Re: [ECOLOG-L] M.S. -- is it useful?
Generally given the bad job situation it is a good idea to start thinking 'outside the box'. There are more and more jobs in Asia for qualified people from the Western countries, as universities seek to expand their international faculty and to emphasize science lecturing in English. My guess is that at least some mainly teaching universities would take master's degree, at least for temporary positions. Anyway if you have a PhD there are definitely much better opportunities here at the big research universities. The research funding situation is also far better than in USA and Europe where people are scrambling for every last peanut. You never know, you might actually enjoy a change of culture and environment! Jonathan Adams --- Original Message --- From: quot;Judith S. Weisquot; To : ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: 2010/04/06 Tuesday AM 5:47:07 Subject : David Gillett
[ECOLOG-L] International PhD vs. U.S. PhD
I currently have a masters in biology and have been thinking about getting my PhD, and I would like to get some international experience as well. So my question is what is the difference between getting a PhD in the U.S. vs. getting one abroad? I have heard that international PhDs are usually research degrees (3 years) compared to a 4-5 year program in the States. In terms of future employement, will an international PhD be accepted on the samle level as a PhD earned from an accredited university in the States (i.e. for government agencies)? I am really curious to hear your thoughts as I would really like to study abroad. Thank you, Michelle
[ECOLOG-L] Conference.CarnegieMellonU.GigaPan.ProposalDeadlineApril12
Fine GigaPan International Conference on Gigapixel Imaging for Science Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA November 1113, 2010 http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~fofs The CREATE Lab, Carnegie Mellon University with The Fine Foundation, is pleased to announce the first Fine International Conference on Gigapixel Imaging for Science to be held November 1113, 2010 on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. The conference aims to explore innovative use of gigapan in the classroom, the field and the laboratory by leading scientists. The main purpose of the event is to bring together students, researchers, scientists, teachers and practitioners to present and discuss their latest techniques, ideas, applications and research findings related to various aspects of gigapixel imaging for science. The conference program will consist of keynote speakers, tutorials, workshops, technical presentations, poster presentations, lightning talks, birds of a feather sessions and a juried exhibition of GigaPan prints. Open Registration: Coming soon Important Dates April 12, 2010 Workshop proposal deadline May 10, 2010 Gallery submission deadline June 14, 2010 Paper submission deadline August 6, 2010 Paper, workshop and gallery show acceptance notification August 23, 2010 Revised paper upload deadline September 13, 2010 Early registration deadline -- M. Alex Smith PhD Assistant Professor Biodiversity Institute of Ontario Integrative Biology University of Guelph 50 Stone Road East Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1 phone - 519-824-4120 ex 52007 fax - 519-824-5703 www.biodiversity.ca www.barcodinglife.org www.uoguelph.ca/~salex/
Re: [ECOLOG-L] International PhD vs. U.S. PhD
Michelle, The three year PhD is typical of the European Degrees - what is lost with the three year cycle is the course work which is virtually non-existent with the EU degrees. Personally, I found that the course work I took in my PhD was quite useful, however you might judge otherwise. I find that people are generally very accepting of foreign PhD's, what really matters is where you got it, and with whom? A PhD with Oxford, the Sorbonne, Leuven, Wageningen etc... are all well recognized. Cheers! Fabrice On Apr 6, 2010, at 5:14 AM, Michelle Cook wrote: I currently have a masters in biology and have been thinking about getting my PhD, and I would like to get some international experience as well. So my question is what is the difference between getting a PhD in the U.S. vs. getting one abroad? I have heard that international PhDs are usually research degrees (3 years) compared to a 4-5 year program in the States. In terms of future employement, will an international PhD be accepted on the samle level as a PhD earned from an accredited university in the States (i.e. for government agencies)? I am really curious to hear your thoughts as I would really like to study abroad. Thank you, Michelle Fabrice DeClerck PhD Community and Landscape Ecologist Division of Research and Development CATIE 7170, Turrialba, Costa Rica 30501 (506) 2558-2596 fadecle...@catie.ac.cr Adjunct Research Scholar Tropical Agriculture Programs The Earth Institute at Columbia University
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for jobs or internships from summer 2010
