Biological Invasion documentary?
Dear all, I would like to thank the large number of people that responded to my request for suggestions on a documentary on biological invasions. Below is a list of the documentaries that were recommended. Best wishes, Mark van Kleunen - Cane Toads - An Unnatural History For information on this movie that was recommended by most respondents, see http://www.amazon.com/Cane-Toads-Unnatural-Tip-Byrne/dp/B5JG6X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-3544415-7270027?ie=UTF8s=dvdqid=1192109281sr=8-1 There are also clips of this documentary on youtube. - Darwins nightmare For information, see http://www.darwinsnightmare.com/. - Fear and Fishing in Lake Davis For information, see http://cpb.ucdavis.edu/bioinv/projects/pike/. - National Geographic' Hawaii: Strangers in Paradise, Journey to an Eden of splendor For information, see http://shopngvideos.com/products/HawaiiStrangersinParadise. - National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth, Part 1 For information, see http://www.pbs.org/strangedays/index_flash.html and http://www.pbs.org/strangedays/episodes/invaders/experts/index.html. -Invaders from the Sea For information, see http://www.imo.org/Newsroom/mainframe.asp?topic_id=1472doc_id=7970.
Research Assistant in Microbial Ecology
Research Assistant in Microbial Ecology, Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology The Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Oregon currently has an opening for a full time Research Assistant to work on a project in the area of microbial ecology. The NSF-funded project is focused on exploring the global biogeography of microorganisms (see project summary below). The successful candidate will gain experience working with an interdisciplinary team developing new approaches to understanding microbial diversity approaches that draw upon molecular microbial ecology, ecological and molecular data analysis, and theoretical ecology. The position is available immediately for one year, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon, recently rated among the top 25 Best Places to Live (www.eugene-or.gov). Extensive experience using molecular techniques is required, including some combination of skills in DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning and subcloning, electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis. Ability to work in a team atmosphere is a must. A Master's degree in biology is desirable, but individuals with a B.S. in biology or related field and extensive experience are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory research under the direction of Principle Investigators Jessica Green (http://biology.uoregon.edu/people/Green) and Brendan Bohannan (http://biology.uoregon.edu/people/BOHANNAN/Bohannan.php). Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Please send a current CV with names and contact information of three references to: CEEB Posting: 7300, 5289 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5289. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/24/07, but position will remain open until filled. Project summary: Microorganisms comprise much of Earths biodiversity and play critical roles in biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem functioning, yet little is known about their spatial distribution. We are using beta-diversity analyses as a theoretical tool to answer questions about the relative importance of dispersal history and environmental heterogeneity in controlling the spatial scaling of microbial diversity. We are determining microbial beta-diversity patterns by generating a spatially-explicit set of microbial diversity data, sampled on a global scale. These data are have been generated by surveying soils in the Mediterranean-climate regions of California, Chile, South Africa, and Australia, using molecular methods for microbial community characterization. A variety of statistical tools are being applied to this data set in order to determine the relative importance of the different processes generating and maintaining microbial beta-diversity, and how these processes vary with region, spatial scale and taxonomic resolution. University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Tenure-Track Wildlife Ecologist Position, Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University Department of Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology A longer description of the position, which includes the information below, can be found here: http://www.biology.eku.edu/jobs/index.php About the Position: Tenure-track, 9-month appointment, to begin August 15, 2008. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the department's undergraduate wildlife management program (BS) and graduate degree (MS) option in Applied Ecology. Primary courses to be taught include wildlife population analysis, biostatistics, wetland wildlife management, population ecology, and upper-division and graduate-level courses in area of specialty. The wildlife ecologist will also contribute to teaching the department's non-major courses. For more information concerning classes to be taught, see below. The typical teaching load is 12 hours per semester, but new faculty can expect to teach 9 hours per semester during their first year. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active, extramurally funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students. Ph.D. required; ABD considered. Degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution. Candidates must have a strong record of research accomplishments and must provide evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills. Applications must be submitted online via the employment link on the EKU homepage (http://www.eku.edu) or through http://jobs.eku.edu (requisition number 0601996) and must include an application letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan, copy of transcripts, and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references; letters of recommendation not required at this time). Applicant needs to indicate in resume if he/she meets The Wildlife Society's requirements for certification as an Associate Certified Wildlife Biologist. Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Charles Elliott ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475-3102. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and educational credential verification. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who value diversity. About the University: Eastern Kentucky University is a regional, comprehensive institution. EKU attracts about 16,000 students to the main campus in Richmond and several satellite centers from its Appalachian and central Kentucky service region and beyond. About the Department: Students enjoy close working relationships with 22 faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences. Many faculty members are involved in supervising undergraduate and M.S. graduate research. The undergraduate program in wildlife management is one of only two in the state and the only degree program of its kind in the service region. Currently, 45 full and part-time students are enrolled in the M.S. program in biology. Many are attracted by the department's reputation for ecological, environmental, and behavioral scholarship. Faculty research is facilitated by our lab facilities, a system of natural areas owned by the university, and close proximity to areas (such as the Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area and Bluegrass Army Depot) that provide exciting opportunities for field research. In addition, plans are now underway for a new science building that will include state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. The anticipated completion date for the new science building is Spring Semester 2011. About the Community: Richmond, with a population of about 30,000, is located where Kentucky's Bluegrass Region meets the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. There are varied cultural, historical, and outdoor recreational opportunities, with several state parks, Daniel Boone National Forest (including Red River Gorge), and national parks (Great Smoky Mountains and Mammoth Cave) within a few hours drive. Lexington, a convenient half-hour drive to the north, offers urban amenities in a metropolitan setting, as well as opportunities for collaboration with faculty at the University of Kentucky. The cost of living is relatively low (Richmond's Cost of Living Index is 87 and the national average is 100).
Jobs: Ecological Modeller, Quantitative Ecologist, Physical Oceanographer
Dear Listers, please distribute to interested colleagues:=20 Three new positions have been advertised at the AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE of MARINE SCIENCE (AIMS).=20 Details at : http://www.aims.gov.au/pages/employment.html http://www.aims.gov.au/pages/employment.html=20 =20 Position No 330 Ecological Modeller Increasingly, AIMS science is based on syntheses of existing knowledge and data. This position will require someone with expert knowledge of ecological systems (preferably marine) and their environments, to translate this knowledge, in collaboration with others, into explanatory and predictive models. This will require a high level of knowledge of applied mathematics and statistics, and also scientific programming skills. The position will be full-time (nine days per fortnight) for an initial fixed term of 3-years at a starting salary range between AU$92634-$104384 (as determined by qualifications and experience), plus other additional benefits and up to 15.4% superannuation. Enquiries: Dr Glenn De'ath +61 -7 4753 4314 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Closing date for applications is November 19, 2007. =20 Position No 329 Quantitative Ecologist This position will be a key appointment to enhance the statistical analytical capacity of the Biodiversity Team to publish and present past and future results from ecological studies at AIMS, to enhance the statistical advice available to other researchers within AIMS, and to provide strategic science advice about ecological research to the Research Team Leader. The position will be full-time (nine days per fortnight) for an initial fixed term of 3-years at a starting salary range between AU$80189-$87909 (as determined by qualifications and experience), plus other additional benefits and up to 15.4% superannuation. Enquiries: Dr Peter Doherty, Research Director, +61 - 7 - 4753 4282 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Closing date for applications is November 19, 2007. ### Position No 328 Senior Physical Oceanographer=20 This is a key leadership and management position, the successful candidate will be expected to lead the AIMS Physical Oceanography team, to oversee deployment and utilization of assets which include the oceanographic instrumentation pool, vessels, historical data sets, and the co-invested Great Barrier Reef Ocean Observatory System (GBROOS). In addition this position will play a significant part in the management and development of the team including junior research staff and oceanographic technicians. The position will be full-time (nine days per fortnight) for an initial fixed term of 3-years, at a starting salary range of between AU$106104 - $118592 (as determined by qualifications and experience), plus other additional benefits and up to 15.4% superannuation.=20 Enquiries: Dr Richard Brinkman mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] +61 -7 4753 4374 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Closing date for applications is November 19, 2007. --- Dr. Katharina Fabricius=20 Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)=20=20 Mail:AIMS, PMB 3, Townsville Q4810, Australia=20 Phone: +61 -7 4753 4412, or 4758 1747=20 Mobile: 0428 713 845 Fax: +61 -7 4772 5852=20 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 The information contained in this communication is for the use of the=20 individual or entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain=20 information which is the subject of legal privilege and/or copyright.=20 If you have received this communication in error, please notify the=20 sender by return E-Mail and delete the transmission, together with any=20 attachments, from your system. Thank you. -
