Ecolog-L Intensive hierarchical modelling course

[Guillaume Blanchet]

Hello !

From May 5 to 9, Andrew MacDonald and myself will be giving a summer school on 
hierarchical statistical models (3-credit graduate course) in Orford (Québec, 
Canada). The course will be given in English and can be credited through 
Université de Sherbrooke.

The details of the course are presented here : 
https://www.usherbrooke.ca/ecoles-de-pointe/en/biology/2025-hierarchical-models-life-sciences

If you have any questions about the course, do not hesitate to contact me.

Have a good day !

Guillaume Blanchet


D8-1073
Professeur adjoint
Université de Sherbrooke
+1 819 821-8000 # 65130



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Ecolog-L Interdiscipllinary Field Research Course in Alaska

[Joey Boots-Ebenfield]

Applications are open for Wrangell Mountains Field Studies
 2025!


Field Studies is an interdisciplinary field research program hosted by
the Wrangell
Mountains Center  in McCarthy, Alaska, located
near the center of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.


The program is accredited through our partner university, the University of
Maine , and offers six (6)
semester-credits for *Field Research Experience in Earth and Climate
Sciences*. Areas of focus include local ecology, geophysical processes
(including glacier dynamics), local knowledge of landscape structure
change, system modeling, and land use policy.


Students should apply via the application
 on our website.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is
recommended. For questions please contact fieldstud...@wrangells.org
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Ecolog-L 2 Postdoctoral Positions in Population Viability Modelling and Conservation Genomics

[Jamie Gorrell]

Posting Date: March 2, 2025
We invite applications for TWO Postdoctoral Fellows in the Department of 
Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Northern British Columbia 
(UNBC) with a start date in Summer 2025. One position will focus on Population 
Growth and Viability Modelling and the other on Conservation Genomics. Both 
positions are full-time for a term of 2 years with the possibility of extension 
to 3 years.
The Postdocs will work in partnership with the Marmot Recovery Foundation 
(MRF), a charitable organization whose mission is to recover the wild 
population of the endemic and critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot 
(Marmota vancouverensis). MRF has been collecting population data for over 25 
years and has DNA samples from ~1,000 individuals.
We seek candidates who will contribute novel applied research to advance marmot 
conservation by studying historical population trends, building population 
viability models to directly guide in-the-wild recovery efforts, sequencing 
genomes to estimate diversity/inbreeding/relatedness, and developing the first 
genotype-informed conservation breeding program in Canada. The successful 
candidates will play integral roles in shaping ongoing conservation actions and 
be part of a multidisciplinary team composed of academics, veterinarians, 
managers, and conservation biologists from UNBC, Vancouver Island University, 
MRF, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, and Provincial and Federal Governments.
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D., within the previous four years or will 
be awarded within three months of beginning the Fellowship, in biology or a 
closely related discipline and have demonstrated experience with population 
modelling or population/conservation genomics. The successful candidates will 
have fluency in written and verbal English and a growing record of scholarly 
activity related to their field, while evidence of collaborating with partners 
and implementing applied management solutions resulting from research would be 
an asset.
Postdoctoral Fellows will receive annual salaries of $60,000, 4% vacation pay, 
competitive health benefits, and be based at the Prince George campus with 
opportunities for summer fieldwork on Vancouver Island. For more information, 
including separate job descriptions for each Postdoctoral Fellow position, 
please visit the Marmot Recovery Foundation’s website at: 
https://marmots.org/recovery-efforts/about-the-foundation/careers/
Applications received by April 11, 2025 will receive full consideration.

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Ecolog-L Temporary Field Technician - Plant demography - Crested Butte, CO

[Will Petry (via ecolog-l list)]

Full job ad and application: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/hr/postings/215421

The Diversity in Changing Environments Lab at NC State University (PI: Dr.
Will Petry) is hiring a temporary, full-time research technician to assist
with field research in Colorado from mid-June to early September 2025. This
position supports our ongoing study of plant demographic responses to
environmental variation in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Biological
Laboratory (RMBL).

We collected detailed climatic and demographic data—growth, survival,
reproduction, & germination—from several thousand permanently-marked
individuals near the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL; ca. 8
miles north of Crested Butte, Colorado). We use these long-term census data
along with experimental manipulations and environmental data to understand
the current patterns of population composition, to forecast the near-term
trajectories of populations, and to predict how environmental change will
redistribute this species across the landscape.

