Economic growth, energy consumption and carbon emissions

[Neil K Dawe]

Here is another review of world economic growth and its relationship to 
the rise in energy consumption growth and world carbon emissions and 
carbon intensity from BP's Statistical Review of World Energy 2007:

http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/globalbp/globalbp_uk_english/reports_and_publications/statistical_energy_review_2007/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/pdf/bp_sustainability_report_2007_christof_ruhl_speech_and_slides.pdf


Neil K. Dawe, RP Bio
Canadian Director
Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy
www.steadystate.org

Job: Two-year Post-Doc in Riparian Ecology

[Steve Wondzell]

Title: Postdoctoral Scientist Position in Stream Network Modeling and 
Riparian / Aquatic Ecology (Research Ecologist, at the GS-11 or GS-12 
grade, starting salary range is $55,702 - $66,762). 

Location: Aquatic Land Interactions Team, Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research 
Station, USDA Forest Service, Olympia Washington.

Start Date: January 15, 2008 (negotiable).

Application Closing Date: November 30, 2007 (applications will be accepted 
until the position is filled).

The Position:   The Aquatic Land Interactions Team seeks a motivated 
individual to pursue research in stream network modeling and riparian / 
aquatic ecology. The position is with the PNW Research Station at the 
Forestry Sciences Lab in Olympia Washington. The scientist will work with 
an interdisciplinary team involved in a major research effort to “Map 
current conditions and model the dynamic responses of riparian vegetation 
and salmon habitat in Oregon”. The team includes 7 PNW Research Station and 
Oregon State University scientists with skills in remote sensing and 
mapping, forest community ecology, biology of salmonids, riparian plant 
ecology, and hydrology and fluvial geomorphology. 

The project is divided into two major components: a remote sensing and 
riparian mapping component and a aquatic-riparian modeling component. The 
scientist will lead the aquatic-riparian modeling component of this 
research effort. The modeling component combines landscape ecology, 
riparian plant community ecology, fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and 
aquatic ecology. The scientist will be responsible for (1) organizing and 
managing the overall research project, (2) developing state and transition 
models describing the dynamics of streams and their associated riparian 
zones, (3) linking these models with GIS-based classification of stream 
types and riparian areas produced in the remote sensing and mapping 
component of the research project, and (4) combining the models and GIS 
databases into a decision support tool to be used to evaluate likely 
outcomes of land management alternatives on stream habitat for ESA-listed 
salmonids. 

The planning model will be applied to two intensively monitored watersheds –
 the Nehalem and the Middle Fork John Day (MFJD) Rivers – to examine 
current conditions relative to the historic range of variability, examine 
potential of passive restoration to meet recovery goals, and examine the 
potential of active restoration to accelerate recovery. A brief overview of 
the project’s foundation and a non-technical description of the work 
completed to date can be found at 
http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/sciencef/scifi92.pdf

The Scientist will bring critically important modeling and GIS skills to 
the team but must also have working knowledge and experience in riparian 
ecology and/or fluvial geomorphology in the interior west and/or in the 
Pacific Coast rainforests. This experience could have been gained in a 
variety of fields and/or disciplinary settings, including forestry, 
fisheries, botany, or geomorphology. Additionally, the scientist will be 
responsible for managing the research project, hiring and leading a summer 
field crew, preparing scientific papers and presenting results of research 
at scientific symposia, workshops and seminars.

 
Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, fisheries, geography, remote 
sensing, forestry, or other related field.
• Demonstrated skill in computer modeling. Previous use of state & 
transition models (VDDT) a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze a variety of large, 
complex spatial and relational databases.
• Demonstrated experience with geographic information systems (GIS) 
analysis and linking spatially explicit models with GIS.
• Knowledge of remote sensing, vegetation sampling designs and data 
formats, and riparian plant communities of the interior Western US and 
Pacific Northwest are desirable.
• Demonstrated scholarship through peer-reviewed publications and 
presentations.
• Ability to work relatively unsupervised, plan work, achieve results, and 
meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Conditions of Employment: This is a full time position at the GS-11 or GS-
12 level ($55,702 - $66,762), depending on qualifications and experience. 
The position includes health, retirement (including a 401k package), sick 
leave, and vacation benefits. Candidates must be one of the following (for 
more information see http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/citizen.asp):
• Citizen of the United States;
• Citizen of one of the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, 
Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, 
Cuba (as a signatory of the Rio Treaty in 1947), Czech Republic, Denmark, 
Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, 
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic 
of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Net

Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Positions in Disease Dynamics and Evolution

[Katia Koelle]

Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Positions in Disease Dynamics and Evolution 
Dept. of Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC

To prospective post-docs: 
Funding is available for a postdoctoral associate position with Katia Koelle
in the Dept. of Biology at Duke University in Durham, NC as early as Jan. 1,
2008. The position involves the development and application of mathematical
and statistical models to understand the ecological and evolutionary
patterns of rapidly evolving pathogens. Specific applications include
influenza virus in multiple different hosts (including humans), dengue virus
in humans, and HIV. Applicants should have (or be expecting) a Ph.D. in
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Biology, or Applied Math. Experience in
mathematical modeling or statistical data analysis is necessary. Previous
research in infectious diseases is desired but not required. The ideal
candidate would also be familiar with research in the field of complex systems.
  
Post-doc salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The
initial appointment will be for one year. Funding is available for a second
year, with continuation depending upon performance. Interested applicants
should contact me by e-mail by December 15. See below for further information. 

To prospective graduate students:
If you are interested in using quantitative approaches to study the ecology
and evolution of infectious diseases, please feel free to contact me by
e-mail. I am looking for one to two graduate students to start next fall
(August 2008) and the following one (August 2009).

I am specifically interested in students who think innovatively and
preferably have some background in theoretical biology (ideally ecology
and/or evolutionary biology). Although undergraduate degrees in math or
computer science are not necessary, the candidate must already possess or
feel extremely comfortable in developing quantitative skills. Main research
projects in my lab currently focus on (1) understanding the role of climate
variability in driving disease dynamics, (2) developing mathematical and
statistical models to understand the disease dynamics of rapidly evolving
pathogens such as influenza and dengue, (3) drawing quantitative comparisons
between the ecological and evolutionary patterns of rapidly evolving
pathogens at the population level versus at the within-host level. Although
most of this research has focused on bacterial and viral pathogens that
infect humans, current projects are also considering the ecological and
evolutionary dynamics of pathogens in other hosts (e.g., avian and equine
hosts). 

Individuals interested in joining my lab should generally be interested in
one or more of the research topics listed above. I expect incoming graduate
students to be excited about their research, to be able to synthesize and
incorporate material from different fields, including ecology, evolution,
virology, applied math, and epidemiology. Most importantly, graduate
students of mine should see infectious diseases as providing a great model
system to quantitatively study open questions in ecology and evolutionary
biology. See below for further information.

Further information:
Beyond the important interactions that grad students and post-docs will have
with ecologists and evolutionary biologists in the Department of Biology,
there are also many other resources at Duke that a student/post-doc studying
infectious diseases with me could tap into. Specifically, Duke is home to a
recently founded Global Health Institute, a Theoretical Immunology group, a
Vaccine Institute, and a Center for Nonlinear and Complex Systems. My lab
has established collaborations with several of these groups, and is looking
to further these ties. Furthermore, NESCent, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State
are all within half an hour of Duke University, creating a larger academic
community in the Triangle Region.

Contact info:
Katia Koelle
Dept. of Biology
Duke University
Box 90338
Durham, NC 27708
Phone: 919-660-9457
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Faculty Position - Natural Resource Economics and Finance

[Rodney Will]

Assistant Professor, Natural Resource Economics and Finance
Oklahoma State University

A full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 75% research and 25% 
teaching.  This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM).  Responsibilities:  1. 
Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program in 
the area of natural resource economics and finance.  Desirable areas of 
research include, but are not limited to, applications of economics and 
decision theory to natural resource topics such as non-industrial private 
forestlands; ecosystem management, conservation, restoration and 
sustainability; endangered species recovery; invasive species; rural 
development; valuing non-production amenities; environmental quality; and 
timber production.  2. Teach an undergraduate junior level course in 
Natural Resource Economics and Finance, a senior level forestry Capstone 
course, and develop a graduate level course in area of expertise.  Minimum 
Qualifications:  1. A Ph.D. in natural resource economics or closely 
related field.  A B.S. degree in forestry required.  2. Demonstrated 
ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate 
students.  3. Ability and desire to work cooperatively with NREM faculty 
to develop an active research program, including publishing in leading 
scientific journals and securing extramural funding.  The complete job 
description may be found at http://nrem.okstate.edu.

Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, 
transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, 
and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references.  Review of applications will 
begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is 
identified.  The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon 
thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Applications, 
nominations, and questions should be directed to Dr. Thomas C. Hennessey, 
Search and Screen Committee, Oklahoma State University, Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 008 Agricultural Hall Room C, 
Stillwater, OK 74078-6013, (405) 744-5443, E-mail 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Oklahoma State University is an AA/EOE 
employer.

7th workshop on vegetation databases

[Robert K. Peet]

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Information can be found under
http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/landeco/29692.html

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Best wishes
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Botanik und Vegetationskunde
Botany & Vegetation Science
Fachhochschule Weihenstephan
University of Applied Sciences
Fakult=E4t Wald und Forstwirtschaft
Faculty of Forest Science and Forestry
Am Hochanger 5
D-85354 Freising
Germany
phone ++49-8161-715909
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Enhancing Learning with Laptops in the Classroom.....

[J. Michael Nolan]

Listmembers.
Have talked about the Tomorrow's Professor Mailing List. If you are not =
subscribed, directions can be found below. A recent post, I thought some =
would find of use regarding laptop computers in the classroom. Thank =
you.

Mike Nolan

NOTE: Anyone can SUBSCRIBE to the Tomorrows-Professor Mailing List by =
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Comments about this article: [1]
There are a number of legitimate uses for laptops in the classroom. =
First, laptops can be used occassionally to introduce freshmen to =
WebCt/Vista software used in support of classes. Next, they can be used =
to support specific writing exercises where several drafts are required. =
Third, they are also helpful when demonstrating database research =
technigues. And finally, they are useful when students are working in =
teams researching topics online to prepare for debates. The above uses =
are just a few valuable ways to use laptops in the classroom.

Posted by: Susan/Gateway Community College on November 14, 2006 04:36 PM

727 Enhancing Learning with Laptops in the Classroom
May 25, 2006
Folks:

The posting below looks at a variety of learning activities that can be =
done with laptops in the classroom. It is from Chapter 1: Laptops in the =
Class: What Are They Good For? What Can You Do with Them?, Barbara E. =
Weaver, Linda B. Nilson in New Directions for Teaching and Learning no. =
101: Enhancing Learning with Laptops in the Classroom, Linda B. Nilson, =
at Barbara E. Weaver, editors. Copyright =A9 2005 by John Wiley & Sons, =
Inc. All rights reserved. Published by Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint, 989 =
Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1741 [www.josseybass.com]. =
Reprinted with permission.

Regards,

Rick Reis
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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What Can We Do with Laptops in Class?

The real question requires more elaboration: What can we do with laptops =
in class that (1) has genuine learning value for students (is =
interactive, participatory, experiential, or hands-on) and (2) cannot be =
done as well or at all without a laptop, at least not in class? In fact, =
many of the laptop activities suggested here could be done as homework =
on any kind of Internet linked computer. So why not just assign computer =
activities to be done out of class and forget about laptops?

According to Walvoord and Anderson (1998), one guaranteed way to enhance =
students' understanding is to use homework as their first exposure to =
new material, typically in a reading assignment, and then focus class =
time on the interactive-processing part of the learning, during which =
students apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the material. Laptops =
lend themselves well to such activities. In-class computing activities =
bring other learning opportunities as well: students working under the =
instructor's guidance; small groups working under controlled conditions; =
synchronous, whole-class activities (for example, a simulation); =
active-learning experiences that would be impossible in reality =
(dangerous or costly labs); and immediate exchange of and feedback on =
answers, solutions, and information.

Eight categories of in-class laptop activities meet both the conditions =
we have set. Where appropriate, we mention which chapter(s) in this =
volume illustrate the application. Many of the proposed activities are =
just obvious possibilities that reflect general best practices in =
teaching.

Student-Data Collection. Laptops make it easier to collect information =
and responses from students in a variety of ways, and to display them to =
the class if desired. The survey tool on any of the leading course =
management systems (CMS) allows anonymous collection. If students =
identity is useful or relevant, an instructor can choose from e-mail; a =
CMS testing or assignment collecting tool; or, to make student postings =
public, a CMS discussion board.

