Ecolog-L M.S. Research Assistant Position in Climate Change and Hydrological Processes Oklahoma State University

[Jia Yang]

The Department of Natural Ecology and Management at Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater Oklahoma, seeks a highly motivated MS student to
join our research team. This position is funded through the National
Science Foundation’s (NSF) Rural Confluence Project and focuses on studying
extreme climate events, such as droughts and floods, and their impacts on
hydrological processes at watershed and basin scales. The selected
candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside experts in
ecosystem and hydrological modeling, climate change, GIS and remote
sensing. This student will engage in cutting-edge research that contributes
to understanding and addressing the challenges posed by extreme climate
events in rural and vulnerable communities.

*Responsibilities:*

   - Conduct research on the frequency, intensity, and spatial distribution
   of extreme climate events.
   - Compile, process, and analyze climate and hydrological datasets.
   - Utilize hydrological models to assess the impacts of extreme events on
   water resources.
   - Prepare presentations, reports, and manuscripts for conferences and
   peer-reviewed publications.

*Qualifications:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in climatology, meteorology, hydrology, ecology,
   environmental science, geography, earth science, or a related field.
   - Minimum GPA of 3.0 (as required by the Department and Graduate College)
   - Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
   - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

*Preferred Skills:*

   - Proficiency in coding and data analysis using Python, R, or similar
   programming languages.
   - Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

*Assistantship Details:*

   - Annual salary of $24,000.
   - Tuition waiver for both resident and non-resident students.
   - Flexible start date: Summer or Fall 2025.

*Institutional Information:*

Oklahoma State University is classified as an R1: Doctoral Universities,
i.e., “very high research activity”, in the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education. The university is a land grant
institution with an enrollment of about 25,000 students located midway
between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The Department of Natural Resource Ecology
and Management is part of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural
Resources and conducts interdisciplinary research, instruction, and
extension education to address the sustainable management and conservation
of the wildlife, forest, rangeland, and fishery resources of Oklahoma and
beyond. The Department is a source of cutting-edge research, quality
instruction, and effective outreach to students, landowners, managers, and
public agencies.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of
credentials and other information required by law and/or university
policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with
all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and
affirmative action.  Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on
race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with
regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or
admissions.

*Application Process:*

To apply, please send the following materials to Dr. Jia Yang at
jia.yan...@okstate.edu

   1. A cover letter outlining your research interests, skills, and
   motivation for this position.
   2. A detailed CV or resume.
   3. Contact information for two academic or professional references.
   4. Unofficial transcripts.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

*Contact Information: *

Dr. Jia Yang

Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Modeling and Climate Change

Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA

E-mail: jia.yan...@okstate.edu
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Ecolog-L PhD Research Assistant Position in Forest Ecosystem Health and Resilience Oklahoma State University

[Jia Yang]

The Department of Natural Ecology and Management at Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater Oklahoma, seeks a highly motivated PhD student to
join our research team. This position focuses on studying forest health and
resilience to disturbance and stress such as climate change, pests, and
pathogens at the regional, national, and global scales. The selected
candidate will be co-advised by Dr. Jia Yang and Dr. Bryan Murray and work
in a multidisciplinary environment alongside experts in forest measurement,
climate change, ecosystem modeling, GIS and remote sensing. This student
will engage in cutting-edge research that contributes to the development of
new management strategies that increase forest health and productivity.

*Responsibilities:*

   - Conduct research to identify forest health conditions in Oklahoma and
   Southeast United States.
   - Evaluate and develop management practices to enhance forest resilience.
   - Prepare presentations, reports, and manuscripts for conferences and
   peer-reviewed publications.
   - Serve as Teaching Assistant for one course per year.

*Qualifications:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, natural resources,
   environmental science, geography, earth science, or a related field.
   - Minimum GPA of 3.0 (as required by the Department and Graduate College)
   - Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
   - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

*Preferred Skills:*

   - Proficiency in coding and data analysis using Python, R, or similar
   programming languages.
   - Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

*Assistantship Details:*

   - Annual salary of $26,000.
   - Tuition waiver for both resident and non-resident students.
   - Start date: Summer or Fall 2025.

*Institutional Information:*

Oklahoma State University is classified as an R1: Doctoral Universities,
i.e., “very high research activity”, in the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education. The university is a land grant
institution with an enrollment of about 25,000 students located midway
between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The Department of Natural Resource Ecology
and Management is part of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural
Resources and conducts interdisciplinary research, instruction, and
extension education to address the sustainable management and conservation
of the wildlife, forest, rangeland, and fishery resources of Oklahoma and
beyond. The Department is a source of cutting-edge research, quality
instruction, and effective outreach to students, landowners, managers, and
public agencies.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of
credentials and other information required by law and/or university
policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with
all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and
affirmative action.  Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on
race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with
regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or
admissions.

