[ECOLOG-L] Summer undergraduate apprenticeship in DNA barcoding of pollen

An undergraduate apprenticeship position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Berry Brosi at Emory University during Summer 2016 on "Development of Mixed-Sample DNA Barcoding of Pollen". This position is within the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) sponsored by the US Army

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Feasibility of field data collection using Cell Phone

Thank you very much for your comments. That helps to sort things out. Sincerely, Qiang Zhou, Land Change Scientist ASRC Federal InuTeq, contractor to USGS EROS 47914 252nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57198 tel: 605-594-2843 fax: 605-594-6529 qz...@usgs.gov On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 12:02 PM, Damian S

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Soil moisture loggers that can be monitored remotely

Thanks everyone for your help. Although we don't have access to cell signal at the study site, it looks like there are some options for long term deployment that may suffice without needing remote data access. I really appreciate all the leads. Eli On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 4:05 PM, Eli Rose wrote:

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student opportunity in spatial analysis of socio-ecological systems at the University of Idaho

Graduate student opportunity in spatial analysis of socio-ecological systems at the University of Idaho Funding is available for a Ph.D. student to study the spatial integration of biophysical and social attributes of wildfire vulnerability in the context of resilience in socioecological systems.

[ECOLOG-L] Memphis Zoo Research Technician in Amphibian Reproduction and Species Survival

Please visit https://memphiszoo-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm? fuseaction=app.jobInfo&version=1&jobid=139 to apply online for the posting below. Research Technician in Amphibian Reproduction and Species Survival Tracking Code 139-022 Job Description The Memphis Zoo is

[ECOLOG-L] Memphis Zoo Postdoctoral Research Position in Amphibian Reproduction and Species Survival

Please visit https://memphiszoo-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm? fuseaction=app.jobInfo&version=1&jobid=140 to apply online for the posting below. Postdoctoral Research Position in Amphibian Reproduction and Species Survival Tracking Code 140-022 Job Description The M

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. position in evolutionary ecology at the University of Southern Mississippi

I’m recruiting a Ph.D. student to work on projects dealing with: hybridization and genomic patterns of introgression in the Fundulus notatus species complex, thermal ecology of a broadly distributed grazing minnow, and conservation biology and population genomics of a Mississippi endemic darter.

[ECOLOG-L] Developing your research - manual?

Hello Eco-loggers: I've been charged with developing a manual for local farmers who want to conduct their own on-farm research, with out support from research scientists. The manual has to be simplistic in nature but comprehensive in scope. I would like each section to have a worksheet or activit

[ECOLOG-L] Summer jobs - Forest and fire ecology/ Forestry/Botany research

Summer jobs - Forest and Fire Ecology/ Forestry/ Botany Research The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station will be filling six temporary positions for the summer of 2016 (approximately late May/early June through late August to mid-September - start and end dates somewhat flexibl

[ECOLOG-L] Are you a scientist looking for grants? We can help.

Hi Ecolog-ers, We’re matching scientists (like you) in the fields of conservation and/or ecology with grants that are specific to your work. Instrumentl’s grant-matching program is launching now and we’d love for you to take part. We're initially offering this service for free to a small group o

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Forest Ecology Program Director, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park

Position Announcement – Forest Ecology Program Director *About Schoodic Institute:* Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a non-profit organization that guides present and future generations to greater understanding and appreciation for nature by providing research and learning opportunit

[ECOLOG-L] ASLO session on methane in aquatic systems

In case you are interested... There is a session on methane processes and dynamics across the aquatic continuum at the ASLO summer meeting in Santa Fe. More details about the session topic can be found here: http://www.sgmeet.com/aslo/santafe2016/sessionschedule.asp?SessionID=SS28 The ASLO meetin

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Feasibility of field data collection using Cell Phone

If you just need to collect point data, Advenza PDF map will works well. It available for iOS and Android. I've used in the field to collect data on new invasive species populations. It will store the data in a CVS format for easier exporting to ArcMap, GRASSGIS, or QGIS. I'd also recommend a ph

[ECOLOG-L] Students Researching and Contributing Species Content to the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)

The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL, www.eol.org ) is a global collaboration among scientists and the general public to make authoritative information and literature about all 1.9 million named species freely accessible online. Undergraduate and graduate students can contribute to the Encyclopedia o

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, Microbial Ecosystem Ecology

*Position Announcement* *Colorado State University* *Department of Ecosystem Science **and Sustainability* *POSITION:* Assistant Professor, Microbial Ecosystem Ecology *DESCRIPTION:* Tenure track, 9-month academic faculty position The Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability at

[ECOLOG-L] AASHE Invites You to Submit for the 2016 Conference & Expo Call for Proposals!