Dear All, Thank you so much for reading my mail. My name is Ziyan Chu, 2nd year Master Student in Environment Science at Yale University. I am graduating this May, 2010. So I am looking for any jobs or internships from summer 2010. I have a strong scientific background and have gained my first master degree in Ecology in China. And I also have GIS, remote sensing skills and basic knowledge on US law and policy on Environment issues. I am interested in climate change, carbon sequestration, energy efficiency. My master thesis project at Yale is focusing on the impact of land use change on the carbon sequestration in Northeastern US. I really hope I can find any position in research institution, consulting companies or NGO. I can be reached at ziyan@yale.edu. Thank you for your consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Ziyan Chu -- Ziyan Chu, Master of Environment Science Forestry Environmental Studies Yale University 195 Prospect St. New Haven, CT 06511 Email: ziyan@yale.edu
Re: [ECOLOG-L] International PhD vs. U.S. PhD
Michelle, The PhD programs in Canada are a bit of a mix between the US model and the EU model. The focus is on the research and the student may take courses based on the needs deemed by the student, committee, and comprehensive exam at the end of the first year of the PhD. To echo what Fabrice said, it really comes down the school you choose. An internationally recognized school in your field will give you the credentials you need. If you wanted to work for the US government, then it may benefit you to have working experience in the region where you apply for an added advantage over other candidates. Hope this helps. Cheers, Andrew Andrew Lewin, M.Sc., Adv. Dipl. GIS Email: andrew.le...@sympatico.ca Tel: (905) 639-4646 Mobile: (905) 630-8441 Skype: andrew.lewin99 On 6-Apr-10, at 9:17 AM, Fabrice De Clerck wrote: Michelle, The three year PhD is typical of the European Degrees - what is lost with the three year cycle is the course work which is virtually non- existent with the EU degrees. Personally, I found that the course work I took in my PhD was quite useful, however you might judge otherwise. I find that people are generally very accepting of foreign PhD's, what really matters is where you got it, and with whom? A PhD with Oxford, the Sorbonne, Leuven, Wageningen etc... are all well recognized. Cheers! Fabrice On Apr 6, 2010, at 5:14 AM, Michelle Cook wrote: I currently have a masters in biology and have been thinking about getting my PhD, and I would like to get some international experience as well. So my question is what is the difference between getting a PhD in the U.S. vs. getting one abroad? I have heard that international PhDs are usually research degrees (3 years) compared to a 4-5 year program in the States. In terms of future employement, will an international PhD be accepted on the samle level as a PhD earned from an accredited university in the States (i.e. for government agencies)? I am really curious to hear your thoughts as I would really like to study abroad. Thank you, Michelle Fabrice DeClerck PhD Community and Landscape Ecologist Division of Research and Development CATIE 7170, Turrialba, Costa Rica 30501 (506) 2558-2596 fadecle...@catie.ac.cr Adjunct Research Scholar Tropical Agriculture Programs The Earth Institute at Columbia University
[ECOLOG-L] Position Open - Study Abroad Resident Coordinator for Fall 2010 in Madagascar
RESIDENT COORDINATOR - FALL 2010 STUDY ABROAD IN MADAGASCAR Approximate dates are from August 15 - November 23, 2010. The Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments at Stony Brook University seeks a Resident Coordinator (RC) to help lead a group of 20-25 U.S. and Malagasy students through a comprehensive exploration of one of the most biologically unique places in the world. The RC is required to organize and team teach three rigorous courses on biodiversity monitoring, primate behavior and ecology and ecosystem comparisons. Lectures will be followed by hands on field work. In addition each student will develop and present an independent research project. Candidates must possess a minimum of an ABD from an accredited university and have experience working in Madagascar. A PhD as well as fluency in French and Malagasy is preferable. The RC will work closely with the Program Director, Dr. Patricia Wright, throughout the Fall 2010 semester Study Abroad program. The RC will oversee the work of Graduate Teaching Assistants. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, financial responsibility, interpersonal relationships and ability to be rationally decisive under pressure in remote locations. Stipend amount dependent on experience. All travel, food and housing expenses will be covered by the Study Abroad Program. Candidates for this position should send a cover letter and CV before May 15 to: Patricia M. Paladines Program Officer Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments Stony Brook University SBS Building, 5th Floor, Rm. N-541 Stony Brook, New York 11794-4364