What data might be worth gathering?
* Virtual first-day index cards with personal information, major, career =
aspiration, reason for taking the
course, expectations of the course, and so on
* Class survey of opinions, attitudes, beliefs, experiences, reactions =
to the readings, and so forth
* Classroom assessment data, such as ungraded quizzes, the Muddiest =
Point, the One-Minute Paper, and the
like
* Reactions or questions as they arise during a video, demonstration, =
lecture, guest speaker, or class activity
* Student feedback on peer presentations
* Midsemester feedback on the course or teaching methods

The many institutions that have placed forms for student assessment of =
instructor online (Sorenson and Johnson, 2003) also stand to benefit. =
Laptops in the classroom promise to restore the high student response =
rate found with paper forms.

Stude

Call for Presenters

[Bronwyn Mitchell]

2008 MD/DE Children's Water Festival 

 

Question:  Where can you find 2,000 4th and 5th graders gathered in one
place, all eager to learn about water and water related topics?

 

Answer: The 2008 Maryland/Delaware Children's Water Festival scheduled for
May 8th in Dover, DE at Delaware Tech Community College!  

 

This is the second such festival of its kind. The first, held in 2006 at
Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Maryland was a tremendous success.  With
your help, we can make sure that the 2008 Festival is even better. So far,
over 1,500 students from counties across Maryland and Delaware have signed
up to attend the 2008 festival and registration is still open! 

 

Here's how you can help: We would like to invite members of your
organization to attend this event as presenters. Each presenter will be
assigned to a classroom and should prepare a 25 minute hands-on,
academically challenging presentation that addresses some aspect of water or
water quality. Presentations can range from the scientific to the
historical/cultural - so long as it is connected to water.  Each presenter
can expect to teach approximately 7-8 sessions throughout the day to groups
of 20-30 students who rotate through the seminars with their teachers. Lunch
is provided. 

 

I hope you will consider joining us for this unique opportunity and will
pass the invitation along to your colleagues in the environmental industry.
If you have any questions or would like to receive a presenter registration
form, please contact me by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by phone at
(410)745-9620. Though May 8th seems far off, planning for this festival is
well underway and time always moves faster than we anticipate. Prompt
commitments are greatly appreciated. 

 

Thank you,

 

Carrie Fredland

 

AmeriCorps Volunteer

Environmental Concern

P.O. Box P

St. Michael's, MD 21663

  www.wetland.org

 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Chesapeake College, Performing Arts *DEL TECH Community College * Delaware
Geological Survey* Delaware Department of Education* Delaware Project WET *
Environmental Concern Inc. * Maryland/Delaware Water Well Association *
Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Project WET  * Maryland State
Department of Education  * Department of Environmental Education  * U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water & Drinking Water *
Water Systems Council

 

 

 

Re: TRMM Rainfall data

[Honey Giroday]

Hi Yolandi,

I just did a quick online search for a way to convert this data.  The Natio=
nal Snow and Ice Data Centre has a program that can make the conversion fro=
m HDF to ascII (http://nsidc.org/data/hdfeos/hdf_to_ascii.html).  I have no=
t tried this method but it may be somewhere to start.  Once you have ascII =
data, I believe you can convert it to a raster using Conversion-To Raster-A=
SCII to Raster.  Again, I have not done this myself, but at least the link =
may help you.

Good luck!

Sincerely,






Honey-Marie Giroday, M.Sc. Candidate, A.Ag., B.I.T.=20
University of Northern British Columbia=20

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Re: TRMM Rainfall data

[Andy Bunn]

This can all be done (for free) in R (www.r-project.org) using the sp
package and the rgdal package. The sp library can write ascii grids
using the write.asciigrid command or you can output binary data that can
be directly read by ArcGIS.

I suggest posting a question to the R-Sig-Geo listserv _after_ reading
the posting guide. Somebody on the list can give you more detailed help.

https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-sig-geo

http://www.r-project.org/posting-guide.html

Good luck!

-Andy


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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Yolandi de Beer
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:07 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: TRMM Rainfall data

Hi ecologgers,

I am desperately looking for a way to convert
TRMM rainfall data from hdf format to GIS compatible format. Apparently
it
should be converted to ascii first in order to import the data into
ArcGIS. If anybody can give me some advice it would be greatly
appreciated.