The selected technician will work in remote field sites across Gunnison
County, CO (elevations 6,200–12,500 ft) and aid in field data collection
for our study of plant demographic responses to environmental variation.
The position involves intensive data collection of plant demographic
variables from marked individuals in our study populations across Gunnison
County. Most work is conducted in the field, with a small amount of lab and
data management tasks.

*Key responsibilities:*

   - Field Data Collection – Record plant demographic data (growth,
   survival, reproduction, germination) from permanently-marked individuals
   - Tagging and Mapping – Identify, tag, and map new study plants
   - Experimental Setup – Assist with seed germination experiments
   - Site Maintenance – Maintain plant tags, plot markers, and data loggers
   - Driving – Operate a field vehicle on mountain roads to access research
   sites, including on mountain roads that may be narrow, slippery, windy, and
   unpaved
   - Data Management -  Perform data digitization, entry, and organization



*Work Conditions:*

   - Physical Demands: Requires strenuous hiking to remote and isolated
   study sites (up to 10 miles/day round-trip ), crouching, squatting, and
   kneeling on uneven terrain. Hiking on steep trails while at elevations up
   to 12,500 feet above sea level
   - Driving on rough roads and though most field sites are near roads,
   several are a few miles away from the nearest road access
   - Weather Exposure: Work occurs in temperatures ranging from 40°F to
   >90°F, with high winds, sun exposure, and precipitation.
   - Remote Locations: Limited bathroom facilities and cell reception for
   long periods of the workday.
   - Solo Work: While most fieldwork is in pairs/groups, some independent
   work will be required.
   - Safety Measures: Training, personal protective equipment, first aid
   kit, and emergency communicator will be provided.


Living Conditions:

   - Housing provided at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL).
   - Rustic accommodations include cabins, tents, yurts, and shared kitchen
   facilities.
   - Outhouses in lieu of indoor plumbing.
   - More details: *RMBL Housing Info*
   




This is a 12 week temporary job opportunity. Start date 06/16/2025
(flexible) with end date being 09/05/2025 (flexible). 40/hrs per week,
Monday-Friday (some weekend work may be needed to accommodate plant
phenology/weather/holidays)

*We encourage applicants of all experience levels, including those without
prior field research experience.*

Full job ad and application: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/hr/postings/215421
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Ecolog-L SCCS-NY Call for Abstracts: Application window open March 1 – April 1

[Riley Trist]

Student Conference on Conservation Science–New York 2025
The call for applications to present a talk, speed talk, or poster at the 
Student Conference on Conservation Science–New York 
(SCCS-NY) is now open through April 1. Submit your 
abstract outlining a research project that you have completed or are currently 
conducting and present your work!

Who should apply? Graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and early-career 
professionals (from anywhere in the world!)  pursuing or considering the field 
of conservation are encouraged to present their work. Undergraduate students 
conducting thesis-level research may also apply. Applications will be 
considered from any conservation-related field, including work in the natural 
sciences, social sciences, or the humanities. Selection will be based on 
application quality and relevance to conservation.

When is SCCS-NY? October 15 – 17, 2025.

Where is SCCS-NY? Virtual and On-site at the American Museum of Natural History 
in New York City.

Know of someone who should apply? They can find conference information at this 
link: 
https://www.amnh.org/research/center-for-biodiversity-conservation/convening-and-connecting/sccs-ny/registration-application

Best,
The SCCS-NY team at the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, American 
Museum of Natural History
Contact us: s...@amnh.org
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Ecolog-L Individual-based modeling short course, Chicago, May 26-30th

[Steve Railsback]

Please apply soon for the one-week course on individual-based modeling 
that Volker Grimm and Steve Railsback will present May 26-30th, 2025, in 
Chicago. This year the course will be in partnership with the NetLogo 
team at Northwestern University.


The course is designed primarily to help academic and other researchers 
start using (or teaching) individual-based modeling. Major topics 
include model design—how to determine what things should be in a model 
or left out; programming models in the NetLogo platform; and model 
analysis—how to use a working model to produce theoretical and applied 
understanding. The goal will be to prepare participants to use the 
course textbook and NetLogo’s extensive resources to become productive 
modelers. We expected participants to include academic faculty, graduate 
students, and industry and agency scientists.


