[ECOLOG-L] PDA or other hand held device
Hi, I am David Jansen, a PhD student at the animal behavior group of Zurich University. At present I am looking into handheld devices for our data collection in the field. At present we are still using Psion observers 2. They are however getting really old and give more an d more problems, so replacement is needed. We would like to replace it by something simple, cheap and robust. PDA's seem the logical solution, but most of them are expensive, have lots of things you don't really need (e.g. wireless internet). In addition most of them have touchscreens, while we would like to have a keypad. We would use our device for both Adlib (event based data) and focals. I am wondering about any experiences people in the field have with these kind of devices. Please send any information to [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll place a summary of the replies on the list later. Thanks in advance David Jansen
[ECOLOG-L] Please Post
Science Coordinator KBS Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project Michigan State University Full-time Academic Specialist (2 years; continuing dependent on funding) Michigan State University seeks a Science Coordinator to help coordinate, promote, and lead research associated with the Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) project (http://www.lter.kbs.msu.edu/www.lter.kbs.msu.edu) at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This is an annual year (12 month) academic specialist appointment with competitive salary and benefits. This position is initially fixed-term (2 year), but is expected to convert to a continuing academic specialist appointment with evidence of success and renewed funding of the KBS LTER. Responsibilities The position will focus on coordinating KBS LTER science, which is directed towards understanding the ecology and sustainability of row-crop production systems in the larger agricultural landscape. The successful candidate will work closely with the LTER Director and other faculty collaborators to coordinate participation in national and international partnerships; promote research potentials to prospective investigators, including students; participate in LTER cross-site activities; organize science meetings and workshops, both local and national; help to organize responses to emerging research opportunities, and participate in grant writing to state and national funding agencies. The position reports to the KBS LTER Director and works closely with the KBS LTER Science Committee as well as with research, information, and agronomic managers. Salary and benefits are commensurate with prior experience to $60,000/y. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue their own research in an LTER-relevant field (expected to occupy up to 20% of available time), and will also have the opportunity to serve on graduate student guidance committees in their area of expertise. The position is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners, MI (http://www.kbs.msu.edu/www.kbs.msu.edu). Qualifications A PhD in ecology, agronomy, or a related natural resource or environmental science field is required, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. Postdoctoral experience preferred. Familiarity with agriculture or agricultural ecosystems is not required. This position requires creativity and an ability to build relationships with academic and other research partners. Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file (please include your last name in the filename) to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Include (1) a statement of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV; (3) names and contact information for three professional references; and (4) two writing samples (publications, grants or related materials). For inquiries about the application process, please contact Ms. Jenny Smith ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). For further information about the position please contact KBS LTER Director Phil Robertson (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]). Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Jenny Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross W.K. Kellogg Biological Station 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 269/671-2354 FAX: 269/671-2351
[ECOLOG-L] tenure track faculty positions, Tulane University
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, invites applications for three tenure-track positions, two emphasizing field or laboratory research and one emphasizing computational research in ecology or evolution. See http://www.tulane.edu/~ebio/news/new- positions.php for details about the positions, department, and application process. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, selected publications, and names and addresses of three references to: Faculty Searches, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 400 Lindy Boggs Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2008, and the search will remain open until the positions are filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Michael J. Blum Assistant Professor Dept of Ecology Evolutionary Biology Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118
[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Genomics Symposium: registration deadline approaching
Dear Colleagues: This is a reminder that registration for the 6th Annual Symposium in Plant Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst: ECOLOGICAL GENOMICS: THE GENETIC BASIS OF PLANT ADAPTATION is open until Friday, October 4, 2008. This is a FREE event, but registration is required. The symposium will occur on Saturday, October 18, 2008, 9 am to 6 pm. The annual UMass PB symposium is an initiative of the Plant Biology Graduate Program designed to highlight an exciting area of plant biology each year. We strongly encourage interested postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates to attend and present posters on any topic of their research in plant biology. Online registration is available through the symposium webpage: http://www.bio.umass.edu/plantbio/symposium08.html We hope you can join us for the great talks and fall foliage! Best Regards, Ana Caicedo ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Lynn Adler ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) *** 2008 PB SYMPOSIUM PRESENTERS: EDWARD BUCKLER USDA-ARS Research Geneticist and Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics Cornell University Complex Trait Genetics in Diverse Maize SCOTT HODGES Ecology, Evolution Marine Biology University of California, Santa Barbara Speciation and adaptation in Aquilegia: from field to genomic studies. THOMAS MITCHELL-OLDS Department of Biology, Duke University Nucleotide polymorphisms and their ecological consequences in natural plant populations ROBERT THORNBURG Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Iowa State University Molecules of nectar: The food of the gods and the pilfering pollinators CYNTHIA WEINIG Department of Botany Program in Ecology University of Wyoming Quantitative variation in circadian rhythms and plant adaptation to heterogeneous environments STEPHEN WRIGHT Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Toronto Population genomics of plant adaptation in Arabidopsis and Capsella Lynn Adler Department of Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences Graduate Program in Organismic Evolutionary Biology 209E Fernald Hall 270 Stockbridge Rd. University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003 ph: 413-545-1060 fax: 413-545-2115 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.people.umass.edu/lsadler
