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The 2023 season of call for applications of BIOS2 is now open!

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There are several opportunities available: undergraduate fellowship, postdoctoral fellowship for persistence and graduate student fellowship. Applications for the undergraduate and postdoctoral fellowships will be open until the positions are filled, and the graduate student fellowship applications close on July 28.

Students accepted into the BIOS² program will have access to all training activities (courses, workshops, working groups and Summer Schools) and financial support, including scholarships, paid internships and travel grants. To apply, Fellows must be registered at one participating institution¹ and must be supervised or co-supervised by an academic member of the program. More information can be found on our website.

On behalf of the BIOS² team,
Gracielle Higino, PhD (she/her)
PDF FONCER/CREATE BIOS²
Université de Sherbrooke
https://gracielle.science/


¹Université de Sherbrooke, Université de Montréal, Université Laval, UQAM, UQAR, Concordia University, University McGill, University of Alberta and University of British Columbia.

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Child Care Service and breast-feeding room at CSEE-CBA 2023

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Hello CSEE-CBA 2023 attendees:

The local organizing committee is in the process of organizing a temporary Child Care Service at the Convention Centre, so that parents will be in the same building (and same hallway) as their children. If you are interested in using this service, we need basic information on the number of children and their ages, so that we can determine how much space and how many caregivers are needed.

Can you please take a minute to complete the following Google Form if you are considering using this service? This form also enables you to indicate your interest in having access to a breast-feeding room, regardless of whether you are using the Child Care Service.

https://forms.gle/GeWR6Hcjh3LJEdGJ6

Thank you!
EDI team, CSEE-CBA 2023 Winnipeg

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Summer School in Advanced Statistics for the Life Sciences

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The Summer School in Advanced Statistics for the Life Sciences, on the theme of Hierarchical Models in the Life Sciences, will take place from May 8 to 12, 2023 at the Laurentian Biology Station.

The intensive course is presented by Guillaume Blanchet, professor at UdeS and academic member of BIOS2, Andrew MacDonald, responsible for the community and training at BIOS2 and research professional at CREUS, and Vincent Tolon, professor in biostatistics at ISARA (France).

Information and registration: https://www.usherbrooke.ca/ecoles-de-pointe/en/biology/2023-hierarchical-models-life-sciences

Deadline for registration: April 3, 2023*

Places are limited. Apply now!

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CSEE Council Elections 2023

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Do you want to advance the profile of ecology, evolution, and conservation in Canada? Do you want to get things done on behalf of the broader community? Do have ideas, energy and a little bit of time?  Then run for CSEE Council!

We are now seeking nominations for the positions of: Regular Councillor (2 positions, 3 year terms) and Graduate Student or Postdoctoral Councillor (1 position, 2 year term).  You can read descriptions of what the jobs entail in our Standing Rules, available through this link: https://csee-scee.ca/constitution-2/ 

You may nominate yourself or a colleague (with their consent). Candidates, please write a short bio (7-10 lines) about you, what you will bring to the CSEE, and what you hope to accomplish. Send the bio along with a headshot to the CSEE Vice-President baum(at)uvic.ca

Nominations are accepted until May 17, 2023, with elections to take place in May – June. New council members will take up their positions following the 2023 AGM in June.

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CSEE President’s Award 2023

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Deadline for receipt of nominations: Friday 3 February 2023

Award Description:  The CSEE President’s Award is the highest distinction conferred by the Society, and is given every two years to a Canadian scientist in recognition of outstanding scientific contributions that support the research objectives of the Society.

Eligibility:  To be considered eligible, the applicant/nominee must be affiliated with a Canadian university, government body, not-for-profit, or other business. The applicant/nominee does not have to be a Canadian citizen.

Application/Nomination Materials:  Nominations for this award may be submitted directly by an applicant or on behalf of an eligible candidate. To apply or nominate, please complete the CSEE President’s Award 2023 Nomination Form. This form requires the name, affiliation, and contact information of the applicant/nominee, and a brief (2 page max.) description of the contributions and merit of the applicant/nominee.

Submitting Your Application/Nomination: Completed nomination forms should be emailed to both Jasmine Janes (Jasmine.Janes@viu.ca) and Eric Vander Wal (eric.vanderwal@mun.ca). 

Time lines: The deadline for receipt of all materials including letters of reference is 3 February 2023.

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CSEE Excellence in Doctoral Research Award 2023

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Deadline for receipt of application materials: February 3, 2023

Award Description: The CSEE Excellence in Doctoral Research Award showcases excellent Ph.D. student research in ecology and evolution from society members. The selection committee will consider applications through the lens of CSEE’s Diversity and Inclusivity Statement and draft Code of Ethics. Five awardees will receive a $600 award and an invitation to present their doctoral research during the Graduate Student Award Symposium at the annual meeting. In addition, awardees are eligible to receive up to $1,100 allowance to assist with travel and participation in the annual CSEE meeting. For example, childcare services are considered an eligible expense for the allowance.

Eligibility: Applicants must be: 1) registered in a PhD program within the year of application (2022), 2) be in an advanced stage of their dissertation (i.e., final two years), and 3) a member of CSEE at the time of application. Applicants should have advanced to candidacy, but should not have completed their degree requirements as of December 31st, 2022. Individuals who have completed degree requirements as of December 31st, 2022 are encouraged to apply for the CSEE Early Career Award instead. There is no citizenship or residence requirement for this award. Candidates must adhere to the draft CSEE Code of Ethics. Applicants from last year who were not selected for the award, but still meet the eligibility criteria, are encouraged to re-apply.

