointment SALARY: $15.00 per hour STARTING DATE: 04/08/2013 NUMBER OF POSITIONS:

[ECOLOG-L] Systems Ecology Workshop

2013-01-02 Thread David Mauriello
Dear Ecologgers: I would like to bring to your attention the following workshop of interest to systems ecologists. A Network Perspective and Retrospective: The contributions of Systems Ecology A workshop in honor of the 45th anniversary of Professor Bernard C. Patten at University of Georg

[ECOLOG-L] Field Technician Positions: Missouri River floodplain forests

2013-01-02 Thread Dixon, Mark
Summer Field Research Positions: Effects of 2011 Floods on Missouri River Floodplain Forests We are looking to hire up to 10 field assistants for year two of a project assessing the effects of the 2011 flood on floodplain forest vegetation along the Missouri River. Field work will occur this s

[ECOLOG-L] National Park Service Botany Crew Lead Positions Available

2013-01-02 Thread Isabel Ashton
The Northern Great Plains Inventory & Monitoring Network (NGPN) of the National Park Service is recruiting 2 seasonal biological technicians to serve as crew leaders (GS-6; $16.73/hr). The application deadline is January 16th, 2013. NGPN was established to develop and provide scientifically cre

[ECOLOG-L] REU opportunity - Chicago Botanic Garden

2013-01-02 Thread Daniel Larkin
This summer, the Chicago Botanic Garden and partner institutions will host 10 NSF-REU interns (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) conducting research under the broad theme of PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, from genetic to ecosystem levels of inquiry. Potential projects include work in system

[ECOLOG-L] Opportunity to provide feedback on R&D priorities at NOAA

2013-01-02 Thread Nadine Lymn
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Science Advisory Board's Research and Development Portfolio Review Task Force (PRTF) invites comments on the draft report of the PRTF; the draft report and the instructions for providing comments are available on NOAA's Science Adviso

[ECOLOG-L] Workshop Announcement : April 12-14, 2013 : A network perspective and retrospective: the contributions of Systems Ecology

2013-01-02 Thread Borrett, Stuart
SAVE THE DATE A Network Perspective and Retrospective: The contributions of Systems Ecology A workshop in honor of the 45th anniversary of Professor Bernard C. Patten at University of Georgia April 12-14, 2013 University of Georgia and Athens Botanical Gardens Athens, Georgia, USA Invited Confi

[ECOLOG-L] Interns and volunteers needed for ongoing studies of Amazon rainforest ecosystems in Peru

2013-01-02 Thread David Johnston - Fauna Forever
Fauna Forever (FF) is a non-profit organization based out of the jungle city of Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon rainforests of Tambopata, Madre de Dios in South-eastern Peru. The organization, which traces its origins back to 1997, works to promote biodiversity conservation, the sustainable use

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Good Scientific Papers for Introductory Biology Students

2013-01-02 Thread Wayne Tyson
Gerald, I'm never fully up to date, so will be waiting eagerly for links to complete papers or PDF's . . . as well as a bibliography/reading list! Especially if it's annotated. I'd even like to see them ranked according to importance and the special insights such papers should provide. The she

[ECOLOG-L] 2013 Seasonal Jobs (Plants)

2013-01-02 Thread Jessica Grochowski
Location: Trego, Wisconsin (St. Croix National Scenic Riverway) Duration: May 20 – August 21, 2013 (dates are firm) Series and Grade: GS-0404-4 OR GS-0404-6 Vacancies: 2 at the GS-4 level, 1 at the GS-6 level Pay: $13.41-$17.43/hour (GS-4) OR $16.73-$21.74/hour (GS-6) Major Duties: The incum

[ECOLOG-L] 2013 Biodiversity Expeditions in Argentina

2013-01-02 Thread Peter Morrison
2013 Biodiversity Expeditions in Argentina: After a series of successful expeditions in the last two years, Pacific Biodiversity Institute (PBI) is again offering an invitation to join us on a set of expeditions to explore the tremendous biodiversity and beautiful landscapes of some of the biggest

[ECOLOG-L] Chair in Geographical/Environmental Sciences @ The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

2013-01-02 Thread Odette Paramor
Dear all, Happy New Year! We're currently recruiting a chair in Geographical/Environmental Sciences to head up our new department at UNNC. The deadline for applications is 31st January 2013 and further information is available from: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/UNNC24