Re: [ECOLOG-L] citation manager
Hi, On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 9:33 PM, Cochran-Stafira, D. Liane coch...@sxu.eduwrote: Please tell me I'm not crazy. I seem to remember someone describing a free ware beta-version program similar to Reference Manager etc. during the last few weeks. I have tried to search the archives, but I'm not having any luck. Could someone forward a copy of that email to me offline? Thanks. In the thread, I have seen no mention of http://bibsonomy.org, a web-based reference manager. I think it scores above Zotero in the fact that I can very easily share references with colleagues. Think of it as a del.icio.usbut for references. It understands many academic journals' sites. I find it far far less clumsy than zotero. My 2p ;D Jose -- RSU ■ Dept. of Geography ■ University College ■ Gower St, London WC1E 6BT UK EMM ■ Dept. of Geography ■ King's College ■ Strand, London WC2R 2LS UK
[ECOLOG-L] any photosynth temperature curves for hot desert plants?
Does anyone happen to have a photosynthesis-temperature response curve for some desert plant like an agave or yucca that can grow in hot desert environments? I am interested in doing some calculations of just how much heat plants could stand in the tropics during exceptionally warm phases in the Earth's past. Thanks, Jonathan
[ECOLOG-L] Mexican Spotted Owl Volunteer - Grand Canyon National Park
VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1) needed to assist with a Mexican spotted owl behavioral study in Grand Canyon National Park, 1 July – 31 August (minimum of 1 month commitment). Duties will include backpacking to remote canyons and recording diurnal roosting owl behavior, assessing owl breeding status, and data entry. Volunteers will be required to camp within canyons for up to 8 days and use a spotting scope for extended periods. Food, housing, and a $15 per diem stipend will be provided. Preference will be given to applicants with experience backpacking in rugged terrain and conducting animal behavior studies. Please send a cover letter explaining interest, dates of availability, and a resume or CV to tim_bow...@nps.gov or Tim Bowden, Grand Canyon National Park, Science Center, PO Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023. Position open until filled.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] citation manager
Just curious José, But, in bibsonomy, can a writer build their literature cited section of a paper? In Zotero, I can insert codes within my document and when finished writing the document, Zotero will then build the entire lit cited section. Zotero also has tools for sharing your bibliography list. What do you find that is clumsy in Zotero? Jim José Gómez-Dans wrote on 16-Jun-09 6:21: Hi, On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 9:33 PM, Cochran-Stafira, D. Liane coch...@sxu.eduwrote: Please tell me I'm not crazy. I seem to remember someone describing a free ware beta-version program similar to Reference Manager etc. during the last few weeks. I have tried to search the archives, but I'm not having any luck. Could someone forward a copy of that email to me offline? Thanks. In the thread, I have seen no mention of http://bibsonomy.org, a web-based reference manager. I think it scores above Zotero in the fact that I can very easily share references with colleagues. Think of it as a del.icio.usbut for references. It understands many academic journals' sites. I find it far far less clumsy than zotero. My 2p ;D Jose -- James J. Roper Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Bocas del Toro Marine Research Station MRC 0580-03 Unit 9100, Box 0948 DPO AA 34002-9998 Skype-in (USA):+1 706 5501064 Skype-in (Brazil):+55 41 39415715 E-mail - personal: jjro...@gmail.com E-mail - consulting: arsart...@gmail.com STRI Bocas del Toro http://www.stri.org/english/research/facilities/marine/bocas_del_toro/index.php Programa de Pós-graduação em Ecologia e Conservação http://www.bio.ufpr.br/ecologia/ Educational Pages http://jjroper.googlepages.com/ Ars Artium Consulting http://arsartium.googlepages.com/ 9^o 21.122' N, and 82^o 15.390' W In Google Earth, copy and paste - 9 21.122' N, 82 15.390' W
Re: [ECOLOG-L] citation manager
JabRef is an open source bibliography reference manager. The native file format used by JabRef is BibTeX, the standard LaTeX bibliography format. JabRef runs on the Java VM (version 1.5 or newer), and should work equally well on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. BibTeX is an application and a bibliography file format written by Oren Patashnik and Leslie Lamport for the LaTeX document preparation system. General information about BibTeX. Bibliographies generated by LaTeX and BibTeX from a BibTeX file can be formatted to suit any reference list specifications through the use of different BibTeX style files. We support this initiative to build a searchable database of BibTeX style files, organized by journal names: LaTeX bibliography style database. Can be downloaded from: http://jabref.sourceforge.net/
Re: [ECOLOG-L] citation manager
A comparison of different of reference management software can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_reference_management_software Regards Mauricio Romero T
[ECOLOG-L] POST-DOC: Evolution of Plant Defense