*Application Process:*

To apply, please send the following materials to Dr. Jia Yang at
jia.yan...@okstate.edu

   1. A cover letter outlining your research interests, skills, and
   motivation for this position.
   2. A detailed CV or resume.
   3. Contact information for two academic or professional references.
   4. Unofficial transcripts.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

*Contact Information: *

Dr. Jia Yang

Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Modeling and Climate Change

Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA

E-mail: jia.yan...@okstate.edu



Dr. Bryan Murray

Associate Professor of Forest Management and Spatial Technology

Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA

E-mail: bryan.mur...@okstate.edu
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Financing Conservation

[Jack Hopkins]

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Are you a member of a conservation organization or land steward who is
working to fill some of the estimated US$900 billion gap in annual funding
for conservation, which is critical to maintaining biodiversity and climate
outcomes? If so, sign up today for a new Conservation Finance course
through the Center for Wildlife Studies.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Innovative financing solutions for sustainable conservation.
- Strategies to engage stakeholders and increase funding.
- How other projects have successfully achieved their conservation
financing goals.

WHY CHOOSE US?
- Expert-Guided: The instructor is a specialist in impact investing, social
entrepreneurship, and climate finance. Other experts will participate as
guest speakers.
- Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace online with instructor support.
- Certificate of Completion: Boost your credentials and take the next step
to creating a greater impact!

DATES
- Course opens Feb 4th and closes May 4th
- Live meetings with guest speakers: T/TH at 12:00-1:30 ET (February 4-27)

PRICE
Starts at $425 student / $525 professional (early bird ends March 9th)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/conservation-finance

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Landscape Planning

[Jack Hopkins]

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will explore the key concepts and some tricky challenges of
conducting conservation planning at the landscape scale, including how
site-scale implementing actions can flow from a landscape-scale plan. The
course will draw on the Conservation Standards and other frameworks but
will address the multi-disciplinary needs and tools of landscape planning
including spatial analyses and optimization, incorporating socioeconomic
factors and community input, the importance of partners, and how to sustain
what must be a dynamic effort into the future. Eight guest instructors from
multiple organizations around the world will augment the course with their
specific expertise and experience.

DATES
- Course opens March 3 and closes May 25
- Live meetings: T/Th 11:00-1:00 ET for five weeks, beginning March 4th

PRICES
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends February 2nd;
SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/landscape-planning

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L HIRING: Field Techs in NYC

[Crystal A. Crown]

Hi all,

The Natural Areas Conservancy is hiring *two* Biological Field Technicians
in New York City for the 2025 field season to work on a Freshwater Wetland
Ecological Assessment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Biological Field Technician will report to the Wetlands Project
Coordinator and Wetlands Restoration Specialist. The Biological Field
Technician will work as part of a team responsible for collecting data in
freshwater wetland ecosystems across all five boroughs of NYC. This
position is almost entirely field-based, with office days interspersed for
inclement weather, data entry, and other tasks as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

   - Collecting detailed, accurate ecological data on freshwater wetland
   conditions in adherence with the ecological assessment data collection
   protocol
   - Communicating effectively with their supervisor and team members to
   resolve any personnel or field issues in a timely manner
   - Navigating to data collection locations using a Trimble R2 receiver &
   ArcGIS Field Maps
   - Working long hours in variable weather conditions on difficult terrain
   - Recording data on paper datasheets and conducting data entry
   - Operating NYC Parks vehicles in a safe and lawful manner
   - Participating in other assessment-related tasks as directed


TERM: May 19, 2025– August 15, 2025

COMPENSATION: $26.37/hour for 35 hours/week

*To learn more and APPLY visit the NAC Career
Center: https://bit.ly/NAC_hiring *

Please address any questions to j...@naturalareasnyc.org.
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Introduction to Conservation Standards

[Jack Hopkins]

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join us for this highly interactive course that explores the philosophy,
core principles, and systematic steps of the Open Standards for the
Practice of Conservation (Conservation Standards
). This live course is built on
experiential learning through professionally facilitated, hands-on
application in teams. We will work together on real-world case studies
provided by fellow students to identify key and desired conservation and
human well-being outcomes, develop ecological models, construct situation
diagrams, incorporate empirical data, integrate monitoring and adaptive
management, and develop effective action plans for our changing world.
These skills will not only improve your impact as a conservation
practitioner and planner, but also provide invaluable tools for developing
grant applications, evaluating project plans, communicating with funders,
and integrating stakeholders.

DATES
- Course opens April 7th and closes June 29th
- Live meetings: Wednesdays at 12:30-3:30 ET (April 9 - May 21)

PRICE
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 9th;
SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/open-standards

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L Postdoc on Remote Sensing and Fire-Land Use Dynamics at University of Florida

[Di Yang]

The Department of Geography at the University of Florida is searching for a 
highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our NASA-funded research 
project investigating the relationships between land use change and fire 
regimes. This innovative project, led by Dr. Di Yang, integrates historical 
CORONA imagery, GEDI LiDAR data, and citizen science observations to advance 
our understanding of environmental change dynamics.

The successful candidate will spearhead research initiatives developing deep 
learning approaches for historical satellite imagery classification, 
integrating diverse geospatial datasets, and creating predictive models for 
future fire risk scenarios. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to 
work at the forefront of environmental remote sensing while leveraging unique 
datasets and advanced computational methods.