Application materials: Applicants must apply directly. Established researchers may encourage doctoral students to apply but, in order to show their consent, nominees/applicants must apply directly. Applications must contain all of the following supporting materials in the stated order:

  1. A completed Applicant Awards Declaration Form .
  2. Thesis Summary (300 words maximum): A summary of the applicant’s thesis, including how their research advances the state of knowledge in their field.
  3. Relevant Activities (250 words maximum): Describe any professional and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your communication and leadership skills.
  4. Select Contributions (1 page maximum): Using three headings, highlight
    (i) peer-reviewed papers,
    (ii) talks and/or posters, and
    (iii) other accomplishments.
    The applicant must remove their name from all publications and replace it with “Applicant”, in bold.
    1. Peer-reviewed papers include those that are published, in review or revision (include the submission number) and pre-prints (include a DOI).
      1. NOTE: this is a change from previous years.
  1. Talks and/or posters can include conference talks, invited talks, seminars, and panels.
  2. Other accomplishments: this can include any additional accomplishments the students want to highlight. This work should not simply repeat what is reported in the “Relevant Activities” section, though we expect there to be overlap.
    1.  NOTE: this is a change from previous years.

Letter of Reference: One letter of support (1 page maximum) from your PhD advisor or a committee member is required for each applicant. Letters should speak to the criteria listed above and should clearly state that the applicant is close to completion of their thesis. Letters must not contain the name of the applicant, but rather non-identifying terms such as “The Applicant”, or similar. For example, “The applicant has been a member of my lab…”.

Submitting Your Application: Sections 2 through 4 should be submitted as a single pdf file with the filename “lastname_firstinitial_CSEE_PhDaward.pdf”, along with Section 1 (Declaration Form) to cseestudent@gmail.com (e.g., Smith_J_CSEE_PhDaward.pdf).

The letter of support should be submitted directly from the referee to the same email address (cseestudent@gmail.com) and should have the same format as the application with “_Letter” added to the end (e.g., Smith_J_CSEE_PhDAward_Letter.pdf). All materials are due by the deadline indicated above. We will respond to each email to confirm receipt within one week.

Please note: The name (first or last) of the applicant must not appear anywhere within the application other than the file names. This anonymization is meant to reduce bias during the evaluation process. Failure to properly anonymize applications could result in disqualification.

Other Important Information

Successful applicants will give a 30-minute talk (23 minute talk and 7-minute question period and transition) in the Graduate Student Award Symposium, and will not be able to give a separate talk during the conference. Awardees can present a poster if space is available. Successful applicants must respond to accept the award and confirm their registration within one week of notification. Successful applicants will be ineligible for Student/Post-doc travel awards as they are already eligible for an allowance to assist with travel costs.

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Early Career Award 2023

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Award Description:  The CSEE Early Career Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments and promising future research potential in ecology and evolution by scientists early in their career. The selection committee will consider the applications through the lens of CSEE’s Diversity and Inclusivity Statement and draft Code of Ethics. Awards will be given to two candidates each year. Two awardees will receive a 10-year membership to CSEE/SCEE, a $600 cash award and an invitation to give a keynote lecture at the annual meeting. In addition, awardees are eligible to receive up to $1,100 allowance to assist with the costs of care during the CSEE August 2022 meeting. For example, childcare services are considered an eligible expense for the allowance.

Eligibility:  Applicants must have: 1) a research background in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology, and 2) received their doctorate within five years of the application deadline, not including time taken for parental leave(s). There are no citizenship requirements. However, applicants must be either currently working at a Canadian institution, or have obtained their PhD from a Canadian University. Applicants must adhere to the draft CSEE Code of Ethics.

Application Materials:  Applicants must apply directly.  Established researchers may encourage outstanding early-career scientists to apply, but to show their consent nominees/applicants must apply directly.  Applications must contain all of the following supporting materials in the stated order:

  1. A completed Applicant Awards Declaration Form.
  2. A modified curriculum vitae in which major identifying features are removed. For example, please remove your name from publications and presentations and replace it with “The Applicant”.
  3. A summary of research accomplishments (maximum 2 pages). Please use non-identifying language. For example, you can refer to the specific labs you have been affiliated with, but should refrain from identifying yourself by name.
  4. A statement of research plans for the next 5 years (maximum of 2 pages).

Letters of Reference: Three letters of reference are required for each applicant and must be sent directly by the referees. Referees must use non-identifying terms, such as “The Applicant”. For example, “The applicant has been a member of my lab…”. In addition to commenting on the candidate’s accomplishments and future research potential, letters of reference should highlight how the applicant has demonstrated conduct that aligns with the draft CSEE Code of Ethics, and how they have demonstrated leadership and commitment that aligns with CSEE’s Diversity and Inclusivity Statement.

Submitting Your Application: All materials and reference letters must be sent in PDF form to both Jasmine Janes (Jasmine.Janes@viu.ca) and Eric Vander Wal (eric.vanderwal@mun.ca).  All materials should be sent with the following filename convention: lastname_firstinitial_CSEE_ECRaward2023.pdf OR lastname_firstinitial_CSEE_ECRreference.pdf.

Time lines: The deadline for receipt of all materials including letters of reference is 3 February 2023. Applicants will be notified of outcomes in March.

Please note: The name (first or last) of the applicant must not appear anywhere within the application other than the file names. Anonymization intends to reduce bias during the evaluation process. Failure to properly anonymize applications could result in disqualification.

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Election nominations extended – your Society needs YOU!

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CSEE’s 2022 election nominations are extended until July 10th – and we need YOU, because your Society works through its elected Council. It’s a rewarding role.

Nominations are open for the positions of Vice President (President-Elect), Treasurer, Regular Council Member (two seats), and Graduate Student Councillor. For more details, see https://www.csee-scee.ca/csee-council-elections-2022/.

– Steve Heard (CSEE President) and Jeannette Whitton (CSEE Vice President)

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