Kind Regards 

Yolandi de Beer

* 
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Research Unit 
Department of Zoology & Entomology 
Faculty
of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 
University of Pretoria 
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Postdoc Position, Remote Sensing of Insect Disturbance Ecology, University of Idaho

[Lee Vierling]

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

We are searching for a Postdoc at the University of Idaho to assist with
developing a nationwide system for mapping and understanding insect
disturbance frequency and pattern.  Would you please help us circulate the
below announcement?   My apologies for cross-postings.

 

Cheers,

Lee Vierling

 

 

University of Idaho

Postdoctoral Fellow: Remote Sensing of Ecological Disturbance

The University of Idaho Geospatial Laboratory for Environmental Dynamics
(GLED) seeks a postdoctoral

scientist to utilize satellite remote sensing to detect insect-related
ecological disturbances, with the goal of

developing a strategy to create an operational, nationwide insect
disturbance mapping product. Work will be

in close collaboration with scientists at the USGS EROS Data Center and with
the USFS Rocky Mountain 

Research Station.  The UI offers a competitive benefits package and is
located near outstanding outdoor 

Recreational opportunities. To be considered, complete the online
application including a letter of application, 

resume or vitae and a list of professional references. Review of
applications will begin November 27, 2007 and 

continue until a suitable applicant is identified. Questions may be directed
to Dr. Lee Vierling, search committee 

chair, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or (208) 885-5743. To apply, visit
www.hr.uidaho.edu. Announcement #12508048563.

AA/EOE

 

Final Call for TCS 21 Abstracts

[Coastalsoc]

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Coastal Footprints: Minimizing Human Impacts, Maximizing  Stewardship=20
The Coastal Society=E2=80=99s 21st International Conference  =20
June 29-July 2, 2008   =20
Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California=20

Abstract Deadline  Ends TODAY, November 6, 2007 =20

Today is the  final day to submit your abstract for the TCS 21 conference. =20
You may submit your abstract until 11 pm  PT.  Abstract submission is online=
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only.  To review the Call For Papers  and descriptions of concurrent tracks,=
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(http://www.thecoastalsociety.org/conference/tcs21/index.html)  .  To submit=
 your abstract, please click on the =E2=80=9Cabstract submission=E2=80=9D=20
link  located in the navigation bar to your left on the TCS 21  website.=20
Abstract submissions may take the form of an individual  oral presentation,=20
poster, or as a 3-4 person panel session.  Submissions should provide case=20
studies  or offer innovative solutions to spark interactive discussion.  Pro=
posals=20
for Panel Sessions are  encouraged to incorporate presentations from=20
different disciplines and regions  and to offer a diverse set of solutions a=
nd=20
opportunity for richer  dialogue.   =20
In addition, TCS 21 has limited space to host full day  and half-day=20
workshops.  Abstract  submissions for workshops relevant to the seven confer=
ence=20
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For more information about The Coastal Society, visit=20
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P.O. Box  3590
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** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Good summary of global warming and economic growth

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Apologies for any cross-postings:

http://www.manicore.com/anglais/documentation_a/greenhouse/growth.html 

This is independent of the recent publication in PNAS, with more macroeconomic 
information.


Brian Czech, Ph.D., President
Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy
SIGN THE POSITION on economic growth at: www.steadystate.org/PositiononEG.html .
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Forest Resource Management -- Position Available

[Rodney Will]

Assistant Professor, Forest Resource Management
Oklahoma State University

A full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 75% research and 25% 
teaching.  This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM).  Responsibilities:  1. 
Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program in 
natural resource management.  Desirable areas of research include, but are 
not limited to, applications of management science to natural resource 
issues such as non-industrial private forests, ecosystem management, 
conservation, restoration and sustainability, rural development, valuing 
natural resource amenities, environmental quality, and timber production.  
2. Teach 2 undergraduate courses (Forest Resource Management, and a 2 week 
advanced Forest Measurements class for forestry summer camp), and develop 
a graduate course in area of expertise.  Minimum Qualifications:  1. A 
Ph.D. in forest resource management or closely related field.  A B.S. 
degree in forestry preferred, with at least one degree in forestry 
required.  2. Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and 
advisement of undergraduate students.  3.  Ability and desire to work 
cooperatively with NREM faculty to develop an active research program, 
including publishing in leading scientific journals and securing 
extramural funding.  The complete job description may be found at 
http://nrem.okstate.edu.  

Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, 
transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, 
and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references.  Review of applications will 
begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is 
identified.  The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon 
thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Applications, 
nominations, and questions should be directed to  Dr. Charles G. Tauer, 
Search and Screen Committee, Oklahoma State University, Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology & Management, 008 Agricultural Hall Room C, 
Stillwater OK 74078-6013, 405-744-5462, E- mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]  
Oklahoma State University is an AA/EOE employer.

Ecohydrology - Position Available

[Rodney Will]

Assistant Professor, Ecohydrology
Oklahoma State University

A full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 70% research and 30% 
extension.  This position reports directly to the Head of the Department 
of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM).  Responsibilities:  1. 
Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program.  
Desirable areas of research include, but are not limited to, scaling 
ecohydrological processes from catchment to basin scales, effects of 
vegetation and vegetation management on stream flow regimen, modeling and 
measurement of transpiration and other hydrologic processes, riparian and 
wetland – land interactions, and the effects of land management on 
environmental flows.  2. Develop a comprehensive extension program based 
on research to promote sustainable land management with a focus on water.  
3. Recruit, mentor and train graduate students.  Minimum Qualifications:  
1. A Ph.D. in ecohydrology, ecology, hydrology, watershed science or 
related field.  The area of expertise and research interest should be 
focused on the link between ecology and hydrology.  2. Ability to mentor 
undergraduate and graduate students.  3. Ability and desire to work 
cooperatively to (a) develop and maintain an active, nationally recognized 
interdisciplinary research program, to include publishing in leading 
scientific journals; (b) seek and secure extramural funding through 
participation in competitive grants programs and; (c) develop productive 
extension programs in ecohydrology.  The complete job description may be 
found at http://nrem.okstate.edu.

Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, 
transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, 
and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references.  Review of applications will 
begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is 
identified.  The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon 
thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.  Applications, 
nominations, and questions should be directed to Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf, 
Search and Screen Committee, Oklahoma State University, Department of 
Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 008 Agricultural Hall Room C, 
Stillwater OK 74078-6013, (405) 744-9646, E-mail 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Oklahoma State University is an AA/EOE 
employer.

Graduate student position (PhD) - Allee effects and population dynamics

[Andrea Silletti (Univ. of Georgia)]

The application deadline has been extended for the following position.

Seeking highly qualified graduate students to pursue graduate degrees in
ecology, starting in the Summer or Fall of 2008 in the lab of John Drake at
the University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology. Research in this lab
focuses on population dynamics in experimental systems, infectious disease
ecology, and ecology of invasive species. We have strengths in modeling,
computation, and stochastic population theory. Recent projects include
invasive aquatic species in the North American Great Lakes, extinction in
experimental zooplankton populations, and models of the 2003 SARS outbreak
in Singapore. For other past research see
http://dragonfly.ecology.uga.edu/drakelab/. Students interested either in
modeling/computation/theory or in empirical research are encouraged to apply. 

Potential students are strongly encouraged to email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) a
letter of introduction and expression of interest by December 1, 2007. For
more information about the Graduate Program in Ecology and instructions for
applying, please see http://www.ecology.uga.edu/programs/doctorate.htm.
Funding is immediately available for the following position. Outstanding
applicants with other interests are encouraged to contact us about for
information about fellowships and other sources of funding.

ALLEE EFFECTS AND POPULATION DYNAMICS OF SEXUALLY REPRODUCING SPECIES

A research assistantship is available for a PhD student to work on Allee
effects, population dynamics, and extinction in laboratory populations of
sexually reproducing species. Research will involve a combination of theory,
ecological modeling, and experiments. The opportunity is available to extend
these projects to field trials in temporary ponds. Prior training may be in
ecology, biology, or limnology. 

Graduate student position (MS/PhD) - Population ecology of Branchiopoda in temporary ponds

[Andrea Silletti (Univ. of Georgia)]

Seeking highly qualified graduate students to pursue graduate degrees in
ecology, starting in the Summer or Fall of 2008 in the lab of John Drake at
the University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology. Research in this lab
focuses on population dynamics in experimental systems, infectious disease
ecology, and ecology of invasive species. We have strengths in modeling,
computation, and stochastic population theory. Recent projects include
invasive aquatic species in the North American Great Lakes, extinction in
experimental zooplankton populations, and models of the 2003 SARS outbreak
in Singapore. For other past research see
http://dragonfly.ecology.uga.edu/drakelab/. Students interested either in
modeling/computation/theory or in empirical research are encouraged to apply. 

