Please see information below. For YETI Archi -- Young Ecologists Talk and Interact (YETI) <http://www.meetyeti.in/> To unsubscribe (i.e. stop receiving YETI broadcast emails in future) please visit <//www.freelists.org/list/meetyeti> or send an email to <meetyeti- request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> with “unsubscribe” in the subject. *GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP -- FOREST ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS* * * *Position Description: * One M.S. research assistantship is available through the Forestry and Natural Resources program at Purdue University starting fall 2012 or spring 2013. This position will be dedicated to investigating the response of forest ecosystems in the eastern United States to multiple drivers such as climate change, fragmentation, and invasive species and the feedback of forest composition shift on ecosystem services. Inquiries on the position should be directed to Dr. Songlin Fei ( sfei@xxxxxxxxxx). More information about the lab’s activities can be found at http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~sfei/index.htm. *Stipend*: Assistantships are awarded at $17,500 (M.S.). Purdue University also provides a tuition waiver and health care benefits. *Application*: Applications should include a letter of interest, resume, cumulative GPA, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (international students only), and letters from three references. Complete instructions can be found at https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/gradadminguide.aspx. Applications should reference the above position in order to be considered. Deadline for fall admission is July 15, 2012. *Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.* -- SongLin Fei, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Purdue University FORS 111, 195 Marsteller St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033 Email: sfei@xxxxxxxxxx Office phone: 765-496-2199 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Oklahoma Biological Survey, University of Oklahoma. I am seeking a postdoctoral scholar to gather and synthesize information on the relationship between environmental flows and ecosystem services. This is a one-year position, beginning 1 September 2012. Possibility of extension of the position beyond a year depends on funding. PhD should be completed prior to start date. The ideal applicant will have expertise in both ecology and hydrology and experience creating models to explore the dynamics of complex systems. The postdoc will (1) synthesize the existing literature on methods for determining environmental flow requirements for freshwater mussels, (2) use existing data to model mussel population success and ecosystem services under different environmental flow scenarios, and (3) make recommendations regarding environmental flow requirements, minimum instream flows, and water management scenarios for several rivers in the middle Red River drainage. The postdoc will have opportunities to interact with faculty and students in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate program, Department of Biology and newly established South Central Climate Science Center at the University of Oklahoma. The position is located in Norman, OK, 20 miles south of Oklahoma City. In 2008, Norman was ranked by Money Magazine as the 6th best small city in the U.S. in which to reside. Applicants should send a CV, statement of interests, up to 3 representative publications, and contact information for 3 references to Caryn Vaughn (cvaughn@xxxxxx<mailto:cvaughn@xxxxxx>). I will be attending the Society for Freshwater Science meeting in Louisville next week (21 May 2012); I would be happy to discuss the position with potential applicants. Caryn C. Vaughn Director, Oklahoma Biological Survey Presidential Professor University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 73019 (405) 325-4034 http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/V/Caryn.C.Vaughn-1/ JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Cadenasso Landscape and Urban Ecology lab at UC Davis, Department of Plant Sciences, seeks a junior specialist to assist with an interdisciplinary project focused on ecosystem services in urban systems, home gardening, and lead exposure. The applicant will be responsible for quantifying soil lead concentrations in urban gardens in Sacramento, CA, recruiting study participants, creating spatially explicit maps of research results, mentoring undergraduate students and interns, and conducting surveys. The position will require extensive time in the field, i.e. residential areas of Sacramento, CA. The applicant will be expected to engage with study participants and be able to articulate the goals of the research project to a wide range of audiences, including academic and local community groups. The applicant will be an active member of a collaborative and interdisciplinary research project and must possess the flexibility to work both as a team member and independently. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field required. Previous field and lab experience required. GIS (geographic information systems) experience and familiarity with ESRI software required. The applicant must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge and experience working closely with Sacramento non-profits focused on issues surrounding urban agriculture is desired but not required. Working knowledge of culturally important crops and regional environmental justice issues is desired but not required. This is a full time position. The applicant is expected to work 40 hours per week. Applicant must have access to reliable transportation in order to travel to sampling sites in Sacramento, CA. The Junior Specialist will be expected to: 1. 50% -- In the field - sample soil at research sites, maintain a field notebook of sampling locations, and map research sites/sampling locations. 2. 30% -- In the office - coordinate field crews, assist with administrative duties associated with participant recruitment efforts, enter data, conduct basic statistical analyses, maintain geographic database, maintain laboratory/field equipment and supplies, produce maps, update x-ray safety information, and attend meetings with community partners. 3. 20% -- In the laboratory - prepare and analyze soil samples. Closing Date: May 31st, 2012 or until position is filled. Salary: $34,680 - $36,984 annually, commensurate with experience Application: submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references to: Mary Cadenasso mlcadenasso@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:mlcadenasso@xxxxxxxxxxx> Mary L Cadenasso Associate Professor Department of Plant Sciences PES 1210, Mail Stop 1 One Shields Ave Davis, CA 95616 Voice: 530.754.6151 Fax: 530.752.4361 Ph.D. position: climate change effects on larval fish behavior Position description: One Ph.D. scholarship leading to a Doctoral degree in Marine Biology at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences of The University of Adelaide, Australia is currently available. I am looking for an outstanding student interested in studying the interactive effects of ocean acidification and sea surface temperature rise on the physiology, behavior, and sensory ecology of larval fish. The project has a strong experimental component and is mainly laboratory-based. The project is in collaboration with other experts in the field providing a broad mentoring experience to the successful candidate. Qualifications: this scholarship is only open to international candidates outside of Australia and New Zealand. Domestic students (Australian and New Zealand citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia) who are interested in working on this topic can contact me and send their CV to discuss possibilities to apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award (www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/pgresearch) International applicants should have a M.Sc. degree or at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honors degree, in a field of research relevant to this project. At least one scientific publication as a lead author in a reputable peer-reviewed journal (with ISI impact factor) is required. Applicants should be native English speakers or show recent evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFFL, IELTS). A candidate is sought who is a team-player, ambitious, conceptually strong, has excellent writing skills, can work independently, and is available to start in August/September 2012. Experience with behavioral experimental work and/or larval fish is highly recommended. Stipend: The scholarship will be for a 3-year period, with the possibility of a 6 month extension. The stipend is approximately $ 23,728 per annum, and the yearly international tuition fees will be waived. The stipend is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. The position is funded by the University of Adelaide and the requirements are equivalent to that of an international postgraduate scholarship (www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/asi .html). The compulsory standard Overseas Student Health Cover is not covered by this stipend. The University of Adelaide is a research-intensive university, and one of Australia’s top eight Universities. The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences has strong expertise across the disciplines of marine ecology and global change biology (www.marinebiology.adelaide.edu.au). To apply: Send your cover letter, CV, list of publications, and M.Sc. transcript (grades + courses followed) to Dr. I. Nagelkerken (ivan.nagelkerken@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) before 15 June 2012. -- Dr. Ivan Nagelkerken Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories, room 126b Darling Building, DX 650 418 School of Earth and Environmental Sciences The University of Adelaide Adelaide SA 5005, Australia E-mail: ivan.nagelkerken@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Phone: +61-8-8313-4137 Mobile: +61-477-320-551 Skype: ivan.nagelkerken ResearcherID: E-1093-2011 Homepage: http://marinebiology.adelaide.edu.au/people/staff/ivan.html