The instructors have presented similar courses many times over 20 years 
and authored the textbook that this short course will be based on, 
Agent-based and Individual-based Modeling: A Practical Introduction 
(see: https://www.railsback-grimm-abm-book.com).


The 2025 course will be held at Northwestern University’s law school 
campus in downtown Chicago. The course fee has not been finalized but we 
expect it to be approximately $950. We are hoping to arrange low-cost 
dormitory housing as an option. Any proceeds from the course will 
support the NetLogo team.


To apply for this course, please email the following information to: 
abm-cou...@ccl.northwestern.edu


•   Your name
•	Your affiliation and position (e.g., graduate student in the 
Department of X at Y University; staff scientist at Z Inc.)
•	A very short paragraph describing your professional interests and 
reason for attending the course.


We anticipate notifying applicants of their acceptance by the beginning 
of April.


Steve Railsback
--
Steve Railsback
Lang Railsback & Associates
Arcata, California

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Ecolog-L arthropod histology/ultrastructure

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

Dear colleagues:

Are one or more of you in Ecolog-L into arthropod histology/ultrastructure?
If ''yes'', I would like to bounce some ideas on a project I began years
ago that I would like to wrap up. Thanks.

Sincerely,

*Jorge*
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Ecolog-L NEON Full-Time Job Opportunity - Tucson, AZ

[Duchesne, Bryce (US) (via ecolog-l list)]

Hello,



My name is Bryce Duchesne, and I am the recruiter supporting the NEON project!



The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a continental-scale 
observation facility funded by the National Science Foundation and operated by 
Battelle. The NEON program is designed to collect long-term, open access 
ecological data to better understand how U.S. ecosystems are changing, from 
freshwater systems such as streams, rivers, and lakes to terrestrial systems 
spanning tropical forests to deserts to tundra (neonscience.org). We depend on 
our people to collect observational data and samples, to monitor automated 
instrumented systems that collect terrestrial and aquatic data, and to operate 
our airborne observation platform that captures remote sensing data of regional 
landscapes and vegetation.

We currently have a full-time opportunity located in Tucson, AZ! This position 
is a Field Ecologist II - Instrumentation role.

>From the iconic saguaro cactus stands of the Sonoran to the mesquite 
>scrublands of the Chihuahuan, the Desert Southwest offers a diverse range of 
>desert and mountainous landscapes to explore. Data from the NEON field sites 
>will help scientists better understand the impact of human disturbances and 
>climate change on these unique and fragile arid ecosystems.

Check out the job here: 
https://jobs.battelle.org/us/en/job/75258/NEON-Field-Ecologist-II-Instrumentation-AZ

If you have more questions about this role, please reach out!

Thanks,





Bryce Duchesne
Recruiter
Battelle Human Resources
duche...@battelle.org

[cid:image001.jpg@01DB8C31.CC4B88B0]
505 King Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
http://www.battelle.org

Connect with Battelle
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Ecolog-L Re: Semester by the Bay Program in Alaska

[Ken Goldman (via ecolog-l list)]

Dear Ecolog-L Community,
 I am writing to ask and encourage you to share the following
information with your colleagues and students about a wonderful program
offered at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula College,
Kachemak Bay Campus.  The Semester by the Bay Program is an Alaska,
place-based experiential learning program in Homer, Alaska is an ideal
place to study and explore Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation Ecology.
We hope that all we offer (e.g. experiential learning, internships,
incredible courses with world-renowned instructors, with access to one of
the richest marine estuaries in the world) can work into your students’
academic program and goals.  Our Fall semester focuses on Marine Mammal
Biology, while our spring semester focus is Conservation Ecology.  We are
currently recruiting students and planning for the Spring 2026 semester.