Key Qualifications:


  *
PhD in Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or 
related field
  *
Strong programming skills (Python/R) with demonstrated experience in deep 
learning applications
  *
Expertise in processing and analyzing large-scale remote sensing datasets
  *
Experience with Google Earth Engine or similar cloud platforms (preferred)
  *
Background in LiDAR data processing, particularly GEDI (preferred)
  *
Knowledge of fire ecology and land use change processes (preferred)

The University of Florida, ranked 7th among public universities, provides 
competitive salary and benefits, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a 
collaborative academic environment. Gainesville offers an exceptional quality 
of life with year-round outdoor activities, vibrant culture, and no state 
income tax.

Please reach out to yangdi1...@ufl.edu if you have any questions or want to 
know more.

Posting:

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/534299/postdoctoral-associate-in-remote-sensing-and-land-usefire-regime-dynamics

The position will remain open until filled, with review of applications 
beginning on February 15th, 2025.


Di Yang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography | University of Florida
Science Advisor, NASA 
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Ecolog-L Internship Forest Ecology -Notre Dame Environmental Research Center

[Lukas Magee (via ecolog-l list)]

The University Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) is hiring
1-2 students for a summer internship to start ideally in late May and
continue through August. The internship will be based near Land O’Lakes, WI
(https://underc.nd.edu/).

The core 10-week opportunity will focus on forest ecology and tree biology
research in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The
individuals will conduct a research project in collaboration with Dr. Luke
Magee and Dr. Nate Swenson, including the development of a research
proposal, implementation of the project, analyses of the data collected,
and the writing up and presentation of the project at the end of the summer.

Housing for the summer and transportation from Notre Dame to the field
sites are paid for by UNDERC. Participants receive:

   - $5000 stipend
   - $500 research budget for supplies
   - Unique research opportunity
   - Additional travel assistance through UNDERC for students from
   historically excluded groups.

There may be funding to extend research projects and work with UNDERC
scientists on other research projects. Those interested in the position,
please visit: https://underc.nd.edu/education/undergraduate-field-courses/ and
contact Dr. Lukas Magee (lma...@nd.edu) or Dr. Nathan Swenson (
nswen...@nd.edu) by January 24th.

The University of Notre Dame is dedicated to equal employment opportunity
and to the implementation of positive programs designed to ensure the
prevention of any discriminatory practices, either intentional or
inadvertent, with respect to race, color, national or ethnic origin,
disability, veteran status, age, or sex.
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Ecolog-L New Publication: Ash Everywhere: Place Attachment and Meanings in the Aftermath of Wildfires

[Mook,Anne]

Dear colleagues,
I’m excited to share our recent publication in Environment and Behavior, titled 
"Ash Everywhere: Place Attachment and Meanings in the Aftermath of Wildfires."
This qualitative research, led by Dr. Pilar Morales Giner, examines how 
wildfires reshape people’s emotional and practical connections to their 
communities. Conducted in Larimer County, Colorado, the study offers critical 
insights into:

  *   How wildfires affect place attachment: Communities experience both loss 
and renewal in their relationships to place.
  *   The role of place meanings in resilience: Individuals' evolving 
perceptions of their environment shape their ability to adapt to changing 
conditions.
  *   Climate change and local action: The findings emphasize the importance of 
community-based approaches to resilience planning as wildfires grow more 
frequent and severe.

This work is particularly relevant given the increasing frequency and intensity 
of wildfires in Colorado as well as the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. These 
events underscore the urgent need for strategies that support community 
resilience and adaptation in the face of climate change.
You can access the article here: 
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/00139165241311488
If you’d like a copy or want to discuss this research further, please don’t 
hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Anne Mook

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Ecolog-L Join us: Exciting Research Opportunities at IIASA (in Austria)

[HARRISON Alia]

Dear colleagues,

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) based near 
Vienna in Austria, is an international research institute that advances systems 
analysis and applies its research methods to identify policy solutions to 
reduce human footprints, enhance the resilience of natural and socioeconomic 
systems, and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

We are currently offering several exciting employment opportunities for 
scientists and modelers. We warmly invite applications from candidates 
worldwide.

Here a brief overview with links to the respective job offers:

Researcher in Hydrological and Water Resources 
Modeling
 -  support the development of the in-house open source hydrological and water 
resources model, Community Water Model (CWatM).

Researcher in Integrated Assessment 
Modeling
 - contribute to developing modeling methods and data to study the 
characteristics of transitions towards GHG neutrality and climate resilience.

GAMS 
Modeler
 - work on the development and enhancement of the IIASA Global Biosphere 
Management Model (GLOBIOM), a tool integral to addressing global challenges in 
agriculture, forestry, bioenergy, fisheries, and more.

Research Scholar in agricultural sector 
modeling
 -  a unique opportunity to contribute directly to high-impact policy advice, 
addressing critical sustainability challenges such as climate change impacts, 
adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity, and food and nutrition security at the 
science-policy interface.

Researcher in Integrated Assessment 
Modeling
 - support the advancement of the integration of material stocks and flows into 
the MESSAGEix integrated assessment modeling framework, and contribute to 
developing modeling methods and data to study the characteristics of 
transitions towards GHG neutrality.