[ECOLOG-L] job posting: Arizona/New Mexico ecologist
The Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center, Oregon State University, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Director. The purpose of this position is to compile ecological data and complete ecological analysis for the Institute for Natural Resources primarily on the Integrated fuels prioritization project. The Landscape ecologist will be responsible for assisting a team of modelers to develop Vegetation Dynamics Development Tool (VDDT) state-transition models describing vegetation dynamics for the non-forested areas in Arizona. They will be responsible for evaluating plot data, attributing plots to potential natural vegetation types, and assisting with the development of existing condition structural models for the non-forest vegetation in Arizona. The position will also assist in the development and review of the VDDT models for these types. The position works with the Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center ORNHIC Director, the USFS Region 3 Ecologist, the NM Natural Heritage Coordinator, and the Modeling Lead to assure the ecological and fuel models are completed as required. The position is also responsible for taking on special projects at the discretion of the ORNHIC Director or the Institute of Natural Resources (INR) Director or Associate Director. The position directly supports the Information Program of the INR. May require traveling to Arizona. *** Minimum Qualifications *** Bachelor's degree with a major or emphasis in natural resources, ecology, or biology. Equivalent of 4 years of hands-on experience working in Landscape Ecology. Knowledge of the non-forested vegetation of Arizona essential, with at least 4 years of field experience in these areas. Experience with ecological models, understanding of ecological data as well as state and transition models is important, as is knowledge of typical data conversion procedures, data analysis procedures, and ecological models in general. Ability to use ArcGIS and ability to handle spatial and relational data needed. May require travel to Arizona. *** Preferred Qualifications *** Master's degree with a major or emphasis in natural resources, ecology, or biology. Understanding of vegetation mapping and classifications also needed. Experience with modeling programming, R, or vegetation modeling techniques helpful, as is experience working cooperatively with interdisciplinary and inter-institutional teams on high visibility projects. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. *** To learn more, and to apply through Oregon State University's online system, please visit the job posting at: jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56387 *** For additional questions, please contact: jimmy.ka...@oregonstate.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Timber Sale Prep Timber Stand Improvement Crew Member
Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), is recruiting up to seven (7) AmeriCorps members to serve as part of LTBMUs Vegetation Management Program Timber Sale Prep Crew or Timber Stand Improvement Crew. Crew Members will perform regular and recurring procedural and technical tasks such as preparing maps and providing data for contract preparation, performing standardized timber cruising, and assisting in stand exam data collection work. Data are gathered from a variety of sources such as instrument readings (e.g.: Relaskop, diameter tape, compass, prism, clinometers, personal data recorders, and GPS data collecting devices), direct measurements (e.g.: limiting distances, tree diameter, tree height, species identification, timber stand typing, estimations of defect and quality, and determining ground fuel loading), field tests, observations, and on-site inspections during the field season. As well, crew members will select and mark individual trees for harvest using well defined marking guidelines and silvicultural prescriptions, inspection of fuels reduction and tree planting contracts, as well as well as identify stream zones. Training provided on tree species identification, GPS data collection, tree marking, and other project-specific tasks. Typical work schedule is Monday Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Timeline: May 10, 2010 to November 11, 2010 Compensation: Living Allowance = $10,600 - $12,190 AmeriCorps Education Award* = $2,362.50 student loan deferment and paid interest accrual* Housing options available Location: The Timber Sales Crew will be based out of the USFS worksite at Meyers, CA, approximately 10 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. Project work will take place throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. The duty station for the Timber Stand Improvement Crew will be Incline Village, NV. * AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student loans. Qualifications: o College degree or coursework in a natural