We will be offering a 16 credit transcripted certificate in Conservation
Ecology.  Spring classes offered are:
BIOL 473 Conservation Biology (3CR)
BIOL 483 Exploration Ecology (2CR)
BIOL 484 Experiential Learning: Exploration Ecology Field Study (4CR)
BIOL 490 Global Climate Change (3CR)
ENGL/JRNL A278 Sharing Science Across Diverse Audiences, 2 credits (1 cr
lecture, 1 cr lab)
BIOL 495A Internship in the Biological Sciences (3CR)

EACH FALL we also offer a 16 credit Marine Mammal Biology Certificate
program.  Classes offered are:
BIOL 325 Advanced Marine Skeletal Articulation (2CR)
BIOL 430 Marine Mammal Biology (3CR)
BIOL 432 Experiential Learning: Marine Mammal Biology (2CR)
BIOL 458 Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals (3CR)
BIOL 459 Experiential Learning: Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals (2CR)
BIOL 492A Undergraduate Seminar in Marine Mammal Conservation (1CR)
BIOL 495A Internship in the Biological Sciences (3CR)

Each of these two separate semester packages of 16-17 credits includes an
opportunity for students to both participate in an internship and conduct
guided undergraduate research.  Some internships offer free or reduced
housing and ALL students receive in-state tuition.

Completion of either semester’s hands-on, intensive program will earn a
student a stand-alone degree called an Occupational Endorsement Certificate
(see
https://kpc.alaska.edu/academics/areas-of-study/occupational-endorsement-certificates/conservation-ecology-oec.cshtml
for Spring and
https://kpc.alaska.edu/academics/areas-of-study/occupational-endorsement-certificates/marine-mammal-biology-oec.cshtml
for
Fall). We will work with students and their institutions to ensure course
transferability in addition to earning these certificates
Please see our website for more information on internships and the SBB
program
https://semesterbythebay.org/

Thank you very much for your time and attention to this email, and for your
help in spreading the word about our programs.  Please direct students to
our website at https://semesterbythebay.org/ or have them contact me
directly at kjgold...@alaska.edu if you have any questions.

Regards,

Ken Goldman

-- 
Kenneth J. Goldman, Ph.D.
University of Alaska Anchorage,
Kenai Peninsula College
Kachemak Bay Campus
533 East Pioneer Ave.
Homer, Alaska 99603
Phone: 907-235-1662
email: kjgold...@alaska.edu
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Ecolog-L [Fixed link] Temporary Field Technician - Plant demography - Crested Butte, CO

[Will Petry (via ecolog-l list)]

[Fixing broken link from previous post]
Full job ad and application: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/215421

The Diversity in Changing Environments Lab at NC State University (PI: Dr.
Will Petry) is hiring a temporary, full-time research technician to assist
with field research in Colorado from mid-June to early September 2025. This
position supports our ongoing study of plant demographic responses to
environmental variation in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Biological
Laboratory (RMBL).

We collected detailed climatic and demographic data—growth, survival,
reproduction, & germination—from several thousand permanently-marked
individuals near the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL; ca. 8
miles north of Crested Butte, Colorado). We use these long-term census data
along with experimental manipulations and environmental data to understand
the current patterns of population composition, to forecast the near-term
trajectories of populations, and to predict how environmental change will
redistribute this species across the landscape.

The selected technician will work in remote field sites across Gunnison
County, CO (elevations 6,200–12,500 ft) and aid in field data collection
for our study of plant demographic responses to environmental variation.
The position involves intensive data collection of plant demographic
variables from marked individuals in our study populations across Gunnison
County. Most work is conducted in the field, with a small amount of lab and
data management tasks.

*Key responsibilities:*

   - Field Data Collection – Record plant demographic data (growth,
   survival, reproduction, germination) from permanently-marked individuals
   - Tagging and Mapping – Identify, tag, and map new study plants
   - Experimental Setup – Assist with seed germination experiments
   - Site Maintenance – Maintain plant tags, plot markers, and data loggers
   - Driving – Operate a field vehicle on mountain roads to access research
   sites, including on mountain roads that may be narrow, slippery, windy, and
   unpaved
   - Data Management -  Perform data digitization, entry, and organization



*Work Conditions:*

   - Physical Demands: Requires strenuous hiking to remote and isolated
   study sites (up to 10 miles/day round-trip ), crouching, squatting, and
   kneeling on uneven terrain. Hiking on steep trails while at elevations up
   to 12,500 feet above sea level
   - Driving on rough roads and though most field sites are near roads,
   several are a few miles away from the nearest road access
   - Weather Exposure: Work occurs in temperatures ranging from 40°F to
   >90°F, with high winds, sun exposure, and precipitation.
   - Remote Locations: Limited bathroom facilities and cell reception for
   long periods of the workday.
   - Solo Work: While most fieldwork is in pairs/groups, some independent
   work will be required.
   - Safety Measures: Training, personal protective equipment, first aid
   kit, and emergency communicator will be provided.