Graduate Student Opportunities: Microbial Ecology
Graduate student opportunities Microbial Ecology, Michigan State University, Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) Opportunities are available for graduate studies in the Microbial Ecology Laboratory at Michigan State Universitys Kellogg Biological Station. Students should be interested in studying the roles of microorganisms in community and ecosystem processes. Our lab addresses ecological and evolutionary questions using laboratory cultures, field experimentation, simulation modeling, molecular microbiology, and sensor technology. See our lab website for a research overview and list of publications: http://microbes.kbs.msu.edu/ Students will most likely be admitted through the Department of Microbiology Molecular Genetics (MMG; http://mmg.msu.edu/), which is affiliated with the Center for Microbial Ecology (http://www.cme.msu.edu/). The first two academic years, students will be in residence on main campus in East Lansing, MI. During the summers and subsequent academic years, students will be in residence at KBS. KBS has an exciting and supportive academic environment, hosts an LTER site (http://lter.kbs.msu.edu/), and is equipped with state-of-the-art resources for conducting ecological and microbiological research. See the KBS website for more details: http://www.kbs.msu.edu/. In addition to affiliations with KBS and MMG, students will have the opportunity to be apart of the interdisciplinary graduate program in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, amp; Behavior (http://www.msu.edu/~eebb/). Students will be financially supported through a combination of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and university fellowships. In addition, there are potential funding opportunities associated with an NSF-funded GK-12 program at KBS (http://www.kbs.msu.edu/k12/) and DOE supported research on the sustainability of bioenergy production systems (see http://www.bioeconomy.msu.edu/news/glbrc.aspx). Interested students should send a CV/resume, a brief description of past research experience and future research interests, and GRE scores (if available) to Jay Lennon ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).
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I am a volunteer science director for an environmentally-oriented angling g= roup. It is our goal to behave as an ecologically sensitive stakeholder wh= ere relevant ecological issues are concerned. Conveying that ideal to our = membership and beyond is an ongoing task. One important opportunity we hav= e to do that every year is during our winter fund raiser. One of the talks= during that dinner is reserved for a conservationist. =20 =20 Could the list recommend a CHARISMATIC, EFFECTIVE conservation speaker who = can convey a vision of ecologically responsible angling to a group of angle= rs. Hopefully this talk would be based on science, but would NOT be a scie= ntific talk. The talk is slated for late February in Chicago. =20 =20 We need someone who can energize our base demographic. We would like our m= embership to come away feeling good about the positive things they have acc= omplished and could accomplish, and better informed about the fundamental r= easons for avoiding destructive or potentially destructive practices like a= rtificial propagation, species introductions, habitat alteration, etc. =20 A key goal here is to provide a vision of sport fishing that recognizes its= ' reliance on functional ecosystems and especially how responsible angling = should seek to preserve biodiversity at all levels. Our focus fishery is n= ative, riverine smallmouth bass. =20 =
one night in bangkok
Ill be in Bangkok for one night and one day Nov 15-16 (on the way home from 2 weeks in Nepal reporting another story) and wondering if there is anyone on the list who lives in Bangkok, or who has any ideas for ecology related things to see and do, or people to meet with within that short time frame? Ive actually written about the street elephants in Bangkok for Animal Planet is there any organization working on the elephant welfare in Bangkok itself (there is a elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai but thats far too far)? Speaking of fireflies, do fireflies synchronize along the river there? Any other ecological research taking place right there? Anyone who lives or works in Bangkok, please contact me offlist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! Wendee ~~ Wendee Holtcamp, M.S. Wildlife Ecology Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com ~~
UI Environmental Science Director Position
Applications are currently being accepted now through January 7, 2008 for Director of Environmental Science Program at the University of Idaho. Please go to the following website for application requirements and announcement. https://www.sites.uidaho.edu/AppTrack/Agency/Applicant/ViewAnnouncement.asp ?announcement_no=1095059 for application
Assistant Professor in Wildlife Biology - Job Opening
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN WILDLIFE BIOLOGY JOB OPENING POSITION #010626.0003 FWCB [18 Jan. 2008]: Assistant Professor in Wildlife Biology with the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University. Minimum qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Conservation Biology, or closely related field; 2) research experience in wildlife biology, with a research focus on population biology, habitat management, and/or landscape ecology. For a detailed job description, please visit our college website at http://www.warnercnr.colostate.edu/ To apply: Please visit our on-line college application website at https://welcome.warnercnr.colostate.edu/jobs/. Please include your curriculum vitae, official transcripts from all universities attended, three representative publications, a list of four references, and a cover letter with a statement of interest including: 1) teaching philosophy; 2) current and future research interests; and 3) interest and experience in collaborative research and teaching. Application Deadline: 18 January 2008. CSU is an EO/AA employer.