resource program including dendrology, forest ecology, forest management or related field; o Experience conducting forestry field work (e.g.: stand exams, timber cruising, boundary marking, etc.); o Knowledge of general forestry measurement techniques (e.g.: DBH, species identification) and tools (e.g.: clinometers, compass, GPS units); o Experience and ability to work around and/or operate power equipment, including chain saws, desirable; o Prior experience cutting/felling trees, desirable; o Knowledge of western forestry, including management principles, ecosystems and tree species; o Ability to complete moderate physical project work; o Clean, driving record and valid state-issued drivers license. Applicant should be comfortable driving in heavy traffic, on narrow mountain roads on- and off-road; o Ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and communicate effectively; o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and otherwise maintain good physical condition; and o Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, and (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of two in a lifetime, regardless of award amount). For a complete position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, at bwal...@thegreatbasininstitute.org.please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. assistantships in environmental IT and remote sensors
Murray State University's Hancock Biological Station is looking MS graduate students interested in gaining experience within the rapidly expanding field of environmental IT and remote sensors. Students would be working with environmental monitoring databases to create a robust reporting services collection as well as working within analysis services. Students would visit sites located on Kentucky Lake and surrounding streams to learn equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Additional potential exists for hands-on experience with high performance computing, supercomputing, and environmental sensor design and manufacturing. Experience with SQL Server and the ability to integrate into a team environment are required. Familiarity with SQL Server Analysis Server and SQL Server Reporting Services is preferred but not required if the student makes a commitment to become familiar with these technologies. Assistantships are available as well as housing at the Biological Station. Contact David White at mailto:david.wh...@murraystate.edudavid.wh...@murraystate.edu. David S. White Professor, Biological Sciences www.murraystate.edu/qacd/cos/bio/bio_inf.htm Director, Hancock Biological Station www.murraystate.edu/hbs Commonwealth Endowed Chair www.murraystate.edu/qacd/cos/sci/colofsci.htm Editor, Journal Kentucky Academy of Science www.kyscience.org 561 Emma Drive Murray, KY 42071 Phone: 270-474-2272 FAX: 270-474-0120 Cell: 270-293-9141 He opened and emptied a can of pork and beans He liked to open cans. - Hemingway
[ECOLOG-L] Marssonina request
Hello, I'm looking for isolates of Marssonina spp. Does anyone have some available to ship within the US? Cordially
[ECOLOG-L] Research Ecologist/ Entomologist: Invasive plant - herbivore interactions
Research Ecologist/Entomologist USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Sidney, Montana GS-0408/0414-12/13 Salary Range of $68,809.00 - 106,369.00 per year The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Pest Management Research Unit in Sidney, Montana is seeking a permanent full-time Research Ecologist/ Entomologist as a lead investigator in classical biological control of invasive plants of the Northern Great Plains. The research focuses on plant and insect ecology; plant-herbivore interactions; characterization of ecological factors affecting biological control agents (insects or other arthropods) and invasive weeds; host-specificity and efficacy studies of potential biological control agents; non-target effects of biocontrol on ecological communities; post-release efficacy studies; and long-term monitoring. For details and to apply, see www.usajobs.opm.gov. Reference Job Announcement Number - ARS-X10W-0124. Applications must be postmarked by May 14, 2010. U.S. citizenship is required. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider. For more information on the research unit visit http://www.ars.usda.gov/npa/nparl/pmru
[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Research Associate - UArizona/Sweden