Researcher - Climate Model 
Development
 - work with a team of international scientists developing the work on Simple 
Climate Models and emulators and contribute to the development of emulator and 
statistical models for the representation of climate risks.

Scientist/Model Developer - Earth Observation 
Data
 -  join an interdisciplinary and international team to work on the Earth 
Observation for Bookkeeping Modeling (EO4BK) project.

For specific questions about these positions, please contact the individuals 
listed in the respective job announcements. For general inquiries about working 
at IIASA, feel free to email us at 
recruitm...@iiasa.ac.at.

Sign up for our job alerts here to stay informed 
about new openings at IIASA.

With best wishes from Austria,

Alia HARRISON (Ms.)
Recruitment Coordinator
Human Resources (HR) Department
(out of office Fridays and Mondays)

tel: +43 (0)2236 807 286
email: harri...@iiasa.ac.at

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria | 
www.iiasa.ac.at
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Ecolog-L Aquatic Ecology M.S. Graduate Assistantship – University of Central Arkansas

[Halvor Halvorson]

*Aquatic Ecology M.S. Graduate Assistantship – University of Central
Arkansas*

*Description: *The Halvorson Aquatic Ecology lab (www.halvorhalvorson.com)
is seeking interested and qualified applicants for a Graduate Assistantship
in the Biology Department at the University of Central Arkansas. The
student will be supported by an institutional Graduate Teaching
Assistantship and their MS thesis research will encompass aquatic ecology
topics in line with Dr. Halvorson and the student’s interests. A variety of
potential research topics is available, and may include environmental
controls on leaf decomposition, ecosystem roles of aquatic
macroinvertebrates, water quality in urban streams or ponds, or nutrient
and phytoplankton interactions in drinking water reservoirs.

*Qualifications: *B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Environmental Science, or
related fields. Minimum GPA of 3.0. The applicant must have the ability to
work independently, as well as with a collaborative team. Strong applicants
will have prior research experience either with field or laboratory
research.

* Expectations: *The successful candidate will start classes and their
assistantship in Fall 2025. The student will have support for at least two
years, and potentially additional time, depending on satisfactory
performance and progress on their thesis. The student may have the
opportunity to switch to a Research Assistantship after their first year.
Students are expected to conduct a thesis research project and complete
required course work. Students will receive a stipend (~ $10,350/year, plus
summer stipend), and in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee waivers (~
$3,000/term). Additional funds are available to support field research and
conference travel. UCA has a strong M.S. graduate program in Biology (~ 30
students), and there are opportunities for additional competitive funding
through the university. The student will also benefit from assistance from
undergraduate workers and collaborating with peers in the Halvorson
laboratory.

*To apply:* Send a C.V. or resume, cover letter, transcripts (unofficial is
OK), and contact information for three references to Dr. Hal Halvorson (
hhalvor...@uca.edu) with the email subject line “GA Position (last name)”.
Review of applications will begin Monday, February 3rd, 2025 until the
position is filled.

-- 
Halvor M. Halvorson, PhD (he/him)
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biology
University of Central Arkansas
LSC 154; (501) 852-1280
Lab website 
My Zoom office meeting

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Ecolog-L Remote Sensing data analysis in R - 1 seat left

[i...@physalia-courses.org]

Dear all,
 
if you are interested in Remote Sensing data analysis in R, I just wanted to 
inform you that we have ONE last seat for our 4-day online course starting next 
week.
 
If you are interested, you can find all the information about the course here: 
[ https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/remote-sensing-in-r/ ]( 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/remote-sensing-in-r/ ) 
 
Best regards,
Carlo
 
 



Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D


Physalia-courses DIRECTOR

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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE – Introduction To Mixed Models Using R And Rstudio (IMMR09)

[Oliver Hooker]

ONLINE COURSE – Introduction To Mixed Models Using R And Rstudio (IMMR09)

https://www.prstats.org/course/introduction-to-mixed-models-using-r-and-rstudio-immr09/

Use discount code 'JAN25' to make the most of our Jan sale worth 20% off
all courses

11th - 13th march 2025

Instructor - Dr. Rafael De Andrade Moral

COURSE OVERVIEW: This course provides a comprehensive practical and
theoretical introduction to multilevel models, also known as hierarchical
or mixed effects models. We will focus primarily on multilevel linear
models, but also cover multilevel generalized linear models. Likewise, we
will also describe Bayesian approaches to multilevel modelling. We will
begin by focusing on *random effects* multilevel models. These models make
it clear how multilevel models are in fact models of models. In addition,
random effects models serve as a solid basis for understanding mixed
effects, i.e. fixed and random effects, models. In this coverage of random
effects, we will also cover the important concepts of statistical shrinkage
in the estimation of effects, as well as intraclass correlation. We then
proceed to cover linear mixed effects models, particularly focusing on
varying intercept and/or varying slopes regression models. We will then
cover further aspects of linear mixed effects models, including multilevel
models for nested and crossed data data, and group level predictor
variables. Towards the end of the course we also cover generalized linear
mixed models (GLMMs), how to accommodate overdispersion through
individual-level random effects, as well as Bayesian approaches to
multilevel levels using the brms R package.

