[ECOLOG-L] Job: Asst. Prof. positions (2 tenure-track hires)

Department of Biology at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning in Fall 2019. The focal areas for these hires are molecular biology and aquatic ecology - further details are provided below.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Elizabeth Smithgall Watts Endowed Chair in Ecology and Conservation, GA Tech

*Elizabeth Smithgall WattsEndowed Chair in**Ecology and Conservation* As part of *Georgia Tech’s* continuing growth in the biological sciences, the *School of Biological Sciences *is searching for the *Elizabeth Smithgall WattsEndowed Chair in**Ecology and Conservation*. We favor excep

[ECOLOG-L] PHD SCHOLARSHIP: UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH, CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

*PHD SCHOLARSHIP: UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH, CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND* *PhD Project:* Integrating broad and local-scale remote sensing to examine links between the coastal light environment and biological communities Date Posted: 6 September

[ECOLOG-L] PhD research assistantship: Tree Drought Ecophysiology and Defense

Hello, A 3-year research assistantship is available to study the role of non- structural carbohydrates in tree drought stress and defenses against bark beetle attack in the Environmental Ecology Lab (www.henrydadams.com) in the Dept. of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution (http://plantbio.oks

[ECOLOG-L] Department Head for Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Ecology

Head of the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology, New Mexico State University Candidates must have the qualifications to attain Professor or equivalent with a doctorate in wildlife biology, fishery biology, biology, or related field with demonstrated evidence of leadership and a

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship - Plant Invasions in the Mojave Desert

We seek a highly motivated graduate student to examine the interactions among native and invasive plant species in the Mojave Desert. Invasive annual species, including red brome (Bromus rubens), Mediteranean grass (Schismus barbatos), and Russian thistle (Salsola spp.) have become prevalent

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Position in Ecology/Data Science at University of Oregon

The University of Oregon Institute of Ecology and Evolution (http://ie2.uoregon.edu) and the Department of Biology invite applications for a tenure-track position (Assistant Professor) in ecology. Candidates should use computational and/or theoretical tools to address fundamental concepts in ecolog

[ECOLOG-L] AASHE webinar schedule for the rest of the year

Dear Colleagues, The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) offers weekly free webinars. Mark your calendars for these upcoming online events . AASHE webinars are free for everyone and video recordings and presentat

[ECOLOG-L] Special Issue on Open-Hardware for Environmental Sensing and Instruments

Dear all, HardwareX, the new Elsevier journal about open-source devices, is inviting contributions for its special edition on instruments applied to environmental sensing, which I think applies closely to ecological field research. If you have developed a device that helps you with your research

[ECOLOG-L] JOB POSTING: Senior Biologist; Tucson

WestLand Resources Inc., is actively seeking an experienced biologist to support our environmental consulting practice. WestLand specializes in the technical and procedural requirements necessary for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, and the Endanger

[ECOLOG-L] Master's opportunity in vector-borne disease ecology research lab

Deadline: February 1, 2019 Start date: August 2019 The Swei Lab (www.sweilab.com) at San Francisco State University (SFSU) invites applications for an NSF-funded Master’s student position to conduct research on host and pathogen diversity interactions with tick-borne disease dynamics. The suc

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology/Aquarium & Zoo Science Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Biology department to begin August 2019. This position will support our Aquarium & Zoo Science program, which offers specialized training to students who wish to secure aquarist/keeper/educator

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Field/Lab Research Specialist for CAP LTER (Arizona)

The Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) program, an affiliate of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, is seeking a full-time Research Specialist to assist with ecological field and laboratory research in support of an extensive, interdisciplinar

[ECOLOG-L] Job: SSE Blog Editor Fellow

*The Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE) is pleased to announce a call for applicants to the position of Blog Editor Fellow to begin January 1, 2019. * *The Blog Editor Fellow will create and curate a blog highlighting the effective and essential work SSE members are doing to engage and educ

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Microbial Ecology at UC San Diego

The Section of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution in the Division of Biological Sciences (www.biology.ucsd.edu) invites applications for a faculty position in Microbial Ecology at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level. We are broadly searching for a microbial ecolo

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position - isotope biogeochemistry

We seek a highly motivated candidate for a postdoctoral position focused on microbial biogeochemistry in mountain snowpack and high-elevation environments of the Rocky Mountains. The main goal of this project is to understand controls on rates and patterns of nitrogen cycling and linkages to m

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Tenured Professor and Chair of Biology Department