Post-Doctoral Research Associate (3-years) Focus: methane isotope biogeochemistry/infrared absorption spectroscopy in an arctic wetland Institution: Ecology Evol. Biology and Biosphere 2, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Start Date: Spring/Summer 2010 We seek a creative post-doctoral scientist with strong background in both instrumentation and ecosystem biogeochemistry to join an interdisciplinary team working to understand the dynamics of methane and associated microbial ecology of an arctic permafrost wetland that is being transformed by global climate change. The candidate will manage the deployment and interpretation of data from cutting edge instrumentation to measure the isotopic composition of fluxes and concentrations of CH4 and CO2 in the field, and collaborate with a team studying the molecular microbial ecology (metagenomics and metatranscriptomics) of methane. The science goals of this project are to discover how microbial community composition and metabolism scale to the ecosystem biogeochemistry of CH4 and CO2, and to learn how these relations are affected by a changing climate. The position is based at University Arizona, but will involve significant time commitments in the experimental field site in northern Sweden. This position provides exceptional opportunities to learn new techniques and to make major scientific contributions to problems of both scientific and societal interest using cutting-edge technology (see web page below for more project details). This is an interdisciplinary research program, and we do not expect candidates to be familiar with all of the relevant methods, but a strong science back¬ground relevant to methane isotope biogeochemistry, including field deployment of instrumentation, is desired. Competitive salary and benefits are provided; the University of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer. Apply at: https://www.uacareertrack.com/ (search postings for number 44956) Direct questions about the project to: Dr. Scott Saleska Ecology Evolutionary Biology University of Arizona sale...@email.arizona.edu For more information on this project see web sites: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/research.htm (Saleska group) http://www.b2science.org/ (University of Arizona Biosphere 2)
[ECOLOG-L] NSF Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Tropical Ecosystem Global Change Science
NSF Post-Doctoral Fellowships in tropical ecosystem global change science, starting Summer 2010. An NSF-funded Partnership for International Research and Education (PIRE) in the Amazon, based at U. of Arizona, invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships. We seek outstanding self-motivated scientists (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) to combine research on Amazon forest response to climatic variability with an opportunity to coordinate an international education and training program (including an intensive field course in the Amazon). Fellowships offer exceptional opportunities to collaborate with a broad inter-disciplinary team of American and Brazilian scientists, and will be offered in two project areas: (1) Experimental studies to give insight into the future of Amazon forests by investigating effects of drought and light on tropical tree seedling recruitment, with manipulations conducted both in the field and in the model tropical forest of U. of Arizonas unique Biosphere 2 facility (www.b2science.org). Backgrounds in ecology, physiology, or ecohydrology desired. (2) Observational studies on scaling photosynthesis from leaf traits to landscapes, combining ecophysiology, ecosystem-scale eddy fluxes, and remote sensing (including automated multi-spectral cameras and satellites) to understand forest phenology and variation across the Amazon. Strong quantitative and programming skills required. The fellowship is $42,000/yr plus health insurance, offered on an equal-opportunity basis. Apply at: http://www.amazonpire.org/, or contact Amazon-PIRE investigators Scott Saleska (sale...@email.arizona.edu ), Alfredo Huete (ahu...@ag.arizona.edu), or Travis Huxman (hux...@email.arizona.edu ).
[ECOLOG-L] 2010 NATURAL HISTORY WORKSHOPS at the UWM FIELD STATION
Please share this announcement with others who may be interested. 2010 NATURAL HISTORY WORKSHOPS at the UWM FIELD STATION The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station conducts a series of Natural History Workshops. These workshops offer an opportunity to study focused topics at college-level instruction under the guidance of noted authorities. We offer two-day and week-long workshops, and housing and meals are available at the Station. Enrollment is limited to 20, the atmosphere is informal and instruction is individualized. Workshops may be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit by enrolling in UWM, Topics in Field Biology. Fees vary. Please contact the Field Station for more information and a registration form, or visit our website at http://www4.uwm.edu/fieldstation/workshops/http://www4.uwm.edu/fieldstation/workshops/ for full descriptions of each course, fee information, and a downloadable Registration Form. The 2010 summer and fall workshop schedule includes eight courses: Field Herpetology: Identification of Wisconsin Amphibians and Reptiles Instructor: Dr. Josh Kapfer June 4 5 (Friday Saturday) Sedges: Identification and Ecology Instructor: Dr. Anton Reznicek June 11 12 (Friday Saturday) Vegetation of Wisconsin Instructors: Dr. James Reinartz and Marc White June 14 -19 (MondaySaturday) Plant-Insect Interactions: Ecology and Evolution Instructors: Dr. Gretchen Meyer and Robert Clare June 25 26 (Friday Saturday) Dragonflies and Damselflies: Identification and Ecology Instructor: Robert DuBois July 9 10 (Friday Saturday) Ecological Geology Instructor: Dr. Roger Kuhns July 19 - 23 (Monday - Friday) Beetles: Identification and Ecology Instructor: Dr. Dan Young July 30 31 (Friday Saturday) Mushrooms and other Fleshy Fungi: Identification and Ecology Instructor: Dr. Alan Parker September 18 19 (Saturday Sunday) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Road Saukville, WI 53080 Phone: 262 675-6844 Fax: 262 675-0337 email:field...@uwm.edu file:///www.fieldstation.uwm.eduwww.fieldstation.uwm.edu
