[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Plant Defenses, UC Berkeley
POSTDOC IN PLANT DEFENSE CHEMICAL ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION A Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Paul Fine at the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley to participate in an ongoing project comparing tropical tree chemical defense investment in six Amazonian tree lineages (genera) across divergent habitat types in Peru and French Guiana and to develop new research lines involving the ecology, evolution and functional genomics of defense chemistry in Protium (Burseraceae). See website for descriptions of past and present research projects in the lab (http://ib.berkeley.edu/labs/fine/Site/research.html). Candidates should have a strong background in one or more of the following fields: chemical ecology, chemical characterization of terpenes (or other plant defenses), molecular evolution, population genetics, genomics and bioinformatics. Applicants should have experience with one or more of the following tools: GC/MS, R, a variety of phylogenetic and population genetics programs. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, as well as some knowledge of French. The Postdoctoral fellow will be based in Berkeley but the position will involve travel to Salt Lake City, UT, Kourou and Cayenne, French Guiana and Iquitos, Peru. Funding is available for two years, subject to review after one year, with an annual salary range between $37,400 - $41,496 commensurate with experience; generous benefits are included. The start date will be between Feb-Apr 2010. Applicants should submit a CV, a brief statement of research interests, copies of relevant publications and/or manuscripts, and contact information for three references by email to paulf...@berkeley.edu before 5 January 2010. The University of California, Berkeley is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Applicants should ask referees to review the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentially found at: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html Paul V.A. Fine Assistant Professor Department of Integrative Biology University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-3140 paulf...@berkeley.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Summer field botany jobs - MOFEP
Botany Technicians and Crew leaders Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) Missouri Department of Conservation/University of Missouri Dates: May 17 August 19, 2010(a little earlier and later for crew leaders) Pay Rate: Ten crew members: $9.32/hr. Two crew leaders: $10.73/hr. Housing provided. Hours: 40 hrs/week (4 ten-hour work days) Positions to be filled: 10 crew members, 2 crew leaders. (8 in Ellington, MO; 4 at Peck Ranch near Winona) Duties: Botany technicians identify over 500 plants to species level(often small and vegetative), estimate plant coverage, canopy closure and count soft mast fruits. Data are entered electronically into Trimble Ranger/Nomad electronic data collectors. Crews navigate to plots using Garmin GPS units and topographical maps. In addition to all of these tasks,crew leaders supervise the crews, download data from the electronic data collectors, check data for accuracy, and make daily assignments. Qualifications: College coursework toward a degree in natural resources: coursework in botany, taxonomy, ecology and forestry preferred. Bachelors degree required for crew leaders. Valid drivers license required. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a field botany and/or taxonomy class and/or exhibit strong botanical skills. Intensive botanical training will be provided, but basic taxonomic knowledge is a prerequisite for the training. Successful applicants will be detail- oriented, able to communicate effectively, and able to cheerfully endure harsh field conditions (heat, humidity, ticks, chiggers, gnats, spiders, snakes, briars and steep terrain). If you love learning about plants and natural communities, this is your job! The Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) is a nationally- renowned, long-term study of the effects of forest management on multiple aspects of the ecosystem. Many natural resource professionals have begun their career working on this project over the last 19 years. Understanding plants gives you an important competitive edge when applying for most natural resource professions. You will learn to identify hundreds of forest, woodland and glade plant species. This position is a great opportunity to hone your botany skills, learn about forest ecology and natural communities, and to interact with other students and professionals in the natural resources field. We are centered in the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains, providing ample opportunities for botanizing and hiking, and swimming and canoeing in the stunningly beautiful Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. Housing is provided and is located on conservation land. APPLCATION DEADLINE:February 8, 2010 For more information and application instructions, contact: Susan Farrington 551 Joe Jones Blvd. West Plains MO 65775 susan.farring...@mdc.mo.gov Phone (417) 255-9561 ext. 307Fax (417) 256-0429
[ECOLOG-L] ANNOUNCING: Summer 2010 Field Course and REU Opportunities- Mountain Lake Biological Station - MLBS.org
Dear Colleagues and Friends, Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) is pleased to announce its summer program of field-based undergraduate and graduate-level credit courses and workshops offered by nationally recruited faculty, and its NSF REU undergraduate research internship program, now in its 18th year. Work at MLBS focuses on field-based ecology, evolution, physiology, and behavior. Learn more about the programs, complete an on-line applications. Courses web page: mlbs.org/courses.html REU web page: mlbs.org/REU.html
