[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Science Communications Opportunity at NCEAS

2017-01-03 Thread LeeAnne French
Communications Officer National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis (NCEAS) University of California, Santa Barbara NCEAS seeks a Communications Officer to be located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. NCEAS facilitates synthesis research and collaboration in environmental science,

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Assistantship available: Arctic Ecology

2017-01-03 Thread Jennie McLaren
The McLaren Lab at the University of Texas at El Paso is looking for graduate students interested in working at the intersection of ecosystem and community ecology. A PhD position is available on an NSF-funded project examining the role of small mammals on carbon cycling in arctic tundra. This

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral fellow

2017-01-03 Thread Dr. John S. Richardson
Post-doctoral position for ecosystem modeling at the University of British Columbia.

[ECOLOG-L] RFP: City of Boulder (Colorado, USA) Open Space and Mountain Parks

2017-01-03 Thread Brian Anacker
Request For Proposals, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Funded Research Program The Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) of the City of Boulder has funding available through its funded research program for scientific inquiry on OSMP lands. Proposal deadline is Jan 13,

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Angiosperm Phylogeny Group

2017-01-03 Thread THOMAS J GIVNISH
Yes, for better and (in rare cases) for worse, APG is now the broadly acknowledged authority for the recognition of angiosperm orders and families. One can question the artistic judgement involved in some decisions (e.g., whether the odd Australian Dasypogonaceae should be lumped into the same

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Summer forest ecology field positions with USDA Forest Service in Washington State, USA

2017-01-03 Thread Peterson, Dave W -FS
The following positions are currently open on USAJOBS through Monday, January 9, 2017. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Wenatchee, WA POSITIONS: Biological Science Technicians (Plants), GS-0404-03/05/07 Forestry Technician (Research),

[ECOLOG-L] Marine science REU at Texas A University - Galveston campus

2017-01-03 Thread Anna Armitage
Texas A University Galveston invites talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds to participate in a 10-week immersive experience in Summer 2017 to conduct semi-independent research that will address the complexities and challenges related to our world's oceans and coastal

[ECOLOG-L] Interns needed for food web study

2017-01-03 Thread Rachel Endicott
*Dates:* Late March through early June *Location:* Carrizo Plain National Monument, California (60 miles east of San Luis Obispo) *Duties:* 2 interns are needed to conduct a variety of animal surveys as part of a long-term food web study in the Carrizo Plain National Monument. The Carrizo

[ECOLOG-L] Applications being accepted for the Garden Club of Ameri ca’s Urban Forestry Fellowship

2017-01-03 Thread Jessica Sanders
Applications being accepted for the Garden Club of America’s Urban Forestry Fellowship Application Deadline: January 31, 2017 The Garden Club of America (GCA) with the support of Casey Trees of Washington, DC, is soliciting applications for its national urban forestry fellowship. GCA has a

[ECOLOG-L] Textbook recommendations for infectious disease ecology

2017-01-03 Thread Shelby Loberg
I'm seeking textbook recommendations for an undergraduate, infectious-disease ecology course. 1. What textbook or other materials do you use and would you recommend, especially for undergraduates? Previous informal surveys mentioned these: Collinge, S. K., & Ray, C. (2006). Disease ecology:

[ECOLOG-L] Dog diversity kit

2017-01-03 Thread Cochran-Stafira, D. Liane
Greetings, After speaking with a very knowledgeable sales rep from Fotodyne in October, I was all set to order the dog phylogeny/diversity kit from them for my Evolution course this spring. I just found out that the company has rather abruptly decided to drop all of its educational kits, and

[ECOLOG-L] Job Re-Post: Botanical Research Crew Leader

2017-01-03 Thread Elizabeth Middleton
This position will remain open until filled. MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION TEMPORARY JOB OPPORTUNITY Region: Statewide Official Domain: Grassland Systems Field Station, Clinton, Missouri Title: Botanical Research Crew Leader Pay Rate: $12.47/hr Start Date: As soon as possible

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Plant ecological and evolutionary genetics

2017-01-03 Thread Chris Oakley
A postdoctoral position is available study the genetic basis of adaptation in native populations of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. This research is part of a NSF funded collaborative project on the genetic basis of fitness tradeoffs across environments, focusing on freezing tolerance

[ECOLOG-L] Math for Life Sciences Teaching Position at UCLA

2017-01-03 Thread Jane Shevtsov
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES INTRODUCTORY INSTRUCTOR : MATH FOR LIFE SCIENCE STUDENTS The Life Sciences Core Curriculum seeks an Academic Administrator III. The position is full time and the Salary range is between $64,920-$90,168. The position will provide curriculum development and