Living Conditions:

   - Housing provided at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL).
   - Rustic accommodations include cabins, tents, yurts, and shared kitchen
   facilities.
   - Outhouses in lieu of indoor plumbing.
   - More details: *RMBL Housing Info*
   




This is a 12 week temporary job opportunity. Start date 06/16/2025
(flexible) with end date being 09/05/2025 (flexible). 40/hrs per week,
Monday-Friday (some weekend work may be needed to accommodate plant
phenology/weather/holidays)

*We encourage applicants of all experience levels, including those without
prior field research experience.*

Anticipated Hiring Range $14-$15/hr + on-site housing & travel assistance

Full job ad and application: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/215421
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Ecolog-L Only 2 Seats Left – Analysis of Animal Movement Data in R (24-28 March)

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

Dear all,
We have only 2 seats remaining for our online course "Analysis of Animal 
Movement Data in R," taking place from 24-28 March 2025.
 
This course covers key methods for analysing animal telemetry data, from 
exploratory analysis to modelling space use with integrated step selection 
functions (iSSF). It includes hands-on coding sessions, practical exercises, 
and live support.
 
For more information, please visit: [ 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/mve-r/ ]( 
https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/mve-r/ )
 
Best regards,
Carlo
 
 


Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D


Physalia-courses DIRECTOR

i...@physalia-courses.org

mobile: +49 17645230846

[ Bluesky ]( https://bsky.app/profile/physaliacourses.bsky.social ) [ Linkedin 
]( https://www.linkedin.com/in/physalia-courses-a64418127/ )

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Ecolog-L Online GIS Certificates from MTU's CFRES - Applications Open for Spring Track B and Summer 2025

[Parth Bhatt]

*Advance Your Career with Academia/Industry-Ready GIS and Remote Sensing
Skills at Michigan Tech*

Following a highly successful year in 2024, Michigan Technological
University’s College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is
excited to continue offering its *online asynchronous MGIS* Certificate
Programs in *Spring Track B *and* Summer 2025*.

*Choose from two specialized tracks:*

A* non-credit Python* course will empower you with programming expertise
tailored for GIS professionals.
1. Python for Modern GIS and Remote Sensing | Michigan Tech Global Campus

-
Over 50 students/working professionals have completed this non-credit
certificate - *Open for Spring Track B 2025 - Starting March 10th*

2. Foundations in Geographic Information Science for Natural Resources |
Michigan Tech Global Campus

 - *Open for Summer 2025 enrollment*

These flexible, for-credit certificate programs equip you with the
essential skills to excel in today’s geospatial industry. The core courses
include:

   1. Introduction to GIS - FW5550 (4 cr)
   2. Map Design for GIS - FW4545 (2 CR)
   3. GPS Field Techniques - FW5554 (2 cr)


*Study on Your Terms*

Complete all three courses in a single semester, or spread them over up to
three semesters to fit your schedule. Not ready for the full certificate?
No problem! You can choose to enroll in individual courses and earn Badges
along with academic credits, giving you the freedom to tailor your learning
to your professional goals.

Prepare for the next step in your career with Michigan Tech’s online MGIS
Certificates—where flexibility meets cutting-edge education in GIS and
remote sensing.


For more *information *and to *register*, please visit:

Foundations in Geographic Information Science for Natural Resources |
Michigan Tech Global Campus


Python for Modern GIS and Remote Sensing | Michigan Tech Global Campus


If you are interested in this course, please contact me at *ppbh...@mtu.edu
*. Alternatively, if you know of students or fellow
professionals who would like to add this course to their toolkit, please
share this email broadly.

Looking forward to having you on board,
Parth.