[ECOLOG-L] 2010 Summer Veterans Green Corps - Spring Mountains Trail Crew
Description: Spend your summer working and camping outside at some of Southern Nevadas premier natural areas. Serve alongside fellow military Veterans while making a lasting contribution to Nevadas natural heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on trail construction projects in the Spring Mountains National Recreation area. Affordable housing options are available. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candi-dates will receive a living stipend of $5,343 for the summer. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bimonthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $1,250 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: May 17, 2010 September 30, 2010 Duties: Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service. Communicating with agency project staff. Complying with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners. Contributing to basic duties at the campsite includ-ing cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment. Work Schedule: Crew members serve in the field on both 4-day-on, 3-day off tours and 8-day-on, 6-day-off projects. Training: Members will participate in orientation from May 17, 2010 to May 21, 2010, where they will receive training in trail building, leave-no-trace ethics, CPR/First Aid, and effective citizenship. Housing: Housing in United States Forest Service trailers will be available for an affordable cost ($175-200 per person per month). This will include access to laundry facilities and showers. Trailers are furnished with basic necessities including kitchens, beds, and restrooms/showers. Trailers are limited to 2 people per unit. Qualifications: To qualify, you must be over 18 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. For a full position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. To Apply: Step 1: Click here https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=35011 Step 2: Click Apply then register. Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application. Step 4: Click the Search Listings link and search for program name: Nevada Conservation Corps Step 5: Click on the position then hit the Apply Now button at the bottom of the listing. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at bwal...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service. This program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Associate Engineer Position - Biosphere 2 (at UArizona)
Associate Engineer, for design of systems for atmospheric and ecosystem measurements, starting summer 2010. Biosphere 2 (at University of Arizona) seeks a creative engineer with background in design, construction, deployment and maintenance of robust automated field instrumentation. This position will provide self-starting individuals with opportunity to manage instrumentation projects and collaborate with research scientists using the instrumentation for research. Initial projects support deployment of new laser spectrometers to measure isotopes in atmospheric CH4 and CO2 at field sites (in northern Sweden, and Brazilian Amazon), and in Biosphere 2, the unique enclosed ecosystem near Tucson, AZ. Candidates should have training/experience in mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering, and familiarity with computer-aided design and data acquisition. Relevant experience includes pressure and flow control, thermal management, electronics, and optics. Additional background in measurement of isotope ratios in gases or materials (including design of calibration to maintain traceable high-accuracy), or of biosphere-atmosphere fluxes, is a strong plus. The University of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer, providing competitive salary and benefits. Apply at: https://www.uacareertrack.com/ (job number 44952). See also: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/research.htm (Prof. Saleska group); http://www.b2science.org/ (Biosphere 2)
[ECOLOG-L] Number of Field Biologists in California
Hello all, Can anyone venture a guess at how many biologist (including researchers, grad students, consultants, government employees, NGOs, etc.) there are in California performing field work? Thank you, Kevin
Re: [ECOLOG-L] M.S. -- is it useful?
