[ECOLOG-L] PhD position at IGB Berlin

In the frame of the new Priority Programme of the German Science Foundation (DFG) entitled “Flexibility matters: Interplay between trait diversity and ecological dynamics using aquatic communities as model systems (DynaTrait)” (SPP 1704) we offer: 1 PhD Student in Aquatic Microbial Ecology The Ph

[ECOLOG-L] Opportunity for NSF Graduate Research Fellows to Intern with NCCWSC

Opportunity for NSF Graduate Research Fellows to Intern with NCCWSC! Two 9-12 month long internship opportunities are available through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP) for current NSF Graduate Research Fellows to intern with the National Climate

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Science Center Hosting (Re)Competition to Open Soon

Climate Science Center Hosting (Re)Competition to Open Soon: Within the next one to two weeks (exact date TBA), the USGS will release a Program Announcement ("request for proposals") to host Climate Science Centers (CSCs) in four regions. Three of these Alaska, Northwest and Southeast are recom

[ECOLOG-L] The speed of peer-review

Dear All, I am very curious about the life cycle of manuscripts in online journals these days. I have been doing some numbers on PLOS One, which advertises as the journal "accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed" science. However, a quick look at the papers that have been p

[ECOLOG-L] Hiring Natural Resource Positions--Summit Lake Paiute Tribe

Do you enjoy working in the outdoors? Would you like to spend the summer working in a unique, beautiful and remote area in northwestern Nevada that not many people have experienced? If your answer is yes, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe may have a position for you! Spend this spring, summer and fall m

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position - watershed modeling, climate change, informatics

Postdoctoral position - watershed modeling, climate change, informatics Applications are being accepted for a postdoctoral position in watershed hydrologic modeling in the lab of Dr. Jason Knouft in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University. This NSF-funded position focuses on develo

[ECOLOG-L] BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Program Climate Funding Opportunity

FY 2016 BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Program Climate Funding Opportunity: The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Climate Resilience Program has announced their FY 2016 Climate Funding Opportunity to support tribal projects to address climate change adaptation (planning,

Re: [ECOLOG-L] The speed of peer-review

Frequently, the major slowdown is the time it takes for the authors to revise, particularly if the first editorial decision is major revision. +/*\+ Geoffrey M. Henebry PhD CSE Co-Director, Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence (GSCE) Professor, Natural Resource Management South Dako

Re: [ECOLOG-L] The speed of peer-review

Hi Edwin, My quick thoughts, I have been in this peer-review process for sometime now. First of all, my Plos One paper took only 3 months (with 3 reviews requested by reviewers and even editor) to publish online, so I'm not sure if 5-9 months what you referred was for a particular paper or really a

Re: [ECOLOG-L] The speed of peer-review

I feel your pain, but I don't think it's limited to PLoS or open access. My committee and I submitted the three papers from my MS thesis in October 2014. Two were sent to Elsevier journals, and one was sent to an Entomological Society of America journal. The first response we got was well over fi

Re: [ECOLOG-L] The speed of peer-review

Edwin et al Here are two recent papers that evaluate author perspectives on review times and possible implications for conservation. Haddaway NR, Gutowsky LFG, Wilson ADM, Gallagher AJ, Donaldson MR, Hammerschlag N, Cooke SJ. (2015) How Long Is Too Long in Contemporary Peer Review? Perspectiv

[ECOLOG-L] Need wireworms (Elateridae) for research

Hello everyone, I am a graduate student at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA), in the department of Entomology. I am hoping to do some experiments involving pest management of agricultural pest wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae), but cannot seem to catch enough to set up any lab based experiments. P

[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistantship in Riparian Buffer Management

Graduate Research Assistantship in Riparian Buffer Management - Southern Illinois University. The Department of Forestry at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) announces the availability of an M.S. research assistantship beginning August 16, 2016. The assistantship includes an annual st

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Researcher Position in Microbial Ecology

A full time assistant researcher position is available to explore soil microbial ecology with the Sikes Lab at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS). The researcher will be responsible for preparing and conducting analyses of root/soil biology including next-generation sequencing of microbial co

[ECOLOG-L] Crowdfunding for a behavioral ecology study

Hello colleagues, I’m asking for your help in sustaining an important bird project. We all know how difficult it is to get funding for new and innovative projects, especially for young researchers. I'm a graduate student at the University of Texas RGV, and my research concerns parrot communi

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position: Sustainable Agriculture, University of Michigan

Postdoctoral Position in Sustainable Agriculture, School of Natural Resources & Environment, University of Michigan Mission: The School of Natural Resources and Environment’s overarching mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth's resources and the achievement of a sustainable so

[ECOLOG-L] vacancy (Albany, CA local commuting area only)- temporary biological science technician at USDA-ARS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT An opening for a BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN is available at the USDA’s Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research Unit in Albany, CA SALARY: $10.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience and education LOCATION: USDA, ARS, Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research Unit, 800 Buchanan

[ECOLOG-L] Paid Environmental Education Instructor Internships in Boulder, CO

Growing Gardens of Boulder County is hiring interns! Come grow with us! Growing Gardens’ mission is to enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture. We envision people experiencing a direct and deep connection with plants, the land and each other. Growing Gardens unites

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Denver

The University of Denver Interdisciplinary Research Incubator for the Study of (In) Equality or IRISE (www.du.edu/irise) is seeking a two-year postdoctoral research fellow beginning September 1, 2016. We are looking for ways to assist transforming the culture of STEAM (Science, Technology, En

Re: [ECOLOG-L] The speed of peer-review

I have learned to expect that any large paper I submit will take a year to get in print. It doesn't matter where I send it. The longest it took me with a paper was 6 years of baloney. The shortest time was literally a month. On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 10:08 AM, Neil Hammerschlag < nhammersch...@rsm

[ECOLOG-L] OTS Courses Summer 2016

Hello all, I just wanted to share with you that the following course are still receiving applications. Tropical Landscape Conservation In this intensive and practical course,

[ECOLOG-L] Wetland Safety Workshop this Week

Working in Wetlands Safely   Be safe this summer.  The Swamp School is hosting a special webinar on important OSHA safety tips for working in wetlands.  Join us online on April 28, 2016 at 1 PM and be safe!   More information about this important workshop can be found at:  https://swampschoo

[ECOLOG-L] Any iPad apps for leaf area estimation

Hello All, Does anyone know if there are any apps available for an ipad to estimate leaf area images taken with the ipad? Please advise. Thanks!