*Best,Parth P. Bhatt*

*Assistant Teaching Professor
/**Researcher
/**Ph.D.*
*GIS/Remote Sensing/Forest Science*
*MGIS Online Program Director :
*Foundations
in Geographic Information Science for Natural Resources | Michigan Tech
Global Campus (mtu.edu)


*Office: U.J. Noblet 189/GIS-RS Lab # 135/ Phone (Office): 906-487-2291*


*"What you seek is seeking you."*

*~ Rumi*
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Ecolog-L Register! 3/5 SCBNA Conservation Education Workshop: Operationalize Macroblitz

[Lisa Wang]

3/5 SCBNA Education Workshop Series #3 - Operationalize Macroblitz

Join the SCBNA Education Committee for a virtual event where we will
support attendees in implementing MacroBlitz, a NatGeo-funded citizen
science project! Are you ready to get into the field to MacroBlitz? In this
session, we will explore the logistics of MacroBlitzing as well as do a
deeper dive into the MacroBlitz iNaturalist project.

-
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 2-4 PM CST

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operationalize-macroblitz-tickets-1082530902069?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 NEPA appears to be on the chopping block.

[Jorge A. Santiago-Blay]

NEPA appears to be on the chopping block.

Dear colleagues:

If you have time please comment (you do not have to include your name) and
pass this on. NEPA appears to be on the chopping block.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/25/2025-03014/removal-of-national-environmental-policy-act-implementing-regulations

Sincerely,

Jorge
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Ecolog-L PhD scholarships Western Australia - Plant community completeness in ecological restoration

[Erik Veneklaas (via ecolog-l list)]

PhD scholarships in community ecology and functional ecology
Perth, Western Australia

We offer up to three PhD projects with full scholarships in the project 
'Community completeness in monitoring of post-mining restoration success'. The 
project is a collaboration between researchers from The University of Western 
Australia, Murdoch University, University of Tartu, Estonia and University of 
Camerino, Italy, as well as two mining industry partners - Iluka Resources Ltd 
and Alcoa in Australia Ltd.

This collaborative research between ecologists, statisticians, computer 
scientists and restoration practitioners will investigate why particular plant 
species and plant functions are absent from post-mining vegetation, using the 
ecological concepts of species pools, dark diversity, and community 
completeness. The PhD projects will be tightly linked, and the successful PhD 
candidates (and their supervisors) will be working as a team. We will use data 
from vegetation characterised by contrasting community assembly processes, 
including species-rich kwongan shrublands and Jarrah forests of Western 
Australia, myall woodlands and Nullarbor scrub vegetation of South Australian 
semi-deserts, and species-poor salt-marsh vegetation of South Africa.

Topics:

  *   Dark-diversity and community completeness in natural and rehabilitated 
vegetation, focusing on patterns of species pools and other taxon-based indices 
in spatial-scaling and phylogenetic contexts
  *   Dark-diversity and community completeness in natural and rehabilitated 
vegetation, focusing on patterns of functional trait spaces pools and other 
functional indices in spatial-scaling and trait-nature contexts
  *   Theoretical aspects of community saturation and community completeness in 
context of contrasting community-assembly scenarios (niche-focused assembly vs. 
neutral community assembly), using real data sets and modelling approaches.

Eligibility
Honours or Masters of Science degree or equivalent qualifying for admission to 
a PhD programme at the University of Western Australia or Murdoch University, 
Perth, Western Australia. Suitable areas of study include Ecological Sciences 
or Computer Science/Mathematics/Engineering (with strong programming and 
mathematical skills).

How to apply
Please email an expression of interest including your CV and academic 
transcripts to Erik Veneklaas (functional ecology; ecological restoration) 
and/or Michael Renton (ecological and evolutionary modelling; applied 
mathematics and statistics). Email addresses: 
erik.venekl...@uwa.edu.au; 
michael.ren...@uwa.edu.au .

Collaborators (and potential co-supervisors) in this project are:
Ladislav Mucina, Murdoch University, project leader (community ecology; 
biogeography; data analysis in ecology)
Hamid Laga, Murdoch University (computer vision; machine learning; applied 
mathematics and statistics)
Rachel Standish, Murdoch University (community ecology; ecological restoration)
Alethea Rea, Murdoch University (statistics and modelling)
Mark Dobrowolski, Iluka Resources Ltd (ecological restoration; community 
ecology; soil science)
Lucy Commander, Alcoa in Australia Ltd (ecological restoration; seed ecology)
Meelis Pärtel, University of Tartu, Estonia (community and functional ecology; 
biodiversity science; ecological restoration)
Stefano Chelli, University of Camerino, Italy (community and functional 
ecology; biodiversity science, ecological restoration)
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Ecolog-L PhD scientists who forged a career off the beaten track

[David Inouye]

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00569-3

These seven scientists escaped big-city life after completing their 
PhDs. Here’s how they make it work.


