[ECOLOG-L] MSc position: Impacts of permafrost melting on lakes in northern Canada

Habitats at high latitudes are experiencing changes in climate more rapidly than other regions of Canada. The melting permafrost is resulting in retrogressive thaw slumps, which are common along lake margins in some parts of the Northwest Territories. These slumps produce influxes of sediment an

[ECOLOG-L] Forest Conservation in the Anthropocene

Hi All - I'd like to bring your attention to a new book just published by the University Press of Colorado: Forest Conservation in the Anthropocene . This edited volume dives into the effects of c

[ECOLOG-L] MS and PhD opportunities in population and community ecology

Research in my lab focuses on a variety of questions in conservation, population, and community ecology as well as the development of experimental and quantitative approaches that help to better link empirical data to ecological and evolutionary theory. In my research, I typically take a mechan

[ECOLOG-L] Biology of behavior cluster hire at U. of Oklahoma, 2 open rank positions

The University of Oklahoma Biology Department announces two open-rank tenure/tenure-track positions, beginning fall 2017, as part of a cluster hire of five positions in Biology of Behavior (see http://ou.edu/bb.): 1) A Molecular Neurobiologist (MN) studying mechanisms of neuronal circuits for

[ECOLOG-L] FW:  National Academies - Developing Indicat ors for Undergraduate STEM Education Open Se ssion

From: National Academies Press [mailto:NationalAcademiesPress=nas@mail205.suw18.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of National Academies Press Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 8:05 AM REGISTER for Public Comment Open Session: Developing Indicators for Undergraduate STEM Education http://sites.natio

[ECOLOG-L] Applications now open for the Elasmobranch Society ’s diversity in marine science initiative

The American Elasmobranch Society, the world’s oldest and largest professional society focusing on the scientific study of sharks and their relatives, is now accepting applications for the 2nd year of our Young Professional Recruitment Fund diversity initiative. Awardees will be given one year of

[ECOLOG-L] Postdocs in ecology, evolution, and genomics

The ETH Zurich center for Adaptation to a Changing Environment (ACE) www.adaptation.ethz.ch/ invites applicants for two postdoctoral fellowships in the areas of ecology, evolution, and genomics. ACE was established to connect the rapidly increasing availability of genomic information to ecological

[ECOLOG-L] Ecohydrology and dryland vegetation ecology postdoc in Flagstaff, AZ

Ecohydrology and dryland vegetation ecology postdoc in Flagstaff, AZ A postdoctoral position is available at the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center in Flagstaff Arizona. The successful applicant will work with a collaborative team including scientists at the USGS, the University of Basel in

[ECOLOG-L] Extension Assistant Professor: Sustainable Fisheries & Coastal Resilience

Sustainable Fisheries & Coastal Resilience Extension Assistant Professor Department of Environmental Conservation University of Massachusetts Amherst The Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://eco.umass.edu/) seeks talented applicants for a 12

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position in grazing ecology

Seeking a PhD or MS student interested in studying the functional dynamics of grazed grassland. The objective of this funded study is to understand the direct and indirect effects of grazing ungulates on grassland plant and soil processes. Students with interests or experience in plant-soil

[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: MS Assistantship in Disease Ecology

The Disease Ecology lab at Auburn University (http://wp.auburn.edu/zohdylab/) is looking to fill a MSc position with an enthusiastic student interested in disease ecology and medical entomology. This student will conduct research on the ecological drivers of mosquito-borne diseases. Understanding

[ECOLOG-L] Opportunity for graduate study in microbial ecology at Baylor University

Please pass this along to any interested students or colleagues with students planning to attend graduate school in the near future. The Microbial Ecology Lab (http://blogs.baylor.edu/sanghoonkang/) at Baylor University is seeking applicants for one or two PhD graduate assistantships starting Fall

[ECOLOG-L] DiversifyEEB, a list to aid search committees

Dear ecolog members, The DiversifyEEB list, which contains the names, contact information and other relevant and useful information for >940 women and/or underrepresented minorities (post-doctoral researchers, pre- or post-tenure faculty, or research scientists) is currently being used by search c

[ECOLOG-L] PhD student opportunity in plant-microbe interactions

The Farrer lab at Tulane University is recruiting Ph.D. students to study plant-microbe interactions, invasive species, and global change. Specific research projects are flexible and dependent on the student’s interest. The Farrer lab examines the interactions that structure plant and microbia

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Biological Science (Wildlife) Technician, USFS, Pacific Southwest Research Station

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=ECOLOG&req=2016-RAP-114 In cooperation with the Pacific Southwest Research Station, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting for a Biological Science (Wildlife) Technician. The Technician will work independently or as a small team

[ECOLOG-L] GS 11/12 Plant Ecology positions in Boise ID

We are requesting informal statements of interest for the following positions in Plant Ecology at the USGS in Boise, focusing on the topic of restoration ecology in sagebrush steppe and offering a rich experience working with a dynamic and engaging team of researchers and land managers in the G