[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change CRU hack Wikipedia
Re: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climatic_Research_Unit_e-mail_hacking_incident ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockey_stick_controversy Ecolog: I don't know how good a summary this is, but it appears to be a well- (ill-) timed can of worms, pitting global-warming believers and deniers against each other, catching science in the middle. In reading the various comments cited in these two summaries, it is apparent that there are cooler heads within the scientific community who have offered reasoned comment on the controversy, but I know of no comprehensive statement in the popular press that settles the issue. This, I suspect, will be essential to restore credibility, not only to the CR community, but to science itself. I have a lot of questions, but only guesses for answers. I hope someone knows of a statement that is comprehensive, that anticipates my questions. WT
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Avian foraging seasonal biologist (TNC-Texas)
AVIAN FORAGING SEASONAL BIOLOGIST SALARY: $13.00/hour START DATE:February , 2010 LOCATION:Fort Hood, TX BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: •Associate’s degree in natural resources, environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. •Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources. •Experience performing administrative duties emphasizing detail-oriented and numerical tasks. •Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software. •Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of people •Valid driver’s license. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Fort Hood Military Reservation, located adjacent to Killeen, TX, is home to two endangered birds: the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo. The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the Department of Defense, is conducting long-term monitoring and research on these species. The seasonal field biologist(s) will participate in a foraging study examining whether golden-cheeked warblers use oaks infected with oak wilt. Duties will include collecting detailed behavioral observations, resighting color-banded golden-cheeked warblers, target mist-netting using playback of recorded vocalizations, banding, aging and sexing of birds, delineating territories, collecting vegetation data, using GPS units, maintaining a field journal, data entry and verification, and preparation of equipment for field work. This is a seasonal position running from February to June 2010. Up to two positions are available, depending on funding. Seasonal field biologists must provide their own housing and transportation to work. PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: •Experience collecting biological field data and keeping accurate, detailed field records. •A background in ornithology, preferably with field experience in resighting color-banded birds, mist-netting and banding birds, delineating territories, locating birds with binoculars, and identifying birds by sight and sound. •Ability to see full spectrum of colors, start work day before sunrise, endure adverse conditions and inclement weather. •Ability to navigate alone in the field using a map and GPS unit. •Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s). •Familiarity with the vegetation of the Edwards Plateau is beneficial. •Experience using GIS software and data to create maps, as well as using GPS units and reading maps. •Familiar with the operation of 4WD, standard transmission vehicles. Field sites are located in rugged, remote terrain. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: The Seasonal Field Botanist will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may include the following: •exposure to intense heat and sunshine •long work hours in isolated settings •contact with poison ivy, chiggers, fire ants, scorpions, thorns, and venomous snakes •extensive walking through brush, over loose rocks, and on steep slopes •require physical exertion and/or muscular strain •present occasional possibility of injury ABOUT US: The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. To apply, visit http://www.nature.org/careers. Click “how to apply”, “view positions” and then search for the keywords ‘avian foraging’ or search for Job ID 11563. Make sure that you select “anytime” for posting time. Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document (.doc or .txt). Application deadline is February 15, 2009. Applicants will be screened, interviewed, and hired as applications are received. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate and Undergraduate Fellowships in Urban Forestry--deadline January 31