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the AASHE 2016 Conference & Expo, themed Beyond the Campus, in Baltimore, Maryland, on Oct. 9-12. Submit your proposal today and join us as we explore how campuses can disseminate and implement sustainable

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Feasibility of field data collection using Cell Phone

Dear Qiang, I have had a couple of successful field seasons using Open Data Kit ( https://opendatakit.org/) and their ODKCollect app on my Android devices. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, but as Mark found the screen size is quite small, so we normally run Samsung Tab 3 and 4 tablets that a

[ECOLOG-L] If you grow beans, please read!

Hello everyone! If you currently grow any kind of beans (green beans, lima beans, soybeans, etc.) on any scale (small garden to large farm) please take a moment to fill out the survey by following the link below. The survey is just one question, and should only take 30 seconds to 1 minute. https

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry/Aquatic Scientist

The Department of Environmental Sciences within the Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in September 2016. The responsibilities of this p

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Feasibility of field data collection using Cell Phone

Hi Qiang, I started using GIS Cloud in the beginning of last year and was very impressed with the accuracy, off-line data capture, design, and ease of use. Here is a quick list of pros and cons I found with this app: *Pros:* - Very easy to

[ECOLOG-L] Spatial Data Science Bootcamp: March 2016 @ Berkeley GIF

Spatial Data Science for Professionals: Bootcamp at Berkeley in March 2016 Today’s marketplace needs trained spatial data analysts who can: - compile disparate spatial dataset from multiple sources; - use easily available and open technology for robust data analysis, sharing, and publication; -

[ECOLOG-L] 3 Postdoc Positions in Biodiversity, Uni Potsdam Germany

The University of Potsdam (UP) together with the Freie Universität Berlin (FU) and the other partners in the Berlin-Brandenburg Institute for Advanced Biodiversity Research (BBIB, www.bbib.org) have formed a consortium to implement a major new interdisciplinary research initiative, the

[ECOLOG-L] Abstracts now open for American Elasmobranch Society 2016 meeting (Including biology and conservation of sawfish symposium)

Hello! The 2016 American Elasmobranch Society conference is now accepting abstracts. This meeting will be July 6-10 in New Orleans, as part of the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. This year, the featured symposium will be "the biology, ecology and conservation of sawfish". If y

[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doc Position Population/Landscape Genetics - Trinity College Dublin

Post-doc research position (18 months) in population/landscape genetics in Yvonne Buckley’s population ecology research group, Trinity College Dublin. A post-doctoral position in population/landscape genetics is available in Professor Yvonne Buckley’s ecology group http://www.tcd.ie/Zoology/re

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate assistantship in river ecology

A graduate research assistantship is available to work with Dr. Lisa Kunza at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD. The selected student will work on modeling ecosystem metabolism of the Kootenai River in Montana, Idaho, and Canada. Prior kayak and/or rafting experience

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Feasibility of field data collection using Cell Phone

Anna We have shifted our data collection to mini tablets with no data plan outfitted with an external GPS device. We use iPad minis and a Bad Elf Pro+ but there are many other options. Having no data plan means no monthly cost but requires WiFi to upload data which can be a pain if the WiFi is dow

[ECOLOG-L] Modelling the plankton - Research Topic in Frontiers in Marine Science (2nd announcement)

Dear colleague, In collaboration with Frontiers in Marine Science, section Marine Ecosystem Ecology, we are organizing a Research Topic titled "Modelling the plankton – enhancing the integration of biological knowledge and mechanistic understanding”. Mathematical models have become an important t

[ECOLOG-L] Cary Institute - Education Program Assistant

Dear Colleagues, The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY is seeking an Education Program Assistant to provide part-time support for K-12 ecology field programs and the Hudson Data Jam Competition. This is a 3-month position (March-June 2016) with possibility of extension dependent

[ECOLOG-L] Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment Permanent and Seasonal Jobs

Several jobs are available to work on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment In southern Indiana. They range from summer to seasonal to permanent. They are listed below. Job Title: Project Coordin

[ECOLOG-L] ESA Training: There's Still Time to Apply!

The Ecological Society of America is accepting applications for our next Sustaining Biological Infrastructure (SBI) training course: June 21-23, 2016 in the Washington, DC metro area.