[ECOLOG-L] Crowdfunding freshwater research at the Experimental Lakes Area

2014-04-15 Thread Michael Rennie
Dear Ecologgers, The Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) is a freshwater research facility in Northwestern Ontario, Canada that has operated as a government research program for over 45 years. After the Canadian Government announced that it would no longer fund the ELA program, operations were trans

[ECOLOG-L] Unpaid Internship/Field Assistant opputunity in Community Ecology - Berlin, Germany

2014-04-15 Thread Anastasia Roberts
We are searching for an excited, motivated and hard-working individual to assist with field work in the project “MetacommuniTree - Land-use effects on patterns and processes in decomposer metacommunities in tree holes”. The project is part of the Biodiversity Exploratories (http://www.biodiversity-

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity: woodland history and ecology

2014-04-15 Thread Gwilym Davies
Dear all, A fully funded, four-year PhD position is available at the University of Glasgow (Scotland) through the Kelvin-Smith Scholarship Scheme. Project title: Woodland ecosystems - developing an inter-disciplinary method for characterising and mapping the environmental legacies of past human

[ECOLOG-L] Publication Announcement: The Philosophy of Global Warming

2014-04-15 Thread Neil Paul Cummins
I am happy to inform you of the publication of: * 'The Philosophy of Global Warming'* http://neilpaulcummins.blogspot.co.uk *Here is the book description, list of contents and the first two sections of the book:* BOOK DESCRIPTION This is my most comprehensive and definitive work. In it yo

[ECOLOG-L] Expanding opportunity and innovation in science

2014-04-15 Thread Aaron T. Dossey
I am interested in feedback on this: https://www.facebook.com/notes/national-postdoc-union/ideas-for-expanding-opportunity-and-innovation-in-science-careers-version-2-revi/454721067976787 Ideas for expanding opportunity and innovation in science careers - Version 2 (REVISED) August 18, 2013 (3:

[ECOLOG-L] Field assistant position for an avian behavioral ecology project

2014-04-15 Thread Misha Blizard
Organization: University of Chicago Application deadline: Open until position is filled Location: Beaver Island, Michigan Duration: Ideally 04/28/2014 through late July (dates are flexible) Job type: Field assistant Job Description: One field assistant is needed from approximately April 28th throu

Re: [ECOLOG-L] [ECOLOG] Post-doc in functional ecology

2014-04-15 Thread Gael Caro
Post-doctoral position Project SOFIA SOil Functional diversity as an Indicator of sustainable management of Agroecosystems Project description SOFIA project addresses the impact of agricultural practices on the taxonomic and functional diversity of the soil living communities, and the effe

[ECOLOG-L] MSc/PhD Opportunity in Paleoecology at the University of Victoria

2014-04-15 Thread Terri Lacourse
MSc or PhD Opportunity in Paleoecology at the University of Victoria I am seeking graduate students (MSc or PhD) to join my paleoecology lab in the Dept of Biology at the University of Victoria (http://web.uvic.ca/biology/), starting September 2014 or January 2015. Guaranteed funding for researc

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Expanding opportunity and innovation in science

2014-04-15 Thread Casey terHorst
I agree with some of these items and disagree with others, and don't really want to argue those points in this forum. My bigger concern is that if this list is meant to come from a group of scientists, it should include scientific data, rather than opinion and hostility. Are there data that tenure

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Plant Ecology Research Assistant Wanted

2014-04-15 Thread Jessica Celis
Description: Seeking one full-time, volunteer field technician to assist with ecological research in conifer-invaded meadows of the Cascade Range in Oregon. This project is part of an OSU Masters student’s research examining the functional traits of meadow herbs and grasses and how these traits med

[ECOLOG-L] Recruiting Botany Program Manager - Montana Natural Heritage Program

2014-04-15 Thread Karen Newlon
The Montana Natural Heritage Program (MTNHP) serves as the state's principal source of information on species, habitats and landscapes of conservation concern. The Program Botanist develops information and partnerships that support effective management of Montana's plant species of concern and t

[ECOLOG-L] Two field vegetation survey positions – Cape Cod National Seashore

2014-04-15 Thread David Inouye
Subject: Two field vegetation survey positions – Cape Cod National Seashore We are looking to hire a field researcher and a field assistant to set up a long-term experiment. The research is designed to understand the role of management in mitigating climate change, and is a collaboration betw

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position in Ecology

2014-04-15 Thread Brian Wilsey
A postdoctoral position is available to work on how plant species invasion and altered precipitation will impact C cycling in southern U.S. grassland systems. The objectives of the project are to assess how productivity above and belowground, microbial composition and functioning, nutrient min

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Director of Conservation - NYC Parks

2014-04-15 Thread Auyeung, Novem (Parks)
JOB OPPORTUNITY Civil Service Title: Administrative Horticulturist Office Title: Director of Conservation Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 Apply by May 9, 2014 BACKGROUND The Forestry, Horticulture, and Natural Resources division is responsible for citywide urban forestry, ecological and horticulture in

[ECOLOG-L] Job: ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES), Oakland, CA

2014-04-15 Thread Andrew Amacher
CALTRANS TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF Title: ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES) Salary: $4,619.00 - $5,784.00 Posted: 04/09/2014 Job Description: Multiple vacancies exist; please reference PARF 04-4-0407, 0541, 0549 & 0591 on application. All applications will be screened, and

[ECOLOG-L] Job announcement Coastal Marine Ecologist SC DNR MRRI

2014-04-15 Thread Amy Fowler
Assistant Marine Scientist Position Coastal Ecology The Marine Resources Research Institute (MRRI), which is located in Charleston, South Carolina and is part of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), has an Assistant Marine Scientist position available for an individual with

[ECOLOG-L] ForestSAT 2014 - Abstract submission deadline 30 April 2014

2014-04-15 Thread Duane, Maureen
ForestSAT 2014 - Third call for papers Abstract submission deadline 30 April 2014 4-7 November 2014 Riva del Garda (Trento), Italy www.forestsat2014.com ForestSAT 2014 is the 6th in a series of international conferences promoting scientifically based understanding of how spatial analysis technolo

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Salamander Field Technician

2014-04-15 Thread Cameron Eddy
Title Volunteer Salamander Field Technician Salary Volunteer Agency John Carroll University Location Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York Description This project will survey Eastern Red-Backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) populations on islands throughout the Great Lakes. A field tech is n