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: until January 31, 2010 Applications being accepted for the Garden Club of America's Urban Forestry Fellowship Application Deadline: January 31, 2010 Through generous donations from the Garden Club of America (GCA) and Casey Trees in Washington, DC, Zone VI of The GCA has established a national fellowship in urban forestry for qualified U.S. students. The GCA Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry will be awarded in early 2010. With this fellowship, The Garden Club of America seeks to forward their goal of advancing our knowledge of urban forests and increasing the number of scientists in the field of urban forestry. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee at Virginia Tech composed of practicing urban forestry scientists and professionals in related fields. Final selection is endorsed by The Garden Club of America. The fellowship is highly competitive and applicants must present clearly in their applications how they will advance the GCA's goal of advancing urban forestry knowledge and increasing the number of practicing urban forestry scientists. Eligibility: The fellowship is open to both advanced undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies or a closely related field at any 4-year college or university degree program in the United States. Recipients must be students in the U.S. who will be enrolled as juniors or seniors or graduate students during the fellowship period. The award is for $4,000 and recipients may apply for one additional year of funding. Application Process: For more information, online application forms, and past recipients, visit www.cnr.vt.edu/urbanforestry/scholarshiphttp://www.cnr.vt.edu/urbanforestry/scholarship or contact Dr. Day at gcaurbanfores...@vt.edumailto:gcaurbanfores...@vt.edu or 540-231-7264. For more information about... The Garden Club of America, visit gcamerica.org Casey Trees, visit caseytrees.org The Department of Forest Resources Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech, visit www.forestry.vt.eduhttp://www.forestry.vt.edu The Department of Horticulture at Virginia Tech, visit www.hort.vt.eduhttp://www.hort.vt.edu The Garden Club of America strives to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to share the advantages of association by means of educational meetings, conferences, correspondence and publications, and to restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. Virginia Tech's Department of Forestry offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Urban Forestry. Contact Information: Dr. Susan D. Day, Assistant Professor Department of Forest Resources Environmental Conservation and Department of Horticulture Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 310 Cheatham Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 Tel: 540-231-7264 E-mail: s...@vt.edumailto:s...@vt.edu Web: www.forestry.vt.eduhttp://www.forestry.vt.edu ### A Land-Grant University - Putting Knowledge to Work An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution Dr. Susan D. Day Assistant Professor Department of Forest Resources Environmental Conservation and Department of Horticulture Virginia Tech 304 Cheatham Hall (0324) Blacksburg, VA 24061 540-231-7264 s...@vt.edu www.cnr.vt.edu/urbanforestry
[ECOLOG-L] Research Technician Positions
Research Technician: Restoration/Landscape Ecology One or more research technician positions are available to work on several restoration and landscape ecology experiments at the Savannah River Site, near Aiken, SC. Individuals will assist with several research efforts, including projects focused on the effects of habitat fragmentation and landscape corridors on seed dispersal and plant communities, and restoration of longleaf pine woodland plant communities. Job duties will include field, lab, and data entry/processing associated with ongoing vegetation, soil, and small mammal surveys and experiments evaluating the spatial dynamics of plant-animal interactions (e.g. seed predation, seed dispersal). Positions are available immediately and will last a minimum of three and a maximum of six months. The technician will live near the Savannah River site in SC. Successful candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, or a related discipline and must be able to endure long hours in the field. Previous field research experience is mandatory. Because the Savannah River Site is a highly secure area run by the U.S. Department of Energy, non-United States citizens may have difficulty gaining clearance to work there. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position (s) is/are filled. To apply, email a CV and cover letter describing your past experience and interest, dates of availability, and contact information with email addresses for two references to Cathy Collins: cathy.coll...@biology2.wustl.edu. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Contents of Colorado Birds, vol. 43, no. 4 (2009)
Hello, Ecologists. Here is a summary of the contents of vol. 43 no. 4 (2009) of the quarterly journal Colorado Birds, published by Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO). (Additional perspective on the journal Colorado Birds available here: http://tiny.cc/NY7c7.) * PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: CFO'S ORGANIZATION AND NEAR-TERM OBJECTIVES. * by JIM BEATTY. * pp. 236-237. * Thoughts on the evolution of CFO, including (a) identifying, developing, and promoting special areas of expertise for each CFO board member, (b) continuing to stay ahead of the electronic curve, a major strength of the organization, and (c) offering new and varied field trips and other field experiences for CFO members. * CFO BOARD MINUTES. * by LARRY MODESITT. * pp. 238-240. * Minutes of the August 22, 2009 meeting of the board of directors of CFO, including such