Potential students are strongly encouraged to email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) a
letter of introduction and expression of interest by December 1, 2007). For
more information about the Graduate Program in Ecology and instructions for
applying, please see http://www.ecology.uga.edu/programs/doctorate.htm.
Funding is immediately available for the following position. Outstanding
applicants with other interests are encouraged to contact us about for
information about fellowships and other sources of funding.

POPULATION ECOLOGY OF BRANCHIOPODA IN TEMPORARY PONDS

Drs. John Drake (University of Georgia) and Stephen Golladay (Joseph W.
Jones Ecological Research Center) are seeking a graduate student at either
the MS or PhD level to study the population ecology of rare branchiopod
crustaceans in temporary ponds of the Ichauway conservation site in
southwest Georgia. Results of this work will be used in the conservation and
restoration of coastal plain isolated wetlands. The successful applicant
will complete coursework at the Odum School of Ecology (University of
Georgia) and will be subsequently stationed at the Jones Center for
research. For more information about the UGA graduate program in ecology,
please see http://www.ecology.uga.edu/programs.htm. For more information
about joint program between the Odum School of Ecology and the Jones Center,
please see http://www.ecology.uga.edu/facilities/assocfacil/josephjones.htm.
For more information about the Jones Center, including information about the
site, facilities, and programs, please see http://www.jonesctr.org/.

Email Failure at Appalachian State University

[Howie Neufeld]

Dear All - We are currently accepting applications for both an ecosystem 
ecology position and a microbial ecology position.  On Monday, November 
10th, our email system experienced a catastrophic failure during a 
migration to new software, and it is possible, although unlikely, that 
applications for these positions sent via email might have been lost.  
If you sent in your application to us, and have not received an email 
verification from either myself or Dr. John Walker (chair of the 
microbial ecology search) you should contact us to make sure we 
received  your materials.

We would also like to further encourage people to apply for these 
positions.  Even though we have a review deadline coming up (Nov 12) , 
we will continue to accept applications until we fill the positions.

We apologize for the outage - email seems to be running smoothly today.

Dr. Howard Neufeld, Chair
Ecosystem Ecology Search Committee

-- 
Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor
Department of Biology
572 Rivers Street
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608

email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm
personal webpage: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html

Tel: 828-262-2683
Fax: 828-262-2127

Data to share?

[Tom Mosca III]

Hello Folks,
 I teach various statistics courses, and would like to have some additional 
data sets for my students to analyze.  My preference would be for biological, 
climatological, or meteorological data.  If you would be willing to share some 
of your data, I promise that nobody I show them to will publish them.  I would 
need a bried narrative explaing what the data represent, but nothing extensive. 
 Excel or Ascii files are preferred.  Would you be willing to share some of 
your data for this worthy cause?  Thank you.

Take care, Tom
Tom Mosca III, Ph.D.

Quantitative Ecologist Position-National Park Service

[James Comiskey]

Quantitative Ecologist Position-National Park Service, Northeast Region

Serves as a senior Ecologist for the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network
(NCBN) Inventory and Monitoring Program.  This position is responsible for
the oversight of the statistical quality of the Network's ecological
monitoring program and for using advanced mathematical statistics, sampling
theory, experimental design, and computer applications.  Position is
responsible for the analysis and reporting of scientific studies that
include water quality, vegetation, geomorphologic features and other
environmental indicators.  The NCBN consists of an interdisciplinary team
of professionals and operate in an academic environment at the University
of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI.

Please see full position description and application info at:
http://www.usajobs.gov/
Search on GATE-07-063 DEU. The application period for this position closes
on November 27.

TRMM Rainfall data

[Yolandi de Beer]

Hi ecologgers,

I am desperately looking for a way to convert
TRMM rainfall data from hdf format to GIS compatible format. Apparently it
should be converted to ascii first in order to import the data into
ArcGIS. If anybody can give me some advice it would be greatly
appreciated.