Please email oliverhoo...@prstatistics.com with any questions.


January
*ONLINE COURSE – Using Google Earth Engine in Ecological Studies (GEEE01)
This course will be delivered live*

*ONLINE COURSE – Time Series Analysis and Forecasting using R and Rstudio
(TSAF01) This course will be delivered live*

February
*ONLINE COURSE – Machine Vision using Python (MVUP01) This course will be
delivered live*

*ONLINE COURSE – Machine Learning using Python (MLUP01) This course will be
delivered live*

ONLINE COURSE – Species Distribution Modelling With Bayesian Statistics
Using R (SDMB06) This course will be delivered live

*ONLINE COURSE – Remote sensing data analysis and coding in R for ecology
(RSDA01) This course will be delivered live*

ONLINE COURSE – Introduction to generalised linear models using R and
Rstudio (IGLM08) This course will be delivered live

*ONLINE COURSE – Community Analytics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
for Beginners (CAFB01) This course will be delivered live*

March
ONLINE COURSE – Introduction To Mixed Models Using R And Rstudio (IMMR09)
This course will be delivered live

ONLINE COURSE – Stable Isotope Mixing Models using SIBER, SIAR, MixSIAR
(SIMM11) This course will be delivered live

ONLINE COURSE – Multivariate Analysis Of Ecological Communities Using R
With The VEGAN package (VGNR07) This course will be delivered live

May
ONLINE COURSE – Movement Ecology Using R(MOVE07) This course will be
delivered live

June
*ONLINE COURSE – Tidyverse for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists
(TIDY01) This course will be delivered live*


-- 
Oliver Hooker PhD.
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Ecolog-L MN DNR Brainerd Assistant Area Wildlife Manager

[Shartell, Lindsey (DNR) (via ecolog-l list)]

Please see the attached job opportunity for a Wildlife Biologist with the MN 
DNR in Brainerd.  Share with those who may be interested. Thank you!

Working Title: Assistant Area Wildlife Manager
Job Class: Natural Resources Specialist Intermediate Wildlife
Job ID: 82739

  *   Location: Brainerd, MN
  *   Telework Eligible: No
  *   Full/Part Time: Full-Time
  *   Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
  *   Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
  *   Date Posted: 01/06/2025
  *   Closing Date: 01/27/2025
  *   Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
  *   Division/Unit: Fish and Wildlife / WL-R2 Brainerd
  *   Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  *   Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  *   Travel Required: Yes; Occasional overnight travel
  *   Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98/hourly; $54,372 - $79,302/annually
  *   Classified Status: Classified
  *   Bargaining Unit/Union: 214-MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
  *   FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
  *   Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with 
Disabilities:
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Ecolog-L MS Assistantship - Fish Ecology - Univ. of Wyoming

[Annika Walters]

Description: The Walters Lab at the University of Wyoming Cooperative Fish & 
Wildlife Research Unit is seeking applications for a funded master’s student 
(stipend of $2000/month plus benefits & tuition waiver). The student will be 
responsible for leading a research project to evaluate the current population 
status of Plains Sucker in northeast Wyoming. The study will use backpack 
electrofishing and stream habitat surveys to assess species distribution, local 
abundance, habitat preferences, and collect genetic samples.

The successful candidate will oversee study design, field technician hiring and 
supervision, data management and analysis, and preparation of manuscripts for 
peer-reviewed publication. Genetic analyses will occur in collaboration with 
Elizabeth Mandeville’s lab at Northern Michigan University. The project is also 
in collaboration with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The Walters Lab is 
committed to increasing the representation of traditionally excluded groups and 
fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive research lab at the University of 
Wyoming.

To apply: Please send (via email attachment) the following materials (ideally 
aggregated in one file) to Annika Walters (annika.walt...@uwyo.edu): 1) Letter 
articulating interest in the project and highlighting relevant experience, 2) a 
CV, 3) names/contact info for three references, and 4) transcript with GPA. 
Candidates should not initially submit a complete application package to the 
university unless contacted to do so. Review of applications will begin 7 
February 2025 and continue until filled.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, ecology, biology, or a related 
field. Anticipated start date is August 2025.



Annika Walters
Pronouns: she/her/hers
U.S. Geological Survey
Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Department of Zoology and Physiology
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071
annika.walt...@uwyo.edu
phone: 307 766 5473
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Ecolog-L Summer Plant Ecology Field Technicians 2025 (Colorado and Kansas)

[Trumbo, Evalynn (via ecolog-l list)]

Wichita State University is seeking up to five highly motivated technicians to 
assist in data collection for a collaborative research project investigating 
the response of plants, birds, and soils to different cattle grazing practices 
on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grasslands in Kansas and Colorado. 
Although grazing animals such as bison play an important role in native 
prairie, grazing is currently excluded or highly limited in many CRP sites 
related to native prairie. Our study will quantify potential conservation risks 
and benefits of cattle grazing on CRP sites located in tallgrass (Kansas) and 
shortgrass (Colorado).

