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Join us as we document the journey of the ASE undergrads from Nanyang Technological University Singapore through various environments in Bali to learn #ecology, #geoscience, #society & the #environment out of the real world.

As the fall semester winds down, we are excited to share a few academic and professional opportunities for current students and graduates across the scientific surveys! 🔸 RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU) on phytoplasmas and #insect vectors 🔹 GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS on #fisheries ecology and #pollinator ecology 🔸 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS on #climatology, climate change, analytical #chemistry, and #PFAS Visit the link in the comments to see all job opportunities. ⬇️ #postdoc #researchassistantships #graduateresearch #undergradresearch #REU

Climate Change and Urban Sustainability

A recent study from Tel Aviv University has revealed that spur-winged lapwings residing in urban areas exhibit greater mobility compared to their rural counterparts. Conducted in the Beit She'an and Harod Valleys, the research tracked 135 lapwings, finding that urban birds traveled more frequently, particularly during the nesting season. This increased movement is attributed to disturbances in human settlements. The study highlights how urbanization influences animal behavior, suggesting that either specific personality traits lead birds to urban areas or that city environments shape their behavior. Future research aims to explore these dynamics further.

We are strengthening and expanding our #Biodiversity and #Survey Team. In Q4 2024 three fantastic individuals have joined #AmbiensTeam bringing different experiences and competences.   Katarzyna Kamionka-Kanclerska as Biodiversity Consultant is responsible for analysis, nature impacts and mitigation measures. She holds a degree in Biology with a specialization in Animal Biology from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. With over 13 years of experience in field research, her expertise includes the #biology and #ecology of breeding #bird species, the relationship between vertebrate communities and environmental structures, and environmental #monitoring. She has completed several research internships at institutions in Sweden, including Grimsö Wildlife Research Station SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Author or co-author of 10 scientific articles published in renowned journals in the fields of ecology and nature conservation. In recent years, she has also been actively involved in inventory work in the Białowieża Forest, in projects carried out by institutions such as: the Regionalna Dyrekcja Ochrony Środowiska w Białymstoku, the Lasy Państwowe, the Forest Research Institute, the Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, and the Polish Academy of Sciences. She is currently completing her doctoral thesis at the Uniwersytet w Siedlcach.    Milena Stefaniak, a graduate from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, specializing in breeding and #protection of companion and #wild animals. Vice-president and currently Honorary Member of the Scientific Circle of #Zoologists of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. She has several years of experience in #inventories, nature #supervisions and environmental #monitoring, formerly of protected areas (e.g. N2000 ‘Kampinoskie Bagna II’), more recently mainly of linear investments. She is entering the adventure of renewables and #energytransition at Ambiens, combining sustainability with care for nature, as she says. In her position at Ambiens as Biodiversity Consultant, she is mainly responsible for the coordination of #fieldwork and the quality of the acquired data.   Jan Brożek, a graduate from the Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie - Master of #Animal Science and Postgraduade student at #ESG and #climate transition. His first professional experience was in the research and technical area at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS working on molecular #neurobiology. At Ambiens, as a Junior Biodiversity Consultant, he supports #analytics, #data processing and innovative solutions in #AI and dedicated #languagemodels.   We are excited about the growth of the Team and the new challenges in a larger group, amidst even broader inhouse expertise.

Calling undergrad and grad students—⭐now⭐ is the time to apply for the 2025 CNPS research grants! 💚 Successfully funded projects will intersect with California native plants and expand on information gaps within the natural and social sciences. We encourage applicants whose research relates to native plants in fields such as conservation, botany, ecology, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, land management, horticulture, communications, economics, history, or other socio-cultural connections.   CNPS will evaluate applications on their ability to advance the CNPS's mission of conserving California's native plants and their natural habitats, now and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. CNPS is committed to increasing ways for people of all backgrounds to deepen their relationships with California native plants. People from groups underrepresented in the natural and social sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. ➡️ Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3XiKgea #StudentGrants #StudentResearch #NativePlants #ecology #conservation #PlantScience Student research grant recipient Sage Ellis focuses on quantifying the status and long-term demographic trends of a Lake Tahoe alpine endemic, Draba asterophora.

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🔬 Lab Spotlight: Dingemanse's Lab 🔬 Today, we shine a light on Dingemanse's Lab, part of the Behavioural Ecology group at Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) in Munich, Germany. Under the guidance of Professor Dr. Niels Dingemanse, this lab is at the forefront of exploring the intricate dynamics of animal behavior and its evolutionary significance. 🧬🌍 Led by Professor Dr. Niels Dingemanse, the lab delves into the fascinating world of behavioral ecology, aiming to understand how behavioral variations influence survival and population dynamics in diverse environments. 🌱🐾 🔍 Key Research Highlights: Behavioral Variation: The lab investigates the individual differences in behavior and how these variations impact evolutionary processes and population stability. 📊🌿 Social Behavior and Communication: Dingemanse’s team explores how social interactions shape behavior, with a particular focus on animal communication and cooperation. 🗣️🦜 Ecological Contexts: Research includes examining the influence of ecological factors like resource availability and predation risk on behavioral patterns. 🌾🐍 Methodological Innovations: Using experimental and observational methods, the lab gathers crucial data on animal behavior in natural settings, pushing the boundaries of behavioral research. 🎥🔬 🛠 Advanced Technologies: The lab employs field experiments to observe real-time behavioral responses and uses statistical modeling to analyze complex behavioral data. These innovative approaches are key to their groundbreaking discoveries. 📈🌍 🎯 Collaborations: Working with various institutions and experts, Dingemanse’s Lab strengthens its research through collaborative efforts, contributing significantly to the field of behavioral ecology. 🤝🌍 🍃 Practical Applications: The findings from this lab have far-reaching implications for conservation biology and enhance our understanding of ecosystem dynamics, providing valuable insights for preserving biodiversity. 🌳🦉 For more insights into their pioneering research, visit: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfGeMp4B ✍🏻 Credits: Content: Md Rashid Alam Video: Smrutimayee Prusty #BehaviouralEcology #AnimalBehavior #ResearchInnovation

We are looking for another student who wants to submit a proposal for one of our "INBO-Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek - Vlaanderen (FWO)"-PhDs. Topic: Population genetic studies to assess the establishment and spread of forest soil fauna, with a particular emphasis on terrestrial isopods and fragmented forests Contact: An Vanden Broeck & Karen Cox Forest soil fauna's critical role in soil processes is increasingly recognized. However, the taxonomy and ecology of many soil fauna taxa, remains poorly understood. Additionally, limited information exists on the colonization patterns, dispersal potential, and invasiveness of native and non-native soil fauna. However, the past years a vast amount of research was done in Belgium and beyond on terrestrial isopods, a key taxa for many ecosystem functions. To the extent that they could be used a an ideal model taxa to study soil fauna. This study uses molecular genetic data to evaluate the current distribution of forest soil fauna, with a particular emphasis on terrestrial isopods. Population genetic analyses will offer insights into the establishment and colonization pathways of these organisms, mainly in old-growth forests. The findings will support species distribution modeling and enhance our understanding of the establishment and spread of important taxa of the forest soil fauna. 📷 Jeroen Mentens, Vildaphoto

A paper worth reading for all those who wish to design meaningful ecological and evolution experimental design. #biostatistics #experimentaldesign #ecology #evolution https://lnkd.in/guBPQkjr