Post-Doctoral Researcher PROJECT: Plant Sex and the Evolution of Plant Defenses Against Parasites LOCATION: Department of Plant Biology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC, USA DESCRIPTION: The Johnson Lab (www.evoeco.org) in the Department of Plant Biology at North Carolina State University seeks a Post-Doctoral researcher to work on an NSF funded project examining how a loss of sexual reproduction in plants influences phenotypic and molecular evolution of defenses against plant parasites (insect herbivores and fungal pathogens). This work focuses on the evening primrose genus Oenothera which has experienced over 20 independent transitions between sexual and functionally asexual reproduction. We have recently shown that these repeated losses of sex have lead to the evolution of increased susceptibility to generalist herbivores and decreased susceptibility to specialist herbivores. We are now testing theoretical predictions about how a loss of sex influences the molecular evolution of plant defense genes as well as the expression of resistance traits functionally related to these genes. Consistent with the strengths and interests of the successful applicant, there will be the opportunity to contribute to multiple aspect s of the project. These include the cloning, sequencing and expression analysis of plant defense genes; field work in North and South America; phytochemical analysis by HPLC-MS, and the use of comparative phylogenetic and population genetic tools for the analysis of various types of molecular and phenotypic data. Consideration will be given to all candidates with expertise in ecology and/or evolution and applicants with experience conducting both molecular and field work are particularly encouraged to apply. START DATE: September 1st, 2009, but this is negotiable. The position is for 24 months, with a possible extension contingent on funding. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience; the position includes medical insurance and benefits. APPLICATION: Applicants should send a covering letter, curriculum vitae and contact details for three or more references to Dr. Marc Johnson (marc_john...@ncsu.edu) in the Department of Plant Biology at North Carolina State University. DAILY LIFE: North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina's state capital. The university is conveniently located 30 minutes or less from UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent), and the Research Triangle Park. Raleigh is a culturally diverse city with excellent restaurants, parks, museums and theaters. The city is conveniently located 2 hours from both the ocean and the mountains. Marc Johnson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Plant Biology North Carolina State University Box 7612, Raleigh NC 27695 U.S.A. Phone: 919-515-0478, Fax: 515-3436 www.evoeco.org
[ECOLOG-L] seasonal botany tech, Oregon (US citizens)
Hey folks, apologies for duplications, please pass this around. The botany program at the Corps of Engineers Willamette Valley Projects is hiring a seasonal term biological technician to work on endangered species monitoring and recovery, habitat restoration, invasive weeds, and all the other excellent things we do. Duty station is Fern Ridge, just outside Eugene Oregon. We're looking for someone with a botany (or related) degree, field experience, and strong enthusiasm for the flora and ecosystems of the Willamette Valley and western Cascades. The job is open now, and closes on 25 June. Check usajobs.gov, look for announcement WTHE09487841D or WTHE09487841 Note that instead of the GS pay grade system, the Corps uses the NSPS system, with some latitude to set pay within bands based on qualifications. Feel free to e-mail me with questions. Cheers --Wes -- Wes Messinger Botanist, USACE Willamette Valley Projects wes.messin...@usace.army.mil
[ECOLOG-L] Job opening for Director, Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences
DIRECTOR, PONTCHARTRAIN INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The University of New Orleans invites applications for the Director of the Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences (PIES; http://pies.uno.edu/) to begin Fall 2009. The appointment will be in an appropriate College of Sciences Department at the rank of Full or Associate Professor (Ph.D. required). PIES is a research and education unit of the University of New Orleans focusing on environmental issues in coastal and estuarine environments. PIES researchers include geologists, geomorphologists, ecologists, biologists, engineers, geographers, and chemists. The Institute’s main focus areas are: • Understanding coastal geology, coastal processes, and geomorphology • Identifying the linkages between watershed and coastal system dynamics • Detecting and predicting environmental change • Supporting conservation, restoration, and management of natural resources through research and education. PIES has established partnerships with other units on campus including the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response, and Technology (CHART) and Freeport-McMoRan Industries Center for Environmental Modeling. Collaborating state and federal agencies include the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the U.S. Geological Survey, NOAA, and NASA. PIES possesses state-of-the- art facilities co-located with state and federal natural resource agencies in the University’s Research and Technology Park. QUALIFICATIONS: We seek an established scientist with experience working in coastal, marine, or estuarine systems. The successful candidate is expected to: cultivate opportunities in areas of integrated and applied sciences research; lead multidisciplinary research including program development, evaluation, assessment and strategic planning; have a record of outstanding scientific achievement; attract significant extramural funding; develop collaborations across academic departments and funding agencies; and contribute to student education. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Steve Johnson, Chair of the PIES Director Search Committee (sgjoh...@uno.edu). CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2009 and continue until position is filled.. The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