highlights as (a) planning for an online reference to the birds of Colorado, (b) ongoing conversion into the electronic medium of the functioning of the state records committee, and (c) soliciting of applications for CFO's youth and scholarship funds. * ACROSS THE BOARD: MAGGIE BOSWELL. * by JIM BEATTY. * pp. 240-242. * The life and times of CFO board member and treasurer Maggie Boswell, who provides leadership and excellence in all matters regarding the finances of the organization, as well as major logistical support at annual conventions; a retired sign language interpreter, she now volunteers with AARP and is very active in the birding and natural history communities in Boulder County and elsewhere. * LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT: WARREN FINCH. * by JOE ROLLER. * pp. 242-244. * A tribute to Warren Finch, 2009 recipient of CFO's Lifetime Achievement Award; a famous scientist known worldwide for his prolific work on nuclear materials and resources during a 60-year career with the U.S. Geological Survey, he is best known among Colorado's field ornithologists as an indefatigable field birder, still going strong as he approaches his tenth decade of life. * CFO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP: CAMP CASCADES. * by MARCEL SUCH. * pp. 245-247. * Reflections on a splendid two weeks at a Victor Emanuel Nature Tours young birders' camp in Washington state, highlighted by a rampage instigated by a Boreal Chickadee sighting; the author attended the camp as a CFO youth scholarship recipient. * FIELD TRIP REPORTS: SPRING 2009. * by JIM BEATTY and BILL KAEMPFER. * pp. 248-250. * Birding highlights from two CFO field trips; the trips, to private ranches in eastern Colorado, reflected CFO's leadership in developing enduring partnerships with Colorado's ranching community. The long list of rarities for the two field trips included Blue-headed Vireo, Gray-cheeked Thrush, and Worm-eating Warbler. * BOOK REVIEW. * reviewed by JASON BEASON. * pp. 251-252. * Review of Birding Hotspots of South-Central Colorado (2009), by John J. Rawinski. The book tells you where to find birds in Colorado's immense and constantly amazing San Luis Valley. * OVENBIRDS OF WILLOW SPRINGS OPEN SPACE, JEFFERSON COUNTY. * by MIKE HENWOOD. * pp. 253-260. * A two-year field study of Ovenbirds in the Front Range foothills documented high densities of singing Ovenbirds; only five other bird species were as numerous in the study area as the Ovenbird. The results are consistent with recent anecdotal observations from elsewhere in the Front Range foothills, indicating a larger breeding population of Ovenbirds in Colorado than previously suspected. * UPLAND SANDPIPER: A REGULAR FALL MIGRANT TO THE FRONT RANGE REGION? * by TED FLOYD. * pp. 261-267. * Documentation of Upland Sandpipers on nocturnal migration over Boulder County, July-August 2009, and speculation that the species may be a regular migrant through Front Range airspace, contrary to conventional wisdom and despite the extreme paucity of earlier records for the region. * THE 52nd REPORT OF THE CBRC. * by LAWRENCE S. SEMO. * pp. 268-281. * Evaluation of reports by 33 observers of 41 occurrences of 34 review-list species through mid-2009. Highlights include Colorado's first (and long-overdue) Acadian Flycatcher, bringing the state list to 489 species; the state's second Ross's Gull; and the state's fourth Ruff. * THE HUNGRY BIRDER: ESTES PARK. * by NATHAN PIEPLOW. * pp. 282-285. * An overview of where to eat in Estes Park, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and its millions of tourists. At Estes Park, it's slim pickin's for birders who want breakfast before sunrise, but the lunch and dinner options--notably DeLeo's famous deli--are ample and diverse around town. As to warm, brown, liquid stimulants, the coffeaphobic author has little to report. * NEWS FROM THE FIELD: SPRING 2009. * by BILL MAYNARD. * pp. 285-306. * Avian highlights in Colorado, March-May 2009, among them Eurasian Wigeon, Mexican Duck, 2 Brown Pelicans, Neotropic Cormorant, Swallow-tailed Kite, Harris's Hawk,
[ECOLOG-L] Primatology, Wildlife Ecology, and Conservation Field School in Kenya
Dear All: The 4th annual Primatology, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Field School will be held from August 3rd - 28th, 2010 in Kenya. This field school is a joint effort of Rutgers University, the National Museums of Kenya, and the Kenya Wildlife Service. The field school provides a distinctive opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in field work methodologies and research on some of Kenya's exquisite wildlife including a variety of Old World primates. One site we will visit is the Tana River Primate National Reserve where students will conduct independent research projects and have the opportunity to observe not only the two endemic and endangered species, the Tana River mangabey and Tana River red colobus, but also yellow baboons, Sykes monkeys. and two species of galagos. We will also spend time on the Laikipia Plateau of central Kenya. At the different sites where we camp, students will receive lectures, complete readings and have discussions from the field school directors as well as a wide range of consultants to the field school including Dr. Martin Mulama of Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Dr. Paul Muoria of the African Wildlife Foundation, and Dr. Margaret Kinnaird and Dr. Daniel Rubenstein of Mpala Research Centre. In addition, we will stay on Mugie Ranch where we visit their black rhino sanctuary and data collection lab. We will observe radio-collared lions and learn about the Laikipia Predator Project from Project Biologist Alayne Cotterill. Students will also do field work all in the course of a day, making the field school worth 6 academic credits. The Administrative Directors of the Field School are Dr. Jack Harris, Professor of Anthropology, Rutgers University; Dr. Tom Kariuki, Director of the Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya; and Dr. Sam Kasiki, Deputy Director of Biodiversity Research and Monitoring, Kenya Wildlife Service. The Field Directors are Dr. Leah Domb, Science Master, Lawrenceville School and Dr. Julie Wieczkowski, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Buffalo State College. To obtain more information about this program visit our website at primate.rutgers.edu, contact Dr. Jack Harris directly at jwhar...@rci.rutgers.edu or visit the Rutgers Study Abroad web site at http://studyabroad.rutgers.edu. Thank you for your time. Cheers, Julie Julie Wieczkowski, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Anthropology CLAS B101 Buffalo State College 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 716.878.6424 (ph) 716.878.4009 (fax) wiecz...@buffalostate.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Announcing the Summer Soil Institute at Colorado State University
The Summer Soil Institute http://soilinstitute.nrel.colostate.edu Addressing Environmental Challenges with Current and Emerging Techniques What: A summer course for graduate students, professionals, faculty, and K-12 teachers. When: July 12-24, 2010 Where: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA The summer soil institute provides a unique opportunity to gain a fundamental and applied understanding of soil biology, chemistry, and physics with world-renowned faculty. Students will gain hands-on experience with lab and field techniques and will gain an enhanced appreciation for the importance of managing our soil resources sustainably. The course will be limited to a maximum of 25 students. Applications will be reviewed starting March 12. Registration fees are $2200, which includes lodging and meals. A reduced fee of $1500 is available for local students that do not need accommodations. A limited number of scholarships are available to meritorious applicants in need. Location: The course will be based on the campus of Colorado State University (CSU), which is nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on the western edge of the Great Plains. We will take advantage of the high diversity of soils within a short drive with field trips to the Fraser experimental forest and the Shortgrass Steppe Long‐Term Ecological Research Site. The institute will culminate with student presentations and a banquet at Pingree Park, where students will be able to enjoy the mountain landscape just north of Rocky Mountain National Park. Accomodations: On‐campus housing and meals will be available at the state‐of‐the‐art Academic Village at Colorado State University. The green Academic Village opened in 2008 and was built to high standards of sustainability. Instructors: Thomas Borch: Environmental Soil Chemistry Richard Conant: Soil Biogeochemistry M. Francesca Cotrufo: Soil Organic Matter and Stable Isotope Applications Eugene Kelly: Pedology and Geochemistry John Moore: Soil Ecology, Food Web Modeling Mary Stromberger: Soil Microbiology Diana Wall: Soil Sustainability, Soil Fauna Matthew Wallenstein: Soil Microbial Ecology and Molecular Techniques Funding for the institute is provided by the USDA AFRI program. For more information and to apply, please visit our website: Web: http://soilinstitute.nrel.colostate.edu/ Email: s...@nrel.colostate.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate and Professional Course: Species Monitoring and Conservation: AMPHIBIANS
Graduate and Professional Course: Species Monitoring and Conservation: AMPHIBIANS Offered from May 16-28, 2010, Species Monitoring and Conservation: AMPHIBIANS provides an unparalleled professional development experience. This graduate/professional course is co-sponsored by the Smithsonian's Center for Conservation Education and Sustainability and the George Mason Center for Conservation Studies and hosted at the National Zoo's 3,200-acre Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. This course engages graduate students and practitioners in developing skills, approaches and solutions applicable to the worldwide extinction crisis affecting amphibians. Course participants explore the many tools and techniques for in-situ and ex-situ amphibian research and conservation practice. The curriculum includes amphibian biology and ecology, habitat monitoring and management, species monitoring plans, field techniques and collection methods, lab techniques (including toxicology, pathology, specimen preparation and genetics), captive breeding and husbandry, and community outreach and education. Graduate credit may be earned through George Mason University. Contact zootrain...@si.edu for more information.
