[ECOLOG-L] Seeking information on upcoming plant sequencing

Dear Ecolog community: We are planning an experiment in which we subject plants in the field to specific selective pressures for multiple generations and then use RNASeq on selected and control plants to examine changes in the gene expression associated with selection under these pressures.

[ECOLOG-L] 2 blog post responses to a Science perspectives piece opposing scientific collections

Last week, a perspectives piece entitled Avoiding (Re)extinction was published in Science. It argued that scientists should no longer collect specimens, but should use photographs. 2 different blogs have responded to this. 1) (Re)affirming the specimen gold standard, by ornithologists

[ECOLOG-L] Intermediate workshop | program MARK

Intermediate MARK Workshop | June 2014 June 2-6, 2014, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO This intermediate-level workshop will provide quantitative biologists and statisticians with the statistical background to understand the main-stream analyses performed by Program MARK, and the

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Dear Ecolog community: I'm doing a review on the topic ANT-VERTEBRATE (from neutral to symbiotic, NOT negative relationships) and would be very glad if any further information, published or not (would be included as personal communication) could be provided. Thanks in advance! Eduardo --

[ECOLOG-L] Mimulus seed request

Dear Ecolog community, I am hoping to conduct an experiment looking at mechanisms underpinning niche breadth, using Mimulus as my model system. I'm casting a broad net to see what might be available; I'm looking for Mimulus species other than guttatus, from Western USA. If anyone has

[ECOLOG-L] Mesh exclusion bags

Hello I may be undertaking a project this summer wherein I want to be able to cover inflorescences of plants after they have completed flowering to prevent loss of fruit from premature fruit fall or disturbances from wildlife. Would anyone know of a supplier of such an item? I will need some that

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship: Bobcat Ecology, West Virginia University

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship - Bobcat Ecology, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University STARTING DATE: August 2014 or negotiable. CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled and pending final approval of funding.

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship: Bobcat Ecology, West Virginia University

M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship - Bobcat Ecology, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University STARTING DATE: August 2014 or negotiable. CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled and pending final approval of funding.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Climate Science Outreach in Agriculture and Forestry

Climate Science Outreach in Agriculture and Forestry John Muir Institute of the Environment Background: The University of California at Davis and the USDA Pacific Southwest Forest Research Station invite applications for an outreach and education specialist in agricultural and natural

[ECOLOG-L] 2014 World Conference on Natural Resource Modeling, Lithuania, 8-11 July.

Dear Colleague, The Resource Modeling Association invites you to consider an affordable European Vacation and join with them during July at their annual meeting in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Vilnius. Our venue comprises the architecturally superb halls of Vilnius University

[ECOLOG-L] postdoc position in butterfly evolutionary ecology at University of Florida

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available at the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, University of Florida. The postdoc will form an integral part of the multi-institution team working on the NSF-funded project Dimensions: Collaborative

[ECOLOG-L] Technician position

*Laboratory Technician - Smithsonian Institution* Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, and Division of Mammals, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, National Museum of Natural History. We are recruiting at least one technician to conduct

[ECOLOG-L] Forest Genetics Research Leader opening at DNR in Tumwater, Washington

Department of Natural Resources is looking for an expert molecular genetics research leader. Come join our team and make a difference! Forest Genetics Research Leader - Exempt Recruitment Recruitment # 2014-03-7301 Salary Range: $5,417 - $7,333 per month plus comprehensive benefits package and