Kind Regards 

Yolandi de Beer

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Faculty
of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 
University of Pretoria 
Pretoria 
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Re: Software for marked point processes analyses?

[thomas cornulier]

the "spatstat" library for R is the best I am aware of, and under GNU 
Public Licence, incidentally.
www.spatstat.org

hope this helps,

thomas

> Date:Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:22:38 +
> From:Alexandre Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Software for marked point processes analyses?
> 
> Dear Friends in Ecology:
> 
>  I am searching for a free-software that performs marked point processes 
> analyses. This represents an extension of the well-known (to plant 
> ecologists) K-function in which attributes of the points (like dbh or height, 
> for instance) are considered in the analyses.
> 
>  This extension was first proposed by 
> 
> Penttinen, A., D. Stoyan, et al. (1992). “Marked point processes in forest 
> statistics.” Forest Science 38(4): 806-824.
> 
>  The above article has been cited by more than 80 other articles, so I 
> suppose there should be a software to implement this modification somewhere.
> 
>   Thanks for any indications,
> 
>   Alexandre
> 
> Dr. Alexandre F. Souza 
> Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia: Diversidade e Manejo da Vida Silvestre
> Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS)
> Av. UNISINOS 950 - C.P. 275, São Leopoldo 93022-000, RS  - Brasil
> Telefone: (051)3590-8477 ramal 1263
> Skype: alexfadigas
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.unisinos.br/laboratorios/lecopop

Postdoctoral position, ecological modeling

[Harald Bugmann]

--- PLEASE POST WIDELY ---

The Forest Ecology Group at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology 
in Zurich (see http://www.fe.ethz.ch) is seeking applications for the 
position of a postdoctoral research fellow on

Ecological Modeling of Forested Landscapes

A complete description of this two- to four-year appointment with 
information on the requirements and the application procedure can be 
found under http://www.telejob.ch/telejob/offer.xml?offer=10053. 
Applications are due 25 November.

Prof. Harald Bugmann
-- 

-
  Harald Bugmann, Prof. Dr.

Waldoekologie Forest Ecology
Institut fuer Terrestrische Oekosysteme   Inst. of Terrestrial Ecosystems
Departement Umweltwissenschaften  Dept. of Environmental Sciences
ETH Zuerich, CHN G76.1ETH Zurich, CHN G76.1
8092 Zuerich  8092 Zurich
Schweiz   Switzerland

Phone +41-44-632-3239   Fax +41-44-632-1110   E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]

   Group web page: http://www.fe.ethz.ch/
   Personal web page:  http://www.fe.ethz.ch/people/harald/
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Re: Software for marked point processes analyses?

[Petr Smilauer]

Dear Alexandre,
look at the SpatStat package in the R program.
It is for spatial point processes, includes marked ones,
its free, and seems pretty good to me.
Can be easily added into installed R, but you can
find more here: http://www.spatstat.org/

Best regards
 from Petr Smilauer
Ceske Budejovice
---
International course Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Data (January 2008):  
http://regent.jcu.cz
New book by course lecturers: "Multivariate analysis of ecological data using 
CANOCO"
   at 
   or 
CanoDraw for Windows 4.0 http://www.canodraw.com
 is part of Canoco for Windows 4.5 http://www.canoco.com

- Original Message - 
From: "Alexandre Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 6:22 PM
Subject: Software for marked point processes analyses?


> Dear Friends in Ecology:
>
> I am searching for a free-software that performs marked point processes 
> analyses. This represents an extension of the 
> well-known (to plant ecologists) K-function in which attributes of the points 
> (like dbh or height, for instance) are 
> considered in the analyses.
>
> This extension was first proposed by
>
> Penttinen, A., D. Stoyan, et al. (1992). “Marked point processes in forest 
> statistics.” Forest Science 38(4): 806-824.
>
> The above article has been cited by more than 80 other articles, so I 
> suppose there should be a software to implement this 
> modification somewhere.
>
>  Thanks for any indications,
>
>  Alexandre
>
> Dr. Alexandre F. Souza
> Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia: Diversidade e Manejo da Vida Silvestre
> Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS)
> Av. UNISINOS 950 - C.P. 275, São Leopoldo 93022-000, RS  - Brasil
> Telefone: (051)3590-8477 ramal 1263
> Skype: alexfadigas
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.unisinos.br/laboratorios/lecopop
>
>
> -- 
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