Technicians will collect plant data in three-person sampling crews (two 
technicians and one lead graduate student). Each crew will be responsible for 
sampling a subset of sites (36) in our areas of interest in Kansas and 
Colorado. Reaching sites will require driving a few hours each day over paved 
and low maintenance (dirt, gravel) roads in relatively remote, rural areas. 
Duties include but are not limited to: collecting vegetation structural data, 
plant species abundance, and plant biomass; data entry and quality control; and 
equipment preparation and maintenance. Candidates must be willing to hike long 
distances into field sites through tall or short grass prairie while carrying 
equipment to reach sampling locations. Working hours will be spent almost 
exclusively in the field and involve early mornings, long hours when necessary, 
and maintaining motivation during variable weather conditions. Technicians must 
be able to transport themselves to field housing and ready to begin training 
and orientation in mid-late May 2025. The field position will end by August 
8th, 2025. Shared housing will be provided near field sites in rural Kansas 
(St. John) and Colorado (Las Animas or Lamar). Rental vehicles will be provided 
for fieldwork transportation. Technicians will be paid $16/hour with the 
possibility for time-and-a-half overtime pay.

Qualifications:

  1.  Academic training in and/or enthusiasm for biology and/or ecology.
  2.  Previous experience with plant identification preferred, but not required.
  3.  Fit to perform and keep up field work while maintaining exceptional work 
ethic in a variety of conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, biting 
insects, and poison ivy.
  4.  Eager to work in remote, rural settings for long periods of time.
  5.  Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work and live with other 
technicians and interact positively with CRP landowners.
  6.  Attention to detail and able to closely follow a detailed data collection 
protocol.
  7.  Possess a valid driver's license and willing to drive rental field 
vehicles on gravel and muddy roads.
  8.  Must be available for the entirety of the field season ~mid/late May to 
August 8th, 2025.

Technicians will gain experience with plant identification and data collection 
techniques, interact with private landowners, and large-scale ecological 
research. To apply, email a cover letter, your CV/resume, and the names and 
contact information of three professional references with the subject line 
"Summer Plant Ecology Field Technician" to Evalynn Trumbo at 
evalynn.tru...@wichita.edu. Application review will begin February 10th, 2025. 
Positions will remain open until filled.


Evalynn Trumbo  (she/her)
CRP Research Project Manager

Biological Sciences
Wichita State University
Hubbard Hall | 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260
o: (316) 978-6216 | c: (636) 222-8537

evalynn.tru...@wichita.edu | 
wichita.edu
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Ecolog-L Understanding Moral Injury: a support group for scientists

[Kristan Childs]

Hello ESA community,

My name is Kristan Childs. I am a facilitator for the Climate Psychology
Alliance , the Good Grief Network
, and the Work That Reconnects
, and am a faculty member of the Climate
Emotional Resilience Institute .

I offer talks, workshops, and longer programs to support the psychological
well-being of people (& scientists in particular) facing the climate
crisis.

Along with my co-facilitator, Teddy Kellam ,
I am facilitating a Climate Emotional Resilience 10-Step Program for
Scientists & STEM Professionals beginning in February

.

I also work with individual organizations to co-create what is most
needed. *For
example, would you like to learn to undo isolation and normalize climate
conversations at work? Would you like to understand what moral injury is
and what helps with it? Would you like ideas on how to teach climate
science in a way that does not leave your students feeling isolated and
full of despair? Would you like me to host a climate cafe or ecological
grief circle at your work?*

Please reach out (through email or my website) if you have any questions or
are interested in connecting.

With gratitude,

Kristan Childs, M.Ed.
kristanchilds.com
Faculty Member: Climate Emotional Resilience Institute

Facilitator: Good Grief Network , Work
that Reconnects 
Co-Chair, Climate Scientist Support Committee: CPA-NA

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Ecolog-L Faculty Positions in at Warren Wilson College

[Alisa Hove (via ecolog-l list)]

Dear Colleagues,

Warren Wilson College is currently hiring two Assistant Professor positions 
that may interest you or someone in your network. While both positions are 
listed at the Assistant Professor rank, faculty at all career levels are 
encouraged to apply, particularly those with a strong record of teaching and 
research.

The first position is for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science. 
Ideal candidates will be able to teach introductory environmental science and 
specialty environmental science courses in the successful candidate’s area of 
expertise. The faculty member in this position is also expected to advise 
students in the Environmental Science major, mentor students in undergraduate 
research projects, and work in close collaboration with the Center for Working 
Lands team. This is a full-time, continuing faculty position on a 10-month 
contract in an extended contract system. Opportunities also exist to teach in 
the College's MS in Applied Climate Studies program--these are optional and 
would be additionally compensated. 

For the full job ad, description and submission of materials, see: 
https://warren-wilson.breezy.hr/p/abebbbdbed89-assistant-professor-of-environmental-science.
 

The second opportunity is for an Assistant Professor of Animal Nutrition, which 
offers a chance to train the next generation of professionals in animal 
science, with a focus on nutrition and sustainable practices. While this role 
may appeal more directly to those in the animal sciences, its interdisciplinary 
nature could resonate with Ecolog-L community members who engage with 
agricultural systems or food sustainability. The successful candidate will join 
the Department of Biology and Chemistry. This department is an 
interdisciplinary and highly collaborative learning community. We graduate 
leaders who think creatively and critically, and who are enthusiastic about 
scientific practices. The department offers majors in Biochemistry, Biology, 
and Conservation Biology, and is developing a program in Animal Science. The 
successful candidate will also work in close collaboration with the Center for 
Working Lands  team, 
particularly through the College Farm’s livestock operation.