[ECOLOG-L] top ten animal stories/+sci writing class
I'm curious what you guys think are the top ten animal-related news stories for the past decade? What animal-related success story, story of decline, or exciting discovery was most talked about, or most intriguing? I'm doing a post for my Animal Planet blog (http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_news) on this, and though I have a couple ideas I wanted to get some input from ecologists! :-) The blog will be going from 5/week to 1/week starting January 1st but will still be there. And I have a couple more openings for my 6-week online writing class (many professors and scientists take it to learn how to write for general interest/science/enviro magazines)- I have it set to start Dec 19 but I think I'm moving that back to Dec 26 to start right after Christmas since some people may be a wee bit busy the week before. If you're interested I can send you a course outline or you can visit the website www.wendeeholtcamp.com/nature.htm Happy holidays! Wendee ~~ Wendee Holtcamp, M.S. Wildlife Ecology ~ @bohemianone Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com/ http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com/ ~~6-wk Online Writing Course Starts Dec 19, 2009 (signup by Dec 12)~~ ~~~ I'm Animal Planet's news blogger - http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_news
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position: Detecting change in Alaskan tundra
POSITION: POSTDOCTORAL RESEACH ASSOCIATE HOME INSTITUTION: Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE for a study on the effects of climate change on arctic tundra phenology, structure, and composition and how detection of tundra changes can be automated. The project focus is on ongoing long-term measurements of tundra in response to experimental warming and background climate as part of the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX) Arctic Observatory Network. The goal of the project is to relate manual measurements of plant phenology, growth, and canopy structure to small-scale remote sensing and to automate and scale up those measurements using robotic sensor systems. The summer fieldwork will be based at Toolik Field Station, Alaska with additional sites at Barrow and Atqasuk Alaska. The successful applicant should have experience in the use of electronic instrumentation and sensors and familiarity with remote sensing systems. The position is available for up to 3 years with annual renewal dependent on satisfactory performance. The position includes full benefits. Applications and inquiries should be sent to Steve Oberbauer (oberb...@fiu.edu), Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references. The Position is open immediately and will remain open until filled with review of applications starting 1 February 2010. Florida International University, the State University of Florida in Miami, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc and field technician positions in ecology of invasive species in the arid SW
Postdoc and field technician positions in ecology of invasive species in the arid SW We have four years of funding for two postdocs and one technician to work on a collaborative project between Iowa State University and Rutgers University Newark. The research is centered on the study of the spread of invasive species into intershrub areas of the Mojave and Sonora Deserts, examining the role they might play in enhancing fire risk. Our aims are (a) to gain an understanding of the landscape-scale population dynamics of fire promoting and fire retarding plant species; (b) to test the novel hypothesis that once fire becomes important, naturally formed islands of fertility will break down and a negative feedback will enhance fire even further; (c) to apply the results through the development of spatially explicit simulation models, which will be used in exploring management practices designed to help restore the original environmental pattern of islands of fertility in a low-nutrient matrix and therefore prevent future wildfires; and (d) to understand the effects of non-native plant species on fire regimes and their interdependence with future climate scenarios as predicted by current General Circulation Models. One postdoc will be hired at Iowa State University to take the lead in developing landscape scale models of the dynamic spread of invasive species and will subsequently apply the models in the research program described above. Required skills are knowledge of ecological theory and statistical analysis and the ability to model in C++ or similar programming language. Experience with GIS and spatial analysis are also desired. The successful candidate must be willing to assist with field work. Anticipated start date is April 2010. For further information contact Dr. Kirk A. Moloney (kmolo...@iastate.edu). The second postdoc will be working at Rutgers Newark and will head the field experimental effort at two desert sites (Arizona and California). Experience in experimental plant ecology under field conditions is required. A background in desert ecology and population ecology is a plus. The successful candidate will be part of team working in a remote desert setting. Anticipated start date is April 2010. For further information contact Dr. Claus Holzapfel (holza...@andromeda.rutgers.edu). Field technician: In addition to the two postdocs, we will hire a full time field technician to participate in the above described project. This technician will be based in and employed at Rutgers Newark and will participate for approximately 3 months a year in the field work campaigns at the desert sites (Arizona California). For further information contact Dr. Claus Holzapfel (holza...@andromeda.rutgers.edu). Qualified applicants should send, via e-mail, a curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests (for postdocs) and names and contact of three references.