[ECOLOG-L] Botanist - full-time permanent - BLM southern Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas Field Office in southern Nevada, has posted the position of Botanist to USA jobs: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=75923113AVSDM=2008%2D09% 2D19+11%3A31% 3A04Logo=0q=botanistlid=18152FedEmp=Nsort=rvvw=dbrd=3876ss=0FedPub= YSUBMIT1.x=45SUBMIT1.y=16 Scott R. Abella Assistant Research Professor, Vegetation Ecology Public Lands Institute and School of Life Sciences University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154-2040 (702) 895-5163 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://faculty.unlv.edu/abellas2/
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, U of MN Duluth, Plant Physiology
Plant Physiologist The Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Physiology starting in August 2009. We seek a person with postdoctoral research experience in plant physiology who will participate in the core curriculum, teach a mid-level plant physiology course, and develop a graduate course in the area of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program involving M.S. and Ph.D. students in the Integrated Biosciences graduate program (IBS) and undergraduate student researchers. We especially seek applicants who use plant physiological approaches to address ecological problems, although cellular and molecular plant physiologists will also be seriously considered. The boreal, northern hardwood, and prairie biomes as well as several wilderness and scientific research areas within short driving distance of Duluth provide exceptional opportunities for terrestrial plant physiological ecology research. Opportunities exist for collaboration with researchers at the UMD Natural Resources Research Institute, EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division, Large Lakes Observatory, College of Pharmacy, and the UMD School of Medicine. New research and instruction facilities as well as an experimental field facility within a short drive of campus and competitive startup funding are available. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the biological sciences; peer reviewed publications; evidence of potential for achievement in teaching and research; strong oral and written communication skills. Review of complete applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. Apply on-line only: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp? time=1220641903406 Job #158036. Please submit all required attachments (letter of application, curriculum vitae, brief statements of teaching philosophy and proposed future research, up to three refereed publications) and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Chair, Plant Physiology Search Committee, Department of Biology, University of Minnesota Duluth, 207 SSB, 1035 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812. Visit UMD at www.d.umn.edu/biology and the IBS graduate program at www.d.umn.edu/ibs. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Job:Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 09-59F03 Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management, a 9-month, tenure track position in the College of Natural Resources. Position Description: The successful applicant will teach up to 12 credit hours each semester during the academic year. Course responsibilities will include team-teaching introductory courses each semester as well as wildlife management techniques during spring semester. The incumbent will also develop a course in their specialty and offer occasional graduate level courses. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in advising undergraduates and to provide service to the college, university, and community. They will also be expected to maintain an active wildlife research program. Teaching at least 3 weeks during the summer at our field station for additional compensation is required when needed. Department/University Description: The wildlife discipline is in the College of Natural Resources, and is one of the largest undergraduate wildlife programs in the North America. For more information on the wildlife discipline and other programs in natural resources at UWSP, please view the College's web site at http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/. Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. at or very near completion in wildlife biology, ecology, or management. Preference will be given to someone with demonstrated excellence in teaching and the ability to work with students in field applications and to conduct applied research. The discipline is especially interested in candidates who have a background in urban wildlife management and/or avian ecology. However, excellent candidates with other specialties will be equally considered. Appointment Date: January 2009 or August 2009 (negotiable) Terms of Employment: Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Send hard copies (no email) of letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of academic work, at least 3 letters or reference, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of scholarship interests and philosophy to: Dr. Tim F. Ginnett, Chair, Wildlife Search and Screen Committee, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, 54481. Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 15th, 2008. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For more information, contact Dr. Tim F. Ginnett at 715-346-4191 (e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check. Under a court approved settlement agreement and Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing (addressed to the UWSP Equity Affirmative Action Office) that their identity not be revealed. Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity revealed as a final candidate.