NESCent Call for Users of Comparative Methods
NESCent Call for Users of Comparative Methods The R statistical analysis package has emerged as a popular platform for implementation of powerful comparative phylogenetic methods to understand the evolution of organismal traits. The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) is organizing a hackathon focused on the integration of comparative phylogenetic methods within R. The event will take place on Dec 10-14, 2007, at NESCent in Durham, North Carolina. Having largely identified the set of developers to do the actual hacking, we are 1) soliciting applications for end-user participation and 2) comments and suggestions from the community. More information about the event is available at http://hackathon.nescent.org/R_Hackathon_1. We are actively seeking applications from end-users of comparative methods: biologists familiar with comparative phylogenetic methods who are interested in working face-to-face with developers to help prioritize needs, document and test the code being developed, provide feedback regarding usability, and ensure the community value of the code being written at the event. End-users need not be experienced programmers. LOGISTICS ORGANIZATION The event will take place on Dec 10-14, 2007, at NESCent in Durham, North Carolina. Travel, accommodation, expenses for meals, etc, will be paid by NESCent. Logistical and travel details will be communicated once participation is confirmed. CALL FOR INPUT We are soliciting input from the community at large regarding the priorities and objectives of the hackathon. If you are a user of comparative phylogenetic software and have any ideas that you would like the community of developers to be aware of, please submit your input directly through the hackathon wiki (http:// hackathon.nescent.org; click on 'Forum') or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] CALL FOR END-USER PARTICIPATION We invite all individuals interested in attending to respond by email to the questions below. We encourage applications from: * Members of underrepresented groups, specifically women and members of minorities. * Graduate students and postdocs. Please email your responses and, if possible, a CV to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by October 25. Also, please be aware that the funds, as well as the space, for this event are limited, and the organizers need to balance the skills of the attendees, so not all qualified applicants can be guaranteed acceptance. 1. Please indicate if you would be available for all or only for part of the Dec 10-14 time period. 2. Briefly describe your qualifications (e.g. your familiarity with comparative phylogenetic methods, particularly those implemented in R). How you would like to contribute and how you would expect to benefit? 3. Please state what you would most like to see accomplished at the hackathon. 4. Please indicate if you are a member of an underrepresented group (including women, persons with disabilities, and any of the following minorities: African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander). The Organizing Committee From NESCent: Hilmar Lapp, Brian O'Meara, Samantha Price, Todd Vision, Amy Zanne From UC Berkeley: Steven Kembel
Call for papers: Climate Change and Place
Call for Papers: Climate Change and Place Climate change is already transforming the physical, ecological and social configuration of places across the world, and the meaning and experience of place is also certain to change significantly. What defines the character of places, and how can their design respond to the shifting climate? In a special theme section of its issue to be published in August 2008, the journal Places invites scientists, essayists and designers to engage in a discussion of the impacts of climate change on the diverse dimensions of place and the role of design in minimizing its impact on human and ecological wellbeing. We are interested in explorations and reflections as well as examples of practices, real design schemes, and places that have responded to climate change. The themes for the special section range from the impact of climate change on places that support biodiversity and human wellbeing to how climate change and resulting biophysical changes alter our perception and meaning of place. In our role as a forum of design for the public realm, we ask: What are the implications of climate change and its impacts on the experience of place? How can planning and design best respond to climate variability and help us adapt to the changes to come? We welcome a variety of contributions, including: Reflections and explorations on how climate change may affect the multiple dimensions of particular places (max. 2000 words). Research essays that respond to existing and anticipated effects of climate change on the biophysical and social dimensions of place (max. 3000 words). Dispatches or project reports that describe significant events or examples of design that address climate change at a variety of scales (max. 1000 words). Contributions should include compelling, high-quality graphics. In addition , photo or graphic essays of places shifting as a result of climate impacts may also be considered. Deadline for submission of two-page proposals: November 1, 2007. Deadline for completed manuscripts, following initial selection by editors: January 15, 2008. Deadline for final revised manuscripts, following peer review and revision: May 1, 2008 Expected publication date: August 1, 2008 Questions should be directed to Marina Alberti [EMAIL PROTECTED] and Nancy Rottle [EMAIL PROTECTED], invited co-editors for this theme section, which is being produced in association with Daniel Friedman, the Dean of the University of Washingtons College of Architecture and Urban Planning, and a member of the Places Editorial Advisory Board.