--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
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Ecolog-L Online Ecology Conferences

[Jonathan Clegg]

A monthly newsletter to keep you updated with upcoming online conferences and 
seminars from the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology world. Join 5000 subscribers 
and sign up at 
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Ecolog-L Online Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management

[Papa, Chad]

With a global focus, the Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, 
and Management from Michigan State University is available completely online 
and supplements a wide range of vocations. The Certificate equips participants 
with the interdisciplinary tools and conceptual backgrounds to plan, implement, 
manage, and evaluate forestry-based climate change mitigation projects. 
Certification provides an edge in competing for opportunities in forest carbon 
project development, REDD+ policy, and carbon offset investment advising for 
corporations, governments, and non-governmental organizations.

Participants in the Certificate program learn the scientific foundations of 
climate change and forest-climate interactions, how forest management affects 
forest carbon balance, the ins and outs of forest carbon markets, the social 
context of forest carbon sequestration, and the tools for measuring, 
monitoring, and accounting for forest carbon - including satellite imagery, 
remote sensing, and integrated carbon sequestration models.

The Graduate Certificate is open to a wide range of participants, including 
recent graduates, those enrolled in an MS or PhD program, and lifelong 
learners. The only requirement for admission is completion of a bachelor's 
degree from an accredited four-year program. While a background in forestry, 
natural resources, environmental sciences, or a related field is favorable, 
resources will be made available to accommodate those with a limited scientific 
background.

Learn more here: 
https://www.canr.msu.edu/fccp/forest-carbon-graduate-certificate

To earn the Certificate, students must complete all of the following courses, 
which are available online:

  *   Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (FOR 833)
  *   Forest Carbon Policy, Economics, and Finance (FOR 835)
  *   Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (FOR 837)
Each course is 3 credits. FOR 835 will be offered during Fall Semesters. FOR 
833 and FOR 837 will be offered during spring semesters

Questions? Email fore...@msu.edu

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Ecolog-L March Community-building and Knowledge-sharing Opportunities!

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,

AASHE offers a variety of relevant webinars, workshops and other programs to 
support the community to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights 
as we collectively work toward advancing sustainability and climate action in 
higher education. Bowse the listing 
 and we hope 
to see you at one or more of these upcoming online events. 

March Educational Programs
Discussion Series Navigating Sustainability in Higher Education in 2025 
 
(3/4)
Workshop: Creating and Growing Green Labs Programs 
 (3/6)
Discussion Series Navigating Sustainability in Higher Education in 2025 
 
(3/11)
Webinar: Sustainability Data Activism and Experiential Learning through USC's 
Sustainability Data Hub 
 (3/12)
Discussion Series Navigating Sustainability in Higher Education in 2025 
 
(3/18)
Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act Lessons Learned 
 (3/19)
Webinar: Sustainability Education at R1 institutions: Opportunities and 
Challenges  
(3/24)
Discussion Series Navigating Sustainability in Higher Education in 2025 
 
(3/25)
Huddle Series: Sustainability and the Anchor Mission 
 
hosted by CUMU  (starting 3/25)
Webinar: Making the Most out of an Interdisciplinary Introduction to 
Sustainability Open Educational Resource 
 
(3/26)
Centers Event: Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop - Valley & Ridge - 
Dickinson College 
 
(5/20-22; application deadline 3/14)

Additionally, anyone is welcome to join the Communities of Practice 
 - self-organizing 
networks of higher education sustainability advocates formed around specific 
topics of interest. All you need is a free AASHE account 
! Current 
communities include:
Community & Technical Colleges Sustainability Network 

 
Ecological Landscapes 

 
Inner Development Goals 

 
IRA and Resources Discussion Group 

 
Liberating Structures & Facilitation 

 
Scaling Up Sustainability Across the Curriculum Community 

Scope 3 Emissions 

 
Students for Sustainability 

 
Sustainability and Sustainability-Related Degree Program Directors 

 
Sustainability Efforts with Beverage Companies 

 
Sustainability in Collegiate Athletics 

 

Other news:
Call for Proposals  
for conference and virtual education programs is now open with a deadline of 
April 11!
The Sustainability Education Forum  
is now open for registration!