[ECOLOG-L] Three Graduate Research Assistantships
The School of Natural Resources, at the University of Missouri, Columbia, USA is pleased to offer one M.S. and two Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA). M.S. GRA Position: The M.S. GRA will investigate the degree to which riparian buffers modulate stream temperature and will assess the influence of buffer width on water quality in a Central Missouri (USA) forested ecosystem. The student will be required to carry out hydrologic field work including installation and maintenance of an intensively instrumented second order stream system. Other duties will include data collection, data processing and analysis, and a high-quality thesis resulting in at least one peer reviewed publication. Preferred GRA start date, August 1 2009. Ph.D. GRA Position #1: The Ph.D. GRA will investigate water yield, peak flow and suspended sediment in a multi-use urban watershed located in Central Missouri USA. The student will be required to carry out hydrologic field work including installation and maintenance of a large intensively instrumented urban watershed. Other duties will include data collection, data processing and analysis, and a high-quality dissertation resulting in at least three peer reviewed publications. Preferred GRA start date, January 1 2009. Ph.D. GRA Position #2: The Ph.D. GRA will investigate the flux of energy, water, and nutrients from a stream to the adjacent wetland in a Central Missouri (USA) forested ecosystem in an intensified effort to assess and establish connectivity of headwater streams to the adjacent wetland. The student will be required to carry out hydrologic field work including installation and maintenance of an intensively instrumented second to third order stream system. Other duties will include data collection, data processing and analysis, and a high-quality dissertation resulting in at least three peer reviewed publications. Preferred GRA start date, January 1 2009. The University of Missouri is considered among the top ten of the nation's universities with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research including a dynamic hydrology, water quantity and water quality program focused on contemporary watershed management/land-use issues. Applicants should have BS or MS degrees in natural resources, environmental sciences, hydrology, watershed hydrology, water quality, or a related field. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to work both independently and collaboratively with others. Experience in stream measurements, hydroclimatic data processing, hydrologic analysis and modeling, water quality monitoring, and GIS and computer programming are desirable. Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are essential. Field work is a required part of the positions. Applicants must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment, pipes, and frames, pound pipes in to sand sediments, and dig soil pits. A highly competitive stipend is offered plus tuition and health insurance. If interested, please forward by email your curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), cover letter, a letter describing your research interests (2 page limit), a letter describing your career goals (2 page limit), and the names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Jason A. Hubbart, Department of Forestry, University of Missouri, 203-Q ABNR Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211, USA; Tel No. (573) 884-7732; Fax: (573) 882-1979; Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] multinominal ordinal ancova
Hello I am trying to analyze some data using a Generalized lineal/nolineal model. I do not know what type of analysis I should perform is the analysis shows that parameters are significantly different from each other. I dearly appreciate your help. Sincerely, Fco.
[ECOLOG-L] Course: Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad in China
Please distribute to any undergraduates who might be interested: Unique Opportunity for Ten Undergraduates 2009 Ecological Genetics Field Study Abroad in China With funding from NSF's Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) program, we are offering 10 undergraduates (U.S. citizens or permanent residents only) the opportunity to participate in a unique study abroad opportunity in China during the summer of 2009 (mid-May through mid-July). The research focus of our PIRE grant is a forensic biogeographic study of species that are native to China and invasive in the southeastern U.S. as well as a growing number of species native to the southeastern U.S. and invasive in China. Each summer, we will run an 8 week field course where we will visit biological communities throughout China. After the field course, students can elect to continue in short-term research internships in our partner labs in China. Students will need to be prepared to take full advantage of this experience. Each spring semester, students will enroll at the University of Georgia (UGA) and take 3 courses; two in intensive elementary Mandarin Chinese and a laboratory course in genetics. No prior experience with Chinese language is required, although students should have had at least a course in introductory biology and preferably courses in ecology and evolutionary biology. The cost to the student of the summer program is minimal: the grant covers travel to and within China, lodging and most meals. The student is responsible for insurance, visa costs and personal expenses. Students are also responsible for the costs of enrolling at the University of Georgia for all required courses (all students are charged at the in-state tuition rate of ~$200 per credit hour). Applications for the 2009 program are available on our website: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire. The deadline for application is fast approaching, although we can extend it if a highly motivated student contacts us showing interest and needing some additional time to get together the application materials. We encourage any interested students to contact us for more information. Or, see the web site: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/pire/undergrad.html or e-mail us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rodney Mauricio Program Director, UGA-China PIRE Department of Genetics University of Georgia
[ECOLOG-L] Brian Czech on the Air Tonight
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[ECOLOG-L] New Interactive Identification Keys
To those that need to identify members of the Cyperaceae, new identification tools are now available at the Louisiana State University Herbarium web site. The news keys are for Cyperus and Rhynchospora of North America, north of Mexico. The keys are written in Lucid 3.4 and are free - http://www.herbarium.lsu.edu/keys/ Any and all comments appreciated. Thanks, Tim
[ECOLOG-L] simple climate change models?
