Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 8 Feb 2001 to 9 Feb 2001
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Topics of the day:
1. TECHNICIAN POSITION IN SOIL ECOLOGY
2. CORRECTION: Vegetation Ecologist. ABI - Durham, NC
3. Fisheries Biology MS Research Assistantship
4. Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
5. JOB: NATIVE BEES. FIELD TECH
6. litterfall estimates in wetlands
7. Jobs: 2 field assistants, Jornada Experimental Range
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Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:09:54 -0700
From: Margaret Carreiro <m.carreiro@LOUISVILLE.EDU>
Subject: TECHNICIAN POSITION IN SOIL ECOLOGY
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN POSITION IN SOIL ECOLOGY
A two-year research technician position is available in soil microbial
ecology in the Biology Department of the University of Louisville in
Louisville, Kentucky. This NSF-funded study focuses on the effects of
chronic nitrogen deposition on litter and soil microbes and carbon cycling
processes in a hardwood forest. Bachelor=B9s degree in biology, microbiolog
or ecology needed, but a Master=B9s Degree is preferred. Laboratory
techniques will be taught and include use of HPLC, spectrophotometer and CH=
N
analyzer. Some field work will be expected, but most of the work is
lab-based. Experience with computers and data entry in spreadsheets also
required. Start date: As soon as possible, but no later than April 1,
2001. Send letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation
to Dr. Margaret Carreiro, Biology Department, 139 Life Sciences Building,
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. E-mail:
m.carreiro@louisville.edu.
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Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:46:10 EST
From: {Karen Patterson} <kpatterson@TNC.ORG>
Subject: CORRECTION: Vegetation Ecologist. ABI - Durham, NC
The FAX number in the original announcement was incorrect.
corrected announcement follows.
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JOB TITLE: Regional Vegetation Ecologist, Association for Biodiversity
Information
SUPERVISOR: Senior Regional Ecologist (Southern U.S.), Association for
Biodiversity Information
LOCATION: Durham, North Carolina
DATE POSTED: February 2, 2001
CLOSING DATE: March 1, 2001
PREPARER: Karen Patterson
INSTITUTIONAL BACKGROUND
The Association for Biodiversity Information (ABI) is a non-profit
organization that works in partnership with the Network of Natural Heritage
Programs and Conservation Data Centers to develop, manage and distribute
authoritative information critical to the conservation of the world's
biological diversity. On July 1, 1999, ABI and The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
formed a new organization through a merger of the existing natural heritage
membership organization (ABI) and The Nature Conservancy's heritage-related
functions, primarily in their Conservation Science Division. The new
organization retains the ABI name.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Regional Vegetation Ecologist works to develop, use, and train others in
the development and use of the United States National Vegetation
Classification for conservation applications in the southeastern United Stat
s
(Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nort
Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia). Primar
activities include 1) development and application of standard methods for
ecological sampling inventory and classification, 2) support and facilitatio
of Heritage inventory and classification of ecological communities, 3) suppo
t
and facilitation of the management of ecological data, 4) mapping of
ecological units, 5) qualitative and quantitative analysis and description o
vegetation types, 6) management of information on ecological communities, an
7) interpretation of the vegetation classification and community data for
conservation planning and management. This work will be done in partnership
with state natural heritage programs and conservation data centers, the
central ecology program of the Association for Biodiversity Information, The
Nature Conservancy, and federal agencies. The Regional Vegetation Ecologist
provides technical support, as needed, to heritage programs and other partne
s
for the purposes of incorporating information on ecological communities in
conservation planning efforts. The Regional Vegetation Ecologist will work
with federal and state agencies, the academic community, and private sources
to foster collaboration and secure financial support for community ecology
projects.
DUTIES:
1. Develops portions of the National Vegetation Classification, using
qualitative and quantitative methods, field observations, published
literature, field survey reports, and personal communications, in coordinati
n
with Natural Heritage Programs, other regional ecology staff, federal
agencies, and academic researchers. This classification work will be
variously structured around federal land units, states, and ecoregions.
2. Researches and writes descriptions of classification units according to
standard guidelines and formats.
3. Provides training, assistance, interpretation, and support in the use of
ecological information for conservation planning to partners and cooperators
including Natural Heritage Programs, Nature Conservancy Field Offices, USDA
Forest Service, National Park Service, Department of Defense, GAP Analysis
programs, academic researchers, and others.
4. Works with state natural heritage programs and CDC's to ensure that
inventories of ecological communities are strategically being conducted for
the purposes of filling critical data gaps and identifying high quality,
representative examples of these communities for conservation action.
5. Develops, supervises, and coordinates projects, such as community
inventories, vegetation mapping, and conservation planning efforts.
Supervises short term, contract, and project staff, as needed.
ENTRANCE REQUIRMENTS:
1. Master's or Ph.D. in Plant Ecology or Botany (or a closely related field
and experience in the description and classification of vegetation; or
equivalent training and experience.
2. Knowledge of the plant species composition, environmental characteristic
,
and distribution of the vegetation communities of the southeastern United
States. Experience in the collection of structural, compositional, and
environmental information on vegetation communities in a variety of systems.