For the full job ad, description and submission of materials, see: 
https://warren-wilson.breezy.hr/p/9340454f0b25-assistant-professor-of-animal-nutrition.



ABOUT WARREN WILSON COLLEGE

Warren Wilson College  is located on a 
beautiful 1,135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North 
Carolina. We enroll approximately 750 undergraduates and 100 graduates. Rooted 
in liberal arts education, the College provides educational programs that 
foster students’ curiosity, empathy, and integrity to prepare graduates to 
engage in groundbreaking scholarship and creative work; to pursue meaningful 
careers with professionalism; and to lead purposeful lives dedicated to 
fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable world.



***
Alisa Hove, PhD (she/ her/ hers)
Associate Professor of Biology
Associate Dean of Grants and Sponsored Programs 
Co-chair, Biology and Chemistry Department

Warren Wilson College
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000

Office: Witherspoon 105

Phone: (828) 771-3071
Email: ah...@warren-wilson.edu
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Ecolog-L PhD or MS Opportunity in Landscape and Fire Ecology

[Tori Donovan]

*PhD or MS Opportunity: Landscape and Fire Ecology*



*Location: *University of Florida IFAS West Florida Research and Education
Center

*Anticipated Start:* May 2025 or Fall 2025

*Anticipated Salary: *$30,000 per year at 0.5 FTE plus tuition waiver

*Application Deadline:* Jan 30th or until position is filled.



*Position Description: *The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) helps
protect watersheds, enhance habitat and air quality, and conserve soils.
However, with increasing large wildfires across many regions of the U.S.,
it is unclear how CRP lands might be mobilized to reduce wildfire risk and
contribute to fire resilient landscapes. The Donovan lab is seeking a
motivated PhD or MS student to assess of the role that CRP lands have
played in historical wildfire risk and their potential to enhance or reduce
wildfire risk in the future. Specifically, the student will generate models
of wildfire risk and the relative contribution of CRP lands using remotely
sensed information and test alternative future scenarios of wildfire risk
based on climate and landscape configurations of CRP lands. The student
will be expected to lead quantitative statistical analyses, present their
findings at scientific conferences, complete relevant course work, and
publish their findings in the peer-reviewed literature. Moreover, the
student will be expected to collaborate with a team of students and
scientists at the University of Florida and Texas State University.



*Qualifications:* The successful candidate will preferably have a BS (MS
position) or BS and MS degree (PhD position) in ecology or a related field,
a valid driver’s license, and experience with R and/or GIS and/or Google
Earth Engine for spatial analysis (or in the case of the MS candidate, a
strong willingness to learn). In addition, they will have strong writing,
communication, leadership, and organization skills, and the ability to work
independently and as part of a team. Please submit a cover letter
explaining why you are pursuing a graduate degree and why you believe this
position is the right fit for you, plus a CV, unofficial transcript, and
the contact information for two references to Victoria Donovan at
*victoria.dono...@ufl.edu
*. Submit documents as a *single PDF file* named
“[your last name]_PhD_CRP.pdf” or “[your last name]_MS_CRP.pdf”



*About us:* The Donovan Lab  focuses on
understanding the patterns and processes that promote ecological resilience
of populations, communities, and ecosystems from local to landscape scales,
with a particular focus on fire. We combine field data with remotely sensed
information to quantitatively answer research questions that bridge
ecological theory and application. We are based out of the West Florida
Research and Education Center (WFREC) in Milton, FL and offer a
collaborative and inclusive environment for both education and research.
Surrounded by extensive forest lands managed with fire along with white
sand beaches that line the Gulf of Mexico, the region offers numerous
opportunities to study natural resource conservation.
__

Victoria M Donovan, PhD

Assistant Professor of Forest Management

School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

University of Florida IFAS | West Florida Research and Education Center

5988 Highway 90, Building 4900, Milton, FL 32583 | 402-540-0678
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Ecolog-L REGISTER! 1/22 SCBNA Conservation Education Workshop: Intro to MacroBlitz

[Lisa Wang]

1/22 SCBNA Education Workshop Series #2 - Conservation Education Workshop:
Intro to MacroBlitz

Join the *SCBNA Education Committee* and* Anne Lewis*, Special Projects
Director at South Dakota Discovery Center, for a virtual event where we
will introduce attendees to MacroBlitz, a NatGeo-funded citizen science
project! MacroBlitz is a project to inspire and empower people to find and
photograph aquatic macroinvertebrates and upload those photographs to
iNaturalist for science and for learning. In this session, learn what
MacroBlitz is and how you can contribute by photographing aquatic inverts
using readily accessible supplies.