Part-Time Research Scientist in Urban Ecology
Part-Time Research Scientist in Urban Ecology Project Title: Puget Sound Future Scenarios Duration: Through December 31, 2007 (with possible of extension through 2008 upon final funding approval) We are now accepting applications for a part-time research scientist to assist in the synthesis of a scenario development project for the Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership. This is a flexible, part-time (20 hours/week) position with the Urban Ecology Research Lab (UERL) at the University of Washington. Responsibilities include assisting in the coordination and writing of the final synthesis documents and the creation of a metrics database for assessing nearshore ecosystem functioning. The UERL is a dynamic, energetic, and highly interdisciplinary research environment. We are looking for someone with a strong interest and some experience in urban planning, ecology, land and resource management, and climate change issues. Desired skills include strong organizational, analytical, writing, and communication abilities. The minimum educational requirement is a Bachelors degree (Masters or Doctorate preferred) in ecology, planning, environmental sciences, or related fields. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional project information can be found at http://online.caup.washington.edu/projects/futurewithout/index.html http://www.urbaneco.washington.edu If interested, please contact Lucy Hutyra ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and send a resume and short cover letter.
JOBS :: Assistant Professorships at UNCW: Conservation Biology and Virologist (Apps due Nov. 9th)
TWO ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST AND VIROLOGIST The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for two tenure-track positions starting August, 2008. Conservation biologist: Candidates in any sub-discipline of conservation biology are encouraged to apply. Virologist: Candidates in any area of virology are encouraged to apply; however the successful candidate will teach courses in their area of expertise, immunology or another health related course. Duties for both positions include undergraduate and graduate teaching, and maintaining an active research program that involves both graduate and undergraduate students. The Department offers a BA in Biology, BS and MS degrees in Biology and in Marine Biology, and a PhD in Marine Biology. Modern laboratories and diverse core facilities are available in the Department and at the Center for Marine Science (http://www.uncw.edu/bio/ and http://www.uncw.edu/cmsr/). Candidates must have a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience. To apply, complete the online application available at http://consensus.uncw.edu. The application package should include a letter of interest that must contain brief statements of teaching and research interests, a CV, and contact information for three references. MS Word and Adobe PDF documents are the preferred programs for attachments. The Chair of the Conservation Biologist search is Dr. Joseph Pawlik [EMAIL PROTECTED] or (910-962-2377), and the Chair of the Virology search is Dr. Ronald Sizemore [EMAIL PROTECTED] or (910-962-2304). For questions about the online application process, contact Ms. Tracie Chadwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 910-962-3536. Application review will begin November 9, 2007. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release. UNCW conducts criminal background checks on finalists prior to offers of employment. The Department is dedicated to promoting diversity in education. UNCW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. -- Stuart R. Borrett Assistant Professor Biology and Marine Biology 601 S. College University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC 28403 910.962.2411 http://people.uncw.edu/borretts
AIBS Position Open: Public Policy Associate
Greetings all, AIBS is adding another public policy associate position to work on environmental biology, research infrastructure policy, and initiatives related to the National Science Foundation's Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction account. (http://www.aibs.org/classifieds/index.html) Please direct all inquiries to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Position Open: AIBS Public Policy Associate Location: Washington, DC Reporting to: Director of Public Policy Open/Close Date:October 2007 â Until filled General: The American Institute of Biological Sciences, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scientific association with a membership of nearly 5,000 biologists and 200 professional societies and scientific organizations, seeks a Public Policy Associate to join its full-time Public Policy Office staff. The Associate will work to advance the AIBS mission in support of biological research and education, with a special focus on environmental biology and research infrastructure policy. Duties Include: - Analyze federal science policy proposals and effectively communicate the findings, - Serve as a communications bridge between the scientific and public policy communities through written and oral presentations, and - Track federal initiatives related to biological and environmental research, including initiatives related to the National Science Foundationâs Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction account. Minimum Requirements: 1. Excellent and demonstrable written and oral communication skills; 2. Excellent and demonstrable science policy analysis skills; 3. Understanding and appreciation of the scientific community, the nature of science, and the goals