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. opportunity--Stable Isotope Analysis/Ecosystem Processes
Graduate Research Associate, Watershed Studies Institute, Murray State University. Full time position to begin August 2010. Qualifications: B.S. in biology, ecology, geosciences, limnology, or related discipline. Responsibilities: To utilize stable isotopes to explore ecosystem processes while completing an M.S. degree in Watershed Science. Salary: $12,000 per year (two years maximum). To Apply: Email a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, and email addresses of at least three references to: Dr. George Kipphut at george.kipp...@murraystate.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer. Howard H. Whiteman Director, Watershed Studies Institute http://www.murraystate.edu/wsi/ Department of Biological Sciences Murray State University Murray, KY 42071-0009 Phone: (270) 809-6753 FAX: (270) 809-2788 http://campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/Howard.Whiteman/whiteman.htm
[ECOLOG-L] L'Oreal USA fellowships for women in science
L'OREAL USA FELLOWSHIPS FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE Now in its seventh year, the L'Oréal USA Fellowships for Women in Science program announces the 2010 call for applications by exceptional female postdoctoral researchers. Since its launch in 2003, L'Oréal USA's Fellowship program has recognized and rewarded 30 extraordinarily talented young women scientists engaged in breakthrough research projects at leading universities and research institutions across the country. This year, L'Oréal USA will award five more women with grants of up to $60,000 each. Applicants are welcome from a variety of fields, including the life and physical/material sciences, computer science, engineering and mathematics. In addition, we have moved the application process online. Applicants may apply through our Web site: www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate (PhD) Assistantship: Island Carnivore Population Dynamics
Title: Graduate (PhD) Assistantship: Island Carnivore Population Dynamics Agency: Colorado State University Field Location: Santa Cruz Island, California Job Description: This PhD project will investigate the dynamics of island foxes and island spotted skunks on Santa Cruz Island, California, via a collaboration between Colorado State University (Dr. Kevin Crooks) and The Nature Conservancy. Specific focus will be on conducting annual population surveys of foxes and skunks on Santa Cruz Island to evaluate population trends and interactions. Qualifications: BS related to wildlife biology, ecology, or related fields. M.S. preferred but not required. GPA 3.5, Combined Quantitative and Verbal GRE scores 1200 (or average percentile score 75%). Applicants should be highly motivated with a strong work ethic, well-developed oral and written communication skills, and an excellent academic background. Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record. Advanced skills with mark-recapture and population estimation techniques (e.g., Program MARK) highly desirable. Experience with carnivore field surveys preferred. Salary: Starting $20,000/year plus tuition for up to 5 years starting summer (mid-July) 2010. Last date to apply: January 8 2010. To apply: Applicants should create a single document (e.g., a pdf) that includes a brief letter of interest, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, unofficial general GRE scores, and a list of three references and their contact information. The name of the file should contain the first and last name of the applicant. This file should be sent to Dr. Kevin Crooks (kcro...@cnr.colostate.edu) via e-mail with “Island Carnivore Population Dynamics” in the subject line. Applications will be screened until the January 8 2010 end date, at which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the short list.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Open letter to the climate science community (from Ben Santer)
Cara Lin, thanks for your comments. I share your concern that climate deniers have “stopped thinking.” I believe that this is the crux of the issue and that it’s rooted in their discomfort with ambiguity. You also described climate deniers as “angry.” I believe that this is their quite rational response to the threats they feel. Thanks for reminding us that we need to understand WHY climate deniers act the way they do. I agree that we need to understand their apparent intransigence in order to meet them in the middle to solve the serious challenges facing us. Climate denying tends to be linked with opposition to health care reform and both are seen more frequently in conservatives than in progressives. Conservatives are more reluctant to change than are progressives, who conservatives see as indecisive creatures without clear value systems: after all, they change their minds whenever better data are available! Conservatives are conservative because they prefer things the way they are, good or bad, to unknowable change. But I believe that the even larger boogey man in the climate debate is the possibility that the government will tell them what to do (but it had better not touch their Medicare). Progressives are progressives because they envision a better world and want to move toward it. This means that they modify their approach as they learn more, which compounds the poor conservatives’ fears: they were just getting comfortable with the first approach and now everything