We look forward to seeing you at our programs soon! Kind regards,

Daita


—
Daita Serghi, PhD
Senior Education Manager
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org | daita.ser...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 124




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Ecolog-L 2 MS positions in herpetological conservation (Sandmeier lab, Colorado State University-Pueblo)

[fcsandmeier]

Two MS-level graduate positions are available in my lab, starting either in the 
summer or fall of 2025 in the Biology Department at Colorado State 
University-Pueblo. For both positions, teaching assistantships ($10,000 per 
year) are available but should be applied to by March 15, 2025. In addition, 
$5,000 summer stipends for two years each are guaranteed, along with 
possibilities to apply to university graduate funds for roughly $1,000-$2,000, 
depending on annual availability. The two positions will focus on 1) collecting 
and analyzing ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata) habitat, ecology, and 
current/historical occurrence in the southern part of Colorado and 2) analyzing 
and describing characteristics and immunological mechanisms of phagocytic cells 
in a captive population of Mojave desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii).

For full consideration, please apply with a letter of intent, CV, and 
undergraduate transcript (unofficial is OK) by March 12. This will give us time 
for an interview to apply officially to the program by March 15. 

Please email  me for more information (franziska.sandme...@csupueblo.edu 
) and refer to my website 
(https://sites.google.com/view/fran-sandmeier-lab/home 
) and that of the MS 
Program in Biology (https://www.csupueblo.edu/biology-ms/index.html 
) for additional information.

If you miss the deadlines but remain interested in the program, please still 
email me. We have rolling acceptance, but we usually have to assign teaching 
assignments relatively far in advance of the next semester.

Franziska (Fran) Sandmeier, Ph.D. (she/her)
Associate Professor, Biology 
Colorado State University - Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81001

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Ecolog-L VAP in Biological sciences at Smith College

[Paulette Peckol]

Dear colleagues,

The Department of Biological Sciences at Smith College invites applications
for a one-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Visiting
Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2025, with the possibility of renewal
for a second year.  Teaching responsibilities will include: the
introductory course in Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation with
discussion sections and a lab section, an intermediate course in Genetics
or Evolution, and an upper-level course in the candidate’s area of
expertise to complete a 3:2 teaching load over the course of the academic
year.  Candidates with expertise in organismal biology, ecology and/or
evolutionary genetics are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should
be prepared to engage actively with undergraduates of diverse backgrounds.
A Ph.D. in biology or a relevant field is expected by the time of
appointment. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is
preferred. Candidates from groups underrepresented in science are
encouraged to apply.



Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in
the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across
the liberal arts.  Exceptional resources at Smith College include the
College’s MacLeish Field Station, BSL-2 plant growth room, research
greenhouse, a storied Botanic Garden and Herbarium; facilities to support
research and teaching also include a spatial analysis and GIS lab, and
staffed centers of microscopy, molecular biology, proteomics, and aqueous
biogeochemistry.  Programs in Biochemistry, Environmental Science and
Policy, Neuroscience, and Landscape Studies facilitate interdisciplinary
collaboration.  Smith College is a member of The Five College Consortium,
which also includes Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire
College and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  This Consortium
provides faculty with opportunities for collaborative research and further
enhances the rich intellectual and cultural life of the Pioneer Valley for
both faculty and students. Smith College offers a variety of initiatives
 meant to
foster the success of faculty at every stage of their careers.



Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/164123  with a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, diversity/inclusion statement
,
statement of teaching philosophy and the contact information for three
confidential references.   Finalists may be asked for additional
materials.  Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2025.



As set forth in our mission and values
, Smith College is
committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students,
staff and faculty.  The College will not discriminate in employment on the
basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,
genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or
any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal
opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that
prohibit discrimination.

-- 
Paulette Peckol
Louise C. Harrington Professor
Biological Sciences
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
ppec...@smith.edu
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Ecolog-L NSF downsizes summer REU program

[David Inouye]

https://www.science.org/content/article/nsf-downsizes-summer-research-program-undergraduates

--
Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland

Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

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