and objectives of a professional, membership organization; 4. Reliability and detail oriented; 5. Ability to work under strict time constraints and deadlines; 6. Ability to self-direct, think creatively, and anticipate work needs; 7. Ability to synthesize and accurately communicate complex concepts to varied audiences; 8. Bachelorâs degree in a biological science (an advanced degree in a biological science, environmental science, or science policy is preferred); and 9. Prior work experience in public policy/affairs (highly desirable). To Apply: Send a cover letter, two-page resume, writing sample (no more than 750 words, not peer-reviewed), salary history and requirements, and the names of three professional references to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or FAX to 202-628-1509. Application Deadline: Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Holly Menninger, Ph.D. Public Policy Associate American Institute of Biological Sciences 1444 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-628-1500 x 229 Fax: 202-628-1509 Web site: www.aibs.org http://www.aibs.org/
Graduate Studies in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology http://eecb.unr.edu University of Nevada, Reno The Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Graduate Group (EECB) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking outstanding applicants for the 2008-2009 academic year. EECB is an interdisciplinary program with members in diverse academic departments including Biology, Biochemistry, Geography and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. The graduate group boasts an approximately 40-member faculty that is highly active in research. The EECB program is particularly strong in ecosystem ecology, population ecology, wildlife ecology and behavioral and evolutionary ecology. EECB was also recently ranked as a top-25 research program in conservation biology. Numerous faculty are also associated with the Desert Research Institute (http://www.dri.edu), conducting research throughout the deserts of North America and elsewhere around the globe. UNR is located along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, in close proximity to both desert and montane field sites, allowing students to pursue diverse research interests. Competitive teaching assistantships or research assistantships are typically available for students in their faculty advisor's home department. More information and a complete list of faculty members can be found at the EECB program website (http://eecb.unr.edu). Please contact faculty members you are interested in working with regarding application. * Ned Dochtermann [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.unr.nevada.edu/~dochterm/ 775-784-6781 Graduate Group in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Fleischman Agriculture Building, Room 145 University of Nevada, Reno * Beyond such discarded fundamentals as 'matter and 'force' lies still another amidst the inscrutable arcana of modern science, namely, the category of cause and effect. Karl Pearson
Two jobs at the University of Maryland, College Park
My department at the University of Maryland seeks to fill two positions in the near future. One, rank open, in evolutionary biology, and the other a tenured position for an ecologist who will direct the graduate program that I now direct. It's a friendly department, already has a few married couples, and we just opened a new wing on our building. The advertisement should be out in Science on 2 November. David Inouye TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TITLE: Associate Professor or Professor (tenure track) RESPONSIBILITIES The Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking to hire an Ecologist at the Associate or Full professor level. Candidates will be expected to have an outstanding research program addressing questions of broad significance in ecology or conservation biology using empirical, experimental and/or theoretical approaches. The successful candidate will teach within her/his area of research expertise within our Ph.D. programs and will direct the high profile Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology (CONS) M.S. program within the College of Chemical and Life Sciences. Significant instructional and administrative support will be available to facilitate operation of the CONS program ( http://www.chemlife.umd.edu/conswww.chemlife.umd.edu/cons ) so that the Director can maintain a vibrant and productive research program. Through research grounded in the biological sciences, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to multidisciplinary initiatives on campus. The University of Maryland is committed to advancing environmental research and problem-solving via major research initiatives addressing climate change and energy needs, such as the Joint Global Change Research Institute (http://www.globalchange.umd.edu/www.globalchange.umd.edu), the Center for Integrative Environmental Research (http://www.cier.umd.edu/www.cier.umd.edu), and the Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (http://www.enme.umd.edu/ceeewww.enme.umd.edu/ceee). Our proximity to Washington, Baltimore, and the Maryland Biotechnology Corridor facilitates interactions with an extraordinary range of major research institutions, including the NIH, FDA, The Smithsonian Institution, USDA and the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. For more information visit our web site, http://www.life.umd.edu/biologywww.life.umd.edu/biology . To apply send PDF files of a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, sample publications, and the names and addresses of three references to Dr. William Fagan, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Consideration of submitted materials will commence Dec 1st. 2007. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TITLE: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (tenure track) RESPONSIBILITIES The Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking tenure-track faculty working on questions of broad significance within the field of Evolutionary Biology using empirical, experimental, theoretical or computational approaches. This includes, but is not limited to, genome evolution, speciation, the evolution of disease and the evolution of development. Candidates should have developed, or demonstrate the potential to develop, an outstanding research program including potential for extramural funding. The successful candidate will teach within our undergraduate and graduate programs. Successful candidates will complement a vibrant group of researchers in neuroscience, behavior, development, evolution and ecology within the College of Chemical and Life Sciences (http://www.chemlife.umd.edu/www.chemlife.umd.edu ) and the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (http://www.cbcb.umd.edu/www.cbcb.umd.edu ). The College has recently completed construction of a 155,000 sq. ft. Bioscience Research Building Our proximity to Washington, Baltimore, and the Maryland Biotechnology Corridor facilitates interactions with an extraordinary range of major research institutions, including the NIH, FDA, Smithsonian Institution, USDA and the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. For more information visit our web site at http://www.chemlife.umd.edu/biologywww.chemlife.umd.edu/biology . To apply send PDF files of a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, sample publications, and the names and addresses of three references to Dr. Thomas Kocher, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Consideration of submitted materials will commence Dec 1st. 2007. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from minorities and women are encouraged.
Instructor in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology: One Year
Colorado State University -- Fort Collins, Colorado POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Instructor in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (Special Appointment, non tenure-track) LOCATION: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Fort Collins APPOINTMENT: Two semesters (spring and fall 2008) and summer teaching. QUALIFICATIONS (Required): Ph.D. in fishery biology or a closely related discipline DESIRED QUALITIES: 1) Experience in teaching ichthyology or related fish course and in teaching wildlife management course(s), 2) Skill in using modern methods and technologies in teaching. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Teach undergraduate courses in ichthyology (FW 300/301) and principles of wildlife management (FW 260) in spring semester 2008, in fall semester 2008 teach ichthyology and FW 260 or another undergraduate course in the department; 2) Team teach the 2nd 4-week session of NR 220 (Natural Resource Ecology Measurements); NR220 is a summer field course for majors in the Warner College of Natural Resources. This is not a research position. SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: $36,000, 9 month position plus 1 month salary for summer teaching of NR 220. Housing and meals provided during 4-weeks of summer teaching. Sick leave, group health, life, dental, disability, and retirement benefits are per University policy. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically at https://welcome.warnercnr.colostate.edu/jobs/. You will be asked to upload a statement of interest that includes your teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial okay) from all universities attended, and a list of three references that can be contacted about your abilities with respect to teaching. This job is also posted at http://www.warnercnr.colostate.edu/ with links to the online application process. (For on-line application questions e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). For inquiries about the position contact Kenneth Wilson, Chair Fishery/Wildlife Biology Instructor Search Committee Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1474 at [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 970-491-1410. DEADLINE: Position will be open until filled, but for full consideration, applications must be received by 9 November 2007. The position begins January 14, 2008. For more information about our department see our web site: http://www.warnercnr.colostate.edu/FWB/ Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and so identify themselves. The Colorado Open Records Act may permit the University to treat application as confidential to a limited extent. If you wish to have your application treated as confidential, to the extent permitted by law, it must be accompanied by a written request that all materials submitted be held in confidence to the extent permitted under the Colorado Open Records Act at the time it is submitted to the Search Committee. Under the Act, applications of finalists become public. Finalists are those applicants selected by the Search Committee or applicants still being considered 21 days before the position is to be filled. If there are six or fewer applicants for the position, however, they are all considered finalists and their applications are open to public inspection immediately after the closing date. Kenneth Wilson, Professor and Department Head Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Colorado State University [EMAIL PROTECTED]