has changed again! Both progressives and conservatives change, they just make decisions in different ways. For example, compare the Republican Party’s current role as the champion of Medicare with Ronald Regan’s 1961 speech that described Medicare as the first step down the slippery slope to Socialism. Conservatives simply needed more concrete evidence than those flighty progressives, who rushed headlong into government health care before all the facts were in. I believe that conservatism stems from discomfort with ambiguity, apprehension over change, and fear of government intervention. Further, I believe that the conflict between these values and progressives’ acceptance of ambiguity, enthusiasm for change they believe is for the better, and vision of a compassionate government caring for its citizens are the basis of conflict over climate, health care, and other issues. When someone is uncomfortable with ambiguity they look for solid, unambiguous answers that are part of a cohesive framework that will answer a range of questions. They would rather hear, “It’s not true, don’t believe any of it” than a mealy-mouthed mish mash of, “Well, some things we’re very sure of, other things we’re sort of sure about, and then there’s a bunch of stuff we’re still scratching our heads over.” Unambiguous, far ranging answers provide comfort and reduce the amount of thought required to understand complex issues. Ecologists can help ease fears over climate change by clearly stating what we know, painting vivid scenarios of expected future conditions, and listing concrete actions that we can take now to deal with climate change and its consequences. Climate change will still be very frightening because there WILL be tremendous change and the government may need to place limits on both industry and citizens. But neither anger at the idea of climate change nor anger at people’s refusal to recognize the process will slow the pace of climate change. “…a crisis is a point in a story, a moment in a narrative, that presents an opportunity for characters to think their way through a problem.” -- Jon Gertner, The Future is Drying Up; NY Times, 21 Oct 2007 Cindy Salo 208.850.3313 ci...@sound-science.org cindys...@sageecosci.com P.O. Box 9155 Boise ID 83707-3315 Scientist, Sound Science, LLC - http://www.sound-science.org President Chief Scientist, Sage Ecosystem Science - http://www.sageecosci.com Founder Webmaster, Boise Nonfiction Writers - http://www.sageecosci.com/Writers.html Treasurer, Society for Range Management, Idaho Section - http://www.stoller-eser.com/idaho_srm.htmMy Blog: Sagebrush and Spuds - http://sagebrushandspuds.blogspot.com
[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement - Data Management and Observing System Coordinator
I.M. Systems Group (www.imsg.com), a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an individual to serve as a Data Management and Observing System Coordinator for NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP). This individual will work with CRCP (www.coralreef.noaa.gov/) to coordinate data and observing efforts across line offices to ensure consistent planning, development, integration, and implementation of programmatic efforts. NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program supports effective management and sound science to preserve, sustain and restore valuable coral reef ecosystems. This position is with the program’s National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS) line office in Silver Spring, MD. Core Responsibilities: • Lead the CRCP Data Management and Coral Reef Ecosystem Integrated Observing System (CREIOS) Working Groups. • Coordinate the development of a Data Management Plan. • Manage the Proposal Database project. • Provide program-level reporting on all relevant issues. • Coordinate the planning and implementation of projects across line offices. • Serve as representative to various CRCP teams. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree (strongly preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as marine science, biology, marine policy, environmental management, or policy. • Three-five years of program or project planning. • Experience in development of data management plans or frameworks. • Familiarity with coral reef conservation and management issues. • Strong verbal and writing skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Self-motivated energetic strategic thinker. • Ability to work well individually and cooperatively with a range of individuals. • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift priorities as needed. • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Desired Qualifications: • Familiarity with NOAA or experience working in other federal agencies. • Experience working in a matrix organization and/or demonstrated ability working in team settings. • Experience identifying management needs for coral reef data and information and experience with NOAA’s coral reef data and observations. The Data Management and Observing Systems Coordinator will be required to travel to regional offices and other relevant meetings. To Apply: Applications will be accepted until December 14, 2009. Qualified candidates may apply by e-mailing a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (MS Word format strongly preferred) to the following email: j...@imsg.com with the subject heading: NOA09045– NESDIS Data Management and Observing Systems Coordinator. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