Experience in plant taxonomy and the ability to field identify most plant
species encountered in sampling. Familiarity with aerial photography
interpretation, interpretation of other resources such as soils and geology
maps desirable. Experience in substantial parts of the southeastern United
States desirable, but particularly in the Piedmont, Cumberland Plateau, Ridg
and Valley, or Coastal Plain.
3. Experience with biodiversity inventory, data management, and conservatio
planning activities in the context of Natural Heritage Programs (CDC's) high
y
desirable.
4. Familiarity with standard office software for word processing,
spreadsheets, database management, and presentation graphics, preferably
Microsoft Office software; and with Windows 95/98/2000-based systems.
Experience with ArcView or other GIS software desirable.
5. Experience with manipulation, management, and mulitvariate analysis of
quantitative ecological data and familiarity with PC-ORD 4.x or other simila
statistical packages.
6. Record of setting and meeting productive work goals and deadlines, and
ability to complete projects requiring exacting attention to detail.
7. Ability to work under a variety of situations, including a) independentl
and b) cooperatively in tightly- and loosely-integrated teams.
8. Ability to communicate well in person and in writing to a wide variety o
cooperators and partners, including Natural Heritage Programs, The Nature
Conservancy, federal agencies, and academic researchers.
9. Ability and willingness to travel.
10. Commitment to the preservation of biological and ecological diversity.
SEND RESUME AND LETTER OF APPLICATION TO:
Karen Patterson
Senior Regional Ecologist
Association for Biodiversity Information, Southern United States Regional
Office
6114 Fayetteville Road, Suite 109
Durham, North Carolina 27713
Fax: 919-484-7357
E-mail: kpatterson@tnc.org
THE ASSOCIATION FOR BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYE
ABI - Southern United States Regional Office
6114 Fayetteville Road, Suite 109, Durham, NC 27713
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Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 08:50:38 -0700
From: Peter Koetsier <PKOET@BOISESTATE.EDU>
Subject: Fisheries Biology MS Research Assistantship
M.S. graduate student sought for a 2-year study on migration habits and =
patterns of juvenile Bull Trout (threatened species) in west-central =
Idaho. The student will be expected to: aid in the implantation of radio =
transmitters, aid in tracking of tagged fish by both boat and small plane, =
and have the ability to backpack into remote and rugged mountainous areas =
for a week at a time. Knowledge and/or experience in fish tagging, =
trapping, and electrofishing would benefit applicants. The project is =
funded for 2 years and includes tuition waiver and an annual stipend =
during the academic year with temporary employment by the U.S. Bureau of =
Reclamation or the U.S. Forest Service during summers. The position =
starts in August 2001. Cut-off date for consideration: April 1, 2001. =
Send resume, GRE scores, college transcripts, and contact information for =
3 references to: Pete Koetsier, Dept. of Biology, Boise State University, =
1910 University Dr., Boise, Idaho 83725-1515 (e-mail: pkoet@boisestate.edu)=
Information about Boise State University or the Dept. of Biology may be =
obtained from our website: http://www.idbsu.edu/ .
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Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:24:57 -0600
From: John Gold <goldfish@TAMU.EDU>
Subject: Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Center for Biosystematics and Biodiversity
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Texas A&M University
Responsibilities: Research responsibilities include utilization of =
(already developed) hypervariable markers (nuclear-encoded microsatellites =
and mitochondrial DNA sequences) to (i) assess population structure and =
effective population size in a marine fish species and/or (ii) develop an =
analytical system that will permit identification of hatchery-produced =
individuals from 'wild' individuals in a supplementation (stock enhancement=
) program. Additional responsibilities include assistance in direction of =
undergraduate students in research. Part-time technical assistance is =
available and part-time didactic classroom instruction (with increased =
salary) is an option.
Qualifications: Successful applicants should have (i) a recently obtained =
Ph.D. in an accredited university and in an appropriate discipline, and =
(ii) competitive academic records and scores on graduate record examination=
s (GREs). Experience, including publications, in molecular and/or =
quantitative or statistical genetics is essential, as is the ability to =
work independently and collaboratively.
Salary: Salary will be competitive and will be based on (i) the successful=
candidate's qualifications, and (ii) the cost-of-living in the College =
Station area. Full benefits, including health care for the individual and =
his/her immediate family are included. Salary is available for 15-24 =
months.
Closing: 1 September 2001
Contact: To apply, please send cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of =
transcripts and GRE scores, and names (and addresses) of three references =
to: Dr. J. R. Gold, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas =
A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2258. E-mail submissions =
will be accepted and should be sent to <goldfish@tamu.edu>. Texas A&M
=
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access =
Employer.
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Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 12:02:39 -0500
From: sam_droege@USGS.GOV
Subject: JOB: NATIVE BEES. FIELD TECH
Field Technician Wanted?.
Native Bee Monitoring Evaluation
Overall Objective: Describe the sampling, ecological, and phenological
characteristics of potential bee counting techniques including colored =
bee
bowls, trap nests, sweep nets, visual counts, malaise traps.