Tenured Professor and Chair of Biology Department, University of Michigan-Flint. The University of Michigan-Flint is a non-discriminatory, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minimum requirements: Terminal degree in biology or health science-related field, demonstrated success in teachin

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Department Chair in Environmental Studies at Sacramento State

The Department of Environmental Studies, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) invites applications for the position of Department Chair at the Associate/Full Professor level, with tenure, beginning fall 2019. This position is based on an academic year appointment as a faculty member

[ECOLOG-L] Visiting Assistant Professor in Ecology/Evolution

This full-time, 2.5 year teaching position is a great opportunity for those looking for experience at small liberal arts institutions. The position starts January 2019. Department: Biology Field/Specialty: Ecology and Evolution Position Type: Term Review of Applications: Begin September 21 and

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Aquatic/Wetland Plant Ecology -- Texas State University

Assistant Professor Aquatic/Wetland Plant Ecology The Department of Biology at Texas State University (www.bio.txstate.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in the ecology of aquatic and/or wetland plants. The successful candidate will be expected t

[ECOLOG-L] Wetland Ambassadors Program- Call for Research Mentors

The Society of Wetland Scientists is looking for Research Mentors for our 2019 Wetland Ambassadors Program! The SWS Wetland Ambassadors Program is an international student research program in which graduate students participate in a visiting research fellowship at an institution outside their home

[ECOLOG-L] National Ecological Observatory - Asst. Domain Manager - Montana

Battelle operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Aquatic/Wetland Plant Ecology

The Department of Biology at Texas State University (www.bio.txstate.edu) specializing in the ecology of aquatic and/or wetland plants. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in the biology of aquatic and wetland plants and to develop an externall

[ECOLOG-L] Plant-soil feedback experiment at Cedar Creek available for acquisition

This October the large common-garden plant-soil feedback field experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel, Minnesota will become available for management by another research group. This experiment consists of a full-factorial, two-phase experiment testing responses of 16 sp

Re: [ECOLOG-L] even more on predatory journals --edited book on amazon from PLOS ONE papers!

I have gotten about a half dozen invitations from such journals recently to send them my work, because they were so impressed with the quality of research that I published. The paper that so impressed them was in Science magazine. However, it was a book review! ___

[ECOLOG-L] Expand Your Broader Impact Skills: AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a professional development program designed to enhance the communication skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to develop new comm

[ECOLOG-L] ASLO 2019 - Puerto Rico - focus on undergraduate research experiences

Hello. If you are planning to attend ASLO in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this February 23-March 2 and engage undergraduate researchers, please consider joining our session. We are especially interested in hearing from current or past undergraduate researchers and mentors about strategies to enhance

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Land use and land protection in New England

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Land use and land protection in New England Open as of September 5, 2018 and will continue until an excellent candidate is found. For a version of this ad with live links: http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/opportunities The Harvard Forest invites

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Technician Position in the Gibson Lab at UVA

The Gibson lab in the Biology Department at the University of Virginia is hiring a research technician to help in lab management and research. The lab studies parasites as drivers of evolutionary change in wild, artificial, and agricultural systems. To test evolutionary and ecological hypothe

[ECOLOG-L] even more on predatory journals --edited book on amazon from PLOS ONE papers!

See; Clapham, P. 2018. Are Creative Commons licenses overly permissive? The case of a predatory publisher. Bioscience doi: 10.1093/biosci/biy098. This is available for download at: https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biy098 - -- Per J. Palsbøll Profes

[ECOLOG-L] ASLO 2019- Puerto Rico

Dear Colleagues, From February 23rd to March 2nd, ASLO's Aquatic Sciences meeting will be in San Juan, Puerto Rico (https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/main). My co-conveners and I we have proposed a session on Bioindicators (SS47). The main goal is to discuss and share different approaches to coasta

[ECOLOG-L] ASLO 2019- Puerto Rico

Dear Colleagues, From February 23rd to March 2nd, ASLO's Aquatic Sciences meeting will be in San Juan, Puerto Rico (https://aslo.org/sanjuan2019/main). My co-conveners and I we have proposed a session on Paleotempestology (SS08). In a nutshell, the goal of this session is to bring researchers

[ECOLOG-L] Predatory Journals

For those of you ever wondering about all those manuscript submission requests that fill up you inbox, I thought you might be interested in a short article I recently wrote on the topic of predatory journals. I had an interesting time monitoring all the emails I received for over two months and