[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Film Position at William and Mary
Environmental Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow (Media and Science) The Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP) Program at the College of William and Mary is pleased to announce a two-year post-doctoral position in environmental humanities/arts: From Testtube to Youtube - Communicating Environmental Science through Media. This position, sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is ideal for someone with an appropriate terminal degree (PhD or MFA) who is working at the intersection of media production and science. The position provides an excellent opportunity to use media skills in showcasing cutting edge research projects and facilitating undergraduate student projects, while receiving close mentorship in teaching and professional academic development. The Fellow will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic community interested in communicating current environmental issues. The successful candidate will have expertise in both media production and science. Having teaching interests at the intersection of environmental science is preferred, but not necessary. The fellow will be mentored (in production, research, and teaching) by senior scholars in the ENSP and Film Studies programs, teach one production class per semester, mentor undergraduate production projects, and contribute to the development of educational media at the College. Compensation includes competitive salary with benefits as well as research and travel budgets. The Fellowship period begins in August 2009. Application materials should be in the form of a single pdf document sent electronically. Please include in the pdf a letter of application, a current CV, contact information for at least three potential letters of recommendation, and a statement of professional interests. A sample of media produced should also be provided, either through a website listed at the end of the pdf document or a labeled dvd sent through the regular mail. Email the pdf to Professor Dan Cristol at dac...@wm.edu. If sending a dvd by mail, please address to: Professor Dan Cristol, Biology Department, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg VA 23187-8795. For further information please contact Dan Cristol (dac...@wm.edu) and refer to our ENSP programs website at www.wm.edu/environment and other website information about William Mary. Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The College of William Mary is an EEO/AA employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Research Assitants - Outer Banks of North Carolina
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (2) needed for studies of American Oystercatcher productivity on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Must be available early April to late July 2010. Work involves monitoring nesting productivity at Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores and include operation of an ATV and 4-wheel drive truck. Specific duties will include behavioral observation, radio telemetry, video monitoring and logging and possibly capturing adult and chick oystercatchers. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be in excellent physical condition, and be willing to hike and work in remote areas. Housing and a stipend of $1400 - 1600 per month provided, depending on experience. Send a cover letter, a resume summarizing relevant experience, and the names and phone numbers of 3 references to Tracy Borneman, tracyborne...@gmail.com, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7617, Raleigh, NC 27695. Application review will begin Jan. 15th and continue until suitable candidates are found. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/
Re: [ECOLOG-L] top ten animal stories/+sci writing class
Wendee: Well, that depends upon your reader demographic, I reckon. Are you shooting for the touchy-feely stuff, the most sensational, the most scandalous, or are you interested in some other angle? The California condor is one of my favorites (The Last Days of the Condor. The New York Times, February 8, 1986; The Only Hope for the Condors? San Francisco Chronicle, January 16, 1986; A Condor Chick Is Hatched, and Hope Is Born, Too. Los Angeles Times, May 24, 1988), and I think this story badly needs accurate updating in the popular press. But what I would most like to see is a kind of ranking of all species at risk, with those due to anthropogenic causes (and the nature of those causes) distinguished from those not due to anthropogenic activity (and the nature of the causes, together with their natural history and habitat requirements). Anybody got any links, sources, references, or ideas about how to get this done? Please post your replies. Good luck! WT PS: Please send a link when your pieces are published. - Original Message - From: Wendee Holtcamp bohem...@wendeeholtcamp.com To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 7:25 AM Subject: [ECOLOG-L] top ten animal stories/+sci writing class I'm curious what you guys think are the top ten animal-related news stories for the past decade? What animal-related success story, story of decline, or exciting discovery was most talked about, or most intriguing? I'm doing a post for my Animal Planet blog (http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_news) on this, and though I have a couple ideas I wanted to get some input from ecologists! :-) The blog will be going from 5/week to 1/week starting January 1st but will still be there. And I have a couple more openings for my 6-week online writing class (many professors and scientists take it to learn how to write for general interest/science/enviro magazines)- I have it set to start Dec 19 but I think I'm moving that back to Dec 26 to start right after Christmas since some people may be a wee bit busy the week before. If you're interested I can send you a course outline or you can visit the website www.wendeeholtcamp.com/nature.htm Happy holidays! Wendee ~~ Wendee Holtcamp, M.S. Wildlife Ecology ~ @bohemianone Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com http://www.wendeeholtcamp.com/ http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com/ ~~6-wk Online Writing Course Starts Dec 19, 2009 (signup by Dec 12)~~ ~~~ I'm Animal Planet's news blogger - http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_news No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.427 / Virus Database: 270.14.110/2568 - Release Date: 12/16/09 08:02:00