Pollinator populations have been reported to be in decline; however, th=
ere
are no large-scale surveys of these populations to back up those claims=
in
North America. In this pilot study we will run a number of small
experiments to look at how well these techniques perform. Our measurin=
g
sticks will be comparatively low variability of counts, degree of speci=
es
coverage, ease of use, low sampling bias, and low cost.
The technician's duties will primarily be collecting field data, proces=
sing
specimens, and entering the information into the computer. A paper is
planned for the end of the project that the technician would share
authorship on given that the quality of their work is adequate.
Location: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, Maryland. Locate=
d
between Baltimore and Washington D.C., just below the Fall Line near th=
e
confluence of the Patuxent and Little Patuxent Rivers. The center is
located on a 15,000 acre National Wildlife Refuge composed of upland fo=
rest
and fields interspersed with numerous wetlands and bottomland forests.
There are lots of opportunities to interact with other researchers and
projects on the Center. Insect life is abundant and diverse. Drawback=
s
include plenty of ticks and hot and humid weather in the summer.
Reimbursement: $1380 per month.
Lodging: Lodging is provided for on the Research Center.
Starting Date: March of 2001 would be preferable, but given the late d=
ate
of this announcement, applicants who can start in April will be conside=
red.
Length of Appointment: 4-5 months.
The technician must arrange for his or her own transportation to Patuxe=
nt.
International applicants will be accepted but must have a have valid
driver's license and be willing to make arrangements for a visa through=
their local embassy. Priority will be given to applicants who have fie=
ld
experience and identification skills that come from working with native=
bees and insects, but others will be considered and trained if experien=
ced
candidates are lacking.
Deadline for Applications is February 22, but given how late this is in=
getting out go ahead and send applications in through April.
Sam Droege FROG@USGS.GOV
w 301-497-5840 h 301-390-7759 fax 301-497-5784
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
12100 Beech Forest, Laurel, Md 20708-4038
Http://www.mp1-pwrc.usgs.gov
To make a prairie it takes a clover
and one bee,--
One clover, and a bee,
And revery.
The revery alone will do
If bees are few.
-Emily Dickinson=
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Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:24:03 -0500
From: "Stephen M. Smith" <stephen.smith@SFWMD.GOV>
Subject: litterfall estimates in wetlands
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Hello all,
I am attempting to devise a reliable method to estimate litterfall in an
emergent sawgrass marsh. Unfortunately these plants have no real
understory and the litter is often comprised of very long (up to 50 cm
or more) dead leaf sections - thus, conventional litter traps/boxes used
for trees may not be applicable.
Any thoughts or ideas about this? Has anyone else developed a good
method to measure this indicator of productivity in wetlands?
--
Stephen M. Smith, Ph.D., P.W.S.
Senior Environmental Scientist
Everglades Department, Watershed Research & Planning Division
South Florida Water Management District
3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
(561) 682-2844
smsmith@sfwmd.gov
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Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 17:36:51 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Jobs: 2 field assistants, Jornada Experimental Range
2 FIELD ASSISTANTS ($22,675.56/year, full benefits)
Two energetic, competent field technicians are needed to assist Jornada=20
Experimental Range scientists with research and monitoring projects in=20
support of the development and implementation of ecologically-based=20
management systems for arid and semi-arid lands. Study sites are located=20
in southern New Mexico and surrounding states. Study sites include=20
locations on public, private and military lands. Positions will include=20
extensive travel throughout the region and long hours in the field. Trips=
=20
may last up to a week and may involve camping. Some sites may be=20
accessible only on foot over rugged terrain. Field conditions will range=20
from hot (100's) to cold (30's) and windy. Positions will also include=20
laboratory work (primarily for soil physical properties and some simple=20
soil chemistry), data entry and data manipulation.
Responsibilities: Positions will involve up to 50% of the time in the field=
=20
sampling vegetation and soils and running rainfall simulation on small=20
plots. Positions will also involve up to 50% of the time indoors=20
processing soil samples and entering soil and vegetation data.
Qualifications:
=B7 Knowledge of Chihuahuan Desert flora. Demonstrated botanical expertise=
=20
(including grasses) in another ecosystem and willingness to learn local=20
flora may be substituted.
=B7 Previous monitoring and/or field research experience.
=B7 GIS and/or soil microbiology and/or chemistry lab experience are=20
desirable, but not required.
=B7 Experience with Excel and/or SigmaPlot are highly desirable, but not=20
required.
=B7 Valid U.S. driver's license.
=B7 B.S. or B.A. in environmental sciences or equivalent degree.
Duration: Positions are for two years, contingent upon funding.
Start Date: Flexible, as soon as possible.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2001 or until positions are filled.
How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information=20
(name, position, phone, e-mail and mailing address) for 3 references to:
Laura Myers
USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range
MSC 3JER, NMSU, Box 30003
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003
e-mail: lamyers@nmsu.edu
Tel: 505-646-8033
FAX: 505-646-5889
Jornada Web Page http://usda-ars.nmsu.edu
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The link to complete archives is available elsewhere.
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