Congrats to Carolyn on her hooding!
The latest news, research projects, and positions in Anna Armitage's Coastal and Wetlands Ecology Laboratory at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Monday, June 8, 2015
2015 TAMUG Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) will seek applications for a competitively awarded 2 year postdoctoral fellowship from highly qualified candidates interested in any aspect of marine sciences, oceanography, coastal/ocean engineering, marine policy and management, or maritime affairs. Research focusing on Texas and the Gulf of Mexico will take priority, in particular research that focuses on coastal resiliency and sustainability. Fellowships will provide 100% salary support for 1 year, with potential for a one-time 1 year renewal upon performance and successful recommendation of the advisor. A small stipend for computer, travel and miscellaneous expenses will also be added to the Fellowship. Each fellowship must be sponsored by a TAMUG faculty member who may only support one research proposal per year. Each fellow will receive a competitive compensation package. Fellows are expected to elevate the research effort at TAMUG and as such will be expected to publish in top tier journals. Publications in open access journals only (e.g., PLOS One) will receive funds to defer publication costs. Post-doctoral Fellows will be selected by a multi-disciplinary university faculty committee from an applicant pool based on their application materials. Starting salary for the post-docs will be $50,000 per year with applicable university benefits. All application materials will be due by July 15, 2015. Expected start date will be around September 1, 2015.
Contact Dr. Armitage if you are interested in submitting an application to this program.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Latest publication from the Coastal Wetlands lab
Mangroves in Texas are expanding, and salt marshes are shrinking...but are they related?
The bottom line: Our research confirmed that mangroves are expanding and, in some instances, displacing salt marshes at certain locations. However, this shift is not widespread when analyzed at a larger, regional level. Rather, local, relative sea level rise was indirectly implicated as another important driver causing regional-level salt marsh loss.
Download the full text here.
The bottom line: Our research confirmed that mangroves are expanding and, in some instances, displacing salt marshes at certain locations. However, this shift is not widespread when analyzed at a larger, regional level. Rather, local, relative sea level rise was indirectly implicated as another important driver causing regional-level salt marsh loss.
Download the full text here.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Bird use of mangroves and marshes
Check out Ashley's award winning poster on bird use of mangrove and marsh habitats in Texas. This poster won recognition at the 2015 Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting and at the 2015 University of Houston Ecology and Evolution Student Symposium.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Environmental Resources Management is hiring in Houston
Several Impact Assessment and
Planning (IAP) positions are open in the Houston office as well as others offices around
the U.S. The positions are Consultant Level 1. Anyone who might be interested should contact Michael Bell at Michael.bell@erm.com or go
to the website http://www.erm.com/de/careers/
for more details and information about who ERM is and what they do.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Citizen science opportunity!
Our research team is requesting assistance from Coastal Bend birdwatchers for a citizen science project. Birdwatchers can help us determine differences in bird use between mangrove and marsh habitats. Find out more about the project and how to help here: http://www.tamug.edu/armitage/CitizenScience.html
Thanks from the Coastal Wetland teams at Texas A&M University at Galveston and the University of Houston!
Friday, April 11, 2014
WETLAND SCIENTIST/WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST with Bio-West
WETLAND SCIENTIST/WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST
Description
BIO-WEST, Inc., environmental consultants seek full-time scientist or ecologist. This position requires producing standard wetland documentation and permits and wildlife reports, conducting baseline studies and surveys, leading field teams, participating as a team member, and working autonomously according to project needs. Must be able to travel and perform in extreme weather conditions and difficult terrain while meeting project time and budget constraints.
Submit letter of application, resume, and three professional references to wetlandjob@bio-west.com. No phone calls please.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must be able to identify flora, fauna, and soils of the south and southwest, assess habitats for wetland and wildlife values, understand and comply with environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA, ESA, CWA), and assist team members and clients with the environmental permitting process. Skills must include written and oral communication, GPS, boat, and ATV experience, data collection, construction monitoring/inspection, and technical writing. Requires 2+ years of experience with: wetland investigations, delineations, and permitting; contributing to biological/environmental documents (e.g., EIS, BA), coordinating with state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS); and acting as project manager/lead. Must be familiar with the MS-Office Suite and able to interact professionally with clients. Job requires a BS degree (minimum) in relevant field, demonstrated proficiency with the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual and its Supplements, and ability to obtain scientific collection permits as needed.
Description
BIO-WEST, Inc., environmental consultants seek full-time scientist or ecologist. This position requires producing standard wetland documentation and permits and wildlife reports, conducting baseline studies and surveys, leading field teams, participating as a team member, and working autonomously according to project needs. Must be able to travel and perform in extreme weather conditions and difficult terrain while meeting project time and budget constraints.
Submit letter of application, resume, and three professional references to wetlandjob@bio-west.com. No phone calls please.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must be able to identify flora, fauna, and soils of the south and southwest, assess habitats for wetland and wildlife values, understand and comply with environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA, ESA, CWA), and assist team members and clients with the environmental permitting process. Skills must include written and oral communication, GPS, boat, and ATV experience, data collection, construction monitoring/inspection, and technical writing. Requires 2+ years of experience with: wetland investigations, delineations, and permitting; contributing to biological/environmental documents (e.g., EIS, BA), coordinating with state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS); and acting as project manager/lead. Must be familiar with the MS-Office Suite and able to interact professionally with clients. Job requires a BS degree (minimum) in relevant field, demonstrated proficiency with the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual and its Supplements, and ability to obtain scientific collection permits as needed.
Resumes due: April
25, 2014
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