-
Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025, from 2-4 PM CST

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-macroblitz-tickets-1082478615679?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn about upcoming events with SCBNA here:
https://scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/events/

Learn more about SCBNA: https://scbnorthamerica.org/

Thank you! Hope to see you there!
SCBNA
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Ecolog-L Seasonal field positions: Bio Science Technicians (fire/forest ecology)

[Pfaff, Anne Hopkins (via ecolog-l list)]

Summer Employment Opportunity: Come work among the Giant Sequoias!
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station (USGS) is currently recruiting for summer 
2024 Biological Science Technician positions in Forest Ecology and Fire and 
Fuels research.

Pay:   GG-5 ($19.02 per hour)

Location: Three Rivers, California

Positions are full-time, start in May, and will last 4-6 months.

Federal housing might be available for rent. Personal vehicle is recommended 
for off-work time.

We are hiring up to 9 positions for 2 crews:

Forest Demography project duties: Collect field data for long term forest 
research projects in Sequoia and Yosemite NPs. Measure forest demographics, 
including mapping and measuring trees and determining cause of death. Gain 
knowledge and experience in ecological research, identifying Sierran trees, 
forest pathology, and mapping trees. Up to 4 crew positions will be filled.

Fire/Fuels and Sequoia project duties: Collect field data on fuels in remote 
areas of the Sierras and remote Sequoia groves in Sequoia NP. Collect detailed 
surface and canopy fuel data in recently burned and unburned forests, as well 
as regeneration data. *Backpacking and extensive hiking required. Gain 
knowledge and experience in ecological research, fuels measurements, and tree 
mapping. Up to 5 crew positions will be filled.
Qualifications: Must be a US Citizen in order to qualify. Some field work 
experience required. (See "Qualifications" section below).



Prefer people with an interest in fire, forest, and/or field ecology; a 
demonstrated interest and physical ability in working outdoors in challenging 
field conditions, as well as some camping and/or backpacking experience. 
Successful applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working 
on small field teams.

HOW TO APPLY: The vacancy announcement opens on 2/16 at 8am and closes on 3/1 
at 4pm PST. You must submit your application materials between these 
dates/times in order to be considered. Please follow the directions outlined 
below and in the announcement.

Email application documents to wer...@usgs.gov, between 
8am PST 2/16/24 and 4pm PST 3/1/24.


To be considered, please attach the following items to your email:

1.   Cover letter describing interests, qualifications, and contact 
information

2.   Resume - candidates must format their resumes correctly to be 
considered -

*  List the month, day, and year for the beginning and end of each 
position. (eg. 6/5/23-8/8/23)

*  Include hours worked per week for every job or volunteer position. (eg. 
40 hours/week)

*  For all positions with any field or lab component, include detailed 
descriptions of field or lab duties and be clear that it was field and/or lab 
work. Include any volunteer experience/positions. Please do NOT eliminate 
details in your job descriptions. Longer resumes are ok (2-5 pages)

*  If you have field experience listed under a university or college, 
clearly annotate that the experience was or wasn't related to attaining your 
degree

3.   Unofficial transcripts showing degree major/minor and graduation date. 
If not yet graduated, include a full unofficial transcript so personnel can 
calculate classes.

4.   Provide email and/or phone numbers for at least 2 references (3 
preferable)

5.   Put job announcement number in the email subject line for each 
application:

o 39-24-05 GG-05



MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED ELEMENTS IN YOUR RESUME and

APPLICATION PACKAGE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY. For further information on how to 
format your resume please go

to 
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/


For more information or assistance, call Anne Pfaff at (559) 565-3172 or e:mail 
at ahpf...@usgs.gov.

Qualifications:
GG-Level   Field Experience  OR Work experience  OR  Education
GG-5 9 months 3 years3 yr. 
college (90 semester/135 quarter hrs)

  PLUS 3 months lab or field work

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Ecolog-L Research Project Manager - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation -- University of Minnesota

[Elena West (via ecolog-l list)]

The West Lab in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation
Biology at the University of Minnesota is hiring a *Research Project
Manager* to work with several research projects in wildlife ecology and
conservation, including those with a focus on bioacoustic monitoring.

The Research Project Manager will contribute to all components of the lab’s
research, with an emphasis on a statewide *Bioacoustics for Broadscale
Species Monitoring and Conservation* project. The successful candidate will
co-lead the project’s community science recruitment, training,
coordination, as well as manage acoustic recording unit (ARU) inventory,
lending, and data management. Competitive candidates will ideally have
diverse professional work experience including conducting research,
supporting and facilitating project management processes, and relevant
administrative or research experience that positions them to be able to
proactively and creatively develop and coordinate programmatic workflows
given initial onboarding.

Salary Range: $31.25 per hour ($65,000/annually) - $33.66 per hour
($70,012.80/annually) depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Research in the West Lab focuses on the ecology, conservation, and
management of wildlife, with an emphasis on North American birds. Current
projects address how human activities shape wildlife behavior, movement,
and population dynamics and emphasize the development of innovative methods
to study rare and threatened species. Our aim is to provide practical
approaches to the conservation and management of species of conservation
concern.

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/366354. Applications will be reviewed as
they are received.

Please contact Dr. Elena West (elw...@umn.edu) with questions.
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