Now there's an interesting thought. A number of years ago, I did some English-as-a-foreign-language teaching in Taiwan. On the other hand, having done a lot of moving around from seasonal job to seasonal job, I have finally found an area where I feel I could put down roots. There are only just so many times one person wants to relocate. I appreciate all the replies so far. Yes, my original thought was to do something directly related to hands-on conservation. Research is nice, but it can also become an ivory tower. I thank the people who suggested looking into community college teaching. There is a community college here, even though we also have a major university. And since as a teaching assistant I currently have a Lab Coordinator as my supervisor, I now know someone to talk to about some ways to get started. --- On Tue, 4/6/10, Jonathan Miles Adams jonad...@snu.ac.kr wrote: From: Jonathan Miles Adams jonad...@snu.ac.kr Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] M.S. -- is it useful? To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 6:00 AM Generally given the bad job situation it is a good idea to start thinking 'outside the box'. There are more and more jobs in Asia for qualified people from the Western countries, as universities seek to expand their international faculty and to emphasize science lecturing in English. My guess is that at least some mainly teaching universities would take master's degree, at least for temporary positions. Anyway if you have a PhD there are definitely much better opportunities here at the big research universities. The research funding situation is also far better than in USA and Europe where people are scrambling for every last peanut. You never know, you might actually enjoy a change of culture and environment! Jonathan Adams --- Original Message --- From : quot;Judith S. Weisquot; To : ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date : 2010/04/06 Tuesday AM 5:47:07 Subject : David Gillett
[ECOLOG-L] Bacteria Methanotropic Re: [ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Research Associate - UArizona/Sweden
Ecolog (and Dr. Ritter): This post jogged my memory of an old nightmare . . . Sometime in the last millennium I recall reading some papers on methanotropic bacteria in which, if memory serves, statements were made along the lines that colonization and reproduction was so rapid that methane was effectively scrubbed from the atmosphere--at least down to background levels. I don't recall the details, and I remember resolving to pursue the matter further, but, as with many of my resolves, it dissolved. So, the question rears its head once again--what IS the truth of the matter with the buffering effects of methanotropic bacteria--and, for that matter, carbon dioxide--by photosynthesis and? Certainly this question must be resolved by now, or at least progress must have been made? Was this buffering effect always a fable of some kind, or to what extent might it be true? And what photosynthetic plants (e.g. sedges) transport methane beyond the reach of methanotrophs? Are methanotrophs active in the atmosphere to any extent, or are they confined to soil? WT - Original Message - From: Marianne Ritter amazonp...@email.arizona.edu To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:16 PM Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Research Associate - UArizona/Sweden Post-Doctoral Research Associate (3-years) Focus: methane isotope biogeochemistry/infrared absorption spectroscopy in an arctic wetland Institution: Ecology Evol. Biology and Biosphere 2, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Start Date: Spring/Summer 2010 We seek a creative post-doctoral scientist with strong background in both instrumentation and ecosystem biogeochemistry to join an interdisciplinary team working to understand the dynamics of methane and associated microbial ecology of an arctic permafrost wetland that is being transformed by global climate change. The candidate will manage the deployment and interpretation of data from cutting edge instrumentation to measure the isotopic composition of fluxes and concentrations of CH4 and CO2 in the field, and collaborate with a team studying the molecular microbial ecology (metagenomics and metatranscriptomics) of methane. The science goals of this project are to discover how microbial community composition and metabolism scale to the ecosystem biogeochemistry of CH4 and CO2, and to learn how these relations are affected by a changing climate. The position is based at University Arizona, but will involve significant time commitments in the experimental field site in northern Sweden. This position provides exceptional opportunities to learn new techniques and to make major scientific contributions to problems of both scientific and societal interest using cutting-edge technology (see web page below for more project details). This is an interdisciplinary research program, and we do not expect candidates to be familiar with all of the relevant methods, but a strong science back¬ground relevant to methane isotope biogeochemistry, including field deployment of instrumentation, is desired. Competitive salary and benefits are provided; the University of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer. Apply at: https://www.uacareertrack.com/ (search postings for number 44956) Direct questions about the project to: Dr. Scott Saleska Ecology Evolutionary Biology University of Arizona sale...@email.arizona.edu For more information on this project see web sites: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/research.htm (Saleska group) http://www.b2science.org/ (University of Arizona Biosphere 2) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2794 - Release Date: 04/06/10 06:32:00