Hi, I'm planning to co-teach a class in Designing for global climate change in the Department of Landscape Architecture here and we would like the students to be able to dig into one or more climate models to see how design decisions impact some of the variables. These are undergraduate landscape architect majors, many without a strong science background. And though I'm the scientist in the group, I don't have a background in climate change (other than contributing to it, I guess). So, my question is - are there any useful but relatively simple climate change models that we can use to play what if? sorts of things? I'd very much like to be able to have a model where we can actually input some change resulting from a design decision and see something change in the model (good or bad). Thanks in advance for any help. Andy Cole Charles Andrew Cole, Ph.D. Department of Landscape Architecture Penn State University 329 Stuckeman Family Building University Park, PA 16802 814-865-5735 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral position in fire ecology and spatial modeling at the University of California, Berkeley
A post-doctoral research position in fire ecology and spatial modeling of current and future fire regimes is available in the College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley in association with the Center for Fire Research and Outreach (http://firecenter.berkeley.edu) and the lab of Dr. Max Moritz (http://nature.berkeley.edu/moritzlab). Responsibilities include analysis of biophysical constraints on historical fire patterns using statistical approaches, predictive modeling of future fire regimes under global change scenarios, processing fire-related spatial data from a variety of sources (e.g., remote sensing, GIS) at multiple scales, publishing research results in peer-reviewed journal articles, and future funding proposal development. Strong statistical (e.g., GAMs) and spatial analysis skills will be employed on regular basis. There will be close interaction with others working on fire ecology, conservation, climate change research (e.g., related to projects with The Nature Conservancy), with an emphasis on spatial fire probability mapping for use in carbon sequestration and emissions-related modeling projects (e.g., carbon accounting in fire-prone ecosystems). Applicants should have a completed or imminent Ph.D. in species distribution modeling, applied statistics, biogeography, computational ecology, fire ecology, or related field. Very strong statistical and computer skills required; excellent written and verbal communications skills also required. Training and experience in geospatial technologies such as GIS and related programming skills are important, as is familiarity with spatial sampling design (e.g., how assumptions about presence/absence/suitable but unused observations affect estimates). Knowledge of remote sensing, disturbance ecology, and/or forest ecology is desirable. Ability to work with non-governmental organizations as part of a larger team, but also to work independently, is essential. Initial appointment is for one year with possible extension. Salary: $32,000 - $42,000 depending on experience. _To Apply_: Send printed or electronic (preferred) copies of (1) curriculum vitae; (2) names and contact information (phone, email) three references; and (3) reprints of up to three publications to: Dr. Max Moritz, Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, 137 Mulford Hall, MC 3114, Berkeley, CA 94720-3114, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (please copy [EMAIL PROTECTED]).
[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Education Internship
Internship Period: October 13 December 19, 2008 (10 weeks) Accommodations: Free room and board Compensation: Undergraduates - $100 weekly stipend; Graduates - $150 weekly stipend Deadline for application: October 3, 2008 Archbold Biological Station is an independent biological research facility founded in 1941 by Richard Archbold. The Station conducts and promotes long-term ecological research and conservation, emphasizing the unique biological communities of the Lake Wales Ridge, one of the most distinctive and endangered biotic regions of Florida. For more information, please visit our website at www.archbold-station.org The Environmental Education Intern will assist the Education Coordinator in running a 3rd-5th grade outdoor environmental education program in the threatened Florida scrub habitat. This program allows the intern to escape from the classroom setting and participate in a wide variety of hands-on environmental education activities. Further details can be found at: http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/education/envedk-12.htm As part of his/her compulsory independent project, the intern will have an opportunity to develop new educational activities that take advantage of the biological research and specialized knowledge at Archbold Biological Station. College students are encouraged to make arrangements with their home institutions for academic credit. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and list of references with contact info to: Rick Lavoy Education Coordinator Archbold Biological Station P. O. Box 2057 Lake Placid, FL 33862 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (preferable) Minimum requirements: Applicant must be at least 18 yrs. old, have a strong interest in Biology/Environmental Education and have experience working with children. First Aid and CPR certification is desirable. For specific details contact Rick Lavoy at